When Isabella Ricci’s father gambles away everything to the most feared mafia boss in the city, he doesn’t just lose his fortune—he loses his daughter. As payment for his debt, Isabella is handed over to Dante Valenti, a man known for his cruelty, power, and complete lack of mercy. Furious and betrayed, Isabella vows to fight him at every turn.But Dante has no intention of letting her go. He needs a wife to secure his empire, and Isabella will play the role—whether she wants to or not.Trapped in a world of danger and deception, Isabella soon realizes there is more to Dante than the ruthless monster everyone fears. In the mafia world, love is a weakness, and Dante has spent his life avoiding it. But the more time they spend together, the more their hatred turns into something far more dangerous—obsession, passion… and love.But in a world where betrayal lurks in the shadows, can Dante protect the woman he never meant to fall for? Or will their enemies tear them apart before love has a chance to survive?