The story centers on a young woman whose life was nearly destroyed four years ago by , the arrogant and handsome heir to a mafia fortune. After escaping his world with a secret—their daughter—she attempts to start fresh at Rosehill Academy to fulfill her dream of becoming a ballerina. Her carefully rebuilt life is thrown into chaos when Nicolo reappears; he doesn't recognize her and is unaware of their child, yet he becomes obsessed with her once he sees her dance. Key Themes & Features
: While it is part of a series, it is written as a standalone story.
: The book is characterized by "ruthless anti-heroes" and "kick-butt heroines" who must fight for their happily-ever-after.
Reviewers on platforms like Goodreads (where it holds a 3.36/5 rating) and Amazon highlight the book's intense emotional pull and the author's ability to create "deliciously dark" scenarios.
by Ivy Thorn is a dark mafia bully romance that serves as the first installment in the Rosehill Academy series. It is a high-stakes, emotional story that follows a secret baby trope combined with a second-chance romance. Plot Overview