Joe Fama wants to go from dice-roller to high-stakes player in organized crime. Hitting hot streaks with wife Barbara in tow leads Joe to open up a gambling parlor. Joe can't cover a win from a client he turns to drug dealing to make up the difference.

Denyce, a recovering alcoholic, meets John while working at a rehab facility. John's the son of gangster Sonny Franzese. After Denyce falls for his charms, he transforms to a manic nightmare. John soon vanishes, in one of the mafia's greatest betrayals.

Like her mother Linda Schiro, anyone who crosses Greg Scarpa's darling daughter, "Little" Linda Scarpa, will have to answer to the Grim Reaper himself. However, danger does not elude Linda and she is drawn into the crossfire of the Colombo family war.

Angela Calvacante grew up in Howard Beach, NY, where wise guys and trouble lurk around every corner. Despite relocating to nearby Maspeth to escape her mob ties, she soon falls for Sal, the son of Nick "The Baron" Bonina of the Luchese crime family.

Some parents' dream of having their children join the family business. Others prefer their kids follow different career paths. In the case of acting Colombo crime boss, Victor Orena, the proud papa would have it both ways.

Through Staten Island mob daughters like herself, Love Majewski meets Chris Paciello, a member of the Bonanno crime family. When Chris grows abusive, Love asks for Ray's protection, becoming at once his personal property and accomplice to theft.

Dion never dated wise guys but a job in a club would introduce her to a world she never imagined. A suave Genovese associate, Angelo, woos her with his Sicilian charm. When his wife discovers the pair in bed, Dion's life becomes a complicated mess.