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Santoro Mafia #0
Tommaso
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Expected 4 Mar 26
His obsession.
My amnesia.
The perfect combination for him to make me his.
GINA
The moment my eyes meet Tommaso Santoro’s, my entire universe tilts on its axis. I’m a nobody in our mafia world, and he’s born and bred to rule it. Yet he calls me his sun–il mio sole–and against all logic, my heart, body, and soul recognize him as their other half.
Then I wake up in the hospital with no memories, with Tommaso by my side, telling me I’m his wife. Even without remembering him, I know I love this man, and I can feel his love for me. Until the truth and his lies shatter the beautiful illusion.
He promised he’d never break me…
But this? I may not survive this.
TOMMASO
To those in my world, I’m ruthless but fair. A morally gray king who rules with control. I let them see the power, never the man beneath the suit.
Until I see her.
Light radiates from Gina like she’s the sun. My sun. Il mio sole. From the moment our eyes meet, I know our souls are forever entwined. She’s the only one who sees all parts of me, and I give her everything.
The problem? A blood contract that binds me to another woman. Breaking it would start a war and put Gina directly in the crosshairs.
But nothing will take her from me. Not her amnesia. Not the truth. Not when my lies bring my carefully laid plans crashing down.
Because Gina is mine. My sun. My light. My queen.
My entire reason for being.
And I will burn the world to the ground to keep her.
Dive into the prequel of the Santoro Mafia series, where Tommaso and Gina—the parents of Creed, Vito, and Massimo—begin it all. This is the origin story of the unbreakable loyalty and fierce devotion to family that defines the Santoro name and continues on through their sons. Tommaso and Gina’s is a love story that forges an empire, and their legacy will live on through the Santoro generations to come.
Things to know about Tommaso :
Things to know about Tommaso:
Mafia romance
MF romance
Insta-obsession
Protective MMC
He takes care of her
Strong-willed FMC
Amnesia
Age gap (almost 19/29)
Virgin FMC
MMC will do anything to make her his queen, including taking advantage of her amnesia
Pregnancy
Soulmate kind of love
No cheating
HEA
Dual POV
Readers are strongly advised to check the content warning inside.
My amnesia.
The perfect combination for him to make me his.
GINA
The moment my eyes meet Tommaso Santoro’s, my entire universe tilts on its axis. I’m a nobody in our mafia world, and he’s born and bred to rule it. Yet he calls me his sun–il mio sole–and against all logic, my heart, body, and soul recognize him as their other half.
Then I wake up in the hospital with no memories, with Tommaso by my side, telling me I’m his wife. Even without remembering him, I know I love this man, and I can feel his love for me. Until the truth and his lies shatter the beautiful illusion.
He promised he’d never break me…
But this? I may not survive this.
TOMMASO
To those in my world, I’m ruthless but fair. A morally gray king who rules with control. I let them see the power, never the man beneath the suit.
Until I see her.
Light radiates from Gina like she’s the sun. My sun. Il mio sole. From the moment our eyes meet, I know our souls are forever entwined. She’s the only one who sees all parts of me, and I give her everything.
The problem? A blood contract that binds me to another woman. Breaking it would start a war and put Gina directly in the crosshairs.
But nothing will take her from me. Not her amnesia. Not the truth. Not when my lies bring my carefully laid plans crashing down.
Because Gina is mine. My sun. My light. My queen.
My entire reason for being.
And I will burn the world to the ground to keep her.
Dive into the prequel of the Santoro Mafia series, where Tommaso and Gina—the parents of Creed, Vito, and Massimo—begin it all. This is the origin story of the unbreakable loyalty and fierce devotion to family that defines the Santoro name and continues on through their sons. Tommaso and Gina’s is a love story that forges an empire, and their legacy will live on through the Santoro generations to come.
Things to know about Tommaso :
Things to know about Tommaso:
Mafia romance
MF romance
Insta-obsession
Protective MMC
He takes care of her
Strong-willed FMC
Amnesia
Age gap (almost 19/29)
Virgin FMC
MMC will do anything to make her his queen, including taking advantage of her amnesia
Pregnancy
Soulmate kind of love
No cheating
HEA
Dual POV
Readers are strongly advised to check the content warning inside.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 4, 2026
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February 21, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the story of the creation of the Santoro dynasty and describes the love of Gina and Tommaso, the parents of Creed, Vito and Massimo.
The book was exciting, tense, emotional, it described all the trials that the main characters of the book had to go through.
I enjoyed it and the book has all the recommendations from me.
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„ I walk back to my car, and I smile as she sputters in anger, her voice carrying over the distance. "You're an asshole, Tommaso Santoro." I turn and face her. "I love you, too, Gina Caruso." Her face goes slack with shock, but l'm grinning.
Because that is what became crystal clear to me moments before. She's mine, and I will find a way to keep her. Not as my mistress or as some dirty little secret.
But as my queen."
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is the story of the creation of the Santoro dynasty and describes the love of Gina and Tommaso, the parents of Creed, Vito and Massimo.
The book was exciting, tense, emotional, it described all the trials that the main characters of the book had to go through.
I enjoyed it and the book has all the recommendations from me.
ーー
„ I walk back to my car, and I smile as she sputters in anger, her voice carrying over the distance. "You're an asshole, Tommaso Santoro." I turn and face her. "I love you, too, Gina Caruso." Her face goes slack with shock, but l'm grinning.
Because that is what became crystal clear to me moments before. She's mine, and I will find a way to keep her. Not as my mistress or as some dirty little secret.
But as my queen."
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tommaso is the prequel to The Santoro Mafia Series. Lora Nox knows exactly how to write men who ruin you in the best way.
Tommaso is intense, possessive, and unwavering once his heart is claimed. From the start, you can feel how deeply he connects to Gina, even when circumstances make everything complicated. He’s dangerous, protective, and absolutely willing to burn the world down for the woman he loves even when loving her means making impossible choices. He is very much that kind of MMC, and I loved every second of it. There’s a quiet brutality to him, but also a deep, unwavering devotion that makes him impossible to resist. You can very much see where the all three Santoro Brothers got the “I will destroy anyone who touches what’s mine” energy from.
Gina is not some fragile bystander. She has strength, heart, and a resilience that sneaks up on you. There’s a softness to her, but also an inner strength that quietly shines through. She may not always see it herself, but her resilience and heart make her the perfect counterbalance to Tommaso’s darker edges. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the emotional pull between them kept me fully invested from beginning to the end.
What I really enjoyed about this book is how emotional it is. It’s not just about obsession or power it’s about connection, trust, and the lengths someone will go to protect the person who becomes their everything. My heart clenched more than once, but that emotional weight is exactly what makes this story hit so hard.
If you love dark mafia romance with an obsessed MMC, strong emotional tension, and a story that stays with you after the last page, Tommaso is the book for you. This book fits perfectly into the Santoro world while still standing strong on its own.
As always, be mindful of the trigger warnings, what I like, you may not.
Happy reading! 📖✨
Tommaso is intense, possessive, and unwavering once his heart is claimed. From the start, you can feel how deeply he connects to Gina, even when circumstances make everything complicated. He’s dangerous, protective, and absolutely willing to burn the world down for the woman he loves even when loving her means making impossible choices. He is very much that kind of MMC, and I loved every second of it. There’s a quiet brutality to him, but also a deep, unwavering devotion that makes him impossible to resist. You can very much see where the all three Santoro Brothers got the “I will destroy anyone who touches what’s mine” energy from.
Gina is not some fragile bystander. She has strength, heart, and a resilience that sneaks up on you. There’s a softness to her, but also an inner strength that quietly shines through. She may not always see it herself, but her resilience and heart make her the perfect counterbalance to Tommaso’s darker edges. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the emotional pull between them kept me fully invested from beginning to the end.
What I really enjoyed about this book is how emotional it is. It’s not just about obsession or power it’s about connection, trust, and the lengths someone will go to protect the person who becomes their everything. My heart clenched more than once, but that emotional weight is exactly what makes this story hit so hard.
If you love dark mafia romance with an obsessed MMC, strong emotional tension, and a story that stays with you after the last page, Tommaso is the book for you. This book fits perfectly into the Santoro world while still standing strong on its own.
As always, be mindful of the trigger warnings, what I like, you may not.
Happy reading! 📖✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tommasso and Gina are the foundation. If you’ve read the Santoro books, you already know the kind of men their sons grow into. This is where that energy starts.
The amnesia angle could have gone messy, but it worked for me because the emotional core stayed steady. Gina waking up without her memories and still feeling drawn to him created this constant tension between instinct and truth. You can feel that pull even when she doesn’t understand it.
Tommasso is intense from the jump. Protective, possessive, very much “she’s mine” without apology. But what kept it from feeling flat was that there’s devotion under the dominance. He’s ruthless in his world, soft where she’s concerned. That contrast is the whole appeal.
I also liked that Gina isn’t fragile. Even without her memories, there’s steel in her. She isn’t just reacting to him. She meets him.
If you love amnesia tropes, obsessed mafia heroes, and that sweeping, all-consuming kind of loyalty that defines a dynasty, this one delivers.
Thank you to Lora Nox for the ARC.
The amnesia angle could have gone messy, but it worked for me because the emotional core stayed steady. Gina waking up without her memories and still feeling drawn to him created this constant tension between instinct and truth. You can feel that pull even when she doesn’t understand it.
Tommasso is intense from the jump. Protective, possessive, very much “she’s mine” without apology. But what kept it from feeling flat was that there’s devotion under the dominance. He’s ruthless in his world, soft where she’s concerned. That contrast is the whole appeal.
I also liked that Gina isn’t fragile. Even without her memories, there’s steel in her. She isn’t just reacting to him. She meets him.
If you love amnesia tropes, obsessed mafia heroes, and that sweeping, all-consuming kind of loyalty that defines a dynasty, this one delivers.
Thank you to Lora Nox for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tommaso is the prequel to the Santoro Mafia series. It takes us back to where it all began, with Tommoso and Gina, the parents of Creed, Vito and Massimo.
This story is totally consuming from the very beginning and doesn't let up until the very end. Joining in the journey with this author and the characters that brought 3 great stories to life is completely intriguing. Their path is dramatic, dangerous and hard fought and Tommaso is relentless in getting what he wants. The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree with this man and his sons. It seems possessive, obsessive tendencies are a family trait. Gina is fierce in her own right and is just as tenacious as is necessary. These characters balance each other beautifully and their journey is absolutely a must read!
"Gina is mine.
My sun.
My light.
My queen.
My entire reason for being.
And I will burn the world to the ground to keep her."
This story is totally consuming from the very beginning and doesn't let up until the very end. Joining in the journey with this author and the characters that brought 3 great stories to life is completely intriguing. Their path is dramatic, dangerous and hard fought and Tommaso is relentless in getting what he wants. The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree with this man and his sons. It seems possessive, obsessive tendencies are a family trait. Gina is fierce in her own right and is just as tenacious as is necessary. These characters balance each other beautifully and their journey is absolutely a must read!
"Gina is mine.
My sun.
My light.
My queen.
My entire reason for being.
And I will burn the world to the ground to keep her."
Review of advance copy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I really enjoyed this book. The writing style is easy-flowing and engaging from the very start, making this a super quick and effortless read.
Gina and Tommaso are absolutely adorable together — sweet, cute, and impossible not to root for. This is very much an insta-love, first-look connection, and Tommaso is immediately smitten. Yes, it has some cheesy moments, but honestly, I was here for it. His OTT protectiveness just added to the charm, and there are plenty of warm, fuzzy, feel-good scenes.
I’m not usually a fan of the amnesia trope, as it can lead to repetition when memories resurface, and that was the case at times here. Still, the emotional core kept me invested.
One of the most refreshing aspects was the lack of a third-act breakup — no constant push-and-pull, just a relationship that actually gets to grow.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable read rounding off the Santoro Series nicely.
Thank you for the ARC
I really enjoyed this book. The writing style is easy-flowing and engaging from the very start, making this a super quick and effortless read.
Gina and Tommaso are absolutely adorable together — sweet, cute, and impossible not to root for. This is very much an insta-love, first-look connection, and Tommaso is immediately smitten. Yes, it has some cheesy moments, but honestly, I was here for it. His OTT protectiveness just added to the charm, and there are plenty of warm, fuzzy, feel-good scenes.
I’m not usually a fan of the amnesia trope, as it can lead to repetition when memories resurface, and that was the case at times here. Still, the emotional core kept me invested.
One of the most refreshing aspects was the lack of a third-act breakup — no constant push-and-pull, just a relationship that actually gets to grow.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable read rounding off the Santoro Series nicely.
Thank you for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from Author
❤️ Mafia romance
❤️ MF romance
❤️ Age gap
❤️ V!rgin FMC
❤️ Insta-obsession
❤️ Protective MMC
❤️He takes care of her
❤️Strong-willed FMC
❤️Amnesia
⭐️ 5/5
🌶 3/5
Once again, Lora has managed, in her typical style, to create a wonderfully emotional story. Tommaso is a prequel to the fantastic Santoro Mafia series, so it is again a typical family pattern of a relentless and possessive main male character, who only has a weakness for his woman. I have read everything Lora has written and, as before, the writing is very enjoyable, you quickly fall in love with the characters, and the plot is just right. I highly recommend reading it.
❤️ Mafia romance
❤️ MF romance
❤️ Age gap
❤️ V!rgin FMC
❤️ Insta-obsession
❤️ Protective MMC
❤️He takes care of her
❤️Strong-willed FMC
❤️Amnesia
⭐️ 5/5
🌶 3/5
Once again, Lora has managed, in her typical style, to create a wonderfully emotional story. Tommaso is a prequel to the fantastic Santoro Mafia series, so it is again a typical family pattern of a relentless and possessive main male character, who only has a weakness for his woman. I have read everything Lora has written and, as before, the writing is very enjoyable, you quickly fall in love with the characters, and the plot is just right. I highly recommend reading it.
Review of advance copy
ARC Review from BookSirens.
This book is a prequel to the Santoro Mafia Series that is currently published, I have not read the series yet, but I am aware this is the parents of that series story.
I read ALOT of romance, dark romance, smut, mafia, morally grey books and I cannot express to you how in love with this couple I was. This may truly be my favorite book couple of all time! The MMCs obsession and tenderness with her while keeping his very morally grey side had me swooning! I truly felt their connection coming off the pages, it was so tangible to me.
Spice: 3/5
Story: 5/5
Character Depth: 5/5
This book is a prequel to the Santoro Mafia Series that is currently published, I have not read the series yet, but I am aware this is the parents of that series story.
I read ALOT of romance, dark romance, smut, mafia, morally grey books and I cannot express to you how in love with this couple I was. This may truly be my favorite book couple of all time! The MMCs obsession and tenderness with her while keeping his very morally grey side had me swooning! I truly felt their connection coming off the pages, it was so tangible to me.
Spice: 3/5
Story: 5/5
Character Depth: 5/5
Review of advance copy
This has to be said….. Thank you Lora Nox for the prequel we didnt know we needed. And after reading it, it was definitely needed.
Tommaso and Gina's story ties the Santoro Mafia series up in a pretty passionate, honorable and family bow.
The love between Tommaso and Gina is all binding, strong and that once in a lifetime kind of love we all crave. I cannot rave enough not just about Tommaso but the whole Santoro Mafia Series. Bravo 👏
Tommaso and Gina's story ties the Santoro Mafia series up in a pretty passionate, honorable and family bow.
The love between Tommaso and Gina is all binding, strong and that once in a lifetime kind of love we all crave. I cannot rave enough not just about Tommaso but the whole Santoro Mafia Series. Bravo 👏
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tommaso ARC review
A dark, addictive prequel that pulls you in from the first page. Tommaso delivers the perfect mix of obsession, mystery, and tension. The amnesia trope adds intrigue, while Tommaso himself is both dangerous and sweet, he is also very protective and possessive 😅
I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait for more from this series.
A dark, addictive prequel that pulls you in from the first page. Tommaso delivers the perfect mix of obsession, mystery, and tension. The amnesia trope adds intrigue, while Tommaso himself is both dangerous and sweet, he is also very protective and possessive 😅
I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait for more from this series.
Review of advance copy
From the moment he sets his eyes on Gina in the hallway were his gots her dad pushed to the wall and hands round his throat for slapping her face
Gina breathing comes back to normal after her dad’s attack then she’s looks into the eyes of the man who saved her and she couldn’t believe her eyes his sexy hot and she thinks of all the things he could do to her
I would recommend this book
Gina breathing comes back to normal after her dad’s attack then she’s looks into the eyes of the man who saved her and she couldn’t believe her eyes his sexy hot and she thinks of all the things he could do to her
I would recommend this book
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thomasso is the book about the parents of Vito, Creed and Massimo. IT is just as good as the rest of the series. Thomasso is just as possesive, ruthless and obsessed like the rest of them so we can se where his sons got it from. We can also see that Gina is not some meek mafia bride. IT was a very enjoyable read, full of passion and action
Review of advance copy received from Autorin bzw. Autor
ARC Review, thx Lora Nox
This dark romance is the prequel to Santoro Mafia. In typical Lora Nox style, the storyline contains everything a reader could want: banter, suspense, emotion, and smut.
I read the book in one sitting and highly recommend it.
The only thing that isn't really my thing is the amnesia trope.
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 3/5
This dark romance is the prequel to Santoro Mafia. In typical Lora Nox style, the storyline contains everything a reader could want: banter, suspense, emotion, and smut.
I read the book in one sitting and highly recommend it.
The only thing that isn't really my thing is the amnesia trope.
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 3/5
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