Loved it! I gave this four stars because I figured out part of the ending, but. It is still a great book. If you are into mafia fiction this is a great series!

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rocco is a tough as nails enforcer in the mob who is known far and wide for his savagery. He thinks of nothing except his next “job”. He doesn’t get personal feelings involved because feeling don’t belong in the merciless world of the mafia. He learned that lesson the hard way years ago when he was tasked to protect Grace Mantini, the daughter of a mafia underboss. Grace wormed her way into his heart until one horrific night ended them as a couple!

Grace Mantini is considered to be a mafia princess, a title she never wanted. Between her mother getting murdered in a mafia revenge plan and then her first love, Rocco, breaking her heart, Grace left New York for Las Vegas to create a brand new start. So when her past collides with her future Grace is unprepared to face the feelings toward Rocco she has long suppressed. Grace finds herself in danger once again, but will she be able to trust Rocco to keep her safe!!? Further more, can she trust him with her heart!?!?

Wowzer!!!! Once again Sarah Castille has given us an addictive, steamy and suspenseful novel in Rocco! Being that Rocco is the third novel in the Ruin & Revenge series and I loved the first two books (Nico & Luca), I was pretty secure in the fact that I would enjoy Rocco— boy was I right! I loved Sarah Castille’s version of a second chance romance mafia style! The pacing was fantastic and I thought the twists and turns were timed perfectly. I loved getting updates from past favorites and I really hope Sarah Castille keeps this series going for a long, long time! If you are in the mood for a romance novel filled suspense, than you need to 1-click this 4.5 star read!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rocco is a mob enforcer, someone to break bones and yes, to kill when needed.

Grace ran from her family when she found out just what they were, finding out that her father was the right-hand man for a mobster. She moved away and started her own life.

When she and Rocco meet up again she knows her life will never be the same again. Her father has come to town for a funeral and she goes with him out of respect and this when he life starts to spiral out of control..
Power is always an issue with the mob and there is always looking to take advantage. Will Rocco and Grace be together? Will they survive the challenges ahead of them?

Grace is the only woman Rocco has ever loved but he knew it couldn't work and it was proven when his "father" made him show Grace what he really was.

I was really shocked by the upbringing Rocco had and my heart broke for the little boy who would never have what kids his age had. It didn't matter what he wanted, it was what he did to survive.
Grace was the only part of his life that made him feel human.

Grace has never gotten over Rocco. She has gone on with life but it was nothing like she had thought it would be. Some of her dreams were shattered that last night with Rocco...

Rocco doesn't think he has anyone, friends, that care but maybe as a whole they can fight the evil forces that are out to destroy everything he knows and loves.

I have to say that I have read many of this author's books and she always makes it such a great adventure for me! I feel the violence in her words, the love, the fear and the desires for a life.

ARC received for review

Rocco and Grace have a past, but get back together with lots of drama and hot sex. There's someone running around trying to kidnap her and kill her family. The flashback to their past was nicely done, but it did drag in places. Not sure which of the crew I want to get a HEA next.

"Grace had flayed his soul until there was nothing left for him but to embrace the darkness he had been fighting for years. He had lived for her. Breathed for her. He would have died for her."

"He had been drifting since he lost Grace. He'd lost faith and accepted his fate. But now that he's found her again, and she had awakened something in him he had buried long ago. Hope."

"For the first time, he felt a flicker of hope that maybe there was someone in the world that could handle all that he was, that maybe this time she could accept the ugliness inside him."

Rocco was a totally unexpected and consuming read. It is the third book in the Ruin & Revenge series and it follows the story of Grace and Rocco.  Rocco is cold, ruthless and 100% dangerous. He prides himself on his ability to not let feelings cloud his mind and decisions. He's lived a hard life and his life is about to get even more complicated when he has an unexpected reunion with Grace. Grace is the only one he ever let get close and in the end, he only ended up getting burned.... Grace has spent her whole life hating the mob. She wants nothing to do with them or the lifestyle. But, being the daughter of the boss's right-hand man....it doesn't leave her with much of a choice. When she is unexpectedly reunited with Rocco, it turns her whole world upside down. He broke her heart and some hurt isn't easy to forget. Now, fate has other plans and both of their worlds will be forever changed. Can time heal all wounds? There is only one way to find out...

Overall, I thought this book was a terrific read. It pulled me in from the very first page and is a book that you can easily finish in just one sitting. I loved the idea of this story, and can't help but fall in love with characters that deserve a second chance, despite all the odds. I adored Grace and understood her. Her life wasn't easy and circumstances broke her. She made the best out of the cards she was dealt and was doing all she could to just survive....Rocco...Ugh! I didn't know if I wanted to love him or slap him. He had me conflicted most of the time, but I won't lie, as much as he frustrated me, I couldn't wait for him to redeem himself.

I thought Rocco was a fantastic addition to the Ruin & Revenge Series. I loved all the drama and suspense. There was intriguing danger and action. There was romance and just the right amount of sexy good times. A great book to spend the day getting lost in.

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Mafia princess once again meets her first love a mafia enforcer. It did not end well this first time around. Will the second time go any better?

Grace Mantini ran away from New York to Vegas when she learned that both her boyfriend and her dad have Mafia connections which got her mother killed. Not wanting to live in that circle she ran off to start a new life and not wanting anything to do with them.

When her father comes to town to attend a funeral, she attends so she can see her father and brother but she also runs across Rocco. Ten they meet again at a restaurant when Rocco was supposed to kill her father but someone else shoots him instead sending her father in the hospital.

Each still in love with each other but the stakes are too high. Can they be together or will they end up dead instead? Mob romance with killings.

So awesome I don’t know how to even begin to explain it without giving anything away. Mobsters. A beautiful, scarred woman and a handsome Mafia enforcer. Sexy. Romantic. And a little funny.
Grace is the daughter of a mob boss. Six years ago she found out her father was part of the mob and her lover was a killer. She ran to Vegas and sings jingles for commercials and is a therapist but doesn’t use her degree. Her father and brother come to visit and the guy her father wanted her to marry was killed and the man she lost her heart to, shows up at the cemetery.
Rocco was adopted and raised to be a Mafia enforcer. He is deadly and nobody messes with him. He has loved Grace for years and now that he has found her again, no one will take her away. But first he has to find out who has put a contract out on Grace and her family. Then maybe he’ll finally get the life he wants.
I have been waiting for this book forever. Was not disappointed. Ms. Castille writes the most fantastic stories. They make you feel like you’re right there with them. Secrets. A book that will have you up all night reading it.
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