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German Chocolate
January 29, 2026
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Family. This is a reeaally good read. It captures you from the words "Sapphic Mafia." These women are cunning, beautiful, and oh so dangerous. Sometimes, people get caught in the web they weave. Resulting in "the heart wants what the heart wants," and to hell with logic. Family, can I tell you, I am glad this story continues on in Book 2. So, without further ado, I bid you Happy Reading. I will see you on the other side of part 2.
I found this story interesting and entertaining especially the scenes where Alessa de Luca slowly begins failing for the undercover FBI agent, Natalie Miller which her mission was to get close to Alessa to get access to the private club, Ruby Realm. I was sad to see them both broken hearted after Alessa found out Natalie was an FBI agent. It was also a sad ending when Alessa was escorted from a charity event in handcuffs. I really enjoyed reading this book and though I was a little disappointed that both characters age or height were not mentioned. It didn't change my opinion of this story or the number of stars given. I would recommend this book to everyone that loves a good romance.
The author did a wonderful job of describing the MC’s and Alesia’s impressive organization. She was a smart and accomplished businesswoman. I felt her and Natalie’s pain. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
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Lady Huntress
February 14, 2025
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When Your Black and White World Becomes Grey -- and Red, What Do You Do?
Alessa is the cousin of Juno Bianchi, Mob Boss, and the daughter of Johnny "The Gentleman" de Luca -- making her a true Mafia Princess. A Socialite. But with secrets and agendas unknown even to her powerful cousin and the infamous Mancini Family that is she is a part of through her father.
So when the effervescent and cunning entrepreneur meets a mysterious billionaire -- what could possibly go wrong? Everything! Natalie is no billionaire. She doesn't belong in this world of mafia mayhem -- in fact, she wants to take it down. She grew up watching criminals take advantage of those around her and her sense of justice is profound.
These two women dance and clash around each other in an unexpected give and take of loneliness and need that brings them both to the brink. What do you do when you think your own self-interests and needs are all that matters until you meet that person who matters to you even more?
Read this and maybe find out....
I love these mafia romances by Persephone Black! There is no doubt that I will read them all! The Ruby Realm Duo was awesome - just a few reasons why:
Mafia princess vs. FBI agent
Undeniable attraction
A little cat & mouse play
An undercover operation
Secret dealings/activity to undermind a mafia don
Corruption within the federal agency
I read these two books back to back within a day! So good!
