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Love & War
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Caprice was on the fast track to becoming a young CEO. Raised by her former supermodel mother, Caprice was supposed to follow the path that her mother’s stilettos left. Until a letter from her father, mafia don; Domani Bonatelli, changed the course of her life.
Four years later, living in New York City, Caprice abandoned the life she had once cherished and focused solely on obtaining what her father has... power.
At 22 and fully engrossed in a life of crime, Caprice has a job to do.
Protect the Bonatelli name and family business at all costs...but what exactly will it cost her?
Four years later, living in New York City, Caprice abandoned the life she had once cherished and focused solely on obtaining what her father has... power.
At 22 and fully engrossed in a life of crime, Caprice has a job to do.
Protect the Bonatelli name and family business at all costs...but what exactly will it cost her?
- GenresRomanceAfrican American
122 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2013
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289 people want to read
About the author
Jackie Chanel
43 books118 followers"When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw Them Back and Scream, "Limes, Motherf&%$er, I Want Limes!"
It's not my quote but I live by it. *rebel*. Music and writing are my everything. Music influences everything that I do and write about. Without books and music, I could not breathe.
That's me in a nutshell.
And wine. Can't live without that either.
It's not my quote but I live by it. *rebel*. Music and writing are my everything. Music influences everything that I do and write about. Without books and music, I could not breathe.
That's me in a nutshell.
And wine. Can't live without that either.
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December 30, 2018
Intriguing
I was very pleased with this book. It pulled me right in from the very beginning. I could not put it down. You fall in love with the characters and I'm eager to find out what happens next.
I was very pleased with this book. It pulled me right in from the very beginning. I could not put it down. You fall in love with the characters and I'm eager to find out what happens next.
December 11, 2019
5stars
If you are looking for a plot twist than this is a novella you would want to read. First time reading anything by this author but I am looking forward to pet two of Love and War!
If you are looking for a plot twist than this is a novella you would want to read. First time reading anything by this author but I am looking forward to pet two of Love and War!
February 14, 2018
Great book!
I need part two asap! I would most certainly recommend to all of my friends and family! I couldn't put the book down!
I need part two asap! I would most certainly recommend to all of my friends and family! I couldn't put the book down!
December 29, 2019
Wow!
The main characters draw you in and keep you wanting to know their next steps. I could see a tv miniseries based on this.
The main characters draw you in and keep you wanting to know their next steps. I could see a tv miniseries based on this.
July 14, 2013
"Love and War" by Jackie Chanel was a great read from beginning to end! Meet Caprice, a spoiled rotten young girl who gets the shock of her life when the father she's never known comes back into her life. Things quickly change for Caprice when she finds that her father is none other than Domani Bonatelli, head of the Italian Mafia. Deciding to step up to the plate on a dangerous mission, Caprice is dead set on proving that she is a valuable player in the family business. However, she will soon learn a valuable lesson that all is fair in love and war.
Jackie Chanel has done it again! "Love and War" was fast paced and easy to follow. The characters were developed. There was action, romance, and plenty of surprises along the way. I hated to see this book end. I hope Author Jackie doesn't keep us waiting too long on the sequel. 5 stars!
~New Beginnings Book Club~
Jackie Chanel has done it again! "Love and War" was fast paced and easy to follow. The characters were developed. There was action, romance, and plenty of surprises along the way. I hated to see this book end. I hope Author Jackie doesn't keep us waiting too long on the sequel. 5 stars!
~New Beginnings Book Club~
February 4, 2016
Love and War
Crazy to say the least, I'm surprised Caprice never knew her father's side of the family. The Way she welcomed them with out in difficulties besides that one time were shocking. Then her wanting to be apart of the family business. Caprice had a good head on shoulders before her father summoned for her. Even though they felt they life style wasn't meant for her, she chose differently. She's going to find out in the end everyone isn't loyal. The people you feel you love those most be the ones plotting on your downfall. This a good read, I recommend to everyone.
Crazy to say the least, I'm surprised Caprice never knew her father's side of the family. The Way she welcomed them with out in difficulties besides that one time were shocking. Then her wanting to be apart of the family business. Caprice had a good head on shoulders before her father summoned for her. Even though they felt they life style wasn't meant for her, she chose differently. She's going to find out in the end everyone isn't loyal. The people you feel you love those most be the ones plotting on your downfall. This a good read, I recommend to everyone.
July 21, 2015
Sooo Good
Love & War was so good!! This is a first read for me by Jackie Chanel. You have a fan, your writing skills shows. You brought your characters to life. I Love Caprice she maybe new to the game but she was born for it. The relationship she has with her brother is priceless I can feel the love from the page's nothing like having a close brother. Now I had a feeling that funny name man was up to know good. Looking forward to she the out come. Big UP's to you.
Love & War was so good!! This is a first read for me by Jackie Chanel. You have a fan, your writing skills shows. You brought your characters to life. I Love Caprice she maybe new to the game but she was born for it. The relationship she has with her brother is priceless I can feel the love from the page's nothing like having a close brother. Now I had a feeling that funny name man was up to know good. Looking forward to she the out come. Big UP's to you.
July 31, 2013
I gave this book 4.5 stars. A few grammatical errors but very intriguing. Any work by Jackie Chanel I would definitely recommend. Love and War was a very good read. The twist at the end was very unexpected but I felt some kind of way about a few characters. Overall a very good read I definitely recommend this book. If you haven't read a Jackie Chanel book your missing out.
March 6, 2014
Good
This book was good...it kept my attention and now I'm ready to see what is going to happen next. I'm shocked at how Caprice has just met her daddy and brother...(basically just coming into the family) but feeling like she knows the game as well as they do. a surprise ENDING to this first book....
This book was good...it kept my attention and now I'm ready to see what is going to happen next. I'm shocked at how Caprice has just met her daddy and brother...(basically just coming into the family) but feeling like she knows the game as well as they do. a surprise ENDING to this first book....
May 4, 2014
Confused- BRAB Online Book Club
This is my first time reading this author's work and I don't know what to make of it. I have never read a female mafia character but somehow this didn't sell me on this theory.
The hookups didn't seem genuine and I just didn't get it. It was very disjointed but interesting enough for me to read the second book to see if it makes more sense.
This is my first time reading this author's work and I don't know what to make of it. I have never read a female mafia character but somehow this didn't sell me on this theory.
The hookups didn't seem genuine and I just didn't get it. It was very disjointed but interesting enough for me to read the second book to see if it makes more sense.
March 17, 2015
Ok read. Caprice jumped into the family and family business just a little too quick considering she never had a clue they even existed. She and Nico developed an unbreakable bond.
So much of the Mafioso story has been told before. This tale get reminding me of "Lady Boss" & "Lucky Santangelo" character. References to "The Sopranos" kind of detracted from the "authenticity" of this story.
So much of the Mafioso story has been told before. This tale get reminding me of "Lady Boss" & "Lucky Santangelo" character. References to "The Sopranos" kind of detracted from the "authenticity" of this story.
May 12, 2014
First time reading this author and this book was hella good.The characters and the drama came off the pages.I can't believe the stuff that happen to that girl.The ending was a shocker to me but I can't wait to read the second one
May 5, 2014
I literally could not put this book down once I started reading, I read it in a couple of hours. it was good from beginning to end and I was one clicking part 2 immediately after I finished reading. ..
August 14, 2014
I loved this story, it was good from beginning to end. Instantly caricaturing.I liked all of the characters. Caprice in one bad chick, with nerves of steel. It is a must read. You will not be disappointed,and I can't wait to start book 2.
November 18, 2014
Caprice is the truth. I am really happy with how the storyline flows. I am pleased with how Nico took in his sister. It's interesting to know some insight on how the culture feels about mix breed children. I look forward to seeing what's next in part 2.
July 24, 2013
Such a good read! I didn't expect any less from this author! I want more! I do recommend!
January 11, 2014
This is a very good book. From the beginning to the end the book had me wondering what was going to happen next. Very good writing and story telling
May 21, 2014
Caprice is hardheaded but she's a boss!
May 29, 2014
I enjoyed this book!
September 2, 2014
This was an ok read. I found it very difficult to connect with the characters and by the time I did the story was over. Maybe if the book was a little more fast pace it would have been better.
September 8, 2014
Good book now on to part 2
November 17, 2014
good read. loved the ending. Interested in seeing what happens next....
January 3, 2015
Great Book
I enjoyed reading this book. I hope there is a sequel to it. I ready to see how it ends.
I enjoyed reading this book. I hope there is a sequel to it. I ready to see how it ends.
March 26, 2015
Can't wait to read the next
Can't wait to see what happens next. Better than I excepted. I gave it 4 stars only because it needs some corrections but overall a good read!
Can't wait to see what happens next. Better than I excepted. I gave it 4 stars only because it needs some corrections but overall a good read!
September 23, 2015
Family
I think this book is wonderful. It keeps you hooked from page one to the end. Please read this book and the other that follows it. I really did enjoy r this book.
I think this book is wonderful. It keeps you hooked from page one to the end. Please read this book and the other that follows it. I really did enjoy r this book.
February 14, 2016
Wonderful
I can't wait to read the next book of this series. Please keep them coming and coming. Love it all
I can't wait to read the next book of this series. Please keep them coming and coming. Love it all
July 22, 2016
Much better than I expected. A twisted story with a cliffhanger. I'm intrigued enough to read on
July 15, 2013
Not a bad read. I will definitely pick up part 2 when it's released
August 7, 2013
Can't wait for part two. Didn't know J.C. could have me on the edge of my seat biting my nails.
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