This is a gripping mafia romance novel that follows the arranged engagement of Millie Pearce and Gio Merante. Millie, a 15-year-old girl, is informed by her father that she is to marry Gio, the future head of the New York Familia, as a means to end the feud between their families and unite against the Bratva and the Triad. Despite her pleas, the decision is final.
Three months before the wedding, Millie accidentally meets Gio when he visits her home with his brother Sebastian and bodyguard Valerio. The encounter is tense, especially when Millie's younger brother Karsen attacks Gio in an attempt to protect her. Later, at an engagement party, Gio gives Millie an engagement ring, and they have a private moment where he makes it clear that she is now his. During the party, Millie overhears Gio and his companions discussing her, and a confrontation ensues when Gio questions the loyalty of her guards, Enrique and Spencer. Gio cuts off Spencer's pinky after accusing him of having inappropriate intentions towards Millie. When Millie and her sister Harper are caught spying, Gio intervenes to prevent Millie's father from punishing her, stating that she is now his responsibility.
Three years pass, and on Millie's 18th birthday, she is shopping for a wedding dress with her mother and sisters. The wedding is set to take place in the Merante mansion in the Hamptons in five days. While in New York, Millie receives a message from Gio asking to meet her at her hotel at six.
The story is filled with drama, tension, and the harsh realities of the mafia world. The complex relationships and power dynamics, especially between Millie and Gio, make for a captivating read. Reilly's writing style is engaging, drawing readers into the story and making them eager to discover what will happen next. I would highly recommend this book to fans of mafia romance and those who enjoy stories with strong, complex characters and a touch of danger.
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