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The latest novel by Debra Anastasia, LADY MAFIA is an action-packed, sexy mafia romance that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Leto is on a mission to rescue his brother from the clutches of a crime boss, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he kidnaps three women who aren't who he thought they were.

As Indy, Aster and Zinny navigate through dangerous situations, unexpected romances emerge and alliances are formed in the most unlikely of circumstances. Their bachelorette vacation ends up with a lot more weapons and scary men than anyone anticipated.

Will they be able to outsmart the criminals and save the day?

Find out in this action-packed adventure full of twists and turns.

Get ready to join the LADY MAFIA!

With its strong female characters, heart-pumping action, and unexpected twists and turns, Lady Mafia is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. But it's also a story about the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what you believe in, making it a perfect read for anyone who loves a good adventure with heart.
It also has some incredible spicy scenes!

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Published March 26, 2023

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Debra Anastasia

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The latest novel by Debra Anastasia, LADY MAFIA is an action-packed, sexy mafia romance that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Leto is on a mission to rescue his brother from the clutches of a crime boss, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he kidnaps three women who aren't who he thought they were.
As Indy, Aster and Zinny navigate through dangerous situations, unexpected romances emerge and alliances are formed in the most unlikely of circumstances. Their bachelorette vacation ends up with a lot more weapons and scary men than anyone anticipated.
Will they be able to outsmart the criminals and save the day?
Find out in this action-packed adventure full of twists and turns.
Get ready to join the LADY MAFIA!
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Leto is on a mission to rescue his brother from the clutches of a crime boss, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he kidnaps three women who aren't who he thought they were.
As Indy, Aster and Zinny navigate through dangerous situations, unexpected romances emerge and alliances are formed in the most unlikely of circumstances. Their bachelorette vacation ends up with a lot more weapons and scary men than anyone anticipated.
Will they be able to outsmart the criminals and save the day?
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March 25, 2023
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Indy, Zinny and Aster were just planning on spending a fun Bachelorette weekend in the Maryland casino city Slots.
But they don't even make it out of the airport before they get kidnapped by this hot guy and his buddies.
Hot guy Leto is just trying to save his idiot gambling addict brother's life.
Leto is supposed to bring the three legendary Lady Mafia ladies to the mafia boss guy his brother owes money to.
But unfortunately the real ladies never showed and now he has to make do with these three crazy chicks. One of which is just his type. Damn.
But also ... things might not be as they seem ... and everything will get even more complicated and dangerous ....

Let the fun times begin...

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Adorable!


That was a fun book.
Funny and fast and crazy and criminal and sparky and sexy .... it was a great little story.
You immediately like Leto. And then Indy comes along and they're just so adorable together. Super insta attraction on both sides - but she's his hostage and he's a criminal, right? We don't really know what's what in the beginning. LOL!

I really enjoyed reading this.
But I'm also not a mafia romance fan at all.
This was not really mafia, but everyone is kind of a criminal.
So that's not my thing at all.
And I wish we would've gotten 100 more pages - lots of things seemed rushed and weird.
I liked reading this. I had to read it - it's a Debra Anastasia book - but it's not my genre or it just wasn't my day for this book. Even though I liked it. But I didn't love it. Didn't feel it at all somehow - at least parts of it.
Oh - maybe it was because the book didn't know if it was supposed to be a rom-com, a comedy, a mafia story, a mafia romance, a suspensy thriller, or a sisterhood women's fiction thing.
Maybe a rom-com-only thing would've been the best choice. For me! Others will just love this kind of mafia thing! So don't mind me - I really enjoyed reading it - it just wasn't my kind of genre mix.

Oh, and if you're extremely weird like I am - and if you want to get to know ALL of Debra's people - many of whom are in here - I would suggest you should at least read Mercy, Havoc + Lock - and everything else too obvs!

LADY MAFIA was a fun and crazy and mafia-ish suspensy rom-com kinda thing! Run to your nearest book dealer for your own Leto - this one is mine!! And do we pronounce him like Jared? Leddoh? Or Leetoe?

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1,156 reviews28 followers
March 25, 2023
What have I just read! Holy Fire sticks! Bloomin Brilliant! Freaking Awesome, I need more, my head is full of awe, most unique original mafia book I have read so far this year.
Everything about this book is different to what we expect and everything we need!
Three Girls, Zinny, Astor and Indy, land to start their hen party, but all doesn't go as they planned.
Or does it?
This book started full of humor, and my sides were sore with laughter, These girls have such a bond their pasts have cemented them together.
Now I can't give much away, you just need to dive into this book because its fun, serious, romantic, twists you just never expect, turns that have your heart in your mouth, and as we go on this journey, and learn more, you gain such respect for these ladies, you wholeheartedly embrace what they do and why, you Just GET IT!

So refreshing that the ladies are the badass heroines, the men are hot, the chemistry is hot, the plot has you every which way and more .. so much more!!
In a dark world, there is always some light and this author brings it all in spades.

My heart was full of joy when we had appearances from our most loved characters, like Nix, Animal etc from some of this authors previous book and the tie ins were just perfection!!!


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282 reviews15 followers
March 26, 2023
This book has Debra Anastasia all over it! Her personality comes out in each and every word on these pages.
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4,326 reviews58 followers
March 26, 2023
This book was absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed this book and was absolutely thrilled to see characters (my favorite) from Debra’s other book. Lady Mafia had me completely hooked and the crazy ideas that Deb has for her characters are priceless. I adored Leto & Indy so much. Truly an enjoyable read that everyone should really one-click.


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562 reviews1 follower
March 27, 2023
Lady Mafia by Debra Anastasia, is a very entertaining story where we meet Leto, who must deliver the members of the Lady Mafia group to Max, the bad guy who has his brother, and thus cover his brother's debt, but he what Leto did not expect was that the three women he thought were Lady Mafia were not, and at this crossroads he decides to continue with the plan and kidnaps them anyway. Indy, Aster and Zinny are three best friends who are on a trip for the bachelorette party of one of them and what they least expect is to end up kidnapped. From here on begins a story full of crazy moments, crazy situations, laughter, intense moments, an unexpected turn, friendship, love and a lot of feminine power.
I could not have expected a better story from the hand of Debra Anastasia, all her stories are entertaining and funny and this one is special, I love the female empowerment and friendship in this story, super super recommended, you will enjoy it enormously and at the end you will be left with a smile on your face and a heart full of love!!!
*Thank you Debra Anastasia for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*

Lady Mafia de Debra Anastasia, es una muy entretenida historia que nos presenta Leto, quien debe entregar a las integrantes del grupo Lady Mafia a Max, el tipo malo quien tiene a su hermano, y de esa manera cubrir la deuda de este, pero lo que Leto no esperaba era que las tres mujeres que pensaba eran Lady Mafia no lo fueran, y en esta encrucijada decide seguir con el plan e igual las secuestra. Indy, Aster y Zinny son tres mejores amigas quienes se encuentran en un viaje por la despedida de soltera de una de ellas y lo que menos esperan es terminar secuestradas. De aquí en adelante comienza una historia llena de momentos alocados, disparatadas situaciones, risas, momentos intensos, un súper giro inesperado, amistad, amor y mucho poder femenino.
No podría haber esperado una mejor historia de la mano de Debra Anastasia, todas sus historias son entretenidas y divertidas y esta es especial, ame el empoderamiento femenino y la amistad en esta historia, súper súper recomendada, la van a disfrutar enormemente y al terminar quedaran con una sonrisa en su cara y un corazón lleno de amor!!!
*Gracias Debra Anastasia por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*
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4,245 reviews59 followers
March 31, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.

Leto is on a mission to rescue his brother from the clutches of a crime boss, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he kidnaps three women who aren't who he thought they were. As Indy, Aster, and Zinny navigate through dangerous situations, unexpected romances emerge and alliances are formed in the most unlikely of circumstances. Their bachelorette vacation ends up with a lot more weapons and scary men than anyone anticipated. Will they be able to outsmart the criminals and save the day?

This is such a great read. I don't think I laid it down not one time when I got it in my hot little hands. This book has some really strong female characters in it and I just love when that happens. This is the story of Indy, Aster, Zinny who have planned a fabulous bachelorette weekend in the Maryland casino Slots. They are so excited for the weekend. But it sure doesn't turn out like they expected it to. Before they even get out of the airport they are kidnapped by Leto and his buddies. Letto is trying to save his brother who is a gambling addict. He has made a deal with the mafia boss who basically owns his brother to bring him three of the legendary Lady Mafia ladies but he took the wrong women because the others never showed. So now you have three ladies, smoking hot men and a big old mess that does keep you on the edge of your seat. This book is filled with twists and turns and dangerous moments that will have you spending a lot of time on the edge of your seat. I loved it. I highly recommend it. It is certainly a different kind of read and one that you do not want to miss.
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1,617 reviews19 followers
March 26, 2023
Amusing, Heartbreaking, Tension Filled Goodness!😄💔😳🙏⭐
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Lady Mafia

Omg, the first few chapters of this book had me howling with laughter!😂 Leto is stealing some ladies he thought were the 'Lady M@fia'. They're a well oiled crew of @ss@ssins. What he picks up are 3 hot messes! You NEED to read it, the shrimp allergy!🙈😂
He needs them to bargain for his brothers life from m@fia kingpin! All of it goes to hell, and Leto ends up being stolen and taken to Mercy's compound.💥

Nothing is as it seems. The real Lady M@fia are actually a crew of well trained and dedicated women. Three women, in fact, that met in foster care and became sisters by choice.😍 They work to save other women or girls that can't save themselves. They're like lawless and deadly superheroes for female's.🙏✨

I thoroughly enjoyed most of this book. A few parts felt a little disjointed. I loved their back story but found Leto and Mike's a bit wishywashy, which is why I wasn't able to give it a higher rating! I did cry and sniffle while reading, it really tugged on my heart! I do thoroughly recommend reading 'Mercy', 'Havoc' and this book 'Lady Mafia', they are all tied together and isn't the cover beautiful?⭐

Debbie, 1970, UK
March 24, 2023
One of the things I like most about Debra Anastasia's books is that she's a non-conformist. This is her latest genre-bending story and I have no idea what to call it! Mafia? Yes! Comedy? Oh yeah, I definitely LOLed. Action thriller suspense-y romance maybe? I don't know! She doesn't stay in one lane or color inside the lines. Think inside the box? She threw the box away a long time ago, maybe with Mercy (an all-time favorite of mine). 
I'm not going to give you many details of plot here because going blind is half the fun but expect kidnappings, "reverse kidnappings" (trust me! LOL), mistaken identities (or not...) and a reunion with Nix, Animal, T, Lock, Ember and a Mercy baby! 
It is indeed a "Mafia" book, but most of all it is a book about "found family" - of finding your crew, your pack, your sisterhood, and knowing that, no matter what, they'll be there for you and have your back. 
Loved it!
Possible triggers: morally gray characters, criminal activities, kidnapping, torture (implied), human trafficking, violence, gambling addiction
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2,042 reviews33 followers
March 24, 2023
Flipping heck! This is everything I didn’t know I wanted. It was funny, it was sweet, it was a little emotional, and of course a little bit sexy, but most of all it was full of unexpected surprises. Growing up and having only each other to rely on, definitely gave Indy, Astor and Zinny some advantages when it came to navigating an unexpected turn of events on their bachelorette vacation. It also meant that Leto’s plans to rescue his brother were well and truly squelched. It also made for a whole lot of lighthearted fun. Even when things turned deadly, their girl power shone through. I absolutely loved this gem of a mafia romance. Add in the fact that you get to catch up with the lives of those wonderful characters from the Mercy series and it was a win win for me. Thank you so much to the author for an advanced copy of this book. Let it be noted that this is my true and honest review. I most definitely did not want the story to end.
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1,061 reviews25 followers
March 25, 2023
This is a fun read. It's kind of a mixture of all this authors style of writing. There is the serious side, the whole Lady Mafia trying to save the world. Then the sillier side, like how one of them purposely causes an allergic reaction... to herself. These three ladies kickass and take names. Each having a specialty that makes them a perfect combination. Enter, the kidnapper. He is trying to save his brother, by bringing in the infamous Lady Mafia, only he catches the wrong girls. And that's when things get crazy. Great characters. Each compliments the others. There are laughs, but also a teary eyed moment or two. There is some violence that takes place, but it's written in a way that is not all that graphic. There is a small amount of sexual content. There is talk about human trafficking (as that is the reason the girls are doing what they do.) There is even a surprising delivery. The book reads quickly and easy and alternates between several POVs.
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2,965 reviews20 followers
March 28, 2023
What a wild ride!
When this author writes mafia crime boss stories you need to get ready for an awesomeballs journey. However, when she decides to mix it up and make it a female mafia story. Well… Lord have mercy, you better fasten your seatbelts for a wildest of rides!!
This read was delicious!!
Fun, sexy, edgy and HILARIOUS, this read was simply unputdownable. Three best friends are on their way to a bachelorette vacation but something happens and plans changed. Twists and turns and lots of high jinx drama with hot damm sexy times things happened and all I can say is read it and find out!
The characters were so well developed and the story evolved so flawlessly I loved everything about it. From the what the what crazy situations to the cameo appearances from characters I loved from another book, this read was solid gold!
At the heart of it all this was a wonderful story of friendship and loyalty!


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566 reviews3 followers
October 31, 2023
No Spoiler Alert because I'm not spillin' the beans.

Overall, Debra blows the mind in the book that is filled with lots of action, comradery and romance that is found in unexpected places. She has a way of forming strong family ties with people who were strangers but who come together through loyalty that has been tested and a spirit of resilience to overcome challenging situations when they were vulnerable kids.

Lots of unexpected, unexpectedness!!!!! This was unexpectantly hilarious. Aster's allergic reaction to shrimps happens in 3 rip roaring stages! This was unexpectantly surprising. Will the real Lady Mafia ladies please stand up? The bad guy is trying to find the real Lady Mafia team out of a crowd of Lady Mafia wonnabeas. Also, a wonderful surprise seeing Mercy, Animal, T, Lock and Ember again. And 'holy reverse kidnapping Batman!' Loved the reverse kidnappings that would bring all the good guys together on the right teams.

YAH, GIRL POWER!!!
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608 reviews10 followers
March 26, 2023
It's Quirky, Action Packed, and a little bit of Spice thrown in, making this a fun unputdownable read.

You get all the fun and craziness from this author in this one. If you read Mercy, then get ready to see a little glimpse of him and his crew again. This is a multi POV that takes you into this crazy world of mercenaries looking to right wrongs of the world.

This book was hilarious at times and full of emotional moments with the three mafia ladies finding their groove once again. It's got the found family vibes and a sisterhood of baddies making a difference.

So yes, if you want something fun with action and spice, this is a perfect read to grab. This author has a quirky fun sense of humor and she brings it out full force in this one. Definitely recommend this unique story!!
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107 reviews3 followers
March 23, 2023
I love Debra as a writer, and I typically read DARK romance but ever since reading Cruel Pink I knew when this ARC sign up came out I had to have it.

When I tell you I was howling/cackling from the start of this book it is not an exaggeration...there were times I was highlighting in the Arc and sharing lines with my husband because I had to share with someone.

There is quite a bit of plot in this, a tad bit of spice, and quite a bit of humor. The shrimp allergy just had me questioning everything ;)

Indy and Leto's dynamic was just perfect, and Debra's ideas for her characters are just so interesting and fun!
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513 reviews17 followers
March 23, 2023
This book was not what I was expecting when I first read the title. Debra Anastasia has a way with words to make the story interesting.

Lady Mafia is an action packed romance that will have you loving these characters. Indy, Aster, and Zinny are all strong characters. Leto was a great character and I love his story. I felt this book was enjoyable and had some good banter for me to laugh at in spots. Debra Anastasia definitely did not hold back on the action and brought this story to life.

I enjoyed this read and would recommend it for others to try.
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3,472 reviews142 followers
March 26, 2023
This book was such a fun read. Mistaken identity leads to a thrilling but slightly crazy ride when a group of friends are kidnapped by a bunch of hot guys. This story was not what I was expecting at all. From the start I was giggling at the antics of the ladies and the reactions of the men tasked to look after them. Indy, Zinny and Astor had a great friendship which I adored, the bond they have is unbreakable. The chemistry between Indy and Leto starts slow but builds the more time they spend together and I really like them as a couple. The story easily changes from that fun start to something more dangerous as the truth becomes clear. I loved seeing some of Debra's previous characters make cameos it was great to catch up with them.
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167 reviews6 followers
March 26, 2023
The most light-hearted mafia romance ever!

I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll just say that I loved the dynamic between the 3 main ladies. Their bond and the way the fight for each other is the heart of this book. I love the love stories that fit this type of book so perfectly. This is a lady power book and I feel like I could go kick some butt right now! This book was a pretty quick read for me with good reveals, girl power, laugh-out-loud moments, some romance, and strong relationships within. I enjoyed it!
March 28, 2023
I was thrilled to do an ARC read of this book. This author has proven to be amazing every book I read. The characters are awesome ladies with strong personalities that have you laughing, holding your breath, wanting to cry, and then your heart has the aww moment. The men that take the ladies for how they are and go with it make it heart warming.
This was such a great read I have found myself trying to find the words to do this book justice. Great must read book. I look forward to the next book.
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51 reviews2 followers
April 6, 2023
Mafia with humour

This is a story about the Mafia but it is also humorous. Indy, Zinny and Aster are on a trip together before Aster gets married. Talk about funny when Aster eats shrimp and her symptoms are to have her lips, chest, and butt blow up. Then she has a side symptom that has you laughing because of the men’s expressions. This is a case of mistaken identity or maybe not. Leto needs to find the Lady Mafia and trade them for his brother. What happens next is just too funny. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it. A very good read.
1,357 reviews8 followers
April 6, 2023
This is a story about the Mafia but it is also humorous. Indy, Zinny and Aster are on a trip together before Aster gets married. Talk about funny when Aster eats shrimp and her symptoms are to have her lips, chest, and butt blow up. Then she has a side symptom that has you laughing because of the men’s expressions. This is a case of mistaken identity or maybe not. Leto needs to find the Lady Mafia and trade them for his brother. What happens next is just too funny. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it. A very good read.
1,357 reviews8 followers
April 6, 2023
This is a story about the Mafia but it is also humorous. Indy, Zinny and Aster are on a trip together before Aster gets married. Talk about funny when Aster eats shrimp and her symptoms are to have her lips, chest, and butt blow up. Then she has a side symptom that has you laughing because of the men’s expressions. This is a case of mistaken identity or maybe not. Leto needs to find the Lady Mafia and trade them for his brother. What happens next is just too funny. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it. A very good read.
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1,550 reviews42 followers
April 10, 2023
Indy, Zinny and Aster are spending the weekend together at the casino. But before they can even leave the airport, they are kidnapped by Leto. He's hot, sure, but there's that whole kidnapping thing. Turns out that he is trying to get three mafia ladies and deliver them to save the life of his brother. But Indy, Zinny and Aster aren't who he was supposed to get. Add snarky dialogue, a definitely ill-advised attraction and secrets about their actual identities and this story is a non-stop thrill ride.
569 reviews4 followers
March 22, 2023
Leto and Indy story was hilarious and refreshing with a dose of adrenaline and danger.
I liked the anticipation and the unexpected aspect as well as the way humour interlaced with danger and suspense.
I really liked Aster and Zinny perspectives in key points as well as seeing in their heart and soul.
The characters dynamic and development was interesting, their skills handy, and their devotion remarkable.
I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to see what happens next.
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34 reviews2 followers
March 26, 2023
Spice, laughter, and bad azz ladies.

I just Finished Lady Mafia by Debra Anastasia and it was amazing. You will meet some amazingly strong badass females and some old friends and one man in a hot suit. This story was everything, I laughed, got the spicy side and cried all in one book! This is an amazing read! I am telling you you don’t want to miss this story of Aster, Zinny, Indy, Letto, and Matt!
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935 reviews60 followers
March 26, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 STARS

I absolutely adore Debra’s brand of humour! She always has the ability to make me literally laugh out loud. The connection between Indy, Aster and Zinny, three highly skilled and capable women is #SisterhoodGoals and they define all that is #LadyMaafia to a “T.” I loved all the characters from the Lady Mafia, to Leto, Cain and to Mercy, another one of Debra’s well-known characters. Lady Mafia by Debra Anastasia is a MUST read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ELITE!!!
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628 reviews22 followers
March 26, 2023
NEW DEBRA ANASTASIA WORDS.....YAY!

It was so great seeing the guys, I missed them so much!

Lady Mafia was absolutely entertaining, with three of the most bassdass women I've ever read!
While parts of Lady Mafia are darkish, this story is about overcoming and persevering, and the power of love and family.
Full of action, a dash of spice, and the Debra Anastasia humor we all know and love, SHRIMPIES!
An absolute pleasure to read, that I highly recommend!!
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78 reviews14 followers
March 30, 2023
Lady Mafia was such a great book with 3 awesome female assassins. They had some funny parts in this book. Like Asters allergy. I’m not sure I enjoyed that she continued to use it to their advantage but still. I loved the love the 3 girls had for each other. Now I loved Indy and Leto. The way they got together and stayed together. I can’t wait to see if we get books on Zinny and Aster from this book. This was another 5 star for me from this author!
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29 reviews
April 4, 2023
What a ride!
I want to be part of a sisterhood like that,

This book gave me a new appreciation for mafia romances. I thought all the stories where told and would keep repeating themselves until this.
The three girls fighting together and the man behind it all kept me up till 3am unable to put it down.

If you are looking for a fresh, well told mafia romance with empowering female characters than this is the book for you.
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