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Dark Odyssey #3
Thrill Me
Time to break the rules and make her submit to me…
We dance like devils, except we wear masks.
Every night a different one.
Dancing on the edge.
Dancing with danger.
Me and her, for years.
I’ve allowed her to think she doesn’t already belong to me.
Time to change that up and claim her.
Possess her, dominate her, own her.
Heart. Body. Mind. Soul.
I’m Salvatore Giordano and I always get what I want.
I want her on her knees or chained to my bed.
Submitting to my every command.
Fulfilling our wild fantasies.
I’ll make her cave to temptation.
I thought it would be simple.
Until the day she saw something she shouldn’t have.
Now she has a target on her back.
My enemies want her.
It’s kill or be killed.
Ruthless against the heartless.
I have to become both to save her.
Even if it costs me everything.
Thrill Me is a standalone, full-length friends to lovers DARK Billionaire Mafia Romance in the Dark Odyssey series. If you love a filthy-mouthed, possessive Alpha you will love this.
CAUTION: Be prepared for one wild, steamy ride. Read at your own risk.
We dance like devils, except we wear masks.
Every night a different one.
Dancing on the edge.
Dancing with danger.
Me and her, for years.
I’ve allowed her to think she doesn’t already belong to me.
Time to change that up and claim her.
Possess her, dominate her, own her.
Heart. Body. Mind. Soul.
I’m Salvatore Giordano and I always get what I want.
I want her on her knees or chained to my bed.
Submitting to my every command.
Fulfilling our wild fantasies.
I’ll make her cave to temptation.
I thought it would be simple.
Until the day she saw something she shouldn’t have.
Now she has a target on her back.
My enemies want her.
It’s kill or be killed.
Ruthless against the heartless.
I have to become both to save her.
Even if it costs me everything.
Thrill Me is a standalone, full-length friends to lovers DARK Billionaire Mafia Romance in the Dark Odyssey series. If you love a filthy-mouthed, possessive Alpha you will love this.
CAUTION: Be prepared for one wild, steamy ride. Read at your own risk.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2020
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April 3, 2020
OMG what can I say about this series. I mean there is everything in them. What I love the most is how the brothers bond together to take down whoever they need to. They love each other and will take care of the ones they love especially family.
This is Salvatore and Mimi's story and man what a story. Mimi has always loved one of the brothers and she would do anything to be with him but he is not in the market he is a taken man. But when she and Salvatore get close she starts to fall for him but she is scared because she doesn't want to get her heart broken.
As Salvatore and Mimi build this friendship into lovers it is amazing and that is where the story kicks off and there is so much fighting and bloodshed that Salvatore needs his brothers and family by his side.
This is Salvatore and Mimi's story and man what a story. Mimi has always loved one of the brothers and she would do anything to be with him but he is not in the market he is a taken man. But when she and Salvatore get close she starts to fall for him but she is scared because she doesn't want to get her heart broken.
As Salvatore and Mimi build this friendship into lovers it is amazing and that is where the story kicks off and there is so much fighting and bloodshed that Salvatore needs his brothers and family by his side.
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June 26, 2020
Good stuff
Again sex and mafia....my favorite combination. Read this cover to cover, couldn’t stop. Great story. Sad parts for sure, but good. Got a tad drawn out and o guessed who the rat was. Will be reading the next for sure.
Again sex and mafia....my favorite combination. Read this cover to cover, couldn’t stop. Great story. Sad parts for sure, but good. Got a tad drawn out and o guessed who the rat was. Will be reading the next for sure.
March 31, 2020
ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY!!!
Fantastic! This talented, impressive and compelling dynamic duo imparts one electrifying approach, ratcheting up the thrill of the chase, fusing this gem together flawlessly. Maneuvering through terrifying trials and torrid tribulations, noting the explosive twists and wicked turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never envisioned. Satisfaction is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that'll bring you to your knees, keeping you riveted on a razors edge. Twined, combined and interwoven, exposing the heart pounding ups and gut wretching downs, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. A raging vortex chocked-full of baffling circumstances and stunning events, propel those swirling emotions into play front and center. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, blowing this jewel into a churning tempest, bursting it into a hissy with an eye-opening culmination. Intense attraction and chemistry sizzles through the pages, alluring and mesmerizing, drawing you closer until you feel the electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that blend and flow, transforming into beautifully charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions, as to give you a full understanding and realism that flows smoothly. Amazing job guys, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Fantastic! This talented, impressive and compelling dynamic duo imparts one electrifying approach, ratcheting up the thrill of the chase, fusing this gem together flawlessly. Maneuvering through terrifying trials and torrid tribulations, noting the explosive twists and wicked turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never envisioned. Satisfaction is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that'll bring you to your knees, keeping you riveted on a razors edge. Twined, combined and interwoven, exposing the heart pounding ups and gut wretching downs, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. A raging vortex chocked-full of baffling circumstances and stunning events, propel those swirling emotions into play front and center. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, blowing this jewel into a churning tempest, bursting it into a hissy with an eye-opening culmination. Intense attraction and chemistry sizzles through the pages, alluring and mesmerizing, drawing you closer until you feel the electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that blend and flow, transforming into beautifully charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions, as to give you a full understanding and realism that flows smoothly. Amazing job guys, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
April 1, 2020
I loved this mafia/dark romance read! Salvatore and Mimi have intense chemistry and their story has loads of drama, emotion and suspense. The characters have lots of depth and really draw you into the story. I was hooked from beginning to end.
July 25, 2020
THRILL ME is the third instalment in Faith Summers’ (Khardine Gray) contemporary, adult Dark Odyssey erotic, mafia romance series focusing on the Giordano brothers who own and operate the exclusive Dark Odyssey Sex Club, and the reigning family in the Chicago mob. This is thirty nine year old Salvatore Giordano, and Maria ‘Mimi’ Cipriani’s story line. THRILL ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and history.
WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Salvatore and Mimi) THRILL ME follows several intersecting paths including the friends to lovers relationship between Salvatore Giordano, and Mimi Cipriani, and the ongoing battle between the warring Chicago Crime families. Salvatore Giordano has lusted after Mimi Cipriani for as long as he could remember but Mimi had fallen in love with Salvatore’s brother Gabe. With Gabe’s recent marriage to his long lost love Charlotte (Taunt Me #2), Salvatore jumped at the chance to make Mimi his own but Mimi struggled to more forward from the past, a past she kept close to her heart. Meanwhile, a rival Chicago Crime family has targeted the Giordano family for power and control, taking aim at everyone and anyone who got in their way. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Mimi and Salvatore, and the fall-out as the mob war brings heart break, death, betrayal and revenge.
Overwhelming loss will, once again, begin to suffocate the Giordano family resulting in Salvatore’s ascension to capo but with his ascension comes the struggle to take down the people responsible for the threats against the Giordano family, and the direct threat against the woman he loves. Mimi Cipriani has accepted she has never been Gabriel’s love but with it came personal loss, and ongoing heart break. Falling for Salvatore Giordano was easy especially when Salvatore had fallen for her. With the hopes of opening her own restaurant, Mimi finds herself caught between family and love but soon discovers that family is not always those bonded by blood.
The relationship between Mimi and Salvatore is a friends to lovers romance wherein Salvatore is hoping to make Mimi his own but Mimi continues to struggle with issues of trust believing Salvatore could break her heart, a break from which she may never return. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Salvatore’s brothers: Vincent and his wife Sorcha: Nick and Mia (Tease Me #1) ; Gabe and Charlotte (Taunt Me #2); parents Julian and Angela Giordano; their cousins Christian and Georgiou; and Mimi’s father. The requisite evil has many faces including Marc , Lawrence and Sergio Fontaine.
THRILL ME is a story of family, blood, power and control; murder and revenge; betrayal, secrets and lies. The fast paced premise is engaging, dark and dramatic; the characters are energetic and emotional; the romance is edgy and tender. Here’s hoping the author has plans for Vincent, Christian and Georgiou.
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WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Salvatore and Mimi) THRILL ME follows several intersecting paths including the friends to lovers relationship between Salvatore Giordano, and Mimi Cipriani, and the ongoing battle between the warring Chicago Crime families. Salvatore Giordano has lusted after Mimi Cipriani for as long as he could remember but Mimi had fallen in love with Salvatore’s brother Gabe. With Gabe’s recent marriage to his long lost love Charlotte (Taunt Me #2), Salvatore jumped at the chance to make Mimi his own but Mimi struggled to more forward from the past, a past she kept close to her heart. Meanwhile, a rival Chicago Crime family has targeted the Giordano family for power and control, taking aim at everyone and anyone who got in their way. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Mimi and Salvatore, and the fall-out as the mob war brings heart break, death, betrayal and revenge.
Overwhelming loss will, once again, begin to suffocate the Giordano family resulting in Salvatore’s ascension to capo but with his ascension comes the struggle to take down the people responsible for the threats against the Giordano family, and the direct threat against the woman he loves. Mimi Cipriani has accepted she has never been Gabriel’s love but with it came personal loss, and ongoing heart break. Falling for Salvatore Giordano was easy especially when Salvatore had fallen for her. With the hopes of opening her own restaurant, Mimi finds herself caught between family and love but soon discovers that family is not always those bonded by blood.
The relationship between Mimi and Salvatore is a friends to lovers romance wherein Salvatore is hoping to make Mimi his own but Mimi continues to struggle with issues of trust believing Salvatore could break her heart, a break from which she may never return. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Salvatore’s brothers: Vincent and his wife Sorcha: Nick and Mia (Tease Me #1) ; Gabe and Charlotte (Taunt Me #2); parents Julian and Angela Giordano; their cousins Christian and Georgiou; and Mimi’s father. The requisite evil has many faces including Marc , Lawrence and Sergio Fontaine.
THRILL ME is a story of family, blood, power and control; murder and revenge; betrayal, secrets and lies. The fast paced premise is engaging, dark and dramatic; the characters are energetic and emotional; the romance is edgy and tender. Here’s hoping the author has plans for Vincent, Christian and Georgiou.
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June 11, 2023
I was so not prepared for how brutal this one turned out!! Every book is getting better and I cannot wait to get started with the next one
April 3, 2020
Wow! I don’t know where to begin with this one. While I loved the other two books in this series, I think Salvatore’s story is my favorite. It was deadly, raw, and surprising. The twist in this story was so deadly to the family and me as the reader. The betrayal of a loved one cuts deep.
Salvatore Giordano is the third child of the Giordano crime family and has loved Maria Cipriani for as long as he can remember. He is older than her and has not acted on those feelings until now. The only problem is that she has been hurt deeply and is very guarded. The man who hurt her is none other than Salvatore’s younger brother Gabe.
Maria “Mimi” Cipriani is the only daughter of Joey Cipriani, a man who works for the Giordano family and has for years. She works for the Giordano brothers at Dark Odyssey, their sex club. She is the Manager of the girls that work there. She put her dream on hold, but now she needs something new and different in her life, so she has decided to follow her dream, but she doesn’t want to leave Dark Odyssey either.
Danger, betrayal, and loyalty are all a part of mafia life, and Mimi knows that. The only problem is that now that she has accepted her feelings for Salvatore she can’t walk away. They will go through a lot to find their path and HEA. This story the danger, betrayal, loyalty, and twists and it ended too soon. I was crying, laughing, and wanting to scream at times during this story. It shows the loyalty of a family, but it also shows the true family, how they fight and can hate each other just as much as they love each other. They are not a fairy tale family; they are a mafia family and true family. If you like mafia, dark, suspenseful stories, you will love this story as well as the other books in the Dark Odyssey series. I give this story a 5-star review and I really hope there will be more in the series or at least with this family.
Salvatore Giordano is the third child of the Giordano crime family and has loved Maria Cipriani for as long as he can remember. He is older than her and has not acted on those feelings until now. The only problem is that she has been hurt deeply and is very guarded. The man who hurt her is none other than Salvatore’s younger brother Gabe.
Maria “Mimi” Cipriani is the only daughter of Joey Cipriani, a man who works for the Giordano family and has for years. She works for the Giordano brothers at Dark Odyssey, their sex club. She is the Manager of the girls that work there. She put her dream on hold, but now she needs something new and different in her life, so she has decided to follow her dream, but she doesn’t want to leave Dark Odyssey either.
Danger, betrayal, and loyalty are all a part of mafia life, and Mimi knows that. The only problem is that now that she has accepted her feelings for Salvatore she can’t walk away. They will go through a lot to find their path and HEA. This story the danger, betrayal, loyalty, and twists and it ended too soon. I was crying, laughing, and wanting to scream at times during this story. It shows the loyalty of a family, but it also shows the true family, how they fight and can hate each other just as much as they love each other. They are not a fairy tale family; they are a mafia family and true family. If you like mafia, dark, suspenseful stories, you will love this story as well as the other books in the Dark Odyssey series. I give this story a 5-star review and I really hope there will be more in the series or at least with this family.
April 9, 2020
Ms. Faith Summers, aka the Author we all know and love Khardine Gray, has just blown my mind with the release of Thrill Me, the latest installment to The Dark Odyssey Series. Should you not be familiar with her work, you've got to read these books.
Inside this amazing dramatic and dark romance, you are reintroduced to Salvatore and Mimi. While in my opinion, they can be read as 'stand alones', I recommend reading this Series as a whole. This is a dark romance release which will draw you, the reader, right in and keep you there throughout until the very end.
She is going to be his, however, she doesn't know it yet. Follow along as this Mafia masterpiece lures you into a riveting storyline that comes complete with the realistic characters to match. The Dark Odyssey Sex Club is where you'd discover the gorgeousness that is Salvatore Giordano, as well as his everything, Maria ‘Mimi’ Cipriani. This is a 'friends to lover's dark romance.
I am one of those people who try very hard never to give away any part of the plot, so that I do not ruin it for other readers. What I can tell you is THIS RELEASE IS MY FAVORITE OF THE SERIES SO FAR. There is Mafia drama & intrigue, steamy/sexy scenarios, and a HEA you're going to love. So, I encourage all fans of amazing romance, albeit Dark, to follow the captivating journey these two characters find themselves in, through to the very last page & lose yourself into the creative World of Ms. Summers making. Trust me, you will not be disappointed, at all.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of Thrill Me in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. I highly recommend reading this book as well as anything published by Ms. Summers (& this Series as a whole).
Inside this amazing dramatic and dark romance, you are reintroduced to Salvatore and Mimi. While in my opinion, they can be read as 'stand alones', I recommend reading this Series as a whole. This is a dark romance release which will draw you, the reader, right in and keep you there throughout until the very end.
She is going to be his, however, she doesn't know it yet. Follow along as this Mafia masterpiece lures you into a riveting storyline that comes complete with the realistic characters to match. The Dark Odyssey Sex Club is where you'd discover the gorgeousness that is Salvatore Giordano, as well as his everything, Maria ‘Mimi’ Cipriani. This is a 'friends to lover's dark romance.
I am one of those people who try very hard never to give away any part of the plot, so that I do not ruin it for other readers. What I can tell you is THIS RELEASE IS MY FAVORITE OF THE SERIES SO FAR. There is Mafia drama & intrigue, steamy/sexy scenarios, and a HEA you're going to love. So, I encourage all fans of amazing romance, albeit Dark, to follow the captivating journey these two characters find themselves in, through to the very last page & lose yourself into the creative World of Ms. Summers making. Trust me, you will not be disappointed, at all.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of Thrill Me in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. I highly recommend reading this book as well as anything published by Ms. Summers (& this Series as a whole).
April 5, 2020
It's a high intensity, erotic story that got plenty of plenty twists and intrigue to keep the plot from turning smutty. Mimi and Salvatore have been orbiting each other's world since she lost her mother at 4yo. She is party of the family and once thought she loved his brother. That's all in the past now, but it doesn't stop the pain and fear from prevent her from moving on with him now. Salvatore is done waiting; Mimi has always been his Baby Girl whether she knew it or not. This mafia man is going to take things into his own hands and Mimi needs to accept her feelings for him because he won't take no for an answer.
This book is full of danger, betrayal, secrets, and lies, all wrapped up in the mafia way of life. It's a journey between the two of them discovering their feelings for each other; learning to trust and rely each other, and what loyalty means in a family in their path to HEA.
This isn't a complaint just so you know.
There's a lot of backstory for these characters as well as supporting characters, as this is the third book in the installment. It easily takes the first half of the book explaining. It doesn't seem like a lot of you haven't read the previous book, so it's helpful . . . But if you have, it is repetitive getting everyone's backstory. Otherwise it's a hot and addicting read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is full of danger, betrayal, secrets, and lies, all wrapped up in the mafia way of life. It's a journey between the two of them discovering their feelings for each other; learning to trust and rely each other, and what loyalty means in a family in their path to HEA.
This isn't a complaint just so you know.
There's a lot of backstory for these characters as well as supporting characters, as this is the third book in the installment. It easily takes the first half of the book explaining. It doesn't seem like a lot of you haven't read the previous book, so it's helpful . . . But if you have, it is repetitive getting everyone's backstory. Otherwise it's a hot and addicting read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "THRILL ME" OMG!!! What a mindblowing nonstop action packed adrenaline rush intense drama filled storyline full of danger, action, killing, rape, suspense, intrigue, extemely hot steamy erotic sex scenes, twists that you didn't see coming.
Mimi Cipriani has been part of the Giordano's Crime Family since she was 4yrs old Salvatore has always been there for her even when she hooked up with his brother Gabe who stepped over a line knowing how Salvatore felt her.
Gabe lost the love of his life Charlotte for yrs he went off the rails he treated Mimi like sh*t broke her heart and devastated her she built a wall do strong around her heart Salvatore couldn't break through she's sways been his and he'll do what's very it takes to make her see that.
Stephanou Portaleu was back in town he'd been gone ever since he killed Frankie Giovanni he was working with the Fontaine Crime Family along with a rat in the Giordano ranks no one knew who though they were going to try take out the Giordano's.
So much happens in this third installment page after page of intense action packed drama, Faith Summers did a phenominal job writing this fantastic story so well written and definitely well worth the read I loved all the characters it made for an addicting read. AWESOME AWESOME SERIES!!!!
Mimi Cipriani has been part of the Giordano's Crime Family since she was 4yrs old Salvatore has always been there for her even when she hooked up with his brother Gabe who stepped over a line knowing how Salvatore felt her.
Gabe lost the love of his life Charlotte for yrs he went off the rails he treated Mimi like sh*t broke her heart and devastated her she built a wall do strong around her heart Salvatore couldn't break through she's sways been his and he'll do what's very it takes to make her see that.
Stephanou Portaleu was back in town he'd been gone ever since he killed Frankie Giovanni he was working with the Fontaine Crime Family along with a rat in the Giordano ranks no one knew who though they were going to try take out the Giordano's.
So much happens in this third installment page after page of intense action packed drama, Faith Summers did a phenominal job writing this fantastic story so well written and definitely well worth the read I loved all the characters it made for an addicting read. AWESOME AWESOME SERIES!!!!
April 7, 2020
Wow...what do I say about the 3rd story, Thrill Me in this hot and sexy Series, A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance. In this story we get to travel along with Salvatore and Mimi and their life from childhood memories to adults. Mimi is younger than all the Giordano brothers and has grown up with them around as her protector. Salvatore knew when he first met Mimi she belonged to him and was his doll but he waited years to bring her around to believing what her heart already knew. Mimi ended up messing around with Gabe, Salvatore’s brother and Gabe was never into her, broke her heart as he has dealt with his own heartbreak that never healed until recently. Mimi keep a secret that she never shared with Gabe, her best friend and Salvatore gives Mimi a choice and uses everything in is world to make it work in his favor. When Salvatore learns Mimi’s secret he losses his mind and takes action into his own hands but along with this there are enemies who start a war to take the entire Giordano family down! This story will have you hot with all the scenes that take place at The Dark Odyssey and how the brothers live their lives as professionals, running a sex club and strong mafia men. This is one of my favorite couples to read about and hope to see them again. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 7, 2020
As the story begins, Salvatore is staring at Maria (Mimi) Cipriani as she lies in his bed, wondering if today she'll be his friend or his "friend," his babygirl or his doll. Nothing has happened between them because she's still hurting from an unrequited love with Gabriel, his younger brother, but he's determined to make Mimi his. He is Salvatore Giordano, third son of one of the most powerful mob bosses in Chicago and owns The Dark Odyssey sex club where Mimi mother hens the waitresses and exotic dancers. It's the perfect environment for Salvatore and Mimi to be together, but the memory of what happened with Gabe, plus her mother's suicide, doesn't allow her to entirely open her heart. Unbeknownst to the Giordanos, the Fontaines have been ruthlessly planning a war, a war of revenge because Joey, one of the bosses, was killed by Vincent Giordano. It's been silent lately and they expect something big and deadly. What they don't know yet is there's a rat within their group who is feeding intel to the Fontaines, making their destruction a certainty. The Giordanos have their allies and, with Claudius and his crew beside them, they should be a formidable opponent. The battle, when it arrives, is well-planned, well-executed and fearsome battle with a few surprises that give new meaning to the word rat. It's a knockout!
April 8, 2020
I received this ARC from Bad Boy Update. I love this series! This is Salvatore's story. He has been Maria's protector basically for her whole life and he has wanted her that long. The time was never right, the age difference was not appropriate. All that has changed and now she works for him and his brothers and cousin at their sex club. He know she still has her dreams, but knows she loves her job. Maria has know his family her whole life and her father does work for the Family. She has always loved Salvatore and felt like she brayed him when she was with Gabe briefly. She tell Salvatore everything, except one big secret. Feeling bold, Maria has taken to "falling into bed" half naked with Salvatore, but doing nothing more. Salvatore has to decide to keep her as a friend, or claim her for himself like he has wanted to for years. Just as things heat up with them, and old enemy resurfaces and puts everyone is danger and no one will be the same when things get bad. No spoilers...you just need to read this one now!!!
September 27, 2021
This was the best book in the series thus far. Has everything from drama, heartbreak to plot twist.
I always sense Salvatore would be my favorite brother and I was correct. He has the aplha attitude, the maturity, the bad ass personality. I appreciated how he wasn't a manwhore like his brothers. He confessed while he and Mimi were hanging out not sleeping together for almost that yr he hasn't slept with anyone for 9 months.
I was annoyed with Mimi on few parts. I felt bad for her and kind of figured out what her big secret was immediately. What annoyed me was:1. She was broken hearted over Gabe but honestly they were never together only slept together so why was she so broken hearted when she knew Gabe was never going to be in a relationship with her ever. 2. She was being difficult to giving Salvatore a chance bc she was so heart broken from Gabe so she's basically holding it against Salvatore for what Gabe did. 3. Salvatore was always there for her from when she was young she was so blind to see her dream guy was always in front of her.
Either way...great ending.
I always sense Salvatore would be my favorite brother and I was correct. He has the aplha attitude, the maturity, the bad ass personality. I appreciated how he wasn't a manwhore like his brothers. He confessed while he and Mimi were hanging out not sleeping together for almost that yr he hasn't slept with anyone for 9 months.
I was annoyed with Mimi on few parts. I felt bad for her and kind of figured out what her big secret was immediately. What annoyed me was:1. She was broken hearted over Gabe but honestly they were never together only slept together so why was she so broken hearted when she knew Gabe was never going to be in a relationship with her ever. 2. She was being difficult to giving Salvatore a chance bc she was so heart broken from Gabe so she's basically holding it against Salvatore for what Gabe did. 3. Salvatore was always there for her from when she was young she was so blind to see her dream guy was always in front of her.
Either way...great ending.
April 5, 2020
These are two of my fav authors and this is another great book in this series! Dark Mafia? you bet: Mafia Families band together against other alignments in the city of Chicago involving a crooked congressman and with a big spy operating in between them! War starts with killing those most meaningful to the people at the top and escalates to full war, mowing each other down with automatic machine guns! Mimi has been a part of the Dark Odessey family since the beginning as the beautiful young woman who 'mothered' the girls and got along with everybody. Now we learn she grew up in a family closely related to the Giordano family, lost her mother to violence at age twelve, and is well-positioned to be the wife of the capo. This story tells how the middle of the five brothers, Salvatore Giordano, is promoted to that position and how fortunate Mimi is that another woman claimed him. Well woven plot making for a must-read.
April 22, 2020
I’m so worked up now that I’ve finished this book and the adrenaline and emotions are running high. What a book!! Salvatore and Mimi just became a favorite book couple for me and I can’t wait to see who the author pairs up the remaining family members with. The plot has so many levels of intrigue and deception that there’s no way you won’t be captured by the suspense. The sex scenes are on another level of hotness, scorching the pages with jaw dropping and eye peeking moments. Granted that not everything you read will go over well by female readers but keep in mind that there are lots of Alpha macho males who are old schooled and somewhat biased on certain female and male expected roles in life. I love the way the characters gel together and that everyone had a role and a moment to shine. You will not be dissapointed in reading this as it has action, romance, suspense and everything needed to keep you on a roller coaster of emotions ride.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
October 8, 2024
always a wild ride………
This story was quite an emotional ride. The tug of war between Mimi and Salvatore is a struggle. You just want to push them together and say wake up, you guys are each other’s everything. But because of Mimi’s past it’s really hard. The story gets emotional enough you could cry. But at the same time the story gets crazy hot! They’ve been best friends forever and know each other better than anyone else. Their hidden love and comfort with each other allows them to be free and wild. And wild they are…. All those guys sure are wild. But on the flip side there’s danger around every turn. And these stories all have completely different story ideas and they’re not similar to others I’ve read by other authors. Which is rare. The mystery and action in these stories is off the charts. I can’t wait to read the next in the series. I should probably get my tissue box though. This one may be the most emotional of all……
This story was quite an emotional ride. The tug of war between Mimi and Salvatore is a struggle. You just want to push them together and say wake up, you guys are each other’s everything. But because of Mimi’s past it’s really hard. The story gets emotional enough you could cry. But at the same time the story gets crazy hot! They’ve been best friends forever and know each other better than anyone else. Their hidden love and comfort with each other allows them to be free and wild. And wild they are…. All those guys sure are wild. But on the flip side there’s danger around every turn. And these stories all have completely different story ideas and they’re not similar to others I’ve read by other authors. Which is rare. The mystery and action in these stories is off the charts. I can’t wait to read the next in the series. I should probably get my tissue box though. This one may be the most emotional of all……
April 1, 2020
What can I say this book is the best in the series so far. I FLOVE Salvatore and Mimi. This book has all kinds of smexy times along with some action. You will go through all kinds of emotions while reading. There were times I had tears along with a time or two where my temper flared up. I was rooting for Salvatore and Mimi from the very beginning. If there were ever two characters that deserve their HEA it is these two. I was captivated with the both of them from the very first page. Sal takes charge and will do whatever he feels is necessary to keep his babygirl.
I have read every book in this series so far and Sal is my favorite. Now that is saying something since all these men are tall, dark, and broody. I hope there is more to come in this series, because there is someone that I hope gets his very own story.
I have read every book in this series so far and Sal is my favorite. Now that is saying something since all these men are tall, dark, and broody. I hope there is more to come in this series, because there is someone that I hope gets his very own story.
April 3, 2020
If I could give this book 10 stars I would. I read the first two in the series (Tease Me and Taunt Me) and they are all stand-alones but I encourage you to read them all to get the full effect into the lives and lives of the Giordano brothers. I am not one to tell the whole story in a review so I will simply say, this book has it all.... gut wrenching suspense, violence (after-all, these are mobsters, romance, and hot hot smokin sex . If I purchase erotica,...that what I want and what I got in this book. If you prefer sweet, vanilla romance (and I do as well) but this is not the series for you but if you wish to read and wish in the “dark mafioso side”...get ready to not be able to put story down.
April 6, 2020
Another dark book from this terrific writing duo and while it is the third book in the series it can be read as a stand alone but do yourself a favour and read them all
Salvatore Giordano has always wanted Maria ‘Mimi’ Cipriani but they have only ever been friends in fact Mimi believed herself in love with Salvatore's brother Gabe. When they have a night of passion at Dark Odyssey, the sex club the brothers own and she works at is this the start for them Then danger closes in on the Giordano family will he have to let her go and start her restaurant like she wants to keep her safe or will he eliminate the threat and get to keep the woman he has grown to love. You will have to read to see what happens
Salvatore Giordano has always wanted Maria ‘Mimi’ Cipriani but they have only ever been friends in fact Mimi believed herself in love with Salvatore's brother Gabe. When they have a night of passion at Dark Odyssey, the sex club the brothers own and she works at is this the start for them Then danger closes in on the Giordano family will he have to let her go and start her restaurant like she wants to keep her safe or will he eliminate the threat and get to keep the woman he has grown to love. You will have to read to see what happens
April 4, 2020
Edge of your seat, breath-stealing, hand-wringing suspense and steamy in all the best dark, decadent ways
Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Dark Odyssey Book 3) by Faith Summers is a well written dark romance. Salvatore and Mimi’s story is a long and winding road of tragedy with heaps of heartache, wildly outrageous chemistry that sets the pages afire, and a titillatingly twisted and thrilling mafia plot.
Overall, a well written, highly detailed end to this never-ending mafia plot and a HEA promising a very exciting and joy filled life for Salvatore and Mimi.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Dark Odyssey Book 3) by Faith Summers is a well written dark romance. Salvatore and Mimi’s story is a long and winding road of tragedy with heaps of heartache, wildly outrageous chemistry that sets the pages afire, and a titillatingly twisted and thrilling mafia plot.
Overall, a well written, highly detailed end to this never-ending mafia plot and a HEA promising a very exciting and joy filled life for Salvatore and Mimi.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
April 6, 2020
It’s hard to pick a favorite from Giordano brothers, but Salvatore’s story definitely stands out.
Salvatore and Mimi have been friends for forever but he’s ready to finally make her his Doll. Their story is so much more than simple friends to lovers romance. There was so much pain and darkness in this one, until finally we get to a well deserved HEA for Mimi and Salvatore.
Storyline kept me at the edge of my seat with lots of actions, suspense and betrayal. It was engaging read with great balance of mafia storyline and lots of intense steamy scenes that are guaranteed to make you hot.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
Salvatore and Mimi have been friends for forever but he’s ready to finally make her his Doll. Their story is so much more than simple friends to lovers romance. There was so much pain and darkness in this one, until finally we get to a well deserved HEA for Mimi and Salvatore.
Storyline kept me at the edge of my seat with lots of actions, suspense and betrayal. It was engaging read with great balance of mafia storyline and lots of intense steamy scenes that are guaranteed to make you hot.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
April 7, 2020
This was a really good read. Maria, known as a Mimi, and Salvatore have been friends since childhood. They are friends without benefits. Can that last, bcause what she doesn't realize is he doesn't exactly see her as a friend only. This story is a little complicated because she actually had a relationship with someone else he knew. Now his family is faced with a threat to everyone they care about and love. Would sending Mimi away be better? Keeping her with him will only risk her life, but he's not sure if he can live without her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2020
My heart broke for Maria/Mimi as she fell for Gabe and was broken for a long time. Her rock and best friend, Gabe’s older brother Salvatore was there to watch her fall.
Now with Gabe happily married, Salvatore made Mimi his.
This gritty, graphic storyline focused on Mimi and Gabe’s struggle for their HEA.
FULL of betrayal, twists, and messy history as Mimi finally discovered the truth behind her mother’s suicide and the threats against Salvatore’s family.
Lots of mafia violence and raw scenes that are brutal and bloody.
I loved that this was a stand-alone without the dreaded cliffy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Now with Gabe happily married, Salvatore made Mimi his.
This gritty, graphic storyline focused on Mimi and Gabe’s struggle for their HEA.
FULL of betrayal, twists, and messy history as Mimi finally discovered the truth behind her mother’s suicide and the threats against Salvatore’s family.
Lots of mafia violence and raw scenes that are brutal and bloody.
I loved that this was a stand-alone without the dreaded cliffy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2020
This book is a dark friends to lovers mafia story featuring Salvatore Giordano who has been in love with Mimi Cipriani for years, but she has been in love with his brother Gabe. After Gabe is married, Salvatore focuses on changing his relationship with Mimi from friends to lovers. As their relationship changes a mafia war occurs. I highly recommend this well written and perfect mafia novel with its complex characters and a plot full of personal loss, mafia violence, unexpected twists, and sizzling romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 25, 2020
Faith/khardine has done it again!
I feel like all her books are sliw burn books with all the action happening in the last few chapters. I like that they are equal parts to the suspense and to the sexy scenes.. I was skeptical on how this book would go since Mimi had a past with Gabe but it surpassed my expectations. Also another semi plus to this book is the notorious "trusting" sex scenes was more original. Versus the last 2 books that basically had identical scenes. Im so excited to read Vincent's book. I hate what happened to him in this book and i feel luke maybe its to soon for his own book but we shall see!
I feel like all her books are sliw burn books with all the action happening in the last few chapters. I like that they are equal parts to the suspense and to the sexy scenes.. I was skeptical on how this book would go since Mimi had a past with Gabe but it surpassed my expectations. Also another semi plus to this book is the notorious "trusting" sex scenes was more original. Versus the last 2 books that basically had identical scenes. Im so excited to read Vincent's book. I hate what happened to him in this book and i feel luke maybe its to soon for his own book but we shall see!
March 13, 2021
Thrill Me thrilled for sure
This may be my favorite book in this series so far! Salvatore and Mimi’s story runs the gamut when they finally admit the feelings they’ve shared since they were children. Fighting her past fling with Sal’s brother, Gabe (book 2) while discovering her mother’s death may not have been suicide after all, Mimi breaks when Sal becomes Capo and pushes the love of his life away. The story ends many questions from the first two books while allowing these characters to explore their relationship in all ways imaginable. It’s endearing, sweet, passionate and a rollercoaster you won’t want to get off of.
This may be my favorite book in this series so far! Salvatore and Mimi’s story runs the gamut when they finally admit the feelings they’ve shared since they were children. Fighting her past fling with Sal’s brother, Gabe (book 2) while discovering her mother’s death may not have been suicide after all, Mimi breaks when Sal becomes Capo and pushes the love of his life away. The story ends many questions from the first two books while allowing these characters to explore their relationship in all ways imaginable. It’s endearing, sweet, passionate and a rollercoaster you won’t want to get off of.
March 31, 2020
I'm just loving this series. These books offer an enticing blend of mafia and dark romance. I thought that Salvatore and Mimi (Maria) were amazing together. I adored their intense pull of attraction, their emotional connection and their absolutely sizzling chemistry. These characters quickly capture your attention, while the story keeps it with a complex combination of intense emotions, drama, suspense, action, excitement, danger, tension and scorching passion. Can't wait for book four. This is my frank, freely posted review.
April 7, 2020
This is the third story in this series. The story revolves around Salvatore Giordano and Maria "Mimi" Cipriani. Salvatore has loved Mimi forever. This is a story of friends to lovers. This story is of family, blood, control, power, murder, revenge, secrets, betrayal and lies. Everything that consists of a Mafia family. This is a dark story and as it unfolded Salvatore is trying to protect Mimi from being a casualty. This is the first story I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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