No Way Out is the first installment in the Mafia Elite Series by Amy McKinley. It is full of suspense, action, and has a wonderful romance vibe (who am I kidding, it’s love at first sight kind of romance!) The book starts out with blowing up a warehouse full of drugs and somehow a few pages later we’re reading about finding out how Matt (aka Max) and Liliana meet for the first time. Their chemistry sizzles from the start. The author shares information about many characters and TPN hat happened in the past to make this a book I didn’t want to put down. I can’t wait for the next installment in the series.
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From the first words of this book, you will become enraptured with the story. Mafia princesses, sultry hot men…what more could you ask for?
Being a Mafia princess has its rewards, but Liliana Brambilla cannot figure out what those are. She’s entrapped in her house by her father Benito, who is one of the five heads of the Italian Mafia residing in Chicago. When she was a young girl, Liliana watched her mother take a bullet from her, and her father has never let her forget it. Now as his empire is falling he looks to make a deal with another family to finance a Mafia war. Unfortunately for Liliana, that means marrying someone that she can’t stand to share the room with.
Max joins Benito as an assassin but is quickly put in charge of guarding Liliana. For Max that plays right into his hands. He has come to infiltrate and takedown Benito for his mentor, Liliana’s Sicilian grandfather. Max plans to take his rightful place as the head of the Mafia in Chicago, but first, he has to win Liliana’s trust after being her bodyguard.
Can Max win Liliana over, or will this be a futile attempt at a coup?
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Hot Damn!!! Amy McKinley nails it! From the hot Mafia men to the strong, powerful Mafia women to the suspense and twists to the heat. There isn’t one thing to love about this story and all of its characters.
This saga starts off with the story of Liliana and Max. Liliana is trapped by her cold, abusive father. He thinks that her only benefit to him is what he can get at the bargaining table for her. Max was abandoned by his father. Raised by his maternal family as a secret, Max has gained power and rank in the Sicilian families. Unbeknownst to Liliana, Max has been sent by her maternal grandfather to rescue her from the clutches of the man that raised her. Things get complicated when Max falls for Liliana.
Amy McKinley spins this Mafia tale of secret family members, deceit, lies and honor with class and a magic touch. I want best friends like Sofia and Em, strong, intelligent, badass and armed!! Can’t wait for Sofia and Enzo’s story. Cuz just like the Mafia with this saga, once you are in, you are in for life. I have taken my oath.
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No Way Out is book one in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. Every time is like the first time of ever picking up a book when I read a story by this author. That first feeling of awe, wonder and total contentment as you have found the thing that makes you the most happiest in life. A beautifully written story. I have not felt that discovery of love for books since my first memory of reading. To recapture that rapturous feeling was unexpected but very welcome. Now to the story. There is nothing better than being kept on the knife’s edge with a good mafia romance. This author demonstrates acute imagination and gives the characters depth, immense strength and and more personality that a person may be able to cope with. I get lost in these amazing characters. Totally immersed in the journey. And blissfully content while lost in Max and Liliana.
No Way Out was anxiety riddled, dramatic, fast paced, dangerous, arousing and irresistible. Amy McKinley rose above even my wildest expectations and ruined me for other stories of this trope. I am totally owned by each characters and what they portray. A stunning beginning to a series I have no doubt will be unforgettable. 5 stars.
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No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley is romance suspense book that you will love
Amy McKinley’s USA Today Bestselling novel Secrets, Arranged Marriage, and Redemption is an action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption. Max’s goal is simple: reclaim what is rightly his and hold those who have mistreated him accountable. Max infiltrates a crucial wing of the Chicago Mafia as assassin Matteo Trambino to rescue his Sicilian mentor’s granddaughter, Liliana, from her deadly father. When they finally meet face to face, he understands he’ll never be able to walk away.
Liliana Brambilla, born into one of the Cosa Nostra’s most powerful families, is a pawn in her father’s power grab, unable to escape until he frees her. The only way out is to exchange one jail for another, namely her father’s choice of marriage. Her confidence is shaky when her father appoints a new bodyguard. He’s her adversary, she believes. Max is, in fact, her rescuer.
I loved this story and the concept of it as well.I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the fifth book from this author that I have read and I can’t wait to read more.
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Amy McKinley is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors!
Liliana is a mafia princess. Her father mistreats her and is using her as a pawn to retain power. When she is issued a new bodyguard she will remind everyone that she is not a gentle flower that can’t handle herself. But, when she finds herself in quite the predicament…is her bodyguard trustworthy or is he just another one of her dad’s pawns?
Max is enlisted by Liliana’s grandfather to protect her while also having his own agenda to take care of. But, when he meets Lil…he finds himself attracted to the kick-ass princess. But, as it always is with the Chicago mafia…there are secrets, hidden agendas, violence, and mafia politics at play. Can he get Lil to trust him enough to see that he is there to help her? Or have years of suffering at her father’s hands hardened her to believing anyone is on her side?
I loved this story. I am a huge fan of McKinley…so add in a mafia element and I was in. But this story just blew me away. Liliana is a strong heroine that could go toe-to-toe with Max and hold her own. Another great book my Amy McKinley!
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Ever since returning home from finishing college, the freedom Liliana felt has quickly disappeared before her eyes. She might be a Mafia princess but inside her father’s home she is nothing more than another pawn in his ever growing quest towards power. When a series of attacks on the family’s warehouses causes her father to bring in a hitman from Sicily, her only hope is that maybe he’ll be different from dozens of guards around the house she can’t trust. When all she wants is a possible ally, Liliana might be in for more than she expected because Max has come with his own agenda and none of the Mafia bosses will be safe.
Idk what it is but I keep wanting to like mafia fiction, especially mafia romances, but they always seem to fall a bit flat for me. I really enjoyed the beginning where Max is assigned as Liliana’s bodyguard and the tension that builds from there. Liliana’s perspective was probably my favorite but honestly I think it might have been because her two friends were the characters I enjoyed reading about the most. The incorporation of arranged marriage was a trope I haven’t read from before and honestly I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I provided for a lot more variety in the story line and caused a number of fun twists. The steamy scenes were decent but kind of a let down for me. There was a point in the very beginning when Liliana held a knife to Max’s throat when they first met to make sure he knew she wasn’t helpless. When she did this, he made a comment about it being hot or kinking or something like that so it made me think cool, we have that kink going and I haven’t read that before so this could be really fun. Sadly, that wasn’t the case though the first couple of scenes were pretty good. I don’t see myself reading further in this series. I appreciated that there weren’t any miscommunication tropes in this book which is pretty common in a lot of romance and the big conflict had to do with the drama surrounding Mafia politics rather than the couple which I really appreciated. Not sure if I’ll read anything from this author in the future but I wouldn’t say I’d say turn something down that piqued my interest.
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A book about Mafia secrets, arranged marriages, and complications. Liliana and her two best friends are mafia princesses. Liliana means more to her father as a pawn then she does as his daughter. Max infiltrates Liliana’s fathers’ empire as a hired hitman to help protect Liliana, but will she trust him? Max and Liliana feel sparks as soon as their eyes meet. The danger is real, Liliana gets kidnapped, and Max calls a commission, the Sicilian’s are on their way. The outcome is not guaranteed. The secrets that come out, took my breath away, took me by surprise, and had me furiously turning pages to find out what was going to happen. I have enjoyed books by Amy McKinley before and she did not disappoint. Am looking forward to Book 2 next month!!
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No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley 4 Stars!!!!
I have read a lot from this author and once again I was not let down. I really find the way that this author writes to be engaging and was totally hooked from the get go. The characters are very believable. I found them to be realistic and relatable.
I really like the chemistry between Max and Liliana to be so heated. I like the way that story plays out. I like the cloak and dagger by Max and how the romance unfolds. I like how they in a way both save each other. I cannot wait to read more from this author and this series.
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Do you want a book that grips you, and doesn’t let go even though how hard you fight to get away? Then my friends, you have found the right book to read, no doubt! This quickly became a favorite for me. No lies here, the author is one of my personal favorites, she writes such good novels, I always come back for more, this one was worth the wait though for sure! It literally blew me away countless times while reading!
Where should I start? There is so much I could tell, and want to tell, but you should truly experience this book for yourself. Let me start with Liliana who is our female lead in this gripping read. She brought on her own saucy spice and made the perfect mixture for love and temptation through out this novel. She does not have an easy life being the daughter of the head of the Mafia. She is undervalued by her father through out the book, she feels she can gain respect if she does a marriage to his pleasing. Is her happiness to be sacrificed really worth to win her fathers love? Perhaps there was more unknown to the story of what she truly wants than she lets on?
I loved the character Max. He was your hot and very sexy character, that literally brought on the lust with every word he spoke. He has been assigned a job to do, and at first glance it seems to be an very easy job, but that proves otherwise into the matter. To silence the head of the Mafia is one thing, but throw in the beautiful and amazing Liliana and basically all shit can and will hit the roof!
Max and Liliana really made my kindle sweat with anticipation and chemistry, Not to forget the steam and sexiness’ these two brought when they shared a scene together they were remarkable characters in every which way and form. The suspense they had face together, plus the fact of trying to avoid not to rip each others clothes off for the greatest passion ever to be experienced, there was so much more going on aside from that as well. The book literally had me hooked all the way through.
I LOVED this book so very much! It was an amazing read from start to finish, and I am still left wanting more by the end. It was a must read, and that is certainly a true fact and n questions asked. This was so good, it had everything I needed and wanted in the novel and more. I would expect nothing less than what I got from this amazing author I have come to love and admire so much. Wonderful read truly!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-09-05 06:56:212021-09-08 19:31:36No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorrene Huisman
No Way Out is the first book in Amy McKinley’s Mafia Elite series. I’ve really enjoyed reading some of McKinley’s other books – the action romance series Gray Ghost and the romantic Moonlit Destination series – so was excited about a new series to get into! No Way Out is an action-packed page-turner from the word go. Max has been set a dangerous mission, and one that speaks to his own troubled past. He has to maintain his new identity to get close to his target, and avoid attracting too much attention. McKinley treats us to plenty of details along the way, whilst keeping some twists to drop later in the book. As usual in McKinley’s writing, we have a fantastic heroine in Liliana. Although often in need of a bit of rescuing, McKinley’s heroines always hold their own and bring something unique to the table. Liliana has much to come to terms with about her family and Max is well placed to help her if she can trust him, but understandably she is very careful about where she places her trust. I’ve not read much mafia fiction previously, so this was a great insight into the world. If you’ve enjoyed McKinley’s other action romances, or are a fan of mafia romance, this is definitely worth a read! This book gets five stars from me. I can’t wait to read more of the series when they come out.
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This is a great start to the series. I love Mafia romances and this one is definately a great one. The story was easy to read. Some Mafia stories can get confusing with the different families but the author makes the families easy to follow. Liliana is an amazing character. I love her fighting spirit and how strong and determined she is to save herself. Max is your typical alpha who is out to regain what was taken away from him by destroying the people in his way and protecting the people he loves.
Liliana is the daughter of the Mafia boss Benito. Even though she looks and acts like a proper Mafia princess the reality is much different. All she is to her father is a possession, something he can use to get what he wants out of life. Liliana is desperate to leave and get out from under her father’s rule but her only hope is to change one guilded cage for another by marrying someone her father chooses.
Max has been sent in undercover by Liliana’s grandfather. His mission is to get Liliana away from her father and keep her safe. Hopefully taking down her dad’s drug business in the process so that he can regain what should be rightfully his. What Max didn’t expect was to fall for the Mafia princess. Now he had a problem can he keep his cool and stop himself from showing his feelings while at the same time protecting her from danger? Or will his cover be blown resulting in putting himself and Lilian in danger.
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This is the 1st book in the Mafia Elite series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 242 pages in length. Y’all, ALL the author’s series are THE best – you will not be disappointed! This story follows Max and Liliana. Max is disguised as an assassin and is hired by Liliana’s father to be her bodyguard. The only problem is she does not trust him. Her father uses her to stay in power. She is essentially trapped until he decides to marry her off and then she will be trapped there too. She has a plan to get out but then again, so does Max. This book was so great, I wish I could insert little clappy hands emojis!
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This was an amazing book! A lot of times Mafia books feel like the “love” between characters is only primal desire or really seems like it was forced *not sexually*. But Amy McKinley doesn’t force anything to happen. She lets us and Max and Lil get to know each other.
No Way Out set the bar really high for the rest of this series. Following Max who knows family and has morals showing Lil small snippets of his life like the pizza, gives her a sense of what she could eventually have. Of course him keeping her safe is a given, but oh man, McKinley loves to give us scares! It is a wonderful book!
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Max left for dead is out for blood in Amy McKinley’s No Way Out. Planning to use Lilianna as his pawn to complete his plans. This Chicago mafia romance is exciting and unexpected. Well written in it’s own right, it tells the story of Max’s rise to take his place as the boss of the Chicago Caruso family and the means of which were granted by the original families in Sicily. Though a work of fiction it’s very real in the sense of the ideal workings of some mafia/cartels today. It’s about power and growing that power that unfortunately leads to loveless marriages. You can learn a lot just from this fictional overview Amy McKinley created in No Way Out. You can’t ever just leave, you will always be a liability to turn if you do so. In saying that, I loved the dynamic between Lilianna & Max, though unexpectedly they loved fiercely and worked well together as a unit. Told through both points of view you don’t miss a bit of the action, keeping one of the edge of their seat to what will happen next. I can’t wait to read the next book in the Mafia Elite series!
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Another great read by Amy McKinley! The first book in her Mafia Elite series, the book is a bit slower of a start than the other books that I have read by her, but by the end I was hooked and excited to read more of the series!
Max has been tasked with protecting his mentor’s granddaughter Liliana, the daughter of a Chicago Mafia crime boss. Liliana is sceptical of the new bodyguard at first, but through a series of actions that he takes is able to begin to trust him. Does her father find out his secret motive in working him, or is he able to fulfill his mentors wishes, all the while falling for the girl he has been assigned to protect? You won’t know unless you read!
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Have you ever had that feeling that has you doubting deep down that you are where you should be, whether that be physically, mentally, or emotionally? Our main female character Liliana ‘Lil,’ feels that way every single day. Trapped in what might as well be a prison of a home, with her father that literally just regards her as property, she struggles through the losses she’s experienced, and with the knowledge that her future isn’t her own, rather, will be decided without her best interests at heart.
Enter our hero, Max, under the guise of being a hitman for the families within the Mafia, who believes he has learnt all the information he needs to be able to complete the mission that was assigned to him by none other than Liliana Brambilla’s grandfather, Vincenzo. That mission, my friends, is to protect Lil at all costs. Little does Max know, he has bitten off more than he can chew, but loves every bite, nonetheless.
As was the case with other novels by Amy McKinley, I couldn’t put this down. It was a change of pace from the past few I have read from her, and the second Mafia novel I’ve indulged in, and I have to say, this one really did it for me. It had more twists and turns than I was expecting, and in turn, had me staying up way past my bedtime, not only to read, but to maybe entice the events in the novel to inspire my dreams, and the emotional waves I experienced, from goosebumps, to laughter, was everything I was expecting from her, and more. So very much looking forward to the next installment in the Mafia Elite series. Highly recommend!
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Book Review: No Way Out, Mafia Elite book one Author: Amy McKinley FIVE STARS No Way Out by Amy McKinley is a Mafia Romance, but it is full of amazing strong powerful “Mafia Princesses” Liliana is the only daughter of Mafia boss Benito Brambilla. Benito is a controlling hateful man who never liked Lilana. Max/Matteo has been hired by Brambilla as a hitman. This book is full of awesome twists and turns. The strength that Liliana shows is just inspiring. Ms. McKinley is a great author and I can’t wait for book two in this series. KLH
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What a way to kick of a new series! I love this author there’s no denying it so I was really excited when I saw this new release from her and wow what an amazing read! 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! I LOVED Max – oh my gosh he was totally swoon worthy! Liliana really surprised me actually, I didn’t expect her to be so strong but she was amazing! She held her own when she needed to. I absolutely loved both of them together and their story was so exciting to read! I can’t wait for more from this author!
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Wow! Just Wow! This story is amazing! The suspense in here is incredible! I lived how it kept me guessing! I was really drawn into the life of these characters! I loved some, disliked others and was extremely suspicious of a few. This has a large cast and I just couldn’t get enough of them. Then there is that attraction between Max and Liliana…Man I could feel that coming off the pages!
One of the BEST books I have read by this author! She wields her pen/computer perfectly drawing the reader into the plight of Liliana. Then adds Max and she lets us know a bit about him then makes us adore him for what he is attempting. I am so happy I read this and eagerly look forward to the next!
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This book was so FANTASTIC! I never hesitate to one click a book from Author Amy McKinley and get totally pulled in. This book had me hooked right from the beginning. I loved how the author has a breakdown on the different mafia families to start. Matt, better know as Max Caruso, is trying to get back what is owed to him. He will stop at nothing to achieve that. Liliana is the daughter of a Benito Brambilla, another high power mafia boss. Max disguises himself to work for Benito, and the story unfolds to rescuing Liliana from her father. There is a story behind this, and I do not want to include any spoilers. When the plans start unfolding with Max rescuing Liliana and him telling her the truth about her family, I was at the edge of my seat!! The planning down to the every minute detail!! This book is just totally worth the read. If I could give more then 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I would!!
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This was my first time reading a mafia romance and I must say I really enjoyed it. I could tell from the first chapter that I was going to love it. I was entranced with the story, the characters and the world the author created. I love Max and Liliana. Both characters are strong and intelligent. They both have to make hard choices in a treacherous world.
I definitely will be reading more by Amy McKinley. The sexual tension between Max and Liliana was hot and spicy! Watching their relationship grow was beautiful! I was so happy this story is told from both perspectives, Max and Liliana. I honestly didn’t want this book to end. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series.
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What an action-packed story! McKinley truly wrote a masterpiece. It has countless elements that make this story hard to stop reading. I felt an immediate connection to these characters and the plight of the main characters Max and Liliana. I applaud McKinley with her smooth understandable writing. She spared no detail.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tatyana Turleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTatyana Turley2021-09-01 14:18:362021-09-02 09:10:45No Way Out (Mafia Elite, Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tatyana Turley
This was definitely a page turner for me! I was so invested in the story and kept wanting to know what was going to happen next, which isn’t surprising for me since Amy McKinley’s other books were like that for me as well. I enjoyed reading this story as I’m sure plenty of other suspense romance readers will as well!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Mansfieldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Mansfield2021-09-01 13:32:202021-09-02 09:09:31No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Mansfield
ALL THE FREAKING STARS!!!! OMG!!! Amy McKinley has outdone herself, AGAIN!!!!
No Way Out is the incredible first instalment in the Mafia Elite series by the supremely talented Amy McKinley. I know I keep saying this with every new release of hers, but this is definitely a new favourite for me. It is a fantastic mafia romance/romantic suspense, with plenty of action, violence, danger, drama, mafia politics, intrigue, tension, chemistry, sizzle, secrets, revenge, and emotion. I fell for Max and Liliana right from the beginning- they were such great characters- quite complex, fully developed individuals with depth and their own unique quirks and flaws. I really don’t want to give too much away and spoil the story for you… But will leave you with this little tidbit. Max has an agenda that has taken a lot of time and planning to finetune before he can now, finally, let it all unfold. He has been tasked with protecting his mentor’s granddaughter, on top of his own plans to exact a little revenge and right past wrongs. He never expected that he would be so drawn to the young woman he was sent to protect. Having more in common with her than he first thought. But she is no defenceless flower, as he soon discovers- she’s one kick-butt mafia princess. But with secrets, agendas, politics, and sinister intentions- it’s not long before they are neck deep in a dangerous situation. It definitely made for an intense, suspenseful, edge of my seat read!!! Another gem to add to Ms. McKinley’s crown! She had me at Mafia romance- the rest was all a wonderful bonus!!!! You definitely won’t want to miss this exciting story… Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-09-01 03:50:172021-09-02 08:56:25No Way Out (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Hayes
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance is the first book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley.
Oh my goodness, I loved this book. This is not my first book by Amy McKinley, so I already had high expectations when I started reading, and this book did not disappoint. Liliana is nothing more than a pawn in her father’s wicked games. He sees her as a bargaining chip, and she is trapped in this dangerous and suffocating world until he sets her free. I love the strength and fierceness of Liliana, she is feisty and smart in the face of uncertainty and betrayal. Max is assigned to be Liliana’s bodyguard, but this is no accident as he has a dark history and past that he is determined to save Liliana from. I love the style of writing in this book, it feels as though the author has really found her words with this genre, I couldn’t stop reading. I can’t wait for book two!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2021-09-01 00:55:462021-09-02 08:46:55No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lianne Probert
Amy McKinley never disappoints me. This was so good, you have Mafia Princess Liliana who is a total boss. The phrase “She is beauty, she is grace, she will punch you in the face” is the best way I can describe her. She knows that her father is using her as a pawn to get the best deal to save himself and will not go quietly. Matt is her ticket to freedom but he has secrets and once he unleashes the truth there is no coming back from it. This book was packed with action, love, spice, and friendship. Amy McKinley blew me away with it and I cannot wait to read the next one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily McCoy2021-08-31 17:08:422021-09-01 09:24:00No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Emily McCoy
This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up, she never lets me down. I am pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters. The author’s use of details make her story feel realistic. Her characters are connectable and keep the story engaging. This book is no different. It is well written and the characters brought the story to life on each page. This is a story of an arranged marriage along with secrets and who doesn’t love a hot, steamy mafia man. This is a story about Max and Liliana. They are great, strong characters that have awesome chemistry. I also enjoyed the growth throughout the story with them. She is born into power but is just a pawn for her father. He wants what’s his and revenge against those who wronged him. You don’t want to miss what happens with them. This is a must read story that I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-08-31 16:05:522021-09-01 09:21:00No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley is the first book in the Mafia Elite series. This is a fantastic start to a new series and the kind of book you will have to read in one sitting. I have come to learn with this author that it doesn’t matter what she writes it is always amazing. So much so that I picked up this book without reading the description, no hesitations. I was completely swept away by this story from the second I started reading. I connected with the characters and with their journey. I was taken on their highs and lows and experienced everything with them. I didn’t want this book to end – even more so because it read it so quickly. This is an explosive start to a new series and I am already chomping at the bit for the second book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-08-31 14:43:162021-09-01 09:19:26No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley is a great start to this series. I enjoy Amy’s writing it is captivating, engrossing, and intriguing. This new gripping instalment starts with the action, suspense and thrills right from the start and continues throughout. This romantic suspense story is full of drama and violence, mystery and intrigue, danger, and twists and plenty of palpable moments. I have said it before, but I will say it again that when I read one of Amy’s stories, I am on the edge of my seat the whole time whilst devouring page after page just to know what was happening. You can never go wrong when getting a book written by Amy, so get started today.
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