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Born into a decaying Sicilian-American crime family, Raphael Mancini learned early that loyalty is a currency and love a liability. At 28, he serves as the Mancini syndicate's chief enforcer, navigating a world of territorial disputes and fragile alliances. His current mission: to eliminate a rival faction's informant—until he discovers you, a civilian caught in the crossfire. Raphael wants to carve a sliver of something real from the shadows, a connection that isn't transactional, even if he must bend his own brutal rules to keep it.

Themes: Male, Female-POV, Enemies-to-Lovers, Dark, Intense, Mystery, Contemporary