About This Book
The lines that blur between love and war are often the only thing keeping you alive.
I wasn't a full Italian. My mother was a Russian, a female of the Bratva. To create peace between the Famiglia her family, the Bratva gave her up.
My father always said I was born lucky, I would never have to marry for power. I could choose. And for a while, I believed him. For a while, I thought I could marry Leonardo Catelli.
Until HE, Marco Catelli, eldest son of the Capo of the Famiglia lost his betrothed. Until he rose to be the Capo Dei Capi, The Boss of all Bosses. Until he needed an heir, a wife. Until he chose me.
My name is Aliyana Capello, daughter of Consigliere Sartini Capello and this is my confession.
"Bury him, mourn his f*****g death. But come Monday morning you mine Aliyana." Marco
The story follows Aliyana Capello and Marco Catelli's life and the events leading them to the alter.
When Lorenzo Catelli is murdered, Marco promises to avenge his brother's death with the help of Aliyana and his siblings. But as the answers are found, more people in the 5th State are murdered. When a cold past comes back, Marco finally sees some light in his corner. But all is not as it seems.
Enemies are never far and few in the 5th State.
Forced into a war he never wanted to protect the one he loves, Marco must choose the extent of the crimes he will commit and the enemies he will make especially if that enemy happens to be his future wife.
The world of Aliyana Capello is one where love and war are constantly intertwined. As the daughter of the Consigliere Sartini Capello and a Russian Bratva female, she never thought she would have to marry for power. But when Marco Catelli, the Capo Dei Capi of the Famiglia, chooses her to be his wife and the mother of his heir, Aliyana's world is turned upside down.
Their marriage is not just a union of two people, but of two powerful crime families. When Marco's brother is murdered, they must work together to avenge his death and protect their future. But as they uncover the truth, they realize that there are more enemies lurking in the shadows, and the war they are fighting is far from over.
As Marco's past comes back to haunt him, he must make difficult decisions that could make or break his family's power. Aliyana must navigate the treacherous world of the Famiglia and the Bratva while also trying to hold onto her own identity and freedom.
