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  • Giovanna: Marino Famiglia Book One (Marino Famiglia Series 1)

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Giovanna: Marino Famiglia Book One (Marino Famiglia Series 1) Kindle Edition

by Victoria Arrow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (462)
*NOW AN AMAZON TOP 20 BESTSELLER*

The slow burn, sapphic, mafia romance you won’t be able to put down.

“With all the hype I knew I wanted to read this book so bad but honestly didn’t know I would love it this much!! I started it late last night and of course ended up not being able to stop until 2 am” - Amazon Review

A dark romance from debut author Victoria Arrow that explores the push and pull of forbidden romance between the overlooked, loyal daughter of the mafia don and the woman supposed to marry her brother.

Giovanna lives for her family and the mafia. She is tough, gruff, and more capable than her playboy brother. She has accepted her place in the background, but when her brother’s beautiful fiancee, Francesca, makes it clear she would rather marry Giovanna things get complicated.

Will Giovanna put herself first for once and take what she wants? That is if she can protect Francesca from those using her as a pawn in the mafia game of thrones.

Trigger Warnings: sexual assault (historic and talked, about but not described), torture, explicit sex scenes (1x MF and multiple FF), profanity, general violence and death.

“This book has it ALL! You want mafia boss, mafia brat, love, angst, family, dark romance? This is your book! I devoured this book in a couple days, it keeps you on the edge of what will happen next, you lose time reading it.” - Kelsie (Amazon Customer)

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    Marino Famiglia Series
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  5. Publication date
    June 17, 2023
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C44DL5R1
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 662 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 397 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0473677473
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Marino Famiglia Series
  • Best Sellers Rank: #142,519 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (462)

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Victoria Arrow lives down under on an island in the Pacific with her partner and their three pets. Vic is bisexual and loves reading and writing romance novels featuring straight and sapphic characters. One day she hopes to be able to make a living writing dark and spicy novels but for now she still has a day job to pay the bills. Giovanna is her first novel.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
462 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book's storyline engaging, with one describing it as a lesbian Mafia romance. They appreciate the characters, with one noting how well-developed Francesca is. The book receives positive feedback for its content and readability.
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9 customers mention content, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the content of the book amazing and well done.
...This book was so good!Read more
This book was incredible....Read more
...Amazing debut.Read more
Excellent book. Curious who the brothers ended up with tho? Did the youngest end up with bluey? Or someone elseRead more
9 customers mention story, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer specifically appreciating it as a lesbian Mafia romance.
Bravo. I really enjoyed this story. Everything flowed nicely and the characters made a lasting impression. Looking forward to reading more from you.Read more
...I was completely immersed in the story and deeply connected to the main characters. Finishing it felt devastating—I just wanted more....Read more
A live story that makes you smile, feel the sexual drive and need. But, the reality and pitfalls of a certain way of life get in the way....Read more
...Very nice read and even better ending. Can't wait to read the next.Read more
8 customers mention readability, 7 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one describing it as captivating in every way.
...I couldn't stop reading it. Recommend you try it for yourself. Happy read!Read more
Can't say poor Fran because in the end the true Don won. Very nice read and even better ending. Can't wait to read the next.Read more
...It had so much - family, loyalty, lust, jealousy, violence, betrayal...love! I was hooked from page one, but I savored each chapter!...Read more
...every second of this book ahh it was so good definitely one of my favorite reads 💗 Francesca and G are definitely one of my top favorite couples.Read more
7 customers mention character development, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning that Francesca is a fully developed character.
...love this book It's right up my alley lesbian Mafia romance I love the characters I love the story line....Read more
...I loved her character. There is a ton of chemistry between the two female leads and that ends up making all the difference to the storyline....Read more
This book plunges you right into the excitement of the story builds the characters up and makes you want to know each one of them....Read more
I was impressed by how the author described the characters in this book. Spoilers ahead: Elio was a real tool, until the very end of the story....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • MLTU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Giovanna 🕶❤️
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was the sapphic mafia lovestory I've always wanted!! It had so much - family, loyalty, lust, jealousy, violence, betrayal...love! I was hooked from page one, but I savored each chapter!

    Giovanna and Francesca are 👩‍🍳💋🤌. Their attraction and desire for each other was delicious! And poor Francesca- heart of a warrior, a true mafia princess. This book was so good!
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  • JeanQueen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complex yet Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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    I enjoyed this book a good deal. I an a fan of the organized crime trope and find that now many do it exceptionally well especially trying to represent a female Don. This gets my four stars for getting the female Don correct and doing it so well with the first book out of the gate. Giovanna has a level of strength and vulnerability that makes her a heroine we want to root for. However, when it comes to handling business she does not vaccinate or second guess herself, and she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. I loved her character. There is a ton of chemistry between the two female leads and that ends up making all the difference to the storyline. Spice level between them is high and I’m a huge fan of pregnancy sex because why not! Now, here is where I veer into constructive feedback. The trauma warnings are real and should be adhered to. The second and younger female MC is violated and Re-traumatized numerous times, I count six. It was problematic in the sense that the other female lead isn’t even called so much as a dyke, much less experience any trauma. So, in essence the femme of the two, the younger of the two and the more innocent of the two is violated numerous times by family and foe alike. It was disturbing and credit to the author that I was able to get past it to enjoy the book. Not everyone might and it should be taken into consideration for future writing. Also, though she gets her happy ending, it kind of sucked (spoiler) that it is her final and most significant trauma that is a wake up call for Giovanna, I would have liked for this to happen differently for it to really be a full HEA. Like I said though, the writing is strong, the characters engaging and the storyline fun and exciting. I think we have a responsibility as writers/artists and readers/consumers to not normalize toxic behavior even in art and/or entertainment.
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  • A. Marks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating in every way
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    This book was incredible. Francesca is such a fully developed character and the back story of every character paints the picture of this mafia family perfectly. It’s a little bit of a slow burn but totally worth the waiting.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
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    The moment I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. I was completely immersed in the story and deeply connected to the main characters. Finishing it felt devastating—I just wanted more.

    At first, I was excited to learn it was the start of a series, but since I picked up this book for its sapphic elements, I’m not sure I’d be as interested in reading about the rest of the family.

    That said, Gio is definitely a re-read for me.
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  • Sabra
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    I was impressed by how the author described the characters in this book. Spoilers ahead: Elio was a real tool, until the very end of the story. I was so hoping that Giovanna would have rendered David unable to urinate, but he did get his comeuppance. I was glad to see the MC’s finally get their HEA. I look forward to the sequel (s) to this story. Well done. Oh, and there were some 🔥🔥sex scenes too!
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  • R. Freeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best I've ever read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I devour books, but this one I will have to go back and reread. So well done, slow burn but very hot flames, and achingly beautiful in its depiction of the love and joy and misery of unrequited feelings. Highly recommended.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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    I still love this book It's right up my alley lesbian Mafia romance I love the characters I love the story line. I love the author's writing I couldn't put the book down I had to go to sleep And at work I kept thinking about the book I so can't wait for the next book I recommend this book
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  • Alexis Cornelius
    4.0 out of 5 stars suspense, spice, and bad a$$ woman
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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    A slow start for me to focus at first but I got hooked quickly and this was one of those constant storylines you think about, even when it’s over…I enjoyed the mafia storyline full of suspense and keeps you on your toes for what could be next. Some spice throughout and the family closeness is great and loved the brothers personalities…also the history and past/present chapters jumping around the book to add to the drama. There were quite a few song reference’s throughout the book and as I read, I added them to a playlist - which feels like a closeness to the book and also fun to listen to when I am driving.
    Now I can’t wait for the brothers books to come out and will enjoy continuing the Marino storyline!
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  • Steph
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🥵
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Fantastic, can they have a second book please?

    The build up, slow burn is absolutely perfect. The characters are well written and every one of them has a purpose, they didn’t feel like fillers.

    Age gap, slow burn, spice. - finally gets the girl. I was hooked from the minute I started reading it.
    The ending came around real quick, I’d of hoped to see more of their life in the epilogue.. not just “she pops out 3 kids and has a quickie in a loo” But I might just be bitter that it’s over.
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  • Mariana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from page 1!
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 11, 2023
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    Giovanna is one of those books that you finish reading and needs to take a break of a couple days before starting a new one. It just gets you!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best surprise ever
    Reviewed in India on July 8, 2023
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    From the start it was a book that has all the wow factor.

    I waited for something like this in lesfic. We do not see much of a mafia lesbian romance but i think all good lesfic writers should explore this gener.
    The characters are lovable and good, i never liked flashback episodes but in this book they were good.
    I hope to see more from the writter.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Giovanna still lives in my head
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2023
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    This book was not my usual read but it’s now up there amongst my all time favourite books. The slow burn is super hot, you’ll never listen to Iris without thinking of ‘that’ nightclub scene again, and Giovanna as a character is amazing. She still lives rent free in my head. Highly recommend this book!
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  • Lady Stark
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2024
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    I enjoyed the Australianess of the book, the little bits here and there, it made me smile while reading.

    I appreciate the deep dive in the family dynamics of the Marinos. I think it was carefully written, highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Giovanna, Francesca and Elleo so that the reader could see all of them and not just the negative side of the character. The author didn’t shy away from what that lifestyle entailed - torture, intimidation, murder, rape. It was nice not to be sheltered as a reader.

    As Mafia stories go, Giovanna was entertaining and memorable for me.
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