Deciding to come back to find my brother’s murderer?
Easy.
Staying away from the one who could get me killed?
Not so easy.
Eden
Nine years ago, I ran from this city. Now, I’ve returned to find my brother’s murderer.
To do that, I take his place as Gilly’s owner-operator – the one place in San Francisco’s criminal underworld where it’s a neutral zone, and there’s a clear you-shall-not-cross line drawn between me and the criminals.
That is, until Vito Santoro…
To him, I’m his Garden of Eden, and he was made to sin with me.
Vito
I’m the protector of my mafia family, and they come first. And that’s fine because I’m a one-and-done man and no woman has captured my interest for more.
But when I lay eyes on Gilly’s new owner-operator–the forbidden fruit that could result in my death–I can’t stay away. I promise myself one bite. Then two.
Lora Nox
