Okay, well, now I need every nanny mafia romance. This was so fun and exciting. I loved the connection between the two main characters. Their familial responsibilities and dynamic were intriguing. I loved reading about how the characters got to where they were—for better or worse. This was so different from the typical cut-and-paste mafia romance. I would definitely recommend this one. Need the next book right now.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this eARC!

This boook! I loved that they both came from the same background and the dynamic between the characters was amazing! I didn’t want the book to end and the cliffhanger….. I need to read the next one immediately!

This was one of the best mafia reads I've read. I often find that mafia centered stories leave a lot to desire when it comes to filling out a story. That is not the case here. The author took a lot of time investing in the world building and the plot. I really appreciated this aspect of the book. There were aspects of the writing, I was not a fan of. In particular, a lot of the metaphors and physical descriptions were repetitive and, sometimes, unnecessary. However, the story was gripping and the both main characters had well thought out back stories. I can't wait to continue on with this story.

I loved the book so much. It had everything from emotions to family bonding to lots of giggly emotions and then crying at end.

I am directly hopping to the next part.

This book takes you straight to the action!! Two parallel lives that get intwined in the most unexpected of ways. With ties from their pasts that threaten both MC and FC’s life as they know it, they story unfolded in a way that gives you snippets from their past and how it all connects to where they ended up. Keeps you wanting more, Lucia and a strong independent character who isn’t afraid to go after who or what she wants. She is not your usual meek girl who is in awe of the MMC just because of how powerful her is, she is as equally powerful and determined as he is. Both are protecting what’s dearest to them which might cost them each other!! Best Mafia romance I read in years!!!

Thank you so much for this eARC copy.

Firsts things first:

DUAL POV
A nanny romance?!
Tension
Incredible immaculate smut
Intense stress
Longing
Suspense and ALL THE EMOTIONS

and that was only the first book. I need to get my hands on book 2 straight away.

Immediately went and got second book!
Read on Netgalley, and Oh boy what a ride! If you are into brooding possessive MMC, and feisty spitfire FMC, hidden identities, back and forth trust issues, deep family history, and forgotten treasure, pick this one up! Ends on a bit of a cliffhanger but book 2 is available so dive in.

This was my first read by this author and she KILLED it, I was absolutely in love with every page of this book. I loved that it was dual POV. The chemistry between Lucia and Roman was perfect. I will definitely be adding the physical copy of this book to my library. I can't wait to read more books by Paula Walshe.

**Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. I literally just finished this book and I am so hooked! I am already logging on to Amazon to buy book 2! I am so glad this story had so many characters and such wonderful storylines. I spent most of this book on the edge of my seat! A must read for any mafia romance lover! Sorry this isnt longer i need to go start book 2 now!

One of my favorite tropes is "mafia" romances, so I was eager to start this book by this new-to-me author. I liked that the heroine wasn't a doormat & that she was biracial (half Russian, half Latino), both of which are extremely rare with this particular trope. I also loved the "found family" bits. With that being said, while the romance was steamy, there was just too much of it & too much dialogue & not enough suspense or action, which made this 600+ page book drag due to the repetitiveness of it. I'd definitely read another book by Walshe in the future though, if only because I do think she is a good writer, just maybe needs better editing to cut out all the fluff.

Definitely enjoyed reading! Quick read and the characters were very well written! Would definitely pick up book 2!

I loved the book concept. I'm usually not a big mafia romance person, but I loved the tension between the two main characters. I love how integrated the Russian mafia element was in the dynamics of the characters and how they interacted with the world around them. The main character was stubborn, but in a way that didn't impact too much of my perception of her. The switches to backstory did have me re-reading paragraphs a few times, but it was an enjoyable book overall.

3.5

I really thoroughly enjoyed the first 65% of this book, it was engaging, steamy and mysterious. The relationship between Roman and Lucia was on point, her building relationship with the children she was the "nanny" of was wonderful to see, and Lucia and Roman were both interesting and intriguing characters in their own rights. Lucia was so unbelievably strong and just wanted to be able to finally share her load with someone. Roman was adorably in denial about his feelings while being protective and romantic. My issue came when it was late at night and I put the book down to go to sleep. When I woke up I did not want to pick it back up, and I did not pick it up for days afterwards because it was so long. And while yes sometimes more time with the characters is all we want in this case a lot of the pages felt like prolonged miscommunication on both sides. I wanted to scream at them to talk to each other a few times, and my growing frustration with the characters and the length of the book (especially since there is then a book 2) reduced my enjoyment of the book somewhat. Miscommunication is not my favorite plot device and while a lot of it was understandable and based on secrets, every conflict started to feel the same and if they had just learned from the last one 10 pages ago they would be fine.

I love the idea of this story, I love stories of women raised in the criminal world, and I love protective strong MMCs and FMCs, just a little less miscommunication and filler for my tastes.


Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this novel, all thoughts are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ngl, I went into this like okkkk...bratva, mafia, dark sounds good but I'd not read anything from this author previously & I've been on a string of mediocre books so didn't have super high expectations.

But I loved it, it was a little slower & there was a lot of build up. The one thing I think needs to me shown more clearly is that it's the first of a duet & does end on a cliffhanger. The pacing is good, things are moving, there's good spice and I needed to finish the story to the point that I went & bought the second book immediately.

Lethal Legacy: A forced proximity Russian Bratva Dark Mafia romance is the first book in the Lethal Legacy series by Paula Walshe is the perfect introduction to this series. As an avid mafia dark romance reader, I’m always on the lookout for a new series, and I think I have found the perfect new series to read. Lethal Legacy has everything that Im looking for in a mafia romance: a strong, protective MMC, a FMC who is the perfect mixture of strong and sweet, a plot full of twists and turns, and a trope that is becoming one of my favorites: the nanny. One of the things that I enjoyed most about this book is the character development. While I was invested in the relationship between Roman and Lucia, (their relationship had the perfect amount of chemistry and spice), I also was invested in the side characters, and can’t wait to read their stories. This book caught my attention and kept me hooked till the end. Once I finished it, I purchased the second book in the series, and pre-ordered the third. I can’t wait to keep reading this series. Thanks NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a honest review.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC! I loved Lucia and Roman's story as both of these characters are strong and tough, yet broken with lots of secrets setting the stakes high for everyone. I especially loved seeing Lucia and Roman bond, interact, and be protective over Roman's godchildren. They gave the story lots of heart and had you rooting for them all to be one big happy family. The story is fast paced and filled with lots of great banter and spice. I would definitely recommend this book to people who love a good mafia romance filled with emotional grit. Just be prepared as you will want to pick up the next book right away. :)

Lethal Legacy is the first part of a dark Bratva romance series that is full of intrigue and drama. From the very beginning I could not put it down! This book has everything you could want in a dark romance. An Alpha male super protective MMC, a strong but still soft FMC, a sexy contract, AND a nanny trope!? Sign me up! The plot was fast paced, full of twists and turns, and kept me on the edge of my seat. The character development was outstanding, the banter was witty, and even the peripheral characters have you hoping they get their own stories. The kids were even well developed and lovable. Truly one of the best mafia romances I have ever read and that is saying something!

This book was provided to me as an ARC but all opinions are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book!

This is a tough one because I really liked the book and the story but it’s all just lead up to book 2 and 600 pages is a lot for dialog and nothing to happen. I will 100% pick up the next one and I would rate this a 3.75 but it didn’t need to be this long when it just leads to a whole other book for action!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Holy shoes! This mafia adventure romance got me and never let go! I avoided life to sink my teeth in deep! And of course there a second book! So rude!

I really liked this story. I was constantly reading for far longer than I had time for because I just always wanted to know what would happen next or I was wanting to know how something was going to happen. At least until about 60-70%. This book was just too long to hold my attention past that. Yes, I still enjoyed it, but I was also really bored with it and just wanted to get to the end. Part of the problem was that these two had so many secrets that they wouldn't tell each other so they both were making assumptions about everything and eventually when that's all a book ends up being, it just starts annoying the crap out of me. Like here. So by the time we get to the cliff hanger ending, I just don't feel like reading the next book at all. Do I want to know what happens? Definitely. Just not at the expense of all the time it would take to read it.

Lucia and her father have been on the run for years after their Bratva family was violently overthrown. Her father is not in good health, having not only endured torture at the hands of their enemies, but also numerous strokes. So Lucia does whatever she has to do in order to keep them safe and keep her father cared for. She ends up working in a cafe for a sleazy boss, but he hires illegals like her with no questions. It's while working there that she meets Roman. Big time CEO of his own company across the street and she also knows another Bratva member when she sees one. Their attraction is immediate and they have been flirting since day one trying to one up the other.

Roman has been working hard to build the inheritance for his godchildren that he has legal custody of since their father died. He doesn't want them involved with the violent world that got their father killed so he's had as little involvement in their lives as possible. But when their most recent nanny quits he finds himself with a dilemma and an opportunity. He uncharacteristically finds himself wanting to take of and protect Lucia because he knows she's running from someone, so he decides to sign her on as an employee. During the day she will care for the children, and night will serve at his beck and call.

It's a contract with a time limit and Roman has made it abundantly clear no strings or feelings, but Lucia already knows she's too attached to him. But the pros outweigh the cons for her. Bratva protection for her and her father, amazing pay, and most importantly, constant and great care/rehab for her father. Despite telling herself that after the contract is up, they will be able to move again, only days after meeting the children Lucia can't imagine leaving them. As more time passes and she sees more sides to Roman with the kids and with her, she can't help but think just maybe she can find a little happiness. That is until Roman finds out who she really is. Granted, he's not as angry about it as she was expecting, but from there things between them get more complicated. Especially when he starts to learn what her brother has been up to.

It's really about this point that the story started losing me. Despite the fact that a lot more is going on now both within Roman's company and out, there was too much assumption making going on and I just wanted these two to finally talk about all the crap that was happening. But no. Heaven forbid main characters ever do that. Despite both of them repeatedly saying that they would have a discussion, they never did because something would always come up.

The ending would have been good except, yet again, Lucia can't fucking speak up so Roman makes another assumption and sends her running again. Honestly, it just kind of pissed me off at this point.
Like I said, I definitely do want to know how things end with these two, but I also don't want to put in the effort to actually find out by reading the next book.