The aftermath of a brutal mafia war has left Luca Mariano a broken man, grappling with debilitating injuries and a shattered spirit. Resentful and withdrawn, he is forced to accept help from Sofia Russo, his childhood friend who has transformed from a naive girl into a strong, compassionate woman. Her unwavering support and gentle presence begin to heal his wounded heart, sparking an unexpected and passionate romance.

Chaos reigns as Sofia’s brother Julian tries to bring order to their fractured world, and old-school Sal Giordano is appointed as the head of the syndicate, clashing with Julian's modern vision. But when Sal’s methods draw the attention of the FBI, Luca pieces together a desperate plan to save the family, one that could easily earn him a bullet in the head.

On the streets of North Boston, Sofia struggles to hold together what’s left of her family. As she works to help Luca recover, Sofia sees past the soldier’s hardened exterior to the man he once was, but the harder she fights the intense heat between them, the closer they become, even though Sofia knows Luca is hiding something.

Discovering Luca’s secret could turn the Moretti Crime Syndicate upside down.

And when Sofia’s family discover the truth, it might just cost him his life.