Bound By Hatred: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Book 3)

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I'd never had had to do anything by myself, I'd never been allowed to do so, but not for lack of wanting.

I have serious discomfort level falling for a bad boy character who made his first kill at 13, and is really not too angsty about it. This book has a lot of angst, Gianna is torn between what she knows is wrong (mob life) and her attraction to Matteo. But the decisions she makes, and her hiding from her feelings, seems like a huge step back for her character.Gianna running away from the mafia and fleeing to Europe and Matteo chasing after year for half a year? I'm pretty much settled on the whole "these people are bad, don't expect them to act like angels" thing.

There is just something about a guy chasing a girl around the world, while the girl can't get away from him fast enough that is speaking to my soul. Gianna was every bit the bitchy, pain in the ass, unlikable heroine I imagined she would be, and I hated her through the ENTIRE story. When two opposing forces collide, you know the fallout is either going to be disastrous or rewarding. But I took a little break after reading BBL so it was okay I was still super thrilled and excited 😍😍 throughout my reading session. Her emotions alternating between guilt over having dragged an innocent into her world and hatred toward Matteo, Gianna is determined to make life hell for her husband.

It seemed wrong to shackle her like that, but Luca had suggested the bracelet and it was a neat solution. He was also shamelessly devoted to Gianna, standing by her side long after others would have given up on her. Growing up in a house with an abusive father and mother who does not care, by taking care of their younger and elder siblings Gianna proved to be a good sister.

If it makes you feel better though, I lied to myself too, cause I really did have no intention of continuing with this series; but alas, after a few duds in between this and book two, I thought, well fuck it.When brought home and forced to marry, Gianna is determined not to become the submissive mobsters wife. Some people don't enjoy the push and pull between Gianna and Matteo, but I enjoyed them trying to each gain control in the relationship and prove a point to the other person. I adore her sassiness, her fiery temperament, her courage, her backbone and almost everything about her but, boy, she is so stubborn!