***** 4 Stars ***** 
 This duet can be read as a standalone 
 After reading The Chicago War series, I couldn't wait to read about Dino's history. I loved diving into his mind and following his thought process. 
 As a made man, he knows his life is dangerous. His innocent mother was murdered, and the last thing he wants to do is getting involved with an angel. She'll get hurt or end up dead too. 
 When Karen auditions as a stripper at Dino's club for some extra cash, Dino steps in to give her a different job that doesn't involve taking her close off. The attraction between them is steamy and explosive. 
 Karen is the light in Dino's dark life, and their relationship is something he can't give up even though there are dangerous obstacles in the way. This romantic story is full of mafia drama, and I can't wait to read book 2 to see what happens with Karen and Dino.