A dark mafia romance.
| She returned home to escape her past—but the man waiting for her has the power to pull her deeper into danger than ever before. Sophia Masters never planned on coming back to the small town she grew up in. She’s spent years running from the scars of her past, both the ones on her skin and those deep inside her. As the manager of one of the world’s biggest rock bands, she has created a new life far from the shadows of the life that almost consumed her. But when a family wedding brings her back home, she’s confronted with more than just holiday decorations and Christmas cookies. Ray Flanagan, the boy who once lived down the street, is no longer the shy kid she remembers. He’s a hardened, dangerous man now—an enforcer in a powerful Boston mafia family, raising his son alone after the tragic death of his wife. Ray’s quiet life in their hometown hides the darkness lurking beneath his sharp gaze and protective demeanor. As their paths cross again, memories of their childhood bond clash with the unspoken secrets that haunt them both. Sophia knows she should stay away from Ray. He’s a man marked by violence, loss, and revenge. Yet, with every stolen glance and heated exchange, she finds herself pulled deeper into his world. With the weight of her own trauma pressing down on her, Sophia must decide if she’s willing to risk everything for a second chance with the man Ray has become. But as Christmas approaches, the dangers of Ray’s mafia life threaten to unravel everything, forcing them to face the ghosts of their pasts—and the undeniable attraction sparking between them. Home for Christmas is a dark mafia romance filled with intense passion, tragic pasts, and the healing power of love, set against the backdrop of the holiday season. Can two broken souls find peace—and safety—in each other’s arms, or will the dangers of their lives tear them apart for good?” |