Love is an inconvenience Anna Cavallaro doesn’t have time for.
She only has one goal: to become a fashion designer. Chicago’s elite already copies her style religiously, not least because she’s the daughter of the city’s notorious mafia boss.
When she’s accepted at a world-famous fashion institute in Paris, her father’s condition is to take her bodyguard along.
Anna definitely wouldn’t mind a few weeks of no-strings-attached fun with her brooding protector.
Santino Bianchi became the Outfit’s enforcer because he liked the thrill of the hunt and kill.
Babysitting his capo’s daughter is an honorable assignment he can’t refuse. His thoughts about Anna? Not so honorable.
Santino’s ignored Anna’s persistent flirting for years. Now, far away from home boundaries begin to blur. But Santino doesn’t have any intention to be the reason for a failed engagement and the ensuing scandal.
A summer fling in Paris.
Only two things stand in Anna’s way.
Santino’s iron will.
And…her fiancé.
Anna’s dream is to graduate from the Paris Fashion Institute and live her life fully before her fixed marriage. And her wishes can only be fulfilled if her bodyguard, Santino, comes along with her. Getting Santino to guard her in Paris is easy for her, but breaking his control is hard. But Anna always desires him. This is the perfect time for her to get what she wants with her future plans intact. Santino always hates his bodyguard job, wants a way out of it, and Paris is his way out. For a long time, he had controlled himself, but away from home, every day, his rising anger and tension led him to burst. He is so deep in trouble as he already knows he has no future with Anna.
Anna has a sharp mouth and may be annoying and overwhelming at times. Regardless, I like her. But Santino is a surprise delight, going from arrogant to gentleman. The banter between both of them is to die for. It was fascinating to see Val and Dante's points of view. The story starts slow and fast in the middle and at the end. Its end and last twist are the most satisfying and spectacular parts. The story differs from Cora's previous bodyguard romance, which is also the reason I enjoyed reading this one.
This novel has a lot of potential. I wanted to read the mafia and political romance. I enjoy the interaction between Anna and Clifford, as well as his personality. He has far too many stories to tell that can breathe fresh life into it. I was expecting a love triangle but was greatly disappointed. The plot was so fast that I couldn't connect and barely felt Anna and Santino's relationship evolve. I was quite disappointed because Cora is great at slow romance, so I expected that to be there.
Finally, this novel is good for its powerful characters, great story, and new Outfit changes. And the promise of a fantastic story about the Outfit's next heir. Leonas, though, is what makes this novel memorable for me. Prior to reading this book, I didn't have any strong feelings about his novel, but now that I have, I am quite eager to read it.
Recommendations
- If you want to read a bodyguard mafia romance, a dark romance with drama and comedy, grab this book.
- It is perfect for new readers.
- Only for mature readers.
Best Quotes of BVIF
You only regret the things you didn't do.
Sometimes more was too much.
Freedom of choice does not mean we should choose every option available to us. Some remain unwise
Special Thanks; For providing a free copy for an honest review.
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