Marina, sister of the Accardi Capo, is forced to face her fears that have been stirred by the unknown nightmare she encountered as a child. Day after day, she struggles to find herself beneath the layers of torment and trauma.
Nero De Mattia, brother to the Capo of his family, tests his boundaries by taking Marina's hand in marriage out of pure duty. Every breath he takes, he's reminded of the betrayal that led to an unfortunate outcome that has haunted him since.
After an agreement between the two families, both wounded souls come together in a union and fight their way to each other through obstructions their pasts have built between them.
But, when they break through, will their desire to keep one another be enough to get through the truth that surrounds the dark?
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This book is an interconnected standalone. However, it is highly recommended to read this series in order.
Full of stories and passion, she once dreamt of doing what she loved the most, which was seeing her characters come to life. It seemed like a far-away reach, but after dedicating a lot of time and effort, she has accomplished what was once impossible to her. Mara initially thought she knew what her life goal was. Several years later, she discovered her true passion involved reading and writing. It's never too late to do what you love. When she doesn’t have a book in hand, she’s thinking of other stories to write. Always daydreaming and conjuring up different lives since the age of fourteen, she finally decided to share the different worlds she’s created.
Mafia + arranged marriage lovers will like this one. I definitely enjoyed it more than I thought I would since I have been tired of mafia romance. Not unique but captivating.