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SINS of the Syndicate Kindle Edition
"Can’t wait for more in this series!" Karen on SINS of the Syndicate – ★★★★★
Ivy
It should have been just one night.
One insane night where I tossed out inhibitions, my reserved nature... my brain cells.
I let myself go with a total stranger.
I had no idea who he was.
Just that he protected me. Made me feel safe.
And I did what any self respecting girl would do after a crazy, mind-blowing night.
I waited till he took a shower and snuck the hell out of there.
Leo
To the outside world, I'm known only as Z. The enforcer. A widower with nothing to lose. An ex-SEAL sworn to keep one vow: protect the D'Angelo's at all costs.
I'm not a good man, and I never claimed to be.
Protecting her was second nature. Nothing more.
Claiming her was just a one-night escape.
But she made one mistake ... a cardinal sin.
Slipping away on her terms. Not mine.
No strings.
No commitments.
No names?
No way.
There's just one price for my protection.
And it's her.
SINS of the Syndicate is the first book in Leo & Ivy’s Duet. It's a full-length novel from USA Today bestselling author Lexxi James, brimming with twists, secrets, and scorching heat to leave you breathless and wanting more. Their story concludes in SINS & Ivy.
★★★★★ Praise for SINS of the Syndicate
"Could not put this book down...captivating from the first page. Some suspense and a tiny bit of angst. Just what the Dr ordered!"
– ★★★★★ Desiree M.
"A well-written story that will keep you intrigued. The characters are strong, making this a binge-worthy read."
– ★★★★★ Jackie S.
"Wonderful story. Fascinating and well-written."
– ★★★★★ Rise T.
"A riveting story with well-developed characters and a unique storyline that takes unexpected twists."
– ★★★★★ Charlene G.
"If you love angsty romance, close family bonds, suspense, and incredible steamy scenes, you'll love this series!"
– ★★★★★ Jodie L.
"Excellent Mafia type romance – A pleasant surprise! Leo and Ivy are an unlikely pair with unmistakable, powerful chemistry. This look into a mafia family captivated me, with characters like sweet, enchanting Trinity adding heart and inspiration. Ivy stole my heart, and I can’t wait to read the conclusion."
– ★★★★★ Susan H.
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"There is so much happening in this tale that I'm dying to find out how Ms. Foxy James will spin the ending!" - AJ's book-reMarks, Goodreads
"Lexxi James killed me with this book. Like with all her books there is perfect blend of mystery, characters and a lot of steam." - Martina, Goodreads
"It has a good story. And the plot is thickens with each page.
And has all - love, hurt, hate, betrail, possibly murder.... I was hooked from the first pages. An amazing family with a lot of secrets, that can't wait to unravel." - Bookaddict, Goodreads
"I have read a lot of Lexxi James books( which I love) but SINS of the Syndicate left me SPEECHLESS. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down." - Afolasade, Goodreads
"Lexxi James has started off her new series, Sins of the Syndicate with a bang." - Kathy Dunn, Goodreads
"This book is amazing! Leo, aka Liam, is hot dominant, and hard headed. Ivy, aka Irene and Olivia, is beautiful, insecure and desperately wants a family of her own. Together these two are explosive." - Carolyn, Goodreads
"From the first page to the last, Lexxi had me engaged with these characters and the storyline. I can't wait to see how this all plays out. (Inserts the popcorn eating GIF.)" - Jaime Ryter, Goodreads
"This was fantasticly written to draw you in and keep you wanting more right until the very last sentence. I cannot wait to read the next installment." - Melissa, Goodreads
"SINS of the Syndicate by Lexxi James is an awesome read. I absolutely loved Leo and Ivy so much. Their steamy story is set in the mafia world and you won't regret spending time with them." - Marsha, Goodreads
Product details
- ASIN : B09M9DGCWM
- Publisher : (February 24, 2022)
- Publication date : February 24, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 1507 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 198 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B09PVNSKXW
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,051 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
Lexxi James | Author of Hot Romance & Happily Ever Afters
As a USA Today Bestselling author, Lexxi James has hit the top 50 bestseller lists on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, with books sold in over 26 countries. Best known for seductive romantic suspense, she loves matching smoking hot heroes with their soul mates. Her signature style is witty banter, high heat, and a whole lot of heart.
She proudly calls the Midwest home where she lives with the man of her dreams and the sweetest daughter in the universe. Her pastimes include reading, loading up on unhealthy quantities of caffeine, and binging Netflix and reality TV. She’s a sucker for kids selling cookies and pretty much anything on Etsy.
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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their steamy chemistry. The writing quality is described as good and refreshing. Many find the story thrilling and interesting, while others feel it's slow and incomplete.
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Customers find the book engaging and a page-turner. They appreciate the author's writing style and find the series hilarious.
"Enjoyed this book tremendously. couldn't put it down, Great characters. I like how Leo fights himself and Ivy struggle with being open and honest...." Read more
"...Oh how could fall in love with Leo, Italian, ex Seal, deadly, and absolutely hilarious!..." Read more
"Recommend reading. The story unfolds with curiosity, mystery and adventure. Keeping me interested if not a little confused...." Read more
"...The read kept you interested, but you felt like something was missing." Read more
Customers enjoy the engaging characters and side characters. They appreciate the chemistry between them and find the side characters useful to the story.
"...world-building, loved the Chicago setting, and found the secondary characters intriguing, Aunt Grace, especially...." Read more
"Enjoyed this book tremendously. couldn't put it down, Great characters. I like how Leo fights himself and Ivy struggle with being open and honest...." Read more
"...Seriously his personality is this whole book, but also all the feels for him being a bit broken...." Read more
"...The characters come alive with each page you read." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read and hard to put down, with no errors in grammar or spelling. The book is a quick read with 156 pages.
"Easy reading and hard to put down. Not happy with the ending, but understandable. But, I'll write my own for now." Read more
"Quick read with an interesting story, but it seems like it could be fleshed out some more...." Read more
"...I’m delighted by the interpretation of the setting and the quality of the writing. I will definitely be continuing this series...." Read more
"...This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's interest. They find the story thrilling, with mystery and adventure. The world-building is appreciated, and the Chicago setting is praised. Readers also appreciate the engaging characters and steamy scenes. Overall, they describe the book as an enjoyable surprise for this genre.
"...I plan to read the second book in this series. I enjoyed the world-building, loved the Chicago setting, and found the secondary characters..." Read more
"This book held my attention from beginning to end; I just couldn't put it down. Once Ivy and Leo found each other, everything was blazing." Read more
"...There should have been a warning. Other than that, the story was interesting. I am not a fan of a book not having an actual ending." Read more
"Recommend reading. The story unfolds with curiosity, mystery and adventure. Keeping me interested if not a little confused...." Read more
Customers have different views on the story. Some find it engaging with a solid background story and nice plot that keeps them hooked. Others feel the story starts slowly and is confusing at times. The book ends abruptly for some readers, which they dislike.
"...But if you want a solid background story with some mystery and family drama, you might enjoy it as much as I did...." Read more
"Easy reading and hard to put down. Not happy with the ending, but understandable. But, I'll write my own for now." Read more
"...Lexxi James masterfully crafts a gripping narrative, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next installment. 🤓..." Read more
"...This is more novella length than novel and it is not a complete story. I rarely read mafia stories...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024Easy reading and hard to put down. Not happy with the ending, but understandable. But, I'll write my own for now.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023In my first read, 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆, book one by Lexxi James is a story of discovering one's self from my perspective. Olivia Ann Palmer/Ivy embarks on a journey for her father. After finding out her boyfriend/boss is cheating. A mysterious stranger presents her with a photo of her mother and Antonio D’Angelo. This sends Ivy on an adventure to find a family she didn’t think she had. Leo Zamparelli/Z is the head of security for the D’Angelos. His drive is a promise he made to Antonio D’Angelo always to protect the family. One mind-blowing no-commitment night in the arms of ‘Irene’a woman he finds fascinating will cause Z to be at odds with himself.
I plan to read the second book in this series. I enjoyed the world-building, loved the Chicago setting, and found the secondary characters intriguing, Aunt Grace, especially. But if you want a solid background story with some mystery and family drama, you might enjoy it as much as I did.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024Ivy who haves a selfless heart and Leo, a brooding protector, collide in Chicago, igniting a deep passion. Their chance encounter turns into a complex web of loyalty, danger, and devotion.
Lexxi James masterfully crafts a gripping narrative, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next installment. 🤓
- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024Enjoyed this book tremendously. couldn't put it down, Great characters. I like how Leo fights himself and Ivy struggle with being open and honest. Already have the next two books ready to go. Looks like a great series.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024Quick read with an interesting story, but it seems like it could be fleshed out some more. Will probably read the second book to see if it gets better.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024This book held my attention from beginning to end; I just couldn't put it down. Once Ivy and Leo found each other, everything was blazing.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Couple: Leo & Ivy
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Oh how could fall in love with Leo, Italian, ex Seal, deadly, and absolutely hilarious! Seriously his personality is this whole book, but also all the feels for him being a bit broken. In walks Ivy, she's super cool but makes questionable choices, I'm still trying to warm up to her. Their love/hate chemistry is explosive on the page. Enjoyed getting to meet some of the family and ready to see where this one goes.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024That it’s too short. This is more novella length than novel and it is not a complete story.
I rarely read mafia stories. I grew up in Las Vegas and the mafia romance genre usually way over romanticizes the mob world. My rant below is a bit about reality, but not about this book. Regarding the book, I’m delighted by the interpretation of the setting and the quality of the writing. I will definitely be continuing this series.
About the mob… No, there is not honor among thieves. No, when my best friend’s father, who was part owner of a downtown casino, was murdered they did not provide for his widow or children. When his body was found in the desert, his widow was left only with three children under the age of ten. I don’t think she even got a fair price for his interest in the casino.
Top reviews from other countries
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripped
This is an amazing story that I couldn’t stop reading, Leo and Olivia or Ivy are strong characters and their story is addictive. I’m ready for book 2. I haven’t read for a while but Lexxi James knows how to write a gripping storyline. What an excellent author. Will definitely recommend to friends.
- fiona fogReviewed in Australia on June 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Fantastic start to what I can see is a series I can invest in. Great characters and a story that has intrigue that you want to know more of.
- My Crazy House :)Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars pretty darn good!
Book one was a hit for me. I couldn’t put it down. And now I must read book 2 😊
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars The start of her future
The story begins with a mysterious visitor, then a lying cheater, and an adventure to search for her father. She finds who she thinks are her brother and sister and a security guy who she falls for but he thinks he is too dangerous and he won't commit to a relationship with her... She is helping her sister recover from her trauma... But she is heart broken at the loss of Leo/K/ Liam.
- Janine TaylorReviewed in Australia on October 12, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars a good starter story for the series
Fast paced, alpha males, devilish villain, a long lost family are parts of the plot! Ivy brings all of these factors into play.