| Title | : | Wicked Liar (Dark Syndicate, #3) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 402 |
| Publication | : | First published December 31, 2020 |
Two years ago, the angel was mine.
She didn’t belong with a mafia devil like me.
All it took was one night for me to break her wings.
She nearly died from my mistakes.
So I left.
I planned to stay away, but then my old enemies resurfaced.
Forced to go home, I had to face her
One look and obsession made me want her.
One forbidden kiss and I wanted her to be mine again.
One night with her and I wanted redemption.
She can fight me all she wants, but I'll fight back to own her.
I’m the selfish devil who will do anything to get his girl back.
So when I see her in an auction, I bid.
Fifteen million dollars makes her mine for thirty days.
And that’s where our story truly begins.
When the past and present collide, I find out she has dark secrets.
As the secrets spill, nightmares come to life.
We find out who the monsters and demons truly are.
And they make me look like a saint...
“Wicked Liar” is the third book in the Dark Syndicate series. It is a stand-alone Dark Mafia Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance, complete with a HEA.
Please note: this book is a dark mafia romance that contains mature content, graphic violence and may contain triggers. If such material offends you, please do not read.
Wicked Liar (Dark Syndicate, #3) Reviews
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Estos libros son demasiado ATRAPANTES!!
Esta serie me está gustando más de lo que esperé.
Sigue teniendo mucha intriga, misterio y suspenso.
La historia de amor es de las que se va desarrollando desde el primer libro y de la que estamos ansiosos por conocer.
Candance siempre ha estado enamorada de Dominic el hermano menor de los D´Agostino, pero es un amor no correspondido o eso es lo que ella piensa porque no le da ni la hora del día, todo eso cambió dos años antes, pero por eventos desafortunados no pueden estar juntos y eso le rompe su corazón y decide olvidarlo.
Ahora Dominic dispuesto a recuperar al amor de su vida, tiene que recuperar su confianza y de paso ayudarla a descubrir quiénes son los responsables de la muerte de sus padres y de su trágico pasado.
Candance al principio no me agradó tanto, era muy terca, sí le rompió el corazón, pero tenía sus motivos y ni si quiera era eso por lo que no quería darle otra oportunidad, él se interponía en sus planes que por cierto muy tontos.
Pero después me agradó y sentí mucha pena por todo lo que pasó.
En cambio, Dominic es mi personaje favorito hasta el momento.
Es de las parejas más bonitas hasta ahorita de la serie y estoy que muero por leer el de Aiden. -
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Star Rating : 5/5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : No
Hero : Dominic D'Agostino. He is Possessive and a past drug addict who has now fully recovered. I loved the way he chased Candace and didn't let anyone get in between them!
Heroine : Candace. She is the sweet girl who worked in Dominic's house. She is Innocent yet sassy when needed. I loved her spunk and determination.
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 5/10
Heat Rating : 7/10
Triggers Involved : Past Abuse including Rape and a descriptive scene of violent murder.
Plot Summary : Candace and Dominic have always known each other from Their childhood. Candace has always loved him but thought that she never stood a chance with him since she was the help in his house. So she watched him afar. Until one day he noticed her. And then things changed for the worst. Dominic left her on her deathbed and is now back after years. This time , convincing her again to give him a chance won't be that easy.
Despite of what Candace believed , she was the only one he saw ever since they were kids. When years later she was the one paying for mistakes , he had no choice but to leave her to get better. Now he is back because his family is in danger. Seeing Candace , reignites new feelings and he knows that this time there was no seperating them. Is only he could make her understand that!
Overall Opinion : I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! OMG , like the suspense was amazing , the storyline was amazing and the steamy scenes were hot too!! I have been hooked in this series right from the first book and am so sad to let these characters go! I hope we see more of them in the future since a few questions of mine are still unanswered.
The pace of the story was moderate and I loved that there was no drama in it. The ending was amazing and didn't feel rushed to me and this author has been successful in keeping me hooked throughout this whole book. Can't wait for more from her!!
Final Verdict :
Moderate pace of the story.
Kept me hooked.
Suspense was amazing.
A Definite recommendation to all the mafia Romance lovers!!
Note : This book is not a Standalone. Even though each book features a different brother, you still need to read the whole trilogy as the plots are very very connected!
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At the end of Dark Captor, we were left with a WHAT THE HECK moment and I knew I needed to know what happens to Dominic! Wicked Liar is the third book in the Dark Syndicate Series and let me tell you that this series is one of my favorites!
Dominic has loved Candance for a long time but has never felt worthy of having her love due to his darkness. He tries treating her like a sister but that does not work because the feelings he has for her are fierce and not sisterly. He tries to stay away from her but that does not work either when she is everywhere. Candance lost her family at a young age, so the only family she has left are the D’Agostino boys. They took her in and have been a constant in her life knowing her past. The more time she spent with Dominic the more her feelings grew. Once the line is crossed Dominic & Candace know that there is no going back.
There are many twists and turns in this story that I wasn’t prepared for them!! One thing was for sure- Dominic D’Agostino was not letting this second chance with Candance get away from him. Like I said, one of my favorite series! I’m looking forward to what Khardine Gray has in stored for us. Kara~ 5 Amazing Stars -
Sentí que todo ocurrió muy apresurado pero si me gusto
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This one was def better than the first one. The changes in writing is obviously seen and also the plot gets better here.
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Amando cada vez más esta serie y deseando que no se acabe nunca 😍🤞🏻. Mi querido Dominic, deseé abrazarte durante todo el libro, hacerte sentir amado y aceptado, igual que a mi hermosa Candace 🥺 una mujer brillante y valiente; tienen un lugar especial en mi corazoncito literario 💗. Me encanta el toque de misterio que tienen, que te rompes la cabeza pensando en quién es el villano, y siento que este libro ha sido mejor, creo que será mi favorito hasta ahora, además de que me gustó que hayan incluido más escenas de fueguito 😏. Ahora, ese final me deja con ganas de ir corriendo a leer el libro de Aiden, en el que voy a "oscuras" porque no sé nada jeje.
⭐: 4.8/5.
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OMG – just when you think this series can’t get any better, it does. And to find out there is another book coming in this series makes me so happy! I went through so many emotions while I was reading this story. There has been so much tragedy, betrayal, suspense, mystery, romance, passion that I am not even sure where to start on my review!
Dominic and Candace’s story is probably my favorite so far. To know that they both loved each other from the beginning and that there were obstacles in the way of their happiness made my angry! I don’t want to give anything away, but I definitely recommend this book, and I definitely recommend this series. It can be read as a standalone, but why not start with the first book so you know more about the characters. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could and I I stated previously, I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy through Hidden Gems ARCs for an honest review. -
✔29/01/22-30/01/22
[4,5/5] Que saga tan buena, no me lo esperaba
Ya me decidí 😃
Aun no me decido si le doy 4 o 5 estrellas pero independientemente de la puntación este libro fue el mejor de la saga (Aun no la termino pero hasta ahora lo es)
lo que sufrí y me emocioné con este libro no tiene precio.
La evolución que tuvo Candace es que la amo (Esta chikita)
Dominic (siempre fue mi favorito y no me defraudó)
Es que todo fue tan bueno, no soy de llorar con los libros pero medio se me aguaron los ojos.
Esta pareja es preciosaaaa
Y lo últimos capítulos, los bailes de jazz en cada libro. No no *le dan ganas de llorar*
No quiero dar spoilers pero recomiendo mucho esta saga.
si digo que este libro toma temas delicados como el abuso así que si lo quieren leer tómenlo en cuenta. -
4.5/5 ☆
5/5 🔥
Este ha sido el libro más difícil de leer, y no porque no me haya gustado la trama, sino por los temas que aborda. Difícil en cuánto al viaje emocional que representó, me tenía suspirando un segundo, con el corazón acelerado sin saber qué iba a pasar al siguiente, y llorando segundos después. Creo que CandaceDominic son mi pareja favorita hasta ahora. -
I am so happy to see dominic and candance to have their own happy ending. But first they have to fight for it. The last of the old ghost of the past came back for one last time.
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4.8/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4.5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ -
ingenuos ellos al creer que ya eliminaron a todos sus enemigos 😂
Candace y Dominic D'Agostino 🥰💖 -
4.25 stars--WICKED LIAR is the third instalment in Faith Summers’ contemporary adult DARK SYNDICATE erotic, Mafia romance series focusing on the D’Agostino brothers-Massimo, Tristan and Dominic. This is thirty year old, Dominic D’Agostino and twenty-eight year old, PA Candace Ricci’s story line. WICKED LIAR can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading the series in order.
WARNING: Due to the graphic violence and nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKSTORY: In the criminal underworld there are two secretive but warring factions on the verge of rekindling their power and control: The Syndicate of the Brotherhood, an organization Massimo D’Agostino is hoping to revive, and the Circle of Shadows, a group whose affiliation with human trafficking has long been associated with assassins and killers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Candace and Dominic) WICKED LIAR focuses on Dominic’s return to the family following two years in rehab and isolation, in an effort to clean up and protect the people he loves but Dominic has come into some important information, information that may reveal the leadership and people behind the Circle of Shadows. Hoping to rekindle his broken relationship with Candace Ricci, Dominic sets about to seduce our heroine but Candace refuses to fall for the man that nearly destroyed her life. As Dominic and his brothers, along with Aiden Romanov continue to search the dark web for clues as to the identity of the members of the Circle of Shadows, a prior betrayal by one of their own, sets into motion an even deeper search into the encrypted world of the people involved. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Candace and Dominic; the search and take down of the Circle of Shadows, and the potential fall-out as Candace becomes a pawn in a world that took everyone she loved.
Candace Ricci was the daughter of the D’Agostino help, and in this she was raised alongside the brothers she calls family and friends but Candace had fallen in love with Dominic D’Agostino never expecting our hero to abandon her when she needed him the most. Desperate to uncover the truth behind the murders of her parents, Candace sets a plan into motion that may destroy them all. Two years would pass before Dominic returned home, wherein our hero would discover some of the secrets of the Circle of Shadows, but betrayal from within is a bitter pill to swallow, and in this, the brothers continue their hunt for the people involved.
The relationship between Candace and Dominic is a former best friends, second chance romance between two people torn apart by secrets and addiction. Candace lost her entire family to corruption, power, and the criminal underworld, and refuses to lose her heart (once again) to a man who may or may not be around for the long haul. Dominic D’Agostino has never stopped loving our story line hero, but with his return come the memories of what happened two years before, and the secrets Candace has kept from the D’Agostino siblings most of her life. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The ensemble cast of colorful and charismatic secondary and supporting characters include Dominic’s brothers and their wives: Massimo and Emilia (Ruthless Prince 1); Tristan and Isabella (Dark Captor 2); Aiden Romanov; French billionaire investor Jacques Belmont. The requisite evil has many face. Aiden’s story line is next.
WICKED LIAR is a story of power and control; abuse and addiction; family, relationships, betrayal, vengeance and love. The premise is dark, edgy and heart breaking; the characters are broken, healing, and determined; the romance is spicy, sensitive and moving. WICKED LIAR ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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4.25 stars-WICKED LIAR is the third instalment in Faith Summers’ contemporary adult DARK SYNDICATE erotic, Mafia romance series focusing on the D’Agostino brothers-Massimo, Tristan and Dominic. This is thirty year old, Dominic D’Agostino and twenty-eight year old, PA Candace Ricci’s story line. WICKED LIAR can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading the series in order.
WARNING: Due to the graphic violence and nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKSTORY: In the criminal underworld there are two secretive but warring factions on the verge of rekindling their power and control: The Syndicate of the Brotherhood, an organization Massimo D’Agostino is hoping to revive, and the Circle of Shadows, a group whose affiliation with human trafficking has long been associated with assassins and killers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Candace and Dominic) WICKED LIAR focuses on Dominic’s return to the family following two years in rehab and isolation, in an effort to clean up and protect the people he loves but Dominic has come into some important information, information that may reveal the leadership and people behind the Circle of Shadows. Hoping to rekindle his broken relationship with Candace Ricci, Dominic sets about to seduce our heroine but Candace refuses to fall for the man that nearly destroyed her life. As Dominic and his brothers, along with Aiden Romanov continue to search the dark web for clues as to the identity of the members of the Circle of Shadows, a prior betrayal by one of their own, sets into motion an even deeper search into the encrypted world of the people involved. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Candace and Dominic; the search and take down of the Circle of Shadows, and the potential fall-out as Candace becomes a pawn in a world that took everyone she loved.
Candace Ricci was the daughter of the D’Agostino help, and in this she was raised alongside the brothers she calls family and friends but Candace had fallen in love with Dominic D’Agostino never expecting our hero to abandon her when she needed him the most. Desperate to uncover the truth behind the murders of her parents, Candace sets a plan into motion that may destroy them all. Two years would pass before Dominic returned home, wherein our hero would discover some of the secrets of the Circle of Shadows, but betrayal from within is a bitter pill to swallow, and in this, the brothers continue their hunt for the people involved.
The relationship between Candace and Dominic is a former best friends, second chance romance between two people torn apart by secrets and addiction. Candace lost her entire family to corruption, power, and the criminal underworld, and refuses to lose her heart (once again) to a man who may or may not be around for the long haul. Dominic D’Agostino has never stopped loving our story line hero, but with his return come the memories of what happened two years before, and the secrets Candace has kept from the D’Agostino siblings most of her life. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The ensemble cast of colorful and charismatic secondary and supporting characters include Dominic’s brothers and their wives: Massimo and Emilia (Ruthless Prince 1); Tristan and Isabella (Dark Captor 2); Aiden Romanov; French billionaire investor Jacques Belmont. The requisite evil has many face. Aiden’s story line is next.
WICKED LIAR is a story of power and control; abuse and addiction; family, relationships, betrayal, vengeance and love. The premise is dark, edgy and heart breaking; the characters are broken, healing, and determined; the romance is spicy, sensitive and moving. WICKED LIAR ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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The third installment of the series, but my second book (I didn't read the first one - didn't want to cuz of the reviews I read about Massimo treating the heroine degradingly). And can I just mention 'Finally! A cover that justifies the character!'
Candace had been pinning for Dominic since forever. Unfortunately, he only saw her as his sister. Until one day. Until the day they had that one night. And the same night he shot her (albeit accidentally while he was high on drugs) that nearly took her life. And then he left. He left while she was on a coma. For two years. And now he's back.
The beginning promised to be full of angst.
Dominic was thrown off of his horse when Candace slapped him and then walked away from him. The second time was when he appeared at her apartment to apologize and was expecting to have a heart to heart with her but Candace - realizing he did not want her back - merely replied 'Okay', forcing him with no option to stay but to leave. (I clapped for that part.) But I already guessed she would be the type that would melt as soon as he as much as touched her, so that's a bit of a bummer.
This was better than Tristan's story; more angst, more interesting plot and sub-characters. There was a painful past, hurtful memories and a hazy present. However, towards 3/4th of the story, it became quite monotonous (with the couple's numerous bedroom scenes - that *surpise* became mundane to me). Then BOOM! The author dropped a bomb. -
This is the 3rd book in this wonderful series and is Dominic and Candace’s journey. Dominic is back after 2-years when he left after accidentally hurting Candance leaving her in hospital, and he now has his head on straight and recovered from his addiction. Candace has been trying to move on with her life and forget about Dominic, which is proving impossible. This is a well written dark enemies / lovers’ story, which is filled with emotions, tragedy, betrayal, mystery, passion, suspense, danger, secrets, lies, emotions, and love. I was captivated throughout this riveting and addictive page turner, and I look forward to reading more from these talented authors whose work I recommend for all.
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4.5 ⭐
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this was EVERYTHING, the way that their relationship was executed its simply *chefs kiss*, i was so excited for their story because it had been building up since the first book and it didn’t disappoint!!!
i think this is by far the most heartwarming love story of the series💐
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esto lo fue TODO, la manera en la que se ejecutó su relación simplemente es *chefs kiss*, estaba muy emocionada por su historia porque desde el libro uno se estaba planteando y no me decepcionó!!!
creo que esta es por mucho la historia más linda de la saga💐 -
Rating: 4.5
“Wicked Liar” is the third book in the Dark Syndicate series. It is a stand-alone Dark Mafia Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance, complete with a HEA.
Wicked Liar gives Dominic D’Agostino a chance to redeem himself, while Candace Ricci needs to decide to move on, or embrace forgiveness, which is the impassioned premise.
This fast-burn, sizzling romance takes flight and never ceases to dim between The two forlorn lovers. Reignited on unbridled passion and angst, Candace is the angel to Dominic’s devil.
As with each book in the Wicked series, the author has an amazing way of creating the sizzle, passion, and Fire to keep you engaged. Also, the brutality and ruthlessness of the mafia life are driving forces for all that the D’Agostino brothers represent, and is as expected in dark mafia romances. The Syndicate remains a mystery, leaving readers wanting more of the D’Agostinos world!
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily, and look forward future novels by the author.
Memorable Quote:
“Be my light in the darkness.” ~ Dominic D’Agostino, Wicked Lies
**This book is a dark mafia romance that contains mature content, graphic violence and may contain triggers. If such materials offend you, please do not read.** -
Great book!!!
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Amé, amé. Aunque sí creo que los tres primeros libros se desarrollan igual. Al principio se odian, luego se desean y al final tienen final feliz.
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I really enjoyed this book! It’s a lovely second chance romance and I adored both leads. I really like how this is dual POVs so you get to see what both characters are thinking and feeling.
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Wicked liar follows Ruthless Prince and Dark Captor. Although I felt the other 2 books could be read as standalones, even with the continuation of the suspense element, I would strongly recommend reading the first 2 books before Wicked Liar.
In this book, Dominic and Candace have to come to terms with their shared history but also the truths each have kept from the other.
Although a romance, I felt this book had a split focus with many of the suspense elements of the series coming to fruition. I was especially disappointed that I could not make the emotional connection with the characters given their tragic back story.
I did root for Dominic and his Angel's HEA. It was not that hard won, plot twist notwithstanding.
I do suggest a good editor, though. Missing words and clumsy sentences detract from the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. -
This is dark and the danger and suspense had me on edge but it was exciting and I loved the characters. The story flowed well and had me hooked from the beginning. There are secrets and lies and sometimes I was unable to blink.
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Essa autora.. eu tenho algo com ela que me faz sempre sentir que seus personagens não são bons o suficiente, sempre em falta de algo..
Eu fui de não conseguir ler livros dela pra conseguir, então pra mim acredito que teve um crescimento em escrita e construção que possibilitou que eu lesse esses até o final.
Mas o que me irrita um pouco nessa serie e com seus personagens no geral é o quão difícil parece entender que existe uma e n o r m e diferença entre ser extremamente rico e ser poderoso.
Aqui a autora frisa o quanto eles são mafiosos, o quanto tem dinheiro e como suas personalidades tem algo sombrio mas isso nunca passa credibilidade a mim.
Apesar de achar que não, existe SIM uma diferença ainda mais quando eles querem destruir coisas e precisam de outros, ou como sempre encontraram fraqueza na suas segurança ou quando eles sempre de alguma forma acabam enganados por alguém… é um ciclo sabe?
Toda narrativa da serie se concentra entre eles serem mafiosos e cruéis com seus inimigos mas pouco me passa uma verdade nessas ações e personalidades.
Eu queria sentir aquele sentimento de “realmente não se deve mexer com eles” (claro que sem ser irreal) mas eu sentia eles meio patéticos perante outros.
Vocês são mafiosos e sempre enganados? e todas as “lutas” que a autora coloca nunca parece ser tensa ou má de alguma forma.
Eu falo sobre o meu sentimento em geral, quando você ler sobre personagens poderosos; não precisa de muito pra ler e sentir aquele tipo de medinho porque anda naquela corda bamba sem saber o que aquele personagem pode fazer. Na verdade faltava alguma ação crível que eu pudesse levá-los a serio como homens mafiosos e esse monte de coisas.
É tudo morno e não tão obscuro como tenta passar.
Eu gostei e apreciei como eles são com as pps (sobre isso eu gosto desse lado doce e apaixonado e por não ser como outros darks mafias que usam o pior pra fazê-las se apaixonar, não existe crueldade entre eles e isso é super positivo pra mim. Desse tipo de amor e personagens que eu gosto)
Quando eu reclamo sobre outra coisas é que eles são três irmãos em uma família extremamente conectada mas que com todos os plots” não é poderosos o suficiente pra manter aquele medo nos outros pra não mexer com eles? ou até mesmo precisar de outras conexões? é SOBRE ISSO que eu estou reclamando, falta algo alguma coisa que eu olhe e pense “uau essa família é realmente foda” eles não são tão fodoes com seus inimigos, sempre demora pra que eles agem contra alguém.. sempre.
Enfim, eu gosto que apesar dessa parte mafiosas que os “heróis” tem todo tipo de caráter e limites contra coisas piores do submundo, são realmente personagens bons.
Enquanto eu também gosto das “heroínas” todas tem boas personalidades (não é marcantes) mas consegue ser verdadeiro e isso foi o que me manteve lendo os livros até o final.
Pode não ser uma grandiosa serie mas vale uma leitura pra passar o tempo. -
📖 ¦ Wicked Liar by Faith Summers [Dark Syndicate 03]
🌠 ¦ 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
📑 ¦ Mafia Romance - Childhood Friends to Lovers - Steamy - Second Chance
Candace Ricci ha estado enamorada de Dominic D'Agostino desde que era una niña. Errores y promesas del pasado los han mantenido separados, hasta que Dominic vuelve a la ciudad y está decidido a recuperar a su mujer, tanto si ella está de acuerdo o no 😉 Sin embargo, el peligro siempre está llamando a la puerta de los miembros del Sindicato.
Sin dudas esta es una de las mejores series de mafia romance que he leído en mi vida. No paro de pensar y decir que la forma en que la autora entrelaza la trama de mafia es increíblemente asombrosa. Es un serie que no puede dejarse para después. Comienzas uno y tienes que seguir leyendo los demás libros de la serie.
Candace es una protagonista muy sweet y al mismo tiempo es bien badass. Ella me encantó desde el primer libro y estaba ansiosa por leer el suyo de una vez y sinceramente, valió la pena, porque para mí es el mejor libro de la serie hasta ahora. Dominic también fue mi hermano D'Agostino favorito. Es una protagonista melancólico y dulce. Él es de esos protagonistas que te enamoran desde el primer capítulo porque sabes que ha hecho mil cosas por ella.
No es una serie que pueda ser leída como Standalones. Cada libro mantiene unida una misma trama de mafia que continúa y continúa en los libros siguientes. Recomiendo leerla en orden y sin saltarse ningún libro.
