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The Queen of the Reluctant Mafia

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“Tsk, Spener… you thought I came all the way here to grant your wish?” I asked my voice husky and cold. His eyes flashed with fear and I could sense dread in his eyes as he shook his head in terror. “Please…. one more chance” he sobbed as the tears rolled down his eyes and I burst into laughter. Of course, I could be a little bit of a psychopath when the sun goes down. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, much like Leonardo "Leo" DeLuca, heir to one of the most powerful mafia families in the country. Cold-hearted and ruthless, Leo is a man feared by many and trusted by few. His only focus is maintaining his empire—until his father, Don Vito, presents him with an ultimatum: marry within a year or lose everything to his illegitimate half-brother, Marco.   Enter Isla Romano, Leo’s new assistant. Strong-willed, intelligent, and desperate to escape her financial burdens, Isla becomes the perfect candidate for his proposal—a marriage in name only. She agrees, believing she can handle a man like Leo. But as they navigate their dangerous arrangement, she begins to see the cracks in his armor.   As Leo lets Isla in, his past resurfaces—old enemies, long-buried secrets, and a woman from his past, Sophia LaRosa, who refuses to let go. Marco, fueled by hatred, seizes the opportunity to strike, aligning himself with dangerous rivals to overthrow Leo.   When betrayals come from the people closest to them, Leo and Isla must fight for survival—not just for their empire, but for each other.   But in a world where love is a weakness and power is everything, can they defy the odds? Or will the ghosts of the past destroy them both?  
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