"Vows of Blood and Ash" by Elena Wren is a searing dark mafia romance that entwines betrayal, power, and a love that defies a world built on violence. Elena Romano is forced into a marriage with Dominic De Rossi, the enigmatic and ruthless head of a powerful crime family, to save her own. Bound by a contract steeped in blood, Elena navigates a treacherous landscape of enemies, secrets, and her sister's lingering shadow. As bullets fly and truths unravel—including the revelation of a child neither expected—Elena and Dominic's volatile bond deepens into a love that threatens to consume them both. From opulent ballrooms to burning safehouses, this gripping tale explores the cost of loyalty and the fight for redemption in a world where love is as dangerous as a loaded gun. Ideal for readers of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark, this novel delivers heart-wrenching passion and unrelenting suspense.