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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
Loved this anthology
All of the stories were great, some more than others. I can't wait to read Stefano's part 2. I have reviewed each story on its own and will include them in this review. My favorite one in this anthology was Almost Never by Jade Royal.
A Deluca Christmas: Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren
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Johnny Lip thought he would get his revenge
His mistake was using Simone’s cousin Sheree to do it. He wined and dined her thinking that she would lead him close enough to have access to Nicolo, his Brasen and son. But that family is tight. Sheree played her part to a T. Just when Johnny Lip aka Giorgio Gall thought he would exact his revenge, he had the shock of his life. Nicolo DeLuca got him for good this time. The nerve of him ruining their Christmas.
Surviving Christmas: Valentino DeLuca by Malverna McFarlane
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I just can’t get used to this reverse harem thing between Valentino, Sloane & Tacito
People are always wanting something they either don’t need or don’t deserve. Pierangelo wanted to take over territory and hand it over to his son Pierguilio who did not have the cajones to come in out of the rain. There was one problem with Pierangelo’s plan, Sasone, Nicolo’s brother was in the way. He needed to get rid of him but Valentino saw the ruse and went in Sasone’s sted. They soon realized it was a setup that could have ended everyone. With the stress of everything happening around them, confessions were made that took the thruple by surprise. But they vowed NO MORE SECRETS regardless. They were there together for each other. They didn’t care who didn’t like their arrangement. They may have been down but not out. With the help of Don Enzo, the problem was eliminated.
A Christmas Reckoning: Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano
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They were a loud, rowdy and sometime brutal bunch., but Piper couldn’t have married into any better family.
Even her parents were coming around. They’d rather be in their daughter’s life any kind of way than lose her. They had to respect whom she chose to love. They may have wanted her to marry Kenneth but he was not the one she truly loved. Now that she and Marco have another chance, she’s made her decision to choose love. She waited long enough, but the decision still caused her hurt.
Regardless of all this, she’s still attached to a mafia family and by default, so is everyone she loves. Their wedding day showed that. There is always someone trying to take revenge on them for some reason or another. Marco promised that he’d protect everyone in his family, including Piper’s parents.
This was a great read from beginning to end. I loved the original Marco DeLuca book and I loved reading this Christmas edition too.
Holidays With The DeLuca: Giuseppe DeLuca/ Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay
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A double story?
The Giuseppe aka Joey and Maddy story did not hold my attention. It seems that this story was just about their bedroom time.
The second story Michele and Gabrielle was better. I did get the semblance of a plot in this story. It was about family and how Gabby healed Mickey with her love. They healed each other.
Almost Never: Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal
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Beast and Firefly finally get their HEA…
…By the hardest. Beni finds out some information that may keep him from marrying his Simone, . His father was still throwing in bombshells from the grave. There were forces at play that came from both families. SImone’s mother also knew things that would devastate her if the truth came out. Before he could say “I Do” to Simone, these family problems had to be solved. But there was a fatherly Angel at work to make sure that Simone married her Beast. I loved the wedding vows and I almost lost it when Simone’s spirit father bent down and kissed her pregnant belly.
An Unforgettable Christmas: Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell
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A sweet Christmas read with a little action
It is nice to read that Vito and Nicole have gotten their HEA with their son Antonio. They have grown in love and comfort with each other. That is until the old life comes calling. Vito's family has grown in an unexpected way through his father and he’s expected to give protection. The family man as he is doing just that. He and Marcelo handle their business. Marcelo doesn’t appreciate the threat to his woman Safia. He has a strong love for his woman too. Both brothers are fine as long as they have the love of their lives by their sides.
My Savage Valentine: Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen
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All they wanted was the perfect Valentine
Both Enzo and Eve wanted the perfect Valentine for each other for their first Valentine together. They both enlisted the help of Stefano who was less than happy to be disturbed from his sleep in the middle of the night. Enzo did get the [perfect gift for Eve besides the perfect dinner. It was a two-part gift that she could give to her best friend Sienna when she is found. Eve gave Enzo a touching photo that almost brought him to tears.
Eve was the love of his life. She brought him balance in his hectic world of being the don. His grandfather sent him an Angel to love. Enzo was the love of her life as well. But, she also needed him to be her savage Valentine forever.
NOTE: my favorite passage: I love you more, grandfather, Enzo thought, sending up a silent prayer. And I'll continue being strong until we meet again. And I'll cherish myself and the angel you sent me while watching over the family like you taught me. Until we meet again, old man.
All of the stories were great, some more than others. I can't wait to read Stefano's part 2. I have reviewed each story on its own and will include them in this review. My favorite one in this anthology was Almost Never by Jade Royal.
A Deluca Christmas: Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Johnny Lip thought he would get his revenge
His mistake was using Simone’s cousin Sheree to do it. He wined and dined her thinking that she would lead him close enough to have access to Nicolo, his Brasen and son. But that family is tight. Sheree played her part to a T. Just when Johnny Lip aka Giorgio Gall thought he would exact his revenge, he had the shock of his life. Nicolo DeLuca got him for good this time. The nerve of him ruining their Christmas.
Surviving Christmas: Valentino DeLuca by Malverna McFarlane
⭐⭐
I just can’t get used to this reverse harem thing between Valentino, Sloane & Tacito
People are always wanting something they either don’t need or don’t deserve. Pierangelo wanted to take over territory and hand it over to his son Pierguilio who did not have the cajones to come in out of the rain. There was one problem with Pierangelo’s plan, Sasone, Nicolo’s brother was in the way. He needed to get rid of him but Valentino saw the ruse and went in Sasone’s sted. They soon realized it was a setup that could have ended everyone. With the stress of everything happening around them, confessions were made that took the thruple by surprise. But they vowed NO MORE SECRETS regardless. They were there together for each other. They didn’t care who didn’t like their arrangement. They may have been down but not out. With the help of Don Enzo, the problem was eliminated.
A Christmas Reckoning: Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano
⭐⭐⭐⭐
They were a loud, rowdy and sometime brutal bunch., but Piper couldn’t have married into any better family.
Even her parents were coming around. They’d rather be in their daughter’s life any kind of way than lose her. They had to respect whom she chose to love. They may have wanted her to marry Kenneth but he was not the one she truly loved. Now that she and Marco have another chance, she’s made her decision to choose love. She waited long enough, but the decision still caused her hurt.
Regardless of all this, she’s still attached to a mafia family and by default, so is everyone she loves. Their wedding day showed that. There is always someone trying to take revenge on them for some reason or another. Marco promised that he’d protect everyone in his family, including Piper’s parents.
This was a great read from beginning to end. I loved the original Marco DeLuca book and I loved reading this Christmas edition too.
Holidays With The DeLuca: Giuseppe DeLuca/ Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay
⭐⭐⭐
A double story?
The Giuseppe aka Joey and Maddy story did not hold my attention. It seems that this story was just about their bedroom time.
The second story Michele and Gabrielle was better. I did get the semblance of a plot in this story. It was about family and how Gabby healed Mickey with her love. They healed each other.
Almost Never: Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beast and Firefly finally get their HEA…
…By the hardest. Beni finds out some information that may keep him from marrying his Simone, . His father was still throwing in bombshells from the grave. There were forces at play that came from both families. SImone’s mother also knew things that would devastate her if the truth came out. Before he could say “I Do” to Simone, these family problems had to be solved. But there was a fatherly Angel at work to make sure that Simone married her Beast. I loved the wedding vows and I almost lost it when Simone’s spirit father bent down and kissed her pregnant belly.
An Unforgettable Christmas: Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A sweet Christmas read with a little action
It is nice to read that Vito and Nicole have gotten their HEA with their son Antonio. They have grown in love and comfort with each other. That is until the old life comes calling. Vito's family has grown in an unexpected way through his father and he’s expected to give protection. The family man as he is doing just that. He and Marcelo handle their business. Marcelo doesn’t appreciate the threat to his woman Safia. He has a strong love for his woman too. Both brothers are fine as long as they have the love of their lives by their sides.
My Savage Valentine: Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen
⭐⭐⭐
All they wanted was the perfect Valentine
Both Enzo and Eve wanted the perfect Valentine for each other for their first Valentine together. They both enlisted the help of Stefano who was less than happy to be disturbed from his sleep in the middle of the night. Enzo did get the [perfect gift for Eve besides the perfect dinner. It was a two-part gift that she could give to her best friend Sienna when she is found. Eve gave Enzo a touching photo that almost brought him to tears.
Eve was the love of his life. She brought him balance in his hectic world of being the don. His grandfather sent him an Angel to love. Enzo was the love of her life as well. But, she also needed him to be her savage Valentine forever.
NOTE: my favorite passage: I love you more, grandfather, Enzo thought, sending up a silent prayer. And I'll continue being strong until we meet again. And I'll cherish myself and the angel you sent me while watching over the family like you taught me. Until we meet again, old man.
love the follow up stories :)
I didn’t read all the stories because not all the stories in the series were the type of stories I like to read, so my rating is only based on what I’ve read .
Nicolo DeLuca story was crazy. like why did Simone cousin agree to marry a dude she was suspicious about. I really didn’t like she kept seeing a man she just didn’t really like like that because he was nice and was a good kisser .. plenty of men are nice . Sheere literally had no standards and was desperate for what her cousin had , I really didn’t like this story to much. I wish it was just more focus on Nicole and Simone
Valentino DeLuca story was the second part Ive been waiting for , I’m glad the Tácito was finally able to share the secret he’s been keeping from his family. I am glad Enzo helped them out, I think he respected the fact Valentino pretty much told him he didn’t care what he thought of his family. They are one of my favorite deluca families, I really wish there will be a story in the future after the baby is born.
I really wish we would have got Alessandro family story and not Marco, :( so didn’t read
GIUSEPPE DELUCA: couldn’t find original story to read/reread first.
Don’t read stories with damsels.
Enzo : love this story ! It was sweet but why was she sweating after coming from the bathroom ? Was she fighting someone ? Lol . Sad it was before Stefano found Sienna but we will be getting part 2 soon, I’m still waiting to see the besties in action together .
I didn’t read all the stories because not all the stories in the series were the type of stories I like to read, so my rating is only based on what I’ve read .
Nicolo DeLuca story was crazy. like why did Simone cousin agree to marry a dude she was suspicious about. I really didn’t like she kept seeing a man she just didn’t really like like that because he was nice and was a good kisser .. plenty of men are nice . Sheere literally had no standards and was desperate for what her cousin had , I really didn’t like this story to much. I wish it was just more focus on Nicole and Simone
Valentino DeLuca story was the second part Ive been waiting for , I’m glad the Tácito was finally able to share the secret he’s been keeping from his family. I am glad Enzo helped them out, I think he respected the fact Valentino pretty much told him he didn’t care what he thought of his family. They are one of my favorite deluca families, I really wish there will be a story in the future after the baby is born.
I really wish we would have got Alessandro family story and not Marco, :( so didn’t read
GIUSEPPE DELUCA: couldn’t find original story to read/reread first.
Don’t read stories with damsels.
Enzo : love this story ! It was sweet but why was she sweating after coming from the bathroom ? Was she fighting someone ? Lol . Sad it was before Stefano found Sienna but we will be getting part 2 soon, I’m still waiting to see the besties in action together .