USA Today Bestselling Author AJ Alexander brings us a best friends to lovers mafia romance, where two lives are on the line in a race against time to find a happily ever after.
des·o·la·tion
/ˌdesəˈlāSH(ə)n/
noun
1. a state of complete emptiness or destruction.
2.anguished misery or loneliness.
Before La Famiglia gave me purpose, desolation ruled my existence. Pain was my constant companion … loneliness.
Before La Famiglia gave me purpose, desolation ruled my existence. Pain was my constant companion until I met Francessca Giordano – the Boss’s daughter.
My mission is to protect her, at any cost.
With a price on her head, I will tear down heaven and hell to protect what’s mine.
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When you think you have seen everything from an author and find out your wrong? That I exactly were I am with AJ’s new book Desolation. Frankie knew from the moment that she meets Marcus there was something about him. But being the Princess to La Famiglia one of the largest mafia families means there is always an added layer of security. Marcus is quickly rising the ranks and is sent to protect Frankie after her security detail was killed. It will always be La Famiglia before others, will it be able to stay that way. The chemistry between Frankie and Marcus is off the charts. I needed more yesterday.
I can’t get enough of Francesca and Marcus! These two are HOT HOT HOT! Desolation is full of suspense and heat. The story will suck you in from page one.
Frankie is being threatened, but that comes with the territory when your father is the head of the Mafia. Marcus is her fathers right hand man. He has known Frankie since they were children. She is also the woman he loves, but he can’t have her. Her father would never allow it. Will Frankie and Marcus be able to admit their true feelings for each other or will they both live in pain over the one they can’t have?
I LOVE Frankie. She is strong, she can easily defend herself. I love the fact that she wasn’t written as some meek like Mafia Princess who can’t do anything for herself. She is a fighter. She isn’t afraid to stand up to anyone and that includes her father. Marcus is swoony. He has his alpha/protective side, especially when it comes to Frankie but there is also another layer to him in that he is caring, sweet, and loving. The two of them together have insane amounts of chemistry that will have your kindle melting.
Desolation is a MUST READ book that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Desolation by AJ Alexander is book 1 in the La Famiglia trilogy. This is the story of the mafia princess, Francesca (aka Frankie), and her bodyguard Marcus. Marcus is brought into the “family “ at a young age and the moment he meets Frankie, it’s love at first sight. However, “La Famiglia before all others.”
This is a very short, fast paced mafia book. While the writing is decent, the fact that it is so short meant that there was no time for character development….at all. I feel like this book could have been worth more stars if it hadn’t been so rushed. 3.5 stars from me.
Alexander is full of surprises. I knew she could wrap hearts around her finger but I had no idea she could steal your breath as well. Desolation was my wake up call. Frankie and Marcus are a walk on the dark side. Danger is like an adrenaline rush that proves far too tempting to pass up.
The first book in AJ’s mafia series was a hit! I loved Marcus and Francesca! Marcus was the quintessential tortured hero longing for a woman he thought out of his reach. Frankie was the vibrant principessa who goes after what she wants. These characters had amazing chemistry. A great read!
Friends to lovers Mafia style. Such a good combination!
Desolation, La Famiglia book 1 by A J Alexander is a gritty and exciting read. She takes us into the dark world of the La Famiglia and The Bratva. Marcus was brought into La Famiglia years ago as a young boy. He became friends with Francesca the boss’s daughter until they weren’t. Years later Frankie is in need of protection and Marcus is sent to protect her. Crime families, torture, bullets flying, reunited love, some super sexiness thrown in and you have a great start for a Mafia series. I couldn’t put it down. I can hardly wait for book two!
Wow this book was great I’m not usually one for a fast burn book but I’m thinking this one has changed my mind about that it also had a twist that I didn’t see coming so that was a nice surprise. Great story line and it is beautifully written great plot. I will be reading the next book in the series