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A Love of Vengeance

Book 1 in the series:Wanted Men

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A Love of Vengeance follows the story of Gabriel, a former enforcer for the Moretti family who is pulled back into the mafia world to protect the daughter of a Russian mob boss, Eva. As their mutual attraction ignites, they navigate a dangerous world of blood feuds, deceit, and underground dealings. The book features a mix of thriller, suspense, and action, with a large cast of intriguing characters that set the stage for future stories in the series.

Characters:

The characters include a strong alpha male and a resilient female lead, supported by a diverse cast that enriches the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and fast-paced, with effective characterization, although some action moments feel awkward.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a blend of mafia conflict, suspense, and romance, focusing on Gabriel's duty to protect Eva while navigating their tumultuous relationship.

Setting:

The setting revolves around the mafia and underground world in the U.S., exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly fast and engaging, though it can feel overwhelming at first due to the large number of characters.
For the first time in twenty-four long, devastating hours, Vasily Tarasov felt the tension in his back and neck ease. He glanced around the exclusive Manhattan nightclub, where he’d been studying the ...

Notes:

A Love of Vengeance is the first book in the Wanted Men series.
The story features warring mafia families and motorcycle clubs.
Gabriel is the second son of the Moretti family, but has a complex relationship with his brother, Stefano.
Gabriel becomes the protector of Eva, the hidden daughter of Vasily, the head of the Russian mafia.
Eva has never met her father and is facing a dangerous world after her mother's death.
The relationship between Gabriel and Eva is intense, with a mix of attraction and mistrust.
The pacing of the book keeps readers engaged despite an overwhelming cast of characters.
Gabriel is portrayed as an ultra-alpha male, often jealous and overprotective.
The book combines romance with elements of thriller, suspense, and action.
The next book in the series will focus on Eva’s friend Nika and Gabriel’s friend Vincente.
Readers appreciated the chemistry between the main characters and the strong secondary characters.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of violence, trauma, and potential triggers related to organized crime and familial conflicts.

Has Romance?

The romance between Gabriel and Eva is central to the plot, driving the narrative forward and filled with intense chemistry.

From The Publisher:

Once the most feared member of an Italian Mafia crime family, Gabriel Moretti returns to New York at the request of his mentor, Russian crime boss Vasily Tarasov.

Vasily needs someone he can trust in Seattle to protect his estranged daughter, Eva Jacobs, while he avenges the murder of the young woman's mother. Gabriel is unstoppable in a fight, whether he's using fists, blades, or bullets; but innocent, onyx-haired Eva may just be the most dangerous—and beautiful—thing he's come up against.

Intense sparks fly between the two, tempting Gabriel to mix business with pleasure while in the Emerald City. But once word gets around that Gabriel has shown up in New York, Stefano—his vengeful brother and the de facto head of the family—decides that Eva is the key to ending the feud between them…permanently.

In this pulse-pounding romantic thriller set against the backdrop of New York City's storied underworld, loyalties will be tested, secrets will be told, and mob justice will be served.

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