Ares (De Bellis Crime Family Book 6)

About this book

Ares De Bellis is a man who prides himself on being three steps ahead of everyone else, but Zara McKinley is a puzzle he cannot seem to solve. While the world sees a beautiful, kind, and popular girl, Ares sees the crushing, hidden weight of her depression. He tries to keep his distance, sensing that diving into her darkness might pull him under, too, but fate has other plans. When Zara transfers to his school for her senior year, she suddenly occupies every space he inhabits, making his avoidance impossible. In this high-stakes mafia romance, Ares decides that if he cannot look away, he will take control. He resolves to "solve" Zara, reining her into his world where he holds all the power. Yet, what begins as an obsession to fix a mystery evolves into a deeply emotive journey of support and connection. Utilizing the "grumpy/sunshine" and "obsessive hero" tropes, this story explores the raw reality of mental health within the dangerous backdrop of the De Bellis crime family. As Ares learns to navigate Zara’s struggle with patience and devotion, he discovers that being her anchor is the most important role he will ever play.