Cara Rossi’s life has been a mess ever since her identical twin was killed. She blames the mafia, its ways, and the people within the caustic culture for a painful reality that turned her world on its side. In an attempt to momentarily pause her misery, a night out puts her on a path with a man she shouldn’t get involved with simply because of his last name—Gian Guzzi. He’s the kind of man that … man that makes it hard to say no.
Gian Guzzi’s problems are piling up fast. A murdered grandfather, an unpredictable mafia, and a new boss that threatens both his family’s legacy and his life. As a Cosa Nostra underboss, Gian has a duty. First to la famiglia, and only then to himself. In the midst of the violent uncertainty that has become unrelenting in his days, Cara Rossi should only be a distraction for him to enjoy.
She’s a happiness that he was never allowed to choose before.
His lies.
This life.
Their love.
It all unravels eventually.
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I loved the book very much! It’s one hell of a battle between two haunted souls, who are strong enough to win the War!
We meet Gian Guzzi, who is arrogant, fierce Italian+Franch sexy man, who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to win.
Then there is Cara Rossi, whom we met previously in Chicago War series. Due to certain tragedy in her life, she is shattered, broken. She doesn’t want to be the part of Mafia/Outfit/Cosa Nostra. She just wants to overcome her shatterness and live her life away from “demons” of Mafia. But…. Cara and Gian meet and then there is an explosion of feelings between those two souls, who were meant to be together.
But as always, nothing is safe, easy in Cosa Nostra…. Gian’s secret will shatter Cara once again, but she’s now even stronger, and she will win her battles!
Love, lust,explosion of feelings, death, misfortune, lies, betrayal… all that you are looking for is here, in this book.
I can’t wait for the second part to see what comes to our heroes.
Cara and Gian’s story is up there for me as one of the best books Bethany Kris has written. I have fallen in love with this story and I loved every page. Every word grabbed my attention, every scene killed me just a little more than the last. Gian is such an affectionate and protective hero. He was sexy and hot and he got what he wanted every time. Cara was so awesome I loved her character a lot but this was just all about Gian for me. The ending destroyed me and I am dying for book two in the Guzzi duet.
Good, but fell flat
Cara and Gian was a roller coaster of a ride, but it just fell short to me. Gian not getting a divorce didn’t ring true to me. We are not in 1930 mafia. Made men get divorced all the time and it doesn’t touch their business. I get the conflict that Cara had with his lies and marriage, but I feel she gave in to easy. There were a lot of plot holes that’s just didn’t work for me. I would give this author another try to see if it was these books that fell short or if her writing just isn’t for me.
Outstanding! What a terrific duet with fantastic characters. I don’t know how this wonderful author continues to create unique heroes and heroines for her mafia worlds. This one has dirty talking, take charge, heir apparent of the Toronto Guzzi family, Gian Guzzi. What a sexy name. Yum! He was taught that duty, legacy and love, in that order, are the way he will live his life. But he didn’t count on meeting the stunning Cara and soon decides that love will come first for him even if he is bound by duty. Cara is recovering from a life altering tragedy when she meets Gian. As a Rossi of the Chicago Outfit she’s no stranger to his world but she doesn’t want to be involved in his lifestyle. Gian with his dangerous voice, overwhelming sexiness and rough handling are too much for Cara to resist. And what woman could resist a bossy hunk that speaks beautiful words in three languages. Hotness personified! This is one sizzling couple. I loved the way Gian really talked to Cara with beautiful words and so much understanding. The conversations between these two are outstanding. The emotion was killer at times. Their story is full of danger, intrigue, bloody deeds, deception and trickery. I knew there would be a twist at the end of the first story but I was so blown away. I did not see that one coming. Fantastic! The second half picks up with our couple in shreds and seemingly no way back from their circumstances. There were parts that were a little slow for me but I still kept flipping the pages because I knew I was in for more jaw-dropping twists and I was not disappointed. Evil villains caused so much damage and tried to thwart Gian and Cara at every turn. The culprits were not that big of a surprise and one got what they deserved while the other was heartbreaking. But that’s life in the Cosa Nostra. Bloody goodness! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
Wow what a cliffhanger! Great story loved it.
Unraveled (Guzzi Duet #1) by Bethany-Kris
I love Bethany-Kris’s books. Unraveled was great. Gian Guzzi and Cara Rossi are amazing characters. This Author invites you into her Mafia world with ease and perfection. Bethany-Kris’s characters are always on point and their stories are beautiful and brutal. I loved the shocking ending of Unraveled and will continue with the conclusion of the duet called Entangled.
I give Unraveled 5 stars for it’s great Mafia Romance.
I would recommend this book to Adults.
Unraveled is the first book in the Guzzi Duet and in true Bethany-Kris fashion, she left my heart pounding out of my chest…
This book doesn’t necessarily leave off as a cliff hanger but at the same time you are still left with questions and wondering if Cara will get her HEA with Gian or with things she found out will she move on with someone else?
The ending of this book crushed me and I’m so thankful I waited until book 2 was available or I don’t know how I would have gone on. All I know is I jumped right into book 2 after reading this one NEEDING and WANTING more of Cara and Gian.