Mazzone Mafia
Her teen crush is now a ruthless killer and powerful mafia heir. Will one life-altering night unite or destroy them?
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1. CONDEMNED TO LOVE by Siobhan Davis
SYNOPSIS
Bennett Mazzone grew up ignorant of the truth: he is the illegitimate son of the most powerful mafia boss in New York. Until it suited his father to drag him into a world where power, wealth, violence, and cruelty are the only currency.
Celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Sin City should be fun for Sierra Lawson, but events take a deadly turn when she ends up in a private club, surrounded by dangerous men who always get what they want. And they want her.
Ben can’t believe his ex’s little sister is all grown up, stunningly beautiful, and close to being devoured by some of the most ruthless men he has ever known. The Vegas trip is about strengthening ties, but he won’t allow his associates to ruin her perfection. Although it comes at a high price, saving Sierra is his only choice.
The memory of Ben’s hands on her body is seared into Sierra’s flesh for eternity. She doesn’t regret that night. Not even when she discovers the guy she was crushing on as a teenager is a cold, calculating killer with dark impulses and lethal enemies who want him dead. Understanding the risks, she walks away from the only man she will ever love, stowing her secrets securely in her heart. Until the truth becomes leverage and Sierra is drawn into a bloody war—a pawn in a vicious game she doesn’t want to play.
As the web of deceit is finally revealed, Ben will stop at nothing to protect Sierra. Even if loving her makes him weak. In a world where women serve a sole purpose, and alliances mean the difference between life and death, can he fight for love and win?
BOOK REVIEW
Siobhan Davis always comes up with extremely exciting and high-paced storylines with some essential elements of dark romance carefully woven into them. Her writing style is unique and thus, not for everyone, I would argue. Her character building is most of the time confusing. Especially in standalones. And Condemned to Love was no exception. The book was a very entertaining read with lots of secrets and action but at the same time, many unnecessary events I could definitely live without.
“Sierra is dangerous for my sanity. She has infected my brain and infiltrated my body and every day is a battle to stay away from her.”
Sierra Lawson was always an outsider in her own family. Shackled by the burden of loveless relations in her life, she did the only thing in order not to blur in the background—she tried to be somewhat rebellious, doing a bunch of things to defy her despot of a father, including nurturing fantasies about a certain man who was always supposed to be off-limits.
“Why do I have to crave a man who would sooner crush me than treat me with any kindness?”
Bennett Mazzone was a predator of the worst kind. Once a regular lonely boy, he turned out to be one of the most dangerous made men in the USA. And as it’s widely known, dangerous men always have dangerous enemies. And that was why love was never on the table for him. He simply didn’t have time for it, and couldn’t afford the distraction in the form of a beautiful girl with an open heart, too pure for the filthy world he was thrown into.
“I never thought I’d ever see him again. I never thought I’d need him to rescue me. And I certainly never thought I’d grow to fear him.”
At the first glance, Sierra and Bennett were never meant to be together. With all the differences in their backgrounds and worlds they lived in and all. But were they really?
“Fate has altered, and our axis has tilted. Whether is for the better or not is yet to be determined, but we both know there is no going back.”
One trip to Las Vegas turned both their lives upside down, sealing the destiny’s deal in the form of… Well, you can guess it yourself.
Sierra and Ben’s feelings for each other were a clusterfuck of epic proportions. They hated the power they had over one another, as well as being the ones granting that power. Here comes a huge BUT. It might sound weird, but I couldn’t feel the chemistry between the two. There was an undeniable connection, some sort of a bond if you may. But never true romantic feelings if it makes any sense… Even the title sounds truly fitting but not in the way the author had in mind, I’m sure of it.
Overall, Condemned to Love was a highly entertaining read. Not exactly romance-heavy and unnecessarily long to my liking. But still good.
2. FORBIDDEN TO LOVE by Siobhan Davis
SYNOPSIS
Natalia Mazzone has grown up knowing she is promised to a made man. As the only daughter of one of New York’s most powerful mafia dons, she knows she can’t refuse. It’s her duty, and she would never dishonor her beloved father.
But the man she’s promised to is a monster. And there is nothing but torture, pain, and heartache lying in wait. So, she grabs happiness when she finds it—in the somewhat reluctant arms of Leonardo Messina.
Leo is her brother’s best friend. A soldato for the Mazzone famiglia. A man with strong ambition and an even stronger resolve. He won’t allow them to give in to temptation, so Natalia is forced to love him from afar. Until one forbidden night changes everything, and she readily hands Leo the key to her heart. Leo risked everything for the one woman he can never have. He doesn’t regret it. It saved Natalia from a life of hell, but his actions set her on a different course. One that doesn’t involve him.
Years have passed, and his feelings remain the same. Yet he keeps his distance, dedicating himself to his new role as underboss to Bennett Mazzone, while the love of his life is married to another man. Until a twist of fate puts Natalia in his path again, and this time, he is powerless to resist.
3. SCARED TO LOVE by Siobhan Davis
SYNOPSIS
Serena has felt trapped her entire life, living a lie because it was demanded of her. Years of torture at the hands of her sadistic husband have left her battered and bruised, but not defeated. She needs to stay strong for her children, and she’s determined to reset her future. The future she has all thanks to Alessandro.
He saved her that fateful night when her husband died, and he continues to save her as she struggles to piece her life back together. Yet the closer they get, the more it terrifies her because no man has ever made her feel like this.
It can’t work. She’s too broken. He’s too young. And she’ll never trust a made man again.
Women never get under Alesso’s skin—until Serena. They share an intense connection that can’t be ignored, no matter how hard she tries to push him away. He knows she’s scared. He is too, but she’s worth the risk. Alesso vows to be patient, until danger resurfaces and now all bets are off. Serena needs to understand how much she means to him and he will do everything to protect her.
The situation grows more tense as the DeLucas plot against Bennett Mazzone and the surviving mafia heirs. But Alesso will lay down his life before he lets Serena get hurt again. Now his walls are lowered, the gloves are off, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Even if it means letting her go.