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Code or Consequences
Giovanni Arturo Gallo
I played by the rules forced upon me, refined the role expected of me, and honored my end of the deal. In return, she was to be mine. Without a doubt, the reward would have been well worth all my devoted years of service and sacrifice to the syndicate.
In the end, it wasn’t the enemies in the street that double-crossed me. It was an inside job. And that leaves me with only one question… Would you wage war amongst your blood for love?
Maybe you wouldn’t, but me, I welcomed it if that meant having her at my side.
They say we live and breathe by the code for la famiglia .
I am not the same.
I live and breathe for her.
My payback was never directed toward one; it was targeted at them all…
Crystallin Vittoria Rossetti
I knew the men within la famiglia to be brutal businessmen. After all, I grew up alongside them. But Giovanni Gallo was different, or that’s what I had convinced myself.
Sometimes you realize a little too late that they weren’t a sheep in wolf clothing at all, no. The clothes inevitably matched the soul. Giovanni was exactly who he had always been and always would be, a wolf in wolves’ attire. I just pretended not to notice. You see, that’s the thing about the heart, it will play tricks on the eyes.
Consequences are the result of betrayal. And with every choice we make, there is a price to be paid. And as far as Giovanni goes, he would pay dearly.
*Mature content. Book three in the Borgata of Sinners series.*
I played by the rules forced upon me, refined the role expected of me, and honored my end of the deal. In return, she was to be mine. Without a doubt, the reward would have been well worth all my devoted years of service and sacrifice to the syndicate.
In the end, it wasn’t the enemies in the street that double-crossed me. It was an inside job. And that leaves me with only one question… Would you wage war amongst your blood for love?
Maybe you wouldn’t, but me, I welcomed it if that meant having her at my side.
They say we live and breathe by the code for la famiglia .
I am not the same.
I live and breathe for her.
My payback was never directed toward one; it was targeted at them all…
Crystallin Vittoria Rossetti
I knew the men within la famiglia to be brutal businessmen. After all, I grew up alongside them. But Giovanni Gallo was different, or that’s what I had convinced myself.
Sometimes you realize a little too late that they weren’t a sheep in wolf clothing at all, no. The clothes inevitably matched the soul. Giovanni was exactly who he had always been and always would be, a wolf in wolves’ attire. I just pretended not to notice. You see, that’s the thing about the heart, it will play tricks on the eyes.
Consequences are the result of betrayal. And with every choice we make, there is a price to be paid. And as far as Giovanni goes, he would pay dearly.
*Mature content. Book three in the Borgata of Sinners series.*
455 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2022
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D.M. Burns
18 books18 followersROMANCE IS MY JAM!
Taking a leap of faith from that everyday number crunching game is frightening but romance writing is my passion. Juggling the two leaves no time to focus in the rearview. I'm forging ahead cutting a path all my own.
With my Southern roots firmly in place, I'm a country girl at heart. You can bet I'm somewhere curled up with a page turning read by one of my favorite authors, or creating that book magic myself.
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Taking a leap of faith from that everyday number crunching game is frightening but romance writing is my passion. Juggling the two leaves no time to focus in the rearview. I'm forging ahead cutting a path all my own.
With my Southern roots firmly in place, I'm a country girl at heart. You can bet I'm somewhere curled up with a page turning read by one of my favorite authors, or creating that book magic myself.
Come along with me for a laugh out loud, crazy, and sometimes demented ride. Join the journey!
Let me hear from you at dburnsbooks@gmail.com.
Follow on social:
www.facebook.com/authordmburns
www.instagram.com/dmburnsauthor
www.amazon.com/author/dmburns
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April 8, 2022
She new the age of 9 that he was meant for her and vise versa but when you have a high ranking Father in the Mafia world you know it’s all about the pawn of being promised to another family. Crystal hated the thought of marrying someone you didn’t love until her heart was shattered into a million pieces all because of a so called best friend and their antics. Gio knew it was only a matter of time consequences be damed before he would step in and claim was was rightfully his, but he knew when he did he would have to have all of his dices in row. After all know one dared to approach his methodical knife throwing self. Now picture this….Gio tall, dark, Handsome with a mind so brilliant when it came to making money not even The Cellar would dare to bring out the crazy side of him. Gio could of cared less about the code, he has his eyes set on the prize of the beautiful Crystal. She was his only code, his everything and nothing would stop him from going after his one true love in this life. Guys and gals this is an awesome book. I highly recommend it. I hope you enjoy and love it as much as I do.
Now a little note for the Arthur, I’m patiently waiting on the next book in this series. I can’t wait until is released! You definitely are a one of a kind writer. I love how detailed you are! Please never change that, it keeps me coming back for more!
Now a little note for the Arthur, I’m patiently waiting on the next book in this series. I can’t wait until is released! You definitely are a one of a kind writer. I love how detailed you are! Please never change that, it keeps me coming back for more!
July 31, 2022
4.5 stars
I knew that Gio was going to be something special. I just didn't know how special. He was so swoon worthy. The sacrifices that he made and every meticulous detail in order to get his happily ever after with his girl was beautiful. I loved seeing everything he did spelled out at the end and the steps he took so that it was almost like watching a domino fall.
It's a toss up about which of these series, I've liked more. If push came to shove, I'd have to say the Creed family. However, this is a close second. With each book, this author is getting better and better. I can't wait to see what she writes next.
I knew that Gio was going to be something special. I just didn't know how special. He was so swoon worthy. The sacrifices that he made and every meticulous detail in order to get his happily ever after with his girl was beautiful. I loved seeing everything he did spelled out at the end and the steps he took so that it was almost like watching a domino fall.
It's a toss up about which of these series, I've liked more. If push came to shove, I'd have to say the Creed family. However, this is a close second. With each book, this author is getting better and better. I can't wait to see what she writes next.
January 16, 2022
Action packed
I've never been a big fan of the mob, until I started reading this series.
I love the way the characters come to life in all their glory.
I admire their sense of family and ethics, even if it's sorta twisted.
I highly recommend these books.
A great read!
I've never been a big fan of the mob, until I started reading this series.
I love the way the characters come to life in all their glory.
I admire their sense of family and ethics, even if it's sorta twisted.
I highly recommend these books.
A great read!
January 18, 2022
A beautiful finally they get together twisted love story!
Giovanni and Chrystallin meet when she is 9 years old by chance. It is a few years done the track until they develop feelings for each other, but being a mafia family and Chrystal being the mafia princess things are smooth sailing for them.
They both need to grow and learn/ develop on their own before they can be with each other, not that Chrystal is across this.
They eventually find each other and need to overcome one final hurdle tone together.
HEA and a brilliant read!
Giovanni and Chrystallin meet when she is 9 years old by chance. It is a few years done the track until they develop feelings for each other, but being a mafia family and Chrystal being the mafia princess things are smooth sailing for them.
They both need to grow and learn/ develop on their own before they can be with each other, not that Chrystal is across this.
They eventually find each other and need to overcome one final hurdle tone together.
HEA and a brilliant read!
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