The Don’s Daughter

Nothing like an Italian mobster to sweep you off your feet ...especially when his name is Carlo...the name just rolls off the tongue and screams good sex. This was a good read. I will admit I can't stand a leading lady to be a simpering wimp without a back bone but Summer grew on me. I get how a man can use words to tear down your self esteem and make you believe you aren't worthy. While this was sexy erotica at its best, there was a great underlying story about self-esteem and value. The surprise ending was a nice touch as well. Definitely worth a read.

'The Don's Daughter' by Renee Rose is Book Three in "The Bossman" series. This is the story of Summer and Carlo. I haven't yet read the other books in this series so for me this was a standalone book.
Carlo around the age of 23, had to leave his home about 8 years ago after a family member put a 'hit' on him. His uncle sent him to some family in America where he became a main solider for Summer's Dad. Carlo's became his 'adopted son' but that didn't stop Carlo from wanting Summer...but it did stop him from acting on it.
Summer just had a hard breakup about 6 months ago where her boyfriend was cheating on her. In addition, he mentally took away her self esteem. To try and get it back Summer took on a stripping job at The Candy Store business.
But Carlo caught her there and now he is wanting to tell her father but she talks him into 'punishing' her himself. Carlo's agrees, but then it leads to them start acknowledging that they want each other.
Overall...pretty exciting and hot story!
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

This is my first Renee Rose book and I wasn’t disappointed. Carlo’s brother Mario wanted him dead. The youngest of 8 children it never occurred to him that his father might want him to take over the “family” once the sick Don had passed but Mario didn’t want to take any chances so he took out a contract on his brother’s life. So at the age of 23 Carlo was shipped from his home in Sicily to America to his Zia Maria’s brother Alberto, so he would be safe from his brother.The book picks up eight years later. Summer never imagined herself stripping at The Candy Store, but a serial cheating boyfriend who stripped her of her pride, a career ending injury that ruined any chance as a ballerina, Mafia Don Al La Torre’s little girl had no other options. Of course, God forbid her dad ever finds out. But that might soon change when she spies Carlo, her father’s right hand man and “foster brother” walk into the club. But see her he did and he was going to drag her g stringed bottom right out of the club. Her days dancing as Milan at The Candy Store were over. Begging him not to tell her father what she had been doing she pleads with Carlo to punish her instead. Summer hadn’t been spanked since she was a child, it Carlo’s belt wasn’t going easy on her...he always had a soft spot for summer..now if he could just keep from getting a hard spot. But Summer has been secretly lusting after Carlo since she was 17 and Carlo wasn’t immune to Summer either. The next night a drunk Summer calls him from a bar. Carlo races to pick her up and in the car she confesses she doesn’t like living alone and can they go to his house? Carlo agrees but knows this is still something her father won’t like and he owes everything to Al La Torre. After another spanking Carlo warned Summer, if she spent the night, she was his. Summer agreed. How Carlo would explain this to her father had yet to be decided. There’s a lot of grit to this story and a lot of sex. The pacing is fluid and the characters relatable. Although part of a series it’s a total stand alone.

A great book thus managed to perfectly balance erotica and romance and combine the story in a way that made for fantastic reading.
Loved the characters, the right amount t of depth and feeling to balance the short story. Wonderful.

The soul bearing love shared between Summer and Carlo is perfectly displayed throughout the entire book. I love how unashamed and submissive she becomes to the man she loves! I was not expecting the family to approve at all that was an amazing twist of fate that only brought them closer. This book pulled me right in and I couldn't put it down!

A sexy and emotional read. I loved Carlo and Summer's story. This was my first book by Renee Rose and it wont be my last.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. Great book. Romance between the Don’s daughter and Carlo the Don’s number one man gives new meaning to courting trouble. Luckily it all worked out for a HEA. The sex and the discipline was well written and a great read. I would highly recommend this book.

I'm not the type of person that will ever understand the appeal of being a submissive to someone. However, I can appreciate a good story line. Carlo and Summer have had secret feelings for each other for years. Only when Carlo finds out about Summer's secret job, do those feelings come to light. The only problem being that Summer is the Don's daughter and Carlo is his right hand man. While Carlo and Summer enjoy testing their limits in the bedroom, an angry Russian mobster is threatening to tear down the tenuous relationship they've built so far. Definitely steamy and exciting.

I can not say it enough, I LOVE her mafia series. She writes such great characters that you will absolutely lose yourself in their love story. In this book I was rooting for Carlo to find success in The Family after his own brother is driven to try to kill him because he thinks his brother is trying to take over his position in the family. I was so glad when not only he finds success in another family but LOVE. I mean even mafia type guys needs a nice women to come home to at the end of the day LOL.

I love Renee Rose, and her books never disappoint. With a steamy plot line, and even steamier man... Carlo. Although I have not read the other book in the series this book worked out well as a stand alone.

Summer becomes a stripper as a whole bunch of circumstances lead her there, but that all changes when her fathers right hand man spots her dancing and has a very different opinion on how Summer should spend her time.

Renee Rose's characters, plot and sex scenes are all memorable, and this book was no different. There is a bit of scandal, a bit of drama and of course a whole lot of love.

When you pick up or download a book by Renee Rose you know four things:
1 – It will be well-written.
2 - The plot will make sense and the heroine will not be TSTL.
3 – There will be a lot of sex.
4 – There will be spanking of an adult woman.

“The Don’s Daughter,” the third and final book of Rose’s “Bossman” series has all four of those elements, and great fun it is, too. This is a modern erotic romance, not great literature, but it is well-written, and properly edited, unlike so many romance books. The plot flows along, and conflicts grow out of the personalities of the characters, or the situations in which they find themselves, not from out of left field. The people in Rose’s books in general, and in this one in particular, seem real and have realistic agency.

There is certainly a lot of sex in this book, again, well-written and it never seems gratuitous as if she were checking it off on a list. There is a fair amount of spanking; if this is not your thing it is easy to skip.

If you are looking for a quick, enjoyable romance by an accomplished author, you could do worse than reading “The Don’s Daughter,” a lot worse in fact. I have one quibble with the book, and it is so tiny I am almost embarrassed to mention it, but I will. Rose uses “blond” for a female character; I much prefer to see “blond” for a male and “blonde” for a woman. Seriously, that is my only complaint about this delightful book.

I was given an ARC of this book from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest opinion.

After a bad relationship leaves her feeling less than, Summer begins stripping to fill the hole that’s left from, not only her feelings of inadequacy, but to fulfill her need to dance. When her father’s right hand man finds her on stage, she’s left with few options. Being the Don’s daughter she must live by certain standards and her current occupation does not fit in with those expectations.

Carlo is shocked when he finds Summer scantily dressed and dancing before a room full of men. He’s always watched her, always been drawn to her but since her breakup with the douche he’s noticed that she’s lost a part of herself. Having no choice but to inform her father, he escorts her from the club. However, before he realizes what he’s doing, he’s agreed to forgo sharing his knowledge with the Don and instead exerting his own form of punishment in order to teach her a lesson.

Renee Rose is known for her spanking books and this is definitely that. It’s hot and sultry and what I expect a true look into such a relationship of dom/sub would be. But it’s also got a bit of family drama, some suspense, and a tad of angst.

I loved the way Carlo saw only Summer. His sole purpose was to take care of her, to ensure she was healthy both physically and emotionally. And if that overlapped with his dominant nature, then it was a good thing she enjoyed that part of him. He’s totally controlling, completely alpha, and extremely sexy. This is the type of book that’s going to set your kindle on fire!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Riverdale Avenue Books. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this book - 5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

All I can say is WOW !!

Started this book last night intending to read just a few Chapters & was immediately hooked !!!

I absolutely loved Carlo & Summer’s story! Renee Rose is a new author for me & I will definitely be checking out more of her books.

Summer is the daughter of the Don that Carlo works for - but he is like family - when he walks into a strip club & finds Sumner stripping all hell breaks loose. He has been attracted to her for years but it’s always been hands off..,

I really like that the author wrote Summers characters with flaws - she has gone thru a bad breakup & lost her feelings of self worth / confidence due to her ex constantly putting her down & making her feel not good enough. Carlo sees this in her and wants to give these things back to her as he knows it’s been several months since she has been happy ...

These 2 are just combustible together ! Although Carlo is portrayed as a dominant there are several sides to his personality- those of caring , kindness, commitment- loyalty all the things Summer needs to bring her back to her confident self ...

This is just a feel good romance from beginning to end !! Highly recommmend this author & book !!

I read my first Renee Rose novel here on NetGally and trolled through Amazon looking for more of her books. I was disappointed to learn that many were $4.99 and only 1 or 2 books were out on Kindle Unlimited. I would love to see more books go on sale to be more affordable or to be put out via Kindle Unlimited.

That said I really, really enjoyed this story. I can't wait to read more books by Renee Rose, though would love to have longer stores as I know I would love to have her dig deeper into the characters and elaborate on the plot lines.

I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 2nd book I've read by Renee Rose and I must say this one was hot! One hot man, hot spankings and a beautiful woman. What more can you ask for from a book!

After a disastrous relationship that took a bad toll on her self esteem, Summer went to a strip club to try to boost her confidence in her sexuality. Unfortunately for her, she is also a mafia princess.
When Carlo, one of her father's right hand men sees her dancing she knows she's in for it.
She makes him a deal. She will let him spank her to teach her a lesson and he won't tell her father. It started off simple but as soon as his hand touched her, it became much more complicated.

I loved this book and look forward to reading more of Renee Rose's work. Such a hot read!

Renee Rose is at the top of her game in 'The Don's Daughter', the third book in her Bossman series. Underboss Carlo unwittingly happens upon the Don's daughter, Summer, in yet another compromising position. So, he becomes determined to put her on the straight path...his own way. Carlo relishes in dominating her with his white hot spank sessions and sex, while Summer is more than willing to submit to him. Having had feelings for her since he came to work for her father, Carlo also begins teaching Summer that she is much more worthy than the schemes she seems to put herself into. Rose completely delivers scorching kink and a believable HEA.

Summer finds her life going down the rabbit hole once she learns her life as a ballerina is over. Looking for a thrill and a way to get control of her life she makes some very questionable decisions. What should have been one of the very best kept secrets gets known by her father’s underboss, Carlo Romano, who lets her know she has a lot of explaining to do!

Carlo Romano is on the run from his family in Italy. With nowhere else to go he is sent to work for Summer's father. After years of hard work and dedication he is made an Underboss, but what's a guy to do when he makes a decision that can make him lose not only his position within the family but his life? Read and find out!

I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for my honest review

I really liked everything this book had to offer. Renee as usual did a great job with this book keeping things short and extra hot, all while spinning a tale that makes you want to fight along with these two for their love.

Summer was looking for a thrill and luckily for her Carlo was able to give her a thrill, all while keeping her in line; stopping her path of destruction and creating a pathway to happiness and love. My favorite character in this book had to be Carlo because he was juggling so much trying to be a great Underboss and give Summer what she needed at the same time. I also loved that he was strong but not afraid to show a softer side when necessary showing not only his family but Summer a side of him they did not expect.

Overall this book was really good, it reminded me of the 'Godfather' in many ways all while keeping things and situations very different in the bedroom and on the streets. Great job Renee can't wait to see what you come up with next!

This story is hot as hell! Carlo is a dominate and a main soldier working under Summer's dad. He has an unfortunate past and is on the run from his own blood. Big Al took him in and he fell in love with his daughter. Summer is a broken girl trying to find herself after a bad relationship. It's a good story that focuses more on the relationship than an external plot.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

Is well-written, the characters are somewhat likable, I just couldn't connect the very immature Summer, but that is just me, because Carlo and Summer's chemistry is absolutely amazing.

The Don's Daughter is a thrilling suspense, sizzling hot, fast paced mafia story with a forbidden romance.

The Don's Daughter is part of The Bossman Series but can be read as standalone. A very enjoyable read!

I received an ARC from the publisher and Net-Galley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change or influence my opinion of this book.

Outstanding book didn't think I would like it but I did. Amazing