: The story utilizes common underworld romance motifs, focusing on the tension between duty to one's organization and personal desire.

is a dark mafia romance novel by Piper Stone, published on August 20, 2020. It serves as a standalone sequel to her previous work, Given . Plot Overview

: The narrative explores themes of forced proximity and the power struggles between the primary characters.

The story follows and Matteo , characters entangled in the machinations of a shadowy "Sect". Winter is forced into a marriage she wants no part of, becoming collateral in a world of blackmail and dangerous negotiations. Matteo, deeply embedded in the Sect’s hierarchy, views Winter as his to claim and punish, leading to a high-tension dynamic defined by power struggles and intense emotional conflict. Thematic Elements & Style