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darknesslighttt's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, single dad, mafia, slow burn
Bree Porter surprises me every time with a book that captures my mind. I have enjoyed every book she has published and each one has a special place in my heart. I don't remember how I discovered her books last year but I'm so glad I did.
Isabella is a strong woman with a sad past who adapted to the role of mother very quickly. The relationship she has with Marzia is so adorable π₯Ίπ₯Ί
Giovanni is very grumpy, he doesn't trust anyone, he remains cold almost throughout the book, but his soft side shows in the way he behaves with his daughter.
His relationship with Isabella was difficult to develop due to the lack of trust, but the tension between them is present from the first chapters.
The book ends with a cliffhanger that leaves you surprised. Right from the beginning of the last chapter I made the connection and it felt so good to see that I was right.
So if you like books with mafia tropes especially with a mega slow burn then this book is for you. Bree Porter will not let you down!
Bree Porter surprises me every time with a book that captures my mind. I have enjoyed every book she has published and each one has a special place in my heart. I don't remember how I discovered her books last year but I'm so glad I did.
Isabella is a strong woman with a sad past who adapted to the role of mother very quickly. The relationship she has with Marzia is so adorable π₯Ίπ₯Ί
Giovanni is very grumpy, he doesn't trust anyone, he remains cold almost throughout the book, but his soft side shows in the way he behaves with his daughter.
His relationship with Isabella was difficult to develop due to the lack of trust, but the tension between them is present from the first chapters.
The book ends with a cliffhanger that leaves you surprised. Right from the beginning of the last chapter I made the connection and it felt so good to see that I was right.
So if you like books with mafia tropes especially with a mega slow burn then this book is for you. Bree Porter will not let you down!
florisrosie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.0
firesbrigan's review
4.0
aaAaaAAAHHHHHH ms porter sure does know how to make me kick, scream and wail at the end of her books with my NEED for more!!!!
possibly more detailed rtc, but another fabulous intro into a detailed, rich mafia world, with a refreshingly independent and capable heroine and a wonderfully psychotic Don as a husband. also, a daughter who just about steals your heart from the beginning. fast paced, fun, just the right amount of ruthlessness sprinkled in... and there's nothing better than a character realizing they actually have the ability to *have* feelings...through falling for the other one. something about those psychopathic characters... they're just mwah!
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review
possibly more detailed rtc, but another fabulous intro into a detailed, rich mafia world, with a refreshingly independent and capable heroine and a wonderfully psychotic Don as a husband. also, a daughter who just about steals your heart from the beginning. fast paced, fun, just the right amount of ruthlessness sprinkled in... and there's nothing better than a character realizing they actually have the ability to *have* feelings...through falling for the other one. something about those psychopathic characters... they're just mwah!
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review
irene_imb's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rachaelboyd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse