Bellini Bred

Bellini Mafia #3

by Siena Trap

She owes me an heir.

As the Don of the Bellini Mafia, the only way to secure my family’s bloodline for the next generation is by having a son. Which is easier said than done when your wife runs away in the middle of the night, early on in your marriage.

After years of searching, I finally get a lead on Rory’s location, but my little tigress has claws that can tear a man to shreds and an even sharper tongue. So in order to get what I want, I decide to go in undercover.

Hiding in plain sight behind my carefully crafted disguise, I insert myself into her new life. While pretending to be someone else, I am able to earn her trust and even get her to fall in love.

But the whole time, I’m laying the groundwork, taking the necessary steps so that I can breed her without her being any the wiser.

Once she’s pregnant, there will be no escape. She and the baby will be mine. Forever.

*Bellini Bred is the third book in the Bellini Mafia series, but can be read as a standalone. However, the series is best read in consecutive order due to the interconnected mafia subplot.
*The Bellini Mafia series is a spin-off of Goalie Goal from the Indy Speed Hockey series.

Genres: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 20, 2026

About the author

Siena 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.

Reviews

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

One sitting. That’s how long it took me bc I needed to know how Gio redeems himself after his diabolical scheme of getting his runaway wife pregnant without her realizing it’s him. I see a lot of read flags in books as green flags but I’m pretty sure Gio Bellini takes the cake on the biggest red flag I have ever read.

Gio was every bit the mafia don he’s describes as and more in this book. Like he says, he always comes out on top. This man went to the EXTREME to make sure his wife gave him an heir! For most of this book, I’m like there’s no way this man redeems himself. I was happily mistaken bc Rory and Gio are a perfect match in every way.

Rory is such a feisty FMC and she would have to be to be married to Gio bc he is a hard man to love, that’s for sure. I couldn’t blame her for running. This woman has had no choice in her life and when the chance presented itself, she grabbed it with both hands. But, it was meant to happen the way it did.

The journey these two go on from Gio finding her again to the end of this book was an experience. I was highly entertained with their banter and how much these two had such deep feelings towards each other without realizing it.

Gio could get it. This man craved his wife like a man starved and got his peen bedazzled to high heaven and I was here for it. These two were explosive with their sexual chemistry. The way they pushed each others buttons just to end up in bed was amazing.

Thank you to Siena Trap and Luna Literary for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Tropes:
✨Mafia romance
✨Revenge
✨Forced breeding
✨Pierced MMC
✨Hidden identities
✨Touch her and ☠️

[Sundy Tr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gio (36) & Rory (31).

The first part of the book had me totally hooked!
I longed for Gio’s story but I wasn’t prepared for that! While I was reading, my mind made scenarios on how on earth he would come back from what he did. I guess my expectations were too high though because I can’t say I’m satisfied with his attitude or his actions. He owed her so much more.

I expected a different attitude from Rory as well. Where was her strength? Her defiance? Grr, I hate “strong” FMCs who can’t resist what their body dictates. And I also wasn’t exactly convinced about why she left in the first place.
The book is well written, has some scary realistic scenes, but I just couldn’t vouch for them. I’m not sure they should have ended up together.

-Dual 1st person POV
-Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Overall: 3.5/5 ⭐️ for me.

I received an Adv. Readers version of this book and I have given this honest and voluntary review.

[Catherine M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Gio is a downright diabolical, quite unhinged mafia don and I enjoyed every single minute of his story.

After getting glimpses into their story in the first two books in this series, Siena Trap serves us a k!ller (pun intended) conclusion with Gio and Rory’s book. It was intense from start to finish, with twists and turns I didn’t see coming, and I completely devoured it. It was one of these stories where I simply couldn’t put it down and needed to know what happened next, right away! I don’t want to say too much and give anything away but I have to say the whole series is a must read!

I asbo-feaking-lutely recommend it for any mafia romance lovers!!

I would like to thank Siena Trap for the opportunity to read and review Bellini Bred.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I have never disliked a character so much! Gio had me digging deep, trying to find redeeming qualities through most of the book. At one point, I failed to see how he would redeem himself, but he came through on the end. This was incredibly hard to put down and the perfect end to the mafia saga. There are so many moments of heart in your throat and wanting to throw an mmc out the window, but it's all worth it in the end. Incredible series, but I mean if Siena writes it, we will read it!

[Tasma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since THE BEGINNING of this series, we have heard of Gio and Rory’s story, and it HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING and we are FINALLY HERE!

HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT. BALLS. This book was FUCKING WILD! For one, seeing Gio’s plan on how to get Rory back and that in itself ABSOLUTELY FUCKING FLABBERGASTED ME. The effort and length that he put into that shit, I WAS FUCKING SHOOK! And the FACT THAT IT FUCKING WORKED?! I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! Secondly, I definitely had some mixed feelings about his actions, but wouldn’t you know, after some life altering revelations, I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM. Underneath *all of that* we find out more about him, and that he is AS CUTE AS EVER AND I AM OBSESSED!

OH MY FUCKING GOD, RORY! UGH! From the minute we are introduced, she is ONE FIERY BAD ASS BITCH! She stands up for what she believes in and doesn’t take no bullshit from no man and WE. LOVE. IT! But as soon as she lets her guard down SHIT HITS THE FAN and she is PISSED! Rightfully so, I might add. However, things take a turn, the PLOT IS TWISTING with heartache, realisations, revelations and THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM!

It has been SUCH AN HONOUR to be on this journey of diving into the mafia world, evidently through ice hockey! And I will ALWAYS remember my time here whenever I think of Sasha & Gemma! It has also been A PLEASURE to have seen them throughout the books and it’s FOR SURE a full-circle moment! I can’t wait for what’s next and until next time! <3

[Meka &#x1f338; · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bellini Bred absolutely wrecked me in the best way possible. This book starts fast and never lets up. From Gio completely altering his physical identity to deceive Rory, to the insane character development and very satisfying spice, I was locked in from page one.

I said “WTF” more times than I can count, and there were moments where I genuinely had no idea how Siena Trap was going to redeem Gio… but somehow, she did. And it worked.

Seeing all the side characters from previous books again, watching how they’ve grown over the years, and getting such a solid, emotional wrap-up for everyone? Chef’s kiss. This story was intense, messy, and so damn good from start to finish.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew Gio and Rory's story was going to be a wild ride. Gio would stop at nothing to find his runaway wife, including changing his appearance and personality. Rory was a strong and fierce FMC, she was tired of just being a Mafia wife with no sense of self. Gio was possessive to the point that I didn't think he'd be able to redeem himself. When the threat to his leadership puts his wife and unborn child in harm's way, Gio reevaluates his outlook on things and decides things need to change. Gio and his family figure out who is behind their sabotage but can they take down the enemy before it's too late?

[Ash Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review
I’m so sad this mafia series has come to an end! I had the honor to ARC read the whole series. I’m hoping Siena will write more mafia in the future. If you like a possessive mafia man, this book is for you. Gio’s jerk tendencies fade away once he realizes his feelings for Rory. Rory is a black cat energy girl and gives as good as she gets. The extended epilogue wrapped this series up so nicely.

What to expect:
🩸mafia don
🩸stalker tendencies
🩸hidden identity
🩸pregnancy
🩸redemption arc

[Hannah May · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review

When I started this book, I was unsure of how I was feeling because I was worried it was going to be how it started for majority of the book (if you know you know), but once everything got revealed, I could not put the book down. I absolutely loved the plot twists throughout this book. I love how much Gio grew as a character. I am sad to see this series finish but I am so excited to see what Siena Trap does next because I’m obsessed

[Julie Pesik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely unhinged and I loved it.

This was the perfect way to end the series. I appreciate closure on the main issue that has been plaguing this family from the very beginning. It was the perfect full circle book.

As a mafia romance girlie, I loved this entire series and would recommend to anyone wanting to dive into the genre. Such a well balanced plot between action, romance, and friendship.

[Torey · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow. what a rollercoaster of emotions. I hated Gio the liked him then despised him then got a little soft on him and then ugh.....Sienna toyed with my emotions yet again and hit me with a strong redemption. I love that Matteo and Enzo don't roll over when he sits there with his BS and they give it back. these 3 men are next level 🤌🏼

[lucialeelibros · Rating 4 out of 5]

e-ARC review, thank you for Luna Literary and Siena Trap❤️!!!!

This book, in theory, was one of the most anticipated in the saga. Not because it happens afterward, but because it unfolds parallel to the stories of Matteo and Summer, and Enzo and Allie. Narratively, that puts it in a delicate position: it can’t contradict what’s already been told, but it also can’t fall short. It has to add to the world. And it does, even if not in the most comfortable way for the reader.
The premise is simple, almost brutally so. Gio, the don of the entire Bellini mafia in this world, has been searching for his wife Rory for seven years, after she ran away. When he finally finds her, he has a clear, cold plan: capture her, cover her identity, and secure an heir. Preferably a son. No romance, no emotional negotiation. This story is about lineage, power, and continuity. Basically, that’s what the book is about. Yet, it’s not that simple.

This was, for me, the book in which I disliked the male protagonist the most for the majority of the reading—probably over 70% of the time. Gio is not a character designed to be lovable, and you can feel it. Every time it seems he might change or do something different, he ends up making it worse. He tries to be likable, yes, but fails over and over. He doesn’t connect. He doesn’t let himself be loved. And that makes reading him exhausting, frustrating, and challenging at times.

On the other hand, the true protagonist of the story is Rory. She steals the story effortlessly. She’s the kind of woman you read and think: I want you to succeed. Rory is silent strength, constant resilience. A woman who knows what she wants, even if she had to run away to discover it.
The conflict with Gio runs deep because he operates behind a mask. For much of the book, he makes you believe he’s trying to change, that his actions have a different motive. But no. Everything is strategy. A functional lie. When the mask comes off, all that remains is indifference and an extreme ability to treat Rory as disposable. That cannot be softened or justified.

Yet the book doesn’t portray him as a flat villain. Gio is the product of an extremely harsh upbringing. His mother was reduced to a means to conceive him and then removed from his life. His father instilled in him a utilitarian and misogynistic vision: a man needs a wife to have a child, preferably a son, and then he can discard her. Love does not exist. Marriage is a transaction. The only things that matter are mafia, revenge, and power.That’s why it’s not 100% his fault but it’s not 0% either.

The saga itself shows that change was possible. Matteo, raised under the same mold, manages to break the cycle. He finds peace with his wife and daughters, learns to yield and feel. Enzo, raised in an equally traumatic environment by the twin brother of Matteo and Gio’s father, also allows himself to love, becoming more patient, compassionate, and human. Both maintain the mafia facade publicly, but with their families, they show who they really are. Gio doesn’t manage that. Not because he lacks examples, but because his position of power and fear keep him tied to an ideology that no longer works. He’s, as they say, emotionally disconnected. He believes he can live without love in a world that simply doesn’t function that way.

Rory, meanwhile, understands something fundamental: her whole life, she’s been a puppet. Her family decided for her. She was married too young, without love or real choice, to a man she didn’t know or understand. Realizing that, running away isn’t cowardice it’s survival. And honestly, anyone in her position would have done the same. What makes this book so difficult is that Rory has always loved Gio. He is her husband. She loved him even when the circumstances were wrong. But Gio doesn’t let himself be loved. He fills himself with hate, rigidity, and irrationality. He’s the kind of character who makes you want to throw a shoe at him in every chapter. Yet, you keep reading.

Until the turning point comes. That classic, well-executed moment when you realize you don’t know what you have until it’s on the verge of being lost. That’s when Gio’s redemption arc finally works. Not because he becomes perfect, but because his facade falls. The untouchable don disappears, leaving an ordinary man: someone who feels, falls in love late, gets scared, and fears losing everything in the blink of an eye.

That’s why, even though I didn’t connect 100% with the book, I ended up enjoying it. It’s an honest 4-star read. Not perfect, not complacent, but brave. And that’s why I want others to read it and give it the chance I gave it. Because as a saga, this is a 10 out of 10. And this book, though uncomfortable, adds depth, contrast, and truth.

[Kim Cass · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gio Bellini has a plan. A calculated, manipulative, very Gio Bellini plan. He intends to entrap his estranged wife by reinventing himself as someone else, make her fall in love with that version of him, give him the child he wants, and then pull her back into the life she ran from so she can reclaim her place beside him as queen of the underworld. What he does not expect is that becoming "John Peach" will awaken emotions he has never allowed himself to feel as Gio. And when he finally gets everything he set out to achieve, it all feels wrong. The feelings refuse to disappear, and the line between who he pretended to be and who he actually is starts to blur in ways he never planned for.

Gio was such a polarizing character for me. I truly loved to hate him and hated how much I wanted to love him. Reading his inner thoughts while simultaneously being charmed by the John Peach persona was honestly maddening. There were moments where I felt myself falling for him right alongside Rory, only to be snapped back into reality by his ruthless, selfish thoughts. Yup...still an a-hole. Which is exactly why his evolution was so satisfying to read. I won't lie, after reading men like Goose or Matteo, who are genuinely lovable from the start, Gio was a tough pill to swallow. He was so committed to being a toxic mafia man that I struggled with him for a long time. But when he finally fell in love, truly fell in love and acknowledged it without excuses, I was so relieved. John and Gio were always the same man, it just took love and a healthy dose of fear to finally merge them into someone worth rooting for.

Rory, though, was a QUEEEEEN from start to finish. I wish she had held out longer, truly, but Body Betrayal Syndrome strikes again and honestly, how does one resist someone like Gio Bellini? What I loved most about Rory was her strength. She chose a life that was the complete opposite of the one she grew up in, working multiple jobs and carving out independence rather than remaining tied to a man like Gio. That choice alone says everything about who she is. She has been through so much and she deserved real love, not control disguised as devotion. Even when she was forced back into a life she never wanted, she still earned the happiness she got in the end.

The pacing of this book really worked for me, especially in the first half. John and Rory’s relationship developed organically and I appreciated that we did not linger too long on the deception. Instead, we got these concise, meaningful glimpses into their growing connection without being over-invested in something built on lies. The time jumps were so well planned, I actually was so pleased with how they were written. It made the eventual reveal hit harder, because the loss felt real without feeling dragged out. Siena writes emotion so well and that emotional weight carried the story through every shift!

I also loved how the Bellini family welcomed Rory back with so much grace. There was no judgment, no punishment, just acceptance. Rory and Summer’s relationship was especially lovely to read and while I did wish Allie had been more involved, I completely understood why she was not after everything she went through. Bellini Bred has been anticipated since the very first pages of Bellini Born, and now that everything has come full circle, it feels like the end of a long journey. Everyone has found their happiness. Families have been built. Lives have been reshaped. And while it feels like a bittersweet goodbye, it is also a deeply satisfying one to this chaotic, lovable mafia world.

[Joanne Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Bellini Bred” is the third book in the “Bellini Mafia Series.” Gio Bellini, the rightful Don of the Bellini Mafia Family, is back after retrieving his long lost wife. Seven years ago his wife Rory vanished without a trace and is going to find her and bring her home. Before Rory’s disappearance, she’d made it no secret that she loathed him, hated the man he became after his father’s untimely death, which required Gio to step up as Don of the Bellini Crime Family. He had not particularly cared about how she felt. “Marriages in the mafia world didn’t revolve around love; they were brokered to create alliances and strengthen your family’s position of power.”

Rory had only one job: to provide Gio with an heir to secure the Bellini bloodline. But the five years she spent warming his bed had resulted in zero pregnancies. Instead of telling his father the truth that she had run, he lied and said that their cross-town rivals, the Russians, had abducted her. “That started an all-out war, and the collateral damage was extensive.” This was the same war that resulted in the death of his sister in law, Allegra, his brother Matteo’s wife. “My brother was left a widower with two little girls to raise, all because I couldn’t own up to my wife leaving me.”

“The Bellini Family motto was “debts must always be paid,” and she owed me an heir.” Now that he has finally found her, he puts his elaborate plan into action - get to know “John Peach,” his pseudonym, trust him and then get her pregnant. So that she would not recognise him, he went to elaborate lengths - got tattoos to hide the identifiable scars that lined torso and limbs, allowing his hair to grow out - both head and face - using color-correcting contacts to change eye from brown to green, and wearing non-prescription glasses. “The success of this mission would require more restraint than I currently possessed. But since failure was not an option….”

“Time to wake up, tigrotta. We’re home.” She is now back under his roof and pregnant with his heir, the last place she wanted to be and forced to share his bed….Rory realises it was the worst mistake she ever made. The game had been rigged from the start. Gio was always going to win. “I was smart; I would figure something out. I had to, because no way in hell was I handing over my baby to a monster.”

Prepare for a story full of twists, turns around every corner, forbidden love, loyalty and betrayal, power and control and sizzling heat. This is a story you won't be able to put down - you will be totally hooked! The story is very fast paced and full of twists and turns! You have danger, betrayal, love, tears, death, power, action and passion. These two will definitely keep you on your toes….

This book had me hooked from the start! Siena has excelled with the third book in her new series! Being a Mafia Romance story, it is dark in places, violent at times, passionate in places, full of secrets, loyalties tested and let’s not forget the heat between them. You will fall in love with Gio and Rory, hoping that everything with work out for them and if they have a future together. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! I know I was - just love these two! A thoroughly enjoyable read from page to page, one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried, I really tried, but I just... couldn't.

*sorry, this review is a bit of a rant*

This was not my first ARC via Luna Literary, but it was my first book of Siena Trap.
I read the "birth control tampering" and I was sold!
And I gave it my all, I really did,...

The list of trigger warnings on her website were finger-licking good.
The dedication built my anticipation with the saved the best for last.

But by the 10% mark, I already contemplated DNF'ing twice.

I mean, the effort he took to disguise his identity was so OTT that it lost all believability.
I know, I know, it is a work of fiction, but still. If it's not kind of relatable, you lose me.

What did this MMC do?
Plastic surgery with complete facial reconstruction, vocal-cord deepening procedure, tattoos to hide scars, d*ck piercings, longer hair, beard, color-correcting contacts, non-prescription glasses,...
Like, OMG. You should have given her amnesia or something. At least that would be -mildly- believable.

If there is one thing that gives me the ick in a book, is when it tries too hard...

In the end, I skimmed through most of the book, hoping that it would get better at some point.

What I struggled with:
🌐lack of background on whatever the h*ll her problem is; what are her issues exactly with the life of a mafia princess, how did his behavior change (when taking over as Don) affect her, what incident made her actually run away,...?
💭the sheer amount of inner thoughts -from both MCs- that part 1 is laced with. I do not like this way of world-building, I definitely prefer an angsty prologue i.o. of this bla, bla
and their inner thoughts - despite their mature age - were so superficial, kind of juvenile
😡the unlikeability of the MMC, he really does not have any redeeming factors: he is an arrogant assh*le, he hates dogs, he is scheming like ALL. THE. TIME,...
⌚the continous time jumps (a week later, a few months later,...) without any mention in the chapter titles itself, made it very confusing
🏃‍➡️in addition, this way of writing raised my blood pressure because I felt rushed whilst reading

What you need to know:
📚interconnected standalone
🫂dual POV, 1st person
🔞age gap-ish (36H, 31h)
🖤dark romance
🔪OTT obsessed mafia Don x mafia princess

For the safety squad:
🔥kinks: dubious consent, degradation, bondage, lactation kink
🦺trigger warnings: birth control tampering, gun violence, murder, death, pregnancy, pre-term labor, kidnapping, mention of past childhood abuse, traumatic birth, mention of sexual assault, infant resuscitation, drugging, hospitalization, stalking

[Lourdes | Lu and her books ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
⭐4.5/5
🌶️3.5/5

OMG, this was completely unhinged and I enjoyed every single minute of it. This is a mafia romance packed with triggers, so definitely check them beforehand, especially if a breeding kink is a no-go for you. Gio does some truly wild things to secure his heir. He is the biggest red flag out there, and yet… I still ate up every bit of his craziness.

Gio is a mafia don with no time for “delusions” like love or feelings, or at least that’s what he tells himself. His only focus is getting his wife back after she ran from him years ago. But he knows Rory won’t return willingly. So, what’s his solution? Change who he is. Not just physically, but by pretending to be a loving man who can win her heart. His plan is simple: get Rory pregnant, secure his heir, and then discard her because feelings aren’t part of the deal… right?

For a big part of the book, I honestly thought he wouldn’t redeem himself because he gave zero signs of it. But oh, he did. And when he finally did, he proved to be Rory’s perfect, unhinged match.

Rory was a really strong FMC, mostly because she had no choice but to be. Being born into the mafia world meant her life was never truly her own. On top of that, she had to endure her husband’s icy personality, loving him felt like loving a brick wall. Still, she gave as good as she got. She was feisty, sharp, and the banter between her and Gio was top-notch. She never backed down from him, and I loved that.

The chemistry between these two was flaming hot. Gio craved his wife and genuinely enjoyed pleasing her, and Rory was just as starved for him as he was for her. They couldn’t keep their hands off each other, and that translated straight into their bedroom moments. The spice was seriously delicious.

The only thing I wished for was more insight into their relationship before Rory ran away. I think seeing more of their past would’ve added depth to their dynamic and made everything hit even harder in the present.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. If you love mafia romances with revenge plots, intense chemistry, and an absolutely unhinged MMC, you should definitely pick this one up!

Thank you so much to Siena and Luna Literary for this great ARC!

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is unhinged in the best possible way. Dark, obsessive, morally questionable, and absolutely impossible to put down. Bellini Bred grabbed me by the throat and whispered “trust me” and I did. Immediately. No regrets.

From the very first page, the power imbalance and obsession are front and center, and Siena Trap does not soften it. The Don is ruthless, calculated, and terrifyingly patient. His need for an heir isn’t romanticized as noble, it’s framed as primal, possessive, and deeply rooted in legacy and control. Watching him hunt for Rory after she disappears felt like watching a predator who never once doubts the outcome. He isn’t wondering if he’ll get her back. He’s planning how.

Rory is everything I wanted her to be. Sharp-tongued, feral, and furious at the world that tried to cage her. She’s not some meek runaway, she’s a survivor who rebuilt herself and refuses to bow easily. The tension between who she was and who she’s become adds so much weight to every interaction, especially once he inserts himself back into her life under false pretenses.

The undercover aspect? Deliciously twisted. The manipulation is slow, intentional, and horrifying in that quiet way that creeps up on you. Watching her trust him again, fall again, while the reader knows exactly what’s being orchestrated behind the scenes made my stomach knot in the best dark-romance way. Every tender moment is laced with dread. Every smile feels like a loaded weapon.

This is not a soft mafia romance. It’s possessive, obsessive, and unapologetically dark. The “mine” energy is feral. The stakes feel permanent. And the promise of forever isn’t sweet, it’s inevitable. The kind of forever you don’t escape, you surrender to.

Bellini Bred is intense, disturbing, addictive, and wildly compelling. If you like your romance morally gray to the point of black, your MMCs terrifyingly devoted, and your stories soaked in obsession and control, this one will live rent-free in your head. I devoured it and immediately wanted to reread just to feel that tension all over again. 🖤🔥👑

[Jennifer C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review❤️
Thank you to Siena and her team for giving me an ARC to read.

“Debts must always be paid”
The famous Bellini family motto that has been present in all three books in this series. There was no way Gio (MMC) was going to let Rory (FMC) slip away without paying her debts. For Gio, that was in the form of Rory providing the next heir to the Bellini Mafia Empire. And he had the most unhinged, dark, and manipulating way of having Rory pay.

Gio was the typical Mafia Don; ruthless and emotionless even when it came to his Wife. Rory was a spit fire and so fierce, she did not back down from a fight especially from her husband.
The hate s*x was HOT, well pretty much every spicy scene between these two was off the charts! Omg, the breeding kink, pregnancy kink, the Lactation kink, was pure fire 🔥
I cried multiple times in the book, I love how the author’s writing style and story telling makes you feel all the emotions the characters are feeling. Definitely read the triggers before diving in because there were multiple scenes that were heavy to read.
I was happy with how Gio was able to evolve and realize that love did not make him weak. Gio was able to find the balance of loving Rory and their baby while still being the ruthless Mafia Don that everyone feared. It was truly an amazing story to read and I am so glad Gio redeemed himself.

This is so bittersweet! I am sad that this series has come to an end, but I will say I have absolutely loved every single book in this series. I’m so glad Siena branched out to Mafia Romance. There was a good balance of character development, suspense, and romance.

I encourage you all to read this book, and add Siena Trap to your favorite mafia romance author’s list❤️

[Leigh-Ann Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review of Bellini Bred by Siena Trap

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶/5

I devoured this book. I literally could not put it down and ended up staying up past 1 a.m. to finish it in one sitting. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked.

Gio was on another level. He was laugh-out-loud funny, disturbingly diabolical, and a full-blown mastermind who would go to insane lengths to get his way. That man stopped at nothing. Watching his transformation throughout the book was chef’s kiss 😘. He is exactly what a Mafia Don should be - possessive, morally gray, and unapologetically ruthless!! Hands down, he’s one of the most unhinged mafia MMCs I’ve ever read, and I loved every chaotic second of it!!!

Rory was the perfect fiery match for Gio. I loved seeing her growth and strength, and that woman has absolute balls of steel for enduring what she does near the end of the book. She held her own in a world that would break most people.

I adore an interconnected series, and getting updates on couples from previous books made this even better. The epilogue had me emotional in the best way, and then the extended epilogue had me laughing out loud. Absolutely loved it!! I loved everything about this new mafia series from Siena Trap from the characters to the pacing to the deliciously dark vibes🖤🖤🖤! And the nod to hockey romance books - loved it. Do yourself a favor and pick up any series by Siena Trap - you will not be disappointed. 🖤🔥

What To expect:
🖤 Mafia Romance
🖤 Unhinged MMC
🖤 Revenge
🖤 Hidden Identity

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[Melissa Cooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew Gio's story was going to be absolutely insane, but nothing could have prepared me for how truly unhinged this man was. I don't know what it says about me that I absolutely loved Gio, but holy smokes was he hot and feral. The lengths he went to get what he thought Rory owed him, an heir, was diabolical and I loved every bit of his craziness. Not going to lie, I loved John just as much.
And Rory. Fiesty takes no crap, spitfire Rory. I adored her. She was one bada$$ woman and the only one that could ever match Gio's level of possessive. The two of them together were like a blazing inferno ready to take down anyone or anything that dare step in their path. I don't know how my kindle didn't go up in flames at the chemistry and hate f*cking between these two. Whew! Forget a fan. I needed hosed down with ice cold water.
When Gio realized (almost too late) that he actually loved his wife...I was a goner. What transpired in the wake of his revelation will have your jaw on the floor. He was ready to burn the world for his wife and son, and not because he wanted an heir. He finally realized what he had to lose. The shift in him was an incredible redemption arc that you have to experience for yourself.
The Bellini Mafia series is hands down my favorite mafia series I've ever read. Siena Trap outdid herself with this series. The family dynamics, the drama and suspense, the plot twists and surprises, and the unyielding love these men had for their woman will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
Do yourself a favor and dive in for the wild ride of the Bellini men and the woman that bring them to their knees...literally and figuratively.

[Heather Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bellini Bred is the perfect, jaw-dropping finale to Siena Trap’s Bellini series—dark, twisted, and impossible to put down. This installment centers on Gio Bellini, a man driven by obsession and legacy, and his runaway wife, Rory, who has spent years on the run trying to reclaim her freedom and a sense of peace.
Ro has finally carved out a quiet life for herself in Colorado, far removed from the danger and control she once knew. That fragile peace shatters when John Peach enters her world—charming, attentive, and seemingly everything Gio Bellini was not. Except John Peach is Gio. After years of searching, Gio goes to unthinkable lengths to reclaim what he believes is his: undergoing extensive plastic surgery, altering his voice, and reinventing himself entirely to trap his estranged wife and secure his heir.
The plot twists in this book genuinely caught me off guard. Just when you think you know where the story is heading, Siena Trap pulls the rug out from under you. The psychological depth of Gio’s deception paired with Ro’s strength and inner conflict makes for a gripping, emotionally charged read. Their chemistry is undeniable—even when they despise each other—and that tension fuels a true enemies-to-lovers dynamic that feels raw, volatile, and completely addictive.
Bellini Bred delivers obsession, betrayal, and passion in equal measure, wrapping up the Bellini series with a bold and unforgettable ending. Dark romance readers who crave shocking twists and morally gray characters will find this finale deeply satisfying.

[Trinket Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is Absolutely unhinged in the way I wanted it to be.
It’s dark, messy, possessive, and completely unapologetic, and I was hooked from start to finish. The whole premise is already wild—a mafia don needing an heir, a wife who vanishes, and years later he finds her and decides the best course of action is to go undercover and quietly ‘reinsert’ himself into her life. The tension that comes from that hidden identity had me on edge the entire time because you just know the truth is going to explode eventually. Rory is such a great FMC. She’s sharp, guarded, and absolutely not a pushover, which made every interaction between her and the MMC even better. Their dynamic is full of push and pull, simmering anger, and obsession that never really faded. Watching him manipulate the situation while also falling right back into that “she’s mine and always has been” mindset was dark romance gold.
The MMC is exactly what you expect from this kind of story—jealous, possessive, morally questionable, and completely over the top. If you love a touch-her-and-die vibe with forced proximity and obsession dialled all the way up, this book does not disappoint. There’s also way more emotional weight than I expected. Beneath all the manipulation and control, there’s heartbreak, longing, and unresolved history that made everything feel intense instead of shallow.
This is not a soft or gentle love story—and it’s not meant to be. It’s dark and messy in the best way.

[ReadingWithNikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the content/trigger warnings before you start this one!

Gio is so blinded by revenge and legacy that he can’t see what’s right in front of him—a loving wife and a beautiful, healthy son. To him, Rory isn’t a partner… she’s a means to an end. An heir. The future of the Bellini name. Period. 😮‍💨💔
Her feelings? Her well-being? Completely irrelevant—as long as she delivers what he wants.
So when Rory finally runs, it’s no surprise. 🏃‍♀️✨ She builds a new life, finds peace, and even love—until a mysterious man known only as John enters her world… and everything changes when she becomes pregnant with his child. 👀🤯
Then BAM 💥—a major plot twist detonates, setting off a chain reaction that flips the entire story on its head. Suddenly, Gio starts seeing Rory differently. The shift is noticeable, confusing, and honestly? Kinda emotional. Rory questions it (as she should), but slowly realizes… this change might actually be real. Growth? Redemption? A softer side? 👀❤️
And let me tell you—this book does not let up. Twist after twist, my emotions were doing backflips the entire time. 🎢😭 I was stressed, shocked, hopeful, and completely hooked.
Also… the nod to one of Siena’s other books? Chef’s kiss. 💋📖 IYKYK.
✨ Dark, emotional, and packed with surprises—this one left me reeling in the best way.

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[cindysbookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5

This was a WILD ride! I knew Gio's book was gonna be crazy but I wasn't prepared for his level of unhingedness! He is definitely something else. He for sure gives 'you go low, I go LOWER' when it comes to getting Rory back.

Rory definitely gave Gio a run for his money. She comes off as a tough, bada** chick but really all she wants is a relationship that's based on love and not mafia contracts. So I can definitely understand her choice to runaway.

These two make some serious mistakes that made me want to shake them at times, but it all ended up being worth it for their happy ending. I loved getting to experience Gio discover his gentler side and realizing that love in fact is not a weakness. If anything, it gives him a reason to be even stronger for his family. Rory, my girl! After going through so much with Gio/John, she finally gets the love she's always wanted from him. These two could not be more perfect for each other!

The twists and turns this book put me through had me on the edge of my seat but I loved every bit of it. I'm sad to see the Bellini Mafia series end but I cannot wait for what Siena has in store for us next!


Thank you Luna Literary Management and Siena Trap for the ARC!

[Mckenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an ending to a wonderful series!

Gio is something else! He decided to disguise himself to get his runaway wife pregnant without her realizing it isn’t him and then bring her back home. Gio is a walking red flag but who doesn’t love that.

Gio is every bit of the mafia don he is described as and even more. He always comes out on top even if it needs to be done in extreme measures. I was skeptical about how he was going to be able to redeem himself after this scheme. Rory put up a fight with everything and he deserved it. But in the end they were meant to be.

Rory is so feisty! So many times I just wanted to give her a huge hug. She had been through so much. Since she was born her life choices were made for her and she wanted to make her own choices. Rory made Gio work to get her back.

Rory and Gio definitely have an interesting story and way they made it back to each other but they did it. Once she was pregnant their journey had just begun with so many more ups and downs. I loved the banter that they had. Their chemistry was off the charts! They craved each other so much.

I am sad this in the end of the Bellini Mafia series but I can’t wait to see what the author will bring next!

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review - 4.5 stars

So I was a little bit skeptical coming into this book. I didn't know how I would feel about Gio and him going undercover to bring his wife back. If you read the prior books in the series, you know that the whole situation is a little bit unhinged. Gio had left Chicago and made his younger brother Matteo the Bellini Don so that he could chase his wife and put a baby in her belly. And the lengths that he went to find her and go undercover were quite extensive. But as you continue to read this book, you can't help but root for the two of them to make it. Rory was a fierce, strong, and smart FMC. At the end of the day, she just wanted what everyone else wants in life: to fall in love and be loved. Gio is a protective, stubborn alpha male. He's split between family and duty, and for as long as he can remember, he has put duty over all else. But the chemistry between Rory and Gio is hard to deny. They had amazing banter, and the spice was chef's kiss. Aside from their relationship, I also loved how Rory and Summer became friends, and the relationship between Matteo, Enzo, and Gio was a true brotherhood. This really was the perfect ending to the Bellini mafia series.

[Rachael Carbone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gio & Rory

This book was so addictive I could not put it down, it was devoured in a day!

Gio, Gio, Gio this man has flashing Neon Red Flags going off everywhere. He hunts down his runaway wife in the hopes of getting an heir that he feels he is entitled to.

The lengths this man goes to is crazy, whole new face and body to trick Rory into a pregnancy. The tough Mafia world has made Gio so ruthless and brutal and it does take a bit to forgive him.

I love Rory’s spark and the way she stood up for herself especially the way she has been brought up more as a possession than a human!

I do think these two are so well suited as there wouldn’t be too many who would put up with Gio but what does work is their insane chemistry and the constant pull they have for each other

🖤 Mafia Romance
🖤 Revenge
🖤 Hidden Identities
🖤 Forced Breeding
🖤 Jealous/ Possessive MMC

4.25⭐️ 3🌶️

Bonus points for the family in this, I loved seeing Matteo and Summer and how they were so crucial in their support and of course Enzo and Allie my heart is still breaking for them and I just loved how we got to see them in the end!

Thankyou Siena and Luna Literary for the arc opportunity 🫶🏻

[Ashley Bolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Bellini men are something else. I seriously cannot decide who my favorite one is. They all hold a place in my heart and Gio was no different. He was probably the most unhinged of the three that is for sure. He went to great links to not only find his wife but to get her back and with his heir. Oh the methods he used are absoluetly unhinged but in the best ways. Look, I'll admit it. I love the morally bankrupt and unhinged guys the most. There is just something about a man who will stop at nothing to make his woman his in every way imaginable. Gio spent seven years looking for his wife not knowing where she was or how to find her. He did some pretty drastic things to himself to hide who he was for when he found her. He showed Rory who he really was when he was hiding who he was. They had a lot of ups and downs. They both had to learn and grow not only as people but also as a couple. I loved that the author showed that marriage is not always easy. Couples go through a lot of growth and change. This book showed the growth and development of the couples not only as individuals but also as a couple themselves. If you love a good mafia romance like I do this series is one I will recommend forever.

[Carley Misener · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review:

5/5⭐️, 3.5/5🌶️

-Hidden Identities
-Revenge
-Mafia Romance
-First Person POV: Dual
-Touch Her and 💀

Siena Trap has done it again! Except this time there was more of everything that I could have ever wanted out of a Mafia series. Gio and Rory have been teased since the beginning of this series and I have been so excited for their story. And it did not disappoint. They have so many things hidden between the two of them, including their identities for a while. They have love that’s deep down and doesn’t show for a long time. I hated Gio for at least the first half of the book. But he’s got redeeming qualities that everyone could want in a man- even if he is fictional. Their chemistry though- I could feel the heat in every spicy scene. That could’ve been anything that I was feeling but i’m going with the heat of the two of them😂

This has been such a wild ride, going from Matteo and Summer to Enzo and Allie. But having Gio and Rory rounding out the Bellini Mafia series, was such a fantastic way to go.

Overall I couldn’t put this down every time I picked it up. Check the TW’s prior to reading.
Otherwise I highly, highly recommend!!

[Randi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bellini Bred by Siena Trap is her third and final book in the Mafia trope series. The story follows MMC Gio and FMC Rory. Gio, the rightful heir of the Mafia empire, has been on the hunt for his runaway wife for many years.

The Bellini family moto is “debts must always be paid.” And to Gio, love in a mafia arranged marriage is neither here nor there, but what is important is that Rory provide him his heir as was the deal when they were married. To him, she owes him a debt, an important one that will not go unlooked.

Rory is the daughter of an Irish Mafia mobster. She watched her mother birth child after child until she had a male and subsequently died during childbirth. Terrified of the same fate, she runs away 5 years into their marriage.

I really enjoyed this book only after I moved past the fact that Gio undergoes “reconstructive surgery” to dupe Rory into falling for “another” man so that he can get her pregnant unbeknownst to her.

I think this was a good way to end our dive into Mafia romance. I cant wait to see whats next from Siena.

Eagerly waiting (although she never makes us wait long) ❤️