Her mother always warned her that men of power like Cassio don’t tolerate insolence yet, tired of being treated as a nanny and clueless child-bride, Giulia decides to fight for her vision of a happy family.īorn into one of the leading Mob families in Chicago, Aria Scuderi struggles to find her own path in a world where no choices are given.

Giulia quickly realizes that Cassio isn’t interested in a relationship on equal footing. Suddenly she’s supposed to be a mother to two small children when she hasn’t even held a baby in her life. Only she never expected to be given to someone much older. Giulia always knew she’d marry a man her father chose for her. She might not be what he and his children need, but she’s wicked lovely and a sweet temptation he can’t resist. That’s how he ends up with a woman-a girl barely of age. Now he needs a mother for his children, and someone who can warm his bed at night.īut in a traditional world as his, choosing your wife is duty not pleasure. The first time Cassio met his fiancée, she called him ‘Sir’.Īfter losing his wife, Cassio is left to take care of two small children while trying to establish his rule over Philadelphia. But Zach can’t stay away from Amber.Ĭan Zach help her heal? Or will he be the one to push her over the edge?Īn Arranged Marriage Standalone Mafia Romance. Amber isn’t like all the girls Zach discarded after a night together – if he messes up, that could break her for good.

Even Zach knows that there’s more at stake than the fury of a scorned woman.

Suddenly, Zach wants to give up his womanizing ways and help Amber live again – show her that closeness can be something wonderful.īut her brother Brian isn’t the only one who’s worried about the bond that’s growing between Amber and Zach. When Zach spots Amber for the very first time, he can’t believe she is the same girl his friend Brian described as broken. But how can someone like Zach, someone who can have any girl, want someone like her? Someone broken. While Brian pulls back, Zach seems determined to make her feel relaxed in his presence, and soon her longing to be near him is stronger than her fear. But how can she possibly live a normal life, when even a hug from her brother sends her into a panic attack? Realizing that she’s close to ending it all – something she promised her family to never try again – she moves in with her brother Brian and his friend Zachary to start a new life, and maybe even college. Whatever had been shattered in the incident would never be whole again.Īmber struggles with the memories of a cruel attack that destroyed her life years ago. Some things aren't meant to be broken, and therefore can't be mended - ever.

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