Title: BOUND BY DUTY
Author: Cora Reilly
Source: KU
Goodreads...
Dante Cavallaro’s wife died four years ago but her memory still haunts him. On the verge of becoming the youngest head in the history of the Chicago Outfit, Dante needs to remarry or risk appearing weak.
Valentina is chosen for the role.
She, too, lost her husband, but her first marriage has always been for show. Even after her husband’s death, Valentina carries the weight of his secrets with her— to protect the honor of a dead man and herself.
With her wedding to Dante, her castle of lies threatens to crash.
Valentina fears the wedding night might reveal her secret, but her worries prove unfounded when Dante ignores her. Soon, her fear turns to confusion and anger.
Valentina is tired of being ignored. She’s determined to get Dante’s attention and desire, even if she can’t get his heart that still belongs to his dead wife.
She wants to capture his cold heart but she may have to settle for his desire.
My take...
While I loved this story because of what it added to the series, I wasn’t a huge fan of Dante. I never felt a connection and thought he was too closed off for my tastes. When certain things happened, I thought he would come around, only to be disappointed. Valentina wasn’t a favorite either. She felt a little artificial to me. I am hoping my mind gets changed when I read more about them in BOUND BY THE PAST on down the line. I am however looking forward to Matteo going his girl in the next book. It has been working towards what is sure to be an explosive story.
Exciting twists and heartbreaking pasts merge together in this fantastic addition to the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles. 4 Stars!
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