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Grassi Family #7
The Woman with the Warning
He’s a mafia capo ready to make a lucrative deal with a man he thinks he can trust.
She’s a captive in the clutches of a madman, but ready to risk everything to deliver a message to a handsome, mysterious the deal he’s about to make is a deadly trap.
With her captor injured, and pride bruised from having his plans thwarted, tensions are higher than ever. And she knows the only hope for her and her infant son lies in escape. Right to the one man she feels she can dare to trust.
* All books in this series can be read as stand alone.
She’s a captive in the clutches of a madman, but ready to risk everything to deliver a message to a handsome, mysterious the deal he’s about to make is a deadly trap.
With her captor injured, and pride bruised from having his plans thwarted, tensions are higher than ever. And she knows the only hope for her and her infant son lies in escape. Right to the one man she feels she can dare to trust.
* All books in this series can be read as stand alone.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2024
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Jessica Gadziala
163 books5,395 followersJessica Gadziala is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in rural New Jersey with her parrots, dogs, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants. A lifelong dreamer, she’s been writing stories since childhood and published her first book in 2015. When not at her desk, she’s usually feeding backyard birds, rewatching crime dramas, period pieces, and 90s supernatural TV shows, or adding to her towering stacks of unread books.
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January 23, 2026
This Is a great addition to this series……….
I could tell you that Grassi family’s on-going drama has drawn me into each and every story, But I would be flat out lying to you every single book pretty much that I have read from this author as drawn me in ……
Claire is trapped in a nightmare, held captive by a crime lord who is also the father of her child. When she finally sees a chance to break free, she turns to Aurelio, hoping he can provide the refuge she so desperately needs.
Aurelio, a key figure in the Grassi Mafia family, is one of those rare individuals who yearns for a deeper connection and dreams of starting a family. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a woman intervenes just before a dangerous deal at the docks, ultimately saving his life. Later, she shows up at his doorstep, desperate for help for herself and her son.
As the story unfolds, the connection between the two characters deepens, and they make a genuine effort to protect one another. However, life's challenges inevitably complicate their journey, adding depth to their relationship.
This book was a delightful and engaging read. I enjoyed every aspect, from their initial meeting to the passionate moments and the heartwarming scenes with the kids. The epilogue, in particular, was absolutely flawless!
April 25, 2024
This is the 7th book in The Grassi Family series and once again one of my favorites in this series.
Aurelio's and Claire's story is a rollercoaster of brutal, raw and heartbreaking emotions.
This is a mafia romance, but it is completely different from all other books.
Aurelio is not a grumpy alpha capo.
He is a gentle and loving man who longs for a family and a real home.
Don't get me wrong, he is a mafia member and a real capo in the family, but he longs for normality and security, for working for the family and a quiet refuge at home and children who love him.
He is, so to speak, a perfect future husband and father.
The only thing he is missing is the right woman.
Ok, before you think that this is a sweet and swoony romance, I have to tell you that the book is a brutal, raw and damn dramatic story.
It is a story with a lot of drama, heartbreak and dark feelings.
It's a perfect book for all fans of mafia romances.
Aurelio's and Claire's story is a rollercoaster of brutal, raw and heartbreaking emotions.
This is a mafia romance, but it is completely different from all other books.
Aurelio is not a grumpy alpha capo.
He is a gentle and loving man who longs for a family and a real home.
Don't get me wrong, he is a mafia member and a real capo in the family, but he longs for normality and security, for working for the family and a quiet refuge at home and children who love him.
He is, so to speak, a perfect future husband and father.
The only thing he is missing is the right woman.
Ok, before you think that this is a sweet and swoony romance, I have to tell you that the book is a brutal, raw and damn dramatic story.
It is a story with a lot of drama, heartbreak and dark feelings.
It's a perfect book for all fans of mafia romances.
September 21, 2024
4.75 stars
This was recommended in a “MMC who wants to be a husband” post, and Aurelio did not let me down.
The story starts with Claire being held captive by her ex (also the father of her son, Judah). Aurelio is the mafia capo that the abusive ex is about to double cross, and Claire manages to warn him.
I’d describe this as mafia-lite, because although the mafia bits were very violent, the relationship between Aurelio and Claire was full of sweet, caregiver goodness. 🥹 The story itself was also great — simple but well-paced, and with the right amount of plot turns to make it very engaging.
Jessica Gadziala is an author that hasn’t worked for me in the past, but I get it now. Highly enjoyed this, will be going back to the beginning of the series.
This was recommended in a “MMC who wants to be a husband” post, and Aurelio did not let me down.
The story starts with Claire being held captive by her ex (also the father of her son, Judah). Aurelio is the mafia capo that the abusive ex is about to double cross, and Claire manages to warn him.
I’d describe this as mafia-lite, because although the mafia bits were very violent, the relationship between Aurelio and Claire was full of sweet, caregiver goodness. 🥹 The story itself was also great — simple but well-paced, and with the right amount of plot turns to make it very engaging.
Jessica Gadziala is an author that hasn’t worked for me in the past, but I get it now. Highly enjoyed this, will be going back to the beginning of the series.
April 22, 2024
Back with the Grassi Mafia family.. Aurelio, who is head of a branch, is one of those rare men. He is ready to find "the one" and start a family. What he didn't count on is a woman to warn him before a deal on the docks that ends up saving his life and then later knocking on his door begging for him to save her and her son.
Claire is being held prisoner by a crime lord who happens to be the father of her child. When she finally has a chance to escape, she makes her way to Aurelio seeking asylum.
Fast paced and at times edge of your seat. Can't wait to see whose story is going to be next.
Claire is being held prisoner by a crime lord who happens to be the father of her child. When she finally has a chance to escape, she makes her way to Aurelio seeking asylum.
Fast paced and at times edge of your seat. Can't wait to see whose story is going to be next.
September 12, 2024
I liked alot about this.
The Hero is really wonderful, it's pretty much love at first sight for him.
The heroine is imprisoned in the home of the father of her son and its only because the child is still small that she's being kept alive.
HEA.
My only issue was its dual POV, changes with a chapter and I found recapping over events a bit repetitive.
The Hero is really wonderful, it's pretty much love at first sight for him.
The heroine is imprisoned in the home of the father of her son and its only because the child is still small that she's being kept alive.
HEA.
My only issue was its dual POV, changes with a chapter and I found recapping over events a bit repetitive.
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April 29, 2024
5 Warning Stars
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May 2, 2024
Aurelio & Claire
Love this story!! So fun!
Aurelio is a family Family man. He wants a family & doesn't hide that fact, which I love. Claire's in an awful situation, but still takes a risk to warn a stranger. And later, that stranger becomes her saving grace.
This is a quick, sweet read. Aurelio & Claire have an instant connection & he also has that with Judah. Judah is such a doll as he bonds with Aurelio, seeing the same thing his mother sees - this is a trustworthy man.
We get a bit of the scary stuff with Claire's ex & things there, but we also get the good stuff with Aurelio! 🔥🔥🔥
Enjoyed this lots!! Especially the updates at the end of how their family grows. 💚
😍😍😍
Love this story!! So fun!
Aurelio is a family Family man. He wants a family & doesn't hide that fact, which I love. Claire's in an awful situation, but still takes a risk to warn a stranger. And later, that stranger becomes her saving grace.
This is a quick, sweet read. Aurelio & Claire have an instant connection & he also has that with Judah. Judah is such a doll as he bonds with Aurelio, seeing the same thing his mother sees - this is a trustworthy man.
We get a bit of the scary stuff with Claire's ex & things there, but we also get the good stuff with Aurelio! 🔥🔥🔥
Enjoyed this lots!! Especially the updates at the end of how their family grows. 💚
😍😍😍
April 24, 2024
A good read. Jessica Gadziala never steers me wrong with a release. The fact that Aurelio was so perfect made this read more enjoyable. Claire was a bad ass with a heart of gold. These two were perfect together. With there being so many family members I wonder who’s next… I’m hoping it’s Smush because she’s becoming a favorite!
April 28, 2024
So Dang Cute
I love Aurelio in the prior book and was waiting for his story. I was not disappointed. Just enough drama and romance to round out a great love story! Cute moments that make you smile and action that make you clutch your pearls!!! Can’t wait until the next book!
I love Aurelio in the prior book and was waiting for his story. I was not disappointed. Just enough drama and romance to round out a great love story! Cute moments that make you smile and action that make you clutch your pearls!!! Can’t wait until the next book!
April 29, 2024
Love love love love loooooved this book!!!
I have a new Family favorite!!
I have a new Family favorite!!
June 28, 2024
Aurelio is the greenest green flag that ever greened
April 22, 2024
I love the Grassi series and I just adore Aurelio. Claire is one of those women that picks herself up and moves on but will defend her kid and those she loves without thought. The chemistry between Aurelio and Claire snapped into place quickly but the way it evolved was satisfying. This is one of my favorite series.
April 25, 2024
Perfect
This was a quick and fun read. I love everything. The way they met, the steamy scenes, the kid scenes. But that epilogue, it was perfection!!! I want each kid to have a story. Lol.
This was a quick and fun read. I love everything. The way they met, the steamy scenes, the kid scenes. But that epilogue, it was perfection!!! I want each kid to have a story. Lol.
April 26, 2024
Him Her Baby
Jessica is a master craftsman who engulfs you in the storyline taking you through all the emotions.
Once they have that connection, They try to protect each other through out the book. But life gets in the way..
Jessica is a master craftsman who engulfs you in the storyline taking you through all the emotions.
Once they have that connection, They try to protect each other through out the book. But life gets in the way..
June 23, 2025
okay, a lot of holes in the story but overall a good breezy read if you don't go all logicy in it.
January 21, 2025
I'll preface with saying I haven't read any of the other Grassi family books, so I went into this blind. This one was really cute and sweet, so it's a good option if you want more of a palette cleanser in mafia romance. It did feel like things came together a bit too easily for the characters, with essentially two scenes of dangerous outside conflict.
I appreciate having a mafia MMC who actually wants to find a good woman, marry, and have children. So often they either view that only as duty and expect someone else to arrange it, or they have sworn it's something they'll never want. So opening with Aurelio admitting it's something he's been trying to pursue, and that he wants to do it with the "right" woman was refreshing. If you're looking for an overly possessive alphahole MMC, Aurelio isn't it, but if you want a tender, caring man with a gun then he's got you covered.
I will say Aurelio was a little too perfect. It was really sweet when he was considerate of how Claire might be feeling when she first showed up, and his taking care of Judah made sense since he had nieces and nephews, but it was like he magically knew everything Claire needed or felt and responded to everything exactly how she would have wanted. It went past suspension of disbelief and took me out of the story a bit. I would have liked for Claire to maybe have to correct or suggest something, or for him to be awkward or unpracticed in some regard.
Claire was a pretty solid FMC. She wasn't a doormat or an idiot (sadly a high bar). She had the patience and intelligence to bide her time, waiting years for an opportunity to escape Warren, and was clever and brave enough to take the opportunity when it arose. She was a good mother to Judah, and was willing to put her life on the life and physically when when she knew she had no chance of winning to keep him safe. She didn't feel like she had much of a personality beyond being a mother in danger, but I suppose that makes sense given her circumstances.
The story did have some conflict driven purely by character fears and suppositions. At first I was a little annoyed at Claire's worries that Aurelio would suddenly lose interest and toss her on the streets, but before too long she demonstrated some self awareness and acknowledged that nothing in his behavior suggested he might do that, and her concerns were coming from her own insecurities. Hallelujah.
I enjoyed all of the Grassi family dynamics, so I'll probably check out some of the other books in the series.
There were some errors/typos - enough to be noticeable but not bad enough to detract from reading - and occasional awkward phrasing but the writing overall was pretty good.
I appreciate having a mafia MMC who actually wants to find a good woman, marry, and have children. So often they either view that only as duty and expect someone else to arrange it, or they have sworn it's something they'll never want. So opening with Aurelio admitting it's something he's been trying to pursue, and that he wants to do it with the "right" woman was refreshing. If you're looking for an overly possessive alphahole MMC, Aurelio isn't it, but if you want a tender, caring man with a gun then he's got you covered.
I will say Aurelio was a little too perfect. It was really sweet when he was considerate of how Claire might be feeling when she first showed up, and his taking care of Judah made sense since he had nieces and nephews, but it was like he magically knew everything Claire needed or felt and responded to everything exactly how she would have wanted. It went past suspension of disbelief and took me out of the story a bit. I would have liked for Claire to maybe have to correct or suggest something, or for him to be awkward or unpracticed in some regard.
Claire was a pretty solid FMC. She wasn't a doormat or an idiot (sadly a high bar). She had the patience and intelligence to bide her time, waiting years for an opportunity to escape Warren, and was clever and brave enough to take the opportunity when it arose. She was a good mother to Judah, and was willing to put her life on the life and physically when when she knew she had no chance of winning to keep him safe. She didn't feel like she had much of a personality beyond being a mother in danger, but I suppose that makes sense given her circumstances.
The story did have some conflict driven purely by character fears and suppositions. At first I was a little annoyed at Claire's worries that Aurelio would suddenly lose interest and toss her on the streets, but before too long she demonstrated some self awareness and acknowledged that nothing in his behavior suggested he might do that, and her concerns were coming from her own insecurities. Hallelujah.
I enjoyed all of the Grassi family dynamics, so I'll probably check out some of the other books in the series.
There were some errors/typos - enough to be noticeable but not bad enough to detract from reading - and occasional awkward phrasing but the writing overall was pretty good.
February 16, 2025
✅MAFIA + FMC ON THE RUN + VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA + TODDLER + ELE NÃO É O PAI MAS CUIDA COMO SE FOSSE + THIRD ACT DANGER
ela é casada com o chefe de uma pequena organização criminosa. tem um filho com ele. o neném deve estar perto de fzr 2 anos. ela é substituível para ele, mas ele quer dar o melhor para o filho, pq ele é obcecado com bloodlines e etc.
ele sempre leva ele com ela quando ele vai sair para resolver coisas para não correr o risco de ela ficar sozinha com a criança e fugir. um dia ela ta com ele num trabalho - ele trabalha roubando coisas de outras gangues - e tá com o pulso algemado no pqp do carro.
ela vê um cara passando (nosso mmc) e avisa que é uma emboscada e salva a vida dele. ele tenta salvar ela, mas ela não quer ser salva (por causa do filho) numa conversa do marido com um funcionário ela descobre o nome do mmc
o marido se machucou nessa, e um dia todos os guardas possíveis vão para a casa dele para uma reunião de emergência. ela vê a porta aberta e entra na vã de entrega do super mercado e foge, ela não tava nem com sapato na mão. ela vai para a biblioteca, pesquisa o endereço do mmc (fácil de achar pq ele é relativamente famoso por ser da máfia) e bate na porta dele.
aí partir daí ele fica com ele na casa dele. o mmc sempre quis ter uma família, ent ela representa td o que ele sempre quis.
mt mt mt fofo o romance td muito bem escrito. amei. no final o ex ta procurando ela por causa do filho, e ela sabe que ele mataria ela num segundo para sequestrar a criança.
um dia ela tá sozinha em casa e tentam invadir. ela liga para ele desesperada. ele fala para ela se esconder junto com a criança num pequeno compartimento dentro do closet. ela esconde só o filho e vão para briga para conseguir ganhar tempo. o ex bate nela e tenta machucar ela para achar a criança. mas o mmc chega a tempo. mas ela fica com alguns roxos.
no final do livro ela e o mmc estão dormindo quando o mmc acorda pensando ter escutado um barulho. a casa tava sendo invadida. mmc leva um tiro e ia levar outro no peito se ela não tivesse se jogado por cima do ex, fazendo os dois caírem e a bala desviar. o mmc baleado se arrasta para o quarto do bb e tenta proteger ele. os primos dele na estão chegando para ajudar ele que tá quase morrendo por perda de sangue. enquanto isso a protagonista tinha estaqueado e ex nada mais nada menos do que umas 50 vezes, ela tava em desespero e enlouqueceu legal. depois ela fica em choque e meio traumatizada. o mmc fica bem. o epílogo foi de longe o que me fez dar 5 estrelas. PENSA NUM EPÍLOGO BOM!!!!!!!!!!!!! ela grávida no casamento e depois eles com 5 filhos vivendo a vida de quarentoes ainda mt apaixonados, e o neném já um homem. LINDO AMEI PERFEITO LIVRÃO
ela é casada com o chefe de uma pequena organização criminosa. tem um filho com ele. o neném deve estar perto de fzr 2 anos. ela é substituível para ele, mas ele quer dar o melhor para o filho, pq ele é obcecado com bloodlines e etc.
ele sempre leva ele com ela quando ele vai sair para resolver coisas para não correr o risco de ela ficar sozinha com a criança e fugir. um dia ela ta com ele num trabalho - ele trabalha roubando coisas de outras gangues - e tá com o pulso algemado no pqp do carro.
ela vê um cara passando (nosso mmc) e avisa que é uma emboscada e salva a vida dele. ele tenta salvar ela, mas ela não quer ser salva (por causa do filho) numa conversa do marido com um funcionário ela descobre o nome do mmc
o marido se machucou nessa, e um dia todos os guardas possíveis vão para a casa dele para uma reunião de emergência. ela vê a porta aberta e entra na vã de entrega do super mercado e foge, ela não tava nem com sapato na mão. ela vai para a biblioteca, pesquisa o endereço do mmc (fácil de achar pq ele é relativamente famoso por ser da máfia) e bate na porta dele.
aí partir daí ele fica com ele na casa dele. o mmc sempre quis ter uma família, ent ela representa td o que ele sempre quis.
mt mt mt fofo o romance td muito bem escrito. amei. no final o ex ta procurando ela por causa do filho, e ela sabe que ele mataria ela num segundo para sequestrar a criança.
um dia ela tá sozinha em casa e tentam invadir. ela liga para ele desesperada. ele fala para ela se esconder junto com a criança num pequeno compartimento dentro do closet. ela esconde só o filho e vão para briga para conseguir ganhar tempo. o ex bate nela e tenta machucar ela para achar a criança. mas o mmc chega a tempo. mas ela fica com alguns roxos.
no final do livro ela e o mmc estão dormindo quando o mmc acorda pensando ter escutado um barulho. a casa tava sendo invadida. mmc leva um tiro e ia levar outro no peito se ela não tivesse se jogado por cima do ex, fazendo os dois caírem e a bala desviar. o mmc baleado se arrasta para o quarto do bb e tenta proteger ele. os primos dele na estão chegando para ajudar ele que tá quase morrendo por perda de sangue. enquanto isso a protagonista tinha estaqueado e ex nada mais nada menos do que umas 50 vezes, ela tava em desespero e enlouqueceu legal. depois ela fica em choque e meio traumatizada. o mmc fica bem. o epílogo foi de longe o que me fez dar 5 estrelas. PENSA NUM EPÍLOGO BOM!!!!!!!!!!!!! ela grávida no casamento e depois eles com 5 filhos vivendo a vida de quarentoes ainda mt apaixonados, e o neném já um homem. LINDO AMEI PERFEITO LIVRÃO
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July 9, 2024
As a young girl my dreams and aspirations for the future varied day to day. Like any born in the 80’s and grew up in the 90’s girl, Lisa Frank encouraged a love of dolphins that inspired wanting to be a marine biologist and my best friend’s older brother being hero-worshipped later changed that inspiration to an actual Marine….but in the back ground of any career choice I could think of remained one constant - I wanted to be married to the love of my life and with him have children.
Now I couldn’t math well enough to be any kind of biologist and while I’m sure my ASVAB score would have landed me at least higher than peeling potatoes for a military career - BUT I, like the hero of this story Aurelio, found my partner in crime -life, I mean life!
Aurelio has been a background Grassi for a while with this being the 7th installment in this Family chapter. We know he’s been longing for a family, and from what we could gather up until now has been one of the gentler family men because of it. That doesn’t mean though that this story is gentle. There is real heartbreak and overcoming abuse, which I don’t think any other kind of man would have handled as well as he did. Jessica has a knack for pairing these couples with exactly who they were meant for even when touching on some hard topics. Maybe like they were written for each other or something.
Claire is mother with not only the highest of selfless tendencies but a real heaping portion of fear for herself and her son. Taking a risk to warn Aurelio of coming danger she places herself between him and a situation that would have devastated the Grassi Family. When the chance to run presents itself, we as readers can welcome the wonderful trope that is forced proximity - but with a twist. Her son.
Anyone with kids in the house knows that romance looks different with them present.
This book had elements of mafia romance every mafia reader will enjoy, but also touches on the human element so deeply it makes it feel less like fiction and more like they are possibly out there living this in real life.
Now I couldn’t math well enough to be any kind of biologist and while I’m sure my ASVAB score would have landed me at least higher than peeling potatoes for a military career - BUT I, like the hero of this story Aurelio, found my partner in crime -life, I mean life!
Aurelio has been a background Grassi for a while with this being the 7th installment in this Family chapter. We know he’s been longing for a family, and from what we could gather up until now has been one of the gentler family men because of it. That doesn’t mean though that this story is gentle. There is real heartbreak and overcoming abuse, which I don’t think any other kind of man would have handled as well as he did. Jessica has a knack for pairing these couples with exactly who they were meant for even when touching on some hard topics. Maybe like they were written for each other or something.
Claire is mother with not only the highest of selfless tendencies but a real heaping portion of fear for herself and her son. Taking a risk to warn Aurelio of coming danger she places herself between him and a situation that would have devastated the Grassi Family. When the chance to run presents itself, we as readers can welcome the wonderful trope that is forced proximity - but with a twist. Her son.
Anyone with kids in the house knows that romance looks different with them present.
This book had elements of mafia romance every mafia reader will enjoy, but also touches on the human element so deeply it makes it feel less like fiction and more like they are possibly out there living this in real life.
May 30, 2024
Loved Loved Aurelio & Claire (Woman with the Warning)
Trapped in an abusive relationship and held hostage with her son, Claire overhears Warren’s (abusive baby daddy) plan to double cross Aurelio. Claire saves him and his crew with a hushed warning and it is him that she escapes to, when she flees her abuser.
But Warren refuses to let go of his son and keeps coming at Claire who is under the protection of Aurelio and by extension the Grassi Family. Meanwhile romance is brewing between A & C, as A who desperately wants a family has found a ready-made one in Claire.
All’s well that ends well. I was happy to see them years in the future even though the timeline/ages were a bit off
Trapped in an abusive relationship and held hostage with her son, Claire overhears Warren’s (abusive baby daddy) plan to double cross Aurelio. Claire saves him and his crew with a hushed warning and it is him that she escapes to, when she flees her abuser.
But Warren refuses to let go of his son and keeps coming at Claire who is under the protection of Aurelio and by extension the Grassi Family. Meanwhile romance is brewing between A & C, as A who desperately wants a family has found a ready-made one in Claire.
All’s well that ends well. I was happy to see them years in the future even though the timeline/ages were a bit off
May 10, 2024
One of my favorite stories this year!
Who doesn't love a hot strong mafia capo who wants to find love with the right woman and have a big family?!?!
Aurelio is getting older and feeling the longing for a family. He's dreamed of the family life for so long but never found the right one. Little does he know he meets the woman of his dreams at a deal gone wrong.
Claire is strong willed and fighting everyday to keep her son safe. She finds a time to get safe and takes it. She shows that moms will endure and do anything to keep her baby safe.
Their story is exciting, full of love and spice and an amazing HEA.
Who doesn't love a hot strong mafia capo who wants to find love with the right woman and have a big family?!?!
Aurelio is getting older and feeling the longing for a family. He's dreamed of the family life for so long but never found the right one. Little does he know he meets the woman of his dreams at a deal gone wrong.
Claire is strong willed and fighting everyday to keep her son safe. She finds a time to get safe and takes it. She shows that moms will endure and do anything to keep her baby safe.
Their story is exciting, full of love and spice and an amazing HEA.
September 21, 2025
Aurelio & Claire! He's Lucky, Milo, Elisa, & Smush's bro. Claire's the prisoner of her psychotic criminal baby daddy. The Grassi's are getting ready to do a deal at the docks when Aurelio comes across a woman handcuffed in a car. She warns him of an ambush but won't let him rescue her. Thus begins a tale of abuse, terror, redemption, romance, murder, & love. Gadziala'a characters are such a treat to read about and her epilogues that stretch from a couple of months to 17 years are fantastic. I love reading the books in this Navesink Bank Universe. I'm hooked in and this one is #25 & in the Grassi series order #7.
April 29, 2024
It has been awhile since I have written a review, but this author deserves a small note of appreciation. The characters come to life in this book, both the main and secondary characters brought me into their life like I was watching it happen. I started reading this book way to late and didn't put it down until I was finished. Coffee, lots of coffee today, but so worth it. I am still thinking about the story as I wake up and I found I was smiling. So thank you for taking me out of the reality for a tiny bit.
April 30, 2024
This is definitely my favorite of the series but it might also be a favorite book of Gadzialas. This was amazing. Exactly my kind of book and what I look forward to reading. There was so much action, emotional storyline, amazing characters including plenty from past books (loved me some Luca), and so many swoon worthy moments. I could not get enough. The best part? Nothing felt missed and there was never too much. With dual POVs you sometimes feel like you miss parts or it might feel repetitive but this was perfection in dual POVs. Just amazing.
April 30, 2024
Swoon
This story followed Aurelio, Claire and her son Judah. As sweet and swoon as this story was it also had its own heartbreaking moments. I loved seeing how protective Aurelio was with Claire and Judah. He always knew he wanted a family so when he finally finds the right woman, her having a son was just a bonus to him.
This is the 7th book in the Grassi Family, saying that, you could definitely read it as a standalone.
This story followed Aurelio, Claire and her son Judah. As sweet and swoon as this story was it also had its own heartbreaking moments. I loved seeing how protective Aurelio was with Claire and Judah. He always knew he wanted a family so when he finally finds the right woman, her having a son was just a bonus to him.
This is the 7th book in the Grassi Family, saying that, you could definitely read it as a standalone.
May 23, 2024
Claire and Aurelio
Another great story about the Grassi family in the Navesink Bank world. This time it's about Aurelio and Claire. We find Claire married to a really unpleasant, controlling man, Warren, and one day she finds herself handcuffed in a car while Warren and his group of men go to ambush Aurelio at the docks. As he walks by, Claire warns him and the ambush fails.
It's a brilliant start to a story full of romance, laughter with a bit of violence, terror and mafia business thrown in.
Another great story about the Grassi family in the Navesink Bank world. This time it's about Aurelio and Claire. We find Claire married to a really unpleasant, controlling man, Warren, and one day she finds herself handcuffed in a car while Warren and his group of men go to ambush Aurelio at the docks. As he walks by, Claire warns him and the ambush fails.
It's a brilliant start to a story full of romance, laughter with a bit of violence, terror and mafia business thrown in.
August 27, 2024
I really liked this one
This story was very interesting and the characters captivating. This lady is married to a psycho. She is abused and held as a prisoner. Her husband is extremely controlling and a monster (professionally and personally). She warns his opponent that a set up is about to take place and to beware. Bad things happen and she runs with her baby to the guy she warned for protection. She is a fierce Mama and will do anything to protect those she loves. There is lots of action, fighting to survive and enjoying a beautiful HEA. Highly recommend this story.
This story was very interesting and the characters captivating. This lady is married to a psycho. She is abused and held as a prisoner. Her husband is extremely controlling and a monster (professionally and personally). She warns his opponent that a set up is about to take place and to beware. Bad things happen and she runs with her baby to the guy she warned for protection. She is a fierce Mama and will do anything to protect those she loves. There is lots of action, fighting to survive and enjoying a beautiful HEA. Highly recommend this story.
June 2, 2024
Claire is trapped in an unhealthy/abusive relationship. And yet, she is strong enough to warn Aurelio of her husband's plans to double cross him. I absolutely loved this story and these characters... Claire, in particular, her strength, what she endured to protect her son, will have you rooting for her from page one. Throw in the Grassi family, all the mafia goodness, and once again, Jessica Gadziala has delivered an unputdownable read.
February 18, 2025
This was probably one of my first times reading a Mafia book where it wasn't labeled a dark romance or an arranged marriage trope. So considering it wasn't my typical read, I still enjoyed it a lot!!
Aurelio has me wishing that you could create a man like that in real life. And Claire has me hoping that I could even be half as strong as she is. Together they were amazing, and I honestly just wish we got to see more of them getting to know each other and being romantic.
Aurelio has me wishing that you could create a man like that in real life. And Claire has me hoping that I could even be half as strong as she is. Together they were amazing, and I honestly just wish we got to see more of them getting to know each other and being romantic.
July 30, 2025
Aurelio’s turn to meet Mrs Right. It’s a big start when she saves his life watching him he is about to walk in to an ambush, while she herself is handcuffed in the car by her mad ex who is holding her captive. Her life revolves around her son and spending as much time as possible with him She knows her days are numbered. A chance opportunity to flee is taken and she gets herself to the man she saved
I love these books and each and every member of this family
I love these books and each and every member of this family
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