As Riley goes undercover, delving deeper into the twisted labyrinth of the Marino empire, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Wren De Luca, the sultry stripper entangled in the dark mafia underworld. Yet, as their passionate connection deepens, Riley soon realizes that Wren is far from an innocent bystander. With secrets of her own and knowledge that could shatter everything he believes, she becomes more than just a distraction—she becomes a dangerous ally.
Soon, he realizes that in this treacherous game of cat and mouse, both their lives hang in the balance. As Riley struggles to maintain his cover, he finds himself torn between duty and desire. Can he trust Wren, or is she just playing another role in this dangerous game?
In Facade: A Forbidden Mafia Romance, author Lara Norman weaves an enticing tale of passion, danger, and deception. With its gripping storyline and sizzling chemistry, this captivating novel will leave readers breathless until the last page. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride through the shadows of the mafia underworld, where the line between right and wrong becomes blurred and love can be the ultimate facade.
Lara used to scribble her fictional characters down on legal pads in high school, and then not show them to anyone. In recent years, she started posting her work in public forums for feedback, which gave her the courage to publish professionally.
She needs copious amounts of coffee and chocolate to survive. You’ll find F.R.I.E.N.D.S. references sprinkled throughout her books because it’s her favorite show. She enjoys eavesdropping on the character conversations in her head, which she has been assured doesn’t make her crazy. Unfortunately, she always gets the best ideas while in the shower, driving, or about to fall asleep.
Though she’s a Florida girl at heart, Lara currently resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband of twenty-plus years and their three children, where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age fifteen.