Wow! What a great start to a new mafia series! I am a sucker for a good mafia romance and his was one fantastic!! I would've liked a little more steam and the beginning was a tiny bit slow but once it got going I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Emotionally riveting I tense read. There are sharp turns in this books that leave a reader breathless.

Positively loved this book! Ms Castille writes one hot Alpha anti-hero and has made me hungry for more like him! Has turned the MC genre on it's proverbial head. The attraction and chemistry between him and Mia is just on fire. I seriously can't wait for Luca's book, and my breath is baited!

Nico runs his casino with a very tight fist...he wont stand for cheaters...liars and definitely no one from a rival family....until in walks Mia Cordano

Unbeknownst to Nico, Mia has been hired for a job in his Casino. When he finds out just who she is he teachers her a lesson and sends her packing.

Should be over and done right...Wrong! Mia is headstrong and Nico is stubborn. Luckily for us readers we get to see just what happens when those two personalities combine!

I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reviewers copy of this book

This book was a Romeo and Juliet story but...mafia style. Except Nico does not hide what he wants he shouts it out and lets the world know just what he is willing to do to protect the Toscani name and the woman that he wants.

I loved everything about Mia. I loved that she didn't just give in to what her family wanted but stood up for what she thought was right, no matter what people threatened to do.

Overall this book was out of this world. Great job Sarah Castille, this book is just what you need on a cold night because it is sure to keep you nice and warm!

So I have a confession…mafia romance happens to be my catnip. Well, I guess it’s not much of a confession when it’s not exactly a secret, huh? If you follow my reviews, you also then happen to know that I’m picky when it comes to them. Like super picky. Good mafia romance are hard to find. Either they lack the research, the development, the engaging characters or the believable romance at the center of it all. But this book? This happened to have all of it. In delicious spades.
Running his considerable empire in Sin City Nico is the Toscani family’s highest ranking capo. A fair but lethal man, he knows how to get things done with a combination of lethal and cunning focus. For the past ten years all he’s been working for are his vendetta for the brutal hit of his father and finally getting his seat at the top of the Toscani family that’s been denied to him so far. He’s as close as he has ever been, but all his plans take a screeching halt when a beautiful hacker turns out to me more than a sexy distraction.
Dio mio, you test a man to the limits.”
As a mafia princess, Mia never wanted the life. Daughter to a cold and ruthless mafia don, she never wanted the life. She’s done everything to get as far away from the mob and build her life. But then a job gone wrong lands her at the feet of a man that shouldn’t tempt her…but does. A man that’s a deadly rival of her family and one she should steer clear of…but just may be the answer to her unknown prayers.
Tonight I’m going to fuck you like the bad girl you are. You’re gonna learn who you belong to. Your voice is going to be hoarse from screaming your pleasure. And when we’re done, you’re gonna beg me for more.”
Admittedly, it took me a bit to wrap my head around all the players. Each character gets a description right away with their own respective backstories, and it’s a lot to keep track of at first. But then the story begins to flow and all of sudden everything begins to click. It didn’t take long before I was fully invested in not only the main characters but all the secondary characters that were introduced. The author manages to add a few additional POVs without taking away from the story and hook the reader even further.
Mia was such a great heroine; a fantastic combination of vulnerability and strength. The woman has survived hell at the hands of her father, but she continues to persevere. I loved her inner core of strength and the way she stands up for herself not only to her father but to Nico or anyone else that underestimates her. Nico was sex on a stick. He’s everything I love about a good anti-hero; dark but with a lighter shade of redeemable. There was no insta love to be found here and I appreciated that immensely. Mia and Nico’s romance was well paced and balanced. It was the perfect slow burn with delicious sexual tension.
Castille delivers a sizzling tale of revenge and romance. A story rooted in the dark and violent underbelly of the Vegas mob with well developed and multilayered characters that you can’t help but root for. It’s a well paced and highly addicting start to a series that I already know I need more of.

I loved this book. A definite must read. Wonderful story, great character development, and a hot story.

I really enjoyed reading about Nico he is a great character! The story line captured my attention but then lost it and I started skimming until I was back to reading about Nico and Mia. I loved Mia's career choice it was so unusual and a good way to open the story, really got you hooked into the book.

I've always been a fan of Ms. Castillo. This is a well written book with a look into the world of the mafia with a steamy love affair.

"Although, if I met a dude so hot he made me want to rip off my panties, I might not care if he was a mob boss or enemy soldier. Maybe I should stop wearing my comfy cotton briefs in case I meet a man like that. Satin and lace are easy to shred, but I'd probably lose a leg if I tried to tear off my Fruit of the Looms in a frenzy of lust."
The characters are sarcastic, amusing, entertaining and smoking hot. I loved every moment of this book. You can't help but fall for these two. Nico is crazy powerful and enigmatic. Mia is stubborn. The descriptive nature of this author will keep you falling in love as the pages turn.
"When he finally looked up, he saw an angel, dressed as the devil, to tempt him beyond original sin."
I can't wait for the next book in this series! It's truly a dark, dangerous one, with men so bad and hot, it feel like a sin to want them so much.