Jill and Jasmine Baas are "mafia princesses" whose lives are inextricably linked with the De Vos brothers, Liam and Luca. While Jill has harbored a lifelong crush on the sweet and caring Liam, it is the reckless and impulsive Luca who is obsessively drawn to her. Luca expresses his interest through relentless torment and bullying, creating a "fire and gasoline" dynamic between them.

“Luca and Liam De Vos? They have what no other boys in my school have... Power.” Barnes & Noble

Readers praise the sharp prose, intense chemistry, and the "unpredictable ride" of the twists and turns. The dual POV is frequently cited as a strength for providing insight into Luca's possessiveness.

The tension peaks when their families reveal a secret plan to merge through an arranged marriage, a revelation that shatters Jill’s expectations and forces her to make a desperate choice to protect her sister. The book ends on a major cliffhanger, leading directly into the first full-length novel, The Marriage Debt .

The Wedding Debt by Clarissa Wild is a dark mafia romance novella that serves as the prequel to her Debts & Vengeance series. Spanning years from childhood to young adulthood, it sets the stage for the volatile relationship between Jill Baas and Luca De Vos.

A classic dark anti-hero described as brooding, possessive, and chaotic. He is driven by a deep-seated obsession with Jill and a desire to own what he cannot have.

Initially portrayed as the "good" brother, he serves as the primary obstacle to Luca’s desires and the object of Jill's initial affection. Reader Reception