Nobody writes mafia romances quite like Cd Reiss. And there’s no capo quite like Antonio. Ruin is the second book in the Corruption series and we pick up with Antonio and Theresa where they left off in book one. Antonio is the head of a mafia family and Theresa is a socialite heiress. She has made the decision that her life is with him, come what may, but they come from two totally different worlds. The Capo and his Contessa clash at every turn but their chemistry is too red hot and passionate to deny. Danger surrounds them from all sides and he does what he can to protect her, but growing up as a debutante makes her ill equipped to handle his world. This is hands down one of favorite series of Reiss’s. I could not get enough of this couple and their “them against the world” attitude. Nobody writes alphas as well as she does either and I recommend this series whole heartedly to anyone who loves the mafia romance genre.

Theresa and Antonio’s volatile relationship continue in a path that can only lead to Ruin The line between life and death is tested over and over by family, obligation and power. Their love may be all consuming and true, but they were doomed from the start, it’s a matter of realizing the depths of what one will do to keep the one you need more than life by your side.

Ruin is such an epic love affair, filled with so much love and ruin. There is no questioning what they mean to each other, and the lengths they will go to to protect. The dual POV allows us into their minds and see first hand their personal struggle; their love and fear. It invoked a protectiveness from me, wishing I could wipe out all obstacles just so that they can live a life they deserve. But understanding part of the allure is the drama that unfolds all around them. I need more of his violence and can’t wait for them to show the world what happens when you mess with the Capo.