The Devil I Don't Know: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance
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4.2 • 55 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Jacob
My father is dying, and I’ve been called back to Brooklyn to take my place as the head of the Italian syndicate. After a seven year absence, my first test of loyalty is to marry the granddaughter of the Irish mob’s leader. I may not want a wife, but I’ll kill anyone who tries to harm her.
I only hope she doesn’t expect love in our marriage. I can’t—won’t—love her. Not ever. I don’t have it in me.
Brenna
My life has always been about duty. When my grandfather signs a marriage contract, I become a pawn in an alliance between the Irish and the Italians. Once again I’m bound by duty.
I’ve always been invisible—the person who fades into the background—except soon my new husband begins to see me.
He’s a Brooklyn king, but will our enemies destroy my chance to become his queen?
Customer Reviews
Becoming the boss
This is the first book in a series and it's a Mafia, forced wedding trope. Jacob, who is part of an Italian Syndicate must wed Brenna, granddaughter of the Irish mob to combine their forces against a common enemy, the Russians. Jacob is grieving a loss that happened years ago & Brenna isn’t happy about being forced into marriage. Brenna is young & inexperienced but she knows what she wants & isn’t afraid to go after it. These two hate the situation but don't take it out on each other & slowly build respect for one another. It was a good read until about halfway, and then it got better—more involved & faster-paced. There are great side characters, an enjoyable plot, and I hope we get to see more of Brenna & Jacob in the next book.
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