Debt to the Don

Debt to the Don (Mafia Romance Thriller) — by Velora Fox

A debt that isn’t real. A Don who doesn’t forgive. And a woman he decides to claim.

Debt to the Don is a dark, high-stakes mafia romance thriller packed with obsession, power plays, and forced proximity in a world where one signature can mean protection… or ownership. If you love morally gray heroes, touch-her-and-die vibes, and secrets big enough to topple an empire—this book will hook you fast.

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Sneak Peek from Debt to the Don

“Your father owed us,” the man says, like it’s weather. “Now you do.”

“I don’t have that kind of money,” I snap, even as my stomach turns.

A slow, dangerous smile curves the Don’s mouth. “Good. Because I’m not here for your money, Lina Marlowe.”

Matteo DeLuca—the ghost behind Harbor City’s worst whispers—offers me a deal that feels like a cage dressed up as mercy:
Work for him… or lose everything.

I tell myself it’s simple. Pay the debt. Keep my head down. Get out.

Except the deeper I step into his world—penthouse silence, blood on marble, ledgers that decide who lives and who disappears—the clearer it becomes:

The debt was never real.
It was bait.
And I’m the secret he’s been hunting.

Because my father didn’t run.
He hid me.

And I’m not just a broke girl with bad luck—

I’m the missing heir to a legacy that can topple an empire.
And Matteo DeLuca? He doesn’t lose what he claims.

About the Story

Lina Marlowe is trying to survive—rent past due, options running out, and a past she refuses to talk about. She’s kept her head down for years, doing what she has to do, staying small on purpose.

Then the wrong men find her.

They don’t ask nicely. They don’t negotiate. They deliver a sentence like it’s a fact of nature:

Her father owed the DeLuca family. Now she does.

Lina’s first instinct is to fight. Her second is to run. But the moment she’s brought into Harbor City’s most dangerous orbit, she understands the rules are different here:

You don’t escape the mafia by being brave.
You escape by being invisible.

And Matteo DeLuca doesn’t let people stay invisible.

Matteo is power in a tailored suit—controlled, unreadable, and feared enough that his name is spoken like a warning. He doesn’t shout. He doesn’t threaten. He simply states what will happen as if the future belongs to him.

Because it does.

He offers Lina a contract-style deal that sounds merciful on the surface:
Work for him. Learn his world. Do exactly what he says. And she keeps everything she has left.

But mercy isn’t what Matteo is known for.

As Lina is pulled deeper into his life, the “job” becomes a leash—forced proximity in penthouse halls, silent dinners where every glance feels like a claim, and assignments that reveal how the DeLuca empire really works.

And then Lina notices the details Matteo hoped she wouldn’t.

Questions that don’t match the supposed “debt.”
Eyes on her that feel like recognition, not curiosity.
A focus that’s too personal for a random woman with bad luck.

Because the truth is darker than the threat.

The debt isn’t real.
It never was.

It’s bait.

And Lina is the prize.

Her father didn’t vanish—he hid her, protecting her from a legacy she was never supposed to inherit. A bloodline that could destabilize everything the powerful have built.

Now the secret is exposed.

And Matteo DeLuca isn’t just collecting a debt.
He’s hunting a missing heir… and securing what he intends to keep.

Tropes & Vibes You’ll Love

If you love mafia romance with suspense and obsession, this delivers:

• Mafia Romance Thriller

• Debt / Contract Deal

• Forced Proximity (working for the Don)

• Morally Gray Hero + “Touch Her and Die” energy

• Secret Identity / Hidden Heir

• Power plays, obsession, and high-stakes suspense

• Slow-burn tension with explosive chemistry

Steam Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (spicy)

What to Expect

✅ Dark, addictive pacing with escalating stakes
✅ A protective-but-dangerous hero (possessive, controlling, obsessed)
✅ A heroine with hidden power and a secret worth killing for
✅ Mafia intrigue: ledgers, leverage, and loyalty tests
✅ Forced proximity with nonstop tension
✅ A romance built on danger, devotion, and dominance
✅ Twists that keep you turning pages

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What Readers Are Saying (placeholder — swap with real reviews later)

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dark, addictive, and impossible to put down—Matteo is lethal and Lina is fierce.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The tension is unreal. Forced proximity done PERFECTLY.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mafia suspense + swoon + heat… I devoured it in one sitting.”

Content Notes

This story contains: violence, weapons, criminal threats, and dark romance themes.

FAQ

Is Debt to the Don a standalone?

Yes, it can be enjoyed as a standalone mafia romance thriller.

Is it dark romance?

It’s a mafia romance thriller with darker themes, power imbalance, and intense possessive energy.

How spicy is it?

Steam level is 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (spicy).

How do I get the eBook and audiobook after buying?

After checkout, you’ll get instant access to download your eBook and audiobook files so you can start immediately.

About the Author — Velora Fox

Velora Fox writes romance with high tension, sharp stakes, and heroes who would burn the world down for the woman they claim.

Connect with the author: https://www.instagram.com/authorvelorafox/

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