Light My Fire: A Dark Mafia Romance (Mafia Kingdom Book 1) Kindle Edition

Here's my truth: I am a Mafiawhore. It's my cross to bear. I am a complete and total addict. I do not discriminate. I am an equally opportunity mafia ho. This is my first Albanian mafia book though. I had legit first date jitters and squealed like a tween at a Shawn Mendes concert.Jessica Ruben opened a new world for me. She started it with the intensely gorgeous cover that personifies Nico 110%. Next, she educated the reader without a "boring history lesson". Nothing about this book is a forceful learning; I actually found myself wanting to learn more. The culture, the history, the devastation all add to the vibe of the book without being a lecture. I love that Ruben recreates the environment for the reader. The hostile, unease of a war ravaged country seen through the eyes of a young girl feels real! You experience glimpses of Elira's world that highlight the differences between her and American kids. It is important to the story and her as a person. I really loved the depth of her character. Elira is complex. She's real. She is loyal, loving, and feisty. She holds her family in esteem, her ideals, and her self worth are important to her. She is a Queen.Okay, I know I'm fangirling over Elira. I know it sounds like I want in her pants...but maybe I just love that she owns herself. As a person she is vulnerable and real while also trying to hold her own in a difficult world. Plus...she gets NICO!!!!! What's not to be jealous of!?!?!So Nico...I will pretend that the gorgeous cover model is not in my fantasies. I can even pretend that his accent has nothing to do with the drool running down my chin. His dominance and power have nothing to do with the fact that I am practically panting typing this...NOTHING-right! (can you hear the sarcasm or should I turn it up?) No, my fangirling over the hotter than sin Albanian mafia boss is the soul connection they have. My hopeless romantic heart clung to that childhood connection like a baby calf to its mother after birth! I will never let go of that amazing connection. I will dream about it at night and be jealous of it (even though I am living my own HEA). Nico and Elira are their own brand of destiny.I want to say that I wasn't disappointed but I am. Don't laugh! I want more. I wanted to be left hanging. I wanted Jessica Ruben to dangle the next book in the series like she did Vincent and Eve. I wanted to hate her and beg her at the same time. Light My Fire does not end on a cliffhanger. I suppose that's a good thing but I'm needy. I want more. I want a tease of what's to come. I want more dark foreboding...I want!!!!!!So did I love this book...duh!Do I want more...did you read the above!?!Do I have any idea what's happening next...not a clue!Now I want to cry! (shakes fist at Jessica Ruben- give me a clue!!!!)

Loved this story of love and redemption. Throughout the book I was wondering about Nico’s point of view. Other than that I loved it and didn’t want to put it down to go to sleep.

I enjoy this book and liked it. I did feel it was a bit rushed towards the end. It spent a lot of time developing the main character that the conflict/plot came out of nowhere and were quickly resolved. Would have enjoyed it more had it been more fleshed out. Overall still a good read and I loved the fmc sarcastic attitude.

I love light my fire, I wish there was more on Nico and her story.... I want to know more about what happens between them.

I really loved this book. It’s not really the typical Mafia story but I found it very refreshing. I love the two main characters, Nico and Elira. Very much a soulmate romance. My first time reading anything By Jessica Ruben but definitely on my go list now.

I loved loved this book about Nico and Elira. It shows two souls were meant to be not just in time but in life. It shows the loyalty we have when it comes to family and life.

I enjoyed the history and information about Kosovo, the Albanians, and Serbs. I was so interested in the characters and their story, i read it in one sitting. At first Nico's love for Elira was weird bc of their age difference, but when we hear his explanation I had one of those ah ha moments. Great story. I was intrigued with Darius when he was introduced, so glad his book is next. I want more of Elira's brother, I mean he's over 6ft tall and handsome...we need more!!

I liked this book a lot! Mafia romance is always a fun ride. Just ignore how every time the MC eats anything she makes sure to comment on how she actually eats “unlike other girls”. It repetitive and super annoying BUT Nico was so adorably into her and there was enough action to keep me invested.

A slow burn, but worth the read. World building is good, character development is good, I just wish the tired old cliche of the FMC being kidnapped would go away. She’s grabbed twice in this book and it doesn’t make the read exciting but boring. So predictable, come on, time for something new. This is an easy read, no serious grammar or editing errors.

Great story however, it was written from her point of view only which was frustrating to read and probably won’t download others from the author.

I loved Nico and Elira story. Intriguing, intense and beautiful. Such wonderful strong characters. Thank you Jessica for sharing your incredible talent with all of us. Amazingly written. You stories always take my mind on the most sexy and sublime journey.💋❤️🔥P.S I am really looking forward to reading book 2❣️

Such a good read, i just wish there was more to their story, didn’t want to see it end!Thankyou author

I loved this story! It seemed weird at first but once you get into their past and work into their present, the love and tribulation you experience along side them, makes for an amazing love story filled with adventure and a feeling of meant to be. 5 stars from me and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to keep learning about the other characters that are interwoven