Steal My Heart

NOLA Mobsters #1

by Andrea Hagan

La famiglia prima di tutto. Family above all else.

Remi

Larceny isn’t a crime, it’s an art form. Well, technically it’s a crime, but only if you get caught. And I pride myself on never getting caught. Until one day I chose the wrong mark. Angelo Calvani, the Don of New Orleans. Did you know New Orleans has a Don? Me neither. But I’m quickly learning the intense, sometimes terrifying man is my ticket out of my legal troubles. Sure, what Angelo wants me to do is illegal, and what the man does to me between the sheets should be illegal, but I can handle the job. And the man…assuming my heart will stay the hell out of it.

Angelo

Remi Landry stole my money, and if I’m not careful, she’ll steal my heart. Good thing I’m always careful. I’m also never one to miss an opportunity. The woman’s the most skilled pickpocket I’ve ever encountered, and I have plans for my little larcenist. The problem is I can’t seem to keep my hands off her, and she can’t seem to keep her hands off my valuables. Remi thinks this is a game, but what she doesn’t understand is, I’m the king of NOLA, and I make the rules.

Steal My Heart: NOLA Mobsters contains…
Mafia boss and pickpocket
Grumpy/sunshine
Age gap (10 years)
Forced proximity
Spice
Violence
Pew pew play
Found family
Witty banter
HEA

Genres: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Forced Proximity, Romance, He Falls First, Kidnapping, Enemies To Lovers

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 16, 2025

Reviews

[Buffy・❥・ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I.Loved.This.Book

I would say it was more on the mafia “lite” side but the comedic banter back and forth b/t the MMC and FMC made up for that

Also as a fellow cat mom, nothing is more of a green flag in a man then when he loves cats and the MMC had such a cute bond with the FMCs cat Nola- even made the kitty a ramp for the pool after having to save it from almost drowning…. Straight melted my heart tbh

The only reason for my 4 out of 5 star rating is I prefer my dark romances actually dark and like I said this was definitely on the lighter side

[Vini Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

OHEMGEE

I loveeee it when I accidentally stumble upon a funny af mafia book which is already a rare thing to begin with.

Inside jokes between the MCs?? The nonstop hilarious banter between the two?? The heroine is a larcenist who takes everything casually, not even her kidnapping stopped her from being hilarious 😭 The bobcat who isn't a bobcat? THE DOMESTIC SCENES BETWEEN ALL OF THEM?? The MCs, the cat, the bodyguard of the sister, the housekeeper. ALL OF THEM A BIG GOOFY MAFIA FAMILY!

The fact that the heroine never stops pickpocketing the hero just for the fun of it— 🤣🤣🤣I love her so much. Her constant robbing made the marriage proposal even more meaningful. The hero's constant irritation of the word "girlfriend" associated with another woman LMFAO. Everyone's automated response of "Not a bobcat" referring to the cat😭😭 this is so funny. The way the MCs are so playful with each other from the get go OH MY HEART. The sister and her bodyguard interaction is hinting towards that future potential I WOULD 100% BE GAME FOR (I LOOVEE Alessandra's badass personality), the bodyguard and the heroine's interactions are to die for lmfao, so is the cat's with everyone else too!

Instant favourite. Any book with real humor in it is an instant 5 star read which is a rarity for me to come across.

I need to buy this in paperback!!!!

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“I indulge in one drink a week,” he answers in a clipped tone.
“I’d hardly call that an indulgence.”
He returns to the couch, leaning forward and tenting his fingers. “You’re right. But what is an indulgence is my softness towards you.”
I make a show of looking around. “Is the softness in the room with us?”

He goes to grab his phone from his pocket. His empty pocket.
A nervous giggle bubbles from me. “Sorry. I was practicing in the car.” Reaching into my bag, I return the phone.
He shakes his head

She appears, and I turn my cheek, giving it a little pat. “Let’s get this out of the way.”
“That won’t be necessary.” She brushes past me.
Her refusal to slap me pisses me off, which I realize is an insane reaction.

“No, because I knew you were going to tell me what I wanted to know.”
“What if I didn’t?” I press.
“All water under the bridge.”
“Let’s have you dangling out of a yacht with a gator and see if you feel the same way,” I say, disgruntled.
“If that’s what you wish, I’ll have the captain ready the boat.”

“Stop,” I call, and she pauses, looking the picture of innocence. “I need my phone.”
Remi reaches into her pocket, producing Maks’ [the bodyguard] phone.
He pats his pockets and curses, and I try to hold in my laughter. “Do not touch my phone ever again,” Maks tells her sternly, snatching his phone.
“Touchy,” Remi teases, sauntering out.

Slamming down the phone, I chase after Remi. “Wait!”
Apologizing. Begging. Chasing.
The little pickpocket has stolen my sanity.

Remi considers. “Alright, let’s say we go with this plan. So you’re just going to bust the pianist’s kneecaps, and I’ll waltz right into the party?” she asks me.
“Why on earth would I bust anyone’s kneecaps?” I raise an eyebrow.
“Well, excuse me for not knowing how this mob thing works!” Remi huffs.
“Leave the logistics to me,” I assure her.

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[Booklover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall this was a good book. It was a light mafia trope. Not dark and with comical characters. Personally I prefer mature mafia men.

However, I just despise other woman drama in books. It just ruins everything for me. The MMC keeps his former f#ckbuddy around because he needs her association with the mayor. Although her appearances remained limited and nothings happens with the MMC, it still annoys me.

Then the FMC's cheating ex shows up with the woman he cheated with. Why is the women her ex cheated with the FMC in the next book?? Couldn’t have come up with another character?! Really?! The world doesn’t need to be so small!

I also don’t like it when the villain is non-existent untill basically the last chapters of the book. It was pointless and there was no reason for him to be the villain.

[thebeespot72 · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have been looking for a new Mafia Romance, look no more. Author Andrea Hagan’s Italian Mafia 5 book Series has a variety of tropes that will appeal to just about everyone, from Enemies-to-Lovers to Arranged Marriage, Guardian/Ward, and Second Chances. And now she has started a new series, the Nola Mobsters, with Steal My Heart.

I would be doing a disservice to describe the FMCs as strong and sassy because they are more than that, especially in Steal My Heart. Remi is a thief—more specifically, she is a pickpocket. Angelo is the mafia boss, King of NOLA. The rapport these two have is more than just steamy. They are also hilarious together. The quick-wit dialogue that Andrea Hagan wrote was well done and did not overshadow the plot. Even with the addition of the “cat,” that may or may not be a cat.

There is never a shortage of spicy scenes in Andrea Hagan’s books, and there were plenty of memorable ones in Steal My Heart. Angelo is quite the dirty talker. There might be a smidge of a Br33ding and shmilky shmink talk too. You’ll have to read and see!

I’m so excited to see more from the Nola Mobsters series. Steal My Heart has me pumped for more!

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘏𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦-𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺.

[Oissela_Retssila · Rating 1 out of 5]

15% DNF: Ik weet niet wat dit was, maar enemies to lovers was het zeker niet. Hoe zoen je al als je niet eens 1 goed gesprek hebt gehad met elkaar. Sorry je kent elkaar net twee minuten en enemies zijn ze echt niet. Het is meer strangers to lovers, ik haat het als schrijfsters tropes claimen voor hun boek en dat het totaal niet voorkomt er in.

Ik geef dit boek 1⭐️

[ReadaholicDeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Remi pickpockets the wrong man, he hunts her down, and she suddenly finds herself tangled in his dangerous, irresistible world. Angelo is perfectly broody with a side of swoon. He knows what he wants and never hesitates to get his way with his high-handed ways.

This mafia romance leans on the lighter side of dark, with the expected mafia drama and violence balanced by witty banter, spice, and a touch of suspense.

The grumpy/sunshine vibes were strong with this one… add in a cat with an attitude (shhh, don’t let Nola hear me call her a cat) and a strong found-family element that teases even more to come in this world, and I was utterly addicted and I couldn’t put it down.

[Shannai · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

This was a lot of fun, it's been a while since I've read a mafia romance, and there is nothing that I love more, when there is a ruthless made man is absolutely, utterly obsessed and head over heels for a sassy fmc! Angelo and Remi had such great banter and chemistry; honestly, the characters, both main and side were great!

This is on the lite side of dark romance, which I was absolutely fine with. I did think the writing style felt a bit choppy and the pacing was a little all over the place, especially with how the villain came to be and then resolved, to be quite honest, I'm not even sure if it is.

I'm curious about the second book; Angelo's brother, Fabian and Remi's old boss, who her ex cheated on her with. Interested to see how that will play out!

[Rana Hussein · Rating 1 out of 5]

Imagine you ordered sinners condemned off wish that’s what this book was but 100 times worse. It was insta love like she met him a week ago and already she wants to say she loves him. Also the grammar was so bad 🤣 and their comebacks did not eat. Omg I don’t even wanna think about it. Whoever edited this book needs to play in traffic

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time read by the author. I Really enjoyed the banter and light comedy in this book . Oh and not forgetting the "cat" Nola....she made the book all thd more enjoyable.

[Fedythereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so so much to the amazing author for sharing an ARC of this book with me !!!!

“I’m a man who prides himself on avoiding problems. And Remi Landry has problems written all over her”

“This woman has brought nothing but chaos in your life”
“Maybe I need a little chaos in my life”

Mâfïa romance queen !!! I loved this book. Unpredictable meet cute (if that’s how we can call it). Of course they fall as fast as they make them but … am I really complaining? No, I am not. Because this book was devilishly spicy, addicting, on the lighter side of dark romance, and with family dynamics that are as messed up as they can come. But the Calvani family will be my next undoing because we do start from Angelo and Remi … but I’m scared to know the effect the other siblings’ romances will have on me. Especially Al’s one !!!! Remi is a badass and she is unapologetically attached to a dangerous man and able to provide for herself (and that’s how we love our FMCs) and Angelo … is a suffocating (iykyk) controlling, obsessive grump who should know better but really doesn’t. But when the good girl starts … it’s impossible not to fall. The banter was constant and the spice was spicying … honestly … I cannot wait for the next book !!

“Sei la ragione di ogni mio sorriso”

[morganinpages · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF @59%
I honestly just couldn’t read anymore. The beginning was so amazing and fast and hot and heavy, but then everything just died off around 38%. The same things happened over and over again. The MMC, Angelo, is supposed to be this feared, strong mob boss who literally shot his dad for the throne, but doesn’t act like the boss AT ALL!!!! He acts like a scared little boy who lets everyone walk all over him. And I am NOT looking for that in my mafia books. His relationship with the FMC, Remi, was literally so hot and cold and all over the place. One second they are fighting and the next he is shoving his hand down her panties and the next they are enemies again. Like pick a side!!!!! Also there were so many inconsistencies all of a sudden that really took away from reading bc they would be at his town house and then at some apartment we had never even heard of. There were so many, but they got annoying real fast. Honestly don’t even waste your time with this book when you could read something far more enjoyable.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★
𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:

If you're looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh, and then leave you breathless by the end, then this is exactly what you need. This book hit all the right notes for me, and I’m still reeling from how much I loved it. It has everything, a fiery heroine, a commanding mafia boss, a setting that practically oozes charm, and a twist that had me absolutely floored.

First of all, let me just say, I adore Remi. She is one of the most unforgettable characters I’ve read in a long time. I’m obsessed with her. From her sharp wit to her fearless attitude, Remi is a character who grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. She’s a pickpocket with a heart, but it’s more than just her criminal skills that make her stand out. Her personality is magnetic, she’s unapologetically herself, and I couldn’t help but root for her the whole way through. Her humor is on another level, and I caught myself smiling (or laughing out loud) more times than I can count. But what really stuck with me was the way she handles her vulnerability. She’s tough as nails, but there are these moments where you get to see her softer side, and that just made her even more real and lovable to me. I’m seriously obsessed with her. (And her cat, Nola? I swear, that "cat" stole every single scene. Iykyk).

Then, of course, we have Angelo, the don of New Orleans, and what a Don he is. At first glance, he’s everything you expect from a mafia boss…gruff, intimidating, and all about business. But there’s so much more to him. The more I learned about Angelo, the more I fell for him. Beneath the power and the cold exterior is a man who is loyal, protective, and deeply devoted to those he cares about. His dynamic with Remi was just electric. The tension between them is undeniable, and as their relationship unfolds, you can feel that the push and pull is driving them both crazy. Watching Angelo try to keep his hands off her while she’s clearly getting under his skin…priceless. But the real beauty of their connection is how Angelo doesn’t just want to control Remi, he wants her to choose him, and that made everything about their romance feel so much more layered and meaningful.

I’m also not going to lie, I fell in love with New Orleans as the setting. I’ve read plenty of mafia books, but I don’t think I’ve ever read one that’s set in the vibrant, colorful world of New Orleans. The city itself adds so much to the story, it’s gritty and beautiful, full of history and energy that practically jumps off the page. I could practically feel the heat of the streets, hear the jazz in the air, and smell the food wafting through the alleys. New Orleans as the backdrop to this mafia story gave it such a distinct flavor, and I loved it. It’s not just the perfect setting for this high stakes world of crime; it made the world come alive. It felt like another character, as alive and unpredictable as Angelo and Remi.

While Remi and Angelo completely owned my heart, it was Alessandra and Maks who made me fall even deeper into this world. Alessandra, Angelo’s sister, is absolutely hilarious. Every time she appeared, I found myself smiling like an idiot. She’s sassy, bold, and says exactly what she’s thinking, no matter how inappropriate or chaotic the moment is. She has that rare kind of energy that lights up a page, and I honestly hope she will have her own book. You can feel how much she loves her brothers, even when she’s rolling her eyes at him. Their banter added such a spark to every scene, they balance the darker, grittier parts of the story with humor that feels so natural.

Then there’s Maks. Quiet, loyal, and a little mysterious, he completely surprised me. He’s the kind of character who doesn’t need a lot of words to make an impression. His protectiveness and subtle humor made him impossible not to love. You can tell he’s got his own story hidden under all that calm strength. There were moments where he’d just give a small grin or a one liner, and somehow it hit harder than a whole speech. I genuinely hope Andrea gives him more page time in future books, he deserves it.

In short, because I practically talked your ear off, I loved this book. I adored every single character, I was captivated by the setting, and I was completely hooked by the plot.

It was a rollercoaster of emotions with all the right amounts of spice, suspense, and humor. It’s everything I want in a mafia romance and so much more.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Mafia romance, grumpy/sunshine, thief fmc, enemies to lovers, age gap, forced proximity

[Rebecca Kush · Rating 5 out of 5]

☀️Grumpy/Sunshine
🎭New Orleans
🖤Mafia
🌶️Forced Proximity
New Orleans is such a fun setting for a book. It really is a character itself and I absolutely love that it was the backdrop for this book. We have Remi, our New Orleans pickpocket as the FMC, and we have Angelo as our sexy mafia man MMC.
Angelo didn’t want to be a mafia man. It is something his dad pretty much thrust upon him when his older brother had to be locked up and his dad was dying. Enzo wanted to live a little bit more of the straight and narrow life. He was on track to go to college but all of that changed when his brother got incarcerated. Unfortunately, for our girl Remi, she is trying to leave pickpocketing behind her but wants to do one last big heist before she retires. And her target just happens to be connected to our mafia man.
I love the energy between these two. It is very much a grumpy/sunshine, and I love the way that Remi brought out Angelo‘s playful side. I also have a candle that I am holding for Maks and Alessandra to get together. I know right now she is just freshly 18 but I definitely see an age gap bodyguard romance in her future. I also wanna learn a little bit more about Angelo‘s brother Fabien. This is a really fun host of characters and an amazing setting and I’m really excited to hopefully see more in this series with some of other familiar faces that we have met. Also I need NOLA the cat, who isn’t a cat, to be in every book

[Buffyanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remi Landry is a pickpocket and grifter who cheats to survive. Just one more job and then she hopes to get out and turn things around. Too bad she steals something of importance from Angelo Calvani, the King of New Orleans. She didn't know this when she danced with the tall, dark, devastatingly magnetic man at the charity gala and she definitely wasn't following her own rules when she let him kiss her. But now she's caught his attention and ends up "politely" kidnapped to participate in his business.

Part captive romance, part dark comedy, and 100% spicy! Steal My Heart is another perfect pairing from the very talented Andrea Hagan. This author excels at witty banter, fascinating character development, and cheeky interactions. I loved Remi for her mischievousness, her razor sharp wit, and her resilience. I loved Angelo both for his ruthlessness and determination as a mafia boss and his obsession with his new "houseguest" Remi. These two were so incredibly fun to read. But it doesn't stop there. The secondary characters elicit that same depth of feeling and amusement. And not just the humans. Remi's cat, who doesn't think she's cat, steals the show more than a few times!

Steal My Heart is another book in my favourite genre of mafia romance that I would gladly read over and over. It's magical when you find that right mix of light and dark. This is it!

[Amyyreads_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steal My Heart

This story follows Angelo and Remi.

Remi is a professional pickpocket just trying to get her life together, so she crashes a high-end event hoping for a big score. The only problem? She doesn’t realize she’s stealing from the head of the mafia.

Angelo figures it out that same night and immediately goes looking for her. And when he finds her? He kidnaps her—politely. Respectfully. Almost… sweetly?

Once he realizes Remi isn’t working for anyone and was just trying to survive, he still doesn’t let her go.

This was an easy five-star read for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved the characters, the family drama, his sister, the banter, the constant back-and-forth between Angelo and Remi. The piano scene? Amazing . Teaching her how to swim? Adorable. Everyone loving her cat? Perfection. And the fact that she keeps stealing from Angelo just because she can? I was obsessed.

The overall plot was fine, but honestly, everything else completely made up for it. I was giggling, kicking my feet, and smiling the entire time.

It had humor, heart, and just enough chaos to keep things fun without going too dark.

If you like mafia romance with banter, warmth, and characters you instantly fall for, add Steal My Heart to your TBR immediately. 🖤💎

[Kricketland · Rating 4 out of 5]

WHAT TO EXPECT:
✔️ Mafia Boss & Pickpocket
✔️ Age Gap (10 Years)
✔️ Heist Action
✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Found Family
✔️ 🔫 Play
✔️ Witty Banter
✔️ A Sassy Savannah House Cat
✔️ HEA

⚠️ Check trigger warnings; this dark content is for +18 readers

Mafia romance is not my go-to trope these days; it sometimes feels like so many of the books are too similar and involve too much Mafia politics, gore, and threats. Thankfully, I found Steal My Heart a more refreshing take on a mafia romance with the right balance of spice, storyline and mafia elements.

Remi is a pickpocket stealing to make ends meet when she accidentally encounters Angelo at a party and steals from the wrong man. She must face the consequences of her actions and is forced to live under Angelo’s roof, all while fighting their growing attraction.

Remi and Angelo had an interesting dynamic, and I loved the banter between them, which kept me engaged in the storyline. While Steal My Heart is the start of a new series, it can be read standalone. Don’t worry, there is no cliffhanger, so you will get the HEA you seek. I am giving Steal My Heart a rating of 4 / 5 stars.

[eclipsis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the plot, especially the beginning — I absolutely loved it. The banter is insane!! The dialogue between the two main characters is one of the strongest points of the book, and I genuinely adored the FMC. She’s fun, sharp, and well written.

That said, I’m giving it three stars because, while the characters themselves are solid and engaging, the writing style didn’t fully work for me. I found it a bit too simple and fast-paced, more focused on telling events rather than exploring the characters’ inner thoughts and emotional depth, which is something I personally missed.

As an Italian, the nickname “amorina” made me cringe a little, lol — it just didn’t suit Angelo at all. Another reason for the three-star rating is that, unfortunately, the ending felt somewhat rushed. The spark and intensity of the beginning slowly faded, which was a bit disappointing.

It’s also worth noting that this isn’t a true dark romance, but I didn’t see that as a completely negative thing — some dark romances can be a bit too much for me anyway. Overall, it was still an enjoyable and pleasant read.

Ps: if you liked Lights Out, I feel like this could be a good book for you!

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Andrea’s since reading the Parisi Family series. When I learned she was starting a new series called NOLA Mobsters, I jumped right on board! I absolutely love Andrea’s writing style, and I can’t get enough. Her writing is laced with humor, and you get a lot of chuckles and LOL moments while remaining serious and sultry.

This book focuses on Remi, a tiny pickpocket with a heart of gold, and Angelo, the King of NOLA. When Remi’s mark works for a made man, things go sideways, and all plans go out the window. Catching Angelo’s attention is both the best and the worst thing to happen to her. You can’t stay hidden very long when dealing with the mob.

I am living for these characters and that bobcat (*grins*)!! The banter is hilarious and the steamy scenes were perfect! I love Angelo’s family and how quickly Remi fits right in with this lot. I loved it! I can’t wait to see what is coming next!

Thanks to Andrea Hagan for gifting me an eARC of Steal My Heart. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Bel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two stars only for the Fmc and Nola..because i floved them soooo damn much.......unfortunately i had to DNF b'cus @30% onwards there is OW Drama...

HERE WHAT WENT WRONG!!!

Fmc stays with Mmc, and he’s out there catching feelings like jealous over her ex, acting all protective, blah blah. Then A BOMB...... To get into some party invitation or something, he drags OW (yep, the one he already slept with). Fmc finds out, gets mad, but this dude still goes, justifying it and making her feel bad.

At 37% literally seconds after finger-fucking Fmc .. OW shows up at his house uninvited. Fmc is furious. OW questioned regarding a viral picture of him kissing Fmc, and this clown Mmc has the audacity to say: “A STRANGER KISSED ME.” 🤯 Then he hands OW his card and gifts a spa day.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? You know what that called? that’s CHEATING. You’re mind-fucking your girl while playing a double game.

I really loved the Fmc until 20%...it's rare to see smart successful intelligent Fmc who outshines Mmc with her skills... anyway i feel like she deserved better...not this asshole.

[Kristi Lange · Rating 5 out of 5]

i LOVEDDD this!! I wouldn’t say this is a dark romcom but i also can’t think of any other dark romance that has this kind of banter. Even side characters were funny and quite literally every convo between Remi and Angelo had the best banter.

Angelo is know for being ruthless, the second son of a mafia don with no interest in the family but called back when his father is on his death bed. Now, years later the new mayor is giving him issues and he’s at a gala trying to grease some palms when Remi shows up on the dance floor… and little does she know, Remi is about to steal from the king of NOLA

Aside from a small brush with an alligator 👀 Angelo has a soft spot for Remi pretty much immediately. He politely kidnaps her and because she used to a crappy apartment with a creepy landlord, she’s not even upset about it. AND he even goes to said crappy apartment and gets all of stuff and her cat, Nola, and brings it back to his house for her….and gets rid of her creepy landlord.

i’m just obsessed with them!!! i likely won’t read book 2 purely bc it’s second chance and i don’t like second chance but im hoping Al (the sister) gets her own book, possibly with Maks????

-mafia boss x pickpocket
-grumpy x sunshine
-age gap, 10 years
-forced proximity
-found family
-banter!!
-single guardian
-slight OW drama
-dark but not too dark

[readersinthedark_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!

Oh my GOSH! I love this book. I devour this book! It was so funny! Remi with her witty comebacks to everything. She is such a sunshine and always optimistic! She is also a skilled pickpocket AND a palm reader. Oh the random things she's done. I'm so happy that I stumble to this book and love every second of reading this. I can imagine this turning to movie and I think I will die laughing so hard with their banter.

Angelo is this grumpy mafia boss, so it's giving this grumpy and sunshine trope which I LOVE! And add in a cat, Nola (which is not a bob cat.. and also NOT A CAT). I couldn't put this book down. The book is kind of fast paced and the plot was also plotting. I also love that Maks was determined to teach Remi how to swim. I suspect theres a whole other story for Maks which I really hope there is and I want to read it!

Thank you Andrea Hagan for this magnificent book! Will put it in my "BOOKS I WILL NEVER FORGET" list.

[Brownshugar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steal My Heart by Andrea Hagan is the first book in the Nola Mobsters series and follows Angelo and Remi.

The story opens ten years ago with Angelo becoming the new mob boss after his father’s death. In the present, Remi is a pickpocket trying to survive. When she steals from Angelo at a party, her life changes fast. She’s forced to live under his roof, and their slow-burn attraction turns into something much more.

I loved these characters. Their chemistry, banter, and emotional pull kept me hooked. The mix of dark tension and humour made this book stand out. Remi brought out Angelo’s softer, playful side in a way that felt natural. The steamy scenes were balanced with strong character development. I also loved Nola and have my fingers crossed for Maks and Alessandra’s story next.

Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Dark Mafia Romance, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Sassy FMC, Age Gap, Curvy FMC.

[Juliette · Rating 5 out of 5]

✅ 10/10 would recommend.

You basically have a fun, loving but murdering MC, mafia boss, witty, a hardass but not derogatory, and a boss just trying to do his best. The FC was one of my faves, funny, witty, not murdering but not a scary cat, and not part of the mafia world (but in the low ranks of the criminal world) AND THE CAT, WHO DOESN'T LOVE A SHIT ASS SPOILED LITTLE CAT 😺 lol

The plot was nice, it had their twists but a little cliché if you have read these types of books before. The romance was amazing, the smut too and the characters were just amazingly well written. I devoured this book in 1 day and a half.

Also I was really pleased with the sibling rivalry and banter, it was different and it didn't feel forced or overused. %100 dysfunctional but with promises to become better in the next book, we'll see.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall a fun, not angsty, smutty mafia romance with a fluffy little cat in the middle.

[leonreads · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️(3)
Gostei bastante deste livro no geral. A história é envolvente e foi uma leitura fácil de acompanhar. As personagens são interessantes e há vários momentos que realmente prendem a atenção.
No entanto, senti que o desenvolvimento da relação aconteceu rápido demais. Faltou um pouco mais de construção e profundidade. Gostava de ter visto mais evolução para conseguir conectar-me ainda mais com a história.
Mesmo assim, foi uma boa leitura e vale a pena.


I really enjoyed this book overall. The story is engaging and it was an easy read to follow. The characters are interesting, and there are several moments that truly capture your attention.
However, I felt that the development of the relationship happened too quickly. It lacked a bit more build-up and depth, and I would have liked to see a more gradual progression to feel more connected to the story.
Even so, it was a good read and definitely worth it.

Dual pov, no cheating, slight owd and hea.

[thebooksuccubus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrea does it again with a deliciously spice mafia romance that will have you begging for more and never wanting joie de vivre to end. I feel for Angelo and Remi for the start. She picked the wrong pocket and he may be a wall of broody muscle but they could both use a little trouble and spicy in their life. These two just go together like the gumbo recipe, everything just blends together perfectly leaving you feeling warm and cozy with little tingling with the spice. I feel for all of the characters and can't wait for more in this series to get their stories as well. Also I love love NOLA so that just made this story even better. Oh and let us not forget the twist in this mafia business that will keep you guess. Get ready for you heart to melt over the MMC that will take cat of your cat in more than one way.

[Kylie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am fairly certain that this is my favorite book by Andrea to date. I LOVE mafia books, but also love laughing out loud whilst reading, and she nailed this one down with both of those! Angelo is ruthless to everyone, aside from Remi; his little pickpocket.
Remi is independant and has been on her own for a while. The sarcasm and banter between these two were top-tier and had me chuckling and grinning like a fool.
Her cat, Nola, was basically the other FMC in this book, and My God was she a RIOT. The bobcat and jungle cat comments had me rolling.
The chemistry they had was elite. This story was pure perfection, and I loved reading Angelo gradually begin to feel for the first time in forever. I am already wanting more!
LOVED IT!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Brittany (Brit.tea.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝑭--𝒌, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕. 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 😻 𝒔𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒚 🍆.

Remi is a thief who steals to survive. During a party, she takes something valuable from Angelo, forcing her to face the consequences of crossing the wrong man.

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

She’s now his captive, but neither of them can deny the feelings that have been simmering since their kiss at the charity gala.

𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 💦.

These two have some of the best witty banter ever, and I absolutely loved it.

Steal My Heart was such a fun, steamy read and an excellent start to this new series. I can’t wait to dive into Unlock My Heart—second chance mafia romance? Yes, please!

[Kayangan · Rating 3 out of 5]

ehhh idk, i dont really get attached to the main couple despite loving their dynamic, i don't know why... It just feels a bit out of nowhere especially since they act possessive towards e/o from the get go, and how they jumped to kissing each other with no proper buildup/believable tension

also, angelo keeps insisting that she can't be in danger yet also puts her in a dangerous situation?? i feel like they could've find another way after the first time she was thrown over the river...

anyways, Nola stoleeee the freaking show tho and i also didn't expect the next book to be abt sienna bcs i thought she's just another corrupt/evil character but okay? i'll try to read it...maybe?

[Sarah Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pickpocket Remi just stole from the wrong man. Angelo Calvani is the Don of the New Orleans crime family. So when he decides he can use her skills, she’ll end up forced into his world. Now if only they could stay out of his bed.

In this forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine mafia romance, things are getting hot and bothered as Remi and Angelo are driven into each other’s lives with off the scale chemistry. If you love mafia romances, you aren’t going to want to miss this one.

Steal My Heart by Andrea Hagen is now available 🫶🏻

[hals🩷 🤍 · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF at 62%


Someone said this is sinners condemned off of wish and I couldn’t agree more🤣🤣😅😭😭

It had SO MUCH potential, I really enjoyed the first 30%, but then things got repetitive, and they were arguing over nothing I was just done with it. If I hear Laurie’s name one more time I gonna explode. There was no slow burn whatsoever, no build up and barely a half decent plot.

I was so confused all the time and it seemed like they had no life other than eachother. The book was way too long for such low quality plot twists.