Kidnapped by the Boss: An Instalove Mafia Dark Short Romance

by Nyla Lily

One moment I’m dancing, the next, I’m stolen away by a man I’ve never met in my life.

Now I’m stuck at his penthouse with nothing but taking care of his wounds to keep me entertained.

Nicola Lombardi has issues with my father, but he makes it pretty clear from the start. He wants me. He’s not willing to return me to my home, even at the cost of starting a war.

I’m part of the problem. I don’t want to go back.

There’s something about the possessive mob boss that leaves me wanting him more than my freedom itself.

The Crystal Cove Casino series contains dark themes mixed with instalove goodness. Read with caution and enjoy the steamy romance that comes with it. Each with a HEA, but best enjoyed read in order.

83 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2024

Reviews

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now we finally get the Nicolas story, the boss of the Lombardi family. He saw his rivals daughter years before and now he finally gets the chance to get his woman. Daphne is being sold at an secret auction, but she doesn't know that. She gets rescued by Nicola who is getting injured while kidnapping her. They fall hard and fast for each other, but her father is still a problem that needs to be dealt with.
Instalove, age gap, sweet, steamy, romantic , OTT, with action and safe with an awesome HEA and no drama😍😍😍😍

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daphne had been hidden away, but she knew the cruel world her father lived in. Nicola had wanted Daphne, his enemies daughter at first sight, and when he learns of her fathers plans to auction her off, he decides its time to take her, getting wounded in the process. But having Daphne by his side was worth it, now he just has to keep her safe and his. Well written steamy, desires, drama, action, quick paced and more!.

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[Nova · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Daphne is the youngest daughter of one of the most feared Don’s, reaching the age of twenty-three she has been hidden away from the world for most of her life. No one is more shocked than her when her father invites her to his dinner party and told she must interact with everyone there. Trying to do her father proud and speak to the guests little does she know what that night was all about, but when a man captures her attention after a dance, she wasn’t expecting what came next, being kidnapped hadn’t been in her plans. But when she learns the truth of the party, she just left who will she believe, the masked man who is her family’s enemy or her father, a man she knows cannot be trusted?

Nicola fell for Daphne three years ago when he spotted her with her father, ne of his most hated enemies, but his daughter looked like a curvy angel. Knowing that one day he would take her for his own so when he learns of an auction to sell her off to the highest bidder that has disguised as a masked ball, he knows that the time has come to claim his woman. As the head of the Lombardi Mafia family, he is well aware of what this night may cost him, and has set everything in place in case he doesn’t return. Will Nicola finally have the only woman that he has ever wanted in his arms, or will he lose his life for love?

I have very much enjoyed this series and of course was looking forward to the last book ever since Nicola asked for help in book one. This book did not disappoint, the chemistry between Daphne and Nicola was perfect and theirs was a love that grew well for Daphne it grew. Highly recommended rad but they do need to be read in order to fully understand all the characters. 4.3 Read

[Lucy Chesna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 4 of Crystal Cove Casino. This is about Nicola and Daphne. She was kidnapped at an event that was hosted by her father. She didn't what the party was all about and why she has to be there. Nicola is there for her, and he knows why she is there, and she is not safe. He kidnapped her and let her know why he has too safe her. Daphne is drawn to Nicola and her newfound freedom gives her cause not to return to her father. The storm is brewing, and he will fight to keep her safe and be with her forever. A great story and you are going to love it as much as I did.

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Nicola kidnapped Daphne from an event hosted by her father, he had no idea what was in store for him. Daphne is drawn to Nicola and her newfound freedom gives her cause not to return to her father. Will their blossoming relationship be enough for Nicola to take on the storm coming from Daphne's father and will it lead them to happiness.

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[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We finally get to read the story of the Boss and, what do you know, he was the first of the bunch to fall. I liked him, though he may be a bit grumpy. The FMC was quick to fall as well. Well, with how he was with her, there is no doubt about it. The FMC might be innocent in the ways of the world, but she has that boldness that is likeable.

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[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Admittedly, I skipped book 3 as MMF isn't my bag, but I would only assume this to be true regardless: this is the most mafia-esque book in the series. Although there were some time gaps that would have added to the story if there was more insight in these moments, this is the best book of the 4 in the series.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a heart pounding older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Nicola and Daphne. The story keeps us turning the pages with determination, connection, danger, action and steam.

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[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book really enjoyed reading, Nicola & Daphne were great together.

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kidnapped by the Boss is Book 4 of the Crystal Cove Casino series and the final one. It's an instalove, OTT, age-gap, forced-proximity, forbidden, curvy girl gets her mafia man romance. Daphne is the sheltered, curvy daughter of an opposing mafia family. Nicola is the hunky head of another family. When he saw Daphne 3 years ago, he wanted her. Now, when she is 23, he kidnaps her from her father's house to protect her. They grow close, and she comes to love Nicola. But are they safe from her father? I have been excited for Nicola's story, and it did not disappoint. He was a big old teddy bear for Daphne. I loved it. They had great chemistry and a happy ending. This was great closure to the series.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicola is the head of his family and he has loved Daphne from afar. Daphne is the daughter of an opposing Mafia family. When Nicola finds out her father had plans to auction off Daphne he decides to kidnap her and make her his. I loved how protective Nicola was over Daphne and how great they were for each other. What started as a kidnapping turns into a happily ever after. Kidnapped by the Boss is book four and a great addition to the series. If you have read the previous books then you were like me so ready to read Nicola's story and it did not disappoint. The writing is well done and this instalove, age gap romance Mafia romance has great characters and a great ending. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Barbara Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to end the series. I have enjoyed the mafia trope from Nyla. The previous books have lead to the boss finding love.
This series shows the loyalty of family. How they take care of each other and how these big bad hot mafia guys will stop at nothing to protect what’s theirs.
I recommend this entire series.

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