Shadows Over Chicago: Bound by blood: The DeLuca legacy, Book 1

By Gigi Carman

Shadows Over Chicago

Bound by Blood: The DeLuca Legacy, Book 1
by Gigi Carman

She swore to escape the shadows of the mafia. He was born to rule them.

Valentina Morelli has built her life around light and hope, running a cultural center on Chicago's South Side to honor her brother's memory. But when a threatening message lands on her doorstep, she's pulled back into the violent world she's tried to leave behind.

Domenico "Nico" DeLuca is heir to the most feared mafia family in Chicago. Cold, controlled, and dangerously charming, he's everything Valentina knows she should stay away from. But when enemies close in, Nico becomes the only man who can keep her alive-even if his protection comes at a price.

As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Valentina finds herself torn between her fight for freedom and the pull of a forbidden love that could cost her everything. In a city where power is written in blood, desire can be just as deadly as betrayal.

Perfect for fans of dark romance, mafia intrigue, and slow-burn tension, Shadows Over Chicago launches the Bound by Blood series with heart-pounding suspense, dangerous passion, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRXFWLY6
• ISBN13: 9798265724465
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"