Publisher's Synopsis
The Queen of Bad Things is a dark, seductive mafia thriller that plunges readers into a world of power, corruption, and betrayal. In this high-stakes underworld, a fierce, fearless woman must navigate love, loyalty, and her own survival as she steps into the shadows to claim her throne.
Ariana De Luca was raised to be the heir to the De Luca mafia empire. Trained in the ruthless, dangerous ways of the criminal world from a young age, Ariana has always known that one day she would take her place at the top. But after the brutal murder of her father, the head of the De Luca family, Ariana must step into the role of leader much sooner than expected. Unprepared for the chaos and bloodshed that comes with leading one of the most feared crime families in the city, she must now face a world that is both her birthright and her biggest challenge.
Despite her fierce determination, Ariana quickly realizes that the mafia world is not kind to women, especially when they are trying to assume power. She faces constant challenges from both within her family and outside, as rival families seek to undermine her rule. But Ariana is no ordinary woman-she is cunning, unyielding, and dangerous, ready to fight back with the same ruthlessness that made her father's name feared. As she rises to power, she becomes known as the Queen of Bad Things, a title earned through her unflinching control and merciless tactics.
However, being the queen comes at a cost. Ariana's personal life is in turmoil, and she finds herself entangled with Enzo Santoro, the heir to a rival mafia family. Enzo is charismatic, enigmatic, and just as dangerous as she is. Their attraction is immediate, but their relationship is complicated-fraught with mistrust, the weight of their family legacies, and the looming threat of war between their empires. As the lines between love and power blur, Ariana must decide whether she can trust Enzo, or if their relationship is a ticking time bomb ready to explode.
As Ariana fights to solidify her position and take down anyone who threatens her reign, she must navigate betrayal from every direction-loyalty is a rare commodity in the mafia world. Old enemies resurface, alliances shift, and betrayal comes from the places she least expects. To hold onto her power and protect those she loves, Ariana will have to make sacrifices, confronting her darkest fears and facing the harsh realities of the empire she has inherited.
The Queen of Bad Things is a thrilling, suspenseful mafia romance that delves deep into the dangerous lives of crime families, where power, loyalty, and love collide in a world where everything is on the line. Ariana's journey from a vulnerable daughter to a fierce mafia queen will keep readers hooked as they experience the dark, twisted romance, ruthless betrayals, and high-octane action that defines this powerful, heart-stopping tale.
In a world where betrayal is a way of life and no one is safe, The Queen of Bad Things is a story of survival, ambition, and the price of power. Will Ariana be able to conquer her enemies and rule her empire, or will the darkness consume her?
