She's a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She's the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was.Now, all she can see in the mirror's reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New York's underworld, Elena's sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat-even ...
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She's a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She's the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was.Now, all she can see in the mirror's reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New York's underworld, Elena's sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat-even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena's first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he's just as rude as he is handsome.She doesn't like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn't stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he's near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.And he's always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she's beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another.Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don't fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?This is a standalone forbidden romance.
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Wow! Just, wow! This book was all kinds of amazing!
Six months ago Elena's actions had catastrophic consequences. As a result, she now must bear witness to her sister's arranged wedding to the Russo, the head of the mafia. Nicolas Russo is a cold, cruel man and she shouldn't be glad that it's not her that is promised to him.
Nico didn't care which daughter he married. This was a business deal and there were no emotions involved. Unfortunately, he can't hold to that because he definitely feels something when he sees his bride's sister for the first time.
This was such an intense read. Each page is laced with deep emotion and angst as Nico and Elena struggle against the feelings that arise when they are together.
Nico is the perfect jealous possessive anti-hero that finds himself going crazy when confronted by the mere thought of Elena. Man, I love a hero that can't help but give in to the drive to claim and protect the heroine.
Elena has always been the sweet one. She lives behind fake smiles when all she wants is to be free, to be herself, to live her life. I enjoyed watching her come out from behind her facade as she spewed her opinions to Nico. Despite the threat that he could end her at any point and time, she just couldn't help but show him the real her.
Together, this couple were like a ticking time bomb. As things between them escalate to cataclysmic proportions, I waited anxiously and with great anticipation for it all to explode. The tension in the story, within each character, as well as between Nico and Elena just continued to grow. With small reprieves of some wit and humor, Ms. Lori eases the pressure before building it back up again more so than before.
This is a very well written story with some amazing chemistry between the hero and heroine. There were some parts that felt a bit slow and repetitive during the heroine's internal musings but nothing I wanted to skim. The secondary characters were perfect to either push the story forward, support the main characters, or add a bit of levity. I would absolutely love to see some of them get their own book.
Overall, if you love mafia romances or intense alpha anti-heroes who flounder a bit due to what their experiencing, you're definitely going to want to check this one out!
