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Bellini Mafia #1
Bellini Born
Debts must always be paid.
The task was simple: fill in for my best friend as the lifeguard at a private birthday party. But the next thing I know, I’m pulling a little girl out of the pool and resuscitating her.
That’s when I learned a key detail my best friend failed to mention. The party was for a pint-sized mafia princess, and I’d unknowingly saved the life of the Don’s four-year-old daughter.
Now, in Matteo Bellini’s mind, he owes me a debt.
Yet somehow, his repayment gets twisted around to a point where I find myself as the nanny to his two little girls, living under his roof.
Captivated by the charming single dad, I begin to believe that his world isn’t as dangerous as everyone keeps trying to warn me. So, of course, the minute I let my guard down, I am proven very, very wrong.
*Bellini Born is the first book in the Bellini Mafia series, but can be read as a standalone.
*The Bellini Mafia series is a spin-off of Goalie Goal from the Indy Speed Hockey series.
The task was simple: fill in for my best friend as the lifeguard at a private birthday party. But the next thing I know, I’m pulling a little girl out of the pool and resuscitating her.
That’s when I learned a key detail my best friend failed to mention. The party was for a pint-sized mafia princess, and I’d unknowingly saved the life of the Don’s four-year-old daughter.
Now, in Matteo Bellini’s mind, he owes me a debt.
Yet somehow, his repayment gets twisted around to a point where I find myself as the nanny to his two little girls, living under his roof.
Captivated by the charming single dad, I begin to believe that his world isn’t as dangerous as everyone keeps trying to warn me. So, of course, the minute I let my guard down, I am proven very, very wrong.
*Bellini Born is the first book in the Bellini Mafia series, but can be read as a standalone.
*The Bellini Mafia series is a spin-off of Goalie Goal from the Indy Speed Hockey series.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2025
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About the author
Siena Trap
18 books549 followersSiena is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where a love of sports is bred into a girl's DNA. Her love of romance novels came early as well. She would often accompany her romance reviewer mom to book lovers' and romance writers' conventions, where she sat in on workshops and met numerous best-selling authors. It wasn't long before she was filling notebooks with her own stories, which often starred herself and a certain real-life prince.
As luck would have it, she met and married a handsome athlete instead. After several temporary residencies in multiple states and Germany, they finally settled in Michigan, the land where youth hockey reigns supreme.
Her stories no longer feature herself but draw from her past experiences as an educator, businesswoman, fashion consultant, and world traveler when creating her strong heroines. “Oh yes,” she says with a wink and a smile, “There are bits of me in all of them.” Now, she spends her days writing happily ever afters for fictional characters and her evenings at the local hockey arenas cheering for her three children.
As luck would have it, she met and married a handsome athlete instead. After several temporary residencies in multiple states and Germany, they finally settled in Michigan, the land where youth hockey reigns supreme.
Her stories no longer feature herself but draw from her past experiences as an educator, businesswoman, fashion consultant, and world traveler when creating her strong heroines. “Oh yes,” she says with a wink and a smile, “There are bits of me in all of them.” Now, she spends her days writing happily ever afters for fictional characters and her evenings at the local hockey arenas cheering for her three children.
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September 17, 2025
Tropes-
Mafia
Single dad
Age gap
Forced proximity
Touch her and ☠️
✨️ Thank you Siena and Luna Literary for this ARC for my honest review! I love a good Mafia romance, throw in the fact that Matteo is a dad to two adorable little girls, and a sassy nanny FMC? Count me in! This book pulled me in instantly with some tears shed for what Matteo and his daughters had to go through. Then we met Summer and I loved her so much. You know those FMCs that you want to be your best friend? That's Summer! When she first meets Matteo, she doesn't give a crap how big and bad he is, she tells him off and puts him in his place 🤭🤭. I loved this book and I can't wait for more books in this series! I definitely recommend this to my friends!
Mafia
Single dad
Age gap
Forced proximity
Touch her and ☠️
✨️ Thank you Siena and Luna Literary for this ARC for my honest review! I love a good Mafia romance, throw in the fact that Matteo is a dad to two adorable little girls, and a sassy nanny FMC? Count me in! This book pulled me in instantly with some tears shed for what Matteo and his daughters had to go through. Then we met Summer and I loved her so much. You know those FMCs that you want to be your best friend? That's Summer! When she first meets Matteo, she doesn't give a crap how big and bad he is, she tells him off and puts him in his place 🤭🤭. I loved this book and I can't wait for more books in this series! I definitely recommend this to my friends!
September 23, 2025
Mafia!
The next part of saga, no you do not have to read the prior but still cute story. Love story between a recently named Dom who is overwhelmed with caring for his 2 toddler girls, one almost dies from drowning and saved by lifeguard that beats him down about parenting. Of course no one has spoken to him like that! Yes story line leads, but it’s an interesting trip there. This was heartbreaking in the last scenes, I did not like that Mateo was hurt but also yeah I get it. Still a great story and can’t wait for next book!
The next part of saga, no you do not have to read the prior but still cute story. Love story between a recently named Dom who is overwhelmed with caring for his 2 toddler girls, one almost dies from drowning and saved by lifeguard that beats him down about parenting. Of course no one has spoken to him like that! Yes story line leads, but it’s an interesting trip there. This was heartbreaking in the last scenes, I did not like that Mateo was hurt but also yeah I get it. Still a great story and can’t wait for next book!
November 2, 2025
❤️Mafia Romance
🖤Age gap
❤️Padre soltero
🖤Niñera
Lectura ligera, con un hombre mafioso que me encantó por la forma en que trata a sus hijas, es un padrazo. Y también por cómo Matteo cayó rendido de amor por Summer. Podría decirles que fue un Instalove en toda regla, pero... sorprendentemente me gustó!!
La historia me gustó mucho y me dió todo lo que un buen romance de mafia puede dar.
Y ese final... obvio que leeré la historia de Enzo 😍
🖤Age gap
❤️Padre soltero
🖤Niñera
Lectura ligera, con un hombre mafioso que me encantó por la forma en que trata a sus hijas, es un padrazo. Y también por cómo Matteo cayó rendido de amor por Summer. Podría decirles que fue un Instalove en toda regla, pero... sorprendentemente me gustó!!
La historia me gustó mucho y me dió todo lo que un buen romance de mafia puede dar.
Y ese final... obvio que leeré la historia de Enzo 😍
September 22, 2025
Let me just start and say I love a woman with a backbone who knows her worth. Summer’s first encounter with Matteo had me loving her from the get go, she didn’t hold back and she also embraced her sexuality. Matteo is that morally grey character that has that sweet side only for his family and then everyone else knows him as a ruthless mafia member, being forced to step up and be Don while his brother is gone forces a lot of change and sets him on a path full of revenge and unaliving, and when Summer comes into his life all bets are off.
The tension and build up in this book was well done and when we finally got what we were waiting for the spice was exactly right. Add in the sweet moments with the children and all the little plot twists and this is a great read.
Plus I love the little nuggets Trap added in about Gemma and Sasha from Goalie Goal.
Overall:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
The tension and build up in this book was well done and when we finally got what we were waiting for the spice was exactly right. Add in the sweet moments with the children and all the little plot twists and this is a great read.
Plus I love the little nuggets Trap added in about Gemma and Sasha from Goalie Goal.
Overall:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
December 28, 2025
This was a super easy read.
My first Siena Trap book - but with so much reference to ice hockey romance...I'm guessing she has a hockey romance as well.
✅️ spice
✅️ characters
✅️chemistry
✅️Story
This was likely a 4 star maybe even a 4.5. But two things brought it to a 3.5 for me. One the FMC was so good and strong for 2/3 of the story and then became a total simp. Secondly, the time frames and editing was off. All unimportant to the story but I noticed it and it kind of stood out.
However, this story was so good I went straight to reading Allie and Enzo's story which I never do...
My first Siena Trap book - but with so much reference to ice hockey romance...I'm guessing she has a hockey romance as well.
✅️ spice
✅️ characters
✅️chemistry
✅️Story
This was likely a 4 star maybe even a 4.5. But two things brought it to a 3.5 for me. One the FMC was so good and strong for 2/3 of the story and then became a total simp. Secondly, the time frames and editing was off. All unimportant to the story but I noticed it and it kind of stood out.
However, this story was so good I went straight to reading Allie and Enzo's story which I never do...
December 3, 2025
1.5 🌟 DNF
This is definitely not for me
This is definitely not for me
September 16, 2025
I don’t know what Siena Trap is putting in her books to make them so addicting but I’m here for it. Siena has a way of getting you hooked to these characters from the start and the intro to this mafia series was no different. This book is definitely a change from the Rust Canyon series which just wrapped up not too long ago, but I’m loving the Bellini Mafia series so far.
Matteo Bellini is the perfect balance between dangerous and caring while Summer Reynolds is the perfect mix of innocent and daring. Don’t even get me started on my girls Bianca, Serafina, and Cookie who all melted my heart from the beginning. I can’t wait to see more of Enzo and Gabi throughout the series with their witty banter as well.
Overall, Siena Trap has proven she can do it all. Whether it be hockey or small town country romances, or darker mafia romances she’s proven she can get you hooked no matter what. Thank you again Siena Trap for the ARC, I’m always grateful to be a part of your ARC team!😊
Tropes:
🥃 Mafia Romance
🥃 Age gap
🥃 Widowed single dad x nanny
🥃 Touch her and die
🥃 Forced proximity
🥃 Possessive MMC
Triggers: (see Siena’s website for the full list)
‼️ Gun violence
‼️ Physical assault
‼️ Mentions of SA
‼️ Near drowning incident
‼️ Multiple hospitalizations
‼️ Genital mutilation
‼️ Death/murder
Matteo Bellini is the perfect balance between dangerous and caring while Summer Reynolds is the perfect mix of innocent and daring. Don’t even get me started on my girls Bianca, Serafina, and Cookie who all melted my heart from the beginning. I can’t wait to see more of Enzo and Gabi throughout the series with their witty banter as well.
Overall, Siena Trap has proven she can do it all. Whether it be hockey or small town country romances, or darker mafia romances she’s proven she can get you hooked no matter what. Thank you again Siena Trap for the ARC, I’m always grateful to be a part of your ARC team!😊
Tropes:
🥃 Mafia Romance
🥃 Age gap
🥃 Widowed single dad x nanny
🥃 Touch her and die
🥃 Forced proximity
🥃 Possessive MMC
Triggers: (see Siena’s website for the full list)
‼️ Gun violence
‼️ Physical assault
‼️ Mentions of SA
‼️ Near drowning incident
‼️ Multiple hospitalizations
‼️ Genital mutilation
‼️ Death/murder
September 13, 2025
ARC Review:
4.5 ⭐️
3 🌶
I have read every one of Siena's books and none of them have disappointed!
Honestly I have never read Mafia before, I have read a lot of dark stories which incorporated Mafia like stuff but never Mafia and I can say I was not disappointed. Siena has a knack of writing swoon worthy even when flawed MMC's.
Matteo was obsessed from the start the minute he saw Summer his obsession only grew and the way he showed his love for his 3 girls was flawed at times but it was amazing to see both sides of him with his undying love and his brutal Mafia Don he had to show the rest of the world.
Summer was one of my favorite FMC she was strong and knew what she wanted and what she wanted was Matteo but her love for Bianca and Serafina really made me love her character even more.
I loved seeing more of Enzo and cant wait for his story. We first met him in Goalie Goal and seeing him in action as second to Matteos Don. Loved.
Great story, great characters and cant wait for the rest of the series!!!
4.5 ⭐️
3 🌶
I have read every one of Siena's books and none of them have disappointed!
Honestly I have never read Mafia before, I have read a lot of dark stories which incorporated Mafia like stuff but never Mafia and I can say I was not disappointed. Siena has a knack of writing swoon worthy even when flawed MMC's.
Matteo was obsessed from the start the minute he saw Summer his obsession only grew and the way he showed his love for his 3 girls was flawed at times but it was amazing to see both sides of him with his undying love and his brutal Mafia Don he had to show the rest of the world.
Summer was one of my favorite FMC she was strong and knew what she wanted and what she wanted was Matteo but her love for Bianca and Serafina really made me love her character even more.
I loved seeing more of Enzo and cant wait for his story. We first met him in Goalie Goal and seeing him in action as second to Matteos Don. Loved.
Great story, great characters and cant wait for the rest of the series!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2025
Very good read. Reads fast and easy.
•No cheating
•No virgins
•instalove
•3 day separation
•No ow/om drama.
•HFN-married with his kids
Not a huge fan of the deceased spouse troupe, but he was all about Summer.
There was no question that she was his.
•No cheating
•No virgins
•instalove
•3 day separation
•No ow/om drama.
•HFN-married with his kids
Not a huge fan of the deceased spouse troupe, but he was all about Summer.
There was no question that she was his.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2025
The Bellini Mafia series is a spin-off of Goalie Goal from the Indy Speed Hockey series, and it kicks off with a dramatic, emotional punch.
Matteo is the powerful CEO of Bellini Real Estate and the younger brother of Gio, the head of the Bellini Mafia. He’s also a single father to a spirited 3-year-old daughter, Bianca. One night, while reading to her, tragedy strikes—Gio delivers the heartbreaking news that Matteo’s wife, Allegra, has been in a terrible accident. Although Allegra doesn't survive, doctors manage to save their baby girl, whom Matteo names Serafina.
Allegra wasn’t just anyone—she was a mafia princess and the daughter of Emilio, the ruthless ruler of the New York underworld. With Gio now focused on finding his missing wife, Rory (who vanished three years ago), Matteo is forced to step up and take over as Don. Gio and Rory had been married before her disappearance, and Gio is determined to bring her home—and finally claim the heir he was meant to have.
Meanwhile, Matteo struggles to find a nanny for his two young daughters. Bianca, full of energy and sass, keeps chasing them all away. That is, until a near-tragedy at the pool changes everything. When Bianca almost drowns, a lifeguard named Summer jumps in and saves her. Matteo suddenly finds himself in debt to the woman who saved his daughter’s life—and maybe, just maybe, she's the one who can handle the chaos of his life. This book is so good it had me hooked from beginning to end with a big twist, and I love how it leads u up to the next book and I can't wait for the rest of the series.
Matteo is the powerful CEO of Bellini Real Estate and the younger brother of Gio, the head of the Bellini Mafia. He’s also a single father to a spirited 3-year-old daughter, Bianca. One night, while reading to her, tragedy strikes—Gio delivers the heartbreaking news that Matteo’s wife, Allegra, has been in a terrible accident. Although Allegra doesn't survive, doctors manage to save their baby girl, whom Matteo names Serafina.
Allegra wasn’t just anyone—she was a mafia princess and the daughter of Emilio, the ruthless ruler of the New York underworld. With Gio now focused on finding his missing wife, Rory (who vanished three years ago), Matteo is forced to step up and take over as Don. Gio and Rory had been married before her disappearance, and Gio is determined to bring her home—and finally claim the heir he was meant to have.
Meanwhile, Matteo struggles to find a nanny for his two young daughters. Bianca, full of energy and sass, keeps chasing them all away. That is, until a near-tragedy at the pool changes everything. When Bianca almost drowns, a lifeguard named Summer jumps in and saves her. Matteo suddenly finds himself in debt to the woman who saved his daughter’s life—and maybe, just maybe, she's the one who can handle the chaos of his life. This book is so good it had me hooked from beginning to end with a big twist, and I love how it leads u up to the next book and I can't wait for the rest of the series.
November 23, 2025
"Te has convertido en un faro de luz mientras intento navegar mi camino en la oscuridad. Supe que eras especial la primera vez que te vi, pero no tenía idea de lo rápido que te incrustarías en la mismísima fibra de mi alma"
Los mafiosos que son papás solteros y son dulces con sus hijas y demuestran sus sentimientos abiertamente porque no lo ven como debilidad ¡Dan años de vida! ♥️
La historia de Summer y Matteo me gusto mucho, el fue manipulador al principio y supo jugar sus cartas para que Summer aceptara ser su niñera. Su romance y atracción pueden parecer rápidas pero que ella salvara a su hija y las tratara con tanto amor, cariño y las cuidará como si fueran suyas ayudo a crear un vínculo mas grande porque el valoraba mucho la seguridad y felicidad de sus pequeñas y que la mujer que le gustaba le diera la misma importancia que el hizo que fuera todo mas intenso entre ambos.
La devoción que sentía por Summer me encanto, el la admiraba muchísimo a ella y era lindo que siempre se lo dijera en voz alta para que ella supiera que el realmente hablaba en serio cuando decía que la quería como suya para el resto de su vida. Un acto de amor muy grande fue el dejar que ella se alejara cuando las cosas se pusieron complicadas porque el puso su salud mental antes que sus ganas de tenerla cerca para protegerla y aunque le dolió supo entender que ella necesitaba tiempo para procesar lo que significaba estar con un hombre mafioso porque hasta ese momento eran solo suposiciones y cuando lo vivió en carne propia se dió cuenta que todo era mas complicado pero con lo días alejador se dió cuenta que su amor por Matteo y sus hijas valía la pena, ella decidió apostar por su pequeña familia ♥️.... Lean a este hombre TIERNOOOO
Obvio voy a leer el siguiente 💅🏻
Los mafiosos que son papás solteros y son dulces con sus hijas y demuestran sus sentimientos abiertamente porque no lo ven como debilidad ¡Dan años de vida! ♥️
La historia de Summer y Matteo me gusto mucho, el fue manipulador al principio y supo jugar sus cartas para que Summer aceptara ser su niñera. Su romance y atracción pueden parecer rápidas pero que ella salvara a su hija y las tratara con tanto amor, cariño y las cuidará como si fueran suyas ayudo a crear un vínculo mas grande porque el valoraba mucho la seguridad y felicidad de sus pequeñas y que la mujer que le gustaba le diera la misma importancia que el hizo que fuera todo mas intenso entre ambos.
La devoción que sentía por Summer me encanto, el la admiraba muchísimo a ella y era lindo que siempre se lo dijera en voz alta para que ella supiera que el realmente hablaba en serio cuando decía que la quería como suya para el resto de su vida. Un acto de amor muy grande fue el dejar que ella se alejara cuando las cosas se pusieron complicadas porque el puso su salud mental antes que sus ganas de tenerla cerca para protegerla y aunque le dolió supo entender que ella necesitaba tiempo para procesar lo que significaba estar con un hombre mafioso porque hasta ese momento eran solo suposiciones y cuando lo vivió en carne propia se dió cuenta que todo era mas complicado pero con lo días alejador se dió cuenta que su amor por Matteo y sus hijas valía la pena, ella decidió apostar por su pequeña familia ♥️.... Lean a este hombre TIERNOOOO
Obvio voy a leer el siguiente 💅🏻
December 18, 2025
Bellini Born was everything I want from a mafia romance — emotional, intense, protective, and surprisingly tender.
Matteo Bellini is the perfect mix of ruthless Don and devoted single father. His grief, responsibility, and quiet vulnerability made him incredibly compelling, and I loved how deeply his daughters are woven into the story. Summer is exactly the kind of FMC I enjoy reading about: strong, compassionate, independent, and unwilling to be intimidated — even when she’s standing in the middle of a mafia world.
The single dad x nanny dynamic worked so well here. The forced proximity, the tension, the slow emotional unraveling, and the way Summer becomes part of Matteo’s family felt natural and heartfelt. The chemistry is undeniable, the spice hits just right, and the emotional beats genuinely landed for me.
What really stood out was the balance between danger and warmth. Yes, there’s mafia drama and intensity, but there’s also found family, healing after loss, and the kind of love that feels protective rather than performative.
I flew through this book and closed it with a huge smile on my face. A strong start to the Bellini series, and I’m absolutely continuing. If you love mafia romance with heart, this one is a must-read.
Matteo Bellini is the perfect mix of ruthless Don and devoted single father. His grief, responsibility, and quiet vulnerability made him incredibly compelling, and I loved how deeply his daughters are woven into the story. Summer is exactly the kind of FMC I enjoy reading about: strong, compassionate, independent, and unwilling to be intimidated — even when she’s standing in the middle of a mafia world.
The single dad x nanny dynamic worked so well here. The forced proximity, the tension, the slow emotional unraveling, and the way Summer becomes part of Matteo’s family felt natural and heartfelt. The chemistry is undeniable, the spice hits just right, and the emotional beats genuinely landed for me.
What really stood out was the balance between danger and warmth. Yes, there’s mafia drama and intensity, but there’s also found family, healing after loss, and the kind of love that feels protective rather than performative.
I flew through this book and closed it with a huge smile on my face. A strong start to the Bellini series, and I’m absolutely continuing. If you love mafia romance with heart, this one is a must-read.
September 14, 2025
For an author’s first real dive into the romantic suspense mafia world, Siena knocked this out of the park! Right from the jump, this book is action packed and drama filled. I’m fairly certain I fell in love with Matteo right beside Summer - his soft, gentle behavior when surrounded by his girls that can flip to his dominant, beastly alter ego is HOT. And can we just talk about the subtle nods to past characters; as well as, the sneak peaks of Gio and Enzo’s stories to come!? I’ve been an avid reader of Siena’s from very early on and I can whole heartedly say, her ability to mold her writing into such vastly different genres in the romance world is fascinating. She does such an excellent job of giving a complete and well rounded story. Matteo and Summer are special on their own, but add in the kids, and it really took this book to a better level. Summer’s relationship with Matteo’s girls is so sweet and getting his view of seeing them all together made me melt! I cannot thank Siena and the Luna Literary crew enough for having me on this ARC team! This is a must read if you’re a mafia girlie, get your copy on release day, September 23!!
September 11, 2025
ARC REVIEW
4⭐️
2.5🌶
Ma'ammmmmm. This was HOTTT! Siena's spice always freaking hits and this did not disappoint.
Matteo 🥵🥵 Sirrrrr. He was so possessive and OTT with Summer since the literal second he laid eyes on her and i ATE it up. I loved seeing both sides of him, the daddy to his girls and loving man to summer then the brutal mafia don. Did he make some questionable decisions that made me want to punch his face in? Yes. Yes he did. But he learned from his mistakes and corrected them.
Summer is one of my favorite FMCs. She was a take no shit girl and didn't care about anyone's opinions, she was gonna do what was right. She fell in love with his girls and was exactly what they needed. I wish she had made Matteo grovel a little bit longer but I can't say I blame her really cause the mouth on him was too much, in a good way. 🥵
I devoured this. Ate it up. FLEW through it all and wanted more. I can't wait for the next book!
Tropes:
✨️ Single Dad x Nanny
✨️ Mafia Romance
✨️ Forced Proximity
✨️ Age Gap
✨️ Touch her & D!e
✨️ OTT/jealous/possessive
4⭐️
2.5🌶
Ma'ammmmmm. This was HOTTT! Siena's spice always freaking hits and this did not disappoint.
Matteo 🥵🥵 Sirrrrr. He was so possessive and OTT with Summer since the literal second he laid eyes on her and i ATE it up. I loved seeing both sides of him, the daddy to his girls and loving man to summer then the brutal mafia don. Did he make some questionable decisions that made me want to punch his face in? Yes. Yes he did. But he learned from his mistakes and corrected them.
Summer is one of my favorite FMCs. She was a take no shit girl and didn't care about anyone's opinions, she was gonna do what was right. She fell in love with his girls and was exactly what they needed. I wish she had made Matteo grovel a little bit longer but I can't say I blame her really cause the mouth on him was too much, in a good way. 🥵
I devoured this. Ate it up. FLEW through it all and wanted more. I can't wait for the next book!
Tropes:
✨️ Single Dad x Nanny
✨️ Mafia Romance
✨️ Forced Proximity
✨️ Age Gap
✨️ Touch her & D!e
✨️ OTT/jealous/possessive
October 13, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up
September 12, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Siena is the QUEEN of spice! Now throw in a little sprinkle of mafia and its chefs kiss 👩🏼🍳💋 a mafia man, that is also an attentive dad - yes please! I loved getting snippets of some of the Goalie Goal characters and love how Siena blended both worlds to make each book flow together. I can’t wait for more mafia moments when the series continues!
What to expect:
mafia don dad x nanny
small age gap
possessive mmc
a couple cute kids
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Siena is the QUEEN of spice! Now throw in a little sprinkle of mafia and its chefs kiss 👩🏼🍳💋 a mafia man, that is also an attentive dad - yes please! I loved getting snippets of some of the Goalie Goal characters and love how Siena blended both worlds to make each book flow together. I can’t wait for more mafia moments when the series continues!
What to expect:
mafia don dad x nanny
small age gap
possessive mmc
a couple cute kids
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 19, 2025
Matteo & Summer. The book starts strong and caught my interest.
It is a light mafia romance with quick pace that is easy to read, it has a nice flow.
Matteo shows his human side more often than your typical mafia man and I liked him. For his 30 years, he had a lot on his shoulders and was amazing with his kids.
Summer was ok but a bit bland in my opinion. I felt I knew few things about her by the end of the book and it was weird. There was no mention of her having any dreams or life goals for a 22 year old woman. She just happily accepted this new role without any question. 🤔
I’d like some more buildup before they caught feelings though, it was slightly rushed.
But I enjoyed it overall.
-Dual 1st person POV
-Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall: 3.75/5 ⭐️ for me.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and I have given this honest and voluntary review.
It is a light mafia romance with quick pace that is easy to read, it has a nice flow.
Matteo shows his human side more often than your typical mafia man and I liked him. For his 30 years, he had a lot on his shoulders and was amazing with his kids.
Summer was ok but a bit bland in my opinion. I felt I knew few things about her by the end of the book and it was weird. There was no mention of her having any dreams or life goals for a 22 year old woman. She just happily accepted this new role without any question. 🤔
I’d like some more buildup before they caught feelings though, it was slightly rushed.
But I enjoyed it overall.
-Dual 1st person POV
-Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall: 3.75/5 ⭐️ for me.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and I have given this honest and voluntary review.
January 18, 2026
Siena nailed this mafia romance. Matteo was the best dad to his little girls (despite the chaos and danger that comes with his position as don) and Summer was perfect with the girls and Matteo. I ate this up 🔥 and can't wait until the next in the series.
September 14, 2025
4.75 ⭐️
Siena you have done it, and ma'am, I'm glad you had it in you.
Summer seemed mature for being as young as she is. She is hard-working and determined to make it on her own. I feel as if she was impressionable and easily swayed when it came to bargaining with Matteo. I would have loved to see more on her past to see how she became who she is.
Matteo has a lot on his plate. He has dealt with loss, gain of power, and managing how to do the whole single dad thing. He has a hard exterior, but has the softest spot for his two daughters. He knows what he wants from the life he was given. Matteo knows what is expected of him. He may know what he wants, but not exactly what he needs. He knows he needs help wrangling his daughters and can't seem to keep a nanny. He manages to use the rules of the mafia to get the help he needs. The nanny he hires is going to flip his life upside down.
As a debut mafia romance, this story was written well. Siena has not disappointed with hockey and small town romances, and its exciting to see a change of pace.
Siena you have done it, and ma'am, I'm glad you had it in you.
Summer seemed mature for being as young as she is. She is hard-working and determined to make it on her own. I feel as if she was impressionable and easily swayed when it came to bargaining with Matteo. I would have loved to see more on her past to see how she became who she is.
Matteo has a lot on his plate. He has dealt with loss, gain of power, and managing how to do the whole single dad thing. He has a hard exterior, but has the softest spot for his two daughters. He knows what he wants from the life he was given. Matteo knows what is expected of him. He may know what he wants, but not exactly what he needs. He knows he needs help wrangling his daughters and can't seem to keep a nanny. He manages to use the rules of the mafia to get the help he needs. The nanny he hires is going to flip his life upside down.
As a debut mafia romance, this story was written well. Siena has not disappointed with hockey and small town romances, and its exciting to see a change of pace.
October 9, 2025
Thank you to Luna Literary for the ARC of this book.
Bellini Born follows Summer as she finds herself working as the nanny for Matteo Bellini, the temporary don of the Italian mafia in Chicago.
My biggest romance novel gripe is when the characters don't get to know each other. Summer has an instant connection with Matteo's daughters and there is a strong insta-lust with Matteo but they never actually spend any time getting to know each other at all. They spend some time skirting around each other before diving headfirst into sleeping together to declaring they are in love not long after that. I would have loved for more time to have passed or for conversations between them to have been shown because I just wasn't able to see this strong love that they were declaring for each other. I did like how much Summer cared for the girls and how it was clear that she didn't want to replace their dead mom.
Bellini Born follows Summer as she finds herself working as the nanny for Matteo Bellini, the temporary don of the Italian mafia in Chicago.
My biggest romance novel gripe is when the characters don't get to know each other. Summer has an instant connection with Matteo's daughters and there is a strong insta-lust with Matteo but they never actually spend any time getting to know each other at all. They spend some time skirting around each other before diving headfirst into sleeping together to declaring they are in love not long after that. I would have loved for more time to have passed or for conversations between them to have been shown because I just wasn't able to see this strong love that they were declaring for each other. I did like how much Summer cared for the girls and how it was clear that she didn't want to replace their dead mom.
September 17, 2025
This book was so good! I don’t often feel warm and fuzzy when I’m reading a mafia romance, but the two different sides of Matteo allowed us to fall absolutely head over heels for the father/partner side of Matteo. Of course the Mafia Don side was just as good, only in a different way!
The love Matteo had for his girls was so precious, and the way both girls took to Summer was amazing. She had an instant connection with them, and was truly the best person to fill that missing void in their lives.
Summer was such a strong woman, constantly standing up to Matteo and putting him in his place and reminding him that he may be the Don in his organization, but he wasn’t the Don at home.
I loved Enzo and can’t wait to read his story! This was a great start to a new series!
The love Matteo had for his girls was so precious, and the way both girls took to Summer was amazing. She had an instant connection with them, and was truly the best person to fill that missing void in their lives.
Summer was such a strong woman, constantly standing up to Matteo and putting him in his place and reminding him that he may be the Don in his organization, but he wasn’t the Don at home.
I loved Enzo and can’t wait to read his story! This was a great start to a new series!
September 30, 2025
I’m always a sucker for Siena Trap books! I’m not a big fan of mafia romance, but Siena keeps the pace moving and the characters engaging, and Bellini Born is no different. And I love love loved the little Easter eggs as previous things from other Siena Trap books were sprinkled in!
Matteo is 100% a touch her and die, morally gray, mafia man. Once his eyes were set on Summer, there was no turning back. He is intense but he truly shines for his daughters. And Summer! I love how every step of the way she was all in, no matter what anyone else had to say. She is a total gem. I love how quick she settled into her new roles and she never backed down.
I am really looking forward to book 2 - I feel like business is not finished!
Matteo is 100% a touch her and die, morally gray, mafia man. Once his eyes were set on Summer, there was no turning back. He is intense but he truly shines for his daughters. And Summer! I love how every step of the way she was all in, no matter what anyone else had to say. She is a total gem. I love how quick she settled into her new roles and she never backed down.
I am really looking forward to book 2 - I feel like business is not finished!
September 23, 2025
I devoured this book and couldn’t get enough! Matteo is the perfect blend of dangerous, but passionate and caring when it comes to his girls and now, Summer. He’s possessive, obsessive, OTT, and he wants Summer and will do whatever it takes. Summer is sweet and innocent, but has some sass to her too. When she told him off after saving Bianca, GOLD! But she also has a heart of gold and she loves those babies. This book is HOT, dangerous, it’s sweet, and dark. It’s the perfect mafia romance and Siena NAILED IT! The chemistry between Matteo and Summer is off the charts and will leave you panting. But the relationship with the kids will have your heart melting.
September 24, 2025
4.5 stars
This book, these characters, love, love, love.
Mafia is a hit or miss with me, but Matteo stole my heart. Summer is who I love, she is sassy, knows what she wants, stands up for herself, and is not intimidated by Matteo.
The plan was to read a chapter or two, before I know it I was reading “the end”. I was invested in this book, and these characters. Is Matteo morally grey, yes. His nice side is only for those who are special two him. The tension is delicious, the spice perfect, I am ready for more books in this series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
This book, these characters, love, love, love.
Mafia is a hit or miss with me, but Matteo stole my heart. Summer is who I love, she is sassy, knows what she wants, stands up for herself, and is not intimidated by Matteo.
The plan was to read a chapter or two, before I know it I was reading “the end”. I was invested in this book, and these characters. Is Matteo morally grey, yes. His nice side is only for those who are special two him. The tension is delicious, the spice perfect, I am ready for more books in this series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
September 25, 2025
This is only my second book by Siena but I can guarantee I'm here for more!!
Summer is a girl who knows struggle and even though she's had it rough, she's still a good soul. She knows what way life should be and when she takes a gig on as a lifeguard and has to save a little girl's life, you can bet your backside she's gonna give the parent an earful when she realises she was solo.
What she doesn't realise is that she has just dressed down the new Bellini Don. In front of people. And he doesn't give two hoots, he's smitten and is determined to pay her back and to keep her!
It's a good story, really liked the characters - a new Don and a single dad who is also a softie for his two daughters& a feisty fmc... I'm here for it!
4/4.5
Summer is a girl who knows struggle and even though she's had it rough, she's still a good soul. She knows what way life should be and when she takes a gig on as a lifeguard and has to save a little girl's life, you can bet your backside she's gonna give the parent an earful when she realises she was solo.
What she doesn't realise is that she has just dressed down the new Bellini Don. In front of people. And he doesn't give two hoots, he's smitten and is determined to pay her back and to keep her!
It's a good story, really liked the characters - a new Don and a single dad who is also a softie for his two daughters& a feisty fmc... I'm here for it!
4/4.5
September 11, 2025
ARC Review: Bellini Born
Sweet heart sounds so much better in Italian: 𝒟𝑜𝓁𝒸𝑒𝓏𝓏𝒶
First off Matteo and Summer’s story was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
I was really excited when I found out that Siena was going to be writing a mafia series. Matteo and Summer’s story had me hooked from the very beginning. Matteo is a single dad of 2 little girls and is in need of a Nanny to help look after them while he’s the mafia don. Summer just happens to fall right into his lap when she saves his little girl. Now he owes her a debt.
𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓓𝓮𝓫𝓽𝓼 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓑𝓮 𝓟𝓪𝓲𝓭.
Loved watching their relationship form through out their story. And the spice! 🥵 Omg, loved it!! 🌶️ Siena always has a really great story with just the right amount of spice between her characters.
And let’s not forget the non main characters. Mateos’s little girls are so cute and love the interactions between them and the main characters: Summer and Matteo. Enzo….. he might not be the main character in this book but I loved his personality and getting to know him.
We did get a little visit with our favorite characters from Goalie Goal even if it was just a conversation between Enzo and Mateo.
Another reason why I love Siena’s books: I get a short and sweet visit with previous book’s characters!
I highly recommend adding this to your tbr!!
Overall Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spice rating: 5/5 🌶️
I am really looking forward to Enzo’s story!
Sweet heart sounds so much better in Italian: 𝒟𝑜𝓁𝒸𝑒𝓏𝓏𝒶
First off Matteo and Summer’s story was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
I was really excited when I found out that Siena was going to be writing a mafia series. Matteo and Summer’s story had me hooked from the very beginning. Matteo is a single dad of 2 little girls and is in need of a Nanny to help look after them while he’s the mafia don. Summer just happens to fall right into his lap when she saves his little girl. Now he owes her a debt.
𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓓𝓮𝓫𝓽𝓼 𝓜𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓑𝓮 𝓟𝓪𝓲𝓭.
Loved watching their relationship form through out their story. And the spice! 🥵 Omg, loved it!! 🌶️ Siena always has a really great story with just the right amount of spice between her characters.
And let’s not forget the non main characters. Mateos’s little girls are so cute and love the interactions between them and the main characters: Summer and Matteo. Enzo….. he might not be the main character in this book but I loved his personality and getting to know him.
We did get a little visit with our favorite characters from Goalie Goal even if it was just a conversation between Enzo and Mateo.
Another reason why I love Siena’s books: I get a short and sweet visit with previous book’s characters!
I highly recommend adding this to your tbr!!
Overall Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spice rating: 5/5 🌶️
I am really looking forward to Enzo’s story!
September 15, 2025
Matteo was a goner from the moment he met summer and I ate this shit up. God damn it was so good.
He literally saw her and was like ‘you’re mine’, that is the kind of man we all want ❤️🔥 He was also the most adorable single dad.
Summer was really mature for her age and I think that worked really well in the book, she was only 22 but acted as if she was 30.
They had amazing sexual tension and chemistry together and I loved every minute of this book.
There is a tiny third act breakup but it’s over pretty quickly.
Thank you Siena for the ARC.
He literally saw her and was like ‘you’re mine’, that is the kind of man we all want ❤️🔥 He was also the most adorable single dad.
Summer was really mature for her age and I think that worked really well in the book, she was only 22 but acted as if she was 30.
They had amazing sexual tension and chemistry together and I loved every minute of this book.
There is a tiny third act breakup but it’s over pretty quickly.
Thank you Siena for the ARC.
February 10, 2026
I read Bellini Bred before this one. I’m okay with that. I really like Matteo. The author established how ruthless a mafia guy he was at the beginning of the story. But he had such a soft spot for his daughters. And his vulnerability came through only when Summer entered the picture. He literally was on his knees for her and had never done that for anyone else. The spice was hot and frequent. It was good.
September 28, 2025
Matteo is in the Mafia & recently becomes Don to his organization. He is also adjusting to being a single dad to 2 beautiful girls. He meets Summer, who saves his daughter’s life & he has immediate heart eyes. She becomes his nanny & he becomes a possessive MMC. There’s an age gap, a wealth gap with lots of nanny perks.
Although Matteo’s life can get rough, Summer is strong enough to embrace it for what it is. Love Enzo, Gabi & the girls.
This is a great mafia romance.
Although Matteo’s life can get rough, Summer is strong enough to embrace it for what it is. Love Enzo, Gabi & the girls.
This is a great mafia romance.
December 9, 2025
Pues... Fue entretenido, que era lo que buscaba en el momento, pero la protagonista fue tan insoportable por momentos y el protagonista no se queda atrás, pudo ser un buen personaje con moral gris pero todo lo que resultó fue un mafioso económico. Lo mejor fue Bianca, la niña que si tuvo diez diálogos, fue mucho. Aún así me mantuvo enganchada, por eso las 3 estrellas.
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