This was an amazing mafia read. So different than any other mafia book I have read in a long time. Pippa meets Damien when she goes into his casino to pay off her father’s gambling debt. Damien takes her home father trying to shame her father for putting his daughter in such a dangerous situation. Damien is extremely attracted to Pippa and these two make out and a flare is sparked. However, before something can happen between them a huge tragedy occurs and shakes Damien’s world. He sort of clings to her goodness and desire for him and he needs her to accept him as he is warts and all and she does. Pippa is a wise, smart mouth woman who really is tough but she is also an extremely graceful dancer. Damien is this tough man who had done some really awful stuff, but he is just looking for love and acceptance. Damien is such a great man who would do anything for Pippa. Things seems to going well for these two until an unfortunate interloper decides to interfere in their relationship. I loved the fact that they both admitted that they loved each other however, Pippa’s need to not conform may lead to her destroying her relationship with Damien. I love mafia books, but I love when they surprise me even more and this book was a delightful surprise. This book has action, violence, and spice.