Bound by the Past

Dante Cavallaro built his life on loyalty to the Outfit. But five times, he chose the woman he loves instead.

As one of the most powerful men in the Chicago mafia, Dante has demanded loyalty from everyone around him—even while hiding betrayals of his own.

Valentina vowed to stand beside Dante through everything. But when the consequences of his choices threaten their family and everything they've built, their marriage will be tested like never before.

Dark, emotional, and steeped in mafia politics, Bound by the Past returns to Dante and Valentina's story in a tale of loyalty, betrayal, family, and the dangerous price of love.

Perfect for readers who love: mafia romance, morally gray men, established couples, powerful families, possessive heroes, marriage under pressure, angst, danger, and dark romance.

Spice Level: 4/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ — Explicit / Open Door

Themes & Tropes:

• Mafia romance

• Dark romance

• Established couple

• Marriage in trouble

• Morally gray MMC

• Possessive hero

• Family loyalty

• Betrayal

• Organized crime

• Power and duty

• Angst

• Dual POV

⚠️ Content Note: Contains explicit sexual content, organized crime, graphic violence, murder, torture, grief, terminal illness, misogyny, and other mature dark-romance themes. Readers sensitive to specific triggers may wish to review detailed content warnings before reading.

Author: Cora Reilly
Series: Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles #7
Genre: Adult Dark Romance / Mafia Romance / Romantic Suspense
Audience: Adult
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 340
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: May 19, 2020
ISBN: 9798647064240