AylaThe darkness never truly left me. It’s always there, waiting for the right moment to strike. It’s been months since I ran away from the nightmare that was slowly killing me. I ran for my life, straight into the arms of a man who I thought would be worse than the nightmare I’d left behind. Little did I know he’d become my savior.But my happy ending was ripped away from me in a blink of an eye. … away from me in a blink of an eye. I had everything…and I lost everything.
Alessio
I didn’t believe in angels. But then I saw her. I touched her. I kissed her. I made love to her.
In return, she saved my soul.
I was no longer unlovable, because my Angel found it in her heart to love me.
I had her…and then I lost her.
But I will not stop until I find her.
Even if it means starting a war and spilling the blood of everyone who gets in my way.
I will find my Angel.
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So Lylah is my main girl right now! This book is one of many I have read this past month that has blown me away.
Just writing this review is about to put me back into the feels of this story and I cant, I still haven’t fully recovered from the book hangover it gave me.
Alessio and Ayla stole my heart and completely own it. I am so deeply invested in their love, their relationship, their future, their betrayal! It’s all just so juicy. Lylah is a super talented author who is right out of the gate with a phenomenally written book. I just can not get over how deep she took me with her words and how she caused me to grow so attached to them.
Ayla definitely came more into her own in book 2! She was not the quiet meek girl we saw in the first book. Ayla stood her ground which I was delighted with. I thought she made fantastic choices that I would make and didn’t go too far. And even when she she did she recognized that herself.
Book two is just so perfect, getting to see a different side of Alessio was amazing. He was sweeter and more sensitive. The feelings he has for Ayla are SO strong and you can see that clear as day. Anyone can see that their relationship is pure and true. They need each other. They are each other’s life line. Only a few authors can pull of that type of emotion in a book. That type of raw intensity that just pulls your whole heart in.
The twists and turns had me wanting to throw my Kindle across the room and smash it with a hammer into a million pieces, yes I am being hella extra but its true. I felt like crying because it was all so confusing, heartbreaking, frustrating and just plain messed up! There is not enough words that can explain how I felt. I was spent. Destroyed. Inconsolable. It was devastating.
Part 3 is going to be just as amazing if not more so and I can not wait.
HOLY CRAP!
Well, where to begin? I don’t even think I can do this justice right now. My mind is reeling. With book one, I enjoyed it… A LOT… Enough to want to continue on with book 2, but I did struggle the tiniest bit… But, seriously that struggle means little to nothing now after reading Part 2 to this epic, dark love story. I have no idea how to put all this into words…I just love love love Alya and Alessio’s twisted, fucked up and dark love story.
LOVED IT!
I honestly am struggling to form words here.
This was insane. I cried I got mad, I laughed, I gasped, I shivered, I actually screamed… and I cried some more. This plot has had me so bent out of shape the entire way through part 2… Whatever doubt I had about this series, in the beginning, is now gone. I fucking loved it!!!
AND WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS WITH THAT ENDING??!!! WHAT????
My head is spinning… That cliffhanger has kicked me right in the gut…
MIND. FUCKING. BLOWN.
I am a sucker for cliffhangers, I don’t know why. But I just love them and this author had just graced me with an epic one that I will not forget! But thankfully I have the next book in my hand!
5 Stars!
This second installment was much better than the first, it was non-stop action from thee get go. We went from Alessio and Arya finally being happy together since she is getting over some of her past issues. To her finally wanting to reveal her secrets to him about who she really is. Then everything falls apart when her ex-fiancé finds her and takes her into hiding.
Alessio can’t find her and knows the kind of torture she must be enduring as he searches. He is still trying to find the traitor in his camp as well. So good and so much action and suspense.
This book was sweet and heavenly in the beginning for Ayla and Alessio. Their love blossomed until the traitor is revealed to us and does something completely unforgivable. Now Ayla and Alessio are in Hell and it was a devastating slap in the face. It turned sad and frustrating and deadly.
Lylah James really brought all my emotions out in this one. An emotional rollercoaster. It was really good and my heart is in my throat NEEDING the next book!
Ayla and Alessio. *sigh* just typing out their names make my hearts beat that little bit faster. I came across the first book by pure accident and boy am I glad that I did. Because these two captivated me. They consume me and dragged me into their world with no way to get out. It’s the perfect mix of alpha male, suspense and so much hot action. I love it. The angst and the feelings this book got out of me surprised me.
Mafia romanes have always been one of my favourite novels and this one surpassed every expectation I had. It’s borderline cruel how much I love this series and how much it’s affected me. I haven’t been in that much pain in so long and I loved it! If that doesn’t say something about my character, I don’t know what does. This book isn’t for the emotionally sensitive, it will ruin you and will change you for the worse. It’s not something you can come back from, considering the major cliffhanger we’re left on. I mean, the book’s already torture but to end it like that? Whyyyyyy! I can’t wait for the next book! I am so eager and I NEED to know whats gonna happen next!
i’ve read both books in this series and couldn’t out them down they were dark and intense the story told from different sides which aided the story making to feel for them and be absorb in to their lives i can’t wait for the 3rd book to be released
Hallelujah this book is one of the books which I can never get tired of reading. I still remember when Lylah announced that she was going to remove the book I read it thrice before she removes it. This book gives me the feeling of holding it close to me while sleeping in case it disappears or someone stealing it as this book is beyond perfect. While reading this book the reader can get a vivid imagination of how it is. It is as if you’re watching the movie itself. Lylah James you have perfectly described every single scene. Hats off to you girl
Before you reach for this book, you need to read first part of that story.
OMG! Why anyone didn’t tell me about this story earlier. Mafia and his Angel trilogy consumed me completely and I was wrecked afterwards. This story took my breath away and I was craving for more. Dark romance with mafia plot is one of my favorite books and with this one I was totally sold.
My heart was riding on the wave of quick action packed plot with twist and turns in the story. It was tragic and beautiful at the same time. I was deeply touched and countless times strayed tears was running down my cheek.
Ayla, my poor Ayla. I’ve never read about so broken heroine so far. My heart was bleeding for her uneasy, unfair and cruel fate. Her whole life she was surrounded by danger, merciless and fear. She was lost and left alone and when she accidentally got to Russian, cold hearted mafia boss house, I was petrified.
Alessio was ruthless and Ayla’s biggest enemy but the most handsome man she has ever seen. He was unpredictable, arrogant and dangerous but his character thrilled me completely because his own story was tragic the same. His heart was ripped from his chest a long time ago and from that moment he became emotionless and full of revenge.
I love how Lylah James author pulled me into the story. Every book in this trilogy brings something new and unexpected. Her style of writing mesmerized me and fell deeper and deeper into this mafia world.
She was excellently playing with my emotions, once my heart was melting over Ayla and Allesio and next was cracked open.
Lylah James author is my new found author of 2019 but quickly became one click author and I will blindly read every book she releases because her stories grab my heart, mind and soul completely.
Definitely recommend this one!
Alessio and Ayla’s story continues with more complexity that I got myself submerged until the end. Now secrets are being unveiled and nothing is what it seems any more. Amazing mafia romance!
I can’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling after finishing this book.. I have so many emotions swimming around, I don’t quiet know how to put them into words.. but I’ll do my best.
I very RARELY cry while reading a book. I’ll get butterflies or my heart will drop, but I NEVER cry. This book had me in tears!! It is so consuming and addictive.
Please be warned before you read that this book is not for the faint hearted. It is dark. So very dark. Twisted. Gruesome. Lylah does not tiptoe around the dark subjects. Murder. Rape. Torture.
This book started out very innocent and lovey dovey, but don’t let it fool you. The last 50% of the book will have you gasping for air and clawing your eyes out trying to read it. But these are the books I live for.
I really enjoyed this book.. which probably makes me sound like a crazy person, seeing as the events that take place in it.. but I just couldn’t put it down. I was addicted. I was entranced. I forgot I was reading and it was a movie in my head.
5 stars for this amazing, dark, mafia romance! I can’t wait to dive into part 3!!
If you haven’t been reading this series you need to get on it right now!! Mafia romance at its best.
As much as I enjoyed Part 1, everything got turned up a notch in this book. Suspenseful, dark, and it had reveals I didn’t see coming!
We start off with some sweet chapters with Ayla and Alessio enjoying each other and seeing their feelings for each other grow. Sadly, the darkness ends up finding them and their peace is destroyed.
Aside from the relationship between Alessio and Ayla, I love the friendships and brotherhood. They are a family who are there for each other. I enjoyed the chapters from other characters pov’s and getting a glimpse into their lives.
Moments are hard to read, and the author took this world of crime and violence she has created to another level. My feels were all over the place with this book. Great writing and I look forward to reading Part 3.
The second part continues where the first one left us.
Ayla is starting to earn Alessio’s trust and he’s giving her more freedom. It was really interesting to see their relationship develop and their feeling evolve. Ayla is becoming happier every day but also waits for the other shoe to drop. Through the book I waited to see how Alessio would find out about Ayla’s identity at last. In this part we get to see more of Ayla’s husband, Alberto, and let me tell you that he’s a complete sicko! The end blew my mind. I was equally dead with what happened and I felt sad too.
A truly amazing continuance to the first part!
{I received this as an ARC in exchange for an Honest Review}
Oh my Gosh! Part 2 was Fantastic!! Lylah out did herself with this one!! The writing was perfect! I was captivated from the very start. It was one twist after another. So many feelings. The suspense and all the build up throughout this book has you on the edge of your seat. If you liked part 1 then you are going to LOVE part 2.
This world is so dark but Ayla brings a light to their lives that can never be replaced. Alessio and Ayla go through so much during this book. They both grow and become stronger together. Between the cute moments, the sexy moments, the serious moments, and the sad moments Alessio and Ayla are always fighting for each other. They have a strong unbreakable connection no matter what secrets they both still have. This book test their strength and commitment like never before.
“Our eyes were connected, but our souls came together too, bonding, holding tight, refusing to ever let go.”
Alessio excepts that Ayla is his Angel and his weakness. He will do anything for her and he will do anything to keep her. Ayla has suffered a lot. Meeting Alessio has been a saving grace. He brings her peace and makes her feel safe. She is finally happy and she wants to stay that way and to stay with Alessio.Their love is wonderful and the Sex is crazy HOT. This couple is so strong and I will love them forever. They both have been thorough so much and they deserve to be happy.
The friendships between all these characters is so wonderful to read about. They really are a family and seeing how protective they are of Ayla is really amazing. Everything that happens in this book is important. The switch in POV from the main characters to others in the book happens for a reason and is written really well. It works perfectly for this series.
I will never be over this book!! I am still screaming over that ending!! Lylah has written an amazing series that you will not want to put down and will leave you thinking about them long after you finish! This book is everything I want. Aylessio is everything I want. I NEED book 3 so bad. It is becoming one of my most Highly Anticipated books of the year that’s how bad I need it.
“There was only me and her. Not my past or hers. It was just us. Alessio and Ayla. Both of us lost in each other’s eyes. Both of us lost in each other.”
P.S.(Tiny Spoiler)- One of My Favorite parts was the detail in This book!! Lylah writes Torture scenes like they need to be written! It was so Graphic and just everything I want in a mafia book!! It was SO Fantastic!!!
P.P.S.- This Cover is So beautiful!! I Love it so much and it fits the book perfectly!!!
Alessio continued to win over my heart in this one. The man gets better with every chapter. I am honestly so in love with him! He might be a ruthless killer but oh boy he is so romantic. I loved watching him be with Ayla. They are so perfect together and it’s the sweetest thing ever.
When it comes to the mafia world, this book had a lot of gruesome descriptions that made me cringe. That’s the part of the mafia romances that I honestly don’t enjoy. The killings are always so descriptive and ugh I’m getting chills just thinking about it. I don’t like them. I’m the same way with horror movies, give me a ghost movie anytime but give me anything with bodily warm and I cover my eyes basically the whole movie lol.
It hurt so bad to see what Ayla was going through again, and to see Alessio so heartbroken over it and not being able to find her. He was ruthless in his pursuit and he never gave up. Came hell or high water he was going to find her and he did. Watching him break down when he found her, oh boy the tears never stopped coming. It was honestly so heart breaking and the way the book ended, I was not expecting that. Thank god I did not have to wait for the next book, I would have gone crazy.
Lylah’s work continued to surprise me. I just love her words. This book was captivating, a definite page turner and just one of those books that you’ll read in one sitting because you simply cannot get enough.
This book was ridiculous.
Lylah’s writing is beyond captivating and completely drew me in. I couldn’t stop.
This was a constant bam, bam, bam, lol.
Oh, Ayla. My heart was so full and then it broke so completely for this girl.
I wish I could give this book more than 5 Stars.
And, WHAT KIND OF CLIFFHANGER WAS THAT?!?!
Oh, my god! This woman is the queen of cliffhangers and I thank the universe that all three parts are already out.
“This beautiful broken man had given me his heart, and in return, I had laid mine in his palms. We were two broken hearts. Two broken halves making a whole.”
Loved it!!! All the secrets came out like little breadcrumbs, my heart pounded, Alessio and Ayla were figuring themselves out, and WHAM!! A chain of events unfolds and sweeps you through an emotional and heart wrenching read that I got sucked right into. You really got to see the darker side of Alessio and a more spunkier version of Ayla, which I adored!! You really felt the dept of their devotion despite being against all odds. The end left me salivating for the next book to see what’s in store for them after the jaw dropping cliffy….Excellent Mafia Read!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog