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Lucky Kings #1
Sinful Sacrifice: A Mafia Romance
A new dark mafia romance from USA Today & Wallstreet Journal bestselling author, Charity Ferrell.Synopsis coming soon.
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2024
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Charity Ferrell
43 books2,940 followersCharity Ferrell is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, #1 Amazon, and #1 Apple bestselling author.
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August 28, 2024
dnf @53%
this book is 90% smut and I’m not in the mood for it.
this book is 90% smut and I’m not in the mood for it.
Shelved as 'dnf'
August 19, 2024Yippieee i got an ARC HEHHEHE
August 17, 2024
ARC REVIEW 🩷
thank you so much to valentine pr & charity for the arc!
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 😭. i was so intrigued by pippa & damien in gorgeous villian - this book lived up to my excitement for it.
damien - despite being an unhinged capo - was an ultimate lover boy!!!! he was so soft for pippa. there was so many soft moments initiated by him that had my heart melting. he is truly one of the softest - in private - mafia mmc’s i have ever read and i loved reading every second of his pov’s.
pippa was so fun to read she was the perfect mix of sweet and sassy. she knew what was right and wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself. i loved how stubborn she was but also how she did feel so much on the inside, basically like a front! 🥺
them together was just so adorable but also so funny and whitty. with every one of charity’s mafia books, they’re always full of whit and banter as well as a heavy plot. in every single mafia book of her’s so far i have sat there thinking ‘how the hell are they gonna get their happy ending’ but it always works out in the best way.
i loved how this book was set into two acts, i feel like this was perfect for their story line. the glimpses you see in gorgeous villian of them, they are arguing, so it was so good to be able to see what let them to the bad times and how they was before the bad times. seeing them fall in love just showed how much they were made for each other and it was just so sweet.
i always love the plot twists in charity’s books and feel like despite being the conflict in the book, they sometimes are my favourite parts because they’re so addictive and adrenaline filled it just keeps me on my toes 🤣.
also loved how the plots are written and explained so well, you’ll never be confused as they’re just so easy to follow and read.
i think every girl aspires to be loved like this:
“I’d rip my heart out of my chest and give it to her if she needed one.”
“She could charge at me with a knife and bludgeon me through the goddamn heart, and I wouldn’t hurt her. I’d take the pain because I’d rather endure it than her.”
and i also loved julian 😂:
“My brother is obsessed with you. You could ask him to buy you a goddamn goat, and he’d ask you to choose your favorite color. And probably make me take it on fucking walks.”
thank you so much to valentine pr & charity for the arc!
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 😭. i was so intrigued by pippa & damien in gorgeous villian - this book lived up to my excitement for it.
damien - despite being an unhinged capo - was an ultimate lover boy!!!! he was so soft for pippa. there was so many soft moments initiated by him that had my heart melting. he is truly one of the softest - in private - mafia mmc’s i have ever read and i loved reading every second of his pov’s.
pippa was so fun to read she was the perfect mix of sweet and sassy. she knew what was right and wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself. i loved how stubborn she was but also how she did feel so much on the inside, basically like a front! 🥺
them together was just so adorable but also so funny and whitty. with every one of charity’s mafia books, they’re always full of whit and banter as well as a heavy plot. in every single mafia book of her’s so far i have sat there thinking ‘how the hell are they gonna get their happy ending’ but it always works out in the best way.
i loved how this book was set into two acts, i feel like this was perfect for their story line. the glimpses you see in gorgeous villian of them, they are arguing, so it was so good to be able to see what let them to the bad times and how they was before the bad times. seeing them fall in love just showed how much they were made for each other and it was just so sweet.
i always love the plot twists in charity’s books and feel like despite being the conflict in the book, they sometimes are my favourite parts because they’re so addictive and adrenaline filled it just keeps me on my toes 🤣.
also loved how the plots are written and explained so well, you’ll never be confused as they’re just so easy to follow and read.
i think every girl aspires to be loved like this:
“I’d rip my heart out of my chest and give it to her if she needed one.”
“She could charge at me with a knife and bludgeon me through the goddamn heart, and I wouldn’t hurt her. I’d take the pain because I’d rather endure it than her.”
and i also loved julian 😂:
“My brother is obsessed with you. You could ask him to buy you a goddamn goat, and he’d ask you to choose your favorite color. And probably make me take it on fucking walks.”
September 9, 2024
I love an obsessed mafia man
Started this one at 1am & stayed up too late reading
Things to know:
Mafia Capo x Ballerina
He’s obsessed
Insta-lust
Dual POV
Time jumps
You’re mine
Spicy
Started this one at 1am & stayed up too late reading
Things to know:
Mafia Capo x Ballerina
He’s obsessed
Insta-lust
Dual POV
Time jumps
You’re mine
Spicy
August 25, 2024
“I bleed for you.”
HOLY WOW! Author Charity Ferrell has added another gem to her mafia romance world. Sinful Sacrifice is a heart-pounding, petal-to-the-metal tale that held me prisoner the whole time reading. I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
This bang up book blazes with fire, desire and darkness as it wraps you in a blanket of swoon and soulful love. A heart-stopping sexy hero with a touch-her-and-die persona, explosive plot, and edge-of-your-seat danger … oh mylanta … I was undone!
Set in the Marchetti-Lombardo world, Sinful Sacrifice kicks off the Lucky Stars series. This second-chance mafia romance stars two soulmates who find solace in each other. Damian and Pippa are full of fire with a connection so fierce and fire-hot that it just radiates throughout the story. This hero and heroine are undeniable.
An addictive page turner of fiery heat and heart, forbidden love, burning angst, entertaining inner thoughts and a combustible connection, Sinful Sacrifice is all the permanent hangover material. My heart beat and bled for this book. My body and soul were on fire! I was such a GONER for this love story. Hook. Line. Sinker. Done.
“Words of advice: If my Mafia boyfriend can text me amid his crimes, then so can yours.”
💋💋💋💋💋 sweet and sinful kisses
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Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
HOLY WOW! Author Charity Ferrell has added another gem to her mafia romance world. Sinful Sacrifice is a heart-pounding, petal-to-the-metal tale that held me prisoner the whole time reading. I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
This bang up book blazes with fire, desire and darkness as it wraps you in a blanket of swoon and soulful love. A heart-stopping sexy hero with a touch-her-and-die persona, explosive plot, and edge-of-your-seat danger … oh mylanta … I was undone!
Set in the Marchetti-Lombardo world, Sinful Sacrifice kicks off the Lucky Stars series. This second-chance mafia romance stars two soulmates who find solace in each other. Damian and Pippa are full of fire with a connection so fierce and fire-hot that it just radiates throughout the story. This hero and heroine are undeniable.
An addictive page turner of fiery heat and heart, forbidden love, burning angst, entertaining inner thoughts and a combustible connection, Sinful Sacrifice is all the permanent hangover material. My heart beat and bled for this book. My body and soul were on fire! I was such a GONER for this love story. Hook. Line. Sinker. Done.
“Words of advice: If my Mafia boyfriend can text me amid his crimes, then so can yours.”
💋💋💋💋💋 sweet and sinful kisses
➡️ https://amzn.to/3YW4I72
Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
August 29, 2024
Because of the way these series are written, the characters and timelines overflow with one another. So, in the Marchetti series, we've met both Damien and Pippa. Especially in book three, Gorgeous Villian.
So, while I know you could read this one without the other series, the complicated relationships between all of these mafia families can be kinda detailed. But this one is also the start of a new series and has it own mafia family to explore that's brand new (to us).
Damien works for the Lombardi family. He's loyal and ruthless. When he meets Pippa, he's attracted. She's trying to pay her father's gambling debt, and it's a great thing he saw her first. And not his crazy boss.
Out of all the mafia romances in this world we've read, this one is the closest one to... a normal relationship. This means Pippa gets some say in her life. But the decisions she makes keep her away from Damien, and it's pretty sad. And super angsty. They have people working against them and their happiness, so they really have to fight to be together. Especially when Damien gets in a super big pickle.
I enjoyed Damien the most out of all of our mafia men. He's crazy about Pippa. Don't get me wrong, he'll do anything for her. But these two are on some more equal ground. Probably because they really get to date. <3
If you haven't gotten into this mafia world, do yourself a favor and start it! This one has such a girl boss twist at the end.
So, while I know you could read this one without the other series, the complicated relationships between all of these mafia families can be kinda detailed. But this one is also the start of a new series and has it own mafia family to explore that's brand new (to us).
Damien works for the Lombardi family. He's loyal and ruthless. When he meets Pippa, he's attracted. She's trying to pay her father's gambling debt, and it's a great thing he saw her first. And not his crazy boss.
Out of all the mafia romances in this world we've read, this one is the closest one to... a normal relationship. This means Pippa gets some say in her life. But the decisions she makes keep her away from Damien, and it's pretty sad. And super angsty. They have people working against them and their happiness, so they really have to fight to be together. Especially when Damien gets in a super big pickle.
I enjoyed Damien the most out of all of our mafia men. He's crazy about Pippa. Don't get me wrong, he'll do anything for her. But these two are on some more equal ground. Probably because they really get to date. <3
If you haven't gotten into this mafia world, do yourself a favor and start it! This one has such a girl boss twist at the end.
August 28, 2024
SINFUL SACRIFICE is a book that exceeds expectations in all areas of a mafia romance. The spice is flaming hot, the “interrogations” delivered without much emotion, the arranged marriages ruthless, and the bad guys of the bad guys particularly slimy.
But my favorite part is that Damien falls hard, falls first, and never lets up on what he would do to make Pippa happy or keep her safe even when she makes choice they both suffer for. As an advance copy reader I can offer the opinion that you will find this book really good if you love possessive, spicy mafia romance.
But my favorite part is that Damien falls hard, falls first, and never lets up on what he would do to make Pippa happy or keep her safe even when she makes choice they both suffer for. As an advance copy reader I can offer the opinion that you will find this book really good if you love possessive, spicy mafia romance.
August 26, 2024
Charity Ferrell's "Sinful Sacrifice" has me craving for a world of mafia men, wishing for my own romance with a made man. When I started my journey, Charity was of the first authors I read—I fell in love with her writing, so naturally, I had to dive into "Sinful Sacrifice," and it did not disappoint! The rapid-paced journey, the intricate plot, and the thrill of falling in love had me swooning, as well as the “touch her & d!e/you can run from me but you can’t hide “ tropes. Can you say hawt!? A definite must-read for fans of mafia romance! Damien and Pippa's story is simply captivating. I give it 4.5 stars!
August 27, 2024
Favorite Line from the book: They’re light pink and delicate like no one has ever kissed her passionate enough to rough them up (this freaking make me think for a second there like yeah why are my lips not rough cause it hasn’t been kissed enough 😆)
I just finished Sinful Sacrifice and let me tell you, this book brought the heat! As my first dive into mafia romance, I wasn't sure what to expect, but an FMC who's a ballerina paired with a mafia boss? Surprisingly, it works—and it’s spicy right from Chapter 3! SPICEEEEEEEEEE! Damien loves eating her 😝
I loved the first half of the book, with its sizzling tension and unique pairing. Although I started to lose a bit of interest in the second half due to Uncle Koglin, overall, it's a solid starter for anyone looking to get into the mafia romance genre and I believe Damien and Pippa were mentioned in the other books.
And Damien? Total green flag—no red flags in sight, which was a refreshing twist. If you’re looking for a steamy, intriguing read with a dash of danger, this one's for you!
Thank you Valentine PR for the ARC of this book ❤️
I just finished Sinful Sacrifice and let me tell you, this book brought the heat! As my first dive into mafia romance, I wasn't sure what to expect, but an FMC who's a ballerina paired with a mafia boss? Surprisingly, it works—and it’s spicy right from Chapter 3! SPICEEEEEEEEEE! Damien loves eating her 😝
I loved the first half of the book, with its sizzling tension and unique pairing. Although I started to lose a bit of interest in the second half due to Uncle Koglin, overall, it's a solid starter for anyone looking to get into the mafia romance genre and I believe Damien and Pippa were mentioned in the other books.
And Damien? Total green flag—no red flags in sight, which was a refreshing twist. If you’re looking for a steamy, intriguing read with a dash of danger, this one's for you!
Thank you Valentine PR for the ARC of this book ❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2024
Yesss! Damien and Pippa for the win! This book was so good the chemistry the sexual tension the push and pull between these two was absolutely incredible! I loved how OTT protective Damien was , this series is seriously one of my favorite Mafia romance series the women bring their men to their knees and love them fiercely and the men are so protective and love them back just as fiercely if not more! I devoured this book I ate it up all the suspense the twists and turns, the sexy banter and I adored Pippa’s sass ! Oh and the spice OMG you are always guaranteed some epic spicy scenes when Charity Ferrell is at the writing helm ! This book deserves all the stars!
August 29, 2024
4.5 stars
This was my first book by the author and what a rollercoaster ride! I was so surprised by some of the twists and turns.
I was instantly in love with Damien and couldn't get enough of him! I loved how he was all in with Pippa right from the start. Pippa is definitely a new favorite FMC with all of her sass!
My favorite part about this book was definitely the banter between the main characters. I can't remember laughing this hard at a mafia book before!
I totally need to go back and read some of the stories from the other characters mentioned and I can't wait for the next in the series!
This was my first book by the author and what a rollercoaster ride! I was so surprised by some of the twists and turns.
I was instantly in love with Damien and couldn't get enough of him! I loved how he was all in with Pippa right from the start. Pippa is definitely a new favorite FMC with all of her sass!
My favorite part about this book was definitely the banter between the main characters. I can't remember laughing this hard at a mafia book before!
I totally need to go back and read some of the stories from the other characters mentioned and I can't wait for the next in the series!
September 9, 2024
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Trope: instalove; star-crossed lovers
Angst:😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
This is not my first book by Ms. Ferrell, but this is the first one I've struggled with. I just had a really hard time getting into the story, and it felt like the first half was very slow. I did enjoy seeing lots of characters from previous faves and will still be reading the next book she puts out. This one was just not for me.
Trope: instalove; star-crossed lovers
Angst:😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
This is not my first book by Ms. Ferrell, but this is the first one I've struggled with. I just had a really hard time getting into the story, and it felt like the first half was very slow. I did enjoy seeing lots of characters from previous faves and will still be reading the next book she puts out. This one was just not for me.
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September 1, 2024This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024 so imagine my disappointment that I'm shelving this a DNF.
I was anticipating a shit ton of OW drama and imagine my surprise when I found barely any..
With the way I'm going this year I should just stick with rereads.
I was anticipating a shit ton of OW drama and imagine my surprise when I found barely any..
With the way I'm going this year I should just stick with rereads.
August 23, 2024
If 10 ⭐️ was possible, you best believe that would’ve been my rating for Sinful Sacrifice.
Charity Ferrell went above and beyond with Damien and Pippa’s Second Chance, Mafia Romance story.
It sure as hell blew the Marchetti Mafia series out of water with the absolute, incredible-ness that was this exceptionally amazing, emotionally high, angsty driven, suspenseful building, tension riding, drama filled, love story that was just chefs kiss!
Sinful Sacrifice is book one in author Charity Ferrell's Mafia Romance series; Lucky Kings.
The first book has us following Damien Bellini the capo for Lombardi family and Pippa Charlotte Elsher, both of who we first meet in Marchetti Mafia series.
From very early on, there was no doubt in my mind Sinful Sacrifice would be a 5 ⭐️ read.
Emotionally charged. Highs of angsty-ness. And never ending explosive chemistry shared between the Damien and Pippa.
Was it any surprise the two had you falling down the rabbit hole when it came to reading their love story, devouring each and every page like there's no tomorrow.
Although the story focused heavily around the character development of Damien and Pippa, alongside the unfolding of their evolving relationship.
That’s not to say there wasn’t more going on, particularly in the background, given the subplots that contributed to the overall narrative.
Seeing the development of Damien and Pippa's characters was showcased so well and thoroughly detailed.
Considering the story was told through dual POVs, it allowed us to get a real feel for both the characters. Unravelling their layers, getting deep down in the nitty grittiness of who they were individually, the lives they led, including their careers and most importantly all that they felt and endured in not only every situation and event they faced and sometimes suffered through. But towards one another, seeing as Damien and Pippa's relationship was quite the whirlwind ride, due to being super emotionally charged.
Honestly when it came to them both, they always seemed to unleash a tidal wave of emotions at each and every turn. Not just from within their relationship. But also from all that the two were experiencing and dealing with when it came to their own feelings. Something author Charity always made loud and clear in Damien and Pippa's inner monologue within their POV chapters.
This resulted in my heart being put through the wringer, particularly from the heartache, pain, hurt and sadness the two endured due to outside forces trying to come in between them and cause problems that left them with no way out.
As for the subplots, it brought forth not only secondary characters in the form of friends and families, some of who were considered enemies. And some that included worlds colliding, with the appearances of characters from Marchetti Mafia series. Showcasing not only how they fit into the storyline. But why, considering the drama from the ups and downs, pushing and pulling of situations and events the two faced. Mainly due to outside forces coming into play.
Action packed thrills courtesy of the mafia aspect, all the while secrets, lies and deceit and the mystery building led to growing suspense contributing in creating even more bumps and hurdles Damien and Pippa needed to face and overcome in their already wild journey.
Was it any wonder it had me gripped on tight, never wanting to let go.
It goes without saying, the tumultuous whirlwind ride that author Charity delivered in the storytelling of Damien and Pippa was highly worthwhile.
Each and every page turn of Sinful Sacrifice lured you in, only to trap you with being so consumed in seeing the unfolding of their relationship within the evolving narrative.
Major props to Charity Ferrell for delivering a beautiful story that was Sinful Sacrifice.
Even after finishing, she had me wanting more, wishing it hadn’t ended, which speaks volumes of how phenomenal Damien and Pippa’s story truly was.
With that said, knowing this is the first book from Lucky Kings series, you best believe it has me excited for the next Sinful Ruin and seeing how Julian’s story will play out.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 2, 2024
Everything I wanted and more! I was so excited that Charity finally released this book after getting a snippet of who would be involved in the previous release, and she did not disappoint on this storyline nor the characters! Damien works for the Lombardi family, really being the right-hand man for the head of the family and his loyalty runs deep. He meets Pippa one night covering for someone else and instead of taking advantage of her, he saves her, although she doesn’t know that, but the chemistry is so strong between them that they continue to spend time together, even embarking in a relationship regardless of her family. Everything changes when Damien helps save the family and agrees to an arranged marriage to Pippa’s cousin, because she is very against the very thought of an arrangement, subsequently causing their breakup. Pippa’s uncle isn’t one to let things lie though, especially since he just got her family back into the fold thanks to the removal of Pippa’s father, and he still arranges a marriage for her, with someone truly awful. I was on the edge of my seat while reading this and couldn’t get enough of the storyline between these two – I was constantly rooting for them and while I understood Pippa’s determination to not end up in an arrangement, I wanted to hit her because while it would’ve been arranged, it would have happened after they had been together for a period of time and not been a typical, true arrangement. I can’t wait to see what comes next from this series and who the next book is focused on, especially after some twists and bombs dropped at the end of this book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
August 29, 2024
3,75 💌
I was told Damien was The mob heartthrob to look out for. I guess the rumors were true. Though I did struggle a lil bit with the sped up insta love scenario, I have to say I would have had a hard time resisting him too 🃏
The mob scene and intricacies of families loyalties, alliances and the way love and marriage are carried out do fall with a lot of what we know of that life. I couldn’t help but root for these two! Damien’s unfaltering devotion bled through the page. He’s the capo and he gets things done!
I liked Pippa’s boldness trying to fight for her integrity and struggle with love of family not knowing if she would get her happy ending. I’m still pretty new to the mob dark romance scene but I couldn’t stop reading, I needed to see all
the twists & turns unfold right up to that “The end”
Thank you Charity for this story and bringing Damien to life, I will def be reading on the Lucky Kings series ♠️
Thank you for making me part of the Arc team, it means a lot to be involved and part of the team! ♥️
I was told Damien was The mob heartthrob to look out for. I guess the rumors were true. Though I did struggle a lil bit with the sped up insta love scenario, I have to say I would have had a hard time resisting him too 🃏
The mob scene and intricacies of families loyalties, alliances and the way love and marriage are carried out do fall with a lot of what we know of that life. I couldn’t help but root for these two! Damien’s unfaltering devotion bled through the page. He’s the capo and he gets things done!
I liked Pippa’s boldness trying to fight for her integrity and struggle with love of family not knowing if she would get her happy ending. I’m still pretty new to the mob dark romance scene but I couldn’t stop reading, I needed to see all
the twists & turns unfold right up to that “The end”
Thank you Charity for this story and bringing Damien to life, I will def be reading on the Lucky Kings series ♠️
Thank you for making me part of the Arc team, it means a lot to be involved and part of the team! ♥️
September 12, 2024
“Entertain me, my sweet dancer, and I’ll give you a round of applause with my tongue later.”
A mafia man and a mafia adjacent ballet dancer. This story all starts with a debt and ends with a contract. If you’ve read Charity’s other mafia series, then you’ve met Damien from sort of an enemies POV and the heroine Pippa briefly as well. I loved these two in this book. There is a lot of push and pull between them, but there’s also a lot of love as well. Pippa wants far away from the criminal lifestyle, but she can’t help falling for Damien because he truly is all in with her the moment he meets her. Anyway. If you want a mafia story that’s emotional, spicy, funny, and angsty, then absolutely pick up Sinful Sacrifice or even read the Marchetti Mafia series first. You don’t have to, but it has the same vibes if you enjoy this book. Can’t wait for book two!
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A mafia man and a mafia adjacent ballet dancer. This story all starts with a debt and ends with a contract. If you’ve read Charity’s other mafia series, then you’ve met Damien from sort of an enemies POV and the heroine Pippa briefly as well. I loved these two in this book. There is a lot of push and pull between them, but there’s also a lot of love as well. Pippa wants far away from the criminal lifestyle, but she can’t help falling for Damien because he truly is all in with her the moment he meets her. Anyway. If you want a mafia story that’s emotional, spicy, funny, and angsty, then absolutely pick up Sinful Sacrifice or even read the Marchetti Mafia series first. You don’t have to, but it has the same vibes if you enjoy this book. Can’t wait for book two!
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September 3, 2024
Thank you Charity Ferrell for this ARC
Sinful sacrifice by Charity Ferrell
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spectacular give me 14 of them, as fast as you can.
If it’s mafia and written by Charity give it to me.
This book was everything and my GAWD Damien Bellini can have whatever he wants. We’re going to add him to the book boyfriend list.
“𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚?” 𝘿𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙙. “𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙, 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚.” 𝙃𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙮. “𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩. 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙪. 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙?”
And did he stutter?! A man who demands whatever she’s asked for, she gets.
Pippa’s father is addicted to gambling, he owes so much money and the only thing he can use as payment is his daughter, Pippa. Damien who has been watching how much her father owes, makes a deal with Pippa and erases her father’s debt.
Tropes:
Touch her and ☠️
Arranged marriage
Jet plane
Second chance (it’s done right)
Forbidden
Sneaky sneaks. 🤤🤤🤤
Banter
Angst
The woods scene 🥵
M A F I A
Sinful sacrifice by Charity Ferrell
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spectacular give me 14 of them, as fast as you can.
If it’s mafia and written by Charity give it to me.
This book was everything and my GAWD Damien Bellini can have whatever he wants. We’re going to add him to the book boyfriend list.
“𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚?” 𝘿𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙙. “𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙, 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚.” 𝙃𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙮. “𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩. 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙪. 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙?”
And did he stutter?! A man who demands whatever she’s asked for, she gets.
Pippa’s father is addicted to gambling, he owes so much money and the only thing he can use as payment is his daughter, Pippa. Damien who has been watching how much her father owes, makes a deal with Pippa and erases her father’s debt.
Tropes:
Touch her and ☠️
Arranged marriage
Jet plane
Second chance (it’s done right)
Forbidden
Sneaky sneaks. 🤤🤤🤤
Banter
Angst
The woods scene 🥵
M A F I A
August 28, 2024
4.5 stars!!!
♠️♥️♣️♦️ARC REVIEW♦️♣️♥️♠️
Thank you @valentine_pr_ & @charityferrell for my ARC copy of Sinful Sacrifice!
I am OBSESSED with this book. I am obsessed with Damien, just bloody obsessed folks.
Damien being a completely unhinged mafia man, but the softest cutie to Pippa absolutely sent me swooning.
The things he did and said to her had hearts in my eyes the whole time.
Pippa is a strong, confident woman who despite being in dangerous situations, has the audacity to be sassy and make me fall in love with her lmao.
The side characters were fantastic (well the ones Damien is in cahoots with) especially cutie Julian. The twist and turns in act two had me shakin in my booooties wondering how this would end in the readers favour, and Charity did NOT disappoint.
This sweet and S P I C Y mafia romance is available in just 5 more days! (August 28th). Please read trigger warnings before reading, and sit back and enjoy the ride!
In Sinful Sacrifice you will find:
🩰ballerina FMC
🃏mafia MMC
🩰FAST burn/insta lust
🃏touch her and die
🩰romantic suspense
🃏possessive
♠️♥️♣️♦️ARC REVIEW♦️♣️♥️♠️
Thank you @valentine_pr_ & @charityferrell for my ARC copy of Sinful Sacrifice!
I am OBSESSED with this book. I am obsessed with Damien, just bloody obsessed folks.
Damien being a completely unhinged mafia man, but the softest cutie to Pippa absolutely sent me swooning.
The things he did and said to her had hearts in my eyes the whole time.
Pippa is a strong, confident woman who despite being in dangerous situations, has the audacity to be sassy and make me fall in love with her lmao.
The side characters were fantastic (well the ones Damien is in cahoots with) especially cutie Julian. The twist and turns in act two had me shakin in my booooties wondering how this would end in the readers favour, and Charity did NOT disappoint.
This sweet and S P I C Y mafia romance is available in just 5 more days! (August 28th). Please read trigger warnings before reading, and sit back and enjoy the ride!
In Sinful Sacrifice you will find:
🩰ballerina FMC
🃏mafia MMC
🩰FAST burn/insta lust
🃏touch her and die
🩰romantic suspense
🃏possessive
September 1, 2024
Charity knows how to slay these mafia romance books! I've always been intrigued by Damien and was so glad we finally got his story. I loved his possessive touch her and die vibes. Even though he's a part of the mafia world Pipa is definitely his soft spot and allows us to see a different side to his character. Pipa is force of her own with her own voice and more autonomy than typical mafia book heroines. This book gives me the spice and angst I crave especially with the star crossed lover vibes! Charity knows how to grab an audience and keep them with this steamy series!
August 27, 2024
I have been dying for Damien's story since he popped up so much in Gorgeous Villian and I was so happy to know that this was his story.
I knew that their story was going to painful and heart wrenching and honestly, Charity didn't disappoint. They were both put in an impossible situation and my stomach dropped so many times. And...if you've read Gorgeous Villian, then you know that the pain was coming.
What you'll get:
- Mafia romance
- He falls first (I will die on this hill)
- HOLY SPICE
I knew that their story was going to painful and heart wrenching and honestly, Charity didn't disappoint. They were both put in an impossible situation and my stomach dropped so many times. And...if you've read Gorgeous Villian, then you know that the pain was coming.
What you'll get:
- Mafia romance
- He falls first (I will die on this hill)
- HOLY SPICE
August 30, 2024
Pippa and Damian are combustible in close proximity—the spice in this book was unleashed!
Damian was deliciously possessive and heels over head for Pippa from the instant they were in one another’s orbit. Pippa was strong and steadfast in her beliefs that marriage wouldn’t be transactional for her, and if not for how possessive and all in Damian was, it may have cost them their love story.
Overall my rating falls at a 3.5 star rounded up to four stars because this book delivered a promising start to another series you’ll binge from Ferrell. I’m loaded in and greedily awaiting book 2 and what this world and these characters have coming our way!
Damian was deliciously possessive and heels over head for Pippa from the instant they were in one another’s orbit. Pippa was strong and steadfast in her beliefs that marriage wouldn’t be transactional for her, and if not for how possessive and all in Damian was, it may have cost them their love story.
Overall my rating falls at a 3.5 star rounded up to four stars because this book delivered a promising start to another series you’ll binge from Ferrell. I’m loaded in and greedily awaiting book 2 and what this world and these characters have coming our way!
September 4, 2024
Damien is hands down one of my favorite mafia men. Ever.
He was beyond a Prince and vowed from day 1 to protect her. Did I mention he was perfect? 😍
I enjoyed the MFC as well. She was sassy and very head-strong.
I loved their story and how it all came together on their terms.
I’ve become a big Charity fan with mafia. Highly recommend her series.
He was beyond a Prince and vowed from day 1 to protect her. Did I mention he was perfect? 😍
I enjoyed the MFC as well. She was sassy and very head-strong.
I loved their story and how it all came together on their terms.
I’ve become a big Charity fan with mafia. Highly recommend her series.
September 12, 2024
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Sinful Sacrifice follows the relationship between Pippa, the beautiful ballet teacher, and Damien, A Mafia Capo.
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Pippa is thrust into the arms of Damien by someone she trusts and now he has her, he refuses to let her go.
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The character development of Pippa is fab to read, you really feel like you’re along side her through all of the emotions she experiences.
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Damien is the biggest greenist red flag i’ve ever seen and I LOVE it! 🖤 Where do I find myself a man like Damien 😂
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There are a lot of unexpected events and each one just hooks you in further - Such a fab read ❤️🔥
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Sinful Sacrifice follows the relationship between Pippa, the beautiful ballet teacher, and Damien, A Mafia Capo.
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Pippa is thrust into the arms of Damien by someone she trusts and now he has her, he refuses to let her go.
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The character development of Pippa is fab to read, you really feel like you’re along side her through all of the emotions she experiences.
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Damien is the biggest greenist red flag i’ve ever seen and I LOVE it! 🖤 Where do I find myself a man like Damien 😂
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There are a lot of unexpected events and each one just hooks you in further - Such a fab read ❤️🔥
September 8, 2024
I dont know why this has so many good reviews, but why would anybody in their right mind who lost his whole family will first go and have sex with the girl he met in the morning.
Couldn't wrap my mind around it. DNF'd at 8%.
Couldn't wrap my mind around it. DNF'd at 8%.
September 1, 2024
"When I said you were mine, I didn't mean that in a temporary way. Marriage or no marriage there's no getting rid of me. You are mine, and I'm yours."~Damien
This is my first book that I've read by Ms Ferrell and while I've read dark mafia romances before, I have to share this was hard to read and get into. I know this is the first book in a series, but there was sooo many characters and a whole lot of plot going on that I felt I was missing something somewhere. It was distracting, like going around in circles. It didn't make sense that this young woman goes into a well-known, shady casino in New York trying to find leniency for her Dad Paul, who has a gambling addiction, and voila, instantly gets swept away on her couch with the attractive bad man named Damien.🙄 I get that he's hot... but really. We're supposed to live out fantasies with books, but make ME believe in it. Maybe if the building up of the temptation played out more between Pippa and Damien, that angst started to grow, then it would have changed the reading experience all together. Just a thought. If you're looking for smut, and I mean a lot of it, you will find it here. If that's not your thing, then you probably might need to look for another book.
The story is divided into two parts, the first half did drag. The latter was trying to wrap up everything but in a far-fetched sort of way. It's supposed to have suspense, it actually doesn't. It's about the mob, contracts, and loyalty. The mob story was disjointed. It lost focus. There's little bits of sarcastic humor that doesn't quite fit the mood. If you're looking for The Godfather or The Sopranos, this isn't it. It's mainly about Damien and Pippa trying to make their relationship work despite numerous obstacles getting in their way and by choices. Can it work? Will it?
I did like Damien. He was very very very obsessed with Pippa from the word go.🤣🤣 He has it BAD. He could be romantic, but mostly he was led by his instincts.😝 He deals with a lot here. A lot!!! He is very protective of his little dancer. He gives her everything. And I mean, everything.💎💎 His heart is hers. Pippa. Gosh. She needed more development. There were moments she stood her ground, but then she didn't. She should have done that with her Mom more. Her Uncle, part of the Irish mob, was awful. If Pippa had done what her heart had wanted, so much drama and crime could have been avoided.😵😵 Some things worked for me. Some things didn't. How will it end? Is there a HEA? I can't spoil it. But if you're interested, you should check it out. I do like the book cover. Happy reading.💘💘
🃏🩰Thank you to Ms Ferrell and Valentine PR for an early book. This is my honest review.🩰🃏
This is my first book that I've read by Ms Ferrell and while I've read dark mafia romances before, I have to share this was hard to read and get into. I know this is the first book in a series, but there was sooo many characters and a whole lot of plot going on that I felt I was missing something somewhere. It was distracting, like going around in circles. It didn't make sense that this young woman goes into a well-known, shady casino in New York trying to find leniency for her Dad Paul, who has a gambling addiction, and voila, instantly gets swept away on her couch with the attractive bad man named Damien.🙄 I get that he's hot... but really. We're supposed to live out fantasies with books, but make ME believe in it. Maybe if the building up of the temptation played out more between Pippa and Damien, that angst started to grow, then it would have changed the reading experience all together. Just a thought. If you're looking for smut, and I mean a lot of it, you will find it here. If that's not your thing, then you probably might need to look for another book.
The story is divided into two parts, the first half did drag. The latter was trying to wrap up everything but in a far-fetched sort of way. It's supposed to have suspense, it actually doesn't. It's about the mob, contracts, and loyalty. The mob story was disjointed. It lost focus. There's little bits of sarcastic humor that doesn't quite fit the mood. If you're looking for The Godfather or The Sopranos, this isn't it. It's mainly about Damien and Pippa trying to make their relationship work despite numerous obstacles getting in their way and by choices. Can it work? Will it?
I did like Damien. He was very very very obsessed with Pippa from the word go.🤣🤣 He has it BAD. He could be romantic, but mostly he was led by his instincts.😝 He deals with a lot here. A lot!!! He is very protective of his little dancer. He gives her everything. And I mean, everything.💎💎 His heart is hers. Pippa. Gosh. She needed more development. There were moments she stood her ground, but then she didn't. She should have done that with her Mom more. Her Uncle, part of the Irish mob, was awful. If Pippa had done what her heart had wanted, so much drama and crime could have been avoided.😵😵 Some things worked for me. Some things didn't. How will it end? Is there a HEA? I can't spoil it. But if you're interested, you should check it out. I do like the book cover. Happy reading.💘💘
🃏🩰Thank you to Ms Ferrell and Valentine PR for an early book. This is my honest review.🩰🃏
August 18, 2024
We were teased about Pippa and Damien’s story and now here we are!
Pippa is loyal to her family and does what she can to support them, even if they might not always see eye to eye. She is compassionate, down to earth, and sometimes can be stubborn when she thinks it’s for the good of others. She is a talented ballet dancer and loves to teach.
Damien is a capo and will do what it takes for the Lomabardis. He might be unassuming but carries an air of intimidation given his reputation. He also is a man of action and will carry through with his promises. He might be ruthless to the people who threaten him and his own, but he is warm and tender to the people he cares about.
These two! We knew ahead their story was going to be heart wrenching but reading it is even more so when seeing all the forces being put against them with no clear resolution in sight. Pippa and Damien are instantly attracted to each other and dive headfirst but it is Pippa’s willingness to reach out and be a rock in a raging storm that has Damien falling for her hard and fast. He is so soft for her and will do whatever he can to make her feel safe, secure and comfortable. He wants her to have a say and while he wants to be with her, he respects her boundaries and doesn’t force her to do anything she doesn’t want. Pippa’s big heart and ready acceptance of who Damien is makes him feel at home. He is also further amazed by her dancing and commitment to others and sometimes her stubbornness brings out his teasing. Altogether we certainly see how deep their feelings run which makes the heartache even more frustrating and emotional as we want these two to find their HEA. I was wondering about the quickness of them coming together as I was expecting just a tad more build up and I was surprised too by some moment Damien does but I understood his hurt. Still, this couple definitely has you rooting for them and them finally getting their HEA is all the more satisfying.
Moreover, we get some crossover with the Marchetti series so while not required to read beforehand, it might help to in order to understand who some of the characters are. Otherwise the pacing of the story was good and the writing flowed well. We got an interesting cast of characters that make you wonder if they will have their own stories (other than the ones who were already featured in the Marchetti series).
Overall, this was a good read and I wonder what is coming next!
Pippa is loyal to her family and does what she can to support them, even if they might not always see eye to eye. She is compassionate, down to earth, and sometimes can be stubborn when she thinks it’s for the good of others. She is a talented ballet dancer and loves to teach.
Damien is a capo and will do what it takes for the Lomabardis. He might be unassuming but carries an air of intimidation given his reputation. He also is a man of action and will carry through with his promises. He might be ruthless to the people who threaten him and his own, but he is warm and tender to the people he cares about.
These two! We knew ahead their story was going to be heart wrenching but reading it is even more so when seeing all the forces being put against them with no clear resolution in sight. Pippa and Damien are instantly attracted to each other and dive headfirst but it is Pippa’s willingness to reach out and be a rock in a raging storm that has Damien falling for her hard and fast. He is so soft for her and will do whatever he can to make her feel safe, secure and comfortable. He wants her to have a say and while he wants to be with her, he respects her boundaries and doesn’t force her to do anything she doesn’t want. Pippa’s big heart and ready acceptance of who Damien is makes him feel at home. He is also further amazed by her dancing and commitment to others and sometimes her stubbornness brings out his teasing. Altogether we certainly see how deep their feelings run which makes the heartache even more frustrating and emotional as we want these two to find their HEA. I was wondering about the quickness of them coming together as I was expecting just a tad more build up and I was surprised too by some moment Damien does but I understood his hurt. Still, this couple definitely has you rooting for them and them finally getting their HEA is all the more satisfying.
Moreover, we get some crossover with the Marchetti series so while not required to read beforehand, it might help to in order to understand who some of the characters are. Otherwise the pacing of the story was good and the writing flowed well. We got an interesting cast of characters that make you wonder if they will have their own stories (other than the ones who were already featured in the Marchetti series).
Overall, this was a good read and I wonder what is coming next!
August 27, 2024
3.5 ⭐ rounded up
Pippa and Damien are two very different people who come from the same underground Mafia world. Just two very different sides of the coin. When they meet they just don't know how much they are meant to be together.
Pippa is a woman who is a dancer first and foremost. She is embroiled in a family that has known nothing but a war against her fathers addiction to gambling and his debts. She is put in an impossible position, and her parents are the absolute worst for continuing to put her there. Instead of her mother making a point to try to leave her father she continues to feed her fathers addiction and put her children in the middle of it all.
I have absolutely no respect for a woman who puts her children last and refuses to see that she is hurting them the most. She was only out for herself throughout this whole book. What I never understood in this book is that when things were being rectified the author never showed how Damien rectified anything with the mother as they should have been. A true mafioso would have never let a mother treat her daughter the way that she did. His boss would have never had to tell him what should have been done.
I loved Pippa. But this girl had no backbone. I understand family over everything but at what point is enough enough? I lost a lot of respect for her when she continually just let her mom walk all over her. I appreciate that she went back for her baby sister, because she obviously didn't have the knowledge that Pippa had. A contract was brought up for her troubles she had gotten in, but was never brought up later in the book when it should have been.
Damien was in my opinion a for sure mafioso man. But still had a ways to go. He should have done things without being prompted. He should have had words with Pippas mom about how she treated her, without Antonio promoting him. That is what a real man does. He is there for his woman at every angle at every time and date. He wouldn't just let things slide.
I appreciated that he always watched her and kept an eye on her to make sure erhay she was safe. When she needed him, he was there in no time. He stuck to his word. In that world your word is everything.
Let's Talk About 🥵🥵🥵 Baby: 🌶️🌶️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️ STEAMY- If it's not for you- Skip Through
Great scenes within this book but was less than I would have anticipated for the length of the book. Way more plot than scenes. Which I can definitely appreciate.
Pippa and Damien are two very different people who come from the same underground Mafia world. Just two very different sides of the coin. When they meet they just don't know how much they are meant to be together.
Pippa is a woman who is a dancer first and foremost. She is embroiled in a family that has known nothing but a war against her fathers addiction to gambling and his debts. She is put in an impossible position, and her parents are the absolute worst for continuing to put her there. Instead of her mother making a point to try to leave her father she continues to feed her fathers addiction and put her children in the middle of it all.
I have absolutely no respect for a woman who puts her children last and refuses to see that she is hurting them the most. She was only out for herself throughout this whole book. What I never understood in this book is that when things were being rectified the author never showed how Damien rectified anything with the mother as they should have been. A true mafioso would have never let a mother treat her daughter the way that she did. His boss would have never had to tell him what should have been done.
I loved Pippa. But this girl had no backbone. I understand family over everything but at what point is enough enough? I lost a lot of respect for her when she continually just let her mom walk all over her. I appreciate that she went back for her baby sister, because she obviously didn't have the knowledge that Pippa had. A contract was brought up for her troubles she had gotten in, but was never brought up later in the book when it should have been.
Damien was in my opinion a for sure mafioso man. But still had a ways to go. He should have done things without being prompted. He should have had words with Pippas mom about how she treated her, without Antonio promoting him. That is what a real man does. He is there for his woman at every angle at every time and date. He wouldn't just let things slide.
I appreciated that he always watched her and kept an eye on her to make sure erhay she was safe. When she needed him, he was there in no time. He stuck to his word. In that world your word is everything.
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Great scenes within this book but was less than I would have anticipated for the length of the book. Way more plot than scenes. Which I can definitely appreciate.
August 30, 2024
Sinful Sacrifice is a dark mafia second chance romance and the first in the Lucky Kings series.
OMG! I could not get enough of Damien Bellini. Damien is an unhinged capo for the Lombardi crime family and the ultimate lover boy! While he has a tough guy exterior, he is such a softie and teddy bear when it comes to Pippa. Pippa is a great mix of sweet and sassy. She knows what is right and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself and speak her mind. Even though her stubbornness caused her to lose time with Damien, their love for each other could not be destroyed.
This was an addictive page turning novel with fiery heat, forbidden love, burning angst and left you wanting more of Damien and Pippa. This was my first book from Ferrell, but definitely will not be my last. I am excited to dive into the Marchetti series and to read more of the Lucky Kings.
Thank you Charity Ferrell and Valentine PR for the #gifted copy in exchange for my honest review. This is out now and on kindleunlimited. Go check it out!
Read if you like:
-Mafia romance
-Second chance romance
-Touch her and die/you can run from me but you can't hide
-Spicy romance
-He falls first
-Dual POVs
Favorite quotes:
"I'd rip my heart out of my chest and give it to her if she needed one."
"You've completely changed my life," he says, his tone matching the warmth in his eyes. "Because of you, I don't come home alone to a cold bed. No matter what condition I'm in-broken, battered, bloody-you're my strength. You see the best in me even though I don't deserve it. You giving me that is something priceless. The least I can do is spoil the shit out of you and make every dream of yours come true."
"I bleed for you, Pippa. You've danced your way into this cold heart of mine, somehow slipping yourself through the shattered cracks."
Never underestimate the power of a woman to get shit done. Also, never underestimate her to mind-fuck men who've done just that.
"If my mafia boyfriend can text me amid his crimes, then so can yours."
I also loved Damien's brother Julian - “My brother is obsessed with you. You could ask him to buy you a goddamn goat, and he’d ask you to choose your favorite color. And probably make me take it on fucking walks.”
OMG! I could not get enough of Damien Bellini. Damien is an unhinged capo for the Lombardi crime family and the ultimate lover boy! While he has a tough guy exterior, he is such a softie and teddy bear when it comes to Pippa. Pippa is a great mix of sweet and sassy. She knows what is right and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself and speak her mind. Even though her stubbornness caused her to lose time with Damien, their love for each other could not be destroyed.
This was an addictive page turning novel with fiery heat, forbidden love, burning angst and left you wanting more of Damien and Pippa. This was my first book from Ferrell, but definitely will not be my last. I am excited to dive into the Marchetti series and to read more of the Lucky Kings.
Thank you Charity Ferrell and Valentine PR for the #gifted copy in exchange for my honest review. This is out now and on kindleunlimited. Go check it out!
Read if you like:
-Mafia romance
-Second chance romance
-Touch her and die/you can run from me but you can't hide
-Spicy romance
-He falls first
-Dual POVs
Favorite quotes:
"I'd rip my heart out of my chest and give it to her if she needed one."
"You've completely changed my life," he says, his tone matching the warmth in his eyes. "Because of you, I don't come home alone to a cold bed. No matter what condition I'm in-broken, battered, bloody-you're my strength. You see the best in me even though I don't deserve it. You giving me that is something priceless. The least I can do is spoil the shit out of you and make every dream of yours come true."
"I bleed for you, Pippa. You've danced your way into this cold heart of mine, somehow slipping yourself through the shattered cracks."
Never underestimate the power of a woman to get shit done. Also, never underestimate her to mind-fuck men who've done just that.
"If my mafia boyfriend can text me amid his crimes, then so can yours."
I also loved Damien's brother Julian - “My brother is obsessed with you. You could ask him to buy you a goddamn goat, and he’d ask you to choose your favorite color. And probably make me take it on fucking walks.”
September 4, 2024
Damien and Pippa’s Story . . .
Damien Bellini is part of the Lombardi mob family. Pippa Elsher’s father is an irresponsible gambler, and he sends Pippa alone into the Lucky Kings Casino to pay part of his debt for him. He probably knows it won’t be acceptable and his daughter could be at very high risk of an unpleasant result! She is fortunate that Damien was there to deal with this and kept her safe from the trouble she could have blundered into. He was obviously attracted to her and enjoyed how she stood up to him. Then he walked out with her to her father’s car and smashed his face into the steering wheel a couple of times, warning him to never send Pippa inside there again. Giving her father a week’s extension to pay the entire amount and telling her father to leave, he takes Pippa to his own car and drives her home. Once inside her apartment, he offers to reduce her father’s debt by half if she will dance for him. That would mean she had enough to pay off the complete debt. She wonders if it is a trick; can she trust his offer? The way he looked at her made her uncomfortable, but somehow she felt he would honor that agreement. The only problem was, she didn’t want to tell him to stop. If his phone hadn’t vibrated at that moment, she may have gotten her wish! He had to leave, but told her the debt was paid in full and she was to keep the cash he had put back in her purse. Then he left.
With so much against them, it doesn’t seem they will be able to find a HEA. Her uncle Cernach runs the Boston Irish mob and wants to arrange a marriage contract so he can get what he wants… and Pippa was the perfect bargaining chip. But she had no intention of being used that way and refused. There would have always been the thought that Cernach was getting what HE wanted, so despite her feelings for Damien, she let her stubborn nature break them up. Will things ever work out? Or will Damien be forced to marry her cousin Riona?
This was a different kind of mob story and I thoroughly liked Damien. It’s a rocky road he and Pippa have to travel and a HEA is not a sure thing. Where will their story lead them? And will they ever have a choice?
Damien Bellini is part of the Lombardi mob family. Pippa Elsher’s father is an irresponsible gambler, and he sends Pippa alone into the Lucky Kings Casino to pay part of his debt for him. He probably knows it won’t be acceptable and his daughter could be at very high risk of an unpleasant result! She is fortunate that Damien was there to deal with this and kept her safe from the trouble she could have blundered into. He was obviously attracted to her and enjoyed how she stood up to him. Then he walked out with her to her father’s car and smashed his face into the steering wheel a couple of times, warning him to never send Pippa inside there again. Giving her father a week’s extension to pay the entire amount and telling her father to leave, he takes Pippa to his own car and drives her home. Once inside her apartment, he offers to reduce her father’s debt by half if she will dance for him. That would mean she had enough to pay off the complete debt. She wonders if it is a trick; can she trust his offer? The way he looked at her made her uncomfortable, but somehow she felt he would honor that agreement. The only problem was, she didn’t want to tell him to stop. If his phone hadn’t vibrated at that moment, she may have gotten her wish! He had to leave, but told her the debt was paid in full and she was to keep the cash he had put back in her purse. Then he left.
With so much against them, it doesn’t seem they will be able to find a HEA. Her uncle Cernach runs the Boston Irish mob and wants to arrange a marriage contract so he can get what he wants… and Pippa was the perfect bargaining chip. But she had no intention of being used that way and refused. There would have always been the thought that Cernach was getting what HE wanted, so despite her feelings for Damien, she let her stubborn nature break them up. Will things ever work out? Or will Damien be forced to marry her cousin Riona?
This was a different kind of mob story and I thoroughly liked Damien. It’s a rocky road he and Pippa have to travel and a HEA is not a sure thing. Where will their story lead them? And will they ever have a choice?
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