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The Don: Part One of The Oath Duet (The Valentini Family Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Serena Akeroyd (Author), Wander Aguiar (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
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Blood stains my hands, my soul, my heart, yet I’ll shed more to keep her safe.

A chance meeting brings Jen MacNeill into my life—the woman born to reign at my side.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
How could my Lady be anything other than a silken promise taunting me with every breath she takes?
A new Don reigns over Manhattan.
But though I won the war, peace isn’t easily brokered.
Over a decade of avenging my father’s death, I made many enemies.
To each and every one, Jen’s a target.
But I’ll paint NYC red before I let them harm her.
I just never imagined I’d be in the line of fire first…

A heart broken by grief can feel no guilt or shame with the brutality in which vengeance is delivered.

This is the first part of ‘The Oath’ duet in The Valentini Family series.
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"How do you know when an author has created a winning new cast of characters? When you finish the book and immediately miss them." - Kelly, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"Luciu, Luciu, Luciu, oh, how I love you!!" - Jessica, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"If you've read Serena's Feckers, you know she does Mafia extremely well. With The Don, she took it to a whole new level!" - Ashtag, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"Serena provides the most dark, twisted, and steamy reads - there are just so many moving parts, but that's what makes Serena one of my favorite authors." - Intel Chicky Reads Romance, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"Between the murder, the steam, and the swoon worthy scenes, I'm dying for more ASAP!" - BNC1015, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"Luciu is freaking EVERYTHING." - Keltu, ★★★★★ Amazon Review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Serena Akeroyd Publishing Ltd. (August 26, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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HI! I'M SERENA AKEROYD, AKA G. A. MAZURKE

USA Today and International Best Selling Author, I am most known for my mafia and MC series set in the Five Points' Mob Universe.

An avid reader of all things romance, I first started my career as a Why Choose author in both contemporary and paranormal. I eventually made my way to MF romance where I found my groove with the O’Donnelly brothers, the Satan Sinners, the Valentini Family, and most recently, the New York Stars and Pigeon Creek series!

In my back list, you can find some MM, MF, MFM and Why Choose romances. HEA guaranteed!

When I'm not writing, I'm either reading, traveling or coloring.

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Customers find the storyline intricate and intriguing. They appreciate the strong characters with a good female lead character. The romance draws them in with passion and intense attraction. Readers praise the writing quality as incredible and talented. They describe the book as entertaining, funny, and exciting. The chemistry between the characters is described as hot and electric.

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50 customers mention "Plot complexity"46 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the intricate plot with many unexpected twists. They find the story exciting and intense, with a well-written narrative that keeps them hooked. Readers praise the author's storytelling skills and consider the book a great start to the series.

"...The overall storyline / plot is intricate and is executed masterfully by Serena Akeroyd...." Read more

"...Excuse me! Serena like this book has everything. The plot plots, the smutt is smutty...." Read more

"...I cannot say enough about how Serena is a complete genius in storytelling and universe writing...." Read more

"Serena does it again with another sexy mafia romance. I swear, I have yet to read a story I don’t love by her...." Read more

31 customers mention "Character development"28 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They appreciate the strong personality and chemistry between the characters. The storyline and characters engage readers from the start. There are multiple recurring characters, overlapping timelines, and several overarching themes.

"...There are multiple reoccurring characters, overlapping timelines and several overarching themes...." Read more

"...Not so with Serena, her characters are your best friends who fall in love in front of your eyes...." Read more

"...Heroine was fun was she was a self proclaimed goal digger and he wanted to make her his queen almost from the start which was a little unrealistic..." Read more

"...Luc courted her so perfectly and he was a perfect Sicilian dreamboat that would slay dragons for Jen...." Read more

19 customers mention "Romance"16 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the passionate and emotional romance in the book. They find the story exciting, intense, and gripping. The characters are well-developed, with a strong sense of passion and suspense. The story is described as emotional, with many twists and turns that make readers feel various emotions.

"...I love that insta - attraction. Jen and Luciu catch each others eye and can't look away. It's so intense. I really adored Jen, Jenny, Jennifer...." Read more

"This book has me hooked from the very beginning. The instant connection for Jen and Luc is so amazing. And their heat..... Wow!..." Read more

"...Mizz Serena gets my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for this intense cliffhanger ending tale." Read more

"This was an exciting, intense, and intriguing story with many unexpected twists and turns that will have you hooked from the start...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find the storytelling amazing and the author talented. The book is described as a poetry-like read with well-drawn characters.

"...Now, I thought the plot, characters, and overall writing were phenomenal but I really wished I would have realized there was a connection to prior..." Read more

"...enough about how Serena is a complete genius in storytelling and universe writing...." Read more

"...This is my second book by Serena Akeroyd and I’m enjoying her writing style so much...." Read more

"...Serena Akeroyd delivers a well written page turner that you won't be able to put down...." Read more

9 customers mention "Entertainment value"7 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find the characters unique and captivating, and the story exciting, intense, and intriguing.

"...are an unlikely couple but they work and I find their give and pull so much fun. CJ Bloom and Joe Arden do a beautiful job narrating...." Read more

"...It's steamy, funny and the suspense will keep you hooked. I recommend reading all the books in the other series or you'll definitely miss out!" Read more

"This was an exciting, intense, and intriguing story with many unexpected twists and turns that will have you hooked from the start...." Read more

"...I had a very hard time reading this book as I found Jen to be severely unlikable. She was 200% abrasive and obnoxious...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the steamy content. They find the chemistry between the characters engaging.

"...It's steamy, funny and the suspense will keep you hooked. I recommend reading all the books in the other series or you'll definitely miss out!" Read more

"...I have to admit the chemistry between these two is hot and Luc has courted her like a “Sicilian Mr Darcy” so I really like him...." Read more

"Happy Jen is getting loved on. Man the Don makes things steamy. Love his whole character and what he does for her. She needed him...." Read more

"...With great characters, passion, action, suspense, hotness and a great plot to boot...." Read more

6 customers mention "Chemistry"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry between the characters. They find it explosive and electric, though some dislike it.

"...The chemistry is electric, but unwanted by Jen...." Read more

"...They have explosive chemistry, stubbornness & extremely NAUGHTY imagination...." Read more

"...and Jen (a side character from Filthy Feckers) Their chemistry is explosive and addicting...." Read more

"...The MCs are Jen and Luciu who had tremendous vivid chemistry‼❤ I don't do spoilers, but I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book and its characters. They find the plot intricate and executed masterfully by the author. Overall, readers enjoy the start of this duet series.

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"...All in all, loved the start of this duet...." Read more

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So...real talk. When a book starts off with the butt stuff and still manages to deliver on the $exual tension, you know I'm all over it, right? Right.But really, I'm a sucker for a good mafia romance. I got introduced to Serena's writing with Storm and became an insta fan. The second I saw the promotion of this duet, I was itching to get my grabby little hands on it. I already knew the woman can deliver some grit and I needed my fix.The Don is book one of The Valenti Family duet and interconnects with her Five Points series. Now I haven't read that series yet, but had no problems understanding the nuances of the various relationships here. Jen is Aoife's best friend from Filthy. This was a heroine I instantly connected with. And not just because she has the balls to barge into a Don's office and demand butt stuff, but because the woman is simply kick ass. She's a self professed gold digger and daughter of a whore, who has had to fight for everything she has. A chance meeting with Luciu inevitably changes the course of her life. She knows he's mafia, she knows he's dangerous but yet she can't stay away from him.Now I'm not usually a fan of insta anything. And there's definitely some insta lust here that skates the edge of insta love, which isn't usually my cuppa. And when I tell you that, I mean Luciu falls first which is my cuppa. So I'm invested here.The majority of this book focuses on their budding relationship, which admittedly did feel a bit too lengthy for me. Don't get me wrong, the smexy times were hot, but I wanted more meat to the bones of this story too, which only began to take place at the end. And then the cliffhanger hits you with all the subtlety of a ten by four and I'm dying for book 2. Did I enjoy this? Absolutely. Do I need book two? Desperately! Should you read it? Yes m'am. If you love a good mafia romance, check this out.
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  • GrayJA
    5.0 out of 5 stars She is his Queen - Wonderful addition to the Sinners and 5 Points’ Universe
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
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    I do NOT consider these as stand-alone reads. It may be the start of a new spin-off, but it is set within the same universe as two other series; Dark and Dirty Sinners’ MC and the Five Points’ Mob. There are multiple reoccurring characters, overlapping timelines and several overarching themes. Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend these be read in the order recommended by Serena Akeroyd for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers.

    ** There are multiple warning about the contents and potential sensitivity and offensive subject matter. Please use caution when reading if these apply to you. **

    ⛔️ Contains references to or detailed scenes with adult language, derogatory terms for females (and some males), steamy adult intimate scenes with dominance, submission, restraints, “back door” play, consensual / non-consensual acts, rape, attempted rape, prostitution, as well as violence such as kidnapping, abduction, murder, assassinations, torture, assault, betrayal, subterfuge, domestic violence, theft, drug distribution, human trafficking, and mental, physical and sexual abuse, some including children.

    There are a few grammatical issues, but not many. They are primarily missing and extra inserted words. The harder issue with this universe has been the terms and phrases not typically utilized within the US, which the stories are set. I am trying to make sure I include these for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is read, because errors or unfamiliar phrases interrupt the flow and visualization.

    The overall storyline / plot is intricate and is executed masterfully by Serena Akeroyd. Just when you think you have a grasp of how the story might be laid out or proceed, Serena surprises you … but in the best ways. Normally this many stories into multiple series within the same universe and I would have to switch because they would have to much in common and would become repetitive. I can honestly say that has never happened with one of Serena’s yet, which I consider a true compliment.

    This story features Jennifer, aka Jen, who was introduced in multiple Five Points’ Mob stories as she is the BFF of Savannah and Aoife. She comes across as a bit of a flake and party girl, but a loyal and decent friend. Jen is very unapologetic about “what” she is, or what she has sought from men in the past. Part of it is because that is all they have showed her how to be, but mainly it is due to her mother and how she was raised. With her background, her character could have easily been like her mother and standing on a street corner somewhere in NYC.

    Lucio is the new Sicilian Don of the Italian mafia. He has worked toward this goal for 10 years, when his father was slaughtered so another could take over the helm. Lucio has taken the time to grow his network and demonstrate that he is not like the others, he is unafraid to get his hands “dirty” and is known for his work with a knife and the half Cheshire grin he leaves behind.

    There two worlds collide when Jen is out with Savannah and her new man (Aiden Jr.). The chemistry is electric, but unwanted by Jen. She has a strict “no mafia” policy, but he makes her feel things she never has before … danger has never been so tempting …
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  • Chelsea Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars You're going to need a fan to cool yourself off
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
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    *fans self over and over and over

    Excuse me! Serena like this book has everything. The plot plots, the smutt is smutty. Who knew that after reading as long as I have to find something new! The fact that Jen/Fi owns who she is is amazing and the whole I'm a virgin but like not. Hot af I'm about to devour book 2 brb lol
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  • Nicole A McClain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Humor and danger, I like it
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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    I enjoyed this book! Dark, dangerous and oozing sexiness from both characters. I love that insta - attraction. Jen and Luciu catch each others eye and can't look away. It's so intense.
    I really adored Jen, Jenny, Jennifer. She knew her flaws but owned up to it. Luciu was what every hot was alpha should be like!
    Now, I thought the plot, characters, and overall writing were phenomenal but I really wished I would have realized there was a connection to prior novels. I felt a little lost at times because some scenarios didn't really explain everything and brief intros on characters
    But I did really did enjoy this book! Must read the next book!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Treats her as the Queen of his life
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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    OMG how do I even start. So many good reviews about this book already written, I don't even know how to add to them.
    Okay, let's start with this. The Don is towards the middle of a whole slew of books, a whole universe of book. The whole story arc hasn't even ended yet. Basically you've got all sorts of villains who are heroes and heroes who are villains. Though The Don and The Lady are special and have a piece of my heart and soul, much more deeply than Storm whom broke my heart and made it whole again. I cannot rave enough about Luciu and Jen's story, but I cannot add to the reviews which are already written, so instead I will gush about the rest of the collection and all adjacent series and Serena's storytelling prowess.

    I cannot say enough about how Serena is a complete genius in storytelling and universe writing. Most of the books she writes, many of her series' overlap each other and many of her characters are people you'd want to know in real life, if you lived that life. I've found many stories who are formulaic or have just a couple of main characters who flout from one book to another with the main story between the couple and maybe couples might have a name show up in another series so readers can just say hello. Not so with Serena, her characters are your best friends who fall in love in front of your eyes. You learn about their lives, get drawn in and fall in love with them. You understand who they are and want to know more about them. They work together and show up many a time to take down the baddies.

    You'll find easter eggs and crossovers everywhere; from her Naughty Nookie series to Quintessence you'll either see familiar names or you'll read about Old Ladies in the Dark and Dirty MC Sinners series reading the Quintessence series which flows into the Kingdom of Veronia Series. You won't want to put down Serena's books because you want to find out how the "bad" guys get taken down by the "good" guys, and you know which is which by this book

    Start at All Sinners, No Saints, then the next on your list should be Nyx. Go to her website or the end of the books for the next book in the chronological order of the universe.

    Read it and get hooked just like I did.
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  • Nikki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me hooked
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    This book has me hooked from the very beginning. The instant connection for Jen and Luc is so amazing. And their heat..... Wow!

    I can't wait for the next book.
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  • Lisa Priest-Hanuscak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved these two!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2022
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    I absolutely loved this duet. Lucic is such a sweet guy! I know it’s the new Don but I totally enjoyed the spoiling of Jen. Jen wasn’t ready for a relationship plus she was a gold digger. She said it herself folks haha!

    This can be interconnected as it mentions characters from Serena’s Filthy which I’m adding higher on my TBR. But I wasn’t lost at all if anything I was intrigued to read more.

    Also, the Canadian Remarks in the book. I absolutely loved it. It’s true you don’t love in between a woman and their hockey.

    Tropes: Mafia Romance, Boy Obsessed, Touch Her & Die, Interconnected
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  • Maria
    4.0 out of 5 stars Luciu Valentini es mi nueva obsesión.
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 2, 2022
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    Los mafiosos italianos son mi perdición ¿Pero un mafioso siciliano? Uff 🔥🤤

    No tenía ninguna oportunidad ante ellos, caí en los encantos de Jen MacNeill y Luciu Valentini.
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  • Mayara Oliveira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Why are psychos so sexy?
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 9, 2021
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    Really. Why are psychos so sexy? Luciu is a psycho, a stalker, but that's so hot! And then I remember that it's a mafia book and I love mafia books and Italians. Pardon. Sicilians. I feel really bad for Jen. How she's condemned for owning her sexuality, her dreams, her ambitions. And how women are women worse enemies. But, anyway, I loved this book. And the cliffhanger? That was just mean. Come to mommy, The Lady!
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  • Laura Henman
    5.0 out of 5 stars eccellenti
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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    This first book, to the new off shoot to the Five Points and Satan's Sinners, telling us the new budding relationship between our Jen from the block and Luciu, is definitely eccellenti!!

    It's an amazing story bringing the caustic, abrasive character of Jen, finally meeting a man who is able to turn her snarles into purrs.

    We learn of the many facets of Jen's character, when finally she is brought to the forefront. Her low self esteem, hidden under a false layer of confidence. We find that due to her mother and what she did, how Jen became the way she is. As always it's amazing what we can do to protect ourselves.

    She is brutally honest about who she is, telling this Sicilian she has just met, how she is a good digger. Yet, when given the chance to clear her, almost fifty thousand dollars debt, she doesn't touch any of it.

    She's confused by her feelings, trying to pull back from Luciu on more than one occasion.

    Luciu is a Sicilian Mafioso, striving and forging his path of revenge against the Fieri and their allies, all who were guilty of attempting to wipe the Valentini family out of existence. Guilty of killing his grandfather and, eventually his father, bringing a ten year revenge plot finally to fruition!!

    After a chance meeting with Jen, while in The 68 with Savannah and Aiden Jr, he becomes bewitched by her, bringing on the need to have her investigated, so as to learn everything he can about her. His need to make her his, something that she is none too pleased about, as she tries to fight the growing, mutual, burning desire between them!!

    Ok that's as much as I'm going to say, before I really start to give away spoilers on this book.

    Any one who has read any of my reviews in the past, might remember that I love to both read and listen at the same time. I feel it helps bring a story to life, to give the characters a voice and this book has two of the best narrating the parts of Jen and Luciu.

    C. J Bloom and Joe Arden are two of the biggest narrator's out there. Who better to bring Jen and Luciu's brand of crazy to life, then these two??

    They help take this book from brilliant to astounding. Their talent for the differences between each character, knowing just how each character should sound or rather how you imagine what their voices would sound like.

    If you want to hear life being breathed into the characters then trust me when I say, it's truly worth the extra cost to buy the audio to do so. You'd be missing out on an amazing experience of you don't!!

    So is it ridiculous to ask me if I'd recommend the two?? Definitely!!
    So do yourself a favour and buy them now, then make a cup of your favourite coffee or tea, or even pour out a glass of wine, switch off all outside interference and listen to the delights of C. J and Joe while reading what will soon become, I'm sure, your new favourite couple within this world Serena has brought into our lives ❤❤
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  • L&S Platownslia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot!
    Reviewed in Italy on September 9, 2021
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    Okay, so I don't usually read romance (rarely, but on occasion they pop up) and this is the first mafia romance I have read. It was seriously hot! I thoroughly enjoyed the opening scene, which set the tone for the whole story. Definitely recommended for those who like super-steamy stories with well-developed characters and fun cultural notes tossed in.
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