Promised at Birth

Chicago Mafia Vows, Book One

By: Laura Peterson

Narrated by: Kathy Handrock

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Gwen
I never wanted this life. My dreams were simple—love, and maybe college.

But now I'm bound to Bobby, the Mafia King of Chicago. He both terrifies and captivates me. So why does every touch from him send my heart pounding like a war drum?

Bobby
Welcome to my kingdom—Chicago. I want everything—power, billions, you name it.

But first, I need a queen. Enter Gwen. She's merely a means to an end. Love? Don't make me laugh. Women are mere diversions. She’s about to discover what being married to me really means.

The Russian Bratva daring to mess with my turf? They're signing their death warrants.

Gwen
So, he thinks he can use me? Fine, let the games begin. But in this deadly tug-of-war between the Mafia and the Bratva, we're both pawns, and our lives are the chips on the table.

Bobby
This marriage was supposed to be a straightforward transaction. But Gwen—she's pulling me apart, thread by thread. And for the first time, I'm questioning what I really want.

Unveil the secrets of "Promised at Birth," the first electrifying installment in the Chicago Mafia Vows series. This mafia romance book isn’t just another story, it’s a high-stakes battle of wills, a collision of worlds, a tale spun from danger, lust, and irreversible choices. Their mafia arranged marriage is the match that lights the fuse, igniting a war that could burn Chicago to the ground. Desire meets danger as Gwen Fielding is thrust into a world she never asked for, yet can't resist. Caught in a web between the Chicago Mob and the Russian Bratva, will her passion for Bobby Vincenzio, the city's fearsome Mafia Boss, be her downfall or her salvation? Don't just listen—experience a story that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Click 'Order Now' and plunge into a tale where love is as complex as it is captivating.

“Promised at Birth,” where rules are rewritten, empires rise and fall, and love is the most dangerous game.

Get ready for a story that pushes the boundaries of love, loyalty, and betrayal.

Can be listened to as a standalone
Told in dual POV
HEA
Contains dark themes that may be triggering to some listeners.

An all-new dark mafia romance from the author of Obsessed.

©2023, 2024 Laura Peterson (P)2024 Laura Peterson

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Promised at Birth
Chicago Mafia Vows, Book One
By: Laura Peterson
Narrated by: Kathy Handrock
Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
Audiobook

The story and characters are well written and developed. I enjoyed the drama, chemistry and journey. Good read.

Gwen and Bobby

This is a case of an arranged marriage. Their parents promised their infant daughter to marry another’s son to settle a debt. She is being treated as a pawn, and her own wishes do not matter. I bothered me she was not resistant to this scheme, more outraged. Bobby is a womanizer, but needs to settle down with one women to start a family. Eventually they realize they are growing to love each other, and they have a HEA. Despite my issues with the story line, it was well written and interesting. The narration was well done. I would be interested in more works by this author. I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Dark and Intense

This is the first book in the Chicago Mafia Vows series. It’s an arranged marriage between Bobby and Gwen. It’s dark and intense. He was hard to like at first and hard to connect with. It’s an engaging story and I enjoyed it.

Overall engaging and enjoyable

The build up between the MFC and MMC was perfect. A few of the sex scenes felt rushed but most of them were overall satisfying. I enjoyed the mafia aspects balanced with the relationship plot. The twist of character betrayal was believable but felt a bit rushed. I would've enjoyed a more drawn out version of that storyline. I enjoyed the story and would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a mafia romance.

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Steamy Mafia Romance

This is the first book in the Chicago Mafia Vows Series, a Mafia Romance. Gwen and Bobby's mafia arranged marriage romance is entertaining, and passionate, filled with banter, lust, humor, danger, and twists and turns. Gwen is naive, and sassy. Bobby is enigmatic, womanizer, powerful, and protective. The world building is intriguing. The supporting characters are intriguing. Kathy Handrock did a good job bringing this story to life. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Mafia Romance

Gwen is promised to Bobby the Capo of the Chicago mafia as payment. Bobby is ruthless and demands respect from everyone including Gwen. Gwen on the other hand is determined to stand up for herself and not let Bobby push her around. The story is full of action, drama, and kidnapping or two.

The narrator is hard to get used to at first. Her voice changing for Bobbys parts sounds unsettling.

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Mafia Arranged Marriage

This is a new to me author and I overall enjoyed this mafia arranged marriage story. I just struggled a bit with the narration. I feel it could have been so much better with dual narration. The characters and storyline is well written. I liked the chemistry between Gwen and Bobby and their journey to Bobby falling in love with his promised bride.

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promised

I enjoyed the narration of Kathy Handrock

Bobby is a successful and twenty-eight years old, the youngest Capo of the Chicago Outfit. He loves power, money and sex. Bobby had dated a actress but he didn't want a relationship with love. His has called him back to his childhood home. Both of Bobby's brothers are married and his father Paul wants him married. Paul's friend Zachary has a daughter Gwendolyn that has turned eighteen. Years ago Paul and Zachary agreed that one of the three sons would marry Gwendolyn. Bobby's other two brothers are already married, so that leaves Bobby.
What started off as fake slowly turns into something real...

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