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Cosa Nostra #2
Twisted Knight
Dom
The sins of the father are the sins of the sons.
For years I’ve been trying to atone for the crimes of the monster who created me, for the monster running in my blood. I’m unworthy of love, of compassion…of understanding.
I made my peace with living this life of penance while hunting the rat poisoning the ranks of the Famiglia. At least that was true until she entered my life. India McKenna—a walking, talking contradiction built in a goddess.
When she looks at me, her emerald eyes full of tenderness seem like my shot at redemption.
I lost my soul many years ago, but this woman makes me want to retrieve it…
Will I be brave enough to reach for it?
India
I left Calgary to get away from the hurt, to heal my heart and my life. What I didn’t expect was meeting Domenico Romano, a career criminal with a heart of gold and looks that could make any woman fall to her knees. A man like I'd never met before. A man so hell-bent to keep his distance, to make me believe he is bad despite the goodness I keep seeing seeping out of him.
This man is so full of secrets, of doubt and remorse, and as I try to save him in spite of himself, I find myself falling for him…
Will I be brave enough to save us both?
The sins of the father are the sins of the sons.
For years I’ve been trying to atone for the crimes of the monster who created me, for the monster running in my blood. I’m unworthy of love, of compassion…of understanding.
I made my peace with living this life of penance while hunting the rat poisoning the ranks of the Famiglia. At least that was true until she entered my life. India McKenna—a walking, talking contradiction built in a goddess.
When she looks at me, her emerald eyes full of tenderness seem like my shot at redemption.
I lost my soul many years ago, but this woman makes me want to retrieve it…
Will I be brave enough to reach for it?
India
I left Calgary to get away from the hurt, to heal my heart and my life. What I didn’t expect was meeting Domenico Romano, a career criminal with a heart of gold and looks that could make any woman fall to her knees. A man like I'd never met before. A man so hell-bent to keep his distance, to make me believe he is bad despite the goodness I keep seeing seeping out of him.
This man is so full of secrets, of doubt and remorse, and as I try to save him in spite of himself, I find myself falling for him…
Will I be brave enough to save us both?
316 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2021
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R.G. Angel
35 books1,375 followersOn top of being an International Bestselling Author, I’m a trained lawyer, world traveller, coffee addict and cheese aficionado.
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When I’m not busy doing all my lawyerly mayhem or writing Contemporary Romance with heart, heat and a little darkness, alpha heroes and strong heroines and because I’m living in rainy (yet beautiful) Britain, I mostly enjoy indoor activities such as reading, watching TV, playing with my crazy puppies.
I hope my stories will make you dream and will bring you as much joy as they brought me by writing them.
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April 25, 2023
Este libro es de mis menos favoritos y me duele porque es de Dom.
Y es que la relación de ellos la sentí muy superficial no hubo un desarrollo como tal primero como que no se soportaban después atracción fatal y unos cuantos acostones y ya se amaban.
India como protagonista se me hizo equis no hizo nada relevante por Dom, salvo en una escena.
Dom si me agradó y me encanta la relación que tiene con Luca y Cassie que btw siento que se nota más el amor entre ellos que con India.
Y también me gustó mucho las interacciones con Matteo.
De ahí en fuera MEEH.
Y es que la relación de ellos la sentí muy superficial no hubo un desarrollo como tal primero como que no se soportaban después atracción fatal y unos cuantos acostones y ya se amaban.
India como protagonista se me hizo equis no hizo nada relevante por Dom, salvo en una escena.
Dom si me agradó y me encanta la relación que tiene con Luca y Cassie que btw siento que se nota más el amor entre ellos que con India.
Y también me gustó mucho las interacciones con Matteo.
De ahí en fuera MEEH.
February 3, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
''You are the brightest star in the darkest night''
Safety warnings:
- H 34 / h 27
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of physical abuse
- Mention of r*pe/assault
- Mention of child trafficking/abuse
- Violence/d*eath/torture
- HEA
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
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We got glimpses of Dom's potential backstory in ''Broken Prince'' and now we finally get the whole story and it's dark and heavy.
His father was selling and abusing women to the point where he would force a 13-year-old Dom to sleep with the women and even lose his virginity to a woman twice his age. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see Dom think he is a monster because of the things he was FORCED to do as a child. What he went through as a child should never be something anyone goes through and it truly messed him up, he believed with his whole heart that was incapable of being good.
India is Cassie's cousin who were told about in book 1 that lived in Canada. She comes over to visit and stay with the group while Cassie is struggling during her last few weeks of pregnancy (twins). India and Dom do not have a great start as he is apprehensive towards her, and she is always trying to psychoanalyze him as she is a psychiatrist.
The issue I had with her was that she was always in her therapist mode? Trying to decipher people and ask them questions as if they were in a therapy session and it bothered me sometimes.
She ran off from Canada after years of being with her ex who was physically abusing her, and he is threatening her and trying his hardest to find her, but that subplot died down really quickly and not much came of it.
I knew that Luca had killed Dom's dad when he was 14/15 to save Dom and take him under his wing and I knew that Matteo was the reason it played out that way so those reveals were not much of a shock but what was shocking was finding out Matteo is Dom's half-brother, and they share a father which means the man Dom believed was his dad was not, which gives him a massive relief.
There was a continued side plot about this ''ghost'' who was causing havoc within the mafia and all three guys are trying to find out who it is. I have a theory on who it is, and it will be concluded in book 3.
''You are the brightest star in the darkest night''
Safety warnings:
- H 34 / h 27
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of physical abuse
- Mention of r*pe/assault
- Mention of child trafficking/abuse
- Violence/d*eath/torture
- HEA
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
We got glimpses of Dom's potential backstory in ''Broken Prince'' and now we finally get the whole story and it's dark and heavy.
His father was selling and abusing women to the point where he would force a 13-year-old Dom to sleep with the women and even lose his virginity to a woman twice his age. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see Dom think he is a monster because of the things he was FORCED to do as a child. What he went through as a child should never be something anyone goes through and it truly messed him up, he believed with his whole heart that was incapable of being good.
India is Cassie's cousin who were told about in book 1 that lived in Canada. She comes over to visit and stay with the group while Cassie is struggling during her last few weeks of pregnancy (twins). India and Dom do not have a great start as he is apprehensive towards her, and she is always trying to psychoanalyze him as she is a psychiatrist.
The issue I had with her was that she was always in her therapist mode? Trying to decipher people and ask them questions as if they were in a therapy session and it bothered me sometimes.
She ran off from Canada after years of being with her ex who was physically abusing her, and he is threatening her and trying his hardest to find her, but that subplot died down really quickly and not much came of it.
I knew that Luca had killed Dom's dad when he was 14/15 to save Dom and take him under his wing and I knew that Matteo was the reason it played out that way so those reveals were not much of a shock but what was shocking was finding out Matteo is Dom's half-brother, and they share a father which means the man Dom believed was his dad was not, which gives him a massive relief.
There was a continued side plot about this ''ghost'' who was causing havoc within the mafia and all three guys are trying to find out who it is. I have a theory on who it is, and it will be concluded in book 3.
November 3, 2022
Ce livre est incroyable !!
Beaucoup plus dark que le premier et j'ai vraiment adoré ça ! On commence directement avec une scène marquante !
Une plume addictive, une romance au coeur de la mafia italienne, de belles leçons de vie et des personnages tous si bien construits et intriguants !
La relation entre les deux protagonistes est magnifique, Dom est tellement drôle et attachant, tout comme les autres personnages !!
J'adore aussi voir l'évolution de Luca et Cassie, j'aime que les anciens personnages soient encore important dans ce tome !
J'ai hâte de lire ce 3eme tome et de voir ce que l'autrice nous réserve !
Je ne peux que vous recommander cette saga !
Beaucoup plus dark que le premier et j'ai vraiment adoré ça ! On commence directement avec une scène marquante !
Une plume addictive, une romance au coeur de la mafia italienne, de belles leçons de vie et des personnages tous si bien construits et intriguants !
La relation entre les deux protagonistes est magnifique, Dom est tellement drôle et attachant, tout comme les autres personnages !!
J'adore aussi voir l'évolution de Luca et Cassie, j'aime que les anciens personnages soient encore important dans ce tome !
J'ai hâte de lire ce 3eme tome et de voir ce que l'autrice nous réserve !
Je ne peux que vous recommander cette saga !
April 6, 2023
While a good read, it didn't blow me away. It didn't evoke any emotion in me. Flat.
June 27, 2023
❤❤❤❤💔
Nel primo libro della serie "Cosa Nostra" di A. R. Angel si era intravisto un pò il carattere di Domenico, un uomo legato alla famiglia ma soprattutto leale a Luca. Per due anni era stato la sua ombra cercando di salvarlo da sé stesso, ma anche Dom aveva i suoi demoni da tenere sotto controllo.
Ha cercato di fare ammenda per i crimini che aveva commesso il mostro che lo ha creato, ritenendosi un mostro anch'esso per ciò che era stato costretto a fare.
Era convinto di non meritare l'assoluzione né tanto meno la comprensione o l'amore.
Ormai è rassegnato ad una vita di solitudine, l'unico scopo è proteggere Luca insieme alla bellissima famiglia che ha creato con Cassie e trovare i traditori che si nascondono tra i ranghi della famiglia. Fin quando sulla sua strada non incontra India McKenna, una Dea in carne e ossa.
India è la cugina di Cassie ha lasciato Calgary per scappare da un uomo violento e curare cuore e anima.
Di certo non si aspettava di incontrare Domenico Romano, il consigliere di Luca, sin dal primo sguardo ha sentito una forte chimica verso quell'uomo tanto burbero quanto affascinante, ma Dom era schivo, col suo carattere oscuro mette subito in chiaro che non apprezza la sua presenza in famiglia.
Tra i due sono subito scintille, India riuscirà a scavare nel cuore e nella mente di Dom e riconoscerne i suoi tormenti.
Per Domenico India sarà un farò in mezzo al mare, riuscirà a salvarlo nonostante lui si opponga con tutte le sue forze?
Riuscirà Dom a farla entrare nel suo cuore?
"Dovevo riprendere fiato dopo averti visto. Mi fai questo effetto." "Quale?" "Mi privi i polmoni di tutta l'aria."
Già dal prologo si può capire bene cosa tormenta Dom e la scoperta per chi legge è agghiacciante, i suoi dubbi, le sue insicurezze e fragilità faranno apprezzare maggiormente questo personaggio così complesso, anche India ha un passato da dimenticare e grazie all'invito della cugina di trasferirsi da lei durante la gravidanza farà sì che si possa allontanare da un passato non proprio felice.
Ma i pericoli sono sempre in agguato una nuova minaccia rischia di mettere in pericolo non solo Dom ma anche India, che è sempre più intrigata e affascinata da quest'uomo apparentemente duro e inflessibile che cerca di tenere le distanze da lei facendole credere di essere cattivo ma che in fondo è un uomo ferito, dal cuore d'oro e un fascino che potrebbe far cadere in ginocchio qualsiasi donna.
"Sei un sogno diventato realtà, India. Sei stupenda sia dentro che fuori, e paziente, amorevole, intelligente, e una bomba sexy a letto. Come potrei non essere pazzo di te?"
Che bellissima lettura, ritrovare Cassie e Luca in procinto di diventare genitori, vedere come va avanti la loro storia, l'amore e la devozione che ha Luca nei confronti di Cassie mi hanno scaldato il cuore.
Dom mi aveva incuriosita tantissimo nel primo libro, la storia è molto bella, di certo non posso dire che ha superato quella di Luca che l'ho trovata molo più tormentata, ma la mia curiosità più grande è verso "Il Re crudele", Matteo Genovese, il capo dei capi, non vedo l'ora di scoprire i suoi segreti e i suoi tormenti.
Ringrazio la Grey Eagle Publications per la copia ARC.
Nel primo libro della serie "Cosa Nostra" di A. R. Angel si era intravisto un pò il carattere di Domenico, un uomo legato alla famiglia ma soprattutto leale a Luca. Per due anni era stato la sua ombra cercando di salvarlo da sé stesso, ma anche Dom aveva i suoi demoni da tenere sotto controllo.
Ha cercato di fare ammenda per i crimini che aveva commesso il mostro che lo ha creato, ritenendosi un mostro anch'esso per ciò che era stato costretto a fare.
Era convinto di non meritare l'assoluzione né tanto meno la comprensione o l'amore.
Ormai è rassegnato ad una vita di solitudine, l'unico scopo è proteggere Luca insieme alla bellissima famiglia che ha creato con Cassie e trovare i traditori che si nascondono tra i ranghi della famiglia. Fin quando sulla sua strada non incontra India McKenna, una Dea in carne e ossa.
India è la cugina di Cassie ha lasciato Calgary per scappare da un uomo violento e curare cuore e anima.
Di certo non si aspettava di incontrare Domenico Romano, il consigliere di Luca, sin dal primo sguardo ha sentito una forte chimica verso quell'uomo tanto burbero quanto affascinante, ma Dom era schivo, col suo carattere oscuro mette subito in chiaro che non apprezza la sua presenza in famiglia.
Tra i due sono subito scintille, India riuscirà a scavare nel cuore e nella mente di Dom e riconoscerne i suoi tormenti.
Per Domenico India sarà un farò in mezzo al mare, riuscirà a salvarlo nonostante lui si opponga con tutte le sue forze?
Riuscirà Dom a farla entrare nel suo cuore?
"Dovevo riprendere fiato dopo averti visto. Mi fai questo effetto." "Quale?" "Mi privi i polmoni di tutta l'aria."
Già dal prologo si può capire bene cosa tormenta Dom e la scoperta per chi legge è agghiacciante, i suoi dubbi, le sue insicurezze e fragilità faranno apprezzare maggiormente questo personaggio così complesso, anche India ha un passato da dimenticare e grazie all'invito della cugina di trasferirsi da lei durante la gravidanza farà sì che si possa allontanare da un passato non proprio felice.
Ma i pericoli sono sempre in agguato una nuova minaccia rischia di mettere in pericolo non solo Dom ma anche India, che è sempre più intrigata e affascinata da quest'uomo apparentemente duro e inflessibile che cerca di tenere le distanze da lei facendole credere di essere cattivo ma che in fondo è un uomo ferito, dal cuore d'oro e un fascino che potrebbe far cadere in ginocchio qualsiasi donna.
"Sei un sogno diventato realtà, India. Sei stupenda sia dentro che fuori, e paziente, amorevole, intelligente, e una bomba sexy a letto. Come potrei non essere pazzo di te?"
Che bellissima lettura, ritrovare Cassie e Luca in procinto di diventare genitori, vedere come va avanti la loro storia, l'amore e la devozione che ha Luca nei confronti di Cassie mi hanno scaldato il cuore.
Dom mi aveva incuriosita tantissimo nel primo libro, la storia è molto bella, di certo non posso dire che ha superato quella di Luca che l'ho trovata molo più tormentata, ma la mia curiosità più grande è verso "Il Re crudele", Matteo Genovese, il capo dei capi, non vedo l'ora di scoprire i suoi segreti e i suoi tormenti.
Ringrazio la Grey Eagle Publications per la copia ARC.
July 21, 2021
I knew Dom’s story was going to be magnificent! This author definitely penned another amazing read I loved India her and Doms chemistry was off the charts these two were made for each other! I loved the twists and turns the thrilling suspense and the ending definitely can’t wait for the final book in this series! Definitely another must read !
July 15, 2021
Everything I love about romance novels!
Twisted Knight is the second book in the Cosa Nostra series by R.G. Angel. It is a standalone, but best read after Broken Prince. This would definitely be considered a dark romance, but it also has over the top romance as well as laugh out loud funny moments. India, Cassie’s cousin, goes to stay with Cassie and Luca (from book 1) at the end of Cassie’s pregnancy with her twins in order to help out and provide support, but to also escape some recent hurt. Dom, Luca’s consigliere, is weary of letting anyone into his circle, but he can’t seem to keep away from India, no matter how much he fights it. He has a very dark history that makes him feel unworthy of love or compassion, but India sees his kindness and potential and is going to make sure he sees it too.
What a phenomenal love story that gives you all the feels! Twisted Knight is truly everything I love about romance novels and this story delivers with tons of twists and turns and a dash of suspense. It will have you hooked from the beginning and keep you hooked to the end. I just love R.G. Angels writing style! It’s very flowery like the old school romances, but with a raw, poignantly heartbreaking backstory. Dom is absolutely my favorite kind of hero. He’s extremely loyal to those he considers his family, very protective, kind of grumpy, but funny at the same time. Once he sees India as his chance for happiness and redemption, there is nothing he won’t do for her and there is no letting go. India is definitely a girl worth fighting for. She is an extremely empathetic person, an introvert, a girl who always plays it safe, and hates to be seen - which is hard since she’s 6 feet tall. Dom truly appreciates everything about her and once he has her, holds on with both hands. This book is a true, feel good story despite it’s darker elements, and I cannot wait for the last book in the series! The story ends in a cliffhanger for the overarching story arc whodunnit, but there is a happily ever after for the couple. I literally can’t wait for Matteo, “the king sh!t stirrers” to get his book!!
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Enemies to lovers
Angst: 😰😰
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: rape of a child
Twisted Knight is the second book in the Cosa Nostra series by R.G. Angel. It is a standalone, but best read after Broken Prince. This would definitely be considered a dark romance, but it also has over the top romance as well as laugh out loud funny moments. India, Cassie’s cousin, goes to stay with Cassie and Luca (from book 1) at the end of Cassie’s pregnancy with her twins in order to help out and provide support, but to also escape some recent hurt. Dom, Luca’s consigliere, is weary of letting anyone into his circle, but he can’t seem to keep away from India, no matter how much he fights it. He has a very dark history that makes him feel unworthy of love or compassion, but India sees his kindness and potential and is going to make sure he sees it too.
What a phenomenal love story that gives you all the feels! Twisted Knight is truly everything I love about romance novels and this story delivers with tons of twists and turns and a dash of suspense. It will have you hooked from the beginning and keep you hooked to the end. I just love R.G. Angels writing style! It’s very flowery like the old school romances, but with a raw, poignantly heartbreaking backstory. Dom is absolutely my favorite kind of hero. He’s extremely loyal to those he considers his family, very protective, kind of grumpy, but funny at the same time. Once he sees India as his chance for happiness and redemption, there is nothing he won’t do for her and there is no letting go. India is definitely a girl worth fighting for. She is an extremely empathetic person, an introvert, a girl who always plays it safe, and hates to be seen - which is hard since she’s 6 feet tall. Dom truly appreciates everything about her and once he has her, holds on with both hands. This book is a true, feel good story despite it’s darker elements, and I cannot wait for the last book in the series! The story ends in a cliffhanger for the overarching story arc whodunnit, but there is a happily ever after for the couple. I literally can’t wait for Matteo, “the king sh!t stirrers” to get his book!!
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Enemies to lovers
Angst: 😰😰
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: rape of a child
November 1, 2021
Frenemies to lovers – it was perfection!
There was a hint of India in the first book in the series and a whole lotta Dom (to love) so I barely closed the page of Cassie and Luca’s story before diving in here. And oh it was everything I wanted it to be!
Circling their family like protective mama bears, they weren’t sure about each other. Dom, especially, was acting so unlike his usual jovial self. He was the one to cajole and joke, to lighten the mood. Not here. He was growly and prickly with India, I had to convince myself itself he was the same man. But I guess that is what L-O-V-E can do to you and it made me smile… Not the hard time he gave India but how wonderfully she pushed back! He thought she was hiding something and she thought… Well, she wasn’t sure what to think of this man who acted anything like what Cassie had gushed about. But, she was here and she was going to make sure Cassie’s new family treated her right. And Dom? Well, she was going to cut him a bit of slack… A bit…
This was another great read, I was so sad it was over! You know those books that you want to speed read to the end and then sob when you realize there is no more? Luckily, there’s at least one more read – there are still series questions to answer after all – and I’m in no way ready to let these characters go. And it’s Matteo’s story! Now that man needs love in his life… ~Diane, 5 stars
There was a hint of India in the first book in the series and a whole lotta Dom (to love) so I barely closed the page of Cassie and Luca’s story before diving in here. And oh it was everything I wanted it to be!
Circling their family like protective mama bears, they weren’t sure about each other. Dom, especially, was acting so unlike his usual jovial self. He was the one to cajole and joke, to lighten the mood. Not here. He was growly and prickly with India, I had to convince myself itself he was the same man. But I guess that is what L-O-V-E can do to you and it made me smile… Not the hard time he gave India but how wonderfully she pushed back! He thought she was hiding something and she thought… Well, she wasn’t sure what to think of this man who acted anything like what Cassie had gushed about. But, she was here and she was going to make sure Cassie’s new family treated her right. And Dom? Well, she was going to cut him a bit of slack… A bit…
This was another great read, I was so sad it was over! You know those books that you want to speed read to the end and then sob when you realize there is no more? Luckily, there’s at least one more read – there are still series questions to answer after all – and I’m in no way ready to let these characters go. And it’s Matteo’s story! Now that man needs love in his life… ~Diane, 5 stars
September 20, 2021
Twisted Knight has everything you would expect from a mafia romance: action, romance, suspense, and violence. Once I started reading I had a hard time stopping. I just had to know what would happen next.
India is sweet, kind, and caring. She’s also a lot tougher than she gives herself credit for. I liked her immediately; she seems like the type of person I would have as a friend.
Dom is tough, protective, and fiercely loyal. He’s exactly the alpha you would expect in a mafia romance. I loved his devotion to Luca, Cassie, and eventually India.
The plot was fast moving and action packed. While I am sensitive to violence in books, I found that most of the violence in this book was sort of here-say and fade to black, which made it a bit more palatable.
This is book two in the Cosa Nostra series. I do feel it’s important to read them in order. I can’t wait for book three and hope it answers my remaining questions.
India is sweet, kind, and caring. She’s also a lot tougher than she gives herself credit for. I liked her immediately; she seems like the type of person I would have as a friend.
Dom is tough, protective, and fiercely loyal. He’s exactly the alpha you would expect in a mafia romance. I loved his devotion to Luca, Cassie, and eventually India.
The plot was fast moving and action packed. While I am sensitive to violence in books, I found that most of the violence in this book was sort of here-say and fade to black, which made it a bit more palatable.
This is book two in the Cosa Nostra series. I do feel it’s important to read them in order. I can’t wait for book three and hope it answers my remaining questions.
March 28, 2023
3.5 stars
December 1, 2023
3.5/5 ⭐️
🤍 Mafia
🤍 Age gap ( 27 l 32 )
🤍 Traumatic past
🚩 no cheating or sharing, no OW/OM
To be honest I was a little disappointed because I thought it would be more dramatic and they both would really open up about their past 😶☹️
It wasn't bad but in my opinion it was way too rushed.
My highlights were the scenes with Lucas and the babies 😍🫶🥰
All in all it was an okay book but definitely not as good as the first one 🙌🙈
Soo excited to read the 3rd book 🤍
🤍 Mafia
🤍 Age gap ( 27 l 32 )
🤍 Traumatic past
🚩 no cheating or sharing, no OW/OM
To be honest I was a little disappointed because I thought it would be more dramatic and they both would really open up about their past 😶☹️
It wasn't bad but in my opinion it was way too rushed.
My highlights were the scenes with Lucas and the babies 😍🫶🥰
All in all it was an okay book but definitely not as good as the first one 🙌🙈
Soo excited to read the 3rd book 🤍
May 1, 2023
I tried, really tried to like India with Dom
But I just didn't see or feel it
This instant obssession and love was weird
Her background was unnecessary to the story
And Dom's messed up childhood needed so much more than just "restrained hands"
The three stars goes the Mafia part
I enjoyed it more than the forced romance
Looking forward to Matteo's book
But I just didn't see or feel it
This instant obssession and love was weird
Her background was unnecessary to the story
And Dom's messed up childhood needed so much more than just "restrained hands"
The three stars goes the Mafia part
I enjoyed it more than the forced romance
Looking forward to Matteo's book
July 15, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed book one, Broken Prince, and was looking forward to reading this book as well. Dom seemed such a man of depth and I was right!
With Cassie so close to her twins birth her cousin, India, flew in to help out and what a gorgeous Amazonian woman she was too! Dom thought so as well, however, he didn’t rush into things believing himself to be a beast. Well first off, it was fabulous to be back with Luca, Cassie, Jude and Dom and… okay Matteo as well. 😆 That sociopath sort of sneaks up on you and you end up liking him more, I can’t wait until we get to read his story next as he is such an intriguing character. Secondly, India is a fantastic character, one who fit in so well and I liked immediately with her take no rubbish attitude.
As Dom and India’s rocky romance slowly progressed there are other unsolved issues that became vitally important. The mystery of who the rat was in their organisation being paramount yet not really any closer to be revealed. When the action heated up it went from a slow tempo to super charged in a split second and boy did those emotions kick in. Actually, once again you felt each emotion with the characters, no matter whether it was excitement, fear, anger or passion.
As the story unfolds so did the little twists and turns, and a couple were beauties! This Costa Nostra series is a dark, exciting, thrilling, romantic and suspense-filled one that I recommend to everyone. Bring on Cruel King, the final book!
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With Cassie so close to her twins birth her cousin, India, flew in to help out and what a gorgeous Amazonian woman she was too! Dom thought so as well, however, he didn’t rush into things believing himself to be a beast. Well first off, it was fabulous to be back with Luca, Cassie, Jude and Dom and… okay Matteo as well. 😆 That sociopath sort of sneaks up on you and you end up liking him more, I can’t wait until we get to read his story next as he is such an intriguing character. Secondly, India is a fantastic character, one who fit in so well and I liked immediately with her take no rubbish attitude.
As Dom and India’s rocky romance slowly progressed there are other unsolved issues that became vitally important. The mystery of who the rat was in their organisation being paramount yet not really any closer to be revealed. When the action heated up it went from a slow tempo to super charged in a split second and boy did those emotions kick in. Actually, once again you felt each emotion with the characters, no matter whether it was excitement, fear, anger or passion.
As the story unfolds so did the little twists and turns, and a couple were beauties! This Costa Nostra series is a dark, exciting, thrilling, romantic and suspense-filled one that I recommend to everyone. Bring on Cruel King, the final book!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
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July 22, 2024
Romance Reader - per RFS
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Il Cavaliere Perverso è il secondo volume autoconclusivo della serie Cosa Nostra dell’autrice R.G. Angel, edita Grey Eagle Publications.
Domenico è il migliore amico di Luca e quando incontra India, la cugina di Cassie, ne rimane colpito, ma sa che deve restarle lontano perché il suo passato, con le relative conseguenze, è un peso troppo grande da condividere.
India arriva a casa Montanari per aiutare Cassie alla fine della gravidanza gemellare e decide di raggiungere sua cugina per lasciarsi il passato alle spalle.
Quando Dom e India si incontrano, l’approccio non è dei migliori e la reticenza reciproca rende l’atmosfera piuttosto cupa. A lei basta poco per capire che i due uomini recentemente entrati a far parte della vita della cugina non sono esattamente due chierichetti, ma India si fida ciecamente del giudizio di Cassie.
E non dimentichiamo che c’è ancora una talpa da stanare e, sebbene verranno fatti progressi importanti da questo punto di vista, la svolta finale ci attenderà nel terzo e ultimo volume.
Inoltre, scoprire il motivo del titolo del libro non sarà esattamente una passeggiata e alcune scene sono piuttosto intense, ma mai eccessive. In effetti, pur essendo un dark romance, l’autrice rende il romanzo avvicinabile anche dai lettori che sopportano meno l’oscurità.
Nonostante le differenze e le difficoltà, saranno abbastanza coraggiosi da provare a capire se l’attrazione che scorre impetuosa tra loro può diventare qualcosa di più?
Anche stavolta, ho apprezzato molto il doppio pov alternato in prima persona che fa immedesimare il lettore con i protagonisti e altrettanto piacevole è lo stile dell’autrice che rapisce il lettore con dialoghi frizzanti e scene piene di suspense.
Questo secondo volume mi è piaciuto tanto quanto il primo e non vedo l’ora di leggere il terzo volume che riguarderà il Re, Matteo Genovese.
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Il Cavaliere Perverso è il secondo volume autoconclusivo della serie Cosa Nostra dell’autrice R.G. Angel, edita Grey Eagle Publications.
Domenico è il migliore amico di Luca e quando incontra India, la cugina di Cassie, ne rimane colpito, ma sa che deve restarle lontano perché il suo passato, con le relative conseguenze, è un peso troppo grande da condividere.
India arriva a casa Montanari per aiutare Cassie alla fine della gravidanza gemellare e decide di raggiungere sua cugina per lasciarsi il passato alle spalle.
Quando Dom e India si incontrano, l’approccio non è dei migliori e la reticenza reciproca rende l’atmosfera piuttosto cupa. A lei basta poco per capire che i due uomini recentemente entrati a far parte della vita della cugina non sono esattamente due chierichetti, ma India si fida ciecamente del giudizio di Cassie.
E non dimentichiamo che c’è ancora una talpa da stanare e, sebbene verranno fatti progressi importanti da questo punto di vista, la svolta finale ci attenderà nel terzo e ultimo volume.
Inoltre, scoprire il motivo del titolo del libro non sarà esattamente una passeggiata e alcune scene sono piuttosto intense, ma mai eccessive. In effetti, pur essendo un dark romance, l’autrice rende il romanzo avvicinabile anche dai lettori che sopportano meno l’oscurità.
Nonostante le differenze e le difficoltà, saranno abbastanza coraggiosi da provare a capire se l’attrazione che scorre impetuosa tra loro può diventare qualcosa di più?
Anche stavolta, ho apprezzato molto il doppio pov alternato in prima persona che fa immedesimare il lettore con i protagonisti e altrettanto piacevole è lo stile dell’autrice che rapisce il lettore con dialoghi frizzanti e scene piene di suspense.
Questo secondo volume mi è piaciuto tanto quanto il primo e non vedo l’ora di leggere il terzo volume che riguarderà il Re, Matteo Genovese.
July 12, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed book one, Broken Prince, and was looking forward to reading this book as well. Dom seemed such a man of depth and I was right!
With Cassie so close to her twins birth her cousin, India, flew in to help out and what a gorgeous Amazonian woman she was too! Dom thought so as well, however, he didn’t rush into things believing himself to be a beast. Well first off, it was fabulous to be back with Luca, Cassie, Jude and Dom and… okay Matteo as well. 😆 That sociopath sort of sneaks up on you and you end up liking him more, I can’t wait until we get to read his story next as he is such an intriguing character. Secondly, India is a fantastic character, one who fit in so well and I liked immediately with her take no rubbish attitude.
As Dom and India’s rocky romance slowly progressed there are other unsolved issues that became vitally important. The mystery of who the rat was in their organisation being paramount yet not really any closer to be revealed. When the action heated up it went from a slow tempo to super charged in a split second and boy did those emotions kick in. Actually, once again you felt each emotion with the characters, no matter whether it was excitement, fear, anger or passion.
As the story unfolds so did the little twists and turns, and a couple were beauties! This Costa Nostra series is a dark, exciting, thrilling, romantic and suspense-filled one that I recommend to everyone. Bring on Cruel King, the final book!
November 2, 2025
»It's what you deserve for making me obsessed with you.«
★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I liked her. She is charming, funny and overall a nice person.
❥ 𝑫𝒐𝒎 ⋆✮
He is such a sweet heart and I really liked him.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was good but not as thrilling as the first book in this series. O had fun reading it but it‘s not one of these books you keep in mind. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it. I wish there was more tension between Dom and India because their relationship felt kind of flat and not as tension filled as I hoped. I liked them as a couple but sadly the spark was missing.
All in all a solid mafia romance book.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 3/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 4/5
couple/tension: 3/5
world building: 4/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, secrets and lies, forced proximity, past traumata, grumpy x sunshine, mafia consigliere x psychologist, age gap
𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
ages: India (27) and Dom (33)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Broken Prince ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Twisted Knight ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Cruel King ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I liked her. She is charming, funny and overall a nice person.
❥ 𝑫𝒐𝒎 ⋆✮
He is such a sweet heart and I really liked him.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was good but not as thrilling as the first book in this series. O had fun reading it but it‘s not one of these books you keep in mind. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it. I wish there was more tension between Dom and India because their relationship felt kind of flat and not as tension filled as I hoped. I liked them as a couple but sadly the spark was missing.
All in all a solid mafia romance book.
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 3/5
spice: 2/5
humor: 4/5
couple/tension: 3/5
world building: 4/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ₊ ⊹
possessive and protective hero, secrets and lies, forced proximity, past traumata, grumpy x sunshine, mafia consigliere x psychologist, age gap
𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
ages: India (27) and Dom (33)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Broken Prince ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Twisted Knight ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Cruel King ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
July 13, 2021
Oh Dom, my Twisted Knight...this book did not disappoint!!!!
You learned Dom was a tormented soul in Broken Prince, but you found out why in this book and it is heartbreaking. I just want to give him a big hug. Dom is committed to Luca and Cassie and will do anything for them. So when Cassie wants to bring her cousin to stay with them, he of course can't say no. But when he sees India for the first time, he feels things that he has never felt before. He like it rough and tough, but with India, her smile turns him on. How can this one woman change him? India needs to get away so going to see her cousin is perfect. India is gorgeous, and instantly feels that attraction to Dom, but she knows that he is hiding something. When she finds out what it is, Dom will soon learn just how special she is.
I loved Dom and India's relationship. They started out kinda as enemies not really liking each other but getting along for Cassie's sake. But the more that they talk and the more that they let their walls down, they realize that there is something more between them. Dom is scared, he has never felt this way for something before, he didn't think that he ever would based on his past, but India is there for him every step of the way. She was perfect for him because she made him realize it wasn't his fault. She also like it a little rough too ;)
The last book can not come out soon enough. FYI the epilogue ends on a cliffhanger!
You learned Dom was a tormented soul in Broken Prince, but you found out why in this book and it is heartbreaking. I just want to give him a big hug. Dom is committed to Luca and Cassie and will do anything for them. So when Cassie wants to bring her cousin to stay with them, he of course can't say no. But when he sees India for the first time, he feels things that he has never felt before. He like it rough and tough, but with India, her smile turns him on. How can this one woman change him? India needs to get away so going to see her cousin is perfect. India is gorgeous, and instantly feels that attraction to Dom, but she knows that he is hiding something. When she finds out what it is, Dom will soon learn just how special she is.
I loved Dom and India's relationship. They started out kinda as enemies not really liking each other but getting along for Cassie's sake. But the more that they talk and the more that they let their walls down, they realize that there is something more between them. Dom is scared, he has never felt this way for something before, he didn't think that he ever would based on his past, but India is there for him every step of the way. She was perfect for him because she made him realize it wasn't his fault. She also like it a little rough too ;)
The last book can not come out soon enough. FYI the epilogue ends on a cliffhanger!
July 26, 2021
RG Angel is a favorite author of mine, I discovered her 4ish books ago, and she just amazes me with her plot twists and her character development. This story is no exception! The characters were brilliant! Twisted knight was a fantastic story, and I can’t wait for what’s next!
November 5, 2024
Son pasables los dos libros, para pasar el rato sirve.
Pd: Era necesario nombrar los cm de su "miembro"?? 🤣🤣 y al de Mateo lo abandone pensando q me iba a atrapar más y fue todo lo contrario, me super aburrió 🙃
Pd: Era necesario nombrar los cm de su "miembro"?? 🤣🤣 y al de Mateo lo abandone pensando q me iba a atrapar más y fue todo lo contrario, me super aburrió 🙃
June 9, 2025
Después de una racha tan mala de libros que no me gustaron y me parecieron patéticos, es aire fresco encontrar libros interesantes como este.
P.D: Matteo es demasiado fascinante como para no leer su libro. Muy pronto (en la semana jaja) lo disfrutaré. 🫦
P.D: Matteo es demasiado fascinante como para no leer su libro. Muy pronto (en la semana jaja) lo disfrutaré. 🫦
July 28, 2025
4.5 Dolcetta stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨️
3.5🌶
3.5🌶
July 19, 2021
Para ser honesta. No me gustó mucho esta historia 😞 siento que Dom e India se perdieron en la sombra de Cassie y Luca. "Las más buena, dulce, bla bla" mucho de describir cada personaje "Matteo calculador, frío, indiferente" constantemente.
India y Dom quedaron muy atrás, de un momento a otro se enamoran(?
Me costó mucho terminar el libro y fui pasando hojas.
Vamos por Matteo y quizás Enzo(?) Espero sea más acción y no tanta descripción.
India y Dom quedaron muy atrás, de un momento a otro se enamoran(?
Me costó mucho terminar el libro y fui pasando hojas.
Vamos por Matteo y quizás Enzo(?) Espero sea más acción y no tanta descripción.
August 11, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
i reallyyyy love this series & i love dom & india but i think their love is a little fast forward. I cant really connect their relationship at first because they didn’t interact much & got me thinking when did the love comes from??? but after that they do have some development in their relationship. I also loveee matteo & dom love-hate relationship 😂
i reallyyyy love this series & i love dom & india but i think their love is a little fast forward. I cant really connect their relationship at first because they didn’t interact much & got me thinking when did the love comes from??? but after that they do have some development in their relationship. I also loveee matteo & dom love-hate relationship 😂
February 18, 2023
2.45 stars
This was just too unrealistic for me. Especially as a mafia book.
The story had too much syrup and not much else. Ended up skimming a lot of it.
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This was just too unrealistic for me. Especially as a mafia book.
The story had too much syrup and not much else. Ended up skimming a lot of it.
🫤
October 6, 2023
Had loved dom in prev book, this one just didn't make any sense.
Didnt feel the chemistry between the two.
Didnt feel the chemistry between the two.
November 17, 2021
Twisted Knight
(Cosa Nostra #2)
Written by: R.G. Angel
It’s no secret I am a fan of Author R.G. Angel’s Cosa Nostra Series. Reading Dom’s story though, well he earned my heart in the prologue.
Now as a grown man and Luca’s consigliere, Dom has taken this job to heart and he will not let anything happen to Luca, Cassie or Jude her brother. Now they were expected children of their own, yes, twins. Any new change is going to make Dom worry and that is what is on his mind while traveling to the airport to pick up Cassie’s cousin from Calgary. A new person, is she a threat, I think the biggest threat though is the head games his head often forces him into playing Dom is a good man, a good man who has done bad things. Those bad things though, they weren’t things Dom would have normally taken part in, but forced upon him during his most formative years.
I loved India from the moment she appeared in the book. She’s strong, willing to help out and step up, the only thing that haunts her is the fact she allowed herself to be put in a situation that she knew was wrong, but instead of taking the advice she would give to any other client, she stayed and it took a hospital stay to make her walk away. You see India is a therapist, Doctor heal thyself.
The past has come back to haunt Dom notes and texts distract him and instead of telling Luca he tries to deal with it himself. All of this while India is breaking down his barriers, they talk, they banter back and forth and they become friends.
The one thing I always loved about Dom is his sense to humor and his ability to slide zingers into his conversations especially with Luca and Cassie and always when he gets one in on Matteo!
Author R.G. Angel did a simply wonderful job bringing us Dom and wounded man who just needed someone to help him heal and love.
Yet another 5 star Cosa Nostra read from R.G. Angel
(Cosa Nostra #2)
Written by: R.G. Angel
It’s no secret I am a fan of Author R.G. Angel’s Cosa Nostra Series. Reading Dom’s story though, well he earned my heart in the prologue.
Now as a grown man and Luca’s consigliere, Dom has taken this job to heart and he will not let anything happen to Luca, Cassie or Jude her brother. Now they were expected children of their own, yes, twins. Any new change is going to make Dom worry and that is what is on his mind while traveling to the airport to pick up Cassie’s cousin from Calgary. A new person, is she a threat, I think the biggest threat though is the head games his head often forces him into playing Dom is a good man, a good man who has done bad things. Those bad things though, they weren’t things Dom would have normally taken part in, but forced upon him during his most formative years.
I loved India from the moment she appeared in the book. She’s strong, willing to help out and step up, the only thing that haunts her is the fact she allowed herself to be put in a situation that she knew was wrong, but instead of taking the advice she would give to any other client, she stayed and it took a hospital stay to make her walk away. You see India is a therapist, Doctor heal thyself.
The past has come back to haunt Dom notes and texts distract him and instead of telling Luca he tries to deal with it himself. All of this while India is breaking down his barriers, they talk, they banter back and forth and they become friends.
The one thing I always loved about Dom is his sense to humor and his ability to slide zingers into his conversations especially with Luca and Cassie and always when he gets one in on Matteo!
Author R.G. Angel did a simply wonderful job bringing us Dom and wounded man who just needed someone to help him heal and love.
Yet another 5 star Cosa Nostra read from R.G. Angel
July 15, 2021
Dom had a truly evil father who forced his son to participate in terrible things which really did his head in for life. Nowadays, Dom is only with paid women when he has that itch, and doesn't think he's fit for anything else. India has come to be with her cousin who is about to give birth to twins, and there are sparks galore when these two are near each other, but Dom does his utmost best to keep her away because he doesn't think he deserves her. It's only a matter of time before those sparks ignite, and it doesn't take a genius to see that they're perfect for each other, plus India is totally getting comfortable with his mafia life. Of course there's danger in the shadows which had the twists coming in hot so my f-bombs were falling like crazy which is my favorite place to be. Will Dom be able to keep India safe for a future together?! You know what to do to find out. I didn't want to end this review without saying something about a secondary who almost succeeded at stealing the show, Matteo LOL. I certainly CANNOT WAIT for his book but in the meantime, I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
July 15, 2021
Finally book 2 is here. First I love Indie and I see how she is cousin with the sassy Cassie. I REALLY recommend Cassie & Luca story it's a beauty and beast story. It's a hot romance and witty. They are relationship goal to Dom and this is his story
Dom & Indie did not start off well but she wasn't afraid to say to him "do you alway answer a question with a question?" And she is slowly introduced to the Mafia world and Cassie was confident that Indie would be great with it and she was right. Dom has a HORRIFIC past which I will not spoil but it affect future. Dom has a surpise to in this book that I will not spoil...
Indie is a therapist and she has good instincts BUT her ex went under her radar as in she saw the signs but choice to ignore them. That is why I love her cause she knows she has faults and she surpises me at the end of the book....no spoilers. Like she said its modern times
☆MUST READ & FAV☆
HOT romance with witt. I honestly just smiled through this book and I love that Luca & Cassie appear in this books alot. Cause they a positive influence on Dom.
Dom & Indie did not start off well but she wasn't afraid to say to him "do you alway answer a question with a question?" And she is slowly introduced to the Mafia world and Cassie was confident that Indie would be great with it and she was right. Dom has a HORRIFIC past which I will not spoil but it affect future. Dom has a surpise to in this book that I will not spoil...
Indie is a therapist and she has good instincts BUT her ex went under her radar as in she saw the signs but choice to ignore them. That is why I love her cause she knows she has faults and she surpises me at the end of the book....no spoilers. Like she said its modern times
☆MUST READ & FAV☆
HOT romance with witt. I honestly just smiled through this book and I love that Luca & Cassie appear in this books alot. Cause they a positive influence on Dom.
June 28, 2023
Lettura molto carina, inizialmente mi ha preso poco anche se il prologo era interessante dove rivela già qualcosa che riguarda il tormento e il lato oscuro del protagonista maschile. Ma poi man mano la lettura si fà sempre più coinvolgente e appassionante grazie alla tensione tra i protagonisti, e la ricerca della talpa con l'affascinante e enigmatico Matteo Genovese, detto Il Re, di cui non vedo l'ora di leggere la sua storia.
Poi, è stato bellissimo ritrovare Luca e Cassie, protagonisti del primo libro, e scoprire come procede la loro bellissima e profonda storia d'amore.
Anche se il libro è un Mafia romance, la lettura è abbastanza leggera e adatta a tutti i lettori, non ci sono scene cruenti . L'autrice è stata brava a dosare le scene di azione, sentimenti, scene spicy molto belle e un bel colpo di scena inaspettato.
Bellissimo il rapporto profondo di amicizia/fratellanza e senso di protezione tra Luca e Domenico.
Il libro è autoconclusivo anche se fa parte della serie "Cosa Nostra", che consiglio comunque di leggere in ordine di uscita, ora aspettiamo "Il Re Crudele"🖤
Poi, è stato bellissimo ritrovare Luca e Cassie, protagonisti del primo libro, e scoprire come procede la loro bellissima e profonda storia d'amore.
Anche se il libro è un Mafia romance, la lettura è abbastanza leggera e adatta a tutti i lettori, non ci sono scene cruenti . L'autrice è stata brava a dosare le scene di azione, sentimenti, scene spicy molto belle e un bel colpo di scena inaspettato.
Bellissimo il rapporto profondo di amicizia/fratellanza e senso di protezione tra Luca e Domenico.
Il libro è autoconclusivo anche se fa parte della serie "Cosa Nostra", che consiglio comunque di leggere in ordine di uscita, ora aspettiamo "Il Re Crudele"🖤
July 15, 2021
"A Dark and Gripping Mafia Romance"
Move over Don Vito Corleone, there's another famiglia in town. And they're not here entirely to pay a simple visit. They're here for their family to protect, honor, and to preserve as each try to achieve their own form of redemption.
Twisted Knight, by R.G. Angel, is the second story of the Cosa Nostra Series and it wastes no time as it sucker-punches the reader right off the bat as it continues down a gripping, trigger infused, dark, and emotional road for Gianluca, Domenico, and Matteo as these, at one time regular young boys, quickly turn into strong mafia men as they enter a world of secrets, pain, sacrifice, love, and ultimately their own redemption.
Wow. This is quite the story as it seems to tease the reader with its slow pace with various forms of trigger points, with off and on page warnings, as this heavy story is in fact a mafia story. And they clearly are exciting yet brutal reads filled with many twists and turns. Readers need to be aware of the existence of rape, torture, and violence triggers as they come at unforeseen moments during the story.
Twisted Knight, is equally a romance between Dom and India as each damaged soul, one more than the other, bravely embark on their own road to peace and redemption regardless of the twists and turns that attempt to block their path during their newly formed relationship.
Oh boy, what a dark and heavy read this was as the forced actions of Dom's past continuously haunt him during his self-imposed purgatory and professed need for continued dedication to his extended family to sooth his soul and lack-of-humanity. Gah, I love Dom as he is an intrinsically kind man with such a good heart who craves love and actually a normal life. For this, I was glad for the presence of India who was able to break through his wall of darkness to allow the real Domenico to come to light.
SQUEE!!! I loved the secondary characters as they had a heavy presence within this story, Jude and Enzo being my favorites. I also loved the use of the phrases in Italian to make it a more authentic mafia story. Not having read the first story as-of-yet, it was just as pleasing to see how Luca was healing and for this, I do recommend reading Broken Prince as it is sure to be quite the read as well.
However. While I did thoroughly enjoy reading this story, and as there is so-much-incredible-meat to Dom and India's background, for such a great need for their relationship, I needed more of their background as well as their developing relationship. I didn't quite feel as much of a connection with them until the very end and felt something was missing. I felt that I knew more of the secondary characters than of the primary ones.
All-in-all, call me a sucker for dark and emotional mafia romances, but, regardless of a smattering of typos and being a bit confusing, the writing in this one was addicting with humanized, humorous, and, incredible characters setting the bar quite high for future stories of the Cosa Nostra Series. I really liked it...:)
*star rating: 4.40 'I really liked this story' stars*
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