Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Series by Cora Reilly

Summary:

The Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles by Cora Reilly is a dark romance series set in the world of the Italian-American mafia. It follows arranged marriages, power struggles, and forbidden love, blending crime, passion, and family loyalty. Each book focuses on different couples within the mafia world.

1) Bound by Honor (2014)
Aria Scuderi is forced into an arranged marriage with Luca Vitiello, the brutal underboss of the New York Mafia. Despite her fear of him, Aria learns that there is more to Luca than his reputation suggests.

2) Bound by Duty (2015)
Valentina, a widow, is forced to marry Dante Cavallaro, the cold and duty-driven head of the Chicago Outfit. Their relationship begins with mistrust but gradually builds into mutual respect and love.

3) Bound by Hatred (2015)
Gianna Scuderi, Aria's rebellious sister, flees to avoid an arranged marriage to Matteo Vitiello, Luca's dangerous brother. Matteo, determined to claim her, pursues Gianna across the world, and sparks fly between them.

4) Bound by Temptation (2015)
Lily Scuderi, the youngest sister, has always loved Romero, Luca’s loyal soldier. But their love is forbidden, as Romero is beneath Lily’s status, leading to an emotional and dangerous struggle.

5) Bound by Vengeance (2016)
Cara, a young woman scarred by violence, is taken by Growl, a brutal enforcer. While their relationship begins in darkness, Cara discovers the man behind the monster.

6) Bound by Love (2018)
A continuation of Aria and Luca's story, this book explores their life together after the events of Bound by Honor, showing how their love withstands challenges, betrayal, and danger.

7) Bound by the Past (2020)
This book dives into the past and love story of Dante Cavallaro and his first wife, revealing secrets and how he became the man he is today.

8) Bound by Blood (2020)
A novella that provides insights and alternative points of view from previous couples in the series, giving fans a deeper look into their relationships.