This is a thrilling Mafia adventure complete with kidnappings, car chases, crooked cops, thieving bikers and shootouts.
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This is a thrilling Mafia adventure complete with kidnappings, car chases, crooked cops, thieving bikers and shootouts.  Elle is a struggling college student that stumbles into the wrong place at the wrong time and witnesses a hit.  Vince is the one in charge that needs to eliminate the witness but just can't bring himself to do it.  So he takes her to a safe place trying to figure out what is wrong with himself and how he is going to fix things.  One is hooked in the beginning and hangs on tightly for the wild ride.  Lots of emotion, lust, hot scenes, troubling family members and a sweet story of the journey of a Mafia underboss and his captive to lovers.  I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.  Five stars.
4051792
What a great book!  Frank Dimatteo takes us along on an inside trip through Mafia land;  not the blood & guts part so much, but the everyday activities of these wanna-be bad guys who sometimes ARE pretty bad. I couldn't resist cranking up Google Maps to get a lay-of-the-land look at their neighborhoods, which added a lot to the interest. Can't wait for Part 2.
4416301
This is many adventures in one. It starts out very much like the little Princes then turns into a tale of Joan the con artist. She makes her money on the tails of very rich people. It has hill and and evil female characters that Joan is always able over come
3270103
Throughout this book there are amazing twists among turns that you never expected. This is one edge of your seat thrilling adventure
844894
The mix of drama, action , boss status and lust is just mesmerizing
1348505
This book brings you right into the world of a boss. The battle for street supremacy between the Blockboy Bishops and the Black Mafia will have you hanging on the edge of your seat.
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I would have to say that from the 4 books I've read from this series, so far this book by far is my favorite!  There is so much going on in this book that my emotions were all over the place and I just couldn't put it down. If your looking for a bad azz alpha mafia male and a female with some backbone then this is the series for you.  It has everything you would expect in a mafiaesque book:  hardcore action, suspense, romance, mystery,  tragedy and so much more. Just  When you think you've got a handle on things BAMM something new hits you.  I would recommend this series to anyone but I would start with the 1st book to better understand what's going on in the series.  Trust me when I say it will quickly become one of your favorite biker/mafia books!
2478157
Great fantasy adventure. The story is very binding since beginning and has some humorical angle in middle of most action packed scene. Recommend also for crime story lovers
2072608
This book was filled with lots of twists. The characters are damaged but find a way to heal. This book is great for all those who like mafia romances and seeing people come out of a dark place.
2391874
I'm not always endeared by cop thrillers, but with this one you get just about the best that you can get.

Here we have a detective cop, Connie, who is neck high in trouble with police corruption and the mob - and  lots of suspense and action along the way. Giammatteo impresses me with his lucid writing style and ability to make you care about the characters and wonder what will happen next.  A truly impressive novel that should impress anyone who likes a good thriller.

 Hurray, Mr. Giammatteo on a triumphant piece of fiction.
1907264
This book sets up a wealth of story ideas for crime and "funishment" fans: A vineyard and tourist attraction owned and operated by a large and lively family of repentant  mobsters. (They even have an AA-like organization to encourage sobriety or abstinence around their previous criminal activities.)

Characters are engaging (you want to get to know them better) and the setting appealing (a kitschy Italian village of gift shops, a bakery and a cafe adjacent to a grove of olive trees and the family's olive oil processing factory).

I'm looking forward to the next book.
375027
A fast moving novel that depicks the workings of the mafia family. It illustrates  how the "family" works the system and uses people to "get what they warequire. The Gold Coast has many twists and keeps you guessing as to what will take place next
2201190
This is the second book in this series and it is filled with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster ride. Luke is in a fight to get the one he loves back but when you are faced with the mob that task is harder than it seems. A chase across the continent seems so far when clue after clue leave you frustrated and heartsick. There is action galore

This story as is the first book in the series is filled with suspense and danger, mystery and action galore. I can't wait for the next book in this series that will have you hook line and sinker. This book also ends on another cliffhanger.
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what a blast im the father of 3 kids and could not put it down its like leaglized dope im hooked. im just learning the game  and getting around the city is fun even on public transportation.its great you can steal a car and get the rush without leaving the comfort of you living room.if its running away from the police and commiting crimes your into this is the game with out the guilt and doing time in jail.i never thought stealing a police car could be so much fun you won't regret this purchase. add on the psp sound grip speakers there great for the money.
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The author takes you through the lives of two brothers as they luck their way to the top of their chosen vocation, politician - gangster (as if in this case there is any difference).  You are shown the amazing corruption in the Boston FBI office and the ineptness of the organized crime bosses that existed.

When you get to the end you may be wanting more (and more is available on the author's website).  You won't be dissapointed with this book, surely a movie to follow.
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This is the first book in the Ruin & Revenge series that can be read as a stand-alone.

This reader hasn't read too many mafia romances but the blurb was intriguing and though there were some brutal scenes relating to how some mafia men treat their women and children that made this reader cringe, it was a most enthralling story with I believe quite a unique mafia princess.

Nico Toscani is a Capo in the mafia with a blood debt to collect for the death of his father from a rival crime family. Theres no denying hes a mobster from his control of the city of Las Vegas but strangely enough the man has a good heart, hes tough yet fair and hes earned the true loyalty of his men, what he does might be illegal but he stays away from drugs, prostitution, and human trafficking. Theres some honor within the mafia, its the smart ones like Nico who keep off the governments radar.

He doesnt know what to make of the female intruder caught trying to steal information from his casinos computer systems. Shes not just sexy but confrontational, hes not used to that from a woman but the attraction between them is palpably undeniable. That the woman was hired by his own manager was a surprise, and shes also familiar for theyd met a long time ago, shes the daughter of the man who owes him a life and that should make her forbidden.

Owning a cyber-security company in a mafia controlled city means that Mia Cordano will have some mafia customers, she doesnt discriminate against them for they pay her fees just like other companies do, she just keeps her hacking white. She walked away from her family and got her degree on her own but can anyone really ever walk away from mob connections especially if they are blood relations? She dreads the day shes called back into the fold and shell fight against it when it happens.

Mia is a strong, sassy, determined woman and the black sheep of her siblings. Its her attitude that got her into trouble doing a penetration test for the casino she was contracted by, the security guard got too friendly and she put him in his place which landed her in the owners office and he is one very sexy man that she recognizes as the boy who once helped her and paid a high price for doing so. Nicos the type of man she should stay away from for many reasons including who he is but what she should do and what she wants to do don't always reconcile. Her contracting Nicos casino and meeting with him unfortunately sets many things in motion that will test the both of them.

This was a great, sexy, suspenseful, emotion filled read with interesting characters, some that surprise you when they come out from the faade theyve been hiding behind. The plot has a number of unforeseen twists, its a rough world in which they live in; there are numerous points of view.

The heroine is a unique take on the mafia princess, she never wanted to be one and moves to her own beat, shes a punk rocker styled feminist white computer hacker. She has a depth of inner strength that not many people can attest to plus a strong rebellious streak, she would not be beaten down, and when forced to do things against her will she found ways to alter them more to her liking. You cant help but admire this woman. The anti-hero is definitely alpha, highly protective but not narrow minded, open to a woman working. He cares about his people and there are lines that he will not cross, hes a mafia man with morals and Mia brings out the wild side hes had to repress to maintain control and everyone needs to let loose every so often. These two are a perfect match, they contrast yet complement and in doing so strengthen each other.

An advanced reading copy was obtained from the publisher via NetGalley.

4.5 stars
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Here is a story that revolves around a group of thieves who have strong personalities. They have a great comaradary.  They steal to support their habit of trying to fit in.  This book has great humor and a good storyline. So if you like twists and turns in your stories with suspense this one is for you.