Book excerpt: Gloria Basilio Calabrese is worse than the devil himself. Cruel. Brutal. Inhuman. My father wronged his. It should never have happened. His last mistake, and now I’m in trouble. The man I’ve loathed my whole life has me in the palm of his hand. His threats are meant to subdue me, but I’m tougher than he thinks. To his eyes, I’m nothing but his plaything. Restrained by the most dangerous man in New York... He wants to marry me, but I’ve got other plans. And when he comes, I’ll be ready. Basilio Gloria Manna is like an angel. Beautiful. Gentle. Addictive. She’s part of a plan, and a toy for me to play with. Too pure for my games, and I still don’t care. Nothing will stop me. She throws all her hate at me, but she enjoys the challenge, too. Her defiance just makes me want to conquer her even more. I swore to let her go once she’d married me. But you should never strike a deal with the devil... Beyond Forgiving is a standalone, dark mafia romance. You can read it on its own or all the books of the series together for a richer experience. Main themes in this story include: mafia captive, billionaire, mob, crime, gangs, forbidden love, taboo scenes, enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, and many more. HEA guaranteed, no cliffhangers, and includes a fiery woman that challenges her captor from beginning to end.