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Twisted Pride - Cora Reilly

 


(You never know with Cora Reilly. I still don't know) 

Cora Reilly. I liked this read of yours and that’s saying a lot since I had a lot to say about you in my previous posts.

Serafina Macini – later Falcone – and Remo Falcone. What a couple. The story, plot and character development were all there. Present as day. This is the Cora Rielly I wanted.

If you’ve read my post from the beginning of the year titled Ex’s and Oh’s, then you know I have some serious beef with Cora Reilly. More specifically, you’d know I read about the Outfit’s Capo, Dante Cavallaro, and his wife, Valentina. Well, in Twisted Pride, we meet Serafina, Dante's niece, who gets kidnapped by none other than the most ruthless man ever—Remo Falcone of the Camorra. Why? Because the Outfit stepped into his territory, and Remo wasn’t about to let that slide.

What follows is the story of a kidnapped bride—yes, they attack her on her wedding day—and the ruthless capo who, despite his reputation, isn’t quite as heartless as he seems. It’s a journey of blood, sweat, tears, and, yes, a happy ending. Add in a surprise pregnancy and no actual torture from the big, bad wolf, and we’ve got ourselves a milestone in the bookish world.

Cora Reilly, you've redeemed yourself with this one! As someone who’s had plenty to say about your books in the past, this one really hit the mark for me. Twisted Pride felt like a perfect balance of suspense, love, and drama – all without making it feel too over the top. I’ve got a lot of good things to say about this one, so let’s dive right in.

First off, the pacing was chef’s kiss. It was steady and just the right speed to keep you hooked. From the moment Remo and Serafina meet, I was intrigued. But it’s when we get to the real heart of the story, the trauma bonding between these two, that it got me completely invested. I loved how Cora Reilly really built up their relationship, giving it depth, rather than rushing through it. Their connection felt real, especially when it came to the pregnancy twist.

Speaking of the pregnancy – WOW. I was not expecting that, and the way it was handled was so sweet. Watching how everyone – especially Remo – treated Greta and Nevio was heartwarming. I mean, Remo Falcone, the ruthless capo, melting for his kids? Who knew? Seriously, that guy has layers, and I’m here for it.

The whole thing about Serafina returning to Remo after all the chaos was so satisfying. It wasn't just about love, but trust, growth, and finding strength in vulnerability. And can we talk about the angel tattoo moment? Perfection. It was one of those details that made me smile like a giddy schoolgirl. Also, when Samuel was invited to the wedding? My heart couldn’t handle it. The bond between Serafina and her twin brother just hit differently for me, especially since I have siblings and can’t even imagine being separated from them like that. I understood Serafina's love and loyalty to him completely.

Now, I’m not saying the book was flawless (we all know I’m too real for that). Some of the lines, especially during the spicy scenes, made me cringe a little. I’m sorry, but during sexy time, can we tone down the posh talk? It just didn’t vibe with me – it was almost too much, you know? But, aside from that, I really enjoyed the overall storyline and character development.

Twisted Pride felt like a well-rounded, emotionally fulfilling read that kept me on the edge of my seat. As for the other books in the series, let’s just say I wasn’t as enamoured with Nino’s book (no post for that one, sorry), and Savio’s didn’t do much for me either, though I’ll admit I do like him as a character. Next up is Fabiano, and I’m hoping Fabio can live up to the hype. Fingers crossed.

So, if you’re looking for a story that’ll make your heart ache and your head spin, Twisted Pride is definitely worth a read. Cora Reilly, you've pulled through with this one. Keep 'em coming.

We give this a 4.5/5.

These paper pages aren’t necessarily my most hyped, but still the best foundation. 

Mwah. 

Vivian.

Don’t forget to keep reading, because as long as you do, it’s making a struggling authors day that much better. Reach for the starts of success.

 

 

 


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