The Deleted Heir: Age Gap Forbidden Romance (Book 1 of The Connected Series)

By Theresa Papa

A life-altering secret, ultimately revealed.
The family business snubs a mob boss's son.
A woman still finding her way in the world.

Marco

I learned early that love isn't safe.
Not after I found my baby sister drowned in the pool. That day rewired me. It was when my Don grandfather targeted my mother, then disowned me.
Now I keep my emotions locked down, my focus sharp.
My goal was always to become a self-made billionaire, not one built on my family's mob money. Even if it means burying my past and pretending, I'm not broken.
But then Amelia walks back into my life.
She's my best friend's little sister.
Off-limits. Untouchable.
She's my assistant now. Working side by side.
Her voice steadies me. Her smile destroys me.
She's everything I can't have.
But she looks at me like I'm already hers-and God help me... I want to be.

Amelia

Marco Fiori was my hero growing up. The one person who made me feel seen.
He's known me since the day I was born, since he moved in with my family at the age of seven.
Now he's my boss, and I'm totally unprepared for the firestorm he lights inside me.
He's going to be my first... in every way that matters.
We're sneaking around behind closed doors, hiding a secret relationship from my overprotective family.
Once we cross that line, there's no going back.
But can a forbidden workplace romance, built on secrets, survive when our pasts catch up to us?

The Deleted Heir is book one in The Connected Series by Theresa Papa. If you're craving a slow-burn romance with emotional depth, steamy forbidden moments, and a twist of family drama, this is your next binge-worthy read.

Buy now and fall for the man all the women call the Fiori Fantasy-flawed, guarded, and completely unforgettable.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Billionaire boss x assistant romance
- Best friend's little sister
- Forbidden age-gap love
- Virgin heroine & first-time passion
- Secret relationship with high emotional stakes
- Surprise pregnancy & deep healing arcs

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1733309187
• ISBN13: 9781733309189
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Ampapa L.L.C.
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"