Bound by Blackmail He never wanted a bride. She never wanted a master. But in the deadly world of the mafia, desires mean nothing when power is at stake. Salvatore never expected to become the boss of Florida's Cosa Nostra. Forced to take the reins after his brother's ultimate betrayal, he needs to prove his strength—and fast. Tradition dictates that a strategic marriage will secure his rule, but instead of choosing from the most powerful mafia families, he shocks everyone by accepting an unexpected bride: Victoria Catterina. She's the stepdaughter of a newly associated member, a woman with no connections, no influence—nothing that makes her worthy of a mafia king. What no one knows is that he had no choice. Blackmailed into marriage, he agrees to the engagement for one reason alone: to infiltrate her family and destroy them from within. But Catterina is nothing like he expected. Innocent yet defiant, fiery yet fragile, she awakens something in him he never thought possible—desire. The plan was simple: seduce her, uncover her family's secrets, and walk away. Falling for her was never part of the deal. When the time comes to strike, he makes a ruthless choice—rejecting his bride and leaving her humiliated before the entire Cosa Nostra. But when a new enemy emerges, threatening Catterina's life, he realizes his mistake too late. Now, he must fight not just for her forgiveness, but for her survival. Will she let him protect her? Or will his betrayal cost them both everything? Perfect for fans of dark mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, and ruthless antiheroes who will burn the world down for the woman they love.