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Smoke and Mirrors: Dark Mafia Age Gap Romance: Bleeding Hearts Book 1 Kindle Edition

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Lilah
One night is all it took. One night changed all of my plans. One night laid a road map out for the rest of my life. My heart now belongs to him- Antonio Robert Heart, the underboss of the Heart Syndicate that governs over New York and its five boroughs. He rules with an unwavering hand yielding the blade of his knife, but when his strong hands touch me, I become liquid. I melt into his all-consuming prowess. The thing is, he doesn't want me... even though he craves me.
Antonio
I don’t date. I don’t love. I don’t want marriage and I do not want children. I only allow myself companionship when the desire is there. Lilah Tomlinson was supposed to be one night-one hour at the most. I was a fool. My desire for her prevailed and I let her in... only to find out she has betrayed me. That muscle in my chest, the one she has penetrated and brought to life, it shrivels with the worst kind of anger: WRATH.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R6Y1PH3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michelle Borden (February 16, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1735 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 487 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,254 ratings

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Michelle B was born and raised in New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and furry co-writing buddy, Mr. Bojangles. After secretly writing two of the five books in the Heart series, she decided it was time to hit the publish button. She has turned her love for reading hot, steamy books into writing them. Her way of writing angsty, suspenseful romance draws you in and makes you feel like you live inside the pages alongside the characters. She is unapologetically addicted to Starbucks and loves going to the movies with her husband of thirty years.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability, storyline, and storytelling. They find the plots and twists engaging, with suspense and steamy romance. The character development is praised as spectacular. However, some readers feel the pacing is slow at first and doesn't really pick up until after the halfway point.

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19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it well-written and engaging, with characters that are well-developed. The story is described as a slow burn but worth reading.

"...sex scenes fights, blood, and bad guys but in the end, it was just a good book!" Read more

"I read it in one day. It was that good! It captivated me both with plots and characters all the way through every line" Read more

"...it was a good read all in all." Read more

"...Then finish it to watch passion explode. Great book. Definitely worth the read!" Read more

16 customers mention "Storyline"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it engaging, with many plot twists and suspense. The romance is steamy, and the love story wraps everything together nicely. The ending is full of surprises and excitement. Overall, customers describe the book as one of the best mafia romances they've read.

"...more mafia business and detail than expected but the love story wrapped it all nicely together." Read more

"...I was disappointed in Lilah’s deception. Otherwise, it was an amazing MC romance. I enjoyed it." Read more

"I loved it all tge way Really really loved it The plot kept developing and i was so curious i finished the book in one sitting..." Read more

"...The story line was amazing and the character development was spectacular. I know I’ll be reading this book multiple times." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the narrative well-crafted and enjoy the strong love shown by the characters. The book is written as a separate story yet connected to the Heart Series. The details are thought-out and the book has an engaging storyline that keeps readers engaged.

"...The story was captivating! There was more mafia business and detail than expected but the love story wrapped it all nicely together." Read more

"...men I end up having to fast forward but in this case, this book was well written while it did give us some angst and a strong female it wasn’t over..." Read more

"Antonio's story is a written as separate yet connected to the Heart Series. It did not disappoint...." Read more

"Here’s what is good about this book - *The writer weaves a good narrative although the book doesn’t really get going until after the 50%..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find it captivating, with a plot that keeps them hooked.

"I read it in one day. It was that good! It captivated me both with plots and characters all the way through every line" Read more

"...The story line was amazing and the character development was spectacular. I know I’ll be reading this book multiple times." Read more

"...Characters who have such depth and complexity suck the reader in, wishing for their HEA and redemption...." Read more

"...The characters are strong and well-developed. Here’s what is bad about this book - *..." Read more

4 customers mention "Feelings of love"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the strong love shown by the lovers in the book. They find the angst and emotional struggles engaging, with the writing capturing their emotions.

"...I love watching them fight and struggle again their feelings...." Read more

"I loved this book, so well written and had me crying, laughing and on the edge of my seat the whole read." Read more

"...Omg!! This book was one hell of a ride!! It consumed me! The angst was over the top!..." Read more

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3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's pacing slow at first. They say it doesn't really get going until after half way through.

"The beginning was slow for me and I didn’t find myself really invested until I was about 1/3 of they way in. The story was captivating!..." Read more

"At first, the book was slow, but I continued to read and fell in love. The story line was amazing and the character development was spectacular...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
    The beginning was slow for me and I didn’t find myself really invested until I was about 1/3 of they way in. The story was captivating! There was more mafia business and detail than expected but the love story wrapped it all nicely together.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
    This is a fantastic story. The plot was entertaining and held me captive from start to finish. Antonio irritated me a bit with his extreme objection to a permanent relationship. I was disappointed in Lilah’s deception. Otherwise, it was an amazing MC romance. I enjoyed it.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
    I listen to a lot of dark mafia romance books that have a lot of young females acting like men I end up having to fast forward but in this case, this book was well written while it did give us some angst and a strong female it wasn’t over the top.. Lots of great sex scenes fights, blood, and bad guys but in the end, it was just a good book!
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
    I loved it all tge way
    Really really loved it
    The plot kept developing and i was so curious i finished the book in one sitting
    I think i fell in love with all of them lol
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
    I read it in one day. It was that good! It captivated me both with plots and characters all the way through every line
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
    Needed a little work with grammar and some of the storyline was a bit fractured. it was a good read all in all.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
    Antonio's story is a written as separate yet connected to the Heart Series. It did not disappoint. I love stories where the big, bad alpha hole with no intentions of love get slammed. I love watching them fight and struggle again their feelings. Poor Antonio just had a hard time accepting he couldn't stop what was happening to him. Lilia fought it too but women are much quicker to accept then men. Although Antonio fell much faster.
    Michelle B. has become a must read author for me. I am so invested in the lives of these characters, waiting for the next story will be a chore. I want to dive into this world and see all the characters from previous books day to day lives. I want to watch them interact with each other and see how their relationships change over time.
    If you've read the Heart Series then you need to read this book. If you haven't read The Heart Series, then why not start here. You won't be disappointed.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
    At first, the book was slow, but I continued to read and fell in love. The story line was amazing and the character development was spectacular. I know I’ll be reading this book multiple times.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Melissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, spicy and a little bit messy *in the best way*
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2024
    The story line is so good, the twists, the plots, the developments and the characters connections!! I loved how the females all had bad ass attitudes and never cowered at danger.

    A refreshing read
  • Eve
    4.0 out of 5 stars book was good but also bit boring
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2023
    Book was too long and felt dragged on at times. Overall plot was great though I did enjoy that. Not sure if I really believed in Antonio’s love for lilah felt too much like ownership for the sake of it rather than because he meant it. She gave way more of herself to him than he did her. Lilah gave me bad friend vibes as well. Her friend had just been attacked they all run off and Antonio takes them back and then she never uses her phone to check on her? It’s also never explained who actually attacked Katie or why. Ollie was also left unresolved. Would have been good to have a confrontation with him about his deceit. Book was good just bit boring and draggy occasionally
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Likeable and good story
    Reviewed in India on July 21, 2022
    Well it dragged a bit and so I skimmed through in parts. That's why the 4 star but overall a good read. Lilah was irritating towards the end though she starts of strong and fiesty. What she his from Antonio was deceitful, lie not just by omission but he even asks her directly about her past and family and she doesn't tell him the truth. That was betrayal and I would be understanding about it coz let's face it, Antonio was an ass towards her through and through but the fact that she gets all melodramatic and gives all that emotional speel to justify her actions and that too from a moral high ground was irritating
  • gynniet17
    4.0 out of 5 stars dolcezza and her wolfie
    Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2022
    I really thought this book would end up in the DNF pile, but glad I didn’t cause one I didn’t like Antonio and 2 I still didn’t like him, but for Lilah I like her strong character she may be young but she wasn’t naive what with having two older brothers.

    I did stop at chapter 3 thinking I wouldn’t continue, but since I like all the characters (the good guys) and since this author is new to me Made Men is not new but the story is actually interesting, there was so much going on that without the dual POV, I think I would be lost. For every chapter and every character gets more interesting which brings a story that really had me think ẘ⊥ḟ but more about secrets, about trust and most of all learning to love beyond your fears.
  • Ssafi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2021
    This was my first book by Michelle B author and I must say I am a fan now. The story and the plot were brilliantly written. I loved the way she connected all those dots even the ones that I had almost forgotten. I got to know some other characters in this book who happen to have their own stories. I am going to start reading her first series. I will recommend this book for all those who r looking for alpha males and strong heroine with twists, suspense, heartbreak , hot romantic scene , happily ever after endings to read this bcuz this has ALL of them in one book.

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