The Devil I Don't Know: LK Shaw

Don't you love downloading a free book and actually liking it? All I knew was this story was free and a mafia romance and I was like... 👀 sign me up! I'm so glad I grabbed this one! It's rare for me to read a hetero romance. If I do, chances are it's a mafia story. I very much enjoyed The Devil I Don't Know.

Arranged Marriage? Check.

Irish & Italians against the Russians? Check.

Slow to love & trust MMC? Check.

"MY WIFE." Check.

I love the mafia violence, the betrayals, looking for the rat, and the eventually sexy times that come with a mafia romance. Always a winner. It's a cliché for a reason... cause it's GOOD.

Brenna is sold by her Irish family in an alliance with the Italians. Jacob (Emilio) doesn't really want a wife, but he's willing to do his duty to his family.

Brenna and Jacob eventually bang it out and fall in love.

Brenna was determined and fierce, but there was an innocence about her I loved. Jacob was growly and tragic, just the way I like them. I love a mad sad boy.

This was book one in the series and sets the stage for the next few books and what looks like a spin off series. I'll be honest, this was a great story, especially if you like the comfort of an arranged marriage mafia story! I'll definitely be reading Pierce's book, book 2, eventually! I'm adding it to the tbr now!

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