Paid by the Mob

Detroit Mafia #1

by Tami Lund

Samuele Adelmo’s job is to do whatever mafia kingpin Gino Sarvilli pays him to do. No questions asked, no emotional involvement. It’s just a job.

When he meets Lola Pennington, a sweet and beautiful woman who always sees the glass as half full, he starts to care about how his chosen career affects other people.

Problem is, when you’re paid by the mob, there’s no retirement plan.

Genres: Romance, Mafia Romance

103 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 16, 2023

About the author

Author. Wine drinker. Award winner. Lover of romance.

As Tami Lund, I write contemporary - suspense, romcoms, rock stars - happily ever after guaranteed.

As TJ Bell, I write paranormal, fantasy, and sci fi. Shifters. Vampires. Aliens. Demigods. Monsters. Happily ever after eventually guaranteed.

Reviews

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

The hero, Samuele, claims he’s not a good person, but he is kind to animals and protective of his woman without being controlling. He may be a hitman, but he is absolutely antihero material. And Lola recognizes that. Smart woman.
I enjoyed this prequel. My only complaint is that it is set in 1989 and he talks about taking an Uber.

Here’s the breakdown:
MMC/FMC- Samuele and Lola
Genre- Mafia Romance
Heat- open door, explicit.
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- violence, language, sex, discussion of animal death.
Tropes- L O L A Lola, Italians Do It Better, Do-Si-Do with the Mafioso, Hitman Baby One More Time, Fast Burn, Friends to Lovers.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not so meet cute but instant attraction

Paid by the Mob is the first book in the Detroit Mafia Romance series. This is an opposites attract romance about Lola Pennington and Samuele "Sam" Adelmo. She is sweet, sunshiny, and upbeat. He is dark, grumpy, and a bad man. But when they meet it is fireworks and sizzle. This is an entertaining story that is a nice read with a fast pace.

[Amy Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot guy who loves puppies

Short, but a good start with the characters. Not enough plot for me to give it higher but morally grey mmc who cuddles a puppy, falls first, falls harder and gives good touch her and die vibes!

[Mary Boehm · Rating 5 out of 5]

booked by love

Sam and his girl meet by dog pooping on the ground and he steps in it. Sam and her sorta hit it off.

[Sherri Zabkiewicz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short & sweet, kinda wanted more. I was also hoping, that being from the Detroit metro area, the author would have made more references about the city itself.

[Tina Heitner · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75⭐️ This 76 page book was short but sweet. Lola meets Samuele. A spicy part in there of course. Samuele is perfect for Lola. I received this book from a stuff your kindle event.

[Sabine Kranenburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cutesy book, I needed a light read and this was perfect for it.

[Haney Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a captivating read for fans of romance and mafia-themed stories who enjoy complex characters, moral dilemmas, and the thrill of a hero's journey from a life of crime to redemption.