Ella Parker, a young waitress is thrown into a different world when she receives a proposal to marry the only son of her customers. She is thrust into a loveless marriage where her husband already has a girlfriend. She must stay out of his business to keep him happy and stay in his business to keep his parents happy. How does she navigate the path to love and trust between them. Will fate give her a chance to experience love or will secrets and obstacles threaten her chance at happiness.

It's always been hard for Vivian Hart to be seen because her family is very powerful and has ties to the mafia. She decides on the spur of the moment to go to Rome because she wants to get away from her family. She meets Alessandro Moretti one night. He is a mysterious and powerful man. As soon as Vivian finds out that Alessandro is not only rich but also a major mafia figure, their one-night stand turns into a web of mystery. Caught between her desire for freedom and the dangerous allure of Alessandro, Vivian must navigate a world of betrayal and lying. She learns secrets that could destroy her world and the lives of those around her as she digs deeper. Three strong enemies are waiting in the shadows, so Vivian needs to get strong and take back her life. In a journey filled with passion, danger, and self-discovery, will she emerge victorious, or will the weight of her past crush her dreams of happiness?