Mafia King (1001 Dark Nights) by Rachel Van Dyken

This is an honest review for an arc received.

“A Princess bows to no one. Except her king.”

Kartini Abandonato mafia princess and all around rebel wasn’t always rebellious. After one tragic event, everything changed. Trying to find her way has been a challenge. But one challenge she will never back down from is driving her bodyguard and secret crush Tank absolutely insane.

“And I’d die for you, yes, because you’re my job. But also because this world would be a very sad place without Satan’s mistress in it.”

Tank De Lange is an FBI agent and also a made man. Tacked to infiltrate the families, he will soon have to choose a side. Being Kartini aka Tiny’s bodyguard just may be the pen that signs his death warrant. When asked to find out her secrets, will he betray the family and the one person he swore to protect with his life?

“I love you, Tiny. I will always love you more than my life, more than my next breath—blood staining your hands or not. You’re mine.”

5 sexy stars! Rachel Van Dyken killed this novella in a way worthy of the Mafia. Betrayal, secrets, lust, love, sarcasm (at its finest) and of course blood shed, this book has it all. I love the chemistry between Tank and Tiny. Tiny grew as a character from the very start. Your usually suspect of characters make their appearance, but nothing can deny the attraction these two have towards each other. Now to patiently await the next book! Blood In. No Out!

Angie