The moment Macy met Matteo Romanelli she knew he’d change her life. However, after a whirlwind romance, he betrays her in the worst way possible. Macy Moore dies. She is reborn as Gianna, with a desire for vengeance and a plan to bring down the house of Romanelli. With a new face and a new name, the love she once felt for Matteo has turned into hate.
Matteo knew he was going to marry Macy the first time he saw her working in a coffee shop. Beautiful, sweet, and caring, she was oblivious to who he was really is. When he discovers she’s been killed by a rival family, his broken heart vows revenge.
Can Gianna learn to trust Matteo again? What does it mean for her plan of vengeance when she learns they were victims from the same lie? Can hate turn back into love?
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Excerpt:
“May I help you?”
Matteo glanced at the barista and suddenly the whole world shifted into slow motion and came to a screeching halt. There was a tunnel and the only two people in it were her and him. He’d never believed in love at first sight—lust, sure, but not love—yet the tiny slip of the woman behind the counter had him rethinking. Or salivating. Eh, same thing.
Heart-shaped face. Light brown hair. Blue crystalline eyes stared wide-eyed at him. So incredibly beautiful they seemed to pierce into his soul, almost too ethereal to believe. She wore some type of jaunty red beret that matched her work shirt. The name Brasserie stitched on her t-shirt. French. Should’ve known.
She was so God-damn gorgeous it almost hurt to look at her.
“May I help you?” she asked again, tilting her head.
The tunnel collapsed around him, bringing him back to reality with a thud. He had to shake out of the daze she cast over him, and stop looking at her plump lips. Her very kissable, fuckable lips.
Matteo cleared his throat. “Uh, yeah. Medium salted caramel latte and a large black coffee.”
She smiled and turned to work, and holy fuck. If her front side was heaven to look at, her backside just about killed him. Jeans molded to a nice little ass he wanted to bite. And maybe fuck … hell, who was he kidding? He definitely wanted to fuck that ass.
Luckily, no one was behind him waiting impatiently. It gave him time to watch her. Admire her. Shit, now his damn slacks were too tight across the front and having a hard-on during a business meeting was not on his agenda for the day.
She turned back around and set the two cups on the counter. Then she rang him up.
“Ten dollars, please,” she said, her voice soft and melodic.
He grabbed his wallet and slapped some money down. “Keep the change for your tip.”
Her eyes widened. “That’s a hundred-dollar bill.”
“Yeah. So?”
She bit that puffy bottom lip and he just about groaned. Fuck! He started doing math in his head in an effort to—how should he put it—deflate.
“It’s a ninety-dollar tip,” she whispered.
He leaned closer to whisper back. “I had excellent service.”
From beginning to end this book keeps you guessing. Macy loves Mateo deeply but when she was supposed to be killed that love died. She was a revenge plot to take him and his entire family down. When she finally learns the truth three years later she doesn't know what to believe. What she believes is the truth is nothing but a lie. Together her and Mateo get the revenge and in return their happily ever after!
Such a great story - was a little apprehensive after the prologue but it ended up being dark and incredible. not very steamy, but it was so good. I loved the characters, and the way the story unfolded. Revenge at it's finest.
I enjoyed reading Doll Facet. Once I started reading this book I didn't want to put it down. The characters are great and the storyline hooked me from the start. I don't want to spoil this book for anyone so I won't go into details. I do recommend reading this book. It is so good.
I was hooked right from the beginning I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. It was well written and I recommend this book.
Hi I read this very dark ebook … “ Doll Face “ … by Beth D. Carter. When your lover is secretly a mafia man and get caught up in between two mafia families and their lies
What an awesome read! Macy and Matteo have such a wonderful love story until it's all shattered around them. Watching everything fall apart is horrible and how can they ever come back from it?
This is a quick mafia romance. Macy is very sweet and Matteo was instantly taken by her. These two have a twist filled story that made for some interesting drama. Great second chance romance with revenge, steam and drama.
This was a fun and dark mafia romance that I really enjoyed! I liked the main characters and the twists in the story were unexpected.
A mafia family story, where the son, Matteo, falls for Macy. His father however has other ideas and tries to kill Macy. She reinvents herself as Gianna and the story continues on. Does love ever die for your One?
A well written, fast paced dark mafia read. We follow Matteo and Macy. Has action, love, heartache, rebirth, secrets, mystery, steam, drama, lies, and revenge. Overall this was a good, steamy story with secrets and suprises throughout. It kept me interested and entertained, I finished the book in one sitting. I loved how Macy was reborn into a strong woman out for vengeance with the support of her new found family, and how Matteo never stops loving Macy. This was a short mafia read but packed with a good plot. I can't wait to see what this author has coming next.
Good story with quite a bit of drama and intrigue. The two main characters go through a lot of pain but find their way back to each other.
I've read several books written by Beth D. Carter; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. She has written another good stand-alone book. The story is about Gianna aka Macy & Matteo; she’s reborn and is out for vengeance after he betrayed her before her death.
I literally inhaled this book from start to finish in one afternoon because I couldn't put it down once I'd started it. Macy (FMC) gets drawn into a relationship with Matteo not knowing anything about who he really is or what family he is part of. Which leads to her being nearly murdered. As much as I liked Macy, this book really started to get more interesting for me. With help she starts on a journey of revenge which I loved. The plot twists were brilliant. A great read.
This book was great! It had romance and deceit and revenge. The characters were likable and endearing. If you like dark mafia romance you should read this!
Macy aka Gianna/Matteo. Barista/Mafia Heir. Naive, Innocent/Hardened. Poor/Rich. Orphan/Only child. Smitten. Dangerous. Violent. Deadly. Attacked. Beaten. Robbed. Distraught. Assaulted. Kidnapped. Tortured. Killed? Action-packed. Embezzlement. Gripping. Thrilling. Twisted. Manipulated. Vengeance. Angry. Lies. Secrets. Revelations. Attraction. Affection. Virgin. Consensual. Acceptance. Wonderful story and endearing story. Love. HEA. Entertaining.
A wonderful love at first sight romance. We follow Matteo and Macy. One day he goes into a coffee shop and wants to steal something and then he sees Macy out of the corner of his eye, he doesn't let go and continues to follow her. They slowly grow closer, but what they don't know is that someone is lurking in the shadows and wants them apart. And then it happens and she is moved to another city with a new name. Will they find out who was behind the attack and what is going on with Matteo and what does Pietro have to do with it? Will the truth be a plus or destroy their budding love forever?
This is a first for me, reading a book by Beth D Carter and she did NOT disappoint. I was hooked from the very first chapter. This book is amazing and I would be reading it again at some point.
She was reborn into a strong woman out for vengeance and he never stopped loving her. Macy and Matteo were perfect for each other.This story is full of heartache, secrets, lies, revenge and love.
This is Macy (Gianna) and Matteo's story. Did Matteo really kill Macy? Or was it a rival family? When Macy comes back as Gianna, what will she do to take Matteo down? Their love was intense once, but what will happen now? Can she believe and trust Matteo again? Will Matteo get his revenge on the rival family?
Macy and Matteo were perfect for each other and had a dream beginning to their relationship, until outside forces tear them apart, can they come together again? Doll face had me hooked from the start, the story flowed and I read it in one go, I had to know how everything turned out, it was emotional and had twists and turns and good guys and bad guys. I loved how Macy was reborn into a strong woman out for vengeance with the support of her new found family, and how Matteo never stops loving Macy. I also really enjoyed the relationship and banter between Matteo and Rocco his bodyguard / friend.
I do love dark romance stories and this one does not disappoint . I love the characters and story. Very entertaining, twisted, spicy,thrilling. I highly recommend. I can't wait to read more.
A page turner, I was hooked from the beginning. The storyline was good, I enjoyed the characters. A wonderful read
Doll face - this book kept me wanting more. What happened next. Who loves who. Who killed who. Kept in the dark. But loved. I really enjoyed this book
A vengeance/steamy romance book. A few twists but overall predictable. I did enjoy it and it was a fast read.
Nice romantic mafia story. I was shock and crying since the first chapter. I love how strong she was after that and how she wanted revenge. I think the end could be more drama and conflic, but just personal preference.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Wow, I loved reading this book it was fantastic, the story was written well and well developed, the characters were really sensational. This story was about Macy, and Matteo, they had a whirlwind of a romance until no more. Matteo has been told who he is to marry his father told him. War is brewing, vengeance is revving, and payback is a real bitch
Don’t start if you don’t have the time to finish it in one setting ?. Macy is sweet working in a coffee shop innocent to the criminal world around her, goes to work then home until a sexy guy comes in shaking things up in the best way but he unintentionally put her on the radar of his enemies. Matteo sexy as all get out part of the Romanelli family dangerous, ruthless on a good day, deadly every day, and when he walks into the coffee shop the barista catches his eye knowing she is the one for him and she will be his wife she just didn’t know it …yet. The moment she is on his radar following her but when she is taken and killed by a rival family or so he thinks. However, she comes back as Gianna with revenge on her mind she thinks Matteo betrayed her in the worst way but truths come to light making everything she thought not so truth but who can she believe, will she follow her heart a second time around, will they get the revenge they seek on those who took her, and where are they headed?
WOW! This is a fast paced read full of suspense, action, danger, passion and more. The story is about Gianna/Macey and Matteo. It is heartwarming, emotional and tragic with revenge, twists and surprises. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I so wanted more of this one because it was addictive and a page turner.
Wow what a wild ride, hold on tight! I have read other novels by this author and enjoyed them and this novel did not disappoint. From the first chapter this novel reached out and grabbed ahold of me and held on tight for the entire novel. Buckle up because this novel kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down, because I needed to know what was coming next. I loved the novel. Macy/Gianna was a take no prisoner kind of girl. This story had so many twists and turns it kept me guessing right up until the end. I loved it! I can't wait to see what this author has coming next.
Doll Faceis the first book I have read by Beth D. Carter and I loved it from beginning to end. It was filled with mystery, suspense, drama and a little spice. The storyline was original and kept me on my toes guessing what was going to happen next. I loved the characters they were complex and had an undeniable chemistry. This book broke my heart and then healed it in the next chapter. I loved the strength, stubbornness and determination both main characters exhibited throughout this book. Don’t miss this book!!!!
This was a fast paced dark mafia romance with well written plot and well developed characters. I like both Matteo and Macy's character and their story had lots of twist and turns which kept me hooked to the story. Don't want to give any spoilers but this was a great story. This is the first time I am reading this author. looking fwd to reading more books by the author.
Well written, fast paced dark mafia read. Has good characters, a good storyline/plot that will keep you reading and wanting more. Has action , love, heartache, rebirth, secrets, mystery, steam, drama, lies, revenge. Matteo falls in love with Macy but that ends. Macy is killed off but is given a second chance as a new person named Gianna. Matteo sees her and so starts her plan for revenge. Has action in these pages as she gets help. Wish the story was just a little bit more. Would recommend to others.
I really liked the characters. Macy is sweet woman. Matteo falls hard from the beginning but keeps the fact that he is part of the mafia a secret. He does bad things but for her, he is a different man. Too bad others interfere. Nearly dying changes Macy. She is not the same person as the beginning.
Such a good book! I loved it and couldn't put it down! Enjoyed every word and will totally check out more by Carter
This was a fast paced, dark and dramatic second chance romance. The twists and heartbreak for Macy and Matteo had me rooting hard for them. This is a mafia romance but the focus is more on family, revenge and chemistry ;D I enjoyed how this one unfolded.
I’m found this to be a quick read. I wish there was more to this story … He fell first and oh Matteo fell hard .. like really really hard. But he made one mistake when she asked for his name … one mistake that someone was able to capitalize one. Molly .. she wondered why her? And she allowed herself to fall for him. Vengeance becomes the theme .. and this could have so much more about how Matteo dealt with what happened and how Molly became someone new.
Doll Face is a story of love and vengeance. The storyline and characters are engaging and draw you into the book from the early pages. Matteo and Macy, are star crossed lovers. They have an intense innocent love that his father Pietro turns against them. Enter Gianna, who, with the help of Orianna, Gunner, Mauro, Seth, and Caelian, becomes an avenging angel. How the star crossed lovers make it back to each other and fulfill their fate makes for exhilarating reading.
A good read which was easy to read in one go. A story which shows that love knows no boundries or time. When Matteo meets Macy his whole world is changed forever. He falls instantly in love with her but his father has other ideas and arranges for Macy to disappear forever. Macy disappears but then reappears as Gianna, wealthy heiress and someone Matteo is supposed to marry. It doesn't take long for things to change and the story is quickly brought to an end.
When Matteo goes to the coffee shop to place an order it goes out the window when he spots Macy. One look at her and he is a goner. It is love at first sight for him. As he and Macy get close someone wants to bring them apart and actually does in the end. Macy is given a new name and identity where she vows to get retribution but when she digs deeper into Pietro and Matteo something is off and when the truth comes out will she and Matteo get a second chance for love.
I found the blurb interesting and the sample chapter terrifying and heartbreaking. I was also suprised that half the book was their love story leading up to her death. To be honest, the first half was better than the second. After she died and was reborn a lot of the emotion that was present in the first half was missing. And the second half felt rushed and sometimes lacking in details. The best part of this book was the people. Macey and Matteo especially but I also loved Matteo's bodyguard, Rocco. He was always amusing and made me laugh. Overall this was a good, steamy story with secrets and suprises throughout. Very enjoyable.
This love story between Matteo and Macy was a dark mafia romance. Both of the MC‘s are emotionally devastated because of their connection with the mafia. I loved Macy’s resilience and determination to get what she wants…and then her evitable trust in Matteo when he shows his feelings. Even mafia men deserve an HEA?
My favourite genre of books is a mafia romance. This book deserves 10 stars in my mind ⭐️. I loved that this book was unique in its storyline. Matteo was a hard as nails mafia man but with Macy he was smitten and the romance was amazing. ? Macy is independent and so hard working. Let’s just say something happens that just turns the story on its head. I love the unexpected twists and turns the story takes. The only thing that I didn’t like was the reveal of the climax at the very start of the book. This just made me feel anxious while reading and sad about when that was going to happen to the heroine that I was invested in. Regardless you will need to read this book.
I instantly loved the chemistry the characters. The story was a quick read and didn't leave you wondering what was going to happen. It was so well written and the chemistry was so well written that it felt almost real. I could feel the love between the characters. This is just another great book from this author.
I loved both characters. The best thing I liked was the author didn’t draw the story out. It was detailed enough. The story was great. I could feel the love between the characters. I won’t give any details but I’m glad the issue was resolved quickly. I’ll make sure to go back and read what else the author has written.
Doll Face is a fantastic, dark, intense story that consumes you from page one and keeps you there until the end. Macy and Matteo are absolutely explosive together and their journey is heartbreakingly beautiful. Love that knows no boundaries nor an end, no matter what Matteos father Pietro Romanelli does. Lies, betrayal, secrets and revenge are at the heart of this unforgiving story and I enjoyed every second of it!
Secrets and lies kept Matteo and Macy (Gianna) apart, now shes out for revenge and to bring down his family, only when face to face with the past both realise nothing is what is seems. Engaging steamy, angst, drama, revenge, desires, and more.
