Name: Mafia Protection
ISBN: 9781732090187

Ali Lee

Having lived a sheltered life under her father's strict rule, Ella's newfound freedom is tested when she meets Angelo Tomassi, the most well known crime boss in Miami.Despite his duty to marry another woman, Angelo shows Ella a softer side that wins over her heart. She refuses her chance to leave and willingly gives up her freedom for a chance at love with Angelo.When their romantic involvement ignites a string of brutal attacks from an enemy group, Angelo places Ella under his watchful eye to keep her safe.To his surprise, innocent Ella shoots back with impeccable accuracy and skill, raising questions connected to her past.

Tomassi Series Book One

Mafia Protection

Billie Yankulova

Mixed feelings galore - it was a surprisingly fast read, with a good pace and an okay plot. Once I started it, it was exceptionally easy to just keep reading. That being said, the writing style took some adjusting to, but it didn't weigh the story down. 
I didn't vibe much with the characters on their own. Angelo was a little too cliche for my taste (even for a mafia romance). And I felt like Ella was perpetually stuck between being two different characters - the innocent woman who gets involved with the boss and the daughter of a mafioso, who has all the qualities of a seasoned gangster. Yet, somehow, the two characters worked well together, and I quite enjoyed their dynamic.
The spice came off a little weird - stuck somewhere between the typical YA metaphors of sliding and sheathing in an abstract description of sex, interspersed with fade-to-black scenes. But it overall fit with the vibe of the book - neither the sex nor the violence (with plenty of the latter) was described in any significant, gory detail. 
As I said - mixed feelings. I don't think it's my type of book, but I enjoyed it and would pick up the other books in some time.

Having lived a sheltered life under her father's strict rule, Ella's newfound freedom is tested when she meets Angelo Tomassi, the most well known crime boss in Miami. Despite his duty to marry another woman, Angelo shows Ella a softer side that wins over her heart. She refuses her chance to leave and willingly gives up her freedom for a chance at love with Angelo. When their romantic involvement ignites a string of brutal attacks from an enemy group, Angelo places Ella under his watchful eye to keep her safe. To his surprise, innocent Ella shoots back with impeccable accuracy and skill, raising questions connected to her past. This book may contain language, violence or sexual content and is intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised.

Mafia Protection Tomassi Series Book One

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