Being the princess and heir to the Rinaldi Family Empire was never my plan. My father groomed me despite my need for freedom. His path leads to death and destruction. My path leads to happily ever after.
Falling in love with the prince of the rival family wasn’t part of the plan. He was supposed to be my peace and way out of this life, but it wasn’t meant to be.
The tragic death of my father was the catalyst for the rise of my dark side. The part of me that I wanted to keep hidden.
Relentless, dark, and unforgiving.
My father’s killers have awakened the beast within and in the midst, lies and betrayal are uncovered. Hunting them down is only the beginning. The two paths collide and form a destiny where their deaths will lead to my happily ever after.
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What an outstanding read! Exciting was an understatement! Heart beating rapidly as I turned the pages, I felt the climax of the story building and I just knew something was coming! And boy did it come! Revenge has never been sweeter! Incredible!
Holy Wrath! Another compelling, well-written, page-turning story from Thetta. Lili and Nico's story is heart-stopping with twists and turns. Their love is undeniable and spicey. There are action-packed scenes that will have you crying and cheering. I was on the edge of my recliner awaiting the outcome of each scene. Thetta's writing makes you feel like you're in the background watching each scene play out. Wrath will have you reading past your bedtime. That's how good Lili and Nico's story is. If you like mafia romance, I highly recommend you read Wrath! 5 stars!
The blurb on this one alone was what intrigued me to read it and let’s just say, Thetta James did not disappoint me at all! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Wrath was a well written Mafia romance filled with action, plot twists, a sprinkle of spice here & there, angst, betrayal, secrets and retribution! Lili & Nico really gave me Romeo and Juliet vibes, two young kids in love from rival mafia families and being kept apart from each other. My heart really broke to see all that Lili and Nico had to go through, especially Lily with their own family.
Thetta did an INCREDIBLE job keeping my attention, writing the storyline so smoothly with all of the action and plot twists going through. It was a shorter read (145 pages), but felt like a 300+ page book with the way this book had so much go on, but didn’t feel rushed and ended beautifully. I loved the depth of which she gave this story substance. The character development in Lily was beautiful to see and they truly had a love that conquered all! Can’t recommend this book enough!
✨ Fave quotes: ✨ “A woman’s wrath can only go so far until she reaches her breaking point”.
“Together, we stand stronger than ever before. Our shared trials have only reinforced our unity, assuring that nothing can ever tear us apart”.
If you’re looking for a short book with eloquent and concise writing, this is it! Thetta did an excellent job with her words. She sucked me in from the first paragraph, because I am nothing if not a sucker for beautiful descriptions! I love when a scene is described in depth, helping me place myself in the room with the character (or *become* the character!). Thetta made this a beautiful read with her usage of the English language. My favorite type of book is one that reads smoothly, like poetry, and that’s what I experienced.
The story of Liliana and Nico is very sweet. Nico is the perfect book boyfriend, and he literally has zero red flags, which is very very rare. Lili’s journey from anger at her initial situation to devastation with the tragedy that hits her family is heart breaking. Nico’s dedication to her and love for her is commendable.
I would have liked to see more minor storyline, but that would have probably made the book more than twice as long. I would have loved for read more deeply about why and how Lili made the decisions she did, and also would have loved more depth to how she kept her journey to revenge on track.
Overall, beautiful writing and a lovely strong female lead, AND total green flag male character.
WOW!!! I don’t even where to begin. Thetta James wrote an EPIC tale of vengeance with this book.
We met “Don” Rinaldi’s daughter, Liliana at the beginning. A young woman, daydreaming of her boyfriend, Nico, and the life she wants with him. There’s just one problem with those plans… he is the adopted son from another “family”. While the families are in a truce, it is contentious, to say the least. On the night of her birthday party, her life is destroyed when her entire family is murdered. She barely survived the slaughter herself, but received help from an unlikely source. She is alone and is now consumed with a thirst for retribution.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It’s packed with twists and turns. Thetta James’ writing in this story was nothing short of amazing. She pulled you into Liliana’s world. You felt her pain and desire for vengeance. As a side note, I absolutely love that she writes strong female characters. This is a MUST read. I only wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
It’s not everyday you read a story that is so intense your heart palpitates! I don’t profess to know anything about the mafia or how it’s run but I feel like the author did her research and nailed it! Liliana didn’t want this life! She just wanted to be with the son of a rival family and live happily ever after! What she didn’t know is her father and his father had other plans. This story will take you on a roller coaster of emotions with scenes that are described in such detail that you may cringe. I found myself really hating one of the characters! Hoping he’d get his. Karma is a bitch they say! This is a must read! You won’t be able to put it down. Thank you Thetta for sharing your words with all of us! Amazing!! 👏💜
At 145 pages I went in expecting this book to be a light palate cleanser. A short in-between-books read. No, it was a full-on world. The author drops you into a power struggle between mafia families with a badass FMC. I absolutely loved how full this story was, with characters that were up against family obligations and traditions trying to be together. The second half is full of action and the story kept me enthralled! I read it in one sitting, housework be damned. I cannot wait to read more from this author. I love her wonderful descriptive writing style that really immerses you in the scene as well as the quick read flow of this book.
This book was just what I needed. I've been craving to read about a strong woman and Lili was just that. She didn't expect the future that was laid out for her, but circumstances happened and she did what needed to be done. Falling for a member of the rival family wasn't what was supposed to happen, but how in TF do you not fall for Dom! Thetta built this story up and slayyyyed it! 🙌🏽
Wrath was a exciting read that keeps you on the edge of your seat!! Loved the characters Liliana and Nico. I wasn’t expecting Lili to do that at the end. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend that you read it.
This was my first time reading from Thetta and let me just say, it won’t be my last.
Lili and Nico are both children of opposing Mafia families. But sometimes, life throws you curveballs that change you. This was a different kind of coming-of-age and my heart broke, in different ways, for both Lili and Nico. Watching Lili grow into the strong and capable woman she became was amazing.
There is violence and death throughout this book. The story itself was gripping and made me not want to put it down. I’ll be anxiously waiting for the next book! ~ Brier @booksnbriers
"Wrath in its purest form, presents with self destructiveness, violence, and hate that may provoke feuds.."
Turning 21 for most young adults is a right of passage. It's the time to forge their own paths and decide what it is they want out of life. Unfortunately for Liliana Rinaldi, her life was set out for her a long time ago.
Being born the princess to a prominent mafia family in Chicago, Lili grew up learning the ways of the mafia and was skilled in weapons training at a young age. However, taking over her father's empire was never in her plans for the future.
Lili always knew she wanted to attend college and start a life with her beau Domenico Beneventi. Sadly for Liliana, her father would never approve of either especially not with someone with the last name Beneventi, adopted or otherwise.
Life as she knows it will change for Liliana in the most unexpected and tragic way possible.
Page after page. I tore through this read and the excitement and angst grew with each new flip. Action. Drama. Secrets and lies. Betrayal. Thetta James spared no expense when it came to a well built story from start to finish.
She has a knack for character building and really brings you into Lilis world emphasizing with her inner demons and the insatiable need for revenge.
Thetta is definitely one of those one click authors for me and I have to read every one of her books twice just to get my feelings and thoughts in check and Wrath is no different! Bravo!
What a page turner! Two rival families, two people one from each family, Lili and Nico, in love. Their connection despite the families hatred towards one other, is electric! Lily’s father wants her taking over when he is gone. She just wants freedom and to be with Nico. Wait til you see how this story plays out!
Lili’a 21st birthday is one she won’t forget. In the blink of an eye, her life is changed forever. She’s on a mission to take down Nico’s family. They did her wrong. Will she be able to accomplish this without getting herself killed? Meanwhile, Nico thinks she’s dead. How will he react when he sees Lili in the flesh again? Will they still have a connection and pick up where they left off? The chemistry is still there, but Lili has changed and will do anything to avenge those who did her wrong several months prior-even take Nico out. Watch out, Lili is one bad a** woman on a mission who will take out anyone in her path to right all the wrongs in her life.
Wait til you see how this story ends! I was definitely cheering for Nico and Lili to get back what they had in the beginning.
Being the princess and heir to the Rinaldi Family Empire was never my plan. My father groomed me despite my need for freedom. His path leads to death and destruction. My path leads to happily ever after. Falling in love with the prince of the rival family wasn’t part of the plan. He was supposed to be my peace and way out of this life, but it wasn’t meant to be. The tragic death of my father was the catalyst for the rise of my dark side. The part of me that I wanted to keep hidden. Relentless, dark, and unforgiving. My father’s killers have awakened the beast within and in the midst, lies and betrayal are uncovered. Hunting them down is only the beginning. The two paths collide and form a destiny where their deaths will lead to my happily ever after.
This mafia romance is an outstanding read, it was brilliantly well-written and a page turner. The development of the relationship between Lili and Nico was certainly heart-stopping with plenty of twists and turns. The way the author wrote the book as if you are standing there watching the story develop. Thetta James, I must say this book was brilliant from start to finish and this was the first book I've read by her.
The first section of the story is mostly monologue with a small break of conversation, yes it can go on a little bit and you find yourself tempted to skim or give up. But if you persevere through what is basically back history of the families it becomes way more exciting and action packed, although there is romance and a love story that takes second place to the events that happen. This is mafia, it has violence, turmoil and darkness, it also has a fairly happy ending considering. It is this part of the story that got the rating, it was worth it. It is well written and has a fast pace once through that first part, the history is interesting but just a little to much and I probably would have liked that either spread out over the book in smaller batches or cut in half to allow for more family interaction but other readers may find they like it, this is only my opinion and honesty is my motto. It still, I felt deserved the 5 star.
This book is part of the Seven Deadly Sins Mafia Romance collection. This book was different than most of the mafia books I have read. Lili has been groomed to take over for her father since she was young. That alone is different and then add in that she doesn’t want to take over. She longs for a life outside of the mafia. Nico is her boyfriend; he is from a rival family. He is adopted and isn’t able to take a role in his family’s organization. He too longs for a different life. This book takes us on a crazy ride. Lili is forced to make some very tough decisions. While I liked the storyline, I thought the two main characters were a little soft for the mafia life. The pair did what needed to be done in the end though. It was a good read. I always enjoy Thetta’s books. Great job Thetta. I look forward to reading the other books in the collection as well as more of Thetta’s books.
This is the 6th and final book in this phenomenal series, and what a perfect conclusion Nico and Lili’s journey is! Lili is the Princess, and heir off the Rinaldi family, and she has been groomed since an early age, to take over when her father passes, but all she wants is the freedom to be with Nico. On Lili’s 21st birthday, her life changes forever, and she is on a mission off vengeance against Nico’s family. This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, loss, grief, angst, revenge, rival crime families, secrets, lies, betrayal, deceit, turmoil, retribution, undeniable chemistry, violence, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, twisted, haunting, unpredictable, and steamy addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Liliana is not happy about staying involved in the family business. As her 21st birthday is fast approaching, she becomes more determined to remove herself from the legacy that has been bestowed upon her. She is in love with Nico and they have made plans that don't include said legacy! Then something tragic occurs that blows her world apart! From this point on, Lili becomes a woman whose wrath has been released and needs to be assuaged by all means necessary! This story kept me engaged and glued to my seat until I read the last page! You need to read this! I hate to give too much away because the story needs to unravel while reading! Another genre tackled and conquered, Thetta James!!
Wow, what a read! I very easily read this in two sittings, and if didn’t need to get up and get going it would have been one! A very exciting read, a page turner, and an interesting take on a mafia story.. it wasn’t the usual in a great way.
The main character goes through so much throughout this book and the author does a great job developing her character along with the events that happen.
Liliana actually wants out of the Mafia circle, but as her 21st birthday arrives she’s set to step up under her father. Then something happens that rips her world apart and changes literally everything.
Seven Deadly Sins! Ms. James' take on Wrath, was A.W.E.S.O.M.E!
I couldn't put it down. It was short enough, that thankfully, I didn't have to! Yeah!
Liliana though brought up in the mafia life, didn't want it! She wanted to live peacefully and away from this! She wanted someone from a rival family though, Nico! Could it possibly happen?
I was on tenterhooks! I had hopes that the author would give these two an HEA!
Man was I ever scared to find out! Lili is one strong heroine! Soooo....
This book, with its compelling female protagonist, illustrates the strength one can muster when necessary. Liliana, once sheltered as the daughter of a formidable Mafia Don, confronts numerous challenges and difficult choices when her world is shattered. Betrayal abounds, and appearances deceive. Her life is upended, transforming her from a naive young girl into a formidable, vengeful woman. While I struggle to articulate my thoughts in reviews, I must assert that this novel is a must-read for fans of Mafia Romance. I highly recommend it.
This books truly shows you love will prevail. Sometimes even in the darkest of times, with the most horrible betrayal that love can still shine. Liliana and Nico truly fought for what they loved. If you’re looking for a mafia story with a strong FMC this story is for you. It shows that just because a woman has suffered doesn’t mean she is broken. Wrath is out now in KU and on Amazon 🖤
I had said that I was not going to sign up for anymore book reviews while dealing with life admin but when given the opportunity to read an ARC by Thetta James I could not resist. And boy am I glad that I did say yes because not only did I put life admin on hold, I also put sleep on hold! Wrath was a definite page-turner for me - it is the last book in the Seven Deadly Sins series but can be read as a standalone and I recommend that you one click it NOW
Wow! I love a great mafia romance and Wrath held my attention from the very first page to last! Liliana had spent her life trying to keep her independence while also being trained to take over her father’s role as head of one of Chicago’s five mafia families. Complicating matters is her relationship with Dominico, the son of a rival family. I absolutely loved that Liliana was such a strong young woman throughout the entire story. Everything her father taught her kicked in following a brutal attack on her family. She kept her wits about her while plotting and carrying out revenge against her father’s killers and never wavered until the last threat was eliminated. Her focus was single minded and ruthless while she personally took out every last one of them. The mafia plot is amazing and kept me holding my breath. It was packed with so many twists and turns as motives and secrets were revealed that really kept me guessing! If you love mafia stories with truly strong heroines taking the reins and wielding a knife with viscous intent, then you’ll love Wrath!
A quick suspenseful mafia romance read. Liliana and Nico’s families are enemies but nothing can stop these two from falling in love. After a horrific night both have vowed to get revenge on the one that hurt them. Must read page turner mafia romance!
Could have been good if showing rather than telling was the focused. Not good in my opinion since this lacked characters development and emotional pull. The writing style was too narrative with overdone telling on how the characters felt and was not for me.
I couldn't put down 'Wrath' by Thetta James! Liliana's journey to take control of her life felt deeply empowering. The fast pace and thrilling action kept me hooked from start to finish. Immersed in the dark underworld portrayed in the book, I was completely captivated. Without a doubt, 'Wrath' ranks among my favourite reads from Thetta James.