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Born in Crime
Bound by Danger
What happens when gasoline meets a spark?
Sara - I'm done with guys for good, even though my uncle and my mom can't wait to marry me off to some charming mafia connection who they think is good for me. He’s supposed to be the prince to my mafia princess. But Dario Colombo? Notorious playboy. Bad boy. The guy never takes a single thing seriously. I’ve kissed enough frogs to know he’s no mafia prince. But this would all be a lot easier if he wasn’t so damned good-looking.
Dario - Settling down with one woman, a white picket fence, two-point-two kids, and a dog was never my version of happily ever after. But everything changed when my brother John married Gastone Gambino's daughter to ensure peace between our families. That's when Sara Codutti, a fierce and fiery mafia princess, enchanted my soul and my heart. I will make her mine at all costs. This time, I have to get it right, which would be easier if everything else wasn’t going to so wrong.
Sara - I'm done with guys for good, even though my uncle and my mom can't wait to marry me off to some charming mafia connection who they think is good for me. He’s supposed to be the prince to my mafia princess. But Dario Colombo? Notorious playboy. Bad boy. The guy never takes a single thing seriously. I’ve kissed enough frogs to know he’s no mafia prince. But this would all be a lot easier if he wasn’t so damned good-looking.
Dario - Settling down with one woman, a white picket fence, two-point-two kids, and a dog was never my version of happily ever after. But everything changed when my brother John married Gastone Gambino's daughter to ensure peace between our families. That's when Sara Codutti, a fierce and fiery mafia princess, enchanted my soul and my heart. I will make her mine at all costs. This time, I have to get it right, which would be easier if everything else wasn’t going to so wrong.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2021
About the author
Kelsey Dawson
4 books42 followersKelsey Dawson is a best-selling author of Contemporary Romance and New Adult novels. She writes strong, sexy, alpha male stories in a variety of sizzling flavors - enemies to lovers, bad boys, mafia romance, billionaires. They'll make you sigh, swoon, and fall in love.
Born and raised in New York City, she still lives there today with her husband, their daughter, and their Pomeranian, Romeo. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys reading, working out at the gym, salsa dancing with her indulgent husband, and taking nature walks. She's also dedicated to doing her part to save the Earth and can be seen cleaning up litter on her walks.
Born and raised in New York City, she still lives there today with her husband, their daughter, and their Pomeranian, Romeo. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys reading, working out at the gym, salsa dancing with her indulgent husband, and taking nature walks. She's also dedicated to doing her part to save the Earth and can be seen cleaning up litter on her walks.
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July 6, 2021
Who doesn't love a good enemies to lovers romance and mafia is just an icing on top. I absolutely loved this book. It was so good that I finish reading 50% of it in one sitting. Their constant bickering had me laughing. Dario and his protectiveness, yes he is not possessive and I loved that aspect of him. I do like possessive guys but sometimes it gets too much...and i start to hate it. But Kelsey showed a really good balance of both. Sara, my bae, I loved her. She is sassy af and strong too. I love how independent she is and brave. The car chase!!! Woww!!!
There was smut...alot of it.
The epilogue was perfect. Can't wait to read the next one which is a lawyer/mafia romance.. so excited!!!😍
There was smut...alot of it.
The epilogue was perfect. Can't wait to read the next one which is a lawyer/mafia romance.. so excited!!!😍
April 26, 2021
This books is a fantastic sequel to Born by Honor! Dario and Sara are perfectly matched in wit, as well as temper, and though they are almost completely opposites to John and Elisa, they are a perfect complement. If you like twists and surprises and shocking events, this book (and the series) is the one for you!
I don't want to say much, so as not to give any spoilers, but you will NOT be disappointed in anything that happens in this story.
I don't want to say much, so as not to give any spoilers, but you will NOT be disappointed in anything that happens in this story.
April 26, 2021
Great Steamy Mafia Romance..
Dario Colombo your typical playboy. He loves fast cars and easy women in that order. Being the little brother in a mafia family ensures that he doesn't have to take anything serious.His life is perfectly carefree until it suddenly it isn't. It all begins when he is shot by an unknown person which leads him to begin nursed back by the beautiful Sarah Codutti. She is the first woman who doesn't react to him like he expects, she has sass and gives back as good as she gets. Their physical chemistry is explosive but she doesn't want to give in to him.A possessiveness he never thought he would feel for anyone keeps on drawing him back to her. All this when his life is a mess and is getting more difficult.
Sarah Codutti just got out of a bad relationship and is not ready to begin another. She is a mafia princess who has been raised to be a trophy wife to a mafia don. What her parents and she wants are two different thing but she knows duty to the family comes first, that is until she meets Dario. He is everything she doesn't want, a playboy and as arrogant as they come. One night encounter however starts to erode at he resolve, Dario does this to her body that she cannot resist .
This book is a serious page turner as the two try to resist their physical attraction, survive dangerous encounter, build each other as a couple and make new discoveries about the people around then. If you need a book with suspense, steamy scenes and unexpected outcomes then you are in the right place.
Cannot wait for book three.
Dario Colombo your typical playboy. He loves fast cars and easy women in that order. Being the little brother in a mafia family ensures that he doesn't have to take anything serious.His life is perfectly carefree until it suddenly it isn't. It all begins when he is shot by an unknown person which leads him to begin nursed back by the beautiful Sarah Codutti. She is the first woman who doesn't react to him like he expects, she has sass and gives back as good as she gets. Their physical chemistry is explosive but she doesn't want to give in to him.A possessiveness he never thought he would feel for anyone keeps on drawing him back to her. All this when his life is a mess and is getting more difficult.
Sarah Codutti just got out of a bad relationship and is not ready to begin another. She is a mafia princess who has been raised to be a trophy wife to a mafia don. What her parents and she wants are two different thing but she knows duty to the family comes first, that is until she meets Dario. He is everything she doesn't want, a playboy and as arrogant as they come. One night encounter however starts to erode at he resolve, Dario does this to her body that she cannot resist .
This book is a serious page turner as the two try to resist their physical attraction, survive dangerous encounter, build each other as a couple and make new discoveries about the people around then. If you need a book with suspense, steamy scenes and unexpected outcomes then you are in the right place.
Cannot wait for book three.
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May 17, 2021
⭐️: 5/5
🌶: 4/5
Age: 18+
⚠️TW
AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED
Bound by Danger is book two of the Born in Crime series. This book follows Dario and Sara.
Dario is your typical womanizer— he loves women and the finer things in life. Being in a mafia, he has endless money to meet his needs. Dario meets Sara in the first book— but they don’t have much interaction then, so this book can be read as a standalone because this book is where their story really starts. Sara, a mafia princess, just recently experienced a bad breakup and isn’t ready for another relationship. Dario is able to break through Sara’s walls and together they have explosive chemistry.
Overall, I enjoyed this book more than the first book in the series. The chemistry between Dario and Sara is exciting, and I loved the suspenseful plot. If you like mafia romance, this book is for you!
🌶: 4/5
Age: 18+
⚠️TW
AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED
Bound by Danger is book two of the Born in Crime series. This book follows Dario and Sara.
Dario is your typical womanizer— he loves women and the finer things in life. Being in a mafia, he has endless money to meet his needs. Dario meets Sara in the first book— but they don’t have much interaction then, so this book can be read as a standalone because this book is where their story really starts. Sara, a mafia princess, just recently experienced a bad breakup and isn’t ready for another relationship. Dario is able to break through Sara’s walls and together they have explosive chemistry.
Overall, I enjoyed this book more than the first book in the series. The chemistry between Dario and Sara is exciting, and I loved the suspenseful plot. If you like mafia romance, this book is for you!
May 17, 2021
I was lucky enough to receive as arc of the second book in the Born In Crime series by Kelsey and I really enjoyed it!
This book follows Dario and Sara who are relations of the two characters in the first book. I absolutely loved them! They were so interesting and funny and their chemistry was undeniable.
Dario was just a dream boat.. he even rivalled his brother John who was unreal in the first book! He was hilarious, sweet, strong and I loved how protective he was of Sara.
I loved Sara too, she was mafia princess but she was strong willed and independent and I loved that about her.
I really loved the development of their relationship as I love an enemies to lovers trope! This book was super good and I’m already excited for the next one! 🤍
This book follows Dario and Sara who are relations of the two characters in the first book. I absolutely loved them! They were so interesting and funny and their chemistry was undeniable.
Dario was just a dream boat.. he even rivalled his brother John who was unreal in the first book! He was hilarious, sweet, strong and I loved how protective he was of Sara.
I loved Sara too, she was mafia princess but she was strong willed and independent and I loved that about her.
I really loved the development of their relationship as I love an enemies to lovers trope! This book was super good and I’m already excited for the next one! 🤍
May 14, 2021
I was very happy to be provided with this ARC copy after reading Bound by Honour and I absolutely loved it.
Dario knew Sara through their families but when the shooting incident happened and she was there to help him, he realized that there was more to her than just being a mafia princess. Sara decided a while ago that she’s not looking for any kind of relationship specially not with someone in the same line of life however their chemistry was too strong to resist.
They both had some challenges thrown their way but with the support of each other and their family they got their HEA afterall ♥️
I would highly recommend you read this ♥️♥️♥️
Dario knew Sara through their families but when the shooting incident happened and she was there to help him, he realized that there was more to her than just being a mafia princess. Sara decided a while ago that she’s not looking for any kind of relationship specially not with someone in the same line of life however their chemistry was too strong to resist.
They both had some challenges thrown their way but with the support of each other and their family they got their HEA afterall ♥️
I would highly recommend you read this ♥️♥️♥️
May 15, 2021
A great second book by Kelsey, I thoroughly enjoyed Sara and Dario story, such feisty personalities.
Sara doesn't want a relationship, but she meets Dario and tries her hardest to keep her distance. Dario doesn't want a relationship, but Sara may change that.
The angst, the fire and the passion where smouldering between the two.
Action, shocking secrets and near death scenes that made my jaw drop.
What a great read, I'm eagerly anticipating book 3 - Logan and Bella story.
Sara doesn't want a relationship, but she meets Dario and tries her hardest to keep her distance. Dario doesn't want a relationship, but Sara may change that.
The angst, the fire and the passion where smouldering between the two.
Action, shocking secrets and near death scenes that made my jaw drop.
What a great read, I'm eagerly anticipating book 3 - Logan and Bella story.
May 16, 2021
I really liked this book. I liked it better than the first one. In this book there was more emotions and talking. Most of the talking was honest and right to the point, they never deceit each other and I loved that.
First chapter and we were already getting into it! Dario is my favorite Colombo brother. I love him so much. He realised a lot, learned a lot about himself, what he wanted to do and who he wanted to be. He recognised he wanted to be better for Sara. She never asked him, never demanded anything because they're from the same world. She understood him and he her.
Sara is just fierce and badass. I love how she knows what she wants, knows how to protect herself and can handle almost any situation. She's calm and collected with her feelings and actions. She's a fearless mafia princess.
I also loved what we saw from John and Elisa, their relationship after their the first book and how the kept evolving. They are also a huge part of Sara's and Dario's lives.
For me, the beginning was hard to get into. There was a lot of inner monologues and not a lot of interactions between Sara and Dario. I thought this was an enemies to lovers but it was more of a I don't want to like you, which was great. There was angst because of that, and I loved it. But it was pretty long in the beginning. I also so part of the plot twist coming. But OMG the other part? Noup, never in a hundred years would I've guessed that. I'm so excited to read the next book!!!
First chapter and we were already getting into it! Dario is my favorite Colombo brother. I love him so much. He realised a lot, learned a lot about himself, what he wanted to do and who he wanted to be. He recognised he wanted to be better for Sara. She never asked him, never demanded anything because they're from the same world. She understood him and he her.
Sara is just fierce and badass. I love how she knows what she wants, knows how to protect herself and can handle almost any situation. She's calm and collected with her feelings and actions. She's a fearless mafia princess.
I also loved what we saw from John and Elisa, their relationship after their the first book and how the kept evolving. They are also a huge part of Sara's and Dario's lives.
For me, the beginning was hard to get into. There was a lot of inner monologues and not a lot of interactions between Sara and Dario. I thought this was an enemies to lovers but it was more of a I don't want to like you, which was great. There was angst because of that, and I loved it. But it was pretty long in the beginning. I also so part of the plot twist coming. But OMG the other part? Noup, never in a hundred years would I've guessed that. I'm so excited to read the next book!!!
May 11, 2021
Dario Columbo, younger brother to the infamous mafia underboss John is smokin’ hot, and he knows it. He’s also cocky, arrogant, and a womanizer, and he knows that too. Sara Codutti is a smart, sassy raven-haired take no prisoners mafia princess. And is the perfect person to bring the high-ranking Mafioso Dario to his knees. He isn’t going to know what hit him. The like/dislike, love/hate relationship between them was seriously like foreplay. The drama and danger that followed them helped heighten not only their tempers but also their passion as well. Lord almighty, what I wouldn’t give to spend 5 minutes in the library with Dario... that guy has got some serious talent! Dario Columbo will have women dropping their panties left, right, and center ;).
Bound by Danger is the perfect sequel to Bound by Honor. It’s filled with twists and turns, action and drama, passion and laughter, and some crazy shocking surprises! This was a bloody brilliant five-star read that left me with one hell of a book hangover! Can’t wait to see what happens in book three!
Bound by Danger is the perfect sequel to Bound by Honor. It’s filled with twists and turns, action and drama, passion and laughter, and some crazy shocking surprises! This was a bloody brilliant five-star read that left me with one hell of a book hangover! Can’t wait to see what happens in book three!
May 12, 2021
I think Dario and Sara have surpassed John and Elisa as my favorites in this series.
These two are seriously electrifying together. Their enemies to lovers story is full of banter, hot and steamy scenes and danger. I enjoyed seeing these two members of these respective mafia families come into their own. They both are highly underestimated but they grow together as individuals and as a couple. Perfect.
Dario will melt your heart as the lovable playboy who is brought to his knees by Sara who tries to deny her attraction. As stated before, there is danger and suspense but then that’s expected since it’s a mafia romance.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
These two are seriously electrifying together. Their enemies to lovers story is full of banter, hot and steamy scenes and danger. I enjoyed seeing these two members of these respective mafia families come into their own. They both are highly underestimated but they grow together as individuals and as a couple. Perfect.
Dario will melt your heart as the lovable playboy who is brought to his knees by Sara who tries to deny her attraction. As stated before, there is danger and suspense but then that’s expected since it’s a mafia romance.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
June 28, 2021
Dario's Story
I loved seeing the change in Dario as he fell for Sara. They were perfect for each other. He was the typical possessive Whole that she needed and she was the sassy Mafia Princess that he needed. Neither took scrap from the other.
This story had some wicked twists and turns, danger for both of them and additions to the whole family.
Kelsey Dawson did an excellent job of keeping you on your toes in this book.
I loved seeing the change in Dario as he fell for Sara. They were perfect for each other. He was the typical possessive Whole that she needed and she was the sassy Mafia Princess that he needed. Neither took scrap from the other.
This story had some wicked twists and turns, danger for both of them and additions to the whole family.
Kelsey Dawson did an excellent job of keeping you on your toes in this book.
May 15, 2021
I was lucky to get an ARC copy of bound by danger from kelsey Dawson💜
Fire meets gasoline🔥💥
This is the story of Dario and sara, both come from families of crime. Dario is johns little brother who loves fast cars and women. Sara is elisa's cousin and cant stand dario's cocky actitude. An enemies to lovers story thats amazing, With a strong and confident heroine💪🔥🥰 and a hero who embraces her strength 💖
Fire meets gasoline🔥💥
This is the story of Dario and sara, both come from families of crime. Dario is johns little brother who loves fast cars and women. Sara is elisa's cousin and cant stand dario's cocky actitude. An enemies to lovers story thats amazing, With a strong and confident heroine💪🔥🥰 and a hero who embraces her strength 💖
May 3, 2021
Like the red string of fate, free-spirited Sara Codutti is joined by notorious womanizer Dario Colombo. Though their passion is playful and evident, their path towards love is not easy. Joined by blood and bound by danger, both Sara and Dario test out their compatibility on all fronts. This page-turning journey is bullet-riddled, passionate, and downright intense.
While Sara wonders if marriage is off limits to her, Dario questions to what extent Sara is off limits to him, since he already knows he can claim her as needed to date both his and her desires. All this makes for an interesting, saucy dynamic between the two that is sure to make readers crave for more as the couple figures out to whom they really belong to, whether it be to others or in each other’s arms and lives.
This story has just the right amount of sexiness and naughtiness about what makes two people choose to be together. Irredeemably bound, Sara and Dario embark on a journey of riveting passion that makes them -and readers- jump in for the ride.
While Sara wonders if marriage is off limits to her, Dario questions to what extent Sara is off limits to him, since he already knows he can claim her as needed to date both his and her desires. All this makes for an interesting, saucy dynamic between the two that is sure to make readers crave for more as the couple figures out to whom they really belong to, whether it be to others or in each other’s arms and lives.
This story has just the right amount of sexiness and naughtiness about what makes two people choose to be together. Irredeemably bound, Sara and Dario embark on a journey of riveting passion that makes them -and readers- jump in for the ride.
May 13, 2021
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Bound By Danger from Kelsey, Book 2 in the Born in Crime series 😍
Dario and Sara are so good together.
Dario is a playboy alpha male, while Sara is headstrong and sassy, the combination of the two is 🔥🔥
The connection between the two is real, despite how much they tried to fight it. This is book was a perfect mix of dangerous and sexy 😍
Dario and Sara are so good together.
Dario is a playboy alpha male, while Sara is headstrong and sassy, the combination of the two is 🔥🔥
The connection between the two is real, despite how much they tried to fight it. This is book was a perfect mix of dangerous and sexy 😍
May 28, 2021
This book was entertaining. I felt like there was more suspense and I enjoyed that a lot. Some twists and turns kept me on my toes and I enjoyed the introduction of a new, unexpected character towards the end.
May 31, 2021
Bound by Danger is an interconnected standalone, enemies to lovers and book #2 in the Born in Crime series. Although its a standalone, I highly recommend reading book #1 it will enhance your reading experience. I couldn't wait to read Bound by Danger, I was very curious to read Dario and Sara's story. Because, I got a glimpse to their relationship from Bound by Honor. You could say that Dario and Sara can't stand to be in the same room with each other. Dario and Sara are both strong willed characters, hence this caused them to constantly clash, challenging each other. Dario can be seen as a "ladies man". He knows that he can charm and seduce any woman, with his his good looks and personality/behaviour. Well expect for one, Sara. Sara is immune to his charms, oh so she thought. Dario as a capo, and is slowly following in his brother John's footsteps. Sara is a mafia princess and dutiful daughter. She may not like it, but Sara will eventually have do what her family expects from her.
After a certain incident, prompted Dario and Sara to be in close proximity with one another. And like a chain reaction, an undeniable chemistry and s*xual tension between them occurs. It's definitely a lot more steamer compared to Bound by Honor. I really enjoyed reading Dario and Sara's interactions, I laughed at some of the scenes. They really did got on each others' nerves. But, Sara worries about Dario, an unknown danger is in the horizon that could affect their families. Neither of them were looking for a serious relationship. But the more time they spend together, Dario and Sara begin to question themselves, and they realize that they want so much more. Dario's character really did developed in this book. And I was so happy to read more of John and Elisa! Overall, I like how the storyline picked up, it flowed and I think this is my favorite book so far in this series. Looking forward to reading book #3
** I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
After a certain incident, prompted Dario and Sara to be in close proximity with one another. And like a chain reaction, an undeniable chemistry and s*xual tension between them occurs. It's definitely a lot more steamer compared to Bound by Honor. I really enjoyed reading Dario and Sara's interactions, I laughed at some of the scenes. They really did got on each others' nerves. But, Sara worries about Dario, an unknown danger is in the horizon that could affect their families. Neither of them were looking for a serious relationship. But the more time they spend together, Dario and Sara begin to question themselves, and they realize that they want so much more. Dario's character really did developed in this book. And I was so happy to read more of John and Elisa! Overall, I like how the storyline picked up, it flowed and I think this is my favorite book so far in this series. Looking forward to reading book #3
** I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
May 19, 2021
Bound by Danger is mafia romance between two unlikely people who find they are a lot more alike than they'd realized.
“I want the parts of you that you’ve never given to anyone else.”
After finishing the first book, Bound by Honor, I was really looking forward to this second installment to the Born in Crime trilogy. I knew Dario and Sara would be fun to read about. Dario is a cocky ladies man on the surface, but I knew there was someone with a soft heart underneath it all. Sara is feisty and independent. After having her heart broken and stifled before, she's not looking for love. I wanted to see Sara get it all. Love AND freedom to pursue what interests her. Dario and Sara bring out the best parts of each other.
“I will kill anyone who lays a hand on you. Anyone who tries to take what is yours. And what is mine.”
The tension and banter between the two was on fire. There is so much more to Sara and Dario than I'd initially thought and both characters were enjoyable to read about. They are truly bound by danger. In this book they each are facing shadows meaning to bring them harm. Amidst it all, Sara is no damsel. She and Dario are a well suited mafia couple.
I really liked the appearances of John and Elisa, from book 1, as they live out their happily ever after. I love this blended mafia family! Things spice up at the end of the book and now I am left to wonder where the author will take us next!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
“I want the parts of you that you’ve never given to anyone else.”
After finishing the first book, Bound by Honor, I was really looking forward to this second installment to the Born in Crime trilogy. I knew Dario and Sara would be fun to read about. Dario is a cocky ladies man on the surface, but I knew there was someone with a soft heart underneath it all. Sara is feisty and independent. After having her heart broken and stifled before, she's not looking for love. I wanted to see Sara get it all. Love AND freedom to pursue what interests her. Dario and Sara bring out the best parts of each other.
“I will kill anyone who lays a hand on you. Anyone who tries to take what is yours. And what is mine.”
The tension and banter between the two was on fire. There is so much more to Sara and Dario than I'd initially thought and both characters were enjoyable to read about. They are truly bound by danger. In this book they each are facing shadows meaning to bring them harm. Amidst it all, Sara is no damsel. She and Dario are a well suited mafia couple.
I really liked the appearances of John and Elisa, from book 1, as they live out their happily ever after. I love this blended mafia family! Things spice up at the end of the book and now I am left to wonder where the author will take us next!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 17, 2021
Wow! This series is explosive!
Dario the ex football player, turned mob boss. His family is his life. He is a playboy, but it all changes the night trouble finds him.
You know dangerous situations have a way of revealing what wasn’t notable before. And that is exactly what happens to Sara the night trouble finds Dario. Now feelings start to spin out of control. Can a mob princess tame a playboy?
This book in my opinion was better than the first. I really enjoyed the first book and loved the story, but this book seemed to keep me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was full of jaw dropping action. I love Dario’s character and his snarky comments.
Sara is a tough girl in her own right. One might say she is perfectly matched to Dario. And reading their story was electrifying. A roller coaster of emotions played out in this book. There were some twisted moments and some ugly truths revealed.
I cannot wait to read the next book....
Dario the ex football player, turned mob boss. His family is his life. He is a playboy, but it all changes the night trouble finds him.
You know dangerous situations have a way of revealing what wasn’t notable before. And that is exactly what happens to Sara the night trouble finds Dario. Now feelings start to spin out of control. Can a mob princess tame a playboy?
This book in my opinion was better than the first. I really enjoyed the first book and loved the story, but this book seemed to keep me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was full of jaw dropping action. I love Dario’s character and his snarky comments.
Sara is a tough girl in her own right. One might say she is perfectly matched to Dario. And reading their story was electrifying. A roller coaster of emotions played out in this book. There were some twisted moments and some ugly truths revealed.
I cannot wait to read the next book....
May 17, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I recieved a ARC copy of Bound by Danger and this is my honest review.
@authorkelseydawson has done it again. I devoured this book.
we met Dario and Sara in Bound by Honor. I was so excited when i realized they was getting there own book. They complement each other other so well.
The Mafia “Princess” and the Mafia’s “Playboy” come together in this whirlwind romance!
I loved everything about this book. Even tho we just met Logan I’m super excited for the 3rd book in the Born in Crime series.
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I recieved a ARC copy of Bound by Danger and this is my honest review.
@authorkelseydawson has done it again. I devoured this book.
we met Dario and Sara in Bound by Honor. I was so excited when i realized they was getting there own book. They complement each other other so well.
The Mafia “Princess” and the Mafia’s “Playboy” come together in this whirlwind romance!
I loved everything about this book. Even tho we just met Logan I’m super excited for the 3rd book in the Born in Crime series.
May 24, 2021
Passionate, dangerous and incredible!!!
If you love nothing more than spending time reading a good book then this one's for you. It is everything you want to see in a mafia romance. But instead of being dark unlikeable characters you get characters that are human and loving. They are more scared of love than they are of danger. So watching their journey into love is very entertaining. It is passionate and romantic and really, really fun. Dario and Sara are great but all of the other characters really add to the book too. Loved them all.
If you love nothing more than spending time reading a good book then this one's for you. It is everything you want to see in a mafia romance. But instead of being dark unlikeable characters you get characters that are human and loving. They are more scared of love than they are of danger. So watching their journey into love is very entertaining. It is passionate and romantic and really, really fun. Dario and Sara are great but all of the other characters really add to the book too. Loved them all.
May 24, 2021
Wonderful characters, awesome book and a wonderful journey. When I heard that this is a mafia romance I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would I be able to get invested in a world that I have never experienced? Would I even like the characters? And I was really pleasantly surprised. The author creates a world that is realistic and allows you to feel part of it. And the characters are incredible and fun to watch. I got really invested in Dario and Sara’s story and their lives. It has enough passion and story to keep anyone that loves the romance genre entertained.
May 17, 2021
Bound by Danger is the second book in the Born in Crime series by Kelsey Dawson. It’s just as good as the first one.
Dario Colombo is a womanizing playboy, who knows the affect he has on women. Sara Codutti is the sassy mafia princess who will bring this cocky playboy to his knees.
I loved Sara and Dario, they fit together perfectly. Their chemistry was explosive and too hard for either to resists.
This story is full of twists and turns befitting of a great mafia story.
Dario Colombo is a womanizing playboy, who knows the affect he has on women. Sara Codutti is the sassy mafia princess who will bring this cocky playboy to his knees.
I loved Sara and Dario, they fit together perfectly. Their chemistry was explosive and too hard for either to resists.
This story is full of twists and turns befitting of a great mafia story.
May 24, 2021
This is a book that any romance readers need to add to their list. It was a great book with an awesome story that keeps you hooked. And even better is that it is part of a series. So you don’t have to say goodbye to these characters just because this book is done. It is a fun read about the mafia, so there are some moments of tension, and a book about love. Watching Sara and Dario fall in love is a wild ride but a really great experience. Great book!
May 24, 2021
Passionate and sizzling combined with enough danger to keep you hooked and turning the page. It pulls you into a world beyond anything you have experienced and makes you feel right at home. Dario and Sara are incredible characters that get you invested. I found myself holding my breath hoping that they would be okay. The danger feels real and the romance will make you breathless. It is an incredible book with loads of twists and turns and will leave you feeling completely satisfied.
May 17, 2022
Okay so at first it was super hard for me to get into this one for some reason but it definitely kept getting better for me and I ended up adoring it. Sara and Dario are absolutely amazing together; the tension and all the moments between them, and of course the way she craved him so badly but refused to admit it but when she did, eek so good!
May 31, 2021
Calificación: 3.5 estrellas
Ya hace un poco más de una semana que termine el libro, así que ya no lo recuerdo del todo bien pero, si puedo decir que me gusto más que el primer libro.
PMA 😬😬 me tarde mil años escribiendo lo poco que recordaba del libro y jodido Goodreads no lo guardo.
Dios no puedo con ese estrés.
Bueno ya medio voy a escribir algunas cosas. Para aclarar leí el libro hace poco más de una semana así que no recuerdo del todo bien las cosas.
Bound by Danger es un libro que me agrado un poco más que su antecesor.
Se logran quitar sub tramas innesarias y eso se agradece mucho ya que no se sienten con relleno.
Lastimosamente la historia principal no me convence del todo. Por una parte me agrado ver lo que sucede pero, lo que no acabo de convencer es los motivos de los “villanos". Me pareció muy sin sentido del todo y sin mucho peso o muy infantil.
A ello sumo que el personaje de Logan no me convence y si no fuera porque ya me comprometí conmigo misma a leer la serie, la verdad que no leería su historia. Logan me pareció muy flojo, muy vacío y quiero decir que su aceptación en la familia no se siente orgánica y solo siento que se le da eso porque se acaba el libro y ya no hay tiempo de hacer nada con él.
Dario y Sara me gustan. Eso sí, Sara es increíblemente insoportable en la primer mitad. Su odio hacia Dario es sin nada de sentido y muy infantil. Me arruinó poco completo la experiencia y casi me hace abandonar el libro.
Sobre ellos dos me habría gustado ver su paso como una pareja que trabaja directamente con la acción que sucede en el submundo ya que ambos son personajes con energía, rebeldes y aquellos que desempeñan un buen papel haciendo el trabajo sucio, acabando problemas o iniciandolos, manejando armas... Simplemente ellos dos como pareja en acción son agradable de leer.
Algo más que no me agrado es que se haga una especie de recapitalización del primer libro, es innecesario ya que no son libros aparte, van juntos y pierde mucho tiempo aclarando cosas que ya se saben.
Me agrado ver esa importancia de una relación con una persona que pertenece a alguna familia criminal. El como eso te hace ser más libre con una pareja y poder confiar mucho más y sentirte bien al no mentir sobre tu vida.
Y por último no me agrada la falta de peso o sentido al tema de la mafia. Por momentos aún se siente que está por simplemente estar y no tiene justificación.
En conclusión es una libro que logra corregir errores con respecto al primer libro pero, aún tiene cosas sin sentido y a mejorar. Aún así es un libro entretenido y disfrutable.
Ya hace un poco más de una semana que termine el libro, así que ya no lo recuerdo del todo bien pero, si puedo decir que me gusto más que el primer libro.
PMA 😬😬 me tarde mil años escribiendo lo poco que recordaba del libro y jodido Goodreads no lo guardo.
Dios no puedo con ese estrés.
Bueno ya medio voy a escribir algunas cosas. Para aclarar leí el libro hace poco más de una semana así que no recuerdo del todo bien las cosas.
Bound by Danger es un libro que me agrado un poco más que su antecesor.
Se logran quitar sub tramas innesarias y eso se agradece mucho ya que no se sienten con relleno.
Lastimosamente la historia principal no me convence del todo. Por una parte me agrado ver lo que sucede pero, lo que no acabo de convencer es los motivos de los “villanos". Me pareció muy sin sentido del todo y sin mucho peso o muy infantil.
A ello sumo que el personaje de Logan no me convence y si no fuera porque ya me comprometí conmigo misma a leer la serie, la verdad que no leería su historia. Logan me pareció muy flojo, muy vacío y quiero decir que su aceptación en la familia no se siente orgánica y solo siento que se le da eso porque se acaba el libro y ya no hay tiempo de hacer nada con él.
Dario y Sara me gustan. Eso sí, Sara es increíblemente insoportable en la primer mitad. Su odio hacia Dario es sin nada de sentido y muy infantil. Me arruinó poco completo la experiencia y casi me hace abandonar el libro.
Sobre ellos dos me habría gustado ver su paso como una pareja que trabaja directamente con la acción que sucede en el submundo ya que ambos son personajes con energía, rebeldes y aquellos que desempeñan un buen papel haciendo el trabajo sucio, acabando problemas o iniciandolos, manejando armas... Simplemente ellos dos como pareja en acción son agradable de leer.
Algo más que no me agrado es que se haga una especie de recapitalización del primer libro, es innecesario ya que no son libros aparte, van juntos y pierde mucho tiempo aclarando cosas que ya se saben.
Me agrado ver esa importancia de una relación con una persona que pertenece a alguna familia criminal. El como eso te hace ser más libre con una pareja y poder confiar mucho más y sentirte bien al no mentir sobre tu vida.
Y por último no me agrada la falta de peso o sentido al tema de la mafia. Por momentos aún se siente que está por simplemente estar y no tiene justificación.
En conclusión es una libro que logra corregir errores con respecto al primer libro pero, aún tiene cosas sin sentido y a mejorar. Aún así es un libro entretenido y disfrutable.
May 17, 2021
𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒇𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒚.
Okay so I don't know what to say? I just finished Bound by danger and god, I can't stop thinking about it. I know this review is gonna be long.
Get ready to fall in love with story of humorous Capo and sassy mafia Princess of NY Crime Family.
Firstly here is something personal from me: There was only one author whose writing style I always loved. No matter if I've read her book or not, I always know I will love the book. Other than her, I never thought I will ever find some other author whose book I will just love without doubt. Buuutttt, you just did it. Now I have 2 authors whose books I will never miss.i just know it.
I absolutely love your writing style nd the way u create characters, then put them so beautifully in the story , that we just fall. Ugh ❣️.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Story kept me absolutely riveted to the pages.
The chemistry b/w Dario and Sara was amazing. (Two different people but same nd perfect for each other in so many ways.)
Characters: Dario is Capo and in Sara's words 'he is an obnoxious meathead at best, and a matching bullet somewhere benign, like in his foot, for instance, might do wonders for his odious personality nd great sense of humour nd charm that will make you laugh hard so many times. HE IS ALSO brother in law of Sara's cousin.
Sara is beautiful, strong, good hearted, take no shit, and sassy who is brave nd knows how to put Dario in his place. BUT WILL ALSO DO ANYTHING FOR HIM I 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅—𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒎. 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅.
"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆."
"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆-𝒏𝒐-𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒕, 𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏-𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒇𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝒔𝒎𝒖𝒈, 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒉, 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑰’𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒂 𝒐𝒏𝒆-𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒖𝒚 𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅."
I loved john as a big brother and it was satisfying to know more about John ans Elisa's story.
This is an enemies to lovers romance novel which u r going to fall head over heels for.
As for the 5 stars I would say it has become very rare now in my case nd this book absolutely deserve 5 stars.
There isnt anything I did not love about it.
Okay so I don't know what to say? I just finished Bound by danger and god, I can't stop thinking about it. I know this review is gonna be long.
Get ready to fall in love with story of humorous Capo and sassy mafia Princess of NY Crime Family.
Firstly here is something personal from me: There was only one author whose writing style I always loved. No matter if I've read her book or not, I always know I will love the book. Other than her, I never thought I will ever find some other author whose book I will just love without doubt. Buuutttt, you just did it. Now I have 2 authors whose books I will never miss.i just know it.
I absolutely love your writing style nd the way u create characters, then put them so beautifully in the story , that we just fall. Ugh ❣️.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Story kept me absolutely riveted to the pages.
The chemistry b/w Dario and Sara was amazing. (Two different people but same nd perfect for each other in so many ways.)
Characters: Dario is Capo and in Sara's words 'he is an obnoxious meathead at best, and a matching bullet somewhere benign, like in his foot, for instance, might do wonders for his odious personality nd great sense of humour nd charm that will make you laugh hard so many times. HE IS ALSO brother in law of Sara's cousin.
Sara is beautiful, strong, good hearted, take no shit, and sassy who is brave nd knows how to put Dario in his place. BUT WILL ALSO DO ANYTHING FOR HIM I 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅—𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒎. 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅.
"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆."
"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆-𝒏𝒐-𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒕, 𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏-𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒇𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝒔𝒎𝒖𝒈, 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒉, 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑰’𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒂 𝒐𝒏𝒆-𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒖𝒚 𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅."
I loved john as a big brother and it was satisfying to know more about John ans Elisa's story.
This is an enemies to lovers romance novel which u r going to fall head over heels for.
As for the 5 stars I would say it has become very rare now in my case nd this book absolutely deserve 5 stars.
There isnt anything I did not love about it.
June 3, 2021
Bound By Danger is the second book in the Born in Crime series by Kelsey Dawson.
Dario doesn't want a relationship, but he changes his mind after meeting Sara.
Sara doesn't want a relationship and tries her best to fight Dario but can she?
Dario's character made massive progress throughout this story. He learned a lot about himself and realized who he and what he wanted to be. I fell in love with him, he was strong, sweet, and protective.
Sara is a badass, she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to show it.
The physical attraction between Dario and Sara is apparent, and their chemistry is too strong to resist.
I loved how their family underestimates them both, but together, they grow stronger as a couple and individual.
I was so happy we got to see John and Elisa and the progress of their relationship.
Like the first book, this one is easy to read, with some danger, twist and turns, and lots of passion and steam.
I enjoyed reading this book, I was entirely into the story and unable to stop reading.
Someone who likes mafia romance will definitely love this book and this series.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Dario doesn't want a relationship, but he changes his mind after meeting Sara.
Sara doesn't want a relationship and tries her best to fight Dario but can she?
Dario's character made massive progress throughout this story. He learned a lot about himself and realized who he and what he wanted to be. I fell in love with him, he was strong, sweet, and protective.
Sara is a badass, she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to show it.
The physical attraction between Dario and Sara is apparent, and their chemistry is too strong to resist.
I loved how their family underestimates them both, but together, they grow stronger as a couple and individual.
I was so happy we got to see John and Elisa and the progress of their relationship.
Like the first book, this one is easy to read, with some danger, twist and turns, and lots of passion and steam.
I enjoyed reading this book, I was entirely into the story and unable to stop reading.
Someone who likes mafia romance will definitely love this book and this series.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
May 24, 2021
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 ❤️
I really enjoyed this book and getting to know Dario and Sara even better. Getting to see where the main characters from the previous book ended up was another added bonus. I loved Sara; she is a great character that doesn’t stand back for anyone. She might be a mafia princess, but she is no damsel in distress. She gives Dario a run for his money and it leads to loads of sizzling moments between these two. I will be counting down the days to the release of the third book in the series.
I really enjoyed this book and getting to know Dario and Sara even better. Getting to see where the main characters from the previous book ended up was another added bonus. I loved Sara; she is a great character that doesn’t stand back for anyone. She might be a mafia princess, but she is no damsel in distress. She gives Dario a run for his money and it leads to loads of sizzling moments between these two. I will be counting down the days to the release of the third book in the series.
May 24, 2021
𝐁𝐁𝐃 𝐢𝐬 🔥 🔥 🔥
This was a special book. I liked the first book in the series but I adore Bound by Danger. It is a great book about love, danger and passion. Not only does it follow two characters Dario and Sara who we already love but it shows us the inner life of a mafia family too. It was a great book with lots of twists and turns. You never know what is happening next. But you do know that you will love every moment. Great romance Kelsey!!!
This was a special book. I liked the first book in the series but I adore Bound by Danger. It is a great book about love, danger and passion. Not only does it follow two characters Dario and Sara who we already love but it shows us the inner life of a mafia family too. It was a great book with lots of twists and turns. You never know what is happening next. But you do know that you will love every moment. Great romance Kelsey!!!
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