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The Blood War #1
Savior
For as long as anyone could remember, the Drakos family and the Petrakis family have been at war. In recent years, after too much blood has been shed and Theodoros Petrakis’s oldest son, Andreas, loses his wife, both families decide to put an end to their war with an arranged marriage between Giannis Drakos’s oldest son, Aris, and Theodoros’s oldest daughter, Evangelia. With their upcoming engagement, the war between two powerful families will end, and the streets of Athens will finally be clear of blood.
Registered nurse Mia Williams cancels her engagement to her long-time fiancé, leaving her lost and unsure of what to do with her life until one night something happens that changes everything. When Mia comes across a man dying outside of her apartment, she must save this mysterious yet dangerous man who comes into her life unexpected, changing it forever. Mia still isn’t quite sure yet if it’s for the better or worse.
Aris comes to New York from Greece to handle some business on his father’s behalf when he is attacked and left for dead. Fortunately, a young woman finds him and saves his life, and Aris must find a way to repay her back the debt of saving his life. But Aris finds that when it comes down to Mia Williams, a debt doesn’t always have to be paid with blood and money, but sometimes with love and lust.
As Aris becomes more attached to the woman who saved his life, till the point that he doesn’t want to go back to the woman he has to get engaged to, Aris must make a choice. Either he must choose his new-found attraction with Mia or follow the word of his father and get engaged to Evangelia.
Registered nurse Mia Williams cancels her engagement to her long-time fiancé, leaving her lost and unsure of what to do with her life until one night something happens that changes everything. When Mia comes across a man dying outside of her apartment, she must save this mysterious yet dangerous man who comes into her life unexpected, changing it forever. Mia still isn’t quite sure yet if it’s for the better or worse.
Aris comes to New York from Greece to handle some business on his father’s behalf when he is attacked and left for dead. Fortunately, a young woman finds him and saves his life, and Aris must find a way to repay her back the debt of saving his life. But Aris finds that when it comes down to Mia Williams, a debt doesn’t always have to be paid with blood and money, but sometimes with love and lust.
As Aris becomes more attached to the woman who saved his life, till the point that he doesn’t want to go back to the woman he has to get engaged to, Aris must make a choice. Either he must choose his new-found attraction with Mia or follow the word of his father and get engaged to Evangelia.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2019
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October 29, 2019
Loved It B!
5 stars for this bwwm mafia romance! This novel was filled with drama, suspense and a hawt Greek hero named Aris to boot! The only problem I had was with Mia’s workplace, which as written felt like a high school instead of a hospital with Mia at the center getting picked on by the “cool” kids. Ms. Daniels made up for it with lots of sexy scenes! Although this is my first time reading a Bee Daniels’ book, it won’t be my last! Pick up a copy today!
5 stars for this bwwm mafia romance! This novel was filled with drama, suspense and a hawt Greek hero named Aris to boot! The only problem I had was with Mia’s workplace, which as written felt like a high school instead of a hospital with Mia at the center getting picked on by the “cool” kids. Ms. Daniels made up for it with lots of sexy scenes! Although this is my first time reading a Bee Daniels’ book, it won’t be my last! Pick up a copy today!
July 13, 2019
Meh
That sums it up..Meh. The story was ok. Lots of inner dialogue and not a great deal of character dialogue. Mia was weak as hell and can’t believe how she self wallowed about what happened to her. Aris was very flat and really didn’t have a great deal of depth as a character.
I will not read the next one.
That sums it up..Meh. The story was ok. Lots of inner dialogue and not a great deal of character dialogue. Mia was weak as hell and can’t believe how she self wallowed about what happened to her. Aris was very flat and really didn’t have a great deal of depth as a character.
I will not read the next one.
April 17, 2020
Enjoyed
An enjoyable read, good story concept, although at times I felt the heroine was a little gullible. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
An enjoyable read, good story concept, although at times I felt the heroine was a little gullible. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
April 7, 2020
Sweet Story
One of the things I loved the most about Aris is he's loyal and not a cheater most mob bosses before falling in love lust after women and are cheaters. Aris was not only a brutal boss but he was a neat freak and he was sweet to Mia. After all they've both been thru they deserve each other. The sex was hot and I love that he was still an alpha.
One of the things I loved the most about Aris is he's loyal and not a cheater most mob bosses before falling in love lust after women and are cheaters. Aris was not only a brutal boss but he was a neat freak and he was sweet to Mia. After all they've both been thru they deserve each other. The sex was hot and I love that he was still an alpha.
April 1, 2020
LOVED IT!
These characters are mesmerizing.... they pull you in and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Aris and Mia are perfect together....what they endure makes you feel everything they’re going through. It’s a must read....ENJOY IT...I know I did.
These characters are mesmerizing.... they pull you in and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Aris and Mia are perfect together....what they endure makes you feel everything they’re going through. It’s a must read....ENJOY IT...I know I did.
June 30, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this romance. Creative storyline featuring BWWM. The MCs were so well-matched, just the right amount of alpha in the hero and strength and vulnerability in the quirky heroine. There was an increasingly strong attraction that became almost palatable as the book progressed. Deliberate, detailed plot, if somewhat slower paced, with intrigue and a fair amount of action. I liked the author’s taking the reader on a scenic journey from NY to Greece. The love scenes were smokin’.
The MCs’ story warranted an epilogue as the ending felt unfinished, or, if this were the case, written unquestionably that their story would continue in the next release. There was no clear conclusion / closure. Still a great read and looking forward to the next part.
The MCs’ story warranted an epilogue as the ending felt unfinished, or, if this were the case, written unquestionably that their story would continue in the next release. There was no clear conclusion / closure. Still a great read and looking forward to the next part.
August 26, 2019
I read this and Prisoner (Book 2 in The Blood War Series) back to back. I really liked Aris and Mia. It's a complicated love story though but ends traditionally. Aris is definitely a caveman, but I like it. It sort of works with Mia because she calls him on his crap. She isn't one to back down and she's honest with her thoughts and feelings, almost to a fault. Lots of passion between these two and you will end up rooting for them throughout the book. The mafia side story is also pretty interesting and it connects well with book 2 and Aris's rivalry with his adopted half brother, Pierce, whose story is featured in book 2. I enjoyed the book and clearly I like this series too!
June 14, 2019
Very enjoyable read.
This book was a surprisingly enjoyable first read. The internal musings of the characters helped to understand the behavior, love and motivation. The love was gradual and very enjoyable. The smexing was hot. There seems to to be many characters that the author could write about, hopefully there would be one on Ava. Hopefully, the author will not have a huge gap between stories. Great job.
This book was a surprisingly enjoyable first read. The internal musings of the characters helped to understand the behavior, love and motivation. The love was gradual and very enjoyable. The smexing was hot. There seems to to be many characters that the author could write about, hopefully there would be one on Ava. Hopefully, the author will not have a huge gap between stories. Great job.
June 15, 2019
💭
I loved this book! Aris is left for dead and Mia saves him. They grow close while he’s recovering but not close enough for Aris to tell her who he truly is. They fall for each other knowing that Aris has an arranged engagement that he’ll have to commit to when he goes home. When Mia is in danger Aris protects his woman at all costs. This was an interesting mafia romance and I definitely recommend!
I loved this book! Aris is left for dead and Mia saves him. They grow close while he’s recovering but not close enough for Aris to tell her who he truly is. They fall for each other knowing that Aris has an arranged engagement that he’ll have to commit to when he goes home. When Mia is in danger Aris protects his woman at all costs. This was an interesting mafia romance and I definitely recommend!
June 9, 2019
Love it
Mia is such a lovable character...I enjoyed reading how the romance blossomed between her heartbreak of losing her fiancee to her best friend...to rescuing Aris Drakos that night from a dark alley...nursing him from a certain death...becoming his light...his road to redemption....becoming his savior...
Mia is such a lovable character...I enjoyed reading how the romance blossomed between her heartbreak of losing her fiancee to her best friend...to rescuing Aris Drakos that night from a dark alley...nursing him from a certain death...becoming his light...his road to redemption....becoming his savior...
October 20, 2019
Entertaining!
Mia finds a bleeding Aris near her apartment building. She heals him nearly risking her nurse career. Before she knows it her life is in danger too. Aris carry her off to his homeland to protect her. I didn't like Vicky antics when it came down to Mia. The lady was cruel. I enjoyed the outcome of the story.
Mia finds a bleeding Aris near her apartment building. She heals him nearly risking her nurse career. Before she knows it her life is in danger too. Aris carry her off to his homeland to protect her. I didn't like Vicky antics when it came down to Mia. The lady was cruel. I enjoyed the outcome of the story.
September 2, 2020
Nice read
This is my first read from Bee Daniels,it won't be the last.
The likelihood of Aris and Mia meet and be in a relationship are slim,however Fate always find a way. Image a young nurse meeting a dangerous man who is about to die and she has to do all she can to save him. NO.POLICE.He said!
Mmmm!!!
What would you do?!
This is my first read from Bee Daniels,it won't be the last.
The likelihood of Aris and Mia meet and be in a relationship are slim,however Fate always find a way. Image a young nurse meeting a dangerous man who is about to die and she has to do all she can to save him. NO.POLICE.He said!
Mmmm!!!
What would you do?!
August 31, 2019
Fantastic read
Never read anything by this author but I truly enjoyed every page of this book. A lot of plots, alpha men, love lost and gained. Just hate that Mia never reached out to Tasha to at least let her know she was okay. Aris is my boo thang for sure!
Never read anything by this author but I truly enjoyed every page of this book. A lot of plots, alpha men, love lost and gained. Just hate that Mia never reached out to Tasha to at least let her know she was okay. Aris is my boo thang for sure!
September 26, 2019
I kept going back and forth with this book. It did not keep my interest through out the story. I did like Mia's character. She had gone through alot during her short life. Both her and Aris did have more in common but just different personalities.
November 27, 2019
A quick read totally unexpected!
This was a way read, plot unexpected. i was intrigued interested in its outcome. Overall ended reading it. I enjoyed the interracial relationships. I would tread the series stand alone.
This was a way read, plot unexpected. i was intrigued interested in its outcome. Overall ended reading it. I enjoyed the interracial relationships. I would tread the series stand alone.
June 8, 2019
Quick and fun read
June 17, 2019
Great read
Excellent plot..good pacing...liked it on a rainy afternoon..author has a good voice her characters make sense with good dialogue. Awesome
Excellent plot..good pacing...liked it on a rainy afternoon..author has a good voice her characters make sense with good dialogue. Awesome
June 18, 2019
Good story
I enjoyed this book Aris and Mia were made for each other two lonely people found love this book could of had some more action i would still recommend the book
I enjoyed this book Aris and Mia were made for each other two lonely people found love this book could of had some more action i would still recommend the book
June 29, 2019
Excellent read
Mia was an ordinary working woman that trusted the wrong people that resulted in heartbreak. Aris couldn't help but fall for the giving woman.
Mia was an ordinary working woman that trusted the wrong people that resulted in heartbreak. Aris couldn't help but fall for the giving woman.
July 19, 2019
Brilant
Not read this author before and nicely surprised. I enjoyed book and warmed to characters. We read next in series.
Not read this author before and nicely surprised. I enjoyed book and warmed to characters. We read next in series.
August 13, 2019
Cute
This was cute and easy to read. I have no complaints about this book. I look forward to the next book
This was cute and easy to read. I have no complaints about this book. I look forward to the next book
December 1, 2019
Definitely a good read. Well developed storyline. Great chemistry created with the characters. Immediately after completing Savior, I was searching for other books by Bee Daniels .
April 24, 2024
Glad I gave this book a second chance. I thoroughly enjoyed Mia and Aris’s story. Definitely recommend!
June 19, 2023
Aris and Mia
This is a complicated love story. In the beginning, Mia's story was getting on my nerves. Broken engagement, cheating ex- fiance and best friend. I needed to see them get their butts kicked, but that's just me. Once, Aris and Mia accepted their mutual attraction to each other, the story came alive for me.
Who was behind the attempted attacks on their lives, was a totally surprise to me, and I liked that.
This is a good read, and I am on to the next book to see what kind of trouble Pierce is going to get himself in.
Bee Daniels this is the first book that I have read of yours. You have a new fan. 😊
This is a complicated love story. In the beginning, Mia's story was getting on my nerves. Broken engagement, cheating ex- fiance and best friend. I needed to see them get their butts kicked, but that's just me. Once, Aris and Mia accepted their mutual attraction to each other, the story came alive for me.
Who was behind the attempted attacks on their lives, was a totally surprise to me, and I liked that.
This is a good read, and I am on to the next book to see what kind of trouble Pierce is going to get himself in.
Bee Daniels this is the first book that I have read of yours. You have a new fan. 😊
September 30, 2021
Such Fun
This book by Bee Daniels was the most MAFIA fun I have had in a long while. Nurse Mia was in turns heartbreaking and hilarious. When she finds injured Aris in an alley, she drags him home and saves his life. They are truly opposites….he is stoic, violent and disciplined….every thought that enters her mind is written on her
face. Naturally they fall in lust and love …..but boy is it complicated. The book is free on Kindle but it worth it to buy it….so good. Can’t wait to read the next installment.
This book by Bee Daniels was the most MAFIA fun I have had in a long while. Nurse Mia was in turns heartbreaking and hilarious. When she finds injured Aris in an alley, she drags him home and saves his life. They are truly opposites….he is stoic, violent and disciplined….every thought that enters her mind is written on her
face. Naturally they fall in lust and love …..but boy is it complicated. The book is free on Kindle but it worth it to buy it….so good. Can’t wait to read the next installment.
January 1, 2023
Barely satisfactory
The book had promise and the story like was ok. The author however made several grammatical errora and was inconsistent with the story line. E.g., the family war existed for centuries but in the same breath stating that it began in 1982.
In my opinion the author missed the opportunity to have a more interesting book by making 99% of the book romance with little character development and 1% plot.
Although I did not really enjoy the book, I will give the series another try and purchase the second book.
The book had promise and the story like was ok. The author however made several grammatical errora and was inconsistent with the story line. E.g., the family war existed for centuries but in the same breath stating that it began in 1982.
In my opinion the author missed the opportunity to have a more interesting book by making 99% of the book romance with little character development and 1% plot.
Although I did not really enjoy the book, I will give the series another try and purchase the second book.
November 14, 2020
Great Start to Series
Aris and Mia’s story was a great start to the series. Promised to marry another woman to end a long time family feud, Aris falls head first for Mia and has to figure out a way to have this woman long term.
Everything about Aris’ brother Pierce says he is going to be trouble walking.
Aris and Mia’s story was a great start to the series. Promised to marry another woman to end a long time family feud, Aris falls head first for Mia and has to figure out a way to have this woman long term.
Everything about Aris’ brother Pierce says he is going to be trouble walking.
March 5, 2024
For this to be the first
Mafia Romance you wrote, you sure did killed it! WOW ! I could not stop reading this book! I enjoyed action and the way these two awesome characters meet. Mia is so cute! If the first book is this good then I know rest of the series is even better. Super excited about book two! Thank you for a good read Bee Daniels!
Mafia Romance you wrote, you sure did killed it! WOW ! I could not stop reading this book! I enjoyed action and the way these two awesome characters meet. Mia is so cute! If the first book is this good then I know rest of the series is even better. Super excited about book two! Thank you for a good read Bee Daniels!
February 3, 2023
Enjoyable
Really enjoyed reading Mia's an Aris story my 1st from this author and will continue to look forward to reading more of her work.
This book had action, Heat plus 10, and lots of drama, never the less the story line was great..
Really enjoyed reading Mia's an Aris story my 1st from this author and will continue to look forward to reading more of her work.
This book had action, Heat plus 10, and lots of drama, never the less the story line was great..
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