Sugar Princess: A Mafia Enemies to Lovers Romance

Nicolina Martin

Dark Heart Pen Publications

About this ebook

Tiaras, books, and sweet spankings.

When a scary-looking gangster shows up to threaten me for protection money, then smacks my bottom until it's pink, and calls me his principessa, demanding I obey him - what’s a girl to do?

I hide.

But he not only finds me, he takes over my whole damn life, and I find I welcome it every step of the way. With my insides set ablaze by Tommaso Vittelli's touch, I’m not sure what I want anymore. He won’t stay in the US forever, and I’m not leaving my home and my heritage.

‘Tesoro’, he told me, ‘lies carry consequences.’

And I’m a liar.

I lied about not needing him.

I’m Carrie Ellerbrock - tiara-wearing, self-professed booknerd, proud owner of the Sugar Princess Bookstore - and I’m ready for my punishment.

Initially published in the USA TODAY Bestselling Dirty Daddies Anthology 2020.

Ratings and reviews

This one took a moment to get into but when I did the story was good. A little sweet with some safe age play and spanking. Nothing dark at all. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Carrie owns the 'Sugar Princess' bookstore/café. It's a little bit cluttered and unorganized and yet it has a homey, cozy feeling, just like Carrie. She doesn't appear to be your everyday business owner. Oh, no. She wears form-fitting tops with polka dots, full flaring skirts, and a tiara every day. As part of the arrangement to settle the debt from one of his brothers getting into trouble in the USA, Misha needs to fulfill a six-month contract with the mob here. When these two meet, the adventure begins. Nicolina Martin delivers an adventure with all the allure of the Bratva, the loyalty of family, along with the chemistry, love, and loyalty of a Daddy/little girl relationship.

Sugar Princess is a very quick read, originally released in the Dirty Daddies 2020 anthology. It's had a tiny polish up but isn't really changed from that original story. Despite first appearances this is quite a gentle read, consensual rather than dark. It’s pretty steamy but also has quite a lightness, a sweetness to it. Whilst Misha isn’t a good man, he is good to and for Carrie. He absolutely put her first, showering her with adoration but also holding her to account and spanking Carrie when she breaks the rules. Because it’s a quick read, there are some timeline jumps, with the emphasis on developing character and building the connection between Misha and Carrie. Something that stood out very much as a positive to me was that, despite a strong attraction AND Misha moving in with Carrie, they didn’t jump immediately into a sexual relationship. This pair just felt very special and I would absolutely love to see more of them.