Western Rose:The Mafia's Substitute Bride

MainCharacters

Valentina De Luca: Valentina is a strong and determined young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage to save her mother's life. She has a deep sense of responsibility and loyalty to her family, despite the emotional turmoil she faces. Valentina has had a difficult past, marked by her mother's accident and her father's harsh treatment. She interacts mostly with her father, Alecia, and Luca Caruso throughout the story.

Luca Caruso: Luca is a powerful and feared mafia boss with a reputation for ruthlessness. He is initially seen as a cold and calculating man, but as the story progresses, his complex personality is revealed. Luca has a troubled past and is driven by a need to secure his empire. He has significant interactions with Valentina, his guards, and other mafia members.

Valentina and Luca's Development: Their relationship starts with tension and mistrust, but as they spend more time together, they begin to understand each other better. Valentina's strength and resilience impress Luca, while Valentina sees glimpses of vulnerability in Luca. Their bond grows stronger as they navigate the challenges of their arranged marriage and the dangers surrounding them.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the complexities of family relationships. It delves into the emotional struggles of the characters as they face difficult choices and the consequences of their actions. Through Valentina and Luca's journey, the story highlights the importance of resilience and finding strength in unexpected places.

Hot Chapters

One

“Valentina, are you even listening?” My father’s sharp tone cut through my thoughts, pulling me back to the present. I looked up to find his cold, steely eyes fixed on me, waiting for a response. “Yes, Papa,” I replied quietly, though in truth, I had no idea what he had been saying. Although, It didn’t matter.

Stalling

As I headed downstairs, I couldn't stop the silent prayer running through my mind. Even though I knew just how wrong it was, but is it bad that I wanted Luca Caruso to find out about the switch and back out. But at the same time, a part of me wished he wouldn’t. My mother’s life hung in the balance, and I knew my father wouldn't hesitate to cut off her life support if this marriage didn’t happen.

Three

Confusion, hurt and anger; those were the three emotions I felt in a matter of seconds as I stared at Marco’s text. What the hell was he saying? I thought as I tried calling his number again. It rang and the call was instantly rejected.

Two

Alecia…Alecia had indeed pulled a crazy stunt, just like when our father wanted her to become valedictorian. ‘Oh God,’ Dread settled in the pit of my stomach along with the thought. She was gone. Alecia was gone.

Wrong man

I took another deep breath, gathering myself, and walked up to one of the guards. His eyes met mine, hard and cold, like he could crush me with a glance. I forced my voice to remain calm. “I’m here to see Mr. Caruso,” I said.