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The Devil's Deal: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Cavaleri Brothers Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 2,889 ratings

𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿, 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀

She’s the devil's daughter, but once, she was my only friend.

Everything changed fifteen years ago when her father killed mine.
When she betrayed me.
And every day since, all I’ve thought about is vengeance.
Brutal, twisted revenge.

I’ve been patient, rising from ruins, growing an empire with my brothers, waiting for my chance to take out her father, the boss of the Palermo crime family.

The time has come.
The devil will pay.
I'm about to take the only one he has left: his daughter.

She doesn't know I'm Dominic Cavaleri.
The same boy she hurt.
The one who loved her.

But she'll know soon enough…right before I destroy everything she’s ever known.
She's nothing more than a game to me.

And this time, I’m playing to win.
Even if it means risking my heart.

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"Wow! So, I freaking loved this book!!! It's dark, steamy, intense, funny with a dash of the childhood friends to enemies to lovers trope and Lilian Harris did not disappoint." -Travelogged Blogs

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"THE DEVIL'S DEAL is a deliciously dark enemies to lovers Mafia story that is steamy and unexpectedly twisted and cruel—it is edgy, a page turner, suspenseful intrigue, guttural with gritty issues, and a compelling story that was impossible to put down. To say I was left utterly speechless is an understatement!" -
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"I loved this book and have fallen in deep with this series now...I may be closing my eyes...but I can't wait for how the series is about to twist me up!" -
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"I absolutely loved, loved, loved this book! It captured me from the beginning, ripping out my heart, kept me needing more and never wanting it to end." -
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The Devil's Deal has it all- romance, second chances, steamy scenes, angst, revenge, and a strong as hell heroine. I loved her! Chiara wasn't taking anyone's nonsense and I loved it. -
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From the Inside Flap

He waves for the bartender while I internally scold myself for being so pathetic. So what if the hot guy with the muscles in all the right places is flirting with me?

I'm Chiara Bianchi. I don't cower to any man. They cower to me.

But as I pivot my head slightly, I find those captivating eyes already pinning mine, paralyzing me, and every breath of mine seizes in my chest, burning through my lungs.

His gaze drops to my lips, his eyes telling me just what he wants to do with them.
My stomach bottoms out, the knots already there tightening. His thick fingers drag over the bar, nearing mine as he raises his other hand to get the bartender's attention.

"What can I get ya?" Tina asks, breaking our intense lust-filled connection.

"Martini for her. Whiskey neat for me."

"Who told you I wanted a martini?" I ask firmly as Tina strolls away.

He rotates in the swivel chair, quirking up a brow. "Was I wrong?"

"No," I grumble, threading my fingers through my hair. "But that's not the point. Ask next time."
Who does he think he is, ordering for me like he knows me or something? I mean, it is one of my favorite drinks, but that's not the point.

"There's going to be a next time?"

"I didn't mean..."

The tantalizing way his gaze fills mine with want has me stammering. Those eyes glow like skin warmed by the sun, radiating down my body in waves of heat.

There's a touch of a smile on his face, a genuine one. "Uh-uh, you can't take it back now."
I breathe out an unintentional snicker.

"Wow, she finally laughs," he says.

"Barely." I roll my eyes.

He angles his head to the left. "It's a start."

The drinks arrive and I quickly pick mine up, taking sip after sip, needing the lull of alcohol.
He doesn't touch his drink yet, watching me enjoy mine. A quiet moment passes as he stares deep into my eyes like he's trying to figure out a Rubik's Cube.

It makes my heart beat faster.

"Would you stop looking at me like that?" I say. "It's kind of creepy."
And also a little hot. No, scratch that lie. A lot hot.

"I apologize. I'm only trying to figure out how someone could be this beautiful."

I roll my eyes, shaking my head. "What's your name, Casanova?"

"Brian Smith. What's yours?"

"Chiara."

"No last name?"

"Nope. Just Chiara." I don't know if he's heard of my father, but I think it's better if I don't give him that part of me. I haven't enjoyed a conversation with a man in too long, and I don't want it to stop just yet.

My dad's reputation has done a number on this city. Sometimes I wish I could change my name, but I'm stuck with the one I have.

He reaches for my hand, the one on my lap. Picking it up, he kisses the top of it, gazing at me from below a full set of dark brows.

"Nice to meet you," he says, lifting his mouth away. "I have a feeling we'll become fast friends."
The corners of his lips tip up wickedly with a slant of his gaze.

I have a feeling he may be right. It may be the alcohol, but I'm looking forward to it.
Minutes turn to two hours, and we're still talking, lost in each other, lost in the words and the attraction building with every moment that passes by.

I haven't felt this way before. This sense of want for another person. Not this badly. I want him even more now than I did when I first saw him.

Every time he talks, all I want is to know even more about him, to know his lies and the truths behind them.

He's given me bits of himself, and I've given him crumbs in return. Little tiny fragments of our real selves, but it's been enough to keep us both interested.

It's not like I can share anything too personal, and he seems the same way too...guarded, keeping his deck of cards close to his chest. I get that more than anyone, and it makes him even more intriguing.

I intend to figure him out. Maybe not today, but I will know him.

"How come some man hasn't swept you off your feet yet?" he asks, seemingly curious, as he picks up his whiskey, downing it without even a grimace as though he just drank some water. He pushes the glass away.

"Maybe I don't want to be swept?" I cock a brow. "Maybe I want to be pushed. Hard. Fast."
What am I doing?

But I can't stop myself, especially with this liquor pooling into my empty stomach.
As I take another sip of my drink, he's suddenly off his seat, spinning me in my chair until I'm facing him. His palms land hard on the bar, caging me in as he lowers his face close enough to mine, capturing me.

Excitement shivers, running down my spine as my lungs battle for air.

"Say one more dirty thing, Chiara," he warns, holding my gaze with his heavily-lidded one. "And I'll push you harder than you've ever been pushed before."

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Cavaleri Brothers
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Lilian is a top 10 Amazon best seller whose love of writing began with a love of books. From Goosebumps to romance novels with sexy men on the cover, she loved them all. It’s no surprise that at the age of eight she started writing poetry and lyrics, and hasn’t stopped writing since.

She was born in Azerbaijan, and currently resides on Long Island, N.Y. with her husband, three kids, and too many pets to count. Even though she has a law degree, she isn’t practicing. When she isn’t writing or reading, Lilian is baking or cooking up a storm. And once the kids are in bed, there’s usually a glass of red in her hand. Can’t just survive on coffee alone!

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Customers enjoy this mafia romance for its filled-with-suspense storyline and emotional content that delivers plenty of angst. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer noting the chemistry between the main characters is on point, while another highlights the pure friendship between the characters. Customers praise the writing style, with one mentioning the versatile voice artists, and they appreciate the spice level, with one describing it as off the charts.

53 customers mention "Storyline"47 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which is filled with drama and suspense.

"Lilian Harris does it again. This book is a well written Mafia Romance Masterpiece!!! The spice is off the charts. Bring the fans ladies" Read more

"...I enjoyed seeing the timeline shift and feel like the story moved through each time period so perfectly!..." Read more

"...Overall, a good story, but there were a few things that bothered me, and I felt like they had not been wrapped up...." Read more

"...Boy do I love them already. If you want a revenge plot, mafia vibes, spice that just nails it.. this is for you...." Read more

14 customers mention "Emotional content"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly emotional, delivering intense angst and fierce love, with one customer noting how it explores various traumas.

"...This story was sweet and kinda sad the way it all started and how they were ripped apart as kids. They’re all grown and he kidnaps her...." Read more

"...A highly emotional, action-packed, heartbreaking read that will bring you tears and more...." Read more

"...It is a cleverly plotted story with plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and some steamy romance...." Read more

"...I love how Lilian's writes about so many different traumas. I read this book in one sitting and stayed up way too late. But it was worth it!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting its well-crafted prose and amazing narration, with one customer highlighting the versatile voice artists.

"...She is a gifted author with a wonderful writing style and a creative mind, I loved the originality of this story, she takes you into a mafia world..." Read more

"Nice quick read of friends to lovers. I enjoyed this story with love, friendship, blood shed, and a lot of 🔥. 🔥🌹💕..." Read more

"...I wanted to like this so much. The writing style threw me off a bit. I almost didn’t finish the book. It reads a little too WattPad for me...." Read more

"...The narrators are perfect and it was my first time listening to both of them...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting the chemistry between the main characters is on point.

"...these characters and story to life, and did so with a complete understanding of each character they portrayed and were believable in every role they..." Read more

"...It's action packed and worth the time. I loved all of the characters and the real family members. Such a well written book and very interesting." Read more

"...Chemistry between the main characters was on point. Definitely recommend this book." Read more

"...This story is SO good!! The characters are well developed, the plot is well laid out, the suspense and heat is on point!" Read more

5 customers mention "Friendship"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship in the book, describing it as pure and noting that the characters are childhood sweethearts.

"...The story starts when they are 10 year old and their friendship was so pure even with her dad trying to influence her that because he was the bakers..." Read more

"...I enjoyed this story with love, friendship, blood shed, and a lot of 🔥. 🔥🌹💕..." Read more

"...Their connection was passionate, deep, and loving. I was her for it all...." Read more

"I loved the concept of the childhood sweethearts in this book! It was sweet... until it became an enemies to lovers and a second chance romance...." Read more

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Customers praise the author's writing skills, with one noting how they skillfully entwined this series.

"...She is a gifted author with a wonderful writing style and a creative mind, I loved the originality of this story, she takes you into a mafia world..." Read more

"I love how the author entwined this series into another of her series. Great back story that created an even better current story...." Read more

"This story! I need the end! Also man can this author write! Loving and sometimes hating, every minute! Bring it on." Read more

"Loved this book! New author for me and it definitely didn’t disappoint! Can’t wait for the next book to come out." Read more

4 customers mention "Chemistry"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry between Chiara and Dom in the book.

"...She is not a helpless Mafia princess. Chiara and Dom have good chemistry. Lots of action and steamy scenes. There are plot twists...." Read more

"...Great stories, hot chemistry ( she has mastered that) and hot sex, plot twists and surprises but always a HEA...." Read more

"...i like it all. The chemistry between Dom and Chiara is so good. No matter how much they fight the attraction there's no stopping it...." Read more

"...Dom and Chiara sizzles with their chemistry. Dom is endearing and yet commanding. I love the protectiveness in his character...." Read more

4 customers mention "Spice level"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one noting it's off the charts.

"...This book is a well written Mafia Romance Masterpiece!!! The spice is off the charts. Bring the fans ladies" Read more

"...It is definitely in my reread pile. Not to mention the spice factor is out of this world...." Read more

"...It’s also decently spicy which is a plus. I wanted to like this so much. The writing style threw me off a bit. I almost didn’t finish the book...." Read more

"I felt like the plot was wonderful and kept me guessing! Also loved the spicy parts" Read more

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Chiara is the daughter of a mobster. One who is not a good man, growing up, she had one solid person in her life… at least until the day he disappeared. Her mother disappeared as well. Chiara had no one. To her father, she was a pawn to be used when he needed something. He chose her college major and she works for him running one of his strip clubs now. Dom lost his mother in a car accident when he was a boy. Three years later, he watched his father and younger brother be murdered, by his best friends father… Chiaras father. He knows he needs to take his brothers and run or they’ll be next. So he does. He and his brothers spend years plotting revenge and building an army. Now… Dom is back to avenge his father and brother, and looking very different than he did before. Chiara is his, but not in the way he always believed when he was younger. He will take her and use her against her father. What transpires is very different than his plan. He didn’t plan to be dragged into her orbit and fall for her, but that’s what happens. He finds the girl she was when they were inseparable in the woman who works for the devil. Will his plans for revenge be derailed or will he follow through? You will have to read the book to find out! It’s a great read, an amazing story, and i recommend it highly! Lillian Harris knows how to build a story to grab your attention, to keep you reading until the very end! This is one of her best for me!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2025
    Lilian Harris does it again. This book is a well written Mafia Romance Masterpiece!!! The spice is off the charts. Bring the fans ladies
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
    This is darker, so check your triggers but, I liked the pacing of this!

    I loved both MC’s chemistry with each other - Dom and Chiara are what each other needs, even if they don’t know it.

    I enjoyed seeing the timeline shift and feel like the story moved through each time period so perfectly!

    My heart breaks for 13 year old Dom. I love that he and his brothers became as powerful as they did. They deserve it!
    My heart also breaks for 13 year old Chiara. She grew up in a horrible house, with a horrible dad, and not knowing the depth of his horribleness, is truly heart-wrenching.

    This does have an HEA and the villain gets what he deserves! Which makes up for the emotional trauma the MC’s faced throughout this.

    My biggest complaint is the miscommunication in this. I hated it and wished more than anything that it wasn’t there. My second biggest complaint is the way both MC’s use their body to get “revenge” on the other. It felt gross (in my opinion).

    Other than those 2 things, I really do recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
    Me encantó ésta historia aunque a la vez me puso triste por todo lo que sufrió Dom por su amistad/relación con Chiara. No justifica sus acciones pero era de entender porque quiere venganza.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    Dominic and Chiara's story began as childhood friends. Chiara’s evil father treated his wife and his daughter with immense cruelty. Unbeknownst to Chiara, her mother was planning an escape. But fate took a darker turn. Her mother vanished, as did her best friend Dominic and his family. Being left to fend for herself against her father and his wicked ways was not easy.
    Years pass, and Chiara finds herself now shackled by her father's oppressive grip and forced to manage one of his illicit businesses. She projects an image of a fierce, unbreakable fighter, ready to defend herself at all costs. Enter Dominic, a dangerously attractive stranger who recognizes her immediately. Chiara, however, seems oblivious to his identity. She suspects he seeks vengeance for her father's misdeeds, and she’s right—but Dominic believes she’s complicit in the deceit that ruined his family.

    Despite his seething anger and desire for retribution, he can’t help the lingering magnetic pull he felt as a child toward Chiara. As buried secrets surface, they are faced with a daunting choice: Can they forgive each other for the misunderstandings and manipulation of their youth? Or were they merely pawns in a game too complex for their younger selves to grasp? Overall, a good story, but there were a few things that bothered me, and I felt like they had not been wrapped up. The eye color and the emphasis on boxing. There was a lot of misunderstanding between the two, and at times I felt like the character did not stay true to who she was. However, I did enjoy the plot and the idea.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
    I can't believe. I did originally see her first line of books. I've read all her others or at least I thought I did then I realized I never read the calaleri brothers. Boy do I love them already. If you want a revenge plot, mafia vibes, spice that just nails it.. this is for you. Her stories always hit and I love how they're all connected in someway.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
    This review contains some spoilers

    This story was sweet and kinda sad the way it all started and how they were ripped apart as kids. They’re all grown and he kidnaps her. They begin to fall all over again. I got really mad when another girl was going down on him in the driveway and he knew chiara was watching. She didn’t know his true identity but he knew hers. That was the only part of the book that I truly hated. Otherwise her and Dom were cute. They had a lot to work through trauma wise from the past but it was a good story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
    Chiara and Dominic have known each other since they kids, became best friends, and one moment broke it all apart and them. Years later, he and his brothers have become the hunters, and what they want is the man who has taken everything from them. With their plan in place, Chiara has become a pawn in their game, and her father's like she had been all her life. Things become complicated when both have feelings pop up, and when the truth comes out, can they overcome it?
    A highly emotional, action-packed, heartbreaking read that will bring you tears and more. Beautifully written, it will pull you in and have you wanting more. Can't wait to read what happens next.
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  • Elegant Fantasy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in India on February 3, 2022
    Wow! So, I freaking loved this book!!! It's dark, steamy, intense, funny with a dash of the childhood friends to enemies to lovers trope and Lilian Harris did not disappoint.
    Chiara Bianchi is the daughter of a mob boss. All her life she has been hurt and suppressed by her cruel excuse of a father and her mother was her only ray of light until she finally makes one bestfriend in school- Dominic Cavaleri. They quickly become close at the age of ten and fast forward three years of knowing each other, they're still inseparable until one big traumatic event leads them away from each other. Dom thinks Chiara betrayed him by choosing her father's side but in reality she's been living a miserable life since he left her, taking along his two little brothers.
    Fifteen years later, Dom returns with agenda to get revenge of her father and his entire syndicate and this time, he's prepared to win.
    Chiara was the character you'll definitely love if you like to see strong heroines who can hold their own ground. She fiesty, smart, witty and just the right person to calm Dom down and at the same time set him on fire!
    I loved this amazing world that the author has built and I loved all the side characters including Enzo, aunt Kristen, Dante & Raquel! They were introduced in an exceptionally suave way and now I can't wait for Dante & Raquel's book to come out!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2024
    I honestly could not put this book down! It was definitely a page turner.
    The amount of emotion and growth in these pages was amazing.
    The plot and characters were creatively developed, but it was the writing by the author that really reeled you in. Cleverly written.
  • Daniela | @daniela_endless_tbr
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🖤 Dom & Chiara 🖤
    Reviewed in Germany on June 26, 2023
    * Read with ebook & audiobook.*

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
    🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.

    I actually loved this second chance (sort of) romance which was i surprise to me. I loved Dom and Chiara when they were children ( they were adorable together) to the man and woman they are today. I loved Dom and how well written he is. He was in the right about everything and once Chiara learned everything that happened she joined him for real.
    I loved that Chiara was the one that pulled the trigger and i love how strong and witty she was.
    Their love was one that transcended years and a lot of heartache but never because of them and maybe that's why i loved this book so much.
    I loved their dynamic together and the other Cavareli brothers and i honestly cannot wait to read the next one in the series.
  • Diane Padda
    5.0 out of 5 stars new author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2023
    Lilian is a new author to me and this is the first book I’ve read of hers and it will not be the last.
    I loved the story of them knowing each other as kids and being best friends, then loosing touch with each other under difficult circumstances. Revenge is sweet and I’m only glad that faro got what he deserved. I loved the love and chemistry between Dom and Chiara this book was intense and fiery and Chiara was a woman that could certainly give as good as she gets. I love a woman that as a mouth on her lol. Loved this book. Now into Dante’s 🥰
  • Mrs M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Friends to enemies to lovers.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2023
    Great storyline and characters. Suspense, danger, steam and fierce undying love. Loved the chemistry between Chiara and Dom, despite all the bad things that happened in their lives they were still drawn to each other. This was a very exciting book with twists and turns and I was hooked from the start to the end.

    I dropped a star because there was no warning that it ended on a cliffhanger.

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