Mazzone Mafia: A Dark Romance Trilogy

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The full Mazzone series in one collection.

1. Condemned to Love is absolutely stunning! Full of emotions that had me reeling and my heart pounding through the entire story. It was exciting and on a totally different level than Siobhan's past works. It's gruesome and thrilling all at the same time while her characters are falling in love under the most dire of circumstances.

Condemned to Love had me feeling every single emotion. There were points where I wanted to look away (silly I know because I was reading, but the movie playing in my mind as I was engrossed in the story was so detailed I seriously wanted to look away). There were moments I was heartbroken, times I was laughing and moments I was crying and everything else in between.

The big question - can love truly exist in a dark brutal world? Bennett and Sierra will make you believe in it.

2. Forbidden to Love contains heart, suspense, angst, and most of all tons of emotion. Siobhan is the queen of pulling heart strings and this forbidden tale proves once again that she is the master of pulling every last one.

Growing up in the mafia world there is no wiggle room when it comes to the rules. Natalia Mazzone has been in love with Leo Messina her entire life, but Leo works for her father and Natalia is the only daughter of a mafia don. Her marriage was decided and contracted before she even knew what love was. Her life wasn't her own, her feelings never taken into consideration, her choices not up for discussion. Natalia was a pawn to strengthen the family and nothing more. Their love is hard fought and their story is very emotional.

3. Scared to Love was nothing like I was expecting. Instead it's a love story that reached well beyond my expectations and I loved every moment of it.

Siobhan did not disappoint in writing a beautiful story about a second chance at romance when you are feeling broken and the man who can be patient, sweet and strong while you heal. This book is a culmination to the entire Mazzone family, while also focusing on the love story between Alesso and Serena. It's emotional, healing, and beautiful all at once.

To have the entire Mazzone family in one spot is great. A wonderful journey into the Mazzone mafia world.

Mandyloves2read

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Condemned To Love~

Bennett and Sierra are EVERYTHING!!! This story was amazing it was the perfect mafia romance! This story is angsty it’s steamy and suspenseful it’s full of lies and betrayal and took a turn I wasn’t expecting towards the end! Definite best mafia romance I’ve read so far in 2021 ! This author never fails with her beautiful stories. Bennett was sex on legs my heart hurt for him but he’s so strong and confident definite alpha male and Sierra was perfect for him she’s beautiful she’s also confident very self assured and independent but also vulnerable this story definitely gave me all the feels!

Forbidden To Love~

Siobhan Davis never fails to write a angsty emotional dark second chance romance with all the feels ! This story was everything I anticipated and more it’s beautiful gritty raw and so emotional I cried I laughed I cried some more this author never fails to have me up in all my feels when I read her books . Amazing story ! I loved everything about this mafia romance the twists and turns the characters . I absolutely loved Leo and Nat in CTL so I was super excited when I heard we were getting their story these two were everything there was so much passion and love these two felt for each other their chemistry was intense and off the charts hot if anyone deserves a happily ever after it’s these two! This was a amazing ride and I can’t recommend it enough!

Scared To Love~

This was another captivating read by this author! I loved every word of this emotional action packed slow burn romance! It’s sweet it’s emotional it brings all the feels and the steam is fire when these two finally come together. Alesso is so swoony he’s loyal he’s sensitive to Serena’s needs he’s just absolutely everything! The writing is excellent the characters are amazing this is another five star masterpiece from Siobhan Davis!

Jennifer Pierson

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Y'all just don't know how lucky you are getting this series at one time! I read all the books one at a time as I craved more & had to wait, and no, I'm not the type of personality to wait on a favorite author to release a box set (yeah yeah I'm a complicated girl LOL).

Condemned to Love (Book 1)
HOLY BLOWN AWAY HELL! Now, I'm so addicted to the brilliant Siobhan Davis and the stories she pens, so I've read a ton of them. Please hear me when I say that Condemned to Love is my very favorite to date. For one, she didn't leave me brutally hanging off the side of a cliff which I'm very grateful for though I would LOVE to get more of Ben & Sierra to be honest. Sierra meets Ben when her nasty older sister brings him home, and Ben always had the time to give her some attention which is something that she didn't get too much at home so she harbored secret feelings for him. Fast forward many years, she comes face to face with him when she's in a very dangerous situation, and he's the one who saves her. They spend a hot as hell night together, but the next morning, he totally destroys her heart so she doesn't see him again for some more years. And that's all that I'll say about that. There are very few out there who can write a suspense filled story like Ms. Davis, as her crazy twists always come in hot to shock the hell out of me (even if I get close to guessing, it's still not 100% right), so I was on the edge of my seat cover to cover. There's also heat in spades, angst to hit me hard in the feels, action because we're talking about the mafia, and just an all around good time in my eyes!

Forbidden to Love (Book 2)
I finished this book a week ago, but I've been going back & forth about my feelings. See, I've been a fan of Siobhan Davis for a cool minute & have LOVED every book she's released. However, while Forbidden to Love had all the brilliant fingerprints of this amazing author, I just couldn't quite imprint on Leo all the way, and that really breaks my heart to say but this is where we are. I'm not saying that I despised them by any means because they're part of a very complicated world that doesn't necessarily allow daughters to love who they want to. And these two did love each other, and finally one night they crossed lines they shouldn't have so you already know that it will make for more complications. Filled with heat, action, drama, a vicious push & pull angst, and suspense, there's so much goodness to this story. One of the best things about this author is the fact that she doesn't skimp on pages so we get the whole story & that's a fantastic thing that always makes me happy.

Scared to Love (Book 3)
Poor Serena, she's been in a vicious marriage that has left her with a lot of inside scars which I sure as hell didn't blame her for that's for sure. Now that her husband is dead (no loss there), she's doing her best to stay strong for her kids, and start over again. Alesso is a younger man who has feelings for Serena, but she's not having any of it which again, I couldn't blame her for, but Alesso is going to have her back no matter what that looks like. He has the patience of a saint until he realizes the danger has come out to play, and he's going to do whatever it takes to protect this woman and her kids. Scared to Love is definitely on the more slow burn side, but I feel like it made it more authentic in this situation so I was down with it (I'm usually too impatient for anything slow LOL).

So that's it folks, now it's your turn to experience all this goodness for yourselves as I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Samantha

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This collection brings together Ben, Sierra and the rest of their family in one book!

Condemned to love ❤️

Well Siobhan really knows how to keep you hooked from the first page!!

I absolutely loved this story Ben and Sierra’s chemistry is evident from the start and they match really well. I felt everything with these two and that’s the beauty of Davis’ work she has a way of not only drawing you into their world but making you feel the hurt and the joy!

I’m not gonna lie you will want to slap one or two characters (or maybe more) but that just adds the the angst and the story as a whole.

There are breadcrumbs dropped throughout this story hinting at something and the way she built up and showed the big reveal was 100% Siobhan!!

This standalone holds its own and I cannot wait to see if anyone of the other hints evolve into anything 😍😍

Forbidden to love ❤️

I always find myself at a loss for words when I finish a Siobhan Davis book because I’m unsure how to put the range of emotions I go through whilst reading into a concise no-spoilery review. If your the type of person who reads a book and lives every moment this is the book for you. This story rips you apart and puts you back together again in all the best ways.

Forbidden to love is the second book within the same world as condemned to love these are connected stand-alone mafia romance books. It has everything you come to expect from a Siobhan book. It’s full of angst, love, heartbreak and screaming from the roof tops.

Nat and Leo go through the ringer in this book and I love how their relationship is played out in this story. Her relationship with her sons even though well teenage boys pretty much says it all. I did not want this story to end I could have stayed in this book forever but alas all good things come to an end and I cannot wait to go in and do a re-read including Ben and Sierra’s book.

A massive five stars for this story, for everything Siobhan’s ability to build a world that pulls you in a cast of characters that grab your heart and won’t let go. Throw in a couple of cameos from that cutey Rowen, and the relationship between Nat and her brother and sister in law and you have everything you need to know this book is going to be an epic read! I cannot wait to see what’s next!

Scared to love ❤️

I absolutely loved being back in this world with this amazing group of characters.

Scared to love is the third book set in this mafia romance world all interconnected stand-alone a that can be read in any order but for the best results it’s best to read them in the order of release.

I love Serena and Alesso’s relationship the way they are together is beautiful. Siobhan has a way of drawing you in with her world building and character development. We get to understand both of their past and the strength they come out the other side with is amazing.

This story is gritty, it has its dark moments and it’s swoony, if I had to choose any of Siobhan’s worlds to be dropped into I would have to choose this family because they love unconditionally and they have each other’s backs! Always fighting together as one!!

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August 1, 2022

Trifecta of Mafia romance perfection containing all my favorite tropes.

Condemned to Love
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: secret baby, second chance
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

So many things I love about this story! Wonderful storytelling with tons of action. Just the perfect amount of angst ❤. What really makes this story, though, is the characters! Bennett is the absolute worst when he's being bad, but oh so very good when he's at his best. Loved he's always had it so bad for her. Sierra is fantastic. Resilient. A great mom for son and always tries to do what's right. Siobhan definitely leaves you salivating for more with all the other characters in the book! Condemned to Love is mafia perfection!

Forbidden to Love
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: forbidden love, second chance
Angst: 😱😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

Good lordy! What an emotional rollercoaster ride! Super fast paced with tons of action, Forbidden to Love is super compelling page turner. Natalia and Leo's story was just as heart wrenching as you knew it was going to be. Siobhan Davis definitely knows how to rip your heart out and put it back together in the best of ways! Forbidden to Love is a standalone told in first person from dual POV. It can be read as a standalone, but best enjoyed when read in series order.

Scared to Love
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Trope: friend to lovers; reverse age-gap
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥

Super poignant tale about a woman trying to overcome past abuse and move on with a good man who wants to love and cherish her. Characters were wonderful and while the storyline was slow in spots, there were tons of twists and turn that kept you hooked till the end. Definitely a slower burn, expected due to the subject matter, but tons of chemistry throughout the whole story.

Truly can't wait to read the twins stories!!

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The Mazzone Mafia by Siobhan Davis is the complete box set of the Mazzone Mafia Series. This is a 3 book set with a total of 1332 pages. These are the books you are getting in the great box set:
Condemned to Love
This is the story of Bennett Mazzone and Sierra Lawson. Bennett had dated Sierra's sister Saskia when Sierra was a teenager but hasn't seen him since he broke up with her sister. Now in their present day, Sierra is in Vegas celebrating her 21 birthday. This is where Bennett reenters her life and their story starts.
Forbidden to Love is the story of Leonardo Messina 'Leo' and Natalia Mazzone 'Nat'.
Natalia is a mafia princess who has know that she will marry for duty and not love but when she is promised to a actual monster she knows this is to much. Natalia has always loved her brother's best friend Leo but knew that would never be. Leo has feelings for Natalia too but he is working his way up in Bennett Mazzone organization. So his hands are limited but he does what he can to help. Now in their present day they cross paths again and this time neither can walk away.
SCARED TO LOVE is book Three in the Mazzone Mafia Series. This is the story of Alesso and Serena. Serena was married off by her awful father to a even more awful man who was a Mafia Kingpin. Serena of course had a life of abuse but did end up having to children. But now in her preset day both her father and husband are dead. Serena has escape to stay with her sister and her brother in law Ben who is a Mafia Dom. Alesso has been assigned to keep her safe but he has had his eye on her before. Serena is scared of retaliation and of course trusting but her attraction to Alesso is hard to resist.

Charlotte

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For me usually Mafia romances feature Alpha, possessive males and women who just go along with it. Or at least in some of the books ive read they have but this trilogy has women who are just as strong as the men. Which for me made these books so bloody good

1. Condemned to Love
Sierra (FMC) isnt that though. Yes shes sweet, caring and compassionate but shes also confident (not at the beginning of the book) with a strong moral compass as well as a strength of character. That clashed with Ben (Bennett) and his need to protect and get her own way. These two have an explosive chemistry in every way including the bedroom. My goodness did they steam up my kindle! As much as i really wanted to slap Ben silly for how he treated Sierra early on in the book and his attitude (in a round about way) made her a stronger woman. So she was not willing to settle for any crap. Which actually made me want to see them work out their differences and get together.

2. Forbidden to Love
A 2nd chance mafia romance that definitely takes you through the gambit of plot twists and turns. Natalia & Leo's forbidden love story completely grips you especially when you know from the very beginning of the story how utterly perfect they are for each other. Only for circumstances, family and outside influences that get in their way to stop that from happening for them. I loved both of them so much and i was dying for them to get their HEA ending throughout this book. It was hard not too

3. Scared to Love
Serena's book was the perfect way to end this series. Ive yet to read a book in this trilogy that i havent liked but to me this last book went up a level with how it brought out all the emotions for me. With everything that happened in Serena's life she couldnt help but be scarred by it and Alessandro was so attentive and caring towards her. He took his time with her. It was so endearing. Yes it was a slow burn but that was one of the reasons i liked it. It gave time for Serena's and Alessandro's relationship to build i thought. I just loved their book. It was a fantastic finale

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August 31, 2022

Mazzone Mafia is a dark mafia romance trilogy that I listened to on audio narrated by Gideon Frost, Veronica Fox, Michael Gallagher, Sarah Puckett, and Tyler Darby.

I absolutely love Siobhan's books! She does an amazing job pulling me into each story. I loved that in each book we got both characters points of view. It really brings the story to life.

Gideon Frost, Veronica Fox, Michael Gallagher, Sarah Puckett, and Tyler Darby did an amazing job on the narration. They all really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would highly recommend this series if you love mafia romances, dark romances, age-gap romances, second chance romances, brother's best friend romance, forbidden romances, or friends-to-lovers romances. This series has it all!

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Madeleine

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September 14, 2022

This right here is a phenomenal box set! If you're read any of Siobhan's books before then you know you're in for a treat. Angst, captivating, thrilling, drama, dark, chemistry and amazing characters.

Sandra Shipman ~ Two Book Pushers

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*CONDEMNED TO LOVE

Condemned to Love is Siobhan Davis’s newest addictive novel. I have loved every one of her books and when she announced she was writing a mafia story...I was screaming inside. I love mafia and with Siobhan’s additive storylines I knew I was going to fall hard and want more before I even started. I was right.

Sierra fell in love when she was thirteen. Her love was twenty-one and dating her devil of a sister. She knew she was too young for him but her heart knew he was it. He was the only one who saw her and didn’t treat her like an outsider. She didn’t understand why he was with her sister. She wasn’t too surprised when it didn’t work out but didn’t understand how he could just disappear. She didn’t think she would ever see Bennett again. That was until her twenty first birthday. In Vegas. And he was definitely not the man she fell in love. He was a cold-blooded killer. A sexy AF one who gave her a night she would never forget and one he says wasn’t memorable at all.

Six years ago he threw her out like the trash and now he wants to protect her. It’s a complicated story. One I can’t get into without spoiling all the fun twists and oh, fuck moments. I will say I loved it. I love them. It was rollercoaster of emotions from anger to swooning. From laughing to crying. I know it states it’s a standalone but I am so hoping it turns into a series!

Quotes:

“Don’t pretend you weren’t doing some fantasizing of your own, Firefly.”

“You’re still just a little girl trying to fit into a world you don’t belong in.”

“Bennett! What have you done to this girl?”
“Nothing she hasn’t enjoyed.”

*FORBIDDEN TO LOVE

Forbidden to Love is Siobhan Davis’s latest standalone. You do not need to read Condemned to Love to fall in love with this book and it’s characters. If you haven’t read it yet, you definitely will want to afterwards. I have read all of Siobhan’s books and each one is unique and addictive in their own ways. This one is no different. I don’t want to spoil the plot so I will try to make this quick. The synopsis is perfection, really.

Natalia always knew she was going to marry a made man. Not for love. For business. And at a young age she was promised to a monster. She hated him and loved another. A man she would not be permitted to marry. Leo was her everything and she was his but they both knew it could never be. They had one night of happiness and years of torture. It was the only way. They had to put walls up and keep their hearts guarded. Their love never wavered but they had to keep their distance. Years of heartbreak, longing, and tension was all they had. It was better than death, right? Maybe…

Omg!! I love Natalia! She is a complete the badass I knew she would be. Leo is swoon-worthy and so f*cking romantic. I just love them so much. I had a feeling about this two and damn…more than expected and that is the norm when it comes to one of my favorite authors ever. I can’t wait for what she has up next for this family. The writing is addictive along with the story. The couple is beautiful in every way. ♥️

**I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.

*SCARED TO LOVE

Scared to Love is the third and final book in the Mazzone Mafia series by Siobhan Davis. Each book can be read as standalone but I HIGHLY recommend reading them in order since they all tie together. I love mafia and I love Siobhan so I am crazy about this series. It’s never boring with this family…

Serena’s life has been hell over the last twelve years. The only light in her life is her children. Her bastard of a husband tried to break her down daily and when he is killed she is relieved. It doesn’t mean she is safe, she is mafia after-all but she feels safer with her sister Sierra and her husband Ben. And him. Alessandro. A man who saved her once. A man who she trusts with her life. A man she could fall for if she wasn’t so broken. She believed he deserved a woman who wasn’t damaged and has a houseful of baggage. It really didn’t matter either way, she wasn’t ready and may never be for a man like him. What she doesn’t see is what he sees, a badass woman who could bring him to his knees and he wouldn’t even fight it…

But before he can prove it they first need to survive the unexpected.

Holy twists, Batman! I absolutely love the way Siobhan’s mind works. The darkness. The twists. The angst. The chemistry. The connection. And the characters are truly badass in all the ways. I loved watching Serena’s journey and Alesso’s too. They both have scars inside and out. Together, I could feel their deep connection and I loved that Alesso is so swoony and doesn’t care who knows it. It was awesome to catch up with the rest of the family #FamilyGoals. I can’t wait for what Siobhan has planned for us next.

Quotes:

“You are so beautiful, Serena. Your legs are the stuff of dreams. Your body the ammunition for all my fantasies.”

“If you’re not my ally, you’re my enemy.”

“Fuck, he’s got it bad.” Leo jokes with Ben.
“Fuck you. You are both every bit as whipped as I am.”
“Truth,” they say at the same time.

**I voluntarily reviewed this book after received an advanced copy.

Dimitra A.

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A must-read boxset!

CONDEMNED TO LOVE - Truly captivating!
What can one say about this book…It is an amazing Mafia romance. Siobhan Davis at her finest. I don’t know how she does it, really. Every book is unique, thrilling and always leaves you deeply satisfied. Condemned to Love is no different.

Ben and Sierra are amazing. They are destined to happen. They meet under objectively prohibitive circumstances, when Sierra is only a young teen and Ben is a bit older and with someone else (and WHO someone…), and, although he could not be hers then, destiny has other plans. Meeting older, there is the beginning of a rollercoaster, with whirlwind events, splashed with hotness, terror and jaw dropping moments that will have you desperately turning the pages to learn what happens next. They push and pull each other at every turn. Sierra is fierce and has a healthy and strong sense of self worth. She understands and assesses the dangers she finds herself in and doesn’t hesitate to take action to protect the ones she loves the most – even when she has to make difficult decisions. Ben is no ordinary man either. He is part of the Mafia, after all. He has charm, charisma and a well laid plan in what he wants to pursue in his life. Sierra turns everything upside down for him, in every sense of the word, willingly or not. Of course, the story can’t be complete without the villains you’ll love to hate. Especially the main ones – you’ll want to rip them apart with your own hands.
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FORBIDDEN TO LOVE - Mafia princess gets her second chance in love….I dare you to try to stop her!!!
This is a standalone novel by Siobhan Davis that takes place in the same universe as Condemned to Love. It’s not a requirement to read CTL first, but I highly recommend it, simply because the novel is as awesome as this one. And we do see the CTL characters in this one – which is a bonus!

Every time I read a novel by Siobhan Davis I am in loss of words. Literally. She is a master in the rollercoaster, angst, drama and character development department. I swear, no other author I’ve read has the ability to do this to me – take me on a trip so unexpected and unpredictable that leaves me a mess – of the best kind. This novel is no different. Mafia, brother’s best friend and a strong heroine, Natalie, that never gives up, no matter what every stubborn male (good and bad) in her world thinks she should do. In a sense, she is her own hero, no matter what life throws at her – and let me tell you, it throws a lot of hardships her way…I felt for her so deep, I teared up on her behalf, but I also cheered for her, for her courage, smarts and willingness to save herself and the ones she loves. When life, after a bad hand, finally gives her a chance in happiness she grabs it with both hands and doesn’t give up, no matter what. Leo is perfect…I don’t know what I can say about him. Totally fall-in-loveable, fierce, protective, smart. When he finally gets a chance with Natalie, he does everything in his power to keep her – and the ones she loves – close. The secondary characters are also to die for – you’ll want to stangle the bad ones and learn more about the good ones (thank God Siobhan is going to write about more couples in this world!!)
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SCARED TO LOVE - Serena & Alesso will steal your heart
Scared to Love is yet another extraordinary book by the amazing Siobhan Davis. As it happens with all of her books, this one is an intriguing, fast-paced rollercoaster – in other words, totally un-put-downable.

I love all the female characters Siobhan has in her books and Serena is no exception. She is strong-willed, determined and refuses to back down in front of danger. There are things that we learn she endured that would have led any other woman in a corner mentally broken. But not her. She stands her ground and faces every challenge relentlessly. As for Alesso (Alessandro), I have absolutely no words to describe his swoon-worthy quality….He loves deeply and fiercely and isn’t afraid to admit it. On the contrary, he embraces it and is determined to fight till his last breath for those he loves. In my opinion this is a very different and refreshing change as far as main male characters are concerned, especially in a mafia world, as they usually face a period where they are in denial of their emotions. I loved it! Yet, don’t be mistaken – he is still a ferocious mafia made man you won’t want to cross…
All in all, the books in this boxset – as it happens with every book of Siobhan Davis – give you all the feels. Heartache, joy, anxiety, swoon-worthy moments – the list is endless. You will miss out if you don’t give it a shot. 5 well-deserving stars from me.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Ola Adamska

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Condemned to Love - 5 stars
Mafia romance can never get old to me, especially when it's written by such a great author as Ms. Siobhan Davis. This one has triggers, and I say those can be really strong ones, please mind that. I don't have any triggers, so I was not put away by anything that happened in this story. I generally loved it!
Sierra is the youngest daughter of the family. Her father and oldest sister think that she's not fitted t their family, too free, and too independent. She has her own mind, but she can be so stubborn that it will put her in a deadly situation, that can only be "helped" by sacrificing one of the most important possessions. She's independent, she wants to follow what she has on her mind, what will happen when the author would add to it... what?
Ben! Oh, Ben! I had no idea this character would become that potent one. He started as rather a sweet character to follow, but years and occurrences changed him into an a-hole, dark man, and someone that you should fear in the first place, not feel butterflies in your belly.
Till the very end, I was so hooked on what Ms. Davis created for us, that I could not believe how perfectly it fitted when revealed. I just wanted to beg for more, as it was so, so good! I need more books being like that!

Forbidden to Love - 5 stars
Do you remember Condemned to Love? I hope you do! As Forbidden to Love is set in the same world, but you can read it as a standalone! This author knows how to write her stories in a great manner so be ready for another great story!
I remember Leo very well from the very first moment he showed up on the pages of the book. He has the complexity that I had hoped for - he's loyal, strong, has a magnetic aura around him and he has one problem, he feels something toward the only girl that he should not even think about! I knew he would be possessive, but he's also the one with a gentle heart, that will make any reader fall in love with him! Trust me! His developed character is a masterpiece!
Natalia is the sweet part of the story. She has a fire in herself, that will burn as soon as she will let it. She's treated like the princess in a golden cage, looks like your usual case in the story. Well... it is... but her world is something that is going to be destroyed quite a few times, and the same goes for our hearts. I was blown up by what was happening in this story! If you love a strong woman that will be growing up so much in the book - Natalia is your type of girl!
I think that saying more would spoil the story, as it has so many unexpected moments that I had lost count in the middle of it! I can't stress it enough - Siobhan is my go-for author with ANY of her books! I so can't wait for more!

Scared to Love - 4 stars
Do you know the Mazzone Mafia series? I hope so, as those stories are truly amazing - this author can provide wonderful words and emotions. If you read Condemned to Love, you will know Serena, as she's Sierra's older sister and her story was getting a setup in previous books - a subtle one, but still.
Serena had been abused for years - not only physically, but also emotionally. She will have a lot to deal with after her husband died, especially with her two children. Her character will have to change her fate, but can she come out of this dark cave on her own? There is a very long way in front of her before she will be able to live a full life. Falling for a man that has been taking care of her for years is out of the question, right?
Alessandro, he's a protector of the family as he started with protecting Sierra and Rowan, and now he's taking care of Rena and her kids - that shows how much faith Ben has in him. He's strong, and can sometimes be intimidating. Getting feelings of an abused widow will not be an easy case - can he manage to win Serena? I will just tell you - I fell for him!
Ms. Davis is well known for her amazing emotional writing that always brings tears to my eyes. Once again I was captivated by this story, but you know what - it ALAYShappens with her books, so maybe I should stop being surprised by this? If you love complicated and amazing mafia stories this one is for you! I can vouch you won't be disappointed!

reviewed-2022

Luisa Rivas

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Wonderful compendium of the three Mazzone stories! The book comprises the stories of Ben Mazzone, his love Sierra, the story of his sister Natalia with her love Leo and the story of Sierra’s sister Serena and her love Alesso. This is not a series but stories within the Mazzone family, which happen somewhat simultaneously. They are magnificent, dramatic and passionate and are a riveting read. Mafia with an HEA! I can’t wait to have more stories brought into this world!

Condemned to Love

The characters were sublime. Sierra Lawson, even at thirteen, when the story starts, was magnificent! So creative and decided to walk her own path and not the course set by her father. She was her own person and had a huge heart. Even a little pudgy when she was a teenager, her inner light was so brilliant that Ben called her Firefly and he had a special care for her. Ben, our mafia boss, the alpha dominant guy in our story, hot and hunky, he thought he could stay strong and uninvolved but he fell like a sack of bricks for this amazing young woman. Together, they were a power couple, he with his corporative expertise and she with her resiliency and capacity for empathy.

There’s a great cast of characters, non-stop action, suspense, and yummy steamy scenes. And of course, with this author, we get the expected plot twists, surprises and big dramatic scenes that I love. A real page-turner, Siobhan Davis knocked it out of the park with this one!

Forbidden to Love

The story is epic, covers several years, and gives us a passionate story of a love that won’t yield to societal limitations. As expected from Siobhan Davis, there are many plot twists, heartbreaking moments, and cute moments. One of the best moments for me was when Natalia met Ben and promised to be a good sister to him.

This story happens in the same world as Condemned To Love, and it brings back characters that already appeared in CTL. It’s not a continuation, since CTL happens during a part of this story where there’s a ten year gap. I had to go back and re-read CTL to remember the timeline of events. I love how the author seamlessly tied one story to another. I loved Ben in CTL and loved reading his whole story in FTL.

This author’s stories are so compelling you can’t put down the book. The drama and the richness of the story draw you into the world and make you feel the anger and the happiness and the sadness that the characters feel. In this book, the mood was more somber, because Natalia’s and Leo’s journey was so impossible, which made the HEA all the sweeter. Another home run for Siobhan Davis!

Scared to Love

Contrary to what I expected, this was not a gritty, dark romance. Instead, we get to see a facet of Siobhan Davis I hadn’t seen in a while. Sweetly romantic, even cheesy at times, and completely adorable. I relished the difference and loved the family feeling I got from this book!

Serena is Sierra’s older sister. She’s the one married to horrible old Alfredo Gifoli. Her marriage was abusive, so she was not at all sad when he was shot down at the New York hotel incident. She had been having fantasies about being with Alesso, Sierra’s bodyguard, but after her disastrous and violent experience married to Gifoli, she feels broken. She doesn’t feel like she could ever fall in love again, and give another man authority over her. In short, she was Scared to Love again.

I loved Alesso in this story. From a street urchin, product of a druggie mother, Ben rescued him from the street. Alesso and Ben Mazzano hit it off because they had so many similarities in their upbringing. Alesso was fiercely loyal, hardworking and obedient to Ben. It’s not surprising he went up the ranks so swiftly and no surprise he fell in love with Serena.

Petrina

186 reviews

July 28, 2022

FORBIDDEN TO LOVE:
This is a beautiful love story between Natalia and Leo that is told starting during Natalia's teenage years through to present day. Siobhan has a way of digging into your chest and shredding your heart in the best possible way. I was literally crying by page 20.

Natalia and Leo are WOW. Undeniably in love and absolutely FORBIDDEN to be together by her father. Natalia is the daughter of a Don and has been contracted to marry the son of another Don per La Familia tradition. Leo is her brother's best friend and in the ranks as one of her father's Soldati. Their soul deep desire to be together is palpable. Natalia's father likes Leo, but he has no interest in letting Natalia marry a lowly Soldati. He has no problem with her marrying a psychopath for power, but that's an entirely different conversation. He's certainly not winning any father of the year awards. Natalia and Leo are walking a tightrope. Sneaking time together because they are each other's home, while also trying to avoid getting each other killed. There's nothing more heartbreaking than witnessing two people so in love realize that they can't be together and have to walk away. That type of love never dies. That void they feel when they're apart? I also felt it as a reader.

Their love story is THE story. It put my heart through the wringer but it was absolutely worth it with that ending. These two characters were so well written, I could feel their every emotion as if it were my own. Yes, there are lots of twists and turns as the story gets closer to present day. But, none of those twists ever put the truth of their love in doubt. There are plenty of bad guys, but you're just going to have to read the book to find out exactly what happens. It would be cruel of me to spoil anything because you absolutely must read this book. Seriously, MUST.

SCARED TO LOVE:
This is yet another amazing book by Siobhan. She has the ability rip your heart out, shred it, then put is back together and you’ll thank her for it. Simply amazing!

Alesso and Serena are pure magic. Alesso is a Godsend. I mean WHO doesn’t want and a Alesso in their lives??? From the first moment they lay eyes on each other, their coupling was inevitable. Written in the stars. But it doesn’t happen until years later because she was married to a monster when they met. He was killed in a mafia war and that goodness he’s gone. However, the damage he’s done to Serena is long lasting. Months later and Serena is still traumatized and haunted by what she suffered at the hands of her husband. But here’s Alesso, trying to be the friend she needs. Even though he loves her, he does not push. She had enough of that in her marriage. Their journey was heartbreaking at times because Serena has been so traumatized and here we have Alesso giving her everything she needs even if that means distance to allow her to heal and realize she’s more than what her ex used to tell her. It’s a powerful story.

Their love story shines through as the beacon of this book. It’s a mafia romance, so of course there’s lots of action, twists and turns. I won’t go into details about what exactly went down. You’ll have to read the book to find out. To me, this book is about the power of love and the strength in healing and it’s absolutely beautiful.

Hollyanne

899 reviews

Condemned to Love~
Condemned to Love is the first book in the Mazzone Mafia series. It is a mafia romance and I really enjoyed it. There were so many secrets and twists and turns, that I couldn't put the book down! I had to know what happened next. I would think I had something figured out and then there would be another secret revealed.

I haven't read very many mafia books, but I really enjoyed this one. One think I like that Siobhan does is in the beginning of the book, she inserts terms that will come up in the book, which was really helpful while reading.

This book is about Bennett (Ben) and Sierra. Bennett was Sierra's sister's boyfriend when Sierra was 13. Now 8 years later Sierra finds herself in a sticky situation on her 21st birthday, and Ben just happens to be there and rescues her to an extent. However after that Ben treats her mean and she discovers a secret, and never wants to see him again.

6 years later Ben finds something out, and he will do everything he can to keep Sierra safe, even though Sierra wants nothing to do with him at first. Can Sierra learn to trust Ben? Can Ben keep Sierra safe?

I really enjoyed this book, and recommend it!

Forbidden to Love ~
Forbidden to Love is the second book in the Mazzone Mafia series and is told from dual points of view from Leo and Natalia (Nat). Leo and Nat are friends, but Nat is promised to marry someone else. Leo and Nat have feelings for each other, but Leo doesn't want anything to do with her because of who her brother is.

Something happened between Leo and Natalia, and then her father set her up in an arranged marriage. Now years later Leo and Natalia have found each other again. Natalia is living with her new family, but life hasn't been how she had planned.

When Natalia finds things out about her husband, she's not sure what to do. Will Leo be there for her if she needs him? Will Natalia and Leo each get their happy ever after?

I loved this story so much. So much happened and we found out so many secrets. I loved getting to know Natalia and Leo.

Scared to Love ~
Scared to Love is the third book in the Mazzone Mafia series. This book is told from dual perspectives by Serena and Alesso.

Serena has had a rough life. Something happens to her husband and she is now trying to mend herself. She starts to have feelings for Alesso who is the bodyguard of one of her children. However, she feels he's too young for her.

As they start to be around each other more, Serena isn't sure if she can get past what she's been through in the past. Can Alesso show her how love is supposed to go? Can he be there for her when she needs him most? Can they survive everything that is thrown at them? Will they get their happy ever after? Or will her past and his age tear them apart for good?

I really enjoyed this book and getting to know Serena and Alesso. Seeing the characters grow and help support each other. I really enjoyed this series and would recommend it!

Mary Mooney

2,539 reviews59 followers

Condemned to Love: This is a dark mafia story, so if you don't like reading either, I would suggest backing away now. But I have to say that you would be missing an awesome story. There is so much I love about this story.
At the beginning of the story, Sierra is a 13-year-old and has a huge crush on her sister's boyfriend. While the sister is mean and a bully to Sierra, Ben takes time to talk to her and even brings her cupcakes. All of a sudden Ben is gone and Sierra doesn't know what has happened to him.
Now it is her 21 birthday and she is celebrating in Vegas with her friends. Guess who she sees in a room full of dangerous men? Yep, you guessed it, Ben is there and he has to save her. And to do that he will have to spend the night with her. Something that they both have wanted to happen and now it will or she will be given to the other men in that room. The next day, Ben is mean to Sierra, runs her off, and tells her to never speak of what happened in Vegas to anyone.
Fast forward five years and Sierra is on her own, working her dream job, and a has secret of her own. When Ben shows up in her life again. She can't believe the life he leads and she wants nothing to do with her. Although she is in love with him, she just can't be with him.

Forbidden to Love: First of all, let me say that this book has ties to Condemned to Love but you don't have to read it first. I would suggest reading it at some point because you will love both books.
Natalia Mazzone is a mafia princess, her life is not her own. She wants to go to college, to be her own person. But that is not part of the life she has been born into. She has been promised to a man that is a monster and she knows she can't refuse the marriage. Although her heart belongs to someone else and it has since she was 14.
Leo Messina is Natalia's brother's best friend and a soldier in the Mazzone family mafia. While Leo has feelings for Natalia, he would never act on them. He wants to move up when Matteo takes over as Don for the Mazzone family and pursuing anything with Natalia could get one or both of them killed.
As time passes, Leo and Natalia cross paths, and he realizes his feeling have not changed. Can he move past those feelings and leave her to live her life without him? IS Natalia's life as it seems, is she happy? That is all Leo has wanted anyway, for her to be happy even if he isn't.
This story is filled with pain, heartbreak, intrigue, suspense, and so much more, once you start reading you will not want to put it down.

Scared to Love: This is the final book in the Mazzone Mafia series and I think it might be my favorite.
Serena is married to a monster and living a life that was forced upon her. She has felt trapped her entire life. Now that her husband is dead, she can try to rebuild her life, something better for her and her children. Even better with Alessandro, he saved her the night her husband died.
As the two grow closer, her demons come back but Alesso is a patient man when it comes to Serena.
Serena and Alesso both have to learn to trust, her fears are strong, and his past is too real. Can they lean on each other to survive?
This is one of those stories that will make you cry and jump up and yell "you go girl". Serena will show you what strength is. I feel her story was the perfect way to end this series, it was perfect.
**I read each of these stories separately and loved them, I hope you love them too.

Shauni

570 reviews

My Favourite Mafia series! Incredible!

Words do not cover just how much I love this series, this world and these characters. Each couple's story so unique and so completely addictive, to the point that I lost sleep completely devouring this boxset. This author is absolutely brilliant, and is my favourite one click that when I saw this releasing I knew I needed to reread.
Condemned to Love, even knowing what happens left me on the edge of my seat with the twists and turns. I felt everything whilst reading CTL, going from drooling at Ben, to anxious to anger to love. The amount of times I swooned at Ben, I couldn't even keep track. His and Sierra's love is a love that has you wishing for that kinda love I'm your own life. He is perfect. Love this story so much!

From Reading CTL, I knew that I would love Forbidden to Love, especially after seeing Leo and Natalia and feeling all the angst before you even read their book. I couldn't wait for their characters to be brought to life in their very own story. Just Like the tease in CTL, FTL is beyond angsty, and so very emotional, my heart breaking for Natalia's loss and feeling absolutely every emotion you can think of... I felt it. I loved seeing Natalia and Leo's start and getting a glimpse before Ben came into the scene. It was amazing to read and see Natalia grow into the strong af woman that she truly is. Leo will having you swooning constantly, he is perfect book boyfriend material.

I thought I had my book boyfriend sorted in this series but then Alesso happened. Everyone needs an Alesso! Scared to Love will grip into your heart strings from the very first page and will still keep hold even after finishing. Serena & Alesso's story is incredible, and so completely different to what I've read before. They are a beautiful couple together, their love is beautiful as is their story. It is amazing!

The best thing about rereading these books in the one collection? You get the full impact, of each couple's story and the bonds & friendships they have with each other. The full impact of sibling bonds becoming so much stronger after the events they all go to. It is amazing.

I cannot wait to read more from this world. Each book I've loved and I know I'll love future books just as much! Definitely Recommend!

Trisha c

1,250 reviews4 followers

September 25, 2022

Condemnd to love
An exciting, sexy , intriguing dark mafia romance. What goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas? It's supposed to.
Sierra's childhood crush can become deadly. Will Bennett be there for her? Or will he stay away to keep her safe?
Secrets, danger, betrayal a jealous older sister. A secret that will change Bennetts life forever. This story is action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat.
Gideon Frost and Veronica Fox are excellent narrators. They brought all the emotions, angst, torment to each character.
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Siobhan Davis Forbidden to Love, left me breathless. This action packed mafia story had me on the edge of my seat.
She captured all the raw emotions between Natalia and Leo and their forbidden love. Natalia has always loved Leo, her brother's best friend, but it is forbidden. Their torment, their love for each other, is forever.
Natalia is an innocent 17 year old girl, is resigned to her fate, to marry her father's choice. As the story develops, Natalia transforms into the strong, independent woman, who makes her own choices
Twists and turns, secrets, who to trust? There is a traitor in their midst.
The suspense, the brutality, the self doubts, the fears, loss , and the stolen moments of love with Leo makes this story so exceptional.
Sarah Puckett and Michael Gallagher narration is perfection. They bring depth to each character. I can feel each moment of emotion, anguish, anger, torment, throughout the story. Thank you for bringing thIs story to life.
🎧🎧audiobookObsession🎧🎧 #theFlock

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Serena is wary of any man after the brutal treatment from her husband. After his death, Alessandro is determined to break thru her walls, for her to trust him.
Siobhan Davis captured all the raw emotions of Serena and Alessandro. Their torment, their love for each other is forever, even while apart.
The determination, the suspense, the brutality, the self doubts, the fears, loss , betrayal, forgiveness and the moments of love with friends and family made this story so exceptional.
Sarah Puckett And Tyler Darby narration is perfection. They bring depth to each character. I can feel each moment of emotion, anguish, anger, torment, throughout . Thank you for bringing this story to life.
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Rita

369 reviews5 followers

Condemned to Love

Just what you want in a mafia romance - danger, intrigue and a sexy as h€ll hero - Siobhan Davis can write it all!

Bennett (Carver) Mazzone the hero of the story who met Sierra Lawson when she was just 13yo, when he was dating her sister Saskia and Sierra had a huge crush on him, but then he disappeared - 8yrs later they come face to face again in Las Vegas where Sierra is celebrating her 21st.

Ben is a made man in the mafia, the heir of the Mazzone la famiglia and about to become the most powerful mafia boss in NYC when that night in Vegas Sierra gets in the sights of the wrong man.

A few unexpected twists, a hero with one aim but with vicious, dangerous enemies out to kill them all, is there too much in their way?

I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Forbidden To Love

Forbidden To Love is a second chance Mafia story and is a standalone but is interlinked to Condemned To Love, which is other characters, and boy did it not disappoint!

Natalia Mazzone is the only daughter of a Mafia Don and has put up with a LOT! Beautiful, loyal and one of the strongest female characters I’ve read.

Leo Messina is a made man and the #2 to a Mafia Don and her brothers best friend, his loyalty is everything and he loves hard!

This books has everything, it’s emotional, dramatic, explosive, hot as h€ll and keeps you in suspense, right to the end.

Siobhan always writes books that you can completely emerge yourself in and I can’t praise her enough for FTL, five stars doesn’t seem enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Scared to Love

Back in the world of Bennett Mazzone, the NY Don and President of The Commission, we have the final book in the series - Scared To Love which is Serena’s story and picks up from just after the shootout where Alessandro saves her.

This book starts out running parallel to the timeline of Forbidden To Love. Having lived her life thus far planned for her and married to a monster, Serena is left to pick up the pieces now that her abusive husband Alfredo was gunned down - can she recover from the trauma she’s suffered for years?

A slow burn, but no less intense than the others and you’ll get ALL THE FEELS that Siobhan has become famous for.

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!

Roberta Ramirez

210 reviews23 followers

August 5, 2022

Condemned To Love: Book 1

This book was fire 🔥 it’s definitely one of my favorite reads this year. Siobhan just always brings her A game and just delivers yummy goodness on a silver platter. I was not expecting to see some of the tropes that we saw in here but I was here for it! Ben and Sierra had some pretty intense chemistry even before they got together. Ben was hot and an Alpha man. He was equal parts jealous/ possessive and the sex scenes were hot!!! I loved that Sierra was strong in her own right and didn’t let people walk all over her. She was a perfect match for Ben. I’m definitely eager to read more of this world and was intrigued with some of the side characters and what their stories may be.
This story was written really well, I could not put it down. It sucks you in from page one. So if you’re looking for dark mafia romance then this book is for you. Do not sleep on it! Pick it up and go along for the ride! You will not regret it.

Forbidden To Love: Book 2

Gah the first half of this book is so angsty. I love it! I swear you can feel all the emotions bleeding through the pages Natalia and Leo were everything. You could see that they were soulmates right from the start but their love was forbidden and circumstance kept them apart but even then their love was so strong.
This is forever going to be one of my favorites. Siobhan executed this perfectly it had the angst, steam, suspense and great plot. You will not be disappointed!!

I highly suggest you pick up this book and every other book from Siobhan. Her writing is phenomenal and will keep you so engaged. She can write it all from emotional heart wrenching stories to bad ass action keeps you at the edge of your seat books. All of her Hero’s and Heroines are one of a kind and just to die for.

Scared To Love: Book 3

Loved everything about this couple. Alesso was so perfect and patient. I enjoyed seeing Serena thrive and heal from all the trauma her ex husband put her through. Alesso and Serena just felt natural. They were so in sync with each other. This book definitely had me emotional at times with everything that poor Serena experienced in her marriage. You get the spice, all the action, some angst and of course you get that much deserved HEA

Gail

1,334 reviews25 followers

Condemned to Love
Another masterpiece by the Amazing Siobhan Davis. Condemned to Love follows the lives of Bennett (Ben) & Sierra..

Sierra has had a crush on her oldest sisters boyfriend.. When they break up Ben is never seen from again... that is until Sierra has a girls weekend in Vegas for her 21st.. When the best night of her life turns into one of the worst nights.. she comes face to face with her knight in a Armani suite.. Bennett swoops in and saves Sierra giving her the best night of her life.. only to shatter her heart the next morning.. telling her that is was no more then a one night stand.. and there will be no more.. FF a couple months Sierra goes looking for Ben.. only when she finds him.. she does not like the person she finds..

FF 6+ years later.. Bennett realizes he cant get his mind off Sierra.. regardless of how many times he tells himself he needs to forget about her.. he cant.. but when Bennett does finally see her again.. he is met with more then just Sierra...

I am telling you guys.. this books is amazing.. and I love Siobhan's writing... I cant wait to see where she takes us on this new adventure..

Forbidden to Love

Dark Mafia has become one of my FAVES!!! Siobhan knocked this out of the park!! This book had it all and so much more.

Natalia has loved her brothers best friend Leo for as long as she can remember.. but with her being a mafia princess, marrying for love is not in the cards.. and there is nothing she could do about that.

Leo is her brother Mateo's best friend and even loving Natalia he knows he can not have her, as she has been promised to another..

Siobhan is going to rip your heart out and ever so slowly put it back together.. because that is what she does...

Phenomenal Job!! Thank you for allowing me on this beautiful ride!!

Scared to Love

I friggin love this series.. and this book blew me away… Siobhan.. you have a way with your words and they hit me in the feels… I was hooked from the beginning with this book… this book is intense and will keep you in the edge of your seat.. it’s packed with all the action, twists & turns..the heartache & trauma.. and the spice & heat that will keep you warm as the winter season creeps in..

Scared to love follows Serena (Sierra’s sister from condemned to love) & Alessandro (one of Ben’s right hand man from Condemned to love)

This book was phenomenal and as I said I could not out the down.. it’s a must read

Molly Yates

256 reviews20 followers

Condemned to Love Review:

When I found out that Siobhan was going to take a crack at writing a mafia romance I was very intrigued. After reading this book, it shows that there’s nothing that she can’t write! This book did not disappoint it was filled with twists, betrayals, and shocking surprises. I could not put this book down. Ben and Sierra were absolutely amazing! Their chemistry was off the charts. I LOVED these characters and I’m looking forward to reading more about this group of characters.

Forbidden to Love Review:
This is a standalone mafia second chance romance in the same world as Condemned to Love. You do not have to read that book first.

I always enjoy a good mafia romance and Siobhan so did not disappoint. Every time I read one of her books, I am always immediately drawn in. Once I start reading one of her books I can’t put it down.

This book definitely takes you on a journey. Natalia and Leo fought so hard to be together. You will go through an emotional roller coaster, but all is worth it in the end.

This second chance mafia romance features suspense, great characters, drama, angst, heartbreak, and so many twists and turns throughout this whole book. I was on the edge of my seat. I had to know what was going to happen next.

I also loved how no matter how much time had passed their love for each other was steady.

If you enjoyed this book, I definitely encourage you to go check out Condemned to Love. It’s another mafia romance by Siobhan. You won’t be disappointed.

*I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

Scared to Love Review:

This was a slow burn, but it was definitely worth it. I love this world so much and I was so excited to read Serena’s story. If you have read Condemned to Love and Forbidden to Love, then you know that Scared to Love was the best title for her story!

I love how in this book you really saw Serena become the strongest version of herself. Serena and Alesso grew even stronger together.

I was hooked once again from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down. It had everything that kept me engrossed in this story with all the drama, action, twists and turns all throughout, and all the steamy scenes and chemistry that got hotter and hotter. 🥵

I highly recommend this book and all of the other books that are from this world. Congrats Siobhan on another masterpiece!

*I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

Virginia VanSaders

1,651 reviews8 followers

Condemned to Love:
This is the story of Ben & Sierra. Ben is a Don of one of the Mafia families. Sierra is schooling for a degree in holistic medicine. They knew each other when she was thirteen and he was dating her sister, Saskia. She was in love with him then, and never stopped. Ben was always attracted to Sierra even back then when she was so young. It’s now eight years later, and Sierra is all grown up. They meet in Vegas by accident and have a one-night stand. Sierra would have liked more. He dismisses her the next morning, very coldly. What she doesn’t know is he is trying to protect her. Loving someone shows weakness when you’re in the mafia, especially when you’re a Don. Now it’s six years later and Ben sees his ex, Saskia with a little boy who he thinks is hers. He comes to find out differently. From then on it’s a crazy ride for all characters in this story. Being mad, angry, frustrated, sad, happy are all the emotions, and more, of this story. The heat between Ben and Sierra is off the charts. This story is fast moving, but thorough and very informative with lots of surprises, too. This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I have to say that I’m not disappointed in the least. I was rather blown away. It’s that good. Even though this a standalone book, I’m looking forward to the next two books of other characters that appeared in this one.

Forbidden to Love:
Leo and Natalie have known each other for years, and been in love with each other since then. Leo is Natalie’s brother’s best friend. Natalie is the daughter of a Don. Her future is laid out for her because of it. There are so many twists and turns in this story, and I loved every one of them. So many emotions, too. I couldn’t get enough of Leo and Natalie. This is a dark heart wrenching story. I can’t say there’s a cliffhanger, but I know things have to be solved in the next book. I love Siobhan Davis’ books. They grab you and never let go.

Scared to Love:
Alesso and Serena’s story is the last book of The Mazzone Mafia Series, and what a story it is. What Serena does to come back from what happened to her grips you to your core. Alesso has the patience of a saint with her. This book has a lot of suspense and action, as mafia stories should. It’s very intense. The love flowing through all the main characters catches you right in the heart. This whole series is so worth the read.

Reading to Escape

1,102 reviews

Condemned to Love

I LOVE LOVE LOVE a good mafia read and Siobhan Davis has done this one up right. Condemned to Love is chock full of drama, betrayal and some serious jaw-dropping moments. I seriously COULD NOT put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed the story line from start to finish, and I really enjoyed both Ben and Sierra as characters. I would highly recommend this book!

Forbidden to Love

Natalia is the daughter of a very powerful mafia don, and her life is determined for her, and she has no power and is at the mercy of the men in her life. For most of her life she has loved her brother's best friend, but she has never acted on it because the consequences would be disastrous. Natalia and Leo eventually have their moment, though short-lived, and Natalia goes on to marry as planned, and everyone lives on, carrying on mafia traditions, but miserable.

Forbidden to Love hooked me from the start. It was heartbreaking, angsty and gut-wrenching, and full of so much drama and action until it came full circle at which point the world was righted and happily ever afters were made possible, and my heart was healed...mostly.

I absolutely loved how much Leo and Natalia loved each other and my heart broke for all of their missed time and all the hurts they suffered due to their circumstances. I was so engrossed in this story from beginning to end with constantly trying to figure out exactly what was going to happen and where the story was going to lead. Siobhan Davis is a master story creator, and I always know I am going to be wowed when I dive into one of her books, and Forbidden to Love was no exception.

Scared to Love

The focus of this story is on Serena (Rena) after her husband's death and focuses a lot on her growth as she changes and becomes stronger and recovers from the trauma she endured during her marriage.

Alesso and Serena have a connection that both have trouble denying. I absolutely adored Alesso from the start. He was patient and caring and clearly would do anything for Serena. Her happiness really was his number one priority, well aside from her safety. I loved how protective he was of her and how good he was with her children and how much he cared for them.

Scared to Love had everything you could hope for in a mafia romance- lots of action, some intense drama, some serious chemistry between the main characters, a fabulous story line, and I absolutely did not want it to end.

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Danielle Frost

203 reviews4 followers

Condemned to Love

There isn’t a genre Siobhan Davis can’t ace and she absolutely nailed Dark Mafia Romance!

Condemned to Love is frickin awesome! It has everything...age-gap, sister's ex, second chance, dark mafia romance... what more could you want?! It is action packed, full of steam, angst, violence & true love! The suspense & unexpected twists will have you on edge and tearing through the pages!

I was literally hooked from start to finish. The characters and storyline were beyond perfect! Siobhan has a way of drawing you into the worlds she creates, enticing you with deliciously hot characters & outstanding plots and trapping you until the final word.

I don’t want to spoil this one, it’s too damn good & defo worth reading, if I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

Prepare to fall head over heels in love with Ben & Sierra and their masterpiece of a story

Forbidden to love

Forbidden to Love has blown me away, at this point I know anything Siobhan writes will have this effect on me BUT I just love this world she has created!! Mafia romance isn’t my go to read but Siobhan has captured my attention & heart with these books!! I just can’t get enough & devoured it, everything about it was just perfect!

I instantly warmed to Natalia, she is so real & relatable. She has a lot on her shoulders being the only daughter to a Don in the mafioso and can’t live the life of a typical teenager.

Leo Messina is my new favourite book boyfriend, dam he is just perfect… so drool & swoon worthy.. God.. If only this man was real!

Natalia & Leo’s story is a second chance, forbidden romance, can true love conquer all? You are gonna have to read it to find out… this is one you will not want to miss out on

Scared to love

Alesso and Serena’s story is one of beauty, their love is so heartfelt and warming! Serena is such a strong character that has had to deal with and overcome so much, she is “scared to love” and Alesso is just perfect for her- so patient, attentive and caring.
Alesso is most definitely book boyfriend material *swoons* I swear Siobhan just makes my dream men come to life every damn time

Even though this is the end of the road for the mazzone mafia series I am so excited for the spin offs planned for 2022

Scared to love is an interconnected stand-alone set in the Mazzone Mafia world, each book focuses on a new couple but i would highly recommend you read CTL and FTL first as the timelines and characters cross over.

Tara

1,030 reviews16 followers

CONDEMNED TO LOVE
Siobhan the way you tell stories makes me feel as if I am right there with the characters! This mafia world was dark, gritty, a real mans world, and at times had me tensing up, teary eyed or cheering for those standing up for themselves or loved ones. I really love the push & pull between Sierra & Ben. Man she is one hell of an FMC, and their intensity was off the charts hot!

FORBIDDEN TO LOVE
Wow! This world Siobhan has created always sucks me right in and keeps me hooked from beginning to end! It takes me for a long hard emotional ride. Anger, angst, fear, panic, sadness, heart break, and love. She writes so well that the emotions feel so real. The angst & absolute longing in this book made my heart ache. This mafia life…It’s definitely a man’s world. Fathers expect obedience from girls/women as they sell their daughters to strengthen their hold and settle debts. This is a story of love. Love from afar, and having to watch the one you love live without you and be someone else’s. This mans world infuriates and intrigues me! I absolutely loved this book and recommend to those who love a good mafia with triggers.

SCARED TO LOVE
And….another amazing book in the Mazzone Mafia series!! I was absolutely excited to read Serena & Alesso’s story!

I adore how patient and gentle this alpha made man, Alesso, is. Serena’s past and all she’s been through makes her such a fierce fmc! This girl grows a backbone! Together these two are couple goals!

This story was very emotionally charged because of all that comes out with Serena’s past. Her actions & reactions grab your heart, especially when you can feel Alesso’s pain for her as well. Dealing with these issues while everything is going on with Ben trying to get everything with the US mafioso’s on board, and under control running smoothly.

Such an action packed, suspenseful, dark book with so many amazing characters in this mafia world. Everyone should read this boxset It’s so well written and sticks with you long after you’ve read it!

TINA WILLIAMS

2,089 reviews23 followers

Condemned to Love

Condemned to Love is a brilliantly written, addictive read that will leave you breathless and craving more. This new world that Siobhan Davis has created is dark, intense and full of suspense. I devoured this book in one sitting, literally unable to put it down. Ben and Sierra have a palpable, explosive chemistry that practically leaps from the pages. This intense story has so many dark, gritty twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat until that brilliant ending. I am now enchanted by this new series and can’t wait for the next book.

Forbidden to Love

Forbidden to Love is a dark and angsty mafia romance filled with action, suspense, longing and bloodshed. This couple is sizzling hot together but also experience a soul deep connection. However, their love is forbidden and dangerous; therefore, they are destined to love from a far. This is an epic love story that almost melted my kindle at times. Siobhan Davis was born to write mafia romance! I can never get enough of this story! Storytelling at its finest!

Scared to Love

Scared to Love is another enchanting read by Siobhan Davis. I adored this emotional, action-packed, slow burn mafia romance. This series has just been magnificent. Be prepared to fall in love with Alesso, a wonderful, kind, loyal and patient man. Serena has been to hell and back but she is a survivor, determined to reclaim her life. This beautiful story is also packed with tons of twists, keeping you on the edge of your seat. The writing is excellent as always and I loved every word. You won’t be able to put this book down. You need to start this boxset now!

Sairaika

912 reviews47 followers

Dark reads!

Book 1

A dark read!

Her teen crush is now a ruthless killer and powerful mafia heir...
Will one life-altering night unite or destroy them?

Oh gawd!?! Like where do I start woth this review! My heart is still beating so fast. Incredibly addicting and I'm so blown away and amazed at the author once again as she managed to captivate, hook and jeep me addicted to her work and her writing.

Lately, I have had such a tough time reading books but this book managed to get me out of my book slump. Thank god!

So deliciously dark and wicked.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Book 2

A forbidden read!

One forbidden night changes everything, and she readily hands him the key to her heart...

A thrilling, pulse pounding read to satisfy all your dark cravings.

The author, of course, never fails to deliver and, in my opinion, this book is the best thing I have read all year. Flawless writing.

Compelling, intriguing and deliciously dark.

Full of forbiddeness, second chances, attraction, action, mafia, betrayal, mystery and romance.

Perfect for readers of dark mafia romances.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Book 3

A perfect read!

They can't be together...
She's too broken...
He's too young...
And she’ll never trust a made man again...

Another hit by this author! There are no words to describe how amazingly delicious this book - I devoured it within hours.

Soul-grabbing, emotional and phenomenal read. Such a grand read!

Hooking words, mesmerising lines and swoony characters.

Full of emotion, healing, angst, second chances and love.

Perfect for readers of dark mafia romances.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Annabelle Zamora

236 reviews2 followers