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Mob Boss #2
Fearless
Book two in the series that began with RUTHLESS.
Angel Bondesan can't decide if Nico Vitale is the worst or best thing to ever happen to her. But it doesn't matter.
Because it's over.
Back in the small town where she was kidnapped, Angel grieves for her father and tries to put her feelings for Nico behind her. Then she finds out that the Vitale family is under attack by the one man who scared her more than Nico. Drawn like a moth to a flame, Angel offers Nico her help only to have the person she loves most becomes a casualty of the raging turf war.
Now the only way to avert tragedy is to become part of the world -- and the man -- who might destroy her. From New York City to Miami to Los Angeles, Angel and Nico are on the run -- and their undeniable passion might be the most dangerous enemy of all.
Angel Bondesan can't decide if Nico Vitale is the worst or best thing to ever happen to her. But it doesn't matter.
Because it's over.
Back in the small town where she was kidnapped, Angel grieves for her father and tries to put her feelings for Nico behind her. Then she finds out that the Vitale family is under attack by the one man who scared her more than Nico. Drawn like a moth to a flame, Angel offers Nico her help only to have the person she loves most becomes a casualty of the raging turf war.
Now the only way to avert tragedy is to become part of the world -- and the man -- who might destroy her. From New York City to Miami to Los Angeles, Angel and Nico are on the run -- and their undeniable passion might be the most dangerous enemy of all.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 5, 2015
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Michelle St. James
116 books586 followersMichelle St. James is a Southern California expat now living in New York's Hudson Valley.
She is the critically acclaimed author of over fifty published novels and seven novellas. Her first series (under her not-so-secret real name) received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist and was one of Booklist's Top Ten Debut novels. Her work has also been an Indie Next selection and has appeared on prestigious lists such as the Lonestar List, New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age, and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and translated into over twenty languages.
Michelle lives in a converted barn with a leaking roof, a 70-pound puppy, and three perpetually annoyed cats. She spends her free time doing yoga, watching Love Island UK, and anxiously awaiting the next season of Ozark and the Great British Baking Show.
She is the critically acclaimed author of over fifty published novels and seven novellas. Her first series (under her not-so-secret real name) received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist and was one of Booklist's Top Ten Debut novels. Her work has also been an Indie Next selection and has appeared on prestigious lists such as the Lonestar List, New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age, and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and translated into over twenty languages.
Michelle lives in a converted barn with a leaking roof, a 70-pound puppy, and three perpetually annoyed cats. She spends her free time doing yoga, watching Love Island UK, and anxiously awaiting the next season of Ozark and the Great British Baking Show.
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June 14, 2016
4 "How far would you go to protect the ones you love" stars
well, it's been a while since I have read book 1 in Mob Boss Trilogy and I was quite surprised how I got into the book without any difficulties in keeping up with the following...
I just switched and got attuned towards Angel and Nico's story as if I hadn't been away...
And it looked just like that for them, too...
Angel and Nico got detached since the final rundown in book 1 that ended with Nico killing Angel's father, the Rossi family's crime boss, who was also responsible for the elimination of Nico's parents.
Even though Angel didn't know about her father's business, she realized that her life was a lie, and yet she felt the sting of another loss...
She stayed away from Nico...and he let her go, and yet they both longed for each other, not being abale to keep quiet the passionate fire that burned within them both.
So when the danger comes close to Nico and his ranks, Angel is the first one who come running back to him, casting the final defence around her heart, she stands beside him offering him the connections and protection her love can provide...
"How far would you go to protect the ones you love?"
As far as possible...to the end of the world, to Hell and back...just to keep him safe...
"I have to keep you safe, Angel. I have to."
They indulge the passion, the second chance as a blessing and a curse, cause danger is lingering above them and as the massive betrayals dig a hole around them to fall into and keep them both burried...they risk everything they have including their lives to save what matters the most...
How far would you go to avenge the ones you love?
As far as it took.
And then you have the ending...now that is a shitty ending, right there...
I wasn't expecting that...
and I am kinda pissed...LOL
this was a fast paced action/passion driven story and I simply read it in one gulp, sort of speak.
loved the characters, especially how Angel grew from "clueless innocent" stand by from book 1 towards the "badass" who will deal with the clean up!
must see what happens in the final installment!
September 8, 2015
I love this series. I cannot wait for the next installment. Nico and Angel have found there way back to one another, and while they are working out their relationship they are also trying to save David from Dante who will stop at nothing to gain control of Nico's hold on New York. We are left with a cliffhanger and while at times these bother me, I didn't mind at all because it makes this serirs work. These books are well written and I can visualize the characters and the events so clearly. I cannot wait for more from this amazing author.
September 10, 2015
Holly mother of all cliffhangers why would you do this to me?!
When will be the third one out there?!
When will be the third one out there?!
July 9, 2022
Love and the mob
This is book 2 in the series and as usual the action starts right away. This book finds our favorite duo Angel and Nico making waves once again. How far would you go to protect your loves one's ? The author does An amazing job with feeling the emotions for the characters. If you like action with a love story this is the book for you to read.
This is book 2 in the series and as usual the action starts right away. This book finds our favorite duo Angel and Nico making waves once again. How far would you go to protect your loves one's ? The author does An amazing job with feeling the emotions for the characters. If you like action with a love story this is the book for you to read.
September 23, 2015
Angel gets on my nerves ... she is weak, and stupid, but I'll read book number 3 - just to finish the set
November 8, 2021
Ok I was annoyed by this book due to h and her immature behavior. Understanding that her being involved was only endangering the life of her brother's and others by wanting to be in the middle of everything. This author showed h's character as if her brother was a little kid and it was her responsibility to take care of him (ughhh). Also the inconsistency with Nico's age earlier said he was 30 yrs old, however yr of death cleary saying his date of demise was at age 29. Although I didn't expect the outcome to happen the way it did, but now I'm looking forward to reading the next and final book to see what happens.
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October 3, 2015
DISCLAIMER TO MY FELLOW GOODREADER
This review is my personal opinion and may contain: spoilers, quotes, rants, cussing (sometimes I cannot help myself) and a possible full on recap. I in no way want to ruin anyone’s book reading experience so please read my words with caution.
It has been 6 months since 24 year old Angelica "Angel" Bondesan (Rossi) was kidnapped by 30 year old Nico Vitale, boss of the Vitale New York crime family, and had her world turned upside down. She and her brother David have been dealing with the aftermath of losing their father. A father who happened to be the boss of the Rossi Boston crime family (which he kept from them) and a ruthless killer. Now they have mass amounts of money, legal and illegal businesses and properties scattered around the globe to handle. Angel and Nico parted ways after he killed her father. Angel could not figure out if he did it to avenge his parents or to save her, either way he killed her father.
Nico Vitale took a risk all those months ago by kidnapping Angelica "Angel" Bondesan. She was supposed to be a pawn in his revenge scheme. In two short weeks, he fell in love with Angel. Something he did not expect. Then the worst possible scenario happened. Angel's father, the man responsible for killing his parents, put a gun to her head. Nico did not even hesitate to kill him. Was it for his parents or his Angel? The answer did not matter because he lost his woman. Now threats from all sides are closing in on Nico. Angel comes back to him, but he learned to live or rather function without her.
"How far would you go to protect the ones you love?"
Cliffhanger – yes (book 2 of series)
POV - Angel and Nico
This review is my personal opinion and may contain: spoilers, quotes, rants, cussing (sometimes I cannot help myself) and a possible full on recap. I in no way want to ruin anyone’s book reading experience so please read my words with caution.
It has been 6 months since 24 year old Angelica "Angel" Bondesan (Rossi) was kidnapped by 30 year old Nico Vitale, boss of the Vitale New York crime family, and had her world turned upside down. She and her brother David have been dealing with the aftermath of losing their father. A father who happened to be the boss of the Rossi Boston crime family (which he kept from them) and a ruthless killer. Now they have mass amounts of money, legal and illegal businesses and properties scattered around the globe to handle. Angel and Nico parted ways after he killed her father. Angel could not figure out if he did it to avenge his parents or to save her, either way he killed her father.
Nico Vitale took a risk all those months ago by kidnapping Angelica "Angel" Bondesan. She was supposed to be a pawn in his revenge scheme. In two short weeks, he fell in love with Angel. Something he did not expect. Then the worst possible scenario happened. Angel's father, the man responsible for killing his parents, put a gun to her head. Nico did not even hesitate to kill him. Was it for his parents or his Angel? The answer did not matter because he lost his woman. Now threats from all sides are closing in on Nico. Angel comes back to him, but he learned to live or rather function without her.
"How far would you go to protect the ones you love?"
Cliffhanger – yes (book 2 of series)
POV - Angel and Nico
May 1, 2017
OMG !!!
Fearless the second book in the mob boss series was if its even possible better than the first, I fell in love with Nico more, his ability to treat his Angel like she'd hung the moon and go above and beyond for her so beautiful, Angel I'm glad she's realised that the things we do for knows we love know no bounds , now the ending I'm hoping to god is not quite as it seems as if it is I'm gutted, that's all I'm going to say as I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, I'm very eager for the next installment now can't wait.
Fearless the second book in the mob boss series was if its even possible better than the first, I fell in love with Nico more, his ability to treat his Angel like she'd hung the moon and go above and beyond for her so beautiful, Angel I'm glad she's realised that the things we do for knows we love know no bounds , now the ending I'm hoping to god is not quite as it seems as if it is I'm gutted, that's all I'm going to say as I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, I'm very eager for the next installment now can't wait.
January 3, 2016
Love love love
This was another great book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I cried when angel cried. Can't wait to read the last one.
This was another great book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I cried when angel cried. Can't wait to read the last one.
April 1, 2020
Omg!!! I can not believe the ending of this second book... I was so shocked that Nico Vitale was killed in the end... I know I just spoiled it for you and I’m sorry but I had no idea that it was going to end that way... Nico was being ridicule by the Syndicate and some of the other Families because he wanted things to be different. He wanted to stop all the killing, drug running, sex trafficking, and child porn that was going on in the families and the Syndicate...
Some of the younger crowd of the new generation was for it.. but the older ones and even some of the ones that were his age group was not on board... But what they were holding over his head was that he took Angelica Bondesan aka Rossi to force her father to give up something... but then after she feel for him it all got a little messy.
It ended up that Nico had to kill her father in order to save her and to get his men out alive, but it also mean that Angel hated him for it... and of course in the end she went back to Nico after she seen it was for the best. But it took Dante Santoro mutiny with several of the Syndicate and other family members that wanted to see him ruling the New York territory. But that mean that he would have to take it away from Nico...
I’m not going to ruin the rest of the story for you cause it’s a great read and it’s not over with.. there is a third book Lawless and I’m dying to see what Angelica is going to do to avenge Nico’s death... her man, and lover... 🤗🤗 can’t wait..
Some of the younger crowd of the new generation was for it.. but the older ones and even some of the ones that were his age group was not on board... But what they were holding over his head was that he took Angelica Bondesan aka Rossi to force her father to give up something... but then after she feel for him it all got a little messy.
It ended up that Nico had to kill her father in order to save her and to get his men out alive, but it also mean that Angel hated him for it... and of course in the end she went back to Nico after she seen it was for the best. But it took Dante Santoro mutiny with several of the Syndicate and other family members that wanted to see him ruling the New York territory. But that mean that he would have to take it away from Nico...
I’m not going to ruin the rest of the story for you cause it’s a great read and it’s not over with.. there is a third book Lawless and I’m dying to see what Angelica is going to do to avenge Nico’s death... her man, and lover... 🤗🤗 can’t wait..
January 29, 2019
Okay, So I love this one more than the last but there are things that do not add up. I will save my final judgement for the last book, but here is what I found off.
When Dante asked Angel to meet at a place in LA, why did nobody question that he knew she was close by. Did they just assume that he was told by the LA syndicate? Or was there something else afoot?
Second, why mention that the guy who shot Nico from behind had arsenal from Lock's supply but then never killed him outright or even Angel and David for that matter.
For now I am going to assume that Niero is behind this and he is puppeteering this whole thing till the outcome is what he wants.
Cannot wait for more.
When Dante asked Angel to meet at a place in LA, why did nobody question that he knew she was close by. Did they just assume that he was told by the LA syndicate? Or was there something else afoot?
Second, why mention that the guy who shot Nico from behind had arsenal from Lock's supply but then never killed him outright or even Angel and David for that matter.
For now I am going to assume that Niero is behind this and he is puppeteering this whole thing till the outcome is what he wants.
Cannot wait for more.
January 19, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - Mob Boss #2
My heart was beating and on edge throughout the entire book and now I’m desperate for more, I felt with this book they gave us more action/thriller intensity that I LOVED and so badly needed, this series is incredible and I’m still reeling from the ending that left my heart ripped up and torn on the page.
Im proud of the way Angel went from being fearful and unsure to being the strong badass she was inside and what initially attracted Nico to her was the fire that lit inside her and oh baby it’s back. I’ll be on my way to Lawless, thanks again for another amazing sequel
My heart was beating and on edge throughout the entire book and now I’m desperate for more, I felt with this book they gave us more action/thriller intensity that I LOVED and so badly needed, this series is incredible and I’m still reeling from the ending that left my heart ripped up and torn on the page.
Im proud of the way Angel went from being fearful and unsure to being the strong badass she was inside and what initially attracted Nico to her was the fire that lit inside her and oh baby it’s back. I’ll be on my way to Lawless, thanks again for another amazing sequel
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July 23, 2021
Just like with the first book, I enjoyed that Nico isn't your typical mafia boss. He has a vision to change the face of their old violent ways. That isn't going over to well with the other families, they want to keep the violent hard core dealings. So Nico is put in a position now to protect his new found love, Angel and her brother, who up until recently had no idea they even belonged to a mafia family. This take a dangerous and deadly turn and tragedy strikes. I really like the story and characters, looking forward to the third and final book to see how it all turns out. The audio narrators did a great job on it all.
October 19, 2024
A Thrilling Journey of Love and Danger
Fearless by Michelle St. James is a gripping mix of romance and suspense that I couldn’t put down. Nico Vitale, a dangerous mob boss, and Angel Rossi, a strong-willed woman, have an intense chemistry that pulls you in from the start. The fast-paced plot, filled with twists and cliffhangers, kept me hooked, especially as the stakes got higher.
The emotional weight hits hardest toward the end, making the conclusion both intense and satisfying. I can’t wait to dive into the final chapter of their story.
Fearless by Michelle St. James is a gripping mix of romance and suspense that I couldn’t put down. Nico Vitale, a dangerous mob boss, and Angel Rossi, a strong-willed woman, have an intense chemistry that pulls you in from the start. The fast-paced plot, filled with twists and cliffhangers, kept me hooked, especially as the stakes got higher.
The emotional weight hits hardest toward the end, making the conclusion both intense and satisfying. I can’t wait to dive into the final chapter of their story.
June 26, 2019
Ciąg dalszy opowieści o Nico i Angel. Po śmierci ojca Angel rozstała się z Nico, choć nie jest jej bynajmniej z tego powodu dobrze. Jej myśli nadal powracają do ognistego Włocha i kiedy dowiaduje się, że jest w niebezpieczeństwie zmierza do jego kryjówki na wyspie. Wkrótce jednak w mafijne porachunki zostaje również ona uwikłana, kiedy zostaje porwany jej brat. Książka kończy się fatalnie, jednak na szczęście mamy jeszcze trzecią część.
September 19, 2021
A tangle of love and hate
In this second book, Angel and nico are trying to live their lives apart but soon find they can't keep the evilness of the syndicate at bay. Dante continues to terrorize Angel, drawing her and nicos family into a battle for territory. This book ends with Angel left with a path for vengeance for the people wronged in her life and I can't wait to see her do it.
In this second book, Angel and nico are trying to live their lives apart but soon find they can't keep the evilness of the syndicate at bay. Dante continues to terrorize Angel, drawing her and nicos family into a battle for territory. This book ends with Angel left with a path for vengeance for the people wronged in her life and I can't wait to see her do it.
January 21, 2021
Another great read
So, book 2 ends with another cliffhanger...grr.
I really enjoyed this one, seeing Angel's strength and Nico's all consuming passion for her.
Not enjoying what the last 2 chapters held, and am unsure moving forward to book 3, how this series will wrap up.
Please read the books in order to get the most from this well written series.
On to book 3...
So, book 2 ends with another cliffhanger...grr.
I really enjoyed this one, seeing Angel's strength and Nico's all consuming passion for her.
Not enjoying what the last 2 chapters held, and am unsure moving forward to book 3, how this series will wrap up.
Please read the books in order to get the most from this well written series.
On to book 3...
April 29, 2021
Amazing second book!!!!
The twists and turns in this book have been entertaining to say the least. I have laughed, cried and not been able to put this second book down. Now I get to read the third and final part to the story I only hope it is as good as the first and second books.
The twists and turns in this book have been entertaining to say the least. I have laughed, cried and not been able to put this second book down. Now I get to read the third and final part to the story I only hope it is as good as the first and second books.
December 21, 2022
This is a true mob story with an unhappy ending when Nico dies saving Angels brother. The h is Angel Broderson Rossi and the H is Nico Vitalli. Angel and Nico love one another.
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February 11, 2018
At first I wasn't liking the 1st book and how it was written, but I loved the concept of the story. The 2nd book was written much better and took me less time to read. It felt like it took me a year to read the 1st book. I'm starting book 3 now and it's already off to a great start!!!
July 24, 2020
Wow!
I loved everything about this book. Nico did what he said he would do for Angel the girl he loved. that rescue scene had my best beating so fast. I can't wait to start that last book.
I loved everything about this book. Nico did what he said he would do for Angel the girl he loved. that rescue scene had my best beating so fast. I can't wait to start that last book.
December 13, 2020
Heart breaking
Loved the second series in the book. Beautifully written. It will tug at your heart and break it. Loved the suspense, the drama. Can’t wait to the third and final chapter in this series
Loved the second series in the book. Beautifully written. It will tug at your heart and break it. Loved the suspense, the drama. Can’t wait to the third and final chapter in this series
May 8, 2022
Such a great read. Nico and Angel are struggling with the implications of their relationship, and by the end there’s more confidence about the path they want to take. This definitely kept me on the edge of my seat!
April 2, 2023
best reads in this series for a long time
I've loved reading the first 2 books in this series & can't wait to read the third one. Just hoping it has a happier ending. I will recommend these books to all my friends who enjoy reading.
I've loved reading the first 2 books in this series & can't wait to read the third one. Just hoping it has a happier ending. I will recommend these books to all my friends who enjoy reading.
May 5, 2017
OMG!
I though the first book was intents but this book just got more!
I cried when Nico was shot but could he really be dead, well I will have to read the next book to find out!!!
I though the first book was intents but this book just got more!
I cried when Nico was shot but could he really be dead, well I will have to read the next book to find out!!!
September 25, 2017
Wow
One of the best books ive read I love all of it love the story line love the characters I hope it keeps going Brilliant x
One of the best books ive read I love all of it love the story line love the characters I hope it keeps going Brilliant x
November 6, 2017
The final was just amazing! Angel’s characters has definitely changed which I’m loving! Nico my boy!!! Can’t wAit to read the next book!
January 2, 2018
Well if that just didn’t rip my heart out!! 😫
5 plus stars! That had me captured from the first chapter and what a cliffhanger to leave us on! On to the third.....
5 plus stars! That had me captured from the first chapter and what a cliffhanger to leave us on! On to the third.....
August 8, 2018
A great easy read. Was into the next one before I knew it.
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