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Kings of Mafia #2
Craving Danger
At the office, Samantha is mouthy AF and hellbent on testing my patience.
So you can imagine my surprise when my new personal assistant walked into my club with a very specific fantasy.
When the man Samantha's paired with doesn't stick to the rules, I step in to take his place. Wearing a mask protects my identity, and soon, the little wildcat from the office is telling me all her darkest secrets and fantasies.
During the day, she gives me hell, but at night, she becomes my wounded kitten.
I know I'm playing a dangerous game. She doesn't know I'm one of the heads of the Cosa Nostra. She doesn't know her boss and her nightly visitor are the same person.
With my enemy on the attack and her past coming to haunt her, our secrets come out in the most explosive way possible, threatening to rip Samantha away from me.
But my wildcat has another thing coming if she thinks I'll ever let go.
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length mafia romance. Intended for mature listeners.
So you can imagine my surprise when my new personal assistant walked into my club with a very specific fantasy.
When the man Samantha's paired with doesn't stick to the rules, I step in to take his place. Wearing a mask protects my identity, and soon, the little wildcat from the office is telling me all her darkest secrets and fantasies.
During the day, she gives me hell, but at night, she becomes my wounded kitten.
I know I'm playing a dangerous game. She doesn't know I'm one of the heads of the Cosa Nostra. She doesn't know her boss and her nightly visitor are the same person.
With my enemy on the attack and her past coming to haunt her, our secrets come out in the most explosive way possible, threatening to rip Samantha away from me.
But my wildcat has another thing coming if she thinks I'll ever let go.
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length mafia romance. Intended for mature listeners.
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About the author
Michelle Heard
78 books12k followersMichelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author.
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
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September 21, 2025
“No one has ever looked at me the way you do.”
“That's because no one has loved you as much as I do.”
ৎ⋆｡‧📖‧ 4.0★
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:
"(you- ari abdul)"
0:09 ━●────────── 2:30
ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤ
dont forget to check out my full playlis for: samantha & francoღ
↬ as said in the pre-read the blurb spoke to me so I had to read it, when I tell you I was addicted to this book... I almost read it in one sitting but my eyes were to tired so I had to go to sleep 😭.
⋆˙⟡ small summary
↬ I will say that if you cringe or get the ick while reading the blurb (which I can also totally undestand) you should definitely NOT read this because it's exactly that. Samantha has the worst boss ever, franco vitale, he is ordering her around like she is a nobody, with his crazy high expectations she is just meant to be fired in a week (samantha does not let this man walk over her obviously), but that is until bossman finds out she signed a contract at the adult club he runs. When a man breaks the rules during one of her sessions, he steps in, but he is a wearing a mask and talks at a lower and softer volume so she doesn't notice it's him, he becomes her comfort person to get over her fear of men. Then they both fall in love but how can franco ever reveal his true identity to her when she constately complains to her mystery man about her boss and how can she ever love a man who is not who he says to be? READ IT TO FIND OUT 😝
↬ At first I was a little bit skeptical about this book because most of the times I hate when the man has like two lifes and the woman does not know that he is both of those people if you understand what I mean, but michelle just did it the right way in this book idk how to explain but when franco finally releaved himself to sam she wasn't like 'yeah you lied to me but well I forgive you immediately' THAT IS NOT REALISTIC !! Thankfully michelle understood that, my girl sam got mad like she should've and franco had the obsessive, possessive, mafia man reaction we need, but not too much that is cringe. trust this book is good🤞
⋆˙⟡ sam
⤿ criminal, lady gaga
↬ Both characters are AMAZING. I love them 😋😋. Sam has this boss bitch energy we need, she did not let bossman franco walk over her like she is a piece of trash but she could also be vulnerable to mystery man franco and just let her emotions out (her story made me want to cry not going to lie, I was sad asf.) But she is a cutie & baddie and I do think that franco is such a good match for her honestly, I think she does crave the danger(ous man)😉.
⋆˙⟡ franco
⤿ unsteady, X Ambassadors & Erich Lee
Do we like a two faced man? HELL NO, but honestly I can't talk much (gemini right here♊) BUT he redeemed himself because he told her, THANKFULLY SHE DID NOT FIND OUT AND NEEDED TO CONFRONT HIM, I hate that even more. He was an asshole during the times when he was playing bossman (I do love me an asshole man sometimes tho) BUT WHEN HE WAS MYSETRY MAN😩. He is a good listener, he knows what she needs, he does not cross the line (I KNOW THE BARE MINIMUM BUT WITH THESE DARK ROMANCE MEN YOU NEVER KNOW), and just... ON MY KNEES FOR HIM.
who said that? weird🤔
No but franco is just ARGHHHH, samantha can we share please? 😊.
⤿ I also definitely recommend this book if you want to get into dark romance, because it is a pretty soft dark romance if that is even a word 😭. I hope you understand what I mean, it is like you get introduced to the trope without seeing the heavy side of dark romance 😚
⪼ JULIA, you asked for the review so I (hope) deliver, love you bae
── .✦ pre-read🎭⭑.ᐟ
⤿ prediction: 4.0 ★
Yes I need to finish my current reads and stop starting new books but this just spoke to me, I WANT NO JUDGEEMNT OKAY?
December 8, 2023
4.5 ⭐️
MCs:
- Franco, 35
- Samantha, 26
Book info:
- Workplace romance
- Secret identity
- Sexual assault (on page)
- Violence, torture, murder
- Abuse (mental, physical)
- Panic attacks
- Drugging
- No cheating, opd
- Non-virgin MCs
- HFN
- Bonus epilogue (5 yrs later, married with children)
Notes:
- 3rd act breakup: they were still together, but she avoided him for weeks after the truth came out.
- Celibacy: 1 year for Sam, and no info on Franco, but he said he cannot remember his last time. So maybe it has been years.
- He owns an adult club but never partakes in anything.
- The on-page assault was not that graphic, so I was able to read it. But it still hurts and makes me furious.
This book is soooo good, and I was surprised that I enjoyed it. I wasn't expecting much from this since I didn't enjoy the first book in the series, but man, was I surprised (in a good way!).
Samantha has been working for Franco's company for the past eight months, but she was just promoted to become his personal assistant and has been working for him for the past two weeks. With all of his demands and requirements, he made her work life a living hell. He was a cranky, snappy, and plain asshole to her. Samantha dislikes him a lot, but she eventually found a way to work with him because she wanted to prove herself, which she succeeded at.
Samantha, however, wants to move on from her traumatic experience, which has made her cautious around people. To begin the healing process, she joined a club that Franco owned. She simply wants to talk to someone, preferably a man, and has no desire for anything sexual. Her goal is to get over her anxiety about being alone with a man. However, the man she was paired with made a mistake, and Franco saved her. However, he is wearing a mask, so she is unable to identify him. She began to warm up to this mystery man for whatever reason, and she asked him to go to the club with her whenever she did. When she finally had enough of the club, she asked him to come to her apartment, and Franco was more than happy to do so. This pattern continued for the next month: during the day, he was her boss from hell, and during the night, he was her partner, friend, and protector.
The truth eventually comes to light because, of course, secrets cannot remain hidden forever. Samantha was hurt and upset about being deceived, and she finds it hard to accept that the man she has fallen in love with is also the one who has made her life at work miserable. I'm glad that she made him work hard to gain her trust and forgiveness.
Franco can't think clearly when it comes to Samantha, and he even considered kidnapping her when she avoided him for weeks following his deceit because he couldn't bear the thought of losing her. 😂 It seems he apologised to her for three weeks, but other than sending her flowers, nothing else was said during his grovelling.
She eventually gave him another chance and forgave him after realising his honesty and sincerity with all his efforts over the previous few weeks.
Samantha's resilience in carrying on with her life despite her experiences was something I found admirable. She has my utmost respect for having the strength to pull through something like that. I also appreciate her refusal to be a doormat and her ability to stand her ground against Franco. She gives as good as she gets and never backs down.
As for Franco, I really admire this man because of his kindness, patience, and protectiveness towards Samantha. He never pressured her to do something she didn't feel comfortable doing. He always puts her needs first and looks out for her safety. I also appreciate that he is honest with her after the truth comes out and never withholds his true feelings. It was really damn hot that the man was all over her, and he was very possessive and obsessed. Also, it was satisfying to see how he exacted revenge on the person who hurt her. He was far better than the MMC in book 1, and I really liked his character.
Anyway, while this is overall pleasing and enjoyable, for some reason, I did find certain scenes to be a little bothersome. Like the time they were attacked, she was probably very emotional. Franco showed up at her flat as her mystery man; one moment he was helping her calm down, and the next they were an official couple. Then, in the scene when she revealed what had happened to her, he lost self-control and chose to kiss her. I'm not sure what should happen in this situation, but in all honesty, I just expected him to be a shoulder to cry on. When she was attacked, she ran to him as her feelings were once again too strong, and she made the decision to forgive him. I sometimes get the impression that these decisions are driven more by adrenaline than by genuine feelings, as all of their important moments seem to occur when their emotions are running high. I know that's not the case, but sometimes I just can't help but wonder.
Overall, setting aside the things above. I had a great time reading this story, and it was enjoyable. Even though my review is already long, there are still a lot of good things I can say about this story. By the way, this is a slow burn; nothing significant happens to them until about the 70% point, but it was well worth it and kept things interesting. I was flipping through pages like a maniac because it was really that good. It's well worth the wait because when it burns, it burns extremely hot. All in all, this is so worth reading and recommending. ❤️
MCs:
- Franco, 35
- Samantha, 26
Book info:
- Workplace romance
- Secret identity
- Sexual assault (on page)
- Violence, torture, murder
- Abuse (mental, physical)
- Panic attacks
- Drugging
- No cheating, opd
- Non-virgin MCs
- HFN
- Bonus epilogue (5 yrs later, married with children)
Notes:
- 3rd act breakup: they were still together, but she avoided him for weeks after the truth came out.
- Celibacy: 1 year for Sam, and no info on Franco, but he said he cannot remember his last time. So maybe it has been years.
- He owns an adult club but never partakes in anything.
- The on-page assault was not that graphic, so I was able to read it. But it still hurts and makes me furious.
This book is soooo good, and I was surprised that I enjoyed it. I wasn't expecting much from this since I didn't enjoy the first book in the series, but man, was I surprised (in a good way!).
Samantha has been working for Franco's company for the past eight months, but she was just promoted to become his personal assistant and has been working for him for the past two weeks. With all of his demands and requirements, he made her work life a living hell. He was a cranky, snappy, and plain asshole to her. Samantha dislikes him a lot, but she eventually found a way to work with him because she wanted to prove herself, which she succeeded at.
Samantha, however, wants to move on from her traumatic experience, which has made her cautious around people. To begin the healing process, she joined a club that Franco owned. She simply wants to talk to someone, preferably a man, and has no desire for anything sexual. Her goal is to get over her anxiety about being alone with a man. However, the man she was paired with made a mistake, and Franco saved her. However, he is wearing a mask, so she is unable to identify him. She began to warm up to this mystery man for whatever reason, and she asked him to go to the club with her whenever she did. When she finally had enough of the club, she asked him to come to her apartment, and Franco was more than happy to do so. This pattern continued for the next month: during the day, he was her boss from hell, and during the night, he was her partner, friend, and protector.
The truth eventually comes to light because, of course, secrets cannot remain hidden forever. Samantha was hurt and upset about being deceived, and she finds it hard to accept that the man she has fallen in love with is also the one who has made her life at work miserable. I'm glad that she made him work hard to gain her trust and forgiveness.
Franco can't think clearly when it comes to Samantha, and he even considered kidnapping her when she avoided him for weeks following his deceit because he couldn't bear the thought of losing her. 😂 It seems he apologised to her for three weeks, but other than sending her flowers, nothing else was said during his grovelling.
She eventually gave him another chance and forgave him after realising his honesty and sincerity with all his efforts over the previous few weeks.
Samantha's resilience in carrying on with her life despite her experiences was something I found admirable. She has my utmost respect for having the strength to pull through something like that. I also appreciate her refusal to be a doormat and her ability to stand her ground against Franco. She gives as good as she gets and never backs down.
As for Franco, I really admire this man because of his kindness, patience, and protectiveness towards Samantha. He never pressured her to do something she didn't feel comfortable doing. He always puts her needs first and looks out for her safety. I also appreciate that he is honest with her after the truth comes out and never withholds his true feelings. It was really damn hot that the man was all over her, and he was very possessive and obsessed. Also, it was satisfying to see how he exacted revenge on the person who hurt her. He was far better than the MMC in book 1, and I really liked his character.
Anyway, while this is overall pleasing and enjoyable, for some reason, I did find certain scenes to be a little bothersome. Like the time they were attacked, she was probably very emotional. Franco showed up at her flat as her mystery man; one moment he was helping her calm down, and the next they were an official couple. Then, in the scene when she revealed what had happened to her, he lost self-control and chose to kiss her. I'm not sure what should happen in this situation, but in all honesty, I just expected him to be a shoulder to cry on. When she was attacked, she ran to him as her feelings were once again too strong, and she made the decision to forgive him. I sometimes get the impression that these decisions are driven more by adrenaline than by genuine feelings, as all of their important moments seem to occur when their emotions are running high. I know that's not the case, but sometimes I just can't help but wonder.
Overall, setting aside the things above. I had a great time reading this story, and it was enjoyable. Even though my review is already long, there are still a lot of good things I can say about this story. By the way, this is a slow burn; nothing significant happens to them until about the 70% point, but it was well worth it and kept things interesting. I was flipping through pages like a maniac because it was really that good. It's well worth the wait because when it burns, it burns extremely hot. All in all, this is so worth reading and recommending. ❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2023
Mafia Romance
Jefe/Empleada
Age Gap
A Samantha la acaban de promover como asistente personal del mero jefe y a pesar de que lleva dos semanas no lo soporta, es gruñón, grosero y demasiado exigente.
Por otro lado Franco en cuanto la ve se siente atraído por ella pero muere al darse cuenta de su ineficacia y tiene muy pocas oportunidades antes de correrla.
Lo que no sabe Samantha es que Franco es uno de los 5 jefes de la cosa nostra y que tiene un club de sexo donde ella se inscribió para poder superar algunos de su traumas y miedo hacia los hombres, aunque sea sólo platicas. Cuando una de las citas programadas de ella la incomoda Franco interviene, pero ella no lo reconoce porque lleva pasamontañas inexplicablemente ella se siente tranquila y segura con él y le pide que sea su cita de ahora en adelante sin saber que es su jefe.
Franco se debate entre decirle la verdad o no por miedo a perderla porque se ha enamorado de Samantha.
La verdad es que es una historia muy dulce y tierna, amé mucho a Samantha y Franco eran tan lindos.
Amé que Franco fuera tan protector, paciente, dulce y amable con Samantha aunque al principio fue grosero y nada amable.
Esta serie me está gustando mucho y espero que los demás libros sigan así, porque el de Angelo también fue joyita.
Jefe/Empleada
Age Gap
A Samantha la acaban de promover como asistente personal del mero jefe y a pesar de que lleva dos semanas no lo soporta, es gruñón, grosero y demasiado exigente.
Por otro lado Franco en cuanto la ve se siente atraído por ella pero muere al darse cuenta de su ineficacia y tiene muy pocas oportunidades antes de correrla.
Lo que no sabe Samantha es que Franco es uno de los 5 jefes de la cosa nostra y que tiene un club de sexo donde ella se inscribió para poder superar algunos de su traumas y miedo hacia los hombres, aunque sea sólo platicas. Cuando una de las citas programadas de ella la incomoda Franco interviene, pero ella no lo reconoce porque lleva pasamontañas inexplicablemente ella se siente tranquila y segura con él y le pide que sea su cita de ahora en adelante sin saber que es su jefe.
Franco se debate entre decirle la verdad o no por miedo a perderla porque se ha enamorado de Samantha.
La verdad es que es una historia muy dulce y tierna, amé mucho a Samantha y Franco eran tan lindos.
Amé que Franco fuera tan protector, paciente, dulce y amable con Samantha aunque al principio fue grosero y nada amable.
Esta serie me está gustando mucho y espero que los demás libros sigan así, porque el de Angelo también fue joyita.
December 4, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (ARC review)
''Every beat if for you''
Safety warnings:
- H 35 / h 26
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- R*pe
- Violence/d*ath
- Torture
- Mental/emotional abuse
- Being drugged
- Trauma/panic attacks
- HEA
Book 2 in the new Michelle Heard's mafia series and we get to see Franco and his love interest/personal assistant.
Was it weird reading a mafia book with the FMC having my first name while I was wishing I was her? No lol
Samantha has gone through a lot in the past and tries to find a way to get past what has happened to her she takes measures into her own hands, but she has no idea that this leads her straight into Franco's world outside of the office.
I loved how Franco was with her and how gentle he took everything concerning her past. It was such an endearing thing to witness, especially since it was coming from one of the heads of the Cosa Nostra who is ruthless. Honestly he was a great mixture of scary mob boss and only sweet for her.
The secret identity situation was really fun because we got to see him be one person for her then the next morning be his asshole of a boss again.
''Every beat if for you''
Safety warnings:
- H 35 / h 26
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- R*pe
- Violence/d*ath
- Torture
- Mental/emotional abuse
- Being drugged
- Trauma/panic attacks
- HEA
Book 2 in the new Michelle Heard's mafia series and we get to see Franco and his love interest/personal assistant.
Was it weird reading a mafia book with the FMC having my first name while I was wishing I was her? No lol
Samantha has gone through a lot in the past and tries to find a way to get past what has happened to her she takes measures into her own hands, but she has no idea that this leads her straight into Franco's world outside of the office.
I loved how Franco was with her and how gentle he took everything concerning her past. It was such an endearing thing to witness, especially since it was coming from one of the heads of the Cosa Nostra who is ruthless. Honestly he was a great mixture of scary mob boss and only sweet for her.
The secret identity situation was really fun because we got to see him be one person for her then the next morning be his asshole of a boss again.
dnf
August 12, 2024DNF @ 80%
I know, 80%! 🙈 I just couldn't continue. It was so instalove and I cringed too many times to count. I honestly don't know how I made it this far...
I know, 80%! 🙈 I just couldn't continue. It was so instalove and I cringed too many times to count. I honestly don't know how I made it this far...
February 5, 2024
I can't- it's the wattpad feeling again the writing omg.
December 19, 2023
3,5.
My opinion: this book seems to be written so fast, the insta love is so predictable, it’s forgettable.
But…….
It’s worth the reading.
My opinion: this book seems to be written so fast, the insta love is so predictable, it’s forgettable.
But…….
It’s worth the reading.
September 12, 2025
Sene-i devriyesinde 3. kere okuyarak anıyoruz 🌟
Geri dönüp dönüp okuduğum "o kitap"..😌😌😌😌
Neler var:
Mafya (Cosa Nostra) & Ceo-Asistan & Maske & Kadın erkeklerden korkuyor aman ammmmman
Normal bir hayatı olan kızımız işler kötü gidince kalabalıklarda gizlenmek için kendini NewYork' a atar ve bi şirkette asistan olarak çalışmaya başlar. Sonra sonra çalışkanlığı sayesinde kendini Ceo asistanı olarak bulur, Ceo' nun mükemmeliyetçiliği sayesinde zaten o kadar çok asistan değiştirmiştir ki buna gerek kalmaz bile.
Gel zaman git zaman kızımız yaşadığı travma sebebiyle yaşadığı travmadan kurtulmak için çözümler aramaya başlar, erkeklerin yanında yaşadığı sıkıntılardan sıkılmış, sadece normal bir hayat yaşamak ister.
Kendini bir şekilde Ceo' nun başka bir iş yerinde müşteri olarak bulur, erkek kıza maske ile yanaşır ve olaylar gelişir..
Franco' nun olabilecek en nazik şekilde Samantha ile ilgilenmesi, maskeli haliyle kendisi olması ama patron kimliğiyle ona yardımcı olamaması..
İkili hayatını yaşarken Franco' nun geceleri kendi olup mesaide kıza köpek çekmesini okumak eğlenceliydi
Bu yazarı seviyorum diğer bazlar mafya vs arkaplanda kalacak şekilde romansı güzel yazıyor, bu serisini özellikle ayıla bayıla okudum, RS' ye girdiğimde geriye döner dururum.. Michelle Heard canım canım caaaanımmmmm. "Safe read" deyince de sen beee.
Bir de kitabın başında ilk yazanlar her kitabında ana karakterlerin yaşı yazıyor ahahah yormuyor bizi baştan söylüyor seviyorum seni Michelle ❤️❤️❤️
Mafya ' nın diğer büyük isimleriyle kurdukları topluluk, aralarındaki muhabbetler falan çok komikti.
Bu seri çok güzel çokkkk🤩🤩🤩
Geri dönüp dönüp okuduğum "o kitap"..😌😌😌😌
Neler var:
Mafya (Cosa Nostra) & Ceo-Asistan & Maske & Kadın erkeklerden korkuyor aman ammmmman
Normal bir hayatı olan kızımız işler kötü gidince kalabalıklarda gizlenmek için kendini NewYork' a atar ve bi şirkette asistan olarak çalışmaya başlar. Sonra sonra çalışkanlığı sayesinde kendini Ceo asistanı olarak bulur, Ceo' nun mükemmeliyetçiliği sayesinde zaten o kadar çok asistan değiştirmiştir ki buna gerek kalmaz bile.
Gel zaman git zaman kızımız yaşadığı travma sebebiyle yaşadığı travmadan kurtulmak için çözümler aramaya başlar, erkeklerin yanında yaşadığı sıkıntılardan sıkılmış, sadece normal bir hayat yaşamak ister.
Kendini bir şekilde Ceo' nun başka bir iş yerinde müşteri olarak bulur, erkek kıza maske ile yanaşır ve olaylar gelişir..
Franco' nun olabilecek en nazik şekilde Samantha ile ilgilenmesi, maskeli haliyle kendisi olması ama patron kimliğiyle ona yardımcı olamaması..
İkili hayatını yaşarken Franco' nun geceleri kendi olup mesaide kıza köpek çekmesini okumak eğlenceliydi
Bu yazarı seviyorum diğer bazlar mafya vs arkaplanda kalacak şekilde romansı güzel yazıyor, bu serisini özellikle ayıla bayıla okudum, RS' ye girdiğimde geriye döner dururum.. Michelle Heard canım canım caaaanımmmmm. "Safe read" deyince de sen beee.
Bir de kitabın başında ilk yazanlar her kitabında ana karakterlerin yaşı yazıyor ahahah yormuyor bizi baştan söylüyor seviyorum seni Michelle ❤️❤️❤️
Mafya ' nın diğer büyük isimleriyle kurdukları topluluk, aralarındaki muhabbetler falan çok komikti.
Bu seri çok güzel çokkkk🤩🤩🤩
August 29, 2024
» I’m here and won’t allow anyone to hurt you.«
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒂
She was so sweet. Really liked her and enjoyed following her story. She had a bad past but fights for a better future.
❥ 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒐
He was grumpy but so cute to Sam. Like the typical mafia boss he is protective and possessive but gives everything he has to his woman.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
Definitely enjoyed reading - I read the whole story in one sitting.
It was thrilling and entertaining. I absolutely adore Michelle Heards writing style and her world building - it’s perfect. It‘s so easy and fast to read that the pages just flew by and before you know better you finish the book. Each one of her books is just so good, she‘s a master at creating likeable characters you can get attached to.
Samantha and Franco had great chemistry and I liked the way she didn‘t let him walk all over her. She can stand her ground against Franco and he accepts that. He truly cares for her and Sam found a way to trust her mystery man. Great lovestory.
I am so happy we get three more books in this series.
I think Michelle could write literally anything and I would read (and love) it!!
plot: 5/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 3/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
keywords: grumpy hero, mafia, protective and possessive hero, traumatic past, ceo romance, slow burn, touch her and you‘ll die
𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆
ages: 26 (Samantha) and 35 (Franco)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Tempted by the Devil ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Craving Danger ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Hunted by a Shadow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4 Drawn to Darkness ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#5 God of Vengeance ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒂
She was so sweet. Really liked her and enjoyed following her story. She had a bad past but fights for a better future.
❥ 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒐
He was grumpy but so cute to Sam. Like the typical mafia boss he is protective and possessive but gives everything he has to his woman.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
Definitely enjoyed reading - I read the whole story in one sitting.
It was thrilling and entertaining. I absolutely adore Michelle Heards writing style and her world building - it’s perfect. It‘s so easy and fast to read that the pages just flew by and before you know better you finish the book. Each one of her books is just so good, she‘s a master at creating likeable characters you can get attached to.
Samantha and Franco had great chemistry and I liked the way she didn‘t let him walk all over her. She can stand her ground against Franco and he accepts that. He truly cares for her and Sam found a way to trust her mystery man. Great lovestory.
I am so happy we get three more books in this series.
I think Michelle could write literally anything and I would read (and love) it!!
plot: 5/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 3/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
keywords: grumpy hero, mafia, protective and possessive hero, traumatic past, ceo romance, slow burn, touch her and you‘ll die
𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆
ages: 26 (Samantha) and 35 (Franco)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Tempted by the Devil ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Craving Danger ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Hunted by a Shadow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#4 Drawn to Darkness ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#5 God of Vengeance ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
May 8, 2024
This was a good book. It started slow for me, so it took me a bit to get into it. I really liked Franco. He comes across exactly how I would expect a mafia man to come across.
Sam was ok for me. I got why she was hesitant with men and I understood that. But I didn't quite get the complete switch from I'm terrified to all of a sudden I'm the girlfriend to a masked man I've never seen. All because she feels 'comfortable'. That part I didn't buy into.
While there were some things I didn't like, the book still pulled me in.
Sam was ok for me. I got why she was hesitant with men and I understood that. But I didn't quite get the complete switch from I'm terrified to all of a sudden I'm the girlfriend to a masked man I've never seen. All because she feels 'comfortable'. That part I didn't buy into.
While there were some things I didn't like, the book still pulled me in.
May 30, 2024
3.5/5
I swear, I needed that, but man she accepted the fact that he's part of the mafia so easily. I COULDN'T.
I swear, I needed that, but man she accepted the fact that he's part of the mafia so easily. I COULDN'T.
January 7, 2024
|| 3.75 ||
i really liked this one, it felt a lott better than the last one, the plot was much more enhanced and deep, plus i lovedd the couple😭😮💨🫂🤌🏼
i have such a hugeee soft spot for books where one of the mcs helps the other get over their past trauma likeee omggg🥹🫠🫶🏼
andd the fact that i wasn’t expecting the plot by reading the blurb lol i loveeddd it 😭😭
boss x assistant❕
JP ml🤭
enemies-to-friends-to-lovers♟️
ml falls first and harder🛐
“touch her and die vibes”🦋🦋
hero willing to do anyyything for the fmls happiness🥹🫂
the fml’s healing journeyyy🩹
things i felt could’ve been better…
it felt like the book was missing something, it started out amazing but somewhere in the middle lost its momentum for a while…
a wonderful example of the author delivering an absolute banger with the similar “enemies-to-lovers, healing the fml’s trauma, head over heels ml” tropes is Control Me — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
its one of my absoluteee fav michelle heard books💗💗💗
safety
no v/omd/owd/cheating
sa, domestic violence, past trauma
both the mcs only had eyes for each other🩹🤍
i really liked this one, it felt a lott better than the last one, the plot was much more enhanced and deep, plus i lovedd the couple😭😮💨🫂🤌🏼
i have such a hugeee soft spot for books where one of the mcs helps the other get over their past trauma likeee omggg🥹🫠🫶🏼
andd the fact that i wasn’t expecting the plot by reading the blurb lol i loveeddd it 😭😭
boss x assistant❕
JP ml🤭
enemies-to-friends-to-lovers♟️
ml falls first and harder🛐
“touch her and die vibes”🦋🦋
hero willing to do anyyything for the fmls happiness🥹🫂
the fml’s healing journeyyy🩹
things i felt could’ve been better…
it felt like the book was missing something, it started out amazing but somewhere in the middle lost its momentum for a while…
a wonderful example of the author delivering an absolute banger with the similar “enemies-to-lovers, healing the fml’s trauma, head over heels ml” tropes is Control Me — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
its one of my absoluteee fav michelle heard books💗💗💗
safety
no v/omd/owd/cheating
sa, domestic violence, past trauma
both the mcs only had eyes for each other🩹🤍
December 8, 2023
I love this series!! It's been a wild ride, and I'm up front. Please be warned there is rape on page. In this one, it's a flashback. Just be warned!!
Samantha had a horrible break up and a horrible experience, which has her running to a new city and new job. Which is hell, thanks to Franco, who is very grumpy boss and snaps at everything. Plus, he is a mafia leader, but she doesn't know that. Sam tries so hard to please Franco so they have at least a peaceful time in the office. She does snap back at him, so go, girl!!
He's also curious why she's at one of his clubs one night, and her request is wired to him, so he wants to keep a close eye on her.
Her request is simple to talk to a man. He watches over her "dates" to make sure she's safe and trouble comes knocking, which has him stepping in all masked up, not revealing his identity. This brings the two close, more deeper connections at the club and more banter and annoyed at the office since Franco can't let her know it's him.
The relationship was tricky because he kept secerts, and when he told her things blew up a little, she was hurt. She trusted him with her secerts, and rightfully so she pushed away.
But with danger around and someone from her past has her running to him. Plus the drama with the Mafia!!
Hehe, I can't wait for the next one.
Angst, no ow drama/om drama, no cheating, secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Push away from both
35H/26h
Age gap
Mental and Emotional abuse
Praise kink
On page Rape
Attempted murder
Being Drugged
No condom
Violence
Torture
Truama
Panic attacks
Hea
Epilogue
Samantha had a horrible break up and a horrible experience, which has her running to a new city and new job. Which is hell, thanks to Franco, who is very grumpy boss and snaps at everything. Plus, he is a mafia leader, but she doesn't know that. Sam tries so hard to please Franco so they have at least a peaceful time in the office. She does snap back at him, so go, girl!!
He's also curious why she's at one of his clubs one night, and her request is wired to him, so he wants to keep a close eye on her.
Her request is simple to talk to a man. He watches over her "dates" to make sure she's safe and trouble comes knocking, which has him stepping in all masked up, not revealing his identity. This brings the two close, more deeper connections at the club and more banter and annoyed at the office since Franco can't let her know it's him.
The relationship was tricky because he kept secerts, and when he told her things blew up a little, she was hurt. She trusted him with her secerts, and rightfully so she pushed away.
But with danger around and someone from her past has her running to him. Plus the drama with the Mafia!!
Hehe, I can't wait for the next one.
Angst, no ow drama/om drama, no cheating, secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Push away from both
35H/26h
Age gap
Mental and Emotional abuse
Praise kink
On page Rape
Attempted murder
Being Drugged
No condom
Violence
Torture
Truama
Panic attacks
Hea
Epilogue
November 16, 2024
Ця книга підкупила мене ще з самого початку і своєї присвяти:
«Усім читачам, які потребують втечі від реальності.
Ця книга для вас.»😍🔥
Саманта Блейклі — 26 років, працює особистим асистентом власника компанії “Vitale Health”.
Франко Вітале — 35 років, один з пʼяти босів «Коза Ностри».
Саманта втекла з Хʼюстона до Нью-Йорка з надією почати нове життя, але минуле ніяк її не відпускало. Вона виросла в звичайній люблячій родині, працювала у лікарні і там ж познайомилася з чарівним та ввічливим нейрохірургом. Почала з ним зустрічатись і відчувала себе особливою, адже він робив все для неї. Та коли ця ідеальна картинка зруйнувалася і Саманта побачила справжнє лице свого хлопця, не думаючи двічі вона зібрала найнеобхідніші речі і втекла. Але щоб вона не робила, на яку б терапію не ходила ніщо не допомагало. Саманта не могла більше довіряти чоловікам, навіть проста розмова чи занадто близька дистанція до неї могли викликати панічну атаку.
Франко хоч і один з босів Коза Ностри - безперечно жорстокий та владний чоловік, але також він доволі врівноважений та спокійний (в тому сенсі, що він не діє без плану, а добре обдумує кожен крок). Він володіє двома легальними(тобто законними) підприємствами “Vitale Health” - постачає медичне обладнання, та має незвичайний клуб для дорослих “Paradiso”. На роботі всі його вважають «монстром» і бояться його через високі вимоги та стандарти.
Пройшов майже рік як Саманта працює в “Vitale Health” і її підвищили до особистого асистента керівника компанії. Але вона ніяк не може звикнути до такої близькості з босом та частим спілкуванням, у неї не виходить працювати у такому ритмі та відповідати всім вимогам «монстра». Тому їх стосунки не складаються відразу, і Франко навіть має бажання звільнити її. Та все ж Саманта бере себе в руки щоб не втратити роботу і показує йому, що вона може працювати краще і продуктивніше. Паралельно з цим вона вирішує боротися з своєю травмою і так як терапія їй не допомогла, Саманта купила абонемент у клуб для дорослих “Paradiso” щоб мати можливість поспілкуватися з чоловіками але при цьому бути у повній безпеці. Адже концепція цього клубу така що кожен їх член проходить певний відбір і підписують контракт у якому зазначають свої бажання та табу, як тільки хтось порушить пункт контракту і буде поводити себе агресивно на допомогу прийде охорона. Перший візит у цей клуб для Саманти пройшов добре вона змогла поговорити з чоловіком без панічної атаки. Тому в наступний раз вона вирішує піти в окрему кімнату з ліжком, щоб перевірити чи зможе вона знаходитись там з чоловіком без паніки. Та все йде не за планом коли чоловік починає відве��то з нею фліртувати та пропонувати лягти з ним, так ще і роздягається.
Франко здивувався коли прийшов в клуб для звичайного робочого вечора, а побачив там свою асистентку яка в офісі ніби дика кішка, а тут у клубі ніби поранене кошеня. Він почав підозрювати, що з нею сталося щось дуже травматичне у минулому і почав слідкувати за її візитами. І одного разу все ж врятував її від настирливого чоловіка та панічної атаки, але не видав своєї особистості і став для неї просто «таємничим чоловіком».
Те як далі розвивались їх стосунки та взаємодія було прекрасно😍 як він допомагав крок за кроком їй зцілитися та скільки відвертих діалогів. В даному випадку тут ідеальний чоловік - розуміючий, ніжний та добрий, і так це мафіозі😅👌🏻
Можливо вкінці і було все казково, але мені сподобалось🔥
Сюжет та головні герої підкорили повністю тепер для мене це одна з улюблених книг у авторки❤️ і це однозначно 5/5🥹 (є бажання відразу перечитати)🙃
І просто кілька цитат Франко Вітале для вас:
«Зараз я не капо.
Я не її бос.
Я просто звичайний чоловік, який обіймає жінку, в яку закохався.»
«Я спалю Нью-Йорк дотла заради тебе. Кожна унція моєї сили належатиме тобі. На цій планеті немає ніде безпечнішого місця, ніж поруч зі мною.»
«Заради неї я готовий вести війни.
Заради неї я б став на коліна.» 😍❤️
November 13, 2024
Craving Danger by Michelle Heard
4,5/5⭐
3/5🌶️
“It feels like my soul becomes one with hers as the kiss becomes more passionate. She’s my twin flame, and together we create an inferno.”
This is the second book in the Kings of Mafia series and I loved it more than the first book. Samantha and Franco's chemistry is off the charts and I feel like their connection is deeper than the previous couple.
Samantha is working at Franco's company and she was recently promoted to Franco's personal assistant. Franco is grumpy and snappy, and he makes her work life a living hell to her so she hates him. Their banter was entertaining and I liked that she didn‘t let him walk all over her. Sam is also trying to overcome her trauma and she joins a club that Franco owns. Her goal is to overcome her anxiety about being alone with a man and want to have a normal relationship. Franco is curious when he sees her at his club and decides to keep an eye on her. When there is trouble with the man she is paired with, Franco saves her but he is wearing a mask so she doesn't recognize him.
From that day, Sam always meets with the mystery man, and day by day they become closer. Their connection is stronger and slowly they start to fall in love with each other. I loved how Franco is so protective and patient to her especially after he knows that she had a traumatic experience. He never pressured her to do something she didn't feel comfortable doing and always put her needs first. I love how he's honest with his feelings when he tells her the truth about his identity, as her boss and one of the mafia leaders. He gives her space but never stops convincing her that what they have is real.
Samantha's resilience in carrying on with her life despite her experiences was something I found admirable. She has my utmost respect for having the strength to pull through something like that. I also appreciate her refusal to be a doormat and her ability to stand her ground against Franco. She gives as good as she gets and never backs down.
Samantha and Franco had great chemistry and I liked the way she didn‘t let him walk all over her. She can stand her ground against Franco and he accepts that. He truly cares for her and Sam found a way to trust her mystery man.
Overall, setting aside the things above. I had a great time reading this story, and it was enjoyable. this is a slow burn; nothing significant happens to them until about the 70% point, but it was well worth it and kept things interesting. I was flipping through pages like a maniac because it was really that good. It's well worth the wait because when it burns, it burns extremely hot.
4,5/5⭐
3/5🌶️
“It feels like my soul becomes one with hers as the kiss becomes more passionate. She’s my twin flame, and together we create an inferno.”
This is the second book in the Kings of Mafia series and I loved it more than the first book. Samantha and Franco's chemistry is off the charts and I feel like their connection is deeper than the previous couple.
Samantha is working at Franco's company and she was recently promoted to Franco's personal assistant. Franco is grumpy and snappy, and he makes her work life a living hell to her so she hates him. Their banter was entertaining and I liked that she didn‘t let him walk all over her. Sam is also trying to overcome her trauma and she joins a club that Franco owns. Her goal is to overcome her anxiety about being alone with a man and want to have a normal relationship. Franco is curious when he sees her at his club and decides to keep an eye on her. When there is trouble with the man she is paired with, Franco saves her but he is wearing a mask so she doesn't recognize him.
From that day, Sam always meets with the mystery man, and day by day they become closer. Their connection is stronger and slowly they start to fall in love with each other. I loved how Franco is so protective and patient to her especially after he knows that she had a traumatic experience. He never pressured her to do something she didn't feel comfortable doing and always put her needs first. I love how he's honest with his feelings when he tells her the truth about his identity, as her boss and one of the mafia leaders. He gives her space but never stops convincing her that what they have is real.
Samantha's resilience in carrying on with her life despite her experiences was something I found admirable. She has my utmost respect for having the strength to pull through something like that. I also appreciate her refusal to be a doormat and her ability to stand her ground against Franco. She gives as good as she gets and never backs down.
Samantha and Franco had great chemistry and I liked the way she didn‘t let him walk all over her. She can stand her ground against Franco and he accepts that. He truly cares for her and Sam found a way to trust her mystery man.
Overall, setting aside the things above. I had a great time reading this story, and it was enjoyable. this is a slow burn; nothing significant happens to them until about the 70% point, but it was well worth it and kept things interesting. I was flipping through pages like a maniac because it was really that good. It's well worth the wait because when it burns, it burns extremely hot.
December 12, 2023
Gah, I just love Ms. Heard's stories. The first in the Kings of Mafia (Angelo and Tori's story) was a good start but it wasn't "I LOVE THIS". I was still very excited to continue the series and ohh mannnnnn did I love Franco and Samantha. I loved Liam and Kiara's story (Owned by a Sinner) that was also a boss/employee trope so there was a similarity there, but that was the only aspect. With that said, perhaps I'm actually a huge fan of the whole boss/employee thing... having a revelation here...
Nevertheless, I loved how Franco helped Samantha through her problems with patience and kindness. Franco was amazing throughout the story (aside from being a grumpy boss) and so there's no concern there, but definitely check for potential TW as Samantha's past was pretty dark.
I'm very much looking forward to the next story in this series.
Nevertheless, I loved how Franco helped Samantha through her problems with patience and kindness. Franco was amazing throughout the story (aside from being a grumpy boss) and so there's no concern there, but definitely check for potential TW as Samantha's past was pretty dark.
I'm very much looking forward to the next story in this series.
June 6, 2024
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Плюс, як Франко витягнув її з психологічної ями-це чудово.
Але не довіряючи чоловікам так швидко влюбитись в чувака в масці…ай, щось не то)
Як і в першій книзі: я влюбився,світ тобі до ніг і трохи крові)
Плюс, як Франко витягнув її з психологічної ями-це чудово.
Але не довіряючи чоловікам так швидко влюбитись в чувака в масці…ай, щось не то)
Як і в першій книзі: я влюбився,світ тобі до ніг і трохи крові)
December 2, 2023
“i didn’t know there was a chunk of my soul missing until i met you.”
this book flew by, i started reading it, and when i came to, i was already 60% in and missing these characters. to the point where i didn't even notice this was a slow burn. i was just so into the story that everything made sense, it felt right. the mystery man aspect is probably one of my favorite plots out of all michelle heard's mafia books, and that's saying something. these books will never not make me miss the original families, but i fall in love with the five heads of the cosa nostra every time a new one of their stories comes out. it pains me to know there will be no spin-offs because the side characters in this series call to me; first tiny and big rick, and now miro and via.
* i was sent an arc by the author in exchange for a honest review
this book flew by, i started reading it, and when i came to, i was already 60% in and missing these characters. to the point where i didn't even notice this was a slow burn. i was just so into the story that everything made sense, it felt right. the mystery man aspect is probably one of my favorite plots out of all michelle heard's mafia books, and that's saying something. these books will never not make me miss the original families, but i fall in love with the five heads of the cosa nostra every time a new one of their stories comes out. it pains me to know there will be no spin-offs because the side characters in this series call to me; first tiny and big rick, and now miro and via.
* i was sent an arc by the author in exchange for a honest review
December 4, 2023
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: boss/employee; grumpy/sunshine
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥
I liked this one quite a bit, despite it being a definite slow burn. That was due to the FMCs past, so it made sense for the plot. I liked how she didn’t just forgive his deception, but made him work for it. The premise was cute, if not a tad bit hokey, but it was definitely entertaining and worth reading.
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
Trope: boss/employee; grumpy/sunshine
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥
I liked this one quite a bit, despite it being a definite slow burn. That was due to the FMCs past, so it made sense for the plot. I liked how she didn’t just forgive his deception, but made him work for it. The premise was cute, if not a tad bit hokey, but it was definitely entertaining and worth reading.
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
December 8, 2023
I definitely think I have read some different book? Because I swear there was nothing happening in this book. One minute the hero was annoyed with her presence and the next chapter out of freaking nowhere he falls in love with our heroine. Like ssrly!????? Also the writing is very cringe. I was so bored out of my mind.
Uk what was the only good thing about this book? The dedication page at the start.
[I had received ARC]
📍no cheating, no OW drama,
check the triggers📍
Uk what was the only good thing about this book? The dedication page at the start.
[I had received ARC]
📍no cheating, no OW drama,
check the triggers📍
March 18, 2024
3.5⭐️
For her, I’d wage wars. For her, I’d kneel. It feels like my soul becomes one with hers as the kiss becomes more passionate. She’s my twin flame, and together we create an inferno.
we all know by now how much i love a good ole mafia romance🤭
this was a really quick and fast passed read and i loved the relationship between samantha and franco.
i can’t wait for the next books in the series!!
For her, I’d wage wars. For her, I’d kneel. It feels like my soul becomes one with hers as the kiss becomes more passionate. She’s my twin flame, and together we create an inferno.
we all know by now how much i love a good ole mafia romance🤭
this was a really quick and fast passed read and i loved the relationship between samantha and franco.
i can’t wait for the next books in the series!!
January 5, 2025
3.5/5
Тропи:
-бос та його асистентка;
-мафія;
- прихована особистість;
- він приховує від неї, що він мафіозі;
- травматичне минуле
Першу половину книжки мені було дуже нудно читати, я так тягнула ту книжку, що думала закину. Оця тема з приховуванням особистості і зустрічами в масці не дуже вразила. Але після того, як Саманта дізналася, ким є її таємничий незнайомець стало цікавіше. Велику роль зіграли сцени 18+🤭, які були дуже гарячими і чуттєвими (набагато кращі ніж в 1 частині)
Також дуже сподобалося ставлення Франко до Саманти. Його терплячість, розуміння, його турбота, те як він захищав і оберігав її, як він кохав. Це було красиво. Мені навіть сподобався екшн в кінці, який розставив всі точки над "і" у стосунках між героями
Загалом, книга набагато краща за 1 частину, але мені все ще чогось не вистачило і трохи збиває з пантелику, що герої цієї серії так швидко закохуються, буквально тиждень-два і всьо - жити без тебе не можу, помру за тебе (трііішки гіперболізовано😂)
Тропи:
-бос та його асистентка;
-мафія;
- прихована особистість;
- він приховує від неї, що він мафіозі;
- травматичне минуле
Першу половину книжки мені було дуже нудно читати, я так тягнула ту книжку, що думала закину. Оця тема з приховуванням особистості і зустрічами в масці не дуже вразила. Але після того, як Саманта дізналася, ким є її таємничий незнайомець стало цікавіше. Велику роль зіграли сцени 18+🤭, які були дуже гарячими і чуттєвими (набагато кращі ніж в 1 частині)
Також дуже сподобалося ставлення Франко до Саманти. Його терплячість, розуміння, його турбота, те як він захищав і оберігав її, як він кохав. Це було красиво. Мені навіть сподобався екшн в кінці, який розставив всі точки над "і" у стосунках між героями
Загалом, книга набагато краща за 1 частину, але мені все ще чогось не вистачило і трохи збиває з пантелику, що герої цієї серії так швидко закохуються, буквально тиждень-два і всьо - жити без тебе не можу, помру за тебе (трііішки гіперболізовано😂)
July 27, 2024
Actually, I have no major thoughts about this book. Its def a good palate cleanser and a quick read!!
October 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 4/5 💖💫
February 29, 2024
No sé sí seguir leyendo a la autora hasta encontrar un libro de ella que me guste y entender el hype. O simplemente no hacerlo.
A diferencia del primer libro este está un poco más "creíble"en la cuestión de la mafia. Pero considero que es bastante cuestionable queda como un" mafioso bueno". De hecho el tema de la mafia en sí resulta conveniente y un adorno en torno a la temática.
Samantha tiene severos traumas qué superar. La relación con Franco hace qué comience a confiar en un hombre nuevamente. PERO resulta que la relación en un inicio me parecía lenta, sin acción y dije OK vamos lento.
Dentro de la trama literalmente tienen un mes conociéndose más románticamente y a la semana de novios ya sé quieren casar y tener hijos. 🤯
La chica está superando traumas de abuso sexual y resulta que cuando es Franco a la primera acostada hace de todo como una experta y superando cualquier posible secuela qué tenga.
Franco hace su papel de hombre posesivo y malvado. 🥴
La verdad a pesar de su estilo ligero sé me hizo pesada y aburrida en partes. Tardé en acabarla.
Sigo teniendo esa sensación de que a las chicas protagonistas les falta otra compañía femenina con la que sé apoyen. Sé siente vacía en cuanto personajes secundarios.
No me gustó, aunque sí es muy spicy.
A diferencia del primer libro este está un poco más "creíble"en la cuestión de la mafia. Pero considero que es bastante cuestionable queda como un" mafioso bueno". De hecho el tema de la mafia en sí resulta conveniente y un adorno en torno a la temática.
Samantha tiene severos traumas qué superar. La relación con Franco hace qué comience a confiar en un hombre nuevamente. PERO resulta que la relación en un inicio me parecía lenta, sin acción y dije OK vamos lento.
Dentro de la trama literalmente tienen un mes conociéndose más románticamente y a la semana de novios ya sé quieren casar y tener hijos. 🤯
La chica está superando traumas de abuso sexual y resulta que cuando es Franco a la primera acostada hace de todo como una experta y superando cualquier posible secuela qué tenga.
Franco hace su papel de hombre posesivo y malvado. 🥴
La verdad a pesar de su estilo ligero sé me hizo pesada y aburrida en partes. Tardé en acabarla.
Sigo teniendo esa sensación de que a las chicas protagonistas les falta otra compañía femenina con la que sé apoyen. Sé siente vacía en cuanto personajes secundarios.
No me gustó, aunque sí es muy spicy.
December 19, 2023
Samantha trabaja para Franco, un jefe bastante horrible aunque guapo. Como todas, cuando empezó en la empresa se sintió atraída por lo guapo que era pero una vez empezó a trabajar directamente con él toda esa belleza se marchitó bajo las ordenes y los reproches del idiota. Pero Samantha tiene un pequeño secreto y su jefe también... Que acabará haciendo que sus caminos se crucen fuera de la oficina incluso si ellos no lo saben.
Ya se que la fecha que pongo es de hace tiempo pero es que he estado enferma y no he tenido ganas de hacer reseñas. Empecé el libro un poco reticente porque la verdad la sinopsis me daba a entender otra cosa, en el sentido de que Samantha era de las que le gustaba ir a clubs de sexo y así y a mí ese rollito no me gusta pero nada que ver. En realidad este libro me ha gustado mucho, me pareció bastante adorable en ciertos momentos el ver cómo Franco podía ser dulce y amable con Sam y ayudarla a sanar 🥹. Casi puedo decir que me gustó más este libro que el primero aunque me gustaron los dos. Otra autora que también se está ganando un sitio en mi corazoncito ❤️.
Así que sí, lo recomiendo.
Ya se que la fecha que pongo es de hace tiempo pero es que he estado enferma y no he tenido ganas de hacer reseñas. Empecé el libro un poco reticente porque la verdad la sinopsis me daba a entender otra cosa, en el sentido de que Samantha era de las que le gustaba ir a clubs de sexo y así y a mí ese rollito no me gusta pero nada que ver. En realidad este libro me ha gustado mucho, me pareció bastante adorable en ciertos momentos el ver cómo Franco podía ser dulce y amable con Sam y ayudarla a sanar 🥹. Casi puedo decir que me gustó más este libro que el primero aunque me gustaron los dos. Otra autora que también se está ganando un sitio en mi corazoncito ❤️.
Así que sí, lo recomiendo.
May 20, 2024
Long story short: don't read this book
The beginning had me hooked, but then it dragged and lost its spark. I liked the plot but the execution was terrible – seriously, a highschooler could've done better 😂. I thought about dnfing, but I needed to see what happened with Samantha and Franco.
As a mafia romance fan, this one was a letdown. No real action, and the "mafia" vibe was missing. Samantha and Franco's romance was super cringey. Every time Franco declared his love, I couldn't help but laugh, yawn, or roll my eyes. It felt like the author just threw words together without thinking. They seemed superficial or forced. And Franco calling her "baby"? Ick. It made me lose a brain cell each time. Their "strong connection" was ridiculous – they only knew each other for a few weeks and were suddenly in love. Yeah, right. And where was the chemistry? I've looked everywhere, and I still couldn't find it 😭. On the plus side, Franco was sweet and gentle, not the typical alpha male you'd expect in a mafia book.
The beginning had me hooked, but then it dragged and lost its spark. I liked the plot but the execution was terrible – seriously, a highschooler could've done better 😂. I thought about dnfing, but I needed to see what happened with Samantha and Franco.
As a mafia romance fan, this one was a letdown. No real action, and the "mafia" vibe was missing. Samantha and Franco's romance was super cringey. Every time Franco declared his love, I couldn't help but laugh, yawn, or roll my eyes. It felt like the author just threw words together without thinking. They seemed superficial or forced. And Franco calling her "baby"? Ick. It made me lose a brain cell each time. Their "strong connection" was ridiculous – they only knew each other for a few weeks and were suddenly in love. Yeah, right. And where was the chemistry? I've looked everywhere, and I still couldn't find it 😭. On the plus side, Franco was sweet and gentle, not the typical alpha male you'd expect in a mafia book.
December 7, 2023
La escritura no es muy buena y la historia no fue mejor. Los personajes son insulsos y unidimensionales.
December 11, 2023
oh this one was pretty good. I’d like Michelle Heards books because they’re pretty easy to follow and it’s pretty entertaining. This one was nothing like any other mafia books I have read which I really appreciated. This starts off by the being an assistant to the H. at this point, she hatessss her boss. But one day she goes to a club but doesn’t know that the H owns this club. She goes to the club to try to overcome her fear. But when she freaks out, her boss comes to her rescue, in a mask.🤭 so she confides in this masked man about her fears and panic attacks. And they start having a relationship but she doesn’t know the masked man is actually her boss. And what happens when she finds out her boss is actually a member of the mafia🫣
i liked this book because the H cared SO much for our broken heroine. our heroine went through so much and had such a traumatic past that when she confided in the H, he helped her through it all and cared so deeply for her. my favorite part about this book is when the H is about to reveal that the masked man she has been having a relationship with is actually her boss, he begs her to not leave him and to love him as much as he loves her🥲 like i am a suckerrrr for men begging and when the H literally loved her so much but had to reveal his true identity, he was praying that she would love him back and begged her not to leave him❤️
safety: no owd, no virgins, boss x assistant but the H is apart of the mafia, heroine’s rape recounted
- omd: heroine’s traumatic rape by her ex bf, ex bf comes to kidnap her, H kills him💅
i liked this book because the H cared SO much for our broken heroine. our heroine went through so much and had such a traumatic past that when she confided in the H, he helped her through it all and cared so deeply for her. my favorite part about this book is when the H is about to reveal that the masked man she has been having a relationship with is actually her boss, he begs her to not leave him and to love him as much as he loves her🥲 like i am a suckerrrr for men begging and when the H literally loved her so much but had to reveal his true identity, he was praying that she would love him back and begged her not to leave him❤️
safety: no owd, no virgins, boss x assistant but the H is apart of the mafia, heroine’s rape recounted
- omd: heroine’s traumatic rape by her ex bf, ex bf comes to kidnap her, H kills him💅
June 12, 2024
4.5⭐️
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