Chicago''s Ferraro crime family will do anything to protect one of their own . . .Nicoletta Gomez was a terrified teenager when Taviano Ferraro and his brother saved her life. Ever since, she''s been trying to rise above what was done to her, molding herself into a survivor under the protective eyes of the Ferraro family. All the while, she''s been falling hopelessly in love with the man who knows her darkest secrets . . .With one look, Taviano knew that Nicoletta was his, just as he felt their shadows connect. But no matter how much he wanted to claim her, he knew she needed time to become her own woman. When Nicoletta once again finds herself in the sights of dangerous men, a split-second decision has Taviano breaking all of the Ferraro family''s rules to keep her safe. And as far as he''s concerned, the reward is more than worth the risk.Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Shadow Series''Dark, gritty, edgy, magical . . . will hold you spellbound'' Fresh Fiction''Exciting, nerve-wracking, suspenseful . . . a true page-turner'' Long and Short''Dark and sensual . . . tore my heart apart and pieced it back together again'' Harlequin Book Junkie''The family that Feehan introduces to us is freakin'' AWESOME! I loved each and every sibling'' Addicted to Romance''An exciting, action-packed romantic ride'' Goodreads reviewer