: Lena moves into JJ's home at her boyfriend's request for help, placing her in constant, tense contact with the older mafia boss.

: As the romance between JJ and Lena deepens, the story also explores the mending of the fractured relationship between JJ and his long-estranged son.

by L. Steele is a dark, age-gap mafia romance that centers on the forbidden attraction between a ruthless underworld boss and his son's girlfriend. Part of The Sovranos series, this standalone novel explores themes of power, betrayal, and redemption. Core Plot & Characters The Protagonists :

: JJ initially goes out of his way to avoid Lena, treating her as if she doesn't exist, while she constantly baits and antagonizes him.