Crown Of Blood: Bound by Blood Book 1

by J.D. Smith

207 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2025

About the author

My first fiction collection, Transit, will be published in December 2022. The preorder page if https://www.unsolicitedpress.com/stor....

My other books include six poetry collections, most recently the light verse collection Catalogs for Food Lovers and the essay collection Dowsing and Science. My individual poems, as well as humorous and crime stories, have appeared in several anthologies.

I live with my wife and rescue animals in Washington, DC, and I am available for lectures, readings and signings.

Reviews

[Niki N Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, she is a fearless journalist, she's trying to expose what she finds to be corruption, when her life is threatened the head of the mafia decides he needs to protect her, he tries to keep it as just that a need to protect her and nothing more , however as we can guess that does not work out, from the first time he saw her picture there was something about her I feel it was love at for sight, when she's betrayed by somebody she never would have expected to be he's forced to figure out how to save her, he has a small little daughter that just draws to the main female character from the very beginning I absolutely love the way everybody interacts with each other and I love to watch them fall in love even though they're trying to fight it, I would recommend this book.

[Samantha AdamsMcCord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dante Moretti aka The Don (MMC) has a daughter named Sofia and Isabella DeLaurentis (FMC) journalist and learning things that the money leaves behind.
Alessandro the underboss
Lorenzo the consigliere
Nicole runs the house also a Nanny
These books will catch you guide you and guard you you have no idea what kind of rye you’ll be on. Jennifer tell you a story. These books are truly remarkable and this author is absolutely amazing writer not only if you give us an amazing storyline they take us a ride and capture our hearts. This book is about Dante Sophia and Isabella. Dante is a single father. He’s a mafia boss. The Dawn is right here man there’s Alejandro Isabella and her brother Danny are amazing people but then Danny Falls for some BS or not the other day BS never wins. Go read these books. They’re amazing.

[**Evon** · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone! With out spoilers this is an absolute 5 star read! The way this story gripped me from beginning to end is an understatement. The authors writing style makes you feel like you are in the moment of the book. I went through every emotion with the characters. The MMC will have you swooning over him and the FMC will have you rooting for her. The spice is very low but the story telling is phenomenal. The ending of the book set up the 2nd book perfectly and I am hooked! READ THIS BOOK, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

[Holly Towe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick mafia romance! The don instandly became obsessed with Bella! She’s a head strong woman who challenges him but is soft towards his daughter. He takes her to help save her, but they end up in love. The plot was fun and kept me engaged in the story. It was very fast paced but well writing and didn’t leave out any important details!

[Thatbooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was absolutely amazing. i loved it. The single dad mafia vibe was right up my street. The twist in it, i was not expecting it at all, but I was truly shocked. and seeing how he was with his daughter had me ballkng it was adorable. can't wait for part 2

[Alexis Rummey · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was absolutely amazing book i ate it up Dante and Isabella just a great story this is def a must read