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Blood Vows #1
The Vendetta
Mob princess Brianna O'Reiley has just discovered she is pregnant. What should be a joyous occasion is actually a nightmare because she knows that the father is not the husband she recently lost in a mob ordered murder, but Alessandro Dardano, the son of mob boss Bernardo Dardano, her family's greatest enemy.
Brianna and Alessandro shared one night of passion after taking shelter in a snow storm, neither knowing the other's identity, that they were the children of families who have had a blood soaked vendetta between them for the past fifty years.
Alessandro Dardano, has returned to New York from running his father’s business overseas to take his place as Bernardo’s successor. The passion he and Brianna generate between them make him question his loyalty to his father, but even more, the love he feels for her makes him want to do whatever he must to make Brianna his, despite her last name.
Brianna, who has vowed to make Bernardo pay for his part in her husband's murder, is torn between the searing love she feels for Alessandro and her desire for vengeance.
Will this baby bring the two families together, or will he be the lit fuse in an explosion of violence that destroys both sides forever?
Brianna and Alessandro shared one night of passion after taking shelter in a snow storm, neither knowing the other's identity, that they were the children of families who have had a blood soaked vendetta between them for the past fifty years.
Alessandro Dardano, has returned to New York from running his father’s business overseas to take his place as Bernardo’s successor. The passion he and Brianna generate between them make him question his loyalty to his father, but even more, the love he feels for her makes him want to do whatever he must to make Brianna his, despite her last name.
Brianna, who has vowed to make Bernardo pay for his part in her husband's murder, is torn between the searing love she feels for Alessandro and her desire for vengeance.
Will this baby bring the two families together, or will he be the lit fuse in an explosion of violence that destroys both sides forever?
377 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2012
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About the author
E. Jamie
30 books79 followersE. Jamie lives in Toronto, Canada. She has been writing since the age of eleven and hasn't been bored a day in her life since.
E. Jamie stands for hot. Hot sexy stories that make your toes and everything else curl. It stands for passionate tales that leave the bedroom door wide open and leave you begging for more.
She decided to take the plunge into writing erotica for publication (after writing it for free for more years than she should have been. Naughty girl) and was snapped up by Amira Press first.
In her free time she likes to read and counts Paullina Simons, Diana Gabaldon, Julia Quinn, Victoria Alexander, Catherine Anderson and Lisa Kleypas among her favorite authors. She loves to listen to music while she writes and suggests movies soundtracks are some of the best music to write to. She is in love with the TV show Supernatural and thinks Jensen Ackles was born simply to inspire her to write smut. As she is a Days Of Our Lives fan, she believes James Scott falls into this category as well.
She loves to cook as she considers it yet another wonderful creative outlet though much to her chagrin she cannot make soup.
E. Jamie stands for hot. Hot sexy stories that make your toes and everything else curl. It stands for passionate tales that leave the bedroom door wide open and leave you begging for more.
She decided to take the plunge into writing erotica for publication (after writing it for free for more years than she should have been. Naughty girl) and was snapped up by Amira Press first.
In her free time she likes to read and counts Paullina Simons, Diana Gabaldon, Julia Quinn, Victoria Alexander, Catherine Anderson and Lisa Kleypas among her favorite authors. She loves to listen to music while she writes and suggests movies soundtracks are some of the best music to write to. She is in love with the TV show Supernatural and thinks Jensen Ackles was born simply to inspire her to write smut. As she is a Days Of Our Lives fan, she believes James Scott falls into this category as well.
She loves to cook as she considers it yet another wonderful creative outlet though much to her chagrin she cannot make soup.
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December 28, 2019
I dnf'd at 24%. I didn't like the heroine. I'm not a fan of widowed heroines especially widowed heroines still in love with their deceased husband. So this book was outside my comfort zone. I got it because the hero was mafia & I like to read romance with mafia heroes. I wa was underwhelmed by the hero's character.
March 17, 2016
Really closer to 2.5.
Spoiler
If he would of slept with the ow just once, I could forgive but to keep doing it......um no.
Spoiler
If he would of slept with the ow just once, I could forgive but to keep doing it......um no.
August 22, 2015
This story is really different from the other mob stories I've read. There's a ton of humor, open relationships, and lack of made men and other muscle. It's almost as if this story is written in another era.
Bree and Alessandro meet literally by accident. She saves his life and both are stuck in an abandon cabin during a snowstorm. They agreed to not exchange names or personal information. Fate intervenes and months later each discover the other's identity. Well yeah shoulda known karma was gonna stick her nose in this cluster fu**! Not a very happy happy reunion when the Irish mafia princess meet the Italian Mob Boss....well mob boss who grew up in London and is the most proper and emotional Brit ever!!
The antics between Bree, Alessandro, and Will (Bree's four year old son) are hilarious! The grudge and animosity between the families....not so much. Oh yeah and a crazy brother who believes he is the Boss and will kill anyone who say different. Kidnapping children, murdering animals, men/women, etc...yeah I'd say he is a psychopath!
This is the first book in a three book series. It's a wonderful story filled with humor, drama, and intense sex. Yeah the sex is definitely not vanilla and I'm suitably impressed with the level of kink in this story! Kudos to E. Jamie!
The series is available at a phenomenal price! Buy it! I promise you will not be disappointed! 5 gigantic stars for Vendetta!
June 25, 2016
This book disgusts me, and it should come with a trigger warning. A cheating hero that hits the pregnant heroine out of anger, in front of her four-year-old son? I can't believe I just gave money to someone who thinks that domestic violence is an acceptable part of a "love" story. I didn't finish the book, but my imagination has cooked up some great revenge stories, where Alessandro gets exactly what any man who puts his hands on a woman deserves.
May 24, 2016
Excellent Tale!
I am a fan of all things mafia so this book gets the first four stars just on the premise. The other star was given because this is an excellent read. Alexandria and Bred are like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet!
I am a fan of all things mafia so this book gets the first four stars just on the premise. The other star was given because this is an excellent read. Alexandria and Bred are like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet!
September 6, 2015
Amazing book! Sex and Mafia? My favorite topics!
April 19, 2015
Absolutely terrible.
August 1, 2014
This book surprised me, in a good way. And I was surprised that it had kind a low rating (3.76), so I wasn't expecting too much, but it turned out to be as pretty good read. Initially when I first started reading, the book seem to drag a little bit, even though the hot scenes started rather quickly. I was thinking 3.5 stars but towards 50% of the book it definitely became a solid 4 star read for me.
Some people seem to have a few issues with the story and some of the things Alessandro did to get Brianna's attention like, .
The scenes were oh my god hot! When Brianna describes Alessandro's snapping as he pounding into her just made my blood boil. Yeah, so good. Some scenes I felt dragged out a little. One scene in particular that is a little bit of a spoiler but you do find out pretty quickly in the book. .
Overall a very good read in my mind. Although I don't feel very compelled to read the second book. The first book does have a conclusion for the most part. Some things are left open but I don't really feel the need or want to continue on to the second book.
Some people seem to have a few issues with the story and some of the things Alessandro did to get Brianna's attention like, .
The scenes were oh my god hot! When Brianna describes Alessandro's snapping as he pounding into her just made my blood boil. Yeah, so good. Some scenes I felt dragged out a little. One scene in particular that is a little bit of a spoiler but you do find out pretty quickly in the book. .
Overall a very good read in my mind. Although I don't feel very compelled to read the second book. The first book does have a conclusion for the most part. Some things are left open but I don't really feel the need or want to continue on to the second book.
January 25, 2015
Blood Vows Book 1
Alessandro was raised & molded into a powerful, undefeated solider, destined as the Dardano heir.
Brianna is a spit fire of a mob princess who is keeping one heck of a secret.
The day she's putting the love of her life to rest has stripped her emotionally raw.
Taking a few days to herself is what she decides she needs.
One night. One night of unforgettable passion.
No names. Nothing.
These nameless strangers connect soulfully & physically.
After parting ways & reuniting, recognition & realization dawns. Enemies. Rage & hatred to the highest degree.
As Alessandro woos Bree revelations are made & secrets are exposed.
A Vendetta between the O’Reileys & Dardano's that go back generations.
As their families continue to spoil their minds against each other plus overcoming numerous obstacles, one thing is agreed upon. Figuring out this darn Vendetta. And beating it!
Alessandro & Bree love each other, and boy is their work cut out for them!
This is a great debut to a three part trilogy!
Alessandro was raised & molded into a powerful, undefeated solider, destined as the Dardano heir.
Brianna is a spit fire of a mob princess who is keeping one heck of a secret.
The day she's putting the love of her life to rest has stripped her emotionally raw.
Taking a few days to herself is what she decides she needs.
One night. One night of unforgettable passion.
No names. Nothing.
These nameless strangers connect soulfully & physically.
After parting ways & reuniting, recognition & realization dawns. Enemies. Rage & hatred to the highest degree.
As Alessandro woos Bree revelations are made & secrets are exposed.
A Vendetta between the O’Reileys & Dardano's that go back generations.
As their families continue to spoil their minds against each other plus overcoming numerous obstacles, one thing is agreed upon. Figuring out this darn Vendetta. And beating it!
Alessandro & Bree love each other, and boy is their work cut out for them!
This is a great debut to a three part trilogy!
January 19, 2015
I thought this was a good book, I did get kind of tired Bree constantly doubting her feelings and being bullied by her family. I am anxious to see what book two has to offer. Hopefully ot will have answers to questions that I have from reading book one.
June 6, 2015
Wow
Hidden gem. I was just browsing one night and stumbled across this book. I read this in 3 days all 3 books. Amazed about the content and storyline it was a complete story.
Hidden gem. I was just browsing one night and stumbled across this book. I read this in 3 days all 3 books. Amazed about the content and storyline it was a complete story.
January 15, 2022
Not enough plot or connection to the Female and Male leads. Truly this book had great idea in the beginning. Then it just became lust, smut and lack of connection. I had to force myself to continue on plus I found myself skipping most of this book. I honestly had no empathy or connection between the lead characters. Maybe she wasn’t my cup of tea. Give the book a try if you want.
October 9, 2015
(Rating-2.5)
I thought that this book was okay. Some parts I enjoyed, whereas others just left me frustrated.
My problems with the book were:
- The annoying British phrases. Christ, Alessandro came with every English stereotype I've ever heard. Extremely irritating, just FYI, we don't use the term 'sunshine' in every other sentence.
- Too coincidental. Look, I'm all for poetic license, but meeting in a freak accident and also happening to be the woman he was set to impregnate and marry AND happening to fall in love with her all at the same time is a little too much for me.
- Daddy's boy. Alessandro was in no way masculine enough. He bowed down to his daddy at every turn and it was just plain annoying.
- Will. I loved little Will but the weird relationship with Alessandro is just unrealistic. There aren't many kids whose dad has just died that would be running to call a new man 'daddy'.
- Violence. I can't condone him hitting her and I think that is unforgivable. I just don't see why it needed to be included in the story and it almost condones domestic violence.
- Immature. I didn't like him using that horrible woman to make Bree jealous, it was just stupid and off-putting.
- Bree is a tad irritating. I couldn't keep up with her thought process she changed her mind that often.
I thought that this book was okay. Some parts I enjoyed, whereas others just left me frustrated.
My problems with the book were:
- The annoying British phrases. Christ, Alessandro came with every English stereotype I've ever heard. Extremely irritating, just FYI, we don't use the term 'sunshine' in every other sentence.
- Too coincidental. Look, I'm all for poetic license, but meeting in a freak accident and also happening to be the woman he was set to impregnate and marry AND happening to fall in love with her all at the same time is a little too much for me.
- Daddy's boy. Alessandro was in no way masculine enough. He bowed down to his daddy at every turn and it was just plain annoying.
- Will. I loved little Will but the weird relationship with Alessandro is just unrealistic. There aren't many kids whose dad has just died that would be running to call a new man 'daddy'.
- Violence. I can't condone him hitting her and I think that is unforgivable. I just don't see why it needed to be included in the story and it almost condones domestic violence.
- Immature. I didn't like him using that horrible woman to make Bree jealous, it was just stupid and off-putting.
- Bree is a tad irritating. I couldn't keep up with her thought process she changed her mind that often.
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