Shadowed Desire: Desire is as dangerous as it is irresistible...

In the shadowy corridors of power and deceit, one man stands as an indomitable force-the notorious Alexei Romanov, a.k.a. Viper, the eldest brother of the formidable Romanov family. As the unrelenting head of a powerful mafia dynasty, he is feared and revered in equal measure, a man whose ruthlessness knows no bounds and has many enemies. The concept of love has always been an unattainable luxury in his perilous world until he crosses paths with Natalia-a smart and independent beauty from a rival mafia family. Natalia harbors an unspoken obsession with Alexei that has spanned years and could increase the tension between the two families.

Natalia has the skills to melt Viper's icy exterior. The forbidden allure between them is undeniable, sparking a flame that defies the longstanding enmity between their two families. Viper denies his feelings for Natalia and pushes her away, but her image remains even when she isn't near him. Follow Viper and Natalia as they navigate the perilous waters of a forbidden romance. Will they succumb to the intoxicating allure of their hearts, or will the shadows of their world cast an inescapable darkness over their future?