This is the second book in the Five Families series. Each one works well as a stand-alone novel, but I think reading each one gives a better idea of who all the players are. This time we focus on the youngest daughter of mafia boss Enzo, Sofia. As a child and teenager, she was best friends and then in love with Nico. From out of the blue he one day betrayed her and vanished from her life. Now, he's suddenly back in her life and all of their secrets are about to come out in the open.
I do enjoy second chance romances, as long as the reason that they broke up in the first place either isn't too awful or too silly. I enjoyed the romance between them as they rediscovered each other. As much of the book is about the past as it is the present and that worked really well. They have both changed in the time that they have been apart, but the connection between them is still very obvious and believable.
What I really like about this series so far is that it isn't about the characters suddenly seeing the error of their ways and turning from crime. If anything, they all just accept that it is part of their life and that's the way that things are. It seems more realistic than some other similar books.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was impressed by this author’s ability to weave the past and present together without losing any of my attention or interest. And the fact that I was able to jump into what I now know is the second book in this series without feeling lost is a huge plus also!

Sofia and Nico have a painful past that neither of them has ever gotten over, but the time has come for Nico to win his one and only love back. The only problem? She doesn’t know what he does for a living or WHO he’s doing it for...or so he thinks. Nico has no clue that Sofia has never been blind to the family business, or that she can so easily piece together why he destroyed her so thoroughly seven years ago. Of course, Sofia has some secrets of her own, and they’re secrets that she’s actually managed to keep, unlike anyone else in her life. And when Nico finds out that his woman isn’t quite so ignorant to the ways of their world, watch out. Because he’s not about to lose Sofia again and he’s ready to give her the entire world on a platter.

I truly enjoyed this book. It was fast paced, interesting, and entertaining. I’m interested to see what comes next for the Families.

Great book and series!! I'm loving it! This book was awesome! It was so suspenseful! My heart broke for Sofia and Nico! What Nico had to go through as a young boy was heartbreaking! But what a story! I highly recommend reading this book and series!! And book three is gonna be omg!! I can't wait for Maria story! Wow I know it's gonna be a Great one!! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!