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# slowburn romance 85K+ reviews 4.4⭐ avg rating The Sweetest Oblivion: Volume 1 (Made)

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## Summary

> 🔥 Dive into the slowburn mafia romance everyone’s whispering about!

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- **What is this?** The Sweetest Oblivion: Volume 1 (Made)
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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Mafia Romance:** Ranked #223 in Contemporary Romance and #506 in Enemies to Lovers—be part of the elite fandom ⏳
- • **Unmatched Slowburn Chemistry:** Experience a tension so palpable it sets your Kindle ablaze 🔥
- • **Complex, Relatable Characters:** Dive into Elena’s fierce yet vulnerable journey breaking the mold of the perfect mafia princess
- • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join 85,000+ readers who rated it 4.4 stars and counting 📚
- • **Unique Twist on Arranged Marriage:** Discover a fresh take on a classic trope that keeps you hooked till the last page

## Overview

The Sweetest Oblivion: Volume 1 is a critically acclaimed standalone mafia romance novel featuring a slowburn, tension-filled relationship between Elena Abelli and Nicolas Russo. With over 85,000 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, it ranks high in Contemporary and Enemies to Lovers romance categories. This book blends exquisite writing, complex characters, and a fresh twist on arranged marriage, making it a must-read for fans craving emotional depth and sizzling chemistry.

## Description

She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was.Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome.She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another.Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?This is a standalone forbidden romance.

Review: Sexual tension that will set your Kindle on fire! - Actual rating: 4.5 stars rounded up Holy flaming shirtballs. Can we talk about the sexual tension in this book? Because it was a living breathing thing that had me by the neck and wow, I don't think I've ever read sexual tension built up so good before (seriously)! I want more. I've never heard of this author before but I really enjoyed her writing! It reeled me in very quickly and kept me hooked until the very end. The ending was a little anticlimactic but not overly drawn out and angsty and I always appreciate it when those are kept to a minimum. It's a character-driven story and there's barely a plot but the story is well-paced and I never felt bored! A lot of that definitely has to do with the exquisite chemistry that exists between the H/H and I enjoyed learning about them, watching them learn about each other, and I was also intrigued by many of the side characters. I'm still new to mafia romances so I'm not sure how formulaic or even unique this was but I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected! There were definitely moments that had me cringing, particularly relating to how women are treated, but I guess this 'archaic' mentality is something I should expect if I continue to read this sub-genre (and I think I definitely will)! Nicolas is probably one of the sexiest alpha heroes that I've come across. The dude can get it and everyone knows it and ain't nobody mad about it. 🥵 He's so good at being the cold unfeeling don but if you get him around Elena, it's a delight to watch the stone-faced mob boss' closely-held control crumble. He's not a cinnamon roll but he can be tender and vulnerable while still being commanding and dominant and oof, it is a sight! Elena was an interesting heroine but I feel like she could've been given a bit more agency. There are plenty of times where she almost breaks free from the mould that she so desperately wants to shed but never 100% reaches that point, which was a bit disappointing. There were definitely parts of myself I saw in her, which made it easy to connect to her character, but I just wanted a bit more power from her by the end. Elena struggles to shed the image of the perfectly docile and fragile young woman around most people but she has no reservations about standing up to Nicolas and acting more like herself—and in all honesty, it's what makes their fiery chemistry so sweet, which leads me back to the sexual tension again because it really did the thing. The chemistry between Nicolas and Elena was more than enough to set my Kindle aflame and the deeper they got into thoughts of each other, the more they fought their feelings trying to convince themselves it was "platonic", the more they stumbled towards each other only to pull back again, the more explosive their connection became. It was palpable and I found my own heart kicking into overdrive every time they'd find themselves in the same space. It's definitely a bit of a slow burn but the build-up is 1000% worth the wait because once they get together things get really steamy, really quickly and *fans self*. Seriously, chefs freaking kiss forever!
Review: A slowburn mafia romance with amazing tension and exquisite writing! - 4.5 stars "Nico didn’t treat me like glass. He shattered the reflection of an empty life staring back at me. He taught me how to soar.” This was my first book by Danielle Lori and I absolutely adored it. I ordered this book on a whim, intrigued by the beautiful cover and I am so glad I took a chance. In the Sweetest Oblivion, you'll get a sweet yet sassy heroine in Elena Abelli and a ruthless yet passionate mafia don in Nico Russo. My favorite part of the book was the slowburn romance- it was executed so well. The tension between Elena and Nico is immaculate. They both know they shouldn't be attracted to each other and yet even as they try to deny it, it's impossible- just as it's impossible not to root for them. I loved how they both had their own assumptions of each other and how this gradually changed as they got to know each other. Danielle Lori has put her own little twist on the arranged marriage trope, which I don't want to spoil but I loved that the book gave me some surprises. I personally found that this book stood out within the mafia genre. The writing was so beautiful and just a side note- I adored the little illustrations and quotes at the start of each chapter. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because I found the ending a little rushed BUT this still remains one of my most loved books. I would absolutely recommend this book (and the rest of the series!) for likable characters, immaculate tension and beautiful writing. If I were to describe the book in a sentence: the most wonderful slowburn romance I've ever read.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,769 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 223 in Contemporary Romance (Books) 506 in Enemies to Lovers Romance 999 in Billionaires & Millionaires Romance |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 85,419 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sexual tension that will set your Kindle on fire!
*by D***I on 4 October 2021*

Actual rating: 4.5 stars rounded up Holy flaming shirtballs. Can we talk about the sexual tension in this book? Because it was a living breathing thing that had me by the neck and wow, I don't think I've ever read sexual tension built up so good before (seriously)! I want more. I've never heard of this author before but I really enjoyed her writing! It reeled me in very quickly and kept me hooked until the very end. The ending was a little anticlimactic but not overly drawn out and angsty and I always appreciate it when those are kept to a minimum. It's a character-driven story and there's barely a plot but the story is well-paced and I never felt bored! A lot of that definitely has to do with the exquisite chemistry that exists between the H/H and I enjoyed learning about them, watching them learn about each other, and I was also intrigued by many of the side characters. I'm still new to mafia romances so I'm not sure how formulaic or even unique this was but I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected! There were definitely moments that had me cringing, particularly relating to how women are treated, but I guess this 'archaic' mentality is something I should expect if I continue to read this sub-genre (and I think I definitely will)! Nicolas is probably one of the sexiest alpha heroes that I've come across. The dude can get it and everyone knows it and ain't nobody mad about it. 🥵 He's so good at being the cold unfeeling don but if you get him around Elena, it's a delight to watch the stone-faced mob boss' closely-held control crumble. He's not a cinnamon roll but he can be tender and vulnerable while still being commanding and dominant and oof, it is a sight! Elena was an interesting heroine but I feel like she could've been given a bit more agency. There are plenty of times where she almost breaks free from the mould that she so desperately wants to shed but never 100% reaches that point, which was a bit disappointing. There were definitely parts of myself I saw in her, which made it easy to connect to her character, but I just wanted a bit more power from her by the end. Elena struggles to shed the image of the perfectly docile and fragile young woman around most people but she has no reservations about standing up to Nicolas and acting more like herself—and in all honesty, it's what makes their fiery chemistry so sweet, which leads me back to the sexual tension again because it really did the thing. The chemistry between Nicolas and Elena was more than enough to set my Kindle aflame and the deeper they got into thoughts of each other, the more they fought their feelings trying to convince themselves it was "platonic", the more they stumbled towards each other only to pull back again, the more explosive their connection became. It was palpable and I found my own heart kicking into overdrive every time they'd find themselves in the same space. It's definitely a bit of a slow burn but the build-up is 1000% worth the wait because once they get together things get really steamy, really quickly and *fans self*. Seriously, chefs freaking kiss forever!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A slowburn mafia romance with amazing tension and exquisite writing!
*by I***A on 30 December 2020*

4.5 stars "Nico didn’t treat me like glass. He shattered the reflection of an empty life staring back at me. He taught me how to soar.” This was my first book by Danielle Lori and I absolutely adored it. I ordered this book on a whim, intrigued by the beautiful cover and I am so glad I took a chance. In the Sweetest Oblivion, you'll get a sweet yet sassy heroine in Elena Abelli and a ruthless yet passionate mafia don in Nico Russo. My favorite part of the book was the slowburn romance- it was executed so well. The tension between Elena and Nico is immaculate. They both know they shouldn't be attracted to each other and yet even as they try to deny it, it's impossible- just as it's impossible not to root for them. I loved how they both had their own assumptions of each other and how this gradually changed as they got to know each other. Danielle Lori has put her own little twist on the arranged marriage trope, which I don't want to spoil but I loved that the book gave me some surprises. I personally found that this book stood out within the mafia genre. The writing was so beautiful and just a side note- I adored the little illustrations and quotes at the start of each chapter. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because I found the ending a little rushed BUT this still remains one of my most loved books. I would absolutely recommend this book (and the rest of the series!) for likable characters, immaculate tension and beautiful writing. If I were to describe the book in a sentence: the most wonderful slowburn romance I've ever read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect escapism
*by K***. on 2 May 2022*

Sometimes I am suddenly in the mood for some perfectly dramatic escapism and my go-to for that is usually the darker side of romance but I have to say there is something about mafia romances that always hits the spot for me. On a bit of a whim, I picked a book at random without really reading too much into it and managed to get pretty lucky because this book had everything I was looking for. This book is forbidden romance and enemies-to-lovers mixed into one, when I read the blurb I wasn’t sure if or how that mix would work, but it does and it was exactly the dramatic tension that I was needing. I think what I really enjoyed was that I was constantly kept guessing, little things here and there that came up in the story definitely kept me on my toes so I was never sure exactly where the story would go next. The chemistry was intense, I felt like the sparks were flying anytime Nico and Elena were near each other and I liked that he was the only person that she didn’t have to live up to this preconceived notion with and that that is what he found attractive in her. I maybe would have liked to hear more from his perspective because it was hard not to find him fascinating but also it kind of adds to his mysteriousness which I won’t complain about. Surprisingly, because a lot of the time there isn’t much space for anyone interesting except the main characters in this type of book, I really enjoyed the glimpses we got of Elena’s family, her sister and Nonna especially. They were very individual characters and often added a bit of unexpected humour which helped to break up the intensity a little. I think it’s safe to say that I am already looking forward to reading the next books in this series.

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