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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kelli Harper

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story finds Luca and Aly on opposite sides of the Mafia. Aly the “secret” daughter that no one acknowledges but yet they all protect and Luca, the orphan who was adopted into the Mafia and made a son.
Luca vows to always protect Aly and he keeps his word up to the day that he takes her for his own.
WONDERFUL character building, I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the series.
New to me author but she has drawn into her world with this first book in the series.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is the first book in this new series for her and I look forward to reading more. This is a great start to the series. It is dark in spots and the author’s writing style brings the story to life. I was pulled into the story by the characters and kept engaging to the end. The twists and turns made the story not only pop but also hard to put down. This is a mafia romance story where the characters are connectable and made the story entertaining to read. It is a fast paced story about what happens when an arranged marriage turns out to be more than what is bargained for. I enjoyed the characters’ connection and chemistry. Their growth as well as the plot growth throughout the story made the story easy to read. It is a great story that I really enjoyed and is worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by April McCoy

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was fire right from the beginning. I love a good mafia war and especially one as saucy as this! The book was engaging, well written, entertaining, and had just the perfect amount of burn. I really enjoyed it and found once I got cozy, there was no hope in putting it down! I certainly can’t wait to see what else comes from the series! Get it now! You won’t regret it!

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

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was looking forward to reading this book. It took a bit for me to get into the story but that is to no fault of the author or the story. Enzo and Sofia’s eventually did pull me in. I enjoy a good Friends to lovers book and this book is just that. I loved the way it played out and their relationship evolved from the kids that grew up with each other into accepting the love between them.

 

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Sarah King

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca, is the son of the head of the Rossi Mafia family, is expected to learn the ropes in order to become head of the family when his father is ready to step down. Through a twist of fate, Aly, the bastard child of an opposing family, the Mancini family, catches Lucas eyes and intrigues him when they are young. Over the years this leads Luca to watch over Aly from the shadows and steps in when necessary. But, when he learns Aly has been promised to someone else, he takes action, kidnapping Aly. She is his, no one else is suppose to touch her. Luca decides as a way to keep Aly and get back at her father, the two of them will wed. The chemistry between the two is off the charts. This well written story keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what surprising twist will be next. I highly recommend reading this book, I could not put it down. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book of this series. Looking forward to more works by Emily Bowie.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow
By Emily Bowie

5-stars

I’m going to start off by saying that this is not the first book I’ve read by this author but it certainly is my favourite, in fact it’s actually my favourite mafia read to date!

I completely devoured this book, I read it in record time as I couldn’t get enough of these characters, I was so captivated by the storyline that I read it in one sitting, I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading. The chemistry between the main characters is so unbelievably strong it could be felt through the pages, I feel like I’ve never rooted for a couple more!

This book had everything I look for in a mafia read, it was dark, detailed, action-packed, tragic, shocking, steamy and of course over the top. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next mafia read!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Juls Dick

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow is the first novel in the Dark Mafia Sins series by Emily Bowie. Luca Rossi is an orphan who, after a chance encounter when a prank goes wrong, becomes the heir to the Rossi mafia family. Aly is the daughter of the head of the Mancini family, the Rossi’s rival. When Luca meets Aly she is only 16, he becomes her shadow for the next few years maintaining his distance but making sure she is safe. When Aly is betrothed to someone else, Luca decides he has had enough waiting and makes his move. However, lines become blurred when what initially was a power move against a rival family becomes more. This is a fast paced steamy mafia romance with very likable characters. I really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Christina Simpson

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Steamy, action-packed and gripping! This book has it all. Sinful Vow follows a “forbidden” steamy love story, but is equally so much more. It explores betrayal, trauma and emotional turmoil through the eyes of top mafia families. I loved this story from the very start, I could not put it down! Particularly, I really liked the balance between sexy and action. Additionally, I became quite invested in the characters as they were very well developed throughout the story.

There was nothing that I disliked about this story, only that I want to read more about the timeline gaps early on. Although, this doesn’t impact the plot at all. Overall, this story was perfect for me. If you are a fan of complex love stories with twists and turns along the way, then this book is for you! I cannot wait to read what comes next.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Lisa Helmick

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books are outstanding! I love the twisty story which filled me with hope, shock and a What? WHAT?! responses. I enjoy how the author drags me into this world with the simply wonderful character and fast paced story. We really get a deep deep dive into Luca Rossi. How he became a boy being groomed to take over, how his secrets and loyalty helped and hindered him but mostly how his family and their love made him the man he is today. Aly is the opposite. She didn’t have the support or love of her given name. She had to learn a lot just to survive in this world. Both of these characters had a lot of growth throughout the story.

I read this fairly quickly and I am eagerly looking forward to more in this series.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Karyn Taylor

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new Mafia series. I had high hopes for this book as I love Mafia romance books and I had previously read, and enjoyed, one by this author. I’m so glad to say that it totally lived up to my expectations and more. I absolutely loved this book.
I was totally gripped to Luca and Aly’s story. The story gripped me from the very first chapter and continued to keep me gripped and entertained right to the very end. As with most mafia romance books there is a lot of violence, danger, drama and intrigue. In addition to this, it’s also a fantastic enemies to lovers story as Luca and Aly belong to opposing mafia families who have hated each other for years.
I loved reading about Luca and Aly. Both are fascinating characters and I can say that the author has done a great job in creating these characters. I could have read about them for hours and hours. Luca isn’t used to women being sassy and answering him back and that’s exactly what he gets with Aly.
If this first book in the series is anything to go by, then this is going to be an awesome series. Definitely recommend.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Whitney Morrison

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! The story was very well written and I loved Luca and Aly’s characters. The rival between the Rossi and Mancini family was also executed beautifully. If you like dark mafia books this is definitely one for you! It also gives off the feel of star crossed lovers so it will check that mark for you as well. Just overall a very well written story and I really enjoyed it.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Shelly Kittell

Sinful VowSinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca and Aly fall in love at an early age and have a long, troubled history. Can they be together. They are each the prodigy of one of the biggest mafia families in Texas. What an exciting and full of adventure book this was. Starting with Luca’s first encounters as a young boy up to Aly’s marriage in adulthood, we see them go through some mighty big challenges. Facing some uptight families with guns, they are both stubborn, pig-headed and seem to have death wishes but they do get through those challenges. Well-written and smooth flowing, it was easy to stay engaged and pick your loves and hates in the supporting characters. The plot was fantastic. I love this series. You should give it a shot. Worth the read. Highly recommend.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie

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Luca Rossi isn’t my fiancée.
He stole me in the middle of the night.
Now, I’m expected to marry the enemy.
Luca Rossi is the heir to my family’s greatest rival within the Italian mafia. He’s cocky, ruthless and has a keen sense of when I need him the most.
When I look into his eyes, I see his hatred for what I represent. While I see another arrogant mafia man trying to control me.
On the eve of my arranged marriage, he’s the last person I expect to see. Like the thief he is, he steals me in the night, setting off a war that had been brewing for years.

~ AMAZON ~

 

 

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Emily Bowie is from a small town in Western Canada. She has been making characters come to life through her writing since she was old enough to put her thoughts on paper. She loves her white wine cold, her heels red, and her books spicy.

She married her high school sweetheart and they have two amazing children.

When she is not writing she can be found reading a good book, making digital scrapbooks and being physically active–whether it is at the gym, going for a walk, or playing /keep up with her children.

 

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Genre – mafia romance, romantic suspense
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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.

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Genre – mafia romance, romantic suspense
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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.

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Genre – mafia romance, romantic suspense
Cover Designer – TE Black Designs
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.

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Char Wahtomy-Alba

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas

Liz is trying to simultaneously research for a book she is trying to write and find out what really happens behind the doors of MI5. She has become obsessed with all sorts of crime shows, specifically a show called Spooks. Do their day to day operations on the show happen in real life? When she is caught she seems to have gotten in over her head. Because of her attention to details she is recruited into MI5 and becomes a secret agent. During her first mission things get a bit hairy and she learns that the Mafia wants her taken out. What do they want with her? When she finds herself and her team surrounded she needs to make a tough decision. Will she surrender or fight for her freedom?

Overall this book was a quick read that keeps you on your toes. There is a trigger warning due to violence and some of the explicit scenes so read at your own risk. I’m not a squeamish person by any means, but even I got little uncomfortable reading these scenes. With that being said though this book was a good read and can be read in one sitting.

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Charlene Yates

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

No Way Out
Love loss constantly, right? What can go wrong in the mafia life? Well everything. It’s a gamble who you love, who you lose and who you could be sold off to in terms of a better foothold in the mafia life. What does Max get out of this. Who is Matt? What is going to happen to Lil? Can’t something happen to this piece of crap Benito because he’s just no good for anyone. This book had me entranced and I read it in less than a day. The author Amy McKinley wrote this book so well you can’t help be pulled in. I be reading the next in her series as this is only book 1.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lucy Vincent

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

No Way Out is a riveting Romeo-Juliet type tale about two Mafia members. I’d heard a lot about Amy McKinley, so I had high expectations going into this book, and let me tell you- Yall. She does NOT disappoint! While it did take a second into the book for me to fully get a grasp of everything that was happening as all the characters were introduced, once you get past that part, it’s hard to put the book down! I absolutely loved it, and loved the way she wove the story around. 10/10, will be reading more of her books!

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No Way out by Amy McKinley – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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

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!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sophie Rae

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Soooo… let’s all point fingers at Amy. Because I was 100% sneaking off to read this book in full. I loveeee a good mafia romance and this hit it out of the park!! Between Max & Liliana everything was spot on. The characters themselves are intense and so easy to love. Falling in love with this book is so dangerously easy. Happy reading friends – you won’t be disappointed!

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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Char Wahtomy-Alba

Deva Landry is hiding from her past. She was rescued from her life as an MC Princess, but now her promise to pay back a favor is due. What it entails though will potentially put her into the clutches of those she ran from. Her job? To get close to one Aleksi Voronov. When things start to heat up between the rival gangs they get thrown together in order to stop an all out war. It’s not just their loves on the line, but their hearts as well.

Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato Book 2) by Sonya Jesus and Cam Johns – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

11 years. That’s how long Mila has been away from home. She has dreams of owning her own clothing line, but being the daughter of a Mafia boss, she doesn’t really want that association. She signs a modeling contract that has her moving to California and leaving behind the man that she loves. After so many years in the industry she is starting to be considered old and is more than ready to close the lens on the cameras. She is ready to take her rightful place back in the Sindicato, but will she be welcomed with open arms?

Dane Giodano has been using the last decade to try and get over his first and only love. The night she left him she took his heart as well. Even after all this time he can’t let her go. When she turns back up in Jersey he wants to hate her, he wants to turn her away, but she won’t go without a fight. Being by his side is where he wants her, it’s where she belongs, but what is she willing to do to get there?

I do believe this series is my first taste of a Mafia romance. These ladies have done a great job pulling me in as a reader and making me want to keep turning the pages.

BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Krista Vaughan

Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Krista Vaughan

Dane and Mila were almost inseparable until she decided she needed more. She left to be a big time model leaving Dane behind with a broken heart. Life in the Sindicato is hard and anything soft in Dane hardened after Mila left. She keeps coming back for a sleepover when she needs it, stringing Dane along. It almost makes me happy when Dane makes her work for his trust. The men of the Sindicato live hard, but they love hard, too.

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Elusive: Billionaire Bodyguards Series by Via Mari Review by Rosemary Martinez

Elusive (Billionaire Bodyguards #5)Elusive by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was VERY HOT!! Sheldon and Alexis had an amazing attraction to each other that you wanted them to indulge in. It was a great suspense with plenty of turns to keep you turning the pages. Lots of suspense, drama, and action. Sheldon and his team were real professionals, but I loved how she pulled the dom in him out despite how much he tried to stay focused on the job of protecting her. Definitely a great read. Totally recommend!

 

Reviewed by @rosemarym3483

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Elusive: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance ( Billionaire Bodyguards Book 5) by Via Maro

Elusive (Billionaire Bodyguards #5)Elusive by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elusive: Billionaire Mafia Romance is book five in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. Yet again was wowed by another great read from the author. Such an amazing read and incredible addition to the series. The story may be read as a stand alone but I do recommend that you read each story and in order too. They are all such great reads. Each story does focus on a different couple but there worlds are intertwined together. Prepare yourself for an entertaining romantic suspenseful story packed with mystery, a little sizzle, lust, and drama. Loved it from the very beginning and until the very end. Can’t wait to see what the series has in store for me next!

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Sons of Sindicato by Sonya Jesus and Cam Johns – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Braelynn Shaw has been kicking butt and taking names in the courtroom. She has been working her way toward making partner at Braxton & Wexler. She is the criminal defense attorney that one of the top Mafia families keep on retainer. She met Seth Giordano when she defended him on a case and they struck up a forbidden relationship. Their professions say that they shouldn’t be together, but the Sindicato wants his son to marry an Italian woman which Braelynn is not. When Braelynn goes to confront Mr. Wexler about how he treats her, things get out of hand and she ends up on the wrong side of the law. When Seth calls in reinforcements to help clean up the scene their secret relationship is no longer secret. They say to keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. What will the Sindicato do? There is now an enemy out there that Ms. Shaw and the Sindicato share, but will that be enough to keep her within the Giordano family’s good graces? Will her relationship with Seth be able to survive?

Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I seriously can never get enough from this author or this series in general! Each book they have written I am Truly captivated and hooked. Each book in this series brings secrets and darkness of the character’s own to light, and I am hooked and mesmerized! It takes a skilled author to truly to achieve that again and again!

I love how each one of these books in the series that brings on two characters that are placed together due to unforeseen circumstances. I loved Luc and Summer so freaking much. They had that chemistry that you only dream about. Their ties together seemed like it was just random, but behind every thing that happens with this Mafia in Chicago, there are secrets or skeletons in the closet that always come to light…whether you like it or not. Summer quickly became a fan favorite for me. her intuition was always spot on, and how she saw the world compared to the females in other books was different and enlightening. I learned so much from the way she sees. The moments she and Luc spent together were amazing, the suspense was to die for as well. I freaking loved this one! Loved it so freaking much!

If you have not had the pleasure of reading this amazing author, I must say read books by them as of right this moment! If you have not read other books in this Mafia series, it is best to read from the 1st one to truly understand and get wrapped up in the affairs of the Mafia. This book alone is a must read, it was perfect in every which way, and I highly do recommend it! It is a must read! I am dead serious about that!

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