Giovanni

**Giovanni** is a mafia romance book that was released on October 28, 2022.

## Summary

Kim Abella

Kim Abella was once a cartel princess, but she is now heir to a ruined kingdom — and the only way to save her family is to carry forth an arranged marriage to a wicked mafia prince. But when she falls in love with the mysterious Giovanni Marcello, will she be able to make good on her duty to Cosa Nostra? Or will she risk it all, and ante up her life in a fatal game of seven-card stud?

Giovanni Marcello

Giovanni Marcello, youngest son of the biggest crime family in Cosa Nostra, has a habit for chasing dangerous obsessions. His latest obsession... is Kim Abella. Trouble is, she's already been promised in an arranged engagement to his mortal enemy. Will he be able to let her go... or will their forbidden love bring their downfall?

Giovanni Marcello is a man with dangerous obsessions. His latest obsession... is you. Too bad you're engaged to his biggest enemy within the Cosa Nostra crime world. When push comes to shove, will you make a deadly bet and risk it all on Giovanni?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: A Dangerous Game**

> *Giovanni Marcello is a man with dangerous obsessions. His latest obsession... is you. Too bad you're engaged to his biggest enemy within the Cosa Nostra crime world. When push comes to shove, will you make a deadly bet and risk it all on Giovanni?*
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#### **Chapter 2: Upping The Ante**

> *A new directive from his mob superiors is keeping Giovanni close in Vegas—and with your arranged marriage to his rival Franco looming, it's too close for comfort. When Gio shows up at your doorstep, will you resist temptation? Or will this mafia prince offer you a gamble too high-stakes to resist?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Hot Pursuit**

> *After narrowly escaping Franco's goons in a car chase, you and Giovanni find refuge in an abandoned alley... alone.*
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#### **Chapter 4: Breaking Point**

> *After giving his goons the slip, your fiancé Franco lays down the law by moving you into his house. Will you obey Franco and become the mafia good wife he wants you to be? Or is the memory of Giovanni's passion too strong to keep you in line?*
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#### **Chapter 5: Playing With Fire**

> *With your engagement party in full swing at Franco's mansion, Gio corners you in the upstairs bathroom. He's lit the match— will you let him start the fire?*
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#### **Chapter 6: Hot & Heavy**

> *When your passion reaches its boiling point under Franco's roof, you and Giovanni are placed under suspicion. Faced with the threat of discovery, will you fold? Or double down on a game of life and death?*
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#### **Chapter 7: This Thing of Ours**

> *After breaking you free from Franco's surveillance and whisking you off to a nature retreat, Giovanni lays his cards on the table.*
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#### **Chapter 8: Betting Against The House**

> *You finally gather the strength to return home and face your family. But when your father threatens to end your relationship with Gio, you have to choose— love or family?*
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#### **Chapter 9: Dancing With Demons**

> *Following your near blackout at the club, Gio confronts you with the truth— there's a ticking time bomb on your relationship. And your enemies are coming for blood.*
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#### **Chapter 10: Hide and Seek**

> *You learn something shocking about your enemies... something that could save your life. But that forces you and Gio to take the fight directly to them.*
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#### **Chapter 11: Double Cross**

> *You're caught by Franco, but the most unexpected ally comes to your aid. Will you manage to escape punishment... or will the final sacrifice be too much to bear?*
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#### **Chapter 12: Until Death Do Us Part**

> *Gio presents you with a life-changing choice, one with repercussions across your present and your future.*
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#### **Chapter 13: Infinity**

> *You and Gio celebrate your surprise wedding, only to be beset with enforcers sent to capture and kill you. Will you manage to get away, or will you have to sacrifice your newfound love for your life?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Maximo's Revenge**

> *All of your decisions over the past few days finally come to a head when you're brought before Maximo Sorrento, who only has one goal in mind— getting rid of you and Gio.*
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#### **Chapter 15: Traitors**

> *You and Gio must face the harsh repercussions of breaking Cosa Nostra rules. But when the devil comes to collect, will you pay the price?*
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#### **Chapter 16: Childhoods**

> *You're faced with an ultimate decision— will you follow the path of your family, or leave Gio and the mafia life behind forever?*
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#### **Chapter 17: New York, New York**

> *A threatening presence follows you to New York. Is it just in your head, or has an old enemy returned to settle scores with you and Gio?*
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#### **Chapter 18: Revenge is a Four Letter Word**

> *It's Showdown o'clock. You, Franco and Gio face off... for the last time. Who will come out on top... and who will pay in blood?*
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#### **Chapter 19: The Venice Test**

> *Gio proposes several life-changing ideas for your future. Will you choose love and family, or will you go against the grain and turn your back on love?*
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## Hidden Diamonds

### **Chapter 2**

Gio even said he's looking forward to trying my cooking. I'm going to…

1. **Cook a big traditional Sicilian meal to impress Gio.**  +1
2. Be safe and cook something simple.

Me? I'd…

1. **Rely on finesse.**  +1
2. Use the element of surprise.
3. Pick a better car.

Gio…

1. **I'm not ready to talk about this.**  +1
2. I have my reasons.
3. You're being unfair.

About last night…

1. **I really am sorry I didn't tell you about Franco.**  +1
2. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my family.
3. I didn't mean to lead you on.

### **Chapter 3**

I…

1. **Trust you completely.**  +1
2. Can't say just yet.
3. Don't think it matters at this point.

### **Chapter 4**

Gio…

1. **Are you stalking me?**  +1
2. You have to go. Now.
3. I'm happy to see you.

Did he seriously just threaten me? I'll…

1. **Slap him**  +1
2. Storm out.
3. Beg for mercy.

### **Chapter 5**

Gio, you're…

1. **Not thinking straight.**  +1
2. Scaring me.
3. So beautiful.

I…

1. **Wanted you here.**  +1
2. Liked the sex.
3. Don't know.

### **Chapter 6**

Really…?

1. **You could've killed someone!**  +1
2. You're all lousy shots...
3. Don't you have any respect for Cosa Nostra?

Gio, I…

1. **Forgive you.**  +1
2. Was really hurt...
3. Need you to prove how sorry you are.

Hey…

1. **Stop!**  +1
2. Wait!
3. Are you crazy?

I'm going to…

1. **Confirm Gio's story.**  +1
2. Embellish Gio's story.
3. Come up with a different story.

### **Chapter 7**

I'm going to...

1. **Bite back.**  +1
2. Beg for mercy.
3. Block him.

### **Chapter 8**

Fucking asshole—! I'm going to...

1. **Shove him off.**  +1
2. Call for help.
3. Tell him to stop.

### **Chapter 9**

I should...

1. **Let Gio take the lead.**  +1
2. Help Gio.
3. Try moving by myself.

Gio, I...

1. **Care more than you know.**  +1
2. Can't risk caring.
3. Can't believe you doubt I care.

Gio...

1. **I don't want any bloodshed.**  +1
2. I want revenge on all of them.
3. Franco's the only one who deserves it.

### **Chapter 10**

We have to...

1. **Jump the fence.**  +1
2. Find a hiding place.
3. Disguise ourselves.

Gio, I'm...

1. **Ready.**  +1
2. Nervous.
3. Ravenous.

I must leave without waking him. So I should...

1. Be sneaky.
2. **Be clever.**  +1
3. Be devious.

### **Chapter 11**

You can't, Cody...

1. **You need to protect yourself.**  +1
2. Franco could hurt Giovanni.
3. Your duty is to Cosa Nostra.

Thank you, Cody. Mom would be...

1. **Proud.**  +1
2. Laughing.
3. In tears.

### **Chapter 12**

Don Marcello...

1. It's my pleasure.
2. **It's an honor.**  +1
3. Charmed, I'm sure.

Gio...

1. **Thank you.**  +1
2. We both look pretty good.
3. In this synthetic dress?

### **Chapter 14**

We...

1. **Don't answer to Maximo.**  +1
2. Make our own laws.
3. Have the upper hand.

Gio...

1. **I believe in you.**  +1
2. I'm afraid...
3. Give them hell.

### **Chapter 15**

I...

1. **Regret Nothing.**  +1
2. Regret breaking Cosa Nostra law.
3. Regret that people got hurt.

Cody...

1. **I forgive you.**  +1
2. In time.
3. I don't know...

### **Chapter 17**

That's because we're...

1. **Partners.**  +1
2. Opposites.
3. Evil geniuses.

### **Chapter 18**

Gio is...

1. **A good man.**  +1
2. An untouchable prince.
3. My equal...

I'm going to...

1. **Silently comfort Gio.**  +1
2. Push Gio to talk.
3. Ease Gio into opening up.

Okay, this is...

1. Not what I expected.
2. **Weirdly perfect.**  +1
3. Pretty seedy...

### **Chapter 19**

That's...

1. **Fantastic!**  +1
2. Terrifying.
3. A weird ask...

He's losing his cool. I'll...

1. Give him tough love.
2. **Be encouraging.**  +1
3. Underplay the responsibility.

I'm going to...

1. **Open up to Gio about my emotions.**  +1
2. Stay closed off.

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## Trivia

* It's the second book of the Filthy Marcellos Series.