Dangerous Obsession (Vice City) by Bella Di Corte Blog tour Spotlight with Cat's Review @EJBookPromos @Bella

Title: Dangerous Obsession

Series: Vice City

Author: Bella Di Corte

Genre: Mafia Romance/Romantic Suspense

Release Date: August 18, 2023

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

I'm in love—well, some would call it obsessed—with a mythical family. Technically, they're not a myth, because they do exist. But seeing one is like seeing a wild lion out on the streets of New York. Rare. Except when they're making the papers.

I know something about that. I work for Vice City Times, a newspaper that reports on, and caters to, the criminal organizations of the world. And in our world, the Fausti family is considered royalty among killers, thieves, and generally anyone who usually does business in the dark.

Because they steal hearts—while they’re still beating.

Being the investigative journalist that I am, I followed the crumbs until they led me to Nazzareno “Naz” Fausti.

It was my dream to go undercover, meet them, and write an article detailing everything I discovered. I never planned to witness Naz stealing a heart right from its chest.

Mine.

My name is Ava Gerardi, aka Pepper Nash, and I’m writing my own story.

Cat gives this Book 5 Meows with a 3 Purr heat index...

Hi Y’all! Come in and grab a glass of Chianti and while I tell you about this book I just read.

The title is Dangerous Obsession by Bella Di Corti and it's book 2 in the Vice City series. It really needs to be read in order. I’d even recommend reading the Fausti series though I haven’t, and did enjoy the book, but think I’d have understood the rules and internal workings better if I had.

The cover is interesting and goes well with the title. Then I read the blurb and it really got my interest because I love Mafia romances.

Who’s my favorite main character?

Nazzarenno (Where can I get my own) I loved Luca the family head even though he is quite intimidating. There were just so many interesting characters from Ava’s family and friends to all of the Fausti’s and the wives.

The story has at least 2 prominent settings, the Vice City office that is practically a little city, and where she was staying and Italy. I loved how this fit in the story. I’ve always wanted to go to Italy. It seems exciting and beautiful. The story is a criminal suspense romance.

It’s a very complex story of love, drama, suspense and everything in between… even a modern day gladiator game for love.

So I’ll say this, the book is long so be prepared. Over 500 pages and my reading speed was 25 hours. I tried to figure if or how it could be shortened… maybe… There are lots of descriptions of settings and clothes and jewelry. Should it? No. None of it took away though. The settings added and some instances of clothes were even necessary I felt. So, press on and don’t skip, you might miss an important twist because those hints are subtle and there.

I loved the ending, it was HEA and tied up most of the loose endings. I was hoping for a hint of a book three and who it might be about but maybe there will be a book yet.

If you like crime dramas, mafia families, beautiful Italian settings, hot sex, lots of twists you will love this.

Bella Di Corte writes criminal romance that will steal your heart. She brings to life stories of men who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the women who force them to feel. She’s known for her rich world building and strong characters. She’s also an International Bestselling Author.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, family, and four dogs. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook recipes that were passed down to her, and take photographs.

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.