Giovanni Larussio is the don of the most powerful crime family in Italy. A man who has the ability to sway great forces at work in the world, he and his cousins are known for their ruthlessness in crushing enemies. After finding himself in charge of the largest casino in Vegas, the desire to dominate Serena Moretti threatens to be the catalyst his enemies need to guarantee his downfall.
Serena … downfall.
Serena Moretti’s family has suffered years of hardship and oppression at the hands of the Larussio family. They raised her to believe the Larussios were the enemy, but whenever Giovanni is near, submissive desire courses through her veins. If she continues to succumb to his dominance, will she see the danger it creates before it is too late?
Is the sheer magnitude and muscle of Giovanni’s reach enough to protect her from his enemies? Will her family forgive her perceived betrayal? Can their love endure amidst the chaos and bring the two families together?
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Rise (The Larussio Legacy Book 2) by Via Mari is a great continuation to the Larussio Legacy series. There is so much romance, action, and tension. I was so excited for the release, I needed to know what happened next after finishing the first book. I love the tension and the plot. I was glued to the pages and was bummed to finish. I already want to read more.
What a brilliant series i have loved every second of this novel which is packed full of suspense, romance , drama, passion, action and so much more! The character’s are so meant to be together even through there drama you just want to smack them at the back of the head just so they see what they have, but the storyline isn’t that easy. I really couldn’t pull myself away from this novel and I can’t wait to read more from this author I’ve never been disappointed truly amazing!!!
Rise (The Larussio Legacy Book 2) by Via Mari
The saga continues, we get to know Giovanni and Serena better and watch their relationship develop, grow and change from beginning to end.
There are so many things that happen in the book, I’m not even sure where to start with my thoughts and feelings.
I found myself getting very frustrated with Serena and thinking she needed to be throttled. I couldn’t believe she pulled what she did without out thinking it through. It could have ended up so much worse then it did.
Giovanni is understandably a over cautious control freak. He is the future of the Larussio family and that reason alone puts a huge target on himself and the people he cares about, but there is no way he could have seen all of that coming his way.
I loved getting to see Katerina and Chase even though it was a fairly brief appearance. They still are my favorite of the couples, though Giovanni and Serena have a chance depending on what happens in the next book.
Are you looking for a hot and steamy, romantic suspense thrill ride full of alpha male mafia men, sexy as sin bodyguards, and tons of action? Via Mari delivers all of this and more in Rise, book 2 in the Larussio Legacy series. I highly recommend you read the first book in this series before starting this one. Honestly, just go ahead and start with the Prestian series, continue to the Torzial Affair series, and throw in the Billionaire Bodyguards while you’re at it. They all tie in together in some way and give you a full complete picture of all the characters and their lives. Don’t get me wrong though. Each series is its own. It is just my recommendation that you read them all because they are all fantastic!
Every single one of her books has been outstanding and Rise does not disappoint! The action begins in chapter one and does not stop! There are twists and turns you will not see coming. And the sexy bits are oh…so…steamy! I’m an Italian. Where can I find myself A Gio? Rise will leave you wanting more and I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
Rise
The Larussio Legacy
Book 2
By Via Mari
I wish I could give this story so much more than 5 stars. This is not for those under 18. Due to adult content.
This is the beginning of Serena and Giovanni s story. Serena Moretti as well as ner family have suffered at the hands of the Larussio Family. She watches as her family is torn apart. Serena has grown up fearing them. Now she can’t seem to get past her feelings for Giovanni.
Giovanni will soon become the Don of the powerful crime family in Italy. He is not only powerful, he is extremely good looking. He can have any woman he wants and dump her the very next morning. He will stop on nothing to kill those who get in his way. Everything is about to change for him as well as the girl that has captured his heart. How will this couple survive the death threats and constant attacks on both of them, and their families.
Via Mari has continued to keep your heart pounding throughout this romantic action novel. This book starts on page one, with you drawn into the book. There is no putting it down. The action and bedroom scenes are enough to keep you reading. I love the characters in her book, and their strong will to survive. I won’t give any spoilers for this book. Even though I really want to. So take this book, wine and tissue to the reading corner. You will be there for a while. Via Mari PLEASE finish the next book, I NEED More!
This is the Second Book in the Larussio Legacy book series by Via Mari and it most certainly does not disappoint! Rise continues straight on from where things were left in Book One, so if you are going to read this book I suggest reading Book One first as it is better read as a series than as a standalone book – although you can still enjoy it as a standalone but you’ll understand much more having read the series.
We still have our brilliant characters, Gio and Serena, and get pulled into their action/romance almost immediately. Mari has a fantastic way of creating drama, lust and action; pulling the reader into the story and not letting them leave until the end of the book. You learn and like the couple (Gio and Serena) in the first book – you truly fall in love with them in Rise. Gio has two sides to his character from hard-boss mafia man to the side of him when he is with Serena, it’s just so interesting to see how they interact and communicate together in the mass of action and drama unfolding around them. The adoration and dedication he has for Serena makes Gio that bit more real towards the reader that you can’t help but fall in love with him yourself.
The pace of these books in this series are fast, but they flow so easily and seamlessly with such a fantastic plot and well thought out characters you just fall into the story and don’t realise you are at the end of the book until the last page. You are hooked from the first page until the last.
If you are looking for a book that has romance, action, tension, excitement and some truly hot moments then this book – and series – is the one for you.