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Dimitri: An age-gap mafia romance (The Italian Cartel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Shandi Boyes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,271 ratings

Revenge can be claimed, and so can she…

After my newborn daughter was kidnapped, I became a ruthless tyrant of a man. I want revenge, and who better to give it to me than the woman who forced me into a dark pit I won’t emerge from until I get my daughter back.

Roxanne Grace is too young, timid, and brash for the murkiness of the underworld, but when she stumbles into the wrong room for the second time in her short life, she won’t escape the flames unscathed again.

She’s only alive because my wife isn’t, and despite her belief she’s not to blame for the twisted games of a mafia entity gung-ho on violence, I have an opposing opinion.

She stole my family, so now I will steal more than her sanity.

Dimitri is book one in the highly anticipated Italian Cartel series by bestselling author Shandi Boyes. It’s a new series with gritty males and the women who bring them to their knees.

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    The Italian Cartel
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  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
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Perception:
  • Saving Noah (Standalone)
  • Fighting Jacob (Standalone)
  • Taming Nick (Standalone)
  • Redeeming Slater (Standalone)
  • Wrapped up with Rise Up (Novella)
  • Saving Emily (Novella)

Enigma:
  • Enigma
  • Unraveling an Enigma
  • Engima: The Mystery Unmasked
  • Enigma: The Final Chapter
  • Beneath the Secrets
  • Beneath the Sheets
  • Spy Thy Neighbor (Standalone)
  • The Opposite Effect (Standalone)
  • I Married a Mob Boss (Standalone)
  • Second Shot (Standalone)
  • The Way We Are
  • The Way We Were
  • Sugar and Spice (Standalone)
  • Lady in Waiting
  • Man in QueueCouple on Hold
  • Enigma: The Wedding
  • Silent Vigilante
  • Hushed Guardian
  • Quiet Protector

Bound Series:
  • Chains
  • Links
  • Bound
  • Restrained
  • Psycho (Standalone)

Russian Mob Chronicles:
  • Nikolai: A Mafia Prince Romance (Part of Royal & Reckless)
  • Nikolai: Taking Back What's Mine
  • Nikolai: What's Left of Me
  • Nikolai: Mine to Protect
  • Asher: My Russian Revenge (Standalone)
  • Trey: European Redemption (Standalone)
  • K: A Trey Sequel
RomCom Standalone:
  • Just Playin' (Standalone)
  • The Drop Zone (Standalone)
  • Ain't Happenin' (Standalone)
  • Very Unlikely (Standalone)
  • Christmas Trio (Standalone)
  • Falling for a Stranger (Standalone)
The Italian Cartel:
  • Dimitri
  • Roxanne
  • Reign
  • Mafia Ties (Novella)
  • Maddox
  • Demi
  • Ox
  • Rocco (Standalone)
  • Clover (Standalone)
  • Smith
  • CJ (Standalone)

Coming Soon:
  • Skitzo
  • Enigma: The Retelling

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CYCVQFG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skye High Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Italian Cartel
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shandi Boyes is a Top 10 Amazon US seller and USA Today Bestselling Author who was an avid reader for many years before she discovered the love of writing in February 2016. Her first penned novel 'Saving Noah' is a new adult rockstar romance that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last word.

In September 2016, her focus shifted to hot alpha men in steamy contemporary reads that sizzle off the pages. Shandi's novel 'Enigma' is an award-winning story about an FBI agent and the subject she was assigned to investigate. Her men are swoon-worthy, devoted, and alpha; and her heroines are strong-willed, determined, and loveable. You should start her stories first thing in the morning, or you may not sleep.

You will laugh and you will cry, but Shandi's characters will stay with you for a lifetime!

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic read with decent writing, and one customer particularly appreciates the world-building.

"Really good world building and strong charectors. I enjoyed that the main female charector could take care of herself to a extent...." Read more

"Good read. I’m liking all the angst between the H and h. It is a slow build up and I’m totally into it!..." Read more

"...Now that’s a good author, when you can keep your audiences attention and captured their interests." Read more

"The book was decently written but something didn’t draw me in. It wasn’t near compelling enough to get paste page 75 unfortunately." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot twists and drama in the book, describing it as a page-turner with intense scenes.

"I thought this was a great story but now I have to find part 2. Does he ever get his baby back? Can't wait to read more." Read more

"...I really enjoy a go to story that does not reveal all its secret till the end, and yet at the end, you’re still questioning what’s going on and what..." Read more

"...Some scenes are very intense. Be warned!! You can feel the chemistry between Roxi and Dimitri...." Read more

"...It was a bit slow moving from there, but so worth the wait...." Read more

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  • Deana A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty dialog Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
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    Really good world building and strong charectors. I enjoyed that the main female charector could take care of herself to a extent. Really witty dialog and fast paced action and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
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    Witty dialog Great story!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
    Really good world building and strong charectors. I enjoyed that the main female charector could take care of herself to a extent. Really witty dialog and fast paced action and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
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    I thought this was a great story but now I have to find part 2. Does he ever get his baby back? Can't wait to read more.
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  • Megan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Overall read? Yes, I recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    Good read. I’m liking all the angst between the H and h. It is a slow build up and I’m totally into it! Some weird choice of wording and sentences don’t always make sense though.
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  • Alice. C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of my seat…..
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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    From the very first chapter, this story had me intrigued with so many twists, and turns my head felt like it was going to explode, I was at the edge of my seat. Dimitri is definitely the epitome of an alpha male to the core. I really enjoy a go to story that does not reveal all its secret till the end, and yet at the end, you’re still questioning what’s going on and what’s going to happen next. Now that’s a good author, when you can keep your audiences attention and captured their interests.
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  • Shay
    3.0 out of 5 stars can’t get into it
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
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    The book was decently written but something didn’t draw me in. It wasn’t near compelling enough to get paste page 75 unfortunately.
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  • Mel
    5.0 out of 5 stars familia ante omnia
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020
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    Ohhh Dimitri... I've read all of Shandi's mafia series (starting with my main man Nikolai). When I saw Dimitri was getting his I had to read it. In true Shandi fashion she did not disappoint. He is broody, a bit mean , arrogant and oh so loyal to those around him. He's dealing with something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. He is a man possessed. Insert Roxanne. She's got some type of terrible luck ive never seen before. He is so entranced with her but knows he has to stay focused. He keeps everything so guarded to the vest, its hard for him to seek help. He holds her responsible so she's helping him through his mission.

    I feel sorry for anyone that crosses Dimitri. He's about as ruthless as they come- even more when it effects his loved ones. Him and Roxanne are so torn on their feelings toward each othother. He can't seem to resist her no matter how hard he tries and she's the same. This book does leave on a cliff hanger that will make you think "No. Theres no way. They wouldn't take part in that would they? No. "
    I cant wait to read what comes next!
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  • casey cassidy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dimitri has arrived!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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    What can I say, Shandi has done it again. Loved every second of this dark mafia book. It takes you for a wild ride. There's anger,heartbreak, murder, love, hate and sex trafficking. Some scenes are very intense. Be warned!!
    You can feel the chemistry between Roxi and Dimitri. Shandi writes so beautifully and always has vivid details so its easy to picture the entire scene and that you are there. This story does interconnect with other characters from her other books but you do not need to read them to understand what's going on but it does clear some things up and answer some questions readers may have had. The ending will leave you shook and begging for the second book to release.
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  • Jeni2948
    4.0 out of 5 stars I can’t wait to read the next one
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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    Dimitri and Roxanne have sexual chemistry and tension in spades. It rolls off of them anytime they’re together and even sometimes when they’re not. I was pulled into their story from the beginning in the alleyway. It was a bit slow moving from there, but so worth the wait. I hate Dimitri for the way he treats Roxanne, but love him for how hard he’s fighting for Fien. I hate Roxanne’s naivety, but love how fearless it makes her and how willing it makes her to help Dimitri. I’m all twisted up and don’t know if I love them or hate them, but I can say that I can’t wait to read the next book and figure it out.
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  • agnes blount
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2024
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    Loved it couldn’t put it down ,then just had to get Roxanne finished that as well ,need to wait to get next one but a big thankyou to the Author
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2021
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    Dimitri is a very dangerous man. Is Roxanne an innocent? Will Dimi get Fein back? These are all puzzles left for the next book in the series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2020
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    This was one hell of a ride! So make sure you strap in. There were many times were I really wanted to punch Dimitri in the balls. Love Roxanne. The story is completely captivating from start to finish, many twists and turns. Read it as soon as it came out, and the cliffhanger at the end has me counting down the days until Roxanne, have it pre ordered. Nothing negative to say about this book, could not put it down, while my housework piled up around me lol.
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  • Melly
    3.0 out of 5 stars Dark, Confusing and dragged.. heavy trigger warnings
    Reviewed in Australia on September 10, 2022
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    This story was ok. I skimmed alot of it as it was just soooo wordy with irrelevant things. It took pages for conversations the flow that parts were just boring. I liked the concept of Roxie and Dimi but the relationship seems so up and down it was kind of exhausting. Im hoping this will improve in the next 2 parts but I don't like my chances. Will read to finish but not a favourite. *Triggers: Human Trafficking, Virgil Trafficking, SA (in relation to child being forced to watch sex acts with her mother by her father), Public humiliation (sexual acts), Abusive relationship, Baby farming references, forced Caesarian, Peodophilia references*
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  • Laura Moorcroft
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2022
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    Loooove this book. The build up is so good and I just love the sexual tension between him and Roxie. A very good read.
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