I never expected to fall for the king of Chicagos criminal underworld.

As a social worker, Ive witnessed the devastation the mafia dynasties have wreaked on families. So when Im assigned to the recently orphaned nephew of Santino Ricci, the citys most feared made man, I vow to be the consummate professional. Unflinchingly gruff. Completely unaffected by his sophisticated charm and the vulnerability he hides behind those steely eyes.

But slice by slice, that ice-cold facade begins to melt as Santino and I raise his nephew side by side. With each park outing, cozy movie night, and impromptu puppy cuddle session, I glimpse the tender heart he protects at all costs. Hes a beast who desires to be tamed, and Im far too infatuated to resist.