A hot and spicy standalone from a USA Today Bestselling Author. I thought waking up hungover with no recollection of the previous twenty-four hours would be the worst thing I’d encounter during my whirlwind trip to Vegas. It wasn’t… not even close. Not only did I wake up in a strange room with a platinum band wrapped around my finger, I witnessed something no woman should ever see: a gruesome … ever see: a gruesome murder. If that wasn’t unscrupulous enough, the unspeakable act was done by my husband: the stranger I married.
With freshly signed alimony papers and a guilt-riddled heart, I left Vegas praying what happens in Vegas truly does stay in Vegas. My hope was left for dust when the fragment of my life I tried to forget collided into the present. Can the guarded, tortured man I married keep me safe when he is the one I need protecting from the most?
A heart-clutching, spine-tingling romantic suspense read that will have you gasping until your very last breath.
From the author who brought you the Perception & Enigma series comes the next installment.
Recommended for audiences above the age of eighteen due to sexual content, swear words, and adult only scenes. Although this is book nine in the Engima Series it can be read as a standalone.
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I wasn’t sure about getting this book in the Enigma series. Not sure about characters BUT it is one of my favorite! I could not put it down and couldn’t wait to see what happen next.
If you are reading the whole series…no not skip this one!
An intense story of love lost and found!
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This book had me enthralled from the very beginning, the twist I never saw coming and the pain of lost love kept me reading page after page until the end. This is one book that will linger in my memory for some time. Dealing with the mob is never easy, Blaire found that out and had her heart broke because of it. Enrique was the son of a mafia leader, his future was decided for him from the moment of his birth. His life, a torment at the hands of the man determined to make him a monster in his own image. The ending was very intense and the previous page even more so but I did not suspect what the end would bring.
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I am a bit stunned. I don’t know what happened here but I must say I was quite frustrated with this read. I am not sure what happened here but this was a huge miss. I realize this is an arc and sometimes errors are expected, but this story needs serious help. I agree with several other readers who were upset. Arc or no, this story needs serious editing and proofing. It is in quite sloppy shape and it was difficult to finish. Many of the words aren’t in the dictionary and have no meaning. I am stumped as to why the author would send it out for reading at this stage. There were so many inconsistencies and continuity errors I didn’t want to finish. The h is probably the most annoying heroine I have ever read. I don’t think she did anything other than cry. I am very sorry, but it really doesn’t derserve 3 stars at this point and after reading the entire series to be given this at the end feels like a big let down. I am completely baffled by the 4 and 5 star reviews. Did they even read it?
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What happens in Vegas sometimes doesn’t stay in Vegas unfortunately. But I am glad it didn’t because the suspense and twists and turns in this story had me on the edge of my seat. I tried not to like Rico but it’s hard. A crazy incident turns into this undeniable passion between Rico and Blaire and I couldn’t get enough.
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It starts with a trip to Vegas, easy enough but then there is a 24 hour period that is a little foggy. The highlights are murder, marriage and divorce. You return home with a very powerful and dangerous ex-husband that will protect you from everything. But who will protect you from him? A fantastic story that will captivate you from page one. I love reading this author, you always great a great story with amazing characters that will steal a little piece of your heart in the end. Enjoy!
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This is book 9 in this standalone series. Rico and blair end up married in Vegas but she does not remember anything. This story has mystery drama and danger.
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I absolutely love this mafia romance book and series. So much going on. This book is such a suspenseful rollercoaster ride with ups and downs and twists and turns. I love Rico and Blaire’s love story and their hot sex scenes. So good! I can’t wait for the next book.
A rather intense new life
Very good romance full of twists for a teacher who did not expect what will happen to her.
The story is excellent from start to finish, full of completely unexpected twists and turns, with excellent characters, whether primary or secondary, all are very well built in their relationships, their hatreds, their attractions. It’s very moving, strong, hot, in a world unknown for the heroin and in which no one can believe anyone.
Blaire is a teacher and she goes to Vegas for the teacher of the year award. The next day, she wakes up with a hangover and discovers that she is married to a mobster, Rico. Rico signes the marriage’s annulment, but a few days later, he returns to fetch her with an ultimatum which does not help either of them but which will save Blaire’s life: she must return to Vegas to fulfill her role as a married woman.
She discovers that she is not so cold in front of her unknown husband, but that the world in which he lives in the Russian mafia, is not free from cold blood murders, beatings, permanent betrayals.
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A wellwritten and fastpaced pageturner that held me captive from the start. The book is actionpacked and thrilling. Filled with lots of emotions and wonderful characters.
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Waking up in Vegas married to a stranger had become cliche. Waking up married to a mob boss is not. Blair is not ready for this. She is a Miss Goody Two Shoes, a kindergarten teacher and a little bit naive. She has no memory of her time with Rico. Rico is the alpha son to one of the most cruel men in the world. In Vegas, she literally falls in his lap. Now he has to protect her from his lifestyle. This story is full of twists and turns. With a hero that will make you want to live dangerously.
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h: Blaire aka Kitten
H: Enrique aka Rico
(Mostly Blaire POV, but there are a few Rico POV chapters)
Blaire wakes up in a room, naked, after a wild night in Vegas and doesn’t have any recollection of the night before. After walking in on a man being tortured, Blaire finds out she married a mob boss and regrets it, wanting to go home. After a week of being home, Rico comes to get Blaire, saying that if he doesn’t come back to the compound as his wife, his family will hurt her for being a witness. Blaire returns to the compound with Rico and these two finally get a chance to explore a relationship.
This book started out really good for me, but around the halfway mark, I wasn’t feeling it as much. I felt as though Blaire was doing a lot of crying and Rico might have been a bit insensitive. BUT THAT ENDING. That ending was sooooooo worth it! I cannot give out any details; you’ll just have to read it yourself! You almost got me Shandi!
Rico has had a dark past, being raised in the mob. He’s grown up doing things he isn’t proud of and has been groomed to take over the mob when his father passes. Blaire has her own demons from a traumatic event when she was a teenager. Blaire is a strong woman in some ways, which makes it difficult to assimilate into the expectations that the mob has for women. These two try to help each other overcome their demons. Just one thing- The word “knob” isn’t sexy for me. Oh! And can we get a book about Erik? I was very intrigued by him!
Favorite quotes:
With my heart hammering my ribs, I drift my eyes from the mangled remains of my answering machine to my entranceway table. Rico stares straight at me, unwavering and calm, a complete contradiction to the maniac who just demolished my answering machine in a rage of jealousy.
“What?” He asks, seemingly unaffected by my confounded stare. -Blaire pg 49
“I gave up everything I’ve ever wanted to save you from this lifestyle, and now you expect me to let you back in?” -Rico pg 243
This book was epic! Loved how they met initially.
The thought of a kindergarten teacher waking up in Vegas after a wild night married to a Mob boss was enough to catch my attention and make me want to give this book a try. Rico is dangerously appealing and it’s nice to see him actual be a ruthless and cunning as you would expect someone in his position to be. As for Blaire, after all this girl goes through it’s amazing she doesn’t give up. It’s a true testament to what a strong personality she has and how much her love for Rico can get her through anything. Overall, this story felt really long and extremely sad and yet I found myself surprised by the events on multiple occasions. Every time I thought things were looking up darkness sweeps right back in. Needless to say even with all the drama and heart wrenching turn of events I managed to finish the book and I am glad I did. The story line was a unique one that is worth reading until the very end!
Would I ever like to be anywhere near this story in real life-no way, but that is what makes it such a great read. The uncertainty, together with great chemistry makes for fabulous tension.
I married a mob boss is definitely a 5 Star read for me!
This book is the 9th in the Enigma Series and although it can be read as a stand-alone, it is based on characters previously written in.
You will understand their story line better if read in order.
I loved Rico and Blaire’s story. At times I felt I was on a little roller coaster of emotions but I loved every minute of the ride!!
Another fantastic read by Shandi Boyes!!!!
The storyline was well written and the characters were so well rounded that I remained totally engaged throughout the entire book!
She was shocked to wake up with no idea what happened in the past 24 hours. She finds she has a ring on her finger and she had married a stranger. She then see him commit a murder. Now the marriage is void. Can she stay safe? See if she can
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Married to the mob, who knew…
I enjoyed reading this book. Was a wonderful read throughout. The characters pull you in and make you want to read more. You just never know what’s going to happen next in this wonderful mob thriller. Keep it coming…
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I loved it! I also cried a lot while reading it!
“The tiger playing wiith his kitten” is the perfect definition of this sweet, dark, twisted and heartbreaking story.
I will dig all the stories from Shandi Boyes.
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ONE EXCITING EXPERIENCE!!!
Wow. Talk about hitting the ground running. This is one exciting, action packed, hard hitting, fast paced, nailbiting, pulse racing, heart pounding, smooth flowing, page turning bombshell that will rock your world. All the twists and turns, unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises around every corner make for remarkable experience. You have a whirlwind of emotions and events that bogle the mind. With all the drama, fear, danger and suspense that increases and the tension spirals while the plot thickens. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this bad boy together beautifully. Fantastic job Shandi, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.