When my dad’s best friend unexpectedly shows up in our house in the middle of the night, I’m expecting a good reason why he didn’t knock or tell us he was here. But what I really want is to tell him how I’ve felt about him for so long and how his arrival seems like the Christmas gift I never though I’d get, but always hoped for. And I can’t help but wonder if this Christmas will be the first time … first time I give my dad’s best friend the gift I’ve been saving just for him.
It’s been years since this older man has seen me, and when he looks this younger woman up and down it’s clear he can see I’m not a little girl anymore. I want to light up his life, but he’s acting like there’s a dark past threatening to catch up with him.
But what happens when dad’s mafia friend catches me alone? Will his possessive side come out and claim me once and for all, or will he find a way to resist the desire that’s pulling us together? And can my parents resist their nagging suspicion that something is going on between Marco and I, and their urge to tear us apart?
With a dark cloud hanging over Marco’s head, it’s questionable that he’ll even survive…but when he promises me what we have will survive, always, I know that for the first time in my life I got exactly what I wanted for Christmas. Him.
*Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
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She’s Spending “Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend,” But Will It LAST Until The New Year…
He’s ON the RUN & there’s only ONE place to GO…
To the Home of a MAN who owes Him a Favour,
But, although He’s not happy to see a BLAST from His PAST,
He lets HIM Stay & Hide OUT!
MeanWhile, there IS SomeOne Happy to HIM…
SomeOne is Happy He’s IN their House… His Daughter!
In fact, She’s MORE than happy spend’n “Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend,”
As She’s been infatuated with Him for a while,
And the WAY He’s look’n at Her…
Makes Her Believe that Feel’n IS Mutual!
Sooo, “Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend” just got Very H€@T€D,
As they Dance around their Attraction;
Until IT becomes too Much…
And this “Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend” they succumb to Animal Lust!
Only it’s NOT ExXxactly Lust driv’n them them together…
Not IS it the PL€@$U®€ they find Together;
Nope! It’s genuine Feelings driv’n them ON…
When ALL around them the World is Crumbl’n!
Can “Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend” END in an HEA…
Not if Daddy Dearest has AnyThing to Say!
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Her father friend turns up in the middle of the night but she does not care. He is hiding but she does not care. She has wanted him since she was small. Could this be the right time for her to take that step? Will his last catch up with him? Can he keep his hands off her? What will get parents do? See if they get together
This older man/younger woman romance focuses on Marco, a mafia card shark being pursued by a hit an, and Eloise, the daughter of Marco’s best friend, who has matured into a young woman in college. Eloise has been infatuated with Marco since she was young and now he is instantly in love with her. There are stresses to their romance including the hitman and Eloise’s parents. This book is well written with interesting characters and a plot with suspense, mystery, instalove, and sizzling chemistry.
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Loved this & couldn’t put it down.
Another very hot & very fast falling in love with your Dad’s friend.
But here Eloise’s father Jacob & Marco whose the Mafia man from his past aren’t really that much as friends as more aquantiences from the past when Marco was there to help him & get him out of his predictamit & told him he can use his place when he needs to..
Well that is until he showed up out of the blue in his home.
Though Eloise seems to be the only one whose happy to see him, especially now as she’s an adult & things move extremely fast for how quick she’s in his arms but then he’s able to be true & honest with her about who & what he does
A Beyond Silly Mafia Caricature… After reading and reviewing 100+ books this year, I decided to relinquish control this December and only read items recommended by folks who follow my blog. I received a bunch of messages and emails about Flora Ferrari, too many to ignore. So I decided to go down the rabbit hole and trust that those who know my love of novellas wouldn’t disappoint, especially after receiving so many messages about her series. The only problem? Where to start! When I looked her up, I discovered her shorts series is over 120 books long and growing! So…, since it is December, I decided to start my foray into Flora Ferrari-land by focusing on her Christmas themed stories, and this one, “Christmas with My Dad’s Mafia Friend” is the third of four on my list of Ferrari literary goodies in my literary stocking.
“Christmas with My Dad’s Mafia Friend” is honestly, about as silly as the title sounds. It is a beyond, over the top tale, of Eloise, a sheltered college girl longing for the love and attention (since childhood) of a long forgotten friend of her father’s, Marco. And the object of Eloise’s desires himself, Marco. A forty-something year old mafia card shark running from a hit man after a high stakes poker game gone south.
And where does he run to? Well the house of his long ago friend Jacob of course, who naturally owes Marco a favor “he cannot refuse.” A favor that Marco intends to collect so that he can lay low and figure out how to escape from those looking to kill him. In the course of collecting said favor however he encounters Jacob’s daughter Eloise, now all grown up, and with whom he falls for instantly.
From this beginning point the story that unfolds is as preposterous as it is fanciful, coming across more like a skit from Monty Python, than a love story. From the countless stereotypical, “I’m not asking, I’m telling” bits of dialog. To the big, bad wolf-esque, “come out of the dark so I can see you better” tone Marco maintains with Eloise. It is a choppy mess of literary mismatches that leaves you rolling your eyes and laughing at the absurdity of it all.
Yes, Marco is a tortured soul desperate to repent for his past mistakes. Yes, the chemistry between Eloise and Marco is fiery and angst filled. There is enough sexual tension in this novella to melt steel. However, for me, it just wasn’t enough to overcome the farcical plot and character frame-working.
I’m sure there are plenty of folks who would appreciate this wild, mafia tinged tale of possessive, death defying insta-love. But it just wasn’t my type of literary whiskey. This one is a pass for me.
This is an older male younger female that
is full of steam and also a great plot.
I found it was a page turner.
I definitely recommend this book.
Well written with nice storyline and plot. I like the secrecy and twists in the story. Nice chemistry and well described characters. Would have liked a bit more depth to the story in regard of the background of the father and best friend. But in the end all is said and I liked the epilogue.
A story that I only can recommend because it is captivating and enjoyable to read.
This was a lovely book. The story was well written, flowed well and was so easy to read. I loved the characters and the chemistry between them it made for a lovely read
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The heat in this older man/younger woman insta love story was so HOT that I was worried that my kindle was going to implode! The plot was great and the off the charts hot chemistry between Marco and Eloise kept me turning the pages until the very last page was turned!
Eloise hears a noise late at night and is startled from behind and scared until she hears his voice. Marco her dad’s friend that she has always had a crush on. He’s on the run as he has a hit out on him. He instantly falls for her, but is afraid to put her in danger. They become closer and feel meant to be like soulmates. Like the ending!
This is another short hot story of forbidden love. When Marco a friend from her Dad’s past turns up enexpectedly needing somewhere to lie low Eloise’s life is about to change. Marco is on the run from the Mafia needing somewhere to hide he goes to his friends who he hasn’t seen in years knowing they will not find him there but he never imagined he would end up with feelings for anybody that could put his life in jeopardy until he sees Eloise & he is in love instantly & will do anything to protect her. I really hoped they could survive the Mafia problem & also how her family were going to react to them wanting to be together.
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This was a little different from other books I’ve read, but I enjoyed it all the same. The dark mafia element was kinda surprising, but this story made it work. Marco is on the run from the mafia family, and is determined to stay alive – even if it means breaking into a friend’s house at Christmas. Eloise is that friend’s daughter, and she’s been in love with Marco for so long she forgot how long. When these two come together, it’s explosive and wonderful. I can’t recommend Flora Ferrari’s books enough, they are always a good time and a good read.
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Such a sweet and loving Christmas story. Marco may be older but when his eyes fall on Eloise, his best friend’s daughter, he knows she will be his. Will his life stand in his way? Will his past keep them apart? He is determined nothing will keep him and Eloise apart, not even her father. Their love finds a way to a sweet and happily ever after.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Eloise has always had a crush on her father’s mafia friend Marco. Marco calls over one night and Eloise finally told Marco how she feels. Tha chemistry between them was hot and steamy with emotions that makes you want more, but every good book comes to an end.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
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Mafia Xmas Romance
If you like older man/younger woman romance stories, then you will really enjoy this one!
Marco and Eloise are both strong, protective and passionate. Their similarities blend into some amazing chemistry, that pulls the reader in pretty quickly.
They have to work to overcome some obstacles in their journey of getting together, but they are both very determined, and know what they want.
Flora’s written another winner. I can’t wait to see what she has planned next!
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This is a wonderful OTT older man/ younger woman holiday romance. It’s well-written with a wonderful fast-paced storyline, the characters are really likable. Marco and Eloise have great chemistry between them, their relationship is filled with plenty of drama and intrigue. Highly entertaining.
** spoiler alert ** Eloise has always only wanted one man. Marco is on the run from a rival family. Neither can stay away from the other. Will he be able to save her in time? Will her family approve?
I loved how Eloise was determined to not let anything stop her from being with him. I loved how he was willing to sacrifice himself if it kept her safe. Good read!
Great storyline and strong characters. Eloise has loved Marco all her live. She’s not seen him in years so he is surprised when he sees Eloise again. Marco fights his feeling about Eloise as long as he can but they both finally give in. Unfortunatly Eloise has no idea just how dark and dangerous it might be for Marco but you’ll have to read the story to find out what happens. What’s not to like about a Flora Ferrari story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eloise’s dad owed Marco a favor since he helped him out of a jam awhile back. However he never expected it to ever be repaid. Now Marco is using the keys to his home to come and lay low from some trouble and he has to let him. When Marco sees Eloise for the first time in years he is draw to her even though he knows that he shouldn’t be. Eloise wants to be with Marco and nothing he says will keep her away from him. When he finally gives into temptation and claims her for his own will it bring danger to their front door? Can he keep them all safe?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend it to any book lover.
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Fabulous book to read, the forbidden fruit was just to good to pass up. A man who knew that he would have to change his life if he was to have the chance with the love of his life. Danger they will face and he is willing to give his own life for her. Yes this book was so full of over the top Insta love but so much more.
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