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Illicit Reign #1
Unforeseen Return
Women can’t do the job of men…. At least that’s what they tell me….
Amara, a strong-willed woman and daughter of a powerful mafia boss, knows she can help her father run this city. She can make their organization greater, their deals richer, their reputation stronger, their word… irrefutable.
When the men of her father’s organization lay eyes on her, they are stunned by her rare beauty, intrigued by her smart mind, and attracted by her fierceness. She knows they look at her with desire in their eyes, their blood-stained hands twitching to run over her body and show her who’s boss. Unfortunately for them, there was only one she wanted…. The Sandman. His dark eyes were as deep and deadly as she remembered, and now that she was back, she knew with one look he would still protect her.
However, Amara never expected her heart to be teased in another direction…. another guardian Angel. Now they were both hers to command in any way she wanted. Why stop at one when you can have both….
Who said you couldn’t mix business with pleasure?
As for her father? He would be wise to not push her away. He will learn she is not to be messed with, and denying her birthright to the family business is the last thing he should do. She is not a naïve and compliant little girl anymore. She’s a grown woman, capable of handling anything a man can, and it was time to take drastic action to prove it.
Will Amara prove herself in a man’s world? Or will her heart distract her from her ambitions?
Amara, a strong-willed woman and daughter of a powerful mafia boss, knows she can help her father run this city. She can make their organization greater, their deals richer, their reputation stronger, their word… irrefutable.
When the men of her father’s organization lay eyes on her, they are stunned by her rare beauty, intrigued by her smart mind, and attracted by her fierceness. She knows they look at her with desire in their eyes, their blood-stained hands twitching to run over her body and show her who’s boss. Unfortunately for them, there was only one she wanted…. The Sandman. His dark eyes were as deep and deadly as she remembered, and now that she was back, she knew with one look he would still protect her.
However, Amara never expected her heart to be teased in another direction…. another guardian Angel. Now they were both hers to command in any way she wanted. Why stop at one when you can have both….
Who said you couldn’t mix business with pleasure?
As for her father? He would be wise to not push her away. He will learn she is not to be messed with, and denying her birthright to the family business is the last thing he should do. She is not a naïve and compliant little girl anymore. She’s a grown woman, capable of handling anything a man can, and it was time to take drastic action to prove it.
Will Amara prove herself in a man’s world? Or will her heart distract her from her ambitions?
- GenresContemporary
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2022
74 people are currently reading
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About the author
Aaliyah Rose
30 books30 followers🔥 Steamy Romantic Suspense Author 🔥
Dark mafia RH, and small-town romantic suspense love stories, with passion, danger, and unexpected twists. If you love high-stakes romance with strong heroines and hot valiant protectors, you’re in the right place! 💋
Book lover and daydreamer Aaliyah Rose found her love of writing at a young age but didn’t start publishing until recently. She writes passionate, suspenseful romances that pull the heart strings and always ends with a happily ever after.
As a newer author to the scene, your support is her inspiration. Aaliyah is excited to have you read her books, with her aim to provide heart-warming romances that will make you smile and of course, create those sexy and charismatic book boyfriends to satisfy her fans.
Aaliyah Rose currently lives in sunny Australia and when she isn’t dreaming of romance, she enjoys getting out and about in nature with family and friends. If she’s lucky and her two toddlers are not jumping all over her, she enjoys staying in and watching movies over a steaming mug of coffee and some sweet and salty popcorn (although Nutella on bananas and strawberries is fast becoming a new favourite).
Email: Aaliyah@AaliyahRoseRomance.com
Follow or Like on fb @AaliyahRoseRomance
Dark mafia RH, and small-town romantic suspense love stories, with passion, danger, and unexpected twists. If you love high-stakes romance with strong heroines and hot valiant protectors, you’re in the right place! 💋
Book lover and daydreamer Aaliyah Rose found her love of writing at a young age but didn’t start publishing until recently. She writes passionate, suspenseful romances that pull the heart strings and always ends with a happily ever after.
As a newer author to the scene, your support is her inspiration. Aaliyah is excited to have you read her books, with her aim to provide heart-warming romances that will make you smile and of course, create those sexy and charismatic book boyfriends to satisfy her fans.
Aaliyah Rose currently lives in sunny Australia and when she isn’t dreaming of romance, she enjoys getting out and about in nature with family and friends. If she’s lucky and her two toddlers are not jumping all over her, she enjoys staying in and watching movies over a steaming mug of coffee and some sweet and salty popcorn (although Nutella on bananas and strawberries is fast becoming a new favourite).
Email: Aaliyah@AaliyahRoseRomance.com
Follow or Like on fb @AaliyahRoseRomance
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November 25, 2022
NOTE: I received this from the author as a freebie, however, I received no compensation for my review.
This is the first book I read from author Aaliyah Rose and boy am I glad I did.
A story of a Don’s daughter who narrowly escapes a massacre of her mother and brother thanks to her desire for Santino, aka “Sandman”, a guard for her father. Since she laid eyes on him, she’s desired him for years. The night of her and her fathers birthday, she decides to act on that desire.
Santino recognizes the look of longing in Amara’s eyes but he’s no fool. Having sex with his boss’s daughter is a sure way to get himself killed.
He’s lured away from the main room by her and that act saves her life and his.
When all is said and done, Amara is sent away from the city to protect her until all those responsible all found and killed.
When she returns eight years later, Amara is no longer the inexperienced, and scared girl she was when she was sent away. She is a woman who knows what she wants … to run the family business
Surprising her father on their birthday, she announces she is home to stay. He’s sure he’ll send her away again but Amara will have none of it. She’s out for blood. For those who killed her mother and brother and the one who has wronged her.
The story quickly escalated with intrigue and surprise. No one more surprised than Sandman when he sees how the years have changed her, in very adult ways.
If you are a fan of hot sex scenes and a great story, I highly recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed.
I’ve already preordered the next book in the series.
This is the first book I read from author Aaliyah Rose and boy am I glad I did.
A story of a Don’s daughter who narrowly escapes a massacre of her mother and brother thanks to her desire for Santino, aka “Sandman”, a guard for her father. Since she laid eyes on him, she’s desired him for years. The night of her and her fathers birthday, she decides to act on that desire.
Santino recognizes the look of longing in Amara’s eyes but he’s no fool. Having sex with his boss’s daughter is a sure way to get himself killed.
He’s lured away from the main room by her and that act saves her life and his.
When all is said and done, Amara is sent away from the city to protect her until all those responsible all found and killed.
When she returns eight years later, Amara is no longer the inexperienced, and scared girl she was when she was sent away. She is a woman who knows what she wants … to run the family business
Surprising her father on their birthday, she announces she is home to stay. He’s sure he’ll send her away again but Amara will have none of it. She’s out for blood. For those who killed her mother and brother and the one who has wronged her.
The story quickly escalated with intrigue and surprise. No one more surprised than Sandman when he sees how the years have changed her, in very adult ways.
If you are a fan of hot sex scenes and a great story, I highly recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed.
I’ve already preordered the next book in the series.
December 24, 2022
Being that I am fairly new to AALIYAH ROSES writing I was honestly not sure what to expect when I first sat down and started reading Unforeseen Return . But man did I find myself so very quickly becoming utterly invested in Amara , Santino and Angelo’s emotional rollercoaster of a journey . A journey that is guaranteed to grab onto all your emotions so fast and. Pull at your heartstrings so completely. There were moments I was speechless and others I was on the edge of my seat heart beating so freaking fast . I honestly could not put it down , it’s just that amazing . Wonderfully written characters, dark , raw , gritty, intriguing, emotionally charged, twists and turns, reverse harem , mafia , heartbreaking, heartfelt, angst , drama , non stop action and so much more . What a phenomenal start to what I can already tell is going to be a awesome new series
November 23, 2022
Wow great start to the series. It does end with a cliff hanger and while I don't usually read books like that, I really enjoyed this one.
It was about Amara the Don's daughter who returns back from Italy for her fathers birthday and expecting to stay, despite protests from her father. She takes on two body guards Santino and Angelo who do everything to please her.
I loved the dynamic between the three and it was so great the way she stood up for herself in a Mafia man's world. Can't wait for the next one to come out!!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
It was about Amara the Don's daughter who returns back from Italy for her fathers birthday and expecting to stay, despite protests from her father. She takes on two body guards Santino and Angelo who do everything to please her.
I loved the dynamic between the three and it was so great the way she stood up for herself in a Mafia man's world. Can't wait for the next one to come out!!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
November 24, 2022
A deadly birthday party. A daughter grown up and out for revenge. Amara returns home after 10 years to prove to her father she is just as deadly as himself.
Finding the person responsible for the death of her family and her innocence is Amara's top priority. Showing her father she can rule by his side is her second. Enjoying the company of her bodyguards and her father's #1 are the perks to her plan. But Dominick has his own plans for his daughter.
So much deceit, danger, and sexy time, Unforseen Return by Aaliyah Rose has it all.
Finding the person responsible for the death of her family and her innocence is Amara's top priority. Showing her father she can rule by his side is her second. Enjoying the company of her bodyguards and her father's #1 are the perks to her plan. But Dominick has his own plans for his daughter.
So much deceit, danger, and sexy time, Unforseen Return by Aaliyah Rose has it all.
December 26, 2022
Amara has her work cut out for her. She wants to make her father see that she is more than capable of managing his mafia organization. Amara begins to show all of the group just how strong of a woman she has become and not the girl they all remember. This book is a page-turner! The characters and the scenes come to life on each page! Lots of drama, romance and adventure. I can’t wait for book 2!
I received this book as an advanced reader copy for my honest opinion.
I received this book as an advanced reader copy for my honest opinion.
December 17, 2022
This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters and an interesting storyline. The author does a great job packing a ton in this short story. She pulled me in with all the drama and action. Add in the romance and she delivers a terrific story and a great start to a new series!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
December 27, 2022
I am not a fan of the reverse harem genre, but the mafia angle made this story intriguing. I particularly love Amara with her take charge and take no prisoner attitude. A woman of strength and attitude in a man's world. Amazing story and characters and I can't wait to see what's next in store for us.
April 13, 2024
Unforeseen Return: A Dark Mafia Romance (Illicit Reign Book 1) by Aaliyah Rose – This was a freebie series starter, but the rest of the books are on kindle unlimited. She survived a hit because she was fooling around with her bodyguard, but she didn’t let it break her. Amara is done hiding, and boy howdy is she ready to prove that she is up for running a mafia empire! Happy Reading!
November 28, 2022
I love a strong woman who stands up for herself and takes what she wants. I also like how she got even with the man that hurt her as a child. I can't wait for the next one to find out if her father is proud of her or not. He should be in my opinion.
December 20, 2022
Loved it!!!
Finally a bomb @$$ female lead who takes what she wants without mercy!!!. I have read over a hundred books and very few i have read with a strong female lead. Loved the spice!! It was short but to the point. Keep up the good work.
Finally a bomb @$$ female lead who takes what she wants without mercy!!!. I have read over a hundred books and very few i have read with a strong female lead. Loved the spice!! It was short but to the point. Keep up the good work.
December 22, 2022
wow
What an ending! I hope the whole series is this exciting! I’m not much for mafia themes but damn Amara is freaking amazing. Powerful heroines ftw
What an ending! I hope the whole series is this exciting! I’m not much for mafia themes but damn Amara is freaking amazing. Powerful heroines ftw
January 13, 2023
Woman on Fire
Love how this woman is showing the men what is up and to not mess with her and that she knows what she's talking about.
Love how this woman is showing the men what is up and to not mess with her and that she knows what she's talking about.
November 11, 2023
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