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Bellini Mafia #3
Bellini Bred
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.
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.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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About the author
Siena Trap
23 books558 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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January 21, 2026
4 ⭐️
We’ve been hearing about Gio and Rory since the very first Bellini book, so Bellini Bred came with a lot of anticipation. Their story has always felt like a looming shadow over the series, and finally stepping into it was equal parts excitement and dread.
Gio is genuinely diabolical. His manipulation is slow and deliberate—the kind that creeps up on you rather than exploding on the page. Watching Rory begin to trust him again, fall for him again, while the reader knows exactly who he is and what he’s orchestrating behind the scenes made my stomach knot. It’s especially brutal because the version of him she loves—John Peach—represents safety, choice, and tenderness, things she’s never really been allowed to want. She doesn’t just fall for him; she longs for him, and that ache sits at the center of the story.
That longing hits even harder when you consider Rory’s past. She was raised in a world where her value was tied to bearing children, regardless of her wants or her health, and she’s never truly been anyone’s priority. There were moments where I found myself wanting just a little more insight into who she and Gio were before she ran—not because the present didn’t work, but because seeing more of what broke between them would’ve added even more weight to everything she’s risking now. Still, Rory’s strength shines through. She’s feisty, resilient, and fiercely protective of her baby and the family she’s fighting to build, and I loved watching her claim space for herself.
What ultimately grounds the story is the Bellini family. Seeing them welcome Rory back with nothing but grace—no judgment, no punishment—felt incredibly healing. Rory and Summer’s relationship was especially lovely and gave Rory something she’s long deserved: a woman firmly in her corner.
Bellini Bred has been building since Bellini Born, and now that everything has come full circle, it truly feels like the end of a long journey. Families have been built, lives reshaped, and while it’s a bittersweet goodbye, it’s also a deeply satisfying one to this chaotic, dramatic, and strangely lovable mafia world.
We’ve been hearing about Gio and Rory since the very first Bellini book, so Bellini Bred came with a lot of anticipation. Their story has always felt like a looming shadow over the series, and finally stepping into it was equal parts excitement and dread.
Gio is genuinely diabolical. His manipulation is slow and deliberate—the kind that creeps up on you rather than exploding on the page. Watching Rory begin to trust him again, fall for him again, while the reader knows exactly who he is and what he’s orchestrating behind the scenes made my stomach knot. It’s especially brutal because the version of him she loves—John Peach—represents safety, choice, and tenderness, things she’s never really been allowed to want. She doesn’t just fall for him; she longs for him, and that ache sits at the center of the story.
That longing hits even harder when you consider Rory’s past. She was raised in a world where her value was tied to bearing children, regardless of her wants or her health, and she’s never truly been anyone’s priority. There were moments where I found myself wanting just a little more insight into who she and Gio were before she ran—not because the present didn’t work, but because seeing more of what broke between them would’ve added even more weight to everything she’s risking now. Still, Rory’s strength shines through. She’s feisty, resilient, and fiercely protective of her baby and the family she’s fighting to build, and I loved watching her claim space for herself.
What ultimately grounds the story is the Bellini family. Seeing them welcome Rory back with nothing but grace—no judgment, no punishment—felt incredibly healing. Rory and Summer’s relationship was especially lovely and gave Rory something she’s long deserved: a woman firmly in her corner.
Bellini Bred has been building since Bellini Born, and now that everything has come full circle, it truly feels like the end of a long journey. Families have been built, lives reshaped, and while it’s a bittersweet goodbye, it’s also a deeply satisfying one to this chaotic, dramatic, and strangely lovable mafia world.
January 22, 2026
OMG the head of the family finally gets his story and why he’s been MIA for years- chasing his wife that fled the mafia declaring she owes him an hier! Ok so yes he goes a little crazy, just a tad, and goes as far as getting some accessories to his member to trick his wife because he is going to secretly get his baby- yes on one side saying that is extremely messed up, on the other you can’t help turning the page to see how far this all goes! And on top of that there is still the double cross and attempt to take his throne. Ok loved, just loved that mafia mixed with alpha vibes. The struggle was beautifully written and just tense. And of course all the stories come together in the end. Loved!
January 14, 2026
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.
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.
January 22, 2026
Okay!
Here me out...
This was great...
Loved Rory! Strong awesome character
Gio 😬 I actually could forgive the lies, evil etc etc...but leaving cosmo behind...unforgivable! Like seriously couldn't get over it.
No stars lost from Gio being awful...it made for an awesome story
Here me out...
This was great...
Loved Rory! Strong awesome character
Gio 😬 I actually could forgive the lies, evil etc etc...but leaving cosmo behind...unforgivable! Like seriously couldn't get over it.
No stars lost from Gio being awful...it made for an awesome story
January 7, 2026
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 ☠️
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 ☠️
January 26, 2026
I love the dedication the MMC has in the story. Yes, it is incredibly OTT and unrealistic. You’re going to be like, nah this would never happen. But hey, it’s fiction and purely entertaining. And I was entertained after reading one dark, angsty, long book back-to-back and back-to-back. I was ready for something like Siena Traps Bellini Bred. Plus, I love reading OTT fictional stories like this one.
Of course, I didn’t read it in order! I like to live on the edge. No, I actually didn’t know. I saw the blurb and just jumped at it. They are interconnected standalones, and I was good. There are some mentions of previous characters that may be spoilery for some readers, but I’m okay with that kind of thing.
I loved the way Gio shifted from Mafia Don to John, the lovely and thoughtful guy with glasses. I literally squealed at several parts. The spice was great. I liked the supporting characters as well. This is my first mafia book from Siena Trap, and I really enjoyed her writing style. I highly recommend it!
Of course, I didn’t read it in order! I like to live on the edge. No, I actually didn’t know. I saw the blurb and just jumped at it. They are interconnected standalones, and I was good. There are some mentions of previous characters that may be spoilery for some readers, but I’m okay with that kind of thing.
I loved the way Gio shifted from Mafia Don to John, the lovely and thoughtful guy with glasses. I literally squealed at several parts. The spice was great. I liked the supporting characters as well. This is my first mafia book from Siena Trap, and I really enjoyed her writing style. I highly recommend it!
January 9, 2026
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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.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.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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!
January 20, 2026
5 ⭐️/2.5 🌶️
Okay, Gio is actually unhinged. Like truly diabolical. Part 1 made me realize how long it’s been since I’ve read a mafia man who’s this unhinged and honestly, it felt so good to be back in that kind of chaos. I spent most of the first half absolutely hating him… and somehow loving every second of it.😈
But Part 2? That’s what really made the book for me. Rory was incredible. Her fight, her strength and her refusal to give up completely changed the story. And honestly, I can’t imagine any other kind of FMC working with Gio the way she did. She was the perfect match for his madness.🙌🏼
The writing, the plot, the spice, the pure craziness, everything just worked. It was intense, messy and so addictive 🤌🏼
All I can say is: I need more mafia from Siena 🙌🏼
Tropes: mafia romance, pregnancy
Okay, Gio is actually unhinged. Like truly diabolical. Part 1 made me realize how long it’s been since I’ve read a mafia man who’s this unhinged and honestly, it felt so good to be back in that kind of chaos. I spent most of the first half absolutely hating him… and somehow loving every second of it.😈
But Part 2? That’s what really made the book for me. Rory was incredible. Her fight, her strength and her refusal to give up completely changed the story. And honestly, I can’t imagine any other kind of FMC working with Gio the way she did. She was the perfect match for his madness.🙌🏼
The writing, the plot, the spice, the pure craziness, everything just worked. It was intense, messy and so addictive 🤌🏼
All I can say is: I need more mafia from Siena 🙌🏼
Tropes: mafia romance, pregnancy
January 27, 2026
• BOOK REVIEW — Bellini Bred by Siena Trap
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
This book is dark, twisted, and absolutely unhinged in the best mafia-romance way — obsession, deception, and a man who will stop at NOTHING to claim what he believes is his.
Characters:
🖤 Don Bellini — ruthless mafia Don, calculating, possessive, and terrifyingly patient
🔥 Rory — fierce, sharp-tongued, independent, and very much not the woman he left behind
Vibes:
• dark mafia romance
• runaway wife
• secret identity
• obsession → manipulation → possession
• morally black MMC
• deception, control, and breeding kink undertones
• “she is mine and always has been” energy
What the story gives:
Rory ran in the middle of the night to escape a marriage she never wanted.
Years later, Don Bellini finally finds her.
Instead of dragging her back by force, he does something far worse — he goes undercover, inserts himself into her new life, earns her trust, makes her fall in love with him… all while secretly laying the groundwork to trap her again.
Every soft moment is a lie.
Every kiss is part of the plan.
And once she’s pregnant, escape will no longer be an option.
The tension comes from knowing the truth before she does — and watching obsession masquerade as romance.
What I Loved:
• the MMC is completely morally black and unapologetic
• Rory’s fire and resistance make the power dynamic explosive
• secret identity trope done in the darkest way possible
• constant tension — you’re waiting for the truth to drop
• obsession, control, and inevitability threaded through every scene
• that twisted “love you even when I’m destroying you” energy
Final Vibe:
Dark, disturbing, and completely addictive.
Bellini Bred is not soft romance — it’s obsession, manipulation, and a man who believes love means ownership.
If you love very dark mafia romance, morally black MMCs, and stories that push the line, this one absolutely delivers. I devoured it and 100% recommend. 🖤🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
This book is dark, twisted, and absolutely unhinged in the best mafia-romance way — obsession, deception, and a man who will stop at NOTHING to claim what he believes is his.
Characters:
🖤 Don Bellini — ruthless mafia Don, calculating, possessive, and terrifyingly patient
🔥 Rory — fierce, sharp-tongued, independent, and very much not the woman he left behind
Vibes:
• dark mafia romance
• runaway wife
• secret identity
• obsession → manipulation → possession
• morally black MMC
• deception, control, and breeding kink undertones
• “she is mine and always has been” energy
What the story gives:
Rory ran in the middle of the night to escape a marriage she never wanted.
Years later, Don Bellini finally finds her.
Instead of dragging her back by force, he does something far worse — he goes undercover, inserts himself into her new life, earns her trust, makes her fall in love with him… all while secretly laying the groundwork to trap her again.
Every soft moment is a lie.
Every kiss is part of the plan.
And once she’s pregnant, escape will no longer be an option.
The tension comes from knowing the truth before she does — and watching obsession masquerade as romance.
What I Loved:
• the MMC is completely morally black and unapologetic
• Rory’s fire and resistance make the power dynamic explosive
• secret identity trope done in the darkest way possible
• constant tension — you’re waiting for the truth to drop
• obsession, control, and inevitability threaded through every scene
• that twisted “love you even when I’m destroying you” energy
Final Vibe:
Dark, disturbing, and completely addictive.
Bellini Bred is not soft romance — it’s obsession, manipulation, and a man who believes love means ownership.
If you love very dark mafia romance, morally black MMCs, and stories that push the line, this one absolutely delivers. I devoured it and 100% recommend. 🖤🔥
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2026
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
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
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a great end to the Bellini trilogy! This story delivered on major hate to love and had me exclaiming, grumbling, screaming, shedding tears, giggling, clutching my pearls, and stressing over the drama. It was a very, very good time.
Rory is a mafia princess who ran away from that life and is working multiple jobs to pay for her bare necessities.
Gio is a mafia don who is obsessed with getting his heir and making his runaway wife pay for her actions.
Their marriage was arranged. She left. He has been searching for her. He has gone to extreme lengths. And, finally, it has paid off. He finally found her. And so begins his diabolical plot to get his heir and destroy her.
Rory is a woman who was raised in a world where her only value is in birthing babies regardless of her wants or health. And she wanted more, better. She has never had a friend or been someone's priority. It is, frankly, heartbreaking. She is feisty and strong and deserves better than she has gotten. I love how she fights for herself and her baby and her family. She is so fierce.
Gio. Oh, Gio. He is a man who has never been shown how to love and has never been loved. To him, love is a weakness & women are only their to produce an heir. He is gonna make you rage and also break your heart. Watching him learn about love is so sweet and beautiful.
I love a Siena story. They are so gripping and you really care about the characters and want to go along for every second of their unhinged journey. So brilliant.
I received this book as an ARC and am so, so grateful. This had no impact on my review.
Rory is a mafia princess who ran away from that life and is working multiple jobs to pay for her bare necessities.
Gio is a mafia don who is obsessed with getting his heir and making his runaway wife pay for her actions.
Their marriage was arranged. She left. He has been searching for her. He has gone to extreme lengths. And, finally, it has paid off. He finally found her. And so begins his diabolical plot to get his heir and destroy her.
Rory is a woman who was raised in a world where her only value is in birthing babies regardless of her wants or health. And she wanted more, better. She has never had a friend or been someone's priority. It is, frankly, heartbreaking. She is feisty and strong and deserves better than she has gotten. I love how she fights for herself and her baby and her family. She is so fierce.
Gio. Oh, Gio. He is a man who has never been shown how to love and has never been loved. To him, love is a weakness & women are only their to produce an heir. He is gonna make you rage and also break your heart. Watching him learn about love is so sweet and beautiful.
I love a Siena story. They are so gripping and you really care about the characters and want to go along for every second of their unhinged journey. So brilliant.
I received this book as an ARC and am so, so grateful. This had no impact on my review.
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January 22, 2026Tenía tantas ganas y expectativas con este libro y fue una decepción enorme 😭.
El personaje de Gio fue como leer a dos personas completamente diferentes y si bien entiendo que la personalidad de "John" fue para engañar y atrapar a Rory no me gusta para nada como se comporto a lo largo del libro fue muy cruel y tenía la fe de que en su POV admitiera que tenía cariño por ella cosa que NUNCA pasó, el no la quería la veía solo como una incubadora para su heredero y odie eso.
Rory me gusto mucho las razones por la que se marchó estaban muy justificadas porque ella de dió cuenta que de su parte nunca recibiría amor (el lo confirmo repetidas veces) y yo la apoye en todo momento y si hubiera decidido irse cuando nació su bebé y no hubieran quedado juntos yo seria feliz.
El drama del final fue demasiado y de algúna manera creo que estaba escrito así para que el demostrara que ella si le importaba pero fue como "Ella esta en peligro ¡Ahora me doy cuenta que realmente la amo y no quiero perderla! Fue taaan forzado y no me gusto.
Perdón si sueno tan quejosa pero si hubiera estado todo desarrollado de otra manera y hubieran mas pedacitos de la hermosa personalidad de John el libro hubiera sido un 10/10 🫶🏻
El personaje de Gio fue como leer a dos personas completamente diferentes y si bien entiendo que la personalidad de "John" fue para engañar y atrapar a Rory no me gusta para nada como se comporto a lo largo del libro fue muy cruel y tenía la fe de que en su POV admitiera que tenía cariño por ella cosa que NUNCA pasó, el no la quería la veía solo como una incubadora para su heredero y odie eso.
Rory me gusto mucho las razones por la que se marchó estaban muy justificadas porque ella de dió cuenta que de su parte nunca recibiría amor (el lo confirmo repetidas veces) y yo la apoye en todo momento y si hubiera decidido irse cuando nació su bebé y no hubieran quedado juntos yo seria feliz.
El drama del final fue demasiado y de algúna manera creo que estaba escrito así para que el demostrara que ella si le importaba pero fue como "Ella esta en peligro ¡Ahora me doy cuenta que realmente la amo y no quiero perderla! Fue taaan forzado y no me gusto.
Perdón si sueno tan quejosa pero si hubiera estado todo desarrollado de otra manera y hubieran mas pedacitos de la hermosa personalidad de John el libro hubiera sido un 10/10 🫶🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
I devoured this book and I literally couldn't put it down to the point of it being 4am when I was done 😅
Gio was a fascinating character and honestly I didn't like him for a good chunk of the book but that honestly was part of what made it a fantastic read and his character growth was so well written. I don't read a ton of dark romance only occasionally so I can definitely say Gio is one of the most unhinged characters I have read and I have never read a character like him.
Rory will be relatable to so many people who just like her just want to be loved and to find the person who will love them. Rory was fierce, knew how to survive and had so much depth, she was my favourite fmc in this whole series.
This book was action packed, it had twists I actually didn't see coming, found family and softness when it needed. I can't recommend this whole series enough, not one book has less than 4.5 stars! It's hard to pick a favourite between Mateo and Gios book, I am sad to say goodbye to this world.
I received an arc of this book and chose to leave this review.
Gio was a fascinating character and honestly I didn't like him for a good chunk of the book but that honestly was part of what made it a fantastic read and his character growth was so well written. I don't read a ton of dark romance only occasionally so I can definitely say Gio is one of the most unhinged characters I have read and I have never read a character like him.
Rory will be relatable to so many people who just like her just want to be loved and to find the person who will love them. Rory was fierce, knew how to survive and had so much depth, she was my favourite fmc in this whole series.
This book was action packed, it had twists I actually didn't see coming, found family and softness when it needed. I can't recommend this whole series enough, not one book has less than 4.5 stars! It's hard to pick a favourite between Mateo and Gios book, I am sad to say goodbye to this world.
I received an arc of this book and chose to leave this review.
January 22, 2026
My very first mafia romance series, and it’s the author that got me into reading romance back in 2024. I haven’t stopped reading romance since, and Siena Trap is the reason why.
This story was intense, messy, and completely addictive. Gio is the kind of character you can’t look away from dangerous, controlling, and absolutely unhinged at times. His determination to get Rory back and secure his heir was intense. Honestly, I didn’t think he could ever redeem himself, but Siena managed to pull it off in a way that felt believable and satisfying.
Rory was such a strong lead. She’s fiery, sharp, and refuses to let Gio walk all over her. I loved how she stood her ground, even when the odds were stacked against her. The banter, the tension, and the passion made their relationship feel raw and real.
The plot itself was full of twists and surprises. What made it even better was seeing familiar faces from earlier books and watching how everything came full circle. It felt like the perfect conclusion to a chaotic, emotional journey, and I loved how Siena tied it all together.
This story was intense, messy, and completely addictive. Gio is the kind of character you can’t look away from dangerous, controlling, and absolutely unhinged at times. His determination to get Rory back and secure his heir was intense. Honestly, I didn’t think he could ever redeem himself, but Siena managed to pull it off in a way that felt believable and satisfying.
Rory was such a strong lead. She’s fiery, sharp, and refuses to let Gio walk all over her. I loved how she stood her ground, even when the odds were stacked against her. The banter, the tension, and the passion made their relationship feel raw and real.
The plot itself was full of twists and surprises. What made it even better was seeing familiar faces from earlier books and watching how everything came full circle. It felt like the perfect conclusion to a chaotic, emotional journey, and I loved how Siena tied it all together.
January 11, 2026
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.
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.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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?
January 8, 2026
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
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
January 13, 2026
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
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
January 12, 2026
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.
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.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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 🤌🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 ⭐️
Thank you Siena Trap for the eARC of Bellini Bred! The end of the Bellini mafia series 😭🥹
I LOVED this series. After 4 years away, leaving his brother and cousin in charge Gio goes to find his runaway wife in a small town in Colorado. He needs an heir, and she’s the one who needs to give it to him - it’s her debt.
Gio was next level insane in the way he hid his identity, I was intrigued but skeptical of his insanity 🤣 His John side was so sweet and I really enjoyed that side of him, but the real Gio was a bit much for me. The drama in this one was SO good, between Gio and Rory and the mafia, keeping me on the edge of my seat. The villain from the past 3 books FINALLLLLLY got his karma.
Thank you Siena Trap for the eARC of Bellini Bred! The end of the Bellini mafia series 😭🥹
I LOVED this series. After 4 years away, leaving his brother and cousin in charge Gio goes to find his runaway wife in a small town in Colorado. He needs an heir, and she’s the one who needs to give it to him - it’s her debt.
Gio was next level insane in the way he hid his identity, I was intrigued but skeptical of his insanity 🤣 His John side was so sweet and I really enjoyed that side of him, but the real Gio was a bit much for me. The drama in this one was SO good, between Gio and Rory and the mafia, keeping me on the edge of my seat. The villain from the past 3 books FINALLLLLLY got his karma.
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February 17, 2026When she goes into labor in the middle of the blizzard and has to give birth at home.
Tropes:
❤️ F0rced Br€€ding
🖤 Mafia Romance
❤️ Hidden Identities
🖤 Touch her and 💀
❤️ Revenge
🖤 Full Birth Scene
Tropes:
❤️ F0rced Br€€ding
🖤 Mafia Romance
❤️ Hidden Identities
🖤 Touch her and 💀
❤️ Revenge
🖤 Full Birth Scene
Review of advance copy received from Author
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.
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.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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.
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.
February 4, 2026
📚
Bellini Bred
: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
#3 Bellini Mafia
Gio & Rory 🖤
✨ Tropes ✨: mafia romance ∽ second chance romance ∽ enemies (++) to lovers ∽ revenge ∽ forced breeding ∽ kidnapping ∽ found family
Enfin l'histoire de Gio, on a déjà pas mal d'informations, d'aperçus sur l'histoire de Gio et Rory dans les livres précédents. On sait que Gio quitte temporairement son rôle de Don (Matteo le remplace) pour essayer de trouver et récupérer sa femme qui a disparu.
Heureusement, la partie dédiée à leur passé est assez courte et on passe assez rapidement au 'présent', j'apprécie.
Je comprends pas trop la dynamique entre Gio et Rory, vraiment ils se détestent à un point. Pour moi la trahison quand il la ramène à Chicago est quasi insurmontable, je me suis demandée où ça allait. Pour moi Rory accepte "assez facilement" la situation, je m'attendais à plus de 'bataille'.
Attention ! j'aime bien les enemies to lovers en général mais là pour moi il n'y avait rien entre les deux personnages (sauf la tension 🌶️), sauf que ici je trouve que la haine entre les perso est carrément plus forte que la sex*** tension, donc j'ai eu un peu du mal.
Accident de Rory --> Boom 360°, Gio détestait Rory (il n'y a vraiment rien qui laissait transparaître un minimum d'affection, de sentiment) et là électrochoc, il se rend compte de ses sentiments et limite il devient le mari parfait. Changement un peu trop brutal, la dynamique/construction de la relation ne m'a pas convaincu.
Déçue, après avoir bien aimé les deux premiers livres, bcp d'attente pour l'histoire de Gio (créée par les deux premiers livres de la série) mais malheureusement déception du scénario.
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- Spicy : 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Quotes 💭 :
❖Seven years. That’s how long it had been since Rory vanished without a trace, and I’d been trying to track her down to drag her ass back home ever since.
❖My little tigress would be none the wiser as I worked my way into her life before putting my baby in her belly.
❖How in the hell did he expect me to ever believe another damn word he said, let alone believe that he could keep me safe when there were dangerous men out there who viewed the innocent life I carried as a threat?
❖The idea of losing Rory was . . . unimaginable. Which didn’t make any fucking sense, when only a few minutes ago, I’d wanted her dead. Now it made me sick to my stomach that I might get my wish.
(Ps : Ce n’est qu’un simple avis personnel ! Mes review sont destinés plutôt pour moi-même que pour les autres, c’est pour ça que c’est écrit de façon random mais si ça peut vous donner envie de lire le livre lets gooo 🫣 et ptit mix français-anglais parce que WHY NOT )
#3 Bellini Mafia
Gio & Rory 🖤
✨ Tropes ✨: mafia romance ∽ second chance romance ∽ enemies (++) to lovers ∽ revenge ∽ forced breeding ∽ kidnapping ∽ found family
Enfin l'histoire de Gio, on a déjà pas mal d'informations, d'aperçus sur l'histoire de Gio et Rory dans les livres précédents. On sait que Gio quitte temporairement son rôle de Don (Matteo le remplace) pour essayer de trouver et récupérer sa femme qui a disparu.
Heureusement, la partie dédiée à leur passé est assez courte et on passe assez rapidement au 'présent', j'apprécie.
Je comprends pas trop la dynamique entre Gio et Rory, vraiment ils se détestent à un point. Pour moi la trahison quand il la ramène à Chicago est quasi insurmontable, je me suis demandée où ça allait. Pour moi Rory accepte "assez facilement" la situation, je m'attendais à plus de 'bataille'.
Attention ! j'aime bien les enemies to lovers en général mais là pour moi il n'y avait rien entre les deux personnages (sauf la tension 🌶️), sauf que ici je trouve que la haine entre les perso est carrément plus forte que la sex*** tension, donc j'ai eu un peu du mal.
Accident de Rory --> Boom 360°, Gio détestait Rory (il n'y a vraiment rien qui laissait transparaître un minimum d'affection, de sentiment) et là électrochoc, il se rend compte de ses sentiments et limite il devient le mari parfait. Changement un peu trop brutal, la dynamique/construction de la relation ne m'a pas convaincu.
Déçue, après avoir bien aimé les deux premiers livres, bcp d'attente pour l'histoire de Gio (créée par les deux premiers livres de la série) mais malheureusement déception du scénario.
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- Spicy : 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Quotes 💭 :
❖Seven years. That’s how long it had been since Rory vanished without a trace, and I’d been trying to track her down to drag her ass back home ever since.
❖My little tigress would be none the wiser as I worked my way into her life before putting my baby in her belly.
❖How in the hell did he expect me to ever believe another damn word he said, let alone believe that he could keep me safe when there were dangerous men out there who viewed the innocent life I carried as a threat?
❖The idea of losing Rory was . . . unimaginable. Which didn’t make any fucking sense, when only a few minutes ago, I’d wanted her dead. Now it made me sick to my stomach that I might get my wish.
(Ps : Ce n’est qu’un simple avis personnel ! Mes review sont destinés plutôt pour moi-même que pour les autres, c’est pour ça que c’est écrit de façon random mais si ça peut vous donner envie de lire le livre lets gooo 🫣 et ptit mix français-anglais parce que WHY NOT )
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Review of advance copy
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
🦺trigger warnings
*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
🦺trigger warnings
February 11, 2026
I have been such a huge fan of Siena Trap’s books and this one truly took my breath away! I was lucky enough to read the second book in the series and I fell in love with Enzo and Allie’s story! When I heard who the third book was going to be about, I was waiting with anticipation 🤭 I was intrigued with how Gio was going to accomplish his goal of finding his wife Rory and lemme just say this, this man was on a mission!! I didn’t know how this book was going to go but Siena truly has a magical touch when writing her books. This was truly a great ending to this trilogy set and I am going to deeply miss them 🥹
This is the story of Rory, daughter of the Irish mobster, and a pawn for her father to use to seal alliances with another mafia family. Growing up, she was raised to believe that she was nothing more than a vessel, to birth children and be discarded to the side like her mother was. Knowing that that was going to be her life when she married Giovanni, head of the Bellini Mafia. During those years, she tried everything in her power to not get pregnant and she bided her time and escaped, going into hiding for seven years.
Giovanni has also known one way of life, get married, have children and cast your wife to the side just like his father did to his mother. He knew that marrying the “spoiled” daughter of the Irish mobster would increase his influence and numbers in the mafia world. For a while, he kept trying to get Rory pregnant but to no avail, wondering what the hell was stopping them from conceiving an heir. One night, Rory managed to escape and that infuriated Gio to his core, knowing that his property, his wife, managed to leave. For years, he always wondered how she did it, who helped her and if she did manage to have his heir. He decided that enough was enough and vowed to look for her and drag her back to his (their) home.
The way Gio does whatever he can to bring her back is insane and soooo out of this world, I wouldn’t have imagined that at all! And that is the beauty of Siena’s writing! How creative she truly is and demonstrating that Gio is insane in the head 😅 But, eventually, throughout the book, we get to see that maybe he is the product of his environment (and I’m not saying that's an excuse). But the way his character develops from the beginning of the book to the end, truly shows his growth as a person. And realizing that love isn’t a weakness at all! 🙂↕️❤️Also, props to Rory for being such a badas* fmc and wanting to break the mold of what her own family taught her 🙂↕️
Rating: 5/5
Steamy scenes: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the story of Rory, daughter of the Irish mobster, and a pawn for her father to use to seal alliances with another mafia family. Growing up, she was raised to believe that she was nothing more than a vessel, to birth children and be discarded to the side like her mother was. Knowing that that was going to be her life when she married Giovanni, head of the Bellini Mafia. During those years, she tried everything in her power to not get pregnant and she bided her time and escaped, going into hiding for seven years.
Giovanni has also known one way of life, get married, have children and cast your wife to the side just like his father did to his mother. He knew that marrying the “spoiled” daughter of the Irish mobster would increase his influence and numbers in the mafia world. For a while, he kept trying to get Rory pregnant but to no avail, wondering what the hell was stopping them from conceiving an heir. One night, Rory managed to escape and that infuriated Gio to his core, knowing that his property, his wife, managed to leave. For years, he always wondered how she did it, who helped her and if she did manage to have his heir. He decided that enough was enough and vowed to look for her and drag her back to his (their) home.
The way Gio does whatever he can to bring her back is insane and soooo out of this world, I wouldn’t have imagined that at all! And that is the beauty of Siena’s writing! How creative she truly is and demonstrating that Gio is insane in the head 😅 But, eventually, throughout the book, we get to see that maybe he is the product of his environment (and I’m not saying that's an excuse). But the way his character develops from the beginning of the book to the end, truly shows his growth as a person. And realizing that love isn’t a weakness at all! 🙂↕️❤️Also, props to Rory for being such a badas* fmc and wanting to break the mold of what her own family taught her 🙂↕️
Rating: 5/5
Steamy scenes: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
January 22, 2026
Yes, I enjoyed this book. OMG, what a way to end the series. Truthfully, I was a bit hesitant throughout the series. Bellini Born and Bellini Bound were a bit more graphic (in violence) than what I am comfortable reading. Maybe if this were an audiobook and I could skip through the bloody parts (the way I cover my eyes during bloody movie scenes), it would have been okay, but as books, I found them gruesome. I was therefore hesitant to read Bellini Bred. However, I was pleasantly surprised that, compared to the previous two books of the series, this was much less violent and graphic. Thank you, Siena!
Now, I did go in expecting more of a "romance" book. In the previous books, Matteo and Enzo fell in love with their FMC and eventually became obsessed with their "soulmate". Gio and Rory...they had an interesting relationship, but eventually got there. I wouldn't say the love story was the driving force here, and it was definitely less present than in the previous two books.
This was a crime book. Yes, the entire series is a crime series with mafia roots, but the mystery and conflict grow increasingly intense, and it needs to come to a head in this final book. Who will win? Gio, with his brother and cousin at his side? Or will it be his enemies and the traitors that are trying to take him down? That mystery is what kept me going book after book and turned Bellini Bred into a page-turner. I actually wish this book were longer so we could get more of the "mafia" aspect. I feel like there could be a novella, heck, a whole other series, with a prequel depicting the childhood of Gio, Matteo, Enzo, and Gemma, witnessing the dynamic of their fathers' interactions. We could have novellas between each book, detailing the comings and goings of the "other guys".
This book, heck, this series is the stepping stone I needed to get back into thrillers and crime books that I now need to add to my ever-growing TBR.
Well done, Siena.
Thank you to Siena and her team for the ARC copy of this book.
Now, I did go in expecting more of a "romance" book. In the previous books, Matteo and Enzo fell in love with their FMC and eventually became obsessed with their "soulmate". Gio and Rory...they had an interesting relationship, but eventually got there. I wouldn't say the love story was the driving force here, and it was definitely less present than in the previous two books.
This was a crime book. Yes, the entire series is a crime series with mafia roots, but the mystery and conflict grow increasingly intense, and it needs to come to a head in this final book. Who will win? Gio, with his brother and cousin at his side? Or will it be his enemies and the traitors that are trying to take him down? That mystery is what kept me going book after book and turned Bellini Bred into a page-turner. I actually wish this book were longer so we could get more of the "mafia" aspect. I feel like there could be a novella, heck, a whole other series, with a prequel depicting the childhood of Gio, Matteo, Enzo, and Gemma, witnessing the dynamic of their fathers' interactions. We could have novellas between each book, detailing the comings and goings of the "other guys".
This book, heck, this series is the stepping stone I needed to get back into thrillers and crime books that I now need to add to my ever-growing TBR.
Well done, Siena.
Thank you to Siena and her team for the ARC copy of this book.
February 7, 2026
All you mafia romance lovers, here’s another series for you. I really enjoyed this series and the characters in it. Book 1 you have Gio (the rightful Don leaving to chase down his runaway wife), so his little brother Matteo has to take over. Matteo doesn’t do well with the stress and grief but he pulls out quickly and is an amazing father. Once he decides he wants Summer to be his wife, he works hard for her and treats her how she deserves. Book 2 we see Matteo’s 2nd and cousin, Enzo, who is happy to help out Matteo and live his life. Until Matteo arranges a marriage between Enzo and Allie. Enzo is awful to her at first because he’s mad about his life changing, but then he realizes what he’s doing and changes for the better. Their relationship becomes beautiful and they are truly their for each other. Both Matteo and Enzo had horrible role models as far as how to treat women and their kids. Their moms were shipped off and they were raised by sorry excuses of dads. They both choose to break the cycle and be amazing partners and parents.
All of this leads up to Gio in book 3. We finally see his journey to find his wife. He does the most and decides instead of just bringing his wife home, he’s going to trick her and get her pregnant since “she owes him an heir”. He has plastic surgery, changes his hair/facial hair, gets tattoos and piercings, and even has surgery to his vocal chords so that his voice is different. He knowingly is deceiving his wife, not just how he looks but by acting differently as well. His wife, Rory is the only FMC who grew up in the life and even though they were an arranged marriage, she even says he treated her differently at first. That basically he took over his fathers empire, and decided to become him in thoughts as well. It’s really sad and I don’t blame Rory for running away because Gio is not a likeable person. He treats her like a possession, instead of a person, and just doesn't deserve her. I have to be honest, until like 68% through, I hated Gio. He was an awful person to read about. He treated his wife like crap, but also his brother and cousin. When he left, he went completely off the grid and left a war for his family to deal with. When he came back, he didn’t even seem to care. Luckily he finally gets a wake up call and stops being a jerk about the 68% mark. I was so glad that Rory finally got someone to treat her how she deserved (P.S. she didn’t take his crap, which I loved. She could dish it right back!), as well as he changed his thoughts/behaviors before the baby came.
I love that Siena showed all of the MMC’s breaking generational cycles of treating women and their kids horribly. They all were great men by the end and the FMC’s got their other halves.
Thank you Siena Trap and Luna Literary for the early copy - all opinions are my own!
All of this leads up to Gio in book 3. We finally see his journey to find his wife. He does the most and decides instead of just bringing his wife home, he’s going to trick her and get her pregnant since “she owes him an heir”. He has plastic surgery, changes his hair/facial hair, gets tattoos and piercings, and even has surgery to his vocal chords so that his voice is different. He knowingly is deceiving his wife, not just how he looks but by acting differently as well. His wife, Rory is the only FMC who grew up in the life and even though they were an arranged marriage, she even says he treated her differently at first. That basically he took over his fathers empire, and decided to become him in thoughts as well. It’s really sad and I don’t blame Rory for running away because Gio is not a likeable person. He treats her like a possession, instead of a person, and just doesn't deserve her. I have to be honest, until like 68% through, I hated Gio. He was an awful person to read about. He treated his wife like crap, but also his brother and cousin. When he left, he went completely off the grid and left a war for his family to deal with. When he came back, he didn’t even seem to care. Luckily he finally gets a wake up call and stops being a jerk about the 68% mark. I was so glad that Rory finally got someone to treat her how she deserved (P.S. she didn’t take his crap, which I loved. She could dish it right back!), as well as he changed his thoughts/behaviors before the baby came.
I love that Siena showed all of the MMC’s breaking generational cycles of treating women and their kids horribly. They all were great men by the end and the FMC’s got their other halves.
Thank you Siena Trap and Luna Literary for the early copy - all opinions are my own!
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