Stefano Marchetti was never meant to step into his father's powerful position as head of one of the larger crime Familys' in South Florida. Given a reprieve, the younger Marchetti eagerly sets a course to make his own dream a reality, far from Carmine Marchetti's looming shadow and violent legacy.

Until one tragic night would change his life forever.

Isabella Gaddis was four years old when her parents were senselessly killed in a robbery. Bereaved by their loss, her grandfather provided her a loving home in the small Florida community where she was born. After graduating from Small Pines High School, Bella focuses on a college degree in Criminal Justice with her eye upon law enforcement. Her one and only goal was to obtain what she wanted most, an agent's position in the FBI.

Two years into her career, Agent Isabella Gaddis is preparing to take on the task in bringing down the infamous head of the Marchetti Crime Family.

Stefano Marchetti

All she had to do was infiltrate his highly guarded compound and acquire enough strong evidence that would put him behind bars for life.

What could possibly go wrong?

Excerpt from Behind the Mask

"If something is going to go down between them, I'd rather not be anywhere near." Lucca shakes his head at Angelo. "Agent Gaddis is a powder keg and we've known the boss for far too long to think he won't light that fuse if for no other reason but to see the explosion.