Carnal (Mafia Wars: New York 1-4) by Maggie Cole-Review tour

CARNAL
Mafia Wars: New York #4
by Maggie Cole
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, Mafia, romance
Release Date:August 15, 2022

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One work meeting created an obsession neither of us could shake.
My boss’s brother was a friend…until the day he turned his dark-brooding eyes on me.
For years, I studied Tristano at the club.
I’d mimic his commands, dominating the most powerful, dangerous men.
Now, he wants me to submit to him—the opposite role I usually play.
So we make a deal.
But the urges we think we’ll overcome, we can’t.
When we finally come to terms with our secret, his enemy tries to destroy us.
Then I wake up, not remembering anything.
And the man who claims I’m his makes my skin crawl.
If only I could understand the flashbacks of the dark-haired, chiseled-faced man.

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REVIEW: Mafia Wars: New York has a new addition to its series; Carnal, the fourth installment to the saga.

Once I started reading Tristano and Pina’s story I knew I wasn’t going to be able to put it down until I finished it. They were simply meant to be. Tristano may be the baby of the Marino brothers, but he is a grown adult man that has found his one. Pina is the perfect match for him as well, head strong and willful, she goes toe to toe with him at every turn, never taking his stuff.

This one truly does have it all, it was like watching an old 90’s soap opera, there was love, kidnapping, people almost dying, fighting, and of course lost memories. Toss in the right amount of smut and there you go, perfect mix for one of the best mafia romances. Maggie Cole is a new favorite for me!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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TOXIC
Mafia Wars: New York 1
by Maggie Cole
Release Date: April 14, 2022
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, Mafia, romance

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He started a war to save me. But I refuse to give him a second chance.
Dante Marino’s the definition of beautiful destruction.
Everything he touched, he destroyed…including me.
We were friends. Then we weren’t.
He used me.
Played me.
Took every ounce of my affection and threw it away.
He became my enemy, then risked everything to save me.
Now, he wants me back, claiming he’s changed—determined to make me his.
Each vow, every possessive kiss, feels like he’s mine.
But I can’t forget that underneath his rock-hard body, seductive grin, and wicked promises, one thing will always remain true—he’s my undoing.

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REVIEW:Maggie Cole writes dark romance that readers will not likely forget. As a first time reader to Cole, I was hooked on the Mafia Wars story from the first word. Dante Marino is everything you would want a dark romance alpha to be, seductive, obsessive and dangerous.

Dante and Bridget ‘s story is one of emotional turmoil, heartbreak and passion, their ordeals make them who they are and what makes them so awesome to read. The story is engaging and well written, I’m interested in seeing where Cole goes next with this series.

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IMMORAL
Mafia Wars: New York #2
by Maggie Cole
Release Date: May 15, 2022
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, Mafia, romance

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My ex bought me at an auction and forced me to marry him.
He said it was for my protection.
All I can think is he had it all planned.
Because what Gianni Marino wants, he gets—everything, except for me.
I won’t forget how his broken promises left me scarred.
So this time, I’m determined not to give in to the temptation, no matter what he vows.
I only wish my skin wouldn’t sizzle under his touch, or my heart wouldn’t pound out of my chest from his irresistible grin.
Most of all, I long to believe in him…in us, again.
Each time our enemy tries to hurt me, Gianni saves me, making his promises more believable.
If only I could trust him.

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REVIEW:Immoral is book two in the Mafia Wars: New York Saga and continues on with Cara and Gianni. This series is a dark romance series with triggers, I recommend all readers make note before reading.

Cara and Gianni have been together off and on for almost two decades, but Gianni has never had it in him to settle down. Finally, Cara breaks and leaves. Thinking she is moving on to better things, Cara finds herself instead, needing rescue and Gianni is the one to do it.

Finding Cara up for sale at an auction has Gianni’s protective instincts thriving. After he gets her back, he is determined to keep her, this leads Gianni to forcing Cara into a marriage that she fully knows he doesn’t want. Like always though, what Gianni wants; Gianni gets and what he wants for keeps now is Cara.

The title does not give this book justice. Seductive is a word best described for Gianni’s and Cara’s relationship, but somehow that works for their characters. I definitely liked this book a little more than the first in the series, maybe more depth to it, but both books were nonetheless good reads. Cole has a way of infusing her books with turmoil and emotions that linger after they are finished. Gianni and Cara form a happy union and that is all we can hope for at the end of any book.

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CRAZED
Mafia Wars: New York 3
by Maggie Cole
Release Date: June 15, 2022
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, dark, Mafia, romance

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I betrayed him…and spied on him for the enemy.
What he doesn’t know is… I was forced to do it.
Now I have to choose. My life or my heart?
So I promise myself I won’t fall for him.
It’s an impossible vow.
He’s fifteen years my senior.
Every sinful command that flies past his lips makes me crave him more.
And no matter what, he protects me—even from his family who doesn’t trust me.
If only I wasn’t living a lie.

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REVIEW:Wow, just wow. Crazed is book three in the Mafia Wars: New York series, and this one didn’t knock only my socks off, but my pants too. LOL

Massimo and Katiya’s story has got to be one of the hottest and most kinky mafia reads I have partaken in, in sometime. The saying you always have to watch the quiet ones holds more true for Katiya than most. Massimo fell for the silent librarian almost immediately even though his family kept telling him it was not a good idea. Katiya works for their family’s enemy in the mafia world, but even knowing this, neither of them can stop their feelings.

There is so much to this book, the angst, the passion, the fear of what will happen and the smut is top tier lol. I feel for Massimo when he thinks he is betrayed, and Katiya is between a rock and hard place having lost so much already. While this book falls into the trope of mafia dark romance, it holds some of the best love stories I have consumed. Cole can produce a book that captivates her readers that is for sure. Massimo is so loving and proactive when Katiya’s secrets are finally revealed, that was the best part of the book.

I am not dying to see where the rest of the series goes! Five stars!

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Reviews by Sarah S

Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends. She’s been called the “literary master of steamy romance.” Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves sunshine, anything to do with water, and everything naughty.

Her current series were written in the order below:

All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)

It’s Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)

Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga – read in order)

Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)

Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)

Mafia Wars New York-releasing now

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