Solana Ledesma is everything Shio Cuppacio prayed against. She lives her life without direction, routine, restrictions, or discipline. When the reckless beauty is suddenly dumped into his world, Shio believes he’ll send her on her way without a second thought. Instead, he finds himself falling for the beautiful hot mess he never saw coming.
Certain God wouldn’t have crossed their paths if she wasn’t meant to be his, Shio vows to eliminate every man standing in his way before fully immersing himself in all things Solana Ledesma.
Until the past crashes into the present.
One phone call changes everything, revealing the existence of a daughter Shio never knew he had. Watching Solana battle the same demons that once destroyed his father forces Shio to face a truth he’s been avoiding. He and Solana had been living inside a bubble—one built on temptation, obsession, delusion, and sin. A cycle that tested his control, his beliefs, and the discipline he built his entire life around. He broke every rule he ever stood on for his Pretty Little Sinner, only to realize her sins may be far too grave to overlook.
Now his enemies want a trade. A girl for a girl. Solana for his long-lost daughter.
The choice should be obvious. A man chooses his child… right? But a child also comes with the child’s mother—a woman Shio failed to eliminate years ago. And with two women hanging in the balance, there’s still one obligation he can’t honoring his family and the mob by taking a wife.
But Shio refuses to give his child’s mother his last name.
And his Pretty Little Sinner may not deserve it either.
A King needs a Queen, but what happens when the man who is always seventeen steps ahead is finally forced into a corner where every choice costs him something?
Lisaaaa !!! This book took me through it!! One thing I appreciate is a slow build of complexity. Everyone in this book is crazy, in a great way! This being the second book leaving me on edge like this is crazy! This book hit all the makings of a 5 star read for me. The character development, the plot was never lost, the story was perfectly executed and balanced! Now, Solana, the beautiful sin, my girl going through it!! But her finding sisterhood , love and strength is by far my favorite part. Even when shit got ugly with her withdrawals.. she held her own! Shio, fine and stern af! Lowkey kinda hate Shio… he’s just too damn serious.. but he’s fine af so we gonna see what’s next for this mean mfer. Now his baby mama!!!! Bahati, I need someone to put hands on her. Like now! She getting away with too much. Glow, I’m ready for her and ol boy to stop playing. I can’t wait to the third installment of this book! I loved this entire series so much!
The Mob is top 2 and NOTTTTT two….Lisa Austin is a GENIUS with thid mafia ish and everybody needs to tap in ASAPPPP.
I was SO excited for this book and it didnt even remotely disappoint. Shio 2 picked up right where the first book left off and was action packed from the first chapter! Our fave Shio is back, and his list has gotten waaaaaaay longer. With baby Shya possibly being his, man’s plate is FULL. Bahati has entered the villa and is trying her hardest to secure her spot. Solana’s addiction has been discovered and Shio can’t marry an addict…..right? Jisei did so why not? 🌚
The messs was messssy and did not let up!! Tunan is on his way to officially being a mob member, while Shio’s clock to get married is quickly running out. Our other mob faves are living life and putting out small fires too. Glee & lil Leader are gettting adjusted. I LOVEDDDDDDD all the incorporation of other Jagoda Bay characters! If you havent read the rest of the universe, PLEASE DO. And it’s always #FreeLeader ! Will Grind ever wake up? Who knows…Pearla might be done waiting though, and I don’t blame her!
Besides Shio & Solana’s budding relationship, or lack thereof, my favorite part about this book was fucking Italian and the “littles” as Solana calls them. The second generation of the Mob is HILARIOUS and getting more of their stories was fun. Italian is a full blown trick & Pearla and the girls have goals, which I love. I’m very much rooting for Mahzeyah to let Italian get her right 🌚
The story? Fire. The characters? Even better. This was easily a 5-star read and had me immediately itching for the third book. Lisa Austin did tf out of this story so well that it didn’t feel like 700 pages. The plot moved perfectly and had me laughing, crying, and yelling at my Kindle 🥰🤭
Three days, 729 pages for one volume, is the longest journey I think I’ve ever taken. This book was so packed with so much energy, predictions and anticipation. Let me help you. Shio: My Heart. The thinker and keeper of all things Cuppacio. He has a hard timeline now of choosing his wife. Choices not of his own but of Don. Talking about he's not letting in any more new people. Figuring the pieces and players in the matters of his “daughter”. Knowing who the enemy is and trying to figure if he’s let others too close to him and his peace. Tunan: Trying to adapt to this mob life, marriage and his direction of getting money. Has to solve a loose end that is Stella but runs into his last training mission, alone. After that and deciding to buckle down in this marriage with Glow, Storm Stella disrupts his peace again. Solana: Lisa is the first to change my opinion when I dislike a female character. She suffers through, finds herself, determined to build on that and in the process get that one thing that she only wants from Shio and unintentionally stumbles upon “family members”. Buhati: The ultimate deceiver and in need of some serious laying on of hands. No chances left to lie, hurt or harm. Has to be handled. Italian: Walking in the role his great-grandfather said was his. Funny but observant and smart. This book gives no indication that it’s not done, until it does and your mouth will drop. Lisa Austin pulled an okey doke while taking you thru der!! Awesome!!
SHIO 2 was not what I expected, in the best way possible. I love the way Lisa builds her characters, develops her plots, and sets the scene for us. Every piece feels intentional.
I really enjoyed getting more in depth with Solana and Shio. With his mean ass. 😂 No, but seriously, seeing him a little off kilter was fun. We call him mean, but honestly, he’s just a man of habit and discipline.
Now let’s get into Solana. Even through all of her struggles, I think she might be one of my favorite FMCs once she really starts standing on her own.
Tunan and Glow had me swooning in Book 1, but I was happy to see a little shake-up with them in Book 2. I can’t wait to see how they handle everything moving forward in Book 3.
Again, I love how Lisa builds her stories because getting those little glimpses of Glee and Leader, Perla and Grind, just makes me even more excited to see where everything is headed.
Lisa!!! Omg!!! One thing about it, you know how to connect some people because my gosh! I just wanna say that I had a feeling ever since she ran out that closet straight to that man, with no other concerns, that something wasn’t right.
I don’t feel like Charisma got dug into enough for me. Idk why I thought Tunan had already told her why he went to jail, just hadn’t told her his ex’s name.. Anywho, the police better run that tape back because my G innocent! I’m blaming Demise for this one because if he hadn’t interfered none of this would’ve happened. Don’t turned a beautiful moment into something my G might not be able to come back from.
Please can we have part 3 before the end of the year?!
Absolutely devoured this book. We saw Shio in the past books being a man of reason. A patient/ quiet man that had everything and everyone under control so seeing his life shake was a sight. I love how Lisa can give us lots of action and still tie in the romance while everything is shaking. The development of each character and ability to connect with each other on an individual level is what makes this series so GOOD. I NEED MORE!!! I have so many theories. I hope this family saga continues down multiple generations, the way they are producing I cannot see this being an issue at all!
All of the storylines are moving along. It was good to get an update on Leader and Glee. I still need Grind to wake up and clear up that misunderstanding with Pearla. I love Price down, but Pearla is not his person.
Solana has grown on me. I now think she will be good for Shio. The wives are the friend group that Solana needs.
I just love Italian…lol.
This situation with Ro and his sister and the connection to Solana just got real interesting. I can’t wait for part 3.
Lisa has done it again and I need the next part immediately! I appreciate how detailed Lisa is and how she took the time to build the story, that way things didn’t seem rushed and made more sense down the line. There was so much anticipation with every storyline in this book, and once you thought you figured something out, there’s a curveball you didn’t see. I called Bahati’s bullsh*t from jump and I’m glad it’s unfolding, but I did not expect that unexpected turn at the end concerning Solana’s family. Also, I’m rooting for Glow and Tunan so bad.
So good. I could’ve kept reading like for real. I didn’t know there would be a part 3 i read somewhere that there wouldn’t be. I really enjoyed reading this book as i have your whole catalog. I feel as though I’m there and can really visualize and see the characters in each setting. Keep being great, literally one of my favorite authors now. Please don’t make us wait a year for Shio 3 😭😩🤣
Started out slow for me because Shio was pissing me off. The book seem to be more about the family instead of Shio but now I see why. It was a great read now that I have gotten to the end. Shio was pissing me off acting like his tail was perfect. I can’t wait til they beat Bahati (Bama) ass. Glow is wrecking my nerves she need to grow up. What Dasani should have told her is, you still not gone be privy to all the business faking a husband
The Mob cuts up baddd as usual, 10/10 I’m ready for part 3!!
Now Lisa, you left us hanging with that ending i got questions that need answers and baaaaby Bahati on my bad side!I love all the characters but Italian and Don have me crying and I can’t wait til Shio realizes Solana needs to be his wife!Wont say too much but you did thaaaaaat as usual!I need Grind to wake up tooo and we need Leader home asap!
Damn Ms. Austin why you had to do us like that again? I am so over these dang cliffhangers. Now I’m more confused than ever. I realize Solana found siblings on her momma side and I am so happy for her but wtf who is this baby Shya? Shio done pissed me off this entire book with his indecisive behind messing with my girl Solana like that. The wait for the next book is gonna be torturous.
Thank you Lisa for this Arc! The gang had me locked in from the beginning of the book. I could not put this shit down lmaoo. So much drama and mess whew! Yall gonna have a good ass time with this one. The littles had me cracking up and they really showed up big time. Im so ready for the next book!!!!
Lisa Austin does it again! The Mob 2 was everything I needed and more. I love how everything is unfolding and I can't wait for the next book. You know the book is good when you start wishing the characters were real so you can meet them and be part of the group! Lisa Austin's pen is unmatched!
Literally at a loss for words…. I think I need to re read….. Shio Shio Shio!!!! I can’t believe you didn’t see this coming from a mile away especially with how calculated and methodical you are!!! Wheeeew this book is funny … had me ugly crying … and clutching my pearls at the same damn time!!! Literally holding my breath for part 3
This series has held my attention from book 1 to now book 13 if we are counting the in between books. Every single character captivates your attention and keeps you interested and the way the author writes you’re never confused. I have so many questions and most definitely didn’t expect that ending. My only ask is FREE LEADER…
This book did not disappoint! The littles are coming into their own and they are going to be a force to be reckoned with! Shio the one who holds everyone down is trying to make decisions that he knows will affect his future. The crew is doing what they do best! A great read, I can’t wait for part 3!
I knew it was going to be a cliff hanger! So good!!! I cannot wait! I knew Bhati was up to no good!! But i wonder if the baby looks like Shilo momma how she can’t be his. Lort!!
A masterpiece is the simplest way to put it. Having a better understanding of Shio and his thought process has made the story even more complex and special. Team Solana, Team Italian, Ro and Price. Free Leader till it’s backwards.
I just wanted to read Shio story. Too many story lines. Each of these characters should have their own book. It was just too much in one book. So disappointed with the ending!!!!
I fell in love with Solana! That’s my girl. This was so good and really gave us the back story on Shio. I’m so happy for Solana. Please don’t make us wait as long for the next book.
This book had that thang Solana is addicted to sprinkles all through here!!! These people are addicting! This was a complete page turner and everything just was set up so perfectly! Book 3 need to be 1000 pages because boyyyyyyyyy I needs more! Well done
Ms Lisa girl I need you to get us part 3 & hopefully the finale expeditiously. There’s sooo many plot twists/turns. Please wake GRIND up fast before Pearla is too far gone. I need Leader home too. I anxiously waited for this part please don’t make me wait long for #3
I love everything about Lisa’s writing. I hate to stop reading so I can sleep. This book was everything and more. It’s funny, exciting, exhilarating, adventurous who could ask for more. Excellent can’t wait for part 3 I’m on edge now.
This book was everything! Lisa has done it again but still left us in the edge of our seats. I can’t wait to hear more of Mob stories because it seems like things have just gotten started!
Lawd I knew you were gonna stress us out!!! Thoroughly enjoyed exploring the other characters. We are in for another wild ride on this next one! Hoping it’s thick also but we’ll take what we can get! Great book, all the things is book girlies love.
One thing I love about her books is that they are long and worth the wait. Glow is my least favorite the way she did her sister was lame the best thing about her is Tunan. Always loved Solana I knew that was Shio wife and I never trust Bahatti.
I got so much I want to say but I don't want to spoil it yal grab yal copy and read you will more be disappointed I promise when I say Lisa don't disappoint she really don't now I'm mad cause ain't nothing else coming behind that last page
Lisa!!!! I tried to wait on Part 3 before I read this one, but Lawd!!! I couldn’t wait anymore. I don’t know how you keep up with all the goings on and lawd it’s a lot. You are one awesome author Lady. I will “try” to patiently wait on part 3.