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She’s his enemy’s daughter. He’s her long-lost first love.
Stella Morelli, a mafia princess used to be secluded in her family’s castle. Not until the massacre 8 years ago, where she lost everything including her love and knight–or that is what she thought. Until she came to his doorstep, Lucifer Visconti, the ghost of her past but very much alive.
Between love, betrayal, or death. Lucifer needs to protect Stella from the mafia war between the five most dangerous families in New York. Will they survive the war and love again?
✿ Mafia Romance
✿ Childhood Friends to Lovers
✿ Second Chance Romance
✿ “Touch her and you die” trope
👿Published on October 12, this book is the second from the Masquerade series–an interconnected standalone series, but you can read it independently. I don’t read many mafia romances, but I have to say that this book is becoming my favorite! From the character development, and the spice, to the depth of details on fashion design and the mafia world is amazing ✨
Stella’s development is amazing, how she becomes strong enough to fight the ghost of her past. Truly a ball of sunshine, she was very lovable ❤️🔥She was also diagnosed with an eating disorder–and I think Leah did great in describing the feeling of people with bulimia, how their surrounding reacts and how it impacts them. Stella is the depiction of a meek princess who turns into a girl-boss queen! 👑
I hope there’s more exploration of Lucifer’s perspective and more grovel from him as I feel a lot of potential in loving his character if I knew more about him. Regardless, I appreciate his effort to get a peaceful life with Stella (especially after all the mention of Romeo and Juliet, I was kind of scared they would end the same) 🫢
The storyline is easy to follow, the perfect combination of dark heavy angst with bubbly sweet banter. Totally recommended for those who want to start a journey in mafia romance with a great plot and spice 🔥