The New York mafia strikes again in this story between Matteo and Gianna. This was a great read, but I wasn't a fan of the main characters themselves. Perhaps because I relate more to Aria's personality. Gianna is headstrong and a little self centered. She runs away because she wishes to escape the mafia, their lifestyle and an arranged marriage to a man she can't stand, Matteo Vitiello. 
 Matteo is impulsive and hot tempered just like Gianna. When he first sees her he is instantly intrigued. Years pass and when they meet again, he is determined to take up the challenge of her disinterest and make her his. When she escapes with the help of her sister Aria, he sets off across Europe chasing her trail. After an arduous six months, he finally catches her and drags her back to Chicago. Her marries her that same day, and the story follows their relationship as Gianna tries to deny her slowly growing feelings for Matteo. It takes a near death experience of Matteo's behalf for her to recognize and accept her love for him and to express her feelings openly to him. 
 Bound by Hatred was another great installment into the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles.