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Mafia Cinderella
One dress. One dance. Lucia has one chance to change her life—and the lives of her family. But Sebastian Conti is no prince charming. He's a dangerous man. When the clock strikes midnight, he'll determine her fate.
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First published September 28, 2019
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September 16, 2019
Really 3.5 stars. Quick novella somewhat based on the classic fairy tale idea of a modern day Cinderella. Daughter of a mafia don, ending up in dire circumstances at a young age and unable to escape here prison like situation.
I think I would have enjoyed more of the backstory and how the young woman, Lucia ended up where she did and why along more details about Sebastian, the 'prince' type character. Maybe it will be developed at some point into a more substantial novel length but if not, it was quick read, but underdeveloped as it was very short.
But...I appreciate that it was a free to me novella as a newsletter subscriber and I thank the author, who's work I've always enjoyed for putting it out there.
I think I would have enjoyed more of the backstory and how the young woman, Lucia ended up where she did and why along more details about Sebastian, the 'prince' type character. Maybe it will be developed at some point into a more substantial novel length but if not, it was quick read, but underdeveloped as it was very short.
But...I appreciate that it was a free to me novella as a newsletter subscriber and I thank the author, who's work I've always enjoyed for putting it out there.
November 19, 2019
Super over the top and ridiculous, ending was super rushed and I wasn’t a huge fan of the female narrator. Didn’t hate it, my first Read Me Romance book.
May 23, 2020
At first I was like maybe 4.5 but the ending made it 5 stars! I love her as an author.
May 2, 2020
2;75 stars
It could've been good but way too short.
It could've been good but way too short.
August 31, 2020
タイトルどおりのDark系なMfiaの世界における現代版Cinderellaストーリー♡
後半の半ばまでヒーローがほとんど出てこなくて暗いシーンがつづいたため興味が続かなくて聴き取れなかったせいで、あまり楽しめなかったです。
ラストまで聴いてようやく、あーこれはシンデレラ・ストーリーね！と理解できました。
英語耳が育ったらもう一度聴いて確認したいです。
後半の半ばまでヒーローがほとんど出てこなくて暗いシーンがつづいたため興味が続かなくて聴き取れなかったせいで、あまり楽しめなかったです。
ラストまで聴いてようやく、あーこれはシンデレラ・ストーリーね！と理解できました。
英語耳が育ったらもう一度聴いて確認したいです。
January 27, 2023
this was just ... weird. i didn't like the use of a fucking sweatshop as a plot point and also the ending was so rushed and the smut wasn't even worth it????? wtf.
April 6, 2020
Title: Mafia Cinderella
Author: Skye Warren
Format: Audio
Narrators: Lauren Sweet and Matthew Maddux
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: I don't think so
POV: Lucia and Sebastian
Steam Level: Slow Burn
4/5
I listened to this book on the Read Me Romance podcast. Mafia Cinderella is a short, dark novella. Mafia Cinderella definitely kept me listening to the very end. The ending, though, was a bit abrupt and I definitely want an epilogue.
Author: Skye Warren
Format: Audio
Narrators: Lauren Sweet and Matthew Maddux
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: I don't think so
POV: Lucia and Sebastian
Steam Level: Slow Burn
4/5
I listened to this book on the Read Me Romance podcast. Mafia Cinderella is a short, dark novella. Mafia Cinderella definitely kept me listening to the very end. The ending, though, was a bit abrupt and I definitely want an epilogue.
November 23, 2019
I like the first part of the book, but then when I listen to the 2nd part of the book I thought I skipped one part because the story in the second part was so rushed.
This was also my first Read me romance book.
This was also my first Read me romance book.
September 20, 2019
It's fucking hot as shit! Gahh, I love Warren's word magic.
November 17, 2019
Loved this story.
November 18, 2019
3 Stars / 1.5 Steam Fans
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November 26, 2019
I just needed more or this book.... Please say this was prequel of a new series to come!!!
December 2, 2019
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3⭐️’s : I had the strangest sense of déjà vu with this book, and even though I couldn’t catch the where, how or why—it was so freakin’ familiar I couldn’t shake the feeling. (Was it once part of an anthology, maybe?? Ugh! Bloody frustrating “old lady” brain! LOL.)
Annnnyway, even though the book is impeccably written, the language intelligent, the characters, scenery and emotion vividly poignant, this dark mafia twist on an old fairytale was pretty good, it just wasn’t my personal flavour of smutty romance.
Even if it turns out I have read it twice. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤣
3⭐️’s : I had the strangest sense of déjà vu with this book, and even though I couldn’t catch the where, how or why—it was so freakin’ familiar I couldn’t shake the feeling. (Was it once part of an anthology, maybe?? Ugh! Bloody frustrating “old lady” brain! LOL.)
Annnnyway, even though the book is impeccably written, the language intelligent, the characters, scenery and emotion vividly poignant, this dark mafia twist on an old fairytale was pretty good, it just wasn’t my personal flavour of smutty romance.
Even if it turns out I have read it twice. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤣
September 27, 2020
Skye Warren has many short novellas in her repertoire. Some of them work brilliantly. Others not so much. This one belongs to the latter. Sadly, this story just felt rushed. There was some build-up at the beginning with potentially interesting characters but in the end, it was all rushed, the ending was over the top dramatic and just beyond anything somewhat realistic. It bugged me. There are definitely better short novellas by this author.
March 17, 2020
I listened to this for free on Read Me Romance.
This was a modern day Cinderella. It was cute. I love a good cinderella story, and what I loved about this one was, I didn't have to wait long for the ending the parts everyone already knows will eventually happen. So that was nice. I have a hard time with some fairytale retellings when they too closely follow the original, I get bored. It was nice that this was such a short story for that reason.
August 14, 2021
Mafia Cinderella is seven chapters. 2 stars.
Meet Lucia a young girl serving her time in a textile factory. She’s protective of the other girls willing to sacrifice herself for their safety.
These instant romances are too brief to adequately rate. In the limited amount of words I wasn’t blown away by the story. It was okay.
Meet Lucia a young girl serving her time in a textile factory. She’s protective of the other girls willing to sacrifice herself for their safety.
These instant romances are too brief to adequately rate. In the limited amount of words I wasn’t blown away by the story. It was okay.
February 25, 2020
Really good plot idea! I loved that, but it was too quick and I've been missing some interactive parts between hero and heroine. The would definitely deserve more scenes. The end was basically not full, no epilogue, why?!
November 2, 2020
Listened on RMR podcast.
Sebastian has gone to visit one of his factories and meets Lucia but she won't give him any info. Lucia sneaks out and ends up at one of his formal fundraisers and when he sees her, he knows he wants her. She only wants to make sure her friends are safe.
Sebastian has gone to visit one of his factories and meets Lucia but she won't give him any info. Lucia sneaks out and ends up at one of his formal fundraisers and when he sees her, he knows he wants her. She only wants to make sure her friends are safe.
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December 5, 2019from the read me romance podcast. I didn't like the narrator.
March 19, 2020
I listened to this on READ ME ROMANCE! oh. My. I loved the writing! The characters were amazing and I loved the writing!
March 27, 2020
Eh. If dark, brooding bad boys and sheltered, virginal heroines, you’ll like this. Not my cup of tea.
Part of the Read Me Romance episode 54.
Part of the Read Me Romance episode 54.
April 19, 2020
I loved Lucia! She is strong, and she finds it within herself to know what to do! I believe I love this story the most! 👑👑👑
August 15, 2020
3.5 stars. I needed more to completely enjoy it. I really liked what there was, it just felt so rushed I ended up disappointed when it ended.
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March 25, 2021Oh, a delicious little bite to whet your appetite. Lucia has been held captive for years, held in a workhouse, sewing. Her world takes a turn when Sebastian stumbles into her life.
April 5, 2021
I don’t like to give spoilers on the books that I read. I believe the blurb on the back is enough for you to decide if you will read the book or not. If you choose to read, enjoy!
April 8, 2021
Listened on Read Me Romance
April 21, 2020
3.5 Stars
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August 3, 2024
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September 25, 2019
This is one of those short stories where the reader would like the story to be longer. Some details go without explanation.
There was a factory with only women.
Two of them, sisters, manage everything, Mercedes and Margo.
The others worked in a subhuman regime and were forced to be prostitutes.
Only one of them, Lucia, stayed at night in a different place.
She was the daughter of someone important in mafia who had been murdered.
There was no escape for either of them.
Until Lucia was taken to pretend to be Mercedes and Margo's secretary.
Sebastian Conti, interested in the factory, went to visit and know everything. He wanted to talk to the employees, but that was not allowed.
The story then skips to a party, in which Lucia appears all beautiful in gold dress and shoes, asking Sebastian to save them all.
The plot is interesting, but as I said, it deserved a longer book to dispel doubts and make the story richer.
4 stars
There was a factory with only women.
Two of them, sisters, manage everything, Mercedes and Margo.
The others worked in a subhuman regime and were forced to be prostitutes.
Only one of them, Lucia, stayed at night in a different place.
She was the daughter of someone important in mafia who had been murdered.
There was no escape for either of them.
Until Lucia was taken to pretend to be Mercedes and Margo's secretary.
Sebastian Conti, interested in the factory, went to visit and know everything. He wanted to talk to the employees, but that was not allowed.
The story then skips to a party, in which Lucia appears all beautiful in gold dress and shoes, asking Sebastian to save them all.
The plot is interesting, but as I said, it deserved a longer book to dispel doubts and make the story richer.
4 stars
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