Bella I was just a lost little girl looking for a way out when I stumbled into that club. I never could have imagined the hell I was about to walk into. From the moment I laid eyes on Salvatore, I knew he was dangerous - the charming, lethal Mafia boss who ruled this criminal underworld. Every instinct should have told me to run, to get as far away from him as possible. But there was something about Salvatore that drew me in, like a moth to a flame. Against my better judgment, I found myself falling under his spell. Now I'm trapped in his ruthless world, at the mercy of a man who views me as nothing more than a possession to be controlled. I'm terrified, but I can't deny the dark, primal pull I feel towards him. Salvatore promises to protect me, but I know the true price will be my soul. Salvatore I saw her on that stage, dancing like she was made for this life - for me. Bella was a rare treasure, a delicate beauty that I had to possess. The moment our eyes met, I knew I had to have her, no matter the cost. This girl was going to be mine, whether she liked it or not. I'm a man accustomed to getting what I want, and I won't let anyone or anything stand in my way - not the law, not my enemies, not even Bella herself. She thinks she can run, that she can escape the darkness of my world. But I'll always find her, always drag her back into the shadows where she belongs. Bella may fight me, but in the end, she'll submit. She'll learn to crave the thrill of being owned by the most powerful man in the Mafia. And when I'm done with her, no other man will ever satisfy her again.

Bella When I first saw Salvatore D'Angelo, he captivated me. Powerful and masculine, he commanded attention wherever he went. Yet beneath his lethal exterior, I sensed a warmth that drew me in, despite my initial naivety about his world. As we navigated the challenges of the Mafia together, I was amazed by Salvatore's complexity - ruthless in business yet fiercely protective of his loved ones. He became my safe haven, my partner, the father of my children. Salvatore sees past my sweet facade to the strength and intelligence that lie beneath. With him, I've found the courage to embrace all that I am. Salvatore From the moment I saw Bella, I was captivated by her raw beauty and spirit. As the powerful Mafia boss, I was used to women seeking my world. But Bella was different - sweet yet with an intriguing edge. Pursuing her was a risk, yet something about her made me throw caution aside. Beneath her innocence, I sensed remarkable strength. As we faced challenges, I was amazed by her resilience. Though I am ruthless, Bella saw past that facade to the man I truly am. She became my confidante, my partner, the mother of my children. Bella balances me, grounding my dark impulses. Our journey has been tumultuous, but the love we share is unbreakable. Bella brings out the best in me, and I will ensure she never regrets trusting this Mafia king. This book is the second part of a two-part series. It is highly recommended to read the first part, "A Zest of Danger," before delving into this installment to fully appreciate the ongoing story, character development, and plot progression.

I lied to her. Betrayed her, but I’ll never let her go. Telica Vivenzio is like poison. Her innocence intoxicates me wrapped up in all that hard exterior lies the heart of a warrior. Unlike me, she has suppressed her darkness behind a cynical demeanor and snarky attitude. Her transgressions are lies and petty theft and mine are the countless bodies and nameless faces scattered across the globe. When he dares to take her, and my truth is revealed, then I know that I have lost her. She is my light through the darkness. The calming balm to my fragile mind. I’ve killed for her in the past, and I’ll do it again. The don has forbidden me from claiming her as mine, but I could no more turn my back on her than cease my own heart to beat. Keeping her means signing my own death warrant, but after one taste of her, my fate has been sealed. It’s a shame to taint someone so pure, but I must drag her into the darkness, one last time. Betrayed by Alcino is a mafia romance suspense. This book contains dark themes, which may not be suitable for all readers.

Sous chef Aimee Tierney has the recipe for the perfect life: marry her childhood sweetheart, raise a family, and buy out her parents' restaurant. But when her fiancé, James Donato, vanishes in a boating accident, her well-baked future is swept out to sea. Struggling to reconstruct her life, she delves deeper into James's disappearance. What Aimee uncovers is an ocean of secrets that make her question everything about the life they built together. And just below the surface is a truth that may set Aimee free... or shatter her forever.