Sein Eigentum

Mafia Kingpins #1

by Ava Gray, S. Bottcher (translator)

Er soll ihre ältere Schwester heiraten, aber er kann sich nicht von ihr fernhalten ...

MICELI
Die Welt der Mafia ist kalt und grausam. Ich lebe nach einer Ihnen die Kehlen durchschneiden, bevor sie dir die eigene durchschneiden. So bleibe ich rücksichtslos und an der Spitze meiner Mafiafamilie.
Aber wenn ich etwas sehe, das mir gefällt, nehme ich es mir. Das ist bei Alessia DeLuca nicht anders, die meinen Rivalen heiraten soll ... während ich ihre ältere Schwester heiraten werde.
Als Alessia etwas sieht, was sie nicht sehen sollte, ist ihre Entführung die einzig logische Antwort ...
Sie zu entjungfern, ist es sicher nicht.

ALESSIA
Seitdem ich ihn bei einer Verwechslung kennengelernt habe, bin ich von Miceli Rossi fasziniert. Er sagt, er bekommt immer, was er will, und es ist offensichtlich, dass er nur von einer Sache besessen ist ... von mir.
Er kann mich zwingen, ihn zu heiraten. Er kann mich sogar dazu zwingen, seinen Ring zu tragen.
Aber ich werde dafür sorgen, dass ich die schlechteste Ehefrau bin, die er haben kann.
Und ich werde alles dafür tun, dass er nicht merkt, wie sehr ich ihn will.

Sein Eigentum ist das erste Buch der Mafia-Prinzen Reihe. Es handelt sich um einen eigenständigen Roman mit folgenden Altersunterschied, Mafia, Jungfräulichkeit, überraschende Schwangerschaft. Garantiertes Happy End!

Genres: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Romance, Contemporary, Dark, Forced Proximity, Surprise Pregnancy

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2024

Reviews

[Carla · Rating 3 out of 5]

“ I’ve never kissed anyone before and it becomes clear very quickly that Miceli is a master kisser.” 🤦🏻‍♀️
The story has a potential but this and other things are hard to read!
Unfortunately!

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a Mafia Romance, and this is the first book in the Mafia Kingpins series. I loved getting to know the characters in this book. The two main characters had a connection for the very beginning, and I found the beginning of this book to be cute and funny about the mixed up. I think Miceli and Alessia romance was fast moving. The ending was good. I wanted more action and grittiness because if I read a Mafia I want some dark and gritty with my romance. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alessia is arranged to be married, she is less than pleased by the hand she has been dealt as the daughter of a mafia man. When she meets who she believes is her future husband, Miceli, she is pleasantly surprised. There is a spark between them but when she finds out he is the intended for her older sister, disappointment sets in and the man to be hers frightens her.

Miceli intends to have Alessia, he knows it may start a war but he also knows she is meant to be his. When his plans don't get the results he wants, he takes matters into his own hands. Can the threats coming his way be thwarted or will it destroy everything he is building?

This was fun, a bit rushed at times but I enjoyed how the characters connected and the ruthlessness of Miceli. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Vee · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Tropes : mafia romance, insta love, possessive H, alpha H, arranged marriage, forbidden love, innocent h, age gap (10 years)
Ending : HEA
Triggers : attempted SA, kidnapping, abuse, violence, 💀, gore
Spice : 🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (supposed to be h’s intended)
Intimacy details: virgin h, vanilla sex, oral
Standalone/Series : part of interconnected series

Hero : Miceli Rossi (34)
Heroine: Alessia DeLuca (24)

This is a lighter version of mafia romance than what I normally read and it was pretty enjoyable. This got insta love vibe to it and got more romance than action but still good.

Miceli was a gentleman since the very beginning, it’s not a dark romance by any means so if you’re interested in reading a mafia romance that has a smitten H since the first chapter, this would be for you.

The steam was not crazy. Their first time was explicit but a couple times after that was not detailed so the smut level was pretty low but I’m okay with that.

The ending was good with both of them have a 1 week old baby boy. Both of them were being cute.

[Liz k · Rating 1 out of 5]

So bad

I recently got into mafia romances, this was a very poor attempt. I didn't get mafia at all. The way he decided she was his and the great love of his life within five minutes of meeting her just made me cringe, it went downhill from there. There other guy was a cartoon villian and they were all so one dimensional. I kept reading thinking it can be so bad but it was, I've given one star because I finished it, what a waste of time though

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

His to Own by Ava Gray is Book 1 of Mafia Kingpins Series. This is the story of Alessia and Miceli. Both Alessia and her sister are to marry by arrangement. When Alessia went to meet her future husband there was a mix up. Miceli wasn't the planned to marry Alessia but he was going to change that.

[Astraycat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lust at first sight. The only thing I didn't get was that H was a mafia but only had one bodyguard around him.

[Zoey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beginning chefs kiss. Got a little too controlling for me but I could look past it.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

good one

I enjoyed this one. I loved how she mistook where she was originally supposed to go and then she found the love of her life. I like her spunk!

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was an absolutely amazing book one that I couldn't put down, I loved Alessia and Miceli the instant attraction they had when they shouldn't, they belong to someone else. Alessia catches an Uber and takes off she's running because she doesn't want to marry the person she was given to Bianchi, he ended up putting a hit on her that's when Miceli saved her then married her. The chemistry between them was hot 🔥 hot.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[thewoollygeek (tea, cake, crochet & books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the relationship and two main characters in this, it felt a bit quick for their romance but I still enjoyed it. I liked seeing the softer side for once and not all hard/coldness which was a nice change in a mafia romance, I would have liked a bit more action/danger as it’s mafia but still a lovely romance

[Michele Boice]

Truly engaging right from the 1st chapter - finished in 2 days... loved the pace of the pace....

[Kaity · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow.....!!!

[Anni Barkla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome read from the get-go. There was just something about the powerful handsome Miceli from the get go, and his obsession with Alessia. This was a quick to burn romance, with lots of mafia action and charm. I loved how I couldn’t put this book down, & that the characters were easy to relate to and follow along. Really enjoyed this story!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

His to Own is book one of the Mafia Kingpins series. This is a full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger Guaranteed happy ending! A brilliantly crafted story with fascinating characters and twisty and complex storyline that captures your attention from the beginning and keeps you riveted and turning the pages with until the end. A fast paced, thrilling, dark, twisted story. An absorbing addicting and unputdownable read. Hang on to your kindles and make sure that you can clear your day for this one. This is Miceli and Alessia story which is told from a dual point of view. A dark mafia romance, billionaire romance, romantic suspense, forbidden relationship, off-limits relationship, taboo romance, age gap trope romance, surprise pregnancy romance, virgin heroine romance, lust-at-first-sight romance, insta-love romance, insta-everything romance,
arranged marriage romance, mafia romance forced marriages, with murder, violence, dirty talking, steam, bloodshed, danger, drama, threats, attacks, surprising twists and turns, revelations, pain, enemies, passion, emotions, tension, revenge, retaliation, hurt, madness, darkness, rivalry, angst, anger, kidnapping, fear, betrayal, action packed, attempted murder, assassin, possessiveness, double-cross, elopement, humor, dominance, dirty talking, spanking, submission, consensual intense rough sex, jealousy, obsession and love.
Alda DeLuca is an important man in New York City Italian mafia. He has two daughters Alessia and Gia DeLuca. He's trying to increase his power in the city and secure an alliance with The Rossi and The Bianchie family, and that's why he's marrying off both his daughters to Alessia to Rico Bianchie and Gia to Miceli Rossi. The girls are set to meet their future husband's for the first time downstairs. He's one of the Five Families and wants a marriage between Alessia and a son of the Five Families. He chose Rocco for her and Miceli Rossi for Gia. But there was a mix-up and she met Miceli first and the two connected. Thirty-four years old Miceli Rossi is the head of the Rossi family and agruably the most powerful clan in New York City. He rule the city. He's handsome, dangerous, callous and powerful. He's also considered feared, ruthless and cutthroat and get whatever he wants. Alessia accidentally went into the wrong room because her mother told her to and she meets Miceli and the two immediately hit it off. Miceli was drawn by the beautiful innocent, sweet and shy young woman. Alessia was intrigued by the powerful mafia boss and the two started bantering with each other. She wasn't what he had expected and it was refreshing. But when he called her Gia, Alessia knew that she was in the wrong room and left which really made Miceli mad. He meets Gia and didn't want the beautiful stature-like, stoic mafia princess and told her that he couldn't marry her.
Miceli tells Aldo that he can't marry Gia and that he wanted Alessia. Aldo tells him no because he made a promise to Rocco's father a year ago for Alessia to be Rocco's wife. Miceli couldn't believe that Aldo turned him down and tell him no, and nobody tells him no. He gets what he wants and he was going to come up with a plan to tell his woman. Because he had claimed her for himself from the moment he saw her. Miceli and Rocco was bitter rivals and she didn't deserve to be with him. Because he's villainous, violent and takes pleasure in hurting his woman and he wouldn't think twice to breakdown Alessia and destroy her spirit. Rocco Bianchie is a monster who killed his last girlfriend Mercedes. She mysteriously vanished after they had a big fight, and no criminal charges had been found. Alessia is attracted to Gia's fiance and would rather marry him if she had to marry a complete stranger. She doesn't want to hurt her sister's feelings about her attraction. But Gia doesn't care if she lives or dies or who she marries because of her broken which left her died inside. Alessia's innocence was enticing to both men. But where Rocco wanted to destroy that innocence Miceli wanted to preserve it and get to know her better.
Alessia decided that she was going to choose her own path and live for herself and ran away. Miceli can not get her out of his mind and decided to stalk her by going over to her house. It is then that he saw her leaving her house and hopping into a rideshare and followed them which ended at Penn Station. He got out and asked her what she was doing and she told him that she was running away because she didn't want to marry a stranger and choose for herself. As the two was talking Miceli saw a threat, a mask man came out and started shooting at them in broad daylight. Miceli shield Alessia and killed the guy, then took her home with him thus kidnapping her, that wasn't his plans in getting her but when the circumstance arises he took advantage of it. Miceli tells her that he believed that the assassin was after her and she would be safest in his penthouse because his building was heavily protected with armed security patrolling. He forced her to marry the next morning telling her that his name would cover and protect her. The two got marry and he took her virginity and when she wanted to go back home to talk to her parents he was happy because he get the chance to rub it in Aldo's face that he had won. By him marry Alessia it triggered friction in the Five Families and a meeting was called between The Rossi, The DeLuca's, The Bianchie's, The Caperelli's, and The Milano's. Rocco's had been a warpath since Miceli stole Alessia from. He thinks that Alessia belongs to him. He's unhinged since Miceli took Alessia and the two got into a fist fight and he threatened Miceli that he has not won and that he's going to lose everything.
Rocco wants more territory and to takeover some of the Milano's territories because he feels like they're not doing a good job. But according to their great-grandfathers each of the Five Families were allocated a specific territory from their time and each member must stick to their respective territories and they must not go against each other. Rocco doesn't longer want to go by truce set for the Five Families centuries ago by their great-grandfathers and is willing to spill the blood of any of their members to get what he wants starting with Miceli.
Rocco setup a diversion for Miceli about his Enzo being shot and at the hospital, and where he would kill Leo, and kidnap Alessia from the doctor's office since he's delusional and believe Alessia belongs to him. Miceli no longer care about the truce and decided to end it this craziness after Rocco took the woman he loved and put his unborn childs life in danger. He and his brother's storm his estate and rescued Alessia from that madman killing him. I'm going to stop here and you would have to read the book to find out Miceli faith with the Five Families. Will they kick him off the table? Will Rocco's family retaliate for the death of him? Did Rocco hurt Alessia? Did Leo died in the shoot-out? Find out in this spellbounding and pulse-pounding mafia story where this innocent woman conquered this big and dangerous mafia boss.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christinaraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of how Alessia and Miceli meet and the trouble they have. For a mafia story, it was actually pretty clean and upbeat. While there is some trouble and danger, they get their happy ending and not have to go through horrible things to get their. It more focuses on them. But get to see Miceli be an alpha mafia man. It made me laugh at times as these two basically get their insta love connection. I enjoyed it an would read the next story to see what happens next especially if Gia gets her happy ending too.

[Hailey Nawrocki · Rating 1 out of 5]

there being 3 spelling errors in one paragraph really sets the tone for this whole book honestly.

y’all need to stop with the instant love within seconds of meeting someone and then just instant marriage and no getting to know each other, no angst, nothing. even the kidnapping was lackluster. like i’m sorry but i want MORE kidnapping, more anger more intrigue. idk man

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

what the hell?

If you’re into love at first kidnapping then this is for you. Spelling errors and just cheap plot ruined it that I couldn’t finish the book.

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

His To Own is Book 1 of the Mafia Kingpins Series by Ava Gray. This is Miceli Rossi and Alessia DeLuca's mafia romance.
Aldo DeLuca has arranged marriages for his two daughters Gia and Alessia. Gia the older sister is to marry Miceli Rossi and the younger daughter Alessia is to marry Rocco Bianche. Alessia goes into the library to meet her husband to be. They are really taken with each other. Alessia finds him very good-looking. The way he walks and holds himself shows of his powerfulness. When he calls her Gia, Alessia knows she has met Miceli her sisters fiancé. Alessia meets Rocco and doesn't find him attractive at all. He actually gave her a bad feeling and made her skin crawl. Alessia had been told that Rocco had something to do with his last girlfriends disappearance. She doesn't want to marry a man like Rocco Bianche. Miceli doesn't want to marry Gia DeLuca. Gia seems to not really care who she will marry, because it is her duty. Miceli has already met Alessia and he wants her as his wife. He wants a wife who will be a challenge, have feelings of passion and fire inside. Miceli explains this to the DeLuca's about his decision and Aldo DeLuca will only agree to let Miceli marry Gia. What will happen now ? Who will marry who ? Miceli is angered that Rosso is chosen to marry Alessia.
There is suspense, great characters, chemistry and steam.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The start to the Mafia Kingpins series once you start you won’t want to put it down want 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, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way. Sometimes a mix-up is the best thing that can happen. Alessia and Gia knew they would be married off to further their family’s position within the mafia. Alessia was given to Rocco a brutal leader not a very nice man and Gia to Miceli but somehow, they went to the wrong room thus the mix-up. Alessia is sweet when she wants to be meets the wrong man by mistake but the more, they get to know each other they both realize they are meant to be with one another and so that is what they end to do. Miceli sexy as all get out dangerous, ruthless on a good day, deadly everyday knowing he must get married but the moment he meets the women he thinks he is supposed to marry, and he is happy about marrying his girl until they discover she is the wrong girl meant to marry Rocco and he wants her. So, he asks his father who tells him no he can’t marry Alessia, so he leaves taking his girl with him and the magnetic pull just grows stronger so does Rocco relentless pursuit especially after marrying her out of protection but will he continue to protect her, will Rocco give up on trying to take her, will her sister have to marry Rocco, and have they found happiness along the way?

[S Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alessia is a mafia princess. Both her and her sister have been promised in marriage to two different bosses of one of the five families to strengthen the ties between the 3 families. Alessia is innocent and she is nervous about the entire situation and does not want to be forced into marriage at all, let alone to a stranger. Through an unexpected mix up, she meets Miceli who is actually promised to her sister. They have an immediate attraction before they realize their mistake. Miceli decides instantly that he has to have Alessia by any means. Alessia meets her actual match and decides she will stand up for herself and runs away. Miceli, giving into his need to have Alessia and follows her when she sneaks out of her house, only to end up saving her life when there is an attempt on her life.

This is a cute mafia romance. Miceli is all you expect from a mafia boss, and Alessia is a predictable innocent mafia princess but when backed against the wall, she finds her hidden backbone and makes decisions for herself. I really enjoyed this story and I am excited for future books in this series. Plenty of steam, great characters, and a cute love story between Alessia and Miceli. Definitely works the read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[♡Dalmtastic♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alessia & Miceli

Ein tolles Buch mit einer interessanten Idee. Der Schreibstil ist leicht und flüssig, mit einer wechselnden Erzählperspektive beider Protagonisten.

Die Handlung verläuft ziemlich schnell und doch ist sie spannend, nervenaufreibend und es gibt viele tolle Momente. Ich mochte beide Protagonisten sehr und sie passen so unglaublich gut zusammen.
Alessia ist temperamentvoll, allerdings auf die süße Art und Weise. Liebevoll, freundlich und mitfühlend.
Miceli ist ein toller Mann, sehr beschüzerisch, liebevoll, schlagfertig, loyal, besitzergreifend und würde alles für seine Familie und mehr für Alessia tun.

Kleines Manko von mir ist, das ich die Mafia Vibes nicht spüren konnte.... Das Buch ist als Teil einer Reihe über "Mafia Prinzen " ausgeschrieben, doch nichts in dem Buch hat wirklich diese Vibes.
Wenn ich ehrlich bin, hätten die Oberhäupter nicht ab und zu das Wort Mafia erwähnt, hätte es sich hier auch einfach um normale Kriminelle handeln können....
Für Mitglieder einer Mafia gehört mehr dazu als mit Waffen zu schießen...

Dennoch für zwischendurch ein tolles Buch, das zwar einige dunkle Szenen hatte aber das eher oberflächlich gehalten ist und für eine Storyline über Mafia total harmlos ist.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st story in the Mafia Kingpins series where we meet Miceli the Don of his family and his journey to getting married to fending off enemies. Gia and Alessia are sisters whose father set up arranged marriages for his daughters so when Alessia meets Miceli first she finds herself hopeful after all her anxiety. When Miceli meets Gia he knows she’s the wrong sister and lets her father know. Then Rocco another Don meets Alessia he’s happy and rumors have it he’s a mean nasty man. With the 5 Families in a century old alliance to control the area things with Rocco and the other 4 families have shown some strain so when Miceli ends up protecting a runaway, Alessia he ends up marrying her without anyone’s knowledge. Rocco takes offense and sets his sights on revenge and makes choices he can never take back. Alessia and Miceli develop a quick loving relationship that will give them the strength to handle what their enemies bring. Miceli and his ruthlessness will be needed to handle those who take what’s his! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This contemporary dark mafia billionaire romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, danger, violence, and grit, and characters that are brooding, alpha, violent, powerful, dark, obsessive, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with his to own, mature, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, desire, and spice with all the feelings to have readers' toes curling, a virgin, age gap romance that is forbidden, Miceli and Alessia's story, guaranteed happily ever after, kidnapping Alessia is the only logical answer because Miceli is supposed to be with Alessia's older sister, Miceli's rival..., drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, obsession, deceit, a guaranteed happily ever after, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with his to own and explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wild and unforgettable.

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[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alessia and her sister both head downstairs to meet the men they are to marry. However, things get mixed up and Alessia meets Miceli who is to marry her sister. Miceli is surprised by how drawn to his soon to be bride that he is disappointed when she realizes their mistake. Miceli isn't going to lose her and tells her father that he wants to marry her and not her sister. He is refused and sent away. Alessia talks with her sister about not wanting to marry the man her father chose and plans to run away. Miceli sees her leave and follows her. Its a good thing because someone else is after her. Its not long before things get very complicated, and they end up married. Neither is upset about being married to each other but there are others that still try to keep them apart. Will they ever be safe to be together? Will they get their happy ending?

This is an amazing story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[sjoyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hers to Keep!

His to Own is not as typical as I thought it would be. It meets all of the romance tropes - billionaire, mafia, Insta-love, virgin and pregnancy.

Micelo Rossi is the head of one of the five ruling mafia families in New York. Alessia Deluca is one of two daughters of the DeLuca family promised to the head of the Bianche family. Gia DeLuca, Alessia's older sister, is promised to Micelo Rossi. However, through a mix up, Alessia and Micelo meet and there's insta love/lust. Micelo knows that Alessia is his.

This is the love story of Alessia and Micelo and the dangers they face while discovering their real love. They go against her father, who gave his word that Alessia is to marry Bianche. Bianche is an extremely cruel, evil person who only wants Alessia because she's a virgin and will do anything to have her. Then, there's the other families who believes Micelo is in the wrong.

Do all love stories have HEA? Will the other families side with Bianche and DeLuca's decision about his daughters? All questions will be answered in the short, interesting read.

[Debbie Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

Alessia and Miceli were so hot,maybe they didn't start that way but they had a happy ending, Michelin met Alessia by mistake but right off the bat he knew what he wanted and she was his. But he had to fight for her because it was a pretty arrangement and she was suppose to his enemy Ricco but that doesn't stop Miceli, he decides to watch Alessia and he seems her get in a Uber and he tails to a train station and he saves her life and he takes her home and tells her he is going to protect her and the next thing he tells her he is marrying her to protect he and give her protection, Rocco is still after her and then he kippnap her .Miceli and his brothers go after them,they save her but they take out Ricco and his goons,but he has to go infront of the five families and plead his case,he states the truth,holds his temper and answers their questions. It look like it was touch and go but he was able to keep his place at the table.Miceli and Alessia love it other very much,him from day one ,her a little in their marriage and had a very ending and created a new life!This story is hot,dark and has a lot of energy!

[Bel · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hate when the book objectifies women.

Heroine -virgin ( As usual, majority of the heroine feel vulnerable and stupid if she is a virgin. She think of herself as low, idiot. I mean, I hate when stories highlight virginity too much. "Virgin blood", innocence blah blah blah.

Point to be noted - These so called virgin hunters are Manwhores.

I hate when Hero talks about other women and compares with the h. How inexperienced, how innocent she is...I cannot handle such asshole even for a sec.

So yes. this book isn't for me.

These people lives in some centuries where they gave no choice to women's opinion, women are stupid, dumb and idiot, evennif she escapes she cannot be successful because you know, they are stupid, these men manhandle their women, take her Virginity shit like a trophy and expect her to be a trophy wife for his wish and obviously Manwhores everywhere.

I enjoy virgin romance, but whenever she thinks herself low just because she is a virgin...I cannot consume that thought, nor when the heroines dad knows about her virginity status and makes a big deal... That's creepy as fuck...

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story and just bought the next one. Alessia and Gia were told they were getting married to other head of mob families. Rocco was supposed to marry Alessia and Gia to Miceli. When they went to meet the men, they went to the wrong rooms and Alessia met Miceli. They were perfect for each other. Then they discovered they were in the wrong rooms. They switched rooms and Alessia knew she would never marry Rocco as he was not a nice man. Gia knew she wasn't suited for Miceli too. Miceli told their father that he wanted to marry Alessia and was told no, so he left. That's where the story really gets interesting. Alessia runs away, Miceli finds her and saves her from being killed, marries her and then has to protect her several times from Rocco's men.
It was a very good story. I loved that the two main characters reaiized they loved each other and it was a good match. Lots of drama - well worth reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Chiquita Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miceli and Alessia

The storyline has arranged Maria marriages for Gia and her younger sister Alessia, but when Gia’s intended, Miceli accidentally meets Alessia first and has an instant connection, all bets are off because what Miceli wants, he gets. When Miceli decides to get to know Alessia better, he follows her and discovers she’s running away, and manages to prevent her from being shot. He whisks her away to his apartment and by Morning they are married and dealing with Mafia fallout since Rocco was Alessia was to be his fiancée. Her innocence was particularly enticing to both men, but Rocco’s a despicable human and he’s being accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. The main characters have an instant connection despite his Mafia background, and her sweet demeanor and caring ways win Miceli over more every day. There are few surprises but still a satisfying romance. The epilogue added a HEA, although little was ever discussed how their lives could be reconciled with his Maria background.