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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets #1)Whispered Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my ! I’m drowning in this cover art ! It’s just so beautiful ! Much like what is in between the pages 😉

Also warn friends and family you’ll be unavailable to do anything as you immerse yourself into your book bubble , take snacks and drinks ( you know to survive ) and you’ll face reality when you get there 🤣

What is more delightful than getting 2 books on 1 !? I know my greedy little heart was soooooo happy 🤣🥰📚these women are fearless and will do anything for their men , to love and protect them 🥰 rest assured they get their HEA and there will be times where it looks impossible but take heart ❤️

Wayward

Sasha is just beautiful and such a graceful dancer but she’s also Jay’s kryptonite… she’s broken and feels used up but Jay is something else and I felt sorry to a degree for Sasha because she thinks she’s not worthy of love and affection and Jay is so patient with her and is determined to prove her otherwise …

Jay has his hands full because he’s also trying to protect Sasha from an outside threat but I like how despite their struggles there’s time for spice and fun 🔥

Sasha and Jay sure kept me on my toes , enjoy them 🥰😉

Undercover

We’ve met Jay and Sasha now it’s time to make new friends , Matt and Marenah ….

Matt lives life on the risky side and when he goes undercover and joins the mafia to gain confidences and intel my blood runs cold and I can feel my heart beating on my throat , then the Russians get their hands on him and I actually feel sick because I know what is going to happen , we’ll my mind runs wild and gory 🙈

Marenah is the granddaughter to the Russian mafia and she wants answers but she’s being hunted by the Russians and those in Chicago and she walks into the lions den when she goes looking for answers about her grandpa , now she’s captive with Matt ….

Matt and Marenah are wanted people and they’re in for the fight of their lives and I was on the edge of my seat for most of this read but again I can breathe at the end and my blood pressure returns to normal with a HEA 😉

Thank you guys for a suspense filled trip ❣️📚

Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by M Policicchio

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another crazy hot duet from this author. I am a sucker for a dark mafia romance. This gives me two for one. There are twists, so much drama, some steamy steam, and lots of brave men and women fighting the blight of human trafficking.

This story picks up where we left the last duet. The agency’s men are on a rescue mission to find and return Jenny’s niece, Bryanna. Damian feels an unusual pull to protect this green eyed beauty. He can’t fight it. Damian’s protector drives kick into high gear whenever he is near her. Bryanna is in serious danger but fights Damian at every turn, even running back to the people that took her.

Damian figures out part of the truth that keeps Bryanna running back. When he is able to tell her that he is protecting those most important to her, Bryanna stops running long enough to help Damian get the bad guys that took her from her family.

Bryanna was able to find one person during her ordeal that protected her and helped her, Layla. When Layla exchanges information to help Bryanna, she puts herself in peril. Dereck, Damian’s teammate, steps up to protect Layla from the trouble they caused her by using her to help Bryanna. Dereck learns fast that there is more to Layla than meets the eye.

Dereck and Layla can each feel the magnetic pull towards each other. Dereck thinks it is because he can feel Layla’s latent submissive side whenever they are together but it just makes Layla fight and pull against Dereck even more. Dereck continues to earn Layla’s trust by showing up whenever she puts herself into more and more dangerous situations trying to solve a mystery.

The teams come together to help figure out who is behind the trafficking ring and prevent new “shipments” from leaving. It is never as easy as they plan and face new difficulties even as they bring several key players in the rings down. Fantastic stories!!! I hope that there are truly people out there fighting the bad guys that ‘gather’ for traffickers and the sickos that are the reasons for them.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the Whispered Surrender two books and immediately loving them I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. This is the second book in the Sinful Duets Series. In these two stories we follow Bryanna and Damian then Layla and Derek. In both of these stories you’ll not want to put them done, I mean like at all. The suspense and action will keep you reading non stop. You also will feel some strong emotion when reading, maybe even tear up at some parts. I know i did lol but nonetheless omg these reads are freaking awesome.I think the is brilliant writing the stories Like this and putting them In one book that way we can read them all at once 🤣🥰 I truly cannot wait for the next books.

This is a must read series!! But I definitely recommend starting with the first one of the series.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Shea Gilkerson 1/10/24

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Damian and Bryanna – Damian is a force to be reckoned with – a member of an elite team of bodyguards and with connections to mafia men. He is given an assignment to rescue a woman from a sex trafficking ring safely return her to her family. His capability is astounded and his reliability to complete his job is strong. However, Bryanna seems determined to fight him every step of the way – even fleeing Damian and returning to those who sold her into sex trafficking in the first place! Bryanna is keeping secrets of her own, is traumatized from her experiences, is very confused of who is good and who is bad…and is painfully attracted to Damian, who desires her like he has never desired someone this way before.

Lots of danger and drama, hot scenes and desires, and a fight for love…will Damian and Bryanna be able to come out the other side together?

Dereck and Layla
Dereck is a bodyguard involved in a sex trafficking case. Being involved in this case, he meets Layla.
Layla is a spicy and sassy exotic dancer who is virtually fearless and is capable of taking care of herself. She holds a secret close to her chest while on her mission. Without giving things away, there are many twists and turns in this book. They both have trouble trusting others. They both have secrets to protect. They both strive to protect others. In the midst of the sizzle from the chemistry, the danger from the traffickers Dereck is trying to bring down, the hunt Layla is on for the man who represents danger to her…will they be able to grow and open themselves to one another and see which explosive place their relationship may lead them? Will they continue to protect themselves and guard their secrets, or will they give each other the space to learn about one another and grow?

As with all previous Via Mari books I’ve read, these are such enjoyable reads. There’s heat, but it doesn’t overwhelm the story. There’s danger and drama, but it amps up passions as much as it amps up their heartbeats. There’s trauma, but it’s presented in a straightforward way that isn’t disrespectful of the indignities victims suffer. Each of the books I’ve read are fast paced and balances storylines nicely, without leaving things feeling undone. Prose is beautiful, descriptions are clear and easy to picture. The heat builds in each and the tension is palpable. As always, I’ll continue to follow Mari!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Shea Gilkerson 1/10/24

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jay is the head of security for a very rich man, and made it to that position by being extremely good at his job and highly focused on safety and protection. He’s a red blooded male, so of course he spends time with beautiful women, but he’s never met one that could draw his focus – until he met Sasha. Originally, Jay met the beautiful Russian ballerina when she was warming his bosses bed. He feels drawn to her in a way he can’t explain, and finds his attention continually drawn her way, especially once his boss moves on and Sasha is still clamoring for his attention.

Sasha is an illegitimate Russian beauty who just wants to feel loved. However, no matter how many men she gives all of herself to she continues to be left behind while they find the women they want futures with. First, her (terrible) father refuses to claim her, and she has a string of men who didn’t want to keep her, either. She feels her looks and body are only good for men to want her for a short time.

Upon making contact with one another, the chemistry and attraction are palpable. Despite what her instincts tell her, she knows Jay wants her – he even calls her his “Angel” and wants to make her his own. In the midst of discovering their relationship and where it could go, many things comes to the fore. Jay is trying to locate his friend and teammate Matt, who had to go undercover to catch the bad guys and has stopped responding. Sasha calls her father as a last ditch effort and it appears he has sent men after her to solve his little problem of having a child he doesn’t wanna claim.

Will Jay and Sasha be able to protect one another in the middle of all of the danger and chaos? Will they both allow each other to let go and have the most explosive relationship they’ve ever known? Will they save Matt? Or Sasha’s sister? So many plays being made…will they be able to make it through together?

Matt and Marenah – Mentioned in book 1, Matt is on an undercover assignment and meets Marenah, Sasha’s twin sister. Like Jay, he is absolutely overwhelmed with the woman’s beauty and sure that none of her secrets are anything he would find shocking. However, Marenah is a mafia princess and there are many things she keeps close to her heart to protect herself. This story is about Matt’s past and what he has experienced as well as Marenah and what her undercover infiltration is for! Matt and Marenah spend this story circling one another and feeling each other out. Will they be able to get out alive? Will they live to celebrate their unions with Jay and Sasha?

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot get enough of Via Mari’s books. She is quickly becoming an automatic author for me. I absolutely loved the second installment of her Sinful Duets collection (remember…there are two books in here: Auctioned and Relentless) and I am eagerly awaiting the release of the third installment. As with the first collection, I could not put this collection down. Mari quickly entraps her readers and submerses them into the lives of her characters and she doesn’t let you come up for air until it’s all over. I love the dual POV that we get with each book…seeing the timeline from each main character’s perspective is one of my favorite things. I also really enjoy how each of these books are tied together; however, they can be read as standalones. She gives you enough information and explanation without repeating the entire previous story but if you’ve read the previous stories you get to see the characters you’ve fallen in love with and what they’re up to now. These books are *spicy*, suspenseful, angsty, emotional, and eventually happily ever after. Definitely a must read!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was definitely a unique way of having a book set up. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that’s purposely set up to have two books inside of it that weren’t originally published on their own. (Unless they were, and I missed the memo on it). That being said, I highly enjoyed the(se) book(s), and I absolutely adored the chemistry between the characters that. I love this author’s works, and every time I see a new release for their books, I always make sure to snatch it up and recommend it to everyone.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just like with every book I’ve read by this author, I found myself absolutely GLUED to my kindle with both this one and the first one. Both sets of the character romances we get to watch unfold are top tier. Just like with most books I’ve read by this author, I highly recommend, especially if you’re a mafia fan. These are some of the best mafia romances I’ve read in a while.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Both of these books kept me glued to the pages and I had a hard time putting them down. This author never fails to amaze me with her writing style and ability to pull me into the stories.
Bryanna and Damien’s story. Damien works for an elite security team and he is tasked to find Bryanna. Damien had no idea that he would feel so strongly toward her when he found her. Bryanna would do anything to keep her family safe. She wants to trust Damien but doesn’t know if she can. This is a must read to find out what happens.
Dereck and Layla’s story. When Dereck was asked to do a favor he definitely wasn’t prepared to encounter a feisty woman. Layla doesn’t trust anyone and she will do anything to save her sister and friend. The chemistry between these is undeniable. I don’t want to give anything away so I’m just going to say this is a must read. Both of these stories have great characters, suspense, romance, danger and more. I highly recommend reading this.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Beverly Finnie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another set of books by this author that didn’t disappoint! The Sinful Duets books suck you in and your hook. Auctioned Surrender is made up of Books Auctioned and Relentless. I read the first duet in this series and just like that one these books overlap. Stories being told simultaneously while also being connected to one another.
Auctioned is Damian and Bryanna’s story. Damian’s been tasked to track down a client’s kidnapped niece. And when he finds her he realizes there’s a bigger war at hand. Which leads them both to battle sex trafficking in New Orleans. Which will Keep Bryanna’s family safe.
Can Damian stay professional?
Can Bryanna actually keep her family safe?
Well those questions and so many more come to mind while reading the first book in the duet. More so once you start book 2.
Relentless finds the reader following Layla and Dereck’s story. Dereck was asked a favor to help protect Bryanna. He wasn’t expecting Layla to get under his skin. Layla is hesitant and worried, Dereck is a little too close for comfort and he could ruin everything. At the same time she would like to do everything she can to help her friend!
In regard to Layla, how deep is too deep?
Can Dereck hold his attraction to Layla as bay, while they end up battling sex trafficking at home in Chicago?
You can’t read one without the other. You’ll be missing so much. Which could leave confusion. I know each book’s main focus is a different set of characters but the way this is written the chara are so intertwined that you can’t read one without the other.
Despite the heavy topics it’s definitely worth the read. So what are you waiting for time to go check it out!

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Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari is the second book in a Dark Mafia Romance Duet. There are two stories in this book. The first follows Damian and Bryanna. Bryanna has fallen into a trafficking ring and Damian is the body guard assigned to get her out. Their romance is suspenseful and fast paced. The characters will have you rooting for them the whole way. The second story follows Dereck and Layla. Layla is a fiery exotic dancer who is fierce and determined. She wants to save her sister and the other girls who have fallen prey to the trafficking ring. But she doesn’t know who she can trust. Dereck will do everything in his power to gain her trust and help her. These stories are SPICY and absolutely will make you weak in the knees 5 out of 5 stars!

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Whispered Surrender by Via Mari-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender by Via Mari is Book 1 in a Dark Mafia Romance Duet. The beginning of the story is following Jay and Sasha. Jay is the body guard of some very rich and powerful men. Sasha is a Russian Ballerina with ties to the mafia. When she finds her self in danger Jay is compelled to protect her. The second part of the story follows Matt and Marenah. Matt falls for Marenah (Sasha’s sister) during an undercover mission. Both stories are dark and spicy. 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Maikalani alexander

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Is it forbidden? probably. Is it unrequited? Absolutely not
Jay is the best of the best when it comes to security. He’s worked for some of the most powerful and influential people in his lifetime. Always able to keep his distance and professionalism until one day he’s captivated by her eyes.
Jay signed a contract with a new client unloaded and prepared to take on his job he’s stopped in his tracks when he has the strongest pull to one of the girls his client is sleeping with.

Sasha, a beautiful woman. The illegitimate Russian mafia princess has had to make do on her own her entire life. But she sees him. and he sees her. Really sees her. A broken woman who only wants to be protected cherished and loved. But what is she supposed to do when he works for the guy she’s sleeping with now ?!

This is first to a duet. It’s spicy scenes are 🥵 Dom / sub roleplaying so please read your trigger warnings to prepare.

I’m absolutely enthralled with this strangers to lovers trope and can’t wait for the second to make its debut 👏🏽

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Genre – Dark Romance
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Sheldon and Alexis
When I come across a beautiful young woman who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, I take matters into my own hands.
As a bodyguard to wealthy billionaires and the Larussio Crime Family, I’ve seen situations like this escalate time and time again.
When the criminal with a long past sets his sites on her, Alexis doesn’t see the extent of the danger, until it’s far too late.
But I’m not going to let anything happen to the wide-eyed innocent who takes my breath away and makes my heart pound with an excitement I’ve never known.
That woman speaks to my dark soul on a primal level, causing every protective and possessive instinct I have to kick in, far beyond what I’ve ever known.
The enemies think their deadly game is too perilous to overcome, but they are wrong. They will rue the day they went against one of the most ruthless protectors of them all.
I will keep Alexis safe, and she will be mine to love and cherish for all time.
Watch and see…
Nick and Allie
As a wealthy member of a security team, paid to protect billionaires and mafia men alike, I’m used to having anything or anyone I want.
Until I rescue a woman who takes my breath away in one moment with her beauty and leaves my head spinning in the next with that sassy little mouth.
Allie has perfected the art of keeping men at a distance, and I’m determined to break down the defenses she has so carefully constructed in the most delicious of ways.
But the criminals who endangered her closest friend are now after her, and my priorities are split.
They will be sorry they ever looked at the woman who belongs to one of the most ruthless protectors around.
Because I protect what’s mine.
And Allie is no longer just another woman on a long list, but the one I plan to make my own for all time. Because in this elusive little game of the heart, I plan to win.
Wait and see…
Elusive Surrender is the bundled collection of Elusive and Tenacious, the third in a sinfully delicious duet collection by International Best-Selling Author Via Mari. You will fall in love with these two fearless women who become the best of friends and capture the hearts of the men who will do anything to protect them, even from themselves.
You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each story and couple have a guaranteed happily ever after.

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Whispered Surrender by Via Mari – Review by Krystal Gregory

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Whispered Surrender: A Dark Mafia Romance” by Via Mari intricately weaves Alessandro and Gemma’s tumultuous relationship in a dangerous mafia world. Alessandro, a brooding mafia boss seeking redemption, entangles with Gemma, a woman yearning for freedom. Mari’s vivid storytelling vividly paints the dangerous underworld, their passionate yet perilous romance, and the complexities of love, sacrifice, and redemption. With multifaceted characters and palpable tension, this book immerses readers in a suspenseful tale. However, note the mature themes. In under 100 words, Mari delivers a gripping narrative, blending danger, desire, and the haunting possibility of love’s redemption amidst a world of darkness.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Samantha Snow

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a two story book && they are both great stories!! Quite a bit happens in the first story. Very entertaining and such a fantastic story. It is a romantic suspense that is full of a whole lot of sizzle along with secrets, danger, hidden agendas, action, and of course love. Captivated from the very first page!! Story two was yet another amazing, suspenseful, romantic story in the series. The author’s stories are always well written and unpredictable with fantastic characters. Story two was such a fantastic addition to the series, I loved it and could not set aside until finished. Really LOVE this author and her writing style. Sooo glad I started these series!

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Auctioned Surrender A Dark Mafia Romance (Sinful Duets book 2) By: Via Mari Review by: Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Auctioned Surrender: A Dark Mafia Romance (Sinful Duets)
By: Via Mari
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

I absolutely love how this series is constructed! Auctioned Surrender Sinful Duets book two is composed of two different books (Auctioned and Relentless) that link together spectacularly! Via Mari does an amazing job of creating a steamy romance between her characters that gets you hot under the collar. Not to mention an intense plot that will keep you reading.Their world is dangerous and addictive with sex trafficking, secrets, and trust issues. The pages flew by as I was thrust into Damian and Bryanna’s story as well as Dereck and Layla’s. Both women are strong and independent and both men are oh so hot! I will be looking forward to the rest of this delightfully sinful series!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. This author has quickly become a must read for me. I really enjoyed these characters and their story pulled me right in. I like dark mafia reads and this one did not disappoint. Jay works security for the mafia and when he meets Sasha things change for him. Sasha is a spitfire and knows how to handle herself. When she gets herself in trouble will Jay be able to keep her safe? What will happen if her secret comes out?
Then we get Matt and Marenah’s story. Matt is working undercover and when he meets Marenah who is Sasha’s twin sister things get interesting. Marenah also has some secrets of her own. Will they both get what they are looking for?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The author does a great job with her writing on both stories. I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a good duet! This author is always a good one and I enjoy their writing style and their ability to keep me entertained throughout the whole story!
The first book in the duet is centered around Damian and Bryanna. I likes both of them! Their story was fast paced with lots of action and suspense. It also has quite a bit of steamy romance!
The second story in the duet was centered around Dereck and Layla! I liked this one too but not as much as the first story. There was danger and lots of drama and the steamy scenes were strong in this one too.
I enjoyed both of these stories and I am looking forward to more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by M Policicchio

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This steamy mafia/protector duo is on fire. It starts with Sasha. She is a ballerina that has bad taste in men. Or rather, is searching for forever in men looking for right now. Through one of her Mr. Right Now’s, she gets on the radar of Jay, personal security guru. When things go south with one of Sasha’s stunts to get the attention of the former Mr. Right Now, Jay is right there caring for Sasha and laying claim to her.

As Jay grows closer to Sasha, Sasha is trying to run away and break free from all of her bad habits when it comes to men. Sasha has ties to the Chicago mafia and Russian Bratva that she is hiding from the world. These ties put her in danger and the need for Jay more than ever. Jay’s ties to the Italian mafia adds a layer of complexity. As Jay uses all the connections needs to to find out who is hunting Sasha and how to get it to stop, even if that means stopping it himself.

When Sasha runs away one last time, Jay comes face to face with Sasha’s twin sister who is now dating his best friend and business partner. It is a strange realization for both Jay and his bestie, Matt. Matt realizes that the same problems that Sasha is facing also haunt his girlfriend. There is more than family relations that is haunting Marenah, Sasha’s twin. Matt just has to figure out what it is.

The second story focuses on Marenah and Matt. The level of difficulty for this couple multiplies 10x by throwing in Marenah’s secret. Marenah is trying to find out the people responsible for an international human trafficking ring and stop the next ‘shipment’ from leaving Chicago. Marenah believes that someone within her organization is helping the traffickers.

Marenah knows that she can’t tell Matt who she actually works for because once she does, she knows they can’t be together. Matt’s ties to criminal families won’t have him dating a cop. When Marenah lets Matt in a little, he helps her stop the traffickers but her family connections cause additional complications.

Woooha. Nonstop action and steam, twists and a few turns, new players and old alliances. Wow. From start to finish, there is so much going on. I enjoyed that even the books have overlapping scenes, they are told from different perspectives and you get a different view, more information. I can’t wait to see where things lead.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book blew me away! I have read books by this author before, but none quite like this one. I liked that it is a little bit longer than my regular go-to books, but it is actually a combination of two books: Wayward and Undercover. When I say I couldn’t put this down, I mean literally. I skipped a meal and kept right on going because I was too invested in what was going on and what would happen. We read about Jay and Sasha in the first story and then Matt and Marenah in the second. Both are quite suspenseful, full of action and steam! I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us with the next book. Pick this one up now so you can be caught up in time!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender: A Dark Mafia Romance (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari

4 out of 5 stars

As usual, another great story from this author. Whispered Surrender has all the things you need in a Dark Romance. I enjoyed reading the story and all the action and drama in it. I highly recommend reading anything by this author but this is a good one to start. If you are looking for action, danger, suspense, and lots of steamy scenes this is a great choice.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Troyer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is two stories in one book. The first is Sasha and Jay. The second is Marenah and Matt. They intertwine with each other. Both are filled with hot and steamy bedroom scenes, danger and suspense. Both are excellent reads. Could not put the book down it was so engaging.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author Via Mari is fastly becoming one of my favorite go to authors to read. From the book I just finished Rule:Brutal Kings to the awesome Sicilian Gods series and more. They are all super good and well written , making you wanna dive in and not come up for air until you’re done and ready for the next book. So you know I just had to pick up this one. Whispered Surrender is the first book in the Sinful Duets books, it has two books in it The Wayward and Undercover. This duet got me caught hooked line and sinker. They follow Jay and Sasha: and Matt and Marenah. The two books intertwined with the lead females being twin sisters. Both stories were, omggggg, amazing and you’ll be glad that you get the books in one package so you won’t have to wait to read the second one. I can’t wait to read more book duets.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender is a spicy dark romance about a bodyguard and an illegitimate Russian mafia princess. Jay is a bodyguard for some very powerful people. As he is watching one of his clients, he falls in love with the woman who the client was sleeping with, Sasha. Sasha is a broken ballerina after any attention she can get due to being discarded by so many men and even her father. What she doesn’t know is that Jay has been watching her and believes there is chemistry there. He becomes “obsessed” with making sure his “angel” is safe. For much of the book, Sasha struggles with the fact that someone could actually want her to want her, so you find her pushing Jay away but still falling for him at the same time. In all of this love struggle, Jay is also trying to keep her safe because there is someone out to get them but they can’t quite figure out who, due to so many enemies. Will he be able to keep her safe? Will she be able to allow him to love her? Will the two be able to find a balance between chaos, hurt, and romance?
There were many things I liked about this story and a couple of things I didn’t. This author is a favorite mafia storyteller of mine so I will always read one of her books. One good thing, about the book, was the spice. Ohhh there were so many good spice scenes. I liked the power/submissive roles played by the characters, as well. If you don’t like that type of trope this is not the read for you because there is a clear power/submissive dynamic. The main aspect that bothered me was the whole misunderstanding of the feelings scenario. Now, I know it was probably necessary for the plot but I hate when the characters are saying something but everyone is misreading because they are not expressed straight forward. Also, Sasha was highly insecure (again necessary for the plot), but sometimes I just wanted to tell her to open up her ears and eyes. Jay, on the other hand, I enjoyed his character. He was strong, powerful, controlling but not overly so, and got things done.
The second half is about Matt and Marenah. Matt goes undercover to gather intel, but ends up captured by the Russian mafia. Jay helps get him back, but there is much they have to be careful about (this happens in Jay’s story). During the undercover ops, Jay falls in love with Sasha’s sister, Marenah. This is not a great idea for Matt, being in love with a mafia princess. This couple has many secrets that are unpacked throughout their romance. These secrets have proven deadly for many, but Matt will do anything for this new love, no matter what that means. Again these were great characters. Both are strong in their own right, as well as protective of others. I enjoyed their story a little more than Jay and Sasha’s. Overall, good read!!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ummmm…mafia, powerful female characters, sexual tension you can cut, AND happily-ever-afters? YES PLEASE!! Not to mention Whispered Surrender is a collection of 2 books, Wayward and Undercover, neatly packaged in the Sinful Duets #1 collection. I could not read these fast enough. There is so much going on in each book that it’s hard to find a place to pause (when the real world calls) and you will literally come rushing back as soon as you can to start reading again. Via Mari just has such a way with words that I loose all track of time when I have one of her books in my hands. I cannot wait for the next installment of the Sinful Duets collection!
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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender
By: Via Mari

This is a duet of Wayward and Undercover. These stories feature twin sisters, a private security team, the mafia and even more. These characters are well written and help to move the stories along. It is filled with thrills and suspense that suck you in from the first sentence and left me with a book hangover when I was done reading. It was the kind of story you hate to put down.
Wayward is the first story, it features Sasha and Jay. Sasha has an interesting back story that really sucked me in. She is an unwanted daughter of a Mafia Boss. But she wants to get to know her father and infiltrates the family. This opens her up to be used as a pawn. Jay is a complex character who really added to the drama of the story. This story is so fast paced and I enjoyed every sentence.
Undercover is the second story, which is told on the same time line was Wayward. This means that there is overlap between events. This features Marenah and Matt. Marenah is also a twin but she has very different feelings about her father. She wants to bring him down no matter the cost. I actually enjoyed this story more than the the first, but I also thought that it was more complicated than the first. I truly loved every second of these steamy suspenseful romances. Definitely pick this up and clear your schedule because you won’t want to put them down.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Beverly Finnie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender is the combination of Wayward & Undercover. Two stories that overlap/intersect involving twin sisters, a private security protection team, different mafia outfits, and so much more. The author pulls you in. The thrill and suspense sucks the reader in. The steamy sexual tension hooks the reader on the line. I didn’t want to put this book down, but it being a holiday weekend I did have to take breaks here and there… I just couldn’t wait to get back… lol
Marenah and Sasha have both ended up in a pickle. What they don’t realize is how their separate incidents are connected at first.
Wayward was Sasha and Jay’s story. Sasha is one of the unwanted daughters of the Chicago Mafia Boss. But she’s the one who sought him out hoping to change that. Even so she infiltrates the family by other means, and now knows secrets that could get her killed. While Jay uses her as a pawn against her father, he made sure it was in a way where he knew she wasn’t leaving his side. He wanted her and wanted her instantly from the moment he saw her. However he says he does and says some stupid things which causes her to push back.
Will they survive the threats on her life?
How does she feel about Jay?
Undercover is Marenah and Matt’s story. The difference is Marenah wants nothing to do with her good for nothing father, but she wants info to bring him down. When she’s captured by her father’s men it’s actually the help Matt’s team needed to get him out. Matt, like Jay, wanted Marenah instantly but being held captive wasn’t an ideal situation. However he promised he’d come find her. And find her he did. What he didn’t expect was the connection to Bratva. Puts him in a predicament with his current job. Actually he and Jay both it’s a conflict of interest. What will they decide?
These books flow quickly but have a lot going on. So be mindful or you’ll miss it. They also have some very strong/dark storylines so be mindful. If you’re looking for a steamy suspenseful romance this book is perfect. Just keep in mind the books happen simultaneously so there’s a lot of overlap in book two. Besides that, What are you waiting for?

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785480-auctioned-surrender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702041280l/200785480._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785480-auctioned-surrender”>Auctioned Surrender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16229360.Via_Mari”>Via Mari</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6071942052″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Book 1: Bryanna and Damien’s story. Bryanna, a strong and independent young woman, finds herself in some trouble. All she was trying to do was protect her loved ones. Damien is a top notch body guard to one of the richest men in the world and he has been given the task of finding Bryanna. He didn’t think it would be as hard as it was to find her, but once he does he doesn’t expect to end up having feelings for her. <br /><br />Book 2: Dereck and Layla’s story. Dereck has been asked to help out on a case he figured it was just another job. The last thing he was expecting was the spitfire that was Layla Contreras. Her sister and friend have both been kidnapped and she is determined to get them back at any cost. She has secrets that could easily be spilled and she doesn’t know who she can trust. Not even Dereck is trustworthy no matter how much he tries to convince her he is trying to help. <br /><br />I enjoyed these books. Although they are a bit fast paced you can feel the heat coming off the pages. Even though the female leads were strong willed and independent their male counter parts suited them perfectly. I started in the middle of this series so I will be going back to read the others. The author did a good job and I can’t wait to discover more of their work.<br />
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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Auctioned Surrender is the second duet in a series. Via Mari has included two books in this book just like Whispered Surrender had the first two Auctioned Surrender has books three and Four. I think this is nice for the shorter romance books because you ultimately get more in the novel and can jump straight into the next book. Book one is auctioned and it follows Bryanna and Damian’s story and book two Relentless follows Layla and Dereck. This novel was par for the course with this authors books full of drama, suspenseful, and intriguing with well developed characters that just jump off the page. You will be reading well after bedtime.

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