Publisher's Synopsis
Forced to Marry the Mafia Boy is a thrilling, intense romance that plunges into the dangerous and captivating world of the mafia. It's a story of betrayal, love, and power, where the lines between duty and desire blur, and the consequences of falling for someone from the mafia can be deadly. The protagonist, an innocent and strong-willed woman, finds herself thrust into a world of violence, dark family secrets, and an arranged marriage to a man who is both a dangerous stranger and someone who might just steal her heart.
The story follows Ava, a young woman who has always lived a life of quiet comfort, away from the dangerous criminal world that lurks in the shadows. Raised by a loving family, Ava's world is turned upside down when a sudden series of events forces her into an arrangement she never expected-an arranged marriage to Dante Romano, the heir to one of the most powerful mafia families in the country. Dante, with his cold, commanding presence, is the epitome of danger. He is everything Ava fears-ruthless, calculating, and completely immersed in the world of organized crime.
This marriage is not one of love, but rather a strategic move meant to solidify his family's power and eliminate a rival faction. Ava's family, in an effort to protect themselves from mafia threats, strikes the deal without consulting her, leaving her no choice but to comply. From the moment Ava meets Dante, she is consumed by a mixture of fear and resentment. She does not know him, yet she is forced into a life with a man whose very name sends shivers down the spine of anyone who dares to cross him.
Dante is a man of few words, his heart hardened by years of violence, betrayal, and the heavy responsibilities that come with leading a mafia family. He's seen the darkest sides of humanity and has no time for weakness, yet there's something about Ava-something innocent and pure-that challenges his view of the world. Though he doesn't want this forced marriage, he recognizes that it is necessary for his family's legacy. But as he begins to spend more time with Ava, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he never expected.
Ava, however, remains determined to resist Dante and the dark world he represents. The mafia life is everything she's worked to avoid, and the idea of being tied to it-let alone to a man like Dante-fills her with dread. But as she's drawn deeper into his world, she realizes that there is more to Dante than just the cold mafia boss she's been told about. Beneath his hard exterior lies a man who is constantly fighting against the same brutal fate he's bound to. His feelings for Ava grow, despite his attempts to keep his distance. The more she sees of him, the more she realizes that there are layers to Dante-hidden vulnerabilities and regrets that make her question everything she once believed.
As their relationship develops, Ava finds herself caught between two worlds: the family she was born into and the mafia world that is now her reality. She struggles to retain her independence and sense of self in the face of constant threats, manipulation, and expectations. The tension between Ava and Dante builds as they try to navigate their forced marriage, where attraction and resistance battle each other. For Dante, the marriage is a necessary evil, but the emotions that begin to surface complicate everything. For Ava, it's a nightmare that she's slowly beginning to see might not be entirely black and white.
But the deeper Ava goes into the mafia world, the more dangerous everything becomes. Rivals, both within Dante's family and from external enemies, see Ava as nothing more than a pawn-a way to get to Dante and his empire. As the tension increases, so do the threats against them both, testing their trust in one another. Ava soon realizes that she cannot escape the mafia, not even if she tries.
