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Battaglia Mafia #3
La Sposa
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Don Giovanni Battaglia and Mira Ellison....
The year is 1991. Two years after discovering love and losing it Mira Ellison has finally accepted her destiny. She will become Donna Mirabella Battaglia, the wife of one of the most notorious crime bosses in Southern Italy. And she plans to have it all, her man, her children, and the fashion dynasty she left behind. But with privilege comes ties to bloodlines that will threaten to destroy her love and family from the inside. Nothing, especially happiness, is ever promised to the Battaglias. Don Giovanni knows this best. On the eve of a new beginning he learns a dark secret regarding Mira’s past that could destroy everything they hold sacred. He is forced to decide, for love and marriage—how far should a man go to protect his bride.
The year is 1991. Two years after discovering love and losing it Mira Ellison has finally accepted her destiny. She will become Donna Mirabella Battaglia, the wife of one of the most notorious crime bosses in Southern Italy. And she plans to have it all, her man, her children, and the fashion dynasty she left behind. But with privilege comes ties to bloodlines that will threaten to destroy her love and family from the inside. Nothing, especially happiness, is ever promised to the Battaglias. Don Giovanni knows this best. On the eve of a new beginning he learns a dark secret regarding Mira’s past that could destroy everything they hold sacred. He is forced to decide, for love and marriage—how far should a man go to protect his bride.
365 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Sienna Mynx
81 books1,016 followersSienna Mynx is your naughty writer of Paranormal, Contemporary, and Historical Interracial Romance for readers that love the bad boy's but desire to be the women that tame them. A current resident of south of Georgia, Sienna Mynx has just emerged into the e-publishing arena. Her novellas reflect her thirst for romance told from a fresh perspective with the diversity she craves in erotic Romance. Explore and Enjoy.
Also writes under the pen name T.A. Ford
Also writes under the pen name T.A. Ford
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April 20, 2013
3.25
Finished this book a few hours ago (3:00am ish) It's 8:30am now. I literally opened my eyes, rolled over and popped open my laptop to write this review. I have to get these thoughts down. It may seem rambly. I apologize in advance.
Things I liked:
1) Giovanni Battaglia is still the baddest mafia boss ever written. I DO NOT say this lightly. Everyone knows how I am about my mafia men and that, until now, one has stood head and shoulders above the others in my heart. He is still there but while, in most things, he and Gio run neck and neck, Gio has slightly eclipsed him in how utterly cold and calculating he is AT ALL TIMES. Many mafia books fall short of what I envision a true Mafia Don to be. Gio leaned over, looked me in the eye and said, "I'll see you...and I'll raise you."
He is the truth; the penultimate alpha male. I had to create an Uber alpha book shelf just for him. What he wants, happens. What he says, goes. The women in his life, heck EVERYONE in his life, gives advice...until he needs them to be silent. Then they are. He has final say. He and his women are not equal. His wife and sister are given the respect due to them as Cappo Donna and the sister of the Cappo di Tutti, but they do not run his business. Most importantly, they do not run HIM. This, more than anything, I think Sienna did PERFECTLY. Gio is Italian, a Boss and he continually has to prove himself and re-assert his position. She nailed the character perfectly and realistically. I CANNOT STAND (there is no font big enough to express this) a p*ussy whipped Mafia Boss. I'm looking at you, A. Gio and Lorenzo never coddle their women by making them think that they are anything other than what they are...the woman behind the man. It may ruffle our feathers to hear it but their world is not our world. The RL strong, independent woman in me balks at the things the Battaglia men say. In real life, I would be right there with Bella and Marietta trying to check them. But the 'book world' Donna in me stands back, shuts up and says, 'Yes, Gio'. HE is the Boss! He is an uber Dominant and alpha male and never purports to be anything less. You are his woman. Shut up when he needs silence, support him when he needs it and ride him like you stole him. I have no patience for female characters who marry into these traditional Mafia families and try to dominate sh*t. It is NOT realistic!! You married a MAFIA DON. He kills people for fun! Was your Donna manual lost in the mail??
2) I really like how gritty this series is. Other interracial Mafia books are a bit fantastical about how easy it would be for a Mob Boss to bring a black woman into the folds, not as a side piece, but as a wife. This series doesn't do that. The racism is front and center. The name calling is there. The looks, the whispers..it's all there and it's REAL. I really appreciate that. It's harder to write books like this and I appreciate the author's attention to detail.
3) Editing was really well done. There were no real errors that I could see and as usual, the writing is stellar.
Things I could have done without:
1) I read Mafia books for the men. I tolerate the women, most times just barely, so any book that mostly focuses on the women is going to lose me. I spent 70% of this book not caring, and waiting for bodies to start dropping. What I liked about the previous books is that there was more of a balance between the mafia violence and the family stuff. This book feels more like a gateway book. And you have to have those. But this book, for me, was all about enduring the wedding prep (didn't care..just put a damn dress on and let's get this over with); enduring the honeymoon (didn't care AND Mira brought work with her? Really?? Do you even know who you're married to, lady??); Marietta and her damn mama (don't care..they don't want you; go away), Mira trying my patience with getting her business back. I'm conflicted on this one. AGAIN, I see the logic of it in real life, and I would probably want the same thing, but I don't have the patience for it in books. You are Donna di Cappo di Tutti!! And a mother..about to be two times over. Listen to Zia! That other stuff will not give you more satisfaction than this will. I guess she'll have to find out for herself. Catalina makes me want to strangle her with a zipcord. I can see her devotion to Dominic, but she is spoiled and annoying and gets on my nerves. Marietta. Sigh. One 'strong, black woman' is awesome. Two makes me want to dig my eyes out with a dull spoon. Marietta, please read the manual and let's get this show on the road. AGAIN, I see the real life logic. I would love her sassiness if I knew her in person. In books, I don't have the patience to be training these new chicks. Get your attitude fixed and support your man because, sweetums, he is soooo going to need it.
2) The Gio that I mentioned in Part 1 of 'what I liked' is the Gio of Books 1 and 2 and some parts of Book 3 and honestly I did, at times, take issue with Gio because I felt that he didn't soften enough behind closed doors. He was still too much of a Mafia Boss with Mira. Now, I'm feeling he's starting to slide into that very, very dangerous 'p*ssy whipped' area. I know. I know. There is just no pleasing some people LOL. Let me explain. I love that, as a Mafia Boss, he absolutely loves his wife and family but there was too much focus on that in this book. I sorely missed the violence. By 60% I'd had enough of the cooing, coddling and sex(though the new stuff IS hot!) And I'm damn near ready to choke Eve with that damn pacifier (that's horrible to say isn't it? Ok, ok, we'll just throw it away and watch her have a nuclear meltdown. That would be entertaining). But seriously, it would kill me to see Gio turn into one of those mafia bosses who can barely crawl out from between his wife's legs long enough to order a hit. I just...ugh...I like that he's growing, but let's not have him go from one extreme to the other. When Gio ripped that work Mira brought on the honeymoon in half, I cheered...not so much when he apologized. SHE agreed to the terms of getting her company back. Family first. The other women warned her about taking the work with her! So yes, while as his wife she can change his mind on certain things, him backing down on this didn't feel right to me. Having pains and not mentioning it, ending up in the situation she was in and Gio absolving her of responsibility..nope, nah uh. Of course he didn't have to say, 'You effed up' while she was in such a delicate state but he should have, at some point reiterated his stance. It's Gio's job to take care of her. It's her job to take care of her babies. Yes, she had the cramps with Eve. She also had a very complicated pregnancy and almost lost her. Get your priorities in order. I absolutely want Gio to be a loving, understanding husband and father, but let's not turn him into a punk.
Why I'll keep reading:
Lorenzo Battaglia lol. That's it in a nutshell. I CANNOT WAIT to see what happens when all is revealed. 'Lo is like a comedy of errors, but I can't hate him. Yes, he screwed up with Carmine; he is desperate. And he will have to answer to Carlo and Gio..and I.can't.wait!
I guess I'll see what happens with the parenting/birthright stuff and what that means for Gio and Mira. Eh.
The girls and their dad should meet...and the deceit that kept them from him should absolutely be revealed. Yay! Keep those Battaglia men on their toes. Let's see them try to dance around that one. Don't die yet, old man.
All in all, I absolutely love this series. I just liked the other books better than this one. It happens. Looking forward to Book 4.
PS. After reading some of the reviews on Amazon where people took issue with what Gio did in keeping things from Mira, I really don't see that he would have done anything else and stayed true to form. Gio is all about controlling the outcome of situations. Given how vulnerable he is and how much he wants his family to work, he is not about to give Mira any leverage to leave him or have anything disrupt his perfect family. Is it right? No. Is it selfish? Absolutely. But had he done anything else, he would be out of character, IMO.
Finished this book a few hours ago (3:00am ish) It's 8:30am now. I literally opened my eyes, rolled over and popped open my laptop to write this review. I have to get these thoughts down. It may seem rambly. I apologize in advance.
Things I liked:
1) Giovanni Battaglia is still the baddest mafia boss ever written. I DO NOT say this lightly. Everyone knows how I am about my mafia men and that, until now, one has stood head and shoulders above the others in my heart. He is still there but while, in most things, he and Gio run neck and neck, Gio has slightly eclipsed him in how utterly cold and calculating he is AT ALL TIMES. Many mafia books fall short of what I envision a true Mafia Don to be. Gio leaned over, looked me in the eye and said, "I'll see you...and I'll raise you."
He is the truth; the penultimate alpha male. I had to create an Uber alpha book shelf just for him. What he wants, happens. What he says, goes. The women in his life, heck EVERYONE in his life, gives advice...until he needs them to be silent. Then they are. He has final say. He and his women are not equal. His wife and sister are given the respect due to them as Cappo Donna and the sister of the Cappo di Tutti, but they do not run his business. Most importantly, they do not run HIM. This, more than anything, I think Sienna did PERFECTLY. Gio is Italian, a Boss and he continually has to prove himself and re-assert his position. She nailed the character perfectly and realistically. I CANNOT STAND (there is no font big enough to express this) a p*ussy whipped Mafia Boss. I'm looking at you, A. Gio and Lorenzo never coddle their women by making them think that they are anything other than what they are...the woman behind the man. It may ruffle our feathers to hear it but their world is not our world. The RL strong, independent woman in me balks at the things the Battaglia men say. In real life, I would be right there with Bella and Marietta trying to check them. But the 'book world' Donna in me stands back, shuts up and says, 'Yes, Gio'. HE is the Boss! He is an uber Dominant and alpha male and never purports to be anything less. You are his woman. Shut up when he needs silence, support him when he needs it and ride him like you stole him. I have no patience for female characters who marry into these traditional Mafia families and try to dominate sh*t. It is NOT realistic!! You married a MAFIA DON. He kills people for fun! Was your Donna manual lost in the mail??
2) I really like how gritty this series is. Other interracial Mafia books are a bit fantastical about how easy it would be for a Mob Boss to bring a black woman into the folds, not as a side piece, but as a wife. This series doesn't do that. The racism is front and center. The name calling is there. The looks, the whispers..it's all there and it's REAL. I really appreciate that. It's harder to write books like this and I appreciate the author's attention to detail.
3) Editing was really well done. There were no real errors that I could see and as usual, the writing is stellar.
Things I could have done without:
1) I read Mafia books for the men. I tolerate the women, most times just barely, so any book that mostly focuses on the women is going to lose me. I spent 70% of this book not caring, and waiting for bodies to start dropping. What I liked about the previous books is that there was more of a balance between the mafia violence and the family stuff. This book feels more like a gateway book. And you have to have those. But this book, for me, was all about enduring the wedding prep (didn't care..just put a damn dress on and let's get this over with); enduring the honeymoon (didn't care AND Mira brought work with her? Really?? Do you even know who you're married to, lady??); Marietta and her damn mama (don't care..they don't want you; go away), Mira trying my patience with getting her business back. I'm conflicted on this one. AGAIN, I see the logic of it in real life, and I would probably want the same thing, but I don't have the patience for it in books. You are Donna di Cappo di Tutti!! And a mother..about to be two times over. Listen to Zia! That other stuff will not give you more satisfaction than this will. I guess she'll have to find out for herself. Catalina makes me want to strangle her with a zipcord. I can see her devotion to Dominic, but she is spoiled and annoying and gets on my nerves. Marietta. Sigh. One 'strong, black woman' is awesome. Two makes me want to dig my eyes out with a dull spoon. Marietta, please read the manual and let's get this show on the road. AGAIN, I see the real life logic. I would love her sassiness if I knew her in person. In books, I don't have the patience to be training these new chicks. Get your attitude fixed and support your man because, sweetums, he is soooo going to need it.
2) The Gio that I mentioned in Part 1 of 'what I liked' is the Gio of Books 1 and 2 and some parts of Book 3 and honestly I did, at times, take issue with Gio because I felt that he didn't soften enough behind closed doors. He was still too much of a Mafia Boss with Mira. Now, I'm feeling he's starting to slide into that very, very dangerous 'p*ssy whipped' area. I know. I know. There is just no pleasing some people LOL. Let me explain. I love that, as a Mafia Boss, he absolutely loves his wife and family but there was too much focus on that in this book. I sorely missed the violence. By 60% I'd had enough of the cooing, coddling and sex(though the new stuff IS hot!) And I'm damn near ready to choke Eve with that damn pacifier (that's horrible to say isn't it? Ok, ok, we'll just throw it away and watch her have a nuclear meltdown. That would be entertaining). But seriously, it would kill me to see Gio turn into one of those mafia bosses who can barely crawl out from between his wife's legs long enough to order a hit. I just...ugh...I like that he's growing, but let's not have him go from one extreme to the other. When Gio ripped that work Mira brought on the honeymoon in half, I cheered...not so much when he apologized. SHE agreed to the terms of getting her company back. Family first. The other women warned her about taking the work with her! So yes, while as his wife she can change his mind on certain things, him backing down on this didn't feel right to me. Having pains and not mentioning it, ending up in the situation she was in and Gio absolving her of responsibility..nope, nah uh. Of course he didn't have to say, 'You effed up' while she was in such a delicate state but he should have, at some point reiterated his stance. It's Gio's job to take care of her. It's her job to take care of her babies. Yes, she had the cramps with Eve. She also had a very complicated pregnancy and almost lost her. Get your priorities in order. I absolutely want Gio to be a loving, understanding husband and father, but let's not turn him into a punk.
Why I'll keep reading:
Lorenzo Battaglia lol. That's it in a nutshell. I CANNOT WAIT to see what happens when all is revealed. 'Lo is like a comedy of errors, but I can't hate him. Yes, he screwed up with Carmine; he is desperate. And he will have to answer to Carlo and Gio..and I.can't.wait!
I guess I'll see what happens with the parenting/birthright stuff and what that means for Gio and Mira. Eh.
The girls and their dad should meet...and the deceit that kept them from him should absolutely be revealed. Yay! Keep those Battaglia men on their toes. Let's see them try to dance around that one. Don't die yet, old man.
All in all, I absolutely love this series. I just liked the other books better than this one. It happens. Looking forward to Book 4.
PS. After reading some of the reviews on Amazon where people took issue with what Gio did in keeping things from Mira, I really don't see that he would have done anything else and stayed true to form. Gio is all about controlling the outcome of situations. Given how vulnerable he is and how much he wants his family to work, he is not about to give Mira any leverage to leave him or have anything disrupt his perfect family. Is it right? No. Is it selfish? Absolutely. But had he done anything else, he would be out of character, IMO.
January 15, 2019
Sienna has done it again. This book picks up Mira and Gio's relationship right where Destino ended. You can't start this series here and hope to figure out what's going on. Mira is pregnant, getting ready for a her wedding, looking after a toddler, and trying to keep an extremely controlling mafia don happy. Needless to say keeping everything balanced is not easy. Gio's family drama keeps showing up in strange ways affecting her future. Lorenzo is especially tied to a big mystery revealed in this book.
I have a love hate relationship with Gio. I give him so many points because of my love of mafia romance storylines but he is an alpha-hole of the highest order. Sometimes I like it and sometimes not so much. In the end you have to accept it as being true to how a real boss of bosses would really act.
01/14/19 Reread:
Everything mentioned above still stands, but want to add a note about how racism was handled in this installment.
Both the covert, and aggressive forms of it were realistically depicted, without taking over the rest of the story. Extremely well executed.
I have a love hate relationship with Gio. I give him so many points because of my love of mafia romance storylines but he is an alpha-hole of the highest order. Sometimes I like it and sometimes not so much. In the end you have to accept it as being true to how a real boss of bosses would really act.
01/14/19 Reread:
Everything mentioned above still stands, but want to add a note about how racism was handled in this installment.
Both the covert, and aggressive forms of it were realistically depicted, without taking over the rest of the story. Extremely well executed.
January 27, 2018
"La Sposa" was yet another enjoyable read by Sienna Mynx and boy did it truly get my attention! It reads like a vivid tv drama with major twists and turns leaving you like: What? Who? Why? Not again Giovanni! Mira sit down! Eva still using that dang blasted pacifier! lol
Essentially this book invited us as the reader to Don Giovanni's wedding to his Bella Mira. This book starts right where book two, "Ti Amo" ended. She's pregnant and being hard headed Mira designing her own wedding dress (after all she was a killed off designer now alive... lol ) with Giovanni out of town handling mafia business while not calling her enough as he should. So, of course she's worried about him and a bit upset but to take her mind off of the situation she's focused on finishing her wedding dress for their big day. Okay enough spoilers but I will tell you this --their marriage will start with secrets- a big secret that I would have thought Don Giovanni would have told Mira since in book one or was it book two they were to discontinue keeping those pesky secrets from one another that will come back to haunt them both down the line. I'm like Don Giovanni haven't you learned nothing from Book 1 and 2 of this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Anyway, there were so many new secondary characters in this book that I had to keep a cheat sheet in order to keep up with their acts and actions in "La Sposa"! Although I have major beefs in "La Sposa" it doesn't take away from the suspenseful happenings throughout the story. Lorenzo remains that strangest character that I love to hate. He's trying so hard to cover his tracks of having Don Tommasino killed which is leading him to foolish and irrational moves. But Dominic remains loyal and true to Gio even after his relocation but thanks to his love for Donna Mira he gets his seat back as well as lives openly with the spoil Catalina, Don Giovanni's sister! Okay I can't give a review on this story without spoilers so I will just end it here after losing my first review to Goodreads gremlins!
So again if you like reading romantic suspense, with drama and huge secrets at every door then this series is for you.
So all in all, "La Sposa" was a excellent read for me and I give it 5+++ spectacular stars!
Essentially this book invited us as the reader to Don Giovanni's wedding to his Bella Mira. This book starts right where book two, "Ti Amo" ended. She's pregnant and being hard headed Mira designing her own wedding dress (after all she was a killed off designer now alive... lol ) with Giovanni out of town handling mafia business while not calling her enough as he should. So, of course she's worried about him and a bit upset but to take her mind off of the situation she's focused on finishing her wedding dress for their big day. Okay enough spoilers but I will tell you this --their marriage will start with secrets- a big secret that I would have thought Don Giovanni would have told Mira since in book one or was it book two they were to discontinue keeping those pesky secrets from one another that will come back to haunt them both down the line. I'm like Don Giovanni haven't you learned nothing from Book 1 and 2 of this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Anyway, there were so many new secondary characters in this book that I had to keep a cheat sheet in order to keep up with their acts and actions in "La Sposa"! Although I have major beefs in "La Sposa" it doesn't take away from the suspenseful happenings throughout the story. Lorenzo remains that strangest character that I love to hate. He's trying so hard to cover his tracks of having Don Tommasino killed which is leading him to foolish and irrational moves. But Dominic remains loyal and true to Gio even after his relocation but thanks to his love for Donna Mira he gets his seat back as well as lives openly with the spoil Catalina, Don Giovanni's sister! Okay I can't give a review on this story without spoilers so I will just end it here after losing my first review to Goodreads gremlins!
So again if you like reading romantic suspense, with drama and huge secrets at every door then this series is for you.
So all in all, "La Sposa" was a excellent read for me and I give it 5+++ spectacular stars!
December 8, 2017
What can say but she did it again,Gio is on of my favorite alpha male written I really like the way he treats his girls Mira and Eva it nice to see that side of and Passion there is so much passion is this book I needed a cold drink a few times. Gio puts some loving on Mira that any woman would crave I totally understand why Mira never turned him down. Lorenzo , Lorenzo , Lorenzo I just don't know whether to love your or smack you upside your head, I say tell everything and get it over with before it blows up in your face. The introduction of Marietta makes the story really exciting I can't wait to see what happens when all is revealed. This book gave a lot of back ground information so in the next books I feel we what things come to pass because of it. Great Job Sienna Mynx I can read anything you write and always be a satisfied customer.
April 12, 2013
A long juicy tale that is just too good to put into proper words. This has to be one of my all time favorite series. It just gets better and better as it goes along. The twist introduced with Marietta was soooo unexpected and shocking. Way to keep us on our toes Sienna Mynx! There was so much going on in this book that it really read like a movie. At no point was there a lull in the action. It was page after page of excellent reading. Gio and Mira I so love them together. They are so different, but somehow it just works. The love scenes between these to are so fiery and passionate; some of the best I have read. I really enjoyed the branching off of Lorenzo and Marietta's story. It really took this series to another level. It was always about Gio and Mira, but to read another blossoming love story that looks like it will be paramount to theirs was great. I know there is a lot more to come, and I hope we don't have to wait a long while for the next book because the suspense will be killing me.
August 1, 2015
Bold and the Beautiful on Steroids
The story continues and it is getting more convoluted and daring and just plain exciting. I don't know what to say about Gio Battaglia. He has lost a notch in my book with his cowardice in facing the truth. I'm scared for Lorenzo because he has secret after fateful secret piling up and the odds are not in his favor. Bella is becoming a strong woman, and assertive as she needs to be to deal with a man like Gio. I like Mira's sister Marietta even though she can be a little annoying because of her envy of Mira, even though she doesn't know it's her sister. Oh, the web that has been woven and keeps getting more and more complex. Hopefully, everything works itself out and Lorenzo doesn't have to pay for his sins with his life.
The story continues and it is getting more convoluted and daring and just plain exciting. I don't know what to say about Gio Battaglia. He has lost a notch in my book with his cowardice in facing the truth. I'm scared for Lorenzo because he has secret after fateful secret piling up and the odds are not in his favor. Bella is becoming a strong woman, and assertive as she needs to be to deal with a man like Gio. I like Mira's sister Marietta even though she can be a little annoying because of her envy of Mira, even though she doesn't know it's her sister. Oh, the web that has been woven and keeps getting more and more complex. Hopefully, everything works itself out and Lorenzo doesn't have to pay for his sins with his life.
April 20, 2013
Oh Giovanni, Oh, Oh, Oh.. Giovanni.. To meet a man like you in real life would be absolute Bliss.... Well, let me take that back.... To meet a man like you who wasn't a stone-cold killa would be absolute Bliss...
But oh well, what can you say?...
Ok, so getting down to business... Sienna Mynx has managed to produce another fine piece of IRR fiction..
Although I started to skip some pages towards the 75% mark, the book was still good..
The only thing that I didn't like was the ending.. I know that the author needs to have everyone on the hook for the next installment, but it still left me a little irritated..
Other than that, I'm giving this one 3 1/2 stars...
But oh well, what can you say?...
Ok, so getting down to business... Sienna Mynx has managed to produce another fine piece of IRR fiction..
Although I started to skip some pages towards the 75% mark, the book was still good..
The only thing that I didn't like was the ending.. I know that the author needs to have everyone on the hook for the next installment, but it still left me a little irritated..
Other than that, I'm giving this one 3 1/2 stars...
November 12, 2015
This was book three in the Battaglia Mafia Series and to me one of the best so far. Mira and Giovanni get married and she wants her company back now that the world knows that she is alive. There was a lot going on in this book. Lorenzo found another tape and photos of him meeting with the man that killed Gio's father and he continues to help Marietta who is Mira's long lost twin sister or I should say the sister she never knew she had. Giovanni found this out on their honeymoon and choose not to tell her because of the stress she almost miscarried her babies as they are having twins. Catalina and Domi have arrived in New York and Catalina wants to learn all she can about the fashion business Domi who learned the truth about Mira and her history about her mother and her father got back into Gio's good graces became Gio's number two again. This book was really good with a lot of surprises and we finally learn who Isabella is and why she wants Mira dead and so does Kei who had his eye removed and sent to Gio has a wedding present. This book was really good it had everything I look for in reading a book hot sex scenes with a lot of drama. I don't know how Mira and Marietta with react when they learn that they are sister because Marietta doesn't like Mira and her and Lorenzo can't seem to keep their hands off each other book four is going to be a very interesting read that I am looking forward to. This book was well written like the rest of the books in this series with no errors in grammar or spelling.
January 18, 2019
Lorenzo has lost any sympathy I gained for him after the death of Carlo's brother. There are bullets with his name written on them.
Please tell me why you go to someone's house and be rude to them. All it would take is for Bella to tell Gio and Marietta will be sleeping with the fishes. Black Barbie ... takes one, to know one ... HATER!
Short review to follow ... soon!
Please tell me why you go to someone's house and be rude to them. All it would take is for Bella to tell Gio and Marietta will be sleeping with the fishes. Black Barbie ... takes one, to know one ... HATER!
Short review to follow ... soon!
April 15, 2013
I really like where she's taking this story; she really brings it with the romance. Lots of pleasant surprises in this one!
January 13, 2022
Giovanni is too controlling for me to continue reading this book or series. The fact that Mira built HER own company and now has to beg Giovanni to get it back does not sit well with me. He demanded that he control the majority of HER company, and she does not get any say. He literally told her, “You don’t dictate anything to me. Ever.” That just lost me as a reader because who are you to decide and control her life. I like reading alpha men in romantic novels, but this is not it. This is more of a controlling man who doesn’t let his significant other have a voice, and I don’t like that AT ALL! Because WHO ARE YOU TO DECIDE HER LIFE! I don’t like controlling men!! Giovanni says he’s old-fashioned, which is evident because Mira honestly does not have a voice in her relationship with Giovanni because he dictates it all!
And Lorenzo frustrates me. Clearly, he’s up to no good AGAIN, but Giovanni is too focused on controlling Mira than analyzing his cousin’s methods. Giovanni’s cousin always does sketchy stuff in every book, but instead of doing something about it, Giovanni decides to dominate and control Mira. You would think he should concentrate on his cousin more than showing a power display to his future wife. He forces her to show submission like she’s a slave. Who the hell wants a relationship like that?! Mira just quickly submits to Giovanni and doesn’t put up much of a fight. She lets him walk over her and dominate everything in her life. I just wanted her to take control and stop allowing Giovanni to decide everything.
Also, the way he talks to her sometimes is belittling and rude. I mean, Giovanni is just disrespectful, arrogant, and controlling overall. Like truly heavy on the disrespectful and controlling part because it’s evident how he talks to Mira, and sadly she continues to allow it. Why willingly leave that type of impression on your daughter.
And Lorenzo frustrates me. Clearly, he’s up to no good AGAIN, but Giovanni is too focused on controlling Mira than analyzing his cousin’s methods. Giovanni’s cousin always does sketchy stuff in every book, but instead of doing something about it, Giovanni decides to dominate and control Mira. You would think he should concentrate on his cousin more than showing a power display to his future wife. He forces her to show submission like she’s a slave. Who the hell wants a relationship like that?! Mira just quickly submits to Giovanni and doesn’t put up much of a fight. She lets him walk over her and dominate everything in her life. I just wanted her to take control and stop allowing Giovanni to decide everything.
Also, the way he talks to her sometimes is belittling and rude. I mean, Giovanni is just disrespectful, arrogant, and controlling overall. Like truly heavy on the disrespectful and controlling part because it’s evident how he talks to Mira, and sadly she continues to allow it. Why willingly leave that type of impression on your daughter.
September 10, 2013
La Sposa
La Sposa was an excellent read with more romance, more passion and heightened suspense. Thus far, this is my favorite in the series.
I do not want to give the story away, but I found Giovanni to be quite patriarchal. However, most Latin men are patriarchal.
I realize Giovanni had a lot of pressure surrounding his empire and keeping his family safe. With questionable acquaintances vying for Giovanni's empire and his nemesis Kei
of the Triad, I believe the tension in Giovanni played out in their bedroom and sometimes his emotions. But I also realize Mira loved him and understood him. She is the quintessential woman every man wants by his side, intelligent, beautiful and compassionate. Nevertheless, I question where Mira’s resolve went. She is still independent, but her determination concerning her own career is waning to please her husband.
This is a wonderful love story. Some of Ms. Mynx's words concerning Giovanni's feelings for Mira invoke his deep love for her, especially surrounding their marriage, which I thought were heartfelt.
I thoroughly enjoyed La Sposa and look forward to the next book(s) in this continuing saga of the Battaglia series.
I would like to add one comment, traditionally; Italians serve seven fishes along with pasta and soups on Christmas Eve, not Christmas day. Mira could have served meat with her meal on Christmas.
La Sposa was an excellent read with more romance, more passion and heightened suspense. Thus far, this is my favorite in the series.
I do not want to give the story away, but I found Giovanni to be quite patriarchal. However, most Latin men are patriarchal.
I realize Giovanni had a lot of pressure surrounding his empire and keeping his family safe. With questionable acquaintances vying for Giovanni's empire and his nemesis Kei
of the Triad, I believe the tension in Giovanni played out in their bedroom and sometimes his emotions. But I also realize Mira loved him and understood him. She is the quintessential woman every man wants by his side, intelligent, beautiful and compassionate. Nevertheless, I question where Mira’s resolve went. She is still independent, but her determination concerning her own career is waning to please her husband.
This is a wonderful love story. Some of Ms. Mynx's words concerning Giovanni's feelings for Mira invoke his deep love for her, especially surrounding their marriage, which I thought were heartfelt.
I thoroughly enjoyed La Sposa and look forward to the next book(s) in this continuing saga of the Battaglia series.
I would like to add one comment, traditionally; Italians serve seven fishes along with pasta and soups on Christmas Eve, not Christmas day. Mira could have served meat with her meal on Christmas.
April 21, 2013
I waited for this to come out it felt like it took forever. Well needless to say it was worth the wait Sienna Mynx out did herself. I am so in love with Gio and Mira there love is really over the top and that keeps me wanted more from these two. Gio is such a protector over his girls and will let nothing come between them. I understand why he won't tell her about Marietta that is too much in it self not only that Marietta is not winning any points in my book. She is a bitch that likes to judge the situation before really even knowing all the facts. I can see now that it's going to be a problem between her and Mira. Lorenzo can't keep his ass out of the line of fire but it keeps it interesting, all his antics that is. Who I am digging is Dominic, I like the fact he stood up for himself when dealing with Gio. I think Catalina and Dom have a good future ahead only if she don't let NYC eat her up. Now Isabella is a monster for real she seem like she ain't playing no games. Not real sure what Isabella wants except to revenge her fathers death. I feel this book is a romantic suspense and I am so engaged. I can't wait until the next installment hopefully it will be out soon.
April 15, 2013
Ms. Mynx really had you mesmerized with this story you were pulled in from the very beginning …...from the scenery to the sensual sexual twist to the romantic walks on the beach and the history on each city or country that was visited…… ……As for the men.....they were all as sexy and dangerous as ever.....Sometimes I can believe that Giovanni is gonna be this selfish and keep this a secret…….Lorenzo not sure about him anymore sometimes he can be so cold and heartless and other times he seems to wanna change and have a woman in his life other than to warm his bed……and Marietta was a great way to keep us wanting more Ms. Mynx not sure why she doesn’t like Mira but so looking forward to reading more………Last but not least is Dominic and Catalina they are finally able to be together but I think there might be some trouble trying to come their way…….Can’t wait for the next installment……GREAT work Ms. Mynx!!!!!
May 1, 2014
Great books, this series really got my attention.. I have read almost all of Ms Mynx books and I am never disappointed, but I was a little skeptical about reading these books but I gave them a trya nd I am so glad I did! I really loved these books.When I think of the other series I have read similar to these and I really didn't want to be disapointed but boy was I suprised. this series is really Good.It has all the elements I love in a story, tough Alpha males, Strong Heroines, great side charaters and stories not to mention drama,sex,suspense,love,family secrets just everything. this series is right up there with some of my all time favorties like the Alfonzo series by S.W. frank, the Medlov/Agosto series by Latrivia Nelson and the Romancing the Mob Boss series by Mallory Monroe. Great Job Ms. mynx keep them coming!
January 6, 2016
I really want to love Giovanni but I'm starting to not even like his character. He seems so bipolar and bullheaded at times that it's such a turn off. Mira is still dense and falling for whatever not even trying to control her own life. Marietta is just perfect for Lorenzo, those two have the same edge of jealousy in them that it's just sickening. At times I'm not sure if Lorenzo is a complete trader or if he really just made a simple drunken mistake that's haunting him now. Kei really needs to get back in the picture because he really got the short end of the stick dealing with Mira. The whole mess with the puzzle of the family had me wanting the truth but at the same time I don't feel like it will be good for either one of them. Not sure what will happen in the next one but man I hope its good.
November 19, 2013
Lord have mercy, I have now finished book 3 and I need book 4 right away. I am not sure how I am going to cope without the Battaglia Family.
I think Gio is playing a dangerous game and it might backfire big time on him. All we can do is hope that love wins out every time.
"Stuck up Bitch" Won't she be surprised who she is speaking of in that manner!!
Sienna Mynx is my author of the month and I highly recommend this series.
I think Gio is playing a dangerous game and it might backfire big time on him. All we can do is hope that love wins out every time.
"Stuck up Bitch" Won't she be surprised who she is speaking of in that manner!!
Sienna Mynx is my author of the month and I highly recommend this series.
April 13, 2013
Wasn't my favorite of the series. It was a little lackluster in comparison to the first two books. The ending left me like WTF? The story just stopped or maybe my Kindle is broken...I had higher expectations considering the release date was delayed. I will continue the series of course, this may just be the dud of the bunch.
September 6, 2018
I am addicted to this series and readers are given quite a gift in this one (Book 3) where Lorenzo’s story begins to intertwine with Gino’s and becomes more developed. Some MAJOR bombs get dropped too! You’ll of course be left at the edge of your seat and ready for Book 4 to find out what happens next! What an adventure!
May 22, 2021
OMG!!! I loved this book. Siennas writing style had me on edge as she flipped quickly between each characters storyline creating tension, drama and anticipation as I waited to find out what happened next. I love that the side characters have a storyline too and love Lorenzo’s anti-hero arc. I’ve been begging that he wouldn’t die since book one. Gio is so controlling of Mira but out of fear of losing her. I love that in an alpha but you know it will all go wrong. 10 stars
December 28, 2017
One man held me riveted...
And despite Giovanni's incredible alpha masculinity, he wasn't it. Oh Lorenzo, how many lives have you got left? Watching you skate through mission impossible after mission impossible (of your own creation) is becoming my favourite past time. For me the supporting characters really made this book. On to the next one!
And despite Giovanni's incredible alpha masculinity, he wasn't it. Oh Lorenzo, how many lives have you got left? Watching you skate through mission impossible after mission impossible (of your own creation) is becoming my favourite past time. For me the supporting characters really made this book. On to the next one!
April 11, 2020
I couldn't finish this book for the life of me. Everything is boring. Mira is boring. Giovanni is boring. Dominic is boring. Catalina is boring. Marietta is boring. Lorenzo is boring. Hell even, Eve is boring and she's not even a main character! Many problems arise because a certain character fail to address whatever they have to confess. I often found myself screaming at the book then realizing that all the characters are nothing but a work of fiction. Nothing happens! Except if you kept the unbearable amount of sex between Giovanni and Mira during their honeymoon. Or how Mira is pregnant once again! I mean, seriously, use protection!
Despite my annoyance with the characters, I also found myself annoyed with the plot. If someone were to ask me to summarize the plot in its basic level to them, I would say along the lines, "The marriage, honeymoon, and secrets lots of secrets. Oh and don't forget the sex!" I mean come on! Its your job as an author to offer something interesting to read, but instead I feel like constantly running myself over every time I come across a sex scene, problem, or a new character. It's repetitive. Not innovative or unique.
The structure? Choppy, really choppy. The author is jumping everywhere with the character perspectives. Some of these characters aren't even important to the plot! So why? Why do I care for each of their feelings when they aren't even important! We started the series with three (maybe, four main point of views) Giovanni, Mira, Lorenzo, and Fabianna (maybe, my memory is sort of fuzzy). Now, we are on the third book and we are on about six: Mira, Giovanni, Catalina, Dominic, Marietta, Lorenzo. Don't forget the constant need for flashbacks! The story is too much of a cluster fuck to handle these perspectives. I often skimmed over Lorenzo and Marietta because other than the big reveal they did not seem important. Then, Catalina and Dominic ordeal is sort of resolved, but we are still having perspectives from them. Like, why?? I don't see the point of seeing their views at all. It does nothing. Absolutely nothing! The writing is also choppy too. I found myself cringing at the dialogue.
So, yeah, I'm done with this series. If this is going to continue in the direction that it is heading then count me out!
Despite my annoyance with the characters, I also found myself annoyed with the plot. If someone were to ask me to summarize the plot in its basic level to them, I would say along the lines, "The marriage, honeymoon, and secrets lots of secrets. Oh and don't forget the sex!" I mean come on! Its your job as an author to offer something interesting to read, but instead I feel like constantly running myself over every time I come across a sex scene, problem, or a new character. It's repetitive. Not innovative or unique.
The structure? Choppy, really choppy. The author is jumping everywhere with the character perspectives. Some of these characters aren't even important to the plot! So why? Why do I care for each of their feelings when they aren't even important! We started the series with three (maybe, four main point of views) Giovanni, Mira, Lorenzo, and Fabianna (maybe, my memory is sort of fuzzy). Now, we are on the third book and we are on about six: Mira, Giovanni, Catalina, Dominic, Marietta, Lorenzo. Don't forget the constant need for flashbacks! The story is too much of a cluster fuck to handle these perspectives. I often skimmed over Lorenzo and Marietta because other than the big reveal they did not seem important. Then, Catalina and Dominic ordeal is sort of resolved, but we are still having perspectives from them. Like, why?? I don't see the point of seeing their views at all. It does nothing. Absolutely nothing! The writing is also choppy too. I found myself cringing at the dialogue.
So, yeah, I'm done with this series. If this is going to continue in the direction that it is heading then count me out!
April 23, 2013
This series has been one of my favorites and I wasn't disappointed with this installment. I'm not even sure how Sienna Mynx comes up with such intricate plots, because my head was spinning by the end. The story flowed seamlessly and I never lost interest. Gio and Mira are so good together. Even though Gio is the Don, an his word is never contested, Mira doesn't let him walk all over her. Eve and Mira are everything to Gio and as Mira's past is slowly revealed, he will stop at nothing to keep the love of his wife and to keep his family close.
Some secondary characters got more page time in this book, which made the story more well-rounded. I actually started to like Lorenzo, which surprised me. I hated him in all of the other books. He's still shady as ever and needs to be bitch slapped, but he's at least slightly likable now. Dominic was another character that held his own. He was loyal to Gio even though Gio all but banished him. And little Eve is just so adorable. Every time she was in a scene, all I could think about was Maggie from The Simpsons with her pacifier.
There's a lot that happened in this book and if you haven't read the others in the series, you will be lost. I did feel that there were too many characters/crime families introduced and too many characters with similar names, which was confusing at times, but none of this took over the author's storytelling abilities. Hopefully the next book won't take so long to be released because I need more Gio!
Some secondary characters got more page time in this book, which made the story more well-rounded. I actually started to like Lorenzo, which surprised me. I hated him in all of the other books. He's still shady as ever and needs to be bitch slapped, but he's at least slightly likable now. Dominic was another character that held his own. He was loyal to Gio even though Gio all but banished him. And little Eve is just so adorable. Every time she was in a scene, all I could think about was Maggie from The Simpsons with her pacifier.
There's a lot that happened in this book and if you haven't read the others in the series, you will be lost. I did feel that there were too many characters/crime families introduced and too many characters with similar names, which was confusing at times, but none of this took over the author's storytelling abilities. Hopefully the next book won't take so long to be released because I need more Gio!
April 19, 2013
Oh my, Ms Mynx knocked the ball out of the park with this one. This is the 3rd book in the series and it is AWWWWWSOME!! Her writing style is excellent and the book flows like melted butter. :)
I mean seriously, this book is a fantastic read. Be sure to read the first two first. This is the story of a Italian Don who marries a black American woman and boy do they have some drama. Not only is the drama interesting for the main character, but also the supporting cast. I like Giovanni but he is CRAZY in a good way. One thing I thought was strange and made him look ignorant was the way he kept saying that their unborn child is his son. She was a few week pregnant and he constantly referred to the child as his son. That was wierd to me and made me think he was a little off.
Ms Mynx out did herself. I read this book so fast, and I was on the edge because I just didn't know what what going to happen. I love stories like this. There was no part that was boring or dragged. Every word was interesting.
Great job on this one. I think I will read some of her other books.
I mean seriously, this book is a fantastic read. Be sure to read the first two first. This is the story of a Italian Don who marries a black American woman and boy do they have some drama. Not only is the drama interesting for the main character, but also the supporting cast. I like Giovanni but he is CRAZY in a good way. One thing I thought was strange and made him look ignorant was the way he kept saying that their unborn child is his son. She was a few week pregnant and he constantly referred to the child as his son. That was wierd to me and made me think he was a little off.
Ms Mynx out did herself. I read this book so fast, and I was on the edge because I just didn't know what what going to happen. I love stories like this. There was no part that was boring or dragged. Every word was interesting.
Great job on this one. I think I will read some of her other books.
May 22, 2013
This was my least favorite book so far in the series. It did not keep my attention. I had the entire day off today and I struggled to finish it. I kept stepping away from it. It was long and boring. Yes a lot went on but I didn't care for much of it.
I did like the addition of Marietta. The mystery of Mira and Marietta's parentage kept me reading. I found myself not caring much about Giovanni and Mira in this book. They were secondary for me. I'm really not liking Catalina. I don't think she deserves Dominic and I hope he finds someone better.
I'm torn about Lorenzo. I do like how his character is written. He's not all evil. At times I like him and then other times I want him to get what's coming to him. Hopefully the next book is the final one in the series and it goes out with a bang.
I did like the addition of Marietta. The mystery of Mira and Marietta's parentage kept me reading. I found myself not caring much about Giovanni and Mira in this book. They were secondary for me. I'm really not liking Catalina. I don't think she deserves Dominic and I hope he finds someone better.
I'm torn about Lorenzo. I do like how his character is written. He's not all evil. At times I like him and then other times I want him to get what's coming to him. Hopefully the next book is the final one in the series and it goes out with a bang.
October 28, 2014
When I tell you this series is amazing, please believe me! This story, with all its twists and turns…Lawdhammercy! I’m not sure how Sienna Mynx came up with this storyline, but I’m so glad she decided to share it with us.
I can’t wait to find out who Isabella is. And what Catalina has been up to in NYC. And how the twins discover that they’re twins. I’m sure there are gonna be lots of fireworks when that whole story comes out. Please let us find out in Book 4, because I’m not sure how much more my heart can take with all these secrets and lies. My anxiety level is at an all-time high, LOL!
On to Book 4!
I can’t wait to find out who Isabella is. And what Catalina has been up to in NYC. And how the twins discover that they’re twins. I’m sure there are gonna be lots of fireworks when that whole story comes out. Please let us find out in Book 4, because I’m not sure how much more my heart can take with all these secrets and lies. My anxiety level is at an all-time high, LOL!
On to Book 4!
February 6, 2022
Book 3 is definitely a winner in this Mafiosi series. I fell in love with Gio and his ALPHA male Sexiness all over again!
However, the one thing Gio needs to do is tell Mira about Tomisino's involvement in her mother's death before somone else does!
I hope it doesn't blow up in his face. This book ended with a good cliffhanger. I can't wait to see Mira and Marietta's expression when they find out exactly how they are related! Ooo...come on Book 4!
However, the one thing Gio needs to do is tell Mira about Tomisino's involvement in her mother's death before somone else does!
I hope it doesn't blow up in his face. This book ended with a good cliffhanger. I can't wait to see Mira and Marietta's expression when they find out exactly how they are related! Ooo...come on Book 4!
April 10, 2014
Pins and needles..Wow
loved this series. would have given it 5 stars like book 1, however don't much care for cliffhanger can't wait for sequel. love me some Lorenzo just didn't like the way his character handles things so cold blooded. would like to see Carlo with a love interest and I'm kinda digging on Santos, wouldn't mind knowing a lot more out this handsome gangster...
loved this series. would have given it 5 stars like book 1, however don't much care for cliffhanger can't wait for sequel. love me some Lorenzo just didn't like the way his character handles things so cold blooded. would like to see Carlo with a love interest and I'm kinda digging on Santos, wouldn't mind knowing a lot more out this handsome gangster...
September 26, 2018
Looking like a whole meal
Dang what happened to Omerta? These hoes (men) ain't loyal! Everybody got secrets. Nobody is listening to their Don. In Italy or in Sicily! And how can Marietta judge someone she doesn't even know? Just because Mira is successful now? And can somebody please get Rosetta crazy self? I'm waiting for Mira to be gangster already.
Dang what happened to Omerta? These hoes (men) ain't loyal! Everybody got secrets. Nobody is listening to their Don. In Italy or in Sicily! And how can Marietta judge someone she doesn't even know? Just because Mira is successful now? And can somebody please get Rosetta crazy self? I'm waiting for Mira to be gangster already.
January 8, 2014
Love this series.
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