Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the Mafia Elite series, following the Five Families. Each book focuses on a couple, and they are action packed. They are a good balance of romance and suspense. The characters are all wonderful, and I wish this was a TV series! Each book is well written enough that it could be a stand alone, but I don’t recommend it. All the characters overlap, and all the books are ah-mazing. So just read them all… for real. The Five Families are all married into each other, as the next generation of Chicago Mafia. The characters are great, and I love that the women are strong, independent women. They have an amazing support system for each other. At the same time, the men have a softer side that shows when around their sisters or wives. I love that the characters are strong and independent on their own, and when together they are even stronger.

Savage Secrets is a very fitting title for the 4th book in the Mafia Elite series. While the book mainly focuses on Elena and Marco, there is added details to the other family members along the way.

Ruthless Heir is the 5th book in the series. I was a little confused at first how the characters fit into the story, as neither seemed to be related. However, it all came together and turned out to be another great addition. There were a couple of parts that made me laugh out loud. The chemistry between Luc and Summer was strong, and I love how they fit into the couples from the Five Families.

Collateral Damage is a great book just like all the others in the series, HIGHLY recommend. This book focuses on Trey and Hailey, alternating point of view. I like that Hailey is a normal girl, not born into the Mafia, yet fits in perfectly into their lifestyle. Trey is not one of the bosses, but still involved, serving as their doctor, and the little brother to the new Boss. He is very sweet and reasonable, understanding Hailey and her feelings, and giving her time to explain disagreements. There were some surprises along the way, with some of the supporting characters (read to see what I mean). I wish there was more closure with Justin, I felt like a lot was left hanging when it came to him. I also hoped for some peace between Hailey and her mom, but still did not take away from the book, just wishful thinking.

Rivals is the latest book in the Mafia Elite series, and it was ah-mazing, just like all the others. This is one of my favorite series and am sad that it is likely coming to an end. Mia is a character I kind of forgot about, as she is part of the New York mafia families. Most of the series focuses on the Chicago Five Families, and Nico is part of that group. Their story is slightly different from the others, in that the main characters didn’t know each other growing up. They meet for the first time when Mia pulls a gun or Nico and soon after, negotiates their marriage. The build of their relationship is a good story, and has a couple twists and turns along the way. I love the bomb dropped toward the end, changing the course of action. There is justice served and everyone gets what they deserve.

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