You only took the job as the billionaire’s private translator, not knowing his family runs New York’s most feared crime syndicate—or that he’s the heir desperate to escape it. When a botched deal puts a price on your head, he claims you as his fiancée to keep you alive, but the most dangerous thing in his world might be how safe you feel in his arms.
You thought your biggest challenge would be translating complex legal documents for one of New York’s most elusive billionaires. But the moment you step into the cold, marble halls of the Moretti estate, you realize that Dante Moretti isn’t just a businessman—he’s the heir to the city’s most ruthless crime syndicate. When a high-stakes deal goes south, you’re no longer just an employee; you’re a witness with a target on your back. To save your life, Dante makes a move that shocks both his family and his enemies: he claims you as his fiancée. Now, you’re trapped in a world of dark secrets and lethal power plays. In this forced proximity romance, every touch feels like a gamble and every look is a promise of something more dangerous than the bullets flying outside. Dante is desperate to escape the blood-soaked legacy of his family, but the more he tries to protect you, the deeper you’re pulled into his shadow. As you navigate the treacherous waters of New York’s underworld, you’ll have to decide who to trust. Is Dante the monster his father raised him to be, or is he the man who holds you with a tenderness that makes your heart race? This contemporary dark romance takes you from the glittering penthouses of Manhattan to the gritty back alleys where deals are sealed with more than just a handshake. With SideHop’s revolutionary face-swap technology, you don't just read the story—you become the lead. See your own face in every high-tension scene as you choose between safety and the thrill of a forbidden love. The heat is rising, and the danger is closing in. Dante claims he’s protecting you, but as the line between fake engagement and real passion disappears, you have to ask yourself: is the most dangerous thing in his world the enemies at the door, or the way you feel when he looks at you? Can you truly love a man whose hands are stained with the very world he’s trying to escape?