In a world of shadows and power, love may be her only weakness—or her greatest weapon.

Lena Marshall never imagined that her career as a social worker would lead her into the dark and treacherous world of the Castelli mafia. Tasked with overseeing their community service, she quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous game of power and deception when she falls for Dante Castelli, the enigmatic and dangerously handsome heir to the family's empire.

As her feelings for Dante deepen, Lena is torn between the man he is with her—vulnerable, protective, and haunted by a dark past—and the ruthless mafia prince the world knows him to be. Their relationship is tested by the disapproval of Dante's powerful family, who see Lena as an outsider unfit for their world.

But beneath the charm and dominance, Dante carries scars from his past that he's never shared with anyone. Lena finds herself drawn not only to his strength but also to the rare moments of tenderness he shows her, moments that make her question everything she thought she knew about right and wrong.

As secrets begin to unravel and threats close in from all sides, Lena is thrust into a perilous struggle. She must decide whether to stand by Dante, even if it means accepting the darkness that surrounds him, or to risk everything to uncover the truth, knowing it could destroy the man she loves.

If you enjoy the intense, suspenseful romances of Cora Reilly, L.J. Shen, and Natasha Knight, The Devil's Embrace series will captivate you from the first page to the last.