cristina0194's review
4.0
I don’t remember when was the last time I read a book about a mafia romance. 🤔 But it’s been a while. That’s for sure. And I have no idea how many stars should I give, something between 4 and 5 stars. It wasn’t the perfect book, but it wasn’t bad either.
Even tho the beginning of the book was so good, at some point I was bored because I felt the need for action. And the action appeared at 60% of the book. And from that moment untill the end, I was hooked!
I almost liked Vinny more than Lorenzo and this never happens. But I fell for the bad guy this time.
The book was good, but the cover was better. 😂 Damn, I loved this cover. Such a hot guy on a black and white cover. Well done! 👍
Even tho the beginning of the book was so good, at some point I was bored because I felt the need for action. And the action appeared at 60% of the book. And from that moment untill the end, I was hooked!
I almost liked Vinny more than Lorenzo and this never happens. But I fell for the bad guy this time.
The book was good, but the cover was better. 😂 Damn, I loved this cover. Such a hot guy on a black and white cover. Well done! 👍
allibenny's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
netti2503's review against another edition
Sorry but this whole book is so ridiculous!
jalissabee9013's review against another edition
4.0
Because You’re Mine is a complete standalone in a series. But is recommended to read in order.
Tropes:
Mafia Romance
Catalina grew up in the mafia world. When dark secrets came out about her family, she knew she wanted no parts in that life.
Lorenzo is mysterious. Tall dark and handsome. But he has too many secrets.
Cat is a ballet dancer. Living her life away from her mafia family. When going to a college course in place of her sister. She meets Lorenzo. There is instant attraction, chemistry, and snarky banter between them. But the closer they get their secrets start to unravel. And someone from the past comes back for revenge.
I love everything mafia and Because you’re mine was such a good read. I loved the twists and turns. The lies and revenge. The action and plot. And the steamy romance between the characters. I especially love the character and relationship building, and connection between Lorenzo and Cat. This was my first book from Claire Contreras and it definitely won’t be the last!
2/5
Tropes:
Mafia Romance
Catalina grew up in the mafia world. When dark secrets came out about her family, she knew she wanted no parts in that life.
Lorenzo is mysterious. Tall dark and handsome. But he has too many secrets.
Cat is a ballet dancer. Living her life away from her mafia family. When going to a college course in place of her sister. She meets Lorenzo. There is instant attraction, chemistry, and snarky banter between them. But the closer they get their secrets start to unravel. And someone from the past comes back for revenge.
I love everything mafia and Because you’re mine was such a good read. I loved the twists and turns. The lies and revenge. The action and plot. And the steamy romance between the characters. I especially love the character and relationship building, and connection between Lorenzo and Cat. This was my first book from Claire Contreras and it definitely won’t be the last!
2/5
foxy_roxy's review against another edition
5.0
It feels like I’ve been on a Mafia kick lately. And I’m all for it.
Honestly, there was just something about this book that drew me in. I was hooked from the moment that I opened my Kindle app. I came upon this book by chance. I was in a bit of a funk, and didn’t know what to read. So I went to KU and picked a book from an author that I liked.
We meet Catalina Masseria, a woman that is fleeing from all that her family is - which is corruption. She’s literally a Mafia Princess, yet she hides it. And she has very good reasons for running away from her father and that life. Yet, along comes Lorenzo Costello - and he blows all of her plans out of the water - literally. He plants himself into her life, an doesn’t give her a choice. He shows up, and like a wrecking ball - destroys her plans for her what she wanted in her life.
I loved their chemistry - because it was immediate. And it was explosive. The level of hotness that was in the book is indescribable.
I loved everything about this book. From the storyline to the characters. How fast and hard they fell for each other. Loren couldn’t seem to stay away from Cat, and like a moth to a flame, she was equally drawn to him.
I absolutely loved their journey. Even though they had their struggles, they grew as individuals and as a couple. I loved that Loren was willing to do anything to protect Cat and to give her what she needed and wanted. He was quite literally - swoon worthy. He was just the right amount of Alpha, and cocky. But with enough romance - in his own way to give to Cat. He knew what he wanted and was willing to go after it, regardless of he consequence.
As for Cat, I loved how loyal she was. Everything was about her family, always her sister, and obviously trying to find her mother. But she was also perfect for Loren. She was exactly what he needed in his life.
I’m kind of hesitant to start the next book in the series, but I know that I want to. I just don’t know if I’m ready to dive back into that world. I’ll eventually get to it. Because that’s the thing about Claire’s books, they draw you in and are so addicting. But are so intense.
Honestly, there was just something about this book that drew me in. I was hooked from the moment that I opened my Kindle app. I came upon this book by chance. I was in a bit of a funk, and didn’t know what to read. So I went to KU and picked a book from an author that I liked.
We meet Catalina Masseria, a woman that is fleeing from all that her family is - which is corruption. She’s literally a Mafia Princess, yet she hides it. And she has very good reasons for running away from her father and that life. Yet, along comes Lorenzo Costello - and he blows all of her plans out of the water - literally. He plants himself into her life, an doesn’t give her a choice. He shows up, and like a wrecking ball - destroys her plans for her what she wanted in her life.
I loved their chemistry - because it was immediate. And it was explosive. The level of hotness that was in the book is indescribable.
I loved everything about this book. From the storyline to the characters. How fast and hard they fell for each other. Loren couldn’t seem to stay away from Cat, and like a moth to a flame, she was equally drawn to him.
I absolutely loved their journey. Even though they had their struggles, they grew as individuals and as a couple. I loved that Loren was willing to do anything to protect Cat and to give her what she needed and wanted. He was quite literally - swoon worthy. He was just the right amount of Alpha, and cocky. But with enough romance - in his own way to give to Cat. He knew what he wanted and was willing to go after it, regardless of he consequence.
As for Cat, I loved how loyal she was. Everything was about her family, always her sister, and obviously trying to find her mother. But she was also perfect for Loren. She was exactly what he needed in his life.
I’m kind of hesitant to start the next book in the series, but I know that I want to. I just don’t know if I’m ready to dive back into that world. I’ll eventually get to it. Because that’s the thing about Claire’s books, they draw you in and are so addicting. But are so intense.
hyeslibrary's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kle105's review against another edition
4.0
This story has a lot of mystery, intrigue, and smoking hot romance. Lorenzo (Loren) is putting himself in the path of Catalina (Cat) but the reasons why are unknown.
Cat agrees to attend a college course for her sister Emma who is away on assignment in Chicago. While taking the class Cat, gets tangled with the teacher Loren. He may be sexy as sin, but he isn't going to make it easy on her. He makes it known he is interested but Cat doesn't have time for games, she is busy as a full time principal dancer. Loren has a dark side to him and he keeps it hidden from Cat as much as he can.
When some people from Cat's past reappear, nobody is safe. A war is started and Cat and Loren are just some of the targets. While Cat has distanced herself from her mobster father, she isn't safe from his enemies. Cat also has to wrestle with how she feels about Loren once she discovers his ties to her fathers world.
This story had a lot going on but it also drew me in and I am not usually one for Mafia romances. Very well told, lots of steam, and a dominate alpha that is hot as sin!
Cat agrees to attend a college course for her sister Emma who is away on assignment in Chicago. While taking the class Cat, gets tangled with the teacher Loren. He may be sexy as sin, but he isn't going to make it easy on her. He makes it known he is interested but Cat doesn't have time for games, she is busy as a full time principal dancer. Loren has a dark side to him and he keeps it hidden from Cat as much as he can.
When some people from Cat's past reappear, nobody is safe. A war is started and Cat and Loren are just some of the targets. While Cat has distanced herself from her mobster father, she isn't safe from his enemies. Cat also has to wrestle with how she feels about Loren once she discovers his ties to her fathers world.
This story had a lot going on but it also drew me in and I am not usually one for Mafia romances. Very well told, lots of steam, and a dominate alpha that is hot as sin!