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sandizzlereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
5.0
Elena and Dante are fire!!
Let me just start by saying, I didn’t like Elena at first, after reading all the other Lombardi books, Elena is really a hard character to want to read about. But with some of Giana’s magic she painted a picture and I simply could not stop until I got to the very end. The connection between her and Dante is scorching and watching Elena come into her own because of it makes you understand her character and want to read more.
This is the first book in the Anti-Heroes in Love Duet and I cannot wait to read book two, good thing they are both readily available. This story is emotional, seductive and dark, and this is where Giana shines brightest. I love the way she spins a story and I can’t wait to read more!!
Let me just start by saying, I didn’t like Elena at first, after reading all the other Lombardi books, Elena is really a hard character to want to read about. But with some of Giana’s magic she painted a picture and I simply could not stop until I got to the very end. The connection between her and Dante is scorching and watching Elena come into her own because of it makes you understand her character and want to read more.
This is the first book in the Anti-Heroes in Love Duet and I cannot wait to read book two, good thing they are both readily available. This story is emotional, seductive and dark, and this is where Giana shines brightest. I love the way she spins a story and I can’t wait to read more!!
minahil_fatima's review against another edition
3.0
most mafia romances are trash, this one was not, how about that?
i would run for the hills if i met a dante in real life but on paper? exquisite.
i would run for the hills if i met a dante in real life but on paper? exquisite.
sammontano's review against another edition
give the woman a break i fucking hate everyone for treating her so badly
will not read the next one fmc deserves better
will not read the next one fmc deserves better
felizas's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
georgia_rkh's review against another edition
3.25
Good things: the slow burn hating to loving thing was immaculate. There was tension, actual hatred followed by uncertainty, pining and love. This is an author who understands tension. That was pretty much it. There was a lot of repetition both of phrases, ideas and thoughts that made parts of the book drag and the actual drama with the mafia families was a bit hard to follow and seemed like it was filling up spaces in the story.
hayleysnextpage's review against another edition
4.5
"I don't want to be loved."
"Let me love you anyway."
- mafia romance
- forbidden: lawyer x client
- sister’s brother-in-law
- hate to love
- forced proximity
- slow burn
- 🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov
Premise: your sister begs you to work on her brother-in-law’s case. But the lawyer in charge makes you move in with him during proceedings.
One word to describe Elena and Dante’s dynamic is intoxicating. There’s overwhelming chemistry and slow-burning tension, heightened by the forced proximity and forbidden lawyer/client relationship.
Elena is such a formidable FMC. She’s the perfect mix of strong yet vulnerable. When the only men she’s ever loved chose her sisters over her, she’s naturally afraid to give her heart to Dante. But he doesn’t give up, slowly charming her and pushing her to give him a chance. When she does give in, trusting him in every way? 🔥
Dante is also a complex character, blending ruthlessness with kindness. I love how this juxtaposition plays out in the book. Add in great character development, and you have a winner.
"Let me love you anyway."
- mafia romance
- forbidden: lawyer x client
- sister’s brother-in-law
- hate to love
- forced proximity
- slow burn
- 🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov
Premise: your sister begs you to work on her brother-in-law’s case. But the lawyer in charge makes you move in with him during proceedings.
One word to describe Elena and Dante’s dynamic is intoxicating. There’s overwhelming chemistry and slow-burning tension, heightened by the forced proximity and forbidden lawyer/client relationship.
Elena is such a formidable FMC. She’s the perfect mix of strong yet vulnerable. When the only men she’s ever loved chose her sisters over her, she’s naturally afraid to give her heart to Dante. But he doesn’t give up, slowly charming her and pushing her to give him a chance. When she does give in, trusting him in every way? 🔥
Dante is also a complex character, blending ruthlessness with kindness. I love how this juxtaposition plays out in the book. Add in great character development, and you have a winner.
hopeofit_alll's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first time reading a Giana Darling novel, and OMG, I just loved it, the banter, the sexual tension, the characters, their development throughout the book, evey thing was top notch for me!!!
I'm so excited to read the second book❤️
I'm so excited to read the second book❤️
diana123980's review against another edition
4.0
Mafia romance is something I swore I would never read. And yet... here I am. At least it wasn't the arranged marriage trope because that is my kryptonite and I don't mean that as a positive thing. Sometimes my inner feminist appears from where it lives and asks me what the hell. Joke aside, strong female lead and morally grey love interest for the win.
messermuse's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. Um... no. Just no. Could have been so good but that ending just ruined it for me.
I hate myself though so I will be reading the 2 book.
I hate myself though so I will be reading the 2 book.