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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What a wonderful combination! Ms. Ferrari provides her readers with a one sitting read that warms their being! Older man, younger woman, is what we have here. Of course, Eloise has had a crush on Marco since she was a girl in braces. Now, she’s older, and those braces are off. Marco is hiding out though. So, even with the sparks, should these two start a fire with those sparks? Just loved this novella!
He’s calling in a favor.
Marco breaks in one night, as he needs a place to stay. His friend Jacob has an inexperienced daughter, Eloise.
Is Marco mafia bad news?
What happens when her parents catch them in a compromising position?
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Marco was an interesting character and I liked that he was more than he appeared. Eloise was so accepting of everything and I liked the instant attraction to Marco. I thought Marco definitely deserved everything Eloise was. As always I loved the epilogues they add more to the story for me.
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Enough heat to melt all your snow this Christmas
Christmas With Dad’s Mafia Friend is an engaging and interesting older man / younger woman romance between Marco and Eloise. She has had a crush on Marco since she was a young girl and now she just might get her Christmas wish. But this will not happen without consequences, not the least of which are when her parents find out about their relationship or him being in danger “until things blow over”.
This is a nicely written story by Flora Ferrari in her A Man Knows What He Wants series. Marco is a big protective and possessive Alpha man who lives on the wrong side of the law but will do anything he needs to to protect this beautiful angel Eloise.
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As Always another great short hot story from Ferrari with great characters and great story-line. Good to read when you don’t have a lot of time, but want a great story. A must read.
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Marco was a friend her father apparently owed a favor to. One who also needed a hand.
Eloise had dreamed of a day they might be together – and then Marco was back.
Friends who help put friends in need. Family that supports Marco and lets him walk away to build a real future
Intense and steamy romance
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Another great read by Flora Ferrari who once again brings an insta love story with older man Marco and younger woman,Eloise. The author brings a hot and steamy romance and weaves a mafia story filled with action and danger. It’s well written with vividly painted scenes,moves quickly and smoothly and I loved reading. I especially loved the epilogues. Well done!
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Another great insta lust/love older man younger woman read from the queen of this genre
Marco is on the run and the only safe place he can think of to hide in his friends home. He sneaks in but Eloise the daughter of the house hears him he covers her mouth to keep her from screaming meanwhile her father also comes down stairs and says he has to go it is to dangerous but he calls in a debt from the past When the lights are turned on he discovers that his friends little girl is all woman now and he knows he will want her for the rest of his life. Can Marco stay alive can he keep Eloise safe and will his friend except him with his daughter You will have to read to see
Christmas With Dads Mafia Friend by Flora Ferrari is a wonderful holiday read. interesting,sweet,fun,emotional with a touch of action that will put you on edge and keep you entertained while reading,a romance story of Marco and Eloise,another great read by the author,well done!
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Wonderful story! Marco is an quiet alpha, and Eloise is his perfect match, feisty and giving. A quick read Christmas read, great to read in one setting.
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An amazing fast pace instalove older man younger woman romance! The story line is well-developed, witty, emotionally deep, well written, and relatable. Loveable characters; their chemistry is intense, instant, and off the charts!
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Absolutely fantastic! A well written emotionally deep romance. The storyline is flawless, funny, witty, enjoyable, and very interesting. The story flows smoothly and moves along at a brisk pace with a few ups and downs and a mix of emotions on every page. The chemistry between them is intense and their love scenes are beautifully written and HOT!
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This is an amazing story. from start to finish this story holds your attention. the characters are wonderful and engaging. i highly recommend this book
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This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters, Marco & Eloise, sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Flora. I look forward to more!
Holy crap this book was intense action packed and amazing? Great characters. Interesting storyline. Lotsa of drama to keep it interesting. A definite must read book.
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I really enjoyed Marco and Eloise’s story he is her dad’s best friend and part of the mafia. When he needs somewhere to hide out he goes to her dad’s who tells him it is not safe but he owes him so her dad lets him stay. Eloise has been in love with Marco for years and he wants her too but is worried he will be putting her at risk. This was a pretty sweet read I really liked it.
Lovely Christmas story with heat that could melt the snow outside !
Older man and younger woman sweet and hot romance.
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This book was great. It was an unconventional love story. A man with a past falls in love. The family dynamics was crazy. The storyline was spot on. The love and passion was great. The ending was sweet and heartwarming.
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Loved the chemistry between Eloise and Marco in this older man/younger woman Christmas romance and he’s also her dad’s friend , will her parents stand in their way or accept the love they feel for each other , well written with a good storyline with drama , action , some steam and a HEA , a thoroughly enjoyable read
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So this was a free ARC copy from my favorite author to read for , plus booksprout for my voluntary honest review and I so enjoyed this read, And once I started reading I just couldn’t stop til I finished the read and it was so worth it.Had a great storyline and great characters to read about to , plus it was so sizzling hot.I so look forward to seeing more from this author in the future because I really enjoy reading her work!*Spoilers Tag-My dads best friend just shows up one night and I realize that I still have feelings for him and that they have only grown more since he’s right in front of me.Can this Christmas be the one that I give him the gift I have been saving just for him!And when he look me up and down he sees me for the now grown young lady that I am, but I since something dark might be after him.*So if you want to see how things turn out between them go get this sizzling hot read, its so worth it! ENJOY
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