The Chosen Heir: A ***99¢ SALE*** Steamy Mafia Romance

Monique Moreau

May 2021 · Lupu Mafia Family Romance Book 1 · Monique Moreau

About this ebook

Enjoy this FREE scorching hot and steamy Mafia series starter by International Best-Selling Contemporary Romance author, Monique Moreau.

A war is brewing between love and duty…which shall triumph?

Alex

I am Alexandru, the ruler of the Lupu clan. I’ve always followed in my father’s footsteps, to be the perfect head of the family, the perfect son and brother, the perfect man.

After years of conflict with a rival family, my little sister is contracted to marry their son and bring peace. But when the bride runs away and threatens the truce, I need to convince her best friend, Nina, to help me track her down.

Arranged marriages are common in my world and doing my duty has never been a problem.

Until now. Nina’s an outsider. She’s forbidden. But she’s the only woman I want. 

Nina

I’ve been in love with Alex for as long as I can remember. I admire how he strives to follow in his father's footsteps. He strives to be the perfect man. He is all that and more.

His sister is gone, and I’m duty bound to help him track her down. I know he wants me, but the boss of the Lupu clan would never break with tradition. The tradition in question? An arranged marriage with a mafia princess.

As our chemistry heats up, a soldier's irreparable mistake starts a war that can only be stopped with Alex’s ultimate sacrifice. Marrying your own kind is the primal rule that reigns over his world, but as we uncover secrets, we learn that his perfect father may not have been so perfect after all…

 

Content Notes:

The Chosen Heir is a standalone novel. It's the first installment in The Lupu Family Mafia Romance Series – a forbidden, age-gap, best friend’s older brother romance. Fans of Cora Reilly, Sam Mariano, and Rina Kent will love Alex, an over-the-top, possessive anti-hero. Please do not read if such material offends. 

 

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Ratings and reviews

Nina has been in love with her best friend's older brother for as long as she can remember. Alex has definitely noticed her, too. When they finally come together it's fire. He needs help finding his runaway sister, and someone to ground him. His life as the head of his Romanian mafie family is filled with duty, but with Nina he can be himself. When they are nearly torn apart by his responsibilities, both are a shell of themselves. Thank goodness for HEA's. Darker than some, but not as dark as others, this story is a strong start to a new series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the next in the series. I received a free copy of this book and am leaving an honest review

The Chosen Heir: A steamy Mafia Romance- It's a GOOD READ for me. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this to all readers who like steamy romance with a mixed of thrill and excitement. The romance of Alex and Nina was challenged by the power, tradition and family orientation. As the head of the Lupu clan, Alex hurdled between love and power. But love conquers all, everything is possible. This book one enlightens me that life will throw trials on your journey towards happiness, but only true love survives it all.

This was my second encounter with MM having read one of her MC books prior to this one. I was drawn in from the beginning. Nina and Alex along with all the family members made for an incredibly sexy and engaging story. I enjoyed the characters and storyline so much I immediately went on to read the next two books in the series with Luca/Cat and Nicu/Jewel. Each one was a great read. Can't wait for the last three in the series!

About the author

About Monique

Growing up in New York City, I used to walk the hot pavements in the melting heat of the long summers, and dream. Uptown to downtown, eastside to the westside, and underground to catch a subway racing out into the boroughs.

During my wanderings, my magic pencil spun out fantasies full of romance, with first meetings, heartbreaks, and reunions. Sometimes my boy crush (unrequited, of course) starred as the hero.

I grew up, and after a stint in art school, became a lawyer ‘cuz a woman’s got to make a living. I came from parents who fled to France as refugees, and as an attorney, I dedicated my work to helping survivors of trauma and persecution.

I believe in them. In their grit, in their determination to hold on, to pull through and, somehow, someway, to keep themselves intact, body and soul.

Perhaps that is why I am drawn to writing stories of men and women who live through heart-rending pain, desperate yearnings and, ultimately, reach a place of redemption.

For a long time, I fought the urge to veer off the expected, safe path until I couldn’t go on unless I took a chance and made a change. I began to write, stopped, and began again. Finally, I gave in and here I am.

Come join me on my journey…