The Costa’s are always so intriguing! These characters live rent free in my mind. 5 ⭐️ and a 🌶️ 🌶️ spicy. Not to mention I just love anything Brittney Sahin puts out! She sucks you into the adventure within the story.

Calliope is a unknown daughter of the DiMaggio’s mafia family. Her father, the head of the mafia, has decided that she needs to learn to take over the family business and right now. Alessandro Costa is tasked with marrying her so the DiMaggio crime organization can be handed off to an old family friend, once Calliope’s father is out of the picture. Alessandro, the ultimate playboy, is struggling to grasp this Calliope could actually be the one. As if he’d ever settle down… and Calliope only wants true love. Are they able to pull off this arranged marriage to finish the task without falling in love?

This book has it all..romance, suspense, alpha male protecting the woman they love with everything that is in them. Brittney Sahin does it again. Draws you into the characters and their lives. She never disappoints . If you never have read one of her books please do so. I wish I could give this more than 5 stars.

Brittney Sahin can do no wrong. She did it again!

The relationship between Alessandro and Calliope had me pulling for them from the very beginning. The banter between the two was the best. I loved how she was pushing his buttons and he tried so hard to deny it. Brittney's characters and stories are so well thought out that I am never lacking for anything!

The book was the right balance of sexy and action with all of my favorite tropes. I did not want to put it down. I can not wait for the next books in the series!!

Not Mine to Keep, written by Brittney Sahin, is the second title in the Costa Family series.

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characters: Alessandro (MMC) & Calliope “Callie” (FMC)

This isn’t my first book by this author, I enjoy reading her military themed books and the variety of stories she comes up with!

This book is the story of playboy billionaire Alessandro and teacher/aspiring country singer Callie. Alessandro has a mission of saving Callie from her evil father, either by helping her disappear or marrying her himself so that her father can’t marry her off to another evil man.

Overall the book was written well and the characters connected well. Callie, during several scenes at the beginning of the story seemed VERY naive, but she eventually grew on me.

“I thought you weren’t mine to keep, but here you are becoming all I want.”

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title!

I really enjoyed Alessandro and Calliope. Marriage of convenience is a fun trope, and this was an interesting setup. I appreciated the initial sparks and then getting to follow along on their journey to love. There was perhaps a little less action here than in some of this author's other works, but it was still interesting and contained plenty of intrigue and suspense. I did find that the extended conversations over text weren't my favorite and really pulled me out of the story. At times, it almost felt like a way to increase words without actually saying much of interest. I found this distracting and disappointing but it may be more of a personal preference. Overall, this was a good read.

I think the plot is interesting, but the writing left a lot to be desired. It pulls you out of the plot a lot because it wasn’t the best written. There was a struggle with the adjectives, grammar, and overall flow of the novel.

Where do I even start? Marriage of convenience with a mafia/assassin twist will always have a place in my heart. Callie and Alessandro have a chance encounter as charity auction event. Callie performs a few covers, including that of Chris Stapleton (who Alessandro doesn’t known of) and he becomes instantly smitten with her. Only to soon learn this the reason he was sent to the event was to meet this elementary level history teacher….because she was the illegitimate and ONLY heir to the largest and older mafia family. If Alessandro can’t convince Callie to flee her life, he has to convince her to marry him (temporarily of course…) so she isn’t kidnapped by her estranged birth father and forced to marry an even worse monster to produce a viable male heir.
There is a healthy amount of banter and bickering and sass from both main characters to really give you an idea on their personalities and how the bring out the best and worst in each other. Throw in some espionage, explosions, kidnapping, coercion and LOTS of steamy sex and you have the perfect light grey romance read.
I’ve never read anything by Brittany Sahin before but not I need to read the next story about Izzy and Hudson!

Thank you #Netgalley and publishers for this arc

Love this author and her combination of romance danger and twists and turns!
The romance between Alessandro and Calliope was hot, both trying to fight it since it was (supposedly) only for appearances . But the more time and emotions shared together the harder it was. This the first of the Costa series I have read, but going back to read the first, Enzo and Maria’s story.
If you like your stories with suspense, hot romance with a little Mafia thrown in,
Grab this book.

Thank you to netgalley, for the copy of this amazing story

I love how Brittney Sahin continues to create such amazing characters and storylines that match their personalities so perfectly. Alessandro is absolutely one of my favorite Brittney heroes and Callie is way up there on my favorite Brittney heroine list. They are perfect for each other, and their story (which can definitely be read as a standalone) brought the intensity, the heat, and a lot of serious heart!

What I Love About It:

"My Wife"
Chapter 28
So much delicious tension
Gripping Suspense & intrigue
Fast paced action
Growly protector with a hidden soft side
Sunshiny heroine with serious backbone & determination
Plot twists
Explosive chemistry
Familiar faces (names) from another favorite series
Family bonds

Brittney Sahin did it again! The Costa's aren't your typical veteran family, but they have so much depth to offer. When you find out why Allasandro is so determined not to fall for Calliope, you'll be rooting for them even more. This book has action, spice, and a HEA. What more can you ask for? Now, to not so patiently, wait for Hudson and Izzy's story.

Absolutely loved Alessandro and Callie’s story. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved their banter and her smart mouth. I highly recommend this book and all of Brittney’s other books as well. She’s a talented author and I love her writing!

I absolutely loved Alessandro! This was a great story. Well developed story line kept you reading page after page.

I received this book as an ARC.

I have been reading Brittney’s books for years, and every single one of her books gets better than the previous!

The sexual tension between both main characters is off the charts! Some of the best banter between main characters, I have ever read.

Tough acting, morally gray, main male lead, and a female lead that gives as good as she gets. Forced togetherness and shared spaces! So many 🥵🥵🥵 scenes.

5 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Highly recommend this book!

Side Note I would check out book order if you have never read any of Britney’s books before. This book can be read as a standalone, but it may contain some slight spoilers from the first book in this series if you skip ahead.

Happy reading ❤️

my first read from this Author and so enjoyed .it has it all twist s and someone will do anything to get what they want and a very hot read. Calliope. just wants a normal life and to become a famous singer, Alessandro bumps into her at a fundraising event he was invited to. he try's the charm on her but not works. then he gets the call, and he know knows why he is there and when he takes a job on, he does everything to protect the client. but this one a bit different he has to marry Calliope, and it won't be easy as Calliope is a very strong woman it's an amazing read.

Brittney is the Queen of romantic suspense Not Mine to Keep is the second book of the Costa Family series and brings us Alessandro and Calliope. We also get mentions of a favorite Falcon Falls couple as well as quite a few of some of the Dublin Nights crew.

This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. Brittney has an uncanny ability to get your heart racing from the suspense and action as much as the spice. She’s also a master of crafting lovable and relatable main characters while simultaneously creating villains worthy of all the hate. It’s a balance not everyone can master, but Brittney definitely has.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Alessandro and Callie each navigate through past and present trauma to find their happily ever after. I can’t wait for Izzy and Hudson’s story next.

Give me a marriage of convenience to a mafia princess, toss in the hero’s too involved family, a reluctant bride and solving the mystery of who wants to have her eliminated. What you’ll have is Sahin’s next best seller, Not Mine To Keep.

NMTK mixes action, suspense, romance and smoking hot chemistry between Alessandro & Calliope. All of the elements we have come to appreciate and devour in a Brittney Sahin story.

A chance meeting (was it really) between Alessandro & Callie becomes a game of cat & mouse with the dark forces determined to stop her ascension to the DiMaggio family throne. The only way for Alessandro to help keep her safe is to marry her, in name only. And as in all good romance novels, the tension between the two builds until it’s palpable and can no longer be denied.

Some of our old friends from Sahin’s Dublin Nights series make a guest appearance and offer an assist in rooting out the bad guys. Izzy & Hudson almost steal the show with their antics and smolder. Good thing their story is next!
Looking forward to the continuation of this series.

wow! what can I say about her writing that hasn't already been said. I swear she can't surprise me but continues to do so with each new book and this one is no exception. Alessandro has the heart of a warrior but cares so much for everyone. how he pays attention to the wants and needs of Calliope is unmatched. makes me wish and want someone just like him in my life. way to go Brittney can't wait for the next one!



please never stop writing I live through your characters

Suspense, action, and emotion in a cinematic-worthy story.

Brittney Sahin creates the most swoon-worthy heroes. And none better than Alessandro a slightly morally grey playboy who’s a teddy bear underneath for the women in his life. Calliope Anderson is the current woman in his life as much as a mission of protection can be. But with every moment that passes the feisty school teacher/ singer burrows deeper and deeper under Alessandro’s skin. He agrees to marry Calliope to settle a debt and to protect her from the intended husband her mafia boss “father” wants her to marry. A fake marriage for three months and they’ll both be back to their normal lives. Well, there may be one or two ‘eliminations’ in between…

If you’ve never read a Brittney Sahin novel, get ready to be lured into a fantastic unputdownable book by a master storyteller. The action, suspense, steam, and buildup of emotions throughout her stories keep you enthralled and reading well past bedtime. Her characters will live long in your mind after you’ve finished the story; you’ll crave more of them and hope she brings them back as a cameo in a future book. They are multi-faceted, well-written, and people I’d like to be friends with (or protected by <3). I love the supporting characters and hope they (in time) will get their own stories. I enjoy her crossover cameos, it’s a chance to catch up on people from previous books. The action and suspense are written so well that the movie plays in my mind as I read. These books would transition effortlessly to the big screen. Ms. Sahin’s stories are unique and captivating, and I can’t wait to read them. Next up in the Costa series is Hudson and Izzy, and I can’t wait for the tension and suspense to come.

Music city meets the city that never sleeps. A mafia princess meets the prince of justice, who does what’s right no matter the job.
Brittney has outdone herself again! The journey of Alessandro and Calliope is intense, slow burning and will take you on the rude of a lifetime.

There is never enough stars for Brittney’s work

Wow! Another fantastic read from Brittney Sahin! This story is the second book in the Costa Family series. I enjoyed how the relationship between Alessandro and Calliope evolved throughout the book. At first I wasn't sure I was going to like Alessandro but his teddy bear moments had me swooning. This is an action packed read with lots of twists and turns. I loved how Brittney wove in characters from previous books and series. It was great to get little updates and a few easter eggs. If you are looking for a spicy, action packed mafia, alpha male story, then this is your book!