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The Botticelli Brotherhood #4

Falling For The Mafia Dom

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With my sons running my empire, I should be able to enjoy my retirement in peace.

All it took was a young blond wandering into my kitchen nearly naked to disrupt my routine and have me second guessing everything. I’m three times her age. She’s innocent. No matter how much I try to stay away from her, something about her calls to me. I shouldn’t want her, shouldn’t feel the incessant need to claim her as mine.

But sometimes what you want and what you need are the same thing.

244 pages, Paperback

Published October 3, 2023

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J.L. Quick

37 books340 followers
J.L. Quick is an author of spicy, dark, contemporary (18+) romance novels and novellas. Utilizing a mixture of her life experiences and Master's degree in Psychology, she creates deep, rich characters who battle their demons while finding savage and brutal love. In her free time, she enjoys reading, food festivals, visiting distilleries, and cult-classic movies. J.L. Quick resides in the Mid-Atlantic with her husband and the pack of pitties.

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Profile Image for Lakshmi Praveen.
499 reviews26 followers
October 2, 2023
What do you do when you find yourself reading falling for the mafia don, you fall in love with him of course.
This one, different from the other works of JL Quick and I love it even more. We have already met Salvatore in the previous Boticelli books, he is the father of the family. The retired don is happily settled in his retired life albeit missing the crave of love after losing his wife years ago.
Enter Ellie who finds a job as the nanny for Sal's daughter's kids who stay in a different house but in the same compound. And Ellie who inevitably stays in the main house with Sal. Enter Angelo the enforcer for the family and a help.
This story takes you through the wringer and boy oh boy, watch the CW in the beginning of this book and proceed with caution, cause hell I loved everything this had to offer. The angst, tension ,smutty smex, the dominance, phew kept me reaching for a cold shower and cold water to drink.
This won't disappoint anyone who is into dark romance with BDSM themes. This is most definitely gonna be a book which I am gonna read soon!!
Profile Image for Amanda.
410 reviews25 followers
October 4, 2023
Finally a book about Papí Sal!
I need more, I crave more!
I loved this storyline, the spice, the new characters, everything!
I’m just saying I wouldn’t mind a couple more chapters J.L! 👀👀👀 Help a girl out! I don’t want this story to end! 😫😂

I wish this story was longer because I absolutely loved their dynamic and story! I’m so happy that Papí Sal got his happily ever after! I hope they pop up in other storylines because I’m so not ready to say goodbye to this family! 🖤🖤

As always read the triggers before hand my little smutty friends and enjoy the spice 😈

Fantastic job J.L! 👑
Profile Image for Alexandra.readss.
68 reviews1 follower
November 15, 2023
I don’t know where to begin ..

It seemed so promising: an age gap , bdsm romance , with a mafia dom as a main male character.

Everything was so fast forward and both the relationship with Salvatore and Angelo felt dry and empty of any emotion.

200 and something pages for a love triangle ? At least 100 more pages would’ve been great .

The main characters didn’t have any background. Especially her .. she finished college and then began working as a babysitter and that’s it .

Where was the after care ?! For a experienced dom, he wasn’t doing a very good job .

This is the first book I’ve read from the author , but I’m willing to try another one 🤗
Profile Image for Jasmine Acena.
258 reviews8 followers
October 5, 2023
J.L. has been long-dubbed the Cock Queen but there’s a running joke that for this book, she’s now the Queen of Tease 🤣😈 self-admittedly, Falling For The Mafia Dom is her slowest burn- but that doesn’t mean the spice isn’t there😏).
I have the pleasure (pun intended) of alpha reading for J.L. so the level of excitement I’ve been basking in the last few weeks is real… y’all. If you need any book, it’s this one!

Salvatore Botticelli is the patriarch of the Botticelli mafia family- we’ve met him in the previous books of this series, though more as a side character. I was jumping for literal joy when I found out Sal was getting his own book! Age gap, dirty mafia (grand)daddy who gets his HEA, for the win 🤩😏😈

Ellie is the younger, beautiful FMC who starts as a nanny for Venecia, Sal’s daughter. She’s a small-town girl living in the big city, trying to find her way in the world.
Cue her moving onto the Botticelli compound for easy work accessibility. Double cue multiple run-ins with Sal when nobody else is around. These two tried so hard to deny the spark-turned-flame without even trying. I’m not usually an insta-love bookish girl but you already know if J.L. writes it, I’m reading it 🙈

Wanna know more?
Falling For The Mafia Dom is coming to KU on October 4th, don’t miss it. And if you haven’t read the previous 3 books, run and grab them now! 😘
Profile Image for Shelly Rogers.
336 reviews18 followers
October 6, 2023
Holy sexy AF Mafia Daddy! I'm here for it!!

If you follow this series at all, I found this book while connected, different from the others. We've seen Sal in the previous as a background character. Now we are moving him to the front. And Sal...he's not going to be out done by his own children. So get ready because this book is HOT.

Ellie is fresh out of college and is offered a position to be a nanny for Venecia, Sal's daughter. Since he lives alone, and Venecia lives on his property, it only makes sense that Ellie stay in his house. Easy access and her own space. Although I think that was more of his daughter getting him to agree. Nevertheless, it happens. Sal travels so he isn't home when Ellie moves in. A few days later while she is dancing around in the kitchen, in her t shirt and underwear, the abruptly meet. It's great!

Sal is much older that Ellie. He has grown children and grandchildren (the kids Ellie is watching). But there is pull between them. Sal doesn't plan to cross that line though. He thinks Ellie deserves more and he is not a good man. As Sal is trying to figure out the complications with the attraction to Ellie, another man close to him seems to want her undivided attention.

Ellie finds herself in a bit of a triangle. But then when things start happening...oh they go full on. And it is glorious. Go read this book.
Profile Image for Jamie Erin.
192 reviews35 followers
October 8, 2023
😭😭😭 I don’t want it to end!

It’s been 6 months of Botticelli, and I’m sad that it’s over for now..

Daddy Sal has a special place in my heart. Obviously being the patriarch of the Botticelli’s, watching his children grow and build their lives, take over the business leavening Sal virtually to his own regard. Having most likely assumed his HEA had already taken its course.

Here comes bouncy young Ellie and her love for taking care of children. A love triangle ensues and of course only one can be chosen.

J freaking queen of p33n Quick. God do I love your mind, your creativity and your knowledge of all dungenous activities. THIS ladies (possibly gents, Zach you still readin’?) is what Fifty Shades could have been. This is pure smutty perfection and should be praised as such.

If that wasn’t enough she slaps us with a little twisteroo right in the final moments of the book. If you’re a JL fan, then you know she’s incredible at this. It leaves you in a “what just happened?!” State of mind.

I can’t wait to read what’s next, I’ve already preordered a few because I’m ALL IN on the JL smut train!

Also, JL 4.75 peppers. It legit was sooo close, I need that MC MMC 😉
Profile Image for Leslie.
414 reviews24 followers
October 4, 2023
Fresh out of college, Ellie embarks on a new adventure as a live-in nanny, little did she know, her destination would be the mafia Dom's lavish residence. There's a catch, though; the Dom is a mature gentleman, nearly three decades her senior. As she settles into her role, an unexpected connection sparks between Ellie and Angelo, the family's driver. Sparks ignite into flames of passion at an astonishing pace. But when Sal, the Dom, returns from a trip and crosses paths with Ellie, she finds herself entangled in a captivating love triangle.
Both men offer Ellie distinct qualities and experiences. She faces a choice between a caring and sweet partner who fulfills her every desire or a more dominant figure who introduces her to uncharted desires she never knew existed.
"Falling for the Mafia Dom" is a thrilling, rapid-paced read that will leave you craving more. With a tantalizing love triangle, unexpected twists, and a dash of suspense, this story grips you from the very first page, making it impossible to put down. Although it's the fourth installment in the Botticelli Brotherhood series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel – just like I did!
JL Quick once again delivers a sensational and sizzling tale that will leave you eagerly anticipating more.
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32 reviews
August 3, 2025
I didn’t have high expectations for this book, but I thought it would be a quick, enjoyable, smutty read. Not only was it unexpectedly violent, but the main couple was simply thrown together. No chemistry, no warmup, and somehow neither she nor he see a problem with their relationship beginning while she’s dating another man.

What’s wrong with this book? Where to start? It’s a terrible representation of BDSM. The FMC unexpectedly ends up at the Mafia Dom’s kink club, and despite having no non-vanilla sexual experience, she’s unwillingly volunteered to give a demonstration in front of everyone.

Next, the POV is split three ways—FMC, MMC, and her stalker/attempted rapist. Absolutely horrific. The extremely graphic assault scene takes place in the second to last chapter, and the last chapter is the main couple fucking again because apparently all is well. Terrible handling of a sensitive topic. Not to mention I dont think the trigger warnings accurately prepare readers. "Non-consensual sexual touching" is listed, but this goes well beyond some unwanted groping.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Robyne.
279 reviews11 followers
January 3, 2024
I decided on a fast, smutty read to bring in the New Years and I was not disappointed! I was not looking for anything with a super intensive plot, so if that is what you are looking for, this book might not be for you, but if you are okay with a little bit of a plot, a love triangle, and a lot of smut with a decision to make between two men, then you are in the right place.

Ellie takes a job as a nanny for the Botticelli family and, to have some freedom and feel like she’s not working all the time, she’s housed in the main house with Sal. He comes home sooner than expected and Ellie is surprised by him in a very funny meet cute. Meanwhile, Ellie is trying to be the opposite of the innocent Southern girl and she’s already planning to go on a date with Angelo, Sal’s driver, who she finds attractive as well.

Like I always do, I am reading this series out of order because I saw a quote and was like “why the heck not?!” This books is great for readers who love spicy scenes, paddling/spanking, stalkers, and age gaps!

I will absolutely be checking out more of this authors work!
Profile Image for Phyllica.
608 reviews29 followers
October 4, 2023
Nope.. I am not accepting that this book ended like that.
I. Need. More.
JL Quick's books typically have a very fast pace, but this one set off like a rocket for space. Zero to a thousand really quickly! Since this is book four in The Botticelli Brotherhood series, we have seen bits and pieces of Sal (MMC), but I couldn't wait for him to have his own book. The chemistry between him and Ellie (FMC) was passionate, vulnerable, and fiery, so that is why I am going to need more of them.
I know I have said this before, but I am never disappointed when I have the opportunity to read a new book from this author. The stories are on the smaller side, but they still manage to have so much packed between the pages.
Highly recommend this book and JL Quick's other books as well.
Profile Image for Betsy Chapman.
372 reviews13 followers
October 3, 2023
Daddy Sal is finally here!!

This book is another short and spicy dive into the Botticelli family dynamic. I didn’t expect to get a book about the father of the family it I’m not mad about it!

Ellie is hired as a nanny for Venecia’s kids but because of spacing issue’s, she is living in the main house with Sal and it instantly attracted to the silver fox! She is also being pursued by Angelo, one of the family’s drivers.

She must choose between the two of them and she definitely makes the right choice as becomes clear as the story moves forward.

My only complaint about this book is that it ended too soon! I wanted more more more!
Profile Image for Arlo.
51 reviews7 followers
December 15, 2023
Daddy Dom anyone?
Uhh, Hello!!
This story had me so hooked yall! Sal is the Dom Daddy that will live rent free in my mind for God knows how long. I can’t get enough of these characters you write!! The rough cut, demanding, possessiveness mixed with his tortured past and sweet touch is everything, literally droolworthy. And the club setting? Don’t even get me started! So HOT! I lost count of the times I gasped and giggled, I’m obsessed with all the bits of banter in this book, and absolutely loved Lyla and Ellie’s friendship. Ellie with her (partial) innocence, and sweet disposition. I also relate strongly with her job description. SHE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. Without dropping spoilers.. that’s all I can say, when you get there I promise you’ll know! I could not put this book down, as with anything she writes!!
The ending had me all caught up in my feelings. The Botticelli Brotherhood Daddy we all needed!
Profile Image for Cal D.
950 reviews3 followers
October 5, 2023
I am a S U C K E R for age gap romances and this one had a kinky edge I enjoyed!

Things I loved about this book:
❤️ The forbidden nature
❤️ The supportive, “go be bad” best friend
❤️ The unexpected twist
❤️ The spice (duh!)

This book is in a series and I had a hard time connecting our MMC (hello, daddy) to the ruthless mafia kingpin from the past books. Maybe because most people don’t look at their scary father/father-in-law in any kind of sexual way. 😂

I loved these characters together and I think you will, too.

Thanks so much to JL Quick for the ARC of this book!
Profile Image for Alonna.
458 reviews18 followers
October 5, 2023
Once again a book written by J.L. Quick that I could not put down once I read the first line. I have said before I tend to not go for age gap because some of them just do not vibe with me, there are ones, like this book, that just hit the spot. There is a love triangle and at the beginning, I thought I knew who I wished she would pick despite the title and blurb, but that mindset quickly changed as I continued to read. This book has stalker vibes as well and it sent the perfect bit of chill up my spine for the spooky season that I have read it in. I impatiently await the next release.
Profile Image for Savannah Suniga.
161 reviews4 followers
October 14, 2023
Once you start reading, you get sucked in and it doesn't slow down! No slow burn here!! The spice is consistent and perfection! The only downside was there wasn't more to read. It was a very quick read for me at just under 250 pages. Sal is the perfect silver fox dom daddy! Possessive, protective, dominant, but tender when it is needed. He handles Ellie with such reverence while walking her into his world of BDSM. It truly was beautiful in the best kinkiest ways!!
Profile Image for Nikkilynn.
40 reviews5 followers
October 15, 2023
wow the spice and tension in this book. Ellie ends up having to choose between a silver fox mafia daddy dom,Sal, or a seemingly sweet romantic guy,Angelo. I’m not normally a huge love triangle fan but I absolutely LOVE this book. Sal is that typical Daddy Dom and things with him get super spicy in the best way. He is intense but so caring also, I love the dynamic with Sal and Ellie so much. I wasn’t expecting the ending, it had me on the edge of my seat.
I’m obsessed with this series!
Profile Image for Fizza Bukhari.
48 reviews1 follower
October 2, 2023
OMG. Another hot book by you . Seriously . I love Sal and Ellie’s chemistry the way he softens for her only . I love the way he’s so so considerate especially I love their age gap. I love them as a couple . This book was beautifully written . Expressing different emotions . Thankyou for sharing it
Profile Image for Megan Henry.
553 reviews14 followers
October 3, 2023
Love Ellie and Sal’s story!!!! JL writes such hot snd sexy books that the dedication alone will have you panting and ready for them! Love that we saw Ellie find who she was when she came alive in how she felt about Sal. This book delivered all the heat and spice we wanted! This little story is amazing and I can’t wait to see what JL writes next!!
Profile Image for Book Boyfriend Whoarder Tania .
232 reviews119 followers
October 13, 2023
Love me some Daddy Sal!!! I have read all of the books in the series and this one is one of my favorite 😏🔥.

It was a short read but so good, who would’ve thought Sal was so hot 🥵 and dirty with his liking of Bdsm. And Ellie was stuck in a love triangle but she chose wisely.. I hope JL makes a book about Lyla and Tristan!!!
Profile Image for Rae.
294 reviews
October 26, 2023
Ellie is desperate for a job and a place to stay after graduating from college and, lo and behold, there is a nanny job available and it even comes with living arraingments at the bigger house on the allotment - the Mafia Dom's home. After an unexpected run in with him when he is supposed to be away, the obssession starts. There's only one problem - she recently became involved with the driver for the family. Now, Ellie must decide whom to stay with, the romantic guy who seems like he would be the perfect gentleman to be with or the grizzled, dangerous older man who tells her he doesn't want her.

This book felt different than J.L.'s previous work and I absoultely adored every minute of Salvatore & Ellie's story, never expecting some of the twists and turns that happened to them. I definitely recommend this if you enjoy mafia romance and age gap!
1,393 reviews14 followers
October 4, 2023
She needs employment after she graduates and she has secured employment which also includes a room at the main house which is occupied by her employer father who is domineering and so sexy. He makes sure she is 100 taken care of in every. It was so good.
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336 reviews
June 18, 2024
Nothing annoys me more than being blindsided with a love triangle story when it’s nowhere mentioned in the book and in the listings on this page. And the fmc even had s*x with the OM and it was detailed too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Brittany.
681 reviews9 followers
July 7, 2024
Daddy Botticelli

Wow I was not expecting how any of this went! It felt like I was watching that movie fear with a mafia twist? Either way the book was nearly not long enough. I have so many questions but good lord did daddy botticelli make me need a change of panties.
Profile Image for Mandy Robitaille .
2,150 reviews19 followers
December 27, 2024
4.5 ⭐️

Dom Daddy Sal was *everything* I swooned every time he called her little flower.

I also didn't see that twist coming with the other love interest. When I got to the end, I let out a little whine because I wanted more of these two!
Profile Image for Rachelle Salmons.
327 reviews5 followers
October 4, 2023
Daddy Sal? Yes please! I loved this short but very spicy book! I loved both Sal and Ellie's characters and how easily they clicked with one another.
Profile Image for Kathy Gioxaris.
198 reviews9 followers
October 8, 2023
Enjoyed this age gap, very spicy book! Storyline was great and well written. If you are into dark romance with BDSM themes, this is for you!!
Please check trigger warnings!
Profile Image for Luna.
490 reviews7 followers
December 2, 2023
Super Spicy with a great story line.
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