Tia Rider Sorensen was good with the delivery of the storyĪ tale of tragedy, torture, triumph and true love. And it actually is the reason why I'm so eager to read book 2. Her happiness is tainted a LOT by her past. What is with so many characters names starting with Alessio, Alberto, Alfredo, Ayla, Artur, Angel too much already. Story-line, characters, everything - It could have been a 5 star listen. And that's where I struggled with my rating on this book. This being a dark romance, you expect some uncomfortable situations. It was well written, and had me on the edge of my seat. Lines start to blur when he realizes just how much he wants her to stay there.

He wants to crash them all down and get her into his bed. He's drawn to her, her vulnerability, and even her walls. Her lies keep her alive, but they gnaw at her conscious the closer she gets with her 'boss.' Her past, her fear, her will to live all become tested when she begins to open herself up, and fall in love with the Brava lord.

In her attempt to escape the Hell that had become her life, she inadvertently finds solace within Alessio's home. From warring mafia families - He's the leader of the Russians, her father is the leader of the Italians. Each with their own part to play in the criminal underworld. Lylah James brings us a very intriguing, enthralling, exciting, gripping story that centers around Alessio and Ayla.

The mafia and his angel part 1