Possessive Touch

by Alice May Ball

Friction burns between an older Sicilian Mafia fixer and a bubbly young cocktail mixologistCLARAMy love life in Vegas has been drier than the white wine I keep in the chillers. But being at the mercy of a ruthless gang boss has crowded out any time for thoughts of love. Until the hot, dark-eyed Sicilian silver fox prowls into my life.One smoldering look from his dark eyes and my insides melt like ice in the desert sun. Now I know how the vodka martini feels when I shake it.Vegas has plenty of mobsters and made men. I see them in the bar every day, and I never imagined myself falling for one of them.But that was before I felt the heat the Sicilian is packing.If my life was my own right now, this could have been my one shot at loveMIKOTragedy made me swear off love forever until I saw the breathtaking young mixologist stirring her magic chemistry. One sight of her shaking and her curves reignited my fire with a single flash of her gorgeous eyes.When a brutal gang of men come to enforce a debt on the curvy cocktail bartender, she's ensnared in a vicious trap. They mean to take much more than she has to give, and the fear in her eyes calls out to me.I can’t leave her to their rough demands.But how can I save her and protect her, without falling for her heavenly curves?

Genres: Dark Romance

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a page turner, this book is hard to put down once you start reading. As with most mafia romances there's no shortage of danger or drama. The chemistry between Miko and Clara will set your Kindle on fire. He's a Sicilian mafia man and she's a mixologist in a Las Vegas Bar. Neither is interested in love until fate brings them together. His possessive nature pops up when he sees some men pounce on her trying to collect a debt. Something awakens in him that has been dormant. He is drawn to her and determined to protect her. This was a great romance with lots of action, steam and darkness. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great read by this author and I liked that mix of sizzling chemistry and darkness ;) Expect lots of action, danger, violence and steam to have you fully engaged in how this story will unfold. Good fun!

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is second book in the Filthy Dirty Deeply series each book can be read as a standalone with a sexy dangerous man and the girl who steals his heart especially when he has closed his heart off from love never expecting it to hit him again. Buckle up this is a wild ride, dangerous men, alpha personified, possessive, oh, so gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a deliciously story that can be read in an hour or so 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, arranged marriage, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe love (to be expected in the mafia world). By the time you’ve figured out who is who and what is what, you’re already hooked, and you may as well give up the fight and prepare yourself for an all-nighter!
Can’t say I didn’t warn you.
Clara working in Las Vegas as a mixologist really isn’t interested in love considering she is in Vegas where love isn’t easy to find but that is okay because she isn’t interested in love or she keeps telling herself, although she is a little lonely and working at a bar, she has seen every type of guy come through. Miko sexy as all get out Sicilian mafia in Vegas to finish up a job but the moment he sees the cute mixologist with the beautiful eyes and the moment he sees she is in trouble he knows he can’t just leave it be he has to step in although the other half of his brain tells him to just ignore the trouble complete the job and get out of town but his heart won’t allow it. His protective side saves his little mixologist from a vicious gang trying to collect a debt owed and for the first time in a long time his heart beats again and the attraction is insanely intense, the magnetic pull can’t be ignored but can he trust his heart, can she trust another man to help her without expecting payment in the form of labor, and is there happiness for these to unsuspecting, non-believers of love?.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clara is used to being around mafia guys, she works at bar owned by one of them. But there is one group that keeps harassing her for money owed, that is until one hot Sicilian catches them.

Miko is in town to take care of something and then he is heading back to Italy. The cute bartender catches his eye, she is too sweet for him. When he sees he shaking surrounded by three large guys, he knows he cannot sit back and do nothing.

Miko knows he cannot bring her into his life, the last time he did it ended badly for the girl. He cannot seem to resist her and stay away.

When she abducted to collect on the debt, how far will Miko go to protect her?.

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

One look was all it took

Possessive Touch is the second book in the Filthy Dirty Deeply series and it continues the Mafia and Las Vegas story but with Clara and Miko as the couple. Clara is a bartender in Las Vegas who has found herself in a very bad spot. She owes money to the wrong men and they want payment, and are not above taking it in other ways from her. But when Miko sets eyes on the curvy beauty he instantly knows he needs to protect her, no matter from who. It is a good thing Miko is powerful, ruthless and willing to go to any length to keep what he knows is his one shot at love and a future from anything or one that would do her harm.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. Miko is a bad man who finds himself being good for Clara. She is in a tight spot with other bad men and he saves her. Neither start out wanting anything serious but find they cannot keep it from happening. Miko will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and his. Danger, conflict and enemies are a big part of the story along with the heat between them. I liked the book overall.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristine L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with plenty of action, suspense, passion, steam, and love. Miko and Clara have an instant attraction to each other but the tragedy in Miko life he pushes Clara away. Clara has gotten herself in trouble and when the gang shows up to collect the debt Miko steps in to save her. Short and sweet. Enjoyed it.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miko was in Las Vegas on ‘business’. One look at bartender, Clara, and he was hooked! She was his one but his life was too dangerous, he needed to leave to keep her safe. When she was threatened by thugs he stepped in. Lots of danger and suspense, the story was enthralling from beginning to end. Steamy, with amazing chemistry and a wonderful HEA.

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[Leanne Bryson · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 Stars.....Clara owes money to a very bad men, but when Miko sees her in trouble, he steps in. Mike is an even badder (?) man, but not to Clara. As much as these two try to resist one another, they can't. The ending was a bit abrupt for me, but overall a fast paced, sizzling, steamy read. And it's available on Kindle Unlimited so grab it for a quick weekend read.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

While working in Vegas Clara a mixologist meets Miko a Mafia fixer in a dangerous and interesting way. He comes to her rescue and things take some steamy drama filled turns. I loved how protective Miko is over Clara and how he's determined to keep her safe. Possessive Touch is book two and a great addition to the Filthy Dirty Deeply series. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sizzling dark mafia romance story I'm game. This quick read has all the elements to make it a hot and juicy one and Miko and Clara's story shows just how juicy it can get. Miko being a hitman made this book really fascinating to me.

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[La'Jacinth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miko from the beginning lets you know that there is no playing games. He is ruthless, real and all in from actions words unsaid however he is troubled..a past and future that are intertwined and seeking a life he thinks he has no business having.

Clara is a young woman caught between a rock and a stone. Her love of her brother may cost her the life that she is so desperately trying to live and get away from all at the same time.

Miko and Clara fall in love the moment their eyes meet but there is trouble on the horizon..not necessarily Clara's but most definitely Miko's but don't let that stop you. Miko is a man's man and he fixes all problems..even one's that he has yet to create.

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[Manisha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two in the Filthy Dirty Deeply Series. The characters Clara and Miko have great connection and steamy chemistry. This story have action and adventure with hot spicy dirty romantic suspense . This book is a must read.

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[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clara is working as a bartender at a mobster funeral. There she meets Miko who is instantly bewitched by Clara. But he is a bad man and needs to stay away from the sweet young woman. But Clara has problems and they chase her and Miko tries to help her and to stay away from getting involved with her . But the heart wants, the heart gets. Instalove, dark, sweet, steamy and safe with a sweet HEA😍😍

[SBee Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

★ “Think fast. Be smart.” - Smoothly sinful read ★

—>>> Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars - Miko`14’s instantly captivated by the sexy mixologist, who has a debt she is struggling to pay off all on her own. But when this sexy and mysterious Siciliian realizes just how deep the trouble Clara may be in, he knows could not continue keeping her at arms’ length. Smoothly sinful read!

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a heart pounding story that pulls us into the lives of Miko and Clara and does not let go. The story keeps us turning the pages with instant attraction, danger, action and steam.

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[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Miko Carravaggio is a very dangerous man while on a job he sees clara Dylan in trouble now he needs to make a choice . this story was very insightful in the thoughts of both characters. Awesome.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mike and Clara will steam up the pages! He's aafia man she's a mixologist at a bar, their worlds apart but when trouble come for Clara, Mike's the one to save her, well written steamtly hot romance.

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[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good mafia romance. It had a good storyline and I liked Clara and Miko. They had a good connection and that made me invested in the story.

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[Alex Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic read from Alice May Ball. Deliciously dark and dangerous. Great characters, and a well written storyline. Would recommend.

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[rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book. These two people have so much to go through to get there. I loved the story. Recommended.

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[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neither Clara nor Miko were looking for love but when they meet, sparks fly. When Clara is in danger can he keep her safe? Fast-paced read with plenty of steamy scenes and loads of drama. An entertaining read.

[Donna Gomez-Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

The storyline was interesting that it completely captivated me and was so intrigued that I couldn’t stop reading it until I finished with the very last word. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an amazing book. Enjoy happy reading 📚

[barbie hartman · Rating 4 out of 5]

They meet at a wake.

Clara and Miko's attraction is intense and dangerous. Get ready for suspense, passion, blood, violence, betrayal and a happily ever after. It's a really quick read, since it's only 111 pages.

[Gaynor Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steaming!!!

Miko and Clara have mad chemistry, lust, danger, desire, enemies and more to face in their road to happiness! A great story with some twists and turns, fantastic characters and a gripping story line!!!!!

[Kanani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This such a great book. When Miko first saw Clara, he was drawn to her. When he saw she was un a tight situation, he had to help. He was such a gentle man with Clara. I really liked this book.

[Lizette Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing read in the Filthy Dirty Deeply series. I love every book Alice writes and Miko and Clara have such an incredible story. This author always gives us that five star read.

[Stacey Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was fast paced and didn't draw on. Clara and Miko have a wonderful connection. I love the suspense that builds up in such a short time.

[Kristy Roebuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️ novella

[owl reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mm hmm…. Okay,… mm hmmm