When I want something, I make it mine. I want her.Caroline Hargrove thinks she is mine because her father owed me a debt, but that isn’t why she is sitting in my car beside me with her bottom sore inside and out. She’s wet, well-used, and coming with me whether she likes it or not because I decided I want her, and I take what I want.As a senator’s daughter, she probably thought no man would dare … thought no man would dare lay a hand on her, let alone spank her thoroughly and then claim her beautiful body in the most shameful ways possible.
She was wrong. Very, very wrong. She’s going to be mastered, and I won’t be gentle about it.
Publisher’s Note: His as Payment is a stand-alone novel which is the first entry in the Mafia Masters series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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Finished this book by my friend Piper Stone a while ago. It was such a great read!
Was Caroline the center of attention and didn’t know it. Her father hated her but she tried so hard. When Dominick entered her life she completely lost it. Until the day her father handed her over to him. Many lives will change in a matter of time. Good and bad. But most of all Dominick’s will be so turned he can’t believe it. Caroline will finally learn the truth. Dominance and Love will win
*First time reading author
**KU read
So I was trying to find something to read, and as always I was drawn to a cover and a blurb. No surprise it was a mafia read. I had never read Piper Stone before but the blurb sounded good so I jumped right in.
Caroline is a young woman that is used as a pawn between her father and Dominick. All she wants to do is be on her own and live her life. With her father being a Senator she always has to be careful of whom she is associated with. Little did she know that her father is working with the devil himself.
Dominick is owed a lot of money and the only way he is going to get it is by making a deal with the Senator. He will take the Senators daughter and erase everything the Senator owes. The Senator is a dirty little man and does the exchange. But there is so much going on behind the scenes that Caroline gets caught in the crossfire.
His as Payment is a decent book that kept you guessing and wanting more. There are some editing issues that the author should go through and correct.
Dominick is the son of a mafia kingpin who has become obsessed with the beautiful Caroline, daughter of a US senator about to announce his candidacy for president. But Dominick knows quite a few of the senator’s dirty secrets. In exchange for turning Caroline over to Dominick, Dominick will keep quiet. Caroline hates Dominick and fights him tooth and nail. But she guiltily finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to him. This is no run of the mill mafia romance. The plot is intricate with twists and turns I didn’t see coming. It is over the top passionate and steamy. Can Caroline find the man so in need of love beneath all the layers of anger and hate? I did not want to put this book down and hated to see it end. Piper Stone knows how to captivate the reader and spin the story into life. Fantastic read!
Dominick Lugiano is the son of an aging Don and is preparing to take over his father’s Mafia family and businesses. Caroline Hargrove is the daughter of a sleazy Senator with perverted passions, Drummand Hargrove, who was about to announce his candidacy for President.
Dominick demands complete control of Caroline. Once Caroline finds out who and what Dominick is, she despises both him and her father and will fight them every step of the way. Will Dominick win her over and train her to be a good submissive or will Caroline’s bratty strong-willed ways be too much for him?
The action is ongoing. The D/s relationship is hot and kinky. I loved this book.
4 star review of His As Payment (Mafia Masters #1) by Piper Stone
AUDIO REVIEW:
Both author Piper Stone and narrator Jack Calihan are new to me.
Normally mafia stories are not a genre I read but I enjoyed this dark romance about Dominick Lugiano and the woman who has captured his attention, Caroline Hargrove.
Jack Calihan’s voice was suited to this story with his deep gravelly voice I could easily imagine Dom in my mind as I listened.
Dom is definitely an alpha and is determined to dominate and gain Caroline’s surrender. I liked the dynamics between these two and found the story to be well written and entertaining.
Terrific Story & Narration Dark & Twisted Mafia Romance
His as Payment
Mafia Masters, Book 1
By: Piper Stone
Narrated by: Jack Calihan
I enjoyed this dark and twisted “Mafia” romance, it is well written with interesting storylines that captivated me from start to end. The characters are complex and well developed, Caroline Hargrove is the daughter of a Senator who is looking to advance his political career, unfortunately he has his hands in places they do not belong, including owing money to the mob. Dominick Lugiano is the son of a mob boss and is next in line to take over the empire. The Senator owes his family and Dominick knows tells him how he is going to pay his debt. Caroline Hargrove is far from being Daddy’s little girl, she is aware that he is all about his politics, so it is no surprise when she finds out she is being used as a pawn in a play between him and the mob. Dominick, an alpha Dom, wants Caroline’s complete submission and has plans to break her which turns out to be a challenge. Caroline refuses to let him break her, she is broken enough. I loved the chemistry between these two. Also loved how everything plays out, the story is well plotted with plenty of drama, angst, great twists and turns, some thrilling and suspenseful moments, some hot romance all leading to something Dominick never thought he could do, love. Piper Stone, thank you for this great story, the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Jack Calihan is a fantastic narrator and voice artist. He brings the characters to life giving each their own voice and personality as well as heart and attitude. He does great job portraying the characters and projecting their emotions and passion into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another amazing listen
Our hero is all about power and secrets, our heroine just a pawn in his game. Until the game changes and she becomes much more.
This is a dark romance story with strong elements of D/S and punishment. The story is well written and rather action packed, with a busy plot that has lots of twists and turns along the way. The characters are also well developed and fit the story, as well as each other. I found the story to be rather intense and it certainly held my attention. We also get a good amount of steamy scenes throughout. Overall, it was a very entertaining read, well worth the time.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
His as Payment: A Dark Mafia Romance by Piper Stone
There is receptiveness. Overall, the story is addictive from the moment I begin reading. Although the characters made me want to yank my hair out, I loved them both. I adored the male protagonist, more though. He’s a beast in the bedroom and made me wish I was Caroline. I liked how he is a beast, a protector and a lover. There is minor editing mistake, nothing that made it complicated to read. My eyes rolled over, and I was capable of understanding. The few errors didn’t stop the story from flowing. First time read from this author, needless to say, it will not be my last.
“You’re very beautiful, Caroline, a precious budding flower to be nurtured and cared for in a loving manner.” Exhaling, he allowed the hot breath to cascade across my face.
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“Punishment will become more satisfying than you can even imagine. Only with absolute obedience will you learn the satisfaction of raw ecstasy.”
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Discipline her.
Train her.
One day she would beg for her punishment, learning quickly that in doing so she would receive the ultimate in pleasure.
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“Stay here and do not fight me on this, Caroline. Lock the door when I leave.” He wasted no time, opening the door carefully and peering out.
The build up in the story is magnificent to read. The twists encountered could be shocking. With this being a dark romance, things of the nature some consider heinous but you never know how you could grow to care for the other when the methods could seem cruel but are done with a different care than one is used to. Caroline sure learned this the hard way and almost lost her life because of secrets and the evil hidden in her life growing up. At least Dominick saved her from her demise but in a different way than one would think.
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Wonderfully fantastic… The book was amazing… It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it… The characters and their personalities match them perfectly… The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing…
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Dark,hot and so sweet.
Caroline and Dominick are so good together even Caroline will not admit,she will fight and deny.
Dominick need to dominate and protect is strong. Everything slowly turns into a mutual love and respect for each other.
The story is emotional rollercoaster of betrayal, violence, suspense and intrigue to go along with the steamy scenes.
This is a thrillingly dark read .
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Dominick is heir to the Bogato New York mob. He is fascinated by the senators daughter Caroline. He blackmails the senator and claims Caroline. Their love is forged in the midst of trouble, he may have been obsessed and she may have been defiant but their love could not be denied. Great writing,, great story, steamy, intrigue, and spankings galore.
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This was one of those books that grabs you by your shirt and takes you for a ride. You heart will be racing, for many reasons, you may even feel anxious at times too. Piper really knows how to tell a story that you can really get into.
Caroline is the adult daughter of a Senator who is looking to run for the Presidency. Unfortunately, he has a few vices that people wouldn’t like, like gambling, owning the mob into high six digits, and his sexual predilections. The man will never get father of the year. He only sees her as something that he can use, either to make him look good or as free labor. Her passion has always been art. She has an art studio that she has paid for and is having an art show that if she doesn’t sell anything, she will have to work for her father. If she sells a couple, she can get the apartment across the hall from her studio. She has always been a good girl, but she does have some dark desires that she has never let anyone know about. When this guy, Dominick, starts showing up around her, she doesn’t know how to feel. She has always been a very independent woman, she is not a push over and won’t bow down and be a ‘little woman’ and being submissive in all ways. But, she does like it when he takes control of their passion.
Dominick is the son of the New York mob boss. His father is just about ready to hand it over to Dom, but he has is eye one something he wants and he will get it. He always gets what he wants and he wants Caroline. He even goes so far as to blackmail her father, a Senator who owes him big money and likes to beat up underage girls and such. If the public knew about this, it would blow his plans to run for President. He tells the selfish man that he will forgive the gambling debt and will keep the pictures and videos he has in a vault in exchange for his only daughter Caroline. Of course the Senator gives in. Dom starts to seduce her right away. But as you know, things don’t always go the way you plan and being in the mob means that someone is going to mess up the good times.
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This story drew me in from the get-go and I had a need to turn those pages as fast as I could to where the author was taking me next. This is a story that has some dark themes and so there are possible triggers for some readers. Caroline and Dominick are amazing together what starts out as a need to own and dominate for Dominick and a need to fight and deny for Caroline slowly turns into a mutual love and respect for each other. The story is full of betrayal, action, violence, deceit, revenge, suspense and intrigue to go along with the steamy scenes and the emotional rollercoaster that the author took me on. This is a thrillingly dark read and I loved it!
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Dominick is dark, dominating & delicious
—>>> This is one of this author’s most dominant men I have read thus far. While he is the crime boss, what he discovers about Senator Drummand was something he had to take action on, but he manages to get the Senator’s daughter Caroline included in the deal. Now she is at his mercy and under his control, exactly where he wants her. She does not see a lot raised as a pampered daughter, but when her eyes are opened, she is in for a rude awakening. Their lust and chemistry is explosive and gritty, and the storyline will keep you engaged until their HEA.
WOW!! This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. It is dark, edgy, rough, and dirty with violence, danger, blackmail, bribery, murder, and so much more. The sexual content is raw, includes BDSM, and off the charts chemistry. If you like dark romances, then this book is for you; you will not be disappointed.
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An intense and emotional book.
Sometimes I wonder how I can enjoy books like this. Then I get to the end and I have my answer. The way Dominick and Caroline love each other is so profound and moving. The trials, not only with their lives but with the back and forth struggle between the two of them is addicting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
Happy reading!
Rating 4 stars
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This is a great story, well told. It is about Dominick, heir to the New York Mafia and Caroline, daughter of a corrupt politician, who aspires to be president of the US. The story shows that, whether children are willing participants or not, they often cannot escape their destiny predetermined by their parents. Dom is intrigued by Caroline and determined to have her, to own her, to possess her. She goes with him reluctantly, having been “sold” to Dom by her father. She hates that she is attracted to him, that she not only needs his dominance, but responds to it in a carnal way. Dom never intends to have any really emotional feelings for Caroline, and she cannot ever imagine developing any such feeling for him too. But amidst all the danger and intrigue that surrounds them, their connection is palpable. They are both put in danger multiple times, which only heightens their realization of their feelings for one another. There is a fine line between absolute corruption and, well I guess one could call it “partial” corruption. In the worlds these people revolve in, can anyone be trusted, is anyone honest about anything? It is an interesting ride we are taken on, in this story, of sensuality, dominance, corruption and intrigue, and even romance.
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I love this book! Piper Stone writes a damn great book. Her characters are bold with small quirks that can be endearing to the reader; but as we all know there are characters that are at the other end of the spectrum. This mafia tale is moves fast at times and then you know you should stop reading and go to bed seeing how it’s 3 am, but you don’t want to. Just one more chapter Mom please. I would highly recommend this book!