This is yet another hit by Brittney Sahin. I loved the chemistry between Alessandro and Calliope. Alessandro is dark, but has a tender side that she brings out in him and she is not timid and has the sass he needs. They are perfect together! There were quite a few twists in the story that kept you guessing on just exactly who you could trust and it definitely kept the suspense going. I always love how Brittney weaves past characters into her new stories and this one had some of my favorites. I look forward to the next book, meanwhile, I think I will go back and revisit a few of those favorites from past books. One thing I always know, when I pick up a book by Brittney Sahin, I am NEVER disappointed!!!

Not Mine to Keep is the second installment in the Costa Family series. Brittney Sahin met and exceeded every expectation I had. A billionaire with a playboy reputation who's addicted to hunting and eliminating those who inhabiit the dark underbelly of the world. A Nashville songbird and teacher whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers she's the daughter of an Italian Mafia Kingpin. A debt repayment called in. Multiple bad actors with revenge and murder plots in play. You get the picture; lots going on in this book.The suspense, intrigue, danger, plot twists and emotional highs and lows couple with a sizzling, white hot romance will keep you glued to Not Mine to Keep, cover to cover.

Allesandro Costa starts falling for Calliope Anderson at their first encounter but he doesn't do love or relationships. At least that's what he's convinced himself of. When she becomes a job it gives him the perfect excuse to keep her at arm's length. Calliope has Allesandro's number just by looking at him: urbane, gorgeous and self assured in his ten thousand dollar suit. Having him suddenly thrust into her life and marrying him in order to be protected is nit what she bargained for. Finding out that underneath his stoic aeemingly emotionless faćade is a teddy bear of a man with a big, big heart cinches her feelings for him. You'll ride the highs and lows and the ins and outs of taking down those who want Calliope gone from this earth as these two fall deeply in love.

"Not Mine To Keep" will make you want to keep reading and reading. Just like all of her books I never wanted the story to end! The characters in the book along especially Callie and Alessandro, the chemistry is out of this world with the two of them. It will leave you wanting more with all of the drama, fun, and some spice! I can not wait for the next book. if i could give this 10 stars i would, 5 just does not seem like enough.

I am not a fan when life gets in the way of a fantastic read. Unfortunately, that is what happened with this book, and it took longer to read than I had planned. I cannot say enough about Alessandro and Calliope's story. From the beginning, you knew that whatever walls Alessandro had up would eventually fall for this sassy Southerner.

There is intense chemistry between these two that you can feel coming off the page. We were introduced to Alessandro in Let Me Love You, and he is a playboy with a side of vigilante. We now see what makes him tick and why he has not allowed himself to love.

This book has action and suspense, allowing Brittney to bring back some of her characters from her Dublin Nights series to offer assistance, which is always a plus. I cannot wait for Hudson's and Izzy's story.

A marriage of convenience to a mafia princess, what could go wrong? A chance meeting between billionaire Alessandro Costa and Calliope DiMaggio at an event we see lots of chemistry, but they both go their separate ways.

Callie is a school teacher and musician on the side. She grew up away from the Mafia world that her family is trying to pull her back into by having her marry someone they approve. Alessandro is a billionaire vigilante who is asked to help keep her safe. Well, that means getting temporarily married.
Brittney Sahin sure continues her series with intrigue, suspense, chemistry, witty banter. She creates characters that are real and well developed. I love how she always includes past characters into her books.

There is so much chemistry between Alessandro and Callie. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Their interaction as they learn about each other is soo swoony. Callie brings Alessandro back to a life he didn't think he deserved. A great love story between two unlikely people.

I just loved their story. Brittney Sahin sure knows how to write with subplots that make up a well written love story.

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Action, adventure, suspense & intrigue all wrapped up in red hot romance 🔥

I love Brittney’s particular blend of Action, Suspense and Romance - for me, she mixes those ingredients together in exactly the right measure, like the perfect Margarita! The cinematic, sweeping locations; the flowing, suspenseful plot twists; the seamless, fluid character development are all written with a finesse which is rare and special and satisfies my little romantic suspense loving heart - and this book has all of that in spades!

I'd class this book as 'Mafia adjacent' as both the MCs are merely on the periphery of that life, but the FMC’s family ties are pulling her into it against her will and the MMC tries to help save her from that.

Calliope is brave, feisty and sassy - the kind of FMC that makes me want to be her bestie. She gives as good as she gets and her bantering conversations and flirty text chats with Alessandro (MMC) are highly entertaining.

Alessandro is a little damaged, with some red flags on display. He thinks he’s more ‘anti-hero’ but as the story unfolds we see the true heart of his character. He’s a delectable mix of gentle and kind with a morally grey edge - flawed, but a true, self-sacrificing, inherently 'good' hero. He’s also gloriously spicy hot 🔥 and those 'my wife' moments are delectable!

The chemistry between the MCs is so beautifully written it's tangible. They try to restrain it, but the forced proximity of their evolving circumstances teases their sexual chemistry to tantalisingly explosive levels!

This can absolutely be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the first book in the series, 'Let Me Love You' (cos it's damn good!)

Looking forward to the audio release!

Whenever I’m in the mood for a romantic suspense, I always go to Brittney Sahin books. She always delivers! Not Mine To Keep is another winner. Great balance between swoon and suspense, between light and dark. I love the Costa family, and Callie is amazing! She’s such a good character, and her struggles felt so real. Alessandro is best described by his sister, a tough guy but a teddy bear underneath. And if that’s not the best combination, I don’t know what more you need! Loved it!

Brittney has done it again! Not mine to keep definitely wants you waiting for what happens next. It has it all romance, intrigue, action and touching moments. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

Only Brittney can give us such an exceptional fake marriage intertwined with an edgy suspense plot. This book had me hooked from the beginning and I couldn't put it down. I loved Alessandro and Cali, these two knew how to heat up the pages. Whew. And there is something to be said about watching a man fall when he is so against it from the get go. I feel like they fall the hardest and Alessandro sure did. The twists were perfect and I just LOVED the entire book! A top read this year!

I’ve been wanting to read one of Brittany Sahin so when I saw this and read the blurb, I immediately knew I’d want to read this! 🤩

I wouldn’t call this an insta-love but Alessandro was head over heels for Callie before he knew she was the Mafioso’s princess. To him, Callie is “Little Miss Tennessee Whiskey” 🥹 He respected and cared for her like she was truly his! I absolutely loved Callie. She kept Alessandro on his toes but became protective and loving towards him even if it started as a marriage of convenience 🥰

The action had me speeeeding through these pages so that Callie and Alessandro could both have their happy ending. I wish I read the first book before this but I was able to keep up with characters and what their jobs were. I absolutely loved how involved his family is in their “side gig!” And the spice in this 🥵🥵 when Alessandro finally loses control 🤭😮‍💨

Alessandro and Calliope…WOW!

Incredible Story! This is book 2 so I definitely recommend reading “Let Me Love You” first. That was just as incredible so you won’t regret it.
It’s 2 am and I had to finish this..too good to put down. It just never stops and you can’t help but to get sucked into the story.

So Book 1 is about Enzo and now book 2 is one of his brothers, Alessandro. To explain them…they are like vigilantes, but dark vigilantes. They have all been through some dark times, some more than others. Alessandro being one that thinks he cannot be pulled from the dark. Due to this, he wants no part of a relationship; he doesn’t think he is good enough. Especially after meeting Calliope. But he has a debt to pay, a mafia to take down, and has to save Callie.

Callie is a school teacher in TN and has lived a pretty normal life up until recently. Due to reasons, you have to read, her Aunt raised her. Now that she has met Alessandro, normal ceases to exist and her life may never be normal again. She is the daughter of DiMaggio mafia, the only heir, and her father wants her married. He ready to set the plan in action.

So entertaining and captivating and wit and just everything. I can’t think of enough adjectives to describe this. So good!

I am absolutely loving this series. I didn't think anything could top Enzo and Maria's story (book 1 in the series of standalones), but Callie and Alessandro’s did! Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down, I stayed up way past my bedtime JUST to finish it.

Callie and Alessandro’s fake marriage was just what I needed, with the sparks between these two starting right from the beginning the night they met, clear up to the very end when they realized their love for each other.

Mafia romance is new for me and this series hasn't disappointed and I'm so glad I gave Brittney a chance.

What a fabulous book. This series is absolutely compelling to read. The characters are diverse, complicated and totally different. I love the interaction the connections and the way they interact. The story is full of drama, suspense and intrigue. Once you start this book you won’t want to stop. Once these two meet it’s chemistry all the way. Life unfortunately doesn’t make it easy for them tho. Who they are, who their families are make for a tense and exhilarating ride to find their own hea. With each book you get more and more hooked into this family. I can’t wait to read the. Ext book by this amazing author

Brittney Sahin does it again! She was a first time author to me with the first book in the Costa Family and she made me a fan then and now I'm a super fan! I cannot wait to listen to this story because I KNOW it is going to elevate it just like doing so did for Enzo & Maria's story!!

Even though I have only read one other book by this author, I am almost 100% sure that she and I are going to get along just fine with any book I read by her. The way she unfolds a story is magic. She has a lot going on and never misses a beat. She makes sure plot-points are not left blowing in the wind so the reader is not left with a "but why tho" thought. She grows characters from the very beginning and the relationship they form begin from the very start. The storylines are intricate yet very easy to follow. She includes other characters from previous books but doesn't do it in a way that leaves the reader not understanding them because they haven't read her past works. AT least, this has been my experience. Because of all of these characteristics, she's already on the TBR list I will get to this year (because I have several different ones LOL).

I loved Alessandro & Calliope so much it's ridiculous and their story was absolute perfection! It was a slow-burn that begins with a bang but not a slow-burn that's slow because it drags. Feel me? The author was building their relationship even when they were fighting it. The action that surrounds the story was legit and real to me. It didn't come across as so *out there* that I couldn't *see* it happening. I mean, let's face it, it's not like I have first hand experience in this *world* but I know when something rings true-to-life, and this did.

I'm looking forward to getting to read this author's backlist very soon and for future books in The Costa Family series!

Thank you Montlake for the opportunity to read this story before release to give my feedback.

Alessandro Costa and Calliope DiMaggio were two worlds that collided, whether by chance or fate is still questionable. But their connection was instant. But neither expected the journey they were about to take.

Alessandro made his own way. His name gave him power. His hidden talents kept him alive in more ways than one. One night and one favor has him embarking on a journey he did not expect. Said journey was the beautiful mafia princess Calliope. Only she wanted nothing to do with anything other than the new life she had built for herself. When that life seems to be destined to destroy her, Alessandro becomes her white knight, even if he’s more of a dark lord.

Calliope slowly realizes that she’s falling for Alessandro, while he fights his feelings and fears of the same. Once he accepts that his pretend life is slowly becoming his reality, will it be too late?

This second installment of the Costa family is brilliant. Alessandro was so easy to fall for and Calliope had an inner strength that couldn’t be denied. I’ve no doubt The Costas will be an amazing Series!

Not Mine To Keep is an action packed love story. There is twists and turns through out the entire story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Alessandro is just 🥵! Brittney has a way of completely wrapping you up into her writing making you feel as if you are right there in the story! Thank you Brittney for another amazing story!

Brittney did an amazing job like always. I loved watching her work come to life. Alessandro is a big playboy with a big loving heart that he hide. Until he meets Calliope who is a sassy southern girl who keeps him on his toes. Calliope is in danger and to help her Alessandro needs to marry her. Then take out the threats.
I loved watching the big play boy be brought to his knees by his little miss Tennessee whiskey. He really tried to keep her at arm length believing he was not good for her and she needed to go back to her life when I was safe. Calliope loved is soft side as well as his alpha side. They are amazing. Brittney did amazing with this book.

I received an Advanced Copy of Not Mine to Keep This story of Alessandro and Calliope, which is part of the Costa Family Series. Alessandro marries Calliope to save her from an arranged marriage her mafia father (who she did not know existed till somewhat recently) wants. Alessandro is a playboy/bachelor who never wants to marry but is indebted for previous help that he and his family received. As usual Brittney Sahin weaves previous characters into her stories, which makes it appropriate that they are meeting at a Michael Maddox Fund Raiser. Alessandro and his family work hard to stop her father from pulling her into his shadowy world and to shut down his organization. Her stories suck you in and the teases for the future have you waiting for the next book. I highly recommend reading her books. You won’t be disappointed.

You will definitely want to keep "Not Mine to Keep" by Brittney Sahin and even re-read it. The book was excellent and the characters are so wonderful. I had trouble putting the book down. The way she integrates the characters and for those that have read her other books, you get glimpses of others that just keep you wanting more (and more and more) books about them. She is a fabulous story teller and if this is your first book you are picking up, I highly recommend that you pick up her others. Another 5-star read and she continues to be one of my favorite authors. Bravo!

This book brings us Alessandro and Calliope. Their story is one that will stay with you for a long time to come. I have read Brittney Sahin's books for many years and it was so wonderful to have so many characters making an appearance to help this couple take down their targets in order to get their well deserved HEA. Be prepared for a wild ride.