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Perfectly Imperfect #8
Mentiras Silenciosas: Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect Mafia - En Español)
DRAGO
There is only one punishment for spies and liars,
A slow and painful death.
And my sweet, angelic wife,
Who bewitched everyone in my home,
From my men - even to my dogs,
Is the worst traitor of all.
But it seems I have fallen under her spell as well,
With every smile, every ridiculous outfit,
I'm struggling,
And failing.
I want to hate her,
But instead, I'm yearning to hear,
Every silent lie that leaves her irresistible lips.
SIENNA
Only show them what I want them to see,
Never let them in.
That's how I handle things.
I may have agreed to this marriage,
But I'll never be his,
Never let him see beneath my mask.
But with every passing day,
It's getting harder to fulfill my task,
I'm struggling,
And failing.
I am falling in love,
With the man I vowed to betray.
*Silent Lies is book 8 in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA.
There is only one punishment for spies and liars,
A slow and painful death.
And my sweet, angelic wife,
Who bewitched everyone in my home,
From my men - even to my dogs,
Is the worst traitor of all.
But it seems I have fallen under her spell as well,
With every smile, every ridiculous outfit,
I'm struggling,
And failing.
I want to hate her,
But instead, I'm yearning to hear,
Every silent lie that leaves her irresistible lips.
SIENNA
Only show them what I want them to see,
Never let them in.
That's how I handle things.
I may have agreed to this marriage,
But I'll never be his,
Never let him see beneath my mask.
But with every passing day,
It's getting harder to fulfill my task,
I'm struggling,
And failing.
I am falling in love,
With the man I vowed to betray.
*Silent Lies is book 8 in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA.
364 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2023
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March 28, 2025
THIS ATEEEEEEEEE!!! I’m a feral dog when it comes to mafia romance and I was foaming at the mouth for daddy Drago. No notes.
March 30, 2025
freaking cutest epilogue i’ve read in a while🥺❤️🩹
April 1, 2025
✯ 𝟐.𝟓 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
Unlike the previous novels in this series, which were fairly short, this one is a full-length novel. I feel that the length of this book should not have been expanded because it slowed the pacing and made certain passages quite monotonous. The banter was fantastic, but the majority of the book was spent on unneeded and lengthy explanations of incidents that, in my opinion, could have been easily omitted. Considering the thin plotline, I feel that this book really shouldn't have been 350 pages long.
Unlike the previous novels in this series, which were fairly short, this one is a full-length novel. I feel that the length of this book should not have been expanded because it slowed the pacing and made certain passages quite monotonous. The banter was fantastic, but the majority of the book was spent on unneeded and lengthy explanations of incidents that, in my opinion, could have been easily omitted. Considering the thin plotline, I feel that this book really shouldn't have been 350 pages long.
October 24, 2023
I think it’s totally reasonable to kill any man who looks at your wife.
MAIN CHARACTER NAMES AND AGES
Sienna DeVille (20) | Drago Popov (37)
FEATURES
∘ mafia romance
∘ arranged marriage
∘ grumpy / sunshine (façade)
∘ “look at her and die”
∘ she’s sent to spy on him
REVIEW
This series is definitely best enjoyed sporadically, because I’ve enjoyed every one I’ve had to wait for, but was over it when I binged it. Funny how that works, huh?
The book was filled with juvenile and over-the-top antics—I mean that positively! I enjoyed Sienna being able to charm anyone while Drago got jealous because she was playing video games with one of his men. Or laugh with one of his men. Or, honestly, give attention to anyone that wasn’t him.
The idea of a perfect, quirky, you-can’t-help-but-love-her main character could have easily gotten tired or annoying as a plot device, but it worked here. The dynamic between Drago and Sienna was perfect, and I cannot stress how much I appreciated that her spying/reporting wasn’t saved as a big betrayal or reveal in the third act. Seriously. Thank you Neva Altaj for not doing that.
I enjoyed my time reading this so much that I was bummed when it was over. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the series—here’s hoping we get at least 20 more books set in this universe. I may not remember who’s who, or who belongs to which crime syndicate, but I’m having a blast.
OW/OM DRAMA none
CHEATING none
THIRD ACT BREAKUP no
ENDING HEA — several years later epilogue
POV dual / first person
SPICE LEVEL 4 / 5
RATING 4.5 / 5
MAIN CHARACTER NAMES AND AGES
Sienna DeVille (20) | Drago Popov (37)
FEATURES
∘ mafia romance
∘ arranged marriage
∘ grumpy / sunshine (façade)
∘ “look at her and die”
∘ she’s sent to spy on him
REVIEW
This series is definitely best enjoyed sporadically, because I’ve enjoyed every one I’ve had to wait for, but was over it when I binged it. Funny how that works, huh?
The book was filled with juvenile and over-the-top antics—I mean that positively! I enjoyed Sienna being able to charm anyone while Drago got jealous because she was playing video games with one of his men. Or laugh with one of his men. Or, honestly, give attention to anyone that wasn’t him.
The idea of a perfect, quirky, you-can’t-help-but-love-her main character could have easily gotten tired or annoying as a plot device, but it worked here. The dynamic between Drago and Sienna was perfect, and I cannot stress how much I appreciated that her spying/reporting wasn’t saved as a big betrayal or reveal in the third act. Seriously. Thank you Neva Altaj for not doing that.
I enjoyed my time reading this so much that I was bummed when it was over. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the series—here’s hoping we get at least 20 more books set in this universe. I may not remember who’s who, or who belongs to which crime syndicate, but I’m having a blast.
OW/OM DRAMA none
CHEATING none
THIRD ACT BREAKUP no
ENDING HEA — several years later epilogue
POV dual / first person
SPICE LEVEL 4 / 5
RATING 4.5 / 5
August 25, 2025
“Because I’m the only man who’s going to bathe in your sunshine, Sienna,”
Wait this is my favourite so far!!
Drago and Sienna are Grumpy x Sunshine perfection 🤭
Giggling and kicking my feet yet again.
Drago is SO down bad, I cannot. He’s so obsessed with her. Like I just love how much he lost his head as soon as he met her 🤭
He literally threatens to unalive anyone who so much as looks at Sienna… hehehe yes it’s romantic. I don’t make the rules. I LOVE a jealous MMC. Sue me.
Sienna is the sweetest sunshine, I love her! Plus she had this man wrapped around her little finger & it was the best thing ever.
These mafia men in this series are just so perfect. They are so possessive but then are the biggest softies for their girls. They literally fold like a lawn chair to make them happy. I am literally screaming hehehe.
Where do we find a Drago?
These books are just pure vibe reads but I don’t care, it ate. So much fun, 4 stars for making me giggle so much after my last read torn my heart to shreds!
Also, I love they are all arranged marriages 💃🏻
Wait this is my favourite so far!!
Drago and Sienna are Grumpy x Sunshine perfection 🤭
Giggling and kicking my feet yet again.
Drago is SO down bad, I cannot. He’s so obsessed with her. Like I just love how much he lost his head as soon as he met her 🤭
He literally threatens to unalive anyone who so much as looks at Sienna… hehehe yes it’s romantic. I don’t make the rules. I LOVE a jealous MMC. Sue me.
Sienna is the sweetest sunshine, I love her! Plus she had this man wrapped around her little finger & it was the best thing ever.
These mafia men in this series are just so perfect. They are so possessive but then are the biggest softies for their girls. They literally fold like a lawn chair to make them happy. I am literally screaming hehehe.
Where do we find a Drago?
These books are just pure vibe reads but I don’t care, it ate. So much fun, 4 stars for making me giggle so much after my last read torn my heart to shreds!
Also, I love they are all arranged marriages 💃🏻
September 30, 2024
Reread in 2024 for Patreon
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These two were so feisty!
Neva Altaj takes the Mafia trope of Arranged Marriage and made me fall in love with this quirky heroine, Sienna, and her brroding new husband, Drago, and took me on a fun and touching journey with them.
Sienna is the twin sister of Asya, and she is strongly persuaded by her Don, to marry Drago for the family. She carries so much guilt over what happened to her sister and she feels like it's her duty to do this. This being not only the marriage but spying on her new husband's home and operation. She learns a new language and puts on a act that is meant to keep Drago of kilter and gain the information she needs.
Neither Drago or Sienna are prepared for the feelings they have for the other and what starts as a business arrangement quickly begins to feel like more. So Sienna has some tough choices to make.. be loyal to her old family or her new one.
As always, I find something so cozy about Neva Altaj' mafia books. This one more so than a few of the previous ones. Silent Lies just wasn't as heavy as the last two. I don't mind at all when her books get that way, as it is necessary with some of the content she takes on, but I did really appreciate the sweeter tilt to this one. I loved Drago's compound full of his people and family. I fell for them just like Sienna did.
If you have loved the previous novels in this book, this will be an easy win for you as well. It includes adorable moments like awkward bed sharing with cuddles, crazy yellow outfits, and guard dogs we want to pet.
I am beyond excited for Kai's book which is finally coming next! Hooray!
5 stars
3.5 on the spice scale
CW: Violence, torture, gore, death of a loved one
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These two were so feisty!
Neva Altaj takes the Mafia trope of Arranged Marriage and made me fall in love with this quirky heroine, Sienna, and her brroding new husband, Drago, and took me on a fun and touching journey with them.
Sienna is the twin sister of Asya, and she is strongly persuaded by her Don, to marry Drago for the family. She carries so much guilt over what happened to her sister and she feels like it's her duty to do this. This being not only the marriage but spying on her new husband's home and operation. She learns a new language and puts on a act that is meant to keep Drago of kilter and gain the information she needs.
Neither Drago or Sienna are prepared for the feelings they have for the other and what starts as a business arrangement quickly begins to feel like more. So Sienna has some tough choices to make.. be loyal to her old family or her new one.
As always, I find something so cozy about Neva Altaj' mafia books. This one more so than a few of the previous ones. Silent Lies just wasn't as heavy as the last two. I don't mind at all when her books get that way, as it is necessary with some of the content she takes on, but I did really appreciate the sweeter tilt to this one. I loved Drago's compound full of his people and family. I fell for them just like Sienna did.
If you have loved the previous novels in this book, this will be an easy win for you as well. It includes adorable moments like awkward bed sharing with cuddles, crazy yellow outfits, and guard dogs we want to pet.
I am beyond excited for Kai's book which is finally coming next! Hooray!
5 stars
3.5 on the spice scale
CW: Violence, torture, gore, death of a loved one
October 24, 2023
It’s an amazing reading! The story, characters, everything are what I like to read. This book doesn’t disappoint!
It’s worth the reading.
It’s worth the reading.
October 25, 2023
lord I needed a book like this so bad and with every fiber of my being I wanted to enjoy this story but the cringefest of a heroine keeps taking me out of the mood with her incessant bs which is in NO WAY endearing. Girl u can't convince me anyone adores this shit?? To a certain point maybe it is bearable but nah. ruined it. Then on the other hand trying to give her this edge of having a deeper meaning and self, there is NONE.
August 12, 2024
"𝑨𝒎𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒊, 𝒎𝒊 𝒑𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒏̃𝒂 𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊́𝒂".
╰► 4 stars
𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑠 💌
𝑨𝒈𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒑
𝑮𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒚 𝒙 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆
𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒐
Esta mujer tiene la fórmula para hacer un libro adictivo y esta vez lo logro porque el anterior libro no me gusto.
Este libro me lo terminé literalmente en horas, pero es que es adictivo de leer, me recuerda cuando empecé leyendo los libros de neva hace un año aproximadamente.
Drago aceptó el matrimonio arreglado y ahora está sumamente irritado por el mero hecho de que su esposa tenga hipnotizado a sus trabajadores e incluso a sus propios perros. Le resulta irritante porque drago percibe que debajo de toda esa alegría hay algo que esconde su esposa y mientras más pasa el tiempo es inevitable que él también se sienta hechizado por ella.
Disfrute mucho leer este libro y se encuentra en mi top de esta serie más que nada se me hizo muy cómico a la vez, así que se los recomiendo si quieren algo corto o adictivo.
"𝑺𝒊 𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒂́𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒂 𝒑𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒐, 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂́ 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝒎𝒂́𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒐".
Drago es ese tipo de hombre que me encantan y Dios mío las veces me emocione mientras leía este libro fue UFF. Conecte mucho con sienna porque es un personaje que finge que todo está bien por el miedo de perder a alguien en su vida o quedarse sola.
Los dos me encantaron como pareja ❤️🩹
Muchas gracias a sirenaaudiobooks por la copia 🫶🏼
╰► 4 stars
𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑠 💌
𝑨𝒈𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒑
𝑮𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒚 𝒙 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆
𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒐
Esta mujer tiene la fórmula para hacer un libro adictivo y esta vez lo logro porque el anterior libro no me gusto.
Este libro me lo terminé literalmente en horas, pero es que es adictivo de leer, me recuerda cuando empecé leyendo los libros de neva hace un año aproximadamente.
Drago aceptó el matrimonio arreglado y ahora está sumamente irritado por el mero hecho de que su esposa tenga hipnotizado a sus trabajadores e incluso a sus propios perros. Le resulta irritante porque drago percibe que debajo de toda esa alegría hay algo que esconde su esposa y mientras más pasa el tiempo es inevitable que él también se sienta hechizado por ella.
Disfrute mucho leer este libro y se encuentra en mi top de esta serie más que nada se me hizo muy cómico a la vez, así que se los recomiendo si quieren algo corto o adictivo.
"𝑺𝒊 𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝒂 𝒖𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒂́𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒂 𝒑𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒐, 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂́ 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝒎𝒂́𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒐".
Drago es ese tipo de hombre que me encantan y Dios mío las veces me emocione mientras leía este libro fue UFF. Conecte mucho con sienna porque es un personaje que finge que todo está bien por el miedo de perder a alguien en su vida o quedarse sola.
Los dos me encantaron como pareja ❤️🩹
Muchas gracias a sirenaaudiobooks por la copia 🫶🏼
October 22, 2023
MCs:
- Drago, 37
- Sienna, 22
Book info:
- Organized crime
- Violence, gore, torture, death
- No cheating, omd/owd, third act breakup
- Suicide Attempt (Past)
- Death of loved one
- Hearing disability
- Age gap
- Grumpy-Sunshine
- Arranged Marriage
- Mention of rape
- OTT J/P MMC
- HEA (with epilogue; married and with 3 daughters)
This book was better than the last, and I enjoyed reading Sienna and Drago's story. Maaan, he's so down bad for her, and I love his ott obsession and possessiveness with his wife. He's a scary and ruthless leader, and he only has a soft spot for her. Gosh, Drago had me swooning with all the sweetest gestures he did for Sienna, and how I wish he's not a fictional character 😂
Tbh, there is so much more that he did in the book that made me giggle and swoon at the same time. He's got his own brand of crazy, but I'm still here for all of it. The only issue I had with him was the way he took her virginity. He did it in his club against a wall. I really thought he would stop so that it would be comfortable for her, but he didn't. Aside from this, there's nothing bad I can think of about Drago.
As for Sienna, I love her sunshine persona, though I know sometimes she only uses it to hide how she really feels. But I liked how she made people comfortable around her and that she could befriend anyone. Even Drago's three scary dogs turned their back on him and decided to protect Sienna instead 😂 Her ridiculous outfits had me laughing so hard. She acts like she's this dumb brat, but she's so far from that. I'm glad Drago sees her beyond the facade. The only issue I had with her was her indenial of feelings. It took two gunshot wounds for her to finally confess her love for him. It was a bit too late for my liking, but I'm still glad she did. Other than that, Sienna is really a likeable character. She complements Drago in every way, and the way she makes him less hard and scary is so endearing to read.
Overall, I enjoyed this. I like the organized crime part, action, and suspense. But I'm mainly focused on the romance, and I truly enjoyed reading about this couple. Though I have to say the first half felt kind of dragging for me, it eventually got better in the second half. Anyway, I still liked it; it's worth reading and recommending, imo.
- Drago, 37
- Sienna, 22
Book info:
- Organized crime
- Violence, gore, torture, death
- No cheating, omd/owd, third act breakup
- Suicide Attempt (Past)
- Death of loved one
- Hearing disability
- Age gap
- Grumpy-Sunshine
- Arranged Marriage
- Mention of rape
- OTT J/P MMC
- HEA (with epilogue; married and with 3 daughters)
This book was better than the last, and I enjoyed reading Sienna and Drago's story. Maaan, he's so down bad for her, and I love his ott obsession and possessiveness with his wife. He's a scary and ruthless leader, and he only has a soft spot for her. Gosh, Drago had me swooning with all the sweetest gestures he did for Sienna, and how I wish he's not a fictional character 😂
— He supports all her ridiculous wardrobe; he even buys her outrageous shoes and sparkly things because he knows this will make her happy.
— He found a replacement for her dead fish secretly because he didn't want her to get sad.
— He bought her expensive emeralds because she wanted decoration in her fish tank. He only told her it was just some sparkly rock.
— He painted her nails and even put glitter on them.
— While wearing a gold tutu and fur slippers, she shot a mug close to him to prove a point, and instead of getting mad, this only turned him on.
— She always goes to a separate room to sleep, but every night he keeps bringing her back to their room.
— At 32%, he already knew she was sent to spy on him, but he couldn't find it in him to get angry at her. So he waited and waited for her to admit it.
— He's ott jealous, possessive, and obsessed with her. I'm really scared for those guys who get into close proximity with Sienna. 😂
— He dropped the love bomb first, and he never shied away from expressing his devotion to her.
— He was a grumpy motherfxcker but with Sienna's sunshine, he became a different person.
Tbh, there is so much more that he did in the book that made me giggle and swoon at the same time. He's got his own brand of crazy, but I'm still here for all of it. The only issue I had with him was the way he took her virginity. He did it in his club against a wall. I really thought he would stop so that it would be comfortable for her, but he didn't. Aside from this, there's nothing bad I can think of about Drago.
As for Sienna, I love her sunshine persona, though I know sometimes she only uses it to hide how she really feels. But I liked how she made people comfortable around her and that she could befriend anyone. Even Drago's three scary dogs turned their back on him and decided to protect Sienna instead 😂 Her ridiculous outfits had me laughing so hard. She acts like she's this dumb brat, but she's so far from that. I'm glad Drago sees her beyond the facade. The only issue I had with her was her indenial of feelings. It took two gunshot wounds for her to finally confess her love for him. It was a bit too late for my liking, but I'm still glad she did. Other than that, Sienna is really a likeable character. She complements Drago in every way, and the way she makes him less hard and scary is so endearing to read.
Overall, I enjoyed this. I like the organized crime part, action, and suspense. But I'm mainly focused on the romance, and I truly enjoyed reading about this couple. Though I have to say the first half felt kind of dragging for me, it eventually got better in the second half. Anyway, I still liked it; it's worth reading and recommending, imo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (ARC review)
''I've been pretending most of my life''
Safety warnings:
- H 37 / h 20
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of r*pe/assault
- Loss of loved ones
- Trauma
- Mention of attempted s*icide
- Violence/d*ath
- HEA
I never thought a dark mafia romance book would make me laugh so many times. Sienna’s had the best personality, her flimsy colorful self was witty and I loved her interactions with everyone, especially of course with Drago.
However, Sienna is not at all what she portrays, and this was something that we got to see in her POV throughout the book. We know from Asya's book that everything is not perfect despite what she portrays to the outside world, so if you have not read Asya's book ‘Fractures Souls'', please do so to get a better understanding of the context.
Drago and Sienna are placed in an arranged marriage for business purposes we all know these two will fall hard for each other.
Was this grumpy x sunshine? Yes, but the sunshine has cloudy days as well.
There are so many cute moments in this book, and I won't say what exactly but here it is out of context:
- Fish
- Ribbons
- Tracksuit
- Milk jug
Drago's world is different than what I expected, his family-oriented focus was very different than what we were used to in the previous books. The dynamic is very out of the norm from what Sienna ever knew within the Cosa Nostra, but despite that she fits right in perfectly and everyone falls for her.
Drago was OTT, possessive, obsessed and jealous. Not because she ever did anything to incite them (well not on purpose), but he just fell for his wife and everyone who ever even looks at her will get their eyes scooped out.
Can't wait for the rest of the series and the next couples!
''I've been pretending most of my life''
Safety warnings:
- H 37 / h 20
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of r*pe/assault
- Loss of loved ones
- Trauma
- Mention of attempted s*icide
- Violence/d*ath
- HEA
I never thought a dark mafia romance book would make me laugh so many times. Sienna’s had the best personality, her flimsy colorful self was witty and I loved her interactions with everyone, especially of course with Drago.
However, Sienna is not at all what she portrays, and this was something that we got to see in her POV throughout the book. We know from Asya's book that everything is not perfect despite what she portrays to the outside world, so if you have not read Asya's book ‘Fractures Souls'', please do so to get a better understanding of the context.
Drago and Sienna are placed in an arranged marriage for business purposes we all know these two will fall hard for each other.
Was this grumpy x sunshine? Yes, but the sunshine has cloudy days as well.
There are so many cute moments in this book, and I won't say what exactly but here it is out of context:
- Fish
- Ribbons
- Tracksuit
- Milk jug
Drago's world is different than what I expected, his family-oriented focus was very different than what we were used to in the previous books. The dynamic is very out of the norm from what Sienna ever knew within the Cosa Nostra, but despite that she fits right in perfectly and everyone falls for her.
Drago was OTT, possessive, obsessed and jealous. Not because she ever did anything to incite them (well not on purpose), but he just fell for his wife and everyone who ever even looks at her will get their eyes scooped out.
Can't wait for the rest of the series and the next couples!
April 19, 2024
Ultimate grumpy x sunshine mafia romance!!
Sunshine & roses surround Sienna wherever she goes. Too bad that deep down this girlie is hurting from some real trauma. That’s why she readily agrees to an arranged marriage to a stranger 💍 She just doesn’t want to end up alone!! ENTER DRAGO POPOVIC aka the Priest aka the Big-Bad-Serbian. Although he knows she is a spy Drago just can’t resist & Sienna has him wrapped around her little finger in no time.
“Transfixed. Hypnotized. Absolutely mind fucked. That’s how I feel as I watch my wife dance on the tabletop in front of me.”
“Do you tell your don the details of how I fuck you, as well?”
Memorable moments:
🩶 deaf mmc likes to hold her neck during sex so he can feel vibrations of her vocal cords!! (it’s a MUST READ!)
🩶 public sex in a club!! *scandalized*
🩶 Drago introducing Sienna to his Rottweilers 🐾🐾
🩶 fmc fashion sense described as “baby chic on LSD”
I loved how well Drago & Sienna complimented each other. Sienna was the much needed sunshine in Drago’s life while he provided immense security & love (AND FAMILY!) to her. The spice was pretty kink free (aside from the club encounters) but Drago’s possessiveness & obsession really added to the tension 🌶️ definitely one of my favorite couples!
“Because I’m the only man who’s going to bathe in your sunshine, Sienna,” he says next to my ear. “No one else.”
“Jesus fuck, I’m a goner for that woman.” *setting impossible standards for RL men*
I’m really enjoying the pace of this series. Would definitely recommend to readers trying to get into mafia romance. It’s dirty but not too crazy taboo where I can never look you in the eyes again after recommending it
age gap (she is 20!)
arranged marriage
grumpy x sunshine ☀️
deaf mmc
touch/look at her & die
ultimate sunshine fmc!
super OTT possessive/jealous mmc
rough & dirty encounters 🔥
public sex 🪩
found family!
HEA
Sunshine & roses surround Sienna wherever she goes. Too bad that deep down this girlie is hurting from some real trauma. That’s why she readily agrees to an arranged marriage to a stranger 💍 She just doesn’t want to end up alone!! ENTER DRAGO POPOVIC aka the Priest aka the Big-Bad-Serbian. Although he knows she is a spy Drago just can’t resist & Sienna has him wrapped around her little finger in no time.
“Transfixed. Hypnotized. Absolutely mind fucked. That’s how I feel as I watch my wife dance on the tabletop in front of me.”
“Do you tell your don the details of how I fuck you, as well?”
Memorable moments:
🩶 deaf mmc likes to hold her neck during sex so he can feel vibrations of her vocal cords!! (it’s a MUST READ!)
🩶 public sex in a club!! *scandalized*
🩶 Drago introducing Sienna to his Rottweilers 🐾🐾
🩶 fmc fashion sense described as “baby chic on LSD”
I loved how well Drago & Sienna complimented each other. Sienna was the much needed sunshine in Drago’s life while he provided immense security & love (AND FAMILY!) to her. The spice was pretty kink free (aside from the club encounters) but Drago’s possessiveness & obsession really added to the tension 🌶️ definitely one of my favorite couples!
“Because I’m the only man who’s going to bathe in your sunshine, Sienna,” he says next to my ear. “No one else.”
“Jesus fuck, I’m a goner for that woman.” *setting impossible standards for RL men*
I’m really enjoying the pace of this series. Would definitely recommend to readers trying to get into mafia romance. It’s dirty but not too crazy taboo where I can never look you in the eyes again after recommending it
age gap (she is 20!)
arranged marriage
grumpy x sunshine ☀️
deaf mmc
touch/look at her & die
ultimate sunshine fmc!
super OTT possessive/jealous mmc
rough & dirty encounters 🔥
public sex 🪩
found family!
HEA
June 27, 2024
SIENNA AND DRAGO 💘💘💘 neva altaj girl you have done it again constantly raising the bar for rom-com mafia romances and doing it flawlessly i’d say i’m surprised but i know who you are i’ve seen it up close and personal (i actually haven’t 🙁) girl you make me so proud and i love you
September 24, 2025
This was an amazing read. I loved the story and the characters. Sienna and Drogo were really fun to read about. Sienna’s antics had me cackling the entire time. Loved the bonus chapters at the end too
February 18, 2024
Silent lies by Neva Altaj (book 8 in the perfectly imperfect)
You love sparkly things, just like I do.” “So, why give them to me?” “Because the most sparkling one is already in my possession, and her glow can’t compare to any rock.”
Tropes:
➳ Grumpy/Sunshine ☀️
➳ Look at her, you ☠️
➳ Age gap (H37/h20) 😛
➳ She's sent to spy on him 🤭
➳ Mafia arranged marriage 💒
➳ Disability REP (hearing loss) 🖤
Easy 4.5 star read!!
This book was unexpectedly fun! If you're into a tough-as-nails criminal MMC who's a softy for his partner, and a FMC who's a bit wild but totally sweet, then you’ll love this read. It's not your typical dark romance—it's more like a lighter version with just a hint of mafia vibes. Perfect if you want mafia without all the heavy stuff. The love story? Oh, it's a slow burn, with plenty of teasing and banter to keep you hooked. Highly recommend for a fresh take on romance!
Finally, a book that pulled me out of a reading slump! After a string of misses, this one was a definite hit. The story was incredibly entertaining, and I found myself fully immersed from start to finish.
Sienna was a standout character for me. Despite her "ditzy" persona, she revealed herself to be incredibly intelligent with layers of depth that kept me intrigued. Her chemistry with Drago was off the charts, and I loved how he saw beyond her facade to the real her. Their dynamic was electric, though I'll admit, there were moments when Drago's possessiveness felt a tad overwhelming. A little relaxation wouldn't hurt, buddy! But overall, their relationship was chefs kissed and kept me eagerly turning the pages.
I couldn't get over how Drago was wo whipped for her. The things he did for her were seriously swoon-worthy, and I loved how he saw past her bubbly act. It showed just how crazy and head-over-heels he was for her. And it was awesome to see Sienna finally finding her place with his crew. When I tell you she literally had him wrapped around her little finger to the point where he forgot to brush the glitter out of his hair. Imagine this big tough mafia dude, covered in glitter—it was definitely a scene that made me lmao!
You love sparkly things, just like I do.” “So, why give them to me?” “Because the most sparkling one is already in my possession, and her glow can’t compare to any rock.”
Tropes:
➳ Grumpy/Sunshine ☀️
➳ Look at her, you ☠️
➳ Age gap (H37/h20) 😛
➳ She's sent to spy on him 🤭
➳ Mafia arranged marriage 💒
➳ Disability REP (hearing loss) 🖤
Easy 4.5 star read!!
This book was unexpectedly fun! If you're into a tough-as-nails criminal MMC who's a softy for his partner, and a FMC who's a bit wild but totally sweet, then you’ll love this read. It's not your typical dark romance—it's more like a lighter version with just a hint of mafia vibes. Perfect if you want mafia without all the heavy stuff. The love story? Oh, it's a slow burn, with plenty of teasing and banter to keep you hooked. Highly recommend for a fresh take on romance!
Finally, a book that pulled me out of a reading slump! After a string of misses, this one was a definite hit. The story was incredibly entertaining, and I found myself fully immersed from start to finish.
Sienna was a standout character for me. Despite her "ditzy" persona, she revealed herself to be incredibly intelligent with layers of depth that kept me intrigued. Her chemistry with Drago was off the charts, and I loved how he saw beyond her facade to the real her. Their dynamic was electric, though I'll admit, there were moments when Drago's possessiveness felt a tad overwhelming. A little relaxation wouldn't hurt, buddy! But overall, their relationship was chefs kissed and kept me eagerly turning the pages.
I couldn't get over how Drago was wo whipped for her. The things he did for her were seriously swoon-worthy, and I loved how he saw past her bubbly act. It showed just how crazy and head-over-heels he was for her. And it was awesome to see Sienna finally finding her place with his crew. When I tell you she literally had him wrapped around her little finger to the point where he forgot to brush the glitter out of his hair. Imagine this big tough mafia dude, covered in glitter—it was definitely a scene that made me lmao!
July 11, 2024
DragoSienna my loves forever 🔐💖
October 8, 2024
2.5⭐
Do good books even exist anymore?
-So let's get into this, I can take some of the blame for not checking the age gape which was a 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 factor why I gave this book a low rating.
because tell me why and how's an almost 40 yo male (37) interested in a 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗁 20 yo girl who dresses like she's a 5 yo kid sometimes and even acts like one too? she literally owns a 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩. And could've been his daughter in another lifetime? As 𝗁𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗆𝗌𝖾𝗅𝖿 said so. And on top of that he calls her "baby" I mean old man she IS a baby compared to you.
- also he took her virginity against the wall of his club while there were people still inside and the next morning she woke up alone in his bed 🙂
- the relationship development was basically none existent they were instantly attracted to each other, slept together, he found out when she was a spy, they took a break then boom they're in love .
- other than that he actually cared about her deeply, and she was his priority also this man had her put colored 𝖼𝗋𝗒𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗌 in an aquarium just bc she liked them. He was good to her. she was herself with him but the age gape really wasn't for me it was very creepy in a way .
Do good books even exist anymore?
-So let's get into this, I can take some of the blame for not checking the age gape which was a 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 factor why I gave this book a low rating.
because tell me why and how's an almost 40 yo male (37) interested in a 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗁 20 yo girl who dresses like she's a 5 yo kid sometimes and even acts like one too? she literally owns a 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩. And could've been his daughter in another lifetime? As 𝗁𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗆𝗌𝖾𝗅𝖿 said so. And on top of that he calls her "baby" I mean old man she IS a baby compared to you.
- also he took her virginity against the wall of his club while there were people still inside and the next morning she woke up alone in his bed 🙂
- the relationship development was basically none existent they were instantly attracted to each other, slept together, he found out when she was a spy, they took a break then boom they're in love .
- other than that he actually cared about her deeply, and she was his priority also this man had her put colored 𝖼𝗋𝗒𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗌 in an aquarium just bc she liked them. He was good to her. she was herself with him but the age gape really wasn't for me it was very creepy in a way .
February 20, 2025
“I see you sienna”
“Yellow isn’t my favorite color,”
“You are, mila moya.”
AHHHHHH DRAGOOOOO 😭✋🏼
The man you are (at some point idk lol)
“Yellow isn’t my favorite color,”
“You are, mila moya.”
AHHHHHH DRAGOOOOO 😭✋🏼
The man you are (at some point idk lol)
November 9, 2025
my favorite in the series🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 drago being girl dad healed me😭🥹
December 19, 2023
“Every single thing she does makes my soul glow.”
“Yellow isn’t my favorite color,” I mumble into her lips as I assault them with vigor. “You are, mila moya.”
Welll this one maybe definitely be my favorite in the series. I fear Drago may have taken Salventore crown lol. I love Sienna so much that way she was sunny but also had her really cloudy moments. It was beautiful seeing how she falling in love with Drago and trusting him with her authentic self. And of course Drago was already head over heels over her. Like he had her thinking she was putting random rocks in her aquarium when reality they were expensive gem stones just to make her happy. AHHHHH🤭😆. Anyways can I say how messy torre be because why I feel he about to pair Arturo with Tara 👀👀. Overall I had fun I can always count in a fun mafia book to bring me out of a slump😊
October 20, 2023
Bu serinin kitaplarını çıkar çıkmaz okuma sebebim, sanırım yazım tarzı. Hem dual pov hem de bölümler kısa ve net. Gereksiz saçmalıklar ve kafa yormalardan uzak. Dram sahneleri bile benim için biçilmiş kaftan. Belki başka türde yazılsa bunu tasvip etmezdim ama mafya romanslarda benim için işleyen bir sistem.
Yine yaş farkı, anlaşmalı evlilik ve mutlu son. Bu adamların önüne geleni biçip kesmesi ama kadın karaktere çiçek olması çok sevimliydi. Sienna'nın acısını, endişesini parlak bir gülümseme ve ondan da parlak ve şatafatlı kıyafetlerle gizlemesi...Başkalarının yargılayıcı bakışlarının yanında Drago'nun bunu sevimli bulması güzeldi. Hatta bir alışveriş sahneleri var. Satış danışmanına en uçuk, saçma ve parlak tasarımı getirmesini istiyor 😂 Hanımı öyle seviyor.😅Bence fena değildi.Drago'nun Sienna'ya hayır diyememesi de yine güzel bir eklentiydi.
Sonraki kitap aklı yerinde olmadığı düşünülen ve aşırı şiddet ve işkenceye maruz kalan Kai'nin hikayesi. Merak ediyorum elbet ama Arturo ve Tara da bende merak uyandırıyor.
Yine yaş farkı, anlaşmalı evlilik ve mutlu son. Bu adamların önüne geleni biçip kesmesi ama kadın karaktere çiçek olması çok sevimliydi. Sienna'nın acısını, endişesini parlak bir gülümseme ve ondan da parlak ve şatafatlı kıyafetlerle gizlemesi...Başkalarının yargılayıcı bakışlarının yanında Drago'nun bunu sevimli bulması güzeldi. Hatta bir alışveriş sahneleri var. Satış danışmanına en uçuk, saçma ve parlak tasarımı getirmesini istiyor 😂 Hanımı öyle seviyor.😅Bence fena değildi.Drago'nun Sienna'ya hayır diyememesi de yine güzel bir eklentiydi.
Sonraki kitap aklı yerinde olmadığı düşünülen ve aşırı şiddet ve işkenceye maruz kalan Kai'nin hikayesi. Merak ediyorum elbet ama Arturo ve Tara da bende merak uyandırıyor.
October 28, 2023
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
AGE GAP
MAFIA ROMACE
Se sabe que el age gap it´s not my cup of tea pero Neva Altaj hace que no sea tan relevante y este caso es muy grande la diferencia de edad pero no me molestó.
Tenemos un matrimonio arreglado entre la mafia italiana y la serbia para poder arreglar las relaciones laborales y de negocios, pero el Don italiana tiene también planes ocultos siempre está un paso delante de la gente escoge a Sienna la hermana de Arturo porque tiene facilidad con los idiomas y quiere que aprenda serbio, espíe a su esposo y se lo informe.
Sienna y Drago son como la luz y oscuridad, ella es brillante, alegre, encanta a todos con su personalidad, mientras Drago es intimidante, serio, reservado.
Pero ella oculta su gran tristeza en su forma de ser y Drago lo ve.
No no creo que sea el mejor libro de Neva pero si es entretenido y mucho mejor que el anterior.
Amo a Salvatore es un gran cupido amé ese capítulo extra planeando el emparejamiento de una nueva pareja.
AGE GAP
MAFIA ROMACE
Se sabe que el age gap it´s not my cup of tea pero Neva Altaj hace que no sea tan relevante y este caso es muy grande la diferencia de edad pero no me molestó.
Tenemos un matrimonio arreglado entre la mafia italiana y la serbia para poder arreglar las relaciones laborales y de negocios, pero el Don italiana tiene también planes ocultos siempre está un paso delante de la gente escoge a Sienna la hermana de Arturo porque tiene facilidad con los idiomas y quiere que aprenda serbio, espíe a su esposo y se lo informe.
Sienna y Drago son como la luz y oscuridad, ella es brillante, alegre, encanta a todos con su personalidad, mientras Drago es intimidante, serio, reservado.
Pero ella oculta su gran tristeza en su forma de ser y Drago lo ve.
No no creo que sea el mejor libro de Neva pero si es entretenido y mucho mejor que el anterior.
Amo a Salvatore es un gran cupido amé ese capítulo extra planeando el emparejamiento de una nueva pareja.
July 13, 2025
4 ✯✯✯✯
It was interesting to read about Asya's sister because her book was my favourite.
And Sienna's book did NOT disappoint.
I liked that her trauma didn't go away after MMC came along and that she struggled with it throughout the book.
I feel like this book was not plot-driven, but more character-driven, and that fit perfectly.
Also, the chemistry, banter and tension between Sienna and Drago was top notch. I loved every second of it.
But honestly, the men in this series need to take a break because they are so possessive and jealous that it's driving them crazy.
After rereading it, I lowered my rating, but I still liked the book, just not as much.
♡ First read – 24.05.2024 → 4.25 ☆☆☆☆
♡Second read – 10.07.2025 → 4 ☆☆☆☆
It was interesting to read about Asya's sister because her book was my favourite.
And Sienna's book did NOT disappoint.
I liked that her trauma didn't go away after MMC came along and that she struggled with it throughout the book.
I feel like this book was not plot-driven, but more character-driven, and that fit perfectly.
Also, the chemistry, banter and tension between Sienna and Drago was top notch. I loved every second of it.
But honestly, the men in this series need to take a break because they are so possessive and jealous that it's driving them crazy.
After rereading it, I lowered my rating, but I still liked the book, just not as much.
♡ First read – 24.05.2024 → 4.25 ☆☆☆☆
♡Second read – 10.07.2025 → 4 ☆☆☆☆
August 10, 2024
TORE DE CASAMENTERA>>>>>>>>>>
|OPINIÓN| ࣪ ִֶָ ⋆
°en este libro leemos la historia de Sienna & Drago quienes están obligados a casarse para mantener las relaciones entre la organización (Tore haciendo de casamentera? CINE)
°me ENCANTÓ la relación de ambos, el como Drago amaba las excentricidades de Sienna amándola por ello pero viendo el trasfondo de los mismos ✨
°algo que amo de Neva es la inclusión con protagonistas com diferentes discapacidades y lo bien que lo incluye sin ser el centro del libro
°lean este precioso libro si aman el mafia romance y loa hombres posesivos grumpy cayendo por su chica Sunshine ✨
LIBRO YA DISPONIBLE EN AMAZON GRACIAS A @sirenaaudiobooks 🧜🏻♀️ 💜
|OPINIÓN| ࣪ ִֶָ ⋆
°en este libro leemos la historia de Sienna & Drago quienes están obligados a casarse para mantener las relaciones entre la organización (Tore haciendo de casamentera? CINE)
°me ENCANTÓ la relación de ambos, el como Drago amaba las excentricidades de Sienna amándola por ello pero viendo el trasfondo de los mismos ✨
°algo que amo de Neva es la inclusión con protagonistas com diferentes discapacidades y lo bien que lo incluye sin ser el centro del libro
°lean este precioso libro si aman el mafia romance y loa hombres posesivos grumpy cayendo por su chica Sunshine ✨
LIBRO YA DISPONIBLE EN AMAZON GRACIAS A @sirenaaudiobooks 🧜🏻♀️ 💜
September 18, 2025
Releer a mi serbio favorito siempre me hace feliz 🥹 está ya es la 3era vez y cada vez me hace más feli que siempre AMAMOS DEMASIADO
Sienna y Drago los amo con todo mi corazón hoy mañana y siempre 💗✨
Lo reconozco Sienna y Drago son otros de mis favoritos, es que como no amarlos, mi Sienna mi niña y mi amado Drago AAAAAH yo muero por ellos 🥹😍🥰 amamos que atore sea un increíble cupido 😏
Mi chica brillos y mi serbio que daría todo por su bebe su Sienna 🥹🥰
Muero por tener su libro en físico pronto
No se imaginan lo que ame a Sienna y Drago 💖🥹❤️🔥✨
Se vuelve uno de mis favoritooooos definitivamente
Sienna es toda sunshine, a sufrido tanto primero por sus padres y luego por su gemela Asya (mi niña todo lo que vivió 😔❤️🩹 y que ahora es feliz con mi Pasha)y Drago mi Serbio Grumpy que sufrió tanto también, están unidos por un matrimonio por conveniencia quien podría decir que de esto podría salir algo tan bonito y intensoooo💖
Sienna escondía todo sus sentimientos derramando alegría y felicidad en público cuando en realidad estaba triste 🥺
Drago escondía algo que quizás para un mafioso sería una debilidad pero para el no lo era, su familia todo 💖
Sienna con sus trajes peculiares de mil colores
Drago consintiéndola con todoooo desde las piedritas de colores que tanto quiere 🤣🤣🤣
Drago tipo mataré a todos que vean a mi esposa les sacaré los ojos con una cuchara 🥄 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ame mucho este libro mucho muchoooo y el epílogo me dio mil años de vida💖🥹✨
Psdt: Salvatore mi cupido 💘 lo amamoooos ya quiero ver a Arturo y Tara 🤣❤️🔥
Psdt 2 : ahora que hago con mi vida esperando hasta el siguiente libro 🥺 YA FALTA POCO PARA EL SIGUIENTE LIBRO 😏
Sienna y Drago los amo con todo mi corazón hoy mañana y siempre 💗✨
Lo reconozco Sienna y Drago son otros de mis favoritos, es que como no amarlos, mi Sienna mi niña y mi amado Drago AAAAAH yo muero por ellos 🥹😍🥰 amamos que atore sea un increíble cupido 😏
Mi chica brillos y mi serbio que daría todo por su bebe su Sienna 🥹🥰
Muero por tener su libro en físico pronto
No se imaginan lo que ame a Sienna y Drago 💖🥹❤️🔥✨
Se vuelve uno de mis favoritooooos definitivamente
Sienna es toda sunshine, a sufrido tanto primero por sus padres y luego por su gemela Asya (mi niña todo lo que vivió 😔❤️🩹 y que ahora es feliz con mi Pasha)y Drago mi Serbio Grumpy que sufrió tanto también, están unidos por un matrimonio por conveniencia quien podría decir que de esto podría salir algo tan bonito y intensoooo💖
Sienna escondía todo sus sentimientos derramando alegría y felicidad en público cuando en realidad estaba triste 🥺
Drago escondía algo que quizás para un mafioso sería una debilidad pero para el no lo era, su familia todo 💖
Sienna con sus trajes peculiares de mil colores
Drago consintiéndola con todoooo desde las piedritas de colores que tanto quiere 🤣🤣🤣
Drago tipo mataré a todos que vean a mi esposa les sacaré los ojos con una cuchara 🥄 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ame mucho este libro mucho muchoooo y el epílogo me dio mil años de vida💖🥹✨
Psdt: Salvatore mi cupido 💘 lo amamoooos ya quiero ver a Arturo y Tara 🤣❤️🔥
Psdt 2 : ahora que hago con mi vida esperando hasta el siguiente libro 🥺 YA FALTA POCO PARA EL SIGUIENTE LIBRO 😏
May 13, 2024
Another favourite from the series. I adored our FMC’s eccentric style and the differences with the Serbian mafia compared to the bratva and Italian mob. It was a solid read. Drago made his way to second in place. Right under Mikhail
May 20, 2024
i fear this author is one flavor and one flavor only. have to say though, milene and salvatore did it better.
i read this while devouring maxton hall in less than 6hrs, so it took me a week to reach the last page. figures. maxton hall was addicting af.
anw, just ok this one, there were plenty of boring moments. likable in some parts
***
👛 sienna
(sienna’s pov)
🥾 drago
(sienna’s pov)
👠 sienna and tara’s 2minutes screentime were the best part of this book ngl
okay overall,
i feel like they had so many potential in the sense that the tropes were trope-ing, it was just done rather…. plainly??? or not just my cuppa, no hate to the author’s style. like the age gap, the arrange marriage, the heroine “spying” that were figured out early on, sienna’s facades, her choice of styles, drago’s family and men all living in one house, his fierce beasts/dogs, their pasts, everything really. thats like a recipe for smth i would rlly love but just couldnt in this case.
but all in all although i dont fully love this author’s stories, i found myself coming back to her works, theyre where i go to whenever im in need of smth predictable and ott obsessed hero w a formulaic plot line
i read this while devouring maxton hall in less than 6hrs, so it took me a week to reach the last page. figures. maxton hall was addicting af.
anw, just ok this one, there were plenty of boring moments. likable in some parts
***
👛 sienna
(sienna’s pov)
“What do you mean there won’t be an actual wedding?” Asya’s voice comes through the line. “I only have one sister. I want to see you in a wedding dress going down the aisle!”
“Yeah, well.” I shrug and continue painting my toenails. “Maybe next time.”
“Next time? And how many times are you planning on getting married?”
“Three. That’s my lucky number.”
“You have Pasha now,” I say, staring at the ceiling. “Arturo will find someone and marry, eventually. Have kids.”
“So?”
I close my eyes. “I can’t bear the idea of being alone, Asya.”
“Arturo will never let you be alone, even when he marries. The house is large enough for ten people to live in without ever stumbling over each other.”
“I will never force myself on my brother’s family.”
“He doesn’t even have a girlfriend, Sienna. And you’re only twenty. You’ll find someone.”
“Yeah.”
“I can ask Pasha to hook you up with Kostya if you want?”
“Thanks, but no thanks. That man has slept with every woman in the Chicago area. He’s good-looking, but not my type.”
“And what is your type, sis?”
“A big, mean wolf-shifter alpha who hates everyone but me, and who’d make me the queen of his pack,” I declare and burst out laughing.
(drago’s pov)
“My room?” She pauses, eyes twinkling. “Or our room?”
I’m tempted. So fucking tempted, but can’t give in. I grab her chin and tilt her head up. “Your room, Sienna. I thought you understood that.”
“So we’re just fuck buddies who happen to be married?”
“Something like that.”
She scrunches her nose at me and swats my hand away. “Go to hell.”
I follow her with my eyes as she jumps off the counter and heads toward the door only to stop halfway to the threshold. She stands there for a few seconds, then turns around.
“From this point on, forget the fuck buddies part, Drago. I’m done,” she bites out and cocks the gun I gave her. “If I find you in my room again, you’ll witness firsthand just how much I’ve learned in those classes.”
And then, my sparkling, innocent, ray-of-sunshine wife raises her gun, aiming at the empty milk jug next to me on the counter. An epic boom echoes through the spacious kitchen as the container flies backward and ricochets off the pantry door. Someone screams. Filip and three other men burst into the room with guns drawn. They don’t even pay attention to Sienna, who is still standing in the middle of the kitchen, holding the gun in her hand, and looking cute as a button in her pink sweaterdress and fuzzy slippers. Everyone is yelling, making my head feel like it’s going to explode, but all I can see is my wife. She stares daggers at me, a wicked grin gracing her face. Everything else fades away, as usual, when she’s in the room.
🥾 drago
(sienna’s pov)
”Doesn’t matter. None of my men are free. Contain your sunny attitude, it won't do any good around here.” Drago’s jaw is set in a tight line, and his nostrils are flaring.
“Why?”
He grabs the back of my chair and leans forward until his cheek brushes mine. “Because I’m the only man who’s going to bathe in your sunshine, Sienna,” he says next to my ear. “No one else.”
(drago’s pov)
Leaving the store, I send a quick message to Keva to find out what my wife is doing. I don’t like the idea of leaving her in the house if I’m not there, but it’s not like I can bring her to a torture session with me. I’ll just have to make it a quick one.
The reply from Keva arrives and I stop midstep when I look at the screen. It’s a photo of my wife crouching on the grass in front of Zeus. She’s tying a big red bow around his neck. The other two dogs are sitting on either side of Zeus, wearing the same getup.
11:16 Drago: Tell her to take that crap off my dogs. Right now.
11:18 Keva: Why? They’re cute.
11:18 Drago: Those dogs are trained for fucking combat. They’re not poodles.
11:20 Keva: They don’t seem to mind. But if you do, feel free to tell her yourself.
11:21 Drago: I’m telling you to do it.
11:23 Keva: Because you can’t say “no” to your wife?
I curse and put the phone back into my pocket.
“If I may ask, what happened with the emeralds?”
“My wife needed them.”
“Oh? Would she like them used for a beautiful bracelet? I have an amazing new designer back in Paris, I’m sure we can come up with a magnificent custom piece—”
“They weren’t for her jewelry. She needed them for her aquarium.”
My phone vibrates with an incoming message. I glance down at the screen, seeing a notification from my bank that the payment has come through.
“Excuse me? A what?”
“The glass thing with water and fish inside,” I clarify and offer him my hand. “Thank you for your business, Mr. Dubois. Pass along my best wishes to the prince.”
The Frenchman slowly rises and shakes my hand, gaping at me from behind his thick-rimmed glasses. Holding the box under his right arm, he heads toward the door but then stops at the threshold.
“Why didn’t you keep the diamond for your wife?” he asks over his shoulder.
The corner of my lips curl up. “It’s colorless.”
“Was it Tara who spilled the beans?”
“Yes. She was very distressed when she saw me throwing a handful of emeralds into the fish tank.” I smile. “Why, Drago?”
“You love sparkly things, just like I do.”
“So, why give them to me?”
“Because the most sparkling one is already in my possession, and her glow can’t compare to any rock.”
👠 sienna and tara’s 2minutes screentime were the best part of this book ngl
okay overall,
i feel like they had so many potential in the sense that the tropes were trope-ing, it was just done rather…. plainly??? or not just my cuppa, no hate to the author’s style. like the age gap, the arrange marriage, the heroine “spying” that were figured out early on, sienna’s facades, her choice of styles, drago’s family and men all living in one house, his fierce beasts/dogs, their pasts, everything really. thats like a recipe for smth i would rlly love but just couldnt in this case.
but all in all although i dont fully love this author’s stories, i found myself coming back to her works, theyre where i go to whenever im in need of smth predictable and ott obsessed hero w a formulaic plot line
September 25, 2024
4.25⭐
A man who gives his wife diamonds which coats 15 grands to be put in her fish tank, and to her to use as a pen holder because she loves all the shiny things.
If this isn't love what would it be?
If Drago isn't the best husband alive so who will be? Aside from my baby Mikhail of course.
After the disappointed from the previous book I was crossing my hand over my heart. Thankfully I ended up so satisfied. I would read about Drago and Sienna for the rest of my life, their energy, their tension, all of the glitter and the small gestures, it's not that small honestly. This man nothing about him could be simple, and woman like Sienna deserves nothing less.
“Yellow isn’t my favorite color,” I mumble into her lips as I assault them with vigor. “You are, mila moya.”
Series rating:
1_ Painted Scars. 3.25⭐
2_ Broken Whispers. 4.25⭐
3_ Hidden Truths. 4⭐
4_ Ruined Secrets. 3.75⭐
5_ Stolen Touches. 3⭐
6_ Fractured Souls. 4.25⭐
7_ Burned Dreams. 2.25⭐
8_ Silent Lies. 4.25⭐
A man who gives his wife diamonds which coats 15 grands to be put in her fish tank, and to her to use as a pen holder because she loves all the shiny things.
If this isn't love what would it be?
If Drago isn't the best husband alive so who will be? Aside from my baby Mikhail of course.
After the disappointed from the previous book I was crossing my hand over my heart. Thankfully I ended up so satisfied. I would read about Drago and Sienna for the rest of my life, their energy, their tension, all of the glitter and the small gestures, it's not that small honestly. This man nothing about him could be simple, and woman like Sienna deserves nothing less.
“Yellow isn’t my favorite color,” I mumble into her lips as I assault them with vigor. “You are, mila moya.”
Series rating:
1_ Painted Scars. 3.25⭐
2_ Broken Whispers. 4.25⭐
3_ Hidden Truths. 4⭐
4_ Ruined Secrets. 3.75⭐
5_ Stolen Touches. 3⭐
6_ Fractured Souls. 4.25⭐
7_ Burned Dreams. 2.25⭐
8_ Silent Lies. 4.25⭐
November 23, 2023
My favorite kind of mafia man. Obsessive and possessive in a way that’s not abusive, gentle with the heroine and steel towards everything else. He’s patient, respectful, and compassionate. Doesn’t “yell” or “bark” every single time he speaks with her (iykyk). They have actual conversations (hallelujah)! Their relationship actually has time to develop!
Of course, he’s also dark, broody, and dangerous. He only kneels to her. And best believe he won’t compromise her safety for ANYTHING. That man is in LOVE 😍.
I also really appreciated how there was no unnecessary drama/reactions. When she would pull away, he would keep chasing after her. There was no toxicity. I really value that in a mafia story.
If anyone has any recs with similar mafia heroes (or any hero) please let me know!
4.75 stars
Of course, he’s also dark, broody, and dangerous. He only kneels to her. And best believe he won’t compromise her safety for ANYTHING. That man is in LOVE 😍.
I also really appreciated how there was no unnecessary drama/reactions. When she would pull away, he would keep chasing after her. There was no toxicity. I really value that in a mafia story.
If anyone has any recs with similar mafia heroes (or any hero) please let me know!
4.75 stars
August 2, 2025
(4.5) Ayy me había olvidado lo rápido que se leen los libros de esta saga.
Fue justo lo que necesitaba leer: una historia cliché con buenos personajes, buen romance y una trama sencilla, pero que te engancha. Además, ese toque de mafia que ya necesitaba un poco para variar.
Ella me pareció increíble, amé sus outfits extravagantes y su personalidad. Y él me encantó que siempre la priorizaba y vivía para verla feliz. Su relación va avanzando poco a poco y amé cómo se desafiaban entre ellos con pequeñas cosas.
Era gracioso ver que él sabía los planes de ella y, aun así, seguía queriendo estar a su lado y con ella era súper tierno (I mean, le pinta las uñas de los pies con brillantina, ¿así o más tierno?).
Me da mucha curiosidad la historia del hermano de ella, Arturo, con Tara.
Fue justo lo que necesitaba leer: una historia cliché con buenos personajes, buen romance y una trama sencilla, pero que te engancha. Además, ese toque de mafia que ya necesitaba un poco para variar.
Ella me pareció increíble, amé sus outfits extravagantes y su personalidad. Y él me encantó que siempre la priorizaba y vivía para verla feliz. Su relación va avanzando poco a poco y amé cómo se desafiaban entre ellos con pequeñas cosas.
Era gracioso ver que él sabía los planes de ella y, aun así, seguía queriendo estar a su lado y con ella era súper tierno (I mean, le pinta las uñas de los pies con brillantina, ¿así o más tierno?).
Me da mucha curiosidad la historia del hermano de ella, Arturo, con Tara.
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