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I went from a prisoner to a mafia heiress's bodyguard.
I have a dark past, but I'm looking forward to a bright new future.

After being imprisoned for burglaries, I've learned my lesson and closed that chapter of my life.
I'm never doing anything illegal again.

Too bad I'm tasked with protecting Giulia, and she's a born rebel.
My new project is rebellious, loud, fun-loving, and determined to hate me.

But if I don't do my job, Giulia Mancini is in real danger.
I can never let anything happen to her.

Not only because her mobster Dad will kill me...
Because I'm starting to get feelings for the girl.

Savage Hero is a standalone MC mafia romance with alpha males who will do everything and anything to protect the women they love. Savage Hero is Book One of the Mancini Crime Family series with HEAs that will have you craving a mafia man of your own!

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 3, 2022

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5,249 reviews39 followers
August 7, 2022
Heart racing, action packed and emotionally thrilling roller coaster adventure filled with exciting charters, witty banter, thrilling twists and undeniable passion. Really enjoyed every exciting twist and turn of this engaging journey.
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6,283 reviews46 followers
August 3, 2022
This is the first book in the The Mancini Crime Family Series and is a great start to the series. This is Giulia and Storm's story and one you'll love. As with most mafia romances it's fast paced, full of action and overflowing with drama. Storm is a reformed criminal determined to change his ways. His life definitely changes when he is assigned to guard a mafia boss's daughter. The characters are amazing and the story line will keep you page turning. I read an advance copy via the author and voluntarily chose to review it.
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208 reviews5 followers
May 19, 2025
i’m sorry i just.. couldn’t with this one. 2.5🥴
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74 reviews11 followers
September 4, 2025
Thank you so much to Lily’s daughter for reaching out & sending me a physical copy to read this book!! Forever grateful 💖💖😩

Ex prisoner who is a biker & ends up being a body guard for a mafia heiress who is rebellious and bratty? Immediately pulled me in and I really enjoyed the first part of the story it had me hooked and curious to see where things would go. I especially liked
that she didn’t know that he was sent by her dad but as the book went on, I found myself struggling to fully connect with the characters and their emotions. Some parts slowed down for me, and at times the writing style didn’t click with me personally. Because of that, I wasn’t always as invested as I hoped to be.

With that being said, I can definitely see this story appealing to readers who enjoy instant attraction, spice, bodyguard romance, mafia & age gap!! And it is fast paced!

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909 reviews14 followers
August 8, 2022
This is a 4.5 ⭐ read

Savage hero is the first book on Lily's new series about the Mancini crime family.
We still get to hear from our favs at the Rebel Saints and meet some newer members.
This book is all about Guilia Mancini and Storm her new bodyguard.
Shared mutual attraction soon turns into much more and once again Lily has us hooked.
Great start to a new series.

I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review.
3,138 reviews
August 3, 2022
A wonderful read I enjoyed thoroughly and guarantee that you will enjoy this read also
This was a thoroughly entertaining read and I guarantee that Like me you will find yourself totally captivated by the characters and the plot of this simply riveting read which was simply wonderful. I guarantee that like me once you begin to read this book you will not be able to put it down until you reach the last page and discover what the final outcome will be.
He had known nothing before other that surviving by committing burglaries and now that he has learned his lesson and now has a job with a responsibility of death should he fail to keep her safe, he was her bodyguard and this was his only reason for living.
Giulia Mancini is not a weak-minded female she has grown up in a crime family and although sheltered is aware of the life her family lives and subsequent inherent risks from rivals and enemies alike.
Her new bodyguard has eyes that do not miss anything and he always seems to be one step ahead of her, she hates the tight reign he has on her and she will not stand for it. She is a fighter a rebel and she enjoying giving him a hard time.
He will not allow anything to happen to her, not only would it cost him his life as her father would kill him immediately. He also has fallen for her strength of character, her personality and her cheeky answering back. He realises that she has become far more than simply a job, he cares for her and has to keep her safe and sound.
I do not want to spoil the plot so will say no more about the two of them, I assure you that you will enjoy every single moment of this book.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
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657 reviews247 followers
April 21, 2025
»Because you made me like you, you bastard, but you're a fucking coward who won't do anything about it!«

★ ★ ★ ★

❥ 𝑮𝒊𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
First she was an unlikeable, spoiled brat. Thankfully her character developed and we got to knew the real Giulia.

❥ 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎 ࣪⋆✮
This man is everything. He is attentive, lovely and still big and dangerous.

✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
I needed some time to get into the book. First it felt rocky and not fluent at all but it get‘s better from page to page. It felt like the author herself needed time to get into the flow.
The story is nothing unique and the typical mafia romance - exactly what I was in the mood for. Sometimes I need a cliche romance.
Giulia and Storm are a great match. While she is impulsive and spoiled he is a gentle and strong person. They‘re like fire and ice and I liked them together.
Overall this was an entertaining read.

𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes. Don‘t expect a literary masterpiece but it is an enjoyable mafia romance.

𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 3/5
spice: 1/5
humor: 4/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes

𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ᡣ𐭩ྀི₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, instant attraction, forced proximity, mafia, bodyguard x mafia princess, black cat x golden retriever mmc, touch her and die, from different worlds, age gap

𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
ages: Giulia (21) and Storm (31)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no

𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
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1,086 reviews9 followers
August 11, 2022
Ms. Lily Adams is one completely unstoppable Author, that I can not seem to commend enough.

This is the first installment to The Mancini Crime Family Series as well as a transition between The Rebel Saints MC an 100% addictive.

Current prospect and ex-con, Storm, aka Bradley Jameson Croft, is part of The Saints MC that works with The Mancini Crime Family and what is about to transpire between him and the intelligent & curvaceous spoiled (escape artist) Mafia princess, Giulia Mancini, will keep you as riveted as I was reading long into the night... Willingly.

The threat on her life is very real, but Giulia is not about to be dictated to by her
overbearing Family and Mafia Don Father, Alberto Mancini. Storm might be her new protector, however, who will guard her heart as these two uniquely crafted characters are forced together while battling a yet unseen enemy? I loved every single word of this book. As an avid fan of MC & Mafia romance, I have certainly read quite a few of Ms. Adam's publications and this release is just as exceptional as the rest! Storm is going to absolutely melt your heart all while speeding it up in the best way possible!

I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of Savage Hero in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. Trust that you are not going to want to put this release down.

I am now impatiently awaiting the next installment, Brackish Boss.
2,870 reviews11 followers
October 7, 2022
An epic story. Alberto Mancini's rivals are gunning for him; however, they prefer the indirect approach: his family and businesses. Guilia, the youngest girl, a twin, is also the wildest: flaunting her rebellious nature in his face. He then calls on Keys to provide a suitable guard: Storm. With a snarky and sassy mafia princess to guard, Storm must be on his toes all the time.

The dominant theme of the story is Guilia's danger; however, the relationship between her and Storm is just as strong. The epilogue is full of hints about the next story. The bonus scene is the conclusion of this one. This might just be the best of the Rebel Saints stories to date.

Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Scary. Steamy. Tear-jerker. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.

I received a review copy of this book from a third party. This is my honest review.
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626 reviews
August 4, 2022
I really enjoyed this book written by Lily J Adams. I stayed up late to read this book, and I can't get enough of the book. Lily did such a good job with this book, I am so glad that I read this book. It was filled with suspense and left me wanting more.

Storm the MMC is babysitting for Mr. Mancini. He wanted to prove himself but definitely didn't count on the girl he was watching over. Giuliano the FMC is the youngest daughter of Mr. Mancini. I love the way that they are both so attracted to each other when they first meet. One of my favorite things about this book is the way they fall for each other. They go from fighting, to friendship, to lovers. I love the way Storm is so protective of her, but also wants to prove himself to the club.

Overall, such a cute story. I loved these characters so much. They were such a good book to read. I highly recommend to anyone.
1,479 reviews7 followers
August 5, 2022
When your in the mob know one is safe and when old enemies come for the Mancini family they will all need protection especially the most stubborn and hard head of the group Guilia she thinks she knows everything can do whatever and can take care of her self but her father thinks otherwise and he's asked the Rebel Saints MC for help in guarding his precious problem child. Storm is willing to help his brothers out but watching a spoiled princess she may just get him killed but eventually she grows on him. They may start out as oil and water but then comes the passion and the mayham because Guilia's stubborn streak just put her in allot of danger.

I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
1,657 reviews9 followers
August 15, 2022
Well, after not having time to read this book, I found a few hours available. Also not really being into Mafia related storylines, I was drawn in by the MC side to the story.
Storm, from the Rebel Saints MC, was tasked with protecting Giulia Mancini, daughter of the head of the Mancini Family. What a lot of threats, stalkers and kidnapping to keep you turning pages. Giulia doesn't help either, with her rebellious streak and thankfully Storm keeps a calm head to get them through. Although I'm not sure he has the full acceptance from Alberto Mancini.
I am definitely going to be reading book 2 in this series and have subscribed to hear and read more from this author.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
921 reviews3 followers
May 5, 2023
Giulia and Storm!

I haven't red anything by this author was good and I look forward to the next story.This story was about ex-con trying to better his life and takes a job of being a glorified babysitter to a spoiled mafia brat! Giulia likes to test Storm's limits, so when he is in the shower she takes off to her sister's but gets kidnapped by a very mean,nasty mafia gang.She almost gets killed but Storm makes it to save the day and mean gang is dealt with and then they meant with her father and he is very angry with Storm but he speaks up for his self and tells her father that she is his world and he will protect her with his life and her father finally sees the light and Storm may be the one to handle his daughter! Good a must read!
482 reviews
August 3, 2022
Wow! What an amazing start to a new series…could not put this book down…I’m pretty sure that Storm is my new book boyfriend! This book is exciting and tense and at the same time sweet and pretty hilarious. We met Storm in the Rebel Saints Cutover Series but he’s soooo much better, fleshed out, in his own story. Guilia is a spoiled mafia princess, she really is, but she’s so much more than that. She’s brave and funny, talks continually and is obsessed with Korean soap operas…it’s great! Storm is gorgeous, kind , caring and absolutely the sweetest guy…yep new book boyfriend! Love this book and really look forward to the rest of the series!
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1,024 reviews45 followers
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August 13, 2023
This was another good book to start the series by Lily J. Adams.... this is basically a spin off from the other MC books to the mobs books now. We still have the MC guys but the focus is the Mancini's. This book is about one of Mancini's twin daughters. One is a good girl and the other keeps everyone on their toes.

The children are being threatened so Mancini's upping his game to keep bodyguards on Giulia . She always escapes her bodyguards because she doesn't think she is in real danger. Now Storm is on the job. This girl is spoiled rotten to the core but can Storm handle her and what about when she disappears?
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1,844 reviews
August 3, 2022
This is a great off shoot of the Rebel Saints MC and the start of the Mancini Crime Family. They are intertwined both thur business and thur family connections .
Storm is on babysitting duties to protect Giulia Mancini from the families enemies. What Storm didn’t plan on is the strong attraction to her.
Giulia is not letting her fathers problems keep her from doing what she wants to do, even if it makes her father anger.
Together they form a strong couple and have a unbreakable bond, that helps them take on their enemies and her family.
960 reviews
August 5, 2022
Finishing Roller, I read in the epilogue about Storm and the new Mamcini Family series. Amd I was intrigues.
I’m thankfull that I get to read this first book of the series.
It was a real pleasure! A sassy heroine as you didn’t see too offen, and a bad big teddy bear biker.
A wonderful story that will keep you glued to it, and open the door for such amazing characters!
And the cherry on top - the spoilers for the next book that made me bite my nails! Untill the next one….

I received an ARC copy and I left my voluntary honest review.
519 reviews4 followers
August 6, 2022
Be still my heart! Once I started, I couldn’t put the story down. Another must read from Lily J. Adams.
Guilia, twin daughter of Mafia boss Mancini is threatened, and Storm, former jailbird and a member of the Rebel Saints MC is assigned as her bodyguard. She is feisty, headstrong, rebellious, independent and resents being controlled.
The interplay of the two main characters is delightful, and their smouldering chemistry threatens to explode! Woven into the story is plenty of suspense, violence, action, kidnapping,
I received this book as an arc and this review is entirely voluntary.
1,758 reviews12 followers
August 9, 2022
A swoonworthy body guard for the brat...
Another stonker from this inimitable author (although the repetitive interuptions to the story re it being an arc were extremely irritating). Loved Storm, what a mighty fine man!, Giulia was a typical spoilt mafia princess but she was at least intelligent & aside from her temper tantrums earlier on she came to appreciate the need for Storm to be responsible for her safety. Their friendship morphed to love & sizzling intimacy. Would her father condone their relationship? I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
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305 reviews4 followers
December 17, 2022
Mobster's daughter meets hot biker guy

This is the first book in the Mancini series. Giulia is the daughter of a crime boss, Alberto Mancini. Due to his work, she suddenly needs protection from the threats that her father has received. He has the Rebel Saints MC to help protect him, and now he needs their help in protecting what's most precious to him, his daughter. Will Storm be able to keep it strictly business, or is his job about to become personal to him? Can he protect Giulia and love her at the same time?
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5,468 reviews23 followers
August 3, 2022
Savage Hero: A Mafia Romance by Lily J. Adamsis another exciting,nail biting,intense and steamy..This is the first book in the series and this is Storm and Giulia's story. A mob princess and her Bodyguard,An ex-con who want to turn his life around and the princess who always get what she wants by being stubborn..when the two met their attraction cannot denied..A Great book to start the series,well done! I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book
282 reviews1 follower
August 9, 2022
Great cross-over book between the Saints Cutover Chapter MC and Mafia Don Mancini's family. Giulia is one hot, feisty, quick thinking woman and she sure likes to keep everyone on their toes guessing what she'll do next. Storm is sweet, ambitious, overprotective and knows how to treat his woman like a queen. Together these two are so hot they're flammable! I received this ARC and this is my honest review.
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5,783 reviews72 followers
August 4, 2022
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great drama and romance with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
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13.2k reviews154 followers
August 4, 2022
They may be opposites, but boy do they attract each other! Storm has been tasked with protecting Giulia. She opposes him at every turn because she doesn't think she needs protecting until it's too late. Will Storm be able to keep this feisty lady safe and out of harm way! This story had me glued to the pages from start to finish! I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book!
1,601 reviews5 followers
August 16, 2022
Savage Hero was really a great book.. I could not get enough of storm and Giulia. Sure Giulia is a stubborn woman who likes to get her own way and does not like being told what to do, but storm is the one man who could probably stand and keep an close eye on...
This story kept me on the edge of my seat all though out and can not wait until the next book in this series is released
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3,684 reviews68 followers
October 25, 2022
After reading the prequel I was a little wary about what level of darkness to expect. I was pleasantly surprised that this book was actually really incredible. I loved the characters and the suspense. I’m really excited to continue the series. There are a couple steamy scenes.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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3,721 reviews28 followers
August 4, 2022
This is book one in the mancini crime family series. This awesome mafia romance will have you glued to your seat. Storm and Giuliana are opposites that have alot of chemistry. There is lots of suspense, danger, and action. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC.
83 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2022
Wow! What a good beginning to a new series. Kinda like The Godfather meets The Sons of Anarchy.
It's a great story with amazing characters, Storm and Guila are good together. Could not put the book down, it was good from the beginning till the very end. I'm leaving an honest review as an ARC.
1,764 reviews34 followers
August 4, 2022
Being the first book of the Mancini Crime Family series, I was blown away. I loved it ❤️❤️❤️ Love Storm and Guilia’s relationship lol 😂 she’s a wild girl. Loved all the characters. Can’t wait for the next in the series. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
559 reviews5 followers
August 8, 2022
Love it!

I love the suspense elements in this new series! Giulia and Storm complemented each other! I look forward to reading the,next one as we delve more into the mafia connections and rivalries.
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