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Massimo

Santoro Mafia, Book 3

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Massimo

By: Lora Nox
Narrated by: Lucy Rivers, Joe Arden
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I’m his enemy’s daughter.

His captive.

His revenge.

Until he becomes my weapon to wield against the monsters in my world.

Nova

I am the Mancini Princess. A pawn in my monstrous father’s game. His key to an alliance worthy of a king.

However, I end up under the control of a new monster—Massimo Santoro. A lethal man whose hate, wrath, and malice toward anyone with the Mancini name is palpable.

I’ve had years of learning not to fight the monsters in my world, and I try to hide behind my meek and obedient facade, but Massimo sees through it instantly. Where my life with my father was filled with brutal lessons designed to condition and mold me into what he wanted me to be, with Massimo, he unravels them all.

Until I’m unfurling and blooming into the woman I’ve always wanted to be.

But Massimo has the power to do what my father never could… Completely break me.

Massimo

I was born to lead my family. As the Don, it’s imperative that I’m calm, in control, and unyielding.

So when my enemy strikes at my family, I steal his ultimate bargaining chip–Nova, his precious, virginal daughter. I ruin his plans to use her to forge the alliance he covets.

I take Nova as a pawn in this deadly game to destroy her father, but I discover that his sins against her may be greater than against me.

Now, instead of Nova being a pawn, I’m determined she’ll be my queen. And together, we’ll cut off the head of the villainous monster who has ruled her world.

Because she’s mine. Mine to protect. Mine to help heal. And if Mancini thinks I’ll relinquish my claim, I’ll burn his world to the ground.

… I’ll burn it all to ash either way.

©2025 Lora Nox (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing, Lora Nox
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This story had my heart from the start! The way Massimo switched from wanting revenge on his enemy through his daughter to wanting revenge for her had my heart soaring! Joe perfectly portrayed each of Massimo's emotions and nailed his switch in feelings for nova! Lucy tore at my heart with each pained cry and gasp. What Nova went through was horrific. Lucy made me feel I was going through it with her. this book is one I will be thinking about for awhile! Great enemies to lovers story with groveling and action!

Massimo the man you are 🔥🙌

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This was quite the ride. It starts with Massimo kidnapping his rivals daughter, Nova. Nova is meek and submissive, but Massimo thinks she's faking. Once he learns the truth he burns down the world for her! Their connection builds quickly from there.

If you Love a dark mafia romance with a possessive, obsessive MMC with a breeding kink, then you will love this.

The audiobook is narrated in duet by Lucy Rivers and Joe Arden. These two are amazing narrators.

dark mafia romance

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This was my favorite audio of all three Santoro brothers. Lucy Rivers did such an incredible job at bringing Nova’s trauma to life. I felt every emotion through her voice. The audio held my captive and I couldn’t stop listening. I devoured the audio. Duet style and the performance was perfection!

These men are on another level. I love seeing the family bond between Creed, Vito, and Massimo. They’re still mafia men but they value each other so much and you can feel that love jump off the page. Nova was such a beautiful character. The psychological abuse of growing up as the perfect mafia princess was so well written. Her struggles once she is with Massimo felt so real and made such sense with her history. Massimo is the perfect man for her. He owned his mistakes and helped her heal. I received an advanced copy and am leaving this review voluntarily. I can’t wait to read more from this author and in this world!

Captivating

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ALC Review
I thought the books were fantastic, but the audio is next level! Fantastic job with the choice of narrators. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity of the ALC.
If Lora writes it, I will read and listen to it.

Italian mafia
It is MF
Captive romance
Trauma romance
He takes care of her and helps her heal
Over-the-top MMC
FMC with a spine of steel
Past trauma for the FMC
Healing and transformation arc for FMC
Age gap
V!rgin FMC
Pregnancy
“My wife”
Dual POV
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️

This series surprised me so pleasantly that I want to tell everyone about it. The writing is wonderful, the characters are very real and lovable. The story and plots are surprising and fresh. In short, a wonderful and suspenseful read that somehow reminds me of Perfectly Imperfect, A Queens and Monsters and Sinners Anonymous series, but still different and unique.
The third book in the Santoro Mafia series is a bit darker than the previous two, but therefore all the more emotional and brought me to tears on several occasions.
Please read this, you won't be disappointed.

Massimo and Nova

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Wow I loved Vito and did not think Massimo could compete but I was wrong! Massimo the powerful head of the family taking his enemies daughter only to find out everything he knew about her was a lie! Nova was such a misunderstood woman in the beginning of this story. Everyone let their views of her father pass to her and they were wrong! Watching Massimo go from super protective of his family with the enemy to changing everything for one woman was perfect! He was so patient and reassuring to Nova. He gave her the safety she never had before! I loved Watching nova break out of the shell she was trapped in. Seeing the relationship between Nova and Massimo bloom from nothing was absolute perfection. Massimo did everything he could to protect his queen. The way the santoros defended their own even given everything novas family put them through just shows how great they are even with their “monster” sides. This was the perfect ending to this series.

Joe Arden was a fantastic Massimo. I love Hearing him narrate the characters he voices. The way he can really get into character is outstanding. He does such a great job narrating and bringing characters to life. He did not disappoint in this story! The emotions he brings to light in his stories is top tier! Lucy rivers. Gosh I love when I see she’s narrating a story. She does such a great job with every story I hear And this story did not disappoint. She did a fantastic job narrating the timid side of nova, the internal thoughts as well as the queen coming out of the flames. This paring is one I love To hear. They were perfect casts for this story!

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