Brutal Power: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Bianco Crime Family) Paperback – July 30, 2024

Elena is her mafia family’s caretaker. She’s a fixer. She’s loving, nurturing, a bit of a people pleaser but she’s smart about it. Definitely not a doormat. She’s in an arranged marriage to Brody, head of the Irish mob. He’s also his family’s caretaker and fixer. Everyone in his neighborhood goes to him with their problems and he fixes everything.I love how these two communicate and develop their relationship thru fun and interesting conversations. Of course the spice is there too. They have incredible chemistry. They’re very different emotionally but they complement each other and use RS h other’s strength. I love Elena’s confidence and her ability to read the room. I love Brody for letting her be herself. And I am here for how Elena brings out the best in Brody. These two are the perfect power couple.Dual POV, no 3rd act breakup. The banter is funny, intelligent and very clever. The plot is tight and well written. Love all the side characters, some of whom have their own books. Can’t wait to read Angelo’s book.

This is an arranged marriage romance between mafia families. In this book, The author describes so well how much the woman can complete the man in their relationship when thy have the right chemistry, and how much the woman has the power over the man when even though the man is powerful as being a don.

I loved this book I wasn't expecting to get all emotional learning about what happened between Alessandro and Luciano but it broke my heart. Amazing book and so well written!

I am such a B.B. Hamel fan lately, but the Bianco Family series thus far is my favorite. A page turn for sure. Wheew this one here definitely blew my mind.

This is the third book in the Bianco Crime Family. It features Elena Bianco and Brody Quinn. Brody is the head of the Irish Quinn Crime family. He is young for a Don. When his father died of a heart attack it fell to him to hold the family together. They are a smaller outfit in Chicago but have a lot of influence with the police. And the Bianco family needs a lot of help after their “Oasis” was attacked. So Simon arranges a marriage. Elena has no problem with that. She is a fixer by nature and this is just another way to help her family. But she is surprised at how hot her husband is and Brody is surprised at how beautiful his wife is. The attraction is off the charts. But they have several things to work out. And Brody is having trouble with the zoning board. He is surprised at how much Elena can help. But the war is still a problem and things are getting bad. The police are constantly harassing the Biancos. Can they work out their problems? Can Brody help with the war? This story is full of steamy passion and suspense. It has all the feels that I love. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

This is a continuation of the series, but can also be read as a stand alone.Yes! We get to see Laura again!😁And all the previous loved characters in the series.We have Elena Bianco, our fiesty, funny, giving and beautiful MFC.And Brody Quinn, the big, muscled and gorgeous MMC. He is head of the Bianco Famiglia, the Irish Mafia, and head of Quinn Legal.In this book we find out finally why Elena’s dad, Alessandro, never did anything about, and always let Santoro go free when caught after all the horrible things Santoro did. And WOW! In no way will you see that coming!This pretty much summed up the whole continual saga in B B Hamel’s series. Of course there’s some loved characters that can still have their own story. Guess we will see.This books covers the Mafia, murders, attempted murders, threats, dirty cops and so much more. But read the journey to see how Elana and Brody finds a happy ending.I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Another good addition to this series. I loved Elena in the first 2 books and I am so happy that she finally found her happily ever after. I thought both characters were strong in this book and felt that it made the story that much better.

This was an unusual arranged marriage contract i,ve ever read. just friends for many months after the wedding. Brody wasva disappointment as a huband and a boss.