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“Cora Reilly continues to establish herself as the best mafia romance writer of our generation. Cassio and Giulia absolutely ruined me.”— L.J. Shen, USA Today, Washington Post and #1 Amazon bestselling author
An arranged marriage standalone romance
The first time Cassio meets his fiancée, she calls him “sir.” After losing his wife, Cassio is left to take care of … care of two small children while trying to establish his rule over Philadelphia. Now he needs a mother for his children and someone who can warm his bed at night. But in a world as traditional as his, choosing your wife is duty not pleasure.Rules have to be followed, traditions heeded. That’s how he ends up with a woman—a girl—barely of age. She may not be what he and his children need, but she’s lovely and a sweet temptation he can’t resist. Giulia has always known she’ll marry the man her father chose for her, but she never expects to be given to someone so much older. Suddenly she’s supposed to be a mother to two small children when she hasn’t even held a baby before.Giulia quickly realizes that Cassio isn’t interested in a relationship on equal footing. Her mother has warned her that men of power, like Cassio, don’t tolerate insolence. Tired of being treated as a nanny, Giulia decides to fight for her version of a happy family.
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Oh my gosh! Sweet Temptation… I have no words for this book, scratch that I have a lot of words for this book, here they come:
Breathtaking, heart clenching, beautifully sweet, amazingly well written, unputdownable.
It feels to me like I always say this, but I have nothing else to say, every single book Cora out does herself, but let me tell you, I have loved every single book Cora has written, because, how can you not? But Sweet Temptation just took me so by surprise, I did not expect this book to be so amazing as it came out, I wanted to finish reading it so quickly and at the same time for it to never end, I had the feels, this book literally checked out all the boxes of what one must feel whilst reading a book, it really did.
I honestly loved Cassio and Giulia beyond words, they had a chemistry so intense that I could feel it all to way here in Germany (FYI they are all the way in Philadelphia), from point one Cassio was a hot older man that I wanted to call daddy (and I am not even into that kind of kink), he is a strong scary man, ruthless Underboss, and the best of all: the most amazing father I could have ever imagined for a mafia man. Giulia is the most amazing woman, she’s funny, witty, sassy, spicy, delicate, loving, patient, forgiving, I mean I could go on endless here people! From moment one, I loved the two as a couple, and they hit it off right away, the chemistry in there people! Would make the lab people cryyyyy! She didn’t cower before a challenge, she took Cassio and the kids like a champ, I literally think there is nothing in this word Giulia Moretti can’t do, she is absolutely amazing, and after reading ST she is my favorite heroine for sure, fierce like a lion, protects her loved ones through fire and rain, nothing can stop her. Their love story just swooped me off my feet, I knew they’d be amazing, but they were so much more, so much more, I want to say so much but I also don’t want to give any spoilers because you need to go in blind. But do expect this: PERFECTION! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!
Cora one more time out did herself and put the bar even higher if that is even possible. Thank you for this story, thank you so much, it came in a moment I needed distraction, and it was so good it took my mind out of all my problems. This is definitely as of today my favorite book by Cora Reilly. Please do not wait for a second and go get your copy I GUARANTEE you are going to love this book. <3
The first thing that came to mind when I finished Sweet Temptation was wow… This book is one of the most beautiful and complex books I have read in a long time. Cora has gone above and beyond with Sweet Temptation and I don’t know how I am going to recover! There are so many twists and turns you completely do not expect and how the characters face/handle these situations, is fascinating.
I was so excited to see the dynamic between Cassio and Giulia due to the age difference. It was interesting to see how Cassio viewed Giulia when they first got married and vice versa. But as soon as they started interacting with each other, I fell in love with them straight away! The chemistry they share is amazing and undeniable. Giulia, the heroine is such a beautiful and kind soul that makes you fall in love with her instantly. The challenges she faced in this book demonstrates how strong she is but also she loves fiercely. One minute she is this girl and then next she is a young woman with two young children to take care of. She brings new ideas and approaches that Cassio is not prepared for but desperately needs. Cassio is the big, dominating and ruthless Underboss who rules over Philadelphia and is also an amazing dad. He will do anything to protect his family. Cassio’s backstory was full of twists and turns which completely blindsided me.
Cassio and Giulia’s story was amazing, thrilling, funny and sweet. This book blew me away and I knew it would be great but it completely surpassed my expectation. Cora’s books keep on getting better and better. I am truly excited for the next few books being released this year! Sweet Temptation is one of my favourite books by far and is a masterpiece. Thank you so much, Cora, for another amazing book and Congratulations!
“I stared down at my blood-covered hands and then at the lifeless body of my wife.”
Let me just say, once you’ve read the prologue – you will not be able to put this book down! It just sucks you right in from the very first line and I promise you that it will keep you guessing throughout the whole book.
(If you are a member of Cora’s Facebook Group – Cora’s Flamingo Squad – there is a snapshot of a few pages that Cora posted to the wall if you’re interested in a little more of a tease)
“Are you jealous?”
“Possessive. I don’t share well. Or at all.”
She laughed
“That’s funny to you? I’m dead serious.”
She rolled her eyes. Rolled. Her. Eyes.
Cassio. Is. Everything.
Single dad. Age gap. Arranged mafia marriage. Strong-willed heroine. Possessive hero.
You couldn’t ask for more with this book and this book honestly deserves more than five stars. My emotions have been all over the place since finishing. Cassio and Giulia’s story is hands down one of Cora’s best-written books, if not the best to date. I absolutely loved it!
Passion. Crime. Secrets. Mystery. Betrayal. Death.
There is no shortage of the above in this book, the pacing was perfect, the characters were perfect, the storyline was perfect – it was perfect.
4.5 Fabulous Stars!!
The story is masterfully written, and well-developed. This fantastic read is perfectly paced, and packed with twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. You’ll found yourself desperately turning the pages trying to find out what happens next.
Sweet Temptation is a brand-new standalone, Arrange Marriage – Mafia Romance, that is intense, emotional, raw, dark, and gritty. Expect the unexpected, because in the end, you won’t be disappointed.
I received and advance copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinion!
AHHHH!! Sweet Temptation was absolute Cora Reilly perfection!! I was engrossed from the very first page and could not stop reading. Cassio and Giulia were exceptional. This was the perfect single dad, age/gap, arranged marriage, mafia story. Reilly completely blew me away because she was able to portray the fiery chemistry between Giulia and Cassio while simultaneously portraying the burgeoning emotional connection between them. This story was pure 5 star gold!!!
Sweet Temptation was edgy, SO SEXY and addicting. We see Cassio Moretti, a newly widowed, single parent to two young children set to marry Giulia Rizzo to help raise his children. But he has no idea that his young wife has her own ideas about what kind of family life she wants to have with her new husband and children and sets to completely rock her older husband’s world.
GAH!!! I can not stop thinking about this incredible book. It was angsty and compelling and filled to the brim with mafia goodness. Fans of Reilly will recognize a fan favorite Capo and some familiar names. I completely fell in love with this standalone story as the author was able to show how the hardened and wary Cassio, falls in love with the young woman he never saw coming. Giulia’s love, optimism and quiet strength was a foundation for him to rely on. I can seriously write pages and pages about how much I loved this incredible story. Read this today! Bravo! 5 Stars! ~Ratula
Wow!!!!! What an amazing 10 star story that consumed me until the very end. A solid page turner that must be read.
When Giulia turns 18, she will wed Cassio a widow mafia underboss. She must become wife and mother to his 2 children. What starts as an arranged marriage of convenience will turn into so much more.
Yes this is about the mafia but it’s so much more. A young lady who come at a time where a family was destroyed by tragedy. She will put this family back together. It’s a beautifully written love story. I wouldn’t call it dark. Yes there events that are brutal but easily managed as a reading.
The characters were perfectly developed and made me feel for them. An amazing storyline that was unique. This is my first book by this author and I’m really impressed by the quality and dept of this story. Bottomline this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story. I will soon be checking more from this author.
Wow, Cora definitely made up for my disappointment in Twisted Hearts with this new standalone! If you’re a fan of age-gap,arranged marriage, mafia romance then this one is a must read!
This is a standalone within the same world as Reilly’s Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles. You can definitely pick this book up without having read any of Reilly’s previous books.
Sweet Temptation follows an arranged marriage within La Famiglia between a young and quirky, Guilia Rizzo, to the cruel Philadelphia Underboss,Cassio Moretti. Cassio is a single father with two young children and is in desperate need of a wife. There is a 14 year age gap between the two and I loved how Cora handled building their relationship. The Age gap trope is a hit or miss for me and this one landed right on target!
Told in alternating POVs, Guilia and Cassio were not an immediate match made in heaven. Both characters had their doubts about the marriage and I loved how they fell for each other slowly without force. Their love story grew naturally from physically satisfying to emotionally fulfilling!
I do wish it had more Mafia related drama and interactions. There wasn’t much violence or mob politics compared to her previous books. We also don’t get much interaction with other characters from the Reilly’s previous books. Luca and Aria made a few small appearances but other than that the story stuck to the relationship/family building between Guilia and Cassio. And boy was it sweet! I loved Guilia and her relationship with Simona and Daniele! Guilia faced the huge task of cleaning up the mess left behind by Cassio’s previous wife and she didn’t have a clue where to start.
Steamy and heartwarming, don’t miss out on Sweet Temptation.
Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly is this amazing standalone mafia romance/ arranged marriage /age gap /single dad story. This book has all of the 4 tropes in this read and OMG, what a phenomenal story this is!!!
The book is unique, intense, forbidden, steamy, complex, has tons of layers , sizzling chemistry, rollercoaster emotions, heartbreaking moments, amazing twists/turns, and such romance…swoon-worthy!!
Giulia and Cassio make this story! Giulia is sweet, with such an open heart , loving, and Cassio- wow! He is so intense, great dad and is the Underboss. This book is one you don’t want to miss… I enjoyed the plot, the characters, the fast-pace, the feels and the sweet chemistry between the main characters. I can’t wait to read more from the author.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *********