My Father's Rival: An Age-Gap Billionaire Mafia Romance

by Roxy Vale

I broke into the Don’s mansion. Now I’m chained to his bed—and I feel safer here than I ever did before.

Giorgio wasn’t supposed to see me. I slipped in to steal intel, because with a mafia king for a father, you don’t get to say no.

But Giorgio was waiting with a gun to my head. Now I’m cuffed in the house of a man twice my age.

Cameras everywhere, emerald eyes tracking every breath. Hands that could break me—or claim me.

He’s my father’s sworn enemy. I should hate him. Instead, I taunt him. Tempt him.

When I touch myself for his gaze, he breaks before I do.

And between his control and my defiance, I find the only place I feel safe.

The one man who makes me believe I belong to more than fear and duty.

But in my father’s world, love is a death sentence.

And when they raid Giorgio’s mansion, the only thing worse than dying is maybe losing him forever.

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2025

Reviews

[Caroline Reichardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic story of Valentina and Giorgio. Giorgio the Don of a mob family and Valentina the daughter of another Don’s family. The story starts off with Valentina being captured entering into Don Giorgio house. This story is well planned and written for all to enjoy. The things that happen in Giorgio’s life and the effect they have on Valentina will keep you reading page after page and not wanting to stop until you finish the book. The Russian mob trying to take over the territory and the two families working together to defeat them until Valentina’s father doesn’t abide by the agreement. It forces Valentina to make a really hard choice. This story is filled with steam, suspense, and tragedy. I would love to recommend this book to adults.

[Angee Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced enemies to lovers mafia romance. The story was well written. Characters were complex. The chemistry between them was fire. Great world building and the plot, although very common, was well done. It was intense and very realistic. A fresh spin on this familiar tale. It has suspense, drama, great banter, and spicy. Very engaging read from beginning to end.

[Rodney Wiedrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced enemies to lovers romance. Valentina's father only uses her to do his bidding and keeps her on a short leash. in Giorgio she finds someone who she feels safe with and protects her more then her father. Her father gets what he deserves in the end. Definitely worth reading.

[sheryl blaszczyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew what a story. My heart is still pounding and I’m sweating lol. This is a must read.

[Linda Elliott]

An interesting book with lots of action

I enjoyed this action packed book. Great characters some which surprised me. The two main characters surprised me how well they fit tor.

[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, gritty action, terrifying events and a couple destined to be together. Very realistic presentation with vivid descriptions and intense people. I held my breath nearly the entire time I was reading. I received an advance copy as a gift via Booksprout and it was