Blood and Roses
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MatureOngoing1h 20m
Last published Fri, Oct 24, 2025
A Dark Mafia Romance Set in Modern-Day New York
In the glittering heart of New York, Alessia Romano, the daughter of a feared mafia boss, dreams of freedom from her family's violent empire. But when danger closes in, her father assigns Luca Moretti, a cold, mysterious enforcer, to protect her.
What begins as duty turns into forbidden love - passionate, dangerous, and impossible to hide. As betrayal brews within the Romano empire, Alessia and Luca must choose between loyalty and love... even if it means starting a war.
In a world built on power, blood, and lies - love becomes the most dangerous secret of all.
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