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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley- Review by Skylar Daniels

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing book by Amy McKinley. The 3rd book in the Mafia Elite series. She writes the perfect Mafia stories, good-looking Mob Bosses and gorgeous Mob Princesses. Stefano and Emiliana have been dancing around the issue of their love for each other forever. His father, a mob boss, is evil and a threat to Emiliana, a threat to everybody with his viciousness. Stefano’s main goal is to keep Emiliana safe and away from his father. The time has come for Stefano to step up and take the crown from his father.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley- Review By Skylar Daniels

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read No Way Out, I instantly started looking forward to this second book in the series I picked this one up as soon as I could and got transferred back into the Mafia Elite world. I ended up reading it in one night. I enjoyed this second book! I enjoyed reading the flashback near the beginning of the story which described their relationship from when they were kids and how it had morphed to what it was in “current day.” Enzo is next in line to be one of the mafia boss heads but is also a protector for Sophia, a friend and woman he has desired for years. Sophia is an up-and-coming fashion designer who is getting her big break with a fashion showing in Milan, that is if she can ever get there with the threat to her life and her family’s overprotective ways. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, Book 1) by Amy McKinley- Review by Skylar Daniels

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a way to kick of a new series! I was hooked from beginning to end. I love mafia romance, and this was the perfect example of that genre! Action, tension, angst, romance! This book had it all and more! There is that attraction between Max and Lilian, Lord! I could feel that coming off the pages! The author knew exactly how to transport you in her world. I’m excited to read her next book in the series.

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Born In Darkness(Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley Review by Heather Knalls

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emiliana and Stefano have loved eachother since they were kids. However neither family wanted them to be near eachother. Stefano’s father, Frank Rossi, is head of the Rossi family in Chicago and is an evil man. He will do anything to keep his son under his rule and he has. Here had Emiliana abducted and sold to a sex trafficking ring and almost killed. But it was only with the help of Liliana’s cousin, Eva. Stefano would do anything to keep Em safe even if that means moving her in with him. What will happen, will they expel the rats that have caused so much damage to the five families?

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Blood Oath(Mafia Elite Book 2) by Amy McKinley review by Heather Knalls

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another mafia princess, Sofia is a target this time for the Bratva Russian mafia. Something from her past that she thought was for the best has been discovered and she is in Ivan’s site’s. Enzo get best friend’s brother and her best friend has promised to always protect Sofia no matter what. Enzo’s need to protect her stems from a blood oath with her when she was six and he was eight. He had been in love with her since then. Will Enzo finally let get truly into his life or will he let their lifestyle get in the way.

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No Way Out(Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley review by Heather Knalls

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mafia princess Liliana is being used and held by her father for his own gain. Her grandfather Vincenzo has hired Max to go in and save her and bring her home so that he can be with her since her mother was murdered. After her mother was murdered her father Benito told her that her grandfather was the one to have her killed. Max is also a member of the Italian American mafia however no one but there elder know. His father Antonio Caruso left him in an Italian hospital to die as a young child. Now Max has been hired by Benito as one of his soldiers not knowing who he truly is. Liliana feels that Max has kidnapped her against her will even though he is saving her from Benito’s control. Will everything work in favor of Liliana and Max. This was an amazing first book in the series.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jessica Leombruno

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Dark Mafia that will have you wanting to join the fight. A Mob Boss and Mafia Princess that have always been in love but never found the perfect moments to declare their feelings. Stefano and Emiliana have to tackle twists and backstabbing just to find the happiness they deserve.

This might be the third book in this series, but you can read it without feeling lost and disconnected from the other stories. Great characters and a page-turning dark romance.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mafia and second chance romance?! I was there. This is the third book in the series and I loved it. The series really does just keep getting better and better. I loved the romance between Stefano and Em, I got lost in their story. Really well written and really enjoyed the story.

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Chicago Mafia boss Marco La Rosa thought the only woman he’d ever loved had died years ago. But when her brother approaches him with an arranged marriage contract, he learns that she is very much alive and in danger. Bringing her back within the fold of the Five Families is a second chance he can’t pass up. The only problem is, he has to get to her before their enemies do.
On-the-run Mafia princess Elena Caruso cut all family ties to survive. She knows that the Bratva is on her tail and that someday they’ll find her. When she receives word that her cover’s blown, she attempts to flee. But it isn’t the Russians who get to her first. It’s the boy she’s been in love with for years, who’s now a dangerous and devastatingly handsome man—and she’s running from him too.
As threats quickly close in, her only chance for survival is into the arms of the Mafia boss who once held her heart.

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Wendy Wary

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have loved the other books in this series, and was excited to read the third book, which explores a romance between Emiliana and Stefano. While I still thoroughly enjoyed the story, I felt like this book wasn’t quite as impressive as the previous two; I didn’t feel like it rushed through the story, necessarily, but it just didn’t feel quite as in-depth as the others in this series.

I was happy to read a little more into the background on Emiliana’s kidnapping and Stefano’s family. The two had to keep their distance, despite their affections for one another since childhood, because of Stefano’s abusive father who would do anything to keep Stefano under his control. Stolen romantic moments in passing was all they had managed to explore until the other mafia bosses decided to set up Frank, Stefano’s father, to see if he was the mole who had caused so many attacks on the five families. Thanks to changing circumstances, Emiliana was pulled into Stefano’s protection, and the romance blooms.

If you’ve read the other books, this one does a great job of filling in gaps in the other stories and pulling everything together, but as a standalone book, I didn’t find this story to be as compelling as the previous two. However, it is a great continuation of the series.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ember Daley

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh Stefano is definitely worth reading… this author never fails with any of her books, and also though this one was shorter, it did nothing short of tickle the itch her books can get! Never dissatisfied when she comes across my kindle!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a friends-to-lovers story. I really connected with Sophia and Enzo. Sophia is full of life, but also very strong and determined. Enzo, who has been in love with Sophia for years will do anything to protect her even if it means risking his own life. The storyline had me hooked from the beginning, and I can’t wait to read the next book.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tina Vega

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally Stefano and Emiliana’s story…I have been looking forward to this one. I have seen snippets of these two and I can honestly say their romance lived up to the hype. Emiliana is fighting to get her life back together after being in a human trafficking situation. Dealing with PTSD, Emiliana gives us a realistic view of dealing with traumatic events. And the knight in shining armor is Stefano. It was a steamy romance that I loved!!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Emily McCoy

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite series and authors so I expected nothing but the best and she absolutely delivered! I loved Emiliana and Stefano, they have moved to my favorite characters of the series. Each book is a standalone about different people but is worth reading from the first book! It was an emotional rollercoaster I did not want to get off of. All in all I will always recommend these to anyone who loves a good Mafia Romance!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As usual, the author produced another romantic dark drama within the mafia families. This book is about Emiliana (Em), one of the mafia’s princesses. In the previous book, we learn a lot of Em and how she was kidnapped, trafficked, but also eventually saved by Stefano – the secret love of her life. In this book, we dive deeper into Em’s story and the secret love she has had for Stefano, her entire life. Stefano feels the same as Em, but his father, an evil mob boss who holds her over his head in order to get what he wants. Throughout this book, the two of them build their romance, go public, and try to find a way to live happily ever after. I love the way the author puts a story down, makes it easy to read, and while getting details is also straight to the point. My most favorite aspect of this book however, is the bad ass women! While each of the mafia books are geared around a main female character, I thought this particular one showed a different side. You know, growing up in a mafia family, you have to have a hard shell, training, and vigilance. The women, especially Em, showed that while the husbands, boyfriends, and bosses are not to be messed with, well neither are their women!!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling five-star read. This is number three in the Mafia Elite series and they each compliment and build the story, this author always writes a compelling story, and the details are sublime, the flow is great and honestly it just compounds into a fantastic story. Stefano he is such a great character, waiting his time and doing what he must, until he just cant do it any longer. Emiliana is great, but she did wear a little at times, but she did get me in the end. This is a great story and I will certainly be looking out for them in the future.

Review by @saraoxo

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Mansfield

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author never disappoints me! I love the writing in this series so much. I enjoy getting to know the characters better and better throughout the books – including the ones we met in past books. I also really love the mafia trope in general so continuing this series was a no brainer for me!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series each and everyone. I love the bond the women share. I love that the women can find their soulmate and how they did as children. This book shows that no matter what you do in the dark will come out.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lucy Vincent

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, so this is the third book in the series, and just like the other two- the author does not disappoint. A romance told with plenty of action- and even dives into the past a bit to give insight into the characters. This book does seem to have a bit more of a “forbidden lovers” tone to it, but it ties right in with the story, making the heart grow fonder for the love that’s told. As the Elites search for the rat in the family, the find themselves knee-deep in danger (but that’s normal.) I do recommend this book- either as a stand alone, or as part of the rest of the series!

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Born In Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley- Review by Jeannie Anderson

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

” Born in Darkness” is the third book in the “Mafia Elite” series and like the first two books, this book is phenomenal! Even though this is the third book in the series, it was no copycat of the previous books. The focus on different characters make each story unique. Emiliana and Stefano may have both been damaged in their lives but they aren’t victims or weak. They are intelligent, strong characters whose chemistry is sizzling.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley

After hiding out after his mother’s death, Matt/Max is back to take what belongs to him. It does not matter who stands in his way, including his own father. He just needs to stick to his plan and try not to let the one complication that has come to light stray him from his mission. That complication, however, is LOVE. Liliana has also lost her mother, and the only parent she felt ever loved her. Will she be able to survive with her father and his people, or is she just another pawn in his long-term game? This book is one you won’t want to put down. I made myself take a break from going straight into book #2. The author did a great job, and I can’t wait to learn more about these mafia families. The suspense and action in this book kept me wanting more and more!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Colleen Noyes

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This third book hands-down is my absolute favorite in the series. The characters are extremely well written and I love how fierce not just Stefano but also Emiliana are. It’s amazing to me how they almost match fierceness more than any other couple in the series so far. This book showcases just how despicable Frank is and the lengths that he will go to to try to destroy his son and Emiliana.

You start to see how the “family “is beginning to change and move into a new era. With each book especially this third one you start to feel the shift which keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes it hard to put down.

With each book we learn more and more history and more secrets come to light which serves to keep you 100% enthralled from the first page to the last page with anticipation. I enjoyed that the characters from book one and two are also in this book and still have great significance in the story.

As each new book comes I feel closer and closer to each character and become more fascinated with what will happen next. This author does a great job of weaving an amazing story and backstory as well as continuity throughout the series. I cannot wait for the next book and again this one was my favorite so far and easy five star read.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley- Review by Amelia Stansell

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series. You can read alone but for everything to gone together, you need to read them all. It is very easy to read. There are ups and downs, twist and turns in this book, but that’s what makes it so good! Each character is amazing. The mafia women are the best!
Emiliana grows so much from the start to the end of this book. Stefano wants to be better than his family. The sparks between these two are crazy.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Edie Kelleher

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better! Whilst this could be read as a stand alone, I would definitely recommend reading all the books as they are just so well written and worth it. Stefano and Emiliana had my heart racing, so much depth and complexity. I loved the suspense and drama throughout which kept me turning the pages, and of course, the chemistry and sizzle was palpable. Do yourself a favour, pick up and read this series!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Edie Kelleher

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author always has me on the edge of my seat in her books, and this book did not disappoint! Utterly fantastic, with a lot of action, suspense, romance and drama – I could not put it down. I absolutely loved the main characters, Enzo and Sofia, and could feel the steam between them jumping off the pages. I cant wait to start reading book three!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shea Gilkerson

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 3 in the Mafia Elite series does it again.
A great mix of the down and dirty world of mafia families, passionate stolen moments and personal vendettas.

Stefano and Emiliana have eyes only for each other, but have to wait for Stefanos father to die off in order to be safe. Stolen kisses in secret have to be enough to satisfy them, but it ends up getting them caught and the witness turns out to be a rat.

This book is great standalone, but I love reading the prior books in a series and having some back story on fringe characters in the later offerings.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Juls Dick

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born in darkness is the 3rd book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley, I am really enjoying this series so far and I am so glad that this booked ended the way it did! I think I guess who had been betraying the families at the end of the last book so was very glad to see that story progress. This book follows Stefano and Emiliana, who have been in love for as long as they can remember but due to Stefano’s controlling father they were never able to get to be together, that is until Emiliana life is put at risk again. I really liked this book, my only gripe is that it ended too quickly! I wanted them to string out the final confrontation but that’s just because I was cheering them on. This is a fast paced and exciting read. Highly recommend.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Alexandria Richard

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 3 in what is currently a 5 book series. This installment can technically be read on its own but the back information you would have from reading the other books was beneficial to me keeping the information and names straight. This book answers some questions that were left open from the previous books and seems to set up things for book 4. Note, by jumping to book 3 you also get spoiled on the former romances and a little bit on how they came about.

I really enjoyed the building relationship between Emiliana and Stefano. Stefano is the son of one of the five heads of family for the Chicago Italian Mafia, but he is fighting against his father’s tyrannical rule of his life. Emiliana is still recovering from her abduction and being sold into human trafficking. Both have yearned for the other since they were kids, but can they overcome their life situations to finally be together?

I loved that Stefano is able to help Em continue to build herself up after her ordeal, and doesn’t shy away from it or hold it against her. She’s healing but he’s willing to be there as a support system and friend for her. I also enjoyed seeing Stefano standing up for himself and dealing with the ramifications of his father’s actions.

As mentioned, some lingering questions from the other two books are answered here and I enjoyed the mystery aspect of that. We see more tension build up with the Bratva here and I can’t wait to see what comes of that in book 4.

Content warning: suicide, talk of human trafficking and arranged marriages, violence against women, gun violence, death, mafia violence, torture.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Debi Kircher

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars

I could not wait to read this, I fell in love with Emiliana and Stefano right from the start and read this book in one sitting. I was able to do that because I know that when I start a book by this author I never want to put it down so I made sure I chose a day I could just jump in and savor every word.

This was a perfect addition to this series. If you have not read these yet, you really must. This had me on the edge of my seat more than once and I found I couldn’t read fast enough because I had to know what was going to happen next! As usual the twists were placed perfectly and you never knew they were coming.

I love this author, she is among my favorites, and I’d read anything she writes. I can not wait for January when book 4 comes. I also can not wait to read all of these again back to back on a quiet rainy weekend!

Loved It!!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jasmin Marie

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Born in Darkness is another great book by this author! The book started off a bit slow to me. I was hoping for the instant connection that I felt with the characters in the previous Mafia Elite books. By the 3rd or 4th chapter, I was hooked! Stefano and Emiliana have loved each other since childhood but could not let anyone around them know. These star-crossed lovers endured a lot in their lives from abuse, kidnapping, and death of loved ones but they were always there for each other – as friends. Danger brings them together in this story and their love for each other is sparked.

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