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Russo Saga #6
Capo
’You’ll die if you talk.’
The warning haunts her every waking hour.
After a rough start, Chloe has finally found her place in life. She has financial stability, a place to call home, and friends she’d die for. It never occurred to her that the sentiment would be put to the test, but when her best friend gets on the wrong side of infamous mob boss, Luciano Salvatore, Chloe intervenes, sealing her own fate.
Salvatore never intends for Chloe Becker to live. Beaten to within an inch of her life by his most ruthless enforcer, she still stands tall, refusing to bend to his will. Curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to see what it takes to make her lose that last streak of defiance.
He definitely doesn't intend for her to get under his skin.
When his existence crumbles and one heart stops beating, it kicks his own back to life, but it might be too late for forgiveness.
The warning haunts her every waking hour.
After a rough start, Chloe has finally found her place in life. She has financial stability, a place to call home, and friends she’d die for. It never occurred to her that the sentiment would be put to the test, but when her best friend gets on the wrong side of infamous mob boss, Luciano Salvatore, Chloe intervenes, sealing her own fate.
Salvatore never intends for Chloe Becker to live. Beaten to within an inch of her life by his most ruthless enforcer, she still stands tall, refusing to bend to his will. Curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to see what it takes to make her lose that last streak of defiance.
He definitely doesn't intend for her to get under his skin.
When his existence crumbles and one heart stops beating, it kicks his own back to life, but it might be too late for forgiveness.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2020
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30 books911 followersUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Nicolina Martin is a Swedish born lady who escapes the long, dark winter nights by writing hot contemporary romance/suspense.
Nicolina is a mother of three, a medical doctor, a quirky loner, and a social human being. She has traveled the globe, has had more lovers than she can count, has loved and hated, succeeded and failed, has gone through marriage and divorce. She has seen darkness and despair, as well as light and happiness.
All these experiences, she pours into her tales, taking her readers for a wild ride while twisting their minds. She loves showing that stories can be different even if the trope is the same.
Nicolina is a mother of three, a medical doctor, a quirky loner, and a social human being. She has traveled the globe, has had more lovers than she can count, has loved and hated, succeeded and failed, has gone through marriage and divorce. She has seen darkness and despair, as well as light and happiness.
All these experiences, she pours into her tales, taking her readers for a wild ride while twisting their minds. She loves showing that stories can be different even if the trope is the same.
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May 15, 2022No rating for this one because I genuinely have no idea how to even rate it.
Let me start with this, this book is dark. And not like dark, but like dark dark. As in, all sorts of fucked up dark. Luciano is not an antihero who's easy to love, let alone like. He's not morally gray, he's pitch dark. This is a mafia capo, so know what you're going into.
In my usual fashion of doing things backasswards, I read this first without having read the rest of the series. And don't you judge me either. I do what I want! But I digress. What I'm saying is, I had no trouble reading this as a standalone.
But on to the story, what can I say? The heroine started things off with a bit of TSTL tendencies. Basically, her best friend is on the run from the mafia and she's helping her, though she has no idea where she is. The man after her bestie (Luciano's nephew) breaks into her home and beats her within an inch of her life trying to get her to talk. So what does Chloe does after getting out of the hospital? Why confront his uncle and the brutal capo...because...why not? Said Capo knowing she knows too much, kidnaps her...though its not an effort now that she's in his office, with the intent of killing her after all said and done. Then proceeds to torture, sexually assault, and starve her for weeks because that's how he rolls. Too much for you? Be warned.
But see here's the thing. As brutal and cold and psychopathy as he is, the author manages to write him in such a way that he still burrows under your skin. You get enough development on him that you start to see behind the ruthless curtain, but not enough that he softens. But enough to make it believable and for you to begin to question actually forgiving him.
Did I forgive him? Not entirely. But I did understand him. You don't go into a book with a dark antihero like this and expect him to turn a new leaf. It's very well written to give you enough of an insight to understand him.
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Let me start with this, this book is dark. And not like dark, but like dark dark. As in, all sorts of fucked up dark. Luciano is not an antihero who's easy to love, let alone like. He's not morally gray, he's pitch dark. This is a mafia capo, so know what you're going into.
In my usual fashion of doing things backasswards, I read this first without having read the rest of the series. And don't you judge me either. I do what I want! But I digress. What I'm saying is, I had no trouble reading this as a standalone.
But on to the story, what can I say? The heroine started things off with a bit of TSTL tendencies. Basically, her best friend is on the run from the mafia and she's helping her, though she has no idea where she is. The man after her bestie (Luciano's nephew) breaks into her home and beats her within an inch of her life trying to get her to talk. So what does Chloe does after getting out of the hospital? Why confront his uncle and the brutal capo...because...why not? Said Capo knowing she knows too much, kidnaps her...though its not an effort now that she's in his office, with the intent of killing her after all said and done. Then proceeds to torture, sexually assault, and starve her for weeks because that's how he rolls. Too much for you? Be warned.
But see here's the thing. As brutal and cold and psychopathy as he is, the author manages to write him in such a way that he still burrows under your skin. You get enough development on him that you start to see behind the ruthless curtain, but not enough that he softens. But enough to make it believable and for you to begin to question actually forgiving him.
Did I forgive him? Not entirely. But I did understand him. You don't go into a book with a dark antihero like this and expect him to turn a new leaf. It's very well written to give you enough of an insight to understand him.
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January 27, 2020
So I have to admit I hated Salvatore in the beginning but towards the end I had softened up to him. For me it takes a talented author to be be able to if not redeem a character than at least to make them tolerable. I think this author definitely achieved to make me see how truly vulnerable he really was underneath. As for Chloe I found her naive and honestly some of her actions especially in the beginning were not brave but just plain stupid! I still admired her loyalty towards her loved ones and she was strong to have put up with everything and still be left standing. I personally am not a fan of BDSM or D/s relationships it’s just not my jam and typically I avoid books with those themes if I can help it. I have enjoyed a few works by NM so I found it quite easy to skip those parts and I didn’t feel it hindered my enjoyment of the book. On a last note I don’t know if I could be as forgiving with past actions by the men in this series as the heroine’s were but I guess on the end it worked out for all of them so I can’t complain too much. All in all a good and satisfying read.
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January 23, 2022
Finally! This is the story i’ve been waiting for!
Luciano Salvatore was the one person responsible for so much of the bad stuff that happened to the people around him,and i really needed him to feel what he’d done.
As in really FEEL….
Who would be up for the job,though?
Who would be strong enough to bring this cold ruthless bastard to his knees?
Could you believe it might be Kerry’s bestie,Chloe?
Me neither….not after what Christian did to her.
And most certainly not after hearing Salvatore’s plans for her when she made the stupid decision to go to his house straight out of hospital.
Sure,she had every right to be mad as hell,but going to his home?
Without telling anyone?
Knowing how ruthless he was?
She set herself up for disaster,thát’s for sure!
Especially because he was bored with the whores Elena sends him….
So,when she arrived,bruised and battered,he started to think of something new,something permanent,and she was perfect for what he had in mind.
He made her disappear,and put her in his basement for training.
Only,she doesn’t break,not the way he wants her to,even though he does his best.
And then he goes too far,hurting her in a way he knows he shouldn’t have,leaving him with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt….
Chloe knows she shouldn’t have gone to the lion’s den,and she’s regretted it every single second she’s been locked up in Salvatore’s basement.
Knowing he’ll kill her when he’s done with her makes her want him to hurry it up.
Until he threatens her with her brothers…
She gives him a little,surrenders just enough to keep him off their backs,but can she give him everything?
That’s not in her DNA….but does she have a choice?
When she has a chance to run she takes it,but then bumps into his son David,who has a little meltdown.
Spoiling her chances of escape,she still tries to help him.
And when Salvatore finds her,seeing his son’s reaction to her,it makes him re-think what he wants….
Every time he hurts her,it starts to make him feel a little….uncomfortable….and he hates her for it. Because he doesn’t do feelings!
But she starts to thaw more and more of his blackened heart,and he realizes it’s too late….
In the meantime the competition is causing trouble,and they’re planning to ruin his business.
When his enemies go after her,he’s enraged and starts a war,not stopping until they’re destroyed.
But when the dust settles,will he still have the girl he’s come to crave?
Can she forgive him what he’s done to her?
Or has he made too many mistakes….
I have to admit that even though i hated Salvatore with a vengeance,i started to like him when he made an effort to please Chloe instead of hurting her when she didn’t do what he wanted.
When he showed his vulnerable side,and opened up to her,sharing some of his past.
When he tried to figure out what she wanted,not to torture her with that,but because he wanted to give it to her.
In the end,i even started to love him….how the hell did thát happen?
Chloe…that girl was só strong!
I cursed her at first for going there,for making that stupid decision.
But seeing her stand up for herself,even though she knew he’d punish her for it? Maybe even kill her?
I was só proud of her!
Sure,Luciano condioned her to a certain degree,but she changed him too!
Simply by being who she was,and standing strong.
I loved their story,but i’m sad this is goodbye.
Unless….how about Angela’s story?
Will that ever be told?
And i’d love to hear more of Ivan,Matteo and Luca,too!
Luciano Salvatore was the one person responsible for so much of the bad stuff that happened to the people around him,and i really needed him to feel what he’d done.
As in really FEEL….
Who would be up for the job,though?
Who would be strong enough to bring this cold ruthless bastard to his knees?
Could you believe it might be Kerry’s bestie,Chloe?
Me neither….not after what Christian did to her.
And most certainly not after hearing Salvatore’s plans for her when she made the stupid decision to go to his house straight out of hospital.
Sure,she had every right to be mad as hell,but going to his home?
Without telling anyone?
Knowing how ruthless he was?
She set herself up for disaster,thát’s for sure!
Especially because he was bored with the whores Elena sends him….
So,when she arrived,bruised and battered,he started to think of something new,something permanent,and she was perfect for what he had in mind.
He made her disappear,and put her in his basement for training.
Only,she doesn’t break,not the way he wants her to,even though he does his best.
And then he goes too far,hurting her in a way he knows he shouldn’t have,leaving him with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt….
Chloe knows she shouldn’t have gone to the lion’s den,and she’s regretted it every single second she’s been locked up in Salvatore’s basement.
Knowing he’ll kill her when he’s done with her makes her want him to hurry it up.
Until he threatens her with her brothers…
She gives him a little,surrenders just enough to keep him off their backs,but can she give him everything?
That’s not in her DNA….but does she have a choice?
When she has a chance to run she takes it,but then bumps into his son David,who has a little meltdown.
Spoiling her chances of escape,she still tries to help him.
And when Salvatore finds her,seeing his son’s reaction to her,it makes him re-think what he wants….
Every time he hurts her,it starts to make him feel a little….uncomfortable….and he hates her for it. Because he doesn’t do feelings!
But she starts to thaw more and more of his blackened heart,and he realizes it’s too late….
In the meantime the competition is causing trouble,and they’re planning to ruin his business.
When his enemies go after her,he’s enraged and starts a war,not stopping until they’re destroyed.
But when the dust settles,will he still have the girl he’s come to crave?
Can she forgive him what he’s done to her?
Or has he made too many mistakes….
I have to admit that even though i hated Salvatore with a vengeance,i started to like him when he made an effort to please Chloe instead of hurting her when she didn’t do what he wanted.
When he showed his vulnerable side,and opened up to her,sharing some of his past.
When he tried to figure out what she wanted,not to torture her with that,but because he wanted to give it to her.
In the end,i even started to love him….how the hell did thát happen?
Chloe…that girl was só strong!
I cursed her at first for going there,for making that stupid decision.
But seeing her stand up for herself,even though she knew he’d punish her for it? Maybe even kill her?
I was só proud of her!
Sure,Luciano condioned her to a certain degree,but she changed him too!
Simply by being who she was,and standing strong.
I loved their story,but i’m sad this is goodbye.
Unless….how about Angela’s story?
Will that ever be told?
And i’d love to hear more of Ivan,Matteo and Luca,too!
January 31, 2020
I am not sure how she did it but this author brought the devil to his knees. By the devil, I mean Luciano Salvatore. From the very first book, there was something about this character that I wanted to know more about. Was he repugnant and morally bankrupt so much of this series? ABSOLUTELY. However, there would just be little glimpses that showed there was more at work here. I wanted his book, but I have to say, I was a little worried that there would be no way that this author could come up with a way to make him redeemable. I was wrong. Not only did she do it she knocked this one out of the park and made him my favorite of the series.
This doesn't start out as good, as there is a darkness at play here, yet, to be fair, all of the stories have a darkness to them. However, this one really starts out rough but what else was to be expected since it starred Luciano. I liked watching this shift as Luci was discovering that he needed more. The author showed his changes and his "remorse" in his own way. Whether it was just in a little gesture of rubbing his hand over his chest to communicate with his son, to putting his family and their need for protection to the side, or his friends. It all started to prove that I had been right all along. There was a heart in this monster of a man and it grew.
That is not to say that he still didn't have his ruthless side. Goodness, gracious, did he ever. The author kept him true to his nature for the majority of the time and didn't stray too far that it would be unbelievable. I appreciated that. This is a tale about the grittier side of mafia life so it needed that. I liked that the author created a female that was strong, juxtaposed with fearful. She held her own against Luci and there aren't that many, males or females, that can say that.
I hope it is safe from the epilogue to say that there will be another story because I am not ready to let these characters go. I still would love a story about Ivan too. Basically, I will just take anything and everything that this author writes.
This doesn't start out as good, as there is a darkness at play here, yet, to be fair, all of the stories have a darkness to them. However, this one really starts out rough but what else was to be expected since it starred Luciano. I liked watching this shift as Luci was discovering that he needed more. The author showed his changes and his "remorse" in his own way. Whether it was just in a little gesture of rubbing his hand over his chest to communicate with his son, to putting his family and their need for protection to the side, or his friends. It all started to prove that I had been right all along. There was a heart in this monster of a man and it grew.
That is not to say that he still didn't have his ruthless side. Goodness, gracious, did he ever. The author kept him true to his nature for the majority of the time and didn't stray too far that it would be unbelievable. I appreciated that. This is a tale about the grittier side of mafia life so it needed that. I liked that the author created a female that was strong, juxtaposed with fearful. She held her own against Luci and there aren't that many, males or females, that can say that.
I hope it is safe from the epilogue to say that there will be another story because I am not ready to let these characters go. I still would love a story about Ivan too. Basically, I will just take anything and everything that this author writes.
February 11, 2020
Besides the hero being an abusive almost rapist; the story was all over the place..
The characters were undeveloped and again all over the place. But do not forget our heroine was beaten, starved and practically raped by hero.. way too dark for me
The characters were undeveloped and again all over the place. But do not forget our heroine was beaten, starved and practically raped by hero.. way too dark for me
May 29, 2021
The couple: Luciano and Chloe
Romance genre: mafia
Part of a series: Yes (Russo Saga)
Length: 349 pages
Plot:
Character development: Luciano is cruel beyond understanding:
and he doesn't always take responsibility for his actions:
(and this is after he has forced her to perform oral sex on him many times)
and
(the abuse he suffered may have caused trauma, but it doesn't force him to commit the horrible actions against Chloe (or anyone) that he does.
There is a point though where he begins to understand the consequences of his actions:
I've come to the conclusion that maybe I can't do dark romance; maybe I'm just fit for gray romance. Shadowy romance. This book was really good, and the writing was excellent. I just spent so much time cringing and flinching and crying. Yes, it made me cry (which also means it's a good book, to evoke that emotion). I couldn't stand to read about Christian and Luciano beating Chloe. They didn't pull any punches, and left her broken and bleeding. That hurt me. It hurt to read. So yes, this was definitely a dark romance (and I knew that going in, so I'm not complaining or criticizing), and it was hard for me to fathom Chloe ever forgiving Luciano and being able to trust him. But at the same time it was a really good book. So I would definitely recommend it - just make sure this is the kind of dark you like (not the darkest ever, but pretty dark, especially if you like fluffy kittens, cotton candy, pink glitter - I'm gonna go cry into one of my stuffies now, thanks lol)
Would I read more from this author/in this series: Yes
Romance genre: mafia
Part of a series: Yes (Russo Saga)
Length: 349 pages
Plot:
Character development: Luciano is cruel beyond understanding:
In my basement, at this very moment, someone else is pleading. This girl will leave the building, a hefty sum in her bank account, probably bleeding, definitely crying, but alive. Roberto won’t be as lucky.
and he doesn't always take responsibility for his actions:
I haven’t raped her. At least not what I’d consider rape.
(and this is after he has forced her to perform oral sex on him many times)
and
Bianca saved me as soon as she could and took me in as if I was her kid, but the damage was done. I had closed off everything. I know I died there. In the hands of strangers. Not in flesh, but in soul. The sins I’ve committed since, the lives I’ve destroyed, it’s all on them, on the original monsters.
(the abuse he suffered may have caused trauma, but it doesn't force him to commit the horrible actions against Chloe (or anyone) that he does.
There is a point though where he begins to understand the consequences of his actions:
That hadn’t even entered my mind. “Just sit,” I say and move toward her. Her gaze is trained on me, following my every move as I sit down next to her on the edge of the bed and then bury my head in her lap. I want her hands on me. I just want a fucking caress, but she sits stiff and unmoving. I close my eyes and wonder how much I’ve hurt her. I wonder what she’s thinking when she sees me. My mind is scattered between Christian, my business, the Russians, Chloe and my threats to her brothers, and the realization that I have no one. There is absolutely no one who really cares about me, who wants me in their life.
I've come to the conclusion that maybe I can't do dark romance; maybe I'm just fit for gray romance. Shadowy romance. This book was really good, and the writing was excellent. I just spent so much time cringing and flinching and crying. Yes, it made me cry (which also means it's a good book, to evoke that emotion). I couldn't stand to read about Christian and Luciano beating Chloe. They didn't pull any punches, and left her broken and bleeding. That hurt me. It hurt to read. So yes, this was definitely a dark romance (and I knew that going in, so I'm not complaining or criticizing), and it was hard for me to fathom Chloe ever forgiving Luciano and being able to trust him. But at the same time it was a really good book. So I would definitely recommend it - just make sure this is the kind of dark you like (not the darkest ever, but pretty dark, especially if you like fluffy kittens, cotton candy, pink glitter - I'm gonna go cry into one of my stuffies now, thanks lol)
Would I read more from this author/in this series: Yes
October 18, 2019
OMG what a rollercoaster, I'm not even sure how to feel at the moment as I have been put through every emotion possible reading this book, Ive cried, been extremely angry, excited, happy and the rest lol
After being badly beaten by the Russo's notorious hitman, Chloe chooses to face the infamous Luciano Salvatore to decide her own fate, this seriously backfires and she suffers at Salvatore's hands, by being humiliated and degraded, at this point all I wanted was to crawl into the book and save her from him and give him a taste of his own medicine. However, watching her resiliency, Chloe does what you think is impossible and seep into his heart which is totally unexpected and he does struggle with the foreign feelings.
You do get an insight into Salvatores background and he is definitely someone you can't help but secretly love.
I felt on edge throughout the entire book, there are some very sad parts where I was a blubbering mess, but it was a fast paced and action packed treat, a total page turner, I didn't want it to end and would read more on the Russo's in a heartbeat.
After being badly beaten by the Russo's notorious hitman, Chloe chooses to face the infamous Luciano Salvatore to decide her own fate, this seriously backfires and she suffers at Salvatore's hands, by being humiliated and degraded, at this point all I wanted was to crawl into the book and save her from him and give him a taste of his own medicine. However, watching her resiliency, Chloe does what you think is impossible and seep into his heart which is totally unexpected and he does struggle with the foreign feelings.
You do get an insight into Salvatores background and he is definitely someone you can't help but secretly love.
I felt on edge throughout the entire book, there are some very sad parts where I was a blubbering mess, but it was a fast paced and action packed treat, a total page turner, I didn't want it to end and would read more on the Russo's in a heartbeat.
January 25, 2020
Chloe, beaten viciously by Christian, taken and kept by Luciano to be abused even more. Luci decided that Chloe will make a slave and submissive for himself but she proves to be more than he could have
imagined. After all Luciano puts Chloe through, she sees something in him that just might prove to be worthwhile, as mean as he is, he has his moments. I have read the whole Russo saga and was very happy to get to see inside the head of the Capo himself, also so happy to find that he does have a heart, it was just cold and barely functioning before his eyes were opened with the help of Chloe. The path to attain his heart was painful But it happened and I was actually surprised that he could be redeemed. I also hope the author picks up on the Russo's story again one day and we get to read more about Angela's story.
imagined. After all Luciano puts Chloe through, she sees something in him that just might prove to be worthwhile, as mean as he is, he has his moments. I have read the whole Russo saga and was very happy to get to see inside the head of the Capo himself, also so happy to find that he does have a heart, it was just cold and barely functioning before his eyes were opened with the help of Chloe. The path to attain his heart was painful But it happened and I was actually surprised that he could be redeemed. I also hope the author picks up on the Russo's story again one day and we get to read more about Angela's story.
January 28, 2020
Gritty, Brutal and Fabulous!!
If you are jumping into this series, I truly recommend you start at the beginning … This story is interwoven with the previous adding to your enjoyment if you recognize “action” from the other stories.
Luciano Salvatore is a monster. Brutally beaten by Salvatore’s nephew, Chloe confronts “Luci”. Bad mistake. Now she is “his” to do as he wishes. Her continued defiance intrigues and attracts the monster. Amazing depth of characters, and glimpses of the possibility that there may be some sliver of humanity residing beneath the ruthless exterior.
Edge-of-your-seat reading at its best. Captivating series finale!
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
If you are jumping into this series, I truly recommend you start at the beginning … This story is interwoven with the previous adding to your enjoyment if you recognize “action” from the other stories.
Luciano Salvatore is a monster. Brutally beaten by Salvatore’s nephew, Chloe confronts “Luci”. Bad mistake. Now she is “his” to do as he wishes. Her continued defiance intrigues and attracts the monster. Amazing depth of characters, and glimpses of the possibility that there may be some sliver of humanity residing beneath the ruthless exterior.
Edge-of-your-seat reading at its best. Captivating series finale!
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
January 20, 2020
Sixth and final chapter of Russo Saga, what a blast……
This was Luciano “Luci” Salvatore and Chloe’s story and it was everything I have come to expect from this amazing author the way she writes anything to do with the Mafia has been brutal, sexually charged, , love and living hard and this book most definitely had it all and was an amazing conclusion to the Russo family although I can hope in the final chapter that we might see some of the characters possibly reappearing if Angela’s story is written?
Luciano the head of the Russo family has made many appearances and he has been known by hi ruthless brutality, where he will do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of his family and this had led to some brutal decisions against both male and female with equal impartiality and brutality whether by his own hand or one of the family the job gets done or else.
When Chloe had stormed into his home and threatened him over Christians brutal attack he had been enraged and also he had been determined to break her, she had been stubborn, defiant and had refused to beg him and then he had seen a woman with an inner strength and she had made him start to feel and realise that he wanted more from life.
Then when his family and his businesses comes under attack by unknown perpetrators he is determined that when he discovers who they are he is going to ensure that not one of them is left breathing, they seem to know when to strike and where and just when Luci believes he has finally cleaned house they go after his girl and that just cannot stand and as Chloe steps up to the plate he knows that he couldn’t be prouder…..
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This was Luciano “Luci” Salvatore and Chloe’s story and it was everything I have come to expect from this amazing author the way she writes anything to do with the Mafia has been brutal, sexually charged, , love and living hard and this book most definitely had it all and was an amazing conclusion to the Russo family although I can hope in the final chapter that we might see some of the characters possibly reappearing if Angela’s story is written?
Luciano the head of the Russo family has made many appearances and he has been known by hi ruthless brutality, where he will do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of his family and this had led to some brutal decisions against both male and female with equal impartiality and brutality whether by his own hand or one of the family the job gets done or else.
When Chloe had stormed into his home and threatened him over Christians brutal attack he had been enraged and also he had been determined to break her, she had been stubborn, defiant and had refused to beg him and then he had seen a woman with an inner strength and she had made him start to feel and realise that he wanted more from life.
Then when his family and his businesses comes under attack by unknown perpetrators he is determined that when he discovers who they are he is going to ensure that not one of them is left breathing, they seem to know when to strike and where and just when Luci believes he has finally cleaned house they go after his girl and that just cannot stand and as Chloe steps up to the plate he knows that he couldn’t be prouder…..
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
March 26, 2021
* 4,5 stars *
I didn't think author could pull this off but salute, she did.
Damn, this was one roller-coaster of a book I couldn't put down. Eff sleep, who needs it anyway.
I loved that Salvatore stayed true who he is. I've read few really dark books where H is unredeemable antihero. They never worked out for my satisfaction. But this is perfect. The way how he got there, the way how this all went down and also him staying true who he is without having any personality transplants. This was damn near perfect book.
My issues came with h. She was bit brat and especially her leaving in the end. I didn't get it, she just randomly flipped and left. I felt that was a bit meh for me.
But overall she grew into herself and steered Salvatore into the right direction. They fitted so well together. As few books back, I thought Carmen would have been perfect for him, then now I saw that Chloe was totally for him.
I didn't think author could pull this off but salute, she did.
Damn, this was one roller-coaster of a book I couldn't put down. Eff sleep, who needs it anyway.
I loved that Salvatore stayed true who he is. I've read few really dark books where H is unredeemable antihero. They never worked out for my satisfaction. But this is perfect. The way how he got there, the way how this all went down and also him staying true who he is without having any personality transplants. This was damn near perfect book.
My issues came with h. She was bit brat and especially her leaving in the end. I didn't get it, she just randomly flipped and left. I felt that was a bit meh for me.
But overall she grew into herself and steered Salvatore into the right direction. They fitted so well together. As few books back, I thought Carmen would have been perfect for him, then now I saw that Chloe was totally for him.
September 24, 2019
He’s Luciano Salvatore, he’s the Capo. Chloe crashes into his world and everything goes crazy. You should hate him, you should despise this cruel soulless beast. He’s a car crash that makes you want to watch and hate yourself for being dragged into his filthy world but there is something.....
The authors words are magic, poetry in motion, hatred and love in equal amounts, brings this whole story on a roller coaster, twisting and turning, making yourself turn that page. Ducking and diving, hate and love, rolled up in this amazing story
I floved every sentence, lived all the angst
Luciano Salvatore and Chloe are two of my favourite characters ever
It’s a huge five stars from me
The authors words are magic, poetry in motion, hatred and love in equal amounts, brings this whole story on a roller coaster, twisting and turning, making yourself turn that page. Ducking and diving, hate and love, rolled up in this amazing story
I floved every sentence, lived all the angst
Luciano Salvatore and Chloe are two of my favourite characters ever
It’s a huge five stars from me
February 15, 2020
this book was good
i didn't give more stars because i can't forget what Salvatore did to Carmen in "shame"book...
here he is way better but i still have that book in mind and it was really hard for me liking him,
i kept reading because here with Chloe he wasn't like that,
he still did stuffs i'm against at first but i'm glad he didn't abuse her.
With this being said...my favorite books in this series are the first 2, the third was a little meh due all the stuffs Salvatore did,and this one was an ok read being a dark.
The only books i skipped are about Cristian, and i don't regret it, i can't stand him and all the stuffs he did.
i didn't give more stars because i can't forget what Salvatore did to Carmen in "shame"book...
here he is way better but i still have that book in mind and it was really hard for me liking him,
i kept reading because here with Chloe he wasn't like that,
he still did stuffs i'm against at first but i'm glad he didn't abuse her.
With this being said...my favorite books in this series are the first 2, the third was a little meh due all the stuffs Salvatore did,and this one was an ok read being a dark.
The only books i skipped are about Cristian, and i don't regret it, i can't stand him and all the stuffs he did.
January 30, 2020
This is the 6th book in the series but it can be read as a stand-alone. Chloe is finally at a good spot in her life and would do anything for her friends. Luciano is head of the Russo family and is shocked when Chloe comes to his home and threaten him. He finds Chloe’s strength fascinating and plans to break her but what will happen when he falls for her? Can he keep her safe from his enemies? Fast-paced action packed read with intense chemistry and steam. I was hooked from beginning to end. I really liked it.
July 31, 2022
Typical of me, but I read this without having read any of the books before. LOL
Easy to follow along. True standalone work, although if I had read the others I would know more back story. Wasn’t lost without it either though. This was dark dark. luci is a bad baaad man. Very mafia. Wars. Violence. Non con/ dub con.
It also bugs me she had a talent for numbers and accounting and he never used her for cooking the books/ catching people trying to steal from him. Seems like a waste.
Easy to follow along. True standalone work, although if I had read the others I would know more back story. Wasn’t lost without it either though. This was dark dark. luci is a bad baaad man. Very mafia. Wars. Violence. Non con/ dub con.
It also bugs me she had a talent for numbers and accounting and he never used her for cooking the books/ catching people trying to steal from him. Seems like a waste.
January 26, 2020
This book made my head spin in a really good way. Luciano is the capo and no one defies him and gets away with it. No one except the beautiful Chloe who is also a headstrong tornado that crashed into his world unexpectedly. These two are dynamite together. Dark, violent, sexy, twisted and delicious.
February 2, 2020
*spoilers *
This was a hard book to finish... The violence Chloe experiences at Salvatores hands had me putting this book down more than once, but I persevered. They both eventually find their happy ending with a bit of redemption for Sal's part. Chloe frustrated me by putting herself in the position she did. I hated Sal. An okay read once I overlooked the violence.
This was a hard book to finish... The violence Chloe experiences at Salvatores hands had me putting this book down more than once, but I persevered. They both eventually find their happy ending with a bit of redemption for Sal's part. Chloe frustrated me by putting herself in the position she did. I hated Sal. An okay read once I overlooked the violence.
July 25, 2022
Dangerous man
This is a story about two characters male, and female, and their love -hate relationship between them . The pain of their past has shaped them as adults. Now, they are deadly force against the world. Fight for all they while dear & Near. I love everything about this book.
This is a story about two characters male, and female, and their love -hate relationship between them . The pain of their past has shaped them as adults. Now, they are deadly force against the world. Fight for all they while dear & Near. I love everything about this book.
August 14, 2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Why Not 5 Stars? The epilogue... it did not answer my questions about Luciano and Chole. I did not know the details on their future to close the book. I was unsatisfied, with lingering questions.
Why Not 5 Stars? The epilogue... it did not answer my questions about Luciano and Chole. I did not know the details on their future to close the book. I was unsatisfied, with lingering questions.
January 3, 2023
Impressions …
Luciano Salvatore is the capo, the Don, and takes Chloe Becker (Christine) after she decides to confront him over what his nephew did. Their dark story evolves from there. Expect abuse, dub con (blow jobs only), blackmail, D/s, S&M themes in a mafia backdrop. An action-packed drama that slow a bit at the end, but very enjoyable read. 1/5 on the spice but it worked in this book. Luciano is a complete asshole who does change, and the author does a great job evolving him but keeping him a villain. Chloe can hold her own against Luciano (Luci). She’s fierce and resilient. I really liked her. Interesting side characters too. Dual pov in first person.
Luciano Salvatore is the capo, the Don, and takes Chloe Becker (Christine) after she decides to confront him over what his nephew did. Their dark story evolves from there. Expect abuse, dub con (blow jobs only), blackmail, D/s, S&M themes in a mafia backdrop. An action-packed drama that slow a bit at the end, but very enjoyable read. 1/5 on the spice but it worked in this book. Luciano is a complete asshole who does change, and the author does a great job evolving him but keeping him a villain. Chloe can hold her own against Luciano (Luci). She’s fierce and resilient. I really liked her. Interesting side characters too. Dual pov in first person.
January 24, 2020
I loved every one of these books in this series but this was my favorite of all.
I honestly never thought I could ever come to like Luciano Salvatore or care about him in any way other than hatred. Throughout the whole series, I really don't think he had any redeeming qualities. He is the boss of the Salvatore mob family so, of course, he is ruthless and brutal as befitting a boss. And he is in this, his story, just as cruel, heartless and brutal as always. I've got to throw this in here because it was an integral part of the whole story. I hated Christian all over again as much as I did in his and Kerry's stories, Redemption and Absolution. Even though I did forgive him in the midst of their story.
Luciano was another story though. He stays just as hard and ruthless as he has throughout the whole series. I kept thinking as I was reading that something has to change him. No one can be this cruel and heartless without us knowing how he became this way at least. Nicolina gives us some of the why's but not very much. His story is much more than why he is this way and more about how he changes. Although he never becomes some very sweet and loving person, which we really would never believe or want him to be. He begins to see, in little things and big things that he doesn't like the person he is. But I don't think he knows how to be any other way. There is one momentous event that does make him really stop and think about his life and why he is the way he is. But that isn't the only thing by far. It really was a slow transformation for him and I was thanking Nicolina for giving us that. She did it brilliantly.
And then there is Chloe. Kerry's friend that you have no idea is going to become the person she does in this story. At least I didn't see it coming. Not from the small part she plays in Kerry and Christian's life. I loved her from the beginning to the end. She is so much more than I ever would have given her credit for. As the saying goes, 'she is one tough cookie'. She really goes through a lot with Luciano. Not that she has any choice. He is not, all of sudden, a nice person. He stays true to his character for much of this story.
One thing that really amazed me about the women in this series. How they stand up to Luciano. How they come to his house and confront him and I'm thinking, why are you women doing this? Are you all crazy? And he scares them, oh yes he does. He threatens each and every one of them because, well, that's what he does to everyone who dares to stand up to him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was so happy with the way it ended. I had my doubts because I really didn't see Luciano becoming in any way likable. But Nicolina surprised me again with a wonderful and believable story. I love the way she writes with so much passion and I want to read any and everything she writes in the future.
I honestly never thought I could ever come to like Luciano Salvatore or care about him in any way other than hatred. Throughout the whole series, I really don't think he had any redeeming qualities. He is the boss of the Salvatore mob family so, of course, he is ruthless and brutal as befitting a boss. And he is in this, his story, just as cruel, heartless and brutal as always. I've got to throw this in here because it was an integral part of the whole story. I hated Christian all over again as much as I did in his and Kerry's stories, Redemption and Absolution. Even though I did forgive him in the midst of their story.
Luciano was another story though. He stays just as hard and ruthless as he has throughout the whole series. I kept thinking as I was reading that something has to change him. No one can be this cruel and heartless without us knowing how he became this way at least. Nicolina gives us some of the why's but not very much. His story is much more than why he is this way and more about how he changes. Although he never becomes some very sweet and loving person, which we really would never believe or want him to be. He begins to see, in little things and big things that he doesn't like the person he is. But I don't think he knows how to be any other way. There is one momentous event that does make him really stop and think about his life and why he is the way he is. But that isn't the only thing by far. It really was a slow transformation for him and I was thanking Nicolina for giving us that. She did it brilliantly.
And then there is Chloe. Kerry's friend that you have no idea is going to become the person she does in this story. At least I didn't see it coming. Not from the small part she plays in Kerry and Christian's life. I loved her from the beginning to the end. She is so much more than I ever would have given her credit for. As the saying goes, 'she is one tough cookie'. She really goes through a lot with Luciano. Not that she has any choice. He is not, all of sudden, a nice person. He stays true to his character for much of this story.
One thing that really amazed me about the women in this series. How they stand up to Luciano. How they come to his house and confront him and I'm thinking, why are you women doing this? Are you all crazy? And he scares them, oh yes he does. He threatens each and every one of them because, well, that's what he does to everyone who dares to stand up to him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was so happy with the way it ended. I had my doubts because I really didn't see Luciano becoming in any way likable. But Nicolina surprised me again with a wonderful and believable story. I love the way she writes with so much passion and I want to read any and everything she writes in the future.
December 3, 2020
Ever since reading the first book of the Russo Saga Collection and meeting Luciano Salvatore, I was looking forward to Capo... and I was NOT disappointed! 🤩
I absolutely loved everything about Luciano Salvatore and Chloe's story!
For me, there is only one possible rating: 5 huge stars!!
I'm kinda sad this is the last book in the series; I'm gonna miss the Salvatore/Russo family!!
Russo Saga Collection --> https://www.goodreads.com/series/2593...
I absolutely loved everything about Luciano Salvatore and Chloe's story!
For me, there is only one possible rating: 5 huge stars!!
I'm kinda sad this is the last book in the series; I'm gonna miss the Salvatore/Russo family!!
Russo Saga Collection --> https://www.goodreads.com/series/2593...
January 28, 2020
I am a huge fan/admirer of this very talented Swedish writer. Ms Martin suddenly appeared on the erotic/romance genre around a year or so ago with a real winner and I have been a follower of her work ever since. She has been extremely prolific and yet manages to keep it real, compelling and, more importantly, different. This is the sixth and final chapter in the Russo Saga a veritable tour de force mafia family story. Although this particular genre (Russian/Italian Mafia) appears to be in fashion at present Ms Martin avoids falling into the run of the mill predictable, big hard mafia man meets or takes submissive Mafia princess gives a few spankings and some very hot sex and hey presto HEA. No, these stories are gritty, the characters are deeply complex and (in most cases) deeply flawed. They are capable of carrying out profoundly cruel and sinister acts, none more than Luciano Salvatore the not so glorious leader of the family and boss and uncle of the Russo clan. Chloe has been savagely beaten up by Christian Russo and on discharge from hospital becomes intensely enraged and in a fit of pique walks into the lion’s den but when she is thrown into a cell refuses to buckle under extreme hardship both physical and mental and somehow, between beatings and starvation manages to crawl under Luci’s skin. Can there possibly be redemption and even love in the future. At the risk of repetition, I reiterate that this is where Ms Martin is a real winner, she doesn’t take the easy option where suddenly there are hearts and flowers, no she follows the story to its proper conclusion, without cutting corners, properly ties up all loose ends and finishing all the clan’s stories satisfactorily. There is a HEA with love but no sentimental slush which tends to make the reader cringe, well I do anyway LOL No, Luci is still a tough formidable gangster and all the Clan are still in the business of being bad mostly anyway thereby bing far more interesting than they would as loved up fluffy bunnies. I am sure I will revisit these books again and again. Excellent entertainment, I cannot wait to see what she will come up with next. Meanwhile thanks Nicolina thanks for all the terrific reads.
January 31, 2020
4 1/2 Stars
Yikes! Luciano was a true sadist and reveled in the pain he inflicted wherever he went. The opening scene where he was introduced to the storyline was kind of creepy and dark, revealing his heartless persona that was violent, raw, and gritty. Seemingly unredeemable, yet a huge hook to see how this storyline would play out with Chloe.
I'm not a fan of graphic, multiple play by plays of the main character with other women even if he hasn't met the main female lead yet. This dark tale had lots of that and worse. Also not a fan of Luciano and Christian and how they were ready to beat, torture and murder women at the drop of a hat. A little too dark for me, but I was warned about the content.
I loved the way the author had Chloe seek out Luciano after being beaten by Christian. That act in itself showed her strength, grit, and courage. Brave, but utterly Stupid. Pain and reality set in when Luciano brutally inflicted more pain on her battered body and psyche. I kept reading, almost desperate to find some kind of redeemable quality in him. With each despicable act, my star rating dropped.
Kudos to the author as something miraculous started to happen, while Luciano didn't transform into a sensitive pussycat, a series of traumatic horrifying and violent acts forced him to reassess the priorities in his godforsaken life. Not a story for the faint of heart as his thirst for inflicting pain never goes away and the sadistic/masochistic graphic scenes with Chloe escalate and are plentiful.
Intense, passionate and oddly romantic as their obsessive relationship culminated in a very satisfying ending.
Well written and well done!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Yikes! Luciano was a true sadist and reveled in the pain he inflicted wherever he went. The opening scene where he was introduced to the storyline was kind of creepy and dark, revealing his heartless persona that was violent, raw, and gritty. Seemingly unredeemable, yet a huge hook to see how this storyline would play out with Chloe.
I'm not a fan of graphic, multiple play by plays of the main character with other women even if he hasn't met the main female lead yet. This dark tale had lots of that and worse. Also not a fan of Luciano and Christian and how they were ready to beat, torture and murder women at the drop of a hat. A little too dark for me, but I was warned about the content.
I loved the way the author had Chloe seek out Luciano after being beaten by Christian. That act in itself showed her strength, grit, and courage. Brave, but utterly Stupid. Pain and reality set in when Luciano brutally inflicted more pain on her battered body and psyche. I kept reading, almost desperate to find some kind of redeemable quality in him. With each despicable act, my star rating dropped.
Kudos to the author as something miraculous started to happen, while Luciano didn't transform into a sensitive pussycat, a series of traumatic horrifying and violent acts forced him to reassess the priorities in his godforsaken life. Not a story for the faint of heart as his thirst for inflicting pain never goes away and the sadistic/masochistic graphic scenes with Chloe escalate and are plentiful.
Intense, passionate and oddly romantic as their obsessive relationship culminated in a very satisfying ending.
Well written and well done!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 9, 2020
A fantastic (and dark) mafia romance that will have you on the edge of your seat!
First and foremost, this amazingly dark mafia romance is not a rainbows and chocolate sprinkles kind of romance. There will be triggers for some - there is captivity, cruel treatment, a close call of assault and more. If this bothers you, I would advise not to venture into this read. If you aren’t bothered, then get comfortable because once you start reading you won’t be able to stop.
Luciano Salvatore, cruel mob boss that rules with an iron fist. He gets what he wants when he wants and whoever denies him will pay with their life. When Chloe shows up, beaten and broken, he is intrigued by her bravery and knows what he exactly what he is going to her. He is going to make her submit, he is going to turn her into his ever-willing pet. But when feelings start to get involved, he doesn’t know how to act and when danger comes to his doorstep - he realizes how much he cares for her, but after everything he put her her thru will she be able to truly love him?
This was such a fantastic read - Nicolina pulled me in from the first chapter and kept my attention until the end. I found myself going thru so many emotions - Chloe is so stubborn, strong, loving, and brave - the perfect match to Luciano’s cruel, dark and hurt soul. I was really impressed with the character growth of both characters and happy to see that they did get their happily ever after. I can’t wait to dive into another of Nicolina’s works after this!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First and foremost, this amazingly dark mafia romance is not a rainbows and chocolate sprinkles kind of romance. There will be triggers for some - there is captivity, cruel treatment, a close call of assault and more. If this bothers you, I would advise not to venture into this read. If you aren’t bothered, then get comfortable because once you start reading you won’t be able to stop.
Luciano Salvatore, cruel mob boss that rules with an iron fist. He gets what he wants when he wants and whoever denies him will pay with their life. When Chloe shows up, beaten and broken, he is intrigued by her bravery and knows what he exactly what he is going to her. He is going to make her submit, he is going to turn her into his ever-willing pet. But when feelings start to get involved, he doesn’t know how to act and when danger comes to his doorstep - he realizes how much he cares for her, but after everything he put her her thru will she be able to truly love him?
This was such a fantastic read - Nicolina pulled me in from the first chapter and kept my attention until the end. I found myself going thru so many emotions - Chloe is so stubborn, strong, loving, and brave - the perfect match to Luciano’s cruel, dark and hurt soul. I was really impressed with the character growth of both characters and happy to see that they did get their happily ever after. I can’t wait to dive into another of Nicolina’s works after this!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2020
Final chapter in the Russo Saga and the darkest story
Capo is the sixth and final book in the Russo Saga series by Nicolina Martin and it is one heck of a way to end things. This is the story of Chloe and Luciano Salvatore and be very warned that this is definitely a dark and violent story. But if you decide to proceed then you will end up reading a story that is also very intricately woven with an outrageous story-line and the most fascinating characters that I have read in a while that is well written.
I am not going to lie as there were some parts of the story where I had to put the book away for a bit and go read something fluffy to cleanse my reading palate. But I kept coming back to read Capo and I am not sorry that I did. There were a lot of emotions that this story made me feel not the least was getting really angry at Salvatore and crying a whole lot for Chloe. I did have to wonder at what exactly Chloe was thinking after some of the things that Salvatore did to her, or had done to her. So for me there was a bit much in regards to Salvatore's treatment of Chloe and it was almost like she had Stockholm Syndrome by the end as that is the only way that I could see her staying at that point.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Capo is the sixth and final book in the Russo Saga series by Nicolina Martin and it is one heck of a way to end things. This is the story of Chloe and Luciano Salvatore and be very warned that this is definitely a dark and violent story. But if you decide to proceed then you will end up reading a story that is also very intricately woven with an outrageous story-line and the most fascinating characters that I have read in a while that is well written.
I am not going to lie as there were some parts of the story where I had to put the book away for a bit and go read something fluffy to cleanse my reading palate. But I kept coming back to read Capo and I am not sorry that I did. There were a lot of emotions that this story made me feel not the least was getting really angry at Salvatore and crying a whole lot for Chloe. I did have to wonder at what exactly Chloe was thinking after some of the things that Salvatore did to her, or had done to her. So for me there was a bit much in regards to Salvatore's treatment of Chloe and it was almost like she had Stockholm Syndrome by the end as that is the only way that I could see her staying at that point.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
August 18, 2022
Capo is definitely a dark read. Luciano is a true sadist, and I had a hard time reconciling what he did to Chloe in Capo with building a lasting relationship. At the end of this book, I was unsure if she was staying with him through her own desires or because she’d been manipulated into believing that there could be no other fate for her. Martin depicts the difficulties and challenges of a mafia lifestyle well, yet the unrelenting grimness of this story left me feeling cold.
I think Martin is a strong writer; there’s no question of her ability. But there was an early section where Chloe voluntarily goes to confront Luciano. Even though she knows from her best friend how terrible Luciano can be, even though she’s been beaten by Luciano’s brother Christian, Chloe blithely marches into the lion’s den without even considering that he might take even further drastic action against her. This frankly made Chloe seem rather dumb to me, and I wished Martin had found another way to drive the plot in the direction she wanted.
At the end of the day, readers have to build a connection to the characters they’re reading about. The darkness of this story, and the lack of true change and evolution in the characters, made that impossible for me to do.
I think Martin is a strong writer; there’s no question of her ability. But there was an early section where Chloe voluntarily goes to confront Luciano. Even though she knows from her best friend how terrible Luciano can be, even though she’s been beaten by Luciano’s brother Christian, Chloe blithely marches into the lion’s den without even considering that he might take even further drastic action against her. This frankly made Chloe seem rather dumb to me, and I wished Martin had found another way to drive the plot in the direction she wanted.
At the end of the day, readers have to build a connection to the characters they’re reading about. The darkness of this story, and the lack of true change and evolution in the characters, made that impossible for me to do.
December 11, 2022
I'm sorry but this book is ridiculous. The hero (not hero) is irredeemable. Period. What he does? Not romance! Not hot! Not attractive! He's simply a deranged rapist the author tries to romanticize. All of his deeds speak of insecurities and those aren't attractive either.
The writing style, especially the scenes where Luciano is being the sexy alphahole wannabe, comes across as unrealistic and exaggerated just for the shock factor.
Also, some of the dialogue is cringeworthy. The way characters talk sometimes is ridiculous. For example, the other big bad alphahole in the book calling Luciano "Luci"? I mean it's hard to imagine someone like that calling him Luci. Luci sounds girly and cute.
Bottom line, I really don't understand how someone could like this book and the "hero" in particular. There's NOTHING attractive about him! NOTHING!! He's an insecure abuser with limited mental capabilities.
Ugh, this book frustrates me!
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The writing style, especially the scenes where Luciano is being the sexy alphahole wannabe, comes across as unrealistic and exaggerated just for the shock factor.
Also, some of the dialogue is cringeworthy. The way characters talk sometimes is ridiculous. For example, the other big bad alphahole in the book calling Luciano "Luci"? I mean it's hard to imagine someone like that calling him Luci. Luci sounds girly and cute.
Bottom line, I really don't understand how someone could like this book and the "hero" in particular. There's NOTHING attractive about him! NOTHING!! He's an insecure abuser with limited mental capabilities.
Ugh, this book frustrates me!
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August 25, 2024
2.5 why did I do this to myself Star
I don't know what compelled me to keep reading it till the end. I should have DNF this book since the first 10 chapters. Now if you ask me about the war happening in this book I wouldn't be able to answer that question to save my life and that my friend says so much about the plot of this book. It was all over the place just like my life in a way.
Now let's talk about Luci. I think if Luciano took just a couple of therapy sessions he would've left the mafia life. I'd say he would make a great plumper and popping up kids left and right. Throughout the book, he is always yapping about finding the one and working hard. All he does is call the people in his repertoire to feel important, press the button on his intercom to demand something and then fuck six ways to Sunday. In fact, when he took Chloe as a "plaything" I kind of doubted the whole thing. If I were him, I'd dump her body deep in the Pacific ocean. Speaking of which, she is so fucking annoying and that says something because all we know about Chloe is her favorite sex positions.
Do we know what Chloe's personality is like outside the bedroom? Not really but definitely insufferable sneaks its way in there.
Did I think they have chemistry? Absolutely not. I don't even know how they got together. Matter of fact I'd pick Elena and that goes against the girl code in the fiction world.
Anyways here's a couple of quotes to back my points
Luciano in a Nutshell ladies and gents:
*I shake my head, feeling almost sorry for whoever he hits up, and push the button on the intercom. “Ivan.”
“Sir?”
“Have a fucking carpenter come look at the hinges of my office door.”
“Yes, sir.”
“And have someone bring me a Grappa and an espresso.” I let go of the button, but then I push it again. “And a girl.”
“Any particular flavor?”*
Sigh. He thinks he's picking ice cream
The only scene that made me laugh :
“You’ve got to learn some fucking manners,” he growls.
“What for,” I spit, “you’ll kill me anyway.”
“Get out of your fucking grandma panties, now, or I won’t fucking get a hard-on ever again in my life.”
I don't know what compelled me to keep reading it till the end. I should have DNF this book since the first 10 chapters. Now if you ask me about the war happening in this book I wouldn't be able to answer that question to save my life and that my friend says so much about the plot of this book. It was all over the place just like my life in a way.
Now let's talk about Luci. I think if Luciano took just a couple of therapy sessions he would've left the mafia life. I'd say he would make a great plumper and popping up kids left and right. Throughout the book, he is always yapping about finding the one and working hard. All he does is call the people in his repertoire to feel important, press the button on his intercom to demand something and then fuck six ways to Sunday. In fact, when he took Chloe as a "plaything" I kind of doubted the whole thing. If I were him, I'd dump her body deep in the Pacific ocean. Speaking of which, she is so fucking annoying and that says something because all we know about Chloe is her favorite sex positions.
Do we know what Chloe's personality is like outside the bedroom? Not really but definitely insufferable sneaks its way in there.
Did I think they have chemistry? Absolutely not. I don't even know how they got together. Matter of fact I'd pick Elena and that goes against the girl code in the fiction world.
Anyways here's a couple of quotes to back my points
Luciano in a Nutshell ladies and gents:
*I shake my head, feeling almost sorry for whoever he hits up, and push the button on the intercom. “Ivan.”
“Sir?”
“Have a fucking carpenter come look at the hinges of my office door.”
“Yes, sir.”
“And have someone bring me a Grappa and an espresso.” I let go of the button, but then I push it again. “And a girl.”
“Any particular flavor?”*
Sigh. He thinks he's picking ice cream
The only scene that made me laugh :
“You’ve got to learn some fucking manners,” he growls.
“What for,” I spit, “you’ll kill me anyway.”
“Get out of your fucking grandma panties, now, or I won’t fucking get a hard-on ever again in my life.”
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