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DeLucas After Dark: Savage Bloodline Holiday Novellas
Darkness lurks behind their gazes.
There’s something sinister about their smiles.
Their name incites fear in their enemies.
Their touch arouses passion in the women they love.
They are the DeLucas. And even during the holidays, there’s one word that describes them best.
SAVAGE.
Tis’ the season for a savage. The men of the DeLuca family come bearing gifts this holiday season. Download this limited edition anthology today before it's gone forever. First, you must ask yourself one Are you ready to spend your holiday cuddled up with a DeLuca savage?
Featuring…
* A DeLuca Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren.
* Surviving Valentino DeLuca by Melverna McFarlane.
* A Christmas Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano.
* Holidays With The Giuseppe DeLuca/Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay.
* Almost Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal.
* An Unforgettable Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell.
* My Savage Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen.
You fell in love with these savages when you read the Savage Bloodline Mafia Romance series. Now it’s time to fall in love with them all over again when you read this collection of holiday novellas.
There’s something sinister about their smiles.
Their name incites fear in their enemies.
Their touch arouses passion in the women they love.
They are the DeLucas. And even during the holidays, there’s one word that describes them best.
SAVAGE.
Tis’ the season for a savage. The men of the DeLuca family come bearing gifts this holiday season. Download this limited edition anthology today before it's gone forever. First, you must ask yourself one Are you ready to spend your holiday cuddled up with a DeLuca savage?
Featuring…
* A DeLuca Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren.
* Surviving Valentino DeLuca by Melverna McFarlane.
* A Christmas Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano.
* Holidays With The Giuseppe DeLuca/Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay.
* Almost Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal.
* An Unforgettable Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell.
* My Savage Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen.
You fell in love with these savages when you read the Savage Bloodline Mafia Romance series. Now it’s time to fall in love with them all over again when you read this collection of holiday novellas.
520 pages, Paperback
Published November 23, 2023
About the author
L. Loren
57 books206 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, L. Loren holds a Business Management Degree from the University of Mount Olive. As a former call center supervisor, her desire to write lay dormant for years, until she found the courage to live her dream. She lives with her loving and supportive husband in North Carolina.
L. Loren created her own brand of erotic romance that she dubbed LoveRotica - Love stories with an edge of sexy. Her catalog of sexy stories is self-published and available on Amazon.
Her stories and poems have appeared in various anthologies, publications and literary journals. L. is also the curator of the Love is Color Anthology, available for free on Smashwords.
L. Loren created her own brand of erotic romance that she dubbed LoveRotica - Love stories with an edge of sexy. Her catalog of sexy stories is self-published and available on Amazon.
Her stories and poems have appeared in various anthologies, publications and literary journals. L. is also the curator of the Love is Color Anthology, available for free on Smashwords.
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December 20, 2023
Loved this anthology
All of the stories were great, some more than others. I can't wait to read Stefano's part 2. I have reviewed each story on its own and will include them in this review. My favorite one in this anthology was Almost Never by Jade Royal.
A Deluca Christmas: Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren
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Johnny Lip thought he would get his revenge
His mistake was using Simone’s cousin Sheree to do it. He wined and dined her thinking that she would lead him close enough to have access to Nicolo, his Brasen and son. But that family is tight. Sheree played her part to a T. Just when Johnny Lip aka Giorgio Gall thought he would exact his revenge, he had the shock of his life. Nicolo DeLuca got him for good this time. The nerve of him ruining their Christmas.
Surviving Christmas: Valentino DeLuca by Malverna McFarlane
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I just can’t get used to this reverse harem thing between Valentino, Sloane & Tacito
People are always wanting something they either don’t need or don’t deserve. Pierangelo wanted to take over territory and hand it over to his son Pierguilio who did not have the cajones to come in out of the rain. There was one problem with Pierangelo’s plan, Sasone, Nicolo’s brother was in the way. He needed to get rid of him but Valentino saw the ruse and went in Sasone’s sted. They soon realized it was a setup that could have ended everyone. With the stress of everything happening around them, confessions were made that took the thruple by surprise. But they vowed NO MORE SECRETS regardless. They were there together for each other. They didn’t care who didn’t like their arrangement. They may have been down but not out. With the help of Don Enzo, the problem was eliminated.
A Christmas Reckoning: Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano
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They were a loud, rowdy and sometime brutal bunch., but Piper couldn’t have married into any better family.
Even her parents were coming around. They’d rather be in their daughter’s life any kind of way than lose her. They had to respect whom she chose to love. They may have wanted her to marry Kenneth but he was not the one she truly loved. Now that she and Marco have another chance, she’s made her decision to choose love. She waited long enough, but the decision still caused her hurt.
Regardless of all this, she’s still attached to a mafia family and by default, so is everyone she loves. Their wedding day showed that. There is always someone trying to take revenge on them for some reason or another. Marco promised that he’d protect everyone in his family, including Piper’s parents.
This was a great read from beginning to end. I loved the original Marco DeLuca book and I loved reading this Christmas edition too.
Holidays With The DeLuca: Giuseppe DeLuca/ Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay
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A double story?
The Giuseppe aka Joey and Maddy story did not hold my attention. It seems that this story was just about their bedroom time.
The second story Michele and Gabrielle was better. I did get the semblance of a plot in this story. It was about family and how Gabby healed Mickey with her love. They healed each other.
Almost Never: Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal
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Beast and Firefly finally get their HEA…
…By the hardest. Beni finds out some information that may keep him from marrying his Simone, . His father was still throwing in bombshells from the grave. There were forces at play that came from both families. SImone’s mother also knew things that would devastate her if the truth came out. Before he could say “I Do” to Simone, these family problems had to be solved. But there was a fatherly Angel at work to make sure that Simone married her Beast. I loved the wedding vows and I almost lost it when Simone’s spirit father bent down and kissed her pregnant belly.
An Unforgettable Christmas: Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell
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A sweet Christmas read with a little action
It is nice to read that Vito and Nicole have gotten their HEA with their son Antonio. They have grown in love and comfort with each other. That is until the old life comes calling. Vito's family has grown in an unexpected way through his father and he’s expected to give protection. The family man as he is doing just that. He and Marcelo handle their business. Marcelo doesn’t appreciate the threat to his woman Safia. He has a strong love for his woman too. Both brothers are fine as long as they have the love of their lives by their sides.
My Savage Valentine: Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen
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All they wanted was the perfect Valentine
Both Enzo and Eve wanted the perfect Valentine for each other for their first Valentine together. They both enlisted the help of Stefano who was less than happy to be disturbed from his sleep in the middle of the night. Enzo did get the [perfect gift for Eve besides the perfect dinner. It was a two-part gift that she could give to her best friend Sienna when she is found. Eve gave Enzo a touching photo that almost brought him to tears.
Eve was the love of his life. She brought him balance in his hectic world of being the don. His grandfather sent him an Angel to love. Enzo was the love of her life as well. But, she also needed him to be her savage Valentine forever.
NOTE: my favorite passage: I love you more, grandfather, Enzo thought, sending up a silent prayer. And I'll continue being strong until we meet again. And I'll cherish myself and the angel you sent me while watching over the family like you taught me. Until we meet again, old man.
All of the stories were great, some more than others. I can't wait to read Stefano's part 2. I have reviewed each story on its own and will include them in this review. My favorite one in this anthology was Almost Never by Jade Royal.
A Deluca Christmas: Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Johnny Lip thought he would get his revenge
His mistake was using Simone’s cousin Sheree to do it. He wined and dined her thinking that she would lead him close enough to have access to Nicolo, his Brasen and son. But that family is tight. Sheree played her part to a T. Just when Johnny Lip aka Giorgio Gall thought he would exact his revenge, he had the shock of his life. Nicolo DeLuca got him for good this time. The nerve of him ruining their Christmas.
Surviving Christmas: Valentino DeLuca by Malverna McFarlane
⭐⭐
I just can’t get used to this reverse harem thing between Valentino, Sloane & Tacito
People are always wanting something they either don’t need or don’t deserve. Pierangelo wanted to take over territory and hand it over to his son Pierguilio who did not have the cajones to come in out of the rain. There was one problem with Pierangelo’s plan, Sasone, Nicolo’s brother was in the way. He needed to get rid of him but Valentino saw the ruse and went in Sasone’s sted. They soon realized it was a setup that could have ended everyone. With the stress of everything happening around them, confessions were made that took the thruple by surprise. But they vowed NO MORE SECRETS regardless. They were there together for each other. They didn’t care who didn’t like their arrangement. They may have been down but not out. With the help of Don Enzo, the problem was eliminated.
A Christmas Reckoning: Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano
⭐⭐⭐⭐
They were a loud, rowdy and sometime brutal bunch., but Piper couldn’t have married into any better family.
Even her parents were coming around. They’d rather be in their daughter’s life any kind of way than lose her. They had to respect whom she chose to love. They may have wanted her to marry Kenneth but he was not the one she truly loved. Now that she and Marco have another chance, she’s made her decision to choose love. She waited long enough, but the decision still caused her hurt.
Regardless of all this, she’s still attached to a mafia family and by default, so is everyone she loves. Their wedding day showed that. There is always someone trying to take revenge on them for some reason or another. Marco promised that he’d protect everyone in his family, including Piper’s parents.
This was a great read from beginning to end. I loved the original Marco DeLuca book and I loved reading this Christmas edition too.
Holidays With The DeLuca: Giuseppe DeLuca/ Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay
⭐⭐⭐
A double story?
The Giuseppe aka Joey and Maddy story did not hold my attention. It seems that this story was just about their bedroom time.
The second story Michele and Gabrielle was better. I did get the semblance of a plot in this story. It was about family and how Gabby healed Mickey with her love. They healed each other.
Almost Never: Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beast and Firefly finally get their HEA…
…By the hardest. Beni finds out some information that may keep him from marrying his Simone, . His father was still throwing in bombshells from the grave. There were forces at play that came from both families. SImone’s mother also knew things that would devastate her if the truth came out. Before he could say “I Do” to Simone, these family problems had to be solved. But there was a fatherly Angel at work to make sure that Simone married her Beast. I loved the wedding vows and I almost lost it when Simone’s spirit father bent down and kissed her pregnant belly.
An Unforgettable Christmas: Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A sweet Christmas read with a little action
It is nice to read that Vito and Nicole have gotten their HEA with their son Antonio. They have grown in love and comfort with each other. That is until the old life comes calling. Vito's family has grown in an unexpected way through his father and he’s expected to give protection. The family man as he is doing just that. He and Marcelo handle their business. Marcelo doesn’t appreciate the threat to his woman Safia. He has a strong love for his woman too. Both brothers are fine as long as they have the love of their lives by their sides.
My Savage Valentine: Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen
⭐⭐⭐
All they wanted was the perfect Valentine
Both Enzo and Eve wanted the perfect Valentine for each other for their first Valentine together. They both enlisted the help of Stefano who was less than happy to be disturbed from his sleep in the middle of the night. Enzo did get the [perfect gift for Eve besides the perfect dinner. It was a two-part gift that she could give to her best friend Sienna when she is found. Eve gave Enzo a touching photo that almost brought him to tears.
Eve was the love of his life. She brought him balance in his hectic world of being the don. His grandfather sent him an Angel to love. Enzo was the love of her life as well. But, she also needed him to be her savage Valentine forever.
NOTE: my favorite passage: I love you more, grandfather, Enzo thought, sending up a silent prayer. And I'll continue being strong until we meet again. And I'll cherish myself and the angel you sent me while watching over the family like you taught me. Until we meet again, old man.
November 22, 2023
DeLucas After Dark
No time off for the protective, fierce warriors…
Knowing that the holidays rang special because each lover were adamant in showing their appreciation to the owner of their heart, the men’s prowess to defeat all that dared to disrupt the holidays were dealt with his expeditiously demise…
No time off for the protective, fierce warriors…
Knowing that the holidays rang special because each lover were adamant in showing their appreciation to the owner of their heart, the men’s prowess to defeat all that dared to disrupt the holidays were dealt with his expeditiously demise…
November 18, 2023
Thank you.. A Great Read.
I love reading about the beautiful savages, the DeLucas. I loved all of the stories. I laughed, cried, cursed, and cried again. Can’t wait for the release. Thank you again ladies. A job well done.
I love reading about the beautiful savages, the DeLucas. I loved all of the stories. I laughed, cried, cursed, and cried again. Can’t wait for the release. Thank you again ladies. A job well done.
November 25, 2023
Always Savage🔥🔥🔥
Anything that has to do with The DeLucas are a MUST READ and DeLucas After Dark Anthology is no different!!! I highly recommend that you add this to your collection!!!
Anything that has to do with The DeLucas are a MUST READ and DeLucas After Dark Anthology is no different!!! I highly recommend that you add this to your collection!!!
November 26, 2023
Awesome 🔥🔥
This was a very good set of novella stories, featuring my favourite savages.. Each Author took a different direction with their stories and didn't disappoint. You felt transported yo wherever the story was written and the seggs was 5 alarm..
This was a very good set of novella stories, featuring my favourite savages.. Each Author took a different direction with their stories and didn't disappoint. You felt transported yo wherever the story was written and the seggs was 5 alarm..
December 3, 2023
Savage Holidays
I loved, loved the Savage DeLucas in these stories. Each story was captivating, had you on edge, and had a smile on my face.
I assure you, you will enjoy these stories as much as I did.
To all the authors who contributed to this book, thank you and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 😊 ❤️
I loved, loved the Savage DeLucas in these stories. Each story was captivating, had you on edge, and had a smile on my face.
I assure you, you will enjoy these stories as much as I did.
To all the authors who contributed to this book, thank you and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 😊 ❤️
November 27, 2023
DeLucas After Dark
This savage bloodline holiday novellas was so good! I can't get enough of the DeLucas. I wasn't at all disappointed!
This savage bloodline holiday novellas was so good! I can't get enough of the DeLucas. I wasn't at all disappointed!
November 29, 2023
Every story blends seamlessly into the next, updates you on your favorite characters and gets better and better! Love this series!
December 16, 2023
A great follow up and catch up with the Delucas we all love. A great follow up read.
November 19, 2023
love the follow up stories :)
I didn’t read all the stories because not all the stories in the series were the type of stories I like to read, so my rating is only based on what I’ve read .
Nicolo DeLuca story was crazy. like why did Simone cousin agree to marry a dude she was suspicious about. I really didn’t like she kept seeing a man she just didn’t really like like that because he was nice and was a good kisser .. plenty of men are nice . Sheere literally had no standards and was desperate for what her cousin had , I really didn’t like this story to much. I wish it was just more focus on Nicole and Simone
Valentino DeLuca story was the second part Ive been waiting for , I’m glad the Tácito was finally able to share the secret he’s been keeping from his family. I am glad Enzo helped them out, I think he respected the fact Valentino pretty much told him he didn’t care what he thought of his family. They are one of my favorite deluca families, I really wish there will be a story in the future after the baby is born.
I really wish we would have got Alessandro family story and not Marco, :( so didn’t read
GIUSEPPE DELUCA: couldn’t find original story to read/reread first.
Don’t read stories with damsels.
Enzo : love this story ! It was sweet but why was she sweating after coming from the bathroom ? Was she fighting someone ? Lol . Sad it was before Stefano found Sienna but we will be getting part 2 soon, I’m still waiting to see the besties in action together .
I didn’t read all the stories because not all the stories in the series were the type of stories I like to read, so my rating is only based on what I’ve read .
Nicolo DeLuca story was crazy. like why did Simone cousin agree to marry a dude she was suspicious about. I really didn’t like she kept seeing a man she just didn’t really like like that because he was nice and was a good kisser .. plenty of men are nice . Sheere literally had no standards and was desperate for what her cousin had , I really didn’t like this story to much. I wish it was just more focus on Nicole and Simone
Valentino DeLuca story was the second part Ive been waiting for , I’m glad the Tácito was finally able to share the secret he’s been keeping from his family. I am glad Enzo helped them out, I think he respected the fact Valentino pretty much told him he didn’t care what he thought of his family. They are one of my favorite deluca families, I really wish there will be a story in the future after the baby is born.
I really wish we would have got Alessandro family story and not Marco, :( so didn’t read
GIUSEPPE DELUCA: couldn’t find original story to read/reread first.
Don’t read stories with damsels.
Enzo : love this story ! It was sweet but why was she sweating after coming from the bathroom ? Was she fighting someone ? Lol . Sad it was before Stefano found Sienna but we will be getting part 2 soon, I’m still waiting to see the besties in action together .
January 27, 2024
My favorite story in this Novella Is Surviving Valentino. This novella is a continuation of the storyline of Valentine, Tacito and Sloane and they have an interesting story to tell. Lots of action with a great storyline that reveals secrets and enacts revenge. Luv it! I actually wouldn't mind another book that continues their story after the baby arrives. After all, a Deluca always has enemies.
I also liked Enzo and Eva's story, but it was a little too lovey-dovey for me for a Savage DeLuca. It was a sweet story filled with sugary sweetness celebrating their love for each other on Valentines Day. The thoughtfulness and time they took to select the perfect gift for the other was wonderful to read and I loved the present Eva gifted Enzo. For a man who has everything, it was the perfect gift, and he was so appreciative of it.
The Savage Bloodline series is great with many wonderful and diverse writers. I just may go back and read the books for the other characters in this book.
I also liked Enzo and Eva's story, but it was a little too lovey-dovey for me for a Savage DeLuca. It was a sweet story filled with sugary sweetness celebrating their love for each other on Valentines Day. The thoughtfulness and time they took to select the perfect gift for the other was wonderful to read and I loved the present Eva gifted Enzo. For a man who has everything, it was the perfect gift, and he was so appreciative of it.
The Savage Bloodline series is great with many wonderful and diverse writers. I just may go back and read the books for the other characters in this book.
April 25, 2024
Good Reading
While the book was good, I’d like for the couples to focus more on other things other than sex. It would be nice to see them doing some domestic things like cooking exotic meals, painting, camping to show the other side of them (things they may have done as boys) or some hidden talents. I’m just saying, not to take away from their savage side. It’s only an opinion. The writers did an awesome job as usual.
While the book was good, I’d like for the couples to focus more on other things other than sex. It would be nice to see them doing some domestic things like cooking exotic meals, painting, camping to show the other side of them (things they may have done as boys) or some hidden talents. I’m just saying, not to take away from their savage side. It’s only an opinion. The writers did an awesome job as usual.
February 1, 2024
Totally Fantastic!!
What a really good collection of the love between n the characters we love and the chemistry that they shared. The stories are a very nice way to get speak at our favorite characters. If you are looking for a good collection of holiday stories, then this is the book for you.
What a really good collection of the love between n the characters we love and the chemistry that they shared. The stories are a very nice way to get speak at our favorite characters. If you are looking for a good collection of holiday stories, then this is the book for you.
March 12, 2024
Inquiring Minds
Loved all of these stories, but I have a question about something that happened in Enzo and Eve story...what happened to Eve when she went to the bathroom? I was waiting for an explanation of the description of Eve... there has got to be more to that story... Inquiring minds need to know.
Loved all of these stories, but I have a question about something that happened in Enzo and Eve story...what happened to Eve when she went to the bathroom? I was waiting for an explanation of the description of Eve... there has got to be more to that story... Inquiring minds need to know.
February 1, 2024
Very Enjoyable
Some of the features books I hadn't read so, I went back to do so before diving into their Christmas tale. I will be catching up on all the ones I've missed and I am looking forward to the new season.
Some of the features books I hadn't read so, I went back to do so before diving into their Christmas tale. I will be catching up on all the ones I've missed and I am looking forward to the new season.
February 20, 2024
Gotta love these Savage DeLucas
I enjoyed every one of these stories. The authors are fantabulous! How they continue to write these stories is mind blowing, please don’t stop. Can’t wait to read more!
I enjoyed every one of these stories. The authors are fantabulous! How they continue to write these stories is mind blowing, please don’t stop. Can’t wait to read more!
February 25, 2024
6 times...
5+ star rating for all the stories of this novellas. Well put together anthology of relatable stories to enhance an already spectacular series the DeLucas...great read from start to finish...I loved it can't wait for more to come!!!
5+ star rating for all the stories of this novellas. Well put together anthology of relatable stories to enhance an already spectacular series the DeLucas...great read from start to finish...I loved it can't wait for more to come!!!
December 22, 2023
Nothing but Love
I absolutely love the this series. All the authors did a great job with this series. I need more.😊. Congratulation!
I absolutely love the this series. All the authors did a great job with this series. I need more.😊. Congratulation!
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