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 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 the one I love.Until HE, Marco Catelli, eldest son of the Capo of the Famiglia, lost his betrothed and 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 fucking death. But come Monday morning, you mine, Aliyana." Marco Capo Dei Capi, 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 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 gave her up, sold her to my father. Forced into a marriage- my mother didn't survive long enough to be remembered.
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 the one I love, Leonardo Catelli. Until HE, Marco Catelli, eldest son of the Capo of the Famiglia, lost his betrothed and 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 death. But come Monday morning, you're mine, Mezzosangue." Marco
Born into the 5th State means we are bound to its laws and its faults. Born with blood on our hands and a target on our back is the only thing I am certain of.
When Marco Catelli danced with me on that roof top, I knew I was in trouble. But when I kissed him, I didn't know I sealed my fate. Now his brother is dead, and his finger is pointing in the wrong direction and so is his heart.
He is a Mafia boss with a plan to obtain power, and I am that plan.
Now my only question is- How deep of a grave would I need to dig to cover up my husband's sins?
Secrets of the Famiglia is not a standalone, and should be read in order.
Although this story is a Mafia romance set in America, this series is a character driven story about a Mafia Princess, who inherits a secret and with it, a husband she isn't sure she wants. A war between the Mafia and the Outfit is brewing and Aliyana happens to be in the middle of it all.
