I rescued Sabrina from a mafia bloodbath when she was 13. As the new head of the Philly syndicate, I sent her to the best schools to keep her as far away from the life—and me—as possible. It worked perfectly. Until she turned 18. Until she came home. Until I realized that the timid girl was gone and in her place lived a smart mouth and a body that demanded my attention. I promised myself I’d … resist her, for her own good.
I lied.
Author’s Note: This is a full-length, standalone romance set in the the world of Dark Protector.
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Goshhhh this book was so hot!!!!!!! Nate and Sabrina had major chemistry and the sex scenes were off the charts!
Nate saved Sabrina when she was younger caught in a dangerous cross fire between two mafia families. Sent away to keep safe at a boarding school. Now she’s back and legal! Nate can’t resist the beautiful woman that she is now!
Sabrina has been in love with Nate since she was thirteen years old and now she’s back and determined to make Nate fall for her.
I loved the humour in this book it was so cute and Sabrina and Nate had some hilarious moments! Even though there was some dark elements to this book I didn’t really feel the darkness the way I would have liked to. But maybe that wasn’t the authors intention.
I still really liked this book! Celia Aaron is great the sexy, smutty romances!
5 MAFIA stars!
Have I said before that I am in love with Celia Aaron’s writing? Since I read Dark Protector I was praying to heaven that Nate’s story was published. He deserved his own book. There was something intriguing about Nate. He was hiding his true identity behind the mafia boss facade.
This book can be read as a standalone but I recommend you to read Dark Protector before reading Nate. There are some clues that you don’t want to miss in order to understand all the context of this dark mafia world created by Mrs. Aaron.
Some say that love finds us and that we shall not seek it. It comes natural and it finds us when we less expect it. But what would happen if you fall for a cocky Mafia boy who saved you from a hitman? Will you see him as your savior or will you see him as a monster? Also they say that the age is just a number. When our soul meets her/him soulmate it does not matter anything. Love is the strongest feeling that can bound us.
As a lover of dark romance I enjoy this book so much. It was a pleasure to dive into Nate and Sabrina’s story. The push and pull between them is something enjoyable. He is older and the boss of the Mafia and she is her pupil, the girl who he saved. Now she is all grown up, a stunning woman ready to tempt him and make him to lose control.
“I was eighteen and ready to come home. I was also ready for Nate Franco, though I knew he wouldn’t be ready for me.”
Sabrina is a pure girl who sees Nate as her savior. He is the world to her. She has been waiting patiently to be older enough to get what she want. The past has bounded her to Nate. There is no other man she wants but he will not fall easily. He will resist her in order to protect her.
“I didn’t want a boy. I wanted a man. One man in particular…
I didn’t want a gentleman. I wanted Nate. Down and dirty. Just the way I remembered.”
Nate is a complex man. He shows his badass actititude to the men who work for him but deep inside him beats a golden heart. Having Sabrina at home will be dangerous for his sanity. He does not want to damage her. He wants what it is the best for her. Behaving when she is around will be a quite hard limit.
“I’m trying to do the right thing here, can’t you see that? For once in my life , I’m trying to put someone else first. Put you first.”
I have a theory that Nate thinks that Sabrina suffered the Stockholm syndrome. That can explain why she is attached to him. He sees himself so worthless for an angel like her.
“I know you have this idea of me as some sort of savior, good guy type. I’m not. I kill people. I take. I’m not what you think.”
The attraction is heavy and Nate will surrender to the pure angel who will turn his world upside down. Intense and steamy scenes will make you blush. Be prepared for a mind-blowing trip to the Mafia world. This is a must read you won’t want to miss. The villain is a savior, the heroine is a young and strong woman ready to fight for her feelings.
“The angel in my arms had rocked the world off its axis, and I was barely hanging on.”
THIS BOOK YALL! It consumed me so much! I literally couldn’t stop reading and I wanted so much more! I immediately went to purchase the other books in the series after finishing because I need more! Nate is an Age-Gap, Mafia Romance with an alpha hero and a determined heroine!
NATE! NATE! NATE! Ughhhh he is everything I look for in a hero. He’s an alpha and he’s super possessive and protective of Sabrina, but he also has this goofy, cheeky side to him that I freaking loved. But don’t cross him because he will literally gut you.
Sabrina. Oh boy, would I have loved to be Sabrina. Her childhood crush on the man who saved her has turned into a deep lust and she is ready to explore it! She is determined, strong, and just an all-around awesome character.
Nate and Sabrina are HOT! Like some of the hottest scenes I’ve read and I loved it! They have so much chemistry and even the little brushes of hands had me all flustered!
Celia did a really good job of making you feel like you were in on all the action going on in this! There’s a ton of mafia content and I got so wrapped up in it. Some scenes are a tad bit on the darker, gorier side so be warned.
I’m not super well versed in dark romances, but I’m so surprised I haven’t come across this author yet! I’m super excited to explore more by her starting with my man David! Y’all, I just know he’s gonna be amazing!
When I wrote my review of Dark Protector I included this little blurb …
“Oh, and Nate, best supporting character ever – he needs his own story, Celia, hint hint!”
Dreams came true when I saw Nate was getting his own book!!! I normally am long and detailed but I’ll leave that for my blog … all you need to know right now is that this book was in my top 10 reads of 2017! It’s swoon-worthy, classic Celia Aaron, sexy, exciting, damn good read!
Basically it deserves my classic line … “Go download this book, read it, and thank me later!”
Nate was just as good as I thought he would be! 5 stars
I couldn’t wait to read Nate’s story after finishing Dark Protector, & it did not disappoint! I loved every minute of Nate & Sabrina’s story! I still loved this world she created, loved reading how Nate had grown into a man after Dark Protector, loved learning who Sabrina was an adult woman & loved getting a glimpse of Conrad & Charlie from Dark Protector. Such a good book!
Nate
A Dark Protector Novel
By: Celia Aaron
Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Joe Arden
Series: Dark Protector, Book 2
Book 2 of this series lets us into Nate’s world. We met him in Dark Protector, and there he added not only his skills, but he was a source of sarcastic humor, giving some darker scenes a little levity. This book, he is all business, now that he has taken over the Philadelphia mafia. It’s several years later, and he has proven himself to be a worthy opponent you do not want to mess with. Now at 18, Sabrina, a girl he saved 5 years earlier has come home, and she has her sights set on him. Whether it’s the love of her hero or true attraction, their chemistry is real, and Nate does his best to hold back. But should he? With danger lurking, and her inexperience he wants her safe, but is that what she wants? I enjoy Nate and Sabrina, though at times felt Sabrina’s immaturity. Nate is definitely a force to be reckoned with, his strong need to protect and remain in control is evident and Celia builds his character so well. He still has a sense of humor, bringing that necessary levity to tense situations. Sabrina is stubborn, yet you have to admire a woman going after what she wants. It’s a great addition to this series, and I can’t wait for David’s story!
CJ Bloom and Joe Arden are so perfectly cast for this book. Bloom has a young voice, and she can portray any emotion. Sabrina harbors many different ones, and Bloom brings it all to her character. Arden as Nate could not have been a better pick. Unlike Conrad who was very gruff, Nate has a softer demeanor on the outside, and Arden’s voice has the perfect elements. He can bring that softness, yet can have the voice of steel when needed. Loved the narration team for this story.
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Nate and Sabrina
In Con’s book, you kind of get the set up that Nate and Sabrina would be together but because of the age difference it was a nice play in the storyline to come back to Nate 5 years later. By this time he is the boss, while Sabrina is just graduating high school and enrolling in college. While the age difference is quite sizable, Sabrina is not your typical 18 year old. With her past, she is more mature in nature as you see between her and Nate she is even the more mature one sometimes. This was a strong storyline that sets up other stories I hope to see in this series. Another fabulous dark romance by Celia Aaron.
What a hot steamy mafia read with a great twist. Loved this book and the author’s writing!
I loved this book!! Nate is one of those characters that you instantly fall in love and want to spend time with. He is a brazen and cheeky domineering male who always has a witty comeback or quip for his co-conspirators or his adversaries.
I would have loved to see more of his insolence and smart remarks, but if you’re a mob boss I guess you need to show some form of control and maturity. What restraint Nate showed, Sabrina made up for in spades. She is sassy AF and doesn’t allow Nate to show her up. The dynamics between the two is combustible and the push and pull of their relationship is entertaining.
The humor in the book lightened the mafiotic scenes and left a gratifying balance of playfulness and grittiness to keep the reader entertained throughout. The climax of the story peaked my anxiety and all I wanted to do was skip to the end to learn the outcome.
Once again Celia Aaron has written a literary treasure that will enthrall and amuse you.
4.5* Wiseguy Stars
My mind is blown at the sheer amazingness of this book. I’ve always considered Celia Aaron to be the queen of dark and twisted, and I can totally feel confident in saying she has absolutely slayed two mafia romance stories.
Nate picks up right where Dark Protector left off, but it isn’t necessary to read Dark Protector first. I would urge you to, as Dark Protector is also a solid 5 star read. Nate is Sabrina’s guardian, after he rescues her from being taken yet again. Nate sends her off to boarding school and away from him, simply because he does not want Sabrina close to his life as a mob boss. When Sabrina comes back after graduating, Nate knows for sure he must now push her even further away. Sabrina has grown into a beautiful young woman, and it’s hard for Nate to resist her blatant offerings of herself to him. After realizing Sabrina is indeed a woman and not a girl any more, their explosive chemistry puts them in the crosshairs of the bratva and Sabrina’s past. Can the two survive all the action?
I absolutely loved all the action in this book. Usually, I shy away from books with a lot of combat, but this kept me on the edge of my seat at all times. I also loved both Sabrina and Nate. Sabrina, though young, has been through so much, and it makes her that much more mature. She knows what she wants, and she’s not afraid to say it. I actually fell in love with Nate and his witty remarks in Dark Protector, so it’s no secret he was my absolute favorite in this story. His one liners are hilarious, and I often was laughing out loud at everything coming out of his mouth. This book was absolute perfection to me, it had everything you could ever want in a romance novel. – By Victoria
“Do you want to know what sort of man I am?” His dangerous tone slithered around me, seducing me. With his dark hair mussed, a five o’clock shadow on his square jaw, and a delicious fire burning in his eyes, he looked just this side of lethal. “Because I can show you. Right here. Right now.”
Whew….(fans self) Now at first I found my self laughing out loud at the banter and the hysterical things these characters were saying to each other. Kudos to the Author for referencing my favorite movie of all time and almost making me shoot my drink out my nose in the process, but this is noooooo comedy my friends. The reason that I live for this Author’s Mafia hotties is they may be dark, dangerous, and commanding of power….they aren’t douchey about it. They have just enough redeemable to have me falling head over heels instantaneously and want them for my own. Hot doesn’t even describe Nate….he’s PERFECT. The action was intense, female lead was enjoyably compatible with both Nate and the lifestyle, and the supporting cast was just as fun as the main characters. It’s dark, it’s light, it’s hot, it’s a wild ride from start to finish!!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
This Mafia romance took off on a wild ride from page one and had me hooked until the end.
Even though the book is marked as a standalone Nate was introduced in The Protector so knowing the background helped me understand his character better in Nate.
This is Nate and Sabrina’s story. Their characters were well developed and their chemistry was relatable. Their banter was sexy and hot with some comedic elements that broke the intensity nicely.
The story was fast paced, exciting and entertaining. It pushed the comfort boundaries which added an element of realism to the dark world they’re both thrown in.
Amazing read that is hard to put down.
Celia Aaron does it again…her dark and twisted up bad boys never fail to delight.
We met Nate in Dark Protector as the friend and sidekick of an assassin, now he’s the boss of one of Philly’s crime organizations and life is more dangerous than ever. This is Nate and Sabrina’s story. She’s the young girl he saved and has been protecting the past 5 years. He sent her away to boarding school to protect her from the ‘life’, but Sabrina’s all grown up now and has completely different ideas about her relationship with Nate. Of course, he never stood a chance.
Solid story line, some unexpected twists, an unapologetic bad boy and an old friend to have your back when the going gets really rough make for another Celia Aaron masterpiece. Her bad boys are the best!
4.5 Whispering Soul Stars!
Wow, what an exciting, emotional, and sexy romance! It also included some perfectly place levity, which I so needed at times! Nate Franco is the mob boss of a Philadelphia syndicate. He has risen to that position and the pressure to prove himself is heavy. Five years early, he rescued a young girl, Sabrina Petrov, after she lost her family in mob hit. Nate felt responsible for her and has been her acting guardian ever since. Sabrina has never felt as safe as she does with Nate. She sees the soft and kind side of him. Now that she is 18 yrs. old, she wants to make him see her as a woman and stay with him forever. Nate doesn’t feel worthy of this smart, and sassy young woman, but is helpless to deny her anything. They met when she was young, and both their souls have been connected and yearning for each other ever since. As outside forces challenge Nate and his organization, along with threats against Sabrina, Nate is coming into his own and will stop at nothing to protect what is his. I really liked Nate and Sabrina, they made each other stronger and their chemistry was explosive. I also really enjoyed the secondary characters who could be fun but also scarey and added an intriguing depth to this story. This romance was suspenseful and sexy and the thrilling story surrounding them was a nail biter! I was fully absorbed in this roller coaster of a journey and loved the ride!
I freakin love Celia Aaron’s writing. It can get a little dark, but the emotions and the brain that goes into Nate was amazing! I know Nate is a killer, a mob boss, cold hearted, malicious, and so much more. But we get to see him in Sabrina’s eyes. This hard and soulless man becomes whole when she is around. His light, his angel. The power oozes from Nate. Celia describes him so well that you feel like you are in the same room as Nate. This book brings you so much emotions that will have you in turmoil. Nate’s crew are mostly loyal. I say that because things seem to happen with the Russians and it makes Nick feel that he has a rat in his pocket.
Sabrina blew me away. This poor girl is all grown up now. She is getting stronger and trying to survive her past. She knows that she will be able to do anything as long as she has Nate on her side. Her savior. The antics this woman goes through to show Nate she will not back down were sometimes hilarious but down right sultry. Sabrina is ready to take the kings side and be the queen he needs.
Nate had me glued to each page. I love that Hitman was in some parts of this book. I really loved all the sexy scenes that we get. This book is insanely thrilling and hot all wrapped in one. The ending surprised the hell out of me. Everything about this book surpassed my expectations! I am a huge fan of Celia Aaron’s and can not wait to see what she has out next!