Blood and Honor

Latest release: November 21, 2015

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Quarter-finalist for the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards

"I just love Dana's writing, the plot is very well thought out, fast paced and full of action, and as I've said before with her work, every word is relevant. The story has everything, romance, revenge, 'blood', 'honor', suspense, action, you name it this book covers it. Dana Delamar is definitely an author to watch." - Jane, Lindsay and Jane's Views and Reviews blog

"From the very first page I was sucked into a world of revenge, family bonds, bloodshed, romance and I was hooked!" - PattySue, Amazon reader

"...once i got started with Malavita, I could not, would not put it down. The storyline is captivating from the beginning.... Not only do you have a fantastic love story, but the mob is involved...I felt dirty (in a good way) just reading it. Written expertly. Exciting, fun, action, suspense, love, honor, loyalty....just fantastic!!" - Liz Cabrejos, Amazon reader

ENRICO LUCCHESI

Carlo Andretti murdered my mother and my brothers. He left my father a hollow shell of a man. And for these sins, Carlo Andretti must die.

I can’t believe my ears when my father tells me that I must marry Carlo’s daughter. That it’s the only way to save our family.

I will never love the daughter of my enemy. I will never make peace between our families. I will never be the dutiful Mafia prince my father wants.

But I will destroy the Andrettis, and I will avenge my family. No matter who I hurt, even the girl who looks at me with love in her eyes.

She doesn’t know me, and she doesn’t know my past or what I’m planning. If she did, she wouldn’t look at me that way. She’d hate me, the way I hate her father. And truly, that would be for the best.

I can never love Antonella Andretti.

I can only destroy her.

ANTONELLA ANDRETTI

I can hardly remember the time before I loved Enrico Lucchesi. Just like I can hardly remember the time before our families were at war. A war I helped cause. A war I’m determined to end.

Our marriage will bring peace. It might even bring us happiness.

If only Enrico can forget who I am. If only he never learns my role in what happened. If only he can forgive me.

But some sins are unforgivable.

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CONTENT WARNING: While Malavita is more PG-13 than the rest of the Blood and Honor series, it is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned.

READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge

Retribution

Redemption

Reckoning

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Keywords: mafia romance, dark romance, dark mafia romance, romantic suspense, mob romance, mobster romance, organized crime romance, gangster, alpha male, contemporary romance, Italy, Italian, Italian romance, sexy romance, hot romance, romance novels, romance books, romance series, beach reads, bad boy romance, crime romance, mafia don romance, mafioso, arranged marriage romance, marriage of convenience

Malavita: A Mafia Romance (Blood and Honor, Prequel)

Book 0 · Jun 2013 ·

4.4

Quarter-finalist for the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards

"From the very first page I was sucked into a world of revenge, family bonds, bloodshed, romance and I was hooked!" - PattySue, Amazon reader

ENRICO LUCCHESI

Carlo Andretti murdered my mother and my brothers. He left my father a hollow shell of a man. And for these sins, Carlo Andretti must die.

I can’t believe my ears when my father tells me that I must marry Carlo’s daughter. That it’s the only way to save our family.

I will never love the daughter of my enemy. I will never make peace between our families. I will never be the dutiful Mafia prince my father wants.

But I will destroy the Andrettis, and I will avenge my family. No matter who I hurt, even the girl who looks at me with love in her eyes.

I can never love Antonella Andretti.

I can only destroy her.

ANTONELLA ANDRETTI

I can hardly remember the time before I loved Enrico Lucchesi. Just like I can hardly remember the time before our families were at war. A war I helped cause. A war I’m determined to end.

Our marriage will bring peace. It might even bring us happiness.

If only Enrico can forget who I am. If only he never learns my role in what happened. If only he can forgive me.

But some sins are unforgivable.

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READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge

Retribution

Redemption

Reckoning

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Revenge: A Mafia Romance (Blood and Honor, #1)

Book 1 · Jan 2012 ·

4.7

Double-finalist (Romantic Suspense and Best First Book) in the 2013 Booksellers' Best Awards

Top Pick, 5 Stars from The Romance Reviews (TRR) - "This story truly exceeded my expectations. Revenge is action packed, and when the pace picks up, it does not slow down.... Pick up this book today; it will grab your attention from the beginning. I cannot wait to read the next book."

"Here is to a WHOOPING 5 Stars. If I had to describe this book in about 4 words it would be action-packed, sexy, romantic, and adrenaline rushing.... This would make a kick butt movie! There were times when I was fanning myself, sitting on the edge of my seat, and so mad I had to put it down. The steamy scenes were oh so delicious!" -- Bengal Reads blog, 5 stars

ENRICO LUCCHESI

I do not like to be denied anything I want. And I want Kate Andretti with a fire that burns me to ash.

Carlo Andretti wants Kate too… and my fortune, my estate, my empire. Most of all, he wants my death. Just as I want his.

The vendetta between our families is old and deep. Only one of us can win, and only one of us can have Kate. Carlo believes that he can take what’s mine, that he can break me and make me crawl.

But I’m Enrico Lucchesi.

And a Lucchesi always gets what he wants.

KATE ANDRETTI

My mother always said my impulsiveness would get me into trouble. She was right. Marrying a man I barely knew, letting him take me to Italy… not my best decisions.

Especially when I now know what the “family business” really is.

I want out of this life, and I want out of Italy. But the only person willing to help me escape the Andrettis is Enrico Lucchesi. And he wants me to stay in this world that I can’t bear to be part of.

The vows these men take talk about “blood and honor.”

But I know what this life is: it’s blood and danger. It’s blood and death.

And I’m not ready to be a Mafia don’s wife.

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CONTENT WARNING: Revenge is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned.

READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge

Retribution

Redemption

Reckoning

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Retribution: A Mafia Romance (Blood and Honor, #2)

Book 2 · May 2012 ·

4.8

Semi-finalist in The Kindle Book Review's 2013 Best Indie Book Awards

"The suspense keeps the pages moving quickly in book two of the Blood and Honor series. There are numerous characters, but Delamar does a wonderful job of incorporating them so that readers keep abreast of the story. A fast pace, credible characters and a complex plot guarantee hours of entertainment." -- RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

"Retribution was great... oh so damn great. So this is the second book in the Blood and Honor series and I loved it even better than the first one.... Another wonderful story filled with action, love, forgiveness, and some awfully hot steamy scenes! This story was beautifully written and I hope you pick it up and read it!" -- Reading on the Wild Side blog, 4.5 stars

"You are kept on the edge of your seat until the very last page, just like at the end of "Revenge", "Retribution" has a teaser for the next novel that makes me excited to read the next novel. If you liked "Revenge" you will love "Retribution"; this is easily a stand alone novel; I'm just glad that there is more to come in this series." -- Steph's Book Retreat blog, 4.5 stars

NICK CLARKSTON

I joined Interpol to take down the Mafia don father I barely knew. The man who abandoned my mother, the man who destroyed my whole world.

He’s a clever monster, but he’ll never see me coming. Not when I strike a deal with his greatest enemy.

The only things I didn’t count on?

Falling in love with a Mafia princess.

And walking into a trap of my own design.

DELFINA ANDRETTI

My father thinks all I’m good for is marrying me off to forge an alliance with another family.

But I have other ideas. I have goals. I have ambitions. And pumping out babies for a man I don’t care about isn’t on the list.

When Nick Clarkston walks into my life, I see my ticket out.

And I know what he’s hiding.

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CONTENT WARNING: Retribution is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned.

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READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge

Retribution

Redemption

Reckoning

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Redemption: A Mafia Romance (Blood and Honor, #3)

Book 3 · Dec 2013 ·

4.5

Finalist, 2014 Maggie Awards for Excellence

Semi-finalist, Kindle Book Review’s 2014 Best Kindle Book Awards

"Redemption knocks it out of the PARK!!! This is the novel I was waiting for!!! I bugged, harassed (in the most loving way),prodded, messaged, emailed and generally made a pest of myself for MONTHS until Dana got this novel done; and get it done she did. WOW I was blown out of the water on this one." - Steph's Book Retreat blog, 5 stars

"This series is awesome!!! If this series was ever made into a movie it would put the Godfather to shame! I am always pulled into the lives that Dana creates in her books. Heart beating so fast it is like I am part of the story line!!! If you are looking for fantastic writing style and being pulled into a story this is it!! I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. I WANT TO GIVE IT MORE THAN 5 STARS." -- Julie's Book Reviews blog, 5 stars

"When I compare the quality of the writing, the complexity of the plot and the development of the characters in this series to other books I have awarded 4 or even 4.5 stars to, this one is clearly worthy of a much higher rating than many of them. Not only do I look forward to reading more in the series I am also really excited and can hardly wait." - Lindsay and Jane's Views and Reviews blog, 5 stars

ANTONIO LEGATO

I’ve finally earned my place in the Lucchesi family. Me, the orphan, the outsider, the blond-haired, blue-eyed boy who doesn’t really belong.

I’ve fought hard to get where I am, and I love Enrico Lucchesi like a father. I would never betray him. But when the girl who broke me, Bianca Lucchesi, comes back into my life, my traitorous heart has other ideas.

Dangerous ideas. Ideas that could tear the Lucchesi family apart.

Especially if Bianca ever learns the role I played in her father’s death.

BIANCA LUCCHESI

I’m too young to have this many regrets.

Years ago, I ripped out the heart of the boy I loved, all so I could keep an awful secret that’s tearing me apart, day by day. I’ve lied to everyone. Most of all, to myself. And I want to stop. But I can’t.

My brother knows what I’ve done, and he’s holding it over my head. He wants me to help him destroy Antonio Legato, the usurper who’s taken my brother’s rightful place in the family.

I don’t want to hurt Antonio again. I don’t. But I’m going to.

And he can never learn why.

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CONTENT WARNING: Redemption is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence.

READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge – series volume 2

Retribution – series volume 3

Redemption – series volume 4

Reckoning – series volume 5

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Reckoning: A Mafia Romance (Blood and Honor, #4)

Book 4 · Nov 2015 ·

5.0

"I burned Thanksgiving dinner because I couldn't stop reading this book! Once again, Dana Delamar has delivered gold! I have waited impatiently for this 4th book in the series to be released. It was so worth it! I gobbled it up the day it was released.....I went back a second time because I was afraid that I missed something. Just as good the second time. The characters are developed, honest, complex and HOT!!" - Amy, Amazon reviewer

"5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book!!!... The final showdown - The Reckoning - was unreal and full of surprises I wasn't expecting. I loved the ending that Delamar crafted, even if it appears to be the series end as well. While it does read as though Reckoning is the final book in the Blood and Honor series, I would not be disappointed to see additional installments written. Nope, not one bit. I have loved this series from the first novella, Malavita, to this one and I'm not ready to say goodbye." -- Angela S Goodrich, Crystal's Many Reviewers blog

"I have been along for this ride since the beginning and all I can say is WOW!!!... Ruggero and Loredana's love scenes make the reader reach for a glass or water and beg to trade places with her.... Dana pulled me into this before unknown world of the MOB with her first book, Revenge and she has kept me there. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be along for the ride and see these characters grow and make tough decisions and fight for what THEY believe in and for love that may or may not want to be loved. You cannot go wrong with Reckoning, well, only if you don't dive in and hold on tight." -- MommanCali, Amazon reviewer

RUGGERO VELA

All I’ve ever been, all I’ll ever be, is a hitman. An enforcer for the Lucchesi family. It’s what my father did before me. It’s what I’ll do until the day I die, just like my father did.

And it’s all I deserve.

I don’t deserve a wife and kids. I don’t deserve a family. Not when I destroyed my own.

And I especially don’t deserve her, the beautiful anti-Mafia judge who holds my boss’s fate in her hands. The judge who’d never look at me with anything but loathing.

Not even when I save her life.

LOREDANA MONTISI

Mafia thugs killed my father in front of me when I was a child. It’s why I followed in his footsteps. It’s why I swore to uphold the law, why I’m renowned for holding Mafiosos to account.

No matter the risks. No matter the consequences. Even if my job cost me the fiancé I’d planned to spend the rest of my life with.

And now I’ve got the chance to take down Enrico Lucchesi, a mobster who’s made himself nearly untouchable. A man who’s defied justice. A man who murdered a judge very much like my father.

Lucchesi will not escape justice this time. I will not be intimidated by Lucchesi’s enforcer, a man who stalks me like prey.

A man I don’t dare take my eyes off of.

A man who tells me I’m a pawn in a game so vast, I can hardly comprehend it.

A man I don’t believe.

Until I do.

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CONTENT WARNING: Reckoning is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned.

READING ORDER:

Malavita (Prequel) - start with Malavita or Revenge as you prefer

Revenge

Retribution

Redemption