Beneath His Protection

Beneath His Protection - A dark mafia romance full of forbidden desire, dangerous secrets, and a love that defies every rule.
He's a ruthless mafia heir.
She's the one woman he was never meant to protect.
Now they're trapped together in a deadly game neither of them can escape.
Dominic rules the Bratva di Sangue with an iron grip. Cold, commanding, and feared by all, nothing in the criminal underworld moves without his say. When he's asked to protect the innocent daughter of a powerful Italian mafia ally, it seems like a simple favor-until she walks into his world.
Luna has been hidden from the shadows all her life. Sheltered in boarding schools and far from her family's criminal ties, she never expected to become the key witness in a human trafficking investigation. Now her life is on the line-and her only hope lies in the hands of a man more dangerous than the enemies hunting her.
Dominic doesn't know who she really is.
Luna has no idea what he's capable of.
And neither of them can ignore the slow-burning, forbidden attraction pulling them closer every day.
But in a world built on violence, power, and betrayal, falling in love could cost them everything.

Anna Steinhowser is a storyteller with a gift for blending romance, suspense, and adventure into unforgettable stories. With a gift for capturing the complexities of love, her stories pull readers into worlds where vulnerability meets desire and every heartbeat matters. Whether sweet or steamy, Anna's tales celebrate connection, longing, and the magic of falling in love.