His Paradise

by Natoshia Baer

Aden has spent his entire life following in his father's footsteps, and he was content to continue on his path. He knew his life would be one danger after another, but Aden was never afraid when he stared down the barrel of a loaded gun. The one thing that scared him was witnessing his best friend Isabelle, and his sister Luna, finding love in the very world he wanted to shield them from. The idea of dragging another person into this life wasn't something he planned for.
But when he sees her being married off to a murderer, his heart calls the shots.

Being the daughter of a family that has deep ties with the local mafia isn't a problem for Nina. She knows how to sit up straight, has perfected her shy smile and never speaks out of turn. She is the ideal wife, and David Killinger has chosen her. Unluckily for her, David is a cruel and violent man who likes to break pretty things. When Aden steps in to save her, Nina is finally given a chance at genuine happiness with her new husband and son. They create their own path, one that leads to a life neither could have imagined.
Until her past comes back to haunt them.

Can Aden save his little paradise, or will it all fall apart when Nina disappears?

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2024

About the author

Natoshia has had a fondness for writing since she was a young girl, sitting with her mother at the computer as they created fantasy worlds full of adventure in short stories. Flash forward to today, and she is still sitting far too close to the computer screen as she types away. But now her stories are a little darker, with a pinch of excitement and a touch of spice. She has written a little of everything, from brooding mafia men to the paranormal, and now the monstrous side of books. When she’s not reading or writing, Natoshia is spending time with her husband and their two children, or her beloved cat Chunky. Her favorite colors are Morally Gray and Red Flags, which is reflected in every new character she writes. She hopes you find a beautiful escape within the pages of her books.

Reviews

[Mil · Rating 4 out of 5]

(3.5✨)

If you love a fast paced, broody, action filled mafia romance this one is for you! I devoured this in just a few hours!

Aden and Nina are a great Mafia couple.
I enjoyed the fast pace of this story and the way their relationship is already established. I would’ve loved to have read more of their story ‘before’, to read how they fell in love (because I love them so much!), but even without extra background their bond is undeniable!

We get to follow our couple and their family facing enemies they thought were left in the past.

The banter between all the characters made me laugh, the protectiveness of Aden, and all the male characters made me SWOON. I loved the fierceness of all the female characters, (I LOVED Luna and now I need to read her and Jared’s story)

If that isn’t enough, all the scenes with the morally grey, alfa men being cinnamon roles with/for their kids will have you melting and swooning!

If you love
Touch her and die mmc
Found family
Spice
Morally grey mmc
Lots of mafia action
Happily ever after
This book is for you!!

*check trigger warnings*

ARC review

[Charity Riddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

His Paradise is a both get there revenge, touch her and ☠️, morally grey MMC, strong FMC, Mafia romance. This book takes you on a journey of Aden saving Nina, to Nina trying to save her family, and back again. I really enjoyed how we were kept in the loop about there friends from the first books. I hope that Olivia gets her own story.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read an ARC copy and enjoyed it. There are so many characters in this fast paced mafia romance. Lots of action to be had. This is the final book of the The Barone Brothers series but I feel like it could be a standalone story. It tells the story of Aden and Nina and he’s willing to go to any measures to get back his wife and protect her. Lots of action with a touch of spice in this one to keep you wanting more.

[Becca Worley · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
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I wanna start by saying I absolutely love this authors writing style!

This book sucked me in from the start! It was fast paced with no dull moments. If the action wasn't holding me captive then the banter between the characters was. There was a perfect balance of the gritty world of the mafia and the humor. I also liked seeing the moral dilemma of hating a person for what they've done to you and not wanting to be a monster just like them. I highly recommend reading the first two books in the series before this one (Our Darling Isabelle & Jared's Redemption). While yes its a standalone I feel that having the knowledge and love of all of the characters before hand will make everything so much more enjoyable.

[Brandy Jentzsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars!!

Let me start off by saying part of my review was that I wished there was a story outlining Jared and Luna’s story as well as Isabelle and the brothers story. However, after reading I realized there are stories for both of those out so I recommend reading those first because it will explain the characters more thoroughly!!

This story was very paced and an easy read!

I loved Nina and Aden’s love story. Both from a mafia family with a history of violence between the families. Aden saved Nina from an abusive relationship with David.
David comes along later and threatens her life she has built with Aden by holding her sister hostage.
One of my favorite characters was actually Markus one of Isabelle’s husbands because he was the comedic relief. He was literally cracking jokes while they’re under gun fire.

As a mother of two there were moments in the book I was sobbing such as when Luna was fighting for her life and revealed to everyone she was pregnant so they made sure baby was okay. She was and I actually cried tears of relief.

Overall a good book just wish I had read the other stories first to give me more insight!

[Missy P · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book written by Natoshia Baer and she definitely didn’t disappoint. I believe it’s part of a series, but I was able to get the jist of the characters without reading the first couple (although will definitely go back and read them now).
If you like mafia romance type of books, then this would definitely be the book for you. The men in the book were your typical dark, broody, mafia type….the women were strong and smart. Some of the book was a little uncomfortable for me to read, because it was a little violent, but not anything you wouldn’t expect for a mafia romance book. The spice was great, the interactions between the characters was interesting and witty, and overall, it was a really enjoyable book!

[Christina Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

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His Paradise
By Natoshia Baer


I devoured this book. It is action packed from the very beginning. The love between every couple in this book is amazing. You can feel the love from the pages. This author has found a loyal reader and I will be downloading anything written by her. This is a mafia romance. Touch her and Die!
This is a standalone book, but I would read Our Darling Isabelle and Jared’s redemption. You will see that all the characters are a very close family and play a big role in this story as well. This book does have a happy ending and doesn’t have a cliffhanger. You will not be disappointed if you add this to your TBR. Arc reader review.

[Alicia Pham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action, Spice & Everything Nice!

From the Prologue to the Epilogue this book was not lacking on ANYTHING. I started this book yesterday afternoon and aside from coloring my daughter’s hair, sleeping, and my commute to and from work, I could NOT put this book down.
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Aden and Nina’s relationship may have started from a murder plot, but the love they share for one another is undeniable. When an unexpected ghost from their past surfaces, decisions are made that just might jeopardize Aden’s paradise.
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Want a lead in to His Paradise? Meet the other characters in Our Darling Isabelle and Jared’s Redemption already available on KU.

[Jamie Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It is a fast paced, mafia romance, full of lots of action, witty banter, and alpha males who are complete softies around their wives and kids! I loved the characters in this story so much. The men are strong, protective, and the way they joke around with each other is top tier. And I love how fierce and strong the women are. They don’t just sit on the sidelines and wait for the men to handle things. I do wish we had more of a glimpse of Aden and Nina’s early relationship, but overall I thought the story was fantastic!

[Tiffany Dickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book deserves a whole 5 ⭐️s from me! I got to read it as an ARC, and I absolutely loved it!!! I love the way Aden is so in love with Nina- how protective he isnof their son. There's nothing he wouldn't due to protect what's HIS!

Markus had me rolling with the banter. Loved Luna and Jasper 😅 they're all so wild 😂😂

This book literally drew me in from the very first page with the crazy twists and turns, and just overall CRAZY action in this- it had me on the edge of my seat! Definitely will be rereading!!!

Of course, the spice was fantastic!

[Nupur · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Dark Mafia Romance always has been my favourite and this book just fits right in. The couple made my heart fill with emotions. It was an amazing mixed emotional rollercoaster. Loved how MMC saves Nina and how Nina sacrifices her freedom to save her family and so much more. The twist and turns that came along the way had me wanting to read more and more. Loved the whole thing with swirl of emotions and love. Enjoyed every chapter. I wanna read more about Luna. I definitely Recommend this book to all Mafia Romance lovers.

[Jessica Grooms · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aden and Nina have been through so much. Just when they think they are getting their happy ever after the past comes back to tear them apart. But they have a whole family that will burn the world for each other.

I love these books. I love getting to see more about Isabelle, Alec, and Markus, and Luna and Jared. And all the babies 🥰

[Dreama · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect ending to this series! I loved how connected the stories were but individual enough that you learned the new characters in each book! I loved Aden and Nina and how strong of a woman Nina was through out this! One thing Natoshia always does is write strong FMC's!! 10/10 recommend you read this series!

[Ezlyn Remi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found family? Actually the whole Mafia family. Really loved the fact that they were with each other in every situation. Even in dire situation they kept themselves alive and the banter between them oof.. that was real good and much needed

[Samantha Cross · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a d@rk maf!a romance, check the beginning of the book. The plot, the twists had me on the edge. She had my emotions all over the place while reading absolutely loved can’t wait to read more from her.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic! An enjoyable read with lots of spice! Right from the beginning you melt into the story and are captivated by the characters. It contains love, betrayal, and the growth of friendships. I definitely recommend His Paradise!

[Sherry Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book!! It had the perfect ending. The love that the characters had for their wives was mouth dropping. You could feel it tugging on your heart the more you read. Also so part of the book will have you on the edge of your seat. Well you did again Natoshia! Great job!

[Ashley Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole book had me hooked!!!!! Fast paced, kept you on the edge of your seat! Highly reccomend!!!

[Alexandra Nodea · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome mafia book! It has all you could expect from it: intrigue, suspense, revenge, love, family. A great storyline, I enjoyed reading it!

[Vanessa Shoemaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished His Paradise! I HIGHLY recommend! It’s a dark romance, action packed that sucked me in! It’s a fast paced book that will leave you glued to not wanting to put it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Kimberly Hunt · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a DNF for me. I could not follow it at all. There was just too much going on and it was chaotic.

[Nicole Perez · Rating 1 out of 5]

Felt rushed and short. Not very deep. Was so excited based on the synopsis but it fell short. If taken a little deeper could be a good book

[Kristal Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked the attention to detail and how the story never faulted. I normally don’t like mafia style books but these were definitely perfect for me.

[Nanasbookreviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

His Paradise by Natoshia Baer is a dark suspense romance. It's the third book from "The Barone Brothers" series.

This story centers around Aden and his wife, Nina, as they face a relentless figure from their past, hell-bent on revenge. When Nina is willing to sacrifice herself to protect her family, Aden and his crew rally together for a rescue mission. The antagonist, a true "cockroach," seems nearly indestructible, surviving every attempt to stop him, which only fuels their determination. With only
one shot to save Nina and eliminate the threat, the stakes couldn't be higher.

The book delivers intense suspense and action from start to finish. While the focus remains on saving Nina and defeating the villain, there are a few spicy scenes between the couple, some light-hearted moments from the guys, and fierce threats from the women that add depth to the story. Though it doesn't delve much into the romance or broader aspects of the characters' lives, the pacing and tension make it a thrilling read.

My favorite parts were the moments when the guys played with the kids and when the women showed their intimidating side. If you enjoy spicy dark romance with morally grey characters and a guaranteed happily-ever-after, this book is a must-read.

My Favorite lines:
1)“I won’t kill him in his sleep.” Aden sighs, and I see them both visibly relax. “I’m an honorable man, I’ll make sure he sees me coming.”

2)“Luna told me about your mask and the woods. Don’t kink shame.”

[Christie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book I have read by Natoshia Baer and I can not wait to read more by her, I absolutely loved her writing style.

His Paradise pulled me in and had me hooked from the start. Even though I had not read the previous books I was still able to follow along with the characters. They captivate you as you follow along with this fast paced, touch her and die journey.

I can not wait to go back and read Isabelle's story, this author definitely has a new fan and I need more!

[Natasha Chudakova · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️/5
4🌶/5

I laughed, I cried, I was shocked, and I was elated. Natoshia Baer engaged all the emotions in this book, mixing in perfectly placed spice scenes that felt natural to the story. The chemistry between Aden and Nina was electric, and their journey from fear to finding true happiness together was the perfect cherry on top.

The twist with one of Aden's most trusted bodyguards being a mole for a rival mafia family completely took me by surprise—I definitely didn't see that coming!

I felt like Natoshia did an excellent job of making the mafia world feel more genuine and realistic than what I've encountered in similar books.

This book was gripping, emotional, and steamy with just the right amount of tension and romance. I highly recommend it!

Thank you for having me on the ARC team! My review is voluntary and honest.