Miss Taken

Mia Abato has spent her life running-running from her painful past, her abusive ex, and the shadows that haunt her every step. When she takes on the task of caring for her neighbor, Fran, an aging woman with a history she doesn't fully understand, she never expected to cross paths with Fran's son, Ace. After spending years behind bars, Ace returns home to find more than just a mother's dying wish on his plate. The fiery enforcer for the Mangialo Family, Ace is fiercely protective of his loved ones, and Mia quickly becomes his most pressing responsibility.

Their first meeting is nothing short of explosive, filled with tension and unspoken history. But despite the sparks flying, there's no denying the raw connection that lingers between them. As they navigate the complex world of family loyalty, power struggles, and Mia's past that refuses to stay buried, their feelings for each other evolve into something neither can ignore.

Ace's protective instincts clash with Mia's desire for independence, especially when a proposal of marriage is on the table-one designed to protect her and secure her place within the Mangialo Family. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to differentiate between what's a dangerous game of loyalty and what's truly love.

In a world where trust is earned and secrets run deep, Mia and Ace must learn to confront their pasts, face the fire, and decide whether the love that's kindled between them can withstand the flames of their respective worlds.