Title: La Cosa Nostra: This Thing of Ours
Author: Amie Nichols
Release Date: July 11. 2014
This is a standalone book meant for mature readers.
Harper Troy, like most students, was working her way through college barely making it by. She hears about an opening at a well known gentleman’s club, The Guardian, ran by a very well known Chicago Family, the Tarseta’s. Even though the uniform is very revealing and the other waitresses are catty bitches, the money is worth it.
Until she meets the youngest Tarseta, Liam. He’s Chicago’s most eligible bachelor and drop dead gorgeous. She feels an instant attraction. Being a known playboy, Harper fights the attraction and his advances.
Liam has his eyes on Harper the moment he sees her. Being different and not falling for his charms, he is determined to break her down. But Harper refuses to be another notch on his bed post.
Just when Liam is breaking down Harper’s barriers, he learns some shocking news that changes everything. Can he make her see they are meant to be together, or will he lose her forever?
Excerpt
I had just popped the tab of my Diet Coke when the door opens. Like déjà vu, Liam enters the locker room, except this time I am sitting with my legs crossed and fully clothed.
"I just wanted to make sure you were all right," Liam says in his ridiculously sexy voice. Jesus, what is with this guy?
"Yes, why wouldn't I be?" I ask, sounding maybe a little harsher than I had planned.
"My father was very rude. I wanted to apologize for his candor," he says, all debonair and provocatively. "I think my uncle Matty has a huge crush on you." He chuckles.
"He's old enough to be my father," I say bluntly, with a little disgust.
"Ouch! I won't tell him you said that." He winces. "You're really not interested, though?" he asks and I just shrug.
"Yeah, really."
"It's just that most of the girls who work here would be jumping at the chance to land my Uncle."
Liam just exudes sex in everything he says. I want to yell at him, "You have got to be kidding me, stop talking and fuck me already!"
I feel my face turn hot at my thoughts and turn my head away from him.
"Well, Mr. Tarseta, I am not like most girls," I say, not looking at his black lust filled eyes.
"I am seeing that."
"What is that supposed to mean?" I shoot back.
"It's that you flirt just enough with patrons, but not enough that you are advertising something is for sale." He steps further into the room and sits next to me on the bench. He's close, close enough I can smell his expensive cologne, and holy fuck does he smell good.
My breath hitches and I let out a gasp as I feel the heat radiating between us.
"Mr. Tarseta, I'm not for sale," I say, taking a drink of my Diet Coke, my mouth suddenly very dry.
"Ms. Troy, everything is for sale for the right price," he says low, almost in a whisper. I stand, feeling the need to put some distance between us.
"That is your opinion, but I assure you that there is no number large enough that can buy me," I tell him still avoiding those black eyes.
"So you are saying that nothing can buy you, nothing at all." He stands, inching his way closer. I feel the electric sparks bouncing off of me.
I swallow hard as the smell of him fills my nostrils, I feel him watching the hollow of my neck.
"I am not a possession to be bought, Mr. Tarseta. Besides, why would you want me anyway, you have tons of girls just itching for you to own them."
"Well, first off..." He lets out one of his low sexy chuckles, "I don't ever remember saying I wanted you." Ouch, now that hurt. I feel about two feet tall. He stands there cool as a cucumber, while I'm a hot mess of nerves and lust.
"I didn't mean to insinuate that you did..." I stutter, trying desperately to repair this very embarrassing moment. I turn to my locker to look for something, anything to distract me. I find my phone and pretend to read a text, also trying to pretend he is no longer in the room.
"Second, Ms. Troy, if I did want you, I would have you." He leans down close to my ear, so close I can feel his hot breath. Okay, that's it, I am not a toy for you to play with.
"Well, I guess it's a good thing you don't want me, because I assure you, Mr. Tarseta, you would not have me if you did," I snap, slamming my locker door. With a huff, I walk around the bench to avoid having to touch Liam as I exit the locker room. What nerve, what an arrogant asshole.
4 Italian Goodness Stars
July 22. 2014
Copy provided by Author for Honest Review
I can see why so many people said this would be a hard book
to review. The first half told from Harper’s POV I thought I had pegged but the
second half changes the setting and POV to Liam making them seem like two separate
parts.
This was a very quick read, I finished in a matter of hours.
I do wish the story was more fleshed out. Everything seemed to happen at hyper
speed from Liam and Harper hooking up to declaring their love for the other.
There wasn’t too much personal information flying around, in fact I find it
ironic that Harper wonders about Liam’s age and neither us nor her ever finds
out.
The first half of the novel told from Harper’s POV takes
place in a club owned by Liam’s family, the feared and possibly criminal Tarseta
family. Liam immediately catches Harper’s eye when she starts working at the
club and after a few eye f*ck sessions later and snarky comments the two are
going at it like there’s no tomorrow.
The second half consists of a misunderstanding that separates
the two and Liam must ride in to save the day, in his Viper no less. Unlike the
first half which takes place in the city of Chicago, Harper’s home in Iowa on a
farm controls the second half, something the spoiled hot Italian Liam is
nowhere near familiar with. The second half was much more thrilling with Harper’s
overprotective brothers swooping in and trying to protect their little sister.
Liam is no scaredy cat and has no problem declaring his feelings.
Considering how much story there was I think there was a bit
too much sex. I wanted more information, more details and I would have loved if
the story was longer with a few more twists thrown in. The ending seemed to fly
by and before I knew it it was over.
Overall this was definitely an insta-love story with a fast
paced plotline that will leave you wanting more. If you’re looking for a quick
read and a hunky Italian, I certainly suggest checking this out. I know the
title is confusing many people and though there are mob ties that come to play
in the end, Liam’s family, at least in Chicago is not part of this drama and
the La Cosa Nostra is actually a book Harper picks up on an Italian crime
family. Again this was a quick read, without a lot of drama, so if that
interests you I certainly you suggest you pick it up and enjoy.
Author Info
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1 Signed Copy of La Cosa Nostra, This Thing of Ours
2 Winners: Custom made La Cosa Nostra keychain made by the Word Wenches
1 Winner: Custom made La Cosa Nostra ribbon book thong made by the Word Wenches
1 Winner: Custom Made La Cosa Nostra purse charm made by the Word Wenches
US & INTERNATIONAL
1 ecopy of La Cosa Nostra, This Thing of Ours
$10 Amazon Gift card
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