This book was phenomenal! I absolutely loved Lorenzo and Daria. Daria is so naive in the beginning, while also being feisty and strong willed. Her past traumas made her very untrusting, and I loved seeing her trust in Lorenzo get stronger by the end. And Lorenzo is the typical Mafia Don…cold, hard, brutal and dominating. But for Daria he’s willing to change and be softer and prove she can trust him. He honestly made my heart melt over and over again with the lengths he was willing to go to and how he treated her. I loved the banter, the story was excellent, and the spice even though it was a slow burn, was oh so good. This was the second book in the series of interconnected standalones, and I’m planning on reading the first one while I’m waiting on the third! Highly recommend adding to your TBR!!

Lorenzo, the don of a New York mafia, has everything he could ever want – money, power, women. Oh yeah, lots and lots of women rotating in his bed. He’s definitely a playboy and he’s proud of that reputation! He is completely, absolutely, and 100% certain he would never ever be a one-woman guy, even when he’s married. But you know what they say: never say never! One look at Daria, a Sicillian woman in the “tiniest shorts” and my man was a goner… Oh how the mighty has fallen! Lorenzo didn’t want to get married but he had to in order to make alliances and avoid any potential bloodshed. So here he was supposed to marry Daria’s older sister but oops, his finger maaaaay have slipped and pointed at Daria instead. Lorenzo basically trapped her in a forced marriage, or did he really? Maybe HE is the one trapped with Daria 🤔 I mean before signing the marriage contract, she was like: “What was your name again?” And oh boy he didn’t like that, replying tightly with “Lorenzo” and guess what she said??? “See? I’ve always wanted to have a Lorenzo.” 🦅 *screeching* 🦅 SHE ENDED HIM! An absolute slay! Anyway, they got married and Lorenzo took her away from Italy to good ole New York City. If he thinks he would be in control because he got her alone, well…he’s in for some enlightenment. My girl Daria is definitely eating him alive 🫡 Ahhhh this was seriously such a fun read. Nothing gives me more✨ joy✨ than seeing all these powerful men get wrapped around their wives tiny little pinky fingers. Daria and Lorenzo had a lot of things to figure out but the chemistry be sizzling and when it finally broke, it was fire!! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves the grittiness and tension of mafia romances, strong heroines, and obsessed wife guy!!! This is an absolute delight to read! Add to your TBR if you like: 🥀 Mafia Romance 🥀 Enemies to lovers 🥀 Forced Marriage 🥀 Forced Proximity 🥀 Slow burn to spicy spice 🥀 Obsessed & Possessive mafia don 🥀 Sassy (slightly unhinged?) FMC 🥀 Touch her & 💀

"Princess of the Mafia by Sophia Raz, the second instalment of The Shadows of Cosa Nostra Chronicles, immerses readers in the dark, complex world of Mafia romance. It follows Daria, the fiercely independent Sicilian FMC, as she defies the norms of traditional Mafia marriages, and Lorenzo, who works to earn her trust. Sophia's evocative and immersive writing style brings these compelling characters to life, crafting an unforgettable romance. Princess of the Mafia is a masterclass in the 'slow burn,' leaving the reader eagerly anticipating Daria's acceptance of Lorenzo. Despite the lingering tension throughout, the story explores Daria's personal growth and reassessment of her preconceived notions about Lorenzo. Overall, Princess of the Mafia is a captivating read that blends thrilling romance and emotional depth, making it a must-read for fans of the genre."