Cyrus Alistair

The Unwilling Couple (Mafia)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Unwilling Couple is a thrilling and intense mafia romance that delves into the complexities of forced alliances, forbidden love, and the struggle for autonomy in a world governed by power, loyalty, and deceit. This story centers on an unlikely union between two individuals from opposing worlds-one is a young woman who finds herself trapped in the grip of mafia politics, and the other is a cold, calculating mafia boss who never wanted to be in a relationship but is forced into one for the sake of survival. The story begins with Adriana Costa, a 22-year-old woman born into a family with strong ties to organized crime. Raised in luxury, Adriana was groomed to be the perfect mafia princess-elegant, poised, and impeccably trained in the ways of the underworld. But Adriana has always had her own dreams, ones that don't align with the dangerous life her family has built. She's tried to distance herself from the mafia world as much as possible, yearning for freedom and independence. However, when her family's power comes under threat from a rival crime syndicate, Adriana is pulled back into the fold, caught in the web of her family's legacy, and forced into a marriage she never asked for. Enter Leonardo "Leo" Romano, the infamous 30-year-old leader of the rival mafia family, the Romanos. Leo is ruthless, shrewd, and cold-hearted-traits that have earned him his reputation as one of the most feared men in the city. He is a man of few words, preferring to rule with strength, intimidation, and a silent menace that sends shivers down the spines of even the most powerful men. Leo never wanted a wife, let alone one from the Costa family, but when the head of his family demands that he marry Adriana to seal a strategic alliance, he has no choice but to comply. For both Adriana and Leo, this marriage is a political move, nothing more than a tool to solidify their families' power. Neither of them wants it, and neither of them has any illusions about the nature of their union. Adriana feels betrayed by her family, her autonomy stripped away in the name of power and survival, while Leo is forced to put aside his personal feelings and embrace the role of a husband, even if it's only for show. Their marriage is one of convenience, business, and survival-a cold, calculated arrangement meant to protect both families. From the very beginning, their relationship is tense, awkward, and hostile. Adriana resents Leo for the control he has over her life, while Leo views Adriana as nothing more than a pawn in a dangerous game. Their first encounters are fraught with resentment and mistrust, each seeing the other as an obstacle to their own desires. Adriana, fiercely independent and used to her freedom, struggles with the idea of being married to a man she doesn't love, and who she knows doesn't love her. Meanwhile, Leo's cold and detached demeanor only serves to reinforce the wall between them. He is used to getting what he wants, and he doesn't care about the personal lives of those around him, including his unwilling wife. However, as time goes on, things begin to shift. The tension between them, initially full of hostility, slowly begins to evolve. Adriana, who initially despised Leo for his role in her forced marriage, starts to see a different side of him-one that is more complex than she first thought. Beneath Leo's cold exterior, she begins to glimpse moments of vulnerability, signs that he too is trapped in a life he never fully chose. His quiet, reserved nature begins to intrigue her, and she starts questioning the motives behind his actions.

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Produktdetails

• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 223g
• ISBN-13: 9798348348809
• Artikelnr.: 72793583