A modern mafia tale where love is forged in darkness and danger

Aria Scuderi was born into one of Chicago's most powerful crime families - a true princess, renowned for her beauty and imprisoned in a golden cage of wealth, blood and austerity. Everyone envies her for this life - not knowing that it goes with a real curse. Aria is forced to marry Luca Vitiello, the future Capo of the New York family, a dark and cruel man renowned for his lack of mercy. His hands, capable of unimaginable violence, have taken lives, and his grey eyes, cold as storm clouds, hide secrets stained with blood.

Aria is horrified. Luke's deadly charm disguises a true predator in human form. His wealth, aggression, and dark sex appeal make him New York's most desirable bachelor. But the Mafia princess knows the truth. In her world, monsters often have beautiful faces. Behind Luke's striking exterior lies a heart hardened amid the ruthless underworld of the Mafia.

Despite the terror in her heart, Aria has no choice. Escape is impossible and unthinkable - Luke would pursue her to the end of the world. Her family would rather take her life than allow their honor to be tarnished. Her only chance is to do the unthinkable: melt the ice in Luke's veins, break through the darkness wrapped around him, and find the heart rumored not to exist.

In a world where love is a dangerous game, can Aria tame the monster... or will she be swallowed by it? Even the coldest hearts can burn. She'll risk everything to kindle his.