Not Mine to Keep

The Costa Family

De: Brittney Sahin

Narrado por: Allie Piper, Connor Crais

A playboy billionaire and a mafioso’s daughter ignite dangerous passions, vengeance, and betrayal in a sizzling novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.

The name DiMaggio means mafia royalty, but Calliope, the dynasty’s last living heir, is no princess. A teacher and singer in Nashville, she’s moved as far away from the generations-old criminal legacy as she can. But she still can’t escape her dying father’s wicked reach, or his plans for her arranged marriage to carry on the family name.

Playboy Alessandro Costa has a different plan: marry her himself—temporarily. It’ll give him a chance to take down the DiMaggio patriarch and his empire, settle an old debt, and save Calliope from a catastrophic fate. But when the attraction between them sizzles, business becomes pleasure and a marriage game becomes the real thing.

It only raises the stakes—and the danger. Because now they are living in the shadow of violent men who’ll do whatever it takes to destroy them. With their love and their lives on the line, Calliope and Alessandro are ready to fight fire with fire.

©2024 by Brittney Sahin. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Another hit by Brittney!

I was eagerly awaiting for Alassandro’s story to come out and it did not disappoint!! The narration added to the characters and made you feel that you were right there at family meetings. Will definitely be a repeat listen while we wait for Izzie and Hudson’s story.

Loved it!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story! I love the storyline, characters, and the twists and turns that make it so I didn't want to put the book down! This series is truly amazing and I can't wait to read the next book!! I listened to the audiobook also and the narrators did a phenomenal job.

OMG!!!

Soooo loved this book!!! I am so happy to have the Costas back on my reading pleasure list!! Thank you Brittney Sahin for this I thought I loved Enzo but WOW this was great and had me laughing, crying and on the edge of my seat!

IIt's official. I have fallen for the Costa men

It's official. I have fallen for the Costa men and Hudson. It's a good thing they're fictional because I'm not sure I could choose! Alessandro Costa, whew, there is so much under that gruff playboy exterior. You can guess the hurt behind the playboy ways, I mean I've had guy friends and known their reasons behind how they live, and when they fall It's always epic. No different with Alessandro and Calliope's story. A fake marriage quickly turns real as their chemistry and love ignites. The emotion gripped my heart. The twists, danger, action, and edge of your seat suspense kept me captivated and had me anxious at moments. Narration was awesome. Can't wait to see where Brittney takes use with Hudson's story and then Constantine...ohhh I am ready now to learn more about him!

Great listen

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. The audio narrated by Allie Piper and Connie Crais was perfect,

Not Mine To Keep is Mine To Keep!!

From beginning to end, the love and growth you see from both Calliope and Alessandro is amazing. As always with Brittney's books, you can expect the unexpected and get the HEA that was always meant to be! So excited for the rest of the series!!!!

Beautiful!

A gripping and captivating romance that is powerfully inspiring, emotionally raw, and breathtakingly romantic. A beautiful, strong, and resilient heroine and a complex, fiercely protective and determined hero. Their chemistry is magnetic and undeniable. The storyline is incredibly well-written with suspenseful twists and turns that are a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Those emotions radiate from the pages; you feel their pain and sorrow, their joy and elation, and everything in between. A spellbinding romance that I didn’t want to end. The narration was excellent and brought this story to life beautifully. A must listen!

Loved it!!

I loved Alessandro and Calliope’s suspense filled romance and the wonderful narration performance of Connor Crais (whose Italian accent is swoon worthy) and newcomer Allie Piper. Britney Sahin’s danger filled storyline and the intricately woven plot is one of her best to date and the slow burn sexual attraction is deliciously sexy and compelling. I loved the slow decline of Allesandro’s aloofness as he struggles to resist falling for his temporary wife while Calli’s growing affection for her morally grey husband grows exponentially. Mafia romance is my newest guilty pleasure and I can’t wait for the next book in the series

Captivating narration of amazing book

I was completely captivated by Not Mine to Keep with the amazing story and thoughtful narration. The inflections and accents used by the narrators added to the experience—particularly the Italian accent and words spoke in Italian.

The story is amazing and Not Mine to Keep continues the realistic dialogue written by Brittney. Worth every minute of relaxing listening. Definitely will enjoy it again soon.

A wonderful book in a phenomenal series.

Allesandro Costa has one rule: no relationships—only no-strings-attached encounters. Calliope Anderson, a passionate school teacher and aspiring country singer, is the daughter of Armani Dimagio, head of the oldest mafia family in Italy. Defying her father, she wants nothing to do with him, but he insists she marry and produce an heir.

In a bold move to settle a debt to one of Armani's men, Allesandro agrees to marry Calliope. He won't allow her to be handed over to the man her father has chosen, knowing he can offer her something different. What he doesn't anticipate is falling for Calliope in the process.

Once married, Allesandro’s siblings rally around Calliope, determined to help her find happiness and support their brother in rediscovering love. As Calliope and Alessandro spend time together, he struggles against the deepening feelings that complicate his no-strings approach.

“Allesandro is a teddy bear hidden beneath layers of bravado,” and Calliope sees through that exterior, often connecting with the softer side of him. Though she strives to guard her heart, Allesandro consistently breaks through her defenses.

Throughout the story, I found myself laughing out loud and fervently rooting for Calliope to dismantle Allesandro’s walls, helping him embrace love and his own heart once again. The narration is masterfully done, immersing you in the tale as if you’re witnessing it unfold right before your eyes.