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Emilia, the youngest detective, confronts the Santoro Mafia, but her investigation leads to a dangerous encounter with Luca, the son of the mob boss. Captured by Luca, Emilia's life hangs in the balance as she grapples with conflicting emotions of fear and desire. Meanwhile, Luca struggles with his loyalty to his family and his growing attraction to Emilia. As time ticks away, both must confront their deepest desires amidst the threat of death, blurring the lines between survival and forbidden passion.

These to have so much chemistry and is the main part of this story because a relationship is completely forbidden. I adored all the tension and it really created such an intense reading experience. Emilia is very closed off which makes it hard to connect but I also understand why she was that way. BUT THAT GODDAMN CLIFFHANGER left me wanting so much more, I can not wait for the next instalment. Missy absolutely smashed it for her first mafia book.

I read this as a BETA reader.

Tropes: forbidden, mafia romance, detective + mafia don
Triggers: murder, torture, typical mafia activities2023-reads arcs2 s Megan543 5

This is book 1 of a new series about the Mafia where newbie detective, Emelia tries to gain intel on the powerful Santoro family when she visits one of the clubs owned by the family and run by the youngest son, Luca. It is instant attraction between them and she inadvertently stumbles into more than she bargained for which leads to her kidnap. The chemistry between the two main characters is edgy and intense and the two are constantly at loggerheads fighting their forbidden attraction. The book is so well written that the imagery portrayed feels you are watching a movie unfold before your eyes. I thought that Luca had more depth of character than Emelia in this book.
This story ends quite abruptly in a cliffhanger and I look forward to reading part 2 of this series in Stolen Love. I was given an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Tesh1,797 20

So amazing. What Great story! Definitely one that pulled me in and got me involved.

This was about detective, Emilia who stumbled on something she shouldn't have and got the attention of Mafia assassin Luca Santoro.

Luca and Emilia had such an amazing chemistry from the very start but Luca being who he was tended to rub her the wrong way initially. Being that she was trying to bring his family down, tended to ramp up the friction between them.

This book really was very well done and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole premise of the book and although I'm not fond of trilogies, this one certainly had me yearning for more.

Truly a great book, bring on the next!!! Yes_I_Read_Lots206 7

Intense Mafia romance. This is another instalment in the Elite Mafia of New York Series. Here we have the story of Luca and Emilia.

This is intense from the moment they meet. Luca is fierce and Em is determined. They are both so strong willed, they were bound to clash.

The instant attraction has Em questioning her behaviour, whilst Luca is intrigued by his reaction to Em. As any great Mafia novel unfolds, things happen (mafia style), decisions are made (mafia style), actions take place (mafia style) and they find themselves in an unusual situation.

Well this story is not finished …. So I am very much looking forward to the next instalment.

Another brilliant book from Missy. Smck4

This is a gripping read and had me hooked! I wondered how police detective Emilia and Mafia man Luca could fall for each other. But I loved how Missy wove the romance into the action. I can’t wait to read the next two books. Kathleen6

If you haven't read any of Missy Walkers books please start now!
This book will not disappoint, Luca and Emilia will keep you wanting more. Can't wait for the next one.
Missy is incredibly talented and takes you on a journey through her books. Amanda Shannon2

Great little read. A book I could not put down, finished in two days. A romance you hate but love all at the same time. I found my self rooting for everything I hate with just the right amount of fire. This mafia romance keeps you wanting more. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series. Jodie Pearce2

I love this book! Absolute must read. I can't wait for the next one
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