They’re the Vendetti crime famiglia, the most powerful mafia name in New York…Matteo Vendetti is a man who gets what he wants. As heir to the Vendetti Empire and the capo dei capi’s throne, he’s only required to do one thing. He must get married to prove that he’s matured and is stable enough to take over. The stipulation doesn’t sound like much of a challenge until he realizes who his … betrothed is. Violet’s the Bottaro Princessa, not just a random woman he met by chance in another country. She’s young—too young by his standards. She’s headstrong—a problem for a dominant man like Matteo. She’s desirable—the biggest issue of all.
Before long, Matteo’s questioning himself, wondering if Violet’s really such a burden, or if just maybe, he’s falling in love with something other than the Empire.
*Brand new mafia series from Sapphire Knight! VERY steamy, so be ready!* OTTA *Dark* If you can’t handle thinking outside the box, you can’t handle this book. It’s hot, full of racy scenes and for open minded readers wanting to read a suspenseful, non-cookie cutter book. This book is for those of us bored with the everyday romance reads everyone else is writing. If you click, you’re warned. Also, welcome to the dark side, let me entice your mind.*
WOW! Matteo and his brothers are HOT! By the time you finish The Vendetti Empire you’re not going to know which one you love the most. I’ll happily take them all! – Victoria Ashley, New York Times Bestselling Author
Holy hotness batman, what did I just read! I won’t spoil a single thing as this is one book you should truly read blind. Don’t have a single thought as you open the book and devour the pages. There is nothing more b*d*ss than a crime family romance for me. I just can’t get enough. Sapphire Knight draws you into this world with these strong characters and takes you deep into this place page by page. I couldn’t stop and I’m dying for more!
– Author Chelsea Camaron
Holy flaming Kindles!! This is hands down one of the most panty-melting books I’ve ever read, AND it has a storyline. It’s every b**kwh*re’s dream come true! Sapphire Knight, you have some deliciously naughty words in your head, and I loved every single one of them! -Author Teagan Brooks
I read the entire thing last night, obsessively, and holy wow. That has to be dirtiest, yet hottest book I’ve ever read. I was not expecting that level of heat. Dang girl. Dannnng! Sapphire Knight you’re a dirty bird and I love it!
-Author Jaci J
Holy heck in a hamper! GIRL! For one, I think I may now have hypertension. For two, you have absolutely knocked this one out of the MF Park. Hot AF! Sweet Jesus. Someone get me some dang ice water, open a window, something!
– Author Kristine Allen
If you have ever met Sapphire Knight she is the sweetest little thing…but man does she write twisted and hot men! I hated the Vendettis and then I loved them! – Author P. Marie
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Holy hotness batman, what did I just read! I won’t spoil a single thing as this is one book you should truly read blind. Don’t have a single thought as you open the book and devour the pages. There is nothing more badass than a crime family romance for me. I just can’t get enough. Sapphire Knight draws you into this world with these strong characters and takes you deep into this place page by page. I couldn’t stop and I’m dying for more!
Holy flaming Kindles!! This book was hotter than hot. Hot AF times infinity. This is hands down one of the most panty-melting books I’ve ever read, AND it has a storyline. It’s every bookwhore’s dream come true! Sapphire Knight, you have some deliciously naughty words in your head, and I loved every single one of them!
WOW! I am a huge Sapphire Knight fan and she has really outdone herself with this book! I am now in love with Matteo Vendetti! He has surely met his match with Violet. They are a match made in Heaven? Hell? the Mafia world!! Violet comes from a mafia family, however nothing could have prepared her for the Vendetti family. Her new husband is quite the alpha (to put it mildly) and he is very smitten with his new wife, something he DID NOT expect. She is also taken with him, however some family “business” has to be taken care of before these 2 can get too far in their relationship. This book is 150 on the hotness chart!! Man, I had to calm down after reading this thing!!! I absolutely LOVED this book, and I am so excited for this new series! The next book cannot get here soon enough!!!
Steamy doesn’t even begin to describe this book! Sapphire Knight gave us a phenomenal start to a new series, she writes mafia like no other! I was hooked from the first page and didn’t put it down until I finished. A must read, page turner!
The Vendetti brothers are on another level! From the moment I started reading I knew I’d love Matteo, what I didn’t expect was to fall in love with all the Vendetti brothers. To say I was surprised at the traditions and events that were the Vendetti familia is an understatement. Matteo was all alpha, he was ruthless, the heir to the Vendetti empire. All he ever wanted was to take his place as heir, to rule the empire. He knew he would need to take a bride when he took over as capo, as tradition called for it, but he never expected to have feelings for his betrothed.
Violet was anything but meek, I loved her! Being betrothed to marry didn’t come as a surprise to her, what did surprise her was who her family was handing her over to. The Vendetti family was the most powerful mafia family around, and she was to marry the eldest Vendetti. His position didn’t matter to her, she wasn’t just going to roll over for him. She had ideas of her own and wanted to stand beside him not behind him.
I have come to love absolutely everything Sapphire Knight writes, and this book is another reminder of why I love her work so much. She sucked me in and I found myself in another world, the Vendetti world. This book like a lot her other books isn’t for the closed minded, it is one of the reasons I loved it so much. Be warned it is off the charts hot. I had to fan myself more than once. I can not wait for part two!! I have a feeling Violet is going to take us by storm!
5 stars!!
This book was hot. I am not really a fan of mafia books but I have this one a shot. Matteo is dominate and alpha and Violet is a great match for him. The rest of the Vendetti brothers I have no words for his sexy they all are. I can’t pick a favorite. I cannot wait for thier books.
I loved this book! Matteo is the perfect example of a dangerous, sexy, alpha male that I loved reading about and getting to know in this story. I couldn’t stop reading this book until I hit the very end and I can’t wait to see more from this world of character’s.
I had no idea going into this book what to expect other than this was a Mafia story and to hold onto my hat. Oh My word author Sapphire Knight blew me away with this book. There were things going on that I did not expect and for reasons that I didn’t see coming. This book is one that kept me up all night long turning the pages and wondering if what I thought was going to happen next … would actually come about.
So who are the characters in this book? Well there is the Mafia Princess Violet, Matteo and his band of merry brothers. And I do mean band of brothers and he has 7. I am not one to give things away in my review but let me say that the brothers are just as important in this book as Matteo are. This book while there are parts that were kinda creepy at the same time I have to say oh my stars it is hot as all get out. This author knows how to walk the line with sexiness and pens the perfect book to keep her readers from leaving the book until the very last page. I can not wait until the next book hits my eReader in this series.
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH STARS
This is the 1st book I’ve read, written by Sapphire Knight, and I have to say, if The Vendetti Empire is indicative of the other books Ms. Knight has written, I have some happy reading ahead….
Matteo “Ruthless” Vendetti is 33 and ready to take over as Capo die capi to the Vendetti famiglia, the most powerful famiglia in the country, so his father can step down…but, first, he has to marry the girl his father has chosen for him…..Violet Bottaro, sheltered Princess to the Bottaro famiglia, is 19 and has been betrothed to the most ruthless member of the mafia….They have never even met….or have they??
Violet discovers she has more than just one gorgeous alpha male with which to contend….she has seven….and that’s not including the Vendetti tradition… This book is the beginning of a fantastic series…
OMG This book was AMAZING full stop. If you have not read this then you are missing out. I have read everything Sapphire Knight has written and she has not dissappointed me yet. The only down fall with this book I have to wait for part 2. Cant wait for the rest of the Vendetti empire.
4.5
This is such a different story from this author, with same voice added in. I loved it and am itching for part 2 to come!
The Vendetti’s are HAWT, and this book is steaming. Definitely be prepared to read all night and squirm all the way through.
Violet and Matteo may be my new favorite duo.
I highly recommend this book!
Wow, Holy Hotness!! 5 stars. The Vendetti Empire was a Great read. Hot and sexy and oh so steamy. This is part 1 and I can’t wait to read part 2. I voluntarily reviewed a Advanced Reader copy of this book.
Wow, this was not what I was expecting at all and I loved it!! So glad I didn’t miss out on reading this one. The Vendetti boys have a very interesting way to welcome a new wife into the family and you won’t want to miss out on reading it!! Even though the marriage is arranged, there is an instant attraction to each other. I am anxiously awaiting book two!!
Okay, so… this book was NOTHING like I expected. It is beyond hot and well written, addictive and fun but I thought it was going to be a typical mafia story, with an arranged marrage, some violence and a HEA. What I got was a very hot reverse harem story. Still wonderful and fun, but not at all what I thought, it kind of hit me over the head right from the start. I loved it and will read more!!
First off… wow! I had so many emotions while I read this book. It is dark, twisty, incredible steamy and absolutely gripping. It’s a wild ride with these Vendetti men! I’m looking forward to more from each of them and of course, I loved Violet. She has sas and smarts! I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Wow.
I love all of Sapphire’s books so I was stoked to receive an arc of this.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when reading this as I already love one mafia family of hers. Well boy am I glad this is only fiction as I would be killed for torn loyalties. This book was a great start of a series I can’t wait to see more of.
OMFG….what in the holy hotness did I just read right now!!! I am in freakin love with the Vendetti Mafia family. Not going to give much away but there was a bit of drama, loads of freakin hot scenes that are guaranteed to melt your Kindle, action/suspense with some shock factor thrown in. I am a huge Sapphire Knight fan and she definitely delivers with this story. I need more and will anxiously wait for part two of the Vendetti Mafia family. Highly recommend this book. Sapphire you out did yourself with this story….well done!!!!
The Vendetti Empire: Capo dei capi was a 5 star must read and the first book in the Ruthless Matteo Vendetti series. Once I started I couldn’t stop until I was done. Wholly hell, this family takes traditions to a whole new level.
We start out with Matteo meeting a hot young woman in a club but he is pulled away before he can go any further with her. He has to go home and meet his betrothed and attend to his family responsibilities. When he meets his new wife, needless to say he is surprised.
Violet has known she has been betrothed. When fate brings her back into Matteo’s arms she is shocked to find out why her father chose this family for her. To prove that she is part of the family and protected as the queen, there is a family tradition that needs to be followed. And all I can say is wow, I didn’t see that coming at all.
There is so much more to this story that you will love. We also meet Matteo’s six hot as heck brothers. They are all protectors of Violet, the queen of the family. I can’t wait to see more from all of the brothers and this series. I really loved Violet and her strength and Matteo, where to start with this hot as sin alpha male, I fell for him right away. We get several hot and I mean hot scenes that will leave your panties soaked. Sapphire Knight has pulled me into this series with her writing and I am now obsessed with this family and I need more more more.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Well… one thing is for sure, no one can ever accuse Sapphire Knight of being stale or boring. Holy mother of god was this some introduction to the family of her new series. As the oldest, Matteo has been groomed to take over when the time came, and when that happens so will the arranged marriage. Marrying someone that he has never met before is not going to bother Matteo at all, his new wife will learn what is expected of her and her role in this family. Violet had no clue there was an arranged marriage in her future, she found out pretty much right before meeting her intended husband. Will Matteo be able to get Violet to be submissive and learn her role?
I am so ready for the next book in this series, I have no clue how many there are going to be, but I for one am hoping that there are quite a few more. This did have a situation that I didn’t care for but that’s just me. This has some drama, and some naughty bits that will set the kindle on freaking fire! I give this 4.5 stars.
The Vendetti Empire is an intense, incredibly sexy read. Matteo Vendetti, Capo of the Vendetti Empire is to marry Violet Bottaro, a Sicilian Mafia Princess. The marriage arranged by his father. Of course he’s not too happy with that decision but as the oldest brother it’s expected of him. Violet is just as unhappy as Matteo is especially when she learns of certain traditions that will be expected of her. This book is quite a delicious little journey and I’m anxious to what this author has done in book two of this series.
I love, love, love Matteo. I am a sucker for sexy, dangerous, strong, alpha males and that’s exactly what Matteo is. This book kept my attention the entire time. Looking forward to more books in this series. Great narration.