With my father gone, I'm the sole heir to a mafia empire—and only one man stands in the way of those who want to seize it.

I haven't seen Angelo Bianchi in a long time. When my father is suddenly killed, Angelo returns to settle his affairs. Twice my age and legally my father's adopted son, Angelo only sees me as his innocent responsibility. The mafia boss insists I marry for my safety and the empire's stability, and Angelo takes charge of selecting my future husband.

But I want Angelo to marry me.

With my father's murderer still at large and danger closing in, Angelo faces a tough decision—marry me himself or let the mafia choose my husband. For him, it's a difficult choice. But for me, it's simple.

Angelo promised to protect me. But I need more than just his protection…


A Dangerous Engagement

I can see the flickers of jealousy in his eyes when the Graziano twins flirt with me, when Carlos asks me about my favorite books, when Matteo describes the summer house he wants to take me to—alone, he adds pointedly—if he’s my choice. I canseethat he hates the idea of any of these other men having...

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