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A Sabatini may be a lot of things: an asshole, rude, ruthless, even a killer. But one thing we never are is sloppy, not with our money, not our business, and especially not with our bodies.

Until the moment I got sloppy with the most dangerous thing I could: a woman. I’m third generation in the Outfit. I’ve killed more than my share of men, have had more than a few guns held to my head. Christy wasn’t the first person who tried to kill me, she wasn’t the last, and I’m sure there will be more in the future.

I knew how we started was messed up. I’m old enough to be her father. She was thirty to my fifty, I should have spanked her, taken the gun away from her, and killed her the way I planned. She wanted me dead to pay for her childhood trauma. The way I saw it, I’ve done a lot of messed up things but I wasn’t to blame for what she went through. If she wanted me dead, there was only one thing for me to do: kill her before she could kill me to save me from looking over my shoulder for her to take a second shot. Only the moment I laid eyes on her everything changed: the plan, me, her.

When I put the ring on her finger and she promised forever I believed we had a future. There was no hint I would wake up the next morning and find her gone. I tried to let her go, I can’t. She promised forever, I’m holding her to it. It doesn’t matter how far she’s gone. I will find her.

Christy belongs to me, and a Sabatini keeps what is his.


This is a dark mafia romance with elements that may be disturbing to some readers.
While this is the second book in a series it can be read as a standalone and does not end in a cliffhanger.

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2021

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Fiona Murphy

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Due to commitment issues I have lived in many different cities and my favorite is Chicago but I have managed to settle into Austin and perhaps my commitment issues are behind me.
I have enjoyed reading from a very young age and it wasn't long before the children books bored me and I read the books my mother enjoyed Stephen King and Dean Koontz and I didn't sleep without the light on until I was about ten.
I came across my first Harlequin by accident and it was love at first read, no one died and happy endings? It was a whole new world and I loved it.
I wrote my first story at eight and everyone died, of course. Since then I would like to think I've gotten better and now I'm writing the happily ever afters I first fell in love with, with some hot sex thrown in along the way.
As a plus size woman myself, I have started writing the stories I always wanted to see myself in but never did. And now I'm ecstatic to give BBWs the happily ever afters with hot Alphas they so rarely get.

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8,992 reviews16 followers
March 31, 2021
HIS: Tony by Fiona Murphy is book two in The Sabatini Family Series. This is the story of Tony and Christy. I have read the previous book which did add to my enjoyment of this one. This is also a spin off series from the Dirty Billionaire series too. I do think you can read this as a standalone if you really wanted too but both series have been really good if you like the possessive, jealous alpha male lead with the strong leading lady...which I am a sucker for! Christy and Tony have a past but Christy ended up going on the run until now. Their reunion is a page turning story. Loved it. I cannot wait to read more from this author!
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1,030 reviews99 followers
September 24, 2023
1.5 ⭐️

Fair enough if there’s a separation period for the main couple but she literally only walked out the door and he was intimate with another woman.. but hey yeah it’s all ok when she comes back and he says “they were never her”, even though she stayed loyal for the entire separation period..

Yeah so because of that definitely not my cup of tea
Profile Image for Jeanann Dowd neeley.
60 reviews
April 9, 2021
LOVED it

It is no surprise that Fiona has written another great book. I absolutely LOVE her characters and this book is no different. If you love alpha males then you need to read her books. Happy reading
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8,301 reviews207 followers
March 30, 2021
HIS: TONY is the second instalment in Fiona Murphy’s contemporary, adult THE SABATINI FAMILY erotic, Mafia, dark romance series-a spin off from the author’s Dirty Billionaire’s series. This is fifty-one year old hitman Tony Sabatini, and thirty year old nurse Christy Teller’s story line. HIS: TONY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Some of the events of HIS: TONY cross over with, and run parallel to HIS: DOMINIC.

Note: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tony and Christy) HIS: TONY follows two time lines ( present day and five years in the past) focusing on the acrimonious relationship between fifty year old Tony Sabatini, and thirty year old Christy Teller. For years, Christy Teller has wanted revenge against Tony Sabatini, blaming him for the destruction of her family and her life but meeting Tony stirred something deep within our story line heroine. Having set out to kill our story line hero, Christy found herself falling in love with a man who took control of her life and her heart but Christy struggled with Tony’s affections believing she would always wait for the proverbial ‘other shoe’ to drop. Running from the man that she loved, Christy would disappear for close to five years where her life was about to change in a matter of days. Fast forward to present day wherein Tony has finally located the woman that had stolen his heart but a woman whose secrets are about to be exposed. What ensues is the back and forth, tempestuous and rebuilding relationship between Tony and Christy, and the potential fall-out as Christy continues to struggle with Tony’s intentions, and the possibility that he never loved her the way she loved him in return.

The relationship between Christy and Tony begins as a business arrangement but our heroine had every intention of seeking vengeance for perceived wrongs of the past. Tony knew that Christy had every intention of taking down our story line hero but Tony’s need for Christy outweighed the possibility of the ultimate betrayal. The $ex scenes are erotic, intense and provocative including some scenes of spanking.

We are reintroduced to Tony’s son Dominic and his wife Regina: his housekeeper Carmella; Luca Tora, as well as several Mafia personnel.

HIS: TONY is a story of family, power, betrayal and vengeance; secrets and lies. The premise is entertaining and exciting ; the characters are head strong, determined and fierce; the romance is dramatic and edgy.

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1,842 reviews27 followers
April 4, 2021
I really enjoyed Tony's story, I love the darker elements of the plot. Tony was a very dominant character, you could tell he loved Christy but at times it came across that he was bossing her around and not giving her a choice in anything, despite this the relationship with Christy was intense and emotional at times. I loved how honest Tony was and the lengths he went to find her. I'm not usually a fan of age gap romances, but this one worked. I think it helped as Christy was 30 years old to Tony's 50 years and tbh when reading Tony doesn't come across that age at all!
I cant wait to read more in this series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,507 reviews15 followers
April 9, 2021
For five years he has held out hope that he would find her again and bring her home, and for five years he has failed. Until Dominic finds someone that can find anyone, but it will take more than a couple of days and a straightforward search. Tony Sabatini wants his woman back he’s tired of wondering where she is, but his mind won’t rest until she returns, even with a surprise.

Christy had her mind made up when she first met Tony Sabatini, but she was not prepared for the man before her. When she left, she felt that it was for the best, but she began to have doubts right away. She still stayed away for five years, until Tony finally found her and left her a note that he would see her soon.

I loved the Sabatini’s. These men are loyal, sexy, dangerous and determined. Tony is an awesome character that has had to fight for so much of what he wanted in life only to find that he had to fight harder. He’s a loving father and person, but he does have his dark side, and I love him for it. I loved Tony’s story and Christy was a great match for Tony, but she had a lot of baggage. Christy self-sabotaged her own happiness because she couldn’t get out of her head and the ghosts of her past. I love the characters and the story of this book and I look forward to more of this family. I give this book a 4.5-star review and recommend it to readers that enjoy mafia romance with sexy older men and women that love them.
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4 reviews
April 4, 2021
TONY! TONY! TONY! The patriarch’s book in the Sabatini saga delivers a plethora of raw emotions, while not wanting it to end at the same time, wanting to know that he finally gets his happily ever after with his long lost, headstrong Christy.

Every time I read one of these mens’ books, and I’ve read them all in order, I think I’ve found my favorite one! Hands down for me, it’s between Daddy and Dominic Sabatini! I sincerely enjoyed Ms. Murphy’s darker tones as she beautifully captures the anguish and demons and struggles within these men; Their balance of the harsh and edge filled world they must live within while protectively loving the women who soften those edges at the end of the day.

It’s your classic Fiona Murphy read. Although a little darker, with the organized crime element, but certainly not to missed. If you’ve read all of the other Sabatini Alpha books, you deserve to allow yourself this read!

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11.7k reviews188 followers
April 7, 2021
This story was a very intriguing premise as the heroine, Christy, wanted to take out the hero (or anti-hero), Tony, so he had to try to kill her first. Nothing went according to play though, as they had chemistry which had the sparks shooting off everywhere, and when they ignited, HOLY HELL THE HEAT WAS OFF THE CHARTS. He ends up deciding to marry her but she left when he was asleep, and his actions afterwards are what took a star away for me. I may or may not have taken off more, but Fiona Murphy has a writing style that makes it impossible to put the story down no matter what, and I finished it in one sitting. The f-bomb worthy twists are crazy, while the #GIRLPOWER was awesome so there is a lot of goodness in the pages. Remember that this is only my opinion, and it would be best if you decided for yourselves so you know what to do! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 
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889 reviews16 followers
April 7, 2021
iF you’re looking for a book to binge read, HIS:TONY is it! I couldn’t put it down and I don’t think other readers will either. Book 1 was about Dominic and now his father, Tony gets his turn. Tony was a father at a very young age, so the 17 year age gap between him and his son seems more like a close friendship. I loved their bond and it’s easy to see jealousy and possessiveness runs in the family.
Tony and christy’s love story is tumultuous and even when they’re apart, it doesn’t die.
This book is sizzling hot! Be warned. Don’t read it in public! Lol . A great read and highly recommended
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1,179 reviews1 follower
April 9, 2021
I love the Sabatini men!
I adored this book. Tony Sabatini is so very sexy I just couldn't stop reading. He is so much more believable because with his past, his history, and he knows exactly what he wants. He's waited 50yrs for this woman who blindsided him at first sight. As a 10yo Chrisy swore to kill him and now she will. Until suddenly she is shaken without even touching him. She's never wanted sex before but now... and when he grabs her they both virtually combust. And that is just the start.
What I cannot understand is what she does when he proposes. It made me really annoyed.

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142 reviews3 followers
April 10, 2021
Just Amazing!

So happy I finally got to see other side to Tony Sabatini, and he did not disappoint!! He was exactly the hot, older, alpha male I imagined!!

I was really surprised at how well Fiona Murphy was able to portray someone's dark thoughts and how well you're able to feel the characters pain wether it was Christy or Tony going through the heart wrenching emotion!

And omg Tony and Christy's chemistry from the start is amazing, you can feel their heat coming through the pages!!

This is a dark, gritty, deliciously romantic story that was very well written! Can't wait to what else Fiona Murphy brings us!
8,864 reviews63 followers
April 5, 2021
This is Tony and Christy story but does overlap with book 1. Christy blamed Tony for what happened to her family and vowed revenge, only when caught Tony dodnt kill her like he should have he married her instead, waking up to find her gone Tony spirals out of control now 5 years later he finds her but is ahebstill the same woman as before? This is well wirten with a great story line can be read standalone but overlaps with dominics's book

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15 reviews
April 4, 2021
Awesome read

Everything I thought Tony’s story should be. Amazing chemistry... Amazing characters. I love reading Ms.Murphy’s book, she is becoming one of my favorite author. Can’t wait for the next book.
32 reviews
April 1, 2021
Love the Sabatini’s

Thoroughly enjoyed the HEA between Tony and Christy. Tony’s definitely all Alpha. Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read Luca’s story.
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186 reviews
April 2, 2021
This has everything I want in a mafia romance book: gritty action, feisty heroine, ruthless hero, and plenty of steam. This was a good read with nice characters especially Tony.
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1,199 reviews34 followers
September 5, 2021
Beginning was a bit hard to follow and passage of time at end too. But finished strong.
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444 reviews2 followers
September 22, 2023
I hate to say it but out of the books I’ve read so far by Fiona Murphy, Tony and Christy are definitely my least favorite couple. This is yet another one where the plus sized female lead hates her body and constantly harps on it. I did not like Tony in the beginning but he started to get better as the book went on until all the stuff with Lisa, Eve, and the slew of other women in the middle. I get Christy left but literally hours before he had proposed to her and now he’s sleeping with a bunch of other women. Christy drove me nuts throughout the book. Whether it was her complaining about her body, being unsure of herself, or just making decisions that were plain dumb - I was completely over her and felt like she was a weak character. There were also some grammatical issues throughout the book. The continuity of the book was a bit confusing at times as well. However, I did like the little glimpse we got of Lydia - my fave Murphy girl and some of the scenes with Tony and Christy were decent but then it would get ruined by something one of them said or did.
2,566 reviews27 followers
October 15, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "HIS" This was a very enjoyable, interesting, intriguing, intense, emotional drama you can't put down its an addicting read to the end.
Tony Sabatini is 51yrs old sexy as sin he was blindsided by Christy Teller who is a Nurse she swore to take him down after he destroyed her family & her years ago but meeting him now she's become attracted to him, he marrys her instead of killing her, but she dissappears after gone for 5yrs.
Dominic is Tony's son he had him at a young age, he say he knows someone who could find Christy for him, he's tired of not knowing where she is he wants her back when he finally gets Christy back secrets are revealed.
I definitely recommend to get this story of Tony & Christy's journey together can these two get a HEA, will she see a different side to him, he's a great father & character even with his dark side, you'll love him, she has alot of baggage to deal with & she self sabotages her own happiness by not getting couldn't getting over the past, it's a must read for sure to see how things turn out for them.
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2,069 reviews7 followers
June 8, 2022
His: Tony: The Sabatini Family

Good lord Tony Sabatini is freaking hot! I devoured the book without blinking, for an older man he's beyond amazing, sweet when he wants to be. I don't know how he finds it in his heart to forgive Christy but he did, although he has a sweet side to him, don't mistake it for being weak. He's ruthlessly dangerous like all Sabatinis, I've been following this author's work for years and I've got to say she keep surprising me in every book, this was truly a phenomenal read.
934 reviews3 followers
January 24, 2023
Tony and Christy's story!

This was a beautiful story!I laugh when Tony finds out he has another son at the same time he has a daughter it seem that they were popping up left and right.Tony and Christy finally grew and finally felt comfortable and were able to feel the love for each other.I can just feel the love from Tony when he is around his family, he deserves the love and to feel happy!I smiled when I read about Dominic and Regina 's daughter running off to get married, considering that's how her parents meet,it comes back and bites Dominic in the ass!
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312 reviews5 followers
March 17, 2025
Mafia man meets his match

Tony Sabatini is a tough guy who thinks he wants for nothing, until Christy walks into his life and shows him what he really wants and needs. Christy hasn't had an easy life, and in her eyes, Tony is to blame for that. Can she do what she promised herself, or will Tony be able to change her point of view? Mafia man finally meets his match. Will he see that she was worth waiting for? Will she be able to overcome her past, and finally find her happiness with the man she loves? Please read this book, and find our for yourself.
170 reviews4 followers
December 30, 2025
Wonderful story! Christy had been a victim of abuse her entire life and has several issues. Trying to resolve those issues (primarily caused by her abusive mother) , she decides to kill Tony, a high member of Chicago’s Outfit. But there is an instant connection/attraction between them and she cannot pull the trigger. So their love story begins. It is a hot, steamy romance. Sometimes you love them and sometimes you want to shake some sense into them. But you won’t want to put it down. Another 5+ must read from Fiona!
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Author 0 books146 followers
December 24, 2022
Great mafia read

I loved the story but there were times I was frustrated with the choices of the characters. There was a separation and during that the hero was with other women. It wasn’t cheating so I was able to get through it. Otherwise I loved Tony . He loved his children more than anything. He was possessive and protective of Christy. I loved that he wouldn’t ever share his woman!
466 reviews
January 6, 2024
Good but ‘waffly’

I liked the storyline but it seemed to take a long time to get anywhere. A lot of time is spent with us reading about what the particular character is thinking and feeling. Whilst that is important, I feel it still could have been done with less introspection. I had to gloss over a lot of the self reflection which told me it wasn’t adding anything to the story.
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169 reviews2 followers
November 21, 2021
She was given to his family as a peace offering at 16 and was sent away to boarding school with nuns. She’s not happy when it comes time to take her place by tony the son of the man that brought her, it want even suppose to be her but her sister got pregnant so that deal was off. Few surprises along the way over all great read
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361 reviews5 followers
November 12, 2022
I am 'Shooked!' LOL 😆, Tony Is a Beast! I LOL out. Loud!. More than Once...with the mental commentary Tony kept having with himself, when he first met Christy. And when he warned ⚠️🤣one of his men about "your 'hands' are "Counting'" on it! Had me rolling 🤣!! This is definitely a Reread in my 📖book. And to 🤔think that I read about one of his sons and nephews Before turning to Dear Ole Dad....
Christy was, Is! a piece of work😩. That's all I'm saying.
422 reviews1 follower
August 11, 2021
Amazing

I loved Tony and Christy's story she wanted revenge and he fell in love with her very quickly and Christy didn't even know when she fell in love. The story is endearing heartwarming. I couldn't put it down. I love all of Fiona Murphy's books.
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313 reviews
October 10, 2021
Superman Tony

Loved this book.Tony is truly a lover and family man.He always tried to do the right thing and strives for his perfect life...who wouldn't love that/him.Well written,didn't want it to end.Really enjoyable story.
141 reviews1 follower
September 22, 2022
Wow oh wow!

This book and series is a fantastic read. It's so good ive not stopped reading them from Book 1. I cant get enough of these strong hard alpha men and ther beautiful family and dramas. Brilliant books a must for a dark romance fan xx
66 reviews
July 6, 2023
Love them

On my second one of this series, first one blew me away, second one omg,I love the way the men love their women, how they protect them from even themselves, can't wait to read the third one,in like two minutes from now can't put them down so good,
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