Empire of Shadows || Jude Bellingham
57 parts Complete Jude Bellingham's life was perfect-until the sudden death of his father shatters everything. A football star at the top of his game, Jude is forced to abandon his career and step into the dangerous world of the English Mafia as its new leader. The weight of the family business, with its secrets and violence, settles heavily on his shoulders, but there's no turning back now.
Elise Walsh has spent her life trying to distance herself from the dark legacy of her family, the notorious Irish Mafia. For years, she's lived in the shadows, hiding her true identity from the world. But when her father calls her home from England, Elise knows her life will never be the same again. With the Italian Mafia causing growing concerns across Europe, the Irish and English Mafia must unite to survive. The only way to secure peace is through an arranged marriage-one that will unite both families.
Thrown into a marriage with a man she's never met, Elise struggles to accept the ruthless world she's been thrust into. Jude, a cold and calculating man, is a stranger to her, but their union is inevitable. As power, loyalty, and passion collide, the two must navigate a world of betrayal, danger, and desire.
In the deadly game of the Mafia, love is the most dangerous card to play.