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Zanetti Famiglia #1
Becoming the Boss
Luciana Rossi is untouchable, the Principessa of the Zanetti Famiglia, until one day she becomes extremely vulnerable. Unsure of who to trust, or where to turn, she follows the man that she’s had a connection with since childhood.
Gavino Santoro is hungry. He craves power, control, and Luciana. Taking over the Zanetti Famiglia has been his goal since he began climbing the ranks of one of New York's most powerful families.
Now that the power he craves is within his grasp, he needs the wife that will complete his image of being the new Zanetti Boss. Even if he has to lie and manipulate the beautiful woman to bend her to his will.
Two people doomed by circumstance. An organization in upheaval. Nothing but uncertainty in the future. Morality is nothing but a concept. This is the beginning of the Zanetti Famiglia’s new empire.
Gavino Santoro is hungry. He craves power, control, and Luciana. Taking over the Zanetti Famiglia has been his goal since he began climbing the ranks of one of New York's most powerful families.
Now that the power he craves is within his grasp, he needs the wife that will complete his image of being the new Zanetti Boss. Even if he has to lie and manipulate the beautiful woman to bend her to his will.
Two people doomed by circumstance. An organization in upheaval. Nothing but uncertainty in the future. Morality is nothing but a concept. This is the beginning of the Zanetti Famiglia’s new empire.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2019
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June 25, 2020
4-4.5 “ Gavvy & Ciana “ stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
First of all, I am a big fucking fan of this author and will read any books she writes. So when I found out about her new upcoming mafia romance novel, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I have read her Russian Bratva series, which is one of my favourite mafia reads and sad that it was over. But now she’s writing Italian made men, I’m totally excited to see how this series goes. 🤩
This is the first book in the Zanetti Famiglia series and tells us the story of Gavino Santoro aka the new boss of the family and Luciana Rossi aka the daughter of the previous boss. There’s lots of angst, steam, action and drama going on throughout the book which keeps you glued to the pages.
Gavino is the most intense, dominating and handsome hero you’ll see. He’s not at all sweet and will come across as a asshole but you can also see how he redeems himself and tries to be the sweet and caring man for her. I didn’t like the way how he sometimes treated her even if they were to ensure her safety. He’s really closed off so when he let out his actions, you understand him better.
“it’s because I fucking love you, Luciana. I love every fucking thing about you. I’ve killed for you and I’m sure I’ll kill for you again. You are mine, not just because I own you. You are mine because I fucking love you.”
Luciana being daughter of the boss has always been treated as nothing but a pawn her whole life. She’s seen how this life took a toll on her mother and doesn’t want that for herself. She might come across as sweet but is not naive. She feels an intense attraction to Gavino since he protected her once and doesn’t take it long for her to fall in love with him. Some people might find her as weak or as if she was not standing up for herself often but I think given the circumstances she did the best thing she could which does not make her weak at all.
“I want a real marriage. I want a real husband. I want a happy life and I want that with you, Gavino. You took me, you made me promises, and I want it all.”
Their journey is most definitely not an easy one. Gavino tries to distance himself from her to keep her face and not make her a target but instead made her feel only worse. At times I wanted to hit him to try to give him some sense. I loved that Luciana made him keep his promises and earn her trust and didn’t back down from him. She spoke her mind.
The push and pull between them was so hot and whenever they were together, you could feel the heat. The sex scenes were intense most of the time but just the way I have come to expect from this author. The chemistry is so good. Some reader might find the frequency of sex scenes high but let me tell you that it didn’t at all distracts you from the story.
”Arms above your head,”he growls, the vibration sliding up my body, causing me to shiver immediately. Lifting my arms above my head, I wrap my fingers around thick black metal bars of his headboard. “Fuck, yes,” he moans before flicking my clit with his tongue.
I’m absolutely looking forward to the other books in the series and can’t wait to read Arlo’s story, the author has definitely got me intrigued. I highly recommend to readers who love good mafia romance. Each book has different couple but better if you read it in order since few elements are interconnected. ♥️
First of all, I am a big fucking fan of this author and will read any books she writes. So when I found out about her new upcoming mafia romance novel, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I have read her Russian Bratva series, which is one of my favourite mafia reads and sad that it was over. But now she’s writing Italian made men, I’m totally excited to see how this series goes. 🤩
This is the first book in the Zanetti Famiglia series and tells us the story of Gavino Santoro aka the new boss of the family and Luciana Rossi aka the daughter of the previous boss. There’s lots of angst, steam, action and drama going on throughout the book which keeps you glued to the pages.
Gavino is the most intense, dominating and handsome hero you’ll see. He’s not at all sweet and will come across as a asshole but you can also see how he redeems himself and tries to be the sweet and caring man for her. I didn’t like the way how he sometimes treated her even if they were to ensure her safety. He’s really closed off so when he let out his actions, you understand him better.
“it’s because I fucking love you, Luciana. I love every fucking thing about you. I’ve killed for you and I’m sure I’ll kill for you again. You are mine, not just because I own you. You are mine because I fucking love you.”
Luciana being daughter of the boss has always been treated as nothing but a pawn her whole life. She’s seen how this life took a toll on her mother and doesn’t want that for herself. She might come across as sweet but is not naive. She feels an intense attraction to Gavino since he protected her once and doesn’t take it long for her to fall in love with him. Some people might find her as weak or as if she was not standing up for herself often but I think given the circumstances she did the best thing she could which does not make her weak at all.
“I want a real marriage. I want a real husband. I want a happy life and I want that with you, Gavino. You took me, you made me promises, and I want it all.”
Their journey is most definitely not an easy one. Gavino tries to distance himself from her to keep her face and not make her a target but instead made her feel only worse. At times I wanted to hit him to try to give him some sense. I loved that Luciana made him keep his promises and earn her trust and didn’t back down from him. She spoke her mind.
The push and pull between them was so hot and whenever they were together, you could feel the heat. The sex scenes were intense most of the time but just the way I have come to expect from this author. The chemistry is so good. Some reader might find the frequency of sex scenes high but let me tell you that it didn’t at all distracts you from the story.
”Arms above your head,”he growls, the vibration sliding up my body, causing me to shiver immediately. Lifting my arms above my head, I wrap my fingers around thick black metal bars of his headboard. “Fuck, yes,” he moans before flicking my clit with his tongue.
I’m absolutely looking forward to the other books in the series and can’t wait to read Arlo’s story, the author has definitely got me intrigued. I highly recommend to readers who love good mafia romance. Each book has different couple but better if you read it in order since few elements are interconnected. ♥️
May 1, 2023
3,8. I likek this story however some parts were repetitive and the female character wasn’t strong and imposing. This bored me!
August 17, 2020
I was planning to rate it 2.5 stars but then I remembered the beautiful starting and the exotic feel some of its parts gave me.
So here I am with 3 stars for the book.
⚫ Plotting was really good. I loved the whole logical and technical elements the author put to make us believe in the story. I must say plotting was amazing.
⚫ Characters were one of the negatives of the book coz are you asking me honestly!??....then characters were shitty. They didn't do justice with the beautiful plot to the story.
Both the protagonists were borderline hypocrites and stupids. I mean they always wanted everything best for themselves (sometimes being selfish also) yet somehow readers were made believe that they were 'nice'.
⚫So I personally hated the characters. Still I beared with them because of the really good storyline, plotting and realism put into it.
⚫There were lots lots lots of sex scenes. It felt like they both didn't know about each other except for knowing each other's body very deeply. They had sex at every impossible situations!!
Though their chemistry was hot!!
Yet I couldn't find that soul connection.
That was the big drawback.
Normally I don't write this much details of any book but I really wanted to like it for some reason but I didn't for which I felt bad...
So here I am with 3 stars for the book.
⚫ Plotting was really good. I loved the whole logical and technical elements the author put to make us believe in the story. I must say plotting was amazing.
⚫ Characters were one of the negatives of the book coz are you asking me honestly!??....then characters were shitty. They didn't do justice with the beautiful plot to the story.
Both the protagonists were borderline hypocrites and stupids. I mean they always wanted everything best for themselves (sometimes being selfish also) yet somehow readers were made believe that they were 'nice'.
⚫So I personally hated the characters. Still I beared with them because of the really good storyline, plotting and realism put into it.
⚫There were lots lots lots of sex scenes. It felt like they both didn't know about each other except for knowing each other's body very deeply. They had sex at every impossible situations!!
Though their chemistry was hot!!
Yet I couldn't find that soul connection.
That was the big drawback.
Normally I don't write this much details of any book but I really wanted to like it for some reason but I didn't for which I felt bad...
January 21, 2020
I really wish I could give this book 0 star. This is my first book by this author and I really want to ask her...
Luciana : Pathetic and vomit inducing
Gavvy : Sociopath
Storyline: H abuses h and treats her like a whore, h get angry, H touches h and makes promise, h craves H’s touches and his marks all over her body, because she was meant to be his. RINSE AND REPEAT ! How romantico...NOT!!!!!!!
h finds out that H is into human trafficking and finds out something beyond disturbing about her father, but 5 minutes later, she is horny and “burning” for his touch. After a mind “blowing orgasm”, she hopes someday she can change his mind. How romantico...NOT!!! It’s more like WTF!!!
I’m not sure how being a doormat/pathetic equates to
being submissive. Oh right, everyone wants their version of Ana and Christian 🙄😏.
I really need to get over the fact that I have to finish every book I start . CAZZO!
The fact that this book has gotten so many five stars is very scary to me. Sigh!
Luciana : Pathetic and vomit inducing
Gavvy : Sociopath
Storyline: H abuses h and treats her like a whore, h get angry, H touches h and makes promise, h craves H’s touches and his marks all over her body, because she was meant to be his. RINSE AND REPEAT ! How romantico...NOT!!!!!!!
h finds out that H is into human trafficking and finds out something beyond disturbing about her father, but 5 minutes later, she is horny and “burning” for his touch. After a mind “blowing orgasm”, she hopes someday she can change his mind. How romantico...NOT!!! It’s more like WTF!!!
I’m not sure how being a doormat/pathetic equates to
being submissive. Oh right, everyone wants their version of Ana and Christian 🙄😏.
I really need to get over the fact that I have to finish every book I start . CAZZO!
The fact that this book has gotten so many five stars is very scary to me. Sigh!
January 26, 2021
1 star
Just for Gavin because he was definitely crazy!!!
Either he was abusing Luciana or he was treating her as a whore. After, when he touched her he was making promises and told her that she was his from early age and meant to be his.....😫
Just for Gavin because he was definitely crazy!!!
Either he was abusing Luciana or he was treating her as a whore. After, when he touched her he was making promises and told her that she was his from early age and meant to be his.....😫
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 30, 2023
This was a really good read that I loved. This was book 1 in the
" Zanetti Famiglia "
Luciana Rossi grew up as a mafia Princess her father Antonio was a ruthless man when she was 12 she was almost raped by one of her fathers men she was saved by a young street guy. When her mother and brother die her life gets worse he father beats her and keeps her prisoner. When her father is killed she is left on her own and in the hands of another" Made Man" Mauro Ricci who wants to marry her so he can take over for her father, but before he can her savior enters. Gavino Santoro is as ruthless as they come he has killed to get to the top and now he is close to having everything he wants. Gavino is a hot sexy Italian male who I loved he was a killer he needs a wife if he is going to take over the " Zanetti Famiglia ". In the beginning he treats Luci like crap making her think that she was going to become a whore his whore. Luci was annoying at times and although she grew up in a mob family her father didn't really teach her how to be a wife, but she did want more out of her life she wasn't willing to be the wife who didn't ask questions or look the other way when he was with his mistress I liked that she wasn't willing to settle for just anything. When Mauro Ricci starts causing problems Gavino knows that he has to deal with him he also has to deal with the hooker he was seeing Bellarosa who looks like Luci. Gavino's head of security Franco likes Luci and he starts watching her on video even watching Luci and Gavino have sex. The sex scenes in this book are hot Luci is a virgin and Gavy trains her to like pain with sex he likes to leave his mark on her. I also liked her cousin Arlo who was Gavino's underboss he had his back and although he didn't want his cousin hurt he knows Gavino is likes her. This was a really good read and my first time reading this author this book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
May 28, 2019
The queen of mafia reads is back with a brand new series of hot Italian made men! Hayley Faiman had me hooked from her Russian Bratva series but now she is giving us a series with Italian made men that are just as ruthless and dominant as the Bratvas. Meet the Zanetti Famiglia!
Gavino has been ready to take over as head of the mafia family for awhile. He patiently waited till the time was right to maneuver his way to the top. At the end of his plans is Luciana, the mafia princess.
I always go into a Hayley Faiman book knowing I will get an amazing story that will keep me up till I finish and her alpha H will have me furious at some point! Gavino was no exception. I know he wants Luciana as his own but what to do with her as well has him confused at times. He is often cruel, cunning and self absorbed. Luciana must have emotional whiplash from the mixed signals Gavino throws at her.
Luciana may be an emotional prisoner because of her father and growing up in a family that rules the underworld but it also made her pure steel when dealing with Gavino. Rarely does she even flinch when Gavino keeps changing the plans for her future. She had a girlhood crush on him when younger but she is using her womanly heart trying to navigate the feelings this complicated man inspires. She demands fidelity, honesty and even love from Gavino and lets him know she will not live a life without it.
I am so excited about the future of this series. So many interesting secondary characters that need their own stories. And I have a feeling the passion, danger, and suspense is just getting started!
June 6, 2019
Omg ! Another winner for Hayley Faiman.
Omg! loved it!
What a way to start a new series.From the very beginning of this story we were hooked.I have to say that this was one of those stories that had you on edge the entire time it was edgy and suspenseful and had your heart going out to Luci time and time again.
This story is not for the faint of heart as Gavino is a complete A- hole in my book.We found him to be possessive and protective,dangerous,brash,insensitive,all about ownership and possession,dominate in all aspects of his life and every now and then we saw he was capable of feeling something and showing kindness but not often.This is a character you love to hate but, you are hoping the love of a good women and loving one in return will make you into a semi decent human being and we kept hoping and praying. Gavvy as Luci calls him is the perfect mob boss but, makes a nightmare for a husband but, one thing is for sure he will do everything in his power to protect what is his even if it means giving his own life.
Luci- Luci was a mafia princess but,she is to soft for the mafia life not only that she hates everything about it but, there's no escaping the life she was born into.My heart went out to this women as her life was a nightmare and she lived a life that every aspect of her life was controlled day in and day out and she is now thrust into the arms of a man who has a dominate personality 24/7.It amazed me with the life she lead so far that she remained sweet, kind ,caring and loving never turning into a bitter women.I think for some they found her to be a weak character and one the cries and whines all the time but, for me I think life has just caught up to her and she has just become and emotional wreck but, we do see a bit of fieriness and disobedience every now and then.We loved her because in her own way she pushed and pushed to be seen something other than a possession.
Overall we loved this story from cover to cover.The story was heart felt and surprising and exciting and suspenseful and so dark and dangerous and a bit surprising but, one thing for sure is that I am so grateful that I was not born into a mafia family but, Luci was strong enough to fight for what she rightfully deserved and proved that she will make one hell of a regina to a mob boss and men will envy Gavino in every way that he was able to snag and women who is beautiful inside as well as she is on the outside and will be his sunshine in his very dark world.
Omg! loved it!
What a way to start a new series.From the very beginning of this story we were hooked.I have to say that this was one of those stories that had you on edge the entire time it was edgy and suspenseful and had your heart going out to Luci time and time again.
This story is not for the faint of heart as Gavino is a complete A- hole in my book.We found him to be possessive and protective,dangerous,brash,insensitive,all about ownership and possession,dominate in all aspects of his life and every now and then we saw he was capable of feeling something and showing kindness but not often.This is a character you love to hate but, you are hoping the love of a good women and loving one in return will make you into a semi decent human being and we kept hoping and praying. Gavvy as Luci calls him is the perfect mob boss but, makes a nightmare for a husband but, one thing is for sure he will do everything in his power to protect what is his even if it means giving his own life.
Luci- Luci was a mafia princess but,she is to soft for the mafia life not only that she hates everything about it but, there's no escaping the life she was born into.My heart went out to this women as her life was a nightmare and she lived a life that every aspect of her life was controlled day in and day out and she is now thrust into the arms of a man who has a dominate personality 24/7.It amazed me with the life she lead so far that she remained sweet, kind ,caring and loving never turning into a bitter women.I think for some they found her to be a weak character and one the cries and whines all the time but, for me I think life has just caught up to her and she has just become and emotional wreck but, we do see a bit of fieriness and disobedience every now and then.We loved her because in her own way she pushed and pushed to be seen something other than a possession.
Overall we loved this story from cover to cover.The story was heart felt and surprising and exciting and suspenseful and so dark and dangerous and a bit surprising but, one thing for sure is that I am so grateful that I was not born into a mafia family but, Luci was strong enough to fight for what she rightfully deserved and proved that she will make one hell of a regina to a mob boss and men will envy Gavino in every way that he was able to snag and women who is beautiful inside as well as she is on the outside and will be his sunshine in his very dark world.
May 20, 2019
What A PERFECT START to a new series!
This book is "unputdownable" and addicting.
I didn't just want to read this story. I wanted to live in it! Pure heart-pounding, toe-curling goodness. Becoming the Boss will steal your heart and your breath away I couldn’t put this book down Hayley is not only queen of MAFIA she is the COMMANDER and CHEIF!
Just wow this book both CAPTIVATED and RIVETED ME!!
Hot Alpha check!
Steamy Scenes check!
Intriguing storyline check check!
“5 stars!! mouth-watering hot mafia book!!
This book is "unputdownable" and addicting.
I didn't just want to read this story. I wanted to live in it! Pure heart-pounding, toe-curling goodness. Becoming the Boss will steal your heart and your breath away I couldn’t put this book down Hayley is not only queen of MAFIA she is the COMMANDER and CHEIF!
Just wow this book both CAPTIVATED and RIVETED ME!!
Hot Alpha check!
Steamy Scenes check!
Intriguing storyline check check!
“5 stars!! mouth-watering hot mafia book!!
May 23, 2019
The bones of the story is good.
Tough, hard Hero.
Mafia setting and rules.
Hero has a scene with a whore at the beginning and after he has interaction with the grown up heroine he is with a whore but this scene has no detail.
I would have liked the heroine to have more backbone and resist the Hero more.
The Hero has told her he is going to use her as a whore, then when he's fed up pass her on to the Russians but he wont rape her.
So when he make a his advances she doesn't fight or resist in fact she likes it and wants more. I understand survival instinct but she was a bit like the old fashioned mills and boon heroine, 'touch me and I melt' type.
I've seen other authors do this much better.
I was thinking of Cora Reillys new book Twisted Pride.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
There even though the heroine is in a hostage situation but she shows strong backbone.
This author has her strengths, she writes Hero's who you really want to hate, this one is a real charmer but I did think he is better then other Hero's this author has written about.
I also felt like they kept having the same conversation over and over about other women.
At first, after the first night at his house, he comes home smelling of perfume in the morning after being out all night and he has been with a whore and she is rightly disgusted and expresses that.
Later on several occasions other women flirt with him in front of her, he either chats with them or at times ignores or doesn't notice them, there is an occasion a woman is attacked and he hugs her so he smells of her perfume and has lipstick on his neck, it looks bad but to me it felt as though she harped on and on about the same thing even though he'd promised her he'd try to be faithful.
He is often out all night, but his work is hardly 9-5.
I can understand her lack of trust but she got on my nerves.
There are good secondary characters and breadcrumbs for future storylines.
It's a world were women have few rights so you need to expect that reading this.
HEA.
Tough, hard Hero.
Mafia setting and rules.
Hero has a scene with a whore at the beginning and after he has interaction with the grown up heroine he is with a whore but this scene has no detail.
I would have liked the heroine to have more backbone and resist the Hero more.
The Hero has told her he is going to use her as a whore, then when he's fed up pass her on to the Russians but he wont rape her.
So when he make a his advances she doesn't fight or resist in fact she likes it and wants more. I understand survival instinct but she was a bit like the old fashioned mills and boon heroine, 'touch me and I melt' type.
I've seen other authors do this much better.
I was thinking of Cora Reillys new book Twisted Pride.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
There even though the heroine is in a hostage situation but she shows strong backbone.
This author has her strengths, she writes Hero's who you really want to hate, this one is a real charmer but I did think he is better then other Hero's this author has written about.
I also felt like they kept having the same conversation over and over about other women.
At first, after the first night at his house, he comes home smelling of perfume in the morning after being out all night and he has been with a whore and she is rightly disgusted and expresses that.
Later on several occasions other women flirt with him in front of her, he either chats with them or at times ignores or doesn't notice them, there is an occasion a woman is attacked and he hugs her so he smells of her perfume and has lipstick on his neck, it looks bad but to me it felt as though she harped on and on about the same thing even though he'd promised her he'd try to be faithful.
He is often out all night, but his work is hardly 9-5.
I can understand her lack of trust but she got on my nerves.
There are good secondary characters and breadcrumbs for future storylines.
It's a world were women have few rights so you need to expect that reading this.
HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2021
I’ve already one clicked book 2 in this series. I love how this author writes mafia books that have plenty of angst and hurt until I get my HEA.
January 20, 2020
Another doormat!!!!! Apparently that's all this author writes!!!
Well if you want a book that's nothing but porn, then this is the book for you. This book could have been a great story! There was no redeeming quality to the hero and he doesn't bother to try. He treats luci as a whore, and she completely allows him to do so ,as well as fall in love with him. It's completely ridiculous! (Oh Gavvy, bite me , bruise me, leave Mark's on skin, it turns me on and shows me how much you really want me sigh!) Yeah right that's what I want. To look like a battered woman. I got tell ya skipped most of the pages in this book just to get thru it, only for the reason I hate not finishing things! I don't understand why so many people rated this so highly? Am I the only one that reads a story,any story and puts their self's in the characters shoes as their reading? There is no way I would allow myself to be treated like this. So it's hard to believe that so many others would be and continue to encourage the author to write the books.
Well if you want a book that's nothing but porn, then this is the book for you. This book could have been a great story! There was no redeeming quality to the hero and he doesn't bother to try. He treats luci as a whore, and she completely allows him to do so ,as well as fall in love with him. It's completely ridiculous! (Oh Gavvy, bite me , bruise me, leave Mark's on skin, it turns me on and shows me how much you really want me sigh!) Yeah right that's what I want. To look like a battered woman. I got tell ya skipped most of the pages in this book just to get thru it, only for the reason I hate not finishing things! I don't understand why so many people rated this so highly? Am I the only one that reads a story,any story and puts their self's in the characters shoes as their reading? There is no way I would allow myself to be treated like this. So it's hard to believe that so many others would be and continue to encourage the author to write the books.
June 9, 2019
Loving this new series
Loved Gavvy and Ciana
Cant wait to see who's next
Loved Gavvy and Ciana
Cant wait to see who's next
July 6, 2019
Dude was too mean for no reason. I enjoy her other series but this was alot.
March 4, 2020
Not much mafia and A Lot is Sex
Ok I usually enjoy Haley's books however this book seems like it was mostly sex.
When the book is mafia I expect something to happen, anything like why didn't Franco try to kidnap her?
Just not enough drama for me I guess.
Ok I usually enjoy Haley's books however this book seems like it was mostly sex.
When the book is mafia I expect something to happen, anything like why didn't Franco try to kidnap her?
Just not enough drama for me I guess.
June 29, 2021
Entertaining and enjoyable!
May 27, 2020
This was took me over a month to read due to my lack of concentration during quarantine in general. That said this had a lot of story threads that didn't really go anywhere. I'm going to try book 2 though before totally giving up on the series.
May 24, 2019
4 Stars!
Hayley Faiman is pretty well known to me for her addicting, asshole bikers but now she's toeing in a different sub genre, mafia and slaying as usual. She's back with another irresistible alphahole in a brand spanking new book/series and omg y'all! Just wait until you meet this brand new family (a ton of new cast!) with the first being a love story between a mafia princess and the new boss, who is taking it all from her with no forgiveness, ease or mercy.
A real page-turner that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, on baited breath and told in dual point of view... Becoming the Boss is the first book in the Zanetti Famiglia series, definitely a standalone this one but also setting up what will hopefully be an amazing series.... a few players I'm crazy excited about!
Sexy. Intense. Erotic. Dark. Raw. Gritty. Suspenseful. Pushing every single boundary that I have in my reading likes... this book and this journey was crazy dramatic, twisted and so damn hot!
Luciana and Gavino were destined to be together long before they could ever understand that. Life has changed them since that night in the hallway.. hardened them.. made them not easily trust or love. But together they can't deny the explosive chemistry, magnetic pull, and undeniable passion they share. They are toxic and unforgiving but so much everything in every little way.
Gavino... a man I wanted to strangle more than not. He is a man you do not want to cross. He's powerful, hungry, ruthless, and scared if no one. You'll hate him. You'll loathe him. You'll curse him. You'll lust after him. You'll want him to bruise, mark, and claim you just like Luciana. Gavino is easy to fall for and impossible to forget. But Luciana wants it ALL and a man like Gavino, well that is something she may never get.
If you love a darker, edgier, grittier romance with the ultimate bad boy/anti hero then any of Hayley's books (MC or mafia) are a must read and totally this one in particular.
I can't wait to see who is up next in this family though I have a couple of ideas. I definitely recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
Hayley Faiman is pretty well known to me for her addicting, asshole bikers but now she's toeing in a different sub genre, mafia and slaying as usual. She's back with another irresistible alphahole in a brand spanking new book/series and omg y'all! Just wait until you meet this brand new family (a ton of new cast!) with the first being a love story between a mafia princess and the new boss, who is taking it all from her with no forgiveness, ease or mercy.
A real page-turner that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, on baited breath and told in dual point of view... Becoming the Boss is the first book in the Zanetti Famiglia series, definitely a standalone this one but also setting up what will hopefully be an amazing series.... a few players I'm crazy excited about!
Sexy. Intense. Erotic. Dark. Raw. Gritty. Suspenseful. Pushing every single boundary that I have in my reading likes... this book and this journey was crazy dramatic, twisted and so damn hot!
Luciana and Gavino were destined to be together long before they could ever understand that. Life has changed them since that night in the hallway.. hardened them.. made them not easily trust or love. But together they can't deny the explosive chemistry, magnetic pull, and undeniable passion they share. They are toxic and unforgiving but so much everything in every little way.
Gavino... a man I wanted to strangle more than not. He is a man you do not want to cross. He's powerful, hungry, ruthless, and scared if no one. You'll hate him. You'll loathe him. You'll curse him. You'll lust after him. You'll want him to bruise, mark, and claim you just like Luciana. Gavino is easy to fall for and impossible to forget. But Luciana wants it ALL and a man like Gavino, well that is something she may never get.
If you love a darker, edgier, grittier romance with the ultimate bad boy/anti hero then any of Hayley's books (MC or mafia) are a must read and totally this one in particular.
I can't wait to see who is up next in this family though I have a couple of ideas. I definitely recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
February 12, 2022
I'm halfway through the book and nothing is happening. they fuck repeatedly, over several pages and it's almost boring.
The story started well, but it goes nowhere... there was potential but the hero is inconsistent, repeats himself constantly and the heroine is annoyingly jealous. If it was well explained on the basis of her insecurity about her situation, it would be understandable but in the circumstances presented, it's just annoying.
The mafia facts are in the background, we mainly present their relationship and it goes around quite a bit, it's repetitive to such an extent that sometimes I wonder if I haven't gone back a few pages by mistake on my reading tablet...
I'll probably finish the book because I don't have anything else interesting to read... but I'll do this in "fast mode" by reading a sentence here and there.... if it improves , I'll leave a note here, but it looks bad...
oh, and one last thing... The hero is supposed to be the boss but he micro manages... for example, he gets a phone call at the slightest problem at the club. Nonsense. On the other hand, everything that should be important in boss management is ignored. He takes over the family and there is no serious protest and everything is settled in a small meeting that does not even last a chapter.
really too much inconsistency in the story... and the mafia background is really incidental.
The story started well, but it goes nowhere... there was potential but the hero is inconsistent, repeats himself constantly and the heroine is annoyingly jealous. If it was well explained on the basis of her insecurity about her situation, it would be understandable but in the circumstances presented, it's just annoying.
The mafia facts are in the background, we mainly present their relationship and it goes around quite a bit, it's repetitive to such an extent that sometimes I wonder if I haven't gone back a few pages by mistake on my reading tablet...
I'll probably finish the book because I don't have anything else interesting to read... but I'll do this in "fast mode" by reading a sentence here and there.... if it improves , I'll leave a note here, but it looks bad...
oh, and one last thing... The hero is supposed to be the boss but he micro manages... for example, he gets a phone call at the slightest problem at the club. Nonsense. On the other hand, everything that should be important in boss management is ignored. He takes over the family and there is no serious protest and everything is settled in a small meeting that does not even last a chapter.
really too much inconsistency in the story... and the mafia background is really incidental.
May 24, 2019
*****5 Boss Stars*****
Hayley Faiman is becoming one of my favorite go to author to read. This book is a wonderful start to a series. Luciana and Gavino is not your typical love story it’s harsh and ugly and gritty. Luciana life as mafia princess is not easy as everyone would think; her father has been anything but that to her. Gavino is finally in the position where he wants to be and nothing will stop him not even the little girl he laid on years ago. At the age of 12 Luciana new Gavino was not like the men around her she felt safe then but now she not so sure. Gavino is heartless and cruel and brutal and at any given moment Luciana is caught in the Gavino’s cross hairs she feels his brutality. Gavino has his reasons for the way he does things and even if Luciana hates it. There’s so much I’m leaving out you just needed to read you won’t be disappointed! I can’t wait to read more.
*****ARC from Ink Slinger PR for review*****
Hayley Faiman is becoming one of my favorite go to author to read. This book is a wonderful start to a series. Luciana and Gavino is not your typical love story it’s harsh and ugly and gritty. Luciana life as mafia princess is not easy as everyone would think; her father has been anything but that to her. Gavino is finally in the position where he wants to be and nothing will stop him not even the little girl he laid on years ago. At the age of 12 Luciana new Gavino was not like the men around her she felt safe then but now she not so sure. Gavino is heartless and cruel and brutal and at any given moment Luciana is caught in the Gavino’s cross hairs she feels his brutality. Gavino has his reasons for the way he does things and even if Luciana hates it. There’s so much I’m leaving out you just needed to read you won’t be disappointed! I can’t wait to read more.
*****ARC from Ink Slinger PR for review*****
May 24, 2019
This is a great start to a new series from Hayley Faiman. She has me addicted already and I can't wait to see what else comes with this series.
I have always loved Hayley's MC series, she always gives us superhot dominating Alpha males within her MC world but now she has given me one in the mafia world. A whole new irresistible a**hole alpha male that you fall for immediately.
This book is one hot, dark, gritty, raw read full of hot chemistry that will have steam coming off you kindle as you turn the pages. This mafia family will draw you in completely and peek your curiosity. Not sure I will be able to get enough of them
ARC received in exchange for an honest review from the author and Inkslinger PR
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I have always loved Hayley's MC series, she always gives us superhot dominating Alpha males within her MC world but now she has given me one in the mafia world. A whole new irresistible a**hole alpha male that you fall for immediately.
This book is one hot, dark, gritty, raw read full of hot chemistry that will have steam coming off you kindle as you turn the pages. This mafia family will draw you in completely and peek your curiosity. Not sure I will be able to get enough of them
ARC received in exchange for an honest review from the author and Inkslinger PR
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May 27, 2019
Hayley Faiman is always giving us these strong, crazy, super amazing characters. This new series introduces you to a whole new world, a world you will not want to miss. This book will have you hooked from the very first page, this is just a Hayley Faiman book this new man will have you going crazy.
Luciana has always been forced to be something she isn't, her father keeping her a prisoner in a world she wasn't supposed to be in. Gavino will do anything to take the power that he thinks belongs to him. Luciana and Gavino have known each other for a long time, so when the time comes Gavino steps up and takes Luciana.
These two are fire, Gavino wasn't prepared to feel things for Luciana but things don't always go as planned. This is a new book that will have you hooked from the very beginning
Luciana has always been forced to be something she isn't, her father keeping her a prisoner in a world she wasn't supposed to be in. Gavino will do anything to take the power that he thinks belongs to him. Luciana and Gavino have known each other for a long time, so when the time comes Gavino steps up and takes Luciana.
These two are fire, Gavino wasn't prepared to feel things for Luciana but things don't always go as planned. This is a new book that will have you hooked from the very beginning
May 28, 2019
HOLY CRAP talk about starting a series with a bang. Hayley had me on the edge of my seat wanting to jump into her kindle and beat some ass. This book will have you second guess if you are crazy for the roller coaster that you will be feeling. One minute you will be rooting for the main characters and the next you will be thinking WTH am I thinking?
My heart was absolutely going out to Luciana the whole entire book. She doesn't deserve everything that keeps coming to her. I just want to see her find happiness. Gavino has nefarious reasons for keeping her with him or at least so it seems. He has a hard time coming to terms with the reasons why himself and the push and pull is one that will have you wanting more and more.
This series will definitely be one that you will want more and more of. I am hooked and want more!!! I can't wait for the next and sincerely hope it comes soon.
My heart was absolutely going out to Luciana the whole entire book. She doesn't deserve everything that keeps coming to her. I just want to see her find happiness. Gavino has nefarious reasons for keeping her with him or at least so it seems. He has a hard time coming to terms with the reasons why himself and the push and pull is one that will have you wanting more and more.
This series will definitely be one that you will want more and more of. I am hooked and want more!!! I can't wait for the next and sincerely hope it comes soon.
June 11, 2019
I was thoroughly impressed with this book. Hayley Faiman does Mafia well!!!
Although this wasn’t as angsty as I would have liked and it lacked that huge climax (no pun intended 🤪) it was a very well written entertaining read.
I fell in love with Gavvy😍😍one things for sure, this author knows how to write a fantastic hero with all the asshole alpha vibes. He was great! I loved how he started out tender, turned into a complete asshat then ended up falling madly in love.
Poor Luci, being a pincipessa SUCKS! She was a prisoner in her own life . In both the one as a child and for the most part as an adult.
I really did enjoy the back and forth between the two and the secondary characters are gonna be amazing! I can’t wait to read Arlo’s story!
All in all great book, hot sexy Time and equally as hot hero!!
Angst⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheating None
Sexy Time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Although this wasn’t as angsty as I would have liked and it lacked that huge climax (no pun intended 🤪) it was a very well written entertaining read.
I fell in love with Gavvy😍😍one things for sure, this author knows how to write a fantastic hero with all the asshole alpha vibes. He was great! I loved how he started out tender, turned into a complete asshat then ended up falling madly in love.
Poor Luci, being a pincipessa SUCKS! She was a prisoner in her own life . In both the one as a child and for the most part as an adult.
I really did enjoy the back and forth between the two and the secondary characters are gonna be amazing! I can’t wait to read Arlo’s story!
All in all great book, hot sexy Time and equally as hot hero!!
Angst⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheating None
Sexy Time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Epilogue ⭐️⭐️
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May 31, 2019
Luci and Gavvy...I loved these two! At first I hated Gav because of his attitude and the way he treated a woman who he had once protected as a child...and then even more because of all the women! But Luci was smarter than he thought and she was also his downfall as far as him keeping up with the lies and front that he had to put on. Plenty of action and OMG the sex was at times nasty but steamy and at other times, sweet and romantic. Another thrilling mafia book from an author that I love to read!
***** 4.5 ***** "she would become his everything" stars
***** 4.5 ***** "she would become his everything" stars
July 26, 2019
I'm going to be extremely honest in this review. When i first started this book, I was hooked. However, the more i read, the more i become to hate it. I hate everything about it, from the ruthless Gavino to the meek and submissive Luciana. She irritates me so much, no matter how degrading Gavino is to her, she always bends her will to him. I usually really loved possessive, controlling men, but this one frustrates me. I just wish that she was a little stronger of a heroine, less bendable and weak. I wish i never got to finish it, I honestly wasted a lot of time on this one.
May 23, 2019
I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review. Great new series alert. I loved Gavvy's and Luciana's story. This was a tough one to read but you understand why Gavvy's got to be how he is at certain times. Lots of drama and I cannot wait for the rest of the series to unfold. This story is super steamy too. I cant tell as this series unfolds it will be as good as the rest of this authors.
August 4, 2020
The story, editing and the writing was good, the two main characters were not. Gavino is a narcissistic man who thinks of himself first, family second. He is a control freak that is solely focused on his rise to the top of the family. He conspires with other families to kill Luciana's father (which is a douche bag, so no loss there) only to trap her into either becoming his whore or his wife. The man has no scruples or feelings for anyone but himself; including Luciana. His character is like a roller coaster throughout most of the this book; never sure what personality is going to rise to the surface. He does show a bit of humanity as the book comes to an end.
He doesn't deserve Luciana but needs a wife in order to maintain his role as boss. His personality fluctuates between threatening, belittling and cruel to Luciana, to a false since of caring. I got whip lash reading his contrasting moods and actions. His business is involved in many different aspects of corruption like most Mafia families. He has no compunction in whoring women out, auctioning women, or forcing women to work for him because of the sin's of the father or brother. He's got a thing going with a character named Bellarosa, which is not clearly explained.
Luciana is young and naive and the daughter of Gavino's former boss. She is the better character in this story but does cave into Gavino sexually very rapidly. She has some backbone, but not enough and says "I'm sorry" too many times during this book while Gavino's comments or actions can destroy her in a moment. She is too easily manipulated and isn't a good fit for Gavino. He needs someone as cold as ruthless as he is (someone like Mia) because this is a business deal, a merger not a relationship. There does not seem an apparent HEA for Luciana, only a woman giving up herself, her future, her life and everything she holds dear, in order to be his wife. There are no compromises with Gavino in book 1; perhaps that changes as the series progresses.
He wants her pregnant immediately to insure that he has plenty of sons's (not daughter's) to continue his legacy. It's hard to understand how a woman like Luciana willingly wants to have Gavino's children knowing that they will bare the weight of yet another generation of made men and/or women who have no say in what kind of life they want to live or whom they want to marry; but like a cult is the way of this mafia family. You either became a made man or if you are female became a pawn to be used in an arranged marriage or deal/merger. Their futures are decided for them the minute they come out of the womb.
I wanted to see Luciana run away and leave Gavino to his selfish and controlling ways. She has no experience with men so Gavino being her first and only gives her very little to compare to a real relationship. Luciana believes that she loves him and that she will be able to overcome his idiosyncrasies by being a "good girl" but even the most memorable loves stories can be torn apart before they ever have a chance to grow. Sometimes love is not enough.
There are other books in this series that I am going to give a try and read because they center on different characters. Because Gavino is the boss, he and Luciana will have cameo parts in those books. Perhaps his character will actually evolve over time, after all this is a fiction piece where anything can happen. I may not have liked the author's main characters in this story but as a writer she is able to write and weave a good story line.
He doesn't deserve Luciana but needs a wife in order to maintain his role as boss. His personality fluctuates between threatening, belittling and cruel to Luciana, to a false since of caring. I got whip lash reading his contrasting moods and actions. His business is involved in many different aspects of corruption like most Mafia families. He has no compunction in whoring women out, auctioning women, or forcing women to work for him because of the sin's of the father or brother. He's got a thing going with a character named Bellarosa, which is not clearly explained.
Luciana is young and naive and the daughter of Gavino's former boss. She is the better character in this story but does cave into Gavino sexually very rapidly. She has some backbone, but not enough and says "I'm sorry" too many times during this book while Gavino's comments or actions can destroy her in a moment. She is too easily manipulated and isn't a good fit for Gavino. He needs someone as cold as ruthless as he is (someone like Mia) because this is a business deal, a merger not a relationship. There does not seem an apparent HEA for Luciana, only a woman giving up herself, her future, her life and everything she holds dear, in order to be his wife. There are no compromises with Gavino in book 1; perhaps that changes as the series progresses.
He wants her pregnant immediately to insure that he has plenty of sons's (not daughter's) to continue his legacy. It's hard to understand how a woman like Luciana willingly wants to have Gavino's children knowing that they will bare the weight of yet another generation of made men and/or women who have no say in what kind of life they want to live or whom they want to marry; but like a cult is the way of this mafia family. You either became a made man or if you are female became a pawn to be used in an arranged marriage or deal/merger. Their futures are decided for them the minute they come out of the womb.
I wanted to see Luciana run away and leave Gavino to his selfish and controlling ways. She has no experience with men so Gavino being her first and only gives her very little to compare to a real relationship. Luciana believes that she loves him and that she will be able to overcome his idiosyncrasies by being a "good girl" but even the most memorable loves stories can be torn apart before they ever have a chance to grow. Sometimes love is not enough.
There are other books in this series that I am going to give a try and read because they center on different characters. Because Gavino is the boss, he and Luciana will have cameo parts in those books. Perhaps his character will actually evolve over time, after all this is a fiction piece where anything can happen. I may not have liked the author's main characters in this story but as a writer she is able to write and weave a good story line.
February 23, 2022
Triggers: forced sexual interactions, cheating, human trafficking, murder, drugs
FMC: Lucian’s 22/23 yo who was recently orphaned after her fathers murder.
Gavino: late 20s-early 30s, new mafia boss.
Luciana and gavino have a moment when they’re younger and he essentially saves her from a bad guy. Years later they meet at her fathers funeral. Gavi is who killed her father and a few of the top men I their crime syndicate.
Lucia is essentially a dormant heroine and immediately enthralled with Gavino. Even if she doesn’t agree with something or he’s mean to her - that’s putting it lightly - she obeys him. All she asks is from him to truly TRY and make their relationship work and only if it doesn’t than she won’t cause issues If he cheats around on her. Anyways Gavino is a boss wanting to show off the title, money and his acquisition of the previous boss’s daughter. He tells Luciana that he’ll fuck her for as long as he wants and then sell her to the Russians. He says that to her repeatedly and she just says ok just get it over with.
In a power play and to solidify his place in the family Gavino ends up marrying luciana. He also takes away all of the wedding decisions rights from her and only allows her to choose a dress. She becomes so detached she doesn’t care about the wedding as long as it’s to his standards. He wears gaudy jewelry he bought - even when both knew hat she hates that - for societal image and status purposes.
Somehow through all this double standard, misogynistic, sexist, bullshit Luciana falls for Gavino. He also cares about her but he keeps degrading her. Demanding she wear full makeup and specific clothes that show off her status as his queen. He treats her like a puppet most of the book but it’s to protect her and himself. He doesn’t want others to know how important she is to him so she can never be used against him or put in danger…?
Yea ok so eventually Gavino realizes his mistakes and falls for her. He does give a quarter of a halfassed apology occasionally and she treats it like gold. Anytime Gavino smiles and shows his dimpled cheek Luciana is ELATED and forgives him anything.
He ends up loving her but he won’t/can’t change who or how he is. She’s ok with it and ends up marrying him anyways.
FMC: Lucian’s 22/23 yo who was recently orphaned after her fathers murder.
Gavino: late 20s-early 30s, new mafia boss.
Luciana and gavino have a moment when they’re younger and he essentially saves her from a bad guy. Years later they meet at her fathers funeral. Gavi is who killed her father and a few of the top men I their crime syndicate.
Lucia is essentially a dormant heroine and immediately enthralled with Gavino. Even if she doesn’t agree with something or he’s mean to her - that’s putting it lightly - she obeys him. All she asks is from him to truly TRY and make their relationship work and only if it doesn’t than she won’t cause issues If he cheats around on her. Anyways Gavino is a boss wanting to show off the title, money and his acquisition of the previous boss’s daughter. He tells Luciana that he’ll fuck her for as long as he wants and then sell her to the Russians. He says that to her repeatedly and she just says ok just get it over with.
In a power play and to solidify his place in the family Gavino ends up marrying luciana. He also takes away all of the wedding decisions rights from her and only allows her to choose a dress. She becomes so detached she doesn’t care about the wedding as long as it’s to his standards. He wears gaudy jewelry he bought - even when both knew hat she hates that - for societal image and status purposes.
Somehow through all this double standard, misogynistic, sexist, bullshit Luciana falls for Gavino. He also cares about her but he keeps degrading her. Demanding she wear full makeup and specific clothes that show off her status as his queen. He treats her like a puppet most of the book but it’s to protect her and himself. He doesn’t want others to know how important she is to him so she can never be used against him or put in danger…?
Yea ok so eventually Gavino realizes his mistakes and falls for her. He does give a quarter of a halfassed apology occasionally and she treats it like gold. Anytime Gavino smiles and shows his dimpled cheek Luciana is ELATED and forgives him anything.
He ends up loving her but he won’t/can’t change who or how he is. She’s ok with it and ends up marrying him anyways.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2021
3 stars
what I disliked in this book:
1. Both MCs met in the first chapter. h was 12 and H's age was unknown but he's likely an adult so I was okay with him not being attracted to her since it would be gross. 'Gavvy' as what Luci called him, saved her from her pervert 'uncle'. Then after that the H banged a whore.. Too explicit for me (tho others would say it wasn't that explicit) which was disgusting.
2. Skipped to 11 years later, h's family died, she was kinda promised to a jerk by her good for nothing father but since her dad died, the OM claimed her as his fiancé when there was no proof of their union. Then she gave him a bj because she preferred that to being r_ed but still eww.
3. After both MCs made another contact, Gavin took her to his house and proceed to spent the night with another whore, okay just no.
4. The H kept being a jerk throughout the book and hide behind the excuse of 'protecting her because if ppl knew he liked her a lot, she'd be in danger' blah blah blah, not a good enough excuse.
5. Lack of badassery action in most mafia romance books that I'd read previously.
6. H's words couldn't be trusted. He lied and broke promises to the point when he said he loved Luci, I couldn't believe it. Didn't feel like he actually have feelings towards her rather than obsession and possession.
7. h was meh, couldn't really care about her. What did she see in him that made her love him tho? Other than his appearance and his dick?
what I liked in this book:
1. There wasn't any ra*e scene other than half willing bj.
2. No apparent pet peeves of mine in here other than the scenes of both MCs kinda being intimate with OW/OM but my tolerance meter was higher than weeks ago idk why lol.
3. They ended up in love with each other and this ended with them being married.
4. The s*x scenes were pretty hot without it being overbearing.
5. Quite safe with tame surprises.
Overall, I didn't hate nor love this. Just an okay read.
what I disliked in this book:
1. Both MCs met in the first chapter. h was 12 and H's age was unknown but he's likely an adult so I was okay with him not being attracted to her since it would be gross. 'Gavvy' as what Luci called him, saved her from her pervert 'uncle'. Then after that the H banged a whore.. Too explicit for me (tho others would say it wasn't that explicit) which was disgusting.
2. Skipped to 11 years later, h's family died, she was kinda promised to a jerk by her good for nothing father but since her dad died, the OM claimed her as his fiancé when there was no proof of their union. Then she gave him a bj because she preferred that to being r_ed but still eww.
3. After both MCs made another contact, Gavin took her to his house and proceed to spent the night with another whore, okay just no.
4. The H kept being a jerk throughout the book and hide behind the excuse of 'protecting her because if ppl knew he liked her a lot, she'd be in danger' blah blah blah, not a good enough excuse.
5. Lack of badassery action in most mafia romance books that I'd read previously.
6. H's words couldn't be trusted. He lied and broke promises to the point when he said he loved Luci, I couldn't believe it. Didn't feel like he actually have feelings towards her rather than obsession and possession.
7. h was meh, couldn't really care about her. What did she see in him that made her love him tho? Other than his appearance and his dick?
what I liked in this book:
1. There wasn't any ra*e scene other than half willing bj.
2. No apparent pet peeves of mine in here other than the scenes of both MCs kinda being intimate with OW/OM but my tolerance meter was higher than weeks ago idk why lol.
3. They ended up in love with each other and this ended with them being married.
4. The s*x scenes were pretty hot without it being overbearing.
5. Quite safe with tame surprises.
Overall, I didn't hate nor love this. Just an okay read.
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