His Tesoro

Empire of Royals, Book 1

By: Emilia Rossi

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Lee Daniels

I've always dreamed of romance, but this wedding is strictly business.

Sofiya

I've spent years hidden away to protect my father from the shame of having a defective daughter. The head of the Bratva can't be associated with weakness—and to him, that's all I am.

That is until a marriage alliance gives him the opportunity to finally be rid of me.

As I head down the aisle towards my mysterious husband, I hope I'm moving towards love and freedom. But Matteo makes it clear he wants nothing to do with me.

I wish I could return his coldness, but the dangerous Don sets my body ablaze whenever he's near.

Matteo

My life has been defined by betrayal.

A family traitor murdered my parents, and I've carried their blood on my hands all these years. I learned long ago not to open my heart.

As head of the Five Families, I've always controlled my city, but with enemies rising up on all sides, a marriage alliance is my only way forward. Except my bride is not what I expected—and now she's consuming my every thought.

When my trust is shattered again, I'll go to any means necessary to protect the Family.

His Tesoro is a spicy, dual first-person POV mafia romance with an age gap, arranged marriage, disabled heroine, and jealous/possessive hero. This book is a standalone that ends in a HEA. For mature listeners.

©2025 Emilia Rossi (P)2025 Podium Audio

Matteo the mafia don & Sofiya the sunshine

This was absolutely perfect !!! The audio was 👌 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Matteo is Don of the NY Italian mafia … Sofiya is the daughter of the Pakhan of the Chicago Bratva … their marriage is supposed to be one to build alliances . But unfortunately there are hidden ulterior motives surrounding it .

He isn’t informed that she is disabled . Has a chronic joint disorder . Only finds out something is off when she wheels herself down the aisle on their wedding day . He tries to keep his distance but her aura is infectious and he finds himself being drawn in more …

Sofiya is free from her father but apprehensive about her new husband. Having been mistreated and abused at the hands of her father , she doesn’t expect much from her husband , confused she wishes not to ruffle feathers and cause issues .

She is small but mighty . Slowly but surely having these big bag mafia men in NY wrapped around her finger … until one of their own betrays the family .. deception and betrayal come out while they both try to maneuver around their new normal .

Tropes :
Arranged marriage
Age gap
Disabled FMC
bratva
Mafia
Pregnancy ( not just in epilogue )
Feisty heroine
Touch her and d!e vibes
“My wife “

Great story

loved this story
liked how she used a disability and made it a strength and made her his weakness.

1,000/10

The ONLY thing I wish was different - I wish this was read in duet. Otherwise, absolute perfection *chefs kiss*

5 stars

Book Review – 5 Stars
This book was everything I wanted in a mafia romance—intense, emotional, and totally addictive. Sofiya and Matteo’s story is packed with tension, vulnerability, and that perfect mix of danger and devotion. The arranged marriage trope is done so well here, especially with the added layers of Sofiya’s disability and Matteo’s trauma. Their chemistry is off the charts, but it’s the emotional depth that really makes this one stand out.
Sofiya is such a strong, beautifully written heroine, and Matteo? He’s the definition of broody, possessive, and secretly soft. The way their relationship unfolds—slowly, painfully, and then explosively—is just chef’s kiss. Plus, the writing is sharp and immersive, with just the right amount of spice and suspense.

🎧 Audiobook Review – 5 Stars
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Lee Daniels, the audiobook is phenomenal. Teddy brings Matteo’s cold intensity and hidden vulnerability to life, while Lee gives Sofiya a voice full of quiet strength and emotion. Their performances are so well-matched, and the dual POV narration makes the story feel even more intimate and powerful.
The audio adds a whole new layer to the experience—every whispered threat, every emotional breakdown, every moment of longing hits harder. If you’re into mafia romance and love a well-produced audiobook, this one’s a must-listen.

Soo good!

the story is great, the characters really need well together. i own this on here and kindle incase I can only read.

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER LISTENED TO!!!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!! I don't want to give anything away. But this book affected me long after I stopped listening. It was SO good! The female narrator's voice was PERFECT. PERFECT! The male narrator was SO good too! This book was so well written, the pacing was great, everything flowed so naturally. Just amazing! What a talent this author is!

The most beautiful things come from the unexpected.

This story was beautifully performed by both narrators. Teddy can literally do no wrong. It was a great story. I story I didn’t expect to like as much as I did but the narrators really brought it to life for me.

Made my Heart burst🥰

Was pleasantly surprised to find a FMC with a disability and even more delighted to see the consideration taken into the story. An amazing story filled with a beautiful love built on trust and lots of thrilling mafia action.

The female probably has the best female voice I’ve heard on this app.

I love this story and these narrators did an incredible job. Both voices matched their ages and I adored the females voice. I obviously love Teddy’s voice. I found this author on TikTok and so glad I gave it a chance. If you love romance stories with some twist and turn then this will be a great story for you. I love mafia romances and this one didn’t disappoint! Please support small authors and give this amazing story a chance! You will love it.

Surprisingly sweet story

A great story. Beautiful Sofiya appears beaten down by a lifetime of being overpowered, neglected, and under estimated. Dom Matteo fights years to take back and keep his Mafia family. Yet the struggles with his secrets may keep him from seeing his future. You’ll need a scorecard to keep track of all the deceitful alliances and who you can trust. I only wish that Ronin the Irish Mafia leader had a bigger part within the story.