A hitman. A princess. A forbidden romance.

All her life, Giuseppina Delarosa knew two things: what her father and brother did after dark was a secret, and her life was never her own. As the sole daughter of Don Delarosa’s clan, it was well known a marriage would secure the future of the family. But when she learns she’s to be wed to an infamous ally, Giuseppina has other plans.

Darragh O’Callaghan is good at exactly two things: not caring about anyone, and killing his enemies. The only Irish mafia in the city needs good enforcers to keep their borders, and Darragh does his job well. So he can’t understand why he screws it all up when a hit is placed on the Delarosa gang’s prime jewel: Giuseppina Delarosa.

One rainy night. One decision not to kill. One moment that changes everything.

Organized crime, suicide attempt, discussions of successful suicide, kidnapping, forced imprisonment, murder, torture, mentions of rape, grief, dismemberment, weapons, graphic violence.

Enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity, mafia, hero falls first, touch her and die, slow burn.