Alceu by Jade Marshall

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Cammareri Family, 1

Guilia Rossi
Every little girl fantasizes about her wedding day, but being forced to marry a man that gives me the creeps? It soon becomes less of a dream and more of a nightmare. Getting out of this marriage and away from Salvador Berlusconi is the only thing I can think about. But when I finally get the chance, will I pick the devil I know or the monster I do not?

Alceu Cammareri
Salvador Berlusconi has been a thorn in my side for far too long. Taking Giulia Rossi from him will finally start the war I need to take him out. Permanently. What I never considered is the woman I married. She twists my insides and forces me to feel things I never wanted to feel. But I am not a knight in shining armor, I am the devil dripping in blood. Will she ever be able to accept me for who I am, or will I send her running?

 

Excerpt:

But I’m tired of eating my meals alone, going to bed alone, and waking up alone. I know he sleeps in the same bed I do simply by how the bedding looks in the morning. That is all I have to go on. It’s why, at almost midnight, I’m sitting in the kitchen waiting for him to come home.

“Fuck!” Alceu roars as he slams the front door, causing me to jump.

He doesn’t see me sitting there as he heads upstairs. But I couldn’t miss him if I tried. He is covered in blood, and my pulse spikes, wondering if any of it belongs to him. I follow behind him when my legs finally allow me to stand. He couldn’t have gotten far.

I find him in the bathroom attached to the main bedroom. Back and shoulders tight, head bowed as he holds on to the basin in front of the mirror.

“Leave, Giulia,” Alceu says lowly.

For a moment, I almost do what he says. But if this marriage is going to last longer than the week, I can’t just run away every time he’s in a foul mood. Instead, I walk past him and start the shower.

“Are you hard of hearing?” he asks as he turns toward me.

“No,” I say as I start undoing the buttons of his shirt.

He grabs my hands in his. “What are you doing?” he asks, looking slightly confused.

“What a wife should do. You need a shower, and I need to burn these clothes,” I reply, shaking his hands off.

“Don’t you care whose blood this is?”

 “Is it yours?”

“No, but—”

I interrupt him. “Then no, I don’t care. I’m going to get a garbage bag. Finish getting undressed and then get in the shower.”

I turn and leave the bathroom without waiting for his reply. My hands are shaking uncontrollably, and I need to get away from him. Alceu is my kryptonite. I don’t know why, but the thought of him being hurt terrifies me.

When I get back to the bathroom, he’s already in the shower. I gather all the clothing and stuff them into the bag before heading downstairs. Outside by the pool, I light a fire in the firepit and wait until it is roaring before I throw in one item at a time. Using a fire poker, I make sure nothing remains of each item but ash before moving on to the next item.

“Thank you,” Alceu says as he places his hand on my shoulder. “You didn’t need to do this.”

“Well, I need to do something. I’m losing my mind,” I don’t turn to look at him as I say this.

“Meaning?” he asks as he takes a seat beside me.

“Even my father let me out of the cage once in a while. Or at least made sure I had some company.” Standing, I leave him alone, yet again worried that I have said too much as I head off to bed.

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Score: 5 out of 5 (based on 28 ratings)
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4/5
Action packed and steamy as heck book
Written by Erica A on 19th Dec 2022

Action packed and steamy as heck book... Although not as long as I would have liked it to be... Maybe I just turned the pages way too quickly as I was trying to see what would happen next... Lol....

4/5
unexpected love
Written by Tinna on 11th Oct 2022

Alceu is Dom of most powerful family on the Suth Coast and wants to take out his rival Salvador. He decides to take and marry Salvador's fiancée, Guilla. Guilla does not want to marry Salvador but having been brought up in the business she knowns her duty. She agrees to marry Alceu accepting the terms of their marriage but the more time they spend together feelings develop and they realize that they are a perfect match.

5/5
Steamy and delicious
Written by teaxluxe on 31st Aug 2022

Loved this so much. Fast paced mafia romance novella. I loved Giulia’s badassery, a strong confident woman that brought Alceu to his knees in the blink of an eye. The story starts with Alceu asking Giulia to marry him as a way for him to get under Salvador’s skin, a rival of his. Giulia hates Salvador and is being forced to marry him thanks to her good for nothing dad. Faced with a choice between Salvador and Alceu, she makes her choice.

5/5
Brilliant!
Written by Artyjill’s on 31st Aug 2022

Everyone is terrified of Alceu Cammareri, the Dons reputation is well known Salvador Berlusconi, a rival Don has been a thorn in his side for over ten years. A master at torture, Alceu spends four hours with a rat he discovered working for him, planted by Salvador. He wants to find out his greatest weakness. It turns out to be Giulia Rossi. Salvador has been obsessed with Giulia since she was a child. He gives her the creeps but her father has gone behind her back and arranged a marriage with Salvador. She’s sassy, outspoken and has a fire about her. She’d rather be a queen than a princess. Salvador has a reputation for being violent and abusive to his women. Alceu is impressed when he first meets her. She clearly knows of him and his reputation but she faces him head on. Alceu makes Giulia a deal. Marry him instead and have the type of life she lusts after and protection against Salvador… This was a really well written, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable read. Alceu and Giulia’s relationship is entertaining. Giulia’s sass is humorous and she has the whole household wrapped around her little finger. She brings a powerful man to his knees so when the passion hits it explodes. Brilliant.

5/5
Alceu
Written by Loubie73 on 31st Aug 2022

Bloody hell this book is good! So very good! The story is fast paced and brilliant, I couldn’t put it down. However the ending was over in the blink of an eye and I was left wanting and very disappointed. Is there another book? Is this the end? I need answers because I was blindsided by the ending of this book.

5/5
A fantastic read
Written by dachief72 on 31st Aug 2022

A fantastic, riveting read. Deliciously dark and dangerous. Great characters, and a well written storyline. Would recommend. Cannot wait for the next book.

5/5
Alceu and Guilia
Written by weaveswife on 31st Aug 2022

Alceu wants to take down Salvador. What's the best way to do that? Marry Guilia, Salvador's obsession. Sparks fly between Alceu and Guilia. He wants to protect her. It turns into so much more between them. This was very well written. I loved both MC. The chemistry was off the charts.

5/5
Great start to a series
Written by TracyaH1976 on 31st Aug 2022

Alceu Book 1 of Cammareri Family by Jade Marshall I loved the storyline and characters. Alceu and Guilia are beautifully written as well as the secondary characters. This story is full of action, suspense, betrayal and chemistry. I recommend giving this standalone a quick read if you are into forced marriage and mafia books.

4/5
Dark, mafia, sexy men!
Written by Sly9377 on 31st Aug 2022

What starts out as a fake marriage, turns into so much more. Alceu is a dark and brooding mafia crime family leader. Giulia is to be married to Salvador Berlisconi; the head of another crime family. While out shopping for her wedding dress for her arrange marriage; she would never choose Salvador herself; she is kidnapped! Alceu steals the bride and offers her a too good to be true scenario, marry him and he will keep her safe. Watch as their story unfolds and their marriage becomes more than just a business arrangement.

4/5
Dark, suspenseful, romance
Written by leestephaniel on 31st Aug 2022

Our main couple have sparks flying and they each learn something from the other about themselves. We also get plenty of twists and turns and suspense, keeping us on our toes.

4/5
Great enemies to lovers short read
Written by Cavylady68 on 31st Aug 2022

This is the first time that I have read anything by this author, and it did not disappoint. Alceu has been the enemy of Salvador for years and discovers the one way to hurt him, convince his childhood love, Giulia, to marry him instead by promising her everything she wishes. Its a win win for our sassy Giulia as she wants out of the arranged marriage but what happens when she becomes the queen of Alceu's house - can she win the heart of his household as well as him? You will have to read this well written, fast paced, hard to put down short story to find out. One things for sure, if you enjoy an enemies to lovers, steamy, action packed and suspense filled short read, you will really enjoy this. Hope there will be a Book 2 soon.

4/5
4 stars
Written by Bonita on 18th Jul 2022

Violence - obsession - mafia - and yea, some serious heat! Serious business that puts the "fun" in dysfunction. Quick and intense read, just plain fun!

4/5
4 stars
Written by Sissy Hicks on 7th Jul 2022

Alceu by Jade Marshall is the First book in the Cammareri Family Series. This is the story of Alceu Cammareri and Guilia Rossi. Salvador Berlusconi is a rival family for Alceu and he looks to find his weakness which turns out to be Guilia. Guilia's father has promised her to a awful man, so she goes to someone just as bad for help...Alceu. Quick hot story.

4/5
4 stars
Written by Sandy on 18th Jun 2022

3.75 stars-- ALCEU is the first instalment and novella in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult CAMMAERERI FAMILY dark, erotic, Mafia series. This is head of the Cammareri Family Alceu Cammareri, and Mafia princess Guilia Rossi’s story line. WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers. Told from dual first person perspectives (Alceu and Guilia) ALCEU focuses on the marriage of convenience between head of the Cammareri Family Alceu Cammareri, and Mafia princess Guilia Rossi. Guilia Rossi has been ‘promised’ to Salvador Berlusconi, a man of her father’s choosing. An ‘offer’ from south coast Mafia don Alceu Cammareri gives Guilia the option of a marriage of convenience, meant to save Guilia from a man who intends to do her harm, and allow Alceu to take back control from a power hungry rival. Married without the knowledge of her family, Guilia is quickly falling for a man she knows nothing about but a man who promises her everything and more. What ensues is the quick building romance and relationship between Guilia and Alceu, and the potential fall-out as Salvador is determined to reclaim Guilia as his own. The relationship between Guilia and Alceu is one of immediate attraction; a relationship and marriage of convenience in which Alceu promise to protect Guilia and Guilia promises to remain strong. Raised in the Mafia lifestyle, to be the perfect Mafia wife, Guilia becomes both partner and ally to the man with whom she is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. We are introduced to Alceu’s brothers: Severu, Mancuso, and Stefano, as well as Guilia’s parents, her eighteen year old sister Andrea, and Salvador Berlusconi. There is a story developing between Andrea and Stefano. ALCEU is a fast paced, quick read; a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and love. The premise is captivating; the romance is insta-lust to love; the characters are powerful and energetic.

5/5
5 stars
Written by Amz on 18th Jun 2022

I found this novel thoroughly entertaining and amusing and certainly was a nice read. I am generally interested in this genre of novel and enjoyed the read. I would suggest people read it and experience this novel first hand

4/5
4 stars
Written by Taskiea on 18th Jun 2022

The plot was so fucking good. I loved it. I always have a sweet spot for 'Good Gone Bad' girls who let themselves consumed by the darkness. However, the writing could have been much better than this.

5/5
5 stars
Written by Michelle on 18th Jun 2022

Giulia Rossi is a pawn. She's been promised in marriage to mafia leader, Salvador Berlisconi. Guilia can't stand Salvador. He talks to her disrespectfully and she knows life with him will be miserable. Yet, her father doesn't seem to care and she knows it's because it's been arranged and to back out now would endanger her family. Alceu Cammareri is the head of a rival mafia family. He wants to incite a war with Salvador and has been told his weakness is his fiancee, Giulia. Armed with this knowledge, Alceu approaches her and offers her a deal. A marriage of convenience with him. It protects her from Salvador and he can't retaliate against her family because they'll know nothing of it. Neither of them plan on it being a marriage in the real sense, however feelings manage to creep in. This was a short story and I often struggle with those. However, the author did a wonderful job of establishing detailed characters and a mafia world that they live in with very little time. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and didn't feel like anything was missing. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

4/5
4 stars
Written by Di Budo on 18th Jun 2022

I was hooked immediately! The world building was amazing and I fell in love with Brick and Rose. I've found a new favorite author.

4/5
4 stars
Written by Michele on 10th Jun 2022

Giulia Rossi is a pawn. She's been promised in marriage to mafia leader, Salvador Berlisconi. Guilia can't stand Salvador. He talks to her disrespectfully and she knows life with him will be miserable. Yet, her father doesn't seem to care and she knows it's because it's been arranged and to back out now would endanger her family. Alceu Cammareri is the head of a rival mafia family. He wants to incite a war with Salvador and has been told his weakness is his fiancee, Giulia. Armed with this knowledge, Alceu approaches her and offers her a deal. A marriage of convenience with him. It protects her from Salvador and he can't retaliate against her family because they'll know nothing of it. Neither of them plan on it being a marriage in the real sense, however feelings manage to creep in. This was a short story and I often struggle with those. However, the author did a wonderful job of establishing detailed characters and a mafia world that they live in with very little time. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and didn't feel like anything was missing. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

5/5
5 stars
Written by Aurora on 10th Jun 2022

I loved everything about Alceu, it's a fast paced short mafia romance that immediately sucks you in. From the very beginning, you'll fall in love with Alceu and Guilia. Their relationship from the first moment, all the tropes, everything about this makes you wanting (needing) more. I enjoyed seeing Guilia being a badass, immediately taking lead and taking no shit, making all the boys swoon, even Alceu. The level of pettiness coming from Alceu, and Guilia jumping in head first is amazing. This is my first book by Jade Marshall and it certainly won't be my last. I received an arc of this book and I'm leaving an honest review voluntarily.

5/5
5 stars
Written by Cynthia on 10th Jun 2022

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. This book was very short and I was disappointed because it wanted it to go on and on! I loved every single moment of this story. I was completely invested within minutes! Kudos to the author! I hope to see some books about the brothers. Anything! Bring me back into their world!

5/5
A day wonderland
Written by Eva Tancredi on 8th Jun 2022

I do not like Mafia or Crime family stories, but I love Jade Marshall's writings. I have ever since she started writing. So with that said, WOW, Jade, any time, Beautiful, Any time. Giulia is out shopping for wedding dresses to arrange marriage with a man of not her choosing. Of course, the opposing side is all interested in finding ways to destroy the enemy, and what other way to do this than to steal the bride. I am not one to give all the beautiful details of a roller coaster a ride that Jade gives for a wonderland ride. This story will draw you in and turn the pages with intense omg, not wanting to put away the book. Ok, on with the story. Giulia has her phone set to get a break from the ohhh and ahhhs of everyone ELSES excitement and walks out for an appt. She bumps into a wall of yumminess, and she looks up, and I will let you guess. He proposes, and she accepts. As the story progresses, each side tries to get the girl. With each twist and turn, the heated looks and touching only spark more feelings between Alceu and Giulia. Giulia proves her worth to the brothers at each turn and turns into the queen of the Cammareri Family. The brothers will stop at nothing to protect. As for the relationship between Alceu and Giulia, you only have to read the pages to feel the hot and steam looks coming from them to understand the undercurrent.

5/5
Captivating!
Written by Kym Widdicombe on 6th Jun 2022

This may of been short but it wasn’t sweet. I do love a mafia story. This was incredible. This author manages to keep you on the edge of your seat with Alceu and Giulia’s journey. I loved the twist and turns. It’s sexy and will keep you captivated from the start until the end. What a great start to a new series. Can’t wait for more.

5/5
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Written by Phyllis J. Wolford on 6th Jun 2022

I love this author and all of her characters from her different series. In this book the top Mafia boss is trying to take out a bad mafia boss. He does this by marrying his arranged marriage bride to a made man. Alceu has a plan, but in putting it into action, he starts to fall for his wife Gullah. It comes to his attention that she would make the perfect mob queen, and she proves him right. Guilin, is being forced to marry a man, who with her fathers approval, has been grooming her all her life. She is scared of him and mad at her father for forcing it, when Alceu approaches her about marrying him and not the other guy, she jumps and in doing so, she gains more freedom then she would ever have or had. They start to forge a tight partnership and their feelings turn to lust then love. They take out the bad guy and survives, and they plan for the future.

5/5
Cammareri Family
Written by thriftymomof2 on 6th Jun 2022

Alceu by Jade Marshall is book one in her Cammareri Family series. This is a short, quick romantic mafia read. Guilia Rossi is being forced to marry Salvador, who she strongly dislikes. Alceu Cammareri strongly dislikes Salvador and finds something or someone he can take away from him - Guilia. Great read. Looking forward to more Cammareri Family books.

5/5
FANTASTIC
Written by GKP2460 on 6th Jun 2022

Books like this is exactly why it's such a treasure to find new to me authors. This book is absolutely phenomenal. Alceu Cammareri and Giulia Rossi are made for each other. They certainly didn't start out traditionally and they certainly didn't think they would each end up being what the other needed. Giulia is a force to be reckoned with and Alceu loves her fierceness. I can't wait to discover my next read by this author.

5/5
The Mafia Romance You Need
Written by Aurora S on 6th Jun 2022

I loved everything about Alceu, it's a fast paced short mafia romance that immediately sucks you in. From the very beginning, you'll fall in love with Alceu and Guilia. Their relationship from the first moment, all the tropes, everything about this makes you wanting (needing) more. I enjoyed seeing Guilia being a badass, immediately taking lead and taking no shit, making all the boys swoon, even Alceu. The level of pettiness coming from Alceu, and Guilia jumping in head first is amazing. This is my first book by Jade Marshall and it certainly won't be my last.

5/5
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
Written by Meme on 6th Jun 2022

Giulia is getting ready to marry a man, Salvador, she can't stand because her horrid father has arranged the marriage. Sal,is even more horrible than her father and he's given her the creeps since she was a little girl. Alceu is the head of the Cammareri family, like the mafia, and he is trying to find a way to get rid of his biggest enemy, Salvador. He comes up with a plan and approaches Giulia with the idea. Alceu thinks he and Giulia should marry each other so she would not have to marry Sal. Giulia agrees, but she has stipulations and Alceu agrees to them. Eventually the two of them end up happy together and it's a bumpy road for them to get there, but it is entertaining and full of action. The story is well written, and I was on the edge of might seat a couple times. There is also a good amount of heat to the story of Alceu and Giulia, it takes a while for them to end up in bed, but when they do look out it's hot. There is plenty of action and some violence, but the violence is not too bad for a mafia book. The book was the perfect word length for me, it was long enough for me to get into the book and become attached to the characters, but not so long that I felt it dragged on. Overall, I thought it was a fantastic way to start a new series.