A review by 1bookobsessionconfessions
Corrupting the Innocent by P. Rayne, P. Rayne

5.0

4.5 STARS
This second book in the authors’ Mafia Academy series features sweet, innocent Sofia and powerful, alpha Antonio. They attend Sicuro Academy, a college specifically for Mafia children. It’s such an interesting, cool world the authors have created. A lot of interesting characters and plenty of intrigue. I love mafia academia stories. This book/series is less dark and gritty than traditional mafia romance but, has all the other interesting, suspenseful and unique elements that come with mafia romance.
Sofia is the best friend of Antonio’s younger sister (who is the main character of the first book in the series, I suggest reading them in order.) She’s harbored a secret crush on him for years.
He is in an arranged engagement for the benefit of his family/mafia ties. It’s not a love match on either side. His future is already decided for him.
Antonio finally starts to notice Sofia in a physical way, they begin a secret relationship with an end date as it’s impossible for him to get out of his upcoming arranged marriage and it would ruin her reputation and chances at finding a good, mafia husband if they are discovered.
It’s a bit angsty in the best ways. It is butterfly inducing, sexy and dare I say a bit sweet. Let me clarify, Sofia is up for spicy encounters for an inexperienced young woman, I loved it! They are such a sexy, fun match.
There’s drama and mystery around a few situations and when they unfold a lot happens fast that involves many players and mafia families.
I was quite pleased with how everything played out at the end.
It was such an entertaining, sexy, fun read. I love the characters. I can’t wait for the next book. I’m loving this series and the cast of characters so much.