Tommy worked hard to establish a life outside of his father’s legacy. Son to the infamous Delucia family, he’s the heir to a throne he doesn’t want. As loyalties keep pulling him back in, he struggles to obtain a clean break. Becoming a new man is just out of arm’s reach.Naila is a sassy, headstrong entrepreneur with businesses in the Delucia territory. A chance meeting between the two has Tommy … has Tommy questioning everything about his life and what his future holds.
As circumstances keep putting them in each other’s paths, the two can’t deny the building chemistry between them. As passions ignite, so does the tension surrounding the Delucia family, catching them both in the crosshairs of an all-out war.
When the dust settles, there’s only one question remaining: how deep are they willing to go?
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Tesoro
By: Nicole Banks
5 out of 5 stars
The story Tesoro by Nicole Banks is a new adult/contemporary romance book. It hooked me in from the very beginning and I had a hard time putting it down until I had read the final page. It is a story that has suspense and plenty of steamy romance. I loved the characters of Tommy and Naila. Naila is a smart, independent and sassy woman who runs her businesses successfully. She is not afraid to say what she thinks. Tommy is heir to an empire that he doesn’t want. He has tried hard to make a name for himself outside his family. When these two meet a fire starts that is impossible for them to ignore. The temperature in the room rises when reading about these two. The connection/attraction to each other is red hot and has the temperature in the room rising. Will they act on their passion/desire for each other? The story also has an atmosphere of danger that is ever present. It has me wondering what was going to happen next and who was going to be left standing in the end. There are many other characters that you are introduced to. I enjoyed reading about those who love and are loyal to Tommy and Naila. There are also others who make you wonder what their agenda is. This is a thrilling book that has a wonderful storyline and amazing characters that you will not soon forget. It is a story that I highly recommend reading.
Tesoro written by Nicole Banks
5 Stars
“Nothing in this world was free, especially when it came to power.”
This was my first Nicole Banks read and I fell in love instantly in the Delucia’s World. I’m praying this turns into a series or I will be heartbroken having many questions left unanswered.
“The vibe she was getting from him told her he brought nothing but trouble, the good kind and the bad.”
This book will have you on a major rollercoaster of emotions. It is filled with mystery, heartache, loyalty, grief, friendship, deceit, secrets, passion, humor, independence and strength. I love a strong female role, but one that does have a few soft spots as well. These characters had strength, flaws, passion and deep connections. It was so easy to get lost in the words.
“She was dangerous for him, and the more he was around her, the worse it seemed to get, yet he refused to do anything about it.”
Tesoro by Nicole Banks
Rated 4 stars
This is not only a sexy, hot, hold your breath romance. This story has a lot of drama and danger in it as well. Mafia life is tough for the loved ones. Tommy doesn’t want to take over for his dad as King of New York. He’s worked most of his life to not be in that organization but will he change his mind?. Once he sees Naila he decides he wants her for only one night but will that be enough? Life has a way of changing…..
The intense connection between Tommy and Naila is off the charts. When they are in the same room that magnetic pull dominates them. I can almost feel the sizzle coming through the pages. Naila is so good for Tommy! She helps keep him grounded. Likewise Tommy helps Naila feel safe. Each is strong on their own but once together. They are like steel! Unbreakable….right?
Bear is a dream! The advise he gives blew me away. He is not only observent but he is smart. I enjoy anytime he is in conversation with Tommy or Naila. Those usually make me smile.
Cam! She is a best friend I would love to have! She is always in support of Naila’s hopes and dreams. Plus she doesn’t let her walk all over her. She has some spice!
One thing I didn’t care for was The translation dictionary at the front of the book. Tommy speaks frequently in Italian to Naila and since I don’t speak that language I had to turn to the front of the book and look for the passage he said then go back and continue reading. It kinda of gave me a disconnect during those passages. I was in the flow of the moment then…stop go to my bookmarked page search for the passage then go back to reading. After a while i quit doing this and just ignored the Italian like it wasn’t there. Much preferable in my opinion would have been to have the foreign language there then placed the English translation right after it. Then I could happily keep reading in the moment.. no disconnect.
Did I like the book? Yes they story was a good mix of romance and Mafia business. The story flowed nicely and I was pulled into their lives. Did I like the characters? Yes each had a great role and I enjoyed reading about each.
I have a confession to make – I love reading Mafia books. There is something thrilling about getting a taste of a world that isn’t within my reach in the real world. So when I come across a good book, I like to revisit it several times.
This was the case with Tesoro by Nicole Banks. We’re introduced to a world that sucks you right in, and refuses to let you go. I loved reading about Tommy Delucia and the struggles and battles that he fought on a daily basis to get away from an empire that he didn’t want, but was being pushed onto him. He was such a strong and loyal character – to the core. We also get to meet Naila, an entrepreneur and strong willed female.
I absolutely loved their relationship and everything that they went through, but it’s because in the end – those struggles make you stronger. This was a journey that I felt I travelled right along with the characters. That is what I love finding in a book, a book that I get lost within and only resurface when I absolutely have to. It was such an intriguing story full of steam and you could say action. I definitely enjoyed the book, its characters and the author’s writing style. Definitely a 5 Star Book for me! Can’t wait to read more from this author and see what else she has in store for us.
Tesoro by Nicole Banks is the story of Naila and Tommy. Naila is a businesswoman from New York City and one tough lady, Tommy owns his own construction company and is trying to keep his life separate from the “family” business. The two meet by chance and sparks fly from their first meeting. Naila pushes Tommy away time after time and yet he still comes back for more. There is a lot going on around these two between Naila’s business being threatened to Tommy and his family issues, the ride is wild but entertaining to see what happens to Naila and Tommy and whether they will be able to build a relationship amidst the chaos.
This was my first book by author Nicole Banks and while the story was good I did have a bit of trouble connecting with the character of Naila. Yes, she was tough, independent, etc. but at times she came off a little too harsh and snotty leaving me feeling turned off. Tommy on the other hand was interesting and pulled me into the story, and I kind of wished he’d just walk away from Naila, maybe that was just me? I will be reading the next book from this author because now I need to see what is going to happen in Naila and Tommy’s world.
Naila Ackerman certainly has her hands full. But still has time to indulge. Tommy Delucia knows what he’s got and what he wants. But there’s certain things he doesn’t want to admit wanting. These two don’t start off with a relationship but they seem to always end up in the same place at the same time.
Now the author could have left things building as they were and I would have been a happy camper. But being set in New York we have the questionable element that’s woven through the story. That just adds in a little more excitement and even some action, suspense, and adventure. If you’re a fan of mafia romance this may be one that you’ll want to check into.
Naila is a very resourceful woman and knows how to stick up for herself. She’s a woman who instead of working for someone else has someone else working for her. But it comes with its own set of problems. There’s a scene where the light bulb finally brightens and it was interesting to watch her process that information. Tommy may be a product of his heritage. He seems to be very passionate. I couldn’t decide whether to give him the label of “Romeo” or not. It was a good reason to keep reading because you want to see if he can tempt a certain woman. Plus there were times where I wanted to say “someone doth protest too much”.
Our author also includes a couple of characters that you’ll love to hate. The first person you may hate is a man who supposedly has feelings for Naila. For me, the best one word I first came up with is “Jerk”. The second character is a man who just seems to feel that he can act disrespectfully to a woman. You’ll have to see if you don’t feel the same. The ending left me a little up in the air. It left me with a “what?” Does it mean there’s more? Does it mean that I have to come up with my own ending? I guess what it means is that I’ll have to keep an eye on what other books this author comes out with.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Tesoro by Nicole Banks
Five Stars
OMG!!! This story was so good. If you want a dominate man who can handle a smart mouth woman this is the book for you. Tommy and Naila are perfect foe each other. The chemistry was seeping from every page. The author didn’t stop at making the characters awesome the plot was really good as well. Mysterious break-ins and mobs help bring the story together. Naila is very straight forward she doesn’t take mess from anyone. I loved how she didn’t stoop to cheating like so many other people would have. A quick read that will have your mouth on the floor with its boldness. Tommy couldn’t escape his families history and it seemed that he would have to use that power to help a friend.
Tesoro By Nicole Banks is a book that had me crawling inside and not wanting to leave. From page one this author captured my attention and just wouldn’t let go. I had to keep going no matter how late I was up. In this story there’s a lot going on, few people’s points of view but I never once felt lost or confused. The author did a nice job of make clear changes of character views. The entire story was written and paced very nicely it never felt drawn out of too fast. The relationship between the two make characters Tommy and Naila had me laughing and needing a fan from the chemistry these two had. My favorite character is hands down Naila with her strong take charge attitude who isn’t a pushover. These two just draw you into their world. This is my first book by this author but definitely not my last. I’m giving this book a five star review and adding it to my read again list.
This is my first book by this author, I loved it. She pulled me in right from the first word and kept me engaged until the last. Her characters are lovable and relatable. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride I didn’t want to get off. Naila and Tommy’s chemistry is off the charts. She is strong and feisty, just made him want her more. They took me on some twists and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat. I didn’t want to put it down. I highly recommend reading this
I really enjoyed this read! I loved Naila and Tommy’s relationship and how descriptive and how it was even humorous at times. This romantic side of the narrative blended really well with the thriller, gangster side and this mix of genre made the story really intriguing. I enjoyed the third person narrative and how the reader would be shown the perspective of even the secondary characters, for example Angelo and Luca, as this gave a wider understanding of these characters, their plans and the story itself. I also felt like there was so much in this book! Although the narrative development seemed slow at times, because of the range of events in the narrative this enabled it to be an easy read. Overall, I absolutely loved the thriller style and this blend with the romance made it really a interesting book which I couldn’t put down!
3.5 stars!
Tesoro by Nicole Banks was a total surprise—and even though our relationship didn’t start off on the right foot, we overcame our differences, and once I got sucked into Tommy and Naila’s world, stop reading was not an option.
The blurb leaves a lot out of what makes this book good. There are a lot of things going on around the major characters, things I’m not going to give away here. Let’s just say that Nicole Banks knew how to have me on the edge of my seat.
Tommy and Naila’s story was a lust-love-at-first-sight kind of relationship—one that didn’t give me the warm fuzzies right away, and I totally blamed Naila for that. You need to do the right thing before starting a new relationship—like broke up with your actual boyfriend. It doesn’t matter if the guy is a fucking asshole, DO THE RIGHT THING because karma is a bitch.
Intriguing, action-packed and well written, Tesoro will hook you in and keep you there until the very end. I’m not so patiently waiting for the next book.