The Devil's Trap

Valentina is the daughter of the feared Spanish Mafia Don, Emiliano, and she's lived a life where power and danger are the only constants. But beneath her confident exterior, Valentina struggles with her psychiatric disabilities-bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and dissociative episodes that often leave her feeling like a stranger in her own mind. Through it all, her Belgian Malinois, River, is her constant protector and emotional anchor, helping her navigate a world that never stops moving.

Angel, the heir to the ruthless Italian Mafia, is expected to marry and solidify an alliance with the Spanish Mafia. But when the time comes to meet the daughter of his family's rival, he's less than impressed. He sees Valentina as weak, broken by her mental health challenges, and unsuitable for the powerful role he's destined for. To Angel, vulnerability is a liability, and he doesn't have the patience to deal with someone who doesn't fit his vision of strength.

But as their worlds collide, both are forced to face what they've always tried to avoid: emotion. As Valentina's courage and strength emerge in the most unexpected ways, Angel's cold walls begin to crack, revealing a side of him he never thought he'd show. Together, they must navigate dangerous mafia politics, family expectations, and their growing attraction to one another-all while struggling with their own personal demons.

In a world of power, loyalty, and betrayal, can love survive when it's trapped between two rival families? Or will the devil's trap pull them in too deep to escape?