I’ve been trapped in a gilded cage, promised to a man who rules with cruelty and fear. I thought my fate was sealed—until Valerio stormed into my life. Ruthless, relentless, and completely obsessed.
He doesn’t ask for permission. He takes. And when I try to resist, he breaks down every wall I’ve built until I can’t deny the fire between us. I should stay away, but he makes it impossible to breathe without him.
Now, my monster-fiancé wants a war, and Valerio is ready to burn the world to keep me. And I’m terrified of how much I want him to.
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Enemies to Lovers Possessive Mafia Underboss Obsessive Hero Forbidden Love Stalker Vibes
This dark mafia romance is a standalone full of passion, power, and unrelenting obsession.
👑Bound to the Mafia King, Lily Night 210 pagini (Dark Mafia Tales, #3)
👑Posibile spoilere! 👑Valerio Valdez este un bărbat periculos care face parte dintr-o lume la fel de periculoasă, dar care după moartea tatălui său, el depășește anumite limite, chiar dacă fratele său Andres a făcut tot posibilul să-l ajute să depășească durerea din sufletul lui. Numai ca atunci când o cursă cu mașina se transformă într-un accident grav, care îi pune viața în pericol și din care este salvat de un înger cu păr blond, îl forțează pe Valerio să renunțe la ceea ce îi făcea rău și să încerce să își revină și să iasă din întunericul care-l înconjoară, dar mai ales să o găsescă pe cea care i-a salvat viața. 👑Oricât a căutat-o pe femeia misterioasă, Valerio nu a găsit-o, așa ca vor trece doi ani, până când Anastasia va reintra în viața lui la o gală dată de Savina (soția lui Andres). Din primul moment în care s-au zărit, s-au recunoscut, iar Valerio este hotărât să o cucerească pe Anastasia, dar acest lucru este aproape imposibil, deoarece tânăra este logodită cu unul dintre cei mai periculoși capi ai mafiei rusești. 👑 Anastasia încerca să reziste atracției pe care o simte pentru Valerio, încerca să respecte înțelegerea făcută de fratele său cu logodnicul ei, încerca să fie docilă și supusă, încerca să facă totul așa cum trebuie, deoarece atunci când a vrut să zboare, aripile i-au fost frânte și a suferit enorm, dar cumva acest bărbat dur și întunecat, plin de secrete și care are mâinile pătate reușește să îi facă inima să bată și să spere ca poate, fericirea este și pentru ea. 👑O serie de secrete ies la suprafață, iar faptul ca Valerio este hotărât să obțină totul de la Anastasia, va face ca războiul dintre familiile puternice din fruntea mafiei, să fie la un pas de a fi dezlănțuit. Dacă vor reuși cei doi să fie în sfârșit împreună sau dacă vor fi despărțiți de interese și secrete veți afla voi. 👑Nu știu cum am făcut și am ajuns și la volumul trei al acestei serii, iar Valerio și Anastasia sunt preferații mei. Am iubit-o pe Anastasia de la prima și până la ultima pagină, deoarece a mers mereu înainte, indiferent de ce greutăți a întâmpinat. A suferit enorm după o pierdere care a lăsat urme adânci în sufletul ei, a fost supusă și și-a acceptat soarta, asta până când a intrat Valerio în viața ei și a început să își dorească să trăiască și pentru ea. Valerio este un bărbat care nu ascunde cine și ce este, nu ascunde ce vrea și cum vrea, este un bărbat asumat și hotărât, dar este și e un bărbat care are multe secrete și multe răni care au lăsat urme adânci în inima lui și pentru care Anastasia este cel mai bun lucru care i s-a întâmplat, aducând lumină în lumea lui întunecată. Mă opresc aici și vă recomand din toată inima seria scrisă de Lily Night, care pentru mine a fost exact ceea ce trebuie.
I truly felt for Anastasia and her fight to be able to control her life ... it sucks that even those who are surrounded by everything they could possibly want in material things, they get deprived of making their own choices on how they want to spend their time and who they want near them.
I liked Valerio ... a lot! He saw something and went after it at full force!
The author did such an amazing job at making me hate characters in this book ... when you read it, you will definitely figure out who. 🐸🍵
This was such a quick read and a great buffer for all the fantasy I have been reading. I may consider reading the other books connected to this series.
“Bound to the Mafia King” is the third book in the “Dark Mafia Tales.” This dark mafia romance is a standalone full of passion, power, and unrelenting obsession. This mafia romance has many steamy moments, smut, violence, alpha heroes, and dark secrets. You will not be able to put it down - I know couldn’t!
Valerio is Andres younger brother and on the road to destruction - drugs, alcohol, fast cars, whatever can make him forget his father’s betrayal. His McLaren goes airborne for a few seconds, heading right for a fence pole by the side. “The last thing I remembered was making eye contact with the most gorgeous pair of green eyes that I had ever seen. “You’re going to be okay. I will make sure of it.”
It’s been two years and still he cannot find his angel with the green eyes until the night of Savina’s Annual Gala …. then he sees her across the crowded room, entering from the side door. “Those eyes. I had burned the memory of them into my mind for all of eternity. I would know exactly who they belonged to from 100 miles away. It was her.”
Anastasia: She engaged, a business arrangement by her brother, Danill, to renew the family honour and wealth. Her fiancé is Sergei Volkov. A man involved in the trafficking of children. Unfortunately, in the Mafia world women were simply meant to be looked at and praised. She was nothing but a pawn on the larger chessboard, disposable in the grander scheme of things. The relationship between Valerio and Ana, even though forbidden, neither can live without each other. Valerio works on finding a solution, a work around to the fact that she is engaged to another man! She is his GIRL! She is his ANGEL!
The story is full of passion, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner - most of all love ♥️ There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! The book goes through moments of the thoughts or possibilities that it could happen to, to extreme violence to the most beautiful tender moments! The heat between Valerio and Ana is off the page. There is never a dull moment! This book is everything you expect from a dark mafia romance! I did not want it to end! From page to page, chapter to chapter, I could not put it down - you will metaphorically be on the edge of your chair! Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
Anastasia is such a strong and compelling character, and I couldn’t help but feel for her throughout the story. It’s heartbreaking how her own brother betrays her and denies her the right to choose who she wants to marry. Thank goodness for the Valdez family—they really step up for her when she needs them most.
As for Valerio, while he has his own issues, it’s clear that he’s the right person for Anastasia. Their slow-burn romance was full of tension and emotion, and by the end, I was fully invested in their connection. There were so many twists and turns in this story that kept me hooked, and even though Anastasia’s brother was a huge letdown, I loved how everything played out.
The dual POV was fantastic, and I found myself racing through the pages. I was immediately drawn into Valerio’s backstory—he may be tough and dangerous on the outside, but he knows when to show his softer side for Anastasia. That contrast in their relationship was one of my favorite aspects.
Overall, this book had everything—suspense, romance, and a lot of heart. I really enjoyed it!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ OMG!! When I say I was INVESTED, I didn't want to stop reading.. I am OBSESSED with this book!!!!
Anastasia is so strong! She is amazing! I feel so bad for her, I am glad the Valdez family is there for her. It's sad how her own brother would do such a horrible thing! She should be able to choose who she wants to marry....
Valerio has his issues but honestly he is better for Anastasia! I can see the feelings they have for each other. It was a slow burn with Anastasia and Valerio.. But it turned out to make it a great story..
I am all for Anastasia and Valerio! But I do not like Anastasia 's brother, he did not do what's best for their family! He is not a good big brother!
So many twists and turns!
In the end though, it was a really good book! It kept my attention!!
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Valerio’s demons are catching up to him and putting his life at risk. Ana has grown up having no choices in how her life proceeds and the next decision made on her behalf is who she will marry. One faithful night a woman, Ana, ends up saving Valerio’s life, but his savior quickly disappears without him knowing her name. There is an attraction that can’t be ignored and the flames just reach higher every time they meet. The heat between them is hot and heavy. He is relentless in his pursuit of Ana and little to nothing will keep him from having her as his woman. Both of them despise her husband-to-be for differing reasons, however stopping the marriage will result in a huge war among mafia families and deaths. How will it all end? Who will survive the fallout? Is a HEA even possible for these two?
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This book three in the Dark Mafia Tales series. Valerio is the brother of Andres in Echo of Revenge. He's been sent to oversee a deal and afterwards his lifestyle catches up to him and he wrecks his car. He's saved by his angel, Anastasia. She's running from her own secrets and doesn't wait around. They find each other three years. At that time Valerio has overcome his substance abuse but is still haunted by his past. Annastasia has become engaged to, even in the mafia world, a horrible person. This is their story of how they overcome their circumstances. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
OMG 😱 Absolutely another amazing story. It was a steamy page turner and the suspense was intense. I was on the evergreen of my seat and I couldn’t even put it down. These characters were intriguing with one another and the captivating moments of forbidden fruit of romance and passion. She knew though that she would falling in love with him. It was action packed of emotion and drama with a hint of chaos. Danger and madness on the rise. I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones
This is a great book by Lily Night. I have enjoyed each book in the Dark Mafia Tales Series.
Enemies to Lovers Possessive Mafia Underboss Obsessive Hero Forbidden Love Stalker Vibes Dark Mafia
Valerio is the underboss and is a very dark person. Anastasia is the girl that saved his life 2 years ago and his guiding light. He has to provide protection for Anastasia and things escalated between them, even though she is engaged to someone else.
Will she marry her financee? What will Valerio due? How will his brother and sister in law react to his plans? Are they safe or in danger? Let's finish reading to find out!
It's pretty fast-paced, and I read it within a matter of days. I could have read it faster if I hadn't had responsibilities.
From the moment the book stated, I was instantly hooked, and I needed to know why th ML was the way he was. I needed to know why he was the way he was.
Even though he's supposed to be this super dangerous and tough character, he knows when to be soft for his FL, and I enjoyed that constrast in the relationship.
This is a dark mafia romance. It’s a “who’s the best man” situation. Valerio wrecks his car and is saved by Annastasia. She doesn’t stay around and leaves, but he doesn’t forget the angel who saved him. Three years pass and he finds her again, but she has already been promised to a monster of a mafia man. She is stuck in a horrible situation and Valerio is going to fight for her. I love the characters and love seeing what Valerio will do to get what he wants. I received an ARC copy from the author and this is my honest review.
The main fmc is forced by her brother to get engaged to an evil man . She saves a mans life one night . She meets the male main character at a friend’s party . He remembers that she is the one that saved him when he was in a car accident. He turns out to be a very powerful under boss in the mafia . He falls in love with her . He decides he doesn’t want to live without her . This had some spicy moments and it was enemies to lovers too . He’s very overly protective of her .
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Valerio and Anastatia. Shes been promised in marriage to a cruel man. He wants her and he takes what he wants. Now her ex fiance is looking for her and wants a war. He battles demons and is a dark dangerous alpha. She saves his life when he crashes his car and when he wakes shes the first thing he sees. But when he leaves the hospital he needs to find her. Loved it. Dangerous, dark, intriguing, suspensful, and the usual mafia chaos.
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Anastasia, a mafia princess is promised to a cruel mafia boss by her brother. Valerio (Andre's brother from first book in the series) is overseeing a job and has a car accident. Anastasia saves him and disappears but Valerio never forgets her.
Some time later Valerio finds her, realises thats she promised to another but that is not going to stop from getting what he wants. What follows is a steamy, action packed, enemies to lover, stalker romance which I really did enjoy. more.
She Saved His Life Ana saved Rio when his car crashed, then disappeared leaving him with just the memory of her beautiful green eyes. Now that he’s found her again he will do everything to make her his, even if she’s promised to another. But what’s a little complication in the scheme of things because when they’re together….oh my!
This action-packed drama sizzles and Ana and Rio help me captive. She saves him and he doesn't forget her. When he learns, she is promised to another he takes her away causing chaos to pursue. Will he and Ana get their chance for happiness.
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I couldn't put this book down. It's the story of Valerio who is the enforcer of the mafia and Anastasia who is sold to a mafia boss who is ruthless and terrible. Valerio realizes who Anastasia is and they have a rocky start but end of realizing they love each other and were meant to be with each other. There are some spicy scenes.
Book three in the Dark Mafia Tales is Rio and Ana’s story. It’s steamy and action packed. It’s a very entertaining second chance romance that kept me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter. It’s a very well written story with some drama and suspense. It’s a page turner that I really enjoyed.
This is a remarkable dark mafia romance. An exciting story to hold a readers attention page after page. There is a lot of chemistry between Valerio and Anastasia. This book contains mystery, secrets, danger, steam and is well-written.
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Family loyalty and an arranged marriage won't stop Valerio from claiming his angel. Anastasia is stuck between a path of happiness with the one she loves or a dreary life chosen for her. The suspense, steam, and danger were fantastically woven into an enthralling read.
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Anastasia and valerio sizzle woth chemestry she's promised to another butbthat won't stop Valerio from getting what he wants. Well written steamy engaging, enemies to lover, stalker and more.
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Amazon being silly will update when it lets me but for now. I really liked this story and it's characters and how they came together in the world they both sort of live in, but I feel like something is missing that I can't put my finger on.
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Great Book!! Loved reading Bound to the Mafia King. This was a quick read for me once I started turning the pages and I couldn’t stop. Loved the ending!!
Just no, I didn't like the characters, the story line was ok but I just felt bored with the characters. I don't think this book is worth anyone's time to read. Run! Shirley
In this story there is suspense, drama, violence and eventually love. There are lots of obstacles to overcome and brothers to contend with. Thankfully, there is a HEA.
Bound to the mafia king was Valerio and Anastasia’s story. It was an intriguing and exciting read. I got a copy of the book and voluntarily leaving my review.