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Savage Bloodline #36
Alessio DeLuca
He was the ruthless mafia boss who never let anyone get too close... Until her.
Maty
I've spent the last five years fortifying the DeLuca family's digital defenses and nursing a forbidden desire for my untouchable boss. Alessio DeLuca is cold, remote, and utterly devastating in his tailored suits and air of power.
I know he'll never see me as more than a valuable asset. Until the day everything changes...
Alessio
Maty Soto is damn good at her job, and she knows it. But what she doesn't know is that I've secretly obsessed over her for years while keeping my distance. Until the day she pushes me too far...
This is a steamy mafia romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. Enjoy!
Maty
I've spent the last five years fortifying the DeLuca family's digital defenses and nursing a forbidden desire for my untouchable boss. Alessio DeLuca is cold, remote, and utterly devastating in his tailored suits and air of power.
I know he'll never see me as more than a valuable asset. Until the day everything changes...
Alessio
Maty Soto is damn good at her job, and she knows it. But what she doesn't know is that I've secretly obsessed over her for years while keeping my distance. Until the day she pushes me too far...
This is a steamy mafia romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA. Enjoy!
- GenresRomanceDark Romance
181 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2024
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Imani Jay
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June 12, 2024
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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May 1, 2026
This was a Stuff your Kindle freebie—-
and I’ll just leave it at that.
and I’ll just leave it at that.
May 30, 2024
I barely got through this book... There are large plot holes that made me not want to read after the first few chapters. Spoilers ahead for those who don't want to find out the things I thought made this book a 2-star.
First of all, the female main character could have made the pitch to her boss for any other company and it would have worked better. The "matchmaking" was not the best business to play this out with. I thought the whole point of a matchmaking service was to let the algorithm decide who you matched with... Yet she agrees to test it out with her boss because she wants to not because her algorithm said they would be a match...
Second, in chapter nine she thinks her past will "taint" her character in front of her love interest... A hacker kid who has a past of lying and stealing is afraid that her boss, who is a murderer will not respect her anymore because she once upon a time hacked and did bad things... It's the same as thinking a pathological liar would be appalled by his girl lying once... It makes no sense. It's a stupid reason for not telling him someone is threatening her... again any other reason would be better even her doing it because she is stubborn and wants to fix it herself.
Third, and this is a small one, but her pleading for her life because Ghost was her friend even if they just met for the job in the beginning and didn't know each other before... again makes no sense. It would have been better if an unknown enemy showed up.
Overall, the writing and the idea of the book were good, but the plot holes I mentioned made the majority of the book not make sense. I know it's smut and we're all here for the filthy scenes, but make a little effort, please to iron out your plot holes before releasing a book. I am giving it 2 stars instead of one because the writing style was good, but other than that the plot holes ruined it for me.
First of all, the female main character could have made the pitch to her boss for any other company and it would have worked better. The "matchmaking" was not the best business to play this out with. I thought the whole point of a matchmaking service was to let the algorithm decide who you matched with... Yet she agrees to test it out with her boss because she wants to not because her algorithm said they would be a match...
Second, in chapter nine she thinks her past will "taint" her character in front of her love interest... A hacker kid who has a past of lying and stealing is afraid that her boss, who is a murderer will not respect her anymore because she once upon a time hacked and did bad things... It's the same as thinking a pathological liar would be appalled by his girl lying once... It makes no sense. It's a stupid reason for not telling him someone is threatening her... again any other reason would be better even her doing it because she is stubborn and wants to fix it herself.
Third, and this is a small one, but her pleading for her life because Ghost was her friend even if they just met for the job in the beginning and didn't know each other before... again makes no sense. It would have been better if an unknown enemy showed up.
Overall, the writing and the idea of the book were good, but the plot holes I mentioned made the majority of the book not make sense. I know it's smut and we're all here for the filthy scenes, but make a little effort, please to iron out your plot holes before releasing a book. I am giving it 2 stars instead of one because the writing style was good, but other than that the plot holes ruined it for me.
June 1, 2024
You can't tell me that this book was not written completely or partially by ChatGPT.
Everything was repetitive. We got the same sentences in different versions over and over and over again.
I can't believe it apart of the Savage Bloodline Series 😬 The series is too good to be so disrespected with this nonsense.
It's fine to use AI to help plot your books, and to help write specific scenes, but it is necessary to edit those scenes to make them flow better.
The formatting was all over the place, which is yet another way to tell if the author used AI. The story didn't flow at all, it just moved from one place to another without any transition. One minute they're in the office and the next they are miraculously at a jazz bar.
Like damn, could we at least have them drive there, take a taxi, or even walk. All of a sudden we're in Star Trek traveling via teleportation to places or something.
Now, don't get me wrong, I don't see anything wrong with using AI for a wee bit of help here and there because AI's not going anywhere. But, the least a person can do is add their own little "razzle dazzle" to the story so it's more believable.
I firmly believe that a prompt was put into ChatGPT to ask it to create a chapter where the characters had a specific trait and such and such happens. Then the author took that information and placed it in the book.
Don't believe me? Look up THE CHATGPT ROMANCE AUTHOR: How to Overcome Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity and Write Captivating Romance Fiction using ChatGPT here on Goodreads to see for yourself.
Everything was repetitive. We got the same sentences in different versions over and over and over again.
I can't believe it apart of the Savage Bloodline Series 😬 The series is too good to be so disrespected with this nonsense.
It's fine to use AI to help plot your books, and to help write specific scenes, but it is necessary to edit those scenes to make them flow better.
The formatting was all over the place, which is yet another way to tell if the author used AI. The story didn't flow at all, it just moved from one place to another without any transition. One minute they're in the office and the next they are miraculously at a jazz bar.
Like damn, could we at least have them drive there, take a taxi, or even walk. All of a sudden we're in Star Trek traveling via teleportation to places or something.
Now, don't get me wrong, I don't see anything wrong with using AI for a wee bit of help here and there because AI's not going anywhere. But, the least a person can do is add their own little "razzle dazzle" to the story so it's more believable.
I firmly believe that a prompt was put into ChatGPT to ask it to create a chapter where the characters had a specific trait and such and such happens. Then the author took that information and placed it in the book.
Don't believe me? Look up THE CHATGPT ROMANCE AUTHOR: How to Overcome Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity and Write Captivating Romance Fiction using ChatGPT here on Goodreads to see for yourself.
May 15, 2026
Absolutely Delicious
Wow what a enjoyable story, with secrets, discovery and suspense. Alessio DeLuca is a handsome mob boss who puts fear into the streets. Maty is a curvy and beautiful geek who works for the DeLuca family. It's a love relationship between Alessio and Maty that's so dang great, even though he's the boss of her, but these two are attractive to each other but not doing a great job hiding their feelings. Its been this way since they first met each other years ago. This is a great love for a mafia romance and it makes falling in love mafia style a work of art. There is vengeance, drama and sizzling spice with action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's exciting with compelling secondary characters. The comments are witty and their antics are loving but when it comes to their enemies there's nothing held back. This book has so many reasons to enjoy it, first its a entertaining page turner because of the realistic approach to vengeance. Then their relationship is steamy but unpredictable sizzling sexual chemistry between the two. Oh my this story is such a epic experience when reading it. What a series it's one that I couldn't finish without tears in my eyes. Omg !! Please do not past this book or series by. Because its so enjoyable you won't be able to stop yourself from smiling and talking to these characters it so much more than awesome its captivating and a Hot Spicy Read!
Wow what a enjoyable story, with secrets, discovery and suspense. Alessio DeLuca is a handsome mob boss who puts fear into the streets. Maty is a curvy and beautiful geek who works for the DeLuca family. It's a love relationship between Alessio and Maty that's so dang great, even though he's the boss of her, but these two are attractive to each other but not doing a great job hiding their feelings. Its been this way since they first met each other years ago. This is a great love for a mafia romance and it makes falling in love mafia style a work of art. There is vengeance, drama and sizzling spice with action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's exciting with compelling secondary characters. The comments are witty and their antics are loving but when it comes to their enemies there's nothing held back. This book has so many reasons to enjoy it, first its a entertaining page turner because of the realistic approach to vengeance. Then their relationship is steamy but unpredictable sizzling sexual chemistry between the two. Oh my this story is such a epic experience when reading it. What a series it's one that I couldn't finish without tears in my eyes. Omg !! Please do not past this book or series by. Because its so enjoyable you won't be able to stop yourself from smiling and talking to these characters it so much more than awesome its captivating and a Hot Spicy Read!
May 29, 2024
Alessio DeLuca, be still my beating heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I've read many books from this author. And once again, she did not disappoint. She ATE and left NO crumbs!!
There's 3 things you do not do when it comes to the DeLuca Savages. Number 1 don't mess with their women. Number 2, don't mess with their food, drink, and cigars. And number 3,DO NOT mess with their money. So when a hacker genius named Maty decided to hack and the funds of Alessio DeLuca, she made her first and last mistake. Or did she? Like Penelope with the BAU on Criminal Minds, when you see an opportunity, you better grab it. And that's what Alessio did.
When I tell you this book had me in a virtual chokehold, I am not lying. The chemistry, flirtation, and misbehaving activities between Maty and Alessio were sexy af. Now add a side of someone's trying to come for Maty, and you've a full-on DeLuca Savages I'm gonna get mine and end you drama. And I'm so glad I was here for it! Imani Jay delivered and kept it moving. And that epilogue? Loved it! I hope we get to read more of Alessio and Maty DeLuca in future books. This book was most definitely well worth the wait.
I've read many books from this author. And once again, she did not disappoint. She ATE and left NO crumbs!!
There's 3 things you do not do when it comes to the DeLuca Savages. Number 1 don't mess with their women. Number 2, don't mess with their food, drink, and cigars. And number 3,DO NOT mess with their money. So when a hacker genius named Maty decided to hack and the funds of Alessio DeLuca, she made her first and last mistake. Or did she? Like Penelope with the BAU on Criminal Minds, when you see an opportunity, you better grab it. And that's what Alessio did.
When I tell you this book had me in a virtual chokehold, I am not lying. The chemistry, flirtation, and misbehaving activities between Maty and Alessio were sexy af. Now add a side of someone's trying to come for Maty, and you've a full-on DeLuca Savages I'm gonna get mine and end you drama. And I'm so glad I was here for it! Imani Jay delivered and kept it moving. And that epilogue? Loved it! I hope we get to read more of Alessio and Maty DeLuca in future books. This book was most definitely well worth the wait.
July 15, 2024
Whole Series just became my favorite ❤️
Oh one of the days where the weather is bad and the power goes out that’s when I will tell myself let’s see what good book you want to read over again. Then I will pull out this story and re-read it. Maty was a bada$$ on the computer that was a great storyline for her. I love doing work on the computer, it was things that I did that I had to train others to do. Then Maty meeting another bada$$ but worst in Alessio her mate or what I like to say her ride or die. Then it is better then a mushy love story because it gangster love 💕
Oh one of the days where the weather is bad and the power goes out that’s when I will tell myself let’s see what good book you want to read over again. Then I will pull out this story and re-read it. Maty was a bada$$ on the computer that was a great storyline for her. I love doing work on the computer, it was things that I did that I had to train others to do. Then Maty meeting another bada$$ but worst in Alessio her mate or what I like to say her ride or die. Then it is better then a mushy love story because it gangster love 💕
September 20, 2024
Good Read
I enjoyed this book although it lacked some of the DeLuca flare to me it was still a good read. I really liked Maty. You would have never thought that her and her boss had been wanting each other for years. They met by her trying to hack into his accounts only to be caught and her team disposed of and she offered a job. Everything wasn't all peaches and cream. With past endeavors coming back for revenge and other enemies lurking they had to fight for their happiness. A battle won well.💖💖
I enjoyed this book although it lacked some of the DeLuca flare to me it was still a good read. I really liked Maty. You would have never thought that her and her boss had been wanting each other for years. They met by her trying to hack into his accounts only to be caught and her team disposed of and she offered a job. Everything wasn't all peaches and cream. With past endeavors coming back for revenge and other enemies lurking they had to fight for their happiness. A battle won well.💖💖
July 29, 2025
Alessio and Maty
Maty is a hacker that is trying to survive. She becaomes a part of a hacker group to be able to do this. The group decides to target Alessio DeLuca.
Alessio catches the group that hacks into his financial accounts. Some if them are taught a tough lesson, while he feels a connection to Maty. So, he makes her work for him as his IT specialist.
They are both attracted to each other, but trying to keep a professional relationship. After losing that fight, Maty is taken by someone from her past.
Maty is a hacker that is trying to survive. She becaomes a part of a hacker group to be able to do this. The group decides to target Alessio DeLuca.
Alessio catches the group that hacks into his financial accounts. Some if them are taught a tough lesson, while he feels a connection to Maty. So, he makes her work for him as his IT specialist.
They are both attracted to each other, but trying to keep a professional relationship. After losing that fight, Maty is taken by someone from her past.
March 15, 2025
five long years
these two listed after each other for five long years before either of them would make a move. and two kisses later, they were hot and heavy. admitting their feelings and needing to be together. needing each other like their last breath. it was sexy. this Deluca man willing to lay down his life for her and his family was absolutely sexy.
also loved how she tied her dating app into the story, book boyfriends. I loved that series also.
these two listed after each other for five long years before either of them would make a move. and two kisses later, they were hot and heavy. admitting their feelings and needing to be together. needing each other like their last breath. it was sexy. this Deluca man willing to lay down his life for her and his family was absolutely sexy.
also loved how she tied her dating app into the story, book boyfriends. I loved that series also.
May 14, 2026
This is a great story about Alessio and Maty. Maty is a nerd and an expert on computers who is invaluable to Alessio. Allesio runs the family mob and is constantly on the alert for trouble. The planning, suspense, and writing of this story are great. Mary’s new business she began becomes almost more than she can handle. When Maty is taken Allesio goes wild trying to find and rescue her. I have no problem recommending this story to adults. I loved the story. Great ending.
June 1, 2024
The Capo and the Nerd
From the beginning, I loved Maty's personality. She was fierce, confident, and determined. She had a plan to go up against the DeLucas until she met Alessio.
Their undeniable chemistry was explosive when they first met, but it took them 5 years before they finally acted upon it. And, baby, when they did, it was explosive.
Another great book. Enjoy.
From the beginning, I loved Maty's personality. She was fierce, confident, and determined. She had a plan to go up against the DeLucas until she met Alessio.
Their undeniable chemistry was explosive when they first met, but it took them 5 years before they finally acted upon it. And, baby, when they did, it was explosive.
Another great book. Enjoy.
June 2, 2024
Entertaining!
I liked this book. However, I wish there was more emphasis on the action rather than the romance. There were snippets of action that revved up my interest, but the story could have easily been expanded to heighten the action (e.g., Maty's hacking skills or pursuit of the abductors).
I liked this book. However, I wish there was more emphasis on the action rather than the romance. There were snippets of action that revved up my interest, but the story could have easily been expanded to heighten the action (e.g., Maty's hacking skills or pursuit of the abductors).
June 10, 2024
Wonderful ⭐️ ⭐️
Maty She's extremely smart. She's also walking the earth alone. That's until she makes one mistake that leads her into the arms of Alessio Deluca. Once again, the Savage Bloodline of the Deluca's family strikes again. This series is fabulous, and the authors of each book are extremely talented. I truly enjoy reading about this family.
Maty She's extremely smart. She's also walking the earth alone. That's until she makes one mistake that leads her into the arms of Alessio Deluca. Once again, the Savage Bloodline of the Deluca's family strikes again. This series is fabulous, and the authors of each book are extremely talented. I truly enjoy reading about this family.
June 14, 2024
Intense love
People look for love or believe they will not find it. For these two it was about existing, surviving, doing what was needed to stay alive.
When they finally cone together, their love is intense and focused. This is a great part of the series. It is complete. No wondering happens with them.
People look for love or believe they will not find it. For these two it was about existing, surviving, doing what was needed to stay alive.
When they finally cone together, their love is intense and focused. This is a great part of the series. It is complete. No wondering happens with them.
May 28, 2024
Maty and Alessio don't start off on the best of terms but Maty is made a offer she can not afford to refuse. Their 5 year dance begins until Maty suggests a a business venture for Alessio to consider and test out. And test out they do. Another Great DeLuca Read.
May 30, 2024
Alessio
After starting off on rough ground Maty the hacker And her matchmaking venture Was the in that Alessio needed to finally sly his lust.. Ghost from the past may not allow a hea For the capo and his hacker
After starting off on rough ground Maty the hacker And her matchmaking venture Was the in that Alessio needed to finally sly his lust.. Ghost from the past may not allow a hea For the capo and his hacker
June 2, 2024
Alessio
Survival of the fittest is what describes Maty…
Running an empire with no mishaps and continued growth is Alessio’s vision…
Always monitoring encrypted data is what started Alessio’s and Maty’s journey…
Can potential theft eradicate feelings or catapult desires…
Survival of the fittest is what describes Maty…
Running an empire with no mishaps and continued growth is Alessio’s vision…
Always monitoring encrypted data is what started Alessio’s and Maty’s journey…
Can potential theft eradicate feelings or catapult desires…
August 8, 2024
Wanted More
I’ve been enjoying the Deluca series but this one is lacking. It just didn’t bring the action like the others. It wasn’t bad but it took me some time to finish because it wasn’t as interesting.
I’ve been enjoying the Deluca series but this one is lacking. It just didn’t bring the action like the others. It wasn’t bad but it took me some time to finish because it wasn’t as interesting.
October 25, 2024
Cute
This is a cute book. I wish there was more steam and longing on both sides but it wasn’t too rushed or too cliche. Just the mill of the run plot. But the villain was someone she knew and not him and it wasn’t anything sexual about his issues with FMC so that’s cool.
This is a cute book. I wish there was more steam and longing on both sides but it wasn’t too rushed or too cliche. Just the mill of the run plot. But the villain was someone she knew and not him and it wasn’t anything sexual about his issues with FMC so that’s cool.
May 5, 2025
quick quick slow slow -pace of the book.
After a fast start became very very slow with nothing really happening until about 60% in. Was then over rather quickly and we had what has to be the longest ending ever. Although was enjoyable.
After a fast start became very very slow with nothing really happening until about 60% in. Was then over rather quickly and we had what has to be the longest ending ever. Although was enjoyable.
June 8, 2025
Age gap/ mafia/ boss/employee/ touch her and die/ insta-love/ mutual pining/ HEA
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ violence/ kidnapping/ murder/ gun use
This was an ok mafia romance. It was fairly short and there was some suspense but it felt a little bland
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ violence/ kidnapping/ murder/ gun use
This was an ok mafia romance. It was fairly short and there was some suspense but it felt a little bland
June 4, 2024
I enjoyed the book for the most part. I wanted to give it 5 stars but there was a lot of repetition within the last few chapters, and that knocked me out of the fictional dream.
June 5, 2024
Loved the ride this book took me on.really appreciated the tension between the two main characters and the love they had for each other.great read.
June 5, 2024
🔥🔥🔥🔥
As always, Imani Jay wrote another masterpiece. I love the chemistry between Alessio and Maty. Can't wait to read thr Matchmaking Agency.
As always, Imani Jay wrote another masterpiece. I love the chemistry between Alessio and Maty. Can't wait to read thr Matchmaking Agency.
June 7, 2024
Wow! Just wow!
The heat between these two... Off the freaking charts! I'm so happy Maty found a family with Less. She is the girl you root for and Alessio is the man you wish for.
The heat between these two... Off the freaking charts! I'm so happy Maty found a family with Less. She is the girl you root for and Alessio is the man you wish for.
July 7, 2024
Great Read
Love this story from beginning to end. Love that there was no cliff hanger. Love the chemistry between this couple. I felt completed at the end.
Love this story from beginning to end. Love that there was no cliff hanger. Love the chemistry between this couple. I felt completed at the end.
July 15, 2024
3.5 stars
August 1, 2024
This is such a good book. I just love the DeLuca saga.
August 19, 2024
fun
Absolutely loved their story and how this family is growing. Imani Jay does a great job telling the story of these mafia guys who tumble in love
Absolutely loved their story and how this family is growing. Imani Jay does a great job telling the story of these mafia guys who tumble in love
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