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The Mob: Shio Cuppacio
“The Don doesn’t do favors.”
Shio Cuppacio was sure of that. And with the Cuppacio family’s merger with the Rinaldi Mob in Jagoda Bay nearly complete, all eyes are on him because it’s his turn to fulfill the mob's one requirement of finding a wife .
Unlike his cousins, Ezio, Metavello, and Renello, Shio is quiet, logical, and deeply devoted to God.
The thinker and doer in his family, Shio is not a man of noise or ego. Restraint and discipline have kept his nose clean since childhood, and now, as a grown man, Shio considers himself a master of self-control. But when a favor for Don Demise pulls Shio into a situation he never saw coming, Shio's daily checklists and future plans are challenged.
Faith, control, and loyalty collide headfirst with temptation, purpose, and fate. Everyone thinks they already know what he’ll do and how his story will unfold, but Shio has never been one to move to the beat of anyone’s drum but his own.
Caught between what’s right and what feels right, Shio learns that even the most disciplined man can lose balance when overwhelmed with questions and no way to answer them. Discovering that not every divine lesson comes from Heaven, Shio must decide if some lessons are worth the risk, even if they come with trouble for not just him, but everyone.
Shio Cuppacio was sure of that. And with the Cuppacio family’s merger with the Rinaldi Mob in Jagoda Bay nearly complete, all eyes are on him because it’s his turn to fulfill the mob's one requirement of finding a wife .
Unlike his cousins, Ezio, Metavello, and Renello, Shio is quiet, logical, and deeply devoted to God.
The thinker and doer in his family, Shio is not a man of noise or ego. Restraint and discipline have kept his nose clean since childhood, and now, as a grown man, Shio considers himself a master of self-control. But when a favor for Don Demise pulls Shio into a situation he never saw coming, Shio's daily checklists and future plans are challenged.
Faith, control, and loyalty collide headfirst with temptation, purpose, and fate. Everyone thinks they already know what he’ll do and how his story will unfold, but Shio has never been one to move to the beat of anyone’s drum but his own.
Caught between what’s right and what feels right, Shio learns that even the most disciplined man can lose balance when overwhelmed with questions and no way to answer them. Discovering that not every divine lesson comes from Heaven, Shio must decide if some lessons are worth the risk, even if they come with trouble for not just him, but everyone.
501 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2025
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November 4, 2025
This was just okay the dual POVs per couple just didn’t do it for me this go round. The story is interesting and could be exciting but it felt like too much was piling up. Like I get it’s a series but I need at least one issue resolved by the end of a book even if it’s just part one. I think more time should’ve been spent getting us comfy with Shio since he’s the star of the show basically. Glow throwing me off bad this novel and Glees tie in doesn’t mean much to me. Again it’s a lot of moving parts and situation that would easily be resolved with a conversation that no one seems to be having. Glow is giving dumb bird and her hesitation is off to me because she’s pressed to join the group but now that the opportunity is here she’s being weird. I hate her behavior toward her sister and I hope glee boss up and never speak again. Overall the author is talented but there’s multiple story lines here that overlap and intersect that makes this more of a messy read vs a high stakes page turner.
October 30, 2025
Pure Mob Madness 🔥
⭐️ 5/5
This one right here? Pure chaos, power, and passion 😮💨
Shio’s story had me locked in the whole time — every twist hit like a bomb!
The Mob world stay messy, connected, and wild in the best way.
Another hit that did not disappoint 🙌🏾
I didn’t expect that ending though 👀🔥
Lisa Austin will forever remain one of my top fav authors 💯✨ That woman knows how to spin a plot and leave you stressin’ in the best way 😭🔥
⭐️ 5/5
This one right here? Pure chaos, power, and passion 😮💨
Shio’s story had me locked in the whole time — every twist hit like a bomb!
The Mob world stay messy, connected, and wild in the best way.
Another hit that did not disappoint 🙌🏾
I didn’t expect that ending though 👀🔥
Lisa Austin will forever remain one of my top fav authors 💯✨ That woman knows how to spin a plot and leave you stressin’ in the best way 😭🔥
May 16, 2026
Shio Is That Man!!!!!
A man that is calculated, composed and not tempted by temptation is a powerful man. A God-fearing man is a dangerous man. Past trauma can either hinder you or teach you. Family will always come first in the life of the Mob/Cartel. Let Chat!!!
First let me advise you how I loved Shio from the first time his name, character and personality was noted🥰. One thing I love about him was he was not easy influenced by anyone and he didn’t act off emotions or acted as the other men in his family did. He said what he meant and meant what he said. One thing I noticed about Shio, he kept to himself when it came to the relationship he had with his father😔. Though he experienced the same fate as his cousin, he experienced a different side of his father that others didn’t with theirs. He was the type of man that tried to look at the good side of his father ways but the bad outweighed it all. Now the love he had for his mother was NO match at all🥰. You couldn’t tell this man a thing about her as he worshipped the ground she walked on and I loved it. Now I must be honest, with learning of a bother Tunan, I didn’t know how this was going to go. However, after reading and understanding that they knew about each other, I was even more on team Shio because he made sure he put his brother on with what he had going on as NO Cuppacio is left behind😍. That right there is the definition of “Brother Keeper”. Oh, but when Tunan did what he did, I was ready to play bop it causes IKYL😒. That just let me know she (Glow) wasn’t the one for my guy cause ain’t no way she did what she did.
The rules of the mob are something I don’t think I could be with as they can’t force me to marry🤭. Shio was the same way he was marrying he wanted to marry and refuse to rush it. With him being the god-fearing man, he is, I didn’t think it would be possible as he didn’t seem to be the type to just marry anyone – I was correct🤭. Dealing with the delivery/drop off and unexpected guest, the one person he wasn’t expecting “Solana”, he was left to figure out what this was and about🤔. He and I was thinking the same thing, why she here – LOL. The way I was upset about how Ledesma Don did what he did, like this is your daughter. But we all know that life is just the way it is. I must admit, I was pleased with how disciplined Shio was until he wasn’t. He’s all man, so there is only so much any man is going to do - periodt.🫣 I knew he was going to end up falling for her because as much has he fought it and the heart knows what it wants. With an idea of who he was marry, I was OK with that until I was not – 🤭. That ending phone call left me completely speechless. Though my guy is calm, calculated and not easily influenced or pressure, they just released the beast. Not for who woman they had Bahati but who was with her. The way my jaw was on the ground learning what he just learned left me completely stunned🫣.
There is not much I can say about Solana except she was a spoiled cartel/mob princess.🫣 Ya girl was green as they came but she was far from dumb. The spoiled princess didn’t know what to say or do the first time she met Shio but one thing she didn’t do is challenge him. Oh, but when that Papi of hers seen how she responded to Shio, he had this plan that it was for the best of Solana. Oh, but he got a rude awakening. What he thought was a training to be a wife, wasn’t that at all when all said and done. Not only that, but the disrespect of her father also left me hot as fish grease🤨. What father takes their daughter to the doctor every month to make she not active in the sheets – like who does that😒. Not just that, he knew the type of time the Rodriguezes family was on and still did what he did. Well at least he thought that was how it was going to. Her fallen for Shio, I don’t think he was expecting. See my guy showed her a life that she had never seen or expected🥰. The love the other wives showed her was what she was missing. Like what woman doesn’t have at least one friend. Her being in America showed what she was missing in life and I honestly felt for her.😔 The last thing I want to mention is her habit. I was beyond speechless. Like I thought ole girl was just depressed. What was exposed was the last thing I expected.
Alright so let’s just say that Mrs. Austin has had me in a chokehold for a minute. I didn’t want to read this series quickly as I have heard so many good things about it. I took my time. From the Rinaldi to the Cuppacio everyone was different in there own way but the same if that makes sense. Each family completed the other and as much as Don didn’t want to see it, he knew that’s what it was. I can’t wait to read “The Mob” book 2 because the way this book just ended has me pulling out my edges. Mrs. Austin, you have a new read that will be stalking your releases.
A man that is calculated, composed and not tempted by temptation is a powerful man. A God-fearing man is a dangerous man. Past trauma can either hinder you or teach you. Family will always come first in the life of the Mob/Cartel. Let Chat!!!
First let me advise you how I loved Shio from the first time his name, character and personality was noted🥰. One thing I love about him was he was not easy influenced by anyone and he didn’t act off emotions or acted as the other men in his family did. He said what he meant and meant what he said. One thing I noticed about Shio, he kept to himself when it came to the relationship he had with his father😔. Though he experienced the same fate as his cousin, he experienced a different side of his father that others didn’t with theirs. He was the type of man that tried to look at the good side of his father ways but the bad outweighed it all. Now the love he had for his mother was NO match at all🥰. You couldn’t tell this man a thing about her as he worshipped the ground she walked on and I loved it. Now I must be honest, with learning of a bother Tunan, I didn’t know how this was going to go. However, after reading and understanding that they knew about each other, I was even more on team Shio because he made sure he put his brother on with what he had going on as NO Cuppacio is left behind😍. That right there is the definition of “Brother Keeper”. Oh, but when Tunan did what he did, I was ready to play bop it causes IKYL😒. That just let me know she (Glow) wasn’t the one for my guy cause ain’t no way she did what she did.
The rules of the mob are something I don’t think I could be with as they can’t force me to marry🤭. Shio was the same way he was marrying he wanted to marry and refuse to rush it. With him being the god-fearing man, he is, I didn’t think it would be possible as he didn’t seem to be the type to just marry anyone – I was correct🤭. Dealing with the delivery/drop off and unexpected guest, the one person he wasn’t expecting “Solana”, he was left to figure out what this was and about🤔. He and I was thinking the same thing, why she here – LOL. The way I was upset about how Ledesma Don did what he did, like this is your daughter. But we all know that life is just the way it is. I must admit, I was pleased with how disciplined Shio was until he wasn’t. He’s all man, so there is only so much any man is going to do - periodt.🫣 I knew he was going to end up falling for her because as much has he fought it and the heart knows what it wants. With an idea of who he was marry, I was OK with that until I was not – 🤭. That ending phone call left me completely speechless. Though my guy is calm, calculated and not easily influenced or pressure, they just released the beast. Not for who woman they had Bahati but who was with her. The way my jaw was on the ground learning what he just learned left me completely stunned🫣.
There is not much I can say about Solana except she was a spoiled cartel/mob princess.🫣 Ya girl was green as they came but she was far from dumb. The spoiled princess didn’t know what to say or do the first time she met Shio but one thing she didn’t do is challenge him. Oh, but when that Papi of hers seen how she responded to Shio, he had this plan that it was for the best of Solana. Oh, but he got a rude awakening. What he thought was a training to be a wife, wasn’t that at all when all said and done. Not only that, but the disrespect of her father also left me hot as fish grease🤨. What father takes their daughter to the doctor every month to make she not active in the sheets – like who does that😒. Not just that, he knew the type of time the Rodriguezes family was on and still did what he did. Well at least he thought that was how it was going to. Her fallen for Shio, I don’t think he was expecting. See my guy showed her a life that she had never seen or expected🥰. The love the other wives showed her was what she was missing. Like what woman doesn’t have at least one friend. Her being in America showed what she was missing in life and I honestly felt for her.😔 The last thing I want to mention is her habit. I was beyond speechless. Like I thought ole girl was just depressed. What was exposed was the last thing I expected.
Alright so let’s just say that Mrs. Austin has had me in a chokehold for a minute. I didn’t want to read this series quickly as I have heard so many good things about it. I took my time. From the Rinaldi to the Cuppacio everyone was different in there own way but the same if that makes sense. Each family completed the other and as much as Don didn’t want to see it, he knew that’s what it was. I can’t wait to read “The Mob” book 2 because the way this book just ended has me pulling out my edges. Mrs. Austin, you have a new read that will be stalking your releases.
November 5, 2025
Long Review! Lisa Austin took me through there in book 7. No, I didn’t want Shio to wife Glow, and in Mexico, I immediately messaged Lisa because the way Shio eyed Solana, I just knew she wasn’t. I didn’t want her either. Am I possessive of Shio? And is! I’m seven books in, so I am of am of the entire Mob, Men, women and kids. Shio is my absolute heart tho. He’s the most serious and sensible of the Cuppacio men and is deserving of a wife, Mob purposes or not, with as much substance and a compatible and complimentary persona to uplift him. Not a user or someone offering nothing beyond looks and sex. Jagoda Bay has beauties on top of beauties, so bring something else. Money isn’t a requirement because he’s got that and will continue to get that. The Mob wives and fiancés all have substance, character and fit their men to a tee.
Oh, I don’t like Glow. Not one bit. She’s not worthy of either Shio or Tunan. Tunan, I’ll take because Don gave him the shortest date/deadline of any to marry and I just wanted him in. She’s not attracted to either. They were just an end to a means for her. Well, she might be under Tunan’s tool’s spell. All she wants is to get into “the circle” by any means and it irks my nerves. The wives have already let you in because of Jesei so why do you “need” to be in conversations or chats that involve Mob business. So irky. She needs to use that energy and be there for Glee and her niece. She can FAFO with these wives and I won’t feel bad. But once Tunan tells Leader about Lil Leader, it’s up for Glee and again Glow will have egg on her face from envy after the way she’s treated and spoke harshly and down on Glee. After acting like she’s perfect. Now she’s mad Tunan didn’t say Shio was his brother. Girl Bye!
Now I didn’t dislike Solana. Just didn’t see qualities beyond her beauty, worthy of Shio. Now, I thought we weren’t getting a training mission but Lisa and Don did not fail. It was hilarious, especially with Tunan being thrown in and wondering what the hell is happening. But for Shio to say when he was falling, he thought of Solana and her well being so he he’d marry her. This would be my first not happy ending in a Lisa Austin book. But Shio answered her phone and then entered the closet and aww hell. I don’t care what happens to her after Shio gets his daughter??? Wait…His what??? Now my mouth is dropped!
Oh, I don’t like Glow. Not one bit. She’s not worthy of either Shio or Tunan. Tunan, I’ll take because Don gave him the shortest date/deadline of any to marry and I just wanted him in. She’s not attracted to either. They were just an end to a means for her. Well, she might be under Tunan’s tool’s spell. All she wants is to get into “the circle” by any means and it irks my nerves. The wives have already let you in because of Jesei so why do you “need” to be in conversations or chats that involve Mob business. So irky. She needs to use that energy and be there for Glee and her niece. She can FAFO with these wives and I won’t feel bad. But once Tunan tells Leader about Lil Leader, it’s up for Glee and again Glow will have egg on her face from envy after the way she’s treated and spoke harshly and down on Glee. After acting like she’s perfect. Now she’s mad Tunan didn’t say Shio was his brother. Girl Bye!
Now I didn’t dislike Solana. Just didn’t see qualities beyond her beauty, worthy of Shio. Now, I thought we weren’t getting a training mission but Lisa and Don did not fail. It was hilarious, especially with Tunan being thrown in and wondering what the hell is happening. But for Shio to say when he was falling, he thought of Solana and her well being so he he’d marry her. This would be my first not happy ending in a Lisa Austin book. But Shio answered her phone and then entered the closet and aww hell. I don’t care what happens to her after Shio gets his daughter??? Wait…His what??? Now my mouth is dropped!
November 2, 2025
Awesome!
As always this author delivers an engaging entertaining read,🥰, that as soon as this became available I ordered the physical copy. This is Shio's story and he didn't disappoint. But I am on the fence regarding Glow - she comes across as desiring what the wives have basically their lifestyle, which makes her appear covetous even though she says, she just wants to be included in the wives chat 🤔, even though she's included in every event, gathering or girls night that they have, What is she really after? It's more than just to be included in a "wives group chat" Is she a secret agent? 🤨. Tune was a disappointment that he married Glow behind his brother's back, I didn't care how he handled that - for me Tune and Glow deserve each other, they each have a motive for their actions and it's centered around themselves which causes me to see they mirror each other, and I truly believe that Shio will be pleased in the end that he didn't pursue Glow. Solana is mysterious and captivating and confusing all at the same time - I had so many questions about her while reading, the main one was Why was she sent to America? Why to Shio? What man can teach a woman how to be a wife?🤔🤔🤔 So, I kinda want her to be with Shio thennnnn maybe not. I really enjoyed the way Ms. Austin showed us without telling us the core essence of each character. As usual the rest of the gang was included as well. I didn't read the last chapter to allow the release of book 2 before continuing. So appreciative that this is a full length novel 🤩😍🥰 and not a short read broken down into 6 books when 2-3 would suffice. Highly anticipating book 2.
As always this author delivers an engaging entertaining read,🥰, that as soon as this became available I ordered the physical copy. This is Shio's story and he didn't disappoint. But I am on the fence regarding Glow - she comes across as desiring what the wives have basically their lifestyle, which makes her appear covetous even though she says, she just wants to be included in the wives chat 🤔, even though she's included in every event, gathering or girls night that they have, What is she really after? It's more than just to be included in a "wives group chat" Is she a secret agent? 🤨. Tune was a disappointment that he married Glow behind his brother's back, I didn't care how he handled that - for me Tune and Glow deserve each other, they each have a motive for their actions and it's centered around themselves which causes me to see they mirror each other, and I truly believe that Shio will be pleased in the end that he didn't pursue Glow. Solana is mysterious and captivating and confusing all at the same time - I had so many questions about her while reading, the main one was Why was she sent to America? Why to Shio? What man can teach a woman how to be a wife?🤔🤔🤔 So, I kinda want her to be with Shio thennnnn maybe not. I really enjoyed the way Ms. Austin showed us without telling us the core essence of each character. As usual the rest of the gang was included as well. I didn't read the last chapter to allow the release of book 2 before continuing. So appreciative that this is a full length novel 🤩😍🥰 and not a short read broken down into 6 books when 2-3 would suffice. Highly anticipating book 2.
December 25, 2025
Poised Under Pressure: The Making of Shio Cuppacio
I had to read this one slow because Shio Cuppacio not somebody you rush through. He built different. Layered, quiet, and dangerous in a way that don’t need to announce itself. Shio move calm, like a man who already made peace with who he is, even while standing in the middle of chaos. What really caught me was how he found balance between his religious beliefs and being part of the mob. He pray with one hand and handle business with the other, and somehow it works for him. That contradiction made his character hit harder.
I liked the story, but I won’t lie, I wanted more Shio and less side movement. Bringing in Tunan shifted the focus when I was locked in on Shio’s mindset. Still, it’s obvious Don playing chess. The pressure on Shio feel intentional, like he testing him to see if faith, loyalty, or survival gonna win when it’s time to choose.
Solana was intriguing but masked. She beautiful, but her confidence shaky, like she still figuring out who she is in a world that don’t wait on nobody. She hiding something, and I’m watching to see who step out once that mask slip.
The twins? Wild. No filter, reckless mouths, had me laughing because they say what everybody thinking but scared to say out loud.
Overall, this book had me on edge. Every chapter felt like the calm before something ugly pop off. If this was just the setup, the next one about to be all gas, no brakes. I’m locked in and ready for whatever smoke coming.
I had to read this one slow because Shio Cuppacio not somebody you rush through. He built different. Layered, quiet, and dangerous in a way that don’t need to announce itself. Shio move calm, like a man who already made peace with who he is, even while standing in the middle of chaos. What really caught me was how he found balance between his religious beliefs and being part of the mob. He pray with one hand and handle business with the other, and somehow it works for him. That contradiction made his character hit harder.
I liked the story, but I won’t lie, I wanted more Shio and less side movement. Bringing in Tunan shifted the focus when I was locked in on Shio’s mindset. Still, it’s obvious Don playing chess. The pressure on Shio feel intentional, like he testing him to see if faith, loyalty, or survival gonna win when it’s time to choose.
Solana was intriguing but masked. She beautiful, but her confidence shaky, like she still figuring out who she is in a world that don’t wait on nobody. She hiding something, and I’m watching to see who step out once that mask slip.
The twins? Wild. No filter, reckless mouths, had me laughing because they say what everybody thinking but scared to say out loud.
Overall, this book had me on edge. Every chapter felt like the calm before something ugly pop off. If this was just the setup, the next one about to be all gas, no brakes. I’m locked in and ready for whatever smoke coming.
December 15, 2025
Wow.. Wow.. Wow.. Lisa done slapped the mess out of me with that ending! A daughter ?! Who's her momma ?! Then Glow done turned all the way the fck up on Glee talking about fck that baby. I get being disappointed but chill on her. And once Leader & his family find out about Princess Leader Glee & baby girl ain't gon want for damn thing. The club scene when the wives took Solana out she saw oh boy that was doing vallet in the club and bought that powder off of him?! Unless she had some when she came, ran out of it and needed more. I also believe Glow is pregnant or will be pregnant soon. Tune & Glow love each other real bad ! Fck all that we getting what we want this only marriage on paper bs. Especially when the marriage was revealed at the hospital. I was like oop tell her Tune ! The vibes with his family and when he call her my baby !! Lordt !! But definitely can't wait for book 2. I can't wait to see Tune and Shio relationship grow stronger! And the inclusion of Tune with other crazy ass Cuppacio's!
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November 6, 2025
The cliffhanger is mind blowing! 😮🤯
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
This story went in a different direction than I thought it was going to go and I LOVED every bit! The story was mapped out so well and the scenes were intricately placed. The character development was really top tier and had great dialogue banter. I’m so excited for the next story because this one left off on a mind blowing cliffhanger.
**Spoiler: Can we also talk about the Django famous scene reference? Because I was cracking up the whole time! I love how the author Lisa finds a way to connect her past characters from other books! I think that skill needs to be studied because she does it so well that doesn’t make the reader confused.
Finally I really thought it was a nice touch to not only have an author’s note but an editor’s note as well. I never seen that done and thought it was neat!
I 100% RECOMMEND! 💖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
This story went in a different direction than I thought it was going to go and I LOVED every bit! The story was mapped out so well and the scenes were intricately placed. The character development was really top tier and had great dialogue banter. I’m so excited for the next story because this one left off on a mind blowing cliffhanger.
**Spoiler: Can we also talk about the Django famous scene reference? Because I was cracking up the whole time! I love how the author Lisa finds a way to connect her past characters from other books! I think that skill needs to be studied because she does it so well that doesn’t make the reader confused.
Finally I really thought it was a nice touch to not only have an author’s note but an editor’s note as well. I never seen that done and thought it was neat!
I 100% RECOMMEND! 💖
October 31, 2025
Whew!
I had a feeling when her nose kept running smh. Then the doctor visits. 🗣️🗣️BIG SHIO CUPPACIO, not them other Shio’s!!! I knew that ma was going to be everything I imagined from Ezio’s book. Gotta love a faith-knowledgeable man!
I had a feeling about Calista, but the way it played out 😩🥺. And Glow; idc how upset she was, she gone have to see me! She really upset me when it came to Glee.
Leader gone be sick once he find out what’s going on outside those four walls. I feel bad for my G foreal.
Tune said he gone have that girl fighting with Mother Nature 😂😂😂.
*sigh*
I need book 8 ASAP!! I’m thinking Thanksgiving. I mean if you love us or whatever lol
10/10 get into this series, NOW!
I had a feeling when her nose kept running smh. Then the doctor visits. 🗣️🗣️BIG SHIO CUPPACIO, not them other Shio’s!!! I knew that ma was going to be everything I imagined from Ezio’s book. Gotta love a faith-knowledgeable man!
I had a feeling about Calista, but the way it played out 😩🥺. And Glow; idc how upset she was, she gone have to see me! She really upset me when it came to Glee.
Leader gone be sick once he find out what’s going on outside those four walls. I feel bad for my G foreal.
Tune said he gone have that girl fighting with Mother Nature 😂😂😂.
*sigh*
I need book 8 ASAP!! I’m thinking Thanksgiving. I mean if you love us or whatever lol
10/10 get into this series, NOW!
November 18, 2025
💛
AMAZING! I’m so glad we got to see more into Shio’s character. He was always a leader and it was definitely his time to really start stepping into that role. I can’t wait to see him show out. If you haven’t read the Blake U book prior to this, I highly recommend it. It’s young adults but it ties into this book.
Note to author: If you happen to read this, just know that this series is AMAZING and HILARIOUS. I appreciate the translations being within the next. In my opinion, flipping back and forth to a different section or copy/pasting to translate takes away from the moment. Also, the length was chefs kiss!!
AMAZING! I’m so glad we got to see more into Shio’s character. He was always a leader and it was definitely his time to really start stepping into that role. I can’t wait to see him show out. If you haven’t read the Blake U book prior to this, I highly recommend it. It’s young adults but it ties into this book.
Note to author: If you happen to read this, just know that this series is AMAZING and HILARIOUS. I appreciate the translations being within the next. In my opinion, flipping back and forth to a different section or copy/pasting to translate takes away from the moment. Also, the length was chefs kiss!!
November 3, 2025
THE MOB IS BACK BABYYYY 🥰🥰 Lisa Austin put her whole two FEET in this book. Her writing is evolving from series to series and I love to see that!
Shio has always been the mysterious one out the bunch with no POV in the other books, so to get inside his head was nice…and he’s just as throwed as the twins 🤣 he’s always plotting & scheming in the name of taking care of somebody!
This was probably my favorite mob book solely because literally everybody was in this book…if they lived in Jagoda Bay in their series, they had a cameo in this one!! Plus a few new characters.
Solana & Glow are going to give Shio & Tunan a well-needed run for their money
Shio has always been the mysterious one out the bunch with no POV in the other books, so to get inside his head was nice…and he’s just as throwed as the twins 🤣 he’s always plotting & scheming in the name of taking care of somebody!
This was probably my favorite mob book solely because literally everybody was in this book…if they lived in Jagoda Bay in their series, they had a cameo in this one!! Plus a few new characters.
Solana & Glow are going to give Shio & Tunan a well-needed run for their money
November 18, 2025
Secretive Shio
Secretive Shio!!! A daughter??? Man I wanted at least one Cuppacio to get it right. Tunan was the only one to get it right he just ain’t said nothing!! I’m not sure how I feel about Glow like what exactly is she looking for wanting to be apart of the Mob Wives. I also understand her frustrations with her sister Glee but she’s coming off real hard.! I’m kind of disappointed in Shio especially because he didn’t have to deal with half of what the others dealt with behind closed doors with his dad. We will find out in book 2!!
Secretive Shio!!! A daughter??? Man I wanted at least one Cuppacio to get it right. Tunan was the only one to get it right he just ain’t said nothing!! I’m not sure how I feel about Glow like what exactly is she looking for wanting to be apart of the Mob Wives. I also understand her frustrations with her sister Glee but she’s coming off real hard.! I’m kind of disappointed in Shio especially because he didn’t have to deal with half of what the others dealt with behind closed doors with his dad. We will find out in book 2!!
July 1, 2026
Shio is on the hunt for his own agenda. The obligation of marriage is still not fulfilled. Insert Solana for madness. Now surely, there’s a deeper story behind her.
He’s one of my fav Cuppacios.
Not a fan of Glow wishy washy self. Either you wanna be in or you don’t. Clearly Tunan is applying pressure not sure what they will become. I like his style so he’s def my one of my favorite MMCs.
Leader and Glee. Sooo much stuff. Unresolved issues and questions. Curious how that will end.
Will the Cuppacios all get married ?
He’s one of my fav Cuppacios.
Not a fan of Glow wishy washy self. Either you wanna be in or you don’t. Clearly Tunan is applying pressure not sure what they will become. I like his style so he’s def my one of my favorite MMCs.
Leader and Glee. Sooo much stuff. Unresolved issues and questions. Curious how that will end.
Will the Cuppacios all get married ?
October 30, 2025
Oh Shio I was not expecting the turns Lisa took you on…. Shio is a pragmatic man who looks at everything from a holistic perspective but he was blinded more than once. If Shio’s mom does not have the gift of discernment I don’t know who does.
I need Glow to calm down and realize she’s Glee big sister not her mother. How Glow is handling Glee is only going to make her hate her.
All these secret babies…
I cannot wait for the next part 2 because I know it’s about to be some smoke in the city
I need Glow to calm down and realize she’s Glee big sister not her mother. How Glow is handling Glee is only going to make her hate her.
All these secret babies…
I cannot wait for the next part 2 because I know it’s about to be some smoke in the city
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October 31, 2025
I’ve been waiting for this
Being able to read and learn more about Shio has been great!!! I love the 6 degrees of separation with the characters! As soon as Tunan popped up with a chapter, I was elated. You can truly tell this was well thought out and planned. Because Glee…. Miss mamas I just knew it happened but I couldn’t prove it! Now the ending I knew something was off in that club!!!! Great book, extremely satisfied!
Being able to read and learn more about Shio has been great!!! I love the 6 degrees of separation with the characters! As soon as Tunan popped up with a chapter, I was elated. You can truly tell this was well thought out and planned. Because Glee…. Miss mamas I just knew it happened but I couldn’t prove it! Now the ending I knew something was off in that club!!!! Great book, extremely satisfied!
October 31, 2025
Lisa Austin Never Disappoints
I’ve read every one of Lisa Austin’s books, and each one seems to take you higher than the last. The Mob: Shio Cuppacio is captivating from start to finish! You’re drawn in immediately and feel like you’re part of the story, knowing each character personally. The twists and turns keep you on edge, leaving you saying, “I never saw that coming!” It ends on a cliffhanger that has me already waiting for the next one!
I’ve read every one of Lisa Austin’s books, and each one seems to take you higher than the last. The Mob: Shio Cuppacio is captivating from start to finish! You’re drawn in immediately and feel like you’re part of the story, knowing each character personally. The twists and turns keep you on edge, leaving you saying, “I never saw that coming!” It ends on a cliffhanger that has me already waiting for the next one!
October 31, 2025
SHIO!!!
Baby, Shio book was rolling from the beginning to the end! Definitely kept us laughing and on our feet! Didn’t expect some of what happened but then again this is the mob we’re talking about so I expected nothing less! 🔥🔥🔥 Now I’m counting down to see what happens next because, we already know Shio doesn’t play like that! Let’s go fav! Great job! Don’t keep us waiting too long!
Baby, Shio book was rolling from the beginning to the end! Definitely kept us laughing and on our feet! Didn’t expect some of what happened but then again this is the mob we’re talking about so I expected nothing less! 🔥🔥🔥 Now I’m counting down to see what happens next because, we already know Shio doesn’t play like that! Let’s go fav! Great job! Don’t keep us waiting too long!
November 1, 2025
That moment when you reach the final word and just sit there, breathless, haunted by what you’ve read? Lisa has done it again. This book didn’t just keep me up—it consumed me. I couldn’t tear myself away, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t think of anything else. It’s storytelling that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go.Shio’s book wasn’t just everything...It was everything and then some. A masterpiece that left echoes in my chest. That last page left me breathless!
November 8, 2025
Listen the way Lisa has introduced this new man Tunan you almost forget this is Shio’s story. Both these men are bringing the energy. We love us a disciplined,God first man. While also a straightforward about his business man. Can’t nobody make me hate Glow, she having it her way, but I trust growth is coming her way . I also believe she has the man to put her in her place and elevate her inside out! This book is so good and just know the ending will have you floored and anxious for part 2 right away!
January 18, 2026
Motives and Secrets
Shio is the one and not the two. A calculated man with an ongoing list of tasks who has his world flipped upside down when The Don adds another. This task is of course a job and Shio cannot figure out what the purpose of all of this is. A Carter’s or rather two are making moves that we are uncertain about. So many twists and turns in the Mob Universe and the secrets and darkness continues.
Shio is the one and not the two. A calculated man with an ongoing list of tasks who has his world flipped upside down when The Don adds another. This task is of course a job and Shio cannot figure out what the purpose of all of this is. A Carter’s or rather two are making moves that we are uncertain about. So many twists and turns in the Mob Universe and the secrets and darkness continues.
April 2, 2026
Shioooo
Listen here This man plays no games!! I love EVERYTHING Shio!!! I can't believe that ending didn't see that coming!! I knew he find her doing that crap! Pretty little sinner ... Momma called it!! Don and his missions... I just can notttt!!! The twins STRAIGHT FOOLS!! the pyramid had me dyingggggg!!! I felt like I was watching a movie... On the edge of my seat and laughing so hard!!! I hope the crew about to bring pressure for playing wit my dude Shio...real talk!!!
Listen here This man plays no games!! I love EVERYTHING Shio!!! I can't believe that ending didn't see that coming!! I knew he find her doing that crap! Pretty little sinner ... Momma called it!! Don and his missions... I just can notttt!!! The twins STRAIGHT FOOLS!! the pyramid had me dyingggggg!!! I felt like I was watching a movie... On the edge of my seat and laughing so hard!!! I hope the crew about to bring pressure for playing wit my dude Shio...real talk!!!
October 31, 2025
SHIO
Lisa!!! The way you got my nerves at this ending.. Shio story gives us insight on his calculated moves while constantly building a checklist surrounding these moves with trying to remain sane and find a wife and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. The ride just getting started and I can’t wait to enjoy this ride! Keep going Lisa and I’m very proud of you!!!
Lisa!!! The way you got my nerves at this ending.. Shio story gives us insight on his calculated moves while constantly building a checklist surrounding these moves with trying to remain sane and find a wife and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. The ride just getting started and I can’t wait to enjoy this ride! Keep going Lisa and I’m very proud of you!!!
November 2, 2025
The Mob: Shio
OMG!! Now why in the world would you do this to us!! Indeed the next book like yesterday!! When I say let him cook I mean you let him cook and I loved every minute of it!! Glow needs a dose of reality in the next book cause she doing to much with her wanna be down tail!! Ugh 😩 part 2 me please and thank you 😊
OMG!! Now why in the world would you do this to us!! Indeed the next book like yesterday!! When I say let him cook I mean you let him cook and I loved every minute of it!! Glow needs a dose of reality in the next book cause she doing to much with her wanna be down tail!! Ugh 😩 part 2 me please and thank you 😊
November 17, 2025
❤️🔥
I was rooting for Glow and Shio
But im also a Lover girl and believe everyone has their personal.
Both would have been in it for the wrong reason but im happy for Glow, and I think she found her one 🥰
Still didn't care for the house guest and now I see why. Mama knows best ! And I love how Shio always leaning to God for guidence ❤️ Cant wait for the next one.
I was rooting for Glow and Shio
But im also a Lover girl and believe everyone has their personal.
Both would have been in it for the wrong reason but im happy for Glow, and I think she found her one 🥰
Still didn't care for the house guest and now I see why. Mama knows best ! And I love how Shio always leaning to God for guidence ❤️ Cant wait for the next one.
December 27, 2025
wow
So many thoughts going through my head. At first I was team Shio and Glow but now idk. I still don’t want him with Solano either but I have a feeling he will be. I guess we gotta wait until the next one. I can’t believe he has a daughter too. ,so oh man. Started off kind of slow but still good
So many thoughts going through my head. At first I was team Shio and Glow but now idk. I still don’t want him with Solano either but I have a feeling he will be. I guess we gotta wait until the next one. I can’t believe he has a daughter too. ,so oh man. Started off kind of slow but still good
February 13, 2026
It just keeps getting better and better!
Love Shio dowwwwn, this story was so good. Definitely didn’t go the way I thought it would. Shio gives off this grown man in charge vibe that I just love. Not a fan of glow though sis got some deep rooted issues with her judgmental behind. I hope she grows on me cuz as of right now it’s a no for me.
Love Shio dowwwwn, this story was so good. Definitely didn’t go the way I thought it would. Shio gives off this grown man in charge vibe that I just love. Not a fan of glow though sis got some deep rooted issues with her judgmental behind. I hope she grows on me cuz as of right now it’s a no for me.
July 19, 2026
The mob: Shio Cuppacio
It's to much going on, the lessons the Don trying to teach them. It's crazy because it's so many characters in this story that you will get lost. I like the twins the most because they act crazy and now Tune in with them is to much. I want to read more about the new baby and young mother.
It's to much going on, the lessons the Don trying to teach them. It's crazy because it's so many characters in this story that you will get lost. I like the twins the most because they act crazy and now Tune in with them is to much. I want to read more about the new baby and young mother.
November 2, 2025
Best in the Series!
Growth! From the first chapter I knew that going to bed was a non factor, because I was going to finish this book no matter what. Shio was worth the wait and you can see the growth in Lisa’s writing (I’m a huge fan) with the cultural references and scenic descriptions. That ending alone was not predictable and I can’t sit for part 2, but will wait and let her cook! Thanks Lisa as this was well worth the wait!
Growth! From the first chapter I knew that going to bed was a non factor, because I was going to finish this book no matter what. Shio was worth the wait and you can see the growth in Lisa’s writing (I’m a huge fan) with the cultural references and scenic descriptions. That ending alone was not predictable and I can’t sit for part 2, but will wait and let her cook! Thanks Lisa as this was well worth the wait!
November 2, 2025
babbbyyy
Ms Author never fails! This book is so good. She makes you feel like you are part of the story. Yelling at the characters. Crying with them. I love me some Lisa’s Austin!!!
Ms Author never fails! This book is so good. She makes you feel like you are part of the story. Yelling at the characters. Crying with them. I love me some Lisa’s Austin!!!
November 4, 2025
I need book 8 tomorrow!
Great I wasn’t expecting the ending! Get his daughter! Me and Glow need to have a sit down cause you doing TOOOOO much girlie! Tunan please have a real convo When we calling Leader and getting him out!
Great I wasn’t expecting the ending! Get his daughter! Me and Glow need to have a sit down cause you doing TOOOOO much girlie! Tunan please have a real convo When we calling Leader and getting him out!
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