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One Bossy Arrangement

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Mysterious stranger that took my v-card turned out be my betrothed.

I’m planning to run, but now I’m having his baby.


Sleeping with a man of my choosing is forbidden.

And would piss off Daddy, but that's exactly what I did.

I gave myself to a scorching hot stranger.

And he gifted me a night to remember.

Later I find out that he’s Marcello DeLuca.

Bossy, possessive, and dangerous AF.

Not only is he keeping me from my dream business.

But he’s the one I’m arranged to marry.

His wicked world sends shivers down my spine.

Just as I plot my escape, his velvety, deep voice ropes me in.

A slight brush of his skin makes my body tingle with desire.

And leaves me begging for more.

Even then, if he thinks I’m going to walk down the aisle for him,

he better think again.

Until…

I find out his baby is growing inside me.

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2023

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Profile Image for Terra Oenning.
3,548 reviews
March 16, 2023
Omg this book is absolutely fantastic and will have you enthralled from the beginning until the end and still wanting left for more of them. Mila and Marcello's families are mafia and forming a union between them with the promise of them being married. Mila is against it but one night she ends up with a stranger who turns out to be the man shes supposed to marry. This book definitely will have you fall in love with both characters and their emotions and pain are felt in this book.

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Profile Image for Kristin.
127 reviews2 followers
March 20, 2023
This was a great steamy read. I will say though, I was constantly getting upset with Mila. I understand not wanting to be a part of The Mafia, but it felt like at times she was insulting Marc as if he had a choice in the matter as well. They're both children of very powerful men, the same way she couldn't change who her father was, neither could he. I wish she would have realized that more. I also wish she would have at least knew how fight! Embarrassing! Marc on the other hand, that man seems amazing. He has no problem admitting what he wants and I commend that. I am looking forward to more in the series.

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Profile Image for Kim at BookSirens .
45 reviews
March 15, 2023
A Great Mafia Enemies to Lovers Story

Ms. Emhart’s book is not my usual reading preference. As a matter of fact I avoid mafia stories! But by the time I realized this was a mafia story I was already sucked into the drama.
Mila and Marc both come from prominent mafia families and are being forced to marry to join the two families (which explains the enemies aspect of the plot). To say the least neither is happy about the arranged marriage.
Mila is a determined, strong, feisty character that isn’t giving into her parents wishes easily. She also has a naïve streak that makes her hopeful that she can get out of the marriage and live her own life.
Marc is an arrogant, resolute, hard character that is determined to make the marriage happen. His priority is to strengthen the families. His soft center is slowly uncovered during the story.
Their relationship starts with a steamy one-night stand before they know each other but quickly progresses to them becoming enemies. And so, Marc and Mila begin their struggle to come out on top.
The push & shove between the two (along with all the family and mafia drama!) had me glued to my ereader. As soon as I thought I could pause the story and get some sleep another exciting plot twist made me forget all about being tired.
This book is extremely well written with all well-developed characters and the plot line is riveting. I highly recommend this book.
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113 reviews1 follower
March 14, 2023
Mila is a mafia princess and she absolutely hates it. Her life is predetermined with a marriage of alliance with another mafia family. Only she wants out and to find a way to get as far from it as possible. She does everything she can to irritate her father to try and get him to drop the whole idea, but he won't even listen to her. She decides to go off and spend the night with a stranger just to make her father angry. Only it backfires and she somehow ends up in the arms of her real fiancé. The more time she spends with him the more she wants to be with him, but she doesn't want the life he lives in. How will she manage to rectify the situation?

Marcello is destined to be a part of his mafia family business and he is engaged to the daughter of the Don to form a stronger alliance between their families. Only he is surprised to find the woman he spend the night with previously to be the very one that he is engaged to. She is headstrong and independent and it makes him only want her more.

Can the two of them find a way to live for each other and not let the mafia life and business get in the way? Can they overcome their differences and truly be together?

This was a really good story and a very interesting read. I am looking forward to more in this series. It is definitely on my recommended list.

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327 reviews2 followers
March 15, 2023
One Bossy Arrangement by Ruby Emhart was a delightfully wicked and dark Mafia/Bratva surprise read by an author who is new to me. The story centers around the arranged/forced marriage of Mila Fedorov, youngest daughter of a Bratva Don to Marcello DeLuca, his father’s enforcer and the third of four sons born to Mafia Don Antonio DeLuca. Neither Mila nor Marcello wanted to be married to a stranger, or in Marcello’s case, he always thought he would marry Mila’s older sister Anya whom he dated in high school. Anya escaped her fate by marrying Camden leaving Mila the responsibility to marry in order to unite the two families and cement their business and social bonds. Mila was so upset at being forced to abandon her lifelong dream that she knew she could not go through with a marriage to Marcello who had personally and deliberately prevented her from achieving her goal. This story is non-stop action, exceptionally hot chemistry and interactions between Mila and Marcello, and the incremental respect and care they develop for one another along the way. I promise you will not be able to predict the plot ups and downs and ins and outs, nor will you be able to set this story aside for a few hours to attend to the activities of daily living. Once you start reading, you will not stop until the final words are embedded in your mind! So, you should buy this amazingly hot, incredible tale as soon as you can!
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1,123 reviews12 followers
March 14, 2023
Great start to a new series!

This is the first book to Ruby Emhart’s new series “LA Boss Daddies” and is told in dual first person POV that leaves you on a HEA. I really enjoyed this story. The suspense, drama and spice in the bedroom was all amazing. I will say that I expected a plot twist kinda like the one that happened in this book, but I did not expect the person behind it.

I loved Mila and Marcello (Marc)’s first meeting and their instant chemistry. I love Mika’s determination to follow her dreams and not stand down. I love how Marc wasn’t expecting to have the feelings he developed for Mila, but didn’t fight it.

I loved the side characters, they definitely helped to bring this story together and help to give a clue of who the next book will be about. If I am right, I cannot wait for their story!.

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Profile Image for Arin Baur.
587 reviews11 followers
March 17, 2023
Man oh man I could put this steamy hotness mafia billionaire book down to save my life I read it all in one setting! From the main girl sassy to the hot guy who says you can sit on my lap anytime you want lol everything in this book it right up my alley in what I love to have in my books! This is probably by far my favorite series by this author and I can’t wait to read book 2. There are a lot of funny parts and the two main characters are together you feel the electrically going everywhere among other things too! I love how strong will the main girl is and how she doesn’t back down from her dreams even with almost everyone else is fighting against her. It’s really something to admire about her! These are just a few out of many reasons I love this book and can’t wait for more to come! In my opinion It’s a keeper if anyone asks me!.

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Profile Image for D'Juana Manuel-Smith.
Author 2 books7 followers
March 14, 2023
I read it in one sitting and really enjoyed the story. True, falling for someone you lost your virginity to and couldn't resist was a little spot on, but when they put it on you, why resist? I loved how their enemies to lovers roles unfolded.
However, at times she seemed to switch from the independent woman she was claiming to be in her head, only to back down in the face of those she wanted to be strong. I also wanted the heroin to speak her mind involving her sister's involvement within the family. (Left me questioning).
Although the moments you read/saw they let down their walls and fell hard...It was beautifully written! Such fond memories and tenderness at times and not to mention the loyalty that makes a story come to life for me. Thank you for letting me read as an ARC.

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9,301 reviews70 followers
April 1, 2023
Mila wants a life away from her crime family. However, her father has promised her in marriage to another family to merge the families together. She goes out one night with a friend and meets Marc sparks fly between them and she ends up leaving with him. They share an amazing night and go their separate ways. They run into each other again when they are introduced to each other since they are about to marry. Both are shocked but it doesn't stop them from being together again. Will Mila marry Marc? Can they have a life different from how she grew up?

This is an amazing story that will captivate you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

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1,539 reviews
March 17, 2023
Mila was the daughter of the Don and although she desperately wanted to open her own music studio, her father had arranged a married for her. Mila meets a mysterious man one night and decides to give him her virginity, imagine her surprise when she realizes she was with Marc her fiancé. The relationship between these two is endearing. First they can’t seem to keep their hands off each (lots of steamy, sexy moments.) Marc really wants to please her. He wants to make her happy and he tries to find ways to compromise with her. Mila is very stubborn, sometimes to her own detriment. This was absolutely a fantastic book with a great relationship with lots of give and take and some great action, angst and mystery.
1,376 reviews11 followers
March 21, 2023
Mila's father has planned an arranged marriage for her, she is a strong women and doesn't want what to be part of her father' plans. She doesn't want to be part of his mafia empire and used as a business deal.
She thinks she can have one up on her father by having a one night stand with a sexy stranger. But when the stranger turns out to be her betrothed Marcello, what will she do, especially when she finds herself pregnant and falling in love with her new fiancé.
Marcello knows that he has to marry for business, but when he finds out that Mila is his new fiancé, something changes within him, maybe this arrangement wont be so bad after all.

I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.

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769 reviews9 followers
March 25, 2023
What an absolutely riveting page turner! Mila is absolutely devastated that she is being told who to marry, so she decides to at least have one night of fun before in her own terms. That's when she meets Marc a hot stranger at a club. There's instant attraction between them and sparks fly, they end up spending an unforgettable night together. Only later do they find out that the other is the one they're meant to marry. Will Mila finally get out of the Mafia world or will her deepening feelings for Marc become too much to deny? Expect lots of twists, deception, suspense, friendship, passion, family, love and more throughout this completely captivating page turner. Enjoy!.

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198 reviews11 followers
March 31, 2023
I loved this thrilling and exciting mafia princess romance story. This novel was full of action and excitement, and twists and turns in every corner. I liked the main characters and learning more about them as the story unfolded. I liked the author’s writing style but I knew even before starting this novel that I’d like it as I’ve read numerous novels by the author in the past. I always look forward to my next read. This one was no exception.
I’m giving this romantic novel 4 stars as I really liked reading it and I’m sure other readers will enjoy it especially if they like reading romance novels like I do.

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51 reviews
September 12, 2023
not for me

I get that the guy was an ex of the sister but damn. So she is forced to marry the sisters ex and if that’s not bad enough the male waxes lyrical about his love for the sister in his inner musing about how he always thought they would be together. Then you get to the dress fitting and you sister the ex of the man your forced to marry giggles and tells you how good your husband to be is in bed. That’s just gross and soul crushing so I stopped reading. At this point I had no respect for the sister or the husband to be. How could anyone form a lasting bond with someone your sister talks about your future husband’s skills in bed while trying on your wedding dress. Nothing after that means anything.
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4,918 reviews
March 14, 2023
A wonderful mafia story, Mila is forced to marry by her father who is Don of the mafia with a strange man Macello, while she flees she has a one night stand with Macello. Neither of them know about the plans, when they find out that she has to marry him she goes on the run, but their night of fun has not been without consequences, will they come out and stand against both fathers and together with their baby get a hea or is everything going very differently? This is highly recommended, a good mafia romance that will keep you glued to your book.

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Profile Image for Emily Pennington.
20.8k reviews360 followers
March 14, 2023
Changing Her Mind... or Maybe Not ? . . .

Mila's father, Don Federov, has arranged for her to marry the son of his business partner, Don De Luca. She has no intention of marrying Marcello De Luca just because he is one of her father’s mafia connections. So she intends on running before she can be forced into this situation.

Striking out for independence from her father’s choice, Mila meets Marc and they have a memorable one-night-stand together. But not only does it turn out that Marc is “Marcello”, the man she is supposed to marry, but she ends up pregnant from their night together. Will this change her mind about running away?
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2,331 reviews13 followers
March 20, 2023
I think this may be my favorite Ruby Emhart story to date. It is very different from her other books. It involves an arranged marriage between Mila and Marcello who have never met. Though it turns out Marc was at one time the boyfriend of Mila's sister when they were in high school. Mila and Marc never met back then and the two sisters are far apart in age that they never attended high school together. Her sister went on to marry another. Mila wants nothing to do with the idea of an arranged marriage and decides she wants to go out with her friend and meet a man on her own. While out she decides to go home with a stranger and give herself to him. In a wicked twist of fate when she meets the man she is promised to it turns out Mar is the stranger she met the night before. Mar is attracted to her from the beginning. He also did not not know the woman from the night before was Mila, the woman he is to marry. The chemistry between them is so passionate and steamy. I liked the touch of danger with this story. It made for a very entertaining read. What a wonderful HEA. I am looking forward to the other book(s) in the series.

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Profile Image for Wendy.
1,691 reviews46 followers
March 17, 2023
Mila and Marcello are both the children of mafia families. They have been promised to each other in marriage for a very long time. Mila is completely against the idea of being married not by her choice and she rebels a bit. She meets someone while she is out and spends one night with this man. She's still being forced into the marriage and then she discovers that there is something very familiar about Marcello. Soon, they don't seem to be fighting the marriage anymore, but there are outside forces that are still conspiring against them. Will they be able to stand strong in the face of the turmoil surrounding them?
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652 reviews7 followers
March 17, 2023
Great read with mafia and arranged marriage...

This was an enjoyable read with steam, twists and turns, and a love story!! I enjoyed the characters and would like to see a love story for some of the side characters. Mila and Marc were perfect together and hot!!!! There was a little part that I didn't like in regards to Marc and Mila's sister and it was very vaguely talked of that I would have liked to see addressed or left out of the read. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will reread in the future. This was fast paced and holds your attention all the way through!!.

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Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.1k reviews256 followers
April 8, 2023
Mila just wants to have a life away from her crime family, and she is supposed to enter an arranged marriage to merge two families together. When Mila goes out with her best friend, she meets Marc, and the sparks fly between them, and they end up sharing a passionate night together. Mila is the introduced to her future husband and it is Marcello / Marc. This is a well written story which is action packed, with twists, suspense, danger, deception, friendships, family, romance, and love, which leads to an entertaining, unpredictable, and captivating page turner.
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810 reviews5 followers
March 15, 2023
Mila has only ever wanted to be happy living her own life. When The Don informs her that she will marry to form an alliance her world falls apart. Marc has never expected to do anything except keep the family growing and prospering. When besties, enemies and hearts get involved all bets are off. Can Mila survive everything that’s being thrown her way? Life and death. Happiness and sorrow. Trust and deceit. Intense read that will keep you hooked!.

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2,182 reviews8 followers
March 15, 2023
Mila is a mafia princess. Her father has made arrangements with another family to join them via marriage.

To rebel, she decides to picks up Marc in a bar and they share an incredible night. Color her surprised when the following evening her father makes his introductions between her and her betrothed, Marcello, the man she'd been with the night before. Will Mila life still be managed by her father and now Marc, the man she's supposed to marry? Will their attraction develop into a lot more?

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Profile Image for Nicole Potter.
1,567 reviews16 followers
March 15, 2023
Can they go from enemies to HEA?

Ruby Emhart has delivered another spectacular read with Mila & Marcello's story. Their story is a brilliant mix of mafia romance & arranged marriage all wrapped up into a spectacular enemies to lovers tale. The verbal sparring between Mila & Marcello is what had my attention from the very first page. This is a great start to the series & I look forward to reading the next book.

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896 reviews4 followers
March 15, 2023
The Mafia Princess and the future Mafia Don. The insta-love/lust at the beginning was a touch hard to believe given Mila’s strong and outspoken desire to have nothing to do with anything Mafia related. Marcello should’ve been fully honest with her a LOT earlier given that he seemed fairly in touch with his feelings and was aware of her attitude toward toward Mafia life. I really enjoyed how the story sped up to a big, satisfying ending!.

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2,314 reviews13 followers
March 16, 2023
This is Book 1 in the LA Boss Daddies Series by this author. It is an enemies to lovers romance between Mila and Marcello. These likeable characters and the unique plot make for an entertaining read. What starts out as an arranged marriage turns into something more. It is a love story with enough drama, steam, frustrating moments, family dynamic, sweetness, twists and turns, and appealing secondary characters to keep the reader interested. An engaging page turner with a happy ending.

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7,458 reviews75 followers
March 19, 2023
Mila and Marcello's story is a wonderful mix of danger, suspense, heated passion, lust and desire. Mila might be a mafia princess, but it is not the world she wants to live in. One night she meets a man that causes the night to burn hot only to find out later he is the one she is to marry.

Their tale is a wild ride as Mila struggles to find what she wants and Marcello shows her his true heart.

Great read from start to finish.

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1,793 reviews6 followers
March 19, 2023
This is a great mafia read.
Mila is being forced into an arranged marriage so decides to spend one night with a Hunk she meets at a club, only he turns out to be her future husband.
Marcello doesn't want to be married but knows that it's good for business and is surprised when it turns out to be the latest woman he slept with and can't seem to forget.
Plenty of drama and suspense with so much emotion but also a love they can't deny.

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Profile Image for Merry Jelks-Emmanuel.
13.3k reviews155 followers
March 20, 2023
Marco and Mila are destined for each other when her sister bail from her arranged marriage leaving Mila to pick up the pieces. She is angry and goes against everything that her father the Don wants. when she plots her escape, she is in for a surprise when the one she thought she could count on was plotting to use her for leverage. This action-packed story is filled with twists and turns that glued me to the pages from start to finish.

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Profile Image for Merry One Maria.
2,329 reviews10 followers
April 15, 2023
A good story for Marcello and Mila

This was an interesting story for Marcello. He is trying to legitimize his family’s business. However, his father the Don has arranged a marriage with Mila for him. Now Marcello is on board with his duties and is ready to marry Mila. She, however, wants to stay away from her father and sister. Mila is trying to break onto the music industry on her own. The characters and storyline were good but at fifty percent mark, I was over Mila. Sure she was intelligent but continued to whine and it was irritating. Read On!
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