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The story follows Elena Abelli, the daughter of a mafia boss who has lived a sheltered life under her father's oppressive thumb. Desperate for a taste of freedom, she makes a reckless decision that lands her in the hands of the enemy.
Nico De Rossi is the King of the underworld and the Abelli family's greatest rival. When he catches Elena on his property, he doesn't kill her—instead, he holds her hostage. But the ransom he wants isn't money; it's leverage to destroy her father. As Nico "steals" Elena from her old life, she realizes that the monster she feared might be the only man who has ever truly seen her. Crossed by Emily McIntire EPUB PDF
"Crossed" is a dark, steamy, and fast-paced retelling of Aladdin that delivers on the "villain gets the girl" fantasy, but it suffers from a rushed plot and lacks the character depth found in the author’s other works. The story follows Elena Abelli , the daughter
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Crossed tells the story of Nora Sutherlin, a young woman whose life appears ordinary on the surface but is actually filled with a dark and troubled past. When Nora meets the charismatic and mysterious Holden, her life takes a dramatic turn. As their relationship deepens, Nora finds herself caught in a web of deceit, manipulation, and obsession. The novel masterfully navigates through themes of trauma, recovery, and the complexities of human relationships, presenting a narrative that is both engaging and unsettling.