This is the first time reading anything written by this author and she has a new fan… Rule is the first installment of the Larussio Legacy and I simply loved it. The plot was awesome with a few twists and the characters are amazing I loved how they drew you in from the first page and I simply loved their quirkiness.
Katarina and Chase have a love that is unique their bedroom scenes are out of this world steamy. But not all things are rosy. Katarina wants to full-fill her father dream but first she must overcome her Italian family’s opposition. It will not be easy. They do not trust her, they have traditions, and they have rules!
Chase on the other hand is having trouble letting Katarina the freedom she needs to fight for her father’s legacy after everything he has learned about the Italian don and Katarina’s cousin, Giovanni?
Can these two over come Katarina’s Family and build her legacy or will her family destroy her dreams? Will the family learn to trust Katarina? Even though this book is mainly about Katarina and Chase we get to see Serena and Giovanni and how they meet and what is instore for them in Rise which I can wait to star reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2020-10-17 13:15:352020-10-17 13:25:52Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Tracy Manderson
Rule is the first novel in the Larussio series by Via Mari. This is my fourth novel by this author.
Katarina Larussio is trying to fill her father’s footsteps. But with the mistrust between her and the Italian family, it’s going to be hard. Chase Prestian made vows to protect his wife, but Katarina needs freedom to continue her father’s legacy in the mafia and freedom comes with consequences.
Her cousin Giovanni has employed Serena Motetti but how can she resist the attraction to the man that costs her everything?
I love this author and was so excited when I noticed there was going to be another series.
There are so many intricate stories that weave together. They are written so beautifully that it’s hard not to love them even when the characters aren’t the greatest.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Moriah Venablehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMoriah Venable2019-12-27 22:16:472019-12-28 05:13:02Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Moriah Venable
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari. This author has quickly climbed to my one click list and once again I know why. This book immediately pulled me in so deep I didn’t want to leave. The characters truly grab readers and take them on their journey. I found myself completely lost in the story world the author created. It’s got suspense and romance that can make the room temperature rise, it’s everything I love in a book. It’s a well thought out story line that’s both written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Each character brings something unique to this incredible story. I’m excited to see where the author takes readers next. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2019-12-26 03:11:332019-12-26 04:05:17Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Kearney
Rule by Via Mari is book one in the in the Larussio Legacy series. I previously read the Torizal Affair series by Via Mari and was thrilled to get my hands on this one. She is an excellent writer. Her stories have a way of drawing you in and holding you captive until the very last page. She paints the story so well. Her characters and their descriptions are so strong and you can’t help but love them. There is the perfect amount of romance, steam, and suspense in all of her novels and that includes this book as well. In this installment, there are so many powerful men and families. I like how this book goes through each person’s point of view so seamlessly. When I first saw that there were 4 different point of views I was a little skeptical of how it would work… but Via has done it again… it worked out perfectly. Chase and Katarina are just precious and I fell in love with them in the previous series. In addition to my 2 favorite characters we were introduced to Giovanni and Serena. His attraction to her is instant but her distaste for him, which stems from her family history, is discovered just as fast. I really enjoyed watching the two become acquaintances and more once they sorted out the misjudgments of their pasts. The end of the book is kind of a cliff hanger, so I am very eager to get my hands on the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cassihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCassi2019-12-25 10:49:532019-12-25 12:49:38Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Cassi Rogers
Rule by Via Mari was a captivating novel! I couldn’t put it down! It was enthralling, mysterious, and very steamy! If you liked 50 Shades of Grey you will love this novel! I can’t wait to read the next installment of The Larussio Legacy series! I definitely recommend this book! It is most definitely an 18+ novel though.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2019-12-24 20:47:542019-12-24 21:41:18Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Rachel Moss
Via Mari does a wonderful job telling the story in Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) through the eyes of 4 individual people. Though some of them are connected, like Katarina is married to Chase and is a cousin to Giovanni, and Giovanni is interested in Serena, I think the author did a magnificent job being able to blend each person’s story to make one cohesive story. Most stories I read have two characters that may go back and forth telling the story, but I have not read many 4 main character stories and I am amazed she was able to keep everything straight and flowing so well. I definitely will be looking into more books by this author.
This story has an interesting blend of a mob family, which can have its own mysteries and suspense intertwined into it, and romance. I was thoroughly intrigued to read the workings of a mob family and thought the author did a great job showing the differences between the American family and the Italian family. Katarina and Chase balanced themselves quite well. The submissive/dominant partnership they shared was romantic, as Chase wanted nothing to do but protect his wife in any aspect of their life, but then steamy at times as well. Then the “relationship” between Gio and Serena kept me wanting more, as every time Serena would turn down Gio, which was unheard of for him, it just fueled his want for her even more. But the mystery behind why Serena hates his family so much makes for an interesting conflict throughout the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Interdonatohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Interdonato2019-12-24 06:56:192019-12-24 07:08:58Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Kayla Interdonato
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari was on fire! This book had it all; romance, suspense, and steam through the roof. I struggled to put this book down, I enjoyed the way the plot was written out. You can definitely see the attention to detail the author had. I loved the characters and the way that the point of views are used to show development. Overall a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-12-23 20:09:352019-12-23 21:39:26Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari 4 out of 5 Stars What a fantastic way to start a new series. Via Mari never ceases to amaze me with both her quality of writing and her development of characters. This book brings in characters from her previous books. While not a necessity, I would recommend reading Via Mari’s previous works to know more about the family and the dynamic behind it. Rule is a romantic/suspense novel that follows the characters of Katarina and Chase. The love these two have for each other is tangible. You can feel how hot they are for each other from the pages of the book, (or kindle). Katarina is caught with wanting to make her Italian father proud, while at the same time, honoring the wishes of her husband. She has to try to get her family to trust and agree that she knows what is best with the family business. Chase will do everything in his power to ensure Katarina’s protection, even risking the wrath of her mob family. The drama that ensures with both Katarina and Chase and then the families is fast paced, quick witted and passionate. You will need to read to find out what happens and you will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krystal Gregoryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrystal Gregory2019-12-23 19:51:122019-12-23 20:03:04Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Krystal Gregory
Rule The Larussio Legacy Book 1 By Via Mari ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This is a full length novel. In it you will find romance as well as suspense. Not for those under 18, due to adult content.
Katarina Larussio Prestian and Chase Prestian are at it again. Them against the Mafia. Katarina’s father has been in an accident, and his health is what has brought out his Will. Now Katarina and her cousin Giovanni Larussio must get through to both families.Can these two families follow the rules? As well as satisfying the context in said Will? What a stressful, suspenseful, romantic story. There is so much I could say about this book. But I will not send out spoilers. Just believe it is one you will not want to miss.
Having followed this series, Via Mari has written another smash hit. After all of her books in the series, I say, “This is my favorite.” I have been wrong, as this is my favorite! Via Mari brings her characters back to life. I enjoy when she brings some of her characters back to help out where needed. She keeps her stories fresh and new. Take a chance on Via Mari, you will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2019-12-23 19:15:192019-12-23 19:59:03Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Cindy Mayberry
The story Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari is a must read! This is a suspense / romance book that follows the POV of 4 main characters. This book has everything you could ask for in a book, suspense, action, romance, heat, twists and turns that will have you lost in the pages until the last one. I fell in love with both of the Alpha men Gio and Chase but I think my favorite characters would be Serena and Katarina. Both these women are struggling in their own ways and yet they are both so strong! The storyline in this book was amazing and I can’t wait to see what comes next for these characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2019-12-23 19:00:482019-12-23 19:57:23Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Amanda Taylor
This was a brilliant story and I was pulled in straight from the start I just couldn’t pull my eyes away from the pages. I do love a story full of suspense and this story certainly didn’t disappoint. The storyline is so intriguing you can’t help but turn the pages so brilliant I can’t wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stacey Baxterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStacey Baxter2019-12-23 14:32:022019-12-23 15:30:58Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) By Via Mari – Review By Stacey Baxter
I love Via Mari’s books! They will hook you from the very first page and I get so excited when she has a new release. Her books always keep me on the edge of my seat and wanting more! I loved reading about Katarina and Chase. Their love for one another was so beautiful to read. Katarina is trying to fulfill her father’s dream and Chase will do anything and everything to protect her. I’m so excited for this new series and I’m impatiently waiting for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2019-12-23 12:33:022019-12-23 12:59:46Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Susan Mowdy
Rule is the first of a new series, The Larussio Legacy, from Via Mari. If you are familiar with her work you will notice characters from her previous novels and series will pop up. Personally, I like to see old and familiar favorites again. I don’t think it would be too much of an issue to start with this series and know what is all happening however, so that is a bonus if you are new to Via Mari.
Rule will knock your socks off with the steam again much line Mari’s writing usually does, so be prepared for that and do not read if you are sensitive to such steam. I always have found that Via Mari manages to keep all the kink and sexy times tasteful which goes a long way to make it enhance the story rather than the whole story. I found this one to step up the suspense game and I loved how I found myself on the edge of my seat several times waiting to find out what would come next. I will definitely be back for more of this series and hope we don’t have to wait too long!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-12-23 10:52:402020-12-01 14:56:06Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Liz Vrchota
Rule, by Via Mari is a suck you in type of book. Via Mari has a way of writing that makes you want to keep reading the minute you start. The characters are so real and so easy to relate to. If you like a book with substance but also a book with some nice steamy pages, this is the book for you. Katarina, one of the main characters is on a mission to fulfill her fathers dream after he is injured in a mob hit. Chase will do whatever it takes to protect her in the process. The suspense, the mob story, and the love in this book make it a great read! Definitely a 5 star read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie McEwenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie McEwen2019-12-23 09:55:582019-12-23 09:55:58Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Katie McEwen
Rule by Via Mari is the first book in The Larussio Legacy series and I couldn’t put it down. I don’t know if I’ve read a book with four different points of view, but it totally worked for this book and for me.
I think I fell in love with Chase a little more and now I’m crushing on Giovanni on top of it. He has me intrigued and I want to get to know him more, I think he will be very good for Serena.
Katarina has grown so much since the first book and I have loved reading it and almost found myself beaming like a proud Mama.
I hope I don’t have to wait too long for book two to come out, because I don’t want to wait to find out what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2019-12-22 22:36:182019-12-23 07:41:35Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Robin Rankin
Rule is the first book in the Larussio Legacy series. While this book is the beginning of a new series, it does mention characters from related series. You don’t have to read the others to pick up on what is going on, but it would be helpful to so that you get a better foundation for the characters that are carrying over.
Rule is full of suspense, intrigue, danger, and of course, steamy romance. I don’t want to give away the story so I won’t say too much more, only that you need to read it to find out how the twists and turns play out! This book makes for a great break from reality for a bit.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2019-12-22 12:05:012019-12-22 13:16:40Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Naomi McDonald
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari was an excellent first book for this series. Having read several other books by this author, I am very excited to see where this one goes. I loved the storyline and felt it had great detail. I also loved the various characters and the different roles they played in the story’s romance theme. The storyline was easy to follow and fun. It moved easy from one scene to the next. I look forward to the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-12-22 07:45:022019-12-22 08:58:42Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Rule is the first book in our amazing Via Mari’s new series called Larussio Legacy. I hesitate to call it a spin-off of her Prestian series as Larussio is Katarina’s family and for the ones who are in the same boat with me aka die-hard fans of Via Mari, then you all know that Katarina is the lead character in the Prestian series with her husband Chase Prestian … so you can see it is all kept in the family! Rule is told from FOUR different points of views! Of course Katarina and Chase and then Giovanni, the next in line to become the Don of the Family AND Serena who has lived her life in the fear of the Larussio family … Throw these four together, add to this the magic that Via Mari adds to all her writing and you are left with an opening move that will leave you panting for the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-12-21 18:49:152019-12-21 19:09:04Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Jana Teppih
Rule by Via Mari a five-star read that will surprise you. This is the first story in the Larussio Legacy series and shows us what a great series we are in store for. Via Mari does it again and writes a great story that will never let you go, bringing passion and action to the story, bringing the suspense and drama, showing us a different side on every page, keeping it cool enough that it’s not so done that you can’t keep up, but hot enough to melt. If you have read any of the previous stories then you will see some familiar faces popping up, but also some new ones that will keep you on your toes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2019-12-21 09:13:502019-12-21 09:39:22Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton
Wow! Holy moly this book was awesome! This isn’t my first book by this author and it won’t be my last! I think this is my favorite book that I have read by her, it was so good. It was suspenseful & steamy! I couldn’t put it down. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and the fact that it was in multiple POVs made for even more of an interesting story. The main character are likeable and I felt like I was in the story with them. I cannot wait to get my hands on more by this author and I would absolutely recommend this to a friend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2019-12-20 23:44:192019-12-21 08:26:08Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Rule was a great 5 star read and book one in The Larussio Legacy.
Chase is determined to keep Katarina safe. You can feel the love between them and they give us some very hot and steamy scenes. Katarina wants to fulfill her father’s dream after he is severely injured but she needs to meet with Giovanni and get his approval. Will she get it?
Giovanni meets Serena while flying to the states to meet with Katarina. Serena is a stewardess on the plane and knows exactly who Giovanni is, and knows to stay far away from him. Something about Serena pulls him in and he pursues her and convinces her to be his assistant while in the US. When she unexpectedly had to return home due to an emergency for her Nonna, his plans change. Serena has a secret that she is keeping from him. What will happen if he finds out what it is?
There is so much more to this great read. We get danger, steamy scenes, secrets and so much more. This story is told in several different POV’s and I loved it. I can’t wait to read more from this series. Via Mari has once again pulled me right in with her writing. 1-click and get started today on this great series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-12-20 22:57:082019-12-21 08:24:20Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin
Rule the first book in the Larussio Legacy was a 2 for 1 full of suspense – more of older characters and meeting new ones. We get more of Chase and Kate for the Prestian series (which I SO need to read!) but I fell for them in Torzial Affair series. Plus you meet Gio and Serena and see the start of their emotional love story.
With every Via Mari book, I get sucked into a world that I can’t get enough of. She knows how to keep you on the edge and deliver some sexy melt the pages moments. I am impatiently waiting to see what will happen next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2019-12-20 18:19:222019-12-20 19:11:05Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Jessica Leombruno
Rule by Via Mari is the first book in the Larussio Legacy series. This is another fantastic book by this author. Although this is the first in the series the author has brought in characters from previous books which I do think would be worth reading first. Every time I think these characters are finished with, every time I think the author cannot possibly do any more with them, she completely proves me wrong. This book was brilliant. The characters were as strong and compelling as ever. The capture your attention with ease. And the story is just brilliant. From the moment I started reading I knew I was going to have to finish the book in one sitting. I cannot wait to read what else is to come!
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 Baker2019-12-20 14:13:042019-12-20 15:45:48Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Baker
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari. So Via Mari is most absolute favorite author! Anything that has her name on it I’m reading it. I really wish this series would be turned into a movie because it would be amazing! This is story of Katarina Larussio Preestian who is left to run her dad’s business when he is left injured from a Mob hit. Katarina is married to Chase Prestian one of the wealthiest men in the world and he wants to protect Katarina but also give her the freedom she needs to do her business. Also in the mix is Giovanni Larussio, Katarina’s cousin who is next in line to be the Don for the Italian family but he’s caught between his Italian family and other obligations. Serena Morettis is working for Giovanni who she is highly attracted to. Will she be able to resist the temptation of Giovanni. When you read a book and it stays with you, you know you’ve read something special. That’s how I feel every time I read Via Mari book. Read Rule you will not be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-12-20 08:30:552019-12-20 09:09:59Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Tausha Treadway
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari is another great story that is part of the original story of one of the most powerful families in the world. It can be read as a standalone but as a lot of the main characters are from the original Prestian series, I would go back to the beginning so you have a much better idea where it all started. Trust me they are just as good. I love that the original characters share an active part of each of the series. I love the worlds she has created and the new characters fit in perfectly. What can I say, I love her work.
Katarina Prestian is now in charge along with her cousin Giovanni Larussio’s of making her father’s wishes come true. But there is only one thing standing in her way and threat is the rest of the Larussio family. That should be easy right? But not when the family is the Italian Mob. Can Chase and his team keep her safe and carry out her father’s dream?
Giovanni Larussio doesn’t know Katarina from Adam and doesn’t know what to expect but rest assured everything he does is for the family and nothing will get in the way of that. However, an unexpected beauty now fills his thoughts but she wants nothing to do with him and his family after what they have put her through. Can Giovanni help Katarina fulfil his uncle’s dream without upsetting the family? Can he find out the problem that is standing in his way of love and keep them all safe?
This is a definite addition to your TBR book list. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in any of the series from Via but I look forward to seeing where she goes with Sheldon and Alexis. I think it will be explosive. I just can’t get enough of any of these amazing and sexy characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2019-12-19 15:01:312019-12-19 16:13:14Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Jenni Bishop
RULE is the first book in “The Larussio Legacy”; a new series by Via Mari. This is a spin off “The Prestian Series” and I always appreciate being re-introduced to previous characters to make way for new.
RULE is told in multiple POVs and once the cadence is grasped the story is easy to follow. This is classified as a romantic suspense and, as with other books by this author, there are twists and turns and mis-directions along the way.
I will absolutely be adding future installments of this series to my WTR pile. ****
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-12-17 14:09:222019-12-17 15:54:15Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Maura Harper
Rule is the first book in The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari. I have read several books by this author and have loved every single one of them. I hang my head in shame to say that I haven’t read the Prestian Affair series yet, where we get Chase and Katarina’s story. This is a fact that I must remedy ASAP. There are several interlinked stories going on in this book and it is written from several points of view. The author used this to drive me nuts lol. As when one chapter left you hanging, the next chapter was from another POV and you had to wait to find out what happened next. To be fair, this is a great tactic from the author to keep you gripped to the story and it worked so well. So well, that I was tearing my hair out. In this book Katarina is up against the rest of the Larussio family. Her father has been badly injured in a hit and run and has left Katarina and her cousin Giovanni in charge of fulfilling his dreams, dreams which the family in Italy are against and it is Katarina’s job to convince them otherwise. In a second storyline we get to delve deeper into cousin Giovanni. Gio himself has branched out from the family business and has made himself a very wealthy man. During a flight on a private jet he meets the beautiful Serena and is smitten immediately. However, to Serena, and member of the Larussio family is the enemy and she wants nothing to do with him, even though her body is telling her otherwise. There is also the hint of a 3rd storyline starting and that is between Sheldon (a member of the Prestian security team) and Alexis who is Katarina’s stylist. I’m pretty sure there is a story here that may just make it’s way into a Billionaire’s Bodyguards book. Please, please please!! This book was amazing. It will have you on the edge of your seat with the danger and intrigue and at other time you will be fanning yourself with the steamy, hot sex scenes that Via Mari writes to perfection. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-12-16 05:36:552019-12-16 08:28:51Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Karyn Taylor
Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari 5 stars
I must start this by saying I was nervous to see a new series based around another series but I shouldn’t have worried as Via Mari knows what she’s doing! We get 4 pov’s in this book, Chase, Katarina, Gio and Serena. We get the same heat and passion as with all her books, but we also get to see more in depth of the goings on inside the family business. I can’t really say much it would give this whole story away, but I will say I loved the news we learn and can’t wait to find the answer to that burning question. And we have some other unanswered questions around many other people too! Bring on the next please!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2019-12-15 18:55:352019-12-15 20:13:37Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
This is the first book in The Larussio Legacy and wow what a book
It follows Katarina and Chase. Katarina is the daughter of Carlos Larussio. After a hit on him, he wrote a living will leaving Katarine and her cousin Gio to complete his dream.
Katarine has to convince the rest of her Italian family that this is a good idea amd get there backing.
This is a story with everything, from the relationships between the old Italian family, the relationship that evolves between Gio and Serena and the other people who are out to hurt the Larussio family is anyone going to be safe?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2019-12-14 14:52:002019-12-14 15:57:42Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Carr
I’m in shock…seriously…how can an author (an absolute favorite author) keep starting new series that feel like the other series involving the same people as well as some new ones and make them feel completely fresh each time? I’m going to be completely honest and say that of course there was no doubt I was going to read this because I mean..it’s Via Mari, but I was so worried that it would feel overdone maybe? Like maybe a brand new series would have been better? I feel completely stupid after finishing this…I almost feel like I should send an apology to this author for not trusting her.
Katarina and Chase will forever be one of my favorite book couples, I already knew that but this story just reinforced that… I can’t emphasize enough how much I loved being back with them. They have my heart and I loved how her strength shined through in this story and that she hasn’t lost that while in the complete and utter fog of protection and love given to her by Chase…sigh….
I loved the two stories going on in this book..two stories that actually on one hand were one yet on the other completely separate. This is where Gio and Serena come in…there was so much to their story…Serena fearing Gio’s Larussio family for good reason doing everything possible to protect Nonna and holding on to secrets from even her own family, but when Gio decides he will have Serena as his own vowing to protect and care for her can Serena trust this man that she has feared and suffered because of for so many years?
Someone tried to kill Carlos, the head of the Larussio family who happens to be Katarina’s father and Gio’s favorite uncle..these two finally meet as Carlos has made it very clear that all the plans he had and has for the family are to be carried out by these two cousins who have never met. Katarina meets a family that is hers by blood, while Gio meets a cousin he has never been sure even shares his blood..how this all plays out makes for an amazing story that had me reading non stop and my head throbbing because I couldn’t read fast enough, then just looking down shaking my head because it was over….when I say i didn’t want this book to end I’m saying it with complete sincerity..so many times I felt like I had transported in to this world this author created and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. This could be at this point my favorite in them all, take my advice and pick up all of the books that are involved in these series…definitely worth every penny, and I can’t wait to reread everything!
Now I wait for Rise…so many unanswered questions I need answers to, a looming drs appt, who is behind it all, what happened to the brothers, Antonio?, how is Nonna, Sheldon and Alexis? (fell in love with these two) and does Gaby get her bigger kitchen???
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2019-12-14 09:48:242019-12-14 09:48:24Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Debi Kircher
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