She is a Polish American woman whose Sicilian vacation with her boyfriend (who was cheating on her the whole time without her knowing), which she was trying to fix her relationship with, shifts from escape to captivity. Beauty turns dangerous the moment its path crosses with that of a crime family's leader.
marriage between two heirs from rival Italian mafia families is meant to end a bloody war, but instead of creating peace, it creates something far more dangerous.
Celeste and Roman have spent years missing their chance. Every time one of them is ready, the other belongs to someone else. When Celeste is single, Roman is in a relationship. When Roman finally wants her, Celeste has already moved on. Their timing never works, but their feelings never go away. They tell themselves they hate each other, but every room proves otherwise. They watch each other too closely. They get jealous too easily. They use other people to pretend they are over it.
Celeste and Roman have spent years missing their chance. Every time one of them is ready, the other belongs to someone else. When Celeste is single, Roman is in a relationship. When Roman finally wants her, Celeste has already moved on. Their timing never works, but their feelings never go away. They tell themselves they hate each other, but every room proves otherwise. They watch each other too closely. They get jealous too easily. They use other people to pretend they are over it. At a birt
She is an Italian American woman whose Sicilian vacation with her boyfriend, which she was trying to fix her relationship with, shifts from escape to captivity. Beauty turns dangerous the moment paths cross with the head of a crime family.
A young woman works as a communications aide in the White House. Smart. Direct. Careful with every word. Her job focuses on protecting the president’s public image.
Clara and Leo notice each other daily on the commuter train, exchanging glances and polite smiles but never speaking. A small accident—spilled coffee or a dropped notebook—forces them to interact. Initial awkward conversation slowly grows into shared laughs, casual coffee runs, and small moments of vulnerability. Misunderstandings and missed connections create tension, but their encounters build attraction. A major train disruption strands them together, forcing hours of conversation and bonding. Through shared experiences, mutual admiration and attraction grow, culminating in their decision to meet outside the train and explore a deeper connection.
Harper, a neat and quiet tenant, constantly clashes with Kai, her loud, carefree neighbor. Noise complaints, misdelivered mail, and minor apartment mishaps—like a plant knocked over in the hallway or laundry left in the wrong machine—keep them at odds. Small notes on doors and passive-aggressive gestures become part of their daily routine.
