He’s forced to work with a woman he can’t resist, and it’s only a matter of time before things get steamy.
ENZO
Gabriella Bianche strides into a meeting and proceeds to impress a conference table of the Five Families. There’s not a man there who isn’t charmed by the strong-willed mafia princess… including me.
But after a heated night together, Gabriella makes it clear that’s all she wants - a one-time thing. The sensual dark-haired beauty aims to impress, not seduce.
So why is my head this messed up from being around her? I’ve never been this crazy over a woman, least of all one from a semi-rival family.
Blood isn’t water, but Gabriella can’t be as bad as some of her kin. And even if she is, it’s too late for me, because I’m officially obsessed.
GABRIELLA
Enzo Rossi’s family is known for their Sicilian wines… and ties to the mafia. I’ll have to fight tooth and nail to establish dominance in the company we now run together.
If I can keep my panties around my kingpin coworker, that is. Because there’s something dark and exciting about Enzo that makes me unable to stay away.
But I made my choice already - we can never be more than a one night stand. It’s safer this way.
Except I don’t think Enzo got the memo.
And I don’t think I have the resolve to keep my enemy out of my bed…
His to Win is book three of the Mafia Kingpins series. This is a full-length standalone novel with these enemies to lovers, workplace romance, mafia, surprise pregnancy & more!
cute! super fast-paced & instalove. however, the characters were super likeable and i love workplace tropes! i don’t really have anything to say because nothing really happened or stood out for me personally!
His to Win is book three of the Mafia Kingpins series. This is a full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and complete with a happily-ever-after with these tropes: enemies to lovers, workplace romance, mafia, surprise pregnancy & more! A brilliantly written story with extraordinary and complex characters and a fascinating storyline that captures the reader attention from the start and keeps you hooked and turning the pages. Immerse yourself in a world of heart-stirring emotions and cravings. Compelling. Dark. Captivating. Delicious. This book demands to be read and screamed escape from the everyday life and gave me that extra something that I was looking for. A fast paced, thrilling, gripping and raw. An absorbing addictive and unputdownable story. A romance collections & anthologies story, dark mafia romance, contemporary romance, organize crime story, billionaire romance, romantic suspense story, enemies-to-lovers story, hate-to-love vibes story, surprise pregnancy, workplace romance, alpha male story, hitman story, forced proximity story, off-limits relationship, forbidden relationship with scorching hot passion, power and control, tension, angst, emotions, violence, drama, darkness, danger, madness, laugh-out-loud-moments, twists and turns, mystery, secrets, surprises, deception, lies, sabotage, loyalty, possessiveness, obsession, action packed, revelations, redemption, double-cross, love, backstabbing, betrayal, enemies, rivalry, acceptance, forgiveness, survival, mention of cancer, jealousy, kidnapping, assault, anger, hatred, resentment, attempted murder and resilience. Mafia princess Gabriella Bianchi possesses the Bianche last name which is powerful in the criminal underworld in the city. Her family is one of the reigning Five Families and after death of her psychotic, power-hungry, depraved, controlling, narcissist, asshole cousin Rocco Bianchi who has abused and murdered women. She was invited to be a part of the meetings. She's thrilled and honored to sit at the table in some secret location and be a part of the decision-making process and to be treated as an equal. Miceli Rossi savagely and brutally murdered Rocco after he crosses the line and kidnapping his wife. The day that he died, Gabriella didn't even shed a single tear for the old reprobate and she's sure that she wasn't the only one. Prior to his death Rocco represents The Bianche family at the table since he was the heir, and he wouldn't allowed anyone to accompany him and would often throw his weight around because of who his father was. However, that didn't stopped Miceli to put down after his transgression and breaking the rules set by the Five Families. After his death Gabriella and some other cousins showed up at the next secret meeting because there was ruling on what should be done to the Rossi's for breaking the rules. No woman was allowed in the meetings prior but after the incident. Her cousins Tommaso and Romeo wanted him gone. They and her doesn't see things the way. But it was her deciding vote that voted for Miceli to stay which means that he owes her and she has tucked that little nugget up her sleeve for later. That decision has also garner her a seat at the table. Gabriella is beautiful, hard-working, intelligent, driven and fierce. She has a lot with offer in the meetings with her bright ideas. Gabriella Bianchi strides into a meeting and proceeds to impress a conference table of the Five Families. There’s not a man there who isn’t charmed by the strong-willed mafia princess including Enzo. She has stepped into her father's shoes after his death five years ago and does her best to show the other mafia families in New York City that she's a force to be reckoned with she inherited and is now the owner of Gabana holding LLC, a combination of her name Gabriella and her mom Ariana. Through hard-work and no private life she has managed to maintaining it's success. Gabriella has been thinking of going out on her own and has been buying a company called Holloway Corp all by herself. She has been researching and studying their business structure closely and believes that she can flip things around and increase their revenue and make it a success again. Thus proving herself worthy in her family's eyes. She owner, Doug Holloway of the company is a sixty-five year widower who is planning to retire soon. Although she doesn't have time for a man nor wants the commitment there's one man who has manageed to piqued her curiosity and not many of done that. But Enzo Rossi, a son from one of the other Five Families is catnip to her dusty vajayjay. Enzo is a Sicilian gorgeous, sophisticated, muscular, powerful, intelligent kingpin and the most attractive man that Gabriella has ever laid eyes on. He's a man who knows what he wants and goes after it and ultimately obtaining it. The two had been playing a little sexual game lately in the meetings, and it as gotten bolder last week. They spend the entire portion of the meeting eye fucking each other. Gabriella kept sending flirtatious and teasing jesters at him to get him worked up just as much as she was. The Five Families is made up of The Rossi's, The Bianche's, The De Luca's The Caparelli's, and The Milano's. Although the Five Families meet every week they're all enemies, always trying to encroach on each other's territories and businesses. But their grandfather's made a verbal agreement decades ago to stick to their own areas. It's been a long time since a woman has caught Enzo's eyes and captivates him so thoroughly. The Rossi's and the Bianche's has had a fucked-up history and never gotten along very well, so they have to be careful and subtle with their flirting. Enzo knows that he should stay away from her especially after what happened between Rocco and Miceli. His brain tells him to stay away but his lower half of his body say no. He's obsessed with her and he has to help his poor lonely dick. Her brain his a complete turn-on when she gets to and how passionate she is. They're completely strangers and he wants to get to know her and even his brothers noticed it because he can't keep his eyes off of her. Because Enzo spoke up for her in the meeting Bri wanted to thank him and was waiting for him outside. The two decided to go for drinks where she picked his brains on her potential purchase then ended back at his place. They had numerous sessions of lovemaking but the first condom break which caused him to panic in the bathroom but he didn't tell her about it because he didn't want to ruin his night. It was the best sex that he has ever had and wind-blowing. He knows that it was supposed to be a one night stand but when he woke up she was gone without even saying goodbye which pissed him off. He wanted more than one night and when she left his feelings was hurt. Normally he would be relief because he doesn't like a clingy woman. But Gabriella isn't any normal or typical woman. He's used to calling the shots in and out of the boardroom and bedroom. But she took it upon herself to decide what was best and this hurts his feelings because clearly he wasn't worth more than a night of sex. She decided to go and wash off her scent. But a rather diabolical plan came to him while he showered one that would keep him in her life a little longer. Of course he knows that it will also piss her off to no end. But one that he will take because he lives for risks and there's nothing more enjoyable than a good challenge. And Gabriella Bianche is a challenge unlike any he have faced before. He decided to buy the company that she was interested in before she does even though he doesn't have name he has means to find without her even mentioning the name. After he found it. He realized that it would be a very good investment for his family and decided to make Doug Holloway an offer. He felt bad and like a traitor but all was fair in love and busines. The next day Gabriella prepared to dazzle Mr. Holloway but when she got there she saw Enzo's jaguar and realized that her one night stand came back to bite her in the butt. Doug decided not to sell but instead let the two of them go against each other for two months. They agreed but it was torture working side by side with each other and can't be with each other. They were falling for each other and didn't know what to do about it. Enzo decided to he would rather be with her than have another company that he really didn't need. She found out that she was pregnant and no she knew she had to tell Enzo because she was in love with him and love how he was attentive her. But before she could tell him her two idiotic cousins kidnapped him for revenge against Rocco. She called his brother Angelo who in turn went to rescue Enzo along with Gabriella. Gabriella is everything he has always wanted, but never thought he would find. She was perfect for him because they shared the same type of work ethics.
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Part of the Mafia Kingpins series each is a standalone hang on and you might want to make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, darkness, secrets revealed, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way! Enzo sexy as all get out part of the five families, he isn’t a man you want on your radar can be ruthless, dangerous on a good day, deadly every day demands respect from all that crosses his path hard working, and putting business before anything else for the most part until a certain someone captures his undivided attention. Gabriella is sweet when she wants to be but often full feisty, strong willed mafia princess part of the five family’s different mafia family but part of the five families who have an alliance despite the men in the family not taking her seriously because of course girls can’t possibly be as smart as the guys and yet at every meeting they seem to be unable to keep their eyes off of each other. The magnetic pull is there that can’t be ignored and one drink in the disguise of business advice leads them to one night of passion and a very upset Enzo upon waking to find her gone without so much as a goodbye. The anger leads him to make a poor decision on the business deal they discussed but she is taking him down or that is the plan however keeping track of being upset because that pull between them is growing stronger between them but will she give him a chance to explain the why, will he feel some type of way after backstabbing her, does he even have an exclamation for her that she will find acceptable, and will they find happiness somewhere along the way?
Enzo is the business mind behind the Rossi Crime family. He rarely has time for anything besides work. Gabriella is a member of the Bianche Crime family and has a similar work ethic, constantly trying to prove her worth to her family. At the meeting of the five families they frequently share flirty glances and the draw between them is clear. When they finally give in to their attraction and share a passionate night, Enzo doesn’t expect to feel so affected when he wakes up and she is gone. In order to get back at her (and spend more time with her) he goes after a company she set her sights on acquiring. When the Owner doesn’t make a deacons they are pitted against each other for the next 2 months. They both want to win but if winning means they don’t explore their feelings is that what they truly want.
This is book 3 in the Mafia Kingpins series and it was probably my favorite so far. We meet up with previous couples and we get to see what happens when two workaholics fall for each other. Enzo and Gabriella’s story is steamy and cute and I enjoyed it! I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Rossi Family.
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This is the 3rd story in Mafia Kingpins Series where the 5 families meet to keep peace among those who rule the underworld. Enzo is taken with Gabriella from the 1st time he sees her so the flirting between them boils over when Gabriella invites Enzo for drinks. This strong independent woman finds herself in a man’s world trying to make business decisions that are good for her family. When they hit it off she confides in Enzo only for their amazing night together to be taken and used against her. With two individuals who are set on making money they now find themselves both fighting to acquire Holloway Corp. There are lies and drama from Gabriella’s family that Enzo finds himself threatened. Gabriella and Enzo can’t stay away from one another while working closely together and give in to their desires and end up in a relationship knowing their families are enemies. When their fragile relationship finds strength and love do they believe there’s a chance for them. When danger comes for Enzo, Gabriella takes the necessary action to end it with help from those she least expected. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He’s forced to work with a woman he can’t resist, and it’s only a matter of time before things get steamy.
This contemporary dark mafia romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, violence, and grit, and characters that are alpha, exude power, obsessed, captivating, violent, dangerous, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with his to win, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, Enzo and Gabriella's story, an enemies-to-lovers workplace romance, a one night stand to forever, a surprise pregnancy, a mafia hitman, drama, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with his to win and an explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly dangerous and unforgettable.
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This is “His To Win”: Mafia Kingpins Book 3. Enzo Rossi is handsome and determined. Being one of the Five Families, he demands respect. Gabriella Bianche is a beautiful, strong willed, modern woman and mafia princess. Her family is one of the reigning Five Families. After a psycho cousin died she’s invited to sit at the table. They are both hard working, putting their business before all else. All good till Gabriella agrees to a one night stand with Enzo. They can’t seem to control themselves. Wellll…things go south after that when Gabriella shares her idea to buy and revitalize a company, Holloway Corp. And yep..Enzo’s business minded mind has him going for it too. Thats one of many problems these two has in front of them. Regardless, the gauntlet has been thrown down! What follows are sabotage, lies, denial, drama, drama. Oh, and a surprise! This is their story….
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His to Win is the third story in the Mafia Kingpins series. His to Win follows the story of Enzo and Gabriella. Enzo I found him to be quite interesting at the same time I saw him as the typical male you see in a mafia romance story. However, Enzo holds his own from the other males from other mafia romance stories. Gabriella, I saw her to be strong-willed, tried her hardest to ignore her feelings for Enzo but she couldn't ignore her feelings for him any longer just like Enzo couldn't ignore his feelings for Gabriella. I absolutely enjoyed reading Enzo and Gabriella's story, although I was kinda sad when I read the last page to their story, but I was quite happy that Enzo and Gabriella's story ends with a happily ever after for them. I most certainly recommend this amazing mafia romance book for anyone to pick up and give it a read.
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I loved this book from the guest chapter!!! It was exciting, suspenseful, filled with drama, angst and spice!!! The Stirling IDE original and page-turning. I loved the banter and quick wit the main characters had between each other. This book is a contemporary Mafia romance with a twist and turn thrown in that kept me on my toes!!!
Gabriella was feisty, independent and a total BA!!! I loved her character so much. She knew what she wanted and went for it. She was a woman stuck in a man’s world. Enzo was competitive, ruthless, broody and a total Alpha. I loved his bossiness loyalty to his family and possessiveness that came out when Brie was around. Their chemistry was intense and undeniable. I thought their romance was intense and filled with scorching hot spice. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the Mafia Kingpins series.
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Fantastic characters throughout, amazing storyline and some great drama.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the chemistry between Bri and Enzo was fantastic, even when they were competing in business their banter was witty and engaging. Bri and Enzo are both from different mafia family but part of the five families who have an alliance. Every time the five families meet their eyes can't stay away from each other and they somehow find a way to support each others ideas. When Bri wants to ask Enzo for some business advice they grab a drink, this leads to a one night stand but he's angry that she left without saying goodbye. Stewing on his anger he decides to wade in on the business deal she asked for advice on and that's where their chemistry really gets exciting!.
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Enzo has had eyes for Gabriella ever since she stood up and supported his brother. After week of saying what they want with their eyes, until she asks him for a drink. That leads to a steamy night of passion, that leaves Enzo disappointed when he wakes and she is gone the next morning. Not wanting to be ignored he goes about ensuring she thinks about him.
Gabriella had the best night with Enzo but the next morning when he vying for the same company, she talked about the night before, she is going to take him down. The more she is around him the harder is to forget she should be mad at him.
I loved these two, for mafia Enzo is more than he seems. The pair have such chemistry that there is no way they can walk away.
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This story was very good. The 5 Mafia families met regularly - just to keep everyone on the up and up. Gabriella and Enzo were from 2 different families that were not friendly. One of Enzo's brothers had killed one of Gabriella's cousins. He deserved it, but her other two cousins wouldn't let it go. Gabriella and Enzo were very attracted to each other and finally acted on it. Then he betrayed her by going after a company she wanted to buy. Lots of drama and it got heated when her cousins tried to kill Enzo. The 5 families wanted someone punished for it and it took some talking to settle things down. I loved it.
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This is a fantastic end to a thoroughly enjoyable series. The relationship between Enzo and Gabriella is tense with suppressed passion and great witty repartee.
After an explosive night of passion, Enzo is infuriated to find she left him sleeping in the night. The ensuing business tussle sees them knock heads.
Gabriella may have enjoyed a night of fun but she has too much to prove having just gained a seat at the five families table. The more she fights with Enzo it becomes increasingly difficult to differentiate between anger and passion.
A fantastic fast paced page turner of a series finale.
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Such a perfectly written story. This has everything anyone could want from a mafia read. In an almost Romeo and Juliet connection, Enzo and Bri shouldn’t work but are perfect for each other. Both are married to their jobs, both are extremely headstrong and both can’t fight the attraction. He falls first and she fights him the entire way. Between competition and a kidnapping, these two find their way. The spice level is off the charts and the connection between the two is unmistakable. I adore the Rossi family and their commitment to each other. The brotherly love is felt throughout. Bri is a spitfire that only Enzo could fall for. Just a great mix of everything.
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This book is mediocre at best. The fmc is absolutely annoying in the first 60% of the book. she leaves without a word, tells her business interests to the literal competition and then rats him out to her cousins girlfriend who she knows hates him, gets him nearly stabbed and stil somehow gets angry but she supposedly runs one of the most powerful families? Yea that all just makes zero sense sorry. Last 30% of the book get finally better. One thing amazes me none of the 5 big mafia families seem to have a single person working for them they literally have to do everything themselves. No such thing as backup or support. There is so many gaps and things that make no sense that I was contemplating between 1 and 2 stars
Two mafia families should be enemies but the heart wants what the heart wants. Enzo and Bri prove that their connection is very strong eventhough they belong to competing mafia families. Bri represents her family and Enzo along with his brothers represent another with the big 5 in NYC. They are competitive in the business world as well. This becomes their love story. It has some problems along the way but it strengthens their relationship and love for one another. It is a good story of how a one night stand becomes forever for them both. I enjoyed reading their story.
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Gabriella is a mafia princess. Enzo is the head of the Rossi mafia. They are both work oriented. They see each other often when the five families meet. They also check out each other steadily. This night when the meeting is over the decided to have a drink together. She had questions on a company she wanted to purchase. They wind up going back to his apartment and find themselves in bed. After Enzo falls asleep she leaves. Enzo is upset she is gone and decides he needs to find out the company she is into buying. Ava Gray is a phenomenal writer. Her storyline and the characters always hit the spot
Gabriella is a woman in a man’s world. One of the few women at the 5 families table and she can’t keep her thoughts from thinking about Enzo Rossi. Until one day she asked him for advice and events led to him backstabbing her. No matter how much she wants to hate him she can’t get their unforgettable night out of her kind. I have enjoyed all the stories I’m the series which can be read as a series or alone and I can not wait to read more.
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A wonderful story, we are taken along in the well-being of Gabriella and Enzo. She is surrounded by men every day because she works in a man's world. When she experiences a problem, she asks Enzo for advice, but that ends differently and he stabs her in the back with a knife and betrays her trust. Despite everything, she continues to have feelings for him and she cannot forget the hot and steamy night they spent together. Great series that is definitely recommended and this book too.
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I think Enzo and Gabriella both win when they let their chemistry take over. They click on a professional and personal level. He loves her fire and she can be fierce.
His family seems like the perfect fit for her too. The big loving family she needed and they seem to accept her from the jump.
“You know, the women who really change the game are the ones who no one knows what to do with, at first.”.
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A well written storyline with awesome characters. I love that Gabriella is such a strong FMC. She tries to treat Enzo as a one time fling but he is haven’t none of it ! It doesn’t help their mafia families are semi rivals!
Good read - loved it !
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Gabriella and Enzo discover that they are vying for the same business acquisition. However, their night together causes some complications in their rivalry, but they are unable to resist each other. These characters were well written and complex. Overall, I found this story to be exciting and suspenseful which really made this an interesting read.
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From the story to the man,but then he is a Rossi and they have beautiful jeans,Bri might say this.The sparks were falling since the day they meant across the table,two very headstrong people,sassy and headstrong was their motto.At first work is all they think of and they fall hard for each other.This story had a hotness level of the charts right from the begining,was very enjoyable reading.
Again another great book from this author. I love books that capture you from the first page. The chemistry between Bri and Enzo was off the charts. Lots of twists and turns so glad Bri ended up not buying that company I hate sexist men and glad Enzo realized what Dough was really like and bowed out himself. Even though this was a mafia book it did not really feel like it.
Enzo and Gabriella are both mafia from different families, and when she finally gets a seat at the table her ideas aren't the only thing Enzo likes, except after one night together, things change esepcially when they both go after the same project. Well written engaging steamy rivals desires and more!.
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He is one of the five families Gabriella is trying to impress. She is a mafia princess that has a one-night stand with Enzo. But is one night enough for these two. This story drew me in and had me all caught up in the drama surrounding these two from start to finsih.
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Get ready for things to begin to heat up between Enzo and Gabriella. This book will have you hanging on tightly to your kindle due to the suspense, surprises and romance. Ava has written a really engaging and HOT mafia romance book that will make your days a lot more exciting when you read this book.
I have read the three books of these siblings and waiting on the other brother and sister. These have been very sweet stories with some twist and turns along the way. Enzo has to decide to back off his job some to get a life and Gabriella has to learn to lean on someone. Good series so far.
Wow fall in love with Enzo, a rug mafia man with so much sex Appeal, lots of families betrayal, danger, suspense you won’t be able to put it down until the last page, I just couldn’t. This new book in this series is absolutely amazing, addictive, the plot is fun to read.
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His to Win is the mafia romance between Enzo Rossi and Gabriella Bianche who meet at the Five Families meeting and end up having a one time fling. Their enjoyable enemies to lovers romance has witty banter, humor, steamy chemistry, strong independent characters, and a big surprise.
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