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Toscano Doms #1
His Mafia Prince
He's dominant, commanding, and always gets what he wants.
And now he wants me.
I witnessed a murder. Now I'm being held captive by Angelo Toscano, the city's ruthless mafia king.
There's a traitor in his midst. One of his men pulled the trigger, and I'm the only one who can identify the murderer.
He needs me. I just need to stay alive.
Despite the danger I'm in, I can't help but notice the way Angelo's eyes linger on me, the heat in his gaze that makes my heart race. I can't deny the attraction I feel for him.
Wanting someone who holds me captive is insane. But every time he's near, I can't help but feel drawn to him.
All I know is that I need to stay alive long enough to find the traitor and clear my name.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll find a way to make Angelo see me as more than just a captive.
His Mafia Prince is a high heat M/M Mafia romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It's part of the Toscano Doms series, but can be read as a standalone.
And now he wants me.
I witnessed a murder. Now I'm being held captive by Angelo Toscano, the city's ruthless mafia king.
There's a traitor in his midst. One of his men pulled the trigger, and I'm the only one who can identify the murderer.
He needs me. I just need to stay alive.
Despite the danger I'm in, I can't help but notice the way Angelo's eyes linger on me, the heat in his gaze that makes my heart race. I can't deny the attraction I feel for him.
Wanting someone who holds me captive is insane. But every time he's near, I can't help but feel drawn to him.
All I know is that I need to stay alive long enough to find the traitor and clear my name.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll find a way to make Angelo see me as more than just a captive.
His Mafia Prince is a high heat M/M Mafia romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It's part of the Toscano Doms series, but can be read as a standalone.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2023
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January 3, 2024
3.5/5 stars
moved way too fast for me, it needed at least 50 or so pages to wrap it up
moved way too fast for me, it needed at least 50 or so pages to wrap it up
May 21, 2023
His Mafia Prince is book one in the Toscano Dom series.
I love a good dark MM romance and mafia is absolutely my jam. But this was not it.
Insta love. Lacking plot. The changing from which character was speaking it was messy and somewhat chaotic, could do with an editor before publishing in my opinion. For a dual POV book where it states which character should be speaking but it feeling very third person. It was not a vibe.
It's a shame…there were really great elements with Sebastian being a college professor. The mafia side and the found family aspect could have been brilliant. But it this missed completely for me.
I love a good dark MM romance and mafia is absolutely my jam. But this was not it.
Insta love. Lacking plot. The changing from which character was speaking it was messy and somewhat chaotic, could do with an editor before publishing in my opinion. For a dual POV book where it states which character should be speaking but it feeling very third person. It was not a vibe.
It's a shame…there were really great elements with Sebastian being a college professor. The mafia side and the found family aspect could have been brilliant. But it this missed completely for me.
March 6, 2024
Angelo and Sabastián
Ummm... I believe this is a good book to test if this troup is for you... Mafia Boss, that's gay... Civilian partner... Low in the grit and gore... I enjoyed the story but wasn't in love with the characters... Unfortunately, after reading others like: Submit, Surrender, or Dario... I have learned that I love all the betrayals, showing of loyalty, and the murderous men who make up the characters in these books...
As I did say... Angelo was more my type of character... Raw, a leader, and honestly a lil unpredictable... But, still lacking in some way... Sabastián didn't give me what I needed from a MC... He was quirky, but dull in ways...
HEA
MM
STRICT TOP/BOTTOM
MAFIA/PROFESSOR/MURDER
MILD ANGST
2 OUTTA 5 IN THE 🔥🔥🔥 DEPARTMENT
Ummm... I believe this is a good book to test if this troup is for you... Mafia Boss, that's gay... Civilian partner... Low in the grit and gore... I enjoyed the story but wasn't in love with the characters... Unfortunately, after reading others like: Submit, Surrender, or Dario... I have learned that I love all the betrayals, showing of loyalty, and the murderous men who make up the characters in these books...
As I did say... Angelo was more my type of character... Raw, a leader, and honestly a lil unpredictable... But, still lacking in some way... Sabastián didn't give me what I needed from a MC... He was quirky, but dull in ways...
HEA
MM
STRICT TOP/BOTTOM
MAFIA/PROFESSOR/MURDER
MILD ANGST
2 OUTTA 5 IN THE 🔥🔥🔥 DEPARTMENT
January 3, 2024
I try not to just outright say books are bad but this was.
It belongs on Wattpad. It was horrifically innacurate: Sebastian misses about a week of work and his boss says nothing ; sex just happens randomly with no earlier preparation, what clothes did Sebastian wear(?) he was kidnapped, where did he get clothes (?) ; he's in love after a week apparently; there's a separation between the front and back of police vehicles; the whole fight thing (?????).
The writing could've been AI generated for all the cliches it used.
It had potential but was honestly unoriginal nonsense.
It belongs on Wattpad. It was horrifically innacurate: Sebastian misses about a week of work and his boss says nothing ; sex just happens randomly with no earlier preparation, what clothes did Sebastian wear(?) he was kidnapped, where did he get clothes (?) ; he's in love after a week apparently; there's a separation between the front and back of police vehicles; the whole fight thing (?????).
The writing could've been AI generated for all the cliches it used.
It had potential but was honestly unoriginal nonsense.
July 19, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and had a lot of action. I enjoyed the main characters and their feelings for each other.
July 23, 2023
loved it
I can’t wait to read more……
I swear the way the professor falls for the charming mafia lord is on a whole other level.
I can’t wait to read more……
I swear the way the professor falls for the charming mafia lord is on a whole other level.
June 19, 2026
🔹Story- 1.5⭐, Characters- 2.6⭐, Sex- 4.2⭐, Epilogue- 2⭐
📙2.7→3 stars | 19th Jun 2026. Prefacing by: ♦1) This book has serious, legitimate issues with writing & plot, please check below, ♦2) i rate books 2 & lower only if i don’t like them. Since despite its fault i liked this book, hence the 3 stars. i'll try to check the other books out in the series. Objectively, it shouldn’t have a high rating.
It's one of those where you must turn off your brain and read cuz if you apply even an ounce of comprehension or critical thinking, then you’ll know the story does not make any sense. There's very little depth to either the characters or the plot. You’re just here to see 2 strangers bone & become lovers. That’s all. It's silly, nonsensical and that's why i enjoyed it. Plus it's erotica. The plot was never the point.
●Seb reminds me a lot of Val from Irish Roulette series. He's a prof in criminal psychology. He gets caught witnessing a murder. And the mafia boss kidnaps him, hence the story.
●Seb was kinda adorable and Angelo was charming but with a hint of danger, almost predatory. He reminds me so much of Eshelon of Palia , in fact that's who i imagined!
●It's insta lust and insta love. Even though the insta love came out of nowhere, but i can understand since... Just look at Eshelon's face. How can you not insta fall for him?? LMAO Their "clingy little thing" joke was adorable.
●The killer's identity reveal had me clutching my seat, esp given the circumstances. Although it's a bit clichéd but liked it nonetheless. That scene was well done like how Seb conveyed the message to Angelo. Even though, what followed was hella silly.
●Rosalie was a nice friend and i liked Marco too, wanna read his book.
❗*i rate sex different from sex acts and all my reviews reflect that. The views are my personal and may not align with yours. Only read if you’re ok with that. Else, please skip this next part.*
●This has 3 and 1/2 sex scenes. By half i mean what happens 1st at 38% is actually a fantasy seen by Sebastian. The real one's at 60%. Bj + rimming as foreplay. But im gonna be honest the dialogues felt like reading cheap porn. 💀 Ok? You know i bitch about reactions constantly. It's the 1 thing i always look for in scenes. This tho, the 1st time has an overuse of it. Like all the keywords for reactions were mushed one after the other. And this dialogue lmao:
But the car scene was simply perfection. So ykw? i still liked it cuz i've read eroticas that end up having terrible mute sex, so compared to that, this was palatable. Dare i say, enjoyable even? i mean the bar is already so low for me. So yeah, imo it's spicy fosho. Oh and 2 other sex acts as well.
⚠️⚠️Issues? Did someone say issues? Yes, Sir, there are loads:
❌It needs a run by an editor. The writing is super weird at times too. Like it uses double dashes instead of em dashes as if realising they used em dash too much they changed it. i wouldn't have minded but that mention of Seb’s students using chatgpt in the story rubbed me the wrong way.
❌The continuity errors were everywhere. Characters change positions b/w sentences, povs get mixed up like at one point we're told what Seb is feeling while we're supposedly in Angelo's head. The 2nd last chapter is even labelled as Angelo's POV when it's actually Sebastian's. 🤦
❌Also Seb says he's never seen the face but can recognise the voice. Just a chapter later he says he can't forget the face that tried to kill him. Later reverts back to voice again. Huh??
A chapter later:
❌It has some weird arse dialogues in situations, eg why on earth would the homophobe suddenly come up to Seb and say the most vague shit? Just why? This adds nothing to the story. Then all of a sudden comes this detective who, without preamble tells Seb to help her bring down the Toscanos. She says this as if they're discussing the weather like... ma'am, who talks to strangers like that???
❌Plot holes. They could track down the witness from cctv but not the killer? And at no point did Seb ask how did they know it’s him from the footage.
❌Who in their right mind gives up their gun and faces up for fisticups?? Esp if they're already surrounded by Angelo’s men??
📙Tropes & tags: •Mob boss x professor, •insta lust & love, •kidnapped by MC, •rimming, •no prep time, •biting, •marking, •spit as lube, •erotica, •no angst, •height difference, •3rd person dual pov, •HFN.
CW: homophobic coworker, MC attacked by killer, MC unlawfully put in a police car.
📙2.7→3 stars | 19th Jun 2026. Prefacing by: ♦1) This book has serious, legitimate issues with writing & plot, please check below, ♦2) i rate books 2 & lower only if i don’t like them. Since despite its fault i liked this book, hence the 3 stars. i'll try to check the other books out in the series. Objectively, it shouldn’t have a high rating.
It's one of those where you must turn off your brain and read cuz if you apply even an ounce of comprehension or critical thinking, then you’ll know the story does not make any sense. There's very little depth to either the characters or the plot. You’re just here to see 2 strangers bone & become lovers. That’s all. It's silly, nonsensical and that's why i enjoyed it. Plus it's erotica. The plot was never the point.
●Seb reminds me a lot of Val from Irish Roulette series. He's a prof in criminal psychology. He gets caught witnessing a murder. And the mafia boss kidnaps him, hence the story.
●Seb was kinda adorable and Angelo was charming but with a hint of danger, almost predatory. He reminds me so much of Eshelon of Palia , in fact that's who i imagined!
●It's insta lust and insta love. Even though the insta love came out of nowhere, but i can understand since... Just look at Eshelon's face. How can you not insta fall for him?? LMAO Their "clingy little thing" joke was adorable.
●The killer's identity reveal had me clutching my seat, esp given the circumstances. Although it's a bit clichéd but liked it nonetheless. That scene was well done like how Seb conveyed the message to Angelo. Even though, what followed was hella silly.
●Rosalie was a nice friend and i liked Marco too, wanna read his book.
❗*i rate sex different from sex acts and all my reviews reflect that. The views are my personal and may not align with yours. Only read if you’re ok with that. Else, please skip this next part.*
●This has 3 and 1/2 sex scenes. By half i mean what happens 1st at 38% is actually a fantasy seen by Sebastian. The real one's at 60%. Bj + rimming as foreplay. But im gonna be honest the dialogues felt like reading cheap porn. 💀 Ok? You know i bitch about reactions constantly. It's the 1 thing i always look for in scenes. This tho, the 1st time has an overuse of it. Like all the keywords for reactions were mushed one after the other. And this dialogue lmao:
"Shut up and give it to me," Sebastian grit out.
That was more like it. In one powerful drive, Angelo thrust himself forward hard, burying his cock deep in Sebastian.
But the car scene was simply perfection. So ykw? i still liked it cuz i've read eroticas that end up having terrible mute sex, so compared to that, this was palatable. Dare i say, enjoyable even? i mean the bar is already so low for me. So yeah, imo it's spicy fosho. Oh and 2 other sex acts as well.
⚠️⚠️Issues? Did someone say issues? Yes, Sir, there are loads:
❌It needs a run by an editor. The writing is super weird at times too. Like it uses double dashes instead of em dashes as if realising they used em dash too much they changed it. i wouldn't have minded but that mention of Seb’s students using chatgpt in the story rubbed me the wrong way.
❌The continuity errors were everywhere. Characters change positions b/w sentences, povs get mixed up like at one point we're told what Seb is feeling while we're supposedly in Angelo's head. The 2nd last chapter is even labelled as Angelo's POV when it's actually Sebastian's. 🤦
❌Also Seb says he's never seen the face but can recognise the voice. Just a chapter later he says he can't forget the face that tried to kill him. Later reverts back to voice again. Huh??
He didn't know the stranger's face, but he knew his voice.
A chapter later:
"You're sure?"
Sebastian let out a dark little laugh. "Believe me, that face is scored in my brain. Nothing like someone trying to murder you to make a strong first impression."
❌It has some weird arse dialogues in situations, eg why on earth would the homophobe suddenly come up to Seb and say the most vague shit? Just why? This adds nothing to the story. Then all of a sudden comes this detective who, without preamble tells Seb to help her bring down the Toscanos. She says this as if they're discussing the weather like... ma'am, who talks to strangers like that???
❌Plot holes. They could track down the witness from cctv but not the killer? And at no point did Seb ask how did they know it’s him from the footage.
❌Who in their right mind gives up their gun and faces up for fisticups?? Esp if they're already surrounded by Angelo’s men??
📙Tropes & tags: •Mob boss x professor, •insta lust & love, •kidnapped by MC, •rimming, •no prep time, •biting, •marking, •spit as lube, •erotica, •no angst, •height difference, •3rd person dual pov, •HFN.
CW: homophobic coworker, MC attacked by killer, MC unlawfully put in a police car.
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November 13, 2023I have been debating if I wanted to actually review this and rate it and now here I am. I have never been a fan of "bad" reviews, I felt that I needed to be honest about how this book went. I know a lot of time and care goes into writing a book and that some books might just not be for me. I think this is one of them. The story felt very rushed, instalovey,insta-possesion. I feel like there was not time in between the main characters getting together. I do realize this is a daily short novel and possibly it is set up that way for a reason. That being said, I couldn't get any actual depth from the characters, the author tells you more of what's happening than letting the story do the work. It's very much in your face, we don't know how we got here yet here we are. I have read other mafia books, and although there are several interpretations of the mafia world, this felt like more of a backdrop to the story. We're told how significant the Toscano Mafia is, how scary they are and so forth. We are rarely shown the "danger". It more like a wrap up of occurrence until the very end. The last couple chapters is where all the "action" is. I phrase it this way because, the most we get is a fight. Overall this was a quick read, fast paced, instalove, mm romance. Though I appreciate what the author was trying to do, I feel like it didn't hit the mark for me. I don't plan on continuing on with the rest of the books, unless I am convinced otherwise. I do think that my perspective on this novel is in great part do to having read some amazing mafia books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2026
I went into this book hoping for a dark and engaging mafia romance, but unfortunately it didn’t quite work for me. The premise had a lot of potential, especially with the professor/mafia boss dynamic and the found family elements. However, the story felt rushed, and the romance developed so quickly that I never fully connected with the characters or their relationship. The mafia setting often felt more like a backdrop than an active part of the plot, with very little of the danger or tension I usually expect from the genre. While there were some enjoyable moments, a few action scenes, and a likable supporting cast, the overall story lacked depth and emotional impact. I also found some plot developments difficult to believe, which made it harder to stay immersed. That said, the book was easy to read and moved at a fast pace. In the end, it was an okay read, but not one that left a lasting impression on me.
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Did Not Finish
August 17, 2025Dnf @ chapter 3 (just two pages in tho).
This COLLEGE PROFESSOR who teaches idk what subject something about criminals and their psychology amd hands over essays about the zodiac killer not only casually talks to his co-worker about the murder he just witnessed but also blurts out the following line to the weird scary man who knows is full name and is following him home:
"Please, I didn't see anything!" Sebastian blurted out, attempting to feign ignorance.
WHAT THE FUCK? are we being serious here?
I was willing to ignore the juvenile interactions and inner monologue of this grown man but then the mafia daddy showed up shortly after that failure of a line and I bailed. Life is to short to be wasted on books I know I wont enjoy. I should be studying for a test so I'm gonna go do that now.
This COLLEGE PROFESSOR who teaches idk what subject something about criminals and their psychology amd hands over essays about the zodiac killer not only casually talks to his co-worker about the murder he just witnessed but also blurts out the following line to the weird scary man who knows is full name and is following him home:
"Please, I didn't see anything!" Sebastian blurted out, attempting to feign ignorance.
WHAT THE FUCK? are we being serious here?
I was willing to ignore the juvenile interactions and inner monologue of this grown man but then the mafia daddy showed up shortly after that failure of a line and I bailed. Life is to short to be wasted on books I know I wont enjoy. I should be studying for a test so I'm gonna go do that now.
November 8, 2023
It was a little too short to truly allow development, so the romance did fall a little flat for me. Although the concept and setup is great, the writing grabbed me instantly and I adored Sebastian & Angelo.
There was a lot of potential in the story and it was an entertaining read, I loved the glimpses into the side cast. Angelo and Sebastian's chemistry is perfect, the shared looks and the plot to find the killer was amazing.
Overall it's an enjoyable read with some great action scenes, steamy moments and a sweet ending with a glimpse into the future. I only wish the story had been longer to explore everything more as i was gripped.
There was a lot of potential in the story and it was an entertaining read, I loved the glimpses into the side cast. Angelo and Sebastian's chemistry is perfect, the shared looks and the plot to find the killer was amazing.
Overall it's an enjoyable read with some great action scenes, steamy moments and a sweet ending with a glimpse into the future. I only wish the story had been longer to explore everything more as i was gripped.
October 22, 2024
2.5 stars, but rounded down, because I have issues with this book.
1) why was it so short? It should have at least a 100 pages more to be a believable story
2) the insta love. While insta lust is mostly okay, insta love is not. You literally don't fall in love with someone in 2 days
3) the story and the characters had potential, but it was way too fast paced to get to know the characters and actually get attached to them
4) this mafia is definitely a "book" mafia and not a real one, do your research kids
I want to say I enjoyed it and I did a little bit, but not enough to round up the rating. Probably will give up on this series
1) why was it so short? It should have at least a 100 pages more to be a believable story
2) the insta love. While insta lust is mostly okay, insta love is not. You literally don't fall in love with someone in 2 days
3) the story and the characters had potential, but it was way too fast paced to get to know the characters and actually get attached to them
4) this mafia is definitely a "book" mafia and not a real one, do your research kids
I want to say I enjoyed it and I did a little bit, but not enough to round up the rating. Probably will give up on this series
February 15, 2024
There was an attempt at a plot. The plot happened over about a 3 day period. It was like we were being told "this happened, and then this happened, and these important players are now involved." The house got a better description than all the characters. I like an insta-love, but this was not it.
It was 3rd person and the chapters were labeled to be in one character's POV, but it did not always work; literally one chapter was Angelo but it started out in Sebastian's POV.
With some editing and maybe some timeline revision, this could work.
It was 3rd person and the chapters were labeled to be in one character's POV, but it did not always work; literally one chapter was Angelo but it started out in Sebastian's POV.
With some editing and maybe some timeline revision, this could work.
July 23, 2024
love the storyline
The storyline is fun and action filled, the MCs are lovable, and the backstory is good. Unfortunately the proofreading isn’t that good. At least one chapter was named as Angelo’s but was about Sebastian, a fight is happening outside but the author is repeatedly talking about “the room”, some wrong words (very apparent autocorrect), and things like that. I also got the feeling that whoever edited it cut out a bit too much. Things happening way too fast without any explanation. I’m not sorry I read it though.
The storyline is fun and action filled, the MCs are lovable, and the backstory is good. Unfortunately the proofreading isn’t that good. At least one chapter was named as Angelo’s but was about Sebastian, a fight is happening outside but the author is repeatedly talking about “the room”, some wrong words (very apparent autocorrect), and things like that. I also got the feeling that whoever edited it cut out a bit too much. Things happening way too fast without any explanation. I’m not sorry I read it though.
May 20, 2023
This is terrible! Need be edited and rewritten
I really wanted to give this book a chance because I like dark romance. The story was so awful, I had to skimmed most of it. There were numerous spelling errors in the writing. It was unclear who was speaking because the author constantly switched between MCs or forgetting who they were narrating. I hope they get an editor and some beta readers and rework this book because with this plot, the book could be really good.
I really wanted to give this book a chance because I like dark romance. The story was so awful, I had to skimmed most of it. There were numerous spelling errors in the writing. It was unclear who was speaking because the author constantly switched between MCs or forgetting who they were narrating. I hope they get an editor and some beta readers and rework this book because with this plot, the book could be really good.
August 7, 2023
It was whatever. It was an okay short read. Lacking in a lot of areas…. Like the plot 💀
Getting to know a character yah no… literally no depth to the characters 🤷♀️ insta love like INSTA…. not hating just not my cup of tea
Smut was meh not horrible not life changing ☹️ spice leave probs like 1.5 for me
The ending was shit
Overall if u want a short read to achieve ur good reads goal then read it only reason I didn’t dnf 💀(no one needs to know if u skip some pages 🤭)
Getting to know a character yah no… literally no depth to the characters 🤷♀️ insta love like INSTA…. not hating just not my cup of tea
Smut was meh not horrible not life changing ☹️ spice leave probs like 1.5 for me
The ending was shit
Overall if u want a short read to achieve ur good reads goal then read it only reason I didn’t dnf 💀(no one needs to know if u skip some pages 🤭)
April 24, 2024
It's a very basic reads, a novella. Don't think to hard on it sooooo many holes in the story. But bones are ok for a quick read.
The confusion compounds when you find out who the murderer is and how that pans out. Just weird stuff
The confusion compounds when you find out who the murderer is and how that pans out. Just weird stuff
October 19, 2025
So good
This book was so good. I honestly wished it was longer. It had suspense and heat. There was a plot and for such a short read, the characters were developed. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series.
This book was so good. I honestly wished it was longer. It had suspense and heat. There was a plot and for such a short read, the characters were developed. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series.
July 1, 2023
2.5/5 Stars
The premise of this book was good but the execution could have been better. I enjoyed it for what it was.
The premise of this book was good but the execution could have been better. I enjoyed it for what it was.
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July 6, 2023DNF @ 73%
July 16, 2023
Just ok...
For it having a mafia leader and murder I was expecting more of plot. It was a bit of a let down. Don't get me wrong liked some parts just as a whole.
For it having a mafia leader and murder I was expecting more of plot. It was a bit of a let down. Don't get me wrong liked some parts just as a whole.
July 24, 2023
Honestly I’m not even sure what I read. This book had no redeeming qualities and everything was just repeated multiple times.
August 2, 2023
...I mean its like a hundred pages, how good can it be...
August 26, 2023
Wtf was that
August 30, 2023
the author loves the phrase enigmatic mafia king/boss. it came up 10 times in the book.
September 28, 2023
I reviewed this before and would highly recommend.
October 13, 2023
DNF 12%
January 16, 2024
1 star.
The idea seemed cool but it was going too fast and a lot of stuff didn't make any sense and I also didn't like the writing style at all.
The idea seemed cool but it was going too fast and a lot of stuff didn't make any sense and I also didn't like the writing style at all.
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January 17, 2024I had high hopes for this one, but the story just went nowhere
February 26, 2024
What a cheesy little novella. I ate this up despite the over the top writing.
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