March 12th, 2026Bksprout- "Sicilian Vendetta" by Nicolette Chase

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Sicily made him a prince; one night made him a weapon.

Luciano Rossi is the reluctant heir to the island’s most feared famiglia, bound by omertà and

a single oath: avenge what was stolen. When a chance encounter puts him face-to-face

with Isabella Fratelli—the brilliant, untouchable daughter of the man who shattered his

world—his disciplined life fractures.

Their hidden meetings ignite a love powerful enough to challenge a dynasty. But choosing

Isabella could detonate a blood feud, betray the code that raised him, and cost him the

crown—or his life.

As old enemies circle and the island readies for war, Luciano must decide: legacy or love.

Will their bond remake Sicily’s darkest empire—or burn out with the last embers of a

vendetta?

Explicit

Novel

Romance Mafia Romance Dark Romance Italian Mafia Romance Steamy Mafia Romance Spicy Dark Romance  t Romance Dark Mafia Romance Touch her and die Possessive MMC

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---------------4 STARS Review: Titled: Good but the pace is slower

Death came quickly for Luciano Rossi's father, Salvatore-  in a betrayal death. Luciano quickly became known as El Fantasma "The Ghost" !  The scene moves to Present Day and Luciano is now 25 years old and his cousin and protector Enzo stands with him..always ! No matter what even when he warns he against Fausta Fratelli and their attraction. But Enzo knows to say it and then shut up ! He knows that Luciano is also a strategist, calm and patient.  And warns that he could get them all killed.  Lucano doesn't care, he still wants her. I loved Enzo in this story as well as her driver Marco who covered for her so many times. I was so hoping they didn't end up getting killed ! 

Now, Faffa who is Fausta's brother and he's patient in his OWN Cruel kind of way. Always appearing to taunt and expect a show when he steals or kills. He usually lets other show up to do most of those deeds but he is always there, tossing his dice and grinning. Yuck ! Their father is the worst of bullies though always trying to control others especially his daughter. Well once she meets Luciano, she decides she's had enough of his control and wants to feel alive with Luciano again and again.  Some hot times happen in some cathedrals, of course so do some murders. Not gory but yes, they happen !

 Because of the almost poetic feel to the story and the well described situations and places, I think this is what slowed the story a bit.  It almost turned into a Romeo & Juliet scenario..Almost ! I liked how the story ended with their HEA.

 I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.