Vanilla Flame by Maxine Henri

She is young and innocent. He is anything but.
Vanessa Goodwin is trying to build a better life for herself. After a traumatizing childhood and one big mistake, she only wants a simple, normal life.

Instead, she meets a man with the worst reputation.
A man who always gets what he wants.
A man who has a target on his back.
Rocco Da Bonno.

She knows she should run in the opposite direction, but his one look has her frozen.
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After he decides to give up the inheritance of his father’s criminal empire, Rocco has dangerous enemies and a lot of challenges to overcome.

Instead of focusing on staying safe, he obsesses over a beautiful dancer.
The first woman who’s ever refused him.
The first woman who’s ever given him sass.
The only woman who makes him feel alive.

Their worlds are miles apart. Their love is doomed from the beginning. Yet somehow they make it work and now the target is on Vanessa’s back, too. Can Rocco protect her or will their love fall victim to his choices?