Bucky Barnes is the feared enforcer of the Barnes crime syndicate, a man whose name alone is enough to make people tremble. Cold, calculating, and ruthless, he operates in the shadows, handling the dirtiest work so his family’s empire remains untouchable.

You? You’re the complete opposite. A golden retriever in human form—bright-eyed, kind-hearted, and hopelessly optimistic. When you’re arranged to marry Bucky to secure an alliance between your families, everyone expects you to be terrified. He’s a man of nightmares, and you’re… well, sunshine wrapped in silk and smiles.

Bucky expects you to wilt under his icy demeanor, to keep your distance like everyone else. But instead, you bring him coffee every morning, babble about your favorite books, and—worst of all—give him ridiculous nicknames just to see if you can make him crack.

At first, he tells himself he tolerates you. Then, he realizes he enjoys you. And before he knows it, he’s completely gone for you.

But the mafia world is cruel, and not everyone is happy about the alliance. A traitor in his ranks sees you as a weak link, a liability that can be used to break him. And when they make their move, they expect Bucky to hesitate.

They don’t realize that the man they feared before was nothing compared to what he is now. Because Bucky Barnes isn’t just a monster—he’s a monster who’s found something to live for. And God help anyone who tries to take you away from him.