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wintergirl94's review against another edition
5.0
dark and perfect
Not the darkest romance I’ve ever read but just the right amount! I’ll be going right onto the next one!
Not the darkest romance I’ve ever read but just the right amount! I’ll be going right onto the next one!
beckyrendon's review against another edition
5.0
If you have ever read Annika Martin's Taken by the kinky Bank Robbers series, you know she is an extremely talented writer. She writes suspense and intrigue with steamy sex like no one can. You could cut her sexual tension with a chain saw.
What I didn't expect, and I am not sure why I didn't, was the emotional upheaval. Dark Mafia Prince called to me because mafia. Hello, it says mafia in the title and I'm there. I expected the quirky humor and randy fun. Not in this book.
Just wow. It is dark and dirty but in a most delicious way. Annika doesn't disappoint. The story line is intense. The characters truly bleed. You feel it. Oh, and the sexual tension is hot as hell.
Oh! You probably want to know about the storyline, huh?
Aleksio is a disenchanted mafia prince. Disenchanted because he watched the brutal murder of his parents by a trusted friend. He watched his brothers being stolen. He was hunted like a rabid animal. All of this tragedy at the tender age of 9. So, yeah, a bit disenchanted.
Mira is a mafia princess. She plays the role when forced but hides in plain sight across the country when no one is looking. Usually no one is looking...
When Mira is caught in the webs of Aleksio's plans, she isn't sure what is happening. Too soon her reality is ripped away. Questions form, self preservation kicks in, and she needs to know. What is she really made of? What will the truth bring?
It is obvious (from the note in the beginning of the arc- ok at the end too) that this will be a new series for Martin. I will be at her Amazon,Goodreads, Facebook, and website begging for the next one.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
What I didn't expect, and I am not sure why I didn't, was the emotional upheaval. Dark Mafia Prince called to me because mafia. Hello, it says mafia in the title and I'm there. I expected the quirky humor and randy fun. Not in this book.
Just wow. It is dark and dirty but in a most delicious way. Annika doesn't disappoint. The story line is intense. The characters truly bleed. You feel it. Oh, and the sexual tension is hot as hell.
Oh! You probably want to know about the storyline, huh?
Aleksio is a disenchanted mafia prince. Disenchanted because he watched the brutal murder of his parents by a trusted friend. He watched his brothers being stolen. He was hunted like a rabid animal. All of this tragedy at the tender age of 9. So, yeah, a bit disenchanted.
Mira is a mafia princess. She plays the role when forced but hides in plain sight across the country when no one is looking. Usually no one is looking...
When Mira is caught in the webs of Aleksio's plans, she isn't sure what is happening. Too soon her reality is ripped away. Questions form, self preservation kicks in, and she needs to know. What is she really made of? What will the truth bring?
It is obvious (from the note in the beginning of the arc- ok at the end too) that this will be a new series for Martin. I will be at her Amazon,Goodreads, Facebook, and website begging for the next one.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
kelly_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
This book has been sitting on my TBR for a long time and I wonder what took me so long!
Aleksio is a ghost from Mira's past. She thought he was dead and when he came for her, years later, she could not believe that he had been alive all this time.
This book has true mafia situations and drama. These characters are caught in a turf war, and it will get bloody and crazy.
Viktor, Aleksio's long lost brother, has his own demons that he is dealing and struggling with. But he would die for his brother.
I loved how Annika Martin wrote from 3 main character points of view. It gave the story more depth and understanding from the all the people involved.
Aleksio is a ghost from Mira's past. She thought he was dead and when he came for her, years later, she could not believe that he had been alive all this time.
This book has true mafia situations and drama. These characters are caught in a turf war, and it will get bloody and crazy.
Viktor, Aleksio's long lost brother, has his own demons that he is dealing and struggling with. But he would die for his brother.
I loved how Annika Martin wrote from 3 main character points of view. It gave the story more depth and understanding from the all the people involved.
cierra_mccauley_cierrascorner's review against another edition
5.0
Dark, Dangerous,Delicious
This was a exciting read! I really enjoyed! So much action and suspense! I loved all the characters instantly! I can't wait for the next installment
This was a exciting read! I really enjoyed! So much action and suspense! I loved all the characters instantly! I can't wait for the next installment
snf_83's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 stars. So I'm just going to put this out there folks.... The word Dark in this title is quite misleading as this gets as dark as little red riding hood in my opinion...
timitra's review against another edition
3.0
Rated 3.5 Stars
Dark Mafia Prince's premise is quite intriguing but unfortunately it didn't fully work for me as I found some of the scenes really far fetched and I felt like the relationship between the hero and heroine was rushed. It was still an enjoyable read and I will be eagerly awaiting the release of the next book, Wicked Mafia Prince in the series.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review
Dark Mafia Prince's premise is quite intriguing but unfortunately it didn't fully work for me as I found some of the scenes really far fetched and I felt like the relationship between the hero and heroine was rushed. It was still an enjoyable read and I will be eagerly awaiting the release of the next book, Wicked Mafia Prince in the series.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review
bookfever's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Dark Mafia Prince for sure. Did I love it? No. It's not the most amazing book I've ever read but I still thought it had some great things in it.
So I won't say the story and writing in general was the best in this book... it wasn't bad either, though. It fell somewhere in the middle to me. But my favorite thing in the book were the characters, actually. I liked Mira but it were the brothers, Aleksio and Viktor that I loved.
Especially Viktor was a favorite of mine. And I'm sure we'll actually get to meet the third and youngest brother at some point too. But yeah, Viktor was really interesting to me and I'm pretty sure the next book is going to be mainly about him. At least that's what I hope.
Now back to Mira. I really did like her. She wasn't some helpless female character but could actually stand her own. She and Aleksio had some great chemistry. And some of the scenes together with them were so fucking hot. I loved it!
Overall, Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin sure was an entertaining read. It was told in different points of view, which I of course loved because it gave the story that much more. Especially where Viktor was concerned. Sorry, I'm obsessed with him. I can't wait for the next book!
So I won't say the story and writing in general was the best in this book... it wasn't bad either, though. It fell somewhere in the middle to me. But my favorite thing in the book were the characters, actually. I liked Mira but it were the brothers, Aleksio and Viktor that I loved.
Especially Viktor was a favorite of mine. And I'm sure we'll actually get to meet the third and youngest brother at some point too. But yeah, Viktor was really interesting to me and I'm pretty sure the next book is going to be mainly about him. At least that's what I hope.
Now back to Mira. I really did like her. She wasn't some helpless female character but could actually stand her own. She and Aleksio had some great chemistry. And some of the scenes together with them were so fucking hot. I loved it!
Overall, Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin sure was an entertaining read. It was told in different points of view, which I of course loved because it gave the story that much more. Especially where Viktor was concerned. Sorry, I'm obsessed with him. I can't wait for the next book!
leisaann's review against another edition
5.0
I was unsure about reading a Mafia romance as this is not typically what I read but after reading Most Eligible Billionaire and Billionaire Wake-Up Call Girl I was hooked on this author and wanted to read more....and boy I am glad I did. I loved the story and couldn't put it down.....kept turning the page to see what would happen next. Will be downloading Wicked Mafia Prince next!
ela_35's review against another edition
The book says one thing but does something completely different. I really didn’t like Aleksio because he shouldn’t be in charge with the way he’s acting, and Mira is annoying.
The book starts with Aleksio making all these threats and trying to act tough, but as soon as he has to actually do something to Mira or Viktor says he’ll do something, Aleksio turns so protective that it makes the whole plot/point of the story seem fake.
It doesn’t stop there though. Mira’s father murdered Aleksio’s parents and got rid of them (the brothers), so the whole plot is based on the brothers getting revenge and destroying/killing Mira’s father. Yet the second Mira says that it’s still her father, he immediately says that they won’t kill him. What was the point in going to him in the first place then??
Another thing that annoyed me was how Aleksio kept saying things about how his brothers are the most important thing for him, but he always seems to side with Mira while saying that he’s doing everything he can to find Kiro at the same time. For example, Mira tries to run so Viktor raises some valid concerns and yet Aleksio ignores it all.
I hated everything about Aleksio (his fake devotion to his brothers and the fake tough persona which disappears the second Mira appears), so I couldn’t finish this book. I’m not going to continue with this series, and I don’t know if this author is for me.
It doesn’t stop there though. Mira’s father murdered Aleksio’s parents and got rid of them (the brothers), so the whole plot is based on the brothers getting revenge and destroying/killing Mira’s father. Yet the second Mira says that it’s still her father, he immediately says that they won’t kill him. What was the point in going to him in the first place then??
Another thing that annoyed me was how Aleksio kept saying things about how his brothers are the most important thing for him, but he always seems to side with Mira while saying that he’s doing everything he can to find Kiro at the same time. For example, Mira tries to run so Viktor raises some valid concerns and yet Aleksio ignores it all.
I hated everything about Aleksio (his fake devotion to his brothers and the fake tough persona which disappears the second Mira appears), so I couldn’t finish this book. I’m not going to continue with this series, and I don’t know if this author is for me.