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Mafia Kings #3
Massimo
#3 in the Mafia Kings dark mafia romance series!LuciaI hated him from the second he opened his mouth.Sure, he was gorgeous – 6’7” with more muscles than Henry Cavill.And those warm brown eyes… and the deep, deep voice…But he was a mafioso, and he tried to tell me what to do.I’ve had enough of THAT to last me five lifetimes.See, I was born into the most powerful Cosa Nostra family in Venice, Italy…And I’ve had my fill of gangsters trying to boss me around.So even though he’d kill anyone who would harm a hair on my head –And even though he makes me feel safer than anyone else in the world –And even though he’s so hot he makes me want to –Damn it.…I think I’m falling for him.MassimoI hated her from the second she opened her mouth.Sure, she was beautiful – with huge eyes and soft lips…And the most incredible ass I’ve ever seen…But she was a mafia princess.A spoiled little brat with a mouth like a sailor’s.However, I want her family as allies, so I swore an would keep her safe no matter what. Even at the cost of my own life.But it’s strictly business. I need her alive for my family to win a mafia war.And it has nothing to do with her sarcastic humor and smartass mouth –Or the way her eyes sparkle when she laughs –Or how hot she is when she’s looking at me and biting her lip –Damn it.…I think I’m falling for her.Mafia Massimo is the third in a dark Mafia Romance series.#1 – Mafia Dario#2 – Mafia Adriano#3 – Mafia MassimoThere is NO cheating or OWD (other woman drama). There IS an this book contains adult situations, profanity, violence, and dark romance themes.
460 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2023
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November 30, 2023
DNF- it could have been much better
This low rating is based on the author’s writing style. Too many “all capital letters’” and too many written words to explain gun fire and different noises. I felt like I was reading a young child’s first reader or a comic book instead of an adult novel. Basic writing classes teach you how to write sounds without spelling them out. Too many 'BAMS" in capital letters and "RATATATAT", "CLACK CLACK CLINK" …blah blah blah. Very distracting and very unprofessional.
The story had some merit if you can get past Lucia’s character. Perhaps she stops acting like a toddler as the book progresses. Her bratty mouth and Mafia princess attitude grew old very quickly.
This low rating is based on the author’s writing style. Too many “all capital letters’” and too many written words to explain gun fire and different noises. I felt like I was reading a young child’s first reader or a comic book instead of an adult novel. Basic writing classes teach you how to write sounds without spelling them out. Too many 'BAMS" in capital letters and "RATATATAT", "CLACK CLACK CLINK" …blah blah blah. Very distracting and very unprofessional.
The story had some merit if you can get past Lucia’s character. Perhaps she stops acting like a toddler as the book progresses. Her bratty mouth and Mafia princess attitude grew old very quickly.
March 8, 2024
4.75 stars
When it comes to mafia romances, I'm pretty picky, but this book and the whole series? They're just awesome! I hadn't binged a 500-page mafia book in ages until I picked up this one. Honestly, I was hesitant at first because who wants to commit to that many pages, right? But, gotta hand it to the author, she really worked her magic and kept me glued till the very end.
I'm kinda new to this author, but every book I've read so far has totally hooked me. Definitely gonna read more from her! And this series? Loved every single one. I highly recommend starting with “Dario’s book” to fully appreciate the depth of the characters and the world.
What really hooked me in this book was the back-and-forth between the characters. The teasing, banter, and tension? Spot on! Just added that extra layer of fun and excitement.
Can we just take a moment to talk about MASSIMO?! Seriously, I'm head over heels for him! He's like this big, lovable teddy bear with the kindest heart. Massimo? Yeah, he’s officially my new book boyfriend! I mean, what’s not to love? – and the smut?!! that's all I'll say! 🥵
Lucia's character really grows on you once you see things from her perspective. Despite her initial entitlement and bratty behavior, it becomes clear that there's more to her than meets the eye. Growing up in a gilded cage and facing trauma at a young age, her attitude is a way of coping. Underneath Lucia's spoiled facade lies a deep pain. The bond between Lucia and Massimo tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me in tears. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want a Massimo in their life after reading this book? (We should totally get that on a shirt or something I would totally wear it! 😂)
The ending had me on the edge of my seat! I'm counting down the days until we get to learn more about the other brothers!! 🤩
When it comes to mafia romances, I'm pretty picky, but this book and the whole series? They're just awesome! I hadn't binged a 500-page mafia book in ages until I picked up this one. Honestly, I was hesitant at first because who wants to commit to that many pages, right? But, gotta hand it to the author, she really worked her magic and kept me glued till the very end.
I'm kinda new to this author, but every book I've read so far has totally hooked me. Definitely gonna read more from her! And this series? Loved every single one. I highly recommend starting with “Dario’s book” to fully appreciate the depth of the characters and the world.
What really hooked me in this book was the back-and-forth between the characters. The teasing, banter, and tension? Spot on! Just added that extra layer of fun and excitement.
Can we just take a moment to talk about MASSIMO?! Seriously, I'm head over heels for him! He's like this big, lovable teddy bear with the kindest heart. Massimo? Yeah, he’s officially my new book boyfriend! I mean, what’s not to love? – and the smut?!! that's all I'll say! 🥵
Lucia's character really grows on you once you see things from her perspective. Despite her initial entitlement and bratty behavior, it becomes clear that there's more to her than meets the eye. Growing up in a gilded cage and facing trauma at a young age, her attitude is a way of coping. Underneath Lucia's spoiled facade lies a deep pain. The bond between Lucia and Massimo tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me in tears. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want a Massimo in their life after reading this book? (We should totally get that on a shirt or something I would totally wear it! 😂)
The ending had me on the edge of my seat! I'm counting down the days until we get to learn more about the other brothers!! 🤩
September 13, 2025
Three stars for Massimo alone — Lucia was unbearable, but overall it was much better than the previous books..
May 22, 2024
Author is sending the wrong messages with this vile heroine
Wow, there’s so much to say about this story that I hardly know where to begin. I’ve never written a review like this but I feel somethings need saying. First off, I hated the heroine of the story; she was absolutely horrible to people and there was little that redeemed her as the story went on. I thought the author’s double standards were blatant and appalling. We’re to believe that the heroine acted so horribly towards people because she was rebelling against the patriarchy and toxic masculinity but she had no problem sexually harassing the hero of the story incessantly, despite the fact that he told her no over and over again. She even went so far as to grab his genitals without his consent, all the while bemoaning how chauvinistic men are and how they mistreat women constantly. How are we, as women, to be taken seriously when we won’t hold ourselves to the same standards we scream at men to?
This heroine was so selfish and disgustingly self-centered that in one scene, she suddenly decided she was feeling sad and wanted comfort. She forced her way into the hero’s bed by whining about how scared she was to be alone. When the hero conceded but warned her against trying any funny business, she had the nerve to think to herself, “I was trying to get away from horrible memories – from a feeling of crushing loneliness – And he thought it was all about him.” I really wanted to slap this fictional character in the face, as this point.
It continues at another scene. She aggressively sexually harasses the hero. He snaps and tells her to stop acting like a slut and she has the nerve to get hurt and upset about it! She starts railing at how it’s okay for men to sleep around but not women. The author is pathetic here because she’s expecting us to feel sympathy for her heroine when her heroine has done nothing but touch and harass the hero against his will continuously. How outrageous!
The author needs to take a solid look at the messages she’s sending with garbage like this. I only made it through half the book before I threw it out. Huge waste of time and money.
Wow, there’s so much to say about this story that I hardly know where to begin. I’ve never written a review like this but I feel somethings need saying. First off, I hated the heroine of the story; she was absolutely horrible to people and there was little that redeemed her as the story went on. I thought the author’s double standards were blatant and appalling. We’re to believe that the heroine acted so horribly towards people because she was rebelling against the patriarchy and toxic masculinity but she had no problem sexually harassing the hero of the story incessantly, despite the fact that he told her no over and over again. She even went so far as to grab his genitals without his consent, all the while bemoaning how chauvinistic men are and how they mistreat women constantly. How are we, as women, to be taken seriously when we won’t hold ourselves to the same standards we scream at men to?
This heroine was so selfish and disgustingly self-centered that in one scene, she suddenly decided she was feeling sad and wanted comfort. She forced her way into the hero’s bed by whining about how scared she was to be alone. When the hero conceded but warned her against trying any funny business, she had the nerve to think to herself, “I was trying to get away from horrible memories – from a feeling of crushing loneliness – And he thought it was all about him.” I really wanted to slap this fictional character in the face, as this point.
It continues at another scene. She aggressively sexually harasses the hero. He snaps and tells her to stop acting like a slut and she has the nerve to get hurt and upset about it! She starts railing at how it’s okay for men to sleep around but not women. The author is pathetic here because she’s expecting us to feel sympathy for her heroine when her heroine has done nothing but touch and harass the hero against his will continuously. How outrageous!
The author needs to take a solid look at the messages she’s sending with garbage like this. I only made it through half the book before I threw it out. Huge waste of time and money.
November 18, 2023
This is the third in the Mafia Kings series and my favorite so far. I would actually give this book 4.5⭐️. Probably because it features Massimo, the gentle giant enforcer brother. His contribution to the family is his brute strength and mild manner.
The story continues with the struggle the Rosolini family is having with the other Italian Costa Nostra families. To that end Massimo goes to Venice to meet with the Donna of the Family there. She has one living relative Lucia who is her spoiled granddaughter.
During Massimo’s meeting with The Widow (as the Rosolini’s refer to her) an assassination attempt is made on her which Massimo thwarts. She sends him and some of her security staff to get her granddaughter at university.
After foiling an attempt on Lucia’s life, Massimo and Lucia go on the run since they can’t go back to the Widow’s castle. They’re on the run for three weeks. Of course they get involved, have sex, and fall in love. But this is the most tenderest of the 3 love stories so far…and when it all blows up at the end (Massimo and Lucia are attacked) I actually cried for that entire chapter. Their love and dedication to each other was that touching.
There is a HEA. However, this book is all I love in a dark mafia romance:
- enemies become lovers
- shared trauma
- the women kick ass and aren’t weak
- spicy love scenes
Read this on Kindle Unlimited and now have to wait until 2024 to finish the series.
The story continues with the struggle the Rosolini family is having with the other Italian Costa Nostra families. To that end Massimo goes to Venice to meet with the Donna of the Family there. She has one living relative Lucia who is her spoiled granddaughter.
During Massimo’s meeting with The Widow (as the Rosolini’s refer to her) an assassination attempt is made on her which Massimo thwarts. She sends him and some of her security staff to get her granddaughter at university.
After foiling an attempt on Lucia’s life, Massimo and Lucia go on the run since they can’t go back to the Widow’s castle. They’re on the run for three weeks. Of course they get involved, have sex, and fall in love. But this is the most tenderest of the 3 love stories so far…and when it all blows up at the end (Massimo and Lucia are attacked) I actually cried for that entire chapter. Their love and dedication to each other was that touching.
There is a HEA. However, this book is all I love in a dark mafia romance:
- enemies become lovers
- shared trauma
- the women kick ass and aren’t weak
- spicy love scenes
Read this on Kindle Unlimited and now have to wait until 2024 to finish the series.
August 18, 2024
Dear god, Lucia was insufferable for a good chunk of this book. I have no idea how Massimo even grew feelings for this 'C U Next Tuesday'. She mellowed out eventually, but the damage was done. There really was no redemption. I would rate this a one star, but I'm giving it a three because of Massimo and the rest of the characters. Lucia I can do without.
July 22, 2024
The h is very annoying.
February 28, 2024
This one has to be my favorite so far. Massimo the big gentle giant with a heart of gold, who will do whatever it takes to protect his love ones. Absolutely incredible from start to finish.
I’m not gonna lie when I first met Lucia, she was annoying and so stubborn. Kind of made me want to pull my hair out, I could only imagine what Massimo was feeling when he had to protect the spoiled princess.
Of course spending so much time together off the grid, really made both of them come out of their comfort zones and really get to know each other. They went through so much in so little time.
Massimo has my heart. He is such a brave and protective man that just really loves and cares for his family. I just really can’t wait to read the rest of the brothers stories. The fact that they hinted at Roberto and Valentino’s stories. Can’t lie I’m really looking forward to Valentino’s, the youngest always getting himself into trouble! lol
I’m not gonna lie when I first met Lucia, she was annoying and so stubborn. Kind of made me want to pull my hair out, I could only imagine what Massimo was feeling when he had to protect the spoiled princess.
Of course spending so much time together off the grid, really made both of them come out of their comfort zones and really get to know each other. They went through so much in so little time.
Massimo has my heart. He is such a brave and protective man that just really loves and cares for his family. I just really can’t wait to read the rest of the brothers stories. The fact that they hinted at Roberto and Valentino’s stories. Can’t lie I’m really looking forward to Valentino’s, the youngest always getting himself into trouble! lol
July 25, 2024
Good book
The middle of the book felt a little slow going, mostly because I worked a lot during that time. I hadn't known how the author was going to be able to make the female main character into someone I liked but she managed it. I liked the way the couple interacted and got together. And it's the first book I've ever read where the main guy was way too big for the female and the author made even the spicy times work within that. The character of the hunter was a bit crazy in a good way too.
The middle of the book felt a little slow going, mostly because I worked a lot during that time. I hadn't known how the author was going to be able to make the female main character into someone I liked but she managed it. I liked the way the couple interacted and got together. And it's the first book I've ever read where the main guy was way too big for the female and the author made even the spicy times work within that. The character of the hunter was a bit crazy in a good way too.
April 4, 2026
This authors writing is very immature but I can almost get past it at times. Using ALL CAPPS is not necessary to get a point across. Regardless, I enjoyed the MMC, the plot, and the setting of this book. I previously DNF’ed Adriano because I could not stand the FMC. This author does a really great job of writing some of the most insufferable FMCs ever. It’s quite a feat.
I do however tend to enjoy the MMC’s this author writes. I liked Massimo in Dario’s book and liked him even more in his own. He truly is a big ole teddy bear. Which is why this FMC became infuriating with the way she treated him. She’s constantly cursing, berating, annoying, and pushing his buttons because she’s annoyed by being controlled by the mafia… like MMC had any choice in being born into the mafia and being tasked with handling this brat of a character.
I like the setting of these books as well. Possibly because of my bias towards Italy and it’s refreshing to read about a Mafia book not in NYC. I also enjoyed the plot of MMC and FMC venturing through the mountains. It was fast pace enough and by the time I got bored shit really hit the fan.
The ending was entertaining enough. The final fight scene and Massimo fighting off the henchmen was entertaining. I have really enjoyed reading about Lars in these books as well. His book description seems less enticing than the others but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Another point about the Authors writing is how fast the plots are and how quickly the character fall in love and get married. Dario’s book lasted all of maybe a month before he married Alessandra essentially straight out of prison… which we never hear about. Massimo is in love and proposing to FMC after 3 weeks. I am actually quite the fan of insta lust and quick relationships but these seem highly unrealistic…
I do however tend to enjoy the MMC’s this author writes. I liked Massimo in Dario’s book and liked him even more in his own. He truly is a big ole teddy bear. Which is why this FMC became infuriating with the way she treated him. She’s constantly cursing, berating, annoying, and pushing his buttons because she’s annoyed by being controlled by the mafia… like MMC had any choice in being born into the mafia and being tasked with handling this brat of a character.
I like the setting of these books as well. Possibly because of my bias towards Italy and it’s refreshing to read about a Mafia book not in NYC. I also enjoyed the plot of MMC and FMC venturing through the mountains. It was fast pace enough and by the time I got bored shit really hit the fan.
The ending was entertaining enough. The final fight scene and Massimo fighting off the henchmen was entertaining. I have really enjoyed reading about Lars in these books as well. His book description seems less enticing than the others but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Another point about the Authors writing is how fast the plots are and how quickly the character fall in love and get married. Dario’s book lasted all of maybe a month before he married Alessandra essentially straight out of prison… which we never hear about. Massimo is in love and proposing to FMC after 3 weeks. I am actually quite the fan of insta lust and quick relationships but these seem highly unrealistic…
May 6, 2025
Plots that don’t make any sense. So many mistakes. For nearly half the book I hated the mfc. It does get a lot better but it drags at the end.
So many times I wanted to throw my kindle out the window, but I couldn’t as I wanted to know what was going to happen to the family. 😡There’s too many mistakes in the plot, Massimo makes some really stupid choices to keep Lucia the mfc safe. The whole book is basically just the two of them and I couldn’t stand Lucia! Lucia is a b*tch for nearly half the book and I hated her. She does an unbelievable 180° personality change about halfway through and all of a sudden she’s a delightful sweet woman. Erm what now????
As the Rossellini’s are blacklisted by the mafia council, Massimo is sent to reach out to an elderly widow who runs Venice. While he’s there her house is attacked and Massimo saves the widow. As part of a new alliance between the families he agrees to protect her granddaughter Lucia. Lucia is a spoilt brat who is extremely rude and awful to Massimo who is saving her life. She complains about everything, just to annoy Massimo . It worked and he’s soon at the end of his tether. Somehow they end up having ridiculous s*x and this authors s*x scenes haven’t got any better. At one point I was laughing at them. Really not good.
Massimo and Lucia are being hunted so they camp out in peoples cabins, avoiding the mercenaries. Eventually the danger comes to a head and instead of it being exciting it was BORING and I was skipping pages. It doesn’t make any sense why they’re being hunted, and why Massimo hid in the woods for so long and didn’t take Lucia somewhere safer.
If you’re going to only have two main characters in a book, don’t write one of them as a complete b*tch. 😡😡😡
So many times I wanted to throw my kindle out the window, but I couldn’t as I wanted to know what was going to happen to the family. 😡There’s too many mistakes in the plot, Massimo makes some really stupid choices to keep Lucia the mfc safe. The whole book is basically just the two of them and I couldn’t stand Lucia! Lucia is a b*tch for nearly half the book and I hated her. She does an unbelievable 180° personality change about halfway through and all of a sudden she’s a delightful sweet woman. Erm what now????
As the Rossellini’s are blacklisted by the mafia council, Massimo is sent to reach out to an elderly widow who runs Venice. While he’s there her house is attacked and Massimo saves the widow. As part of a new alliance between the families he agrees to protect her granddaughter Lucia. Lucia is a spoilt brat who is extremely rude and awful to Massimo who is saving her life. She complains about everything, just to annoy Massimo . It worked and he’s soon at the end of his tether. Somehow they end up having ridiculous s*x and this authors s*x scenes haven’t got any better. At one point I was laughing at them. Really not good.
Massimo and Lucia are being hunted so they camp out in peoples cabins, avoiding the mercenaries. Eventually the danger comes to a head and instead of it being exciting it was BORING and I was skipping pages. It doesn’t make any sense why they’re being hunted, and why Massimo hid in the woods for so long and didn’t take Lucia somewhere safer.
If you’re going to only have two main characters in a book, don’t write one of them as a complete b*tch. 😡😡😡
November 28, 2023
DNF-Where do I start….May contain spoilers
I have never to my recollection read a story where I did not like the lead male and female. I am so disappointed because hello 6’7 fine and supposedly dangerous, this plot had potential. I disliked Lucia way more than Massimo ( see even his name is sexy) anyways she was a shallow conceited brat. Description warned that the h was potty mouth but my goodness OVERKIll. She had no redeeming qualities. Internal dialogue about not having a boyfriend but a slew of one night stands 🤢I don’t know about any other readers but I like the female in the story to not act like horny frat boys. I guess I am old fashion that way. But I enjoy a book that is not full of cursing because it fills the pages up. Or maybe a fade to black love scene …Then she gets mad at being called a slut but girl you were literally just hounding Massimo to see his junk! And if the H say he is a zen master one more time 🙄dude yall are running for your lives pull up your alpha shield and make war! I stopped after the first sex scene I could not take all the screaming 🤭 going to bed feeling let down that I invested time reading this only to not finish it. Also personal side note: why do these authors think it’s ok to use Jesus Christ as a curse word. I really wish this trend would stop I cringe everytime. Jesus Christ is Lord not a curse word people!
I have never to my recollection read a story where I did not like the lead male and female. I am so disappointed because hello 6’7 fine and supposedly dangerous, this plot had potential. I disliked Lucia way more than Massimo ( see even his name is sexy) anyways she was a shallow conceited brat. Description warned that the h was potty mouth but my goodness OVERKIll. She had no redeeming qualities. Internal dialogue about not having a boyfriend but a slew of one night stands 🤢I don’t know about any other readers but I like the female in the story to not act like horny frat boys. I guess I am old fashion that way. But I enjoy a book that is not full of cursing because it fills the pages up. Or maybe a fade to black love scene …Then she gets mad at being called a slut but girl you were literally just hounding Massimo to see his junk! And if the H say he is a zen master one more time 🙄dude yall are running for your lives pull up your alpha shield and make war! I stopped after the first sex scene I could not take all the screaming 🤭 going to bed feeling let down that I invested time reading this only to not finish it. Also personal side note: why do these authors think it’s ok to use Jesus Christ as a curse word. I really wish this trend would stop I cringe everytime. Jesus Christ is Lord not a curse word people!
January 13, 2024
Hot Damn!!!
First of all. If I said anything about the sex in the previous book, hold on, let me adjust my panties... literally. 😆 This is mind-blowing sex. some things were new to me.. They did that? How???? Lol..
You can't find a better series that has a bad ass woman who knows how to get what she wants. This is that book. Everything came together perfectly. They say that revenge is better served cold. Well, let me tell you... wait, I can't give that away. You have to read the series. Believe me, you won't be sorry.
First of all. If I said anything about the sex in the previous book, hold on, let me adjust my panties... literally. 😆 This is mind-blowing sex. some things were new to me.. They did that? How???? Lol..
You can't find a better series that has a bad ass woman who knows how to get what she wants. This is that book. Everything came together perfectly. They say that revenge is better served cold. Well, let me tell you... wait, I can't give that away. You have to read the series. Believe me, you won't be sorry.
March 3, 2026
eh
I enjoyed the first two books and was excited for Massimos story, but the FMC was honestly insufferable. I get that that being a brat was her thing but she didn’t have any redeeming qualities for me, even at the end. There were a lot of really repetitive scenes also, one from his perspective and then again from hers. I don’t feel like there was much added to the story having both sides, when their unspoken feelings were pretty implied in the opposite characters chapter.
(Kinda spoiler?)
On a good note, I do love when stories don’t end with a baby and this one didn’t.
EVERY story ending in ‘oops I’m pregnant!’ gets soooooo old. Not only is it boring and predictable, but I can’t have kids so it feels sad for every romance to end that way. Let’s be real, none of this is relatable. I get the Mafia heir thing but it doesn’t feel necessary at the end of EVERY single story😂
I enjoyed the first two books and was excited for Massimos story, but the FMC was honestly insufferable. I get that that being a brat was her thing but she didn’t have any redeeming qualities for me, even at the end. There were a lot of really repetitive scenes also, one from his perspective and then again from hers. I don’t feel like there was much added to the story having both sides, when their unspoken feelings were pretty implied in the opposite characters chapter.
(Kinda spoiler?)
On a good note, I do love when stories don’t end with a baby and this one didn’t.
EVERY story ending in ‘oops I’m pregnant!’ gets soooooo old. Not only is it boring and predictable, but I can’t have kids so it feels sad for every romance to end that way. Let’s be real, none of this is relatable. I get the Mafia heir thing but it doesn’t feel necessary at the end of EVERY single story😂
September 22, 2024
Wow this book must be the worst book I ever read. Unfortunately you can’t give 0 stars. I would like to start by saying I hope all the women giving this book 4 or 5 stars and the author do not actually believe that women sexual harassing men is ok and something we should have the fmc do! The first 63% the fmc is constantly trying and shamefully once succeeding to touch the mmc private parts without his consent he literally told her on multiple occasions not too. Her reaction? She calls him a pu“&y. The fmc has a disgusting character. If I would have had to read her cursing one more time I might have started 🤮. PLEASE stop making fmc horrible people what’s the purpose? The last 27% of the book tried to redeem her but the ship has sailed at that point. Do yourself a favor and read something else there is so many great books out
February 19, 2026
Not the best writing…
As I said in my review of Book 2 (Adriano), I feel like these books were written by AI. I do appreciate the AI covers, those were done pretty well. The writing isn’t great, and oftentimes I’m skimming passed unnecessary sections of the story. I prefer books written by real people, and this series doesn’t give that impression. There is a disconnect. The overall plot of the series is good. Since Niccolo is my favorite brother so far I’ll continue reading each book to see him get his HEA. Massimo’s story was a bit flat, and all the action was packed into the tail end of the book. Loads of spicy in the middle. Brother number 3 falling in love in under a month. The descriptions of places in Italy are interesting, but at times take away from the story. I’m committed I’ll keep going.
As I said in my review of Book 2 (Adriano), I feel like these books were written by AI. I do appreciate the AI covers, those were done pretty well. The writing isn’t great, and oftentimes I’m skimming passed unnecessary sections of the story. I prefer books written by real people, and this series doesn’t give that impression. There is a disconnect. The overall plot of the series is good. Since Niccolo is my favorite brother so far I’ll continue reading each book to see him get his HEA. Massimo’s story was a bit flat, and all the action was packed into the tail end of the book. Loads of spicy in the middle. Brother number 3 falling in love in under a month. The descriptions of places in Italy are interesting, but at times take away from the story. I’m committed I’ll keep going.
February 12, 2026
my least favorite of the series
I adore the main male character in the story, but I can’t stand the main female character. I believe the author went overboard in making her unlovable because in real life anyone with her personality will remain single forever. No one would want to be with a person who has her personality, not even a psychopath. I didn’t like her part in this book and there’s a lot of of it unfortunately. So I’m sorry but the only good parts in this book was anything that has the main male character in it but the way he was treated by the female was just above and beyond unpleasant.
I adore the main male character in the story, but I can’t stand the main female character. I believe the author went overboard in making her unlovable because in real life anyone with her personality will remain single forever. No one would want to be with a person who has her personality, not even a psychopath. I didn’t like her part in this book and there’s a lot of of it unfortunately. So I’m sorry but the only good parts in this book was anything that has the main male character in it but the way he was treated by the female was just above and beyond unpleasant.
April 17, 2024
Spoiled Brat w/ an UGLY attitude
I couldn’t even finish the book, and after thousands of books that I’ve read, this is only one of a handful that I DNF. So incredibly disappointed! The first two books were frustrating when the author would repeat the scenes from both characters points of view, it’s just a repeat of an entire chapter. In addition, the main female character is a spoiled brat with an attitude who can’t hold her tongue. The immaturity level of this young woman was ridiculous. It ruined the entire book for me, her mouth is what made me not finish.
I couldn’t even finish the book, and after thousands of books that I’ve read, this is only one of a handful that I DNF. So incredibly disappointed! The first two books were frustrating when the author would repeat the scenes from both characters points of view, it’s just a repeat of an entire chapter. In addition, the main female character is a spoiled brat with an attitude who can’t hold her tongue. The immaturity level of this young woman was ridiculous. It ruined the entire book for me, her mouth is what made me not finish.
August 10, 2025
I can hardly stand the FMC. She’s so pretentious and a brat. Massimo has been one of my favorite characters in this series, and I was really looking forward to him getting his girl. Why does she have to be so intolerable and immature!? He deserves better! Honestly, I only finished this book because I am invested in the series and the rest of the characters. Otherwise, this would have been a DNF. It ended better than I anticipated. Lucia had a complete personality change by the end. Massimo is still amazing as ever!
December 16, 2023
meh
This one wasn’t it babes. The other books were kind of interesting but this one was a CHORE to get through. Massimo and Lucia were a snooze unfortunately. The conflict came at the last minute and I didn’t care by the end. The spice scenes were so meh. Why write “ahhh.” It’s so 7th grade. The only brother I want is Niccolo. That’s the brother I am waiting on.
This one wasn’t it babes. The other books were kind of interesting but this one was a CHORE to get through. Massimo and Lucia were a snooze unfortunately. The conflict came at the last minute and I didn’t care by the end. The spice scenes were so meh. Why write “ahhh.” It’s so 7th grade. The only brother I want is Niccolo. That’s the brother I am waiting on.
February 11, 2024
Let me just say this.. I like the story line and I appreciate a dual point of view but you don’t not need to repeat the exact scene!! It is infuriating for me with this book. I don’t understand. Like I said I like the characters and the story but I DO NOT want to read the almost EXACT WORD FOR WORD chapter. What’s the point!!! I hope she improves this in the books to follow.
August 11, 2025
DNFed this one. Half of the chapters are basically copied and pasted. One will be a scene from the MMC perspective and the other from the FMC, but it adds nothing. There are a bunch of spelling errors and plot issues. One moment, they're staying in the cabin for a night, then in the next paragraph of a week. I also could not stand the MFC.
January 3, 2026
I liked massino but lucia was too annoying. Her language was so unattractive i was praying they wouldnt hook up. I couldnt stand it anymore and shelved it about at about 40%. If u like a childish, foul mouthed brat as a MFC them youll love it. Me, not so much. The first two books in the series were great. Im going to skip to the next
April 15, 2024
stupid
Imagine 6’7 inches tall With a 5’0 nothing girl. She was such a spoiled brat I almost stopped reading. The sex was unreal. The length. The stamina. So many ‘O’s was unbelievable. Nothing about this believable.
Sorry. Just too much.
Imagine 6’7 inches tall With a 5’0 nothing girl. She was such a spoiled brat I almost stopped reading. The sex was unreal. The length. The stamina. So many ‘O’s was unbelievable. Nothing about this believable.
Sorry. Just too much.
February 15, 2025
Absolutely Awesome
OH My this series is absolutely amazing it's so fantastic that I don't even know where to begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this awesome story! Okay the first thing is that I definitely enjoyed Massimo and Lucia as a couple. There is so much excitement and action with sizzling hot passion with these two. Plus I get to revisit some awesome characters that I really enjoyed and wanted to read more about them.The time spent with the families is delightful. Another thing I enjoyed besides the couple's hot chemistry is their life is full of action with lots of drama which will have you on the edge of your seat, The suspense will fuel your curiosity. Then there's all of the characters which are so captivating and the Mafia men are so amazing and their relationships is also magnificent. The storyline is great with it's Mafia vibe and when you add in their emotions along with their love of family plus the intriguing twists they go through with their own cousin and other enemies then you have a tale that's awesome and such a enjoyable experience." There is violence but that just makes you keep turning pages. I couldn't help but to have a sleepless night because there was no way I putting down my reader until it was over. I could tell you about all the things I really enjoyed with this story but then it's best I let you read it for yourself. But WOW even with the ending it's still a awesome romance which l greatly enjoyed and I found this to be a exciting series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did Happy Reading!!
OH My this series is absolutely amazing it's so fantastic that I don't even know where to begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this awesome story! Okay the first thing is that I definitely enjoyed Massimo and Lucia as a couple. There is so much excitement and action with sizzling hot passion with these two. Plus I get to revisit some awesome characters that I really enjoyed and wanted to read more about them.The time spent with the families is delightful. Another thing I enjoyed besides the couple's hot chemistry is their life is full of action with lots of drama which will have you on the edge of your seat, The suspense will fuel your curiosity. Then there's all of the characters which are so captivating and the Mafia men are so amazing and their relationships is also magnificent. The storyline is great with it's Mafia vibe and when you add in their emotions along with their love of family plus the intriguing twists they go through with their own cousin and other enemies then you have a tale that's awesome and such a enjoyable experience." There is violence but that just makes you keep turning pages. I couldn't help but to have a sleepless night because there was no way I putting down my reader until it was over. I could tell you about all the things I really enjoyed with this story but then it's best I let you read it for yourself. But WOW even with the ending it's still a awesome romance which l greatly enjoyed and I found this to be a exciting series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did Happy Reading!!
January 10, 2026
mafia but make it cabin off grid
This was a fun sort of “on the run/being hunted” - the saga continues from the previous books - the uncle and swarmy cousin hav employed against the family. In this case Venice. In comes Massimo the family representative.(but really a giant protector emphasis on the giant) he’s sent to smooth things over with Venice, though during their meeting mercenary’s shoot up the place. Action leads to another then leads to him rescuing her granddaughter…..
She is a snob and would never dare lower her standards then to slum it with a mafia brute and she’s an expert at avoiding bodyguards. She doesn’t take anyyyyy of this seriously till they are found and being hunted. Thankfully THAT attitude ends there because I almost DNF’d the book she was THAT toxic and stuck up. She drops her shields and rudeness on accident and finds out that Massimo isn’t that bad. But she hates him regardless. And the feelings mutual - but the attraction is SIZZLING.
This is a true enemy to lovers relationship
They have to rough it in the alps thankfully NOT in the winter. Summer time so the ski village and cabins are not hugely populated. They are in the run and in hiding for so long that they fall madly in love…..
The action and HUGE rescue are IMAX movie worthy. Huge production and graphics (in my mind) the author describes such a vivid battle you’re glued to each page.
Spice and action was a solid 3.9/5 chilis!
This was a fun sort of “on the run/being hunted” - the saga continues from the previous books - the uncle and swarmy cousin hav employed against the family. In this case Venice. In comes Massimo the family representative.(but really a giant protector emphasis on the giant) he’s sent to smooth things over with Venice, though during their meeting mercenary’s shoot up the place. Action leads to another then leads to him rescuing her granddaughter…..
She is a snob and would never dare lower her standards then to slum it with a mafia brute and she’s an expert at avoiding bodyguards. She doesn’t take anyyyyy of this seriously till they are found and being hunted. Thankfully THAT attitude ends there because I almost DNF’d the book she was THAT toxic and stuck up. She drops her shields and rudeness on accident and finds out that Massimo isn’t that bad. But she hates him regardless. And the feelings mutual - but the attraction is SIZZLING.
This is a true enemy to lovers relationship
They have to rough it in the alps thankfully NOT in the winter. Summer time so the ski village and cabins are not hugely populated. They are in the run and in hiding for so long that they fall madly in love…..
The action and HUGE rescue are IMAX movie worthy. Huge production and graphics (in my mind) the author describes such a vivid battle you’re glued to each page.
Spice and action was a solid 3.9/5 chilis!
August 18, 2026
Non vedevo l'ora di leggere Massimo di Olivia Thorn!
Fin dall'inizio della serie sui fratelli Rosolini ero davvero affascinata da lui: se Dario e Adriano mi avevano già fatto impazzire, Massimo mi ha letteralmente catturato il cuore.
In questo romanzo, quando la vita di Lucia viene messa in pericolo, Massimo scatena tutta la sua forza per salvarla, dando vita a una storia ad alta tensione tra lealtà familiare, pericoli e sentimenti travolgenti. E di certo non mancano i momenti spicy ad incendiare ancora di più la situazione!
La sua lotta per salvarla mi ha trasmesso un carico di adrenalina incredibile: è l'eroe che ogni donna vorrebbe al proprio fianco.
Ovviamente adoro tutti i personaggi di questo universo!
I fratelli Rosolini mi fanno impazzire e divertire, Lars lo adoro, mentre Alessandra e Bianca sono le cognate che tutti vorrebbero. È stata una lettura intensa, coinvolgente e impetuosa, proprio come Massimo, che ho divorato in un solo pomeriggio nonostante la corposità del libro.
Ora sono curiosissima di scoprire cosa succederà nel capitolo dedicato a Lars.
Ogni volta c'è un colpo di scena e una bellissima sorpresa... chi riuscirà a catturare il suo cuore?
Lettura super consigliata!
Valutazione ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spicy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Recensione a cura di Silvia Turi.
Fin dall'inizio della serie sui fratelli Rosolini ero davvero affascinata da lui: se Dario e Adriano mi avevano già fatto impazzire, Massimo mi ha letteralmente catturato il cuore.
In questo romanzo, quando la vita di Lucia viene messa in pericolo, Massimo scatena tutta la sua forza per salvarla, dando vita a una storia ad alta tensione tra lealtà familiare, pericoli e sentimenti travolgenti. E di certo non mancano i momenti spicy ad incendiare ancora di più la situazione!
La sua lotta per salvarla mi ha trasmesso un carico di adrenalina incredibile: è l'eroe che ogni donna vorrebbe al proprio fianco.
Ovviamente adoro tutti i personaggi di questo universo!
I fratelli Rosolini mi fanno impazzire e divertire, Lars lo adoro, mentre Alessandra e Bianca sono le cognate che tutti vorrebbero. È stata una lettura intensa, coinvolgente e impetuosa, proprio come Massimo, che ho divorato in un solo pomeriggio nonostante la corposità del libro.
Ora sono curiosissima di scoprire cosa succederà nel capitolo dedicato a Lars.
Ogni volta c'è un colpo di scena e una bellissima sorpresa... chi riuscirà a catturare il suo cuore?
Lettura super consigliata!
Valutazione ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spicy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Recensione a cura di Silvia Turi.
September 1, 2026
I have read Dario and Adriano's installments...which were decent but apparently the author ran out of inspiration when it was Massimo's turn. Massimo got stuck with a woman that behaved and "spoke" like a 13-year old, that was extremely boring and meh.....Massimo deserved better. The relationship felt extremely forced with Lucia behaving like a 13 year old and constantly badgering the MMC and even touching him intimately without his consent. If women feels strongly about this regarding themselves, I hope they will have the same opinion that it is NOT okay to touch a male on his private parts without consent. More even to badger him constantly about the matter. It felt that there wasn't enough ideas or writing material to use in the book so the author resorted desperately to anything. Another turnoff was the repeated text and the bold letters, or the bold letters used with an attempt to denote shots. I skimmed all of the spicy moments between Massimo and Lucia because it was forced, without any appeal and don't get me wrong, I love spice. I continued reading because I am sure that the plot will move on to the next installment but I definitely skimmed all the pages with Lucia's stupid teenager's dialogue and baby fits.
May 9, 2024
it’s like watching an action
Heat: 4/5
I didn’t think it was possible, but this series keeps getting hotter and the quality remains. When I first read the synopsis and the tropes, I wasn’t sure I’d like Lucia and massimos story as much as I’d LOVED Adriano and Bianca’s story. Omg I ADORE this couple. Did Lucia annoy me at first? Yes. But the way Olivia thorn writes, she really gets into each character’s head. The thoughts are real and realistic without being repetitive. So often, I’ll read stories where the characters just say the same things over and and over and it’s exhausting and boring. Olivia kills it with the inner monologues and I’m all about it.
Massimo is a huge guy, and Lucia, so tiny in size, has attitude and personality to match that hulking size. She dishes shit in spades, but poor massimo can only take so much before he fights back, hit for hit.
But when these two finally crash, it’s all hands on deck: 💥💥💥💥💥
Tl;dr I love these two, the spice is freaking HOT, the plot stays strong, the side characters are 💯 as usual. I LOVE THIS SERIES AND THESE COUPLES.
Heat: 4/5
I didn’t think it was possible, but this series keeps getting hotter and the quality remains. When I first read the synopsis and the tropes, I wasn’t sure I’d like Lucia and massimos story as much as I’d LOVED Adriano and Bianca’s story. Omg I ADORE this couple. Did Lucia annoy me at first? Yes. But the way Olivia thorn writes, she really gets into each character’s head. The thoughts are real and realistic without being repetitive. So often, I’ll read stories where the characters just say the same things over and and over and it’s exhausting and boring. Olivia kills it with the inner monologues and I’m all about it.
Massimo is a huge guy, and Lucia, so tiny in size, has attitude and personality to match that hulking size. She dishes shit in spades, but poor massimo can only take so much before he fights back, hit for hit.
But when these two finally crash, it’s all hands on deck: 💥💥💥💥💥
Tl;dr I love these two, the spice is freaking HOT, the plot stays strong, the side characters are 💯 as usual. I LOVE THIS SERIES AND THESE COUPLES.
July 8, 2026
Hooked on a New Author: Massimo
There is no better feeling than finding a new author who completely melts your brain and heart, especially when you realize she has a whole backlog of books you haven't touched yet. It makes you feel like the luckiest woman alive.
Massimo completely delivered. As book boyfriends go, he is top-tier material. His moral code is on point, and once you figure out what he perceives his true job to be, nobody else compares. (Sorry to my husband, but Massimo would just have to be the ultimate guy friend!). His mom raised him right.
The heroine is a tiny, explosive stick of dynamite. I’ll admit, she acts so spoiled and sharp at first that she's genuinely unlikable. It takes getting a peek inside her head to understand her. She’s like bitter medicine—hard to swallow at the start, but before long, the rough beginning is completely forgotten and you're just glad you pushed through.
The plot moves at a great pace, the character arcs feel earned, and I loved the cameos from past characters. This was a fantastic, satisfying read that I'm adding to my permanent re-read shelf!
There is no better feeling than finding a new author who completely melts your brain and heart, especially when you realize she has a whole backlog of books you haven't touched yet. It makes you feel like the luckiest woman alive.
Massimo completely delivered. As book boyfriends go, he is top-tier material. His moral code is on point, and once you figure out what he perceives his true job to be, nobody else compares. (Sorry to my husband, but Massimo would just have to be the ultimate guy friend!). His mom raised him right.
The heroine is a tiny, explosive stick of dynamite. I’ll admit, she acts so spoiled and sharp at first that she's genuinely unlikable. It takes getting a peek inside her head to understand her. She’s like bitter medicine—hard to swallow at the start, but before long, the rough beginning is completely forgotten and you're just glad you pushed through.
The plot moves at a great pace, the character arcs feel earned, and I loved the cameos from past characters. This was a fantastic, satisfying read that I'm adding to my permanent re-read shelf!
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