This series I like should of read wine is just keeps getting better with time ❣️📕
So Summer is attacked in her flat that she shares with a friend , she’s scared so she runs, a girl needs to survive though and she finds a job at a finance company and one night she need to keg her gait downed heads to a bar for a drink or 3 ,one thing leads to another and she has a hot passionate night with the mist delectable stranger 🔥🔥🔥🔥 who turns out not only to be her new boss but also the next in line to head a mafia family , it would seem she left the pot for the frying pan ……
Luc has worked hard to get to where he is and he started at like ground zero , he’s also heir to his mafia family throne unbeknown to him….
Luc knows Summer is hiding something from him but she’s his personal heroine well I must admit they’re both addicted to each other 😱🔥😍 but they’ve got to get past a few hurdles and if they survive it they’re rock solid ❣️
Luc and Summer are the type of characters you’ll just love , their journey is filled with angst , fear , suspense , intrigue and hot , steamy chemistry that will leave you breathless 🔥
I’m so excited for the next book but at the same time I want to read slower because I don’t want it to end but it’ll all come full circle and I’ll know the entire family 😍it’s a real catch 22 😉❣️📕
Oh my goodness, these covers and the men just keep getting better ❣️🔥
Please read the previous books so you can get the best experience out of this series ❣️📕
This one gets right from the start though and I’m not sure if it’s because it’s just so good or if it’s because I was so ready to devour it ❣️📕😂
So Marco thought his Elena had died 4 years ago so imagine his shock when he sees her again …
Elena just wants a normal life so she goes into hiding after giving up her position in mafia family but someone is out to get her and it’s not the enemy she should’ve feared but the one that claimed her heart so many years ago …..
Good grief ! I’m a hot mess ! This coverart has me all hot and bothered 🔥🔥🔥
Again , you can read this on its own but I highly recommend you read the previous instalments in this series , it’s not that you’ll feel lost but there are references to incidents/ people so you’ll enjoy a fuller experience reading them ❣️📕
Emiliana went through an extremely traumatic experience and this time we find out what happened to her and instead of fading she rises from it and she’s darker , braver and alert and will orotect those she loves with everything within her ❣️she’s always loved Stefano and it’s as if they were made for each other and yet they have to survive on stolen kisses …..
Stefano is my favourite 😍 there’s just something about him … he knows his Achilles is Emi and his father will easily use her as a weapon against him , he doesn’t want to hand over the throne to his son but he pays the ultimate price and he’s so evil I don’t think there’s a place in hell for him 😱
We finally get to find out who the deceiving so and so is and man let me tell you I also felt like breaking a few bones !
I like the friendship between the girls forming from all 3 books , I wouldn’t mind being part of their tribe 😉
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Well hello have you seen this cover !? I just melted into a puddle and wanted to yell “ take me , I volunteer” 😂🔥😱
So this is book #2 in the Mafia Elite series and it does help to have read book #1 but if you haven’t you won’t feel lost 😉
So Enzo and Sophia loved each other as children but tragedy rips them apart 🥲
Enzo is next in charge of his mafia family and years ago he distanced himself from Sophia to protect her and with the mafia duty always comes first but he’s never stopped caring for her and when she and is threatened he’s very quick to protect her ….
Sophia is the youngest and only daughter in her family so her brothers are soooooo protective of her but she’s determined to make something of herself as an up and coming fashion designer ….
Heading for Milan to show her designs I was starting to wonder if it ever would happen with the Russian around and there’s something or someone that’s very underhanded I hope they know what game they’re playing because they are going to get burnt messing with Sophia ….
I must just say I enjoyed the “ twist” of having a female assassin , a femme fatale , something different 🔥
So Liliana belongs to one of the mafia families which makes her a mafia princess which sounds great but being a female she’s probably going to be married off to either a monster or an older man or both 🤮 in any case they do this to strengthen the family or for power … sick I know but daddy dearest is going to meet his match because our girl isn’t going down without a fight 💥😉
So Max is a soldier but to me he’s her knight in shining armour that will protect with his life and devour her in one bite 🔥💥 he’s is soooooo yummy and I’d offer myself on a platter to be protected 🤣😱🔥
There’s was enough spice and suspense to keep me on my toes but there was also a few tender moments , I know I’m twisted to say a mafia read has tender moments but hey it’s all in the eye of the beholder 🤣❣️📕🔥😉
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Since this series can be read as stand alones , I started on book 4. Naturally I continued the order 5, and 6. However I want more! I was hesitant to start the begging book well because these other books kind of spoiled some things for me if you would. However, boy was I wrong! There were MANY surprises for me!! I never felt bored once. I always love that we get both sides to the story so we can be inside both characters minds. We get to see Lil being a strong & fierce woman who overcomes many obstacles. We see Max doing whatever it takes to protect & care for those he loves. (Literally anything) . This book was action packed, suspenseful, feisty, heart warming. I loved going back to the beginning and reading about where it it all started, and about the OG’s of the gang!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ana Evelynhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAna Evelyn2022-06-07 07:50:372022-06-07 07:50:37No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ana Evelyn
The darkest one yet! Hence the title but can em & steanfo find their way out of the darkness ? Together they can, once they put all the bs aside. I really like how supportive Stefano is. Also how strong Em is, she might be the strongest woman in this whole series! To endure what she does, and still come out fighting is amazing! This book left me speechless at times, we finally get the closure we need about some pesky rodents who shall not be named. Overall I enjoyed the realness to this one. It’s kind of a overcoming trauma, healing, action packed love story.! Can’t wait for more!!
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From the very first few pages this book had me in my feels! However I did read these books out of order so I kind of spoiled it for myself. However Amy has a way of sucking you into these stories that I completely reacted like it was new information. Or it felt like I was learning about things and characters for the first time all over again. I did LOVE this couples love story the most so far. They had a tough times & a tough fight! In newer books you get snippets of their relationship but nothing compared to this. Sofia is feisty , spunky, and stands up for herself. Even if she’s small I think she could make any of these grown mafia men cryyy! Safe to say she’s a fan favorite!! Overall story was action packed, lots of drama, some anxietyy for me lol, lots of cute sweet moments, and lots of passionate moments! 10000 stars on this one!!
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Luc and Summer Are my absolute favorite couple ever I love they both come from a terrible background and have used that to their advantage to not just grow closer to each other, but they are also using it to integrate themselves into the mafia. I thought that these two had so much heart and I loved that you could see the progress of slowly joining the mafia life where they weren’t born into it.
I love that Summer is portrayed as a survivor and fighter it comes out in droves throughout the story and made her completely relatable to myself.
You could just feel Luc’s complete intensity and more than anything I fell in love with his protectiveness of Summer. This story felt even more realistic than the prior ones in the series I was excited to be introduced to even more families which I hope means the series will continue in one way or another for a long period of time.
One of the things that touched me the most was in this story you felt at the height of what it means to have family whether by blood or not. The bond that they all have with each other and are continuing to build brought tears to my eyes in the greatest way possible. It hit home the fact that family is who you choose. This author did a tremendous job and is becoming hands-down one of my favorite authors ever. If you like a great character built romantic suspense book you will find yourself 100% enveloped and enthralled in the series.
The 4th book in Amy McKinley’s Mafia Elite series brings us into Marco La Rosa and Elena Caruso’s story. This story had me on the edge of my seat throughout. The author brought in a whole new experience because of the Bratva connection. The amount of secrets, the amount of suspense, the amount of action took this series to a new level. I love that each story is it’s own, but very much connected. I’ll admit this one had me dreaming about it three nights in a row which is how I knew it was a good book. Elena has been on the run for so long, she has no idea what to do. When she is suddenly confronted by her past and a man she once had feelings for you can’t help but wonder where it will all lead. Making this story even more are the secrets surrounding Katya, Nicole, and Yuri. If you love a good romantic suspense story you will love this series. I highly suggest starting with book 1 so you can get the most enjoyment from what this author has to offer.
This is book five in the Mafia Elite series. This can be read as a standalone. This is a dual point of view with Luc and Summer. Luc Savino is the heir to one of the mafia thrones, he is successful and determined to become more powerful as he ascends. Summer Johnson is determined to leave her childhood problems behind her current job is helping but how long will that last for ? I loved seeing Luc and Summer’s love story progress throughout the book. This was definitely dark, action-packed, suspenseful and steamy.
This is the fourth book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order. In this book we meet Chicago mafia boss Marco La Rosa, he thought he lost his one true love years ago, but learns from his brother Elena Caruso is still alive and in danger. This was another fantastic character-driven story from this author. This book was full of forbidden romance, action and passion – highly recommended.
This is book one in the Mafia Elite series. This can be read as a standalone. This book is a dual point of view perspective of Liliana and Max. Wow this certainly packs a punch, we follow Liliana who appears to have the perfect life and a loving family from the outside sadly all she wants to do is escape the clutches of her father. As she returns to her Fathers home after graduating college, she is introduced to her new body guard Max, her main concern is breaking free from her fathers clutches and trusting Max. Max is from another branch of the Mafia and is infiltrating the family, he changes his appearance and his name to Matt Trambino. He is on a mission to reunite Liliana with her estranged grandfather Vincenzo. This was the first book I have read by Amy Mckinley and it certainly will not be the last. The character development was unbelievable and totally immersed me within the story. I could not put this down and devoured this in one sitting. This book is full of action, thrills, suspense and hot romance.
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This is the third book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order. In this book we meet Stefano Rossi destined to be king of his fathers kingdom he bides his time. Emiliana Vitale fell in love with Stefano years before, but Stefano is off limits. Forced to keep their love a secret, they both crave so much more. When Emiliana’s life is threatened Stefano takes things into his own hands. Another fantastic character-driven story from Amy Mckinley. Emiliana was a incredibly strong and lively character, she is who I want to be when I grow up! (haha) The love between Stefano and Emiliana melted my heart.
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This is the second book in the Mafia Elite series, it can be read as a standalone, but I personally would recommend reading these in order. This is a dual point of view following Enzo Vitale, heir to the throne of the Chicago Mafia and Sofia La Rosa, an up-and-coming fashion designer. Enzo and Sofia were childhood sweethearts and this story pulled on my heart strings. The book packs an emotional gut-punch of suspense, action, steamy romance, secrets and drama. I would highly recommend this book.
I will start by saying that I am not usually a fan of mafia books, but the synopsis of this book sounded too good to pass up. And I am so glad that I chose to read it!
Lily is everything a mafia princess should be. She is tough, takes no BS, and isn’t afraid to stand up for herself and the people she loves. Max was a pleasant surprise in a house where she can trust nothing and no one. While I do think that she trusts him a little too easily, it works for them. It also has a happy ending, which is a big plus for me.
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Just when you think Amy McKinley can’t possibly have anymore left we are given another book in the mafia series that hooks our attention and leaves us wanting more! As we meet the characters that jump off the pages we too are part of the mafia as we live the book with the characters. Another wonderful read with romance, twists and turns, and a story that has you rooting for the characters as they find their way alone and coming together to fight everything except love! Always recommend this series!
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From start to finish Amy McKinley is able to capture your attention and keep it! A book that is part of a series but can very much be read on their own, No Way Out has twists and turns and enough suspense to keep you turning the page! This book presents readers with a strong female lead and characters that are so well developed as you read the story is brought to life! I am hooked on this series!
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Once again Amy McKinley has written such a great book! I love that the Mafia Elite series can be read in order or by themselves and the entire book still makes sense! The character overlap and development is perfect! Amy grabs readers attention from the very beginning and never drops it! In this story we meet Em and Stefano and why they have every reason to call it quits and find safety they find safety in each other! The way readers are able to live the story as your read it is so well done and the book can’t be put down!
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Having been hooked from the first book, this one sure did not disappoint! Whats even sweeter than high school sweethearts is childhood sweetheart. In the second book in the Mafia Elite series we meet Sophia and Enzo and instantly we fall in love with each character. Amy McKinley does such a good job of bring every story to life and having the readers feel like the story has come off the page and we are living every part of it! Two characters who haven’t had it easy but have every reason to fight against all the odds!
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Luc Savino is the heir to a Mafia throne, but he is unaware of that, he has success in in his life, a business he has built from the ground up and a determination which keeps him wanting more. Summer Johansson is a woman determined to be better than her childhood, she wants to have a life without worrying where the money for the next bill is coming from, or whether she can afford to eat, but her current temp job is allowing her that, although not by much.
When Summer was attacked in her home by a Mafia boss, she grabbed what she could and left, with little left and less opportunities in her future, she asked for help and managed to keep under the radar, that is until she found out her best friend had been murdered, she forgot her own rules and ended up in a bar and then the arms of a handsome stranger for the night, but when she wakes up and realised she is late for work, she panics knowing that this is not the day to be late. Meanwhile, Luc is preparing himself to meet the employees of his new company, as well as delegating out work he needs completing so he can get a better idea of the structure, personnel needs and future plans, however when he comes face to face with the mystery woman from the night before, he is determined to find out more about her.
As Summer races into the office, she sees her old boss being dragged out and shouting about something, but she is in too much of a hurry, however when she sees the new boss coming out of his office, she doesn’t know how to react and when she is about to bolt, he stops her and demands to how why she was about to leave and why her former boss was accusing her of being a spy, this is when she finds that her plan to stay under the radar is about to be blown sky high. Shortly after this, another Mafia boss enters Summer’s life, although this time it is because of Luc, the boss wants them to go on a plane to Chicago with him where he has somethings to talk to Luc about.
With all the lies which are flying around when they arrive in Chicago, Luc will not let sleeping dogs lie with Summer, but as they become closer, the attraction they are desperately trying to deny comes to the fore, but can they forgive the secrets and lies which lie between them? This is a dark romantic suspense which is full of action, emotion and betrayal as worlds collide and truths will out in this story which will keep you on the edge of your seat and hooked until you know what happens.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-05-24 08:25:442022-05-24 08:25:44Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I did not read this series in the correct order, and this one seemed a little slow going at first. But I will say there were plenty of twists and spice to the book though. Now don’t get me wrong, the book was great, as is the whole series that I have read so far, I’m just saying this one wasn’t my number one. Still, you should give it a shot and read this book and the whole series.
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Trey La Rosa leads a double life, on one hand he is a surgeon at the local hospital and on the other he is the one who stitches up and treats all those within the Five Families Mafia in Chicago, but leading this double life is exhausting for him and one day, he hopes that he can manage his time better. Hailey Carmichael is the daughter to rich parents who have her life planned out for her as a socialite running in the same circles they do, but she wants more, however, she isn’t sure how to get it, not in the least the man she has had a crush on since the first time she saw him.
It is a day full of tension for Hailey as she has to confront someone important to her about something she is dreading talking about, but she takes a couple of deep breaths and decides to go for it before she buckles and backs off before she gets what she wants, that is until she is kidnapped and thrown into the back of a van right in front of the person she was about to talk to. For Trey, it is just another day on call at the hospital where he does his usual rounds and interacts with his patients so that he can make the best decisions he can for them, however, when he is called in to the office of one of his superiors and finds out that a woman he has tried to forget has been kidnapped, memories surface of the first and last time he saw or spoke to her and how grief for his first love got in the way, he decides then and there that he is going to rescue her, whatever it takes.
As Trey uses his resources to rescue her, the scene he finds is not the one he expected, but for Hailey, he is the last person she expected to come to her rescue, however, as he keeps her out of harms way and finds out more information behind the motive for the kidnapping, they reach an agreement to work together to follow the funds together and uncover the full reasons. As they spend more time together in his home, the attraction they felt the first time they met resurfaces and they both struggle to maintain the distance between them and the one thing they crave the most, each other, however, will they be able to uncover the secrets and reveal the truth before their new found relationship is severed, again? This is a compelling romantic suspense which will hook you in and take you for a ride which is full of secrets, lies, threats and revelations with plenty of action thrown in for good measure, as this second chance romance plays out amid danger approaching from every direction.
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Stefano’s story was oh so good. This was a quick read for me, and I wish there was more, but it was still a good book. This series just seems to always have me wanting more with each book I read. I was lost in this story, and didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait til the next book.
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Loved Enzo and Sofia’s story! This was a really good book the author did an amazing writing job on this one. This was an action-packed story that I didn’t want to end. Their connection from childhood until adults is hard to come by, but they were meant to be, and stood the test of time.
Elena and Marco are back again in book 4 of the Mafia Elite series. They had that amazing instant connection that makes every woman jealous. Again, this is book 4 in the Mafia Elite Series and Ms. Amy McKinley did not disappoint. The characters are amazing and very well written. The storyline is phenomenal as always. The author has a way with her words that causes the story to come to life right before my eyes, I read the entire book in one sitting, only stopping when necessary. I’m excited to read the next book in the series.
This is book 5 of the Mafia Elite series. I highly recommend reading the other books in the series first as you would be confused if the books were read out of orders and some things would also be spoiled. This book focuses on the relationship between Luc and Summer. I enjoyed summer’s strength and her ability to stand on her own two feet despite life throws many curb balls at her. I also enjoyed Luc’s character arc and seeing him grow from self-made businessman into a mafia heir who has a family and is one of five families who run the Chicago mob scene. I’m excited to see what the author has in store for this storyline in the near future.
Elena grew up as a princess to the Chicago Mafia, a member of the Five Families. She was adopted by Nicole Caruso, wife of the head of the Caruso family after her mother was murdered by the Bratva, and another attempt was made as she grew, leading to the death of another one of the Five Families kids. As an adopted kid, she always felt a little…less than the rest of them, despite her strong relationship with her mama and friendships with the other daughters. As the families grew older, she was promised to marry Enzo. After another attempt on her life Elena decided to run and remove the target from her family and friends, leaving behind everything she knew. In an effort to keep them protected, she didn’t even search for information about them online, changed her name, continued to change her appearance and keep her skills sharp.
After she was located by the Bratva, Elena was lucky enough to get a warning and grabbed her go bag to run – just to find her childhood crush, Marco La Rosa at her door. Elena and Marco grew up together, but as they got older he began to distance himself from her and then thought she was dead when she disappeared and covered her tracks. He received word she was alive and came to bring her home himself, and was in time to save her life.
On the way back to Chicago, Elena learned she had a new brother running the family, some of the members of the families had been murdered, and that her new brother Max Caruso is the new head of the family and arranged a marriage for her to Marco. While she spent much of her life with feelings for Marco, she has no clue of his feelings for her or that this is anything other than a marriage of covenience. What she finds out is that he has loved her for a long time, drew away due to her arranged marriage to another of the families, and thought he had lost her once. Marco refuses to let her out of his sight or into danger again without him by her side.
This book has lots of action, and I love how much the women are included in decisions and how tough and capable they are! Elena thought she not only didn’t fit in exactly, but that everyone would hate her for lying to them and running away, but after 5 years away she has found how much she missed everyone and how much they’ve missed her. Being back in Chicago, she is able to spend time with Nicole again, learn about why the Bratva is so determined to find her, learn about the relationships amongst the new heads of the families and find her relationship with Marco. Neither wants a marriage with no love involved and make an effort to be open and honest with one another. After so much time lost, Marco and Elena are a real force to be reckoned with and have lost time to make up for.
As with the rest of the Mafia Elite series, I love the relationship and world building in this book. The passion is obvious, the action is exciting, the mystery is intriguing, there is lots of twists and turns. While these books are all great standalone stories, they’re even better when you read them all.
McKinley doesn’t disappoint with the fourth installment of this Mafia series. I got to find out about new characters Elena and Marco. This book has a lot of twists in it, and I was unable to put it down. I was glad to see answers from previous books, all while leaving it open to keep the story going. I am really loving this series. It is interesting how each of these characters find true love. These men love these women and will lay their lives on keeping the save and that includes Elena and Marco. This book can stand alone but I would recommend reading the previous books to better understand the other characters. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
No Way Out by Amy McKinley is the first installment of the Mafia series. I really liked how the series started. This was a book that left opens for more stories to come. I hope the continue reads will answer the questions that are left unsaid in this book. I was surprised at how things twist in Max and Lil’s story, it made interesting to see what was going to happen next. I couldn’t put this book down once I got past the slow begin. I am ready to continue reading this series to find out what happens next with this character loaded book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Watsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Watson2022-05-19 08:05:032022-05-19 08:05:03No Way Out (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Watson
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