From Top 20 bestselling author Parker S. Huntington comes a steamy, slow-burn love story with forbidden romance and enemies-to-lovers banter.…and so the cruel prince fell in love with the liar.I love my boss.I love a man some call a monster.I love a man more accustomed to cruelty than kindness.But we both have our duties.We both have our laws.We both have our worlds.Two worlds never meant to … laws.
We both have our worlds.
Two worlds never meant to touch.
Two destinies meant to fail.
Two people never meant to fall in love.
A mafia prince.
And the undercover agent sent to ruin him.
Bastiano Romano is a 110,000-word standalone novel in The Five Syndicates mafia romance series.
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This story – heart wrenching, steamy, star crossed lovers – and of course, an HEA!!! More stars if it were possible! Masterpiece!!
I devoured this story from the first page. Bastiano is your alpha male who rules his world. Ariana is playing 2 sides. What starts as hate, turns into an epic love story.
I had such a range of emotions when reading this story. I was shocked, upset, crying, and elated all during this book. You can feel every emotion with the characters. I did not want this book to end!! Ariana is the strong female character you hope you’ll see. It’s worth seeing someone go against that alpha in the book. Bastiano is everything you wish for in an alpha. He’s strong. He goes from hate to infatuation with Ariana. He is strong enough for the both of them, but Ariana will not let him be. She has been strong with no support her whole life. Their relationship develops right under their noses, and boy is it a sweet, steamy one.
I highly recommend this book for your reading pleasure. It has all the parts of a romance you need and long for.
Bastiano Romano was about as delightful as a positive STD result.
I don’t have enough words to say how much I loved this book. I’ve been engrossed in this Five Syndicates Mafia world since Asher Black, and this latest offering is exceptional. While this book can be read as a standalone, I have to say I have enjoyed every book in this collection. Ariana is a De Luca-one of the Mafia family names-yet works for the FBI. Her job is beyond demanding & she has yet to find her place in the world. Bastiano is a Romano. He has been betrayed & so badly hurt he appears to care for no one outside of his family. Watching the two of them guardedly interact with each other is a game of chess, thoughtfully played. There is so much going on in this book-duty, forgiveness, love. Ariana’s unwavering faith in Bastiano, after how awful he could be, showed so much about who she was. Love story aside, I am so enjoying the Mafia story in this world, and looking forward to the next story.
Ms. Huntington is a new to me author.
So I didn’t know her what her writing style would be or how she develops her characters.
She got and held my attention from the very first paragraph.
This book is written in duel pov which I like because I get to understand the characters better and be privy to their inner thoughts and the feelings they are going through.
Bastiano is a Mafia Prince,who is loyal to his family and their well being.
He’s a dirty mouth alpha with no boundaries.
But Bastian is an angry bitter man when it comes to love.
The burn and betrayal of his last relationship his left a crater in his heart.
Ariana is a strong young lady that works undercover for the FBI.
But somewhere along the line she’s lost her inner self.
When these two damaged people come together their fears and anger simmers and slowly rises to the surface where it bubbles and explodes.
The saying there’s a fine line between love and hate that’s the line Bastian and Ariana are walking.
Great storyline and plot and the characters are very well developed.
ONE AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
Wow! Talk about rough waters. This is one spectacular read that’s as riveting as it is captivating and keeps you on the razors edge from start to finish. Parker totally nailed this bad boy 100% on point. Written with such realism it really pulls this little gem to a whole new level. This is one action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, nerve racking, nailbitng, spine tingling, page turning bombshell that brings everything roaring to life brilliantly. The main characters chemistry is intense, white hot, off the charts explosive. The characters are complex and believable with such depth and individuality it’s easy to relate. The scenes are so graphically detailed and descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play off one another perfectly. All the drama, uncertainty, betrayal, lies, danger and suspense increases while tension spirals. Twists and turns abound with unexpected circumstances that make for one thrilling experience. Parker has really stepped up the game when it comes to imagination, insight and how to weave a story so tightly and realistic it blows your mind. This little dynamo will take you to your knees one second and standing strong the next just to rip your heart apart. A rollercoaster ride of emotions and events that really pull those heartstrings. You feel everything the characters feel. You become part of the story instead of on the sidelines. Parker did a phenomenal job bringing this read to life. Remarkable job Parker, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
Bastiano Romano is a brilliantly stunning journey that ripped my heart to shreds and pulled all the breath from my lungs. I was left reeling and trying desperately to not let the beauty I saw birthed from mere chance to fade and die a most horrible death. No amount of digging in my heels could stop my heart from desperately breaking and feeling the tears fall from my eyes. What an incredible journey of epic proportions that shook my very core and left me absolutely drained of all emotions! There is so much more to this story than meets the eye, and the amazing twist and turns along the way will have you gasping with shock and gripping this book harder until the very end.
Ariana’s life is anything but simple. She has a past that haunts her every step, and nothing seems to go her way. When she takes her latest assignment, she finds herself unraveling at an alarming rate. Nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. Just when she finds herself in a corner desperate for help, she meets Bastiano Romano. He has no time to babysit a new employee. What he needs is to get out from under the burden of his family. No choices he makes are the right once, and Ariana just complicates everything. She meets him toe to toe at every decision he makes, and he can’t stand how opinionated she is. Of course, it turns him on like nothing in his life, but he would never dare tell her that. When the high level of heat building between them threaten to break them both, it changes into something neither expected when Bastian’s world violently falls apart. Will he finally push her out of his life for good, or will he take a change and allow himself to soak up her comfort and hope that he desperately needs?
I never expected the magnificent beauty and the incredible humanity that are found within these precious pages. Nothing can be any better than the heart and soul of this brilliant storyline. It is life, hope, and love forged to reach its highest possible evolution in order to show us that anything is possible. The heart can change anyone, and anyone can change the course of events for the better. We just need the courage to try. Reach out to those around you that are in need of some hope and love. You will never regret it.
Parker S Huntington is a fabulous author who creates the most wonderful and imaginative yet realistic storylines that destroy my heart each time and remake it into something truly beyond words. Her writing only keeps getting better and better with time like a fine wine, and I love having the privilege of savoring it. Don’t waste any more time and pick up one of her fabulous books! You will love every part of it and wonder why you didn’t read it earlier. I promise you!
OMG! I would love to have the words to describe how much I love this book and this Series. Bastiano and Ariana’s story is so great. I love their slow burn, their chemistry, and their happy ending. Both are great, strong, and complex characters. Now, I can’t wait to read the next book in the Series, and I can’t wait to listen to this story in audiobook. Each book written by Parker S. Huntington deserves more than one read or listen, and each book is like a gift! Believe me! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book, but I had already pre-ordered it.
Broken, lost, worthy of love, Bastiano seems to be heartless, a dark alpha male and the epitome of the gritty mafia royalty. Ariana, also lost, broken, her duty is to her job and to excel at being a legend. These two seemingly enemies, one as an undercover FBI and the other with mafia ties, shouldn’t work. Yet, these too broken and lost souls find each other only to experience betrayal, despair and loss at each other’s hands. Will Bastiano and Ariana ever find their true selves and the love they desperately need and deserve? These two have captured my heart. Theirs was an emotional story with great happiness and extremely arousing highs and also the deepest, darkest, lowest of the lows. Their story is a definite must read.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC… Holy smoke and a pancake!!! I don’t want to do any spoilers because I hate that as a reader but I seriously can’t believe how much I love this A-hole of a guy (he has his reasons). Parker creates characters the you seriously will love to hate. One min you can’t believe Bastian is such a D*&% and then you are kinda like.. you know what Ari is lying she deserves it. I read this book in less than 24 hours. I couldn’t stay asleep because I NEEDED to know what happened. If you haven’t read any of Parker’s books before this one will be a good one to start with.
Six stars! Best book of 2019. This author just gave a master class on story-telling. Each word is perfectly chosen to create a beautiful, emotional, haunting masterpiece. A delicious slow burn with a filthy, damaged, brooding alpha. And Ariana… she is damaged and has even more secrets. Wonderful characters, flawed, unlikeable, but so worthy of love. How can these two ever have a chance? Brilliant read. One click this one immediately.
What can I say about Bastiano.
You know those books, that are good. You know it’s good book. Everybody knows its good. It keeps you reading on and you finish it, and you think. Wow, that was really good!
This book is NOT one of those books. This book. This book is so much more. Bastiano Romano is the kind of book that makes you FEEL. Like on a visceral level. Everything she gives you, she gives you on an intense level.
Asher Black made me a stalker fan of Parker, but Bastiano Romano broke me, and possibly for a while.
The characters were real. Their struggles were real. Their emotions. were. REAL.
Some books are good and make you wanting more. Other books destroy you.
This book was my very first venture into Parker S. Huntington’s writing talent. I was not disappointed. This book kept me on the edge of my seat!!!! It was steamy, page turning, and had sexy characters!!!!! This book is fire!!!!! I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!! This book was phenomenal!!!!!
I have a new favorite in this series! Ariana DeLuca is an FBI agent assigned to work as a bartender in Bastiano Romano’s bar and get information to bring down the Romano family. While working for him, she realizes she is starting to fall for him but she can’t let that interfere with her job. This story has it all: lots of hot sex, love, hate, humor, betrayal and suspense. Loved not only the main characters in this book but the extended family as well! Can’t wait for the next book in this series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
** I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my
This was another well written book by Parker S. Huntington. This book can be read as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading her prior books in the series. Ariana is an undercover FBI agent who isn’t sure of her own identity any longer after performing so many undercover operations. Bastiano Romano is someone Ari is tasked with getting close to in hopes of gaining information on the Romano family syndicate. Bastian is damaged from a previous relationship and untrusting of women, always comparing them to the woman he previously loved. They each have their own secrets that they are hiding and both characters have their own flaws, but their love was one that was written in the stars! I absolutely loved this enemies to lovers romance!