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Cosa Nostra Kindle Edition

by Emma Nichols (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 651 ratings
Bound by the Mafia’s code of honour, loyalty and silence, Maria Lombardo has always dreamed of another life. But when her father dies, she must take over from him as head of the Lombardo clan, the most powerful member of the Sicilian Mafia, La Cosa Nostra.

On the other side of Palermo, the Amato family’s growing lust for power presents a dangerous problem. Maria is forced to take action that goes against every fibre of her being, or she will lose the respect of her clan. Falling for Simone complicates an already complex situation. As the two women’s attraction for each other deepens, secrets are revealed that threaten their future together.

Will Maria choose loyalty to the Cosa Nostra or will she risk it all for love?

Best-selling lesbian romance author Emma Nichols weaves a breath-taking story of love, loyalty and honour that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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    April 21, 2020
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About the Author

Emma Nichols lives in Buckinghamshire with her partner and two children. She served for twelve years in the British Army, studied psychology and an MBA, and published several nonfiction books under another name, in sports peak performance, before dipping her toes into the world of lesbian fiction. Emma's bestselling lesbian romance books are: Finding You, Remember Us, The Hangover, Forbidden, and Ariana and Madeleine.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0872G66NR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J'Adore Les Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Cosa Nostra
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 651 ratings

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Emma Nichols lives on the stunning Mediterranean island of Corsica, with her French wife and two children. She served for 12 years in the British Army, studied Psychology and an MBA, and published several non-fiction books under another name, in sports peak performance, before dipping her toes into the world of lesbian fiction.

As one of the UK & USA's top bestselling lesbian romance authors - Emma's books, with her strong female leads, atmospheric writing, and plot twists, will keep you turning the pages long into the night.

If you're looking for the perfect holiday read then look no further than the Vincenti Series (Finding You, Remember Us & The Hangover), Ariana, Elodie, and Rock My Heart. Need something a bit more gritty then check out the Sicilian mafia-inspired romance - Cosa Nostra & Cosa Nostra II. For laugh-out-loud romantic comedy you will love the Duckton by Dale series - Summer Fate, Blind Faith & Christmas Bizarre set in the British countryside. For tales of forbidden love your perfect reads are Don't Tell Me Who To Love, Forbidden & historical lesfic, Madeleine. Emma's latest lesbian romance, The Politician, sees our protagonist fight not just to become Prime Minister but for the love of her life.

You can discover more about Emma's books at www.emmanicholsauthor.com.

Enjoy and remember to connect with Emma on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one mentioning it had them captivated from the first page. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the compelling characters. The book's style receives positive feedback, with one customer specifically noting its Sicilian influence.

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Customers enjoy the story of this book, finding it engaging and crazy, with one customer noting it had them captivated from the first page.

"...They encompass everything from first love to the "a she's the one" love and drags you through even the bitter sweet loss of a lover...." Read more

"...crime families were written so well, and the love story with Simone was just exquisite. Cosa Nostra has it all! Brava, Emma!..." Read more

"Five stars for this compelling story with its compelling characters and its atmosphere of drama and love. I am not a fan of mafia stories and movies...." Read more

"...In each of these stories Nichols presents passionate, strong, smart, and principled female characters...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer specifically highlighting the strong female characters.

"...All of the characters become real in the flesh people that you could reach out and touch...." Read more

"...I like to see the MC’s characteristics in my mind’s eye. I liked the secondary characters. I will read the next book in the series...." Read more

"Five stars for this compelling story with its compelling characters and its atmosphere of drama and love. I am not a fan of mafia stories and movies...." Read more

"...stories Nichols presents passionate, strong, smart, and principled female characters...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting how it draws readers in, while another mentions it is well edited for an ebook.

"...of the horrendous deeds of the organized crime families were written so well, and the love story with Simone was just exquisite...." Read more

"Emma Nichols does well writing stories of WLW set in such evocative places as Sicily with this two-part “Cosa Nostra” series; and the Vincenti..." Read more

"...Well written. Can’t wait to dive into the sequel." Read more

"Not my favorite by Ms Nichols, but it was well written and thought out...." Read more

4 customers mention "Style"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the style of the book, describing it as stunning, with one customer noting its Sicilian flavor and another finding it edgy.

"...The plot was so well-developed and edgy. What a twist to have two women, Maria and Patrina, as the mafia bosses...." Read more

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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from the first chapter
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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    You have to love this book for its storyline and characters. All of the characters become real in the flesh people that you could reach out and touch. Combine that with a new spin on the aspect of inside the mob and the workings of the tightly knit families makes you want to know more. Your own mind starts to wonder about how you would deal with different situations that arise. If that doesn't make you want to read more let's talk about the love stories that are intertwined through the pages. They encompass everything from first love to the "a
    she's the one" love and drags you through even the bitter sweet loss of a lover. This is one book with a lot of punch.
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  • Sabra Moore
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    I’ve read other Mafia stories that were better than his one. I did enjoy this books’ different perspective from the others I’ve read. Hair and eye color were lacking, like so many books. I like to see the MC’s characteristics in my mind’s eye. I liked the secondary characters. I will read the next book in the series. I’m curious as to Maria’s and Simone’s future.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting storyline!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
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    Emma Nichols is a new author to me and what a brilliant writer she is. The plot was so well-developed and edgy. What a twist to have two women, Maria and Patrina, as the mafia bosses. The characters, setting and plot were so well-defined. The underlying theme of the horrendous deeds of the organized crime families were written so well, and the love story with Simone was just exquisite. Cosa Nostra has it all! Brava, Emma! I will be reading more of your books for sure!
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  • Blue Moon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tops in this category
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
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    Five stars for this compelling story with its compelling characters and its atmosphere of drama and love. I am not a fan of mafia stories and movies. And the mafia is one of the main characters here. But I was drawn in and stayed for the duration. If you are someone who cares about the characters you meet in a book this novel will make you anxious. But it is also exhilarating. The story line is deep and compelling. The drama is sometimes heart wrenching but not over done. What more can I say without spoiling? Read it and see!
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  • B, A Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love Sicilian style
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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    Emma Nichols does well writing stories of WLW set in such evocative places as Sicily with this two-part “Cosa Nostra” series; and the Vincenti series, which follows its main characters between Paris, London and Corsica. Other equally excellent Nichols’ titles written in a similar sensual vein are “Madeleine” and “Ariana.” In each of these stories Nichols presents passionate, strong, smart, and principled female characters. In Cosa Nostra, to stay alive and safeguard their future together, Maria and Simone must navigate the violence, omertà (code of silence), shifting allegiances, and the actions of insane, ruthless Dons who’ll do anything to capture more business. However, the pair are buffered by their love for each other and their families, the loyalty of their mafia associates, and their integrity.
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  • Angie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty great!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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    What’s not to love about a good mafia read and f/f to boot?
    I couldn’t put this down once I started it. It has a few twists and turns to make the story just right. Enjoy!
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  • The Wolf
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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    I wanted to love this book - the plot and characters had so much potential. But it was kind of predictable, very repetitive, and sometimes it wasn't clear enough who was speaking or whose perspective was being narrated. The author used third person omniscient narration, which I typically love because it gives you a glimpse into multiple perspectives and timelines - really fleshing out the world to the max. More tags on thoughts and statements would have been very helpful. It took so long for Maria and Simone to get together that their romance felt extremely rushed - would have liked more dialogue between them, showing them actually getting to know each other. Lust was synonymous with love, which made it hard to feel invested in the couple. I also wish Maria and Patrina would have had a better chance to hash out their feelings for each other. The love between Maria and Patrina felt more real for me than it did between Maria and Simone, so the ending left feeling pretty gutted for Patrina. Overall it was a decent story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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    I love the way Emma Nichols tells a story. You get sucked into her books with amazing characters and interesting life events. Well written. Can’t wait to dive into the sequel.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle. Smart. Strong. Satisfying and sexy.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2020
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    This is brilliant. Riveting characters, thrilling action, beautiful romance, gorgeous scenery and a tension that builds to a satisfying conclusion. First I have read by this writer. It won't be the last. If you like VK Powell, Lori Lake or any class writer of adventure, thriller or romance you will enjoy this one. Unputdownable.
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  • helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 15, 2020
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this book. One of the better books I have recently read. Would highly recommend.
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  • Angel
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely beautiful story!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2022
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    Cosa Nostra was... whelp, where do I start?? First of all, where the heck are are all the Maria's in my country?? She certainly stole my heart in this book! And Simone was perfect for her. I adored their romance and the chemistry between both women, the protectiveness of Maria. This book has the perfect blend of action and heat and sweet. When I think of hot bad a** mafia women from now on, Maria Lombardo will come to mind. I can't recommend this book enough, and I'm angsty to get into the sequel!
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  • m connelly
    3.0 out of 5 stars So so
    Reviewed in Australia on May 17, 2020
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    Not up with the good books out on the market, not too bad for a Amazon Unlimited. Certainly not five stars.
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  • Jackie B McNeill
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won't regret this one!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
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    Awesome read! Hard to put it down, so I didn't : )
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