BOOK REVIEW: Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly
(Standalone Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance)
Author: Cora Reilly
Released Date: May 8th, 2020
Source: Goodreads
The first time Cassio met his fiancée, she called him ‘Sir’.
After losing his wife, Cassio is left to take 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 traditional world 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 might not be what he and his children need, but she’s wicked lovely and a sweet temptation he can’t resist.
Giulia always knew she’d marry a man her father chose for her. Only she never expected to be given to someone much older.
Suddenly she’s supposed to be a mother to two small children when she hasn’t even held a baby in her life.
Giulia quickly realizes that Cassio isn’t interested in a relationship on equal footing. Her mother always warned her that men of power like Cassio don’t tolerate insolence; yet, tired of being treated as a nanny and clueless child-bride, Giulia decides to fight for her vision of a happy family.
REVIEW
Oh boy! I have finally read a Cora Reilly's book, and I personally enjoyed it. 💯
This book has a real representation of a Mafia world, arrange marriage /marriage of convenience and age gap trope. I was afraid that I wouldn't like Giulla's character, because in my mind I'm picturing her as a doormat, meek and shy but man, it's the opposite(thank goodness!) she's kindhearted, caring, loving and domestic. And she's perfect for our hero Cassio.
Cassio is the underboss in Philly, and recently his wife died and has a 2 kids. Being an underboss he shouldn't show any weakness at all, case point he needs a wife to be a mother for his 2 kids and the story goes from there.
I really like how the Author build the romance bet main characters, it isn't just an insta-lovey case. Giulla's has been very patient and prove herself every step of the way that she's different from Cassio's dead wife. She really stands for herself and not afraid to claim her rights as a wife. Cassio's character on the other hand is scarred, not physically but emotionally, after his disastrous marriage and betrayal of his dead wife he really have a hard time to believe and trust Giulla. But our heroine is very determined to work their marriage.👍
This book is well written, time flew fast whilst I'm reading this. Good building of the characters. Story plot wise. I can't wait to read more of this author. 😊
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
