What a Delicious start to a Mafia Series. Ms. Allen has given us a great addition to the Mayhem Makers series. She checked off all my boxes by giving us strong male and female leads, an alpha mafia boss to his core, action, suspense, thrills and hot spicy romance. I mean what else could I possibly ask for - ok throw in laughs, a woman who keeps said mafia boss on his toes and cameo appearances by the RBMC, Ankeny, IA chapter and yep, I’m in heaven.
Gabriel, a Don in the La Cosa Nostra, is in Texas with his brothers to escort their mother to a book signing, at their father’s demand. Not something he’s happy about but when he literally runs into a woman and knocks her armload of books to the ground, his day just got 100% better. Especially when she agrees to have dinner with him. Alia, is a shy book editor that has sworn off men. But one look at the guy who literally runs into her and suddenly having a 1 night fling doesn’t sound so bad. Especially since they are both heading home the next day. After all, what happens at a book signing in Texas stays in Texas right and of course neither used their real names! And what a night it was. Both have hot memories that follow them to their respective homes. Imagine her surprise a few months down the road when her one night of bliss turns out to be the mafia boss she agrees to 6 months of “service” to in order to keep her father alive. From here the story takes off as these two become entwined in romance, betrayals and deadly threats.
I highly recommend grabbing this one up and getting in at the start of the La Famiglia DeLuca Series, you won’t be sorry you did. Then hang on to your seats as the series continues, after all Gabriel has 3 younger brothers who hopefully will all have books of their own.
2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars