Bound by Secrets and Lies: A Dark MMF Billionaire Mafia Secret Baby Romance: 5 (Kings of a Ruthless Empire: A Dark MMF Billionaire Mafia Romance Series) - Softcover

Vale, Tamsin

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798248808267

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

He built an empire on control.
She built her life on silence.
Neither expected a child to change the balance of power.

For five years, Aislinne Vauquelin has protected a secret that could alter the future of one of the most powerful families in Montreal. Distance was never about fear. It was about survival. Because in a world ruled by influence and legacy, love can become leverage.

Sévérin Deslauriers does not lose control—of his empire, his council, or his future. But when a hidden child surfaces and succession tensions ignite behind closed boardroom doors, he is forced to confront a truth more destabilizing than any rival: the greatest threat to power is not ambition—it is attachment.

As internal politics shift and outside forces test the strength of their leadership, the lines between protection and possession blur. A calculated alliance becomes something deeper. A united front becomes the only defense against those who believe family is a weakness.

This is not a story of chaos.

It is a story of consolidation.

Of loyalty tested at the highest levels.
Of inheritance and authority.
Of a powerful dynasty learning that strength is not built by standing alone.

In this intense billionaire romance layered with crime-family politics and high-stakes family drama, love is not reckless.

It is strategic.

And when the final move is played, only one truth remains:

An empire may be built on power—
But it survives on unity.

If you’re drawn to emotionally layered romance, hidden-child tension, and powerful couples who refuse to fracture under pressure, this story invites you inside a world where devotion is deliberate—and every decision shapes a legacy.

Author’s Note

This novel contains themes of organized crime, power dynamics, kidnapping references, and emotionally intense situations. It is intended for mature readers who enjoy dark contemporary romance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798248808267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132