I never wanted anything of his...until her. Shame. It wounds us. It damages us.Or, for the few poor souls out there like me...it defines us.I'm the son of the devil himself - the most feared mob boss who ever lived.I was cursed from the moment I took my first breath.I hate him...and I never wanted to become him.And I sure as hell never wanted anything of his.Until her.My name is Ricardo DeLuca. There are two things you need to know about me. The first is - I'm in love with the girl who belongs to my father. The second is - it turns out I am my father's son after all.My name is Lou-Lou, and you probably think I'm a bitch.You would be right - because I am.You think you know all there is to know about me because of the man I belong to.What you don't know - is my past, because I'll never tell you. What you don't know is my shame.Because if you did - you'd be worse off than dead.You'd be broken.There are two sides to every story...this is ours. Warning: Due to strong language, some violence, explicit sexual content, and some dark elements, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Trigger Warning: This series contains elements of emotional, sexual, and physical cruelty. Any readers with sensitivity to the above topics should proceed with caution, and at their own risk.Author's Note: This is part one of a three book series. (Blame It on the Shame: Lou-Lou and Ricardo's story.)However, in order to truly enjoy Lou-Lou and Ricardo's story, it is advised you read 'Blame It on the Pain' first.*Please be advised that Part 1 in this series (featuring a different couple) take place before any of the events in 'Blame It on the Pain' do. It is considered a 'prequel'. *This is a full-length novel: 67,000 + words.