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It didn’t take long for Nic DeLuca and Anna Martin to fall in love. The mafia boss and innocent nanny may seem like an odd match, but their devotion to each other is absolute.

When Anna is taken by a rival family, Nic will go to any lengths to rescue her—and ensure nobody touches what’s his ever again.

Please note: Nic & Anna’s romance is a three part story, but there are no relationship cliffhangers.

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First published May 29, 2016

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Fiona Davenport

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The writing duo of Elle Christensen and Rochelle Paige team up under the USA Today bestselling Fiona Davenport pen name to bring you sexy, insta-love stories filled with alpha males.

If you want a quick & dirty read with a guaranteed happily ever after, then give Fiona Davenport a try!

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Profile Image for Gi's Spot Reviews.
1,144 reviews1,366 followers
June 7, 2016
PERFECT conclusion to Nic and Anna's amazing story!!!
I loved this couple (especially Nic) soooo much! Can't wait for Brandon and Cally's own story!!!
Profile Image for Deborah.
3,839 reviews496 followers
September 24, 2016

This is the shortest section at only 52 pages but it rounds the book off nicely and included more than I expected. The cliffhanger gets resolved, we learn a little more about Sophia's mother and also a couple of surprising things about Nic.
This is an enjoyable little read, little being the operative word and the reason I'm struggling to give more than 3*.
I nearly didn't read this book and by that I don't mean 'Devotion' I mean all three, I moan about splitting one book into smaller parts and this is a prime example of that. It should have been one book, well it is one book but for some reason it was split down into three parts
Deception - 88 pages
Danger - 94 pages
Devotion - 52 pages
Really? 52 pages.
I only read it because it was on KU and while I've enjoyed it I can't deny I'm annoyed with the trend that's developing and yes I know I'm perpetuating it by downloading but I wouldn't have actually paid for them and I'm a little ashamed to admit I'm moving onto 'Pursuit' next because it comes highly recommended.
Ok I'm weak what can I say?
Profile Image for The Sassy Bookworm.
4,057 reviews2,871 followers
June 6, 2016
LOVED all three parts of this story. Nic was SO yummy and apha hot. This was major insta-love, but these three books had enough story to support, and make it believable to me. Anna, was a likable heroine, Sophia was adorable. I enjoyed all the side characters as well. I kind of hope all the bodyguards get their own books along with Antonio.

Another great read from this author.

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620 reviews611 followers
August 1, 2016
Wow! I loved everything in this book and the first two. The insta-love, the OTT hero, the very lovable heroine, the super adorable daughter and even the cool parents. For me, this deserves more than a 5-star rating.

The story was about Nic, 22 and Anna, 19.

Anna was studying to become a physical therapist assistant but she only spent a year in college. She stopped because it wasn't right for her. All she ever wanted was to become a wife and mother.

Nic has a six year old daughter, Sophia. She has health issues and needed a nanny. One look at Anna and he knew she's his. He hired her as a live-in nanny. The attraction between them was instant and she wasn't really treated as a nanny. They treated her as a family. He calls her Gianna and no one else is allowed to call her that.

But she didn't know who Nic really was. She was kept in the dark. He wanted to have her first before telling her the truth. He also wanted to be the one to tell her but it's too late. Someone told her he's the head of the Italian mafia family.

She tried to fight her feelings but Nic didn't give her a chance to walk away from him.

I enjoyed and loved everything! How possessive and protective Nic was when it comes to his family. How ruthless he was but he's not afraid to show his vulnerable side to Anna. I felt how important family is not only to Nic but also to Anna. They're great parents to Sophia and Sophia's so adorable. I liked how accepting Anna's parents were to Nic. They knew he's a mob boss but all that matters to them was to see their daughter loved and cared for. They're very supportive. Also Nic's mom.

There's no epilogue in this book but still, there's marriage and a baby on the way. I hope there will be one at the end of the series.


SAFETY:
Profile Image for Chantal ❤️.
1,361 reviews912 followers
June 10, 2016
Wow just an amazing book series. In this book we have the innocent nanny lover of a mafia King getting kidnapped by his evil enemy. This goes without saying that she is then abused and the hero must find her before she is hurt or her child is killed!
They have one very passionate relationship and their sexual intimacy just gets better and better.
This book series is about as safe when it come to OW and OM drama in that there is none. The hero has only one sexual relationship when he was 15 (just a crazy teen mistake) that results in him having a 7 year old at the age of 22. He does not sleep with anyone else until he meets the heroine. The heroine was just not that into sex for the sake of sex so she did not want just some release she wanted love. She was strong when needed and knew that the hero needed to "think" he was in control in their relationship, even though she is more in control then he thinks.
She always wanted love and family and having children was her dream as well as his. They have great chemistry. Now we get another installment on June 20th. It's about a different couple but if it's like this one, SIGN ME UP! I am so down with reading more.

Awesome series. Please note that I strongly recommend that you read all three books in order in order to understand the story.
Keeper all three.

Happy reading
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Profile Image for Orange.Is.Happiness.
79 reviews45 followers
June 11, 2016
Easy....sometimes cheesy....and seriously fucking hot.

Gianna:

(Only Nic can call her that. To everyone else she's Anna. You've been warned.)

"I thought about why I fell in love with him so easily, the passion he awakened in me, and how he made me feel cherished, protected, and... safe. He was big and strong. Scary at times, too. But, even when his intensity was aimed my way, I never felt a twinge of fear. When he was bossy, a part of me wanted to obey so I could see the satisfied approval shining from his eyes when I gave him exactly what he wanted. And when he threatened to spank my butt until it was cherry red, I trembled with need rather than alarm. Nic DeLuca made me come alive in ways I never had before. He made me feel excitement and pleasure. He made me laugh as often as I wanted to scream in frustration at his high-handedness. He just plain old made me feel."


Nic:

"My ears pricked at a sound from the bathroom, a familiar moan, and I shot up from the bed, racing to the door. Throwing it open, I froze at the sight of Gianna in the shower, with her hand between her legs. Oh, fuck no. Stalking over, I shoved the door open, snatched her wrist away, and used it to drag her up against my body. Bringing her fingers to my mouth, I licked them clean, eliciting another moan. Satisfied that I’d gotten all of her essence, I gripped both of her wrists and anchored them behind her back. “No one makes you come but me,” I snarled. “Not even you. Those sounds, your moans and screams of pleasure, they belong to me, Gianna. They are mine and I will not share them.” I stared at her with a hardened gaze, making sure my warning was clear. “If you need a release, you will come to me, or you will wait. Do you understand?”




Nuff said.


Oh. For the "safety gang" who has issues with him having a kid:


Profile Image for Jennifer.
2,512 reviews86 followers
August 25, 2016
Beautiful ending to Nic and Anna's story. But there are holes which I hope will be cleared up in Brandon and Carly's HEA.
Profile Image for ♡Tonya♡.
2,062 reviews568 followers
June 6, 2016
Yet another hit in this sweet little series. I adore Nic. Nic, Gianna and Sophia make the sweetest little family. As with the other two books in the series it hit all my targets for a great read...safe, no cheating, no ow/om drama, great alpha, sweet heroine and an adorable little girl! My wish would have been for a more complete ending for this couple though. It just sort of stopped. I want to know what happens with them....what does she have...do they catch the guy who kidnapped her....etc. I realize there is to be a book 4 with the next couple but the new h seemed kinda alpha and that's not my thing. I guess I will just have to wait and see!




need this now. ...Like today lol
Profile Image for Nicla.
416 reviews345 followers
June 17, 2016
Overall this series is a good quick hot read. Sometimes I found this series didn't hold my interest. The first book was my favorite out of the 3. I would recommend if you are just a light read with no angst at all.

HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any couple separation
Any push/pull
Heat Level: High
Angst Level: Low
Profile Image for trestitia ⵊⵊⵊ deamorski.
1,539 reviews448 followers
March 29, 2023

full review for series.


When I saw page numbers of books, I knew I shouldn't expect too much. But the cover of first book was making my mouth water and story was promising - a very young nanny, a very young Italian MOB man and his sweet but sick princess daughter, they would live together and of course with granny- BUT

DISAPPOINTMENT.

I believe, with all my heart, falling in love at first sight. I do. But between this couple, it wasn't even believable for me. LOL. Just wait a while and be flirty and possessive, not kiss and make her come at second meeting. U needn't write just an orgy teen sex scenes. (and before Gianna, he'd fucked just one woman and she was his daughter's biological mother. It's impossible to sex like God (with Gianna) but normal to being in an orgy, ha?)

And when your baby girl in a hospital u can make sex. Cong! It's a little shit outta crazy.

And if you fall too hard like that, u shouldn't call her my fiancé, call her my woman, at least.

The progress of events are so low, untold and briefly written. I enjoy short stories, but I waited more. Maybe you can like but it just didn't work for me.

ohh giirls, everybody loves Italian mob, don't they?
xoxo
iko
Profile Image for Roanne Germaine.
864 reviews15 followers
June 5, 2016
DEVOTION is the much awaited conclusion to Nic and Anna's love story in Mafia Ties.

It was very intense. Nic was the fierce hero who saved Anna from captivity.

It was very sweet and romantic. Anna became the most beautiful bride , and she became Sophia's Mommy. She was also surprised by a new bundle of joy on the way.

I loved Nic and Anna's story SO much that I couldn't help it but reread the entire Books 1-3 (Deception, Danger, and Devotion). These are all quick reads and are written so vibrantly that I didn't find it hard to re-read them in one sitting. This was just simply a very beautiful mafia love story and very hot too. And I'm so excited for Brandon and Carly's story in the next Mafia Ties!

I read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
Profile Image for Julia .
354 reviews20 followers
July 6, 2016
His cock sprung out, long and hard. "Take what's yours, mia dolce."

This was a nice conclusion to the "Mafia Ties" trilogy and I'm glad that Nic and Gianna found their happily ever after. The inclusion of his daughter and her adoption by Gianna was a sweet and tender addition.

I wish their had been some sort of resolution with the family war going on, but I'm assuming that the story may resolve in the next book concerning Brandon. I'll definitely pick it up!
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1,074 reviews395 followers
June 12, 2016

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Beware of Spoilers!

Star Ratings:
Heroine (Anna): 19yrs old? 2/5
Hero (Nic): 22yrs old? 2/5
Plot: 2/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none – there was no time, the story was so fast-paced
HEA: yes but no epilogue
Triggers: none

Average score: 2/5

Best Line: none that were believable

Worst Line: “But if Nic DeLuca wanted to sexually harass me, I wasn’t sure I’d complain.”


Personal Review:
Very insta-lust romance between a virgin nanny and the head of a mafia family

Random Ramblings:
•I don’t understand why this was split into 3 books since each book was so short
•The h was too much of a pushover

Overall Feeling:

Apparently sex solves everything

Profile Image for  B.E.Love.
1,384 reviews132 followers
June 10, 2016
3 1/2 stars, This is the final story of Anna and Nic, its very fast but sweet and we get everything wrapped up in a nice little bow. I would have liked this series to be a little longer so everything could have been flushed out better(taken more time doing it) but this was a nice fast series to read. We are given a glimpse into the next book/serial and I have to say I am interested to see how that one goes.
Profile Image for Mg ♥ The Bookishmedialite.
1,252 reviews317 followers
June 26, 2016
I got married. So yes, this was the perfect conclusion to Nic & Anna's story.

I'm so happy to have read this series. It definitely made my weekend.

If you are a Mafia lover and you're looking for a light but HOT and fast paced reading this series is definitely for you. No drama just an alpha-male who always gets what he wants.

Here's hoping that one day I can be what Nic DeLuca wants. LOL.
Profile Image for Shannon .
2,375 reviews160 followers
October 3, 2016
Devotion

The Characters:

Gianna “Anna” Martin
Nic DeLuca

The Story:

A great ending for this couple, neè family.

The Random Thoughts:

P.S. Nic DeLuca still scares the crap out of me, but he really loves his girls.

4 Stars
Profile Image for Jami.
617 reviews13 followers
April 23, 2019
Great finish to Nic and Anna's story. Nothing will stop Nic from finding Anna after she is taken. He has just found her and he won't let anything else happen to his family.

Doesn't end in a cliffhanger per se.... It ends leading into Brandon's story.
Profile Image for Janna ♥ I'm A Sweet And Sassy Book Whore ♥.
1,842 reviews211 followers
June 5, 2016
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*ARC*

Devotion is a great way to not only describe what Nic and Anna feel for each other, but in essence what their entire story has meant. Devotion is just as over the top with Nic and Anna steamy sex scenes as well as all of the other drama surrounding them, as the previous two book have been. You don’t have to worry about huge time gaps because this one picks right up where we had been left off in the book. For such short novellas they sure do pack a punch when it comes to sexiness, action and love.

Devotion may be the end of Nic and Anna’s story, I am excited to see that this series is continuing but the next book will be about Brandon and Carly because I have a feeling that these two may actually put Nic and Anna to shame in the hot sex category if the tension we have already seen between them is any indication.
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2,523 reviews132 followers
June 1, 2016
What a great wrap up to Nic and Gianna's story. I was a little disappointed we didn't get to see Nic get his revenge on Pat O'Reilly, but when I turned the last page and saw that Brandon and Carly will get their own story I figured I might see Nic take care of O'Reilly in there :)

*Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Profile Image for Janie.
873 reviews81 followers
June 9, 2016
This was my favorite of the series. Nic DeLuca is such alpha yumminess lol. His love for his woman and daughter knows no bounds. Gianna is so sweet and caring and I love how she loves Sophia. And damn that little girl is sweet. And for those that needed info on Sophia's birth mom get their answers. Can't wait for Branden and Carly's story. This series will definitely be a reread for me.
Profile Image for Emily.
5,866 reviews546 followers
October 16, 2016
When Anna is kidnapped, Nic is about to lose his mind. He made a vow to protect her and he failed. Now time is running out until he finds her and he only hopes she is in one piece.

Final book in trilogy, action packed. Overall a good series, would have liked for it to be one story but it is what it is. Always a fan for insta-love stories and this had it all.
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1,275 reviews33 followers
June 9, 2016
Devotion is a brilliant ending to this deeply passionate and all-encompassing love story. The love found within the pages of this book is one that you don’t find every day and certainly not one you toss aside. A love like this will change any life that comes in contact with it. It will rebuild a life and resurrect old dreams that withered and faded over time. This is the type you cherish and savor every chance you get.

Nic and Gianna found each other at the perfect time and breathed life back in the other. They reopened their eyes to what all life had to offer, and they held on with both hands. However, we don’t always know the truly impact of love and hope in our lives until it is strained and tested. True to the usual way of life, Nic and Gianna find themselves in a time of great strain and testing. They can’t wish it away, and so they deal with it the only way they know how. They rely on the deep and beautiful love that they share to show them to the way through. Can any problem be fixed and made right with love, or have they found something that even love itself can’t conquer?

I loved getting to know Nic and Gianna throughout their amazing story. The depth of their connection, the danger they lived with, and the determination to make their dreams comes true. Romantic suspense is by far my favorite genre, and this story delivered wonderfully in every way. Even the supporting characters made the story come alive even more with their flavor and spice. I hope to see more from this series with Nic and Gianna in the background. This is a series worth reading and giving a chance.

Fiona Davanport is an author know how to captivate your heart while thoroughly engaging your mind in order to deliver a story that will have you on the edge of you seat wanting more with each twist and turn. She is an author you do not want to miss out on if you enjoy books that are delightfully intelligent and wildly entertaining.
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3,918 reviews118 followers
June 6, 2016
5 Stars!

Well these two brilliant minds are at it again and boy did they deliver the goods. Fiona Davenport has become a quick go-to author for me since her Risque series and this series might be my favorite yet. Devotion is book three in their new Mafia Ties series.

This book was brilliant, intense, and so passionate. Diving right back into the lives of Nic and Anna, I remember why I love these two so much. Our sweet alpha and possessive Nic... and our beautiful and calm Anna... these two are like magic together.

This is the final installment in Nic and Anna's highly seductive story. Picking up where book two left us hanging big time, Anna has been taking and Nic is determined to tear the town apart until her finds her. And when he does, the people who took her will pay.

Will he get to Anna before its too late? Will these two have a future together or will Nic's enemies ruin their chance? Can these two finally get the family they have so desperately wanted? Get ready for one edge of the seat ride as we conclude this series.

I highly recommend this book and series.

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1,171 reviews99 followers
May 9, 2025
Rating - 3.25/5

Anna + Nic

● Mafia Romance
● A Lovely Wedding
● Steamy scenes
● No cheating/ OP drama
● Pregnancy
● HEA

In this book, we finally get to see the happy ending of Anna and Nic. They had a lovely small wedding ceremony after everything both of them went through.

Well, nothing much to tell honestly without giving away spoiler. I loved Nic, Sophia and Anna. They had a cute bonding. Anna was a great mother to Sophia. I liked the plot. I think it could've been a full-length novel instead of just novellas. Had so much potential. There're a few grammatical errors. But it was easy to ignore them which was why it didn't really bother me that much. Btw the author again addressed Brandon as Nic's bestfriend instead of his cousin or cousin and bestfriend. Whatever! But I wish we could see Nic fussing over Anna when she's more than five months pregnant or delivering the baby. It was an enjoyable read anyway.
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