Bound by duty - cora reilly

Dante Cavallaros wife died four years ago but her memory still haunts him.

On the verge of becoming the youngest head in the history of the Chicago Outfit, Dante needs to remarry or risk appearing weak.

Valentina is chosen for the role.

She, too, lost her husband, but her first marriage has always been for show.

Even after her husbands death, Valentina carries the weight of his secrets with her- to protect the honor of a dead man and herself.

With her wedding to Dante, her castle of lies threatens to crash.

Valentina fears the wedding night might reveal her secret, but her worries prove unfounded when Dante ignores her.

Soon, her fear turns to confusion and anger.

Valentina is tired of being ignored.

Shes determined to get Dantes attention and desire, even if she cant get his heart that still belongs to his dead wife.