Blue Blood

Gio, the Don, is getting married and Ana is a nervous wreck. It could be a whole lot worse than it is for her. Little did Ana know how much her life was going to change once she was married. There will be betrayals, hurt, death, and broken hearts. Will they be able to make it trough it all together? I loved this story and can’t wait to hear Emma or Tony’s story next! I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ana and Gio arranged to be married, both with baggage full of pain and hurt. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great character development and the story really draws you in. There could’ve been more explanation as to some of the characters and I feel like I missed some detail and explanation. 4 ⭐️ and 3 🔥

*Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review*

this is Authors 1st book and it's amazing. so very much enjoyed. Ana is to marry the Don. Gio Bernardi. she has been promised to him. Ana was adopted. buy the high-powered family in Pittsburgh. her aunt has been the one to bring her up the grandfather unloving. People think she cold and proper. But Ana is a very clever woman Gio is still trying to find out who killed his parents. but Gio and Ana get on well. the schemes are amazing. Ana has a secret. still has nightmares this book is about love lies deceit and power i so can't wait to read the next book in series pulled me in from page one.

Looking forward to finding out what happens next. Twisted family story with a happy ending in the first book. Abit of spicy, Romance and thriller.

Roll on book number 2.

Selected as the bride of a mafia Don at 25. He only wanted what was perfect and that was what he got. Or did he? Don and Donna worked together to oust the traitors in the Mafia. Murder is on the cards.

4✨ Review
Blue Blood had a great storyline, full of intrigue, mystery, secrets, violence and spicy romance. It has a good balance of tension that carries you through the story straight to the end.I really enjoyed this. It had a lot more depth than I expected for a spicy arranged mafia marriage story. I loved Gio & Ana, they had great steamy chemistry and they were relatable too.
I really appreciate the tour through mafia affairs, business, and the revenge planning and scheming.
Ana struggles being the Don's wife while feeling like she’s not good enough, Gio is trying to keep his hold on the Family while seeking out those who orchestrated his family’s demise. Things I didn't really liked: Ana runs a couture clothing design business we get to see pieces of it, but she doesn’t have any strong personality traits, I didn’t like that and the fact that I didn't feel like the conflicts were clearly worked out. They’d fight, then have a bunch of sex. Normally I don’t mind, but the conflicts seemed to get brushed under the rug like their relationship had no conflict. Would’ve been more satisfying if Ana and Gio fought it out a little more.
Overall, I really enjoyed Blue Bloods. There was steamy sex and suspense which made it difficult to put the book down. I look forward to other books in the series.
Thank you @netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book, loved solving the mystery and all the action between the sheets, it was very spicy! Can't wait to read more bybthis author in the future.

Honestly could not put this book down had me hooked from the very beginning and that ending I need more

I loved this book so much, it was marvelous. This couple was freaking amazing, they were so perfect together, their chemistry was out of this world, I loved them so much, literal goals. Gio was amazing, a perfect man, it was her for him since the very first moment, that man was infatuated and enthralled with her in a way that many people dream about. Ana was so strong, she had been through so much and she still rose above everything. She was such a good person and she really wanted to give her marriage a chance, she only saw him as himself, not as the rumors said he was. She gave him a chance when no one else would. They were there for each other, always, no matter what, and I love that. I can't praise this book enough. I just want to say I want a Gio for myself

“If you’ve read one mafia book, you’ve read them all” is something I tend to live by when reading dark romance. HOWEVER, Blue Blood is remarkably refreshing in its delivery. Whilst there may be some cliches, I can not fault this book for its captivating story telling and extremely likeable main character. Could not put it down!!

I really enjoyed this. It had a lot more depth than I expected for a spicy arranged mafia marriage story.
I loved Gio & Ana, they had great steamy chemistry and they were relatable too.

Blue Blood had a great storyline, full of intrigue, mystery, secrets, violence and spicy romance.
I think what sets this apart as being better than previous similar novels is that there was a such strong storyline, it wasn't just full of steamy sex scenes, it had substance.

I highly recommend and look forward to the next books in the series.

Blue Blood is marketed as an arranged marriage mafia romance. This is the first book in The Family series.

Gio and Ana are betrothed to get married.

Ana comes across as a very independent women, with her own interest including a money making seamstress business which she has funded completely on her own without support.

The lead of the mafia families, and his wife are assassinated and Gio steps in as the new Don. Very quickly it becomes clear that there are a lot of old messes to tidy up and opposing fractions to get rid of.

Following the wedding, we learn more about the mafia business, the betrayals, and the fighting for power.

The wedding night is one to remember, not due to the spice, but rather due to one of Ana's innocent questions!

There is more intrigue and business than romance, but still plenty to enjoy.

ARC Review: 4/5⭐️ 3.5/5 🌶️

This was a great book! I couldn’t get enough of the plot and twists it had. I loved the characters, Gio is obviously a favorite. I loved how the relationship grew between Ana and Gio, it was so sweet. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.

Thank you the NetGalley and the author/team for allowing me to review this book.

This book was a super engaging read. We start off at the arranged marriage of Ana and Gio. Both of them battling demons, each of them with their own expectations and anticipations when it comes to their union. Ana grapples being the Dons wife while feeling like she’s not good enough, Gio is trying to keep his hold on the Family while seeking out those who orchestrated his family’s demise.
I loved that everything came together, her past, his past, the schemes of other characters. Perfect book for anyone who likes mafia, arranged marriages, he falls first, touch her and d!e themes and tropes.

I received this eArc via Netgalley, this is my honest opinion/review.
Thank you Lily for the eArc, I have really enjoyed this one.

We follow Ana who is set to marry the new Don, Gio, in this mafia romance. We had a perfect amount of spice, connection and plot in this novel. Ana is a self taught dressmaker/seamstress. Gio knew from when he met Ana that he wanted her to be his wife, and Ana was never really sure if it she was just his mafia wife or if he was in love with her. Ana has quite the past and so does Gio. We see both characters pasts, and how it's moulded them into who they are. We jump back 2 years into the past e.g Ana and Gio meeting for the first time, Gio's parents, Ana and the bodyguard etc.

I enjoyed this a lot, especially reading about their past trauma. The spice didn't overpower the plot at all. I rated this book a 4 star read and 3 on the spice scale.

What to expect:
- Mafia Romance
- Arranged Marriage
- Suspense
- Dark
- Standalone novel

One thing I think could have been better was Ana's personality, we know she's a dressmaker and we get told little details about her job, and obviously we learn about what happened to her a year or two before her marriage. There's not as much character development as I would've liked. She came across as a strong woman but there wasn't much else which was a tad bit of a shame. That didn't make the story rubbish though, the story in general was a great read. But character development wasn't as much as I would have liked which is why this is a 4 star read for me.

Thank you Lily for the eArc and I cannot wait to read another novel by you!

I read this fairly fast and got hooked into the story. I loved the characters and liked the mystery of learning about Ana and Gio’s past. If you like mafia romances this book would definitely be for you. It was fun to see the women in this world weild their power behind the faces of men, I would read other books by this author especially if there was a spin-off with Emma and Luke ;) There was a lot of spice, tension and suspense. I would rate this a 5 out of 5. This ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

I liked it though I definitely have to reread it since I read it while I’m in a reading slump so my rating is a bit off. All in all, if you like dark romance with wonderful tropes I highly suggest this book.

If you’re looking for a soft introduction to mafia romance, this is it. The spice is on-page, but it’s muted.
•Anxiety/PTSD
• Arranged Marriage
•Mafia Romance

The first book in The Family made it easy to cheer on the main characters as they battled their pasts, including a twist that wasn’t expected. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read for me!

- Mafia Romance
-Aranged Marriage
-Family Lies
- Adopted FMC
- He Falls First
- Plot Twist
- Spice (2/5 🌶️)

Gio, the new Don, was betrothed to Ana before their pasts complicated things. The couple continued as planned unaware just how connected their dark pasts were.

Ana the adopted daughter of an elite family runs her own clothing line that she runs without the families help. She fights PTSD from her dark past as she tries to adjust to her new life married to the Don.

Gio the new Don of the family is still searching after an unknown traitor turned his family and turned his life up side down. The only upside is his developing connection with his new Donna.

Lily keeps you guessing with the "who” is the bad guy. I never expected ending until it was in my face.

I'm beyond excited to see who the next book follows and where the story goes!

I was gifted an ARC copy of this book from NetGqlley for an honest review! I am beyond grateful for the opportunity, this was a great book.

"Blue Blood" is a gripping dark mafia romance that unravels the story of Ana and Don. In an unconventional twist on the typical mafia narrative, Ana is the one harboring a mysterious and shadowy past. As she is arranged to marry Don, their complex journey unfolds. Will these two souls find love amidst the darkness? Dive into the pages of "Blue Blood" today to discover the electrifying tale that had me hooked from the very first page.

STEAMY STEAMY STEAMY
If you enjoy books that have things like: arranged marriage, mafia romance, epic suspense, spicy scenes, then this is the book for you.

I have not read many mafia romances and I feel like this was the perfect book to show me what I have been missing!

I think this book has something for everyone and is a book many people will enjoy reading, especially if you are just getting into more steamy mafia romances.

The suspense/thriller aspect of this book really took it to the next level and gave the plot more depth than a typical spicy book would. I thought the author did an excellent job with keeping the readers attention by adding more to the book than just spicy scenes.

I look forward to seeing what else this author does in the future!

I absolutely loved this book so much. It was such a well-written mafia romance. Gio Bernandi is your typical Don who you can’t help up swoon for and you have Ana who stands her ground and is a hardworking woman. It was great to see the Donna have power and say in this story. I feel like it’s atypical for the woman to have a say or even own a business but she does / has both of those. The story was great and the ending threw me! I didn’t expect it to end that way or who the culprit was. I’m so excited for the new book in the Family and I can’t wait to see where this universe goes!

I didn’t think I would like this, but I wasn’t too sure at the start, but as it went on, I become more more invested and by the end of it I fell in love with the main character and the romance I would 100% recommend and I haven’t Reddington from this author before so I was a little on edge about the writing style, but there was no need. It was easy to read, fast, paced and it just in golf due in a story I would highly recommend.

Ana has been promised to Gio the new Don of the family but not everyone is happy with him taking over as the new Don. in fighting begins and though the two of them are good with everything her dreams are keeping this book going. There is plenty of suspense and intrigue as well. Good characters and a good book, worth the read.

Ana’ character was without a doubt is my most favourite thing about this book. Plus, I am so excited for the next book already, seriously can’t wait!

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love mafia stories and this one did not disappoint. Loved the characters!