He’s Pink, the personal enforcer for the boss of the New York mafia. She’s Gigi Rey, a supermodel known across the globe. They live two entirely different lives but before the mob and the fame, they were Lev Arsov and Gigi Parker. Two people struggling to make it—who met by chance—before life got in the way. Five years have passed since the nights they shared together, but Fashion Week brings … together, but Fashion Week brings Gigi back to New York and straight into Lev’s path once more, when her work obligations tangles with the mafia’s business. In this world, that’s never a good thing.
They aren’t the same people now. He’s a single dad doing whatever he can for his daughter. Gigi can’t walk down the street without the world watching. A lot has changed. The one thing that didn’t? How they keep finding their way into each other’s heads … and beds.
If only it was that simple.
If only the tabloids didn’t back them into a wall.
If only they saw it coming.
If only they could go back to the time before he was … Pink.
If only.
*
Pink is a 112k standalone Mafia Romance set in Bethany-Kris’s Commission World.
more
4 STARS
Bethany-Kris is such a fantastic writer and it’s so easy to devour her books. She manages to always find fresh ways to keep my interest while tearing me apart. The connection between Lev and Gigi is quite apparent from the start and their chemistry is intense. Pink by Bethany-Kris is a MUST read and will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ELITE!!!
A second chance Mafia romance with a single dad? Rare as diamond.
This book starts with the backstory of when Lev and Gigi met, and how their first chance at something great was thwarted by circumstances and life.
But years later, a chance meeting re-unites old lovers who never got each other out of their system.
Lev was of a breath of fresh air among the heroes of most organised crime romance I’ve read.
There was something peculiar about his character in the grand scheme of things—maybe that he fit in with the mafia world and at the same time, he did not.
But, if there’s something undeniable about Lev, it’s how emotionally available, and aware his character was.
Gigi also had that emotionally awareness. It certainly helped that across time and different life paths, one man never left her heart or mind. Gigi went through it in this book. But, all is well that ends well.
This was an action packed, emotional, sensual and enticing romance story. One I’ll be re-reading in the near future.
Every book by Bethany Kris is a masterpiece for me. Each one is so full of love, hate, tumor that it catches me and I cannot stop until I finish them.
This one was not an exception. I loved it. I’ve wanted Pink so much and when I got it I was hooked.
Lev and Gigi are the best couple ever. Their development is so well written that I actually believe they are real people.
This book was a perfect read during my stay home and thank you Bethany for making it (my stay home) bearable.
TOTAL RATING :
ARC PROVIDED FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
This was the first book of Bethany Kris that i have read and the story was quite simple for me. I mean it was a mafia read and i expected more. But still it was enjoyable for me as a one time read.
here we meet Gigi and Lev. Gigi is a struggling model where as Lev is still a waiter , they simply enjoy each others company and things go wrong in lev’s life and they both part ways. years later they meet again however thus time lev is the enforcer in the mafia and is known by the name PINK and gigi is a very high profile model. From there the main story starts and how they overcome these differences.
The only odd thing that i found was the part where the heroine was traumatized and she just went on like nothing happened. That was a bit disturbing for me.
I would recommend this book for all the mafia romance lovers who like a slow burn romance.
Bethany-Kris delivered such a strong start to Lev and Gigi’s love story. I especially loved the beginning which essentially was the novella, Before. Pink had me in an array of emotions. I enjoyed the pairs story and as always devoured every word BK wrote. Pink has always intrigued me and the author did an amazing job giving us his story. This is a must read!
It seems the mafia romances are gaining popularity once again but this one had a little bit of a different twist. First I really really loved the single dad aspect, I feel that I don’t read stories with that very often but that keeps it fresh. The chemistry between the pair is off the charts even after the years apart that is so fantastic. Lev and Gigi are a great pair. It was nice to read a full standalone. Not as dark as most mafia romances as well which I really appreciate.
By Tiffany
Just over five years ago Gigi and Lev met, they had a night that neither or them would ever forget but their lives were going in different directions. Gigi was being offered the modelling contact she always wanted and leaving for Paris. Lev found out he was a father and was going to make sure that his daughter never had to live the life he did, even if that meant he has to take a job with the Mafia.
Lev had seen Gigi’s picture he knew she’d had an opportunity and took it; he knew her face would be famous and now it was. He never expected to see her or that she would be in the middle of the lunch of the business partner that Andino has him watching. Lev never expected after all the years that they would still be addicted to each other.
They thought they were careful, but the headlines about Gigi and the mob enforcer started. They both knew it was easier before Gigi was famous and Lev was Pink, but they are going to do everything they can to make it work, but he’s a mob enforcer, she’s a famous model things aren’t going to be easy.
It isn’t till Andino asks Gigi if she loves Lev, that she realises she does, and after talking to Andino she was left more confused, telling her to remember she loves him with what’s going to happen and she has to make everyone believe her. Gigi gets ready for a performance and use the media she hates, not because she’s been told to but to save the man she loves.
Pink is my first book by Bethany-Kris, and I totally loved it, the cover was gorgeous and original, I went into this book blind, and didn’t know what to expect of this book. It was a delicious and sexy story full of love and angst, you know something bad will happen with so many things happening in the story but you just don’t know when it will happen. I’m glad I found this author, and I had the opportunity to read this awesome book.
Lev Arsov aka Pink in the mafia world, is the mysterious mob enforcer of Andino Marcello head of the Marcello empire, he is quiet and discreet putting his life at risk to give her daughter everything she needs and a future. But before he was Pink, before he worked for Andino, and before he found out he had a daughter, he was a bartender who spend a couple nights with the beautiful breathtaking Gigi, the future supermodel who will change his and his daughter’s life forever 5 years later.
Pink provided a refreshing take in Bethany-Kris’ organized crime world. I loved how it showed a different side of the made men characters.
Pink was not just some nameless hench man of the boss. He also has his own story. And like everyone of us, he’ll also do his best to get by and provide for his daughter.
This is also one of those books where the origin story totally works. I loved looking at the past as it showed Lev (Pink) and Gigi’s first encounters.
After reading it all, the first thing that came to me was, “Hmmm… Even supporting characters can get a happily ever after.” And that’s what made this book so satisfying to read!
Pink is one of those unexpected and unassuming reads that you’d go and pick up and find that you can’t put it down til you reach the end.
I always loved that despite being a big fan of BK’s works ever since the first Marcello saga, she can still manage to surprise and delight me with new characters that will never fail to intrigue the romance lover in me.
4 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night with Books Blog
Bethany-Kris is a new to me author so when I read the blurb for Pink I knew I had to read it. Pink is not like any other mafia romance I have ever read. It stands in a class all its own. Pink is filled with a lot of emotions that will leave you with a book hangover.
Lev and Gigi come from two totally different worlds but could not be better suited for one another. Now, their story is not butterflies and rainbows so do not go in thinking it is. It is raw, angst-filled, and hot as duck. Lev lives for one thing and one thing only, his daughter until Gigi comes along. Lev is what you would expect of a mafia man but he is so much more. His and Gigi’s relationship is not easy but he will do anything to make sure they make it.
Gigi drew me in but Lev was the best. I have not read a mafia story lately that ticks things off my list like Pink did. However, it felt like something was missing but I could not tell you what. Overall though, Pink is a book I would reread and recommend. I could go on and on about it but I’m sure I would give something away and that is not my style. I will say that you will love the smexy times and Lev’s daughter.
***ARC received in exchange for an honest review***
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
He’s Pink, the personal enforcer for the boss of the New York mafia. She’s Gigi Rey, a supermodel known across the globe. They live two entirely different lives but before the mob and the fame, they were Lev Arsov and Gigi Parker. Two people struggling to make it-who met by chance-before life got in the way. Five years have passed since the nights they shared together, but Fashion Week brings Gigi back to New York and straight into Lev’s path once more, when her work obligations tangles with the mafia’s business. In this world that’s never a good thing. They aren’t the same people now. He’s a single dad doing whatever he can for his daughter. Gigi can’t walk down the street without the world watching. A lot has changed. The one thing that didn’t? Howe they keep finding their way inot each other’s heads…and beds. If only it was that simple. If only the tabloids didn’t back them into a wall. If only saw it coming. If only they could go back to the time before he was…Pink. If only.
If you have read any of Bethany’s Kris previous books then you are familiar with the Commission World. If not then you will get your introduction in this book. This story in the beginning is told in both the past and the present forms. And I love that we get to know the Gigi and Lev and Gigi and Pink. As in the past they were different people with different names. These two couldn’t be more opposites to each other if they really had to try. He is an enforcer for the mob and she is a supermodel known all around the world. The poor girl can no where without getting recognized. But one thing never changes. When she is able to see Pink then he and she are just about going to be a sure thing. Now this is why I didn’t give this book five stars. Don’t get me wrong it is not a bad book in any way but I really really kept waiting on Pink to really pursue Gigi. He never really does. You never really give you the impression that he is crazy about Gigi. Like that lay your life down for your woman and do anything and everything to make her feel that you are truely her man. I just didn’t feel it at all. I felt like Gigi was the one who pursued Pink. She was the one that put forth all the effort. I am not saying that a man has to be the one to pursue a man but I would like to feel like he even really cared about what they were doing or her the real her and not the supermodel the world sees.
Emotional powerhouse…
Ahh, Pink! I couldn’t wait to hear more about this character who was quiet and capably menacing. Always in the background, watching… Oh yes, this was another great read in this author’s mafia-filled world. Starting in the past and flashing forward years later, what came before fed the here and now with circumstances that seemed like fate. Pink and Gigi had history but then they had so much more as their worlds collided in danger and tension. It seemed this story spent the whole time on the edge of winning – or losing – everything…
So many surprises it was hard to keep up as the hidden depths of Pink were revealed in completely unexpected fashion. Anything I could have thought of had nothing on the truth. Full of love and sacrifice, beautiful love was balanced by gritty edges this author never shied away from. Suspenseful and full of on the edge of your seat moments, Pink loved and protected the women in his life. And they were so worthy of his devotion. Gigi’s beautiful heart meant she was willing to risk everything for the ones she loved. They both did and proved once again the power of love… Loved it!
*Reviewed for Nerdy Dirty & Flirty
Pinnnnnnnkkkkkkkkk!
I am not shy in my unrelenting need for this book. I started lusting after the story of the house sized man the minute I met him in Andino & Haven’s story. I mean really, who names a big bad mafia enforcer…Pink!?!?!?! Best kept secret ever!!!!
With enough levity to make you smile even in the painful parts, Pink is just the all around wonderfulness I have come to expect from Bethany-Kris. Emotional and gripping, Pink takes you on a wild ride from beginning to end. Knowing only the basics from this gentle giant before this book, I was in my glory learning everything.
Enjoy the best and worst parts of Pink’s life. I did. Is it wrong to go searching through the author’s backlist to see if I can find more Pink…even if its just a cameo!?!
I don’t mind being wrong. It’s for the right reasons.
Lev and Gigi crossed paths and were together for a short time five years ago. Now Lev is the mob enforcer known as “Pink” and single dad to daughter Arley and Gigi is a famous supermodel. The two meet up again and can’t stay away from each other. Gigi’s popularity make things risky for them as Lev works for the mafia. Lev will do whatever needs to be done to protect Arley and Gigi. A wonderful read that I recommend.
This book had everything that I love.Good characters,great story line and a little bit of action.
If you read Before then you know that Lev and Gigi have met before,had a very shor relationship(sort of) and then parted ways.
This book happens a few years later and things are not the way they used to be.
Lev is now enforcer for Andino and deep with the mob,doing everything his boss tells him.He also has a very sweet daughter,Arley who is the most important person in his life.
Gigi made it big in modeling world,she is very famous and known face.
When they see each-other again,they cant keep their hands to themselves.
Her popularity and his life-style are complicating everything.
This book was full of great,sweet moments,of betrayal,lust and deceit.It had drama,suspension and Lev and Gigi had a lot of chemistry.
The thing that I loved the most,the friendship between Lev and Andino.
I enjoyed this book.
Pink terrific! I’m swooning hard. I was so beyond excited for Pink’s story and it’s fantastic! I mean with a name like Pink for a big badass enforcer? The reason for his nickname is perfect. Pink’s be around this series for awhile and he was a mysterious, silent hunk of man. I loved getting to know his other side…the Lev side. Quite a few surprises! A baby girl! So sweet and Lev is such a wonderful father. His struggles early in life could have made for a very different person. Glad to say Lev turned out to be a standup guy and I guess that’s what Andino saw to hire him. Lev’s soulmate, Gigi is a marvelous addition to this Marcello family. Their love story is everything you would expect from this fabulous author and her mafia series. Steamy romance, suspense, danger, mystery, evil baddies and (my favorite) the Marcello brutality. I guess I’m a little bloodthirsty because I wanted more retribution, pain and revenge. Plus I wanted to know more about Pink i.e. how did he end up with Johnathan? And more about his future with Gigi. I hope we get another story out of these two because they are breathtaking in their love. I love seeing the Guzzi family featured. They’re one of my favorites from this author. I hope this isn’t the end of the filthy Marcellos. I am so invested in this outstanding series and the dazzling characters. I guess we had the kiddos to look forward to. This is a must read that captivated me from the beginning all the way to the end. It can be read as a stand-alone but you’ll just want to read the rest of the series. As always, the writing is terrific with a thrilling storyline and characters I fell in love with. The romance is sexy, sweet and panty melting with the swoon-worthy Lev aka Pink and the beautiful Gigi. Loved it! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
*sigh* I loved this one. It felt a lot different from Kris’s previous works because of how different the characters were, but still had her token wit and steam! I love how she brings her characters to life. Their passions, their struggles and their quirks!
A Russian bartender finds himself working as an enforcer for the Italian Mob. A famous Supermodel finds herself back in the arms of Lev Arsov, aka Pink. They met before he was Pink and before her face was on billboards. Their love story started off hot and kept on burning!
A second chance romance between two people worlds apart and definitely worth reading!
* *
This is a mafia/second-chance romance. It has violence, twists, turns, heartbreak, and some sweet moments too.
Lev “Pink” Arsov works at a bar and sometimes a fighter that holds illegal fights. Gigi is an aspiring model who is on the bring of supermodel stardom. They had a couple of nights of passion but it ended just as abruptly as it started. A few years down the road and both of their lives have changed drastically. Lev works for a mob boss as his right-hand man on top of being a single dad & Gigi is a supermodel. Their paths cross in an unusual and not so good way. Despite his inner voice telling him not to see her again, he can’t resist when she asks to see him. She reminds him of a time in the past when he was a simpler guy and she was just a girl with dreams, but things aren’t that simple anymore and they’re about to get a lot more complicated. Lev was my favorite. He wasn’t perfect but he tried and was loyal to those he loves.
This book started out kind of rough for me and I didn’t think that I was going to like it. Luckily, I stayed with it because it did pick up and get better. The plot felt like it had some holes in it and there were parts that I felt were rushed and/or skipped over. There were some parts that may be triggers for some but I feel the author did a good job with how she wrote about the aftermath/recovery. There were great characters for the most part but there were a few evil/bad ones too. This book does have a prequel (which I wish that I would have been aware of prior to reading it) but it can be read as a standalone.
***ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.***
A mafia story is only as strong as its characters. In this one we get two very well developed and amazing characters that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. This was one of those stories were as the reader I was honored to follow the characters on their difficult and dark journey to HEA. There are some hard scenes to process but it all works towards the characters development. I liked the mafia action and felt the violence and dark issues were perfectly placed. This is a great addition to any mafia readers collection and it was a great story to read for those who love character drive stories. I don’t want to give anything away. If you get the chance to read Before first I think that would be a great way to jump right into this wonderful story. I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review.
I feel like Bethanykris is in the Mafia! she does mafia romance so well… almost too well! And yes I know I’ve said this about her before but I’ll never tire of saying it.
Pink is everything! Andino’s enforcers life put into an amazing story of the guy behind the mafia mask he wears. Never would I have imagined Pink to be this amazing person with a whole life outside of the outfit. Even how he got his name Pink was amazing! I wont give that away so you’re going to have to read it! Gigi is the perfect person for a guy like Pink. This story ends in a HEA and I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.