Blurb: Isabella-My life irrevocably changed five years ago. My heart shattered in a million pieces. Ever since that day, I have lived a safer life, keeping those around me at arms length. Until he comes barreling back into my life. He represents everything I hate yet I cannot get him out of my mind. Are we destined to destroy each other?Giovanni-One night ruined my perfectly planned life. I was … perfectly planned life. I was supposed to have the girl of my dreams for the rest of my life. Then I ruined it all. I have lived my life as a shell of myself. Never really allowing myself true happiness. That is until the first snarky insult flew from her lips. Now all I can think is that fate has given us a second chance. Can she forgive me for the mistakes of the past or are we fated to go up in flames?
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This is the 3rd book in this amazing series and is Isabella and Giovanni’s story. This is a beautifully written story which has secrets, suspense, danger, emotion, and is a poignant 2nd chance love story, which had me captivated throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend for all readers.
Cala Riley owns me! Mafia Prince was everything I hoped it would be! They did such a wonderful job with Gio and Izzy’s story.
Giovanni Catalini is the Mafia Prince, he’s the next in line to be the head of the Catalini Family. He’s Don Bastino’s bear friend and cousin. Gio grew up in the Mafia and had no choice but to join the family. His loyalty to The Family cost him the love of his life.
Isabella Dellaco wants absolutely nothing to do with the Mafia. It took everything from her when she was younger and she will never forget it.
From the very moment Sofia met Bash Gio and Izzy have been thrown together. For years Izzy was able to avoid Gio but now she cannot. Gio was able to give her space and live pretending he wasn’t miserable and missing something he can never have again. Being around Izzy again has made him more determined for a second chance and make them work. The pull they have towards each other is evident from the very start. The love they had for each other when they were younger is still there no matter how much Izzy tries to fight it. With each look shared between the two I just knew they had to be together.
When Izzy finally gives in and gets with Gio, she also tells him the secret she’s carried with her for all these years. When Gio didn’t show up all those years ago to meet her and broke her heart she found out she ended up in the hospital from pain and found out she was both pregnant and lost the baby all at the same time. My heart physically heart for both of them in that moment. Gio just finding out the whole story and Izzy for going through that alone thinking the man she loved didn’t care about her. I wanted to reach through and hug them both.
When Felipo comes back and goes after Izzy time, if Gio’s love for her wasn’t proven before it was with this. Gio is big, bad, Mafia Prince so damn sweet to Izzy and it made me swoon so much for him. Izzy was the missing piece to his puzzle. Just like he’s what brings her happiness. And I’m so happy they both got their happy ever after.
I love everything about this series! Cala Riley has delivered an amazing cast of characters that warm your heart and make you want to never meet them on the streets. I can’t wait to have the next books in the series, I need Matt to get his happy, and if it’s Greer I won’t complain.
Isabella had kept Giovanni out of her life for five years, then Sofia changed all that with her wedding. Her broken heart never mended with the time away, even though she can’t be with him. He wants her back, but she never told him why they broke up.
Giovanni knew he made a mistake, all those years ago and the reason that Isabella is no longer full of life like she used to be. One thing he knows he wants Isabella back; he knows she can’t deny they both loves each other.
Being around Giovanni, Isabella realises that she needs him. They still have to talk about the past and what happened, it’s going to make them stronger or end them forever.
Giovanni never expected to find that Fillipo has Isabella, he won’t fail her a second time, he’s her missing piece. Isabella realises that even thought she wanted away from The Family, that after everything they truly were her family and with Giovanni by her side and her family, she wouldn’t want life any other way.
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Whew, this story has been among time coming. I’ve had to witness Izzy’s feelings, sadness, dislike, and hatred for Gio for a while not once knowing why. I’ve had an inkling but not all the way, when you’re hurt by the people you love you do not want to let go of the pain, you want to hold on to it to hurt them back. Gio ans Izzy fought their hardest not to fall back into each other’s arms again but you know what the saying ” The Heart Wanta What It Wants” these two didn’t have a chance
While Izzy & Gio’s story wasn’t my favourite of this series I was still happy to see them get their happy ending. Izzy had been through so much that I was surprised she finally accepted Gio.
The ending was perfect but I’d still love more books from this world. It’s a favourite of mine for sure.