You’ll die if you talk.The warning haunts her every waking hour.After a rough start, Chloe finally has financial stability, a place to call home, and friends she’d die for. It never occurred to her that the sentiment would be put to the test, but when her best friend gets on the wrong side of infamous mob boss, Luciano Salvatore, Chloe intervenes, sealing her own fate.Salvatore never expects … own fate.
Salvatore never expects Chloe Becker to live. Beaten to within an inch of her life by his most ruthless enforcer, she still stands tall, refusing to bend to his will. Curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to see what it takes to make her lose that last streak of defiance.
He definitely doesn’t intend for her to get under his skin.
When his existence crumbles and one heart stops beating, it kicks his own back to life, but it might be too late for forgiveness.
This is the sixth and final book in the Russo Saga series, but can be enjoyed independently.
Publisher’s Note: This contemporary, steamy, dark mafia romance contains elements of danger, suspense, and power exchange.
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Just WOW!!! This has to be the darkest, most intense book of the series. Between Christian and Luciano poor Chloe has had a rude awakening. Not just in the world she finds herself in but within herself as well. The raw emotion Nicolina Martin has given us is so palpable that at times it had the hair on my body standing on end. THIS is the kind of writing I’ve used to set the bar by. Congratulations!! Now I want to know what happens with Angela. LOL
Chloe, beaten viciously by Christian, taken and kept by Luciano to be abused even more. Luci decided that Chloe will make a slave and submissive for himself but she proves to be more than he could have imagined. After all Luciano puts Chloe through, she sees something in him that just might prove to be worthwhile, as mean as he is, he has his moments. I have read the whole Russo saga and was very happy to get to see inside the head of the Capo himself, also so happy to find that he does have a heart, it was just cold and barely functioning before his eyes were opened with the help of Chloe. The path to attain his heart was painful But it happened and I was actually surprised that he could be redeemed. I also hope the author picks up on the Russo’s story again one day and we get to read more about Angela’s story.
New to me author so this was my first read in the series. I would have liked to read the previous books especially considering how fast paced this one was, but it did stand alone and I didn’t feel like I was missing anything.
Wow – talk about a heroine that stands up for herself. I loved Chloe and she was actually a perfect fit for Lucianao who is the head of the family. He never expected her to live, much less not give in. And he really never expected to want her.
Dark, dangerous and fast paced the story kept me on the edge until the end. There are enough twists and turns and the characters changed and grew throughout the story. Definitely don’t sit down to read unless you can finish it in one sitting, you won’t want to stop for anything. Great characters with lots of chemistry and lots of determination. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).
This book was awesome! Nicolina Martin has once again delivered an on the edge of your seat, gripping and enthralling read. Luciano Salvatore is a brutal man, used to taking what he wants. He’s brutal towards Chloe and shows her no mercy, but once he sees her with his son, he sees her in a new light. I loved, loved, loved Chloe & Luciano’s story. This is a fast paced, intense, dark, twisted, all consuming, and incredible read! I definitely recommend it, pick it up and read it for yourself you won’t be disappointed.
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Finally! This is the story i’ve been waiting for!
Luciano Salvatore was the one person responsible for so much of the bad stuff that happened to the people around him,and i really needed him to feel what he’d done.
As in really FEEL it….
Who would be up for the job,though?
Who would be strong enough to bring this cold ruthless bastard to his knees?
Could you believe it might be Kerry’s bestie,Chloe?
Me neither….not after what Christian did to her.
And most certainly not after hearing Salvatore’s plans for her when she made the stupid decision to go to his house straight out of hospital.
Sure,she had every right to be mad as hell,but going to his home?
Without telling anyone?
Knowing how ruthless he was?
She set herself up for disaster,thát’s for sure!
Especially because he was bored with the whores Elena sends him….
So,when she arrived,bruised and battered,he started to think of something new,something permanent,and she was perfect for what he had in mind.
He made her disappear,and put her in his basement for training.
Only,she doesn’t break,not the way he wants her to,even though he does his best.
And then he goes too far,hurting her in a way he knows he shouldn’t have,leaving him with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt….
Chloe knows she shouldn’t have gone to the lion’s den,and she’s regretted it every single second she’s been locked up in Salvatore’s basement.
Knowing he’ll kill her when he’s done with her makes her want him to hurry it up.
Until he threatens her with her brothers…
She gives him a little,surrenders just enough to keep him off their backs,but can she give him everything?
That’s not in her DNA….but does she have a choice?
When she has a chance to run she takes it,but then bumps into his son David,who has a little meltdown.
Spoiling her chances of escape,she still tries to help him.
And when Salvatore finds her,seeing his son’s reaction to her,it makes him re-think what he wants….
Every time he hurts her,it starts to make him feel a little….uncomfortable….and he hates her for it. Because he doesn’t do feelings!
But she starts to thaw more and more of his blackened heart,and he realizes it’s too late….
In the meantime the competition is causing trouble,and they’re planning to ruin his business.
When his enemies go after her,he’s enraged and starts a war,not stopping until they’re destroyed.
But when the dust settles,will he still have the girl he’s come to crave?
Can she forgive him what he’s done to her?
Or has he made too many mistakes….
I have to admit that even though i hated Salvatore with a vengeance,i started to like him when he made an effort to please Chloe instead of hurting her when she didn’t do what he wanted.
When he showed his vulnerable side,and opened up to her,sharing some of his past.
When he tried to figure out what she wanted,not to torture her with that,but because he wanted to give it to her.
In the end,i even started to love him….how the hell did thát happen?
Chloe…that girl was só strong!
I cursed her at first for going there,for making that stupid decision.
But seeing her stand up for herself,even though she knew he’d punish her for it? Maybe even kill her?
I was só proud of her!
Sure,Luciano condioned her to a certain degree,but she changed him too!
Simply by being who she was,and standing strong.
I loved their story,but i’m sad this is goodbye.
Unless….how about Angela’s story?
Will that ever be told?
And i’d love to hear more of Ivan,Matteo and Luca,too!
Final chapter in the Russo Saga and the darkest story
Capo is the sixth and final book in the Russo Saga series by Nicolina Martin and it is one heck of a way to end things. This is the story of Chloe and Luciano Salvatore and be very warned that this is definitely a dark and violent story. But if you decide to proceed then you will end up reading a story that is also very intricately woven with an outrageous story-line and the most fascinating characters that I have read in a while that is well written.
I am not going to lie as there were some parts of the story where I had to put the book away for a bit and go read something fluffy to cleanse my reading palate. But I kept coming back to read Capo and I am not sorry that I did. There were a lot of emotions that this story made me feel not the least was getting really angry at Salvatore and crying a whole lot for Chloe. I did have to wonder at what exactly Chloe was thinking after some of the things that Salvatore did to her, or had done to her. So for me there was a bit much in regards to Salvatore’s treatment of Chloe and it was almost like she had Stockholm Syndrome by the end as that is the only way that I could see her staying at that point.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
A great storyline! Hard to put down! Intense and Emotional! Hot Chemistry! I truly enjoyed this read! Get it and Read it!
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This is the sixth and final book in this series and every book in it has been a sheer delight to read. This is Chloe and Luciano’s story and it’s dark, which means there are possible triggers for some readers. The author has done a fantastic job with this entire series and she hasn’t let her standards slip for this last book either. The plot is brilliant, and the characters have such amazing chemistry between them.
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I had an idea from Kerry’s story about how dark Luci could get. But the reality of his brutality far far exceeded my wildest expectations.
I enjoy swimming in the darker end of the romance genre and this definitely tasted me on multiple occasions.
Chloe… I’m sorry. I don’t know know what else to say. The strength and determination you showed. You knew you couldn’t win but still, you fought, you kept your head right to the bitter end.
“Every time you do, you’ll hate yourself a little more. In the end, your self-loathing will spill over on me and you’ll see me as the source in your f@$%ed up mind, and you’ll kill me.”
Truer words were never spoken.
You let the darkness consume you, the fear feed you.
You lost your soul long ago Luciano.
You want a toy? You wanted a pet?
How did that work out for you?
You should be more careful with how you treat your possessions!
I doubt I would have forgiven either of them. Christian or Luci.
But I will admit Chloe did the impossible.
We are drawn to the darkness believing we can be its light.
Most of the time it is just wishful thinking.
What a dark journey for these two.
Luciano emits a dark foreboding – It precedes him when he walks into a room. His inability to empathize with anyone is…
Well, he is a psychopath so there is that.
Chloe, in my opinion, was in a really bad place when she decided to approach the monster but looking at it from her perspective and taking in to account she was near broken She took the most viable road the one that might have led to her survival all other paths led directly to her demise.
The push and pull between these two – my stomach was in knots.
The destruction that Luci leaves in his wake – stopped my heart
Be prepared going in –
Ivan props to you and my condolences.
Angela, before I started this story I would have told you to run. I am not so sure that is true anymore.
It is hard to believe it is the end of the series as I have become soo addicted to it. Thankfully it finished with the perfect book and you will want to binge read the whole series again once you finish. Luciano and Chloe are great characters who allow you to love, hate or be annoyed with as well as fear for them, you wonder if they are strong enough within themselves as well as for each other especially when Luciano’s world starts to fall apart. You will go through very strong feeling as you read this book whether they be wanting to cry, scream, hide, hate, cringe, sadness and hope as it is written like you are immersed in that works which is what makes this book and entire series addictive.
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CAPO by Nicolina Martin
This is the long awaited sixth book in the Russo Family saga. Superbly written. From the first book and it’s more-than-memorable airplane ride with Nathan and Sydney in Heat, to Capo and its redemption of Luci, this last book was well worth the wait. It certainly can be read alone, but all of Ms. Martin’s books are so well written, with great characters, storylines, twists, and HEAs, that you might want to read them all. Luciano Salvatore had NOT ONE redeeming quality in his sickening personality and I think a lot of us readers just wanted him dead! But lucky for him, the author loved him and wanted him redeemed. I love how she did it too; love and forgiveness wins every time! Such a great story – at least 5
This book is absolutely fantastic! Capo is the sixth and final book of Nicolina Martin’s Russo Saga series. The book features Chloe Becker who stands up for a friend and angers Luciano (Luci) Salvatore, the Capo of the Salvatore Family, who decides to keep her in order to break her. While Luci is a hard, abusive, and brutal man, Chloe remains strong and eventually comes to love him. When a mafia war seems inevitable, can Luci keep everyone safe from harm especially Chloe? I strongly recommend this phenomenal book which has realistic and complex characters and an edge of your seat plot with surprising twists, abuse, violence, intrigue, danger, and sizzling chemistry.
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AMAZINGLY SPECTACULAR!!!
Exceptional! Nicolina unleashes this heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, page flipping bombshell, hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. A tightly coiling vortex of daunting circumstances and a bevy of unbelievable events launch this baby into a tailspin with an astonishing culmination. Nicolina forges ahead kicking ass with this chart topping, mind-blowing, prize winning, block buster. Illustrating incredible, well rounded scenario’s, ramping up the exuberance and zeal with such intensity and precision, blasting this little fella to life spectacularly. Combating the drama, tension, intrigue, danger and soaring suspense, keeps you riveted on a razors edge. Add distress and turmoil along with perplexing situations and a boatload of trouble, you have one explosive rollercoaster ride. Bridging the trials and tribulations, along with a slew of shocking twists and stunning turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages, alluring and mesmerizing, grounding in it’s strength and awe inspiring in it’s depth. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that transform into outstanding personalities. The scenes are so abundantly detailed to give you a full understanding and realism that balance out fluidly. Remarkable job Nicolina, thanks for sharing this little fella with us.
An amazing, amazing conclusion to this fabulous series. I’m just a little sad that it’s all over.
I thought I’d read just a couple of chapters of this last night. Ha! Big mistake, once picked up and started I just didn’t want to put this book down. Nicolina Martin has created such a sinister, terrifying man in Luciano Salvatore and yet somehow I still wanted him to get his HEA with Chloe.
This couple have intense chemistry, a passion that is scorching hot and violently explosive. I thought Chloe was a naive fool at first, but as we unpeel her many layers we find a woman strong enough to withstand the tour de force that is Salvatore. Theirs is a relationship that is created from so many wrongs, one that skirts the line of abuse and falls frequently into dub-con. A connection crafted by threat, manipulation and battles of will.
Salvatore is not a good man, he is used to taking what he wants and he thrives on fear, especially Chloe’s fear. Despite how scared she may be, Chloe is one tough cookie and eventually he realises just what a treasure she could be. Of course he’s a foolish man, used to getting his own way and not having to explain himself to anyone, so this leads to him unintentionally hurting Chloe far too often. Add in the troubles brought to her door by his day job and the end result is that this couple have a lot of crap to wade through.
This book is captivating, mesmerising, heart wrenching and soul destroying. It stomps on your emotions repeatedly but those last few chapters? They will melt your heart and more than make up for the difficult journey it took to get there.
First and foremost, this amazingly dark mafia romance is not a rainbows and chocolate sprinkles kind of romance. There will be triggers for some – there is captivity, cruel treatment, a close call of assault and more. If this bothers you, I would advise not to venture into this read. If you aren’t bothered, then get comfortable because once you start reading you won’t be able to stop.
Luciano Salvatore, cruel mob boss that rules with an iron fist. He gets what he wants when he wants and whoever denies him will pay with their life. When Chloe shows up, beaten and broken, he is intrigued by her bravery and knows what he exactly what he is going to her. He is going to make her submit, he is going to turn her into his ever-willing pet. But when feelings start to get involved, he doesn’t know how to act and when danger comes to his doorstep – he realizes how much he cares for her, but after everything he put her her thru will she be able to truly love him?
This was such a fantastic read – Nicolina pulled me in from the first chapter and kept my attention until the end. I found myself going thru so many emotions – Chloe is so stubborn, strong, loving, and brave – the perfect match to Luciano’s cruel, dark and hurt soul. I was really impressed with the character growth of both characters and happy to see that they did get their happily ever after. I can’t wait to dive into another of Nicolina’s works after this!
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Phenomenal! This is the final book in the Russo Saga series and it is a compelling nail biting read! It will take you on a roller coaster of emotions, tear you inside out, and slowly piece you back together. The gripping story line is well-developed, action-packed, well written, fast pace, and intriguing. An on the edge of your seat read that is dark and raw, with suspense, danger, and so much more. The characters you will hate and love but they are perfect together; the chemistry between them is explosive! Definitely recommended!
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Wow… What a conclusion to an amazing series. I’ve been waiting for Luciano’s book for ages but it was worth the wait. He’s finally met his match when Chloe enters his life. As the story flows you start to see a glimpse of the heart within this ruthless man. What a wild ride this series has been so bravo author.
He was her worst nightmare!
by sewsummore
There is a fine line between pleasure and pain and Chloe has experienced both with Luciano Salvatore, mob boss and tormentor. He wanted to break her but she would not give in, when they reached a stalemate he had to try a different way, but again she never gave in. He was a dark, sadistic lover and killer, Chloe was unlike any woman he had met before and in the end she completed him and the pain went away. This book is not for the faint of heart, he could be your worst nightmare or your future, this was something Chloe discovered for herself and you can also if you dare to read the book.
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Gut wrenching and Heartbreaking!
Capo is a phenomenal but gut wrenching and heartbreaking book. Luciano and Chloe’s story took me on one intense emotional rollercoaster ride. Their story will gut you and rip your heart to shreds only to have the pieces mended together very slowly.
Chloe is a very strong willed and feisty woman who has met her match with Luciano. Luciano is the exact definition of the ultimate alpha male (who happens to also be the Mob boss). He’s cruel, angry, mean, brutal and sadistic but he’s extremely sexy also. Luciano has a heart of stone but somehow Chloe is slowly cracking away at it unbeknownst to her. There were many times in the story that I wish I could reach in and give Luciano a punch to the face. He made me extremely angry and frustrated but I couldn’t help also falling in love with him.
The chemistry between Chloe and Luciano is extremely volatile and highly combustible. The push and pull between them and the love/hate relationship they are forging is very heated and passionate. This story kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It’s a nail biter for sure.
Nicolina writes with such passion it just oozes off the pages. Her stories are utterly phenomenal and so very entertaining. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next.
This is the final book in this series and all I can say is Wow. Salvatore is one of a kind. Mean, ruthless and takes no prisoners. Until he does. Chloe’s story intertwines with Christian and kerry’s . You get to see what was happening the the other members of sal’s household. The was never boring, always keeping me on my toes. New twists around corners I didn’t expect. It was a truly amazing read. I loved their dynamic, even though luci was a hard man to live with, Chloe managed to bend him to her will, in some ways. A must read, especially if you’ve read Christian’s duet.