Vicious Vows by M. James

With my father dead, I’m the only heiress to a mafia empire–and one man stands between me and those who want to claim it for their own.

I haven’t seen Alessio Moretti in years. But when my father is unexpectedly murdered, he’s called home to settle my father’s affairs. Twice my age and legally my father’s adopted son, Alessio sees me as only one thing–his innocent responsibility. When the head of the mafia Family insists I be married off to protect both myself and my father’s empire, Alessio positions himself as the one to choose my future husband.

But I’d rather he marry me himself.

With my father’s killer still at large, danger closing in more and more every day, and every candidate somehow falling short, Alessio is forced to make a choice–to marry me himself, or accept the husband the Family chooses for me. To him, it’s an impossible decision. But for me, it’s simple.

Alessio has promised to protect me. But that’s not the only vow I want from him.