Carla Throughout my entire life I’ve only wanted one thing — independence. It might seem easy, but it’s quite the contrary. It’s nothing but a myth in my family because my life is not my own. It never has been and it never will be.At least, not until now.I made a deal with my father to gain some aspect of freedom. I would marry a Romanian Clan leader to unite their vast mafia with our family … their vast mafia with our family hitman business. Two powerful families coming together, creating the most feared partnership in the world.
I only wonder if my new husband will take the independence I cherish so dearly away from me, or will he open the door to my cage and set me free.
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This is an exceptionally well written Mon romance story.Carla was raised as a good Italian daughter but if her parents knew she’s will an has had lover both men an women.When her father sits her down an says she owes it to the dam my to have an arraigned marriage so the Italians an Romanian Clan can unite an be even stronger.There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see what’s next by this multi talented author.I really love the storyline an most of all the wild chemistry between Carla an Philippe.
This series keeps getting better and better. This is Carla and Philippe’s story. Carla is such a strong and holds no barred female. She agrees to a marriage to Philippe in order to get her freedom from her father. Philippe is conservative, but is willing to be open minded for Carla. I loved this story and all the characters. Of course, since it is a Clan story, you get to see the characters from the previous books. This will make you feel lots of different feelings, from happy to angry and all the others in between. There is suspense, action and some hot scenes. Be sure to snatch this up.
Elizabeth is one of my favorite go to authors and her collaboration with Iris made this book amazing. I love mafia books with all the violence, twisted, action, intense, steamy, goodness that comes with them.
If you’ve not read the previous books in the Clan series, you need to do so. This book is a standalone, but you’re missing out on terrific story lines that intertwine between the “families” in the Clan series. Also, make sure to read about Carla’s brother Enzo in Skulls Renegade MC’s book “Retribution” for more background on him. Yes, it’s important to know who these people are in the story.
Carla is a “mafia princess” of sorts and she’s being “offered” in an arranged marriage to Philippe whose family is a member of the Clans. Talk about polar opposites, these two characters are on the opposite spectrum in practically everything. In the beginning, I wasn’t sure they were going to make it especially how they initially “meet” to spend some time together before they’re supposed to marry. Oh! The sparks fly! Meanwhile, there is a subplot in the book that involves Philippe’s “secretary” and a hidden villain from the Clans past. All of the drama comes to head at Carla and Philippe’s wedding day!
If you like strong female characters, Carla is the perfect independent, sassy, and inspiring woman. She’s unconventional for the more conservative and reserved, Philippe. While his family is Romanian, they live in Munich now as their family base. You get to see the traditional viewpoints of marriage of Italian and Romanian families. Yet, Carla and Philippe aren’t going to necessarily fit into the traditional marriage arrangement.
The Clans series continues to get better and better. I can’t wait for the next one! However, I highly recommend this read!! Fantastic job, Elizabeth and Iris!
I was given a free copy of this book to review and leave an honest opinion. I liked this book so much that I ordered it for my library.
Wow!!! Book 8 of the Clans series and I have so many questions left unanswered after reading that one. Oh how you make us love and hate you for wanting more. I can’t wait for the next one. When is Covert coming? Haha, thank you Elizabeth and Iris for pulling us in and making us addicted to your stories! Love them.
I received an ARC of this book.
Oh heck yeah, these two authors nailed it AGAIN with Ruthless!! This series gets better and better with each book!! I can’t wait to see what else Iris Sweetwater and Elizabeth Knox have in store for us!! This is a MUST read!!
Ruthless by Iris Sweetwater and Elizabeth Knox is an awesome read. This story is book 8 of The Clans series. This book had me laughing, crying, angry, wanting to hurt someone, abuse. I had all the feels. This story has The Clans, Mafia, violence, romance, twists and turns, highs and lows, action, suspense. I absolutely loved this book and definitely recommend it. I can’t wait to read the next book by these amazing authors. The book is well written and has very likeable characters. I did not want to put the book down.