The novel centers on – a secondary character from the Born in Blood series (the younger brother of Luca and Matteo Scuderi, Capos of the Chicago Outfit) – and Leona “Leo” Grassi , a young woman trapped in a life of poverty and exploitation. Their story is one of unlikely salvation, violent loyalty, and the constant struggle between inherited fate and the desire for a different kind of life.
Leona Grassi is barely surviving. Orphaned and forced to work for her cruel uncle’s car repair shop, she also endures a degrading side job as a waitress at a backroom gambling den run by her uncle’s associates. She has no family, no money, and no hope – until one night, Fabiano notices her. The novel centers on – a secondary character
Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly, the first book in The Camorra Chronicles, follows Fabiano Scuderi as he leaves his past in Chicago to become a feared enforcer for the Las Vegas Camorra. The novel explores a high-stakes, slow-burn romance between Fabiano and Leona Hall, pitting his loyalty to the mafia against his personal desires. For a detailed look at the book, visit Romance.io Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly - Romance.io Orphaned and forced to work for her cruel
Leona is not a typical mafia heroine born into wealth or power. She is a working‑class survivor of repeated trauma. Her strength is quiet and pragmatic. The novel explores a high-stakes, slow-burn romance between
Leona’s character arc is defined by resilience rather than physical strength. Unlike the guns-blazing heroines of other genres, Leona survives through intelligence and observation. She recognizes early on that Fabiano is a predator, and she learns to navigate his moods.