THE MONSTERS EMBRACE (Mafia)

Luciana "Luna" Moretti has lived her entire life in the shadow of her father, Enzo "The Beast" Moretti, the feared and ruthless leader of the Moretti crime family. Known for his brutal ways and unflinching grip on power, Enzo commands respect with a single glance, and his enemies tremble at the thought of crossing him. But the man behind the monster is more complicated than he lets on, and Luna is caught in a deadly web of loyalty, family expectations, and a thirst for vengeance that runs deeper than blood.Luna was raised to be the perfect heir to the Moretti empire-a legacy of power, violence, and betrayal. But Luna never quite fit into the role her father had meticulously carved out for her. Beneath her cold, calculating exterior lies a heart full of conflict. She's loyal to her family, yet she loathes the monster that her father has become. Her destiny is sealed, but she longs for a different life, one where she isn't merely a pawn in the cruel game of Mafia politics.Everything changes the night she meets Rafael "Rafe" Valente.Rafe is the son of a long-standing rival Mafia family, the Valentes. Known for their intelligence, influence, and connections, the Valentes are enemies of the Morettis-but their ties run deeper than mere business. There are long-buried secrets between the families, and Rafe, with his charm and his keen mind, is a constant thorn in Luna's side.