"Parents have that ability; they create you, and in return, you spend your whole life craving their approval, even if they don't deserve it."
Spoiler free (Arc review for upcoming new cover, minor book changes, and bonus content coming February 9, 2023).
Caroline I just want to hug you. Her inner dialogue felt so realistic and honest in terms of saying out loud the opposite of what your inner thoughts are. Her struggles with the abuse she endured as a child and into her adulthood, shaped who she was and the vengeance that drove her right into the arms of mob boss Elia Montalto. Seeing the way her dad still had effects on her, even after she married Elia, shows that even when removed, the effects of trauma stay, especially when facing the abuser. Caroline is still sassy and defiant, even when she just wants to be taken care of. She definitely kept me on my toes which I enjoyed! I loved her baking aspect that she uses to cope and also dreams of owning her own bakery.
Elia you damaged, dirty talking, broody man you. Elia doesn't give a shit about anyone, until he lays eyes on Caroline. That man was screwed from the start but damn did they fight it throughout the book to make it so damn satisfying when they finally gave in. The way he struggled understanding his feelings shows how much he truly had himself closed off from others and avoiding close connections with anyone. When he finally figured out his feelings, that man stopped at nothing to show his love for her and ugh I love him. He is perfect "touch my wife and die" energy and didn't let anyone disrespect her, even when she wasn't around.
The world building with mafia, dirty politicians, drug running, Crimson club and the spice were all perfectly balanced. The tension and banter with Caroline and Elia had me feeling all the things. The epilogues and seeing the growth and future with Caroline and Elia was perfect for them.
There has been minor changes and bonus content with the new cover reveal so if you've already read it, I highly encourage a reread.
THE BONUS EPILOGUE, SAV MY HEART PLEASE!
Seeing how things for Elia and Caroline play out for their future and the thoughts Elia has just made him more realistic. The way Sav brings to life Mafia men on such a deeper emotional level definitely sets her apart from other mafia/dark romance I've read and this bonus content was perfect and solidified my 5 star rating 🖤
Mafia romance
Marriage of convenience
Revenge/vengeance
Forced proximity
Dirty Politicians
Age Gap
Touch her and I'll K!ll you
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Elia makes an offer Caroline can’t refuse, but the senator’s daughter isn’t as innocent as she seems.
He may have promised her protection, but she isn’t the one who needs it.
“Does that scare you?”
“Nothing scares me.”
He watches me, eyes narrowed. “Nothing? Not even the fact that you might be developing feelings for me?”
“I barely know you.”
“We all have to start somewhere.”
- Marriage of convenience
- Small town mafia vibes
- Revenge plot
- "Who did this to you?"
- He falls first
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Suspense, steam and a new mafia world to fall in love with!
🩸Mafia Romance Review🩸 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 What a rollercoaster ride this book took me on. My goodness, I itching to know what would happen next. Kiddos to @srmauthor for keeping the suspense building! The start up was slower simply because we, as the reader, needed to understand this King’s Trace world we were diving into. But once you’re engrossed in the story, you can’t stop turning the page. Elia and Caroline couldn’t be more opposite in personality, but their worlds are very similar when you look closely. The love Elia builds for Caroline, along with his need to protect her from very early on, was something that stood out for me. This is my first Sav R Miller book and I will admit the way this book ends, I can’t help but need to download the next one of the series. This book does not end on a cliffhanger. This story does have a lot of heavy, dark storylines interweaved. The author does put a warning at the beginning and she isn’t kidding that there could be triggers. Although the material written is darker than even I expected, the story itself is so well told. I love mafia romances and this one didn’t sugarcoat the mafia world while telling the romance story.
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