Wow!! Just wow! This breath of fresh air in the form of a book was absolutely wonderful. Reading about Liliana and her badass self was absolutely wonderful. She did not need anybodies protection and she let people know it. She was a force to be reckoned with. Max is the perfect partner for her. He wasn’t overly possessive at all. He was protective but still let her have her freedom too. There were some pretty steamy scenes that just added to the story instead of overwhelming it. I can’t wait to read more in this series and see what happens to the rest of Liliana’s close group of friends!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2021-09-21 21:28:122021-09-22 08:41:50No Way out by Amy McKinley – Review by Crystal Jimmo
No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Vaughan
Lil is under her father’s evil thumb. He only wants to use her to grow his power. Liliana’s grandfather sends Max, disguised as an assassin named Matteo, to protect her from her father’s dangerous ways. She is a prisoner and she needs to escape before her father does something unimaginable. She thinks she has no hope, but she soon realizes that Matteo is more than he seems and she hopes she can trust him. She certainly is falling for him. Amy McKinley has done it again in this fast-paced novel of evil Mafia families and the men who would make them better.
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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley is absolutely one of the most amazing mafia books that I have ever read. I have read several of Ms. McKinleys books and they are making her quickly become one of my favorite authors. Her plot lines are always so perfect, her characters are wonderful and very detailed, and she makes sure that no stone is left unturned when it comes to descriptions. Max aka “Matt” is the very definition of mr tall, dark, and handsome. Meanwhile Liliana is a beautiful mafia princess who just wants out. Will Max get her out safely? Will she trust him to protect her and get her away from her horrible father? Or will she find a way out on her own? You’ll have to to read No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley for yourself to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-09-21 20:04:262021-09-22 08:16:07No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Amy McKinley has done it again! No Way Out did not disappoint! I do not know where this author has been all my life, but I am happy to have found her because she is on the top of my 2021 favourite authors list! No Way Out is book 1 in McKinley’s new Mafia Elite series! It is fast-paced and sucks you in from the beginning wanting you to keep on reading and find out what happens with Max and Liliana. If you love suspense with some romance mixed in then this book, and author, are for you!
I highly recommend this series and I cannot wait to see where McKinley takes this series next! In the meantime, I will count down the days until I have book 2 in my hands!
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I devoured this book in 2 days. I’d rate it 5/5 stars. It wasn’t as heavy on the erotica as I had been led to believe but the characters were well written and invoked real emotion. The story is a tale of a Mafia Princess named Liliana and her struggles living in the brutal but luxurious life of mafioso royalty. From the weaponry and mindset to the descriptions and rationalizations everything was really well written. It was less erotica and more Mob/love story in my eyes but to each their own. The story has lots of twists and turns. Some you expect, but others not so much. I really enjoyed the overall storytelling and look forward to reading the next book. What’s next for these two?! I’ll be staying tuned, will you? Give it a read!
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Another hit for Amy McKinley! As soon as I saw she had a new release I knew I had to read!! I’m a sucker for mafia romance and she sure knows how to deliver. I was sucked in from the beginning and I couldn’t stop consuming this book! I’ve never been a HUGE fan of anything labeled “arranged marriage” and if anyone out there is like me- IGNORE that. It’s so much more. (Also- Max? Swoon worthy!) I won’t spoil anything but 👀🔥💖. (Sometimes I feel emojis express things better than my words can!) I’m excited for the next book! If y’all ain’t read her stuff yet- you’re behind the times! Get it! Onto the next 💖
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So I love me some mafia romances and this was no exception. This is a really good start to the series. I really enjoyed reading it. Loved the characters. Really liked Liliana, she was better then i expected her to be. Really liked Max! Action, tension and angst perfect mix of it all.
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No Way Out by Amy McKinley was such a great read! It was so intense and filled with suspense I had a really hard time putting it down when it was time to go to sleep. This action-packed story will keep you interested throughout the whole book. You’ll be rooting from some characters, while dislike/hating others, and wondering about some more. I can’t wait to see what comes in the next book(s). I highly recommend you read this ASAP!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2021-09-21 13:53:352021-09-22 07:58:47No Way Out by Amy Mckinley – Review by Ashley Westerman
This is a great start to a new series. There is action, suspense, lots of twists and romance. Both main characters were interesting. Liliana was not the defenseless Mafia princess I thought she would be, she was a really strong lead and Max was a typical alpha male. Liliana’s father wants to use her as a pawn in his business, he allocates Max as her bodyguard, but Max soon realises he has feelings for her. Max has been sent in by her grandfather to try and protect her from her father, but what started as a job to get revenge turns into a women he just can’t walk away from. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and where the story took them. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. This story is what you would expect from Amy McKinley, so if you’ve loved her previous books, you’ll love this one too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mrs Rhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMrs R2021-09-21 10:27:162021-09-22 07:48:29No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mrs R
Right out the gate, it was apparent that some layers of the story were going to be pealed back and there were going to be a few plot twists. My eyes were wide open the whole time, as I knew I was going to be in for some surprises. The story did not disappoint! I love how these mafia women take no mess from any of the people in their lives. As the story developed, I was shook by some of the twists that happened throughout. Just when I thought the characters were in for some relaxation and happiness, BAM! Plot twist, edge of your seat action, and sweet vengeance. The romance was super cute as well, and in general, I don’t think I can find a single bad thing to say about this story. There is also some spice toward the later parts of the book (hooray!). I will most definitely be keeping my eyes open for the next in the series as I have a feeling this is only the beginning…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyann Sanabriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshleyann Sanabria2021-09-21 09:47:182021-09-21 09:51:27No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria
McKinley is a must read author. Period. I keep wondering how she is going to continue to up the ante. And yet somehow she does – every single freaking time. I’ve come to expect gripping romantic suspense. This foray into the world of the mafia – left me utterly breathless. From the very first chapter I knew this book would be an amazing emotional adventure. And boy was I right. Loved every single page and I cannot wait to see how this series continues.
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No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite #1) by Amy McKinley
This is another fantastic read by McKinley. This new series has me sitting on the edge of my seat. No Way Out is the first book in the Mafia Elite Series. Liliana and Max will have you loving them.
Liliana is Benito’s daughter. She wants to get out and there is only one way to do that. When she meets Mattel she knows that he wouldn’t hurt her. The quote I chose for Liliana is: “And who will protect you? Because when he comes for you, and he will, you’ll wish you were dead.”
Max aka Matteo is Antonio’s eldest son who everyone thinks is dead. What they don’t know is he’s very much alive and looking for revenge. Liliana was part of that plan until he fell in love with her. The quote I chose for Matteo is: “From the first moment I saw your picture, I couldn’t stop thinking about you. You haunted my dreams. The stories your grandfather told made you come alive in ways I can’t explain. I grew up around people who were lucky enough to find the love of a lifetime. They would die for each other. I want the same with you.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-09-20 20:37:342021-09-21 08:38:42No Way Out (Mafia Elite #1) by Amy McKinley-Review by Amanda Kimble
This is the first book in the new Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. I love this story and it doesn’t take long to be wrapped in to Max’s and Liliana world. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down. Amy is a new to me author and I’m hooked on this series and can’t wait to read more about this crime family.
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No Way Out by Amy McKinley was a pleasant surprise. I don’t believe I have read Mafia Romances before and found out I really liked the concept. There is something intriguing about rooting for the “bad guys” that makes the story more captivating.
Lily wants a way out of her father’s prison. She can tell there is something going down and wants to get a head of the game. She puts her trust into a new face and follows her instincts.
This book has unexpected twists and turns and is a great kick off to a new series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Parsonshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Parsons2021-09-20 17:53:562021-09-21 08:30:06No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Woodhull Parsons
Compelling? – Check Engrossing? – Check Original? – Check Unpredictable? – Check Amy knocked this one out of the park-with strong, relatable, likeable, and resilient characters and a complex plot. No Way Out grabbed and retained my attention the minute I started reading; I was anxious and excited to see how the story unfolded. I appreciated the similarities and the contrast between Max and Lil regarding their childhood and how it influenced them as adults. I also appreciated that they took the time to know each other regardless of the whirlwind of happenings around them. I’m a sucker for accountability- so I contented with the end result of the antagonist. READER BEWARE: Way Out will reel you and take you on a rollercoaster of a literary adventure!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Opal Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngOpal Nelson2021-09-20 11:45:312021-09-21 08:18:48No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Opal Nelson
No Way Out (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley was a captivating book from the first page. The book is filled with developed characters that keep you wondering what they will do next as the story plays out. It is my first read and not going to be my last read by Amy McKinley. The way she writes her characters it is easy to feel for them whether is it pity, hate, or love. I simply could not put the book down. I just had to keep reading to find out more.
Lilliana is a mafia princess, but not your average one. She is a strong female lead that is determined, skilled, and not a damsel in distress. With a rough life that holds no escape except as a pawn to ensure her father’s power. She has a group of girlfriends that are more like sisters to her and always there to support her. Under her father’s care she is nothing more than a pawn to be played at the right time for his selfish desire for power. She wants nothing to do with being his bargaining chip, but how will she find freedom? Trading one caged life for another to a man of his choosing? Or is there another way?
Life changing events for the ever-cruel Brambilla boss set a new start to things in the mafia world. Enter assassin Matteo Trambino the guise Max takes on with his plan of his own devised to save her from her dangerous father. As the new bodyguard to Lil, he witnesses firsthand the life the mafia princess lives. It drives him even more to follow through with his mission, even if parts of that may be changing as the story progresses. Will he succeed in what he has been sent to do or will he fail?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Eddyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Eddy2021-09-20 09:24:302021-09-21 08:16:39No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ayla Eddy
This is the first book in this series by this author. I am quite familiar with her writing as I have previously read books written by her for other series. I think she is a wonderful writer with some of the best descriptive writing I have read. She honestly keeps me on the edge of my seat biting my nails with every book she writes. This was probably the best book I’ve read by her to date. I immediately fell connected with the main characters and they did not let me down. This book was full of suspense and drama, but the romance was sizzling hot! I cannot wait until she releases the next book in this series to see where what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2021-09-20 09:03:332021-09-20 09:29:44No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karen Pearman
No Way Out is book 1 of the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. I am a sucker for a good mafia romance and I am also a sucker for a great book by Amy McKinley. And WOW does she kick this series off right!
Liliana is born into this mafia lifestyle and knows that something is going on with her dad. He’s becoming more agitated and always angry. One thing that Liliana knows is that it somehow includes her. And not in a good way. The only problem is will she be able to find out what he’s up to in time to save herself?
Max (undercover as Matt) is working to take down the people who took what rightfully belongs to him. Even though Liliana is a part of the family that he’s going after, he swears to protect her.
I love the character of Liliana. She’s strong and knows that she has to protect herself from the monsters that surround her. And I loved reading about the relationship between her and Max. What a great story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Phillips2021-09-19 22:32:412023-08-05 15:26:53No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jessica Phillips
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance is the first book in the Mafia Elite Series by Amy McKinley. What a powerful read. Ms. McKinley is one of my go to authors and I have enjoyed everything I have read by her, but this is by far my absolutely my favorite. At first, I thought it was going to be confusing with all the characters mentioned before the story started. It turned out to be a good reference, but the story was gripping and held me from beginning to end. Max and Liliana have hot, hot, hot chemistry. I can’t wait to get the book in this series. Excellent, Best Read Of 2021 so far.
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Wow!!! No Way Out is a truly phenomenal read!!! I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading. Right from the get go I was captivated and intrigued by the characters and I just had to get answers to all my questions, and man this author did not disappoint!!!!!
I have read lots of this authors work but this book is by far my favourite!! It’s made its way to my list of faves for the year! I highly suggest this book to anyone looking for an action-packed, steamy, detailed, intense and unexpected Mafia read!! This book will not disappoint you!! I look forward to reading book 2 asap!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2021-09-19 20:27:422021-09-20 07:57:49No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) By Amy McKinley
I have loved everything I have read by this author, especially this book. This author never disappoints, this story is full of action, suspense, romance, deceit and so much more. I was pulled into this story from the beginning and I was kept entertained throughout. Max and Liliana had chemistry from the start and you could feel it jumping off the pages. There are a lot of changes coming for some of the Mafia bosses and some of them aren’t going to make it through those changes. This is a must read if you want to find out what happens, who makes it through and what happens between Max and Liliana and other characters as well. There are some great characters in this story. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-09-19 20:06:232021-09-20 07:57:31No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper
Wow! I love the complexity of this story. Liliana is my kind of heroine – strong, resilient, and demands respect. Another thing I loved about the story is the chemistry between Liliana and Max is palpable from the first meeting, and it doesn’t let up. I love this author’s writing style, and I feel this story is the perfect example of it. Looking forward to more books in this storyline!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2021-09-19 20:02:052021-09-20 07:57:12No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tina Vega
No Way Out: An arranged marriage mafia romance by Amy McKinley is the first book in the Mafia Elite series and I am excited to read more. It a fast paced an exciting novel with lots of action and likable characters. When Max returns to Chicago from Italy, where he has been living since the death of his mother, he is on a mission, a mission to get back what he feels has been stolen from him and is determined to get back his rightful place as head of the family. Supported by his cousins, Max manages to manipulate the situation to ensure the hand in marriage of Lilianna Brambilla, a mafia princess who is suffocating under her tyrannical father. This is a really enjoyable read, there are a lot of characters and it is difficult to remember who is in which family but the author helpfully puts a breakdown at the beginning of who belongs where. I will definitely be checking out more books in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juls Dickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJuls Dick2021-09-19 12:55:052021-09-20 07:50:15No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Juls Dick
This book was fantastic! From the amount of detail included about the characters to the foreshadowing and multiple twists, I was hooked from the beginning to the end! I was very impressed and intrigued by how involved the story was. I got really engrossed and had to make sure I read every word to understand the setting being made at that point in the story. Many times I thought, “wow, didn’t see that coming! Clever!’
If you like romance with a twist, then take the time to read this book! You won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexis Laidlawhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexis Laidlaw2021-09-19 12:00:422021-09-20 07:47:48No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Alexis Laidlaw
5 stars from start to finish! It’s just that simple. No Way Out by the AMAZING Amy McKinley had me hooked from the first word to the very last!! I found myself wanting to read it as fast as I possibly could because I had to know what was going to happen but then at the same time I didn’t want it to end.
Liliana Brambilla has grown up always knowing she means nothing more to her father than a possession that one day he will use to his advantage the best he can. Feeling her time is almost up she makes plans with her friends to escape his torment but as we all know even the best laid plans can go wrong. Along comes Maximus Caruso with his own plans to crush her father and his own! At first she thinks he is Matteo another one of her fathers soldiers but things soon change and along with a strong growing attraction for Max comes the possibility that she just might be able to have what she has always truly wanted after all….A Family.
I can’t wait for Book 2!! I need to know what is next for Lily, Max and all the rest of the fantastic characters that took me along with them in this amazing book .
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Absolutely incredible and thrilling! I’m usually not the biggest fan of Mafia type romances but I am so incredibly happy I took the chance on this one! Amy McKinley has built so much depth in this book with the characters, plot and drama. I was on the edge of my seat and could not stop reading from the moment I picked it up. The sizzle between Max and Lilliana was so intense that I could feel it as I read, the fast pace of the book had me exited at each sentence and the mystery had me guessing. This was my first Amy McKinley book, but she has definitely been added as a must read author after this.
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While this novel focuses on the mafia crime aspect, with just a slice of dark romance, I enjoyed the tease of if Liliana and Max would actually get together or not. I appreciate that Ms. McKinley focused on building the relationship and trust between them rather than on how quick they could be pushed together.
The copious bad guys in this novel threw me at first. It seemed that Liliana and Max we’re against the world, fighting against multiple mafia bosses at the same time, but I enjoyed how it came to a conclusion. The reasons for things are explained and there is a HEA.
3.5 rounded up for the following: This book started off slow, but gained momentum as it went on. I didn’t really believe the insta-lust that occurred for Liliana, but it was redeemed as their relationship grew and continued. I also wasn’t the biggest fan of the writing style at the beginning, but it got much better as it went along.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-09-18 20:41:332021-09-19 21:21:46No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Alexandria Richard
She has friends that literally have her back. I was hooked on this book. Had a lot of twists and turns. She ends up being lucky who she marries. She also escapes the clutches of her so called father.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Diazhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Diaz2021-09-18 13:08:382021-09-19 21:14:54No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
I read two books this week and they were the two best books that I have read for a long time. The first of these was the excellent No Way Out by Amy McKinley (the other being Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor). I have been a huge fan of Amy McKinley for a couple of years now and she never fails to deliver and with No Way Out she has taken the bar to a whole new level. I was totally grabbed by this book and just didn’t want to put it down. No Way Out is the first book in the Mafia Elite Series. I do love a mafia story and this is one of the best mafia stories that I have ever read. When I read mafia stories I always find myself thinking ‘are there really people that live like this?’ Amy McKinley is a master at writing the most amazing characters and wonderful storylines. She has certainly excelled herself with No Way Out. Max and Liliana are two amazing characters that I could have read about for hours and hours and never tired of them. The storyline to this book is really gripping and has many twists and turns. Typically with a mafia story there is much drama, danger and intrigue and Amy McKinley takes you on an amazing journey that you won’t want to end. I absolutely adored this book and can’t wait to read more from this series. 100% recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-09-18 12:29:132021-09-19 21:14:26No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor
I cant even put into words how much I loved this book. Im afraid of even giving a little bit away so I will just praise the author here on her amazing talent to write an amazing story. I have read a lot by this author and this by far is way up in my top 5 (and thats saying a lot). I couldnt read this fast enough as I wanted to know what happened next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2021-09-18 09:02:312021-09-18 09:02:31No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
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