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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candice Robinson Estes

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

Who knew that books centered on Mafia families and their lives could be so well written that you can’t help but be drawn in from the very beginning and don’t want to leave at the end? No Way Out is an amazing start to what I am sure will be a series full of intrigue, romance, and situations I am sure only the Mafia could land the characters in. The characters are easy to get attached to, especially Liliana and her friends who have all grown up in the mafia families of Chicago, but also struggle at times to maintain their own humanity and in the background are trying to solve a mystery from their collective past. Max and Liliana come together in a less than ideal way, but the unexpected twists and the suspense, along with action and just enough romance to keep it interesting and believable without being over the top, make this book one that I was unable to put down. The story is told from both Max and Liliana’s perspectives, giving you a deeper understanding of the story as a whole, and more completely drawing you into their world and their individual stories as well as their shared story together. Liliana is Mafia princess who is also a strong, determined woman who is used to looking out for herself. Max is a bodyguard with a mysterious background and a reason to want to protect Liliana. With so many loose ends in the background of this story, I can’t wait to see where this series is heading from here.

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third novel in this series. These are NOT stand alone books. If you try to read two or three without having read the previous books you will not have all the information you need to move forward. This story keeps getting more wild, dramatic and crazy as it goes on. There is so much action and suspense sometimes it is hard to know where to focus your attention. That said I am enamored with the characters enough that I can’t wait to find out what happens to them. This storyline has become an absolute obsession for me. As always the author added all those well researched historical facts and details that just make these stories pop… and makes her one of my my favorite authors. Another added bonus is the maps, family trees, and glossaries of obscure words. Now comes the hard part … waiting for book 4!!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jessica Pritt

Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie reviewed by Jessica Pritt

 

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

I loved this book!

This is the first time I have ever read in this genre and I absolutely loved it! The book was well written and flowed smoothly. This book was great, it had me on the edge of my seat just flipping pages wanting to know has happened. I really enjoyed this book and want to read more!

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had high hopes for this second installment in this series and I was not disappointed. Once again this author does her research well. All those historically accurate details really are a huge draw for me. One thing I would note is sometimes there is so much going on it is hard to follow and you wish everything would slow down and have all those little details that really flush a book out. I love the descriptions of Scotland and really feel like I can see the image in the way it is described. The characters are lovable and have well developed back stories. Am reading book three today! Can’t wait to see what happens to Will and Maggie next.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Thunder On The Moor (Thunder On The Moor, #1)Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After reading the description I was immediately intrigued and couldn’t wait to dive right in. Right off the bat there is a huge plot hole and because my brain got stuck in it I had a hard time enjoying the rest of the book. The pace was so fast the author forgot those little details that bring a story to life. However, I did finish the book and am now interested enough to want to read the next in the series. One thing I am super picky about is making sure an author knows what they are talking about and this book was well researched. I enjoyed the characters and have hope that the next installment will not fall into the “too fast paced” category.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

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

Sinful Vow is the first book in the Dark Mafia Sins Series. This is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end to see what happens next. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading many more books by her. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride with this fast paced story packed with action, adventure and suspense. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. This is Luca and Ally’s story, both are from rival mafia families and the cause of the war between the two families. These two have chemistry that is off the charts. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. If you love dark mafia romance this is definitely worth the read.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by M Policicchio

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

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

5 out of 5 Stars

This might have been the author’s first foray into the mafia genre, but Damn! What a first shot!! I was invested, hooked, thrilled from the first page of Chapter One. The story was fun. The characters are real and believable. The banter between Aly and Luca is witty and funny.

Luca Rossi has never had an easy life. Luca had the fortune of meeting Mafia Boss Nicoli Rossi on one of the worst days of Luca’s short life. The only good to come out of it was that Nicoli adopted Luca. That day and the change of fortune would ripples in Luca’s life forever. When Luca was trying to make his bones and protect his family, he stumbled across her. She was young, strong, beautiful and addictive.

She is Aly Mancini, illegitimate daughter of the Rossi’s family rival. The day she met Luca, Aly didn’t know who he was but she knew he was dangerous and deadly. Luca kept turning up whenever Aly needed him for the next 6 years. Aly claimed that she hated his intrusion into her life but, secretly, she felt safe and protected knowing that he would be there for her.

When Aly’s father decides that she has to marry to keep the family strong, Aly doesn’t want to do it. Luca agrees. Luca takes Aly. Is Aly just another pawn in the ongoing feud between the families or does Luca really love her?

The story has so many twists and turns. My heartbroke right along with Luca’s when he thought he was betrayed. My pulse raced when Aly was in danger. The pages flew when plans were being made. My screen got all foggy during the steam! Please tell me Book 2 is coming soon!

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm- Review by Lauren West

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another page turner I could not put down! This author never disappoints and every book series just gets better each book.
Anton and Elsa had a passionate connection, and love that rivaled even the fairy tales. Their long distance love and tight knit marriage works until it doesn’t. When tragedy strikes and miscommunication begins it sets them on a downward spiral that neither could expect. Secrets between them reflect the realities of addiction, loss, and lies as you are taken on an emotional roller coaster with them. This is a story that you have to see to the end.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was very excited to read Anton and Elsa’s story. Having read book one I knew I was in for a story I wouldn’t soon forget and I was right. I’ll be honest this story spoke to me in a much bigger way than the first not to say the first wasn’t fantastic this one I just connected with more. I’m a girl that loves a love story that goes through tough situations and come out on the other end. These characters were well written and easy to connect with. You can feel every emotion the author writes into the pages. I couldn’t put it down and was so sad when I reached the end but these characters definitely stole a piece of my heart and I’ll be rereading this one for sure. It’s a story that will have you in all your feelings and loving every minute of it. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Amber Day

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoy a good Mafia-based book. This book, however, just didn’t do it for me. The writing was decent and the story kept me interested. It was just that it wasn’t my cup of tea when it comes to Mafia-based books. Luca and Aly were cute.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Brittany Porter

You did it again! This author always writes a great story that I can’t wait to read. Slick and Ella go through so many heartbreaking ups and downs throughout this story. This author has a way to get in your head and give the reader the feeling that they are facing the hurdles right along with the characters. The only thing that I just can’t seem to get past is how quickly Slick seemed to fall for Ella and claim her. I almost felt like I was missing a chapter or a stretch of time there somewhere. Nevertheless, I loved the story. Though audiobooks are not my typical go-to, I thought I’d give it a go. The narrators really seem to fit and their varying tones really bring life to the characters. They don’t just drone on, which leads to my losing interest. I’d definitely pick up another audiobook done by these narrators.

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kerry Baker

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

What a brilliant start to a new series. I was hooked on this book from the moment I started reading. Aly and Luca were so addictive and captivating. I loved their chemistry, the connection was just so strong. The story seemed to mold itself around them. It has been quite a while since I have read a series with such a strong start. I am looking forward to seeing what is to come next.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Wendy Wary

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

I’ve recently gotten into mafia books, and this was a great addition to the collection. The book starts out with Luca as a young orphan who runs the streets with his friends, pickpocketing unsuspecting victims. After getting caught in the act by a couple of mafia bosses, one of them takes him in as a son.

As an adult, Luca encounters the teenage daughter of an enemy boss as he’s leaving the scene of a crime, and Aly’s pass on ratting him out to her father forges an unlikely alliance between the two, which grows over time with random encounters.

As Aly grows on the fringe of the mafia, not quite fully under her father’s protection since her mother was his mistress, and never taking money from him to avoid his rule, she’s able to build a successful business. But, when her mother falls ill, she turns to her father to help with her medical care and finds herself sucked into her father’s business.

Things take a turn for the worse when her brother, the heir of the business, is killed, and her father decides it’s time for Aly to step up and marry into another mafia family to forge a stronger alliance. Held captive by her father until the wedding, Luca shows up to rescue her, but neither are sure how much to trust the other.

Luca declares he’ll marry Aly, and she finds herself still trapped, but in a different setting. Things heat up between the two and their bond is tested when Aly’s father gives her poison to kill Luca. Faced with deciding between allegiance to her family or the man who’s somehow always shown up to protect her when there was no one else, Aly must decide her own fate.

A great slow-burn romance with lots of twists and turns!

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge

Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The latest in the Moore Family Saga starts with a bang, and hits the ground running. AriMusic’s most controversial artist, Lil Pharaoh, is causing all kinds of problems for Media Director Bella Moore. Despite warnings from her and Miles, he keeps making questionable choices and spending time with unsavory folks. People who don’t mind using force to get what they want. Will they come for Miles and his family if they don’t get what they want?
There is a ton of action in this book, which might be the most suspenseful yet of the series. I enjoyed the tension and nuance in Bella’s relationships with Miles and Lil Pharaoh in particular. She doesn’t act according to script, and I appreciated the honesty and struggle she exhibits. Powerplays and rebellions between Lil Pharaoh and Miles cause lots of disturbance and friction. This is a powerful book 5 that you shouldn’t miss.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Theodore's RingTheodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great story of romance and adventure.

You know you’re in love when you’ll trek into the bush to save your man, avoiding gunfire and fighting murderers. Either that or Lydia is really insane. Lydia goes to the Casanu forest to save her lover Cam when the vicious Efrain kidnaps him and demands she give Theodore’s Ring, a fabled item worth millions. You’ve got it, girl! She sets out on the journey with her ex-lover, Sullivan (say what now? ), who agrees to assist her despite his desire to reclaim her and vows to make her his, no matter what it takes. Lydia quickly realizes that saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle. Add in harsh terrain, three mysterious strangers, a duel with a King Cobra, and an ex who can’t keep his hands to himself, and Lydia quickly realizes that saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle.

I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga Book 4) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge

A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga #4)A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Miles Moore, musician extraordinaire and notorious playboy is finally getting married. At an extravagant Scotland wedding and reception, Miles and Bella are united in marriage. They are desperately in love and over the moon to claim each other as husband and wife. However, Bella was a bit unprepared for how long Miles’ famous shadow could be. He spends much of his time perfecting his persona of Ari Moore, and many of the times they spend together are simply him playing for he cameras. She loves him deeply, but she will she ever just get to be with the real Miles, or will she be forever standing alongside camera-ready Ari?

The wedding and infatuation scenes were beautiful and sweeping, but I did find them a bit corny and overdone. Miles and Bella’s need to “claim” each other was more possessive than I like my love stories. However, that’s my personal preference… if you like grand love stories with some steamy scenes, you’ll likely find this one to your liking.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Michelle Austin

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

I loved it and couldn’t put it down. This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites to read.
I was drawn in right from the beginning. Love this series.

We get dual POV, I really loved these two. We get a little back story and start when they are younger and go through the years. At one point Aly meets Luca, her silence earns his protection even though he is the enemy. Then when Aly is 21 things take a pretty big twist and she finds herself in a position she never thought she would be in. Luca has a plan and that includes Aly, will he be successful?

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn’t get through the book fast enough to see what was coming next. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. If you’re looking for a great mafia series, I highly suggest this one. 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge

The Fire God TourThe Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The action continues in Book 3, with lots of fast cars, gorgeous women, and lots of money. Miles Moore is a musical sensation, with a growing staff of people all catering to his every need. Even his social calendar is filled by his agent with beautiful women dying to share his bed. That is, until he meets ice queen Bella. He’s oddly drawn to her, even though she is neither fiery or easy. He’ll have to decide if he wants to keep playing the field or stick with the woman that has captured his heart.

I enjoyed seeing a bit more from the Network, the shadowy league of powerful folks who look out for special folks like Miles. I found the character of Miles to be a bit personally insufferable and shallow. Going through women like water, never connecting with any of them besides what pleasure they can offer his body. He is a great performer however, and the story had lots of suspense to keep readers intrigued.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Allison Davis

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

If you love a good mafia romance you would absolutely love Sinful Vow. Luca and Aly are quite the duo. They both have their own past that comes to haunt them, but together they can get through anything. This is an unpredictable enemies to lovers story with fierce banter, rival mafia families and steamy romance! A little dark and dirty 😉 What is not to love <3

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jacque Flynn

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

Aly meets Luca when she is 16 years old, and he is already a killer in the Italian Mafia. Romeo and Juliet are referenced and it’s accurate in saying that their two families hate each other, and blood will be spilt. We get to see Aly grow up and make choices that no woman should ever have to make. Family or Love? She’s not the only one that has to make that choice by the time the book is finished. A few twists of fate, bad decisions and some unpredictable moments had me turning pages eagerly to see what comes next.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Amber Day

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say that this one might be my favorite out of the series to date. It follows the fast pace of the first two books in the series. While it is the third book in the series, you can easily read it as a standalone. Stefano and Emiliana….The chemistry was hot as hell. I genuinely enjoyed watching their story play out.

 

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

 

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series but follows a different couple than book 1.

These 2, I loved reading about them. They really kept me hanging on every word I was reading. And then I had actual tears flowing down my face as i just felt their pain and loss.

This author did a really great job writing about a very hard topic and doing it justice.

I cannot wait to read more from this series.

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Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lydia in this story was captivating. She was a no nonsense kind of woman. She didn’t care who got in her way, she was going to do her best to save her new boyfriend much to her ex’s dismay. The entire time he does not stop trying to get her back, but she doesn’t stray. She always keeps Cam in her minds eye. Many trials are put in her way to keep her from saving Cam, but she doesn’t let that stop her. I enjoyed reading about Lydia’s adventures. Her story keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for her the entire way. The ending was not what I expected, but I still enjoyed it!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Rayne East

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

Incredible mafia story
Strong alpha male lead, equally strong female lead and lots of action on between. The author did a fantastic job of building the suspense and letting things play out naturally within the story. The anticipation at times was killing me. Luca and Aly’s relationship was like a rumbling volcano. The writing and world building is brilliant. Highly recommend.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Anna Hirsch

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm
4 Stars

This is book two in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. It was drilled into Else’s head since she was a child that she had to be everything for her husband. She had to be perfect or else he would look elsewhere. She grows up and marries one of the Titans of Manhattan. Anti is sexy, powerful and one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Her career as a real estate agent is going well. Her life is perfect until tragedy hits. By being recently married, can their marriage survive taking a serious hit? They say live conquers all but can they have their happily ever after?

You will travel on an emotional roller coaster as this book will play with your emotions. The author does an excellent job of portraying the heartache that this couple goes through. The story can definitely be a trigger for some readers. Although my heart broke for Else, I was frustrated with her. If she would have just talked to her husband, she could have saved herself so much anguish. This was an amazing story in a fantastic series.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angela Packard

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

I have only recently started reading dark mafia books, man have I been missing out! This series sucks you in and doesn’t let go. My heart loved this couple, Luca and Aly, and I was rooting for them the whole time. The idea of rivaling mafia families with forbidden love, takes me back to Romeo and Juliet, just with a happier ending. Aly’s father arranges a marriage that is suitable for Aly, but Luca and Aly are having none of it. Will their love start a war between the two families are be able to bring their rivalry to an end?

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Packard

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This isn’t the first book I have read by this author; I have enjoyed every book I have read by her and this was no exception. There are trigger warnings, miscarriage, depression, drug dependency.
Anton and Elsa have an amazing long-distance relationship, when Anton having known that Elsa was the one for him since he first laid eyes on her, asks her to marry him. Anton and Elsa seem like the perfect couple. Like all couples’ rough times hit them, can they survive the hits that just keep coming? Can Elsa bring herself back from the darkness she has fallen into? This story hit very close to home having gone through some of these issues myself. I rooted for them while crying for their pain. I was engaged to the very last page and am looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angela Plate

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

This was my first mafia book. It has a lot of violence in it, which isn’t really my thing. With that being said, I stayed interested til the very end and will go on to read the others in this series.

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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 – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. Luca and Ally have this burning chemistry whenever they are together. Both from rival mafia families and the cause of an upcoming war between the two. I couldn’t put the book down. I was obsessed with Luca and how he always watched Aly from afar and helped whenever she needed him. He actually wanted her and not as an arrangement or property. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

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