Can a heart break twice?EmmaAlmost ten years ago, Titus Prince, my older bodyguard, broke my heart. I moved on, grew up, and realized a silly crush shouldn't dictate the rest of my life.

I learned how to separate my mafia upbringing from my life in college. I have friends.

I have a purpose. I even had a boyfriend for a while.

Breaking up with him was smart even if I messed up by saying we could be friends. And then I made mistakes--ones I'm desperate to fix on my own.

When my family realizes I'm dodging their calls, they send the one person from my past I never wanted to see again-Titus. He refuses to leave without me.

Except now I have to figure out who's trying to take over my quaint college town all while he breathes down my neck. This can only end with my heart being broken all over again.

And I might not survive this time. TitusFor over a decade I've been clawing my way up the mafia ladder for the King family.

Now, I'm the head of their security, despite Emma King's attempts to sabotage my dreams. Just when I thought my life was settling down, I'm sent to Ridgewood to escort Emma back to Synd.

It should be a quick trip. Except Emma hasn't changed a bit.

She's still bratty, pretentious, and self-absorbed. Cleaning up her messes wasn't what I signed up for.

Between her sketchy ex and the problems she's created while in college, I'm at my wit's end. Throw in the feelings building between us and I doubt I'll get out of this unscathed.

As one problem stacks on top of another, I realize things are much worse than I imagined. I need to protect her as well as my heart.

Neither of which I can afford to lose. Raised by Shadows is a Shadows of Synd novel, but can be read as a standalone.

Emma and Titus's story is a dark mafia romance with a guaranteed HEA. It contains adult content and mature themes.

It is intended for audiences 18+. Please see author's website for more information.

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