Bound by the Past

**Bound by the Past** is the seventh book in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles and the latest released book in the main series by Cora Reilly. It was released on May 20, 2020. While the book is apart of the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, the events in *Bound by the Past* pick up after *Twisted Hearts* of the Camorra Chronicles. For more information check out the overall timeline and publishing order.

## Synopsis

*Dante*

My life is a tale of betrayal.

I killed so many because they betrayed our cause, because they betrayed the Outfit.

A hypocrite. A liar. A murderer.

That’s what I am.

Five times I betrayed the Outfit. With my blood I made a vow to our cause, swore my life to it, promised to put the Outfit first. Above all else.

Five times I chose a woman over the good of the Outfit. I betrayed my father. My vow. My men.

You reap what you saw.

Would my betrayals destroy everything I swore to protect?

*Valentina*

On our wedding day I made a vow to stand by Dante’s side.

In good and in bad times.

To love him through it all.

Growing up in the mafia, I knew the challenges in our life would be numerous. I never expected them to tear at the very base of our family, of our existence.

## Characters

### Appeared

* Dante Cavallaro
* Valentina Cavallaro
* Ines Mione
* Jacopo Scuderi
* Rocco Scuderi
* Carla Cavallaro
* Fiore Cavallaro
* Enzo Bianchi
* Giovanni Aresco
* Isotta Cavallaro
* Zita
* Samuel Mione
* Serafina Mione
* Aria Scuderi
* Gianna Scuderi
* Liliana Scuderi
* Fabiano Scuderi
* Bibiana Bonello
* Tommaso Bonello
* Antonio
* Frank
* Livia Aresco
* Orazio Aresco
* Raffaele
* Matteo Vitiello
* Arturo
* Taft
* Gabby
* Anna Cavallaro
* Sofia Mione
* Luisa Fabbri
* Maria Scuderi
* Dario Fabbri
* Leonas Cavallaro
* Rocco Scuderi Jr.
* Riccardo Scuderi
* Lucy
* Mrs. Gatti
* Remo Falcone
* Danilo Mancini
* Emma Mancini
* Franco Mancini
* Adelina Mancini
* Nevio Falcone
* Greta Falcone
* Adamo Falcone
* Maximo Clark
* Beatrice Cavallaro

### Mentioned

* Rocco and Jacopo's Father
* Carla's Father
* Carla's Mother
* Salvatore Vitiello
* Gottardo Vitiello Jr.
* Grigory Mikhailov
* Leonardo
* Underboss from Detroit
* Arturo's Father
* Bibiana's Parents
* Outfit Doctor
* Romero Cancio
* Benito Brasci
* Marcella Vitiello
* Amo Vitiello
* Dario and Bibiana's Son
* Unnamed Aresco
* Benedetto Falcone
* Serafina's Bodyguard
* Nino Falcone
* Growl
* Clifford Clark
* Dolora Clark
* Charlotte Clark
* Claire Clark

## Official Playlist

During the writing process, Cora Reilly was inspired by various pieces of music. She compiled her music into a playlist, or released the song titles via her official social media sites. They are listed below.

* Gregory Porter – No Love Dying
* Céline Dion – Loved Me Back To Life (Dante)
* Jessie Ware – Say You Love Me
* Gabrielle Aplim – Salvation
* Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved
* Dean Lewis – Be Alright
* Rita Ora – Let You Love Me
* Lady Gaga – I'll Never Love Again
* Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man – Giant
* The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony
* Christina Aguilera – Bound To You
* Florence + The Machine – Cosmic Love
* Adele – Set Fire To The Rain
* Ed Sheeran – Give Me Love
* Eden – Better
* Liz Longley – Rescue My Heart
* Sam Smith – Latch
* BANKS – Stick
* Pearl Jam – Just Breathe
* Epic Arjes – Find My Way Back
* Jason Mraz – I Won't Give Up
* James Arthur – Certain Things
* Ross Copperman – Hunger
* Seafret – Oceans
* Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do
* Kelly Clarkson – Move You (Valentina)
* Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars – Safe & Sound
* Mørland & Debrah Scarlett – A Monster Like Me
* Jamie Cullum – Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
* Paloma Faith – Picking Up the Pieces