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Revenge comes first…
My father, head of the most notorious crime ring on the East Coast, saddles me with two missions to complete before his death:
Take out the Siciilian.
The man who wronged my family decades ago.
Easy.
Having his blood on my hands has been on my to-do list for years.
Deal with the Senator.
The man who was responsible for my brother’s death and who owes us millions.
Easy.
The daughter will atone for the father’s sins.
I’ve never failed the Don. Except this daughter turns out to be a feisty handful, and by that I don’t only mean her curves. She has one thing of value, and it’s up on auction to the highest bidder. Kidnapped, cornered, her only way out is to kill me…unless I claim her for myself.
But to me she’s only merchandise.
And I never touch the merch.
HATED VOWS is a dark, enemies to lovers, fake marriage, forced proximity, steamy stand-alone romance. No cheating, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA. This is a mafia romance so some scenes might trigger readers - please read with care!
My father, head of the most notorious crime ring on the East Coast, saddles me with two missions to complete before his death:
Take out the Siciilian.
The man who wronged my family decades ago.
Easy.
Having his blood on my hands has been on my to-do list for years.
Deal with the Senator.
The man who was responsible for my brother’s death and who owes us millions.
Easy.
The daughter will atone for the father’s sins.
I’ve never failed the Don. Except this daughter turns out to be a feisty handful, and by that I don’t only mean her curves. She has one thing of value, and it’s up on auction to the highest bidder. Kidnapped, cornered, her only way out is to kill me…unless I claim her for myself.
But to me she’s only merchandise.
And I never touch the merch.
HATED VOWS is a dark, enemies to lovers, fake marriage, forced proximity, steamy stand-alone romance. No cheating, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA. This is a mafia romance so some scenes might trigger readers - please read with care!
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2024
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Sophia Karlson
20 books249 followersI write sensual, emotional, and evocative contemporary romances about good guys and bad girls and sometimes it's the other way around. Either way, happy ever afters rule!
All my books can be read as standalone, although I tend to write about siblings.
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September 9, 2024
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I appreciate The Author Agency for their transparency and open conversation to make sure everyone enjoys their books.
I was looking forward to this since it was a recommended prequel to the book I wanted to read - Broken Vows coming out later this month.
I went in blind, only knowing the Italian Mafia - Grumpy/Sunshine/Sassy - Fake marriage tropes.
And boy was I caught off-guard.
I generally don’t enjoy the virginity trope, and unfortunately, this book leaned heavily into it in a way that didn’t resonate with me. I was surprised by the direction the book took and what was meant by "merchandise" describing the FMC, which was very off-putting.
The MMC’s characterization (IMO misogynistic and hypocrite), particularly his attitude towards consent, felt very problematic to me, and the insta-lust combined with how quickly the FMC’s vulnerability was exposed made it difficult for me to stay engaged until he redeems himself.
I checked out at 33%. I skimmed through the rest of the book, focusing on the biggest things happening to see if there was a redemption arc and understand the high ratings.
There wasn't and I didn't.
I appreciate The Author Agency for their transparency and open conversation to make sure everyone enjoys their books.
I was looking forward to this since it was a recommended prequel to the book I wanted to read - Broken Vows coming out later this month.
I went in blind, only knowing the Italian Mafia - Grumpy/Sunshine/Sassy - Fake marriage tropes.
And boy was I caught off-guard.
I generally don’t enjoy the virginity trope, and unfortunately, this book leaned heavily into it in a way that didn’t resonate with me. I was surprised by the direction the book took and what was meant by "merchandise" describing the FMC, which was very off-putting.
The MMC’s characterization (IMO misogynistic and hypocrite), particularly his attitude towards consent, felt very problematic to me, and the insta-lust combined with how quickly the FMC’s vulnerability was exposed made it difficult for me to stay engaged until he redeems himself.
I checked out at 33%. I skimmed through the rest of the book, focusing on the biggest things happening to see if there was a redemption arc and understand the high ratings.
There wasn't and I didn't.
September 9, 2024
Warning: this rant review contains spoilers.
This is, without a doubt, THE WORST MMC I've ever had the displeasure of reading about. Jean-Ralphio voice "he's the woooooorstt"
Here are a few egregious things he does in this book and we're supposed to root for him:
- Kidnaps our FMC to pay for her father's debt (not so bad in the realm of mafia romances) but then keeps her locked up in a dingy basement with just a t-shirt for clothing, and makes her sleep on a mattress on the floor.
- Threatens to murder her and her father multiple times and has a gun aimed on her father to make her 'comply'.
- Wants and actually plans to auction her virginity off (AGAINST HER WILL) for repay the aforementioned debts.
- Brings in a doctor to 'verify' her virginity in a gross scene where he and his bodyguard watch this doctor assault her to 'confirm' this.
- Murders a man in front of her to show he's 'a bad guy' and makes her clean up the blood and her vomit from witnessing the scene.
- Sexually assaults her and forces her to orgasm, we're in her POV at the time and she uses the word 'assault' multiple times to describe what he is doing to her.
- Drugs her to get her onto a private jet, where he takes her to the bedroom onboard, removes her underwear and forces her to wear a flowy skirt in breezy weather to humiliate her.
Honestly the list goes on and on.
This is the biggest case of Stockholm Syndrome I have ever seen. There is no way on Earth this woman should have fallen in love with this man.
Also, the way the author talks about women from the MMC's POV is frankly disgusting. With comments about how women are only useful for servicing men, to ones about how women are 'fucked in the head' because they aren't confident in their bodies. Because apparently a woman's worth is only determined by how much a man wants to stick his dick in her.
Can confidently say I will NEVER read another book by this author.
This is, without a doubt, THE WORST MMC I've ever had the displeasure of reading about. Jean-Ralphio voice "he's the woooooorstt"
Here are a few egregious things he does in this book and we're supposed to root for him:
- Kidnaps our FMC to pay for her father's debt (not so bad in the realm of mafia romances) but then keeps her locked up in a dingy basement with just a t-shirt for clothing, and makes her sleep on a mattress on the floor.
- Threatens to murder her and her father multiple times and has a gun aimed on her father to make her 'comply'.
- Wants and actually plans to auction her virginity off (AGAINST HER WILL) for repay the aforementioned debts.
- Brings in a doctor to 'verify' her virginity in a gross scene where he and his bodyguard watch this doctor assault her to 'confirm' this.
- Murders a man in front of her to show he's 'a bad guy' and makes her clean up the blood and her vomit from witnessing the scene.
- Sexually assaults her and forces her to orgasm, we're in her POV at the time and she uses the word 'assault' multiple times to describe what he is doing to her.
- Drugs her to get her onto a private jet, where he takes her to the bedroom onboard, removes her underwear and forces her to wear a flowy skirt in breezy weather to humiliate her.
Honestly the list goes on and on.
This is the biggest case of Stockholm Syndrome I have ever seen. There is no way on Earth this woman should have fallen in love with this man.
Also, the way the author talks about women from the MMC's POV is frankly disgusting. With comments about how women are only useful for servicing men, to ones about how women are 'fucked in the head' because they aren't confident in their bodies. Because apparently a woman's worth is only determined by how much a man wants to stick his dick in her.
Can confidently say I will NEVER read another book by this author.
July 1, 2024
I absolutely loved Sophia Karlson’s first mafia romance. This story captivated me from the beginning. I felt something of myself in Tasha.
Great storyline, amazing characters, very good spice.
Highly recommend this book.
Great storyline, amazing characters, very good spice.
Highly recommend this book.
August 3, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ ½
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Dark, forbidden, mafia romance
» Virgin FMC (to be auctioned!)
» Billionaire alpha-hole
» Forced proximity
» Fake marriage
» Touch her and 💀
» He calls her “Kitten” 😻
» “Mine” and “My wife”
Hated Vows is a dual-POV standalone romance with open-door spice, no cheating or cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
🖤
→ I liked both MCs. Tasha was sassy and brave while Matteo was the dark, broody, anti-hero whom you could tell had a good heart. They had great banter, especially when she started to feel emboldened to sass him. His threats of discipline only made it juicier.
→ It was a fast-paced read that made it almost painful to put down. I was hooked from the moment they met each other.
🖤
📌 What stood out
» I own that I am a keener for Pride and Prejudice, so when I saw the reference in chapter 3, it made me giddy. 👏
» The development of Tasha and Matteo’s romance was believable and well drawn out. I’m a sucker for a protective hero and Matteo hit the spot!
📌 Moments
» Tasha makes an impulsive attempt to escape; though the results are not at all what she was hoping for, I applaud her bravery!
» Matteo consistently makes good on his promise to tear down the world to find Tasha and ensure her safety 🫠 Mafia or not, Matteo wins at being a solid book boyfriend.
🚫 Contains violence/gore/murder, gun violence, death of parent and child (past, off-page), human trafficking (off-page), sexual content, sexual violence (off-page). Please check warnings.
✨ I received an ARC from Grey's Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Connect with me on Instagram for more bookish content!
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Dark, forbidden, mafia romance
» Virgin FMC (to be auctioned!)
» Billionaire alpha-hole
» Forced proximity
» Fake marriage
» Touch her and 💀
» He calls her “Kitten” 😻
» “Mine” and “My wife”
Hated Vows is a dual-POV standalone romance with open-door spice, no cheating or cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.
🖤
→ I liked both MCs. Tasha was sassy and brave while Matteo was the dark, broody, anti-hero whom you could tell had a good heart. They had great banter, especially when she started to feel emboldened to sass him. His threats of discipline only made it juicier.
→ It was a fast-paced read that made it almost painful to put down. I was hooked from the moment they met each other.
🖤
📌 What stood out
» I own that I am a keener for Pride and Prejudice, so when I saw the reference in chapter 3, it made me giddy. 👏
“For a full five seconds we just stare at each other, then he raises an eyebrow at me, a slow intentional cock of his brow that says she’s tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.”
» The development of Tasha and Matteo’s romance was believable and well drawn out. I’m a sucker for a protective hero and Matteo hit the spot!
📌 Moments
» Tasha makes an impulsive attempt to escape; though the results are not at all what she was hoping for, I applaud her bravery!
» Matteo consistently makes good on his promise to tear down the world to find Tasha and ensure her safety 🫠 Mafia or not, Matteo wins at being a solid book boyfriend.
🚫 Contains violence/gore/murder, gun violence, death of parent and child (past, off-page), human trafficking (off-page), sexual content, sexual violence (off-page). Please check warnings.
✨ I received an ARC from Grey's Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Connect with me on Instagram for more bookish content!
July 9, 2024
So this book was a wow yes for me. It's taking prisoner but falling in love within a couple of seconds type of story. I really did like this book and I couldn't put it down. The way that the author does the characters and how stubborn the MFC is. I love it so much. Just the way that they bantered together Just makes you fall in love with both main characters right away.
I saw what the second book is about and I really need to read it cuz I want to know about those two characters. But yeah this book is really good if you want a story about Mafia stealing the senator's daughter and falling in love. This book's for you.
I saw what the second book is about and I really need to read it cuz I want to know about those two characters. But yeah this book is really good if you want a story about Mafia stealing the senator's daughter and falling in love. This book's for you.
July 31, 2024
3,5 stars
Tropes : h paying off debts, mafia romance, alpha H, J/P H, marriage of convenience
Ending : HEA
Triggers : violence, gore, abuse, mention of child abuse, mention of SA, 💀
Spice : 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ /5
Angst : 🔥 🔥 🔥 /5
OM/OW drama : none
Intimacy details : virgin h, rough sex, oral, bondage
Standalone / Series :part of an interconnected series
Hero : Matteo Scalera (30s?)
Heroine : Natasha Armstrong (24)
Wasn’t a huge fan of the MMC for the majority of the book. He was crude but I gotta admit it was expected considering he wanted Tasha to pay off the debt but still…
Tropes : h paying off debts, mafia romance, alpha H, J/P H, marriage of convenience
Ending : HEA
Triggers : violence, gore, abuse, mention of child abuse, mention of SA, 💀
Spice : 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ /5
Angst : 🔥 🔥 🔥 /5
OM/OW drama : none
Intimacy details : virgin h, rough sex, oral, bondage
Standalone / Series :part of an interconnected series
Hero : Matteo Scalera (30s?)
Heroine : Natasha Armstrong (24)
Wasn’t a huge fan of the MMC for the majority of the book. He was crude but I gotta admit it was expected considering he wanted Tasha to pay off the debt but still…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2024
"Last thing. If you were mine, I wouldn't be fucking eating dinner if you'd been kidnapped by Il Consiglio. I'd be fucking tearing the world down to find you and make sure you were safe."
4/5 Stars
4/5 Spice
I would like to thank Grey's Promotions for entrusting me with the first book in the series Il Consiglio Scalera - A Mafia Dynasty. Hated Vows is the first book in the series written by the talented Sophia Karlson. Having never read anything by her before, I didn't know what to expect but was still excited because your girl loves a good mafia romance. Rumor also has it that this is Sophia's first time diving into the world of mafia romance and it didn't disappoint.
Matteo Scalera is the oldest son of the great mafia Don. He is handsome and powerful, always doing what his father asks. It will be him someday to take over the empire when his father passes away which is coming sooner than anyone would think. For his father to die in peace, he has Matteo finish a couple of jobs that he himself isn't able to. And one of those jobs is Natasha (Tasha) Armstrong.
Tasha is the daughter of a politician, one who has had many dealings with the Scalera's and is not on good terms. Tasha is young, beautiful, and very shy. She also has aspirations of being a doctor one day. She has no ideas of her fathers wicked dealings but soon learns when Matteo takes her away.
This story has him falling first and hard. The man fights his inner demons about not touching the merch, a battle he loses at times. Matteo is also very suave with how he speaks that it even has the reader swooning.
There's tons of action in the story. Both characters discover they have things in common and not to mention there is a surprise twist towards the end that I didn't even see coming.
So if you love them mafia stories with the morally grey men and a bit of kidnapping, this is for you.
I'm excited for the next book in the series Broken Vows, hope I am blessed by the mafia Gods to get an ARC of this as well. Read trigger warnings and happy reading.
4/5 Stars
4/5 Spice
I would like to thank Grey's Promotions for entrusting me with the first book in the series Il Consiglio Scalera - A Mafia Dynasty. Hated Vows is the first book in the series written by the talented Sophia Karlson. Having never read anything by her before, I didn't know what to expect but was still excited because your girl loves a good mafia romance. Rumor also has it that this is Sophia's first time diving into the world of mafia romance and it didn't disappoint.
Matteo Scalera is the oldest son of the great mafia Don. He is handsome and powerful, always doing what his father asks. It will be him someday to take over the empire when his father passes away which is coming sooner than anyone would think. For his father to die in peace, he has Matteo finish a couple of jobs that he himself isn't able to. And one of those jobs is Natasha (Tasha) Armstrong.
Tasha is the daughter of a politician, one who has had many dealings with the Scalera's and is not on good terms. Tasha is young, beautiful, and very shy. She also has aspirations of being a doctor one day. She has no ideas of her fathers wicked dealings but soon learns when Matteo takes her away.
This story has him falling first and hard. The man fights his inner demons about not touching the merch, a battle he loses at times. Matteo is also very suave with how he speaks that it even has the reader swooning.
There's tons of action in the story. Both characters discover they have things in common and not to mention there is a surprise twist towards the end that I didn't even see coming.
So if you love them mafia stories with the morally grey men and a bit of kidnapping, this is for you.
I'm excited for the next book in the series Broken Vows, hope I am blessed by the mafia Gods to get an ARC of this as well. Read trigger warnings and happy reading.
June 30, 2024
Rating: 5 stars
Sophia Karlson 😍😫 This story was absolutely perfect. A real dark romance, the twists and turns kept me gasping. I loved Natasha "Tasha" and Matteo so much. There was definetely so much more to them than meets the eyes. Thank you Sophia for the opportunity to have reviewed them early ❤
Tasha is a young beautiful, feisty woman who's studying to become a doctor. She gets kidnapped by Matteo to be auctioned off as a way of making her father, the Senator, pay for his debts. Her character was raw and real which made you feel all the emotions she did. She witnessed many horrors on her journey but she emerges stronger through them all. I loved how she wasn't a quiet girl, but actually fought back and did her best to stand up for herself, especially since the situation she was in was one of the worst 😭❤
Matteo is a man who doesn't have time for love, being the son of the Don to the Il Consiglio. He's a ruthless yet charming man, handsome, calculating and cold yet all this starts to change the moment he laid eyes on Tasha. He's ordered by the Don to use Tasha as a way to make her father pay, so he kidnaps her and plans to auction her v*rginity off and sell her to the highest bidder. That was his mission and goal but as time went on, he found himself hating the idea of anyone else even looking at her. There is so much more to him than we think and I loved how his caring and loving side starts to slowly show around her 🤧❤
The spicy scenes were brilliant and out of this world sizzling. They fit the dark theme of this book perfectly with its timings and intensities. I love that even though it was a spicy book, it was still a slow burn🔥😫
I really enjoyed this book. The writing was done really well, easy to read and portrayed the storyline and characters excellently.
If you haven't picked this book up yet, you need to do so asap if dark romance is your type 😌❤
Sophia Karlson 😍😫 This story was absolutely perfect. A real dark romance, the twists and turns kept me gasping. I loved Natasha "Tasha" and Matteo so much. There was definetely so much more to them than meets the eyes. Thank you Sophia for the opportunity to have reviewed them early ❤
Tasha is a young beautiful, feisty woman who's studying to become a doctor. She gets kidnapped by Matteo to be auctioned off as a way of making her father, the Senator, pay for his debts. Her character was raw and real which made you feel all the emotions she did. She witnessed many horrors on her journey but she emerges stronger through them all. I loved how she wasn't a quiet girl, but actually fought back and did her best to stand up for herself, especially since the situation she was in was one of the worst 😭❤
Matteo is a man who doesn't have time for love, being the son of the Don to the Il Consiglio. He's a ruthless yet charming man, handsome, calculating and cold yet all this starts to change the moment he laid eyes on Tasha. He's ordered by the Don to use Tasha as a way to make her father pay, so he kidnaps her and plans to auction her v*rginity off and sell her to the highest bidder. That was his mission and goal but as time went on, he found himself hating the idea of anyone else even looking at her. There is so much more to him than we think and I loved how his caring and loving side starts to slowly show around her 🤧❤
The spicy scenes were brilliant and out of this world sizzling. They fit the dark theme of this book perfectly with its timings and intensities. I love that even though it was a spicy book, it was still a slow burn🔥😫
I really enjoyed this book. The writing was done really well, easy to read and portrayed the storyline and characters excellently.
If you haven't picked this book up yet, you need to do so asap if dark romance is your type 😌❤
July 9, 2024
4.5 SPICY STARS !!!
This is my first Sophia Karlson book and I am in looooooooove with how she writes mafia ! I went in fairly blind to this book (just like I do for most) and it did not disappoint ! Tasha is a young, inexperienced, sassy, extremely brave woman who is being auctioned off to the highest mafia bidder . So who better to win the auction and “marry” Tasha than the broody, dark, billionaire alpha-hole, Matteo . Now forced together in this new arrangement will the two of them finally be able to be themselves .. or will their masks stay on forever ?
This book was so so so good + freaking SMOKIN HOT ! Matteo is delicious with how overprotective he is of Tasha . His use of “mine” and “my wife” and how he continually promises “to tear the world down to ensure her safety” .. TOTAL BOYFRIEND SWOON ! Tasha is such a B.A. and truly gave it her all when it came to a planned escaped and not rolling over for Matteo . Now she clearly didn’t stand a chance but I love to see a powerful, well rounded female . This was a little bit more of drawn out love story than I wanted BUT the spice is so good that it makes up for it . I can’t wait for book two to come out !
This is book one in A Mafia Dynasty series and it can be read as a complete stand alone .
This book was given to me for honest review by Grey’s Promotions .
This is my first Sophia Karlson book and I am in looooooooove with how she writes mafia ! I went in fairly blind to this book (just like I do for most) and it did not disappoint ! Tasha is a young, inexperienced, sassy, extremely brave woman who is being auctioned off to the highest mafia bidder . So who better to win the auction and “marry” Tasha than the broody, dark, billionaire alpha-hole, Matteo . Now forced together in this new arrangement will the two of them finally be able to be themselves .. or will their masks stay on forever ?
This book was so so so good + freaking SMOKIN HOT ! Matteo is delicious with how overprotective he is of Tasha . His use of “mine” and “my wife” and how he continually promises “to tear the world down to ensure her safety” .. TOTAL BOYFRIEND SWOON ! Tasha is such a B.A. and truly gave it her all when it came to a planned escaped and not rolling over for Matteo . Now she clearly didn’t stand a chance but I love to see a powerful, well rounded female . This was a little bit more of drawn out love story than I wanted BUT the spice is so good that it makes up for it . I can’t wait for book two to come out !
This is book one in A Mafia Dynasty series and it can be read as a complete stand alone .
This book was given to me for honest review by Grey’s Promotions .
June 21, 2024
✨ARC Review✨
3.75⭐️
As far as I am aware this is the authors debut into mafia romance and all I can say is I absolutely loved 🥰. If you’ve been friends with me on Goodreads for a while mow you will know mafia romance is definitely in my top 3 of my go to books to read.
This story follows Tasha and Matteo and yes it is a revenge romance. Matteo sets out to destroy Tasha’s family as they caused the death of his younger brother. Of course things don’t always go to plan and Matteo ends up falling hard for our heroine🫶🏼
This is a fast paced and deliciously steamy read. Tasha definitely pushes Matteos buttons which is an aspect I love to see in Mafia romance, I.e., the heroine fights back and all that.
Thank you so much to the author for providing this e-arc for my honestly thoughts and I look forward to exploring more of this world in the coming books 📚
3.75⭐️
As far as I am aware this is the authors debut into mafia romance and all I can say is I absolutely loved 🥰. If you’ve been friends with me on Goodreads for a while mow you will know mafia romance is definitely in my top 3 of my go to books to read.
This story follows Tasha and Matteo and yes it is a revenge romance. Matteo sets out to destroy Tasha’s family as they caused the death of his younger brother. Of course things don’t always go to plan and Matteo ends up falling hard for our heroine🫶🏼
This is a fast paced and deliciously steamy read. Tasha definitely pushes Matteos buttons which is an aspect I love to see in Mafia romance, I.e., the heroine fights back and all that.
Thank you so much to the author for providing this e-arc for my honestly thoughts and I look forward to exploring more of this world in the coming books 📚
June 30, 2024
Hated Vows by Sophia Karlson is a page turning read. This Mafia Romance is full of mystery, thrilling twists and turns. I was hooked and finished it in one sitting.
I Cannot Recommend it enough to all readers.
I Cannot Recommend it enough to all readers.
October 12, 2024
Huge fan of Sophia's writing style. Looking forward to more of her work.
November 18, 2024
Woooow!!
I have read every single one of Sophia Karlson’s books and love them all, but she has outdone herself with this one! I’m not great with violence but it was minimal enough and relevant to the story rather than being there for no reason (and it is a mafia book after all). Also, I LOVE all the Scalera brothers but Matteo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
So. Well. Done.
I can’t wait to dip into Book 2 and am excited to see it’s an intended 5 book (?!?!) series!
I have read every single one of Sophia Karlson’s books and love them all, but she has outdone herself with this one! I’m not great with violence but it was minimal enough and relevant to the story rather than being there for no reason (and it is a mafia book after all). Also, I LOVE all the Scalera brothers but Matteo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
So. Well. Done.
I can’t wait to dip into Book 2 and am excited to see it’s an intended 5 book (?!?!) series!
June 13, 2024
Sophia has nailed her first mafia romance! Hated Vows is so good. The storyline captures your interest very early on, and it would be easy to finish the book in once sitting. I just loved all of it.
Tasha pushes all the right buttons on the perfect timing with Matteo. She is a strong character and definitely a match for the macho Matteo.
The spice is hot and delicious. Wow. It’s just perfect.
The entire story line is done at a good pace, never feeling boring on any chapter. The plot twist is also done well and the explanation is done short and sweet.
I would recommend this book to any mafia romance reader. It gives you all the vibes you expect without any cliffhangers.
Tasha pushes all the right buttons on the perfect timing with Matteo. She is a strong character and definitely a match for the macho Matteo.
The spice is hot and delicious. Wow. It’s just perfect.
The entire story line is done at a good pace, never feeling boring on any chapter. The plot twist is also done well and the explanation is done short and sweet.
I would recommend this book to any mafia romance reader. It gives you all the vibes you expect without any cliffhangers.
July 20, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spiciness rating: 🌶🌶🌶/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Standalone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
kidnapping
Mafia romance
enemies to lovers
revenge
forced proximity
fake marriage
virgine Heroine
My Thoughts: "Hated Vows" by Sophia Karlson is a dark, erotic Mafia romance novel. It is my first read by this author. For some reason, I wasn't expecting much from this novel, but it was better than I was thinking. The chemistry of the Mcs was over the roof, and it was so lovely to read about the plot; the writing was excellent, too. Overall, it is a very entertaining and spicy book; however, check the trigger warning before reading it.
Spiciness rating: 🌶🌶🌶/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Standalone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
kidnapping
Mafia romance
enemies to lovers
revenge
forced proximity
fake marriage
virgine Heroine
My Thoughts: "Hated Vows" by Sophia Karlson is a dark, erotic Mafia romance novel. It is my first read by this author. For some reason, I wasn't expecting much from this novel, but it was better than I was thinking. The chemistry of the Mcs was over the roof, and it was so lovely to read about the plot; the writing was excellent, too. Overall, it is a very entertaining and spicy book; however, check the trigger warning before reading it.
October 8, 2024
Is it hot in here or what?! 🥵🥵. Wow…for a first time into Mafia romances, I’d say Sophia hit this one out of the park!
This is definitely a dark romance with some possible triggers, but the tension between Matteo and Tasha and the twists and turns of this rollercoaster of a ride they go on was so worth it! The storyline pulled me in from the beginning and would not let go. There’s so much spice and the chemistry between them is top notch. Tasha is able to go toe to toe with Matteo and is such a great counter balance to his personality—She’s such a strong character and I love how he’s able to show her his softer side and that he absolutely adores her. The bonus scene was so good as well, I was happy to get a future glimpse of them before the next book. 😊
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the Scalara brothers!
This is definitely a dark romance with some possible triggers, but the tension between Matteo and Tasha and the twists and turns of this rollercoaster of a ride they go on was so worth it! The storyline pulled me in from the beginning and would not let go. There’s so much spice and the chemistry between them is top notch. Tasha is able to go toe to toe with Matteo and is such a great counter balance to his personality—She’s such a strong character and I love how he’s able to show her his softer side and that he absolutely adores her. The bonus scene was so good as well, I was happy to get a future glimpse of them before the next book. 😊
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the Scalara brothers!
July 6, 2024
Hated Vows by Sophia Karlson, is the first book in the Il Consiglio Scalera Series - A Mafia Dynasty, Matteo Scalera is a handsome but cold, calculating, ruthless and very intelligent man, he is the first-born of Don Scalera, he is the one who has endured the most cruelty of his father and has tried to keep his four brothers safe, although none has emerged unscathed. Between these men they manage different sections of the organization and Matteo is ready to take the reins of Il Consiglio now that his father is about to die, only to do so his father gives him three more missions, two of which he makes known to him and a third will be revealed when there is proof of compliance with the first two. This embarks Matteo on a trip that he did not want but that he will do in order to ensure the power of Il Consiglio. One of these missions will lead him to kidnap the daughter of a man who owes them money and make him pay by auctioning off her virginity. Natasha “Tasha” Armstrong is a beautiful young woman studying to become a doctor and since the death of her mother she has become the senator's perfect daughter, helping him with his image and always doing the right thing to help him, so at the moment that is taken to pay her father's debt is between the hopelessness of her situation trying to understand why her father does not do more to help her and doing what she can to stay alive and at the same time pay her father's debt and they can continue living. Matteo did not expect that the girl he must auction, apart from being beautiful, would turn out to be so intelligent and charming and he finds himself struggling with what he should do and what he really wants. Tasha meanwhile struggles with her attraction to her captor and looking for a way to escape, but this leads her to an even more dangerous situation and although she returns to the hands of Matteo her fate is sealed and although Tasha manages to escape, whatever born among them he may be doomed to never be anything more than a fleeting desire.
This story has the perfect mix of intrigue, suspense, action, passion, sensuality and love. A story that will capture you between its pages and even after finishing you will be mentally returning to these characters. If you enjoy dark mafia romance, this story is definitely for you. However, first read a little about the possible triggers that the story may have, otherwise you will enjoy this story from beginning to end. I did. I will be patiently waiting for the continuation of this Series, I already want to know what awaits Stephano in his story. Totally Highly Recommended!
*Thanks to Sophia Karlson and Grey's Promotions for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Hated Vows de Sophia Karlson, es el primer libro de la Serie Il Consiglio Scalera - A Mafia Dynasty, Matteo Scalera es un hombre guapo pero frío, calculador, despiadado y muy inteligente es el primogénito del Don Scalera, es quien ha soportado más de la crueldad de su padre y ha tratado de mantener a sus cuatro hermanos resguardados, aunque ninguno ha salido ileso, entre estos hombres manejan diferentes secciones de la organización y Matteo está listo para tomar las riendas del Il Consiglio ahora que su padre esta a punto de morir, sólo que para hacerlo su padre le encarga tres misiones más, dos dee las cuales le da a conocer y una tercera será debelada cuando haya prueba del cumplimiento de las dos primeras. Esto embarca a Matteo en un viaje que no deseaba pero que hará con tal de asegurarse del poder de Il Consiglio. Una de estas misiones lo llevará a secuestrar a la hija de un hombre que les debe dinero y hacer pagar a este mediante subastar la virginidad de ella. Natasha “Tasha” Armstrong es una hermosa joven mujer que estudia para convertirse en doctora y desde la muerte de su madre se ha convertido en la hija perfecta del senador, ayudándole con su imagen y haciendo siempre lo correcto para ayudarle, por lo que al momento que es tomada para pagar la deuda de su padre se encuentra entre la desesperanza de su situación tratando de entender porque su padre no hace más para ayudarla y en hacer lo que pueda para mantenerse con vida y al mismo tiempo pagar la deuda de su padre y puedan seguir viviendo. Matteo no contaba con que la chica que debe subastar aparte de hermosa iba a hacer tan inteligente y encantadora y se encuentra luchando con lo que debe hacer y lo que realmente desea. Tasha mientras tanto lucha con la atracción por su captor y el buscar la manera de escapar, pero esto la lleva a una situación aún más peligrosa y aunque regresa a manos de Matteo su destino este sellado y aunque Tasha logre escapar, lo que sea que haya nacido entre ellos puede que este condenado a nunca ser nada más que un deseo fugaz.
Esta historia tiene la mezcla perfecta de intriga, suspenso, acción, pasión, sensualidad y amor. Una historia que te atrapará entre sus páginas y aún después de haber terminado estarás volviendo mentalmente a estos personajes. Si disfrutas del romance oscuro de mafia esta historia es definitivamente para ti, eso sí, antes lee un poco de los posibles detonantes que pueda tener la historia, sino tienes vas a disfrutar esta historia de principio a fin. Yo lo hice. Estaré esperando pacientemente la continuación de esta Serie, ya quiero saber que le espera a Stephano en su historia. ¡Totalmente Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a Sophia Karlson y a Grey's Promotions por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*
This story has the perfect mix of intrigue, suspense, action, passion, sensuality and love. A story that will capture you between its pages and even after finishing you will be mentally returning to these characters. If you enjoy dark mafia romance, this story is definitely for you. However, first read a little about the possible triggers that the story may have, otherwise you will enjoy this story from beginning to end. I did. I will be patiently waiting for the continuation of this Series, I already want to know what awaits Stephano in his story. Totally Highly Recommended!
*Thanks to Sophia Karlson and Grey's Promotions for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Hated Vows de Sophia Karlson, es el primer libro de la Serie Il Consiglio Scalera - A Mafia Dynasty, Matteo Scalera es un hombre guapo pero frío, calculador, despiadado y muy inteligente es el primogénito del Don Scalera, es quien ha soportado más de la crueldad de su padre y ha tratado de mantener a sus cuatro hermanos resguardados, aunque ninguno ha salido ileso, entre estos hombres manejan diferentes secciones de la organización y Matteo está listo para tomar las riendas del Il Consiglio ahora que su padre esta a punto de morir, sólo que para hacerlo su padre le encarga tres misiones más, dos dee las cuales le da a conocer y una tercera será debelada cuando haya prueba del cumplimiento de las dos primeras. Esto embarca a Matteo en un viaje que no deseaba pero que hará con tal de asegurarse del poder de Il Consiglio. Una de estas misiones lo llevará a secuestrar a la hija de un hombre que les debe dinero y hacer pagar a este mediante subastar la virginidad de ella. Natasha “Tasha” Armstrong es una hermosa joven mujer que estudia para convertirse en doctora y desde la muerte de su madre se ha convertido en la hija perfecta del senador, ayudándole con su imagen y haciendo siempre lo correcto para ayudarle, por lo que al momento que es tomada para pagar la deuda de su padre se encuentra entre la desesperanza de su situación tratando de entender porque su padre no hace más para ayudarla y en hacer lo que pueda para mantenerse con vida y al mismo tiempo pagar la deuda de su padre y puedan seguir viviendo. Matteo no contaba con que la chica que debe subastar aparte de hermosa iba a hacer tan inteligente y encantadora y se encuentra luchando con lo que debe hacer y lo que realmente desea. Tasha mientras tanto lucha con la atracción por su captor y el buscar la manera de escapar, pero esto la lleva a una situación aún más peligrosa y aunque regresa a manos de Matteo su destino este sellado y aunque Tasha logre escapar, lo que sea que haya nacido entre ellos puede que este condenado a nunca ser nada más que un deseo fugaz.
Esta historia tiene la mezcla perfecta de intriga, suspenso, acción, pasión, sensualidad y amor. Una historia que te atrapará entre sus páginas y aún después de haber terminado estarás volviendo mentalmente a estos personajes. Si disfrutas del romance oscuro de mafia esta historia es definitivamente para ti, eso sí, antes lee un poco de los posibles detonantes que pueda tener la historia, sino tienes vas a disfrutar esta historia de principio a fin. Yo lo hice. Estaré esperando pacientemente la continuación de esta Serie, ya quiero saber que le espera a Stephano en su historia. ¡Totalmente Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a Sophia Karlson y a Grey's Promotions por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*
September 25, 2024
Mafia romances are my new favorite thing. They are wildly entertaining. Steamy, stormy, demanding, depraved men. Completely in charge, more powerful than you imagine. Never showing remorse, taking whatever they want and never looking back. Women that don’t fit the mold. Terrified, forcibly removed from their lives and held prisoner in this new world, yet they still resist and challenge, fight back in any manner they can get away with, and have smart mouths that just won’t quit. The clashes are so much fun. Only a handful of authors are skilled enough to take all these opposite elements and somehow blend them together so that you begin to see purpose, logic and maybe even honor in Mafia plans and activities, a well-hidden but soft, gooey center in that hunky, sexy man, and believe that this strong, beautiful, surprising woman is just what he needs, and you can totally see an HEA coming and be sighing and swooning by the middle of the book. Sophia Karlson is one of those talented authors.
Giuliano Scalera is the Don – and 100% reprehensible. His oldest son Matteo isn’t much of a nice guy, either. Giuliano is dying and has a few old scores to settle. As Matteo’s Don and father he extracts promises that his wishes will be carried out by his son. Take out an old enemy? No problem. Kidnap and sell the daughter of a corrupt politician who caused the death of Matteo’s brother Alex and who refuses to pay money he has owed for 12 years? Still no problem.
Right, no problem at all, that is until Matteo and his crew kidnap Senator Armstrong’s daughter Natasha and things become a lot more complicated – and a lot more delightful. Her mother and brother died 12 years ago (yes, there is a connection) and since then it’s just been her and her doting father. She is in medical school with a small circle of friends, but she is devoted to her father and his career. She may have occasional niggling doubts about his greatness, but she lives a sedate, orderly life. She’s inexperienced, and that really means no experience at all. Which is why the plan to kidnap her and sell her at the special auction is so brilliant. So what if the other women volunteer to sell their purity, Natasha is the Senator’s daughter and he deserves to pay for the pain he caused the Scalera family and for ignoring his debt.
While Tasha may be inexperienced and sheltered, she isn’t stupid, nor is she immune to the instant attraction and chemistry between them. She figures out what’s going to happen and determines to kill Matteo the first chance she gets but is almost irresistibly drawn to him at the same time. As for Matteo, he can’t figure out what’s wrong with him. She talks back and resists and refuses to cooperate about the simplest things, not at all the kind of woman he’s used to, so why isn’t he treating her with the cruel indifference he would normally feel in a situation such as this. Because of that darned chemistry and attraction, that’s why. And because he’s not the cold, irredeemable Mafia capo we thought he was. He hates his father, but if he does his father’s bidding he can continue to be the buffer between his four surviving brothers and the cold, heartless Don. But Matteo has never cared about anyone and he can’t care about Tasha: she the merchandise, so the merchandise is mostly, kind of sort of, almost hands-off. Prepare yourself for a lot of funny, sexy, swoony, disastrous scenes.
Hated Vows is fast-paced, exciting, with extreme violence and danger, a fake marriage that might not be as unreal as the participants think, characters that worm their way into your heart, tenderness that just creeps up on you, steamy scenes that are scorching hot, and a whole lot of humor. Hated Vows is a page-turner, satisfying, riveting first page to last and a terrific introduction to all these handsome, hunky, hard on the outside but (probably) soft on the inside brothers. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait to get started on the next book in the series. Note: I was sent a free book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review. All opinions are my own.
Giuliano Scalera is the Don – and 100% reprehensible. His oldest son Matteo isn’t much of a nice guy, either. Giuliano is dying and has a few old scores to settle. As Matteo’s Don and father he extracts promises that his wishes will be carried out by his son. Take out an old enemy? No problem. Kidnap and sell the daughter of a corrupt politician who caused the death of Matteo’s brother Alex and who refuses to pay money he has owed for 12 years? Still no problem.
Right, no problem at all, that is until Matteo and his crew kidnap Senator Armstrong’s daughter Natasha and things become a lot more complicated – and a lot more delightful. Her mother and brother died 12 years ago (yes, there is a connection) and since then it’s just been her and her doting father. She is in medical school with a small circle of friends, but she is devoted to her father and his career. She may have occasional niggling doubts about his greatness, but she lives a sedate, orderly life. She’s inexperienced, and that really means no experience at all. Which is why the plan to kidnap her and sell her at the special auction is so brilliant. So what if the other women volunteer to sell their purity, Natasha is the Senator’s daughter and he deserves to pay for the pain he caused the Scalera family and for ignoring his debt.
While Tasha may be inexperienced and sheltered, she isn’t stupid, nor is she immune to the instant attraction and chemistry between them. She figures out what’s going to happen and determines to kill Matteo the first chance she gets but is almost irresistibly drawn to him at the same time. As for Matteo, he can’t figure out what’s wrong with him. She talks back and resists and refuses to cooperate about the simplest things, not at all the kind of woman he’s used to, so why isn’t he treating her with the cruel indifference he would normally feel in a situation such as this. Because of that darned chemistry and attraction, that’s why. And because he’s not the cold, irredeemable Mafia capo we thought he was. He hates his father, but if he does his father’s bidding he can continue to be the buffer between his four surviving brothers and the cold, heartless Don. But Matteo has never cared about anyone and he can’t care about Tasha: she the merchandise, so the merchandise is mostly, kind of sort of, almost hands-off. Prepare yourself for a lot of funny, sexy, swoony, disastrous scenes.
Hated Vows is fast-paced, exciting, with extreme violence and danger, a fake marriage that might not be as unreal as the participants think, characters that worm their way into your heart, tenderness that just creeps up on you, steamy scenes that are scorching hot, and a whole lot of humor. Hated Vows is a page-turner, satisfying, riveting first page to last and a terrific introduction to all these handsome, hunky, hard on the outside but (probably) soft on the inside brothers. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait to get started on the next book in the series. Note: I was sent a free book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review. All opinions are my own.
June 30, 2024
I love when an author tries something that is not their usual. With Hated Vows, Sophia Karlson stepped out of her comfort zone and gave us what is the exciting and enticing first book in the Mafia Dynasty series. Right from the start I was intrigued about the relationship and reasoning that provoked Matteo Scalera on orders from his father, his Don, to kidnap and offer up for auction, Senator Peter Armstrong's daughter, Natasha. A young woman who always did what she was told, holding on to her father for comfort and guidance since he was the only family she had left. I like Tasha and her intelligence and ability to learn on her feet which is something she had to and often once Matteo held her hostage.
The story unfolds at a good pace as we get both points of view from Tasha and Matteo and can glean the beginnings of what will undoubtedly be trouble as they can't seem to deny the attraction between them. The other Scalera brothers are an interesting crew and have to constantly remind Matteo not to touch the 'merch', which is what Tasha is now considered. She fights back with all that she is and eventually earns the name of 'kitten' since she will pull out her claws when needed.
Matteo's conundrum of how to obey his father's orders while keeping Tasha for himself is a huge component of this book. And one that unravels quickly as he just can't keep his hands off of her and yet still wants to complete his mission for the Don's dying requests, finally wiping the slate clean where Sen. Armstrong's betrayal is concerned.
There is plenty of violence including a few gruesome acts that give this story the grit I look for in a mafia romance. But it's the very unexpected love that grows between Matteo and Tasha that creates detours and changes of heart that were not part of the original plan. Their chemistry is white-hot and added the right touch as the world around them was forever in flux. I will say, however, that I was a bit surprised that what occurred on the night of the auction didn't persuade the Don to take immediate action against Sen. Armstrong. That despite his son giving the camera the finger, which was kinda cute tbh, everything stayed status quo. I'm not sure that the Don would have been so lenient but in the end, I was very glad as to how it all turned out with those who were most despicable finally getting theirs.
I truly enjoy Karlson's work and I'm glad she took a chance on a new genre. I look forward to seeing how the other Scalera brothers navigate in their new normal, as leadership has shifted and long-held secrets finally revealed. I'm also curious, as a side note, at the whys of not using protection during intimacy. Sure there is the morning-after solution but will we find a whole bunch of little Scaleras running around in future books? Are they too macho for such things? lol Only time will tell and rest assured I'll be there for every wild moment.
4 stars!
The story unfolds at a good pace as we get both points of view from Tasha and Matteo and can glean the beginnings of what will undoubtedly be trouble as they can't seem to deny the attraction between them. The other Scalera brothers are an interesting crew and have to constantly remind Matteo not to touch the 'merch', which is what Tasha is now considered. She fights back with all that she is and eventually earns the name of 'kitten' since she will pull out her claws when needed.
Matteo's conundrum of how to obey his father's orders while keeping Tasha for himself is a huge component of this book. And one that unravels quickly as he just can't keep his hands off of her and yet still wants to complete his mission for the Don's dying requests, finally wiping the slate clean where Sen. Armstrong's betrayal is concerned.
There is plenty of violence including a few gruesome acts that give this story the grit I look for in a mafia romance. But it's the very unexpected love that grows between Matteo and Tasha that creates detours and changes of heart that were not part of the original plan. Their chemistry is white-hot and added the right touch as the world around them was forever in flux. I will say, however, that I was a bit surprised that what occurred on the night of the auction didn't persuade the Don to take immediate action against Sen. Armstrong. That despite his son giving the camera the finger, which was kinda cute tbh, everything stayed status quo. I'm not sure that the Don would have been so lenient but in the end, I was very glad as to how it all turned out with those who were most despicable finally getting theirs.
I truly enjoy Karlson's work and I'm glad she took a chance on a new genre. I look forward to seeing how the other Scalera brothers navigate in their new normal, as leadership has shifted and long-held secrets finally revealed. I'm also curious, as a side note, at the whys of not using protection during intimacy. Sure there is the morning-after solution but will we find a whole bunch of little Scaleras running around in future books? Are they too macho for such things? lol Only time will tell and rest assured I'll be there for every wild moment.
4 stars!
September 19, 2024
Absolutely loved this book.
It had angst and passion and action, all in one!
Hard to believe this is her author's first mafia book. Actually she is a new author to me and I cant wait to read more of her this continuing series.
Matteo was super sexy and head over heels for Tasha. He has a duty to finish 3 tasks before his father dies and He can take over. Unfortunately one of those things he has to do is sell our Heroine's Virginity. He has a hard time not taking it for himself as she is completely irresistible to him.
Tasha was very sassy and fiesty. She was fighting for herself and then fighting for her love and connection she had with Matteo, even if he keeps pushing away form her. She changes completely from the meek shy girl to a strong protective one. I was a bit bummed we didnt get to explore her Self-confidence as it seemed to be an issue in the beginning and then all of a sudden, its gone.
THE REASON ITS 4 instead of 5 stars is that, the word "Innocent" was never used and that is exactly what Tasha was. The boys are mafia so of course they have their questionable clubs. But they said in the book that only consenting and willing women work there and would never do anything against a womans will. However, the boys had no problem kidnapping and force Tasha into a virginity auction because of her father.
They only saw her as merch which was very gross to me, when in fact she was innocent and i wanted her to at least say that, even if the boys refuse too. There was a scene when they are going back home and Stephano makes a comment to Matteo about how they don't sleep and play around with women and do bad stuff to them. Only Matteo does it. Yet Stephano treated Tasha very badly as if she wasn't human. She was COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS TO EVERYTHING lol so I had a problem that there was no scene with Stephano apologizing to her or how they patched things up cause I would be mad if I were her. The brothers all ignored her like she never mattered so I would've liked to see her be the light to them.
Also I loved Gigi and felt bad for her at the same time. She was helping Tasha ,yet Tasha totally ignored her! like wth???? I do hope they become like best friends in the next book since the needed "thank you" scene from Tasha never happened. She deserves it for standing up against these dangerous mafia men!! I was expecting Stephano to actually come with Gigi in the Christmas party.
I'm very interested to get into the rest of the 4 brothers but i did really enjoy this book and their chemistry was incredible!!!
It had angst and passion and action, all in one!
Hard to believe this is her author's first mafia book. Actually she is a new author to me and I cant wait to read more of her this continuing series.
Matteo was super sexy and head over heels for Tasha. He has a duty to finish 3 tasks before his father dies and He can take over. Unfortunately one of those things he has to do is sell our Heroine's Virginity. He has a hard time not taking it for himself as she is completely irresistible to him.
Tasha was very sassy and fiesty. She was fighting for herself and then fighting for her love and connection she had with Matteo, even if he keeps pushing away form her. She changes completely from the meek shy girl to a strong protective one. I was a bit bummed we didnt get to explore her Self-confidence as it seemed to be an issue in the beginning and then all of a sudden, its gone.
THE REASON ITS 4 instead of 5 stars is that, the word "Innocent" was never used and that is exactly what Tasha was. The boys are mafia so of course they have their questionable clubs. But they said in the book that only consenting and willing women work there and would never do anything against a womans will. However, the boys had no problem kidnapping and force Tasha into a virginity auction because of her father.
They only saw her as merch which was very gross to me, when in fact she was innocent and i wanted her to at least say that, even if the boys refuse too. There was a scene when they are going back home and Stephano makes a comment to Matteo about how they don't sleep and play around with women and do bad stuff to them. Only Matteo does it. Yet Stephano treated Tasha very badly as if she wasn't human. She was COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS TO EVERYTHING lol so I had a problem that there was no scene with Stephano apologizing to her or how they patched things up cause I would be mad if I were her. The brothers all ignored her like she never mattered so I would've liked to see her be the light to them.
Also I loved Gigi and felt bad for her at the same time. She was helping Tasha ,yet Tasha totally ignored her! like wth???? I do hope they become like best friends in the next book since the needed "thank you" scene from Tasha never happened. She deserves it for standing up against these dangerous mafia men!! I was expecting Stephano to actually come with Gigi in the Christmas party.
I'm very interested to get into the rest of the 4 brothers but i did really enjoy this book and their chemistry was incredible!!!
June 24, 2024
The first book in the Il Consiglio Scalera - A Mafia Dynasty series and i enjoyed it. There was a lot of mafia style action along with a mafia romance, with a bit of twist.
Tasha, the daughter of the senator, is kidnapped by Matteo Scalera, in order to atone for her fathers past sins and debts to Il Consiglio. So lets be clear, Tasha is somewhat niave in anything and everything mafia and her fathers connections to them. She has put her father on a pedestal, he can do wrong, has never done anything wrong, been her rock since her mother and brother died in a fatal accidental.
Matteo is carrying out two of the Don's (his father) dying wishes. The first to "take out the Sicilian" a man who has been a thorn in thier sides, wronged their family years ago. No problem Matteo is only to happy to oblige. The second "deal with the Senator", the daughter can pay. She has a valuable asset which will command a high price at auction - thats if she gets there....
Tasha and Matteo's journey is somewhat heavy. They have an insane chemistry between them, which Matteo finds it incredibly difficult to resist "don't touch the merch" and right from the start it's clear that he has fallen hard for Tasha. Tasha one fiesty young lady, determined to escape and gives Matteo more than a few headaches, but finds herself getting increasingly frustrated when Matteo uses that insane chemistry they have to "punish" her, without taking her virginity.
But thier journey is so much more than just the steamy chemistry. Matteo, has to carry out the Don's wishes, mafia "action" is always bubbling in the background, Tasha witnesses things which she shouldn't and one of her escape attempts goes badly wrong !!! Tasha learns more about why she was kidnapped in the first place and more about the accident which took her mothers and brothers life.
If ever there was a mafia romance which was not a guarentee then this is the one !!! I'm excited for the rest of the series.
Tasha, the daughter of the senator, is kidnapped by Matteo Scalera, in order to atone for her fathers past sins and debts to Il Consiglio. So lets be clear, Tasha is somewhat niave in anything and everything mafia and her fathers connections to them. She has put her father on a pedestal, he can do wrong, has never done anything wrong, been her rock since her mother and brother died in a fatal accidental.
Matteo is carrying out two of the Don's (his father) dying wishes. The first to "take out the Sicilian" a man who has been a thorn in thier sides, wronged their family years ago. No problem Matteo is only to happy to oblige. The second "deal with the Senator", the daughter can pay. She has a valuable asset which will command a high price at auction - thats if she gets there....
Tasha and Matteo's journey is somewhat heavy. They have an insane chemistry between them, which Matteo finds it incredibly difficult to resist "don't touch the merch" and right from the start it's clear that he has fallen hard for Tasha. Tasha one fiesty young lady, determined to escape and gives Matteo more than a few headaches, but finds herself getting increasingly frustrated when Matteo uses that insane chemistry they have to "punish" her, without taking her virginity.
But thier journey is so much more than just the steamy chemistry. Matteo, has to carry out the Don's wishes, mafia "action" is always bubbling in the background, Tasha witnesses things which she shouldn't and one of her escape attempts goes badly wrong !!! Tasha learns more about why she was kidnapped in the first place and more about the accident which took her mothers and brothers life.
If ever there was a mafia romance which was not a guarentee then this is the one !!! I'm excited for the rest of the series.
September 16, 2024
4.5⭐
The world of Il Consiglio is introduced to readers through Hated Vows. In this mafia family, there is a ruthless Don and his five sons. Including the eldest Matteo, who is at the centre of this story. When he is called to his father's house to be told by the Don that he is dying, and he wishes Matteo to settle two old scores for him before the cancer can take his life.
So Matteo is firstly tasked with dealing with a senator. Who owes money and reneged on a deal that twelve years ago left Matteo fighting for his life and his brother Alex dead.
And to get revenge the Don wants the senators twenty-four year old virgin daughter Tasha taken and put up for auction.
However, things don't go to plan. As from the moment Matteo sees Tasha trying to desperately hide her body as she climbs from a pool. He is smitten. Especially with the way she reacts to him and her determination even when he holds her captive and she learns what's going to happen.
But from a young age Matteo's dad has drilled it into him and his brothers that woman are only good for one thing and so he is determined to stick with the plan. Even though he's not sure he should. And they soon hit their breaking point. When a trip to Sicily for the second part of the Don's plan goes awry.
And a fake wedding to get Tasha out of the country ready for the auction suddenly becomes very real.
Yet, Matteo has secrets and enemies. Ones that if Tasha were to learn about would change everything. But Matteo will kill anyone and do anything to stop that ever happening.
And with some bloodshed, plenty of spice, angst and issues over consent. That some may not find acceptable. This was a fantastic introduction to the series and author. And Matteo may have been a serious asshole at times, but in this type of story I wouldn't have expected anything less!!
I would happily recommend and can't wait to read book two!
My thanks to The Author Agency who kindly provided me with my copy of Hated Vows. ☺️
The world of Il Consiglio is introduced to readers through Hated Vows. In this mafia family, there is a ruthless Don and his five sons. Including the eldest Matteo, who is at the centre of this story. When he is called to his father's house to be told by the Don that he is dying, and he wishes Matteo to settle two old scores for him before the cancer can take his life.
So Matteo is firstly tasked with dealing with a senator. Who owes money and reneged on a deal that twelve years ago left Matteo fighting for his life and his brother Alex dead.
And to get revenge the Don wants the senators twenty-four year old virgin daughter Tasha taken and put up for auction.
However, things don't go to plan. As from the moment Matteo sees Tasha trying to desperately hide her body as she climbs from a pool. He is smitten. Especially with the way she reacts to him and her determination even when he holds her captive and she learns what's going to happen.
But from a young age Matteo's dad has drilled it into him and his brothers that woman are only good for one thing and so he is determined to stick with the plan. Even though he's not sure he should. And they soon hit their breaking point. When a trip to Sicily for the second part of the Don's plan goes awry.
And a fake wedding to get Tasha out of the country ready for the auction suddenly becomes very real.
Yet, Matteo has secrets and enemies. Ones that if Tasha were to learn about would change everything. But Matteo will kill anyone and do anything to stop that ever happening.
And with some bloodshed, plenty of spice, angst and issues over consent. That some may not find acceptable. This was a fantastic introduction to the series and author. And Matteo may have been a serious asshole at times, but in this type of story I wouldn't have expected anything less!!
I would happily recommend and can't wait to read book two!
My thanks to The Author Agency who kindly provided me with my copy of Hated Vows. ☺️
June 30, 2024
Ms. Karlson is a new to me author.
With new author I always go in with the mindset I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I did gain with this author. I liked her writing style. I liked that she didn’t sugar coat anything because this is after all a mafia story. I will be reading more stories by her.
While I liked the two main characters, Matteo and Natasha. I did not like some of their decisions.
Matteo is the eldest son of the Scalera mafia family. The one that will be taking over when the Don dies. He is tasked to complete two jobs to basically become leader. My apprehension comes from the second job he must complete. I will always wonder if Matteo wasn’t smitten and taken with Tasha.
Would he have completed that despicable job? He says he’s not into human trafficking.
But he is still prepared to auction her off to the highest bidder.
Tasha is the daughter of a prominent senator. She’s a daddy’s girl. Always wanting to make him proud and causing zero problems or issues. I liked her sass and determination.
But it boggles my mind that she would agree to be the sacrificial lamb. WTH!!
She willing goes compliantly and willingly into the lion's den. After the daring escape she tried. I can’t comprehend her turnabout.
There is no denying the tension and electricity that flows between her and Matteo.
The energy and undercurrent that brews and sizzles with them is intense and powerful.
Loved the twists and turns in that take place in the plot. They left me stunned and speechless.
I was actually gripping by the story from beginning to end.
**3.75 stars**
With new author I always go in with the mindset I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I did gain with this author. I liked her writing style. I liked that she didn’t sugar coat anything because this is after all a mafia story. I will be reading more stories by her.
While I liked the two main characters, Matteo and Natasha. I did not like some of their decisions.
Matteo is the eldest son of the Scalera mafia family. The one that will be taking over when the Don dies. He is tasked to complete two jobs to basically become leader. My apprehension comes from the second job he must complete. I will always wonder if Matteo wasn’t smitten and taken with Tasha.
Would he have completed that despicable job? He says he’s not into human trafficking.
But he is still prepared to auction her off to the highest bidder.
Tasha is the daughter of a prominent senator. She’s a daddy’s girl. Always wanting to make him proud and causing zero problems or issues. I liked her sass and determination.
But it boggles my mind that she would agree to be the sacrificial lamb. WTH!!
She willing goes compliantly and willingly into the lion's den. After the daring escape she tried. I can’t comprehend her turnabout.
There is no denying the tension and electricity that flows between her and Matteo.
The energy and undercurrent that brews and sizzles with them is intense and powerful.
Loved the twists and turns in that take place in the plot. They left me stunned and speechless.
I was actually gripping by the story from beginning to end.
**3.75 stars**
July 16, 2024
2.5 * I have so much to say. Only because the writing here is soooo good and with some small adjustments, this could have been an incredible read. *Spoilers Ahead*
The writing in this book is the best part about it. Its fast-paced and engaging, I rushed through it wanting to know what happens next even though what WAS happening while I was reading I did not like for the most part. The set up is perfect. Typical Mafia-Revenge-Plot. I am all for it. Kidnap the girl for virginity auction but fall in love with her instead. BUT the little things that happen throughout the story left me with a bitter taste. Tasha, the h, is almost naked when she is first meets the H(Matteo) and his 4 brothers who all see her in a disgusting way and know she is virgin and setting her up for money,-EWW... Matteo treats her horribly in the beginning, making her cry, making her clean up a dead body even though she got sick- not my kinda romance. He is softening towards her in the middle of the book and still is adamant he wants to auction her off for revenge. Why? cuz his dad said so. That is NOT an Alpha move to me. That is weak. He does save her from auctioning at last moment but still. Tasha on the other hand is all sad, upset knowing she is screwed in worst possible way still gets the hot for Matteo whenever he is near. I am all for Stockholm syndrome cuz I love captive romance but knowing he is auctioning your virginity and still getting wet for him and begging to cum with him? another EWW! Only the last 1/4 is worth any romance where Matteo finally becomes Alpha and shows her his heart. No epilogue with kids either..Might give the series a chance later because the writing is amazing!
The writing in this book is the best part about it. Its fast-paced and engaging, I rushed through it wanting to know what happens next even though what WAS happening while I was reading I did not like for the most part. The set up is perfect. Typical Mafia-Revenge-Plot. I am all for it. Kidnap the girl for virginity auction but fall in love with her instead. BUT the little things that happen throughout the story left me with a bitter taste. Tasha, the h, is almost naked when she is first meets the H(Matteo) and his 4 brothers who all see her in a disgusting way and know she is virgin and setting her up for money,-EWW... Matteo treats her horribly in the beginning, making her cry, making her clean up a dead body even though she got sick- not my kinda romance. He is softening towards her in the middle of the book and still is adamant he wants to auction her off for revenge. Why? cuz his dad said so. That is NOT an Alpha move to me. That is weak. He does save her from auctioning at last moment but still. Tasha on the other hand is all sad, upset knowing she is screwed in worst possible way still gets the hot for Matteo whenever he is near. I am all for Stockholm syndrome cuz I love captive romance but knowing he is auctioning your virginity and still getting wet for him and begging to cum with him? another EWW! Only the last 1/4 is worth any romance where Matteo finally becomes Alpha and shows her his heart. No epilogue with kids either..Might give the series a chance later because the writing is amazing!
July 5, 2024
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🥵 Matteo Scalera - in my mind, that's all that's needed to be said to explain this Gem of a book 😍🤣
But, I won't leave you hanging like that 😏
Matteo Scalera, from IL Consiglio, a feared Mafia Family, makes vows to his dying father, The Don, to avenge his brother's death and to tend to some tasks required by, The Don, as his dying wish 🙄
One of these tasks, comes in the form of Natasha Armstrong. (Probably why I devoured this book, having the same name and things😏). Sassy, cheeky, daring, untouched, drop dead gorgeous "Merch" that cannot be touched until the Auction is done. Auction? What? Yep, get the book. It's a wild ride! 🥵
But, something about this woman has Matteo questioning his vows to The Don and his own personal choices.
Suspense, drama and alot of action ensues.
Matteo and his brother's don't see eye to eye when it comes to the auction, for obvious reasons. HE HAS DEVELOPED FEELINGS FOR THE MERCH! Wrong move Matteo, or is it?
Sophia has completely encapsulated Mafia Romance, from the writing style-true to her own voice, to engulfing us readers into the world of IL Consiglio.
Thank you @sophiakarlsonauthor
For dabbling with the Mafia world, I cannot wait for Gigi and Stephanos story!
I will leave you all with my favourite quote. If this doesn't convince you to add this Gem to your TBR, I really don't know what will!
“Last thing. If you were mine, I wouldn’t be f***ing eating dinner if you’d been kidnapped by Il Consiglio. I’d be f***ing tearing the world down to find you and make sure you were safe.”
🥵 Matteo Scalera - in my mind, that's all that's needed to be said to explain this Gem of a book 😍🤣
But, I won't leave you hanging like that 😏
Matteo Scalera, from IL Consiglio, a feared Mafia Family, makes vows to his dying father, The Don, to avenge his brother's death and to tend to some tasks required by, The Don, as his dying wish 🙄
One of these tasks, comes in the form of Natasha Armstrong. (Probably why I devoured this book, having the same name and things😏). Sassy, cheeky, daring, untouched, drop dead gorgeous "Merch" that cannot be touched until the Auction is done. Auction? What? Yep, get the book. It's a wild ride! 🥵
But, something about this woman has Matteo questioning his vows to The Don and his own personal choices.
Suspense, drama and alot of action ensues.
Matteo and his brother's don't see eye to eye when it comes to the auction, for obvious reasons. HE HAS DEVELOPED FEELINGS FOR THE MERCH! Wrong move Matteo, or is it?
Sophia has completely encapsulated Mafia Romance, from the writing style-true to her own voice, to engulfing us readers into the world of IL Consiglio.
Thank you @sophiakarlsonauthor
For dabbling with the Mafia world, I cannot wait for Gigi and Stephanos story!
I will leave you all with my favourite quote. If this doesn't convince you to add this Gem to your TBR, I really don't know what will!
“Last thing. If you were mine, I wouldn’t be f***ing eating dinner if you’d been kidnapped by Il Consiglio. I’d be f***ing tearing the world down to find you and make sure you were safe.”
July 13, 2024
WOW! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This book was EVERYTHING I hoped for and more! If you’re into:
» Dark, forbidden, mafia romance 🌑
» Virgin FMC being auctioned off! 💍
» Billionaire
» Forced proximity/Fake marriage 💒
» Touch her and unalive 💀
» Nicknames like “Kitten” 😻
» “My wife”
Then this is the book for you!
🖤 Hated Vows is a dual-POV standalone romance that delivers on every front: open-door spice, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. 🖤
→ Tasha is a sassy, brave heroine who is studying to become a doctor. When she gets kidnapped by Matteo, her journey through horror and strength is raw and real. She fights back and stands up for herself, making you feel every emotion she does.
→ Matteo, the dark, broody anti-hero, is ruthless and calculating. His mission to use Tasha to make her father pay changes as he falls for her. The way his caring side emerges around her is beautifully done. 🤧❤
→ The banter between Tasha and Matteo is GOLD. She sasses him, and his threats of discipline only make their interactions juicier. 😏🔥
→ Fast-paced and impossible to put down, I was hooked from their first meeting. The twists and turns had me gripping my reading chair! 😱
→ The spicy scenes are spicy-ing and fit perfectly with the dark theme. Even though it's a spicy book, it’s still a slow burn that builds tension brilliantly. 🔥😫
Sophia Karlson, you’ve outdone yourself with this one. Thank you for the opportunity to read it early! 😍📖 If you love dark romance with strong characters and intense chemistry, "Hated Vows" is a must-read! 💯💖
» Dark, forbidden, mafia romance 🌑
» Virgin FMC being auctioned off! 💍
» Billionaire
» Forced proximity/Fake marriage 💒
» Touch her and unalive 💀
» Nicknames like “Kitten” 😻
» “My wife”
Then this is the book for you!
🖤 Hated Vows is a dual-POV standalone romance that delivers on every front: open-door spice, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. 🖤
→ Tasha is a sassy, brave heroine who is studying to become a doctor. When she gets kidnapped by Matteo, her journey through horror and strength is raw and real. She fights back and stands up for herself, making you feel every emotion she does.
→ Matteo, the dark, broody anti-hero, is ruthless and calculating. His mission to use Tasha to make her father pay changes as he falls for her. The way his caring side emerges around her is beautifully done. 🤧❤
→ The banter between Tasha and Matteo is GOLD. She sasses him, and his threats of discipline only make their interactions juicier. 😏🔥
→ Fast-paced and impossible to put down, I was hooked from their first meeting. The twists and turns had me gripping my reading chair! 😱
→ The spicy scenes are spicy-ing and fit perfectly with the dark theme. Even though it's a spicy book, it’s still a slow burn that builds tension brilliantly. 🔥😫
Sophia Karlson, you’ve outdone yourself with this one. Thank you for the opportunity to read it early! 😍📖 If you love dark romance with strong characters and intense chemistry, "Hated Vows" is a must-read! 💯💖
July 12, 2024
This a new author but anything Dark Mafia and I'm in.
Sophia has written a great series starter and I'm excited for more.
This was dark, so please check triggers.
Matteo has been groomed to be the next in line to take over his evil Don. Despite being dark, broody you can tell he has a good heart. He protected his brothers from their father as much as he could.
As the Don is dying, Matteo has been tasked to finish off some final tasks for him. One of them is to take Senators daughter and auction her for one night and get the money her father owes them.
Tasha is such a sweet, shy and lovely woman. But when she realises what is happening she isn't afraid to show her sass and resilience. Despite being so sheltered she is very smart and finds ways of trying to escape. I liked how she stood up to him even when she wasn't feeling strong.
Even before all this, they both had instant connection.
Matteo's family have one rule, they don't mess with their merchandise and she is that.
But every time she sasses he snaps and he can't help but touch the merch. Anything except taking her V card. It was seriously hot.
Fake marriage part was my favourite because of the way he says 'My Wife' and his possessiveness *swoon*.
There is so many secrets, a big twist, gore, action, drama, trust, band of brothers, emotional and hot spice.
I'm intrigued by the brothers and I already love Gigi.
Sophia has written a great series starter and I'm excited for more.
This was dark, so please check triggers.
Matteo has been groomed to be the next in line to take over his evil Don. Despite being dark, broody you can tell he has a good heart. He protected his brothers from their father as much as he could.
As the Don is dying, Matteo has been tasked to finish off some final tasks for him. One of them is to take Senators daughter and auction her for one night and get the money her father owes them.
Tasha is such a sweet, shy and lovely woman. But when she realises what is happening she isn't afraid to show her sass and resilience. Despite being so sheltered she is very smart and finds ways of trying to escape. I liked how she stood up to him even when she wasn't feeling strong.
Even before all this, they both had instant connection.
Matteo's family have one rule, they don't mess with their merchandise and she is that.
But every time she sasses he snaps and he can't help but touch the merch. Anything except taking her V card. It was seriously hot.
Fake marriage part was my favourite because of the way he says 'My Wife' and his possessiveness *swoon*.
There is so many secrets, a big twist, gore, action, drama, trust, band of brothers, emotional and hot spice.
I'm intrigued by the brothers and I already love Gigi.
September 18, 2024
I got the opportunity to read this book after I got an ARC to read the second book in this series, Broken Vows. I figured I would read this book because it’s an interconnected series and did not want to be confused in the second book! Overall, this book was just okay. Going in I thought the plot was going to be interesting as Matteo, the son of the mafia don, is out for revenge and kidnaps Tasha, a politician’s daughter whose father crossed Matteo and his family.
After the kidnapping, I didn’t really like the direction of where the plot went. To get revenge Matteo and his brothers are going to auction Tasha off to a man. And that continues for almost 50% of the book. I felt an ick for his actions for a while and was hoping he would have backed out sooner. Luckily Matteo realizes he likes Tasha (which was kind of insta lovey and insane to me that she would fall for his antics) and saves her from the auction. It seemed a little far fetched that they could go from hating each other and him wanting to sell Tasha for revenge, to having feelings for each but alright.
I did like the final quarter of the book! I liked the action, their developing relationship, and wrap up of the story! I thought the authors writing was fast paced and complex and kept me thoroughly entertained. Both the main characters were not my favorite but I wanted to just get through it so I could move onto the second book. Overall, it was okay and a good set up for the next book!
After the kidnapping, I didn’t really like the direction of where the plot went. To get revenge Matteo and his brothers are going to auction Tasha off to a man. And that continues for almost 50% of the book. I felt an ick for his actions for a while and was hoping he would have backed out sooner. Luckily Matteo realizes he likes Tasha (which was kind of insta lovey and insane to me that she would fall for his antics) and saves her from the auction. It seemed a little far fetched that they could go from hating each other and him wanting to sell Tasha for revenge, to having feelings for each but alright.
I did like the final quarter of the book! I liked the action, their developing relationship, and wrap up of the story! I thought the authors writing was fast paced and complex and kept me thoroughly entertained. Both the main characters were not my favorite but I wanted to just get through it so I could move onto the second book. Overall, it was okay and a good set up for the next book!
September 26, 2024
The Don of the Il Consiglio, also known as Matteo's father, has given Matteo two things to do before he dies. One, take out the Sicilian. Two, deal with the Senator. Task one is easy, Matteo's been wanting to kill this man for years. As for task number two, in order to get their family's millions back, Matteo plans to go through the Senator's daughter. He plans to sell her to the highest bidder. But she turns out to be more than he bargained for, and she pushes him to his limits, driving him crazy and tempting him. But the Scalera family never touches their merchandise, and that's all she is. Unless Matteo plans to make her his.
I just love when a sexy mafia man is rough and tough on the outside, but shows tenderness to women. Matteo was completely torn between his duty and his yearnings in this book. He had a duty to do his Don's mission, but he was completely captivated by Tasha and her fire and fiestiness. He wanted nothing but to keep her safe and to claim her as his, but he couldn't because he had a job to do. Tasha was a strong FMC. She didn't sit and play the victim of her kidnapping. She fought tooth and nail and tried to escape every chance she got. Matteo was so much more than that hardened exterior, playboy image that he puts on. I loved seeing his walls slowly crumble and the relationship development between him and Tasha. There was some action in this mafia romance, but for me, this book was more about Matteo and Tasha than anything else.
I just love when a sexy mafia man is rough and tough on the outside, but shows tenderness to women. Matteo was completely torn between his duty and his yearnings in this book. He had a duty to do his Don's mission, but he was completely captivated by Tasha and her fire and fiestiness. He wanted nothing but to keep her safe and to claim her as his, but he couldn't because he had a job to do. Tasha was a strong FMC. She didn't sit and play the victim of her kidnapping. She fought tooth and nail and tried to escape every chance she got. Matteo was so much more than that hardened exterior, playboy image that he puts on. I loved seeing his walls slowly crumble and the relationship development between him and Tasha. There was some action in this mafia romance, but for me, this book was more about Matteo and Tasha than anything else.
September 21, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I LOVED this story. Dark romance with twists and turns, that kept me reading. I couldn't put the book down. As far I know this a debut and what a debut it is
Natasha (Tasha) is a young beautiful woman, studying to become a doctor. Her father owns a debt to the Il Consiglio and she is being auctioned off to pay it. Matteo, son of the Don, is the one in charge of auctioning her off. He is a handsome ruthless man and has no time for love.
Tasha is feisty and sassy. She is not taking any of it and fights Matteo, the whole way. Just as you think she has accepted her fate, she fights back. She emerges stronger after her journey.
Matteo is calculating and cold, but as he lays eyes on Tasha, everything starts to change. As time goes on he is starting to hate his mission to collect her fathers debt by selling her v*rginity to the highest bidder. He hates the idea of anyone else touching her but him. I loved how his caring and loving side comes out around her.
The spicy scenes were sizzling and fit the dark theme of this book with its intensities.
I really enjoyed this book. The writing was done really well, easy to read and portrayed the storyline and characters excellently.
This is book one in A Mafia Dynasty series and it is a connected and ongoing series.
I LOVED this story. Dark romance with twists and turns, that kept me reading. I couldn't put the book down. As far I know this a debut and what a debut it is
Natasha (Tasha) is a young beautiful woman, studying to become a doctor. Her father owns a debt to the Il Consiglio and she is being auctioned off to pay it. Matteo, son of the Don, is the one in charge of auctioning her off. He is a handsome ruthless man and has no time for love.
Tasha is feisty and sassy. She is not taking any of it and fights Matteo, the whole way. Just as you think she has accepted her fate, she fights back. She emerges stronger after her journey.
Matteo is calculating and cold, but as he lays eyes on Tasha, everything starts to change. As time goes on he is starting to hate his mission to collect her fathers debt by selling her v*rginity to the highest bidder. He hates the idea of anyone else touching her but him. I loved how his caring and loving side comes out around her.
The spicy scenes were sizzling and fit the dark theme of this book with its intensities.
I really enjoyed this book. The writing was done really well, easy to read and portrayed the storyline and characters excellently.
This is book one in A Mafia Dynasty series and it is a connected and ongoing series.
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