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The Sweetest Oblivion
She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds... Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa... or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. They say first impressions are everything...
In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man... Right?
In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man... Right?
384 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2018
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Danielle Lori
10 books14.4k followersDanielle Lori's novels incorporate morally questionable heroes, electric hate to love relationships, and sometimes sweet but mostly sassy heroines. She has written in both the fantasy subgenre as well as contemporary, but will never stray from romance.
A normal day for her includes coffee, bodice rippers, and 1990s chick flicks. She lives in small-town Iowa with her husband, son, and too many dogs.
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April 12, 2023
4/11/23: a mafia fave reading moment…
4.5 Stars Upgraded to 5 Million Stars...because I re-read it SO many times...
So, full disclosure:
I've been GR friends with Danielle Lori for years now; however, I didn't actually realize this was by her until after I one-clicked it. Cause I have Echelon 10 level of one-clicking skills up in here, people. But anyway, as I was saying. I didn't know this was by Lori until after I bought it.
And then of course I got nervous.
Cause I don't like disliking books by friends. And I don't like the feelings of guilt if I rate said books poorly. And perhaps most aptly, I hate the inner disquiet associated with deciding if I should "pretend" I didn't read said books so I don't have to diss a friend's hard-earned content or the always tempting "rate it higher just to be nice," which I never do. Both options feel dishonest.
So I usually avoid this awkwardness by being a mature and well-adjusted adult.
Also known as steering completely clear of all friend reads and burying my head in the proverbial Sands of Shame like prepubescent ostrich.
But thank FUCK I adored this thing, which I 100% did.
In fact, now I am left regretting that I didn't kiss Miss Danielle's ass a little more over the years so I could score free ARCs and ride on her coattails of awesome.
Just kidding.
But really though.
I was hooked by page one here and ultimately read this in one sitting. Lori writes sexual tension like a champ and the chemistry between her H and h was out of this world. The ending fell off a little bit for me (thus 4.5 stars and not 5), but I still loved the hell out of this thing and will now endeavor to read all the other books Lori has out right now.
So, full disclosure:
I've been GR friends with Danielle Lori for years now; however, I didn't actually realize this was by her until after I one-clicked it. Cause I have Echelon 10 level of one-clicking skills up in here, people. But anyway, as I was saying. I didn't know this was by Lori until after I bought it.
And then of course I got nervous.
Cause I don't like disliking books by friends. And I don't like the feelings of guilt if I rate said books poorly. And perhaps most aptly, I hate the inner disquiet associated with deciding if I should "pretend" I didn't read said books so I don't have to diss a friend's hard-earned content or the always tempting "rate it higher just to be nice," which I never do. Both options feel dishonest.
So I usually avoid this awkwardness by being a mature and well-adjusted adult.
Also known as steering completely clear of all friend reads and burying my head in the proverbial Sands of Shame like prepubescent ostrich.
But thank FUCK I adored this thing, which I 100% did.
In fact, now I am left regretting that I didn't kiss Miss Danielle's ass a little more over the years so I could score free ARCs and ride on her coattails of awesome.
Just kidding.
But really though.
I was hooked by page one here and ultimately read this in one sitting. Lori writes sexual tension like a champ and the chemistry between her H and h was out of this world. The ending fell off a little bit for me (thus 4.5 stars and not 5), but I still loved the hell out of this thing and will now endeavor to read all the other books Lori has out right now.
January 8, 2022
DISCLAIMER: racist author, i don’t support her and you shouldn’t either
i get the hype now. it’s been a hot minute since i read anything mafia related and this book just proves how much i love the genre.
reading this book was like an addiction. i could not stop. i was so enthralled from the beginning all the way to the end. Nico…omgg he’s so sweet 🥲🥺 i fucking love this male thot. if he ain’t burning up a gas station for me? i don’t want him. Nico is the standard at this point. Say what you want. he’s a dirty liar and a cheat but at least he has a good heart 🥺💞
did the feminist and we die while reading this book? abso-fucking-lutely and what about it? 🤨
as can be expected, reading this book felt like being hit from the back, upside down, in a car, on the way to a funeral. it was all over the place but absolutely worth it.
at times i had to take a breather break. at one point i was reading this book on the couch in my living room and thought i dropped my iced tea on my lap…that wasn’t ice tea ladies. after reading some chapters before bed, i couldn’t escape.
this Nico motherfucker showed up in my dreams and smack my ass like a drum like i wanted him to.
and even besides Nico, i loved these characters. the Abelli family is hilarious. Nonna is such a mood and had me gasping for air at times 😂
only getting 4 stars because i hate the miscommunication trope but other than that this book ate me out like a starved man
i get the hype now. it’s been a hot minute since i read anything mafia related and this book just proves how much i love the genre.
reading this book was like an addiction. i could not stop. i was so enthralled from the beginning all the way to the end. Nico…omgg he’s so sweet 🥲🥺 i fucking love this male thot. if he ain’t burning up a gas station for me? i don’t want him. Nico is the standard at this point. Say what you want. he’s a dirty liar and a cheat but at least he has a good heart 🥺💞
did the feminist and we die while reading this book? abso-fucking-lutely and what about it? 🤨
as can be expected, reading this book felt like being hit from the back, upside down, in a car, on the way to a funeral. it was all over the place but absolutely worth it.
at times i had to take a breather break. at one point i was reading this book on the couch in my living room and thought i dropped my iced tea on my lap…that wasn’t ice tea ladies. after reading some chapters before bed, i couldn’t escape.
this Nico motherfucker showed up in my dreams and smack my ass like a drum like i wanted him to.
and even besides Nico, i loved these characters. the Abelli family is hilarious. Nonna is such a mood and had me gasping for air at times 😂
only getting 4 stars because i hate the miscommunication trope but other than that this book ate me out like a starved man
August 28, 2021
it was supposed to give.... but it did not give... what needed to be gave... to be highest of giving
September 29, 2021
forget the fact that he’s a murderer, liar, and cheat; i could never trust him if my man wore a literal dress shirt and tie during sex
March 8, 2021
The most crucial lesson I've learned from reading Mafia romances: The Mafia has no room for ugly people 😭 386 pages and not one average person to be seen.
March 23, 2024
#7 Reread — March 2024 - ೃ⁀➷ ♾️ stars
Alexa play soaked by shy smith <3
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#6 Reread — December 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ ♾️ stars
Ending this year with the best high 💅
***
Taking a hit of nicoelena after every minor inconvenience 🙏
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
#5 Reread — October 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ ♾️ stars
My NicoElena phase always comes back like clockwork
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#4 Reread — August 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 5++ stars
Bc of me being in a review slump and slapping ‘Rtc’ after almost every review recently, I’m beingforced asked nicely to finally release this one into the ether, I'm only back for this one so watch me retire for the next year 😙😙
This isn’t gna be a very coherent review and everything is gna be all over the place but I bout near bust a metacarpal making this long asf review so enjoy <333
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
Imagine this: You go to a theme park and try all the rides to find your favourite. And then once you do? You wanna go again and again and again right? This is me with TSO.
It gives me the same thrill and giddiness every single time. I know exactly what’s gna happen when and the familiarity of it combined with the knowledge that I am guaranteed to love it?? It’s a drug. And even tho I’ve read it four times already, you’ll still find me looking forward to it, knowing the rush it’s gonna give will get me higher than a kite 💃🕺 And it serves delivers PROVIDES every damn time. That’s NicoElena for you 😌👑💅
Ugh If you can’t tell by now I love this book. And I wanna reread it AGAIN already 😭
One thing I love abt the book is that they have some sort of interaction within the first few pages. Like I will always always always want to start from page 1 and not three chapters in yk?
I have so many fav scenes & chapters in this book it’s hard to pick out a few to focus on when I love everything in the book (also the reason I’ve got 500+ highlights…)
One thing I can say with my chest is that Nico fell first and harder than Elena. It’s just the truth. He fell for her since day DOTTT. He was obsessed w her since the first moment he laid eyes on her 🤭 also omfds when got touchy bc she was sweet to everyone but him aksgjdhdj isn’t he adorableeeee 🥹
╰┈➤ ❝ “Nico, what if the Three Fates were real and I’d been destined for another?”
He slipped his hands into his pockets, his gaze igniting with a spark. “I guess I’d have to find those Fates and burn them to the ground.” ❞
He says all the right things to get my heart skidding 😭
Everything about Nicolas Russo has me in a chokehold:
♥︎ Nico and his hair fisting- no bc when he wraps his fist in her hair twice? BRB going to part my hair with a chainsaw rq ✋
♥︎ Nico and his tats. 🫦🫦
♥︎ His hand necklaces
♥︎ Nico and him rubbing a hand over his mouth when he’s particularly amused is so hot idc idc. 🤰
♥︎ Nico and his tongue running over his teeth. Like this should be as attractive as he makes it-
♥︎ His J/P streak?? My feminism: 🚮
♥︎ His itchy burning hatred for Elena’s ring 💘💘💘💘💘
♥︎ His animosity towards the word ‘platonic’ kahsjdhdj
♥︎ His silent love for Elena’s pink aesthetic
♥︎ His encyclopaedic knowledge of cars
♥︎ Him getting his hands dirty (by working on his car ofc 🤭)
It’s the way everyone used Elena but Nico was only one that just cared about her that has my whole fking heartttttt 🤧💘💕
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
Elena is one of my favourite fmcs ever. I loveeee her sfm. She’s adorable, witty, softhearted but guarded, has manners but throws them out the window whenever Nico enters the chat. She finds him safe enough to not analyse her words her actions and allows herself to just live in the moment with him. That’s the thing I love the most, it’s that she basically uses him as a punching bag lmao. But dw Nico doesn’t let anything slide when it comes to her and her assumptions kagdjfhdjdhkdhdkdhdk 💃🚂
🌸 Her friendship with her sister >>>
︎🌸 Her fashion sense and her love for pink. 💅
🌸 Her itty bitty fifty cent ugly ring.
🌸 Elena being cute and domesticating Nico navshksdj. 💗🙏💕💘💞🦋
🌸 Elena being a shallow party-loving queen. I love to see it. 👑
🌸 Elena being docile but feisty with Nico is so yummy 😋
🌸 Elena teasing himmmmm jshjdhdjd it hits every damn time 🙏
🌸 Elena caring abt her family and being an overprotective mama bear when they’re hurt 🥹🥹
I love the fact that there was no ‘body betraying me’ bs. I love that she owns up to whatever she feels for him even if it is to herself. Her inner monologue didn’t annoy me once. Which I can admit is surprising bc of all the resistance she puts up but idc I love her for it.
Elena is so like me fr she pretends to like reading history books in front of everyone but is a romantic at heart likeeeeee ?! pls we are basically the same person 🤭
Elena every time she felt needy for his attention while he was working:
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
When he does this??? :
╰┈➤ ❝ “A hint of a smile pulled on his lips, and he wiped at it with a thumb before sliding his hand back in his pocket. ” ❞
It’s the hottest fucking thing ever pls i didn’t know this could be as hot as it was- it fr got me on my knees barking for him ✋
╰┈➤ ❝ “Do you know what assuming gets you?”
“Killed?” I breathed.
His eyes fell to my lips. “Smart girl.” ❞
No bc if he’s not setting a petrol station on fire bc the owner messed w me, he can eat shit 🧚♀️ Nico Russo will forever reign unmatched i fear
╰┈➤ ❝ “I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.
And I do not. Fucking. Bluff.” ❞
My sanity: 404 not found
When he starts looking for the pink in her outfits?? my goodness my heart be doin backflips and cartwheels 🏌️♂️🤸🏻♀️🕺
My man is hilarioussss asf:
╰┈➤ ❝ “It was only business advice, from one man to another,” he seethed, standing.
“If I wanted business advice from a man poorer than me I would have asked for it.” ❞
He's so fucking savage I cantttttttt 💀✋✋✋
Him pushing her in the pool bc he was jealous >>> we love a petty king 👑
Her keeping her mouth from Nico and not letting him kiss her and then him getting pressed about it BUT THEN WHEN THEY FINALLY KISS- *proceeds to make pterodactyl noises*
There’s just something about that shit in books I’m telling u, it’s intoxicating 👹👹
╰┈➤ ❝ “Nico, I’m so sore.”
“Fuck, baby, I’m sorry.” ❞
Him calling her baby simply sent me to another dimension and then what came after this?? Got me clutching my sheets slhdiffjdbd
That moment when Nico started to appreciate Elena for her as a person and fully taking in the expressions on her face? It made me so weak for him I can’t even describe it properly but it felt like my heart soared, my grin grew so big my cheeks hurt, and my serotonin levels shot so highhhhh- it was just satisfaction personified 🙏
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
The chemistry. the push and pull. the SEXUAL TENSION 🗣️ — there’s nothing, NOTHING that can beat what they have. Every interaction every word every silent communication claimed a piece of my heart and I’m afraid I’ll never get them back (i don’t want them back either 🤭🦋✨💞)
The secret silent glances across the room?? Got me GAGGED.
The soft touches? The.. *rough* touches??? Helpppp I’m so fucking in love.
The small moments, THE SMALL MOMENTS 😭 Chapter 42/43/45 u will forever be famous 🙏👑 They were the sweetest most scrumptious parts of this book. Like the smut was ofc 10/10 but I will take softness over excessive smut all day every day but the author really found the perfect balance between the romance and smut. It was perfectttttt- for an Insta lust book, this is the blueprint. The slow burn is done so well. Every interaction between them leaves me FEELING something anything everything.
Every scene every chapter is something new. It’s not just tropes thrown in to please the reader. It’s always refreshing to read how they interact in different settings. I love it.
╰┈➤ ❝ “You make me fucking crazy.”
“Don’t blame me for your psychosis.”
“You are my psychosis.” ❞
Side note:
Dominic and Nonna were the MVPs of this book. If Dominic doesn’t get a book Imma start crying.
Also, I want a bonus scene of them watching Yankees vs. Red Sox. I can just imagine the top tier banterrrr
Songs: 🎧
Fantasize — Ariana Grande
Talent — event
Let’s smoke — breezy
Yad (English version) — Vanna Rainelle
What it is (solo version-sped up) — Doechii
Nasty — CVIRO & GXNXVS ft. Jean Deaux
Good to be bad — Talii
Intrusive thoughts — grant Knoche
Focus — Ariana Grande
Pretty brown eyes (oh my) — H33RA
Yad (sped up)
Off to the races (sped up) — Lana del Ray
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ugh, this book ruins me every time I read it. I read my favourite chapters more than three times in this reread alone 😭 NicoElena has become more than an obsession atp 🙏
#3 Reread — June 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱+ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
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I still don’t have the proper words to explain why I love NicoElena sm but maybe on my third reread you’ll get a proper review??
Side note: I’m convinced the song ‘what it is’(solo version) by Deochii was made for NicoElena 💅
#2 Reread — May 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
#1 Read — August 2021 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
Alexa play soaked by shy smith <3
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
#6 Reread — December 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ ♾️ stars
Ending this year with the best high 💅
***
Taking a hit of nicoelena after every minor inconvenience 🙏
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
#5 Reread — October 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ ♾️ stars
My NicoElena phase always comes back like clockwork
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
#4 Reread — August 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 5++ stars
Bc of me being in a review slump and slapping ‘Rtc’ after almost every review recently, I’m being
This isn’t gna be a very coherent review and everything is gna be all over the place but I bout near bust a metacarpal making this long asf review so enjoy <333
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
Imagine this: You go to a theme park and try all the rides to find your favourite. And then once you do? You wanna go again and again and again right? This is me with TSO.
It gives me the same thrill and giddiness every single time. I know exactly what’s gna happen when and the familiarity of it combined with the knowledge that I am guaranteed to love it?? It’s a drug. And even tho I’ve read it four times already, you’ll still find me looking forward to it, knowing the rush it’s gonna give will get me higher than a kite 💃🕺 And it serves delivers PROVIDES every damn time. That’s NicoElena for you 😌👑💅
Ugh If you can’t tell by now I love this book. And I wanna reread it AGAIN already 😭
One thing I love abt the book is that they have some sort of interaction within the first few pages. Like I will always always always want to start from page 1 and not three chapters in yk?
I have so many fav scenes & chapters in this book it’s hard to pick out a few to focus on when I love everything in the book (also the reason I’ve got 500+ highlights…)
One thing I can say with my chest is that Nico fell first and harder than Elena. It’s just the truth. He fell for her since day DOTTT. He was obsessed w her since the first moment he laid eyes on her 🤭 also omfds when got touchy bc she was sweet to everyone but him aksgjdhdj isn’t he adorableeeee 🥹
╰┈➤ ❝ “Nico, what if the Three Fates were real and I’d been destined for another?”
He slipped his hands into his pockets, his gaze igniting with a spark. “I guess I’d have to find those Fates and burn them to the ground.” ❞
He says all the right things to get my heart skidding 😭
Everything about Nicolas Russo has me in a chokehold:
♥︎ Nico and his hair fisting- no bc when he wraps his fist in her hair twice? BRB going to part my hair with a chainsaw rq ✋
♥︎ Nico and his tats. 🫦🫦
♥︎ His hand necklaces
♥︎ Nico and him rubbing a hand over his mouth when he’s particularly amused is so hot idc idc. 🤰
♥︎ Nico and his tongue running over his teeth. Like this should be as attractive as he makes it-
♥︎ His J/P streak?? My feminism: 🚮
♥︎ His itchy burning hatred for Elena’s ring 💘💘💘💘💘
♥︎ His animosity towards the word ‘platonic’ kahsjdhdj
♥︎ His silent love for Elena’s pink aesthetic
♥︎ His encyclopaedic knowledge of cars
♥︎ Him getting his hands dirty (by working on his car ofc 🤭)
It’s the way everyone used Elena but Nico was only one that just cared about her that has my whole fking heartttttt 🤧💘💕
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
Elena is one of my favourite fmcs ever. I loveeee her sfm. She’s adorable, witty, softhearted but guarded, has manners but throws them out the window whenever Nico enters the chat. She finds him safe enough to not analyse her words her actions and allows herself to just live in the moment with him. That’s the thing I love the most, it’s that she basically uses him as a punching bag lmao. But dw Nico doesn’t let anything slide when it comes to her and her assumptions kagdjfhdjdhkdhdkdhdk 💃🚂
🌸 Her friendship with her sister >>>
︎🌸 Her fashion sense and her love for pink. 💅
🌸 Her itty bitty fifty cent ugly ring.
🌸 Elena being cute and domesticating Nico navshksdj. 💗🙏💕💘💞🦋
🌸 Elena being a shallow party-loving queen. I love to see it. 👑
🌸 Elena being docile but feisty with Nico is so yummy 😋
🌸 Elena teasing himmmmm jshjdhdjd it hits every damn time 🙏
🌸 Elena caring abt her family and being an overprotective mama bear when they’re hurt 🥹🥹
I love the fact that there was no ‘body betraying me’ bs. I love that she owns up to whatever she feels for him even if it is to herself. Her inner monologue didn’t annoy me once. Which I can admit is surprising bc of all the resistance she puts up but idc I love her for it.
Elena is so like me fr she pretends to like reading history books in front of everyone but is a romantic at heart likeeeeee ?! pls we are basically the same person 🤭
Elena every time she felt needy for his attention while he was working:
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
When he does this??? :
╰┈➤ ❝ “A hint of a smile pulled on his lips, and he wiped at it with a thumb before sliding his hand back in his pocket. ” ❞
It’s the hottest fucking thing ever pls i didn’t know this could be as hot as it was- it fr got me on my knees barking for him ✋
╰┈➤ ❝ “Do you know what assuming gets you?”
“Killed?” I breathed.
His eyes fell to my lips. “Smart girl.” ❞
No bc if he’s not setting a petrol station on fire bc the owner messed w me, he can eat shit 🧚♀️ Nico Russo will forever reign unmatched i fear
╰┈➤ ❝ “I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.
And I do not. Fucking. Bluff.” ❞
My sanity: 404 not found
When he starts looking for the pink in her outfits?? my goodness my heart be doin backflips and cartwheels 🏌️♂️🤸🏻♀️🕺
My man is hilarioussss asf:
╰┈➤ ❝ “It was only business advice, from one man to another,” he seethed, standing.
“If I wanted business advice from a man poorer than me I would have asked for it.” ❞
He's so fucking savage I cantttttttt 💀✋✋✋
Him pushing her in the pool bc he was jealous >>> we love a petty king 👑
Her keeping her mouth from Nico and not letting him kiss her and then him getting pressed about it BUT THEN WHEN THEY FINALLY KISS- *proceeds to make pterodactyl noises*
There’s just something about that shit in books I’m telling u, it’s intoxicating 👹👹
╰┈➤ ❝ “Nico, I’m so sore.”
“Fuck, baby, I’m sorry.” ❞
Him calling her baby simply sent me to another dimension and then what came after this?? Got me clutching my sheets slhdiffjdbd
That moment when Nico started to appreciate Elena for her as a person and fully taking in the expressions on her face? It made me so weak for him I can’t even describe it properly but it felt like my heart soared, my grin grew so big my cheeks hurt, and my serotonin levels shot so highhhhh- it was just satisfaction personified 🙏
*ੈ✩‧₊˚
The chemistry. the push and pull. the SEXUAL TENSION 🗣️ — there’s nothing, NOTHING that can beat what they have. Every interaction every word every silent communication claimed a piece of my heart and I’m afraid I’ll never get them back (i don’t want them back either 🤭🦋✨💞)
The secret silent glances across the room?? Got me GAGGED.
The soft touches? The.. *rough* touches??? Helpppp I’m so fucking in love.
The small moments, THE SMALL MOMENTS 😭 Chapter 42/43/45 u will forever be famous 🙏👑 They were the sweetest most scrumptious parts of this book. Like the smut was ofc 10/10 but I will take softness over excessive smut all day every day but the author really found the perfect balance between the romance and smut. It was perfectttttt- for an Insta lust book, this is the blueprint. The slow burn is done so well. Every interaction between them leaves me FEELING something anything everything.
Every scene every chapter is something new. It’s not just tropes thrown in to please the reader. It’s always refreshing to read how they interact in different settings. I love it.
╰┈➤ ❝ “You make me fucking crazy.”
“Don’t blame me for your psychosis.”
“You are my psychosis.” ❞
Side note:
Dominic and Nonna were the MVPs of this book. If Dominic doesn’t get a book Imma start crying.
Also, I want a bonus scene of them watching Yankees vs. Red Sox. I can just imagine the top tier banterrrr
Songs: 🎧
Fantasize — Ariana Grande
Talent — event
Let’s smoke — breezy
Yad (English version) — Vanna Rainelle
What it is (solo version-sped up) — Doechii
Nasty — CVIRO & GXNXVS ft. Jean Deaux
Good to be bad — Talii
Intrusive thoughts — grant Knoche
Focus — Ariana Grande
Pretty brown eyes (oh my) — H33RA
Yad (sped up)
Off to the races (sped up) — Lana del Ray
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ugh, this book ruins me every time I read it. I read my favourite chapters more than three times in this reread alone 😭 NicoElena has become more than an obsession atp 🙏
#3 Reread — June 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱+ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
I still don’t have the proper words to explain why I love NicoElena sm but maybe on my third reread you’ll get a proper review??
Side note: I’m convinced the song ‘what it is’(solo version) by Deochii was made for NicoElena 💅
#2 Reread — May 2023 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
#1 Read — August 2021 - ೃ⁀➷ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
June 17, 2018
“Nico?”
“What?”
“Your come is running down my thigh,” she whispered. Fuck. That was the hottest thing I’d ever heard.
My dick throbbed. I found the wetness dripping down her leg. Running a finger upward, I pushed it back inside her.
Watch the fuck out for this author. I'm calling it.
________
♪ The sound of panties dropping ♪
I spent a lot of time contemplating whether I should say yes to the review request when the author reached out to me, and I found myself coming back to that magnificent cover. Then I read the blurb and this seeped into me slowly. I found myself needing to know.
Best. Decision. *gif of Alex dancing awkwardly to The Sweetest Oblivion shrine*
Before I get into the plot, or the writing and even the characters. I want to take a moment and appreciate the sexual tension that resides in this one novel. There are some books out there, like this one that can single handedly make the whole room a sauna. I needed to put my kindle down a couple of times and just splash myself with water because hot damn.
The Sweetest Oblivion revolves around a girl named Elena Abelli. Elena is sweet on the outside because she needs it to survive being apart of a family that is a core member of New York's Cosa Nostra. Or, simply known as the Mafia. Elena's sister is set to marry Nicholas Russo, who is a boss of another family apart of the Mafia. When the two meet, sparks fly but both are too stubborn to face it. What happens after is a tale of love, loss, laughter and a whole lot of lunches.
The tension is palpable on the pages, you can practically feel the stares across the room. I wouldn't necessarily call this a slow burn in terms of romance, but I would say it burns slowly and beautifully so. It's safe to say that Danielle Lori has now become one of my one click authors and I'm keeping an eye out for any more additions to this series, because god knows I'm thirsty for it.
♛Made Men♚
I forgot how much I missed Mafia Romance, the drama and angst. All those hot to touch men. This book really made me want to say fuck the whole reading schedule and read more Mafia romances, it also restored hope in FM romance for me. So that's a plus ++
I loved that between the romance and the sexual tension, we also got little nuggets of awesomeness from the families. Although they are fucked up and completely abnormal - what do you expect?? I love the banter that we saw from side characters and all the walk ins on awkward situations. The humor was something I really enjoyed as well. I definitely want to read on and see how the other characters turn out. I'm secretly hoping Gianna and Christian get together, and I want to see Adriana and how she turns out! I'm so invested in these families and all it took was one book.
I didn't want this one to end, I wanted to stay in Elena's world and see how the rest of the story unfolds. The pacing was so intricately galvanized that you needed to read on. I stayed up reading till 4AM one night and I didn't even realize until I looked at the clock.
Goes without saying, but this is one for the shelves.
🂱 The Romance 🂱
The writing in this book was what made the love story stand out. The prose was straight off the bat stellar and once I was in the world, I couldn't get out. Even though this was a new author for me, I'm so glad I gave this a chance!
I think the only thing that threw off that one star, although I'd say it's closer to 4.5 stars (thanks Goodreads) was that some dialogue threw me off. Without going into too much detail, there was some instances between some of the men and other girls that made me go "Okay... but no??". Maybe that's just the feminist side to me - regardless, I can't lie when I say that was the only small thing that fell short.
Looking beyond that, the romantic elements between Elena and Nico were damn near perfect. We got to see the growth of the relationship emotionally and physically.
I enjoyed that we got to see both POV's because it was essential to know that it wasn't just one sided. There was a distinct voice of character that each had. Overall, it was a really good read and I enjoyed myself!
“What?”
“Your come is running down my thigh,” she whispered. Fuck. That was the hottest thing I’d ever heard.
My dick throbbed. I found the wetness dripping down her leg. Running a finger upward, I pushed it back inside her.
Watch the fuck out for this author. I'm calling it.
________
♪ The sound of panties dropping ♪
I spent a lot of time contemplating whether I should say yes to the review request when the author reached out to me, and I found myself coming back to that magnificent cover. Then I read the blurb and this seeped into me slowly. I found myself needing to know.
Best. Decision. *gif of Alex dancing awkwardly to The Sweetest Oblivion shrine*
Before I get into the plot, or the writing and even the characters. I want to take a moment and appreciate the sexual tension that resides in this one novel. There are some books out there, like this one that can single handedly make the whole room a sauna. I needed to put my kindle down a couple of times and just splash myself with water because hot damn.
The Sweetest Oblivion revolves around a girl named Elena Abelli. Elena is sweet on the outside because she needs it to survive being apart of a family that is a core member of New York's Cosa Nostra. Or, simply known as the Mafia. Elena's sister is set to marry Nicholas Russo, who is a boss of another family apart of the Mafia. When the two meet, sparks fly but both are too stubborn to face it. What happens after is a tale of love, loss, laughter and a whole lot of lunches.
"It was Cosa Nostra etiquette to pretend we were the classic example of a white-picket-fence family. Even if our homes were surrounded by an iron gate and security instead."
The tension is palpable on the pages, you can practically feel the stares across the room. I wouldn't necessarily call this a slow burn in terms of romance, but I would say it burns slowly and beautifully so. It's safe to say that Danielle Lori has now become one of my one click authors and I'm keeping an eye out for any more additions to this series, because god knows I'm thirsty for it.
♛Made Men♚
"My family could be as pissed as they wanted, but I’d appreciate at least one fucking thank-you for stopping a bloodbath from ruining a perfectly good Sunday."
I forgot how much I missed Mafia Romance, the drama and angst. All those hot to touch men. This book really made me want to say fuck the whole reading schedule and read more Mafia romances, it also restored hope in FM romance for me. So that's a plus ++
I loved that between the romance and the sexual tension, we also got little nuggets of awesomeness from the families. Although they are fucked up and completely abnormal - what do you expect?? I love the banter that we saw from side characters and all the walk ins on awkward situations. The humor was something I really enjoyed as well. I definitely want to read on and see how the other characters turn out. I'm secretly hoping Gianna and Christian get together, and I want to see Adriana and how she turns out! I'm so invested in these families and all it took was one book.
"I only spoke Italian when I wanted to curse. I hardly ever swore, except for damn, hell, and maybe ass with a hole on the end now that I’d met Nicolas."
I didn't want this one to end, I wanted to stay in Elena's world and see how the rest of the story unfolds. The pacing was so intricately galvanized that you needed to read on. I stayed up reading till 4AM one night and I didn't even realize until I looked at the clock.
Goes without saying, but this is one for the shelves.
"Burn that shirt.” He then left without another word. I glanced down at my pink Yankees t-shirt. I guessed Nico was a Red Sox fan. We really wouldn’t work out now."
🂱 The Romance 🂱
The writing in this book was what made the love story stand out. The prose was straight off the bat stellar and once I was in the world, I couldn't get out. Even though this was a new author for me, I'm so glad I gave this a chance!
"He took his time licking me, like he was doing it for himself and not me."
I think the only thing that threw off that one star, although I'd say it's closer to 4.5 stars (thanks Goodreads) was that some dialogue threw me off. Without going into too much detail, there was some instances between some of the men and other girls that made me go "Okay... but no??". Maybe that's just the feminist side to me - regardless, I can't lie when I say that was the only small thing that fell short.
Looking beyond that, the romantic elements between Elena and Nico were damn near perfect. We got to see the growth of the relationship emotionally and physically.
I enjoyed that we got to see both POV's because it was essential to know that it wasn't just one sided. There was a distinct voice of character that each had. Overall, it was a really good read and I enjoyed myself!
"I wanted to fuck her and ruin her for anyone else. I wanted to crush her wings and then put them back together again so she’d become dependent on me. I wanted her to need me. That dark, possessive, and dangerous feeling crawled through me every time she crossed my path. Elena Abelli was my vice, and fuck if I’d let it kill me."
January 18, 2021
5 stars
k first of all,
1. i want the Abelli family to adopt me cuz they're all my type of crazy.
2. Nonna is my spirit animal.
3. i would love to play referee whenever there's a Nonna vs. mama fights
4. Nico can just marry me. i'll wait.
5. Elena can be my best friend.
6. if Nico pushed me into a pool i would gladly thank him (jk i would push him too and then run for my life).
7.Nico doesn't have to kill me cuz when he says things like this:
boom. dead.
now y’all are probably wondering why i find the threat of maiming hot. but this is Nico. that dude is a crazy mofo.
but in all seriousness, this has one of the BEST sexual tension i've ever read . it was also so never-ending in the beginning that even i was more frustrated than the MCs. so yes, this was kind of a slow burn and I LOVE IT.
honestly this book just shows that you don't need to have a lot of sex scenes to make a book hot !!!
Elena was just so funny to me. i loved her subtle humor and innocence. to be honest, i usually loathe when all the characters in the book praise the h on how hot and perfect she looks because it usually ends up giving me Mary Sue vibes, but i didn't really mind it here because Elena was so loveable and Nico was too! he's not the asshole H you wanna smack in the head from time to time, he's the kind you just wanna hug and secretly (or not so secretly) want as your husband in real life.
some might be turned off by the fact that Nico was engaged to Elena's sister in the beginning, but don't worry, it was arranged and they didn't even know each other. so, i don't think there was cheating here cuz come on, this is a mafia story. of course it's gonna be crazy.
anyways, i'll 100% reread this a billion times in the future and can i get more Elena and Nico pls? kinda obsessed with them.
fave scene:
k first of all,
1. i want the Abelli family to adopt me cuz they're all my type of crazy.
2. Nonna is my spirit animal.
3. i would love to play referee whenever there's a Nonna vs. mama fights
4. Nico can just marry me. i'll wait.
5. Elena can be my best friend.
6. if Nico pushed me into a pool i would gladly thank him (jk i would push him too and then run for my life).
7.Nico doesn't have to kill me cuz when he says things like this:
"I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you've let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box." I swallowed. "And I do not. Fucking. Bluff."
boom. dead.
now y’all are probably wondering why i find the threat of maiming hot. but this is Nico. that dude is a crazy mofo.
but in all seriousness, this has one of the BEST sexual tension i've ever read . it was also so never-ending in the beginning that even i was more frustrated than the MCs. so yes, this was kind of a slow burn and I LOVE IT.
honestly this book just shows that you don't need to have a lot of sex scenes to make a book hot !!!
Elena was just so funny to me. i loved her subtle humor and innocence. to be honest, i usually loathe when all the characters in the book praise the h on how hot and perfect she looks because it usually ends up giving me Mary Sue vibes, but i didn't really mind it here because Elena was so loveable and Nico was too! he's not the asshole H you wanna smack in the head from time to time, he's the kind you just wanna hug and secretly (or not so secretly) want as your husband in real life.
some might be turned off by the fact that Nico was engaged to Elena's sister in the beginning, but don't worry, it was arranged and they didn't even know each other. so, i don't think there was cheating here cuz come on, this is a mafia story. of course it's gonna be crazy.
anyways, i'll 100% reread this a billion times in the future and can i get more Elena and Nico pls? kinda obsessed with them.
fave scene:
“He nipped my bottom lip. “You make me fucking crazy.”
“Don’t blame me for your psychosis.”
“You are my psychosis.”
“Rude,” I breathed against his lips.”
January 9, 2023
☆⋅⋆ ─── 1st read 2020: 3.5 stars
☆⋅⋆ ──── 2nd read 2023: 3.5 stars
Nico is still hot and Elena is even more unseasoned and annoying the second time reading this book, but the sexual tension between these characters is like no other. Nonna and the Abelli family (not you Elena, never you) single-handedly carried the comedic aspect of this book.
Can't wait to read Sebastian's book in 2045 xx
original review
Nicolas Russo, if you read this, i’m free on thursday night and would like to hang out. You can push me into the pool if you want to, just hang out with me please.
Nico sweetie, is your back hurting? It must be heavy to carry the whole book on your own.
Lori, Danielle. The Sweetest Oblivion (Made Book 1) (p. 136). Danielle Lori. Kindle Edition.
The Sweetest Oblivion taught me two lessons:
I don't have to say a lot to Nico, because let's just agree that this motherfucker is perfect. If he shoots you in the head, it's because you deserved it. That guy can get it. I know it, you know it and he knows it. The heroine, Elena, on the other hand is a different story. For the life of god, I couldn't connect with her 80% of the book, but she was exceptionally annoying in the first 30%. Because I'm all about numbers at the moment: we only saw Nico's POV 12 times, not even 12 chapters. His POV was sometimes a couple of pages between Elena's chapters. That was not nearly enough.
Never been a huge fan of sweet & docile girls who can only say yes and amen. I liked that Elena wasn't like that with Nico. She actually talked back to him and some of their banter were good, but otherwise her personality wasn't doing it for me. I was waiting for anything to happen in the first 30-40% and because nothing did, I had time to dissect Elena's personality. So leaders of the Elena Abelli protection squad look away.
What's with all the inner monologues?! Especially the ones about never falling in love bla bla bleh. I called bullshit on it from miles away. In general the first third of the book had too many monologues & stares and not enough talk. Next thing, what's with all the "Pink" stuff?! Pink lips, pink dress, pink shoes, pink thong, pink everything. We get it girl, you're Barbie but with black hair. What else is there to say? Oh yes, how about that Elena is probably the hottest girl in New York and every guy who looks at her has it bad. Not a single guy who can't resist "the sweetest ass of New York". Nico's words, not mine. Every time I read this trope where the girl is way too beautiful that everyone loses their fucking mind around her, I want to smash my head into concrete. And lastly, the way how Elena constantly thinks that she needs to stay away from Nico because he is her sisters fiancé, but when there is the chance she's basically throwing herself at him and lusting about him 24/7. I can't blame her, because Nico is just that HOT and DELICIOUS, but at the same time something about that did not sit well with me. I started to warm up to her more the more the story progressed and I started to like her when she made amends with her past mistake, but it's just not enough if you found the heroine for the majority of the book irritating.
My question is: did I not connect with Elena because she was annoying or because I want Nico for myself? The jury is still out.
My rant is over. It seems like I didn't like the book the way how this review is going so far, but there were two things that made this book worth reading: Nicolas "Ace" Russo and the sexual tension .
Nico and Elena made the phrase "to cut the tension with a knife" their bitch. I absolutely agree with everyone that the sexual tension in this book was just something else. It was so palpable, you could touch, feel and smell it. With every interaction I was holding my breath, I didn't know what would happen next. The cat and mouse game was strong here and kept me on my toes. And when they finally get it on omfg it was scoring hot! If Nico fucks your girlfriend, it's on YOU and NEVER on him!
Can I say that I adore Nonna? She's the best. I could read about her and Mama Abelli fighting all day and never get bored. Never was a mother dissing her daughter as much fun. Nonna can insult me any day and I'd say thank you.
Besides the Abelli women, I really liked all the side characters as well. I'm really intrigued about Christian and can't wait to read the next book which is about him and Gianna. When it comes to her, I'm pretty sure there is more behind the girl who takes drugs and laughs way too loudly.
While this book didn't exactly meet my expectations, I'm still glad that I read it, because it gave me Nico. Additionally it was refreshing, cause it's not your typical arranged-marriage mafia book with a virgin heroine. Danielle Lori gets bonus points for writing angst the way she did it without including cheating. That’s how you do it.
┍━━━━━━━━»•» «•«━┑
MADE SERIES
#1 The Sweetest Oblivion – 3.5 stars
#2 The Maddest Obsession – 5+ stars
#3 The Darkest Temptation – 4.25 stars
┕━»•» «•«━━━━━━━━┙
☆⋅⋆ ──── 2nd read 2023: 3.5 stars
Nico is still hot and Elena is even more unseasoned and annoying the second time reading this book, but the sexual tension between these characters is like no other. Nonna and the Abelli family (not you Elena, never you) single-handedly carried the comedic aspect of this book.
He nipped my bottom lip. “You make me fucking crazy.”
“Don’t blame me for your psychosis.”
“You are my psychosis.”
“Rude,” I breathed against his lips.
Can't wait to read Sebastian's book in 2045 xx
original review
Nicolas Russo, if you read this, i’m free on thursday night and would like to hang out. You can push me into the pool if you want to, just hang out with me please.
Nico sweetie, is your back hurting? It must be heavy to carry the whole book on your own.
“I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.”
Lori, Danielle. The Sweetest Oblivion (Made Book 1) (p. 136). Danielle Lori. Kindle Edition.
The Sweetest Oblivion taught me two lessons:
1. Expectation's a BITCH. After all the praises I've seen about this book, my expectations were ginormous and that's never a good thing. I enjoyed the book, but I didn't love it.
2. You need both main characters to make a good story. It doesn't matter how obsessed you are with one of them, if the other doesn't do it, all is lost.
I don't have to say a lot to Nico, because let's just agree that this motherfucker is perfect. If he shoots you in the head, it's because you deserved it. That guy can get it. I know it, you know it and he knows it. The heroine, Elena, on the other hand is a different story. For the life of god, I couldn't connect with her 80% of the book, but she was exceptionally annoying in the first 30%. Because I'm all about numbers at the moment: we only saw Nico's POV 12 times, not even 12 chapters. His POV was sometimes a couple of pages between Elena's chapters. That was not nearly enough.
Nico didn't treat me like glass. He shattered the reflection of an empty life staring back at me. He taught me how to soar.
Never been a huge fan of sweet & docile girls who can only say yes and amen. I liked that Elena wasn't like that with Nico. She actually talked back to him and some of their banter were good, but otherwise her personality wasn't doing it for me. I was waiting for anything to happen in the first 30-40% and because nothing did, I had time to dissect Elena's personality. So leaders of the Elena Abelli protection squad look away.
What's with all the inner monologues?! Especially the ones about never falling in love bla bla bleh. I called bullshit on it from miles away. In general the first third of the book had too many monologues & stares and not enough talk. Next thing, what's with all the "Pink" stuff?! Pink lips, pink dress, pink shoes, pink thong, pink everything. We get it girl, you're Barbie but with black hair. What else is there to say? Oh yes, how about that Elena is probably the hottest girl in New York and every guy who looks at her has it bad. Not a single guy who can't resist "the sweetest ass of New York". Nico's words, not mine. Every time I read this trope where the girl is way too beautiful that everyone loses their fucking mind around her, I want to smash my head into concrete. And lastly, the way how Elena constantly thinks that she needs to stay away from Nico because he is her sisters fiancé, but when there is the chance she's basically throwing herself at him and lusting about him 24/7. I can't blame her, because Nico is just that HOT and DELICIOUS, but at the same time something about that did not sit well with me. I started to warm up to her more the more the story progressed and I started to like her when she made amends with her past mistake, but it's just not enough if you found the heroine for the majority of the book irritating.
My question is: did I not connect with Elena because she was annoying or because I want Nico for myself? The jury is still out.
Why must everything have a happily ever after? Aren't the most memorable, poignant moments of history tragic?
My rant is over. It seems like I didn't like the book the way how this review is going so far, but there were two things that made this book worth reading: Nicolas "Ace" Russo and the sexual tension .
Nico and Elena made the phrase "to cut the tension with a knife" their bitch. I absolutely agree with everyone that the sexual tension in this book was just something else. It was so palpable, you could touch, feel and smell it. With every interaction I was holding my breath, I didn't know what would happen next. The cat and mouse game was strong here and kept me on my toes. And when they finally get it on omfg it was scoring hot! If Nico fucks your girlfriend, it's on YOU and NEVER on him!
Can I say that I adore Nonna? She's the best. I could read about her and Mama Abelli fighting all day and never get bored. Never was a mother dissing her daughter as much fun. Nonna can insult me any day and I'd say thank you.
Besides the Abelli women, I really liked all the side characters as well. I'm really intrigued about Christian and can't wait to read the next book which is about him and Gianna. When it comes to her, I'm pretty sure there is more behind the girl who takes drugs and laughs way too loudly.
My mamma held the door open, her eyes narrowing as she examined me. "One day with the Russo and I think my daughter's gone stupid."
"With your genes?" Nonna muttered, walking inside. "What else did you expect?"
While this book didn't exactly meet my expectations, I'm still glad that I read it, because it gave me Nico. Additionally it was refreshing, cause it's not your typical arranged-marriage mafia book with a virgin heroine. Danielle Lori gets bonus points for writing angst the way she did it without including cheating. That’s how you do it.
┍━━━━━━━━»•» «•«━┑
MADE SERIES
#1 The Sweetest Oblivion – 3.5 stars
#2 The Maddest Obsession – 5+ stars
#3 The Darkest Temptation – 4.25 stars
┕━»•» «•«━━━━━━━━┙
January 5, 2023
This review might contain slight spoilers (but don't you worry, this book doesn't really have a plot so you'll not be spoiled much ;))
When something was overhyped, it was always a letdown.
Where should I even start? Should I even start? Or should I keep thinking and regretting that moment of my life where I decided to read all the hyped romance novels? After reading this book I have come to a conclusion: mafia romances are not meant for someone like me, someone who can't see women being shown like their choices does not matter. We don't even think about that word that starts with f and has men in between and ends with ism (I'm definitely not talking about feminism because according to this book (or you can say in the mafia world) this word does not exist).
Look I might have considered about liking Nicolas but because the following sentences exists I will forever hate him:
“Keep opening your mouth, I’ll assault you.”
“I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.”
Look I really like male characters who gave birth to the "touch her and you'd die" trope but this is an actual threat he made. And he was just his sister's fiance at that time. He said this because ofc he could.
I wanted to fuck her and ruin her for anyone else. I wanted to crush her wings and then put them back together again so she’d become dependent on me. I wanted her to need me.
“You’re not even going to say you won’t rape me?” She sounded annoyed, bringing her drink to her lips while looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows. I admired the view with her. “No.” “Why not?” “Not very good at keeping promises.”
Two minute silence for my eyes and my brain cells.
Just look at the hypocrisy of the mafia world. Males can sleep with any woman they can/want but they wanted a VIRGIN wife. Like they would kill whoever had touched their wives if they weren't a virgin. I'm sorry but I can't even try to like people (mostly men) who have not an ounce of shame, who think that they are the kings of the world, and who don't give a fuck about a woman's respect.
Like I said, mafia romances aren't meant for someone like me.
And Elena - what a bitch. I really tried to sympathize with her but she's really not worth it. She's not even worth my pity. Wait let me open the dictionary to find some adjectives to describe her. Selfish, obnoxious, arrogant, narcissist, self centred, conceited, stuck up, vain, annoying
These were some random words I found. I'm sure there are other words that would exactly describe her but neither do I have the time to search for them nor would Goodreads allow me to complete this review after a certain limit (and they increased the word limit!).
Do you know how to fall in love in the mafia world? Well follow the following steps:
• Fantasize about your sister's fiance (I feel sorry for you if you don't have a sister (actually I don't. sisters are the worst (I'm totally not a sister to my brother (let's stop right here))))
• Fantasize more until he MAKES you his fiance (MAKES is a keyword if you didn't notice because you would never have a choice)
• Fuck him and then run away to perform some charity
• Get caught, make up with him and then marry him.
Voila! We have a happy ever after.The end. I'm pretty sure this works. Well if it doesn't then most probably you're dead for "crossing the lines".
When something was overhyped, it was always a letdown.
Where should I even start? Should I even start? Or should I keep thinking and regretting that moment of my life where I decided to read all the hyped romance novels? After reading this book I have come to a conclusion: mafia romances are not meant for someone like me, someone who can't see women being shown like their choices does not matter. We don't even think about that word that starts with f and has men in between and ends with ism (I'm definitely not talking about feminism because according to this book (or you can say in the mafia world) this word does not exist).
Look I might have considered about liking Nicolas but because the following sentences exists I will forever hate him:
“Keep opening your mouth, I’ll assault you.”
“I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.”
Look I really like male characters who gave birth to the "touch her and you'd die" trope but this is an actual threat he made. And he was just his sister's fiance at that time. He said this because ofc he could.
I wanted to fuck her and ruin her for anyone else. I wanted to crush her wings and then put them back together again so she’d become dependent on me. I wanted her to need me.
“You’re not even going to say you won’t rape me?” She sounded annoyed, bringing her drink to her lips while looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows. I admired the view with her. “No.” “Why not?” “Not very good at keeping promises.”
Two minute silence for my eyes and my brain cells.
Just look at the hypocrisy of the mafia world. Males can sleep with any woman they can/want but they wanted a VIRGIN wife. Like they would kill whoever had touched their wives if they weren't a virgin. I'm sorry but I can't even try to like people (mostly men) who have not an ounce of shame, who think that they are the kings of the world, and who don't give a fuck about a woman's respect.
Like I said, mafia romances aren't meant for someone like me.
And Elena - what a bitch. I really tried to sympathize with her but she's really not worth it. She's not even worth my pity. Wait let me open the dictionary to find some adjectives to describe her. Selfish, obnoxious, arrogant, narcissist, self centred, conceited, stuck up, vain, annoying
These were some random words I found. I'm sure there are other words that would exactly describe her but neither do I have the time to search for them nor would Goodreads allow me to complete this review after a certain limit (and they increased the word limit!).
Do you know how to fall in love in the mafia world? Well follow the following steps:
• Fantasize about your sister's fiance (I feel sorry for you if you don't have a sister (actually I don't. sisters are the worst (I'm totally not a sister to my brother (let's stop right here))))
• Fantasize more until he MAKES you his fiance (MAKES is a keyword if you didn't notice because you would never have a choice)
• Fuck him and then run away to perform some charity
• Get caught, make up with him and then marry him.
Voila! We have a happy ever after.The end. I'm pretty sure this works. Well if it doesn't then most probably you're dead for "crossing the lines".
December 13, 2020
4.5
Don't you love when you dive into a new author's work and fall in love with their writing immediately? When you know that you're going to love the story from the beginning? That's what happened to me when I read The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori. I'd been searching for a good mafia romance with a crazy family involved, and within the first couple of chapters, I knew I found exactly what I was looking for!
Elena Abelli, a.k.a. The Sweet Abelli, is the daughter of one of the Don's of New York's Cosa Nostra. Her little sister has been promised to another Don named Nicholas Russo. Her father told Nico that his oldest daughter was not suitable for marriage, so he agreed to take the younger Abelli. Once he lays eyes on Elena though, he begins to regret that decision.
Elena is drawn to Nico right away much to her dismay. She tries to go about her life and ignore him, but that doesn't exactly work out as planned. The spark between the two of them is undeniable. Nico can't leave her alone, and it becomes harder and harder to ignore his desires.
Her sister is in love with someone else, but none of that matters to her father. What he says goes. Besides, the deal has been made. Neither can back out of it now without consequence. Is Elena doomed to watch her sister live out her life with the only man she's ever had true feelings for?
The Sweetest Oblivion is a captivating mafia romance that kept me up all night long reading. It's well written, violent, and steamy. The romance is a bit of a slow burn, but the sexual tension and the payoff in the end are topnotch.
Elena and Nico have amazing chemistry! The intensity between the two of them is insane. In fact, it is so well done that it's what stood out to me most about the book. Their feelings for each other poured off the page, and every moment between them made me feel the need to fan myself.
I adored almost the entire cast of characters in this story. Elena's morally challenged family is probably my second favorite thing about the book, and I can't wait to read more about them in the future. Overall, Danielle impressed me, exceeded my expectations, and now, she has a brand new fan!
Mafia romance fans, this one is for you!
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Don't you love when you dive into a new author's work and fall in love with their writing immediately? When you know that you're going to love the story from the beginning? That's what happened to me when I read The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori. I'd been searching for a good mafia romance with a crazy family involved, and within the first couple of chapters, I knew I found exactly what I was looking for!
Elena Abelli, a.k.a. The Sweet Abelli, is the daughter of one of the Don's of New York's Cosa Nostra. Her little sister has been promised to another Don named Nicholas Russo. Her father told Nico that his oldest daughter was not suitable for marriage, so he agreed to take the younger Abelli. Once he lays eyes on Elena though, he begins to regret that decision.
Elena is drawn to Nico right away much to her dismay. She tries to go about her life and ignore him, but that doesn't exactly work out as planned. The spark between the two of them is undeniable. Nico can't leave her alone, and it becomes harder and harder to ignore his desires.
Her sister is in love with someone else, but none of that matters to her father. What he says goes. Besides, the deal has been made. Neither can back out of it now without consequence. Is Elena doomed to watch her sister live out her life with the only man she's ever had true feelings for?
The Sweetest Oblivion is a captivating mafia romance that kept me up all night long reading. It's well written, violent, and steamy. The romance is a bit of a slow burn, but the sexual tension and the payoff in the end are topnotch.
Elena and Nico have amazing chemistry! The intensity between the two of them is insane. In fact, it is so well done that it's what stood out to me most about the book. Their feelings for each other poured off the page, and every moment between them made me feel the need to fan myself.
I adored almost the entire cast of characters in this story. Elena's morally challenged family is probably my second favorite thing about the book, and I can't wait to read more about them in the future. Overall, Danielle impressed me, exceeded my expectations, and now, she has a brand new fan!
Mafia romance fans, this one is for you!
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
March 16, 2021
Re-read
It's not even rational how bad I want Nico...
Okay just realised this is my 200th book 🥳🥳🥳 and couldn't be prouder of my choice and fate 🥺💕💕
🌟5-unplatonic-allthingspink-stars🌟
Sir Nicolas Russo you caught me, didn't you !!!!
Bcz Same 🥺😑 that's what I was thinking while reading this book.
Author's Writing Style:
My FIRST Book of Danielle Lori
Definitely, it won't be my last
I feel like after the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day, Daniel Lori is the first author I've found who describes The Hero The Heroine and world-building this beautifully, with so much rhythm, melody,
details and fineness.
Apt to say I have become a fan of hers just by reading one book.
Usually, it takes me 2-3 books after I feel like I love the author. But with her just after 2-3 chapters, I knew I'll feel in Love with her writing
And did I fall in love!
So definitely no stopping here.
The Chemistry :
The sexual tension was right there from page one. I love Nico's every inner monologue.
I was craving for them. I love how wickedly he thinks of Elena.🙊
Unfortunately for us his POVs were handful.
So this is the only complaint I have.
I wish both Elena and Nico's POVs were more equivalent in number.
They are my new favorite couple. The little mind games were top of the world 😆 I will undoubtedly re-read this book countless times and also I will wish that I could read it for the first time.
Their romance made me burn. It was a slow burn and Ms.Lori made sure we readers became thirsty just for one simple kiss.
And Trust me Ms.Lori it worked. You made me almost lose my mind. The sexul frustration was pouring out of the book. I've never read a build-up and development like this one 😇.
Elena:
Girl, you made me proud of my long hair 🙈
okay let's not go there......
Elena made me realized that just like I have a kink for villains, I also love my villains with the most Goodie Good---est girl possible .
I love the Good Girl but not the doormat, not someone who fell at Hero's feet.
Elena, the sweet Abelli, is the perfect combination of sass, beauty, wit but also she had manners, compassion, and kindness.
Yup, she has done somethings that I myself can't agree with, but then again who is perfect and flawless?
If we don't have our share of dumb moments then we aren’t humans
But I love that she hold onto her conscience and lead her life according to that.
Nicolas Angelo Russo
(Father of my unborn child)
The first pov I read of this guy and I was hooked!! I fell in love with the claim he had over Elena.
He is protectiveness and Jealousy is the biggest turn on for me in this book.
I have no doubt Nico will tear apart the world for Elena and I can't demand anything more from this guy.
My kinda ideal man 🥺💕💘
Also
Is it even healthy to be turned on by this?
Okay...pls Don't answer
Nico calling Elena Baby
My heart-
I think hearing any form of endearment from made man hits different 💘💘💘💘
He is everything forbidden
If you know me you know I love forbidden and as sinister as possible 😇
So yup Nico is my man 🥰
Special Mention -Nonna and all things Abelli
And
Yeah
From now on Love is all things black and pink for me 💕
Happy reading xoxo
It's not even rational how bad I want Nico...
"I wondered if she was on the pill, and in a disturbing way kind of hoped she wasn’t. I wanted an irrevocable tie to this woman. I wanted to write my name on her skin, to do all kinds of fucked-up shit so she knew she was mine. Like lock her in my room and hand-feed her. With indifference, I finished my cigarette and contemplated the logistics of that."
Okay just realised this is my 200th book 🥳🥳🥳 and couldn't be prouder of my choice and fate 🥺💕💕
🌟5-unplatonic-allthingspink-stars🌟
"When something was overhyped, it was always a letdown. I guessed the joke was on me because this was not one of those times."
Sir Nicolas Russo you caught me, didn't you !!!!
Bcz Same 🥺😑 that's what I was thinking while reading this book.
Author's Writing Style:
My FIRST Book of Danielle Lori
Definitely, it won't be my last
I feel like after the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day, Daniel Lori is the first author I've found who describes The Hero The Heroine and world-building this beautifully, with so much rhythm, melody,
details and fineness.
Apt to say I have become a fan of hers just by reading one book.
Usually, it takes me 2-3 books after I feel like I love the author. But with her just after 2-3 chapters, I knew I'll feel in Love with her writing
And did I fall in love!
So definitely no stopping here.
The Chemistry :
"Chest to chest. Heartbeat to heartbeat. My pink dress to his black dress shirt and tie. We were so different, I realized then. Big and small. Hard and soft. Demanding and docile."
The sexual tension was right there from page one. I love Nico's every inner monologue.
I was craving for them. I love how wickedly he thinks of Elena.🙊
Unfortunately for us his POVs were handful.
So this is the only complaint I have.
I wish both Elena and Nico's POVs were more equivalent in number.
He nipped my bottom lip. “You make me fucking crazy.”
“Don’t blame me for your psychosis.”
“You are my psychosis.”
“Rude,” I breathed against his lips.
They are my new favorite couple. The little mind games were top of the world 😆 I will undoubtedly re-read this book countless times and also I will wish that I could read it for the first time.
I sat there with my arms around his shoulders, my breath fanning his throat. His presence soaked through my skin with each inhales. His touch and taste and smell sank so deep they filled the cracks of my heart. He was becoming a drug, an addiction I would have to feed every day. From the recent hit, euphoria filled my veins and relaxed my limbs.
He was an infatuation, a craving, a need, and I was sure it was unrequited. But as my fingers ran down his tie and rested on his chest— Bu-bum.
Bu-bum.
Bu-bum.
His heartbeats raced for me.
Their romance made me burn. It was a slow burn and Ms.Lori made sure we readers became thirsty just for one simple kiss.
And Trust me Ms.Lori it worked. You made me almost lose my mind. The sexul frustration was pouring out of the book. I've never read a build-up and development like this one 😇.
Elena:
Girl, you made me proud of my long hair 🙈
okay let's not go there......
Regardless of what I was born into, I’d always thought of myself as a moral and honest person. Maybe my roots were too deep, or maybe love gave a woman a reason to let her dark colors shine because I suddenly knew I would lie, cheat, and steal for this man.
I would burn the world for him.
He was King of the Cosa Nostra.
And he was all mine.
Elena made me realized that just like I have a kink for villains, I also love my villains with the most Goodie Good---est girl possible .
I love the Good Girl but not the doormat, not someone who fell at Hero's feet.
Elena, the sweet Abelli, is the perfect combination of sass, beauty, wit but also she had manners, compassion, and kindness.
Yup, she has done somethings that I myself can't agree with, but then again who is perfect and flawless?
If we don't have our share of dumb moments then we aren’t humans
But I love that she hold onto her conscience and lead her life according to that.
Nicolas Angelo Russo
(Father of my unborn child)
Whiskey and flame. Sleepless nights. Tattooed skin, white t-shirts, and rough hands. Love and lust and happiness. He was everything.
The first pov I read of this guy and I was hooked!! I fell in love with the claim he had over Elena.
He is protectiveness and Jealousy is the biggest turn on for me in this book.
I have no doubt Nico will tear apart the world for Elena and I can't demand anything more from this guy.
My kinda ideal man 🥺💕💘
I wanted to fuck her and ruin her for anyone else. I wanted to crush her wings and then put them back together again so she’d become dependent on me. I wanted her to need me. That dark, possessive, and dangerous feeling crawled through me every time she crossed my path.
Also
A breath of shock escaped me when his rough palm gripped the side of my throat and he pulled me to him. His lips pressed against my ear.
“You look like a slut in that dress, Elena.”
Is it even healthy to be turned on by this?
Okay...pls Don't answer
Nico calling Elena Baby
My heart-
I think hearing any form of endearment from made man hits different 💘💘💘💘
He is everything forbidden
If you know me you know I love forbidden and as sinister as possible 😇
He was comfort, security, and need, all in one.
It had a name.
Home.
So yup Nico is my man 🥰
Special Mention -Nonna and all things Abelli
I’d always imagined love as a concept—a genuine smile, a couple holding hands, a life partner. Now, I knew it was more dimensional; a maddening, possessive, and overwhelming presence that bloomed in your chest, with the power to make you feel so alive or shatter you to pieces.
And
Yeah
From now on Love is all things black and pink for me 💕
Happy reading xoxo
November 15, 2021
***4.5***
Reread November 14, 2021
“ Whiskey and flame. Sleepless nights. Tattooed skin, white t-shirts, and rough hands. Love and lust and happiness. He was everything.”
I have seen this book on so many of my friend’s reading lists and so I became curious. What’s all the fuss about? Never heard of the author before but I love a good mafia romance, so what the hell?
Oh.my.goodness. this book was so good. From the first word to the last I was glued to the pages. From their first glance the chemistry between Elena and Nico was electric although he was engaged to her younger sister. No cheating though...it was an arranged marriage as is the way among La Cosa Nostra but like a moth to a flame Elena and Nico could not be apart. It was heartwarming to read their story and see how they could not not be together.
The story was so well written and although it was a slow burn the sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine was blazing hot. I can’t wait to dive into more books by this amazing author.
I HIGHLY recommend it.
Reread November 14, 2021
“ Whiskey and flame. Sleepless nights. Tattooed skin, white t-shirts, and rough hands. Love and lust and happiness. He was everything.”
I have seen this book on so many of my friend’s reading lists and so I became curious. What’s all the fuss about? Never heard of the author before but I love a good mafia romance, so what the hell?
Oh.my.goodness. this book was so good. From the first word to the last I was glued to the pages. From their first glance the chemistry between Elena and Nico was electric although he was engaged to her younger sister. No cheating though...it was an arranged marriage as is the way among La Cosa Nostra but like a moth to a flame Elena and Nico could not be apart. It was heartwarming to read their story and see how they could not not be together.
The story was so well written and although it was a slow burn the sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine was blazing hot. I can’t wait to dive into more books by this amazing author.
I HIGHLY recommend it.
October 28, 2023
I would burn the world for him. He was the King of the Cosa Nostra, and he was all mine.
It was so much fun to read it again! I'm upgrading it from 4 to 5 stars because WHY NOT! IT'S SO GOOD! ✨
CHARACTERS: ♠️
Elena Abelli: Beautiful, Sweet, Confident. The girl every man wanted and a Romantic! She wanted a Happy ending and believed in love! 💓
Nicolas Russo: Dangerous, Handsome, Intimidating, and the most feared man in Cosa Nostra! He was crazy for Elena!
— It all started with Nico being Adriana's (Elena's sister) fiancé! There was instant lust, and both Nico and Elena were attracted to each other! It was a Forbidden Romance at first! Before the wedding, Adriana got pregnant, and Elena was promised to Nicolas!
— I enjoyed every single scene, and it was just too good! The sexual tension in the first chapters, how they both were trying to control themselves! 🫣 They both knew it was inappropriate but were strongly attracted to each other! After Elena went to live with Nico, every scene was just so 🔥.
I’ve never seen a woman in the Cosa Nostra blush until you.
Nico was infatuated with Elena! He was crazy about her and so possessive! Yet he had a soft and gentle side and treated her with respect and care! He couldn't stop thinking about her and followed her every move! 🥰
I needed him. More than morality or honesty.
Elena was equally obsessed with him! She was fascinated by him and desperately wanted his attention! She was really mature, not annoying at all, and knew how to stand her ground! She was also possessive of Nico! 🥵
I had to know I wasn't a substitute for some lost love. I had to know she wasn't pretending I was someone else.
There was a lot of miscommunication! Nico was insecure, and it's not something we often see in books! Nico thought Elena was still in love with someone (because she ran away six months ago), and this always made him angry and doubt himself! He thought Elena was not loyal, and he desperately wanted her to love him! 🥺
I wanted to be the best thing he'd ever had. To make him burn as much as he made me. I wanted him to want only me with a raw ache.
Elena was also insecure! She didn't want to love Nico because she believed he would never love her back! Though she knew he disliked the ring on her finger, she felt guilty for what happened six months ago and wanted closure for herself! 🙂
— I'm glad they ignored all of this and loved and cared for each other! The ending was so nice! I was so happy that Nico forgave Elena quickly and trusted her! It had the best ending! ☺️💕
Also, I reallyyyy want Tony's book! I don't know why, but I find his character so cool! Though we'll never get his book, and he was with Jenny, but A READER CAN ONLY WISH! 😀🤷🏻♀️
All the scenes of Elena with her Nonna and Mamma were so funny, and I really liked her family (well, not her father and uncles)! Her cousins were cool too! Nvm, we won't get Dominic's book either 😢
And reading the bits of Gianna & Christian again was fun! I didn't really pay any attention to them when I've read this book for the first time but GIANNA'S MY FAVOURITE! 💕
Favourite Lines:
“I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.” “And I do not. Fucking. Bluff.”
[ ISTG I WAS LITERALLY LIKE 😧 ]
“Why are you staring at me?”
“Maybe I want to.”
[ CUTE! 🫠😍 ]
“I’m not going to hurt you.”
“That much I can promise you, Elena.”
[ I love reading these type of dialogues in Mafia books! 🥹 ]
“Nico, I’m so sore.”
“Fuck, baby, I’m sorry.”
[ Gentle, told ya 🥰 ]
“Hit a woman in front of me and you won’t be alive to do it again,” Nico growled.
[ THIS MAN 😭😭😭 ]
Reviews:
The Maddest Obsession
The Darkest Temptation
It was so much fun to read it again! I'm upgrading it from 4 to 5 stars because WHY NOT! IT'S SO GOOD! ✨
CHARACTERS: ♠️
Elena Abelli: Beautiful, Sweet, Confident. The girl every man wanted and a Romantic! She wanted a Happy ending and believed in love! 💓
Nicolas Russo: Dangerous, Handsome, Intimidating, and the most feared man in Cosa Nostra! He was crazy for Elena!
— It all started with Nico being Adriana's (Elena's sister) fiancé! There was instant lust, and both Nico and Elena were attracted to each other! It was a Forbidden Romance at first! Before the wedding, Adriana got pregnant, and Elena was promised to Nicolas!
— I enjoyed every single scene, and it was just too good! The sexual tension in the first chapters, how they both were trying to control themselves! 🫣 They both knew it was inappropriate but were strongly attracted to each other! After Elena went to live with Nico, every scene was just so 🔥.
I’ve never seen a woman in the Cosa Nostra blush until you.
Nico was infatuated with Elena! He was crazy about her and so possessive! Yet he had a soft and gentle side and treated her with respect and care! He couldn't stop thinking about her and followed her every move! 🥰
I needed him. More than morality or honesty.
Elena was equally obsessed with him! She was fascinated by him and desperately wanted his attention! She was really mature, not annoying at all, and knew how to stand her ground! She was also possessive of Nico! 🥵
I had to know I wasn't a substitute for some lost love. I had to know she wasn't pretending I was someone else.
There was a lot of miscommunication! Nico was insecure, and it's not something we often see in books! Nico thought Elena was still in love with someone (because she ran away six months ago), and this always made him angry and doubt himself! He thought Elena was not loyal, and he desperately wanted her to love him! 🥺
I wanted to be the best thing he'd ever had. To make him burn as much as he made me. I wanted him to want only me with a raw ache.
Elena was also insecure! She didn't want to love Nico because she believed he would never love her back! Though she knew he disliked the ring on her finger, she felt guilty for what happened six months ago and wanted closure for herself! 🙂
— I'm glad they ignored all of this and loved and cared for each other! The ending was so nice! I was so happy that Nico forgave Elena quickly and trusted her! It had the best ending! ☺️💕
Also, I reallyyyy want Tony's book! I don't know why, but I find his character so cool! Though we'll never get his book, and he was with Jenny, but A READER CAN ONLY WISH! 😀🤷🏻♀️
All the scenes of Elena with her Nonna and Mamma were so funny, and I really liked her family (well, not her father and uncles)! Her cousins were cool too! Nvm, we won't get Dominic's book either 😢
And reading the bits of Gianna & Christian again was fun! I didn't really pay any attention to them when I've read this book for the first time but GIANNA'S MY FAVOURITE! 💕
Favourite Lines:
“I swear to God, Elena, if I find out you’ve let some man touch you, I will deliver his hands to you in a box.” “And I do not. Fucking. Bluff.”
[ ISTG I WAS LITERALLY LIKE 😧 ]
“Why are you staring at me?”
“Maybe I want to.”
[ CUTE! 🫠😍 ]
“I’m not going to hurt you.”
“That much I can promise you, Elena.”
[ I love reading these type of dialogues in Mafia books! 🥹 ]
“Nico, I’m so sore.”
“Fuck, baby, I’m sorry.”
[ Gentle, told ya 🥰 ]
“Hit a woman in front of me and you won’t be alive to do it again,” Nico growled.
[ THIS MAN 😭😭😭 ]
Reviews:
The Maddest Obsession
The Darkest Temptation
November 19, 2021
Nicolas Russo & Elena Abelli. that’s it. that’s the review. i’m obsessed & cannot fully articulate just how much with words so JUST READ IT.
“everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made man.. right?”
“everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made man.. right?”
Read
July 19, 2023problematic author!
— 4 stars ✰
"because you'll fall in love with her
and she won't love you back"
lowkey highkey enjoyed this much more than i thought i would, ngl. it was interesting from the start and let me tell you.. nico mf russo 😮💨
when he said "smart girl" it was over for me, when he said "i swear to god, elena, if i find out you've let another man touch you" i died, when he said "hit a woman in front of me and you won't be able to do it again" i was rolling over in my grave 👏🏼 the feminism leaving my body like 🫠🫠
the TENSION in this book, i was baffled by how much self control they had.. couldn't be me. when elena admitted being tempted by him, i saw myself in her.. girl, you're not alone. i would've worn those tiny shorts too, let's be real here
i lived for the jealousy scenes, he was so invested in her love life & the way he thought elena was in love with another man had me spiraling 💀 ugh, how he always glanced at her from across the room?? 🤌🏼 let't not forget when he pushed her into the pool because she wouldn't stop talking to christian
gianna >>> i love this woman and i'm so ready for her book
how does this book only have 380 pages but the perfect pacing? so much has happened already by the 50% mark but istg it didn't felt rushed at all. the slow burn was burning but it was worth the wait!!
— 4 stars ✰
"because you'll fall in love with her
and she won't love you back"
when he said "smart girl" it was over for me, when he said "i swear to god, elena, if i find out you've let another man touch you" i died, when he said "hit a woman in front of me and you won't be able to do it again" i was rolling over in my grave 👏🏼 the feminism leaving my body like 🫠🫠
the TENSION in this book, i was baffled by how much self control they had.. couldn't be me. when elena admitted being tempted by him, i saw myself in her.. girl, you're not alone. i would've worn those tiny shorts too, let's be real here
i lived for the jealousy scenes, he was so invested in her love life & the way he thought elena was in love with another man had me spiraling 💀 ugh, how he always glanced at her from across the room?? 🤌🏼 let't not forget when he pushed her into the pool because she wouldn't stop talking to christian
gianna >>> i love this woman and i'm so ready for her book
how does this book only have 380 pages but the perfect pacing? so much has happened already by the 50% mark but istg it didn't felt rushed at all. the slow burn was burning but it was worth the wait!!
September 24, 2021
This book was just... bad. The writing was terrible, the plot was BORING, the characters were unlikeable, and most importantly the mc's were just not a ship. Elena and Nico's relationship was ALL lust. They had ZERO chemistry. No banter, no nothing. I don't even remember them having an actual conversation but Nico was just like, "she's mine" and we were supposed to ship??? No thank you. I could have liked the book despite this if the plot was interesting, but no. The plot was so dry, literally zero exciting things happened. Overall, this book was really bad and I wouldn't reccomend.
October 2, 2021
two stars for the ponytail pulling only
Shelved as 'dnf'
May 7, 2021DNF at 59%.
Another mafia book which I could not bring myself to care for. I still do not understand the purpose this story served, where the plot was going or the personalities of our characters.
Onto the next one.
Another mafia book which I could not bring myself to care for. I still do not understand the purpose this story served, where the plot was going or the personalities of our characters.
Onto the next one.
August 17, 2021
4.5 ⭐️
Mafia men are hot as fuck why am I only finding this out NOWWWWW.
Nico Russo can have me idgaf about anything else
READ THIS BOOK it’s so good!!
Warning though: You might not like the long stretches of inner monologue at the beginning, but at least you learn more about what goes on in nico’s head (that’s what the half star deduction is for—the monologue because ugh I had to skim some)
Mafia men are hot as fuck why am I only finding this out NOWWWWW.
Nico Russo can have me idgaf about anything else
READ THIS BOOK it’s so good!!
Warning though: You might not like the long stretches of inner monologue at the beginning, but at least you learn more about what goes on in nico’s head (that’s what the half star deduction is for—the monologue because ugh I had to skim some)
May 4, 2021
*Re-read and it's even better the second time*
This was everything I didn’t know I needed.
This was everything I didn’t know I needed.
April 22, 2023
Re read April 2023
It’s been ages since I’ve read a mafia book and this one was so good and addictive. I have to say this book had one of the hottest sexual buildups I’ve read. Even though the MC didn’t like each other at first, their chemistry was undeniable. Another thing I loved about this book was the “cosa nostra” how true it stayed to the kind of lifestyle the made men lived not just for them, but for their women.
Our H Nicolas, was a brutal unapologetic Don set in his traditional ways, but with our h Elena, he found himself making exceptions. I liked Elena I thought she was perfect for Nicolas. She knew the life too with her father being a Don as well. I like that she was girly always in her heals and her dry sense of humor (I think she got it from her Nona) lol!
I’m gonna say again this book was a slow burn but so so good and that first kiss wow! You’ll understand if you read it! There was some miscommunication between Elena and Nicolas but it was never frustrating for me, and it never kept them apart. I loved all the characters from both sides of the family and I hope they all get their own story. I really really hope Sebastian gets his own book!
The only thing that was missing for me was a bit more action. But it was dam near perfect. One of my favorite of the year for sure. Can’t wait for Gianna and Christian book! ♥️
”Lust will be the death of us”-unknown
It’s been ages since I’ve read a mafia book and this one was so good and addictive. I have to say this book had one of the hottest sexual buildups I’ve read. Even though the MC didn’t like each other at first, their chemistry was undeniable. Another thing I loved about this book was the “cosa nostra” how true it stayed to the kind of lifestyle the made men lived not just for them, but for their women.
Our H Nicolas, was a brutal unapologetic Don set in his traditional ways, but with our h Elena, he found himself making exceptions. I liked Elena I thought she was perfect for Nicolas. She knew the life too with her father being a Don as well. I like that she was girly always in her heals and her dry sense of humor (I think she got it from her Nona) lol!
I’m gonna say again this book was a slow burn but so so good and that first kiss wow! You’ll understand if you read it! There was some miscommunication between Elena and Nicolas but it was never frustrating for me, and it never kept them apart. I loved all the characters from both sides of the family and I hope they all get their own story. I really really hope Sebastian gets his own book!
The only thing that was missing for me was a bit more action. But it was dam near perfect. One of my favorite of the year for sure. Can’t wait for Gianna and Christian book! ♥️
“I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best” - Walt Whitman
April 9, 2023
5 stars…are we surprised? no we shouldn’t be. guys i am SO easy to please when it comes to reading books…it was literally the “touch her and you die” trope that got me🤭GUYS I PICTURED ELENA AND NICO AS ELENA AND DAMON FROM THE VAMPIRE DIARIES………swear to god i gave this book five stars as soon as elena’s cousin raised his hand and went to slap her face but nico grabbed his wrist and said “hit a woman in front of me and you won’t be alive to do it again”😝😝i was screaminggggg. GUYS the fucking slow burn was real and it was sooooo good. i love slow burns, they’re so fun because the tension…guys reading a slow burn is so good when it’s done right and let me tell y’all😮💨😮💨😮💨it was worth every second. elena literally has a heart of gold😭😭she was the sweetest girl omg and she always wore pink which i absolutely loved because that’s so me. nico you’re right up there w zade🤭🦋i 10/10 recommend this book. it was my first mafia romance and i loved it, i need to get more immediately. i had a fun time. a couple of you commented saying that the second book is really good👀👀👀👀i can’t wait.
SPOILER WARNING besties hehe stop now if you haven’t read this book.
y’all i was so happy when adriana said she was pregnant because i KNEW nico would marry elena instead. i was geeked the fuck out when elena was told she had to stay with nico at his house up until the wedding. y’all when you give me the forced proximity trope…i love that shit so much. and the fact that they were already fooling around with each other prior to being engaged. nico is so🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵he was protecting elena from the beginning. when he shot and killed his cousin because his cousin had a gun pointed at elena’s head……oooo i fucking loved that and then when elena’s dad had her engaged to oscar and nico killed him and he said it was because “he had something i wanted” GUYSSSS😩😩😩😩he wasted no time😮💨when that shooting happened and nico covered elena with his entire fucking body and then grabbed/held her face and asked her if she was okay🤭🤭danielle lori got me right there i already knew this was gonna be a 5 star because i’m a basic bitch😂😭omg how could i forget that nico and elena went to some gas station if i remembered correctly and she went to use the bathroom and the cashier sexually assaulted her and nico burned the entire building down with the man inside….what a fucking man😮💨you could easily tell he cared about this woman the moment he laid eyes on her. the spicy scenes were so good too👏🏼👏🏼when she went shopping for her wedding dress and told nico she found the perfect one and then they had their wedding and she was happy about her dress and he was like “you look beautiful baby” LIKEEEEEEEEE y’all i could imagine the big ass smile she had on her face after that because bitch i had a big ass smile on my face. omg elena’s and isabel’s encounter hahahaha i was so glad elena wasn’t being her nice normal self because of the way she was starting to feel for nico. also the way elena chose nico over her father😗😗😗😗ugh this shit was good i can’t wait to read the rest of this series. the ending was literally perfect cuz nico surprised her with the carousel🤭🫶🏼i’m assuming there was no epilogue cuz they’ll be sprinkled in the next books? hopefully?? idk but i’m really about to find out. nico…welcome to my long list of fictional bfs🤭🫶🏼you can sit at the top of the list right under zade meadows😙
SPOILER WARNING besties hehe stop now if you haven’t read this book.
y’all i was so happy when adriana said she was pregnant because i KNEW nico would marry elena instead. i was geeked the fuck out when elena was told she had to stay with nico at his house up until the wedding. y’all when you give me the forced proximity trope…i love that shit so much. and the fact that they were already fooling around with each other prior to being engaged. nico is so🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵he was protecting elena from the beginning. when he shot and killed his cousin because his cousin had a gun pointed at elena’s head……oooo i fucking loved that and then when elena’s dad had her engaged to oscar and nico killed him and he said it was because “he had something i wanted” GUYSSSS😩😩😩😩he wasted no time😮💨when that shooting happened and nico covered elena with his entire fucking body and then grabbed/held her face and asked her if she was okay🤭🤭danielle lori got me right there i already knew this was gonna be a 5 star because i’m a basic bitch😂😭omg how could i forget that nico and elena went to some gas station if i remembered correctly and she went to use the bathroom and the cashier sexually assaulted her and nico burned the entire building down with the man inside….what a fucking man😮💨you could easily tell he cared about this woman the moment he laid eyes on her. the spicy scenes were so good too👏🏼👏🏼when she went shopping for her wedding dress and told nico she found the perfect one and then they had their wedding and she was happy about her dress and he was like “you look beautiful baby” LIKEEEEEEEEE y’all i could imagine the big ass smile she had on her face after that because bitch i had a big ass smile on my face. omg elena’s and isabel’s encounter hahahaha i was so glad elena wasn’t being her nice normal self because of the way she was starting to feel for nico. also the way elena chose nico over her father😗😗😗😗ugh this shit was good i can’t wait to read the rest of this series. the ending was literally perfect cuz nico surprised her with the carousel🤭🫶🏼i’m assuming there was no epilogue cuz they’ll be sprinkled in the next books? hopefully?? idk but i’m really about to find out. nico…welcome to my long list of fictional bfs🤭🫶🏼you can sit at the top of the list right under zade meadows😙
January 8, 2022
✨Upgraded to 5 stars✨
Danielle's writing is a huge diamond among a pile of mediocre trash. The attention to details, the gradual building of tension and chemistry, the obsessiveness with not a single synthetic taste of fakeness... 😩🤌🏻
4 smart girl ⭐s
I think I might need my own Nico to call me a smart girl.
Danielle's writing is a huge diamond among a pile of mediocre trash. The attention to details, the gradual building of tension and chemistry, the obsessiveness with not a single synthetic taste of fakeness... 😩🤌🏻
4 smart girl ⭐s
I think I might need my own Nico to call me a smart girl.
July 21, 2021
So bloody Good.
April 15, 2019
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and I’m very glad Danielle thought of me when she released “The Sweetest Oblivion”**
”Shouting rang out in Italian. Chairs fell backward to the patio as everyone jumped to their feet. Guns rose in every direction.”
Isn’t this exactly how you expect a mafia lunch to go? XD I swear when it comes to those typical mafia stereotypes this book had it all! And tell you what? I loved it! *lol* Which is kind of interesting because I’m usually one of those people that don’t like any stereotypes and always tries to avoid them as good as possible.
Still, “The Sweetest Oblivion” had its own kind of charm and even though the thought “this is so Italian mafia style” crossed my mind more than once, Danielle actually managed to make it very enjoyable. I don’t know how to put it into words but it was never too much and never over the top. It was just the right mixture of cliché and reality and I found myself completely immersed in the story. And this even though the entire book basically lives from two MCs that have the hots for each other and actually try everything possible in order to ignore their attraction. Which brings me right to our characters.
Nico ****ing Russo:
”A flash of anger had pulsed in my chest from my cousins disrespect, and, oddly enough, burned even hotter at the fact he was threatening the Sweet Abelli. The annoying feeling rushed over me that only I could threaten her – so I fucking shot him and watched the blood splatter against Elena’s white dress.”
Elena “The Sweet” Abelli:
”Have you always been unhinged? Or is your controlling, delusional nature a product of inadequacy?” I said it sweetly. Sweet as poison.
Sweet, right?! *lol*
I swear those two were so crazy! Haha! I mean we have Nico who’s not only a young and well-established Don but also a controlling, possessive, unapologetic, dominant and relentless bastard and we have Elena who’s the daughter of a Don and so innocent, obedient, cheeky and naïve that it hurts! XD
As my eyes fell downward, I paused. The water was running pink. He was washing blood off his hands.
“Good day at work?” My tone was sweet and sarcastic.
He flicked an amused gaze to me. “And look at how well you play wife. Starting to think I got the short end of the stick.”
They were the total opposite of each other in every possible way, but whenever they met their chemistry was off the charts! *lol* And this even though Nico was supposed to marry Elena’s sister so we definitely had a kind of “forbidden love” vibe going on. ;-) Well, truth be told those two MCs also had some sort of abusive relationship going on, but for some reason this actually seemed to work in this kind of setting and book?!
”And then he did something I never expected. Maybe it was from disbelief, or maybe he thought I was ridiculous. I didn’t know, and I didn’t care. He laughed. Softly, darkly. The kind of laugh that has no good intentions. The kind of laugh the walls don’t forget.”
Okay, I think I have to explain myself here. This is already the third book of Danielle I read and in her other books I was never okay with the role of the male MC because he always oppressed and manhandled his love interest. Now we could argue that Nico Russo is taking exactly the same line, because let’s face it he IS a total ass! *lol* What made this book different, was the fact that “The Sweet Abelli” actually enjoyed being treated like that though. You might say she got off on Nico being rough with her so, it’s rather a case of “Whatever floats your boat” than “this is so abusive”. Do you get what I mean? XD
Plus throughout the entire book you can read Elena’s POV and you realize that she thought she might want a man who’s caring, sweet, gentle and treats her like a princess, but that she actually craves the sort of man she was raised up with: Rough hands and edges that are so sharp you could easily cut yourself by just making one wrong move. So yeah, Nico might be a total jealous, possessive and invasive douchebag but he never did anything Elena wouldn’t have allowed him to do. ;-)
”I don't want you to make it a big deal."
"Won't." Depends.
"Promise you won't do anything."
"Promise." Lie.
Also it’s more than just obvious that Nico cares about her deeply. I’m sure if Elena would ask him nicely he would never be able to say “no” to her, so I guess it’s safe to say that she has the power to manipulate him as well. *lol*
”There was always some vice that eventually killed a Russo.
Irrationality. Idiocy. A penchant for unprotected sex with cheap hookers. My father’s was monetary greed.
I was beginning to think mine was Elena Abelli.”
Still, what I didn’t like was the fact that Elena was slut shamed by as good as every member of the Cosa Nostra (including her entire family) just because she had sex with a guy before she got married. It was her first time for heaven’s sake and she was treated like a whore just because of it. Like damaged goods you couldn’t sell anymore. Which was wrong on so many different levels that I couldn’t help but feel an urge to slap sense into all those cavemen! *grrr*
”Hate changed someone’s make-up. It made them reckless. Hate killed its host.
I never let myself hate because I loved to live.
But right now, I could say I hated something. Two things. That goddamn ring and the man who gave it to her.”
Conclusion:
For a book I expected to be a mafia action romance this eventually turned out to be more of a smut romance that took on quite a lot of serious topics. It was an addictive read for sure and even though “The Sweetest Oblivion” wasn’t what I thought it would be, I still found myself enjoying it immensely. So thank you, Danielle! It’s always a pleasure to read one of your books and with every book I read I can see the progress you made! I’m awed by how much your writing style improved. =))
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It took me ages to get to this ARC but I’m finally reading this! XD
@Danielle: Sorry you had to wait so long, life was rather… erm.. busy. *lol*
I’m curious if I’ll like this one because I’m always game for a good mafia story. Unfortunately the last mafia book I read didn’t live up to my expectations so let’s hope Danielle’s story will hit the right nerve. ;-P
I know she has a knack for morally grey and very questionable male protagonists so haha I really can’t wait to see what she did with Nicolas Russo.
Let’s dive right into this! =)
”Shouting rang out in Italian. Chairs fell backward to the patio as everyone jumped to their feet. Guns rose in every direction.”
Isn’t this exactly how you expect a mafia lunch to go? XD I swear when it comes to those typical mafia stereotypes this book had it all! And tell you what? I loved it! *lol* Which is kind of interesting because I’m usually one of those people that don’t like any stereotypes and always tries to avoid them as good as possible.
Still, “The Sweetest Oblivion” had its own kind of charm and even though the thought “this is so Italian mafia style” crossed my mind more than once, Danielle actually managed to make it very enjoyable. I don’t know how to put it into words but it was never too much and never over the top. It was just the right mixture of cliché and reality and I found myself completely immersed in the story. And this even though the entire book basically lives from two MCs that have the hots for each other and actually try everything possible in order to ignore their attraction. Which brings me right to our characters.
Nico ****ing Russo:
”A flash of anger had pulsed in my chest from my cousins disrespect, and, oddly enough, burned even hotter at the fact he was threatening the Sweet Abelli. The annoying feeling rushed over me that only I could threaten her – so I fucking shot him and watched the blood splatter against Elena’s white dress.”
Elena “The Sweet” Abelli:
”Have you always been unhinged? Or is your controlling, delusional nature a product of inadequacy?” I said it sweetly. Sweet as poison.
Sweet, right?! *lol*
I swear those two were so crazy! Haha! I mean we have Nico who’s not only a young and well-established Don but also a controlling, possessive, unapologetic, dominant and relentless bastard and we have Elena who’s the daughter of a Don and so innocent, obedient, cheeky and naïve that it hurts! XD
As my eyes fell downward, I paused. The water was running pink. He was washing blood off his hands.
“Good day at work?” My tone was sweet and sarcastic.
He flicked an amused gaze to me. “And look at how well you play wife. Starting to think I got the short end of the stick.”
They were the total opposite of each other in every possible way, but whenever they met their chemistry was off the charts! *lol* And this even though Nico was supposed to marry Elena’s sister so we definitely had a kind of “forbidden love” vibe going on. ;-) Well, truth be told those two MCs also had some sort of abusive relationship going on, but for some reason this actually seemed to work in this kind of setting and book?!
”And then he did something I never expected. Maybe it was from disbelief, or maybe he thought I was ridiculous. I didn’t know, and I didn’t care. He laughed. Softly, darkly. The kind of laugh that has no good intentions. The kind of laugh the walls don’t forget.”
Okay, I think I have to explain myself here. This is already the third book of Danielle I read and in her other books I was never okay with the role of the male MC because he always oppressed and manhandled his love interest. Now we could argue that Nico Russo is taking exactly the same line, because let’s face it he IS a total ass! *lol* What made this book different, was the fact that “The Sweet Abelli” actually enjoyed being treated like that though. You might say she got off on Nico being rough with her so, it’s rather a case of “Whatever floats your boat” than “this is so abusive”. Do you get what I mean? XD
Plus throughout the entire book you can read Elena’s POV and you realize that she thought she might want a man who’s caring, sweet, gentle and treats her like a princess, but that she actually craves the sort of man she was raised up with: Rough hands and edges that are so sharp you could easily cut yourself by just making one wrong move. So yeah, Nico might be a total jealous, possessive and invasive douchebag but he never did anything Elena wouldn’t have allowed him to do. ;-)
”I don't want you to make it a big deal."
"Won't." Depends.
"Promise you won't do anything."
"Promise." Lie.
Also it’s more than just obvious that Nico cares about her deeply. I’m sure if Elena would ask him nicely he would never be able to say “no” to her, so I guess it’s safe to say that she has the power to manipulate him as well. *lol*
”There was always some vice that eventually killed a Russo.
Irrationality. Idiocy. A penchant for unprotected sex with cheap hookers. My father’s was monetary greed.
I was beginning to think mine was Elena Abelli.”
Still, what I didn’t like was the fact that Elena was slut shamed by as good as every member of the Cosa Nostra (including her entire family) just because she had sex with a guy before she got married. It was her first time for heaven’s sake and she was treated like a whore just because of it. Like damaged goods you couldn’t sell anymore. Which was wrong on so many different levels that I couldn’t help but feel an urge to slap sense into all those cavemen! *grrr*
”Hate changed someone’s make-up. It made them reckless. Hate killed its host.
I never let myself hate because I loved to live.
But right now, I could say I hated something. Two things. That goddamn ring and the man who gave it to her.”
Conclusion:
For a book I expected to be a mafia action romance this eventually turned out to be more of a smut romance that took on quite a lot of serious topics. It was an addictive read for sure and even though “The Sweetest Oblivion” wasn’t what I thought it would be, I still found myself enjoying it immensely. So thank you, Danielle! It’s always a pleasure to read one of your books and with every book I read I can see the progress you made! I’m awed by how much your writing style improved. =))
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It took me ages to get to this ARC but I’m finally reading this! XD
@Danielle: Sorry you had to wait so long, life was rather… erm.. busy. *lol*
I’m curious if I’ll like this one because I’m always game for a good mafia story. Unfortunately the last mafia book I read didn’t live up to my expectations so let’s hope Danielle’s story will hit the right nerve. ;-P
I know she has a knack for morally grey and very questionable male protagonists so haha I really can’t wait to see what she did with Nicolas Russo.
Let’s dive right into this! =)
January 15, 2023
2nd Read, Dec. 2021
4.25 Stars
All I want for Christmas is just a man who...
==> pushes me into a pool to show his jealousy,
==> threatens bodily harm to anyone who dares touch me,
==> remorselessly kills a man to eliminate competition,
==> burns down an entire gas station to defend my honor,
==> traps me into an unbreakable marriage to possess me,
==> gives mindblowing head and even more earth-shattering orgasms,
==> goes into Hulk mode at the thought of losing me,
and is preferably named Nicolas Angelo Russo. Is that really too much to ask? 🤠
(Read as an Audiobook)
1st Read, Jan. 2020
4 Stars
AM I BEING LOCKED INSIDE A SAUNA OR WHAT?!
Cavalo! This book is hot and the man responsible for all the panty dropping hotness, Nicolas Russo, should give out manuals to all the mafia men out there on how to be the perfect and most desired Don that equals vicious, controlling, possessive, unapologetic, dominant, and relentless. Oh my Madonna, he’s delicious.
Without hope, there’s nothing to lose. With it, we’re nothing but dominos waiting to fall.
After a stunt gone awry, Elena is forced to live with the consequences of her very out of character and deviant action. The duty that is supposed to fall on her shoulder as the eldest daughter of a Cosa Nostra don is now rest on her sister’s, Adriana, who’s been promised to marry Nico as a mean to further both families’ interests. As Nico and Elena are spending more time around one another and being at close proximity with each other, they start to wonder if they're better off as in laws or to be in love.
One of the best things about this book, as many other readers have pointed out, is the sexual tension between Nico and Elena. It’s palpable from the very beginning, and you can practically feel it radiating off the pages. I loved that the author didn’t rush it out. Seeing the two main characters struggle to come to terms with their attraction and feelings for one another was the most rewarding experience I got out of reading this.
Elena Abelli was my vice, and fuck if I’d let it kill me.
I also really appreciate that despite having the ‘forbidden’ aspect in the story, the author didn’t ruin the romance with stupid misunderstanding or unnecessary cheating drama. There’s sort of an OW/OM beef, but it’s not too over the top or exaggerated. I mean, Nico is a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to the guy Elena’s been with, but that’s just how the mafia world works. Overall, I find all his crazy antics to fit just right with my brand of psychotic alpha male heroes requirements.
Truth to be told, I couldn’t really connect with Elena at the beginning. I thought her inner monologues and her actions were constantly in contrast with one another. It was challenging to get a read on her character, but she grew on me eventually. I really liked the family dynamic and the banter among all the other side characters as well. The world building is just adequate to exercise the romance storyline and make it believable. And that was fine by me. All in all, this book is marvelous!
March 6, 2022
I understand all the hype around this series now.
Never thought I’d be one of those bitches but I am simping over a mafia man, yes. Nico can break me any day, any time. If he comes into my house demanding I move in with him, I’ll pack my suitcase under a minute.
Is he a murderer, a cheat and a psychopath? Yes.
Is he a good husband candidate despite it all? Also yes.
The smut was perfectly balanced. Not too much and not too little. Especially when it moved from one pov to another, ugh.
Elena was also a nice character to cheer for, she wasn’t a dumb little girl and I liked that. I just don’t understand why she had to be so much younger than him, there was literally no point for making her 21 instead of 27-29. Idk it bothered me.
Can’t wait to read the other remaining books.
The Maddest Obsession review
The Darkest Temptation review
Never thought I’d be one of those bitches but I am simping over a mafia man, yes. Nico can break me any day, any time. If he comes into my house demanding I move in with him, I’ll pack my suitcase under a minute.
Is he a murderer, a cheat and a psychopath? Yes.
Is he a good husband candidate despite it all? Also yes.
The smut was perfectly balanced. Not too much and not too little. Especially when it moved from one pov to another, ugh.
Elena was also a nice character to cheer for, she wasn’t a dumb little girl and I liked that. I just don’t understand why she had to be so much younger than him, there was literally no point for making her 21 instead of 27-29. Idk it bothered me.
Can’t wait to read the other remaining books.
The Maddest Obsession review
The Darkest Temptation review
March 8, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ This book was honestly everything I’ve ever wanted and more. I genuinely didn’t want it to end, never thought I’d say this, but it was too short?! LOVED. IT.
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