In the heart of a war-torn underworld, Marco Vitelli is a man forged by violence, loyalty, and duty to a criminal empire he can never escape. As the right hand of one of the city's most ruthless mob bosses, Marco's life is defined by bloodshed and the strict code of honor that binds him. But when a mission goes awry, he's ordered to eliminate the one person who could destroy everything his boss has built: Isabella Guerra, the daughter of his sworn enemy.
What should have been a simple execution becomes an agonizing choice as Marco meets Isabella-a woman whose innocence and quiet strength pierce through his hardened exterior. Torn between duty and a forbidden love that blossoms in the shadows, Marco finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where trust is a luxury and survival is everything. Every glance from Isabella chips away at the man he once was, but his loyalty to his boss holds him captive, and a future with her feels impossible.
As the tension between their families escalates, so does Marco's inner conflict. Forced to confront the ugly reality of his world and his heart, he must decide whether to follow the path laid out for him, or carve his own, knowing that love in a world of enemies may be the one thing that could destroy them both.
"Bound by Blood, Torn by Love" is a story of forbidden love, betrayal, and sacrifice, where one man's choices will decide the fate of a woman, a family, and a love that was never meant to be.
"So you wouldn't let me touch you right now? Tell me you wouldn't Lina"
Selina has lived a difficult life, her only salvation being her older brother Seb who protects her with his life. Selina is feisty, resilient, beautiful and has always been kept far from the dangers that come with her brother being part of the mafia. But when she's suddenly thrust into the chaos of that world after needing her brothers help to escape an abusive relationship, it's one man she never expected who catches her eye: Enzo Morelli, her brother's best friend and ruthless mafia boss.
Enzo is a dangerous mafia boss, he cares only for his family and his best friend and underboss Seb. Enzo values loyalty and will go to any lengths necessary to protect those he loves, but when he meets his best friend's sister will he be able to remain loyal and resist her? The heat between them is undeniable, but Enzo is a man accustomed to controlling everything-except his dark, dangerous desire for Selina. Enzo and Selina must navigate a dangerous path, one where passion burns hot and feels like a betrayal.
They're dangerously close to losing control.
The more they try to keep each other at arm's length, the more they're pulled in, testing the fragile line between desire and danger. In a world where loyalty is everything and trust is a luxury, both will have to face a deadly choice: surrender to the heat building between them, or walk away from a love that could destroy everything.
This book contains steamy romance, sexual content, dark themes, violence and a possessive mafia boss who's willing to risk it all for the woman he craves.