Part of Shadow Riders, book 5
First published 2020
Nicoletta Gomez survived a nightmare as a teenager when Taviano Ferraro and his brother rescued her from violent men. Years later, she has rebuilt herself under the watchful protection of Chicago's Ferraro crime family. She has also fallen deeply in love with Taviano, the man who witnessed her darkest moments. Taviano recognized their connection immediately through their shared shadow abilities. He wanted to claim her as his own but forced himself to wait while she healed and found her strength. Now dangerous enemies target Nicoletta again. Taviano faces an impossible choice between following his family's strict code and saving the woman he loves. He decides to violate every rule the Ferraros live by to protect her. The consequences could destroy everything, but Taviano believes Nicoletta is worth any price he might pay.
Genres: romance, action, paranormal-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance-romance
Setting: Chicago
421 pages · Paperback · Piatkus
Content warnings: violence