BITTER HERBS AND COLD IRON
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Lyra blackwood. The name whispers through the underworld like a ghost-a chilling legend of a Mafia Donna who controls ten territories with an iron, unseen fist. No one has seen her face since she inherited her father's empire. She attends the annual meeting of the Dons and Donnas, finally stepping out of the shadows, but her silence and stoic demeanor only deepen the mystery surrounding her deadly reputation.
Yet, behind the formidable facade is a woman privately battling a hidden war. Her scars of pain are deep, unhealed wounds that the demands of the syndicate repeatedly tear open.
Her world violently collides with that of Nico, a charming and passionate chef from a small, unassuming restaurant. When fate-or perhaps a contract-brings them together, Nico is completely oblivious to the empire she commands. He only sees the woman beneath the tailored clothes, the quiet sadness in her eyes, and the intriguing strength she possesses.
As an intense, unexpected connection ignites between them, Nico's genuine affection begins to warm the ice around Lyra heart. But their fragile bond is threatened by the very foundation of her life. Can a man whose world is defined by flavor and finesse truly fall for a woman whose life is ruled by blood and betrayal? And when he inevitably discovers the truth-who she is, what she does, and the horrific cost of her power-will his love be enough to heal the scars that the mafia keeps tearing open?
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