⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/6.
🌶🌶🌶/5.

I read this in one sitting. The start was interesting and it grabbed my attention until the end.
Damiano is the Capo and while he seemed cold at first, he is like a golden retriever on the inside and only the ones closest to him get to see and feel this side of him.
I loved him. I loved seeing be ruthless while also being capable of showing emotions whether it was to his mother or the ones he trusts the most.
Gabriella is a powerhouse and the woman Damiano needs to lead this life alongside him. Queen & King of the Cosa Nostra.
I loved her too. She suffered so much at the hands of the people who should've love her the most but once she comes to live with Damiano, she sees and feels what it's like to be loved and also love someone else. 
I loved that she knows when to put a mask and show no weakness when it was needed and I just loved that contrast about her. She has a great balance of being vulnerable with Damiano but also showing no emotion when needed.

I saw Stefano coming from a mile away and imo Damiano should've known who did this when s--- hit the fan right away. 
I loved the friendship she formed with the ladies of the house and i was saddened to see one of them go to a better place.

I loved the epilogue which was 20+ years later. I loved seeing the kids and their possible love stories that might be brewing and I'm excited for Michelle's next release.
I will also go back and read the rest of the books in this series since I apparently love to read book 1 and last of her series without being a good girl and read them in order. 

* I read an arc of this book. *