At the height of the Roaring Twenties, where jazz and danger intertwine, a stunning, mixed-parentage woman named Vivian Mantia finds herself entangled in a world of crime. Working as a barmaid at a glamorous speakeasy, her life takes a dangerous turn when she witnesses a brutal crime committed by one of the city's most notorious mobsters, Antonio Cipriani. Instead of silencing her, the ruthless mobster is strangely captivated by her.
As their love blossoms, she finds herself torn between passion and peril. Can she resist the allure of the dark side, or will she succumb to the intoxicating embrace of a man who could destroy her?
This is the first book in the series. While you can enjoy it as a standalone, it kicks off a continuous, unfolding journey. To get the full story and see where everything goes, definitely check out the next books in order:
2. Speakeasy
3. Blackout
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