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GOTTI: In Love With A Made Man
Nina Marcelle was born into prominence. As the granddaughter of a legendary watchman whose name carried weight in every circle of New York high society. Groomed for success and raised to protect her family’s reputation, love was never supposed to complicate her life. But that was before she met him…
He was forbidden. Dangerous. A man whose very name struck fear and respect across the city. A made man in the powerful Gotti family. Against every warning and instinct, Nina gave in to the pull of his world. Their secret romance became an addiction neither of them could escape, igniting a love so passionate it shattered boundaries and birthed a child that would bind them forever.
Over the span of many years, their story unfolds in shadows, where twisted secrets come to light, betrayals cut the deepest, and every choice carries a cost. From hidden rendezvous to explosive confrontations, Nina and her mob boss lover are forced to face the reality of a love that’s as dangerous as it is undeniable.
In Love with a Made Man is a sweeping urban romance that blends passion, suspense, and whirlwinds of romance into a tale of love and devotion that refuses to die, even when the world and their families conspire to tear it apart.
*You do not have to read any prior books written by Nako. This is a new series with new characters*
He was forbidden. Dangerous. A man whose very name struck fear and respect across the city. A made man in the powerful Gotti family. Against every warning and instinct, Nina gave in to the pull of his world. Their secret romance became an addiction neither of them could escape, igniting a love so passionate it shattered boundaries and birthed a child that would bind them forever.
Over the span of many years, their story unfolds in shadows, where twisted secrets come to light, betrayals cut the deepest, and every choice carries a cost. From hidden rendezvous to explosive confrontations, Nina and her mob boss lover are forced to face the reality of a love that’s as dangerous as it is undeniable.
In Love with a Made Man is a sweeping urban romance that blends passion, suspense, and whirlwinds of romance into a tale of love and devotion that refuses to die, even when the world and their families conspire to tear it apart.
*You do not have to read any prior books written by Nako. This is a new series with new characters*
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2025
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About the author
Nako
105 books438 followersNakoreya “Nako” Roberson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia studying Mass Communications, Political Science, and Spanish at the illustrious Jackson State University. Upon signing her publishing deal in December 2014, her first book debuted on Amazon.com only one month later and she’s written thirty-three (33) novels to date. She’s become an accomplished and successful author overnight and is planning on additional releases within this year.
Her first national release, The Connect’s Wife, ranked within the top one hundred (100) releases and was number one (#1) in the following categories: African American Romance, Urban Fiction, and African American Fiction. At twenty-two, Nako has already made her mark on the literary world. Through the formation of her newly-established publishing company, NakoEXPO, she’s dedicated and determined to assist other talented authors in the literary world to bring their projects to fruition. Her ultimate goal is to assist other authors in realizing their true potential and change the world one novel at a time.
CEO of NakoEXPO Publishing
● Successfully published and released seventeen novels
● Eight Best-selling novels
● Sold 50,000 copies of her debut novel, The Connect’s Wife, within the first six months
● Nominated for E-Book of the Year and Reader’s Choice Awards (Other nominees are New York Times Best-sellers and Nako is the youngest nominee in both categories)
● Author of The Connect’s Wife series, The Chanel Cavette Story, If We Ruled the World, and Love in the Ghetto
● Founder of mentorship program entitled, Molding Girls into Jacksonian Women
● Over three hundred (300) girls have been mentored since the organization’s inception in 2014
AREAS OF INTEREST
● Keynote Speaker – Topics range from Publishing, Character Development, and Pursing Your Dreams
● Philanthropist- Bullying, Overcoming Low Self-Esteem, and Navigating through Toxic Relationships
● January 2014, launched The Passport, a personal guide for women striving to find their “stamps” in life. Once a month, Nako releases a “stamp” to her followers geared towards reaching contentment.
www.NakoEXPO.com
cometoatlanta@gmail.com for BOOKING
Her first national release, The Connect’s Wife, ranked within the top one hundred (100) releases and was number one (#1) in the following categories: African American Romance, Urban Fiction, and African American Fiction. At twenty-two, Nako has already made her mark on the literary world. Through the formation of her newly-established publishing company, NakoEXPO, she’s dedicated and determined to assist other talented authors in the literary world to bring their projects to fruition. Her ultimate goal is to assist other authors in realizing their true potential and change the world one novel at a time.
CEO of NakoEXPO Publishing
● Successfully published and released seventeen novels
● Eight Best-selling novels
● Sold 50,000 copies of her debut novel, The Connect’s Wife, within the first six months
● Nominated for E-Book of the Year and Reader’s Choice Awards (Other nominees are New York Times Best-sellers and Nako is the youngest nominee in both categories)
● Author of The Connect’s Wife series, The Chanel Cavette Story, If We Ruled the World, and Love in the Ghetto
● Founder of mentorship program entitled, Molding Girls into Jacksonian Women
● Over three hundred (300) girls have been mentored since the organization’s inception in 2014
AREAS OF INTEREST
● Keynote Speaker – Topics range from Publishing, Character Development, and Pursing Your Dreams
● Philanthropist- Bullying, Overcoming Low Self-Esteem, and Navigating through Toxic Relationships
● January 2014, launched The Passport, a personal guide for women striving to find their “stamps” in life. Once a month, Nako releases a “stamp” to her followers geared towards reaching contentment.
www.NakoEXPO.com
cometoatlanta@gmail.com for BOOKING
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November 23, 2025
my chest 😩🥺
Nako has quickly made her way into my “if she writes it, I’m reading it” lane and I love that for me!! When I saw a new series was coming, I knew I would drop everything to read and this book delivered just what I needed.
Let’s talk about the prologue!! Mind blown. Mic drop. Jio had some ‘splainin to do! Who, when, where, what, how..? So many questions about Jio and Nina’s relationship!! And this was just the beginning, Nako took us all the way to the first encounter. I knew she would make me fall in love with them as a couple and now I’m questioning the entire prologue and who the true Villian in the relationship was because…. I’m giving Nina a bombastic side eye!
Jio was a made man; the head of the Gotti mob. It made sense that he kept a low profile but for Nina, he was ready to risk it all! Nina was prim and proper; the chosen one and the soon to be head of her family business. It made sense for Nina to be so cautious, because her parents controlled her life. But girl, you are an adult!!! There was bad blood and tension from both families - while the Gotti family was known for their bad behavior, I fear they have nothing on the Marcelle family - what’s done in the dark shall come to the light..
This story gave secrets, forbidden love, stubbornness, good girl meets bad boy, slow burn, but it was all worth it!! Jio exemplified “play with me if you want” and Nina stayed playing with him like he wasn’t that dude! I can’t wait to see how things play out because the ending has me anxious!! In true Nako fashion, she found a way to incorporate thought provoking points and a necessary word on faith. Whew! The prayer had me ready to type it in my phone and read it daily!! THE PEN!! 😩🤌🏾
Nako has quickly made her way into my “if she writes it, I’m reading it” lane and I love that for me!! When I saw a new series was coming, I knew I would drop everything to read and this book delivered just what I needed.
Let’s talk about the prologue!! Mind blown. Mic drop. Jio had some ‘splainin to do! Who, when, where, what, how..? So many questions about Jio and Nina’s relationship!! And this was just the beginning, Nako took us all the way to the first encounter. I knew she would make me fall in love with them as a couple and now I’m questioning the entire prologue and who the true Villian in the relationship was because…. I’m giving Nina a bombastic side eye!
Jio was a made man; the head of the Gotti mob. It made sense that he kept a low profile but for Nina, he was ready to risk it all! Nina was prim and proper; the chosen one and the soon to be head of her family business. It made sense for Nina to be so cautious, because her parents controlled her life. But girl, you are an adult!!! There was bad blood and tension from both families - while the Gotti family was known for their bad behavior, I fear they have nothing on the Marcelle family - what’s done in the dark shall come to the light..
This story gave secrets, forbidden love, stubbornness, good girl meets bad boy, slow burn, but it was all worth it!! Jio exemplified “play with me if you want” and Nina stayed playing with him like he wasn’t that dude! I can’t wait to see how things play out because the ending has me anxious!! In true Nako fashion, she found a way to incorporate thought provoking points and a necessary word on faith. Whew! The prayer had me ready to type it in my phone and read it daily!! THE PEN!! 😩🤌🏾
November 26, 2025
Whew!!!
I'm stresseddddd!!!! Nina is a character! This book has me rolling my eyes to infinity and beyond. I'm tired for Gotti. I know there's more to the story but this is definitely his villain orgin story.
I'm stresseddddd!!!! Nina is a character! This book has me rolling my eyes to infinity and beyond. I'm tired for Gotti. I know there's more to the story but this is definitely his villain orgin story.
January 7, 2026
Mr. Gotti Needs A New Hottie!!!
What I didn’t get in the beginning of Jio and Nina’s relationship, friendship, or situationship was that they both needed each other in a way that they didn’t think they did. Well let me correct that, Jio knew that Nina was his forever, Nina just wasn’t trying to get the memo because she had to please her family and do as they say. I understood that parents wants the best for their children, but at the same time a parent should want to see their children happy, healthy and living their best lives with their significant other. Nina parents wanted her to run the family business against her will. Her parents never ask if that was something that she wanted to do. Nina’s mother brought the fire in me when she wanted Nina to marry a football player and she had no regard for Nina’s concern or permission. I thought that Nina should have grown a back bone a long time ago. Nina played the field because if she truly didn’t want to do anything her parents wanted her to do, she would have put her foot down and stood on business. Nina played my boy Jio the whole book, she made it seem like they couldn’t be together because of their family history, but she was all up in his face telling him that she loved him, lost her virginity to him and just played with his emotions the whole time. She wanted to play the field with Jio and she was all up in that football players face. I felt that Nina was not the girl for Jio, he needed someone who was not ashamed of him and their relationship, he needed somebody who felt the same for him as he felt for her. Nina unfortunately was not that person. Jio should have let her go the first time she played with him and his feelings. I just hope Jio gets tired of chasing Nina and move on because she was definitely a waist of energy and time. Nina like I stated before played games and was leading poor Jio on.
What I didn’t get in the beginning of Jio and Nina’s relationship, friendship, or situationship was that they both needed each other in a way that they didn’t think they did. Well let me correct that, Jio knew that Nina was his forever, Nina just wasn’t trying to get the memo because she had to please her family and do as they say. I understood that parents wants the best for their children, but at the same time a parent should want to see their children happy, healthy and living their best lives with their significant other. Nina parents wanted her to run the family business against her will. Her parents never ask if that was something that she wanted to do. Nina’s mother brought the fire in me when she wanted Nina to marry a football player and she had no regard for Nina’s concern or permission. I thought that Nina should have grown a back bone a long time ago. Nina played the field because if she truly didn’t want to do anything her parents wanted her to do, she would have put her foot down and stood on business. Nina played my boy Jio the whole book, she made it seem like they couldn’t be together because of their family history, but she was all up in his face telling him that she loved him, lost her virginity to him and just played with his emotions the whole time. She wanted to play the field with Jio and she was all up in that football players face. I felt that Nina was not the girl for Jio, he needed someone who was not ashamed of him and their relationship, he needed somebody who felt the same for him as he felt for her. Nina unfortunately was not that person. Jio should have let her go the first time she played with him and his feelings. I just hope Jio gets tired of chasing Nina and move on because she was definitely a waist of energy and time. Nina like I stated before played games and was leading poor Jio on.
December 9, 2025
Black Excellence
Jio showed grace & patience with a Nina who felt crushed by the expectations of a family name, more like the curse of society's unspoken rules of her purpose in life. Both family names represent past relationships of hurts & an understanding that she could never be her authentic self in their eyes. So, they settle, dimming their light and 'Wearing The Mask.' This powerful narrative proves that the grace we seek from others is merely a reflection of the unconditional self-acceptance we are due. Readers will find an inspirational roadmap here, affirming: You are enough, and your true self is the greatest legacy. That's Nako's work! Always lifting us up! 📚🤗💜💚💛
Jio showed grace & patience with a Nina who felt crushed by the expectations of a family name, more like the curse of society's unspoken rules of her purpose in life. Both family names represent past relationships of hurts & an understanding that she could never be her authentic self in their eyes. So, they settle, dimming their light and 'Wearing The Mask.' This powerful narrative proves that the grace we seek from others is merely a reflection of the unconditional self-acceptance we are due. Readers will find an inspirational roadmap here, affirming: You are enough, and your true self is the greatest legacy. That's Nako's work! Always lifting us up! 📚🤗💜💚💛
November 28, 2025
Nako
Nako does it again with another good read!!! 10/10 full of trials and tribulations. Man throughout this whole book I felt so bad for Gotti like he is such a boss and to be treated that way, but I also feel for Nina to because girl you grown. I understand her, but to want to satisfy your parents she is hurting herself and her relationship!! I’m convinced she couldn’t love him because ain’t no way. She should have said forget that family real talk. I just know from the prologue they never get there happily ever after, and that makes me more sadder than anything.
Nako does it again with another good read!!! 10/10 full of trials and tribulations. Man throughout this whole book I felt so bad for Gotti like he is such a boss and to be treated that way, but I also feel for Nina to because girl you grown. I understand her, but to want to satisfy your parents she is hurting herself and her relationship!! I’m convinced she couldn’t love him because ain’t no way. She should have said forget that family real talk. I just know from the prologue they never get there happily ever after, and that makes me more sadder than anything.
December 8, 2025
Marcelle's & Gotti's the 2 shall never entwine
From the first time Jio encountered Nina he wanted her. It is an unspoken rule the families don't mix but the heart wants what it wants. Nina is trying to be politically correct on both sides, its not working. Why he wants to push the envelope, no ene understands but he's willing to push her to get with the plan. The night of her graduation in his club all bets are off. What will happen with Kobie, Nina, Jio, we will have to wait and see. So far an excellent new series.
From the first time Jio encountered Nina he wanted her. It is an unspoken rule the families don't mix but the heart wants what it wants. Nina is trying to be politically correct on both sides, its not working. Why he wants to push the envelope, no ene understands but he's willing to push her to get with the plan. The night of her graduation in his club all bets are off. What will happen with Kobie, Nina, Jio, we will have to wait and see. So far an excellent new series.
November 23, 2025
The Feels
The prologue gave me anxiety and had me on edge the entire book because I thought I knew what would happen but I was wrong! I really loved Nina and Jio’s relationship building despite the way they are having to build in secret. Jio Jio Jio, had me swooning the whole book and fussing at Nina a few times but I also understood they come from different but yet similar families. Once again Nako has me loving yet another powerful couple
The prologue gave me anxiety and had me on edge the entire book because I thought I knew what would happen but I was wrong! I really loved Nina and Jio’s relationship building despite the way they are having to build in secret. Jio Jio Jio, had me swooning the whole book and fussing at Nina a few times but I also understood they come from different but yet similar families. Once again Nako has me loving yet another powerful couple
December 12, 2025
Speechless
Let me tell you something Nako never miss… I can go months without reading and if I see a Nako drop oh I’m reading it and I’m not putting it down…she never miss Nina my Nina this man love you downnnnnn and you don’t see the weight he carrying around. He is not regular but to her he is and the same for him but he know the weight of her last name. I can not wait for part 2. Please Nako don’t have me waiting to long!! I love Jio
Let me tell you something Nako never miss… I can go months without reading and if I see a Nako drop oh I’m reading it and I’m not putting it down…she never miss Nina my Nina this man love you downnnnnn and you don’t see the weight he carrying around. He is not regular but to her he is and the same for him but he know the weight of her last name. I can not wait for part 2. Please Nako don’t have me waiting to long!! I love Jio
December 14, 2025
OMG!!!!
Just why? I’ll start by saying that this book was very well written, flowed well and kept me invested from beginning to end. Usually, we would find the female lead character acting head over heels for the male, but Nina was getting on my nerves with the way that she was handling Jio. I can’t wait for book two when she mess around and find out that she’s dealing with a boss. I really dislike cliffhangers. Ugh!
Just why? I’ll start by saying that this book was very well written, flowed well and kept me invested from beginning to end. Usually, we would find the female lead character acting head over heels for the male, but Nina was getting on my nerves with the way that she was handling Jio. I can’t wait for book two when she mess around and find out that she’s dealing with a boss. I really dislike cliffhangers. Ugh!
November 23, 2025
❤️
One thing I can say about Nako she keeps you engaged from start to finish. I couldn’t put this book down, I stayed up all night reading. I loved Nina 🤷🏾♀️ I like when the woman is being chased but she does need to be her own person and stop living for her parents. Lawd I can’t wait for the next book
One thing I can say about Nako she keeps you engaged from start to finish. I couldn’t put this book down, I stayed up all night reading. I loved Nina 🤷🏾♀️ I like when the woman is being chased but she does need to be her own person and stop living for her parents. Lawd I can’t wait for the next book
November 26, 2025
mouth hanging
This book was soo good I forgot it was about the past… I felt like I was right there with Nina and jio. I want her to forget her family but a legacy is forever and jio is dealing with that same thing . I love how open he is for her and it seems that Nina takes advantage of that at times. I can’t wait for part two…
This book was soo good I forgot it was about the past… I felt like I was right there with Nina and jio. I want her to forget her family but a legacy is forever and jio is dealing with that same thing . I love how open he is for her and it seems that Nina takes advantage of that at times. I can’t wait for part two…
January 27, 2026
Waiting for the Story
I gave this book three stars because the writing itself is strong. However, I didn’t feel like I read a complete story. By the end, it still felt as though I was stuck in chapter one, waiting for something to fully unfold. This wasn’t a cliffhanger that left me eager for more; it simply felt unfinished, as though the story never fully arrived.
I gave this book three stars because the writing itself is strong. However, I didn’t feel like I read a complete story. By the end, it still felt as though I was stuck in chapter one, waiting for something to fully unfold. This wasn’t a cliffhanger that left me eager for more; it simply felt unfinished, as though the story never fully arrived.
November 22, 2025
She’s done it again!
Another great read by Nako. I’ve been stuck in the underworld for so long I didn’t know how I would feel about new characters. As always Nako captivates our attention with a storyline that will keep us wanting more. I can’t wait for part 2!
Another great read by Nako. I’ve been stuck in the underworld for so long I didn’t know how I would feel about new characters. As always Nako captivates our attention with a storyline that will keep us wanting more. I can’t wait for part 2!
November 23, 2025
LOVED IT LIVED IT
I was so surprised for this release and couldn’t wait to read it and it was great. A new family with new issues Nina need to put on her big girl panties cause she ain’t gonna be able to handle Jio.. Looking forward to book 2….
I was so surprised for this release and couldn’t wait to read it and it was great. A new family with new issues Nina need to put on her big girl panties cause she ain’t gonna be able to handle Jio.. Looking forward to book 2….
December 1, 2025
Girllllll !!!! MUST READ !!!!
Man Nako has done it again...when I tell you Gotti is definitely a Made Man ... This is the crazy love I need ... Perfect read again ... Can't wait for part 2 ...
Man Nako has done it again...when I tell you Gotti is definitely a Made Man ... This is the crazy love I need ... Perfect read again ... Can't wait for part 2 ...
December 6, 2025
Nako wins again
Although I hate the fact that I have to wait for part 2, this book is the business. Phew!! I just hate how Nina was moving and I’m dying to get back to present day and CS.
For Nako, I’ll wait all day every day.
Although I hate the fact that I have to wait for part 2, this book is the business. Phew!! I just hate how Nina was moving and I’m dying to get back to present day and CS.
For Nako, I’ll wait all day every day.
December 9, 2025
nothing short of spectacular
I don’t know how Nako does it.. 80+ books later and she’s still a writing powerhouse. I didn’t expect anything less than intriguing, suspenseful, filled with love and lessons. I’m beyond curious to see what the future holds for Nina and Jio..
I don’t know how Nako does it.. 80+ books later and she’s still a writing powerhouse. I didn’t expect anything less than intriguing, suspenseful, filled with love and lessons. I’m beyond curious to see what the future holds for Nina and Jio..
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December 10, 2025Awe nawwww!!!
I know Jio ain't going out like that over her!!! That's some hard love, but he gonna loose her that way, but I can't wait to see how it all turns out!!! Loved it, waiting on the next episode!!!
I know Jio ain't going out like that over her!!! That's some hard love, but he gonna loose her that way, but I can't wait to see how it all turns out!!! Loved it, waiting on the next episode!!!
December 24, 2025
Book 2 me please!
This story is just getting started and babyyyy Nako gave us an INTRODUCTION!
The cliffhanger has me on edge for book 2.
Nako I loved every minute and I am looking forward to more. Well done!
This story is just getting started and babyyyy Nako gave us an INTRODUCTION!
The cliffhanger has me on edge for book 2.
Nako I loved every minute and I am looking forward to more. Well done!
November 23, 2025
Great read!
Such a great read! So well written! Had me up at 3am finishing with all of the emotions! Can’t wait for part 2! Now headed down a Nako rabbit hole🥰
Such a great read! So well written! Had me up at 3am finishing with all of the emotions! Can’t wait for part 2! Now headed down a Nako rabbit hole🥰
November 26, 2025
Yes Yes Yes!!!
My girl Nako back at it and I’m too excited to see what’s in store with the Gotti’s and Marcella’s!
My girl Nako back at it and I’m too excited to see what’s in store with the Gotti’s and Marcella’s!
December 2, 2025
Jio is EVERYTHING!!!
I can’t wait for part 2. Jio is that guy fr Nina better stop playing games. Great work Nako! You always do your big one.
I can’t wait for part 2. Jio is that guy fr Nina better stop playing games. Great work Nako! You always do your big one.
December 3, 2025
love it
Per usual this is a masterpiece. The roles were reversed this time and I felt so sorry for Gio, Nina treated him so wrongly.
Per usual this is a masterpiece. The roles were reversed this time and I felt so sorry for Gio, Nina treated him so wrongly.
December 7, 2025
I do NOT like Nina!!
And I knew I didn’t like her from the beginning at the funeral!! Love Gotti and I can’t WAIT to read more!!
And I knew I didn’t like her from the beginning at the funeral!! Love Gotti and I can’t WAIT to read more!!
December 9, 2025
My girl Nina
Listen, I relate so much to her it’s crazy. From the family pressure to the feelings of inadequacy. I need part 2 ASAP NAKO!
Listen, I relate so much to her it’s crazy. From the family pressure to the feelings of inadequacy. I need part 2 ASAP NAKO!
December 10, 2025
I'm feeling Jio's pain. This was an interesting book. I'm looking forward to the next book.
December 23, 2025
fire
Nako, why did you do this to us?
Baby, I read this book in one day. Please hurry up with part two.
Nako, why did you do this to us?
Baby, I read this book in one day. Please hurry up with part two.
January 11, 2026
Jio!
I need Nina to stay up for herself when it comes to her family!!! Nina got Jio gone. He's not coming up off her!!!!
I need Nina to stay up for herself when it comes to her family!!! Nina got Jio gone. He's not coming up off her!!!!
January 15, 2026
Ummmm Maaam
Please tell me you didn’t leave us on a cliff hanger Miss Maam!! I Need More of Jio Gotti the made man!!
Please tell me you didn’t leave us on a cliff hanger Miss Maam!! I Need More of Jio Gotti the made man!!
January 18, 2026
JIO GOTTI!!
Nako!
I need the next book like NOW please. That would be wonderful. Amazing start to the next series and I’m excited!
Nako!
I need the next book like NOW please. That would be wonderful. Amazing start to the next series and I’m excited!
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