Auctioned to Her Dad's Mafia Enemies

Auctioned #4

by Stephanie Brother

Carlo Lambretti betrayed us, so now his debt will be paid in the most brutal way imaginable—with his daughter’s innocence.

Once a little mafia princess, Aemelia Lambretti has fallen far. The raven-haired beauty shows up unexpectedly, waitressing at our sister’s wedding. At first, we think it’s a trap—a spy sent by her family or, worse, an assassin with vengeance in her veins. But she’s clueless about the blood spilled between our families, unaware of how her father’s betrayal led to our brother’s death.

We let her go, planning to discover more about her when the wedding is over. But someone else is watching her—someone with far darker plans.

When we find out she's being auctioned by a rival mafia—her innocence for sale to the highest bidder—we don’t hesitate. We don’t save her out of mercy. We do it for revenge. Her father may be in hiding, but his sins demand justice.

Aemelia becomes a pawn in a war she doesn’t understand, and she’s about to learn what it means to be owned by the men her father betrayed.

She’s young—too young for men like us, hardened by war, betrayal, and loss. Where she sees hope, we see only darkness. But she doesn’t shrink from the shadows within us.

With his cold, calculating control, Luca wants to crush her defiance. Fueled by fire and chaos, Alexis wants to tease her to see if she bends or breaks. And me? I, Antonio Venturi, admire how she takes every punishment with her chin high and eyes blazing, daring us to push her further.

We want to make her father regret what he did, but instead, she unravels us. With every soft gasp, every whispered plea, she chips away at the walls we swore would never crumble.

But light can’t survive in the mafia underworld for long, where love is a fatal weakness, trust is a gamble, and redemption is impossible.

When our enemies close in, and Aemelia is caught in the crossfire, can we protect the woman we were never meant to want?

We might own her body, but her soul? That might be our downfall.

Genres: Why Choose, Mafia Romance, Dark Romance

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2025

About the author

International bestselling author Stephanie Brother writes high heat love stories with a hint of the forbidden. Since 2015, she’s been bringing to life handsome, flawed heroes who know how to treat their women. If you enjoy stories involving multiple lovers, including twins, triplets, stepbrothers, and their friends, you’re in the right place. When it comes to books and men, Stephanie truly believes it’s the more, the merrier.

She spends most of her day typing, drinking coffee, and interacting with readers.

Her books have been translated into German, French, and Spanish, and she has hit the Amazon bestseller list in seven countries.

Find her at:
WEBSITE - www.stephaniebrotherbooks.com
FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/stephaniebrother
FACEBOOK READER GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/86194...
MAILING LIST - https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
INSTAGRAM - www.instagram/stephaniebrotherbooks
TIKTOK - www.tiktok.com/@stephaniebrotherbooks

Reviews

[Stephanie Brother]

Hey Reader!

It’s mafia time! The auctioned series has some new morally gray men to bring you to your knees! This book has everything I love about the genre—intense, brutal heroes who toe the line between dangerous and devastatingly irresistible, a fierce heroine who refuses to break, and a story filled with revenge, passion, and the kind of tension that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Writing this book was a wild ride—because let’s be honest, morally gray men are the most fun to write (and to fall for 😏). The Venturi brothers are handsome, powerful, and completely unprepared for the storm that is Aemelia Lambretti. She’s not just their enemy’s daughter; she’s a survivor, a fighter, and the one person who might make them question everything they thought they knew about power and loyalty.

And while this story is darkish, intense, and at times downright sinful… I promise you a happily ever after. Because even in the darkest places, love can find a way. ❤️

✨ Tropes You’ll Love in This Book: ✨
🔥 Mafia Romance – Because danger makes everything hotter.
🔥 Enemies to Lovers – Sparks fly when hate turns to something much more sinful.
🔥 Possessive Alpha Heroes – These men don’t share (except with each other!), and they definitely don’t play fair.
🔥 Morally Gray Men – The Venturi brothers do bad things… but you’ll love them anyway.
🔥 Forced Proximity – She’s theirs now, whether she likes it or not.
🔥 Auction Romance – Sold to the highest bidder… the Venturi brothers will pay whatever it takes.
🔥 Virgin Romance – She was meant to be a prize, untouched and innocent. They’ll be the first—and the only—ones to claim her.
🔥 Age Gap Romance – She’s too young, too innocent for men like them. But that won’t stop them from making her theirs.
🔥 Touch Her & Die Vibes – If anyone else tries to take what’s theirs, it will end badly.
🔥 Found Family – The Venturis may be ruthless, but their loyalty is unbreakable.
🔥 Spicy & Forbidden – The kind of romance that will leave you breathless.
🔥 Happily Ever After – Because after all the darkness, they deserve it.
If you love your romance dark, steamy, and full of tension, then this book is for you.
Are you ready to meet Luca, Antonio, and Alexis Venturi… and the woman who just might bring them to their knees?

[Kim Fehr · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off I want to thank Stephanie Brother for choosing me to be an ARC reader for this book. I have read most or all of Stephanie's books. This story does not disappoint. The FMC (Aemelia Lambretti) is a strong, brave, and loyal woman who has to do what she has to do to get through her situation. The MMC's (Luca, Antonio, and Alexis Venturi) are strong , loyal to their family, and will do everything in their power to keep Amelia safe. In my opinion, this story's plot is exceptional and was very smooth to read. If you are a Stephanie Brother's fan you will not be disappointed or if you have never read a Stephanie Brother's book then now is the time to start with "Auctioned to Her Dad's Mafia Enemies." You won't regret it. Happy Reading!! Thank you.

[Claudia, Cmarie927 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is exactly what you imagine it to be, from the title. Expect sizzling chemistry, steamy scenes, betrayals, intrigue, bloodshed, questionable loyalties, and what you expect from a Mafia based read.

In this one, the Venturi brothers (Luca, Antonio, and Alexis) are still reeling from the assassination of their oldest brother, by the hand of Aemelia Lambretti's father. Through a twist of fate, Aemelia shows up at an event where she is noticed by Luca. This begins the shift in her freedom, and ultimately, the relationship with these three dangerous men.

Some of the details were a little lighter than I wanted (like how she ended up being auctioned off in the first place, and others), but the inter-personal dynamics between these characters certainly made up for it. She is able to discern exactly what each guy needs from her, and form the connection that keeps her alive (to begin with) and ultimately gives them their HEA. The intrigue of who and why she is in overall danger kept the pages turning, and I appreciate how things resolved, for all involved.
This was easy to enjoy, and connect to the storyline.
While this is #4 in this series, it is not critical to read in order to enjoy. I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this one (thank you) an happily leave my review. Can't wait for the next one.

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Auctioned To Her Dad's Mafia Enemies, book 4 of the Auctioned series by Stephanie Brother @stephaniebrotherbooks. I love Stephanie’s books & this one was good!

I enjoyed this book about Aemelia, Luca, Alexis & Antonio! Tropes: Contemporary, Reverse Harem, Mafia, Age Gap, Father’s Enemies, Non-Consensual Auction, Held Captive, Virgin FMC, MMCs that have more than enjoyed carnal pleasures, Daddy 🥵, Brothers & HEA!

[E Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely my favourite book in this series.

After many years Aemelia Lambretti is briefly reunited with the Venturi Brothers when she sees them at their sister's wedding. When they later discover she's been kidnapped and is up for auction it's the perfect opportunity to buy her to aid their revenge on her father Carlo.

I really enjoyed this book. Aemelia is an excellent character, she's young but circumstances have made her grow up fast in many ways. My only quibble, if you can call it that, is that I would really have liked her to just be with Antonio. I knew that wouldn't happen obviously because it's an RH but I absolutely adored him, he is one of my favourite Made Men ever. I really didn't like Alexis for the first half of the book but he improved and he and Luca would good characters but for me Antonio is the hero of this novel.

[Kristen Kull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!! Absolutely fantastic!! I loved this book so much. I was captivated from the beginning. Mafia books are a favorite of mine. But Mafia, auction books.... even better.
The 3 MMC'S were brothers. Hot, badass, muscular, intimidating and sexy as all hell. Plus they were older than the FMC.
FMC was young, beautiful, strong and currently working as a server at a mafia wedding where she runs into the MMC'S.
FMC ends up being kidnapped and Auctioned. MMC'S buy her and expect total obedience. She's defiant. She soon learns to follow their rules.
I couldn't put this book down. The chemistry between the MC's was sizzling hot! I loved every single MC. MMC'S were so protective of FMC.
Another excellent book in this series! Thanks Stephanie! You rock

[Rachel Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved every single book of the Auctioned Series. This one was no different.
Stephanie, brings it all in this book!
With action, danger, some emotional moments, sexual tension, and spice. In addition, there were secrets, and a few twists and turns. Lastly, and most importantly, a happy ending for Aemelia and her men!

Aemelia made such a great FMC. She was resilient, hard working, and smart.
Luca, Antonio, and Alexis, were so unique. They each brought something different to the relationship. Aemelia, was the light to their darkness and a softness to their hard.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blimey this book was a cracking read! With Aemelia's (FMC) Mafia father - Carlo betraying the Venturi family - Luca, Antonio and Alexis she finds herself in the hands of all 3 of them. All of which hoping to use her to get him to come out of hiding but things don't go according to plan. Close proximity helps to slowly build up a steamy dynamic between Aemelia and the guys. I really enjoyed reading this book so much and I loved all the main characters in it.

[Dusty Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic as always

Another phenomenal read by Stephanie. She never disappoints. Aemelia is a pawn in a dangerous revenge plot. Unfortunately the Venturi brothers are drawn to her in a way they can't explain and it bothers them in ways when they are using her as revenge. So flipping good.

[Chriistina Pitwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

We move like a well oiled machine..........

Has everything a book that makes you want to read it again and again....fear,love,tears and wow ..so much heat it scorches off the page....

[Catherine Marie Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aemelia and Luca, Antonio, Alexis

She knew them when she was small but lost touch due to her father's perfidy. She accidentally saw and was seen by them and recognized. It's a great story.

[tyaisha leary · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a must read

Thank you for the adventure. I love this book. It was so good. All the characters just divinely delicious thank you for the adventure.

[Marion Dahlke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Triple the love after the anger

Amelia’s family history is sad. No love from her Father and need to question her Mother’s love for her. Brother only wants what little pay she brings home on her paycheck. Think her dying aunt is only one to show love to her. Story evolves and she goes from scared, mousey person to strong willed, fearless.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a read that started out a little slow but
once the plot started to build boy it really did move
along at the perfect speed.
Storyline that has a lot of depth and characters that
bring the book alive.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Lindsy Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aemelia, Luca, Antonio, and Alexis have absolutely became my new favorite! What was supposed to be a simple auction to get revenge turned into changing all of their lives. Such a good book!!

[Emma Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg!!!! I absolutely loved this book. The chemistry was HOT 🔥 🥵 🌶

[Cynkris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auction to Her Dad's Mafia Enemies is amazing! I'll be real honest here, it took a minute for the book to grab me. I wasn't sure I was going to like the MMC's. Well I ended up loving them! Aemilia was easy to love. For all that she was worn down by an awful life she had an amazing strength to her. After she was sold to men felt she was the way to get to her father she could have given up but she didn't. She was strong, sweet and funny. Everything these 3 hard, cold men need. There is a lot of action (both steamy and violent). The story is engrossing, grabbing me fairly quickly once I let go and not letting ME go until the end. Stephanie Brother has a way with characters that is masterful. Her world building and grasp on the details is world class. And the storyline always pulls me in. I loved this book! 5 stars all the way.

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a while to get into the story, but a lot of that probably had to do with the fact that I'm not really into Mafia romances, per se. But once I could get beyond that aspect of the story, I found it quite enjoyable. The characters being so entrenched in the trope just meant that the story had more violent scenes than I am used to, but I cannot deny that it made for good storytelling.

Reading and journeying through their romance was thrilling. Aemelia seems so fragile when standing next to Luca, Alexis, and Antonio, but she holds an inner strength they could not break. As time passes, Aemelia worms her way into their hearts.

They may have bought her at the auction out of revenge, but in the end, they were the ones who could not live without her. Who knew the life of a mafioso could be so exciting?

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auctioned To Her Dad's Mafia Enemies by Stephanie Brother is book four in the Auctioned series. It is a Mafia, Age-Gap, Reverse Harem Romance with all the steam, twists, and yumminess. I will say I think this is my favorite one of the series so far. Our FMC is involved in a situation do to her dad's actions and our MMCs will do whatever it takes to make him pay for what he has done to them. This book was AMAZING and I could NOT put it down. This book had me so engulfed with the story line. If you love Mafia, Multiple Men, Brothers, Enemies, Age Gap, and more than RUN to get this book NOW!

Celia Stone and P.G. Hammock did a FANTASTIC job bringing these characters to life and I loved how well this audio flowed throughout. I read this story prior to the audio and I will say the audio had me wanting to read it all over again. AMAZING VOICES!

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Princess to A Queen
Intensely captivating! Stephanie Brother Always keeps you wanting more and this story is no different. Living in a mafia Famiglia never prepared Aemelia for the living Hades that she had to endure. When her father disappeared the families lives turned upside down. Many years later she’s thrown back into the lions den and is sure that she won’t make it out whole or alive. Luca, Antonio and Alexis Venturi are in control but what do they expect from her? Is she a pawn but if she is then who are they trying to lure in? Twists, turns, deception, pain and finally true emotion! You will not want to put this book down and now I want MORE!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows Aemilia, Lucas, Alexis, and Antonio. All knowing each other since they were young, Aemilia is waitressing at the wedding of they guy's younger sister. Luca being the head of the family decides they are going to bid on her at an auction to gain revenge from her father killing their brother. However, through twists and turns and finding out that she hasn't been living the life they thought she was feelings start to change and plans start to take a different turn. This one took me a bit to get into, but once the action and chemistry really kicks in it was hard to put down.

[Kerry Boulanger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about sizzle! Aemelia was once a mafia princess, now she’s a waitress for a caterer. When she’s working at a wedding her father's enemies recognize her. When she’s taken for an auction those enemies are her winning bid. Luca, Alexis and Antonio are brothers and together they will use Aemelia for their revenge. Soon they realize that her father doesn’t care what happens to her and they start to feel things for her. It’s steamy, emotional and has some family drama. Her father’s enemies will end up being her forever and they will worship her.

[Emma Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! I didn't want to put it down, so much so I read it in a few hours. The story was well thought out and well executed. I adored Luca, Antonio and Alexsis from the get go...even when they were the "bad guys"... and loved the relationships they all built with Aemelia! Her character was brilliantly written. You have to admire a strong FMC that doesn't just bow down.
The spice is also another thing that is well done! Very much enjoyed 🤭 would definitely recommend!

[Jo Venison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aemelia Lambretti was a Mafia Princess and then fell far, vanishing from the Mafia life when her father betrayed the Venturi family. Several years later she returns and finds herself a waitress at her childhood friends wedding, and back on the Venturi family radar and their plans for revenge.

This book has it all, tears, love, an emotional rollercoaster and so, so much heat. I really enjoyed this book and you will too :)

[D. D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

If allowed, I'd give this story more than 5 stars. Every character opened up and revealed their inner feelings after having been shut away for so long for protection and peace of mind. The way the men spoke to her with such love and feelings was absolutely the most romantic thing I've read in a very long time. Their words of love and compassion even fluttered my old heart. And the spicey parts never let you down. Highly recommend this book.

[Anja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an ALC of this book. Aemelia is a little bit - well, a lot out of luck. Just trying to get by and supporting her little family that’s left, she finds herself being auctioned to her fathers enemies. And while you may think that’s horrible - things take a turn for not being that bad after all. Though I’m not an Age-gap-fan the Venturi brothers have the special something. Besides the mafia-gig going on. A sweet story that has the perfect narrators!

[Vicky Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auctioned to her Dad's enemies she is uncertain of her future

Three brothers seeking vengeance for their eldest brothers murder. Life in the mafia is secrets, danger, violence, blood, death, loyalty, and most of all family. Protecting and growing their businesses and in some cases going legal.

[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by this author. I loved it. She is at these three brothers sister's wedding and they find out she doesn't know what is going on with her father. Then she is kidnapped and it gets even more exciting from there. It is emotional, exciting, reverse harem and all. I loved it. This book I will be reading more than once. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aemelia and the brothers

Past family issues bring the brothers to purchase her and slowly they fall for this innocent girl. Nothing really happens spicy til about 50% but you get a good story. One on one and together spice and the devotion is so sweet. I liked the HEA and epilogues

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The three Venturi brothers want revenge for the murder of their brother. So with revenge on their minds they purchase the killers daughter at a virgin auction. But things soon fall apart as one by one the brothers fall for Aemelia, the daughter. Good steamy mafia romance.