“YOU’RE AT MY MERCY NOW, AMORE.”Sorry, bella. You got dealt the losing hand. Witness to a crime, you’re my prisoner now.I didn’t mean for things to happen this way,But tying you to my bed and making you scream is an unexpected pleasure. A privilege, really.And even if I did trust you, now that I’ve had a taste, I’m not sure I’d let you go…
I love Renee Rose and her new Vegas Underground series delivers the kind of hot steamy romance she’s known for!
A sexy page-turner! This book will suck you in from the get-go. If you’re looking for a volatile mob romance, this one’s for you.
I was really looking forward to reading this story after reading book one. It was able to pull me in right from the start and I just couldn’t put it down. I loved Stefano and his bossiness! He even had a side to him that i didn’t quite expect but loved just as much! Corey was doing just fine, until Stefano came around. They lit up the pages right from the start. I loved it and can’t wait for the next book!!
This is the first book I’ve read from this author,,,,, I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more from her,,,,,
Corey Simonson is a dealer at the Las Vegas Casino of Bellissimo owned by Nico Tacone of the Tacone Chicago Crime Family,,,, Corey is a good dealer,,, she seems to have a “spidey sense” of some sort when it comes to the players she’s dealing to, and any problem, the security swoops in and take care of them and she is feeling that sense with one of the players now, so security comes in and takes the player away,,,,, and her shift is done and she goes to walk by the head security guard and he’s talking to the player she just had ejected,,,,,, she meets the head of the Security Department, Stefano Tacone,,,,, !!!
Stefano Tacone is brothers with Nico,,,,, and the head of Security now, and he is very impressed with Corey,,,, he is in charge of the casino at this time seeing Nico is out of town with Corey’s cousin and Nico’s new fiancé Sondra,,,,, Stefano takes her into his office and tells her to come back to the casino tonight and wear something sexy and she will now be an “upstairs” dealer, the rooms are for private parties and make hella more money and more advantages,,,,, she does and Stefano says he won’t let anyone hurt her,,,,, things went bad, someone was going to do something and Stefano had to shoot him,,,,,, dead,,,,, now Stefano isn’t about to let Corey out of his sight so, he takes her to his place at the top of the Casino and tie her up til he figures out what to do about Corey and maybe, just maybe while she’s staying there, he can get her outta his system,,,,, but he’s going to have her until that actually happens,,,,,
That’s all I’m going to tell you,,,, it’s only the beginning of the book,,,,, the rest is just as hot and sreamy with some suspense involved,,,,, a little of this, a little of that and you got yourself a great story,,,, I really enjoyed this book and I would totally recommend this book to anyone,,,,,, !!!
This is the second book in the Mafia Romance series and it revolves around Stefano, younger brother of Nico, and Corey, one of the house dealers. He meets Corey when he plays at her table and tries to bribe her to cheat for him, she calls security and he is escorted out. Later she is introduced to Stefano, who is now head of security and he is instantly smitten with her. At a high stakes game, where she is the dealer, one of the players draws a gun and Stefano kills him. From then on he keeps her by his side, trying to figure out what to do with her and from here the bond between them grows. There is a lot of drama in this story which includes Corey’s FBI dad, blackmail, mild BDSM and more. The story is a great read and worth reading. I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed.
This is the second book in the Vegas Underground series featuring Mafia Romance. It is another stand alone story but believe me, you will enjoy reading the first book, as well! Renee Rose is a wonderful author, her characters come to life – the reader can easily connect and relate to them and the story is well developed with meaning and substance.
This story features Stefano, Nico Tacone’s younger brother, who is a HOT, Alpha male with lots of kink, a bad boy who isn’t looking to settle down. Enter, Corey who works at the Casino, smart, sassy but isn’t looking for a relationship since they have all ended in disaster. Yes, we know that once they meet the sparks fly and the air is filled with electricity. But, Corey’s father is an FBI agent, ummm how does one introduce him to a Mafia boyfriend, even it he is a crooked FBI agent? And Stephano’s family doesn’t always except outsiders. Renee Rose doesn’t make it easy or possible, maybe they can’t overcome their inner problems and family matters. The plot continues to intrigue, we are immersed as the suspense, mystery, danger, romance, hot, sexy scenes entertain us and make for a VERY enjoyable read! Thank you, Renee Rose for another amazing story!
High stakes-game….
This is the second book in this series and what a series it has been so far. This book centers around Stefano and Corey. Stefano is the younger brother of Nico from “King of Diamonds”. When Stefano and Corey meet, sparks fly and the chemistry is HOT! A high-stakes game ends in gunfire which leads to the two spending lots of time together. Of course there’s kink involved…it is written by Ms. Rose after all. I would definitely suggest this book to my friends.
*I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*
I’m reviewing the audio edition. This is the first book I’ve had of this author’s. I found it actually a fun read for a mafia story. Corey is a different sort of character. Her whole background is surprising. She is well educated yet dealing in a casino. Not only does she deal but she is smart enough to know to read people. Stefano is another bit of unusual. He is in a mafia family yet even though he can be plenty tough he has somewhat of a soft spot when it comes to Corey. Through misunderstandings and a killing these two somehow seem to have an attraction. I enjoyed the way things came together and the journey getting them there. The narrator did a good job of what I imagined Stefano would sound like. He made it easy to listen to and enjoy. I will be looking for the first in this series and more from this author.
I absolutely love this story. Stefano and Corey are a dynamic couple. I love the way they start out. All the way down to the epilogue. This is a amazing journey they go on. The writing and flow of this book is too notch. I absolutely recommend this book.
I enjoyed the first Vegas Underground story. The first one was a really good story and this one is just as good.
We have Corey Simonson a card dealer for the Bellimisso. She loves her job and loves interacting with people. When she is asked to deal in a private game and things go very wrong for her.
Stefano is very protective of Corey and is not happy at all when her life is threatened. When he has to keep her close for her safety and because her father is an FBI agent that he is pretty sure is a bad FBI agent.
This is a great story that brings us back to the first set of characters but gives us a new set and a wonderful story. I couldn’t put this book down.
4 Cranky Stars
My kindle is smoking!! I mean seriously is this covered under my warranty? Is there someone who can fix these things? How do I say I was reading a steamy read about the daughter of a crooked FBI agent and a mob member and their sexy times ignited my tablet?
Corey loves her job of dealing cards at one of Las Vegas most renowned casino. A man stumbles onto her table one night and she has a feeling something is off with him. He’s model worthy handsome but is playing the game all off. When she finds out that is her bosses’ brother which makes him her boss as well she finds herself falling into his web. Stefano is the kind of man she should avoid but can’t stop falling for.
Stefano is a love them and leave them guy. He doesn’t do relationships but the fiery read head with an equally fiery personality pulls him in. He decides she’s perfect for more of the private card games that happen in the casino but he doesn’t expect for a criminal deal to come knocking on their door and her to be caught in the crossfire. He holds her close under the guise of protection but it becomes so much more.
This book is naughty plain and simple. Dirty but with a little romance tossed in. It’s a light read. I read it in a few hours so maybe I really enjoyed reading the push and pull between these two. I haven’t read book one but I didn’t feel too lost seeing at this story was about its own couple. It might have been nice to know the background of Sondra and Nico but it’s not necessary. If you are looking for a sexy read this is the book for you!
This is a quick yet intensely thrilling and emotional adventure filled with danger, mystery and smoking hot undeniable passion…… Corey and Stefano have a instant and electric connection that kept me reading with out pausing for a moment afraid I might miss any of the exciting action.
I love Renee Rose’s Tacone family books. They are mafia books, but not as mafia-y as some of the other books are. The focus on the books is much more on the characters, I think, than the fact that the mafia is involved.
Corey is a croupier at Nico Tacone’s casino. One night, when she catches a cheater at her table, she calls over security, and it turns out that it’s Stefano Tacone, Nico’s little brother. Stefano is there to help run the casino and hotel. He’s also looking for a dealer for private games. Corey has a lot of great recommendations and she’s really observant, so he’s pretty sure that she’s going to be perfect for him. And she is the perfect dealer for the game, at least until the worst happens.
I like Corey and Stefano together. He seems to really pay attention to Corey and really sees her, which isn’t anything that most people have done for her. It’s pretty cool. I don’t think that he’s as heavy-handed as some of the other alpha-y types have been. That doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want his own way, but he also pays attention to Corey and pays attention to her so much.
I’m looking forward to the next part of the story. It looks like it should be interesting.
What an awesome read! Jack of Spades is book two of the Vegas Underground series and is a wonderful follow up to King of Diamonds, one of my favorite books ever. Corey and Stefano’s sizzling love story captured me from page one. She’s a dealer at his brother’s casino. He’s head of security. She’s also a witness to a crime that could bring all kinds of unwanted attention to his Mafia family so he keeps her captive while he tries to figure out if he can trust her to keep silent. I love the fire between them. I love her cool feistiness and his sexy alphamale dominance. I don’t think I’ve ever been so jealous of a book character before, except maybe Sondra in King of Diamonds! This sinfully hot romance ticks all of my boxes and this series is by far my favorite of the Mafia romance genre. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved it.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
I do like a good mafia romance and Renee Rose’s “Jack of Spades” is exactly that and more. Stefano and Corey make for an amazing team. I love how smart and feisty she is with just the right amount of foil to make Stefano have to work for it. Stefano is heavy on the Italian mob vibe but it works well for his character. The story flows well and progresses at an even pace that will keep you rapidly tapping as you eat up those pages.
Likes: Stefano and Corey’s chemistry from the get go was amazing. The way they seem to balance each other out as well as bring out the good/positive aspects in each other is a testament to Ms. Rose’s mad writing skills. The secondary characters all worked to help round out the story and I loved that Nico and Sondra popped in as well. And do I really need to say this? If you’ve read any of Ms. Rose’s books, then you know. You know. That the romance and smexxy stuff are going to make you wish for a cool drink. Dislikes: Corey’s dad. Enough said.
Book 2 in the new Vegas Underground series, each story is a standalone but together, twice the fun.
Corey is a dealer at the casino run by Nico of a mafia family. Stefano is Nico’s brother and part owner of the casino. He and Corey have instant chemistry. Corey witnesses a murder and ends up Stefano’s captive. Quick, dirty, hot sex follows but will real feelings and complications get in the way? I enjoyed this steamy tale.
You had me at “the Henry Cavill good looks”!!!
Whew! Another spankalicious steamy mafia romance from one of my favorite authors! Corey’s cousin is marrying Stefano’s brother, so it didn’t take long for them to cross paths. Add in the fact that he’s the new head of security at his brother’s casino where Corey is one of their best dealers, and the stage is set for a truly epic romance!
Stefano recruits Corey to deal a private game, one that quickly gets out of hand and turns into chaos. Now, Stefano has “family”-related problems to deal with, and he doesn’t know Corey well enough – yet! – to know if he can trust her. But, oh boy, that is a short-lived problem. Stefano doesn’t even waste a second making Corey his in every way possible, whether she’s ready for the inevitable or not.
By the time Corey catches her breath and feels like she’s back on her own two feet, in swoops her dear old dad, a man far more corrupt than any in the Tacone Family. Sh…tuff gets real, real quick, and it’s a nail-biting, heart-pumping ride through to the oh-so-sweet HEA.
There’s plenty of action in this story, including a destination wedding and a championship poker game, a couple shoot-outs and more than a few spankings, a whole new use for stockings and more chemistry than the science lab at MIT! This story is even hotter than the first book, if that’s even possible. Stefano and Corey are fireworks personified, and it was so much fun to read their story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is definitely a 5+ star kind of book. The high intensity romance is off the charts hot. Throw in family drama with a mix of mob bosses and a crooked FBI agent and it just adds to the ride. The characters are super likeable, the writing original, and I absolutely loved the dialogue. I read alot and find it hard to pick favorites, but Renee Rose is definitely becoming a favorite author for me.
This was actioned packed right from the start as Stefano and Corey battle it out captor and prisioner and challenge each other in the most delicious way. Corey is sassy and has hidden talents and can hold her own which I loved and challenged this Tacone in every way. Fantastic writing, great characters and a real page turner with super hot scenes.
The second book in the Vega Underground series and it features Stefano, who is Nico´s younger brother and Corey, who is Sondra´s cousin.
I loved reading about the interaction between Stefano and Corey. There is an instant spark between them, but also mistrust. I loved seeing them dance around each other and getting to know each other. Finding out their hopes and dreams and flowing building more then just lust. The characters were layered and complex., which made for a wonderful read.
It is an action packed, well written, emotional book with plenty of scene that will steam up your kindle