author's note & tropes

RE - RELEASING THE WRONG HOSTAGE

A rising kidnapper gets her first major assignment: abduct Alessandro Grace, the right-hand man of mafia boss Nicolas Laprovittola. But one crucial mistake changes everything-she accidentally kidnaps Nicolas himself. Now, she must navigate the deadly consequences of her blunder while trapped in the dangerous world of the mafia.

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𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙯

Bold, cunning, and fiercely independent, Valeria Cruz is a rising star in the underworld, determined to prove herself in a male-dominated crime syndicate. Growing up on the streets, she learned early that survival meant being smarter and faster than those around her. With sharp instincts, quick reflexes, and a mind wired for strategy, she has built a reputation for precision and fearlessness.

However, beneath her hardened exterior lies a woman haunted by past failures and a desperate need to prove her worth. When given her first major job-to kidnap Alessandro Grace, the mafia boss's right-hand man-she sees it as her breakthrough moment. But a single miscalculation leads her to abduct the most dangerous man of all: Nicolas Laprovittola.

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𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙖

Nicolas Laprovittola is a powerful and calculating mafia boss, feared and respected in equal measure. With sharp intelligence and an unshakable presence, he built his empire through a mix of ruthless efficiency and strategic brilliance.

Beneath his cold exterior lies a man who values loyalty above all else. Betrayal is met with swift, merciless retribution, but those who earn his trust are rewarded with unwavering protection. He has no patience for mistakes, making Valeria's blunder all the more dangerous. However, her boldness intrigues him. Accustomed to controlling every aspect of his world, Nicolas finds himself caught in an unexpected game of power and wit-one wh