Her father and Angelo's father are best friends and while her father's hands are certainly not clean, he isn't quite into the dark dealing of the mafia. He is to become a political player and on the outside leads a pretty legitimate life. Gia has stepped in to help her father's business while he does his political thing, but as she is slowly learning, their business is a lot dirtier that she always thought.
And trying to figure out where his loyalties lie could get someone killed. During most of this book there is a war brewing between two families and for the most part, all of the bad things that happen are because of this war. And then things start to not add up. And now the "bad guy" could be anyone and regardless of who it turns out to be, there is bound to be a lot of blood flowing.
And I cannot wait to find out! I liked the flow of this book, it moved fast but the pieces we were given were all important to the overall story. There are some I don't think we know quite where they fit in yet. I liked that I was left with a number of possibilities with no clear answer in site. I liked that Gia was a unique character who relished in the violence and she never waivers from her choices.
Angelo is one step away from soulless but Gia keeps him grounded, even though she is a deviant herself. I can't wait to find out what is in store. All consuming and enthralling I am currently going through a mafia reading spree, and I am always eager to find my next favorite series in the genre This first in a duet is a strong contender The premise is intriguing and the characters who are all morally bankrupt exhibit bonds of loyalty and love that somehow make the inexcusable more acceptable.
The relationship between the two main characters Angelo and Gia is both passionate and obsessive; they have been together since childhood All consuming and enthralling The relationship between the two main characters Angelo and Gia is both passionate and obsessive; they have been together since childhood and there is no one else for them The perspective of both Angelo and Gia is provided Angelo and Gia are products of their upbringing both smart, tough and in love This is the first book I have read by this author and I have to say I was completely engrossed in the plot I do have one niggling criticism: I was not a fan of the prologue, which described events that were to play out later on A Bonnie and Clyde kind of love.
Two families connected to the world of crime who were on the same side, until greed split them.
In the middle there were two young persons who grew up together, and had loved each other forever. Angelo Morelli was the youngest son, and the one who did the dirty work. His older siblings, Pietro "Peter" and Marco, liked to remind Angelo that as a member of a famous mafia family he could not have weaknesses. And Angelo had a well-known weakness. Gianna Carlini had A Bonnie and Clyde kind of love. Gianna Carlini had her father, Lorenzo, a strong ally of the Morelli family. Lorenzo even applied to City Council with the goal of giving Morelli more space to perform.
But Lorenzo did not like to see his daughter involved with the youngest Morelli, even if he could do little about it. As Angelo and Gia grow older, they have plans for the future. Angelo would be the first in the family to go to college. But his work meant that he could devote little time to his studies. Meanwhile, Angelo prevented Gia from getting involved in his work she liked the adrenaline of danger and devote herself to law school. Gia discovers certain aspects within the corruption that would have been better that she did not know, and because of that she becomes a new target for the enemies.
She was Angelo Morelli's girlfriend. She was the daughter of a corrupt politician.
And even though they are pretty young, life already made them grow far beyond their age. I must admit I am usually one to skip over mafia reads, because they've never really been my thing, but after reading this one I might have to take a second look at them. Book 1 of 4. Can't wait for the next book. She was the daughter of a corrupt politician. Killing is not a problem. Gia is what keeps him centered, acting as his strength, but at the same time is his great weakness.
She knew too much. But who was the real enemy and who was the hero? This is a dark mafia style Romeo and Juliet story that will draw you in and keep you there and then make you want the next book as soon as possible. Angelo and Gia have been in love since they were little now it seems like their families are trying to keep them apart. What will they do? You have got to read this book. May 13, Maria Angie Mendoza rated it really liked it. This suspenseful and intense mafia romance took me on one hell of a twisted ride.
Insanely entertaining and twisted roller coaster with a massive ending. Intense and raw, The First Sin left me breathless. Angelo and Gia are well rounded characters. They each have their flaws. When they come together, they combust. They have insane chemistry, and a lot of history between them.
Their love and connection is strong. I was completely sucked into these two. Their relationship is gritty and isn't easy, but their love for each other is. Quinn crafted had me unable to put the book down. It was dark, but not too dark. The First Sin was well written, paced quickly, and left with a cliffhanger that leaves you desperate for the conclusion. Lo and Gias amazing crazy loving story. I need book 2. My heart is still racing. A gritty read that was every bit as enthralling as the blurb led me to believe it would be. I felt as if I was totally absorbed in the intensity of what their lives brought to the story, the anguish that the pressures of their families brought to bear and the weight of expectation that life continued to exude.
I thought the author worked cleverly with the layers of not only story but characters that she created, there was sex and sin and it was all joyfully glorious, but that was partly tempered by an unquantifiable mystery that ran parallel to their connection and of everything that was going on it was that mystery, that uncertainty that piqued my interest most. As I have come to expect from this author this was written with absolute authority, it cut no corners and gave its characters a storyline that was every bit as extraordinary as they could have hoped for.
With more in the series to follow, I would only say that this is one that you will not want to miss. But I needed someone to hear my pleas, have mercy on my soul. Absolve me of my sins. The sins of our past.
How did we reach this pivotal point in the story and who are Gia and Lo? Angelo is the youngest sibling in a Mafia family, raised to continue the business and hardened to become a monster in guise of a civilised man by his father. He is different to his siblings as he has found his grounding and is rooted by his love for Gia and his best friend Sonny. Surrounded by unconditional love from his chosen and his mother Angelo is a misfit in his world.
Striving to gain some degree of separation from the family business he fights to go to college and become a lawyer and to protect his love for her. Seen as a weakness Gia finds herself as collateral in a war she was unaware of. This is a murky story of backhand deals, favours that can only be paid in blood and death. Yet in amongst the violence and cruelty love and loyalty bloom not out of fear or control but because they respect one another and are faithful to their feelings. The ending made me so very happy I had the next book in the series to dive into. A four and a half star sinful read.
May 11, Avidez Literaria rated it liked it. Gia and Angelo have known each other forever. It was inevitable that they fell in love. But this is not an ordinary romance. And this is not a normal couple. Gia and Angelo flirt with the dark side and outlaw. He is an heir to the Mafia. All he knows and all he has been taught is to prepare him for his place in the "family business. And there is no escape. Gia has a "more normal" life. His father is a wealthy businessman, who treats her like a princess, but deep d Gia and Angelo have known each other forever.
His father is a wealthy businessman, who treats her like a princess, but deep down he is not the normal business man, he also has a connection with the Mafia. Gia knows exactly who Angelo is and what he does. And that adrenaline and danger excites her. Their relationship has a Bonnie and Clyde vibe.
The book is packed with action and adrenaline. The couple has an undeniable chemistry, and dangerous situations are triggers for the two to celebrate indulging in desire. Hot scenes are present in the book. Angelo, despite claiming he has no choice, likes the power his position offers him. Killing is not a problem. Only in one situation will you see a more human and hesitant side of him. Gia is what keeps him centered, acting as his strength, but at the same time is his great weakness.
It's what makes him vulnerable, and he knows her protection is essential, because whoever wants to hit him will use her to affect him. In a plot with such controversial characters, no one is safe, everyone is dangerous. The book presents several twists, makes the reader question if everyone is who they appear. The ending ends in a cliffhanger, leaving you curious to know the conclusion and who will be the great villain. This book is a definite 5 Star mafia book that will leave you guessing, it is raw, it is real and it will make you want to find yourself a made man!
Angelo is the son of the boss and has been raised his whole life knowing two things; one is that he has no real Choice is how his life will turn out and the second is that Gianna is the woman put on this earth for him. Gianna has loved Angelo from the moment when she was 5 and he helped her jump off the swings at school. When she thinks about her future, he is the only consistent thing she sees.
When the tragedy hits close to home and secrets are suddenly revealed, trust starts to diminish, plots unfold and everything you thought you knew becomes a lie. Now it is a race against time to uncover the truth and protect those you love. But will they be able to survive when the hits keep coming? You should definitely start reading now so that when the next book comes you are ready. Angelo and Gianna have cared for one another since they were children, but when you come from opposing mafia families it's darn near impossible to have any sort of a normal relationship, but they have done their best to make it work.
But, not without many obstacles being thrown their way They are determined to spend their lives Angelo and Gianna have cared for one another since they were children, but when you come from opposing mafia families it's darn near impossible to have any sort of a normal relationship, but they have done their best to make it work. They are determined to spend their lives with one another though, and will do just about anything it takes to make it happen, even if it's sinful!
The First Sin is a gritty little tale that is riddled with passion, sin, danger, and heartbreaking drama that will keep you on the enthralled from start to finish! I must admit I am usually one to skip over mafia reads, because they've never really been my thing, but after reading this one I might have to take a second look at them. I really enjoyed this newest offering from Ms. Quinn, it had her trademark heartfelt drama and uber steamy sexy times, but it also brought along a hint of intriguing mystery that kept me perched on the edge of my seat.
I can't wait to see what she has in store for these wonderful characters next, if it's anything like this one I'm sure I will enjoy it immensely! Highly recommend this one, it's a dark and steamy tale that is sure to leave romance readers thrilled!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title. The First Sin is the first book in a brand new series by Ms. Gia and Angelo have loved each other since they were five years old. While they live in this dark, twisted world filled with made men, blood, and death, the light in both of their lives is each other.
But with plays of old and ne The First Sin is the first book in a brand new series by Ms. This book is amazing! There are a lot of twists and turns and secrets that have you changing the pages as fast as you can read them! I did not put this book down. I loved how Gia believes in her happily ever after with Angelo with her whole heart.
She really fights for her dreams. Angelo knows his duty is to his family, but his heart only belongs to Gia. I love the lengths that he goes to in order to keep Gia as safe as can be. In this book we have Angelo Morelli, a blue eyed mobsters son. Angelo is very loyal to his family, friends and to Gianna - Gia.
Angelo first kissed her when they were 5. There father's are best friends. His father, is a mobster, and her father is a business man. They have been best friends their whole lives. Angelo has 3 other brothers, but, he is the first in the family to go to college, and to law school. He is following Gia thr In this book we have Angelo Morelli, a blue eyed mobsters son.
He is following Gia through college and law school, so, it benefits them both. Gia is the daughter of a business man, who is also best friends with a mobster. Gia knows what the family business is and she's always gone along on ride-along, stealing cars in their youth, but, after she turns a certain age, Angelo refuses to let her go along with him and the other boys. Angelo is looking out for her, no mater how hard Gia protests.
Gia gets off on what Angelo does -- good or bad. Gia's father tries to get her away from Angelo by asking the Irish mobsters to watch Gia. Even having another mobster watch her can't stop Angelo from seeing her, from having her. Gia tries to 'break' up with Angelo, but, only lasts about 3 weeks before she craves him.
I did receive this book as a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review I am freely leaving. This is quite an exciting, edge of you seat, start to a new series by the brilliant Jillian Quinn that has me fully hooked, and craving the next book like I do coffee in the mornings!
I wish I could say that I know what's going on, but honestly, I have no clue, just that there's so many twists swirling around that all I'm capable of doing is dropping f-bombs at this point, but since amazon frowns upon that language, I'll give a very brief overview about my experience. It all starts when Gia fall This is quite an exciting, edge of you seat, start to a new series by the brilliant Jillian Quinn that has me fully hooked, and craving the next book like I do coffee in the mornings!
It all starts when Gia falls in love with a boy named Angelo Morelli, who is born to a powerful mob family.
They aren't going to be torn apart, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't have many choices in life. So they grow up being together, and when that mob life takes over, they make the allowances, but together as nothing will tear them apart in a world filled with darkness. And that's all I have folks. Just know that on top of all those twists, there is darkness galore, crazy sexy times that defy any vanilla leanings, very questionable secondaries, violence in spades, and finally a cliffy ending that has me adding the talented Ms.
The First Sin by Jillian Quinn was a fantastic dark beginning to her new series. I was engrossed in the plot from the first chapter. You might have guessed: This is the topic for our present case story: Our patient Helen was very young - a mere 24 years old - when we met her in our echo lab in March She told us about her first experience with intravenous heroin at the age of She deeply regretted her dark past.
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