“I hit the jackpot with this sexy page turner.” ~USA Today Bestselling Author Vanessa Vale
THE SWEET LITTLE SONGBIRD’S IN MY CAGE NOW. She owes the Family money. Big money. And I’m the guythey sent to put the squeeze on her. So now she’s playing at my casino.Strutting around on my stage in her tight little shorts. Killing me softly.I promised she’ll be treated with respect, so long as she does … softly.
I promised she’ll be treated with respect, so long as she does as she’s told.
But I didn’t count on her barging in my office and tempting me,
begging for a taste of my authority.
I didn’t count on her getting under my skin.
And the last thing I want is to see her debt paid.
Because then I’d have to set her free…
Note: This steamy stand-alone romance is the third in USA Today bestselling author Renee Rose’s Vegas Underground series. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
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This story is absolutely amazing. Tony and Pepper are off the charts. I didn’t want to stop reading this. This story will grab you and hold you close. Their journey is absolutely adventurous. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I absolutely recommend this book.
Tony puts more than his life on the line for Pepper. He risks his heart. I loved this book. Tony sees the pain in Peppers soul. No one else has ever looked that closely at her. Finally she finds someone who cares and untimately understands her for who she is.
Pepper sees the man behind the reputation and realizes he is who he is because of his love and devotion to those he cares about. Yes this is typical steamy book from Renee Rose, but it has a depth of characterization that I found very satisfying. Great read.
Each story is well written and each has their own HEA or HFA, they all are pretty much standalones but if you follow the series like me then there is enough to pull you in, to make you wanta hear how everyone is, how they interact with one another.. This whole series has turned into an amazing series. I have come to kinda expected it though since Ms. Rose’s Zandians Master series was amazing also. I have come to love reading or listening to anything she writes. I just can’t wait to see what happens next. Always on the edge of my seat waiting for the next little tidbit of her stories.
This story though blew me away when she went outside of the family and wrote this story on one of the muscle men who works for the family instead of being one of the son’s. I also like how the female character stood up for herself in the end and was able to still get her man. I also love the fact that since she’s a public figure she wasn’t afraid to tell her fans what happened to her and also decided to help others speak up for the themselves as well. Instead of using it as a crutch and hide, only thing I wish was written in this story was when she had the chance to confront her abuser and then this would have been a far beyond amazing read. Regardless this book was still really good!
** I received this Audiobook from the author and decided to volunteerly review this amazing book**
I love Renee’s Vegas Underground series. In this one we get a super star Pepper who is indebted to the mafia. Tony is in charge of making sure that Pepper makes every show and sells out. Tony is the mafia enforcer. He will do whatever it takes to get the job done. And right now that job is Pepper.
Pepper just wants out. She is tired of everyone taking over her life. She has never just been on her own. When she meets Tony he scares the crap out of her. But he also makes her want something she has never wanted before. Freedom and someone to love. Will she be able to find that in Tony?
Although this book is quite tame for Renee I fell in love with the characters in this story. And of course it is always great to see the past characters. If you are looking for a wonderful story with real feelings this is the story for you!
Loved Tony and Pepper’s story. Plot was delicious and so many things happened, it kept me reading from beginning to end. Speaking of the ending, WOW. It was unexpected and perfect for their story.
A thrilling underground romance filled with sweetly sexy moments and thrilling passion… loved very heart pounding, action packed and witty banter filled twist and turn in this exciting adventure. Highly entertaining reading that kept me page turning from beginning to end.
The book pulled me in, loved every page!
This book was really great edition to this series love the story plot great connection between the main characters hot love scene. I read this book fast.
Ace of Hearts is book three of this sexy, exciting series set in Vegas. This is Tony and Pepper’s story and I loved it. Tony might be an enforcer for the Tacone Family but he’s all heart when it comes to music star Pepper, who is being forced to perform at his boss’s casino to pay off a massive debt owed to the Tacone Family. For Pepper, Tony makes her feel safe and is the first person who has ever put her well-being ahead of his own but can she accept the dangerous part of him as well?
Tony is 100% sexy protective alpha and so hot! Pepper is smart and sassy and a perfect match for him. I love these characters. The blistering heat between them is incredible. The plot is great, the writing excellent. I cannot get enough of this awesome series!
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
Third Vegas Underground story and it definitely is keeping things heated. This story follows one man who used to be part of the mob. But you never are really out of it. He and his friend try to run a completely legal hotel and casino. But when told he would be showing one of the top “Pop Singers” at his hotel, his whole world will be turned upside down. Now for her. I really like this character she cares and really loves her fans and music. But when her manager gets her and her family indebted to the mob, she will do anything to protect her parents. The romance is very intense at times and very steam too. And in some death threats and things really get going.
Pepper Heart has just been booked to sing at a casino for the next 8 weeks to pay off a debt that she has unknowingly found herself in.
Tony Brando runs the casino that Pepper is to perform in and he funds himself very attracted to her but after watching her perform for the first time he realizes something is going on.
Can Pepper get herself out of debt when Tony discovers the secret she is hiding? When Tony discovers what Pepper’s manager Hugh has been doing can he keep Pepper’s career going?
This was such a good book and I needed more!!
I thought Pepper was such a great character and I love how she was in such a bad situation and really wanted out of it but couldn’t get out of it alone. Being around Tony allowed Pepper to follow her instincts although for awhile it really didn’t look like she was going to be able to get out.
At first I wasn’t too sure what I was going to think of Tony but I could tell soon that he was going to be very protective of Pepper and he knew she was being taken advantage of by her parents and Hugh. Tony had to be careful though as he never wanted Pepper to get caught in the crossfire.
The chemistry between Pepper and Tony was absolutely sizzling!!
The reveal at the end was shocking and I was not expecting it at all!!
The very end was awesome and I loved it!!
Ace of Hearts is the third book in the Vegas Underground series. Pepper is a pop star who has lost her muse, her voice, and is in deep with the Tacone Family thanks to her crappy manager. Tony is now her boss, and it just makes her mad that she’s attracted to him because he’s in charge of collecting her debt through performing at the Bellissimo. Thrust together, she loves the feelings he evokes within her body and heart, but she hates his job and what he represents. Can this bad boy enforcer keep his songbird safe when she’s threatened, and then set her free when all is said and done?
Ohhhhh this book was amazing and had me staying up late just to finish it! I just fell in love with Pepper and Tony! I loved their relationship, their hurt hearts, and the way they loved and protected each other. Pepper was so worn down, lost her voice physically as well as with her rights with her manager, but just came alive when she was able to live her music. I loved everything that Tony did to help her find that joy again! Tony was amazing from the very beginning, knowing instinctively what Pepper needed, in and out of their physical relationship. He took protecting her more seriously than her actual body guard, and I loved that he was willing to do anything to keep her safe. I feel like this book was super emotional, slightly dark, but honestly quite sweet. This has been a fabulous series and I have loved each book! This is definitely a series that I will read again and again, especially this one!
Five Star Heart With Heat!
If you’ve never read a Renee Rose novel, you are in for a five-star delight! “Ace of Hearts” is incredibly well written, demonstrating Ms. Rose’s unique talent for writing romantic erotica. Professionally written, fast paced and thoroughly engaging “Ace of Hearts” is filled with romance, intrigue as well as the serious subject of sexual assault. Featuring one hot mafioso hero, an adorably quirky, pop-star heroine “Ace of Hearts” is a story with heart and plenty of erotic heat. Fans of the series will be treated to cameo appearances by characters from previous books and a teaser introducing Junior’s (Tacone Familia capo) upcoming story. “Ace of Hearts” is a kinder, somewhat gentler story but still guaranteed to start a five-alarm fire you will not want to put out! Although the third book in the Vegas Underground Series, “Ace of Hearts” is a complete standalone novel.
Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 and over only due to sensitive subject matter, explicit sexual content, and domestic discipline!
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, questionable grammar, misplaced commas or illegal use of overly descriptive language.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
Steam Factor: 5 Hot Mafia Enforcer Stars
Writing Style: 5 Professional Stars
Plot: 5 Thrilling Vegas Stars
Engaging Characters: 5 Heartfelt Stars
Satisfying Conclusions: 5 Contented Stars
If you’ve been reading Renee Rose’s Vegas Underground Mafia Romance series, then you were as excited as I was to find out that “Ace of Hearts” was coming out. In it, we meet Tony Brando, Nico’s bestfriend and one of the directors of operations for the Bellissimo, and Pepper Heart, songbird and love interest.
Likes: I’m really enjoying this series as a whole and as such, the characters stick out the most for me. Tony and Pepper couldn’t be more different and yet they seemed to balance each other out. Even Tony’s aggression was in counterbalance to Pepper’s overall friendliness. And since I’m talking about the characters, I loved seeing the other characters from books 1 and 2 make an appearance or three. The premise was a nice surprise for me and Tony going down the rabbithole of attraction, lust and love was just so much fun to read. Oh, and the concert at The Paramount was fabulous. Dislikes: Can we all agree that Hugh is reprehensible?
If you enjoy mafia romances, stories that take place in Vegas, stories with music as a central component, hot romances with sexy male leads and likeable female leads, and well, Renee Rose stories, then you’ll definitely want to grab your copy. So what are you waiting for?
I absolutely loved Tony hard he was hard as rocks on the outside and down right scary but to Pepper his little Songbird he fell hard and fast and was so loyal and caring and oh lord how he gave every part of himself dominating her in every delicious way giving her choices and control all at the same time , her protector and it was the most beautiful thing ever. Their story was intense and exciting but together they healed each other and became stronger for it. These two will melt your heart.
The third book in the Vega Underground series, but it can be read as a stand;one. it features Tony and singer Pepper.
Tony is a wonderful characters. He has a soft spot for women which he already showed in the previous books, but when he meets Pepper, his protective instincts go in overdrive.
Pepper started out young, full of hope and energy, but has been pushed to hard and to far and now at 23 she is a burnt up unhappy singer. Her trust in people is mostly gone, but then this man she doesn’t even know takes care of her.
I loved seeing them interact together and Tony was actually very sweet. He looks all gruff on the outside, but there is a loyal and caring man on the inside. This story made me laugh and it also steamed up my kindle.
An EXEMPLARY Mafia romance. Full of SUSPENSE, kinky STEAM and a PERFECT love. The MUST-BUY!!
NO one writes Mafia romances like author Renee Rose! I’m not sure if it is her easily read, flowing prose, the complex and compelling plots, or the amazingly flawed but realistic characters she develops, but I do know that one or a combination of all those factors makes novels like “ACE OF HEARTS,” speak to my soul. I can’s say that I read Rose’s novels because I walk away from the experience of consuming stories like “ACE OF HEARTS” a changed person. And perhaps that is the hidden key to writing amazing romance. It is not the titillation, sensuous descriptions, or the action/suspense of the situations; rather the way that Rose writes, her captivating brand of prose, also persuades the reader to feel something so deeply that the feeling does not leave when the last word is read. This “feeling” or “change in belief” lingers longer than the mere memory of a great plot or missing the connection or escapades the reader shared with an amazing character who became a “friend” for a brief time. That key or special essence is so much more, and it is found in “ACE OF HEARTS.” While I voluntarily read a copy of “ACE OF HEARTS” and this is my honest, voluntary review; “ACE OF HEARTS” is the first novel this month to be placed in the FAVORITES section on my Kindle. In the STRONGEST terms possible, I recommend that you purchase your copy of “ACE OF HEARTS” today. It is an EXCEPTIONAL novel about the power of love, a power more significant, and more compelling than the Mafia or personal fame. Get “ACE OF HEARTS” and let Tony and his songbird teach you how to love. Happy pages!
We’re back in Vegas with the Tacone family.
Pepper Heart, through no fault of her own, is deep debt to the Tacones. Being a well known singer she has to work off the debt on stage, in the casino.
And that’s when the problems start.
Her dung beetle of a manager is trying to cheat the house and uses her to do so. That brings Tony Brando, the ex enforcer, into closer than intended contact with the “songbird”.
The two couldn’t be more different. She, a wisp of a girl, he, a towering hulk of a man. She, coming from a very ordinary family, he, a made man in the Chicago mob.
But from the very beginning those two embark on a sumptuous affair. Their luscious encounters practically jump off the page.
And then the danger of their situation catches up with them. When the worst possible thing happens, their growing attachment seems to be at an end!?
Tony and Pepper are brought together by the actions of another under dangerous circumstances. Held accountable Pepper is on the edge of giving up, but Tony ignites fire and passion in her. Surrounded by danger and betrayal, confusion, lust and a need to find herself, will she accept Tony and his love?
This is another great story addition to the Vegas Underground series. The story revolves around Pepper, who is a singer and because of her manager’s poor choices finds herself indebted to the Tacone family for almost a million dollars. To pay off this debt, she is required to perform until the loan is paid in full. In the process she meets Tony, who works for Nico Tacone and the attraction between them is almost immediate. As they become sexually involved there is also a deep emotional attraction developing between them. There is a HEA at the end of the story but a lot happens before this comes about, one of which someone is attempting to kill Pepper. This entire series of books are great reads and worth your time. I would highly recommend this book, along with the previous books in this series, as you will not be disappointed.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.