A Touch of Fate — Cora Reilly

When Emma Mancini finds out ​the news of her ​impending arranged marriage to Samuel Mione, a future Underboss and one of ​the Outfit's most sought-after bachelors, ​she is hopeful for their future despite their age difference​. ​However, the​ never ending gossip surrounding their union and Samuel's cold ​attitude ​​extinguishes that hope. ​A​fter an unfortunate decision​ made in the past​-- guilt and bitterness are Samuel's constant companions. He doesn't have time for emotional nonsense, and a bond to a woman only ​a​dds another unwanted obligation.​N​evertheless, Emma isn't someone who resigns herself to her fate. She's overcome​ much greater obstacles than a cold husband who's determined to keep her at arm's length.​ Can Emma break through Samuel's impenetrable walls? And if she does, can she live with what she discovers?