Desire (Mafia)

In the dark underworld of power and privilege, Alessio Romano is a man feared and revered. As the heir to one of Italy's most ruthless Mafia empires, Alessio is used to getting what he wants, no matter the cost. Cold, calculated, and untouchable, he has no time for distractions-until he meets Isabella DeLuca, a fiery and determined woman who has no interest in being part of his dangerous world. Isabella, an aspiring artist with her own painful past, is drawn to Alessio's intensity, even as she fights to resist the allure of his dark charm.Their worlds collide in a dangerous dance of passion and defiance. Alessio, used to controlling everything in his life, finds himself captivated by Isabella's fierce independence and unwavering spirit. She awakens something in him he thought long buried-a desire for something more than power, more than control. But in the Mafia, love is a weakness, and enemies are always watching. As Alessio and Isabella's connection deepens, they must face the mounting threats against them, as well as the secrets Alessio has kept hidden to protect her.Torn between love and loyalty, between passion and survival, Alessio and Isabella must navigate a world where trust is a luxury and every desire comes with a cost. Desire is a story of forbidden love and fiery passion, set against the backdrop of a world where danger lurks in every shadow, and the greatest risk is giving your heart to the one person who could destroy it.