: An alpha male and anti-hero described as hot-headed and initially unfaithful . He views the marriage as a necessary business transaction and expects a wife who will stay in the background .
: A central pillar of the story, focusing on the friction of two people being forced into a life they didn't choose . Lorenzo Beretta by Abigail Davies
The story centers on , who is poised to become the next boss of the Beretta crime family following his father's death . To solidify his position, he must follow specific rules, one of which requires him to marry a "suitable" Italian woman . : An alpha male and anti-hero described as
: The couple must overcome lies and deception, eventually finding "salvation" through their developing love . Series Context Lorenzo Beretta (Unseen Underground, #2) by Abigail Davies The story centers on , who is poised
Lorenzo Beretta by Abigail Davies is a dark mafia romance novel published in early 2021 as part of the Unseen Underground series . It follows the trope of an arranged marriage between a ruthless mafia heir and an unsuspecting woman, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and unexpected passion . Book Summary and Characters
: Critical reviews from sites like The StoryGraph note that Lorenzo is a difficult character to like initially due to his infidelity and treatment of Aida .
: Readers on Goodreads and Amazon highlight the high level of drama, angst, and steamy scenes typical of the genre .