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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Carr

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karen (Melody) Marsh

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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

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

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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

 

What a way to kick of a new series! I 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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

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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No Way Out (Malia Elite book 1) by Amy McKinley – Reviewed by Jeannie Anderson

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tatyana Turley

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

Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Mansfield

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

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!

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No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown

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

I didn’t know what to expect from this book. It started out slower than I wanted, but the ending was amazing. The plot twists and turns were great. I was deeply entertained. My first book about the Mafia and McKinley now has me hooked and wanting more. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

5 Stars

 

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!

Thank you, Amy McKinley!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lianne Probert

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

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!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Emily McCoy

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

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!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

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.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker

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

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.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

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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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Lundin

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

This book will have you hooked from start to finish! I loved the mystery and intrigue of Matt / Max’s identity, the badassness of the mafia princesses, and the loyalty/hate the characters had for one another.

At first it was a bit confusing keeping all the family trees separate, and I had to flip to the beginning of the book a couple of times to see the tree they provided, but I feel it was really well written and easy to understand after a short time of getting to know the characters.

I like that the book had more than one point of view so you got both main characters’ thoughts and feelings. I’m very interested to see where things go in the next book!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jasmin Marie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Way Out is the first book I have read by Amy McKinley. It is also the first time I’ve read this genre in a while! Overall, the story was really good! It was dramatic, tense, and action-packed. Amy McKinley did a great job at building the relationship between Lil and Max. Throughout the book, I could feel the chemistry and connection between the two characters. I will be on the lookout for more by this author!

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

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley
Genre – mafia romance, romantic suspense
Cover Designer – TE Black Designs
An action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption by USA Today Bestselling author Amy McKinley.
I’ve come to destroy a vital arm of the Cosa Nostra, to reclaim what’s rightfully mine. I share their bloodline. They just don’t know it yet. In time, they will.
My goals were clear: punish those who have wronged me while protecting Liliana Brambilla, my mentor’s granddaughter. Then everything changed when we came face-to-face, and I knew I would never walk away. She thinks I’m her enemy. The truth is, I’m her savior.

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Amy McKinley is the USA Today bestselling author of the romantic suspense thriller Gray Ghost Novels, Deadly Isles Special Ops, Covert Recruits, Mafia Elite, Moonlit Destination series, Five Fates paranormal romance series, and several stand-alone titles. Her edge-of-your-seat books are filled with surprising twists and just the right amount of heat and danger. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two sons, and three mischievous cats. You can find her at www.AmyMcKinley.com

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