Book Review & Recommendation : Willed to the Enemy (Book 1 in the Venturi Mafia Series) by Nikki Rose
Willed to the Enemy by Nikki RoseBook 1 in the Venturi Mafia Series.
**WARNING: This book ends on a CLIFFHANGER**
Mia Montecelli has little time to mourn her father's death before she must take his place as head of the Montecelli crime family. While attending the reading of his will, she finds that her father included conditions to her inheritance. She must marry the heir to the Venturi family, or forfeit half of her father’s legacy. But Giovanni Venturi isn’t the type of man Mia saw herself marrying. He’s irresponsible, selfish, and cruel. And what’s worse, she has a history with his brother.
Mateo Venturi puts family above all else. As the devoted son and consigliere to his father and don, his life consists of covering for his reckless older brother and doing whatever is needed to help the family. But Teo never expected his future sister-in-law to be the mystery girl he’d fallen for five years before. Feelings reignite every time Mia is near as Teo fights for the strength to push away the only girl he’s ever truly wanted.
Warning: This story contains violence, murder, death of a loved one, drug use, strong language, sexual situations, organized crime, attempted SA, and other adult content that may be disturbing to some readers. Content intended for readers 18+.
Our Thoughts
I was a bit disappointed in the beginning with Mia. She didn't come across, to me, as a strong Donna -
How did her father think she could run the family without knowing the truth?
Sure she could run the above-board businesses with ease but the not-so-legal stuff?
However, my disappointment in her was premature
As the tale of her trip into hades unfolds we get some background, get to see the skeletons hiding in closets
And suddenly everything starts to make sense
Even her father's choice to have her marry - gag - the Venturi heir made sense
Speaking of the heir - I'm sure I could scrape scum off the souls of my shoes that was smarter and would be more respected than him -
Gio is a self-serving maniacal idjiot -
My heart broke for Mia - Family or Self Preservation - She's in a no-win situation
Oh and the kicker?
Yes, it gets worse
The one man who had ever held her heart?
I am not sure if he is still the good guy he once was
I'm not spoiling it - I will let you decide when you get all the facts
On to book two
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