Velvet Throne
William Liu

In the shadowy empire of New York’s five families, Isabella Moretti is a pawn in her father’s ruthless game—a bride sold to the devil himself. Dante Cavaletti earned his crown through violence, a man feared as Il Diavolo for the trail of bodies left in his rise to power. Their marriage is an alliance meant to unite territories and crush rivals.
But what begins as a cage becomes something far more dangerous. Behind Dante’s cold eyes lies a man haunted by secrets—secrets that could topple the Moretti dynasty and ignite a war no family can escape. And Isabella, forced into his world of guns and roses, discovers the deadliest weapon of all may be her own heart.
In a city where betrayal is currency and loyalty is a death sentence, love is both a weakness and a crown. To survive, Isabella and Dante must decide if their union will build an empire—or burn it to ash.
Velvet Throne is a dark mafia romance of forbidden desire, violent loyalty, and the intoxicating pull of power. Perfect for fans of Cora Reilly, Sophie Lark, and A. Zavarelli.