Book: Fallen by Ashley Warren
Reviewed by Michele (spicysithreads)
Thank you to the author and to Luna Literary for the gifted copy.
Fallen is the first book in a new series called "The Marchetti Dynasty" and it is a mafia based series.
Book Summary: Zara Kavanaugh grew up in the shadows of a violent empire—betrayed by the father who should have protected her and hunted by the monster he intended her to marry. With her brother’s help, she runs for her life… and straight into Enzo Marchetti, the dangerously magnetic man who will change her future forever.
But when her brother is gravely wounded, Zara is forced back to Chicago and into the criminal world she swore she’d never return to. This time, escape won’t come easily. And the only person willing to stand between her and destruction is the man she shared one unforgettable night with—the man she hasn’t stopped craving.
Enzo has spent two years searching for the mysterious woman who branded herself into his memory. When he discovers she’s the daughter of his sworn enemy and on the brink of a forced marriage, he refuses to lose her again. Even if saving her means claiming her as his wife.
Protecting her becomes his purpose. Loving her becomes his vow. And Enzo Marchetti will burn the world to prove that his devotion to Zara is forever.
My Thoughts: This is the first book I have read from Ashley Warren, and I have to say that I really loved it! I'm not sure why I tend to gravitate towards mafia romance. Usually there is the FMC who is in need of protection, but this book has a twist. Zara is strong and was born to be a mafia queen. I loved how she was strong, but also had a softer more feminine side to her.
Enzo is the perfect MMC - strong, protective, alpha nature, strong family man. He is pretty swoon-worthy! He constantly lifts Zara up in her own power and supports her as he should. Their romance was beautiful and HOT! It wasn't really about the spice though, it was intimate and emotional as well. I loved that, as it wasnt just "spice".
This book was amazing, and I am excited to read the next one in the series. This one is truly romantic!
Tropes:
Mafia romance
One-night stand Hidden identities
Forced marriage
Possessive MMC
Not-so-accidental-pregnancy
Baby making kīnk
4 / 5 stars
4 / 5 spice (but it's emotional spice ha ha)