With the Cuppacio family now settled into Jagoda Bay, the past of Chicago can no longer haunt them from the graves holding the men who made their childhoods hell. Now, it’s all about moving forward, elevating, and marriage. Choosing to unite with the Rinaldi Mafia brought fortune and requirements. In order for the men to have permanent seats at the Rinaldi table, they must marry, and their future brides must meet the standards set by the Rinaldi family.Unfortunately, marriage is not an objective as much as it is an obligation to some of the Cuppacio men.
Ezio has fulfilled his duty, and even though it took an overdose and a year of cat-and-mouse games, he is the first Cuppacio to meet the requirements. Now, the remaining Cuppacio men must complete the task at hand, but the crew’s twins have no desire to fulfill their obligations to the Rinaldi Mafia and have no plans to search for and secure women to wed.
Twin one, Metavello, has put zero thought into his future union. Metavello enjoys a good time and feels that because he understands women, his selected wife will be the best of the bunch. He knows when it’s his turn, all he has to do is pay a woman to carry his last name, and all will be well. Money, time, and attention are all women want in Metavello’s eyes, and at twenty-six years old, he has plenty of all three. But what happens when all of his plans go up in flames? Metavello stumbles across a woman who already has money but no need for his attention or time. He finds himself intrigued with “Ms. Independent” and wonders if she is the perfect woman to secure his position in the Rinaldi Mafia. But “Ms. Independent” may not be so independent after all, and the standards set for the Cuppacios’ future brides—Ms. Independent doesn’t meet them.
Twin two, Renello has removed himself from the entire Cuppacio family. While everyone else has moved on from their lives back in Chicago, Renello is stuck questioning everything he knew over the last seventeen years. Seeing his long-lost dead cousin, Pia, at Ezio’s wedding, Renello now despised Ezio, his once favorite cousin. Having thought Pia perished in a house fire during their adolescent years, Renello now feels his purpose is to reignite a once kindred relationship. But Pia is not the young girl Renello once knew, and she also wants nothing to do with the Cuppacio men. Renello is determined to get to know the woman she has become over the lost years, even if it requires him to outcast himself from his crew and keep watch of his Pia until she accepts him back into her life.
With Metavello and Renello uninterested in hunting for wives to concrete the merge of two mob families that were once enemies, what will happen to the Cuppacios and Rinaldi families now?
Sis you never disappoint and the way my mouth is on the floor. Baby this is about to get messy asf. I would’ve never guessed who Discover husband was 🤦🏽♀️. Nel and Vello know the rules to official be apart of the mob and both of they situations are complicated. Can’t wait for part 2 so I can see how this all plays out. Great job as always ‼️
I absolutely love Lisa Austin’s books but this one right here is frustrating the hell out of me. I feel like she’s reaching to make this all make sense. From the start, I’ve been side eyeing every character. Starting with Pia. Now in the beginning she was willing to slut herself out because she had too much pride to take money from her best friend. So getting on your knees is the better option, really? Then Nel sees the girl is struggling but you wait a whole month to help her but you love her though? Then what’s with all of the mystery? We can’t find out Discovery’s mom’s name until almost the end of the book. Then Discovery damn near tell her mom that she would do anything to meet her father and you run into him and don’t even tell him about his daughter? How selfish can you be? Then Missy is ran through. Just a whole hoe out here. Then Ezio hasn’t learned anything. He still has wandering eyes and ready to cheat on Jisei. The kids Discovery and Nelz are the funniest and best thing about the book. The rest of them, can kick rocks. fo’nem!
This book had so much potential, but the "are they cousins or not" storyline was too weird for me to get behind. As was the adultry trope. But since I have read all the books in the series, it didn't take me long to put all the pieces together about "Big Mama" and who she really was, and more importantly, who her husband is. And because of who he is, I know he already knows what she has been up to so while I will read the next book to hopefully get some closure, this storyline didn't hit for me like it was probably intended to. The whole implied cousin thing was just gross. Aside from that, this book was so grammatically incorrect that it gave me the ICK and second-hand embarrassment time and time again. Her afterword mentioned that she was trying to finish the series before the year ends- and I guess her rushing to meet a deadline editing was removed from the process. I really hate that for our urban authors because the potential is there for the overall presentation is lacking.
Just call me Tam Cuppacio cause I’m in the family! 😂
Write me in coach cause this is my family! Lol Well there you have it folks; Don Mecanio has his child, no need for Big Mama anymore give her to baby daddy number 2, Big Vello! Can I just say I absolutely love the way Nel loves, it is so beautiful to see! He deserves this! The world is not ready for Neltz. I really enjoyed this book, so much more to come, and I’m ready! I can’t wait to read about Shio the book reader too! 😍
I like this authors writing style for the most part, it’s funny and thought provoking and heartwarming at times. The suspenseful elements are good.
That said at times I find the pace of these books to be slow with the redundancy of certain sections, drawing out the inevitable confusions, long drawn out backstories about characters clothing, cars and other random thoughts and dropping stories in the middle of the main story that seem out of place or ill timed (like Scar and Teo random story when we could have just got to the revealation of Vello and Big Mama) . And then the endings are rushed.
I figured this story and plot out earlier on in the story and just wanted the author to get to the point . As a lover of mystery and suspense writing, timing is everything and if it’s too much mystery it can otherwise ruin a good story.
In short , I will finish out the series, I’m in deep now. Lol, but I now know how to get through these stories and set a pace that works for my reading style.
I feel like this authors earlier works and work in the Winter crest series was much better than this series..
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ I loved the Taboo/forbidden trope this story has. When the author said trust her in the beginning of the book I read with an open mind. She did NOT disappoint! The story line and characters were so well written. The twins are in the running to be my favorites. The story has a lot of things revealed and I love how some of the details from previous books connects to this one. You definitely have to pay attention or you might miss something.
Highly recommend but I can’t wait until the next month! 🤞🏾 hopefully it comes out earlier in October instead of late. 💖
I'm not saying nothing, 🗣JUST COME READ FOR YOURSELF🗣
BUT start from the beginning of the series. No, start from the very beginning from the initial introduction of the gang.
If you don't start from the initial beginning. No worries, I'm very confident that this authors writing style will have you searching for the initial beginning books like it's the golden ticket to get in the heavenly gates (A MUST FIND) 🤣🤣🤣✋🏾🫶🏾🙌🏾💪🏾 You won't be disappointed🤞🏾
It was a lot of unnecessary point of views in my opinion. I was skipping pages to get to the end. Pia issss hmm idk. Nel is funny but i won’t lie that relationship he trying to form is a little weird even if not related. I do think he goes too far with the jokes sometimes. I kinda figured who Discovery was partnered with.. I’m really not seeing any character development when it comes to the boys work ethic. I agree with Don, they’re dumb to me…
There is a lot going on in this book. And I love it! You really need to pay attention to the clues that Lisa has sprinkled throughout the Put it on the Mob and Pregnant by a MF Don. We’re getting more information on old characters while slowly being introduced to new characters. …and that Cliff hanger. Part 2 me please. Who do you all think will slap Vello first, Big Mama or G@ yDon? & why do Lil mama & Neltz 😆
Chillleeeee!!! I need Nel and his fav to get back cool lol. I had a feeling that was Big Mama husband. It’s finna be some ishhh come October!! Maybe he’ll marry Patty and free Big Mama. I’m so happy Nel had that convo with Jr because I wanted to whoop him through the book. A teen, alright, but a 9 year old. Babyyyy, you finna hate me! And gorilla man need to disappear.
I know a cliffhanger hate to see author Lisa Austin coming! A lot of clues were dropped throughout the book alluding to cliffhanger, but I still was like wtf! Mama Patty didn’t say one word the entire book, then BOOM! she seen her bd and found her voice 😂😂 My only question is … is Discover clueless to The Don’s sexuality or did she go into this marriage knowing she was gonna be The Don’s beard? Excited for part 2!
The way I gasped when I read that ending!!!! Let me get my pen & paper to write this shit out to connect all the dots because I know that man ain’t been gay this whole series & now not only is he married but he also got a grown daughter?! Also I like the way Lisa wrote this book. The plot is lowkey a slow burn & is slowly being built & webs are slowly being spun just to give us the ending that she did. I cannot wait to see how this continues & ends.
On The Mob: Cuppacio Twins!!!!!! Renello and Metavello will really send you because the way they think just smh. Anyways, if you’ve been here from the beginning, you know that everyone has a role and before being given the full role, one must get married. The twists and turns in this story will really have your jaw on the floor. More family secrets come to light and that ending? Baby just hold on.
Yeah cousin you did your big one with this book. And when I tell you that you know how to write a book and with me being Special Agent Reid lol from Criminal Minds I knew soon as Don gave them papers over who she was yesssssssssss part 2 me please ASAP ❤️❤️ Don’t ever put that pin down boo
So twin number one girl is married to Gio. Wow this is crazy. Piano then found her father which I knew he was. See this is so crazy. It's about to be some stuff going on now. Twin number one is about to be mad. I hope this does not start a war because he wants that man's wife. No wonder the Don told him to do his research first!
Where do I start, this book although slightly different then the other series of PIOTM.. I absolutely love it. The twist and the connections can't be missed. But the ending is what has me in awe. Not Big Mama Husband being Pia Father. Please don't pass go read it now! It's October I'ym ready for the next installment. Ms. Lisa has penned another banger.
Lisa do you know you have 30 minutes ?!!!!!! Girl I’m gagggginggg at that ending , are you kidding me ?! It’s October 4th .. you have 30 minutes to release part 2 before I get to stalking you 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was not prepared for this ending , I can’t function . Please hand it overrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!
Lisa Lisa Lisa you done it again! I tried to read slow but it kept getting juicier and juicier!
I need Pia to stop playing with my twin Nel. Vello done messed up the church’s money and don’t know it cause Big Mama is off limits. I can’t wait to see what happens in part 2 cause momma done found her voice!
I Just knew that discovery was his wife something made me suspect him this party is about to get interesting forsure. Pia and nell were definitely giving me couple vibes i definitely see them actually being together once it's all out that they are not really family. I wonder how this will tie the families now 🤔
I don’t know which twin i love the most but one thing i do know is that it’s some pressure applied in book 1 and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds. From Discovery all the way to Jr. even the missions i look forward too..i love this mafia series! Lisa you just have that gift sis keep goin!
Too good!! You should have dropped both this and the next book at the same time!!!! I just dropped my iPad because soon as he introduced his wife, I knew that was gonna be her dad and I didn’t even want to finish the book because I knew it was over!!! Please drop the next one soon!!! no
I felt like it was years until this book was released. lol. But then I waited a little while longer so I can go straight to the next! So worth it!! Great read!! I just knew Lisa was going to have me second guessing myself on the outcome!! I would never have guessed that he was her dad!!! Such a great read!!!
Whew this was a page turner for sure. Jisei & Ezio’s books drove me insane with the constant back and forth but this spinoff with the twins, drama, secrets, and spice…I’m so glad I’m not reading this in real time to avoid the wait. The way I’m eating these books up though I can only hope that Shio’s book(s) are done soon.
What an ending. Definitely not what I expected. Didn’t expect that to be Pia’s dad and I didn’t expect that to be the Don’s wife. Boy is this about to get MESSY. Curious to see how this will all play out. Not sure his I feel about Pia and Nel either. I assume they will probably start dating but it’s definitely giving me creep vibes
Listen, this book was everything!!! Not gonna yie Pia & Nel had me confused as ever!! Idk how I knew, but I KNEW Big Mama was married to exactly who!!!! Whew I cannot wait for pt 2!!
This was so good I just knew it was going to be but not this good… the plot twist at the end OMG and Discover girl! You must be blind if you didn’t know about Rio MUST READ NOW
Lisaaaaaaa! OMG! This series is so good, I was a little concerned at first with Pia and the cousins relationship…the last page tho…how everyone is connected. my jaw dropped. I love it!!! super excited for the next boom
In the beginning, you said pay attention and I did. I figured out a lot before it was revealed but that last part WOW. I get it now. I remember the talk with Ezio and it makes sense now Ready for part 2.
And if it’s one thing Lisa gone do it’s leave you with a cliffhanger that’s gone drop your jaw!! I swear I can’t wait for part 2 causeeeeee the way this about to go I can see me now grabbing my pearls! If you haven’t read the series Get Into It Nowwwww!