Devil's Lily

Nightshades, Book 1

By: Sasha Leone, Roselyn Ash

Narrated by: Kasha Kensington, Peter Alden

How do you go from blind date to shotgun wedding in a single afternoon?

You catch the eye of a man like Maximo Leonotti, that's how.

It's not like he had to force me. I was hooked on the stormy-eyed stranger from the moment we met… right up until I felt the pinch in my arm.

The next thing I know, I'm waking up on his private jet, halfway to Las Vegas. Apparently, for an impromptu wedding. Our wedding.

That's when the panic sets in. This can't be happening. I'm Elira Përmeti, daughter of Afrim, leader of the Albanian mafia. If I go missing, all hell will break loose.

But when I tell Maximo, he just smiles. Turns out, he already knows all of my secrets, and now it's time I hear one of his:

My father owes him a debt, and I'm the payment.

Devil's Lily is a standalone, dual pov dark mafia romance featuring a possessive, 'touch her and I'll unalive you' type anti-hero and a feisty, smart heroine. No OW drama, no cliffhanger, and a hard-won HEA.

©2022 Roselyn Ash & Sasha Leone (P)2025 Podium Audio

well

It definitely took longer to get into this story
It's wasn't terrible it was just.... Missing something... The audiobook was good it helped me not DNF the book. I don't think I'll be continuing the series.

Mixed feelings

Elira - the MC read a little too immature for me. Though it was easily explained, there were moments when I had to suspend disbelief that a man like Maximo would be into her. The End was a little iffy with plausibilty. But book 2 shows promise.

Great book

This book is a masterpiece. I loved both the male and female characters, but what truly made the story shine was Kasha Kensington’s narration. She brought the book to life, perfectly capturing her characters kindness and innocence without making her sound childish. Her performance felt genuine and beautifully balanced. Chef’s kiss.

Mafia madness

Kidnapping *kinda* and the enemies to lovers trope. The bad guys aren't so bad after all.

It's creepy

The start of the love story was improbable. It's like I was reading what my 10 year old self thought sexual attraction was. It was awkward and unpleasant. I got through one more chapter and decided I couldn't finish it. One of 3 in 50 years.