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Made
Corrado Moretti.
The world knows the notorious Kevlar Killer, but few have ever seen what lies beneath his armor. The abused child. The neglected teenager. The broken man. He always did whatever he had to do in order to survive.
It's kill or be killed.
Throughout his life, he has been there in the shadows, a witness to everything from beginning to end. Bound by loyalty and honor, there's only one thing he would sacrifice it all for: family.
Never get close. Never get attached. It's a lesson that has been brutally pounded into him since childhood, but they're words the DeMarcos make it difficult for him to follow. Through them he finds love and grieves loss, realizing the world isn't quite as black and white as it's made out to be.
Made.
The world knows the notorious Kevlar Killer, but few have ever seen what lies beneath his armor. The abused child. The neglected teenager. The broken man. He always did whatever he had to do in order to survive.
It's kill or be killed.
Throughout his life, he has been there in the shadows, a witness to everything from beginning to end. Bound by loyalty and honor, there's only one thing he would sacrifice it all for: family.
Never get close. Never get attached. It's a lesson that has been brutally pounded into him since childhood, but they're words the DeMarcos make it difficult for him to follow. Through them he finds love and grieves loss, realizing the world isn't quite as black and white as it's made out to be.
Made.
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First published October 27, 2014
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April 20, 2015
5+ Stars!!!
After reading the Sempre books, I knew I wanted to know more about Corrado Morretti. There was just something about him� When I heard we were getting a Corrado book, I was ecstatic. It did not disappoint! In fact, it exceeded all my expectations. This book was fantastic. It will be going right towards the top of my favorites list for this year.
MADE is the story of Corrado Morretti. From his childhood, to teenage years, to adulthood. We get it all. The entire story.
Corrado’s childhood was not easy to read about. He learned from an early age how to take care of himself. The way the world worked. With an abusive mother, manipulative sister and absent father, it wasn’t easy. Corrado saw the work his father did with La Costa Nostra from a young age. It was a normal thing for him. Corrado learned to keep to himself, not to feel, not to form attachments. Until he meets a child named Celia DeMarco that is. When she comes back into his life when he’s a little older (maybe 19) everything changes.
Corrado is just finding his place in La Costa Nostra, where Celia’s father is the boss. Corrado’s feelings for Celia come back full force. She wants to be with him too� but he’s not sure if it’s possible. Celia is full of love and life. Quite the opposite of Corrado in a lot of ways. She trys to convince him otherwise.
Eventually, they are able to work things out with the boss.
The romance between Corrado and Celia was beautiful. If you ever think that someone that does the kind of work Corrado does can’t have true love, can’t be loyal and loving, you’re wrong. I especially loved that
There are a few parts of Corrado and Celia’s relationship that hurt my heart. Like the baby thing. I really felt for Celia, though I could sympathize with Corrado. With all he sees and the way he grew up.
We all know Corrado is a badass, but the way he was so sweet and swoony with Celia- I loved it! He might not have been the most traditional husband, but it’s the thought that counts. I laughed every time he brought her flowers. No matter what was going on in his life, Corrado never lost the love he had for Celia. Never looked at anyone else. He never strayed. Besides the job, she was his life. His reason for being. If thats not the most romantic thing, I don’t know what is.
Corrado was logical and thorough in his work. He didn’t think about the people, he thought about the job. Thats what it was to him. Just a job. Kill or be killed. Sink or swim. Corrado was always the killer, always the man swimming. Indestructible.
His nickname was great. This book is more of a mafia book than the Sempre books. You’ll notice that Corrado is in much deeper than the DeMarco boys (Vincent and Carmine) ever were. I did enjoy getting the Vincent and Maura story. It was nice to see how that came about. You see a whole different side of Vincent as well.
I can’t think of one thing I didn’t love about this story. Getting to read about Corrado Morretti� it was perfect. Just so readers know, you technically don’t have to read the Sempre books to read this, but I highly recommend that you do. I think you’d get so much more out of this story. Plus, if you ever go back and read Sempre after this, there would be so much spoiled.
It’s no secret that I love Sempre and her Monster books, so for me to say that this is JM Darhower’s best book is a big deal. The writing was stellar. It’s a long book, but it doesn't feel long. It was so fast paced and captivating I didn’t realize I had been reading for hours until I looked up at the clock.
Even though Corrado Morretti is a ruthless killer, there is something about the way he loves his woman completely and eternally that makes him so beautiful and lovable. I just couldn’t get enough of Corrado and Celia’s story. I’m so grateful that JM Darhower decided to write this story and I can’t recommend it enough!
After reading the Sempre books, I knew I wanted to know more about Corrado Morretti. There was just something about him� When I heard we were getting a Corrado book, I was ecstatic. It did not disappoint! In fact, it exceeded all my expectations. This book was fantastic. It will be going right towards the top of my favorites list for this year.
"What made you this way?"
"Sweetheart, I wouldn't even know where to begin.�
MADE is the story of Corrado Morretti. From his childhood, to teenage years, to adulthood. We get it all. The entire story.
Corrado’s childhood was not easy to read about. He learned from an early age how to take care of himself. The way the world worked. With an abusive mother, manipulative sister and absent father, it wasn’t easy. Corrado saw the work his father did with La Costa Nostra from a young age. It was a normal thing for him. Corrado learned to keep to himself, not to feel, not to form attachments. Until he meets a child named Celia DeMarco that is. When she comes back into his life when he’s a little older (maybe 19) everything changes.
He'd certainly met his match with her.
Corrado is just finding his place in La Costa Nostra, where Celia’s father is the boss. Corrado’s feelings for Celia come back full force. She wants to be with him too� but he’s not sure if it’s possible. Celia is full of love and life. Quite the opposite of Corrado in a lot of ways. She trys to convince him otherwise.
"I know how to keep a secret," she said. "That's in my blood, too. And I know without a doubt that you know how, too. He wouldn't even have to know."
"You're worth more than that," Corrado said. "You deserve to be somebody's everything, not somebody's secret.�
Eventually, they are able to work things out with the boss.
The romance between Corrado and Celia was beautiful. If you ever think that someone that does the kind of work Corrado does can’t have true love, can’t be loyal and loving, you’re wrong. I especially loved that
There are a few parts of Corrado and Celia’s relationship that hurt my heart. Like the baby thing. I really felt for Celia, though I could sympathize with Corrado. With all he sees and the way he grew up.
We all know Corrado is a badass, but the way he was so sweet and swoony with Celia- I loved it! He might not have been the most traditional husband, but it’s the thought that counts. I laughed every time he brought her flowers. No matter what was going on in his life, Corrado never lost the love he had for Celia. Never looked at anyone else. He never strayed. Besides the job, she was his life. His reason for being. If thats not the most romantic thing, I don’t know what is.
"It's the way you're looking at me... it's like you've never seen something so beautiful before."
"I haven't."
"That's the way you're looking at me."
"And it bothers you?"
"I cant' live up to it. You put me on a pedestal. I'll only fall."
"You'll never fall. Not if I'm there to catch you."
Corrado was logical and thorough in his work. He didn’t think about the people, he thought about the job. Thats what it was to him. Just a job. Kill or be killed. Sink or swim. Corrado was always the killer, always the man swimming. Indestructible.
"The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
His nickname was great. This book is more of a mafia book than the Sempre books. You’ll notice that Corrado is in much deeper than the DeMarco boys (Vincent and Carmine) ever were. I did enjoy getting the Vincent and Maura story. It was nice to see how that came about. You see a whole different side of Vincent as well.
I can’t think of one thing I didn’t love about this story. Getting to read about Corrado Morretti� it was perfect. Just so readers know, you technically don’t have to read the Sempre books to read this, but I highly recommend that you do. I think you’d get so much more out of this story. Plus, if you ever go back and read Sempre after this, there would be so much spoiled.
It’s no secret that I love Sempre and her Monster books, so for me to say that this is JM Darhower’s best book is a big deal. The writing was stellar. It’s a long book, but it doesn't feel long. It was so fast paced and captivating I didn’t realize I had been reading for hours until I looked up at the clock.
Even though Corrado Morretti is a ruthless killer, there is something about the way he loves his woman completely and eternally that makes him so beautiful and lovable. I just couldn’t get enough of Corrado and Celia’s story. I’m so grateful that JM Darhower decided to write this story and I can’t recommend it enough!
May 28, 2019
Ps. If you wanna read this series, I suggest you to read with this order otherwise this book will give you major spoilers about Sempre & Sempre:Redemption.
* Sempre
* Sempre:Redemption
* Friends - Novella
* Forever - Novella
* Made
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“A blush tinged her bronzed skin as she wrapped her arms around herself. Corrado grasped her wrists, pulling her hands away when she tried to shield herself. He stared at her, stunned to see the uncertainty in her eyes.
"You're not nervous this time, are you?" he asked, half-teasingly, half honestly wanting to know. She'd been so confident, unwavering before.
"It's the way you're looking at me."
"How am I looking at you?"
"Like you look at the Taj Mahal. Or the Sistine Chapel. You're staring at me like you stare at the Mona Lisa."
"I've never seen those things."
"It's like you've never seen something so beautiful before."
"I haven’t.�
Corrado Alphonse Moretti. I’ll never ever forget you...
, and . Total 1.475 pages � 12 days � God knows how many hours I read these books� It was an unforgettable journey that’s for sure cause this books gave me the best days of my life� They reminded me why I love reading a good book because this books made me to feel every word, every pain of this characters going through�
I loved all the books in this series. Each one of is beautiful but this book.. My God, this one was something special. Corrado’s love for Celia and their chemistry was amazing� So unique, so pure�
I laughed a lot when Celia & Corrado together. Because their moments was just so lovely. And I cried so much while I was reading this book. But especially when I read the last chapter of the book and right after that amazing epilogue broke my heart so bad� Ugh I cried and when I start to cried, I just couldn’t stop myself and I cried like a river� And the absurd thing is I was reading that parts in a coffee shop and I cried in public while I read a book and I didn’t even care who looked at me or what people thought� I never in my life cried in public but this book made me and I’m not even sorry for that� Cause this book deserved my every single tears...
J.M.Darhower, I love you, I adore you� Thank you very much for this journey! YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!! <3
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A VERY SPECIAL SEMPRE NOVELLA (CORRADO & CELIA) by J M DARHOWER
* Sempre
* Sempre:Redemption
* Friends - Novella
* Forever - Novella
* Made
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“A blush tinged her bronzed skin as she wrapped her arms around herself. Corrado grasped her wrists, pulling her hands away when she tried to shield herself. He stared at her, stunned to see the uncertainty in her eyes.
"You're not nervous this time, are you?" he asked, half-teasingly, half honestly wanting to know. She'd been so confident, unwavering before.
"It's the way you're looking at me."
"How am I looking at you?"
"Like you look at the Taj Mahal. Or the Sistine Chapel. You're staring at me like you stare at the Mona Lisa."
"I've never seen those things."
"It's like you've never seen something so beautiful before."
"I haven’t.�
Corrado Alphonse Moretti. I’ll never ever forget you...
, and . Total 1.475 pages � 12 days � God knows how many hours I read these books� It was an unforgettable journey that’s for sure cause this books gave me the best days of my life� They reminded me why I love reading a good book because this books made me to feel every word, every pain of this characters going through�
I loved all the books in this series. Each one of is beautiful but this book.. My God, this one was something special. Corrado’s love for Celia and their chemistry was amazing� So unique, so pure�
I laughed a lot when Celia & Corrado together. Because their moments was just so lovely. And I cried so much while I was reading this book. But especially when I read the last chapter of the book and right after that amazing epilogue broke my heart so bad� Ugh I cried and when I start to cried, I just couldn’t stop myself and I cried like a river� And the absurd thing is I was reading that parts in a coffee shop and I cried in public while I read a book and I didn’t even care who looked at me or what people thought� I never in my life cried in public but this book made me and I’m not even sorry for that� Cause this book deserved my every single tears...
J.M.Darhower, I love you, I adore you� Thank you very much for this journey! YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!! <3
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A VERY SPECIAL SEMPRE NOVELLA (CORRADO & CELIA) by J M DARHOWER
June 15, 2015
J.M.Darhower...
You wrote such an incredible story for Corrado Moretti!
"The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
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If you are looking for that rare five star read that’s writing and storytelling is exceptional then look no further than this book. If you have skipped because you haven’t read the Sempre series and/or completed said series do not hesitate this book can be read as a standalone and is by far the author’s best work to date.
I simply ADORED fiery Celia DeMarco, young Vincent DeMarco, the Don himself, Antonio DeMarco, Vito Morretti (who may not be the father of the year but fully captured my heart) and of course the Kevlar Killer ~ Corrado Morretti!
The story takes Corrado all the way from a hard childhood to the MADE man he is in adulthood. Corrado faces the highs and lows of life, love, family all while being an intricate part of the mafia. I cried on more than one occasion, I laughed, I cringed at the cruelty and I swooned over the love Corrado and Celia share. This is a timeless piece that will now sit on my favorite shelf my only regret being that I didn’t read it sooner.
"Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darkness."
You wrote such an incredible story for Corrado Moretti!
"The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
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If you are looking for that rare five star read that’s writing and storytelling is exceptional then look no further than this book. If you have skipped because you haven’t read the Sempre series and/or completed said series do not hesitate this book can be read as a standalone and is by far the author’s best work to date.
I simply ADORED fiery Celia DeMarco, young Vincent DeMarco, the Don himself, Antonio DeMarco, Vito Morretti (who may not be the father of the year but fully captured my heart) and of course the Kevlar Killer ~ Corrado Morretti!
The story takes Corrado all the way from a hard childhood to the MADE man he is in adulthood. Corrado faces the highs and lows of life, love, family all while being an intricate part of the mafia. I cried on more than one occasion, I laughed, I cringed at the cruelty and I swooned over the love Corrado and Celia share. This is a timeless piece that will now sit on my favorite shelf my only regret being that I didn’t read it sooner.
"Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darkness."
July 16, 2015
I'm speechless. This book. Holy shit. I loved every minute. Seriously, I wanted to do nothing but stay with these characters. These beautifully flawed characters, have earned a special place in my heart. Made was simply a perfect story, IMO, full of heart, family, loyalty - the experience was one I will never forget.
This is one of my favorite Corrado moments -
"Have you considered the prospect of her leaving first?"
"No." Corrado shook his head. "It won't happen that way."
"How can you be certain?"
"Because God knows, if He ever took Celia from me, I'd burn the world down around us all."
Honestly, I can't put into words how much I loved this story. Just read it. Highly recommend this one!
October 24, 2014
5 stars!!
I could spend days telling you how much I’ve been looking forward to this book so I’ll just go with a simple ‘I’ve been waiting for Corrado Moretti’s story since 2012.� Not only was he one of my earliest book boyfriends, but he also was the very first guy I’d read about who was in the mafia so needless to say, he has a very special place in my heart. I was surprised that this book was longer than the Sempre books but that made me happy; the more Corrado, the better! This book is like a chronicle of Corrado’s life and each part is categorized by a major turning point in his life. J.M. Darhower left no stone unturned; from his childhood to teenage years to the Corrado we know him now as is all written down and I lapped it all up. But first, the beginning�
Before Corrado was known as the fearless Kevlar Killer, before he was ever exposed to the harsh mafia world, he was a boy. A lonely, misguided and mistreated boy who suffered from his mother’s physical and emotional abuse and had a father who was always absent. Growing up under these family circumstances, Corrado further isolated himself from what you’d expect normal kids to grow into. And eventually he realizes that he doesn’t fit in. He’s different. The life he currently lives holds no meaning and he has no purpose. Traits like detachment, decisiveness, and cunning all points him in the direction of his father’s ‘career� path, the mafia. And even though he starts off on shaky ground, Corrado finds his true talents and purpose with mafia work. The adrenaline, the rush of power, the hits all come natural to him.
We’re treated to multiple scenes where Corrado more than proves his worth along with intriguing mafia dynamics and most importantly, his beautiful relationship with Celia, his one and only weakness. In the Sempre books it’s heavily hinted that Corrado and Celia’s marriage was a love match but the one question that plagued me was how? How does one as cold as Corrado and one as bright as Celia fall in love? This book is the answer. Their relationship is anything but predictable and the way their paths cross had me sighing and swooning. I think what makes Corrado more endearing to me than most heroes is that despite the dark, suffocating world he lives in, he hasn’t completely lost his ability to love even though he’s unemotional most of the time. So when a man like him falls, he falls deep and he falls hard. And there isn’t a better girl he could’ve fallen in love with than the vivacious Celia who brings light into his dim world. Normal concerns couples have like cheating, jealousy, etc…are so trivial and petty to him because there will only ever be one woman for him. That one woman who is worth fighting for. Worth killing for. Worth dying for. That kind of love and feeling coming from a ruthless killer just seems to magnify it to epic proportions, at least I think so.
Reading this book hit me hard with the feels. Since this was literally a record of Corrado’s life story, I felt as if I lived through 40 years myself. To go through his childhood, his turbulent teenage years and his rise in the mafia underground and his enduring relationship with Celia, it was like reading a saga. Once I finished the book, I felt an immediate sense of loss and heavily contemplated the legacy of a man who gave nothing and everything, who had to be cruel in order to be kind, and a dozen other contradictions to live the life that chose him.
Made is set in the time before and during the events of Sempre and Sempre-Redemption and can technically be read on its own. However, it also contains major plot spoilers for both Sempre books so I would recommend reading those books first before starting this one.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I could spend days telling you how much I’ve been looking forward to this book so I’ll just go with a simple ‘I’ve been waiting for Corrado Moretti’s story since 2012.� Not only was he one of my earliest book boyfriends, but he also was the very first guy I’d read about who was in the mafia so needless to say, he has a very special place in my heart. I was surprised that this book was longer than the Sempre books but that made me happy; the more Corrado, the better! This book is like a chronicle of Corrado’s life and each part is categorized by a major turning point in his life. J.M. Darhower left no stone unturned; from his childhood to teenage years to the Corrado we know him now as is all written down and I lapped it all up. But first, the beginning�
Before Corrado was known as the fearless Kevlar Killer, before he was ever exposed to the harsh mafia world, he was a boy. A lonely, misguided and mistreated boy who suffered from his mother’s physical and emotional abuse and had a father who was always absent. Growing up under these family circumstances, Corrado further isolated himself from what you’d expect normal kids to grow into. And eventually he realizes that he doesn’t fit in. He’s different. The life he currently lives holds no meaning and he has no purpose. Traits like detachment, decisiveness, and cunning all points him in the direction of his father’s ‘career� path, the mafia. And even though he starts off on shaky ground, Corrado finds his true talents and purpose with mafia work. The adrenaline, the rush of power, the hits all come natural to him.
We’re treated to multiple scenes where Corrado more than proves his worth along with intriguing mafia dynamics and most importantly, his beautiful relationship with Celia, his one and only weakness. In the Sempre books it’s heavily hinted that Corrado and Celia’s marriage was a love match but the one question that plagued me was how? How does one as cold as Corrado and one as bright as Celia fall in love? This book is the answer. Their relationship is anything but predictable and the way their paths cross had me sighing and swooning. I think what makes Corrado more endearing to me than most heroes is that despite the dark, suffocating world he lives in, he hasn’t completely lost his ability to love even though he’s unemotional most of the time. So when a man like him falls, he falls deep and he falls hard. And there isn’t a better girl he could’ve fallen in love with than the vivacious Celia who brings light into his dim world. Normal concerns couples have like cheating, jealousy, etc…are so trivial and petty to him because there will only ever be one woman for him. That one woman who is worth fighting for. Worth killing for. Worth dying for. That kind of love and feeling coming from a ruthless killer just seems to magnify it to epic proportions, at least I think so.
Reading this book hit me hard with the feels. Since this was literally a record of Corrado’s life story, I felt as if I lived through 40 years myself. To go through his childhood, his turbulent teenage years and his rise in the mafia underground and his enduring relationship with Celia, it was like reading a saga. Once I finished the book, I felt an immediate sense of loss and heavily contemplated the legacy of a man who gave nothing and everything, who had to be cruel in order to be kind, and a dozen other contradictions to live the life that chose him.
Made is set in the time before and during the events of Sempre and Sempre-Redemption and can technically be read on its own. However, it also contains major plot spoilers for both Sempre books so I would recommend reading those books first before starting this one.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 19, 2014
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12/19/2014
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To quote Celia, “Wow. That was� wow.� I loved every single minute of this book. It’s a huge book and yet it didn’t feel long because it was so captivating.
MADE is Corrado’s life story. I read SEMPRE in 2012 and fell in love with the story. I was curious about Corrado in that story so when I saw the dedication in MADE I knew this book was for me:
To everyone out there who read Sempre and wanted to know more about a certain mysterious hitman. This is for you.
Made starts with a reporter asking Corrado, “What made you this way?� To which Corrado replies, “Sweetheart, I wouldn’t even know where to begin.� On the cover of the book Ms. Darhower wrote: Men are what their mothers made them.
Corrado is an enigma that leaves you swooning for him. He’s a man with a gun and no regard for his own life. His quiet strength and desensitized self is a scary combo. The only one who never saw him as a monster was Celia. She loved him from the first moment he spoke.
Celia is a firecracker, full of emotions. Being the bosses daughter she is use to getting what she wants when she wants it. I loved how she’s a strong woman who doesn’t back down to anyone. Her sarcastic humor had me cracking up. The banter between the two of them felt genuine. When Corrado complained about a situation out of their control she had a witty comeback for him, “You’re such a hopeless romantic, Corrado Moretti. It’s amazing more women don’t swoon over you.�
No sappy romance will be found between the pages of this book. Instead you will find a romance between two characters who love each other deeply and make sacrifices to be together. Their devotion to each other had me swooning. “I’m a lot of things, Celia DeMarco, but I’m not this. I’ll cheat the law, I’ll cheat on my taxes, I’ll try my damnedest to cheat death, but never� never� will I cheat on you.�
J.M. Darhower’s created one of my favorite books of 2014 with this story. I can’t stop thinking about how phenomenal Made was and how this story will stick with me long after I close the pages of the book. So my final advice- READ IT!!!
WAIT: I have one more thing to say that comes from Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Even though I didn't want their story to end I'm glad I read it.
✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦�
RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2014
Pre-order | order:
SERIES:
Continuing story
Novellas:
Made is connected to the Sempre series, it is NOT a sequel. It is a spin-off prequel and can be as a standalone, although it will contain spoilers for the Sempre books.
**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
I met my goal for 2014 with this book!!
150th book of 2014
12/19/2014
Giveaway of this book ->
To quote Celia, “Wow. That was� wow.� I loved every single minute of this book. It’s a huge book and yet it didn’t feel long because it was so captivating.
MADE is Corrado’s life story. I read SEMPRE in 2012 and fell in love with the story. I was curious about Corrado in that story so when I saw the dedication in MADE I knew this book was for me:
To everyone out there who read Sempre and wanted to know more about a certain mysterious hitman. This is for you.
Made starts with a reporter asking Corrado, “What made you this way?� To which Corrado replies, “Sweetheart, I wouldn’t even know where to begin.� On the cover of the book Ms. Darhower wrote: Men are what their mothers made them.
Corrado is an enigma that leaves you swooning for him. He’s a man with a gun and no regard for his own life. His quiet strength and desensitized self is a scary combo. The only one who never saw him as a monster was Celia. She loved him from the first moment he spoke.
Celia is a firecracker, full of emotions. Being the bosses daughter she is use to getting what she wants when she wants it. I loved how she’s a strong woman who doesn’t back down to anyone. Her sarcastic humor had me cracking up. The banter between the two of them felt genuine. When Corrado complained about a situation out of their control she had a witty comeback for him, “You’re such a hopeless romantic, Corrado Moretti. It’s amazing more women don’t swoon over you.�
No sappy romance will be found between the pages of this book. Instead you will find a romance between two characters who love each other deeply and make sacrifices to be together. Their devotion to each other had me swooning. “I’m a lot of things, Celia DeMarco, but I’m not this. I’ll cheat the law, I’ll cheat on my taxes, I’ll try my damnedest to cheat death, but never� never� will I cheat on you.�
J.M. Darhower’s created one of my favorite books of 2014 with this story. I can’t stop thinking about how phenomenal Made was and how this story will stick with me long after I close the pages of the book. So my final advice- READ IT!!!
WAIT: I have one more thing to say that comes from Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Even though I didn't want their story to end I'm glad I read it.
✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦�
RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2014
Pre-order | order:
SERIES:
Continuing story
Novellas:
Made is connected to the Sempre series, it is NOT a sequel. It is a spin-off prequel and can be as a standalone, although it will contain spoilers for the Sempre books.
**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
I met my goal for 2014 with this book!!
150th book of 2014
January 5, 2015
"Everyone was good at something. Some people painted. Others played music. Corrado just happened to be good at murder. He accepted that. Embraced it. That was who he was."
What events shaped Corrado Moretti's life and created this singular individual and dedicated husband he is in the present? How one becomes the best hitman and fearful member of powerful La Cosa Nostra? MADE is prosaic biography of Corrado Moretti and it will give you all the answers that fans of Forever series have been waiting for.
"It's not easy to hurt when you hardly feel anything anymore."
Corrado's upbringing was a harsh one. No love, no understanding. Just cold and cruel reality of dysfunctional mafia family. All he ever knew was world where emotions and attachments have no place. "Kill or be killed" was the main motto he learnt to follow as he grew older. However, Corrado never pitted himself and I love that about him. I love how he always found the way to cope no matter what he encountered. And most of all, I love that author never romanticized Corrado. She showed us his true self, his deepest darkest thoughts but let readers to form their own opinion. But let me tell you something. If loving Corrado Moretti is wrong than I never want to be right.
"Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darkness."
My favorite part of this book was probably Corrado's teenage years. His beginnings in La Cosa Nostra, his attempts to live "outside the box" that he so strictly created for himself and falling in love with Boss's daughter. MADE is fascinating, captivating and overall very addictive read. The best mafia story I have ever read. I know I said the same thing about Sempre duet but all three books are spectacular in their own way. It is hard to compare them because while Forever series is emotional suspenseful family saga, MADE is memoir of true mafia member whose story you won't be able to put down once you start reading it.
"No one would take what belonged to him."
I'm not afraid to go as far as saying that this is J.M. Darhower at her best. No matter how much I love Sempre duet, Corrado Moretti will always be my favorite and I'm glad to say that in my eyes, Mrs. Darhower did his story a justice.
*ARC provided by author as an exchange for honest review*
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October 29, 2014
5 Forever Stars.
I was expecting this book to be a short novella, so imagine my surprise when I found out it is in fact a full length novel. And I’m glad it was longer than I was expecting because, people;
In the previous books we got the impression that Corrado and Celia’s wedding was a love match and not just a profitable mob business. In this book we find out the moment their lives entwined and never went apart again. And believe, their story is beautiful.
Not only that, but we got to find out how a little boy with a broken past, becomes one successful self-made man and the most dangerous mafia killer.
So breath deeply for a few seconds (you’ll need it), grab some tissues (you’ll also need it) and get ready for one amazing emotional roller-coaster that you’ll never be able to forget.
Rating: 5 Stars.
Storyline: I’m going t be short because I’m probably biased since I loved all the other books in this series and I jumped into this knowing that I would love it too. And I did.
It can be read as a standalone, (although toward the end you’ll have some spoilers on the others books) so, either you’re a fan of Sempre, or if you’re just a fan of awesome mob books or if you’re just a fan of epic love stories that surpassed every obstacle, you have to read this.
Character Development: If you loved Corrado in the previous, you’re going to love him now. He’s a killer, he’s not a good man and he’s relentless� but his amazing capacity of loving redeems him completely and you can’t help but loving him. Celia is probably the most loyal and strongest heroine I’ve ever read about. I loved her. It was also amazing to learn more about Vincent and Maura’s story.
Steam: Meh.
HEA:
I was expecting this book to be a short novella, so imagine my surprise when I found out it is in fact a full length novel. And I’m glad it was longer than I was expecting because, people;
In the previous books we got the impression that Corrado and Celia’s wedding was a love match and not just a profitable mob business. In this book we find out the moment their lives entwined and never went apart again. And believe, their story is beautiful.
Not only that, but we got to find out how a little boy with a broken past, becomes one successful self-made man and the most dangerous mafia killer.
So breath deeply for a few seconds (you’ll need it), grab some tissues (you’ll also need it) and get ready for one amazing emotional roller-coaster that you’ll never be able to forget.
Rating: 5 Stars.
Storyline: I’m going t be short because I’m probably biased since I loved all the other books in this series and I jumped into this knowing that I would love it too. And I did.
It can be read as a standalone, (although toward the end you’ll have some spoilers on the others books) so, either you’re a fan of Sempre, or if you’re just a fan of awesome mob books or if you’re just a fan of epic love stories that surpassed every obstacle, you have to read this.
Character Development: If you loved Corrado in the previous, you’re going to love him now. He’s a killer, he’s not a good man and he’s relentless� but his amazing capacity of loving redeems him completely and you can’t help but loving him. Celia is probably the most loyal and strongest heroine I’ve ever read about. I loved her. It was also amazing to learn more about Vincent and Maura’s story.
Steam: Meh.
HEA:
February 10, 2017
5++++ STARS
To say that I loved this book will be a big understatement. I loved, loved everything about it! I can’t describe in words how much I loved it. The writing, the storyline, the characters, everything was perfect. I couldn’t put it down. I devoured it! I loved every single word, chapter, part of this book.
“Mٷ� wasn’t my first book who presents this dark, but fascinating world of mafia, but is the one that I loved most. It was the best!
Reading “Fǰ𱹱� Series by this author, I was intrigued like everyone else by one character in particular � Corrado Moretti. A complex man. A dark man. The Kevlar Killer.
This book presents Corrado’s life from childhood to adulthood and it’s structured in five parts, each part representing a new stage in Corrado’s life.
The story starts with Corrado’s childhood, where Corrado is just a lonely boy who wants and needs love. What he gets instead is a broken family who doesn’t care for him and who doesn’t understand him � a alcoholic mother who abuse him mentally and physically and an absent father.
Corrado enters in the mafia world from a young age, when he sees what his father does for La Cosa Nostra. He sees how powerful and respected his father is and he wants to be the same. It's the only think he knows. He starts his “career� in La Cosa Nostra running errands and delivering packages for only a few dollars, but he’s determined to prove his father and everyone else that he‘s capable to do his job, that he’s capable to do more, to become more.
And he does, discovering what he is best at, practically his purpose in life, becoming The Kevlar Killer.
There are many scenes where we can see how organized things are in La Cosa Nostra and how Corrado proves that he’s the best. He’s loyal for his “second family� and hardworking, becoming what he wanted - fearless, respected, powerful.
The story also presents Corrado’s relationship and later, his marriage with Celia. They met when they were children, when Corrado and his sister come to live with Celia’s family for a short time. Their paths cross later when they are 17, when Corrado works for the boss, Celia’s father. Celia wants to be with him, but at first Corrado doesn’t think it’s possible. He fears for his life. They start to see each other despite the fact the boss is not too happy with their relationship. They can’t stay away from each other, they are too drawn to each other.
Corrado doesn’t understand how Celia wants to be with a man like him, a dark man, a heartless man, a monster, but Celia sees in him goodness, a man who cares, a man who has a heart.
Celia becomes Corrado’s only weakness, the only light in his life, his only love. He comes alive only when she’s present.
Celia is perfect for Corrado, she’s his match. She’s calculating and manipulative when she wants something, she's carefree and I loved her. I really loved how smitten Corrado was with her and how she had him wrapped around her finger.
Corrado and Celia’s relationship was absolutely amazing - beautiful, powerful, real. Through the years nothing changed for them, they still love each other, they care for each other, they support each other.
I loved how Corrado tried to protect Celia from the Mafia world, even if Celia is familiar and how he tried to be an involved family man. I loved how he loves her � with all his heart, unconditionally, no matter what.
Like Celia, I saw "Corrado’s heart" too. He’s a killer, but he’s not a bad man. I know how this sounds, but it’s how I really felt. He proves it in this book and in "Forever" Series too.
This was an amazing book. One of the best I read so far. It was what I expected from this author. Corrado’s characters is developed so well. You get to know him as the Kevlar Killer, but also as a friend, husband and uncle. I loved the fact that his only weakness was Celia. Celia was amazing, my kind of heroine, actually. She’s what Corrado’s needs and she’s perfect for him.
There are many secondary characters. One of them is Vincent ( or Vincenzo ), Celia’s brother and Corrado’s brother in law. He’s presented very different from “Fǰ𱹱� series and I enjoyed reading about him and about his relationship with Maura. Poor Maura! My heart once again broke from her.
As always, the writing was perfect and it felt real.
“Mٷ� was a long read, longer even than ٱ�, but it didn’t felt long for one minute. Captivating, with a charming hero that will make you swoon, this book will definitely capture your attention from the start.
What an amazing, outstanding read! I can’t recommend this highly enough!
“Everyone was good at something. Some people painted. Others played music. Corrado just happened to be good at murder. He accepted that. Embraced it. That was who he was. The Kevlar Killer.�
To say that I loved this book will be a big understatement. I loved, loved everything about it! I can’t describe in words how much I loved it. The writing, the storyline, the characters, everything was perfect. I couldn’t put it down. I devoured it! I loved every single word, chapter, part of this book.
“Mٷ� wasn’t my first book who presents this dark, but fascinating world of mafia, but is the one that I loved most. It was the best!
Reading “Fǰ𱹱� Series by this author, I was intrigued like everyone else by one character in particular � Corrado Moretti. A complex man. A dark man. The Kevlar Killer.
This book presents Corrado’s life from childhood to adulthood and it’s structured in five parts, each part representing a new stage in Corrado’s life.
"What made you this way?"
"Sweetheart, I wouldn't even know where to begin.�
The story starts with Corrado’s childhood, where Corrado is just a lonely boy who wants and needs love. What he gets instead is a broken family who doesn’t care for him and who doesn’t understand him � a alcoholic mother who abuse him mentally and physically and an absent father.
Corrado enters in the mafia world from a young age, when he sees what his father does for La Cosa Nostra. He sees how powerful and respected his father is and he wants to be the same. It's the only think he knows. He starts his “career� in La Cosa Nostra running errands and delivering packages for only a few dollars, but he’s determined to prove his father and everyone else that he‘s capable to do his job, that he’s capable to do more, to become more.
And he does, discovering what he is best at, practically his purpose in life, becoming The Kevlar Killer.
“Killing, to Corrado, had always been a job. It was technical, methodic. It was never emotional.�
There are many scenes where we can see how organized things are in La Cosa Nostra and how Corrado proves that he’s the best. He’s loyal for his “second family� and hardworking, becoming what he wanted - fearless, respected, powerful.
The story also presents Corrado’s relationship and later, his marriage with Celia. They met when they were children, when Corrado and his sister come to live with Celia’s family for a short time. Their paths cross later when they are 17, when Corrado works for the boss, Celia’s father. Celia wants to be with him, but at first Corrado doesn’t think it’s possible. He fears for his life. They start to see each other despite the fact the boss is not too happy with their relationship. They can’t stay away from each other, they are too drawn to each other.
“He'd never seen anything so downright beautiful. A sense of peace fell over him, calming him, pacifying the always-tense nerves inside of him, and soothing his very soul. He wanted to take that moment, to capture it, and keep it forever.�
Corrado doesn’t understand how Celia wants to be with a man like him, a dark man, a heartless man, a monster, but Celia sees in him goodness, a man who cares, a man who has a heart.
Celia becomes Corrado’s only weakness, the only light in his life, his only love. He comes alive only when she’s present.
Celia is perfect for Corrado, she’s his match. She’s calculating and manipulative when she wants something, she's carefree and I loved her. I really loved how smitten Corrado was with her and how she had him wrapped around her finger.
Corrado and Celia’s relationship was absolutely amazing - beautiful, powerful, real. Through the years nothing changed for them, they still love each other, they care for each other, they support each other.
I loved how Corrado tried to protect Celia from the Mafia world, even if Celia is familiar and how he tried to be an involved family man. I loved how he loves her � with all his heart, unconditionally, no matter what.
Like Celia, I saw "Corrado’s heart" too. He’s a killer, but he’s not a bad man. I know how this sounds, but it’s how I really felt. He proves it in this book and in "Forever" Series too.
This was an amazing book. One of the best I read so far. It was what I expected from this author. Corrado’s characters is developed so well. You get to know him as the Kevlar Killer, but also as a friend, husband and uncle. I loved the fact that his only weakness was Celia. Celia was amazing, my kind of heroine, actually. She’s what Corrado’s needs and she’s perfect for him.
There are many secondary characters. One of them is Vincent ( or Vincenzo ), Celia’s brother and Corrado’s brother in law. He’s presented very different from “Fǰ𱹱� series and I enjoyed reading about him and about his relationship with Maura. Poor Maura! My heart once again broke from her.
As always, the writing was perfect and it felt real.
“Mٷ� was a long read, longer even than ٱ�, but it didn’t felt long for one minute. Captivating, with a charming hero that will make you swoon, this book will definitely capture your attention from the start.
What an amazing, outstanding read! I can’t recommend this highly enough!
"The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
April 22, 2018
5 Corrado Moretti stars
To say that I love this book would be a huge understatement.
MADE is the story of Corrado Morretti. From his childhood, to teenage years, to adulthood. We got to see what made him the man he is today.
I sympathized with Corrado, he had a horrible childhood and had to learn to grow up too fast, he was just a boy who wanted and needed love. Instead he got dysfunctional family who didn't care for him, life was hard on him, having to grow up in a household with a manipulating little sister, an alcoholic mother who was abusive and an absent father made him have to take care of him self. He was fiercely independent and ambitious from a very young age.
I loved EVERY SINGLE SECOND of this book, I really did, and now I'm getting all emotional.
I seriously wouldn't change a single thing, I loved how beautifully flawed these characters are, my God, this book was just something special.
Corrado:He may seem to be the hard man on the outside exterior but when you crack beneath the surface you'll find that he was just such a beautiful person. He was a caring brother always taking care of his vile, cruel little sister, and I adored how amazing he was to Celia. He just had me swooning throughout the entire book with his silent strength.
Celia:She was just so easy to love right away, she is a spitfire, so full of emotions and life. She had me cracking up with her sarcastic humor and banter. I really loved how she had Corrado wrapped around her finger.
I freaking devoured this book, every single page and chapter. I just couldn't seem to put it down. Saying this book was amazing just wouldn't do it justice, it was just beyond incredible.
Even though I know this wasn't meant to be a sad book, I couldn't help the bittersweet feeling that came with the end of the book as I was bawling my eyes out, because I just didn't want to say goodbye. This is by my favorite book of all time.
Thank you J.M.Darhower, I fucking love you, you are simply amazing!Thank you for creating this beautiful peace of art
“She's saying Santa Claus doesn't come to our house."
Celia tensed a bit, realizing he had been listening. "He can."
"No, he can't."
"We have a chimney."
"If something comes down my chimney, I'm shooting it...especially a fat man wearing a suit.�
To say that I love this book would be a huge understatement.
MADE is the story of Corrado Morretti. From his childhood, to teenage years, to adulthood. We got to see what made him the man he is today.
“Everyone was good at something. Some people painted. Others played music. Corrado just happened to be good at murder. He accepted that. Embraced it. That was who he was. The Kevlar Killer.�
I sympathized with Corrado, he had a horrible childhood and had to learn to grow up too fast, he was just a boy who wanted and needed love. Instead he got dysfunctional family who didn't care for him, life was hard on him, having to grow up in a household with a manipulating little sister, an alcoholic mother who was abusive and an absent father made him have to take care of him self. He was fiercely independent and ambitious from a very young age.
I loved EVERY SINGLE SECOND of this book, I really did, and now I'm getting all emotional.
I seriously wouldn't change a single thing, I loved how beautifully flawed these characters are, my God, this book was just something special.
Corrado:He may seem to be the hard man on the outside exterior but when you crack beneath the surface you'll find that he was just such a beautiful person. He was a caring brother always taking care of his vile, cruel little sister, and I adored how amazing he was to Celia. He just had me swooning throughout the entire book with his silent strength.
Celia:She was just so easy to love right away, she is a spitfire, so full of emotions and life. She had me cracking up with her sarcastic humor and banter. I really loved how she had Corrado wrapped around her finger.
She groaned. "Then what, Corrado? What do you want?"
His strong hands cupped both of her cheeks as he leaned down toward her. He stared into her eyes, drinking in the devotion she—for some godforsaken reason—felt toward him. "I'm a greedy man, Celia. I want everything.�
“Smiling, Celia leaned up on her tiptoes and kissed him. She pulled back, pressing her hand flat against his chest. His heart thumped erratically against her palm.
"You're wrong about yourself," she said seriously. "You said you were heartless, but that's not true. I can feel it, Corrado. It's in there. And as long as it's beating, I know it's there, working overtime, and you'll never convince me otherwise.�
I freaking devoured this book, every single page and chapter. I just couldn't seem to put it down. Saying this book was amazing just wouldn't do it justice, it was just beyond incredible.
Even though I know this wasn't meant to be a sad book, I couldn't help the bittersweet feeling that came with the end of the book as I was bawling my eyes out, because I just didn't want to say goodbye. This is by my favorite book of all time.
Thank you J.M.Darhower, I fucking love you, you are simply amazing!Thank you for creating this beautiful peace of art
December 16, 2017
5 STARS! LOVED IT! SO GOOD! Definitely one of my favourite reads of the year. That's all I'm gona say though cos I feel lazy and got a bit of a headache lol
August 15, 2015
★★★★�5 Million Thousand Stars★★★★�
Corrado Moretti, cold hearted notorious Mafia man that we met in and . This is the story of his life,
divided into 5 parts from his childhood to present day.
From page 1, I was captivated. We learn of his childhood and his relationship with his father Vito, a Made man who is out of Corrado's life more than he is in it. And then there is his mother and twin sister, who are too awful for words and who eventually drive Corrado to Chicago. The only happy time in his childhood is when he spends a few months with the DeMarco family, where he meets carefree Celia and Vincenzo. When he is 17, he leaves home with Vito, where he first encounters The Boss, Antonio DeMarco.
He hasn't seen her for 7 years, but when he meets Celia again he knows he would do anything to keep her happy - she is his light, in his dark world. Celia is a strong and headstrong woman and even the fact that her father is the Boss and is forbidding them to date isn't going to stop her getting what she wants.
I don't think I have swooned so much in a book, the words were just perfect and the love between these two was the most beautiful thing I have ever read. My highlighter was working overtime.
We journey through all their troubles, with Corrado fighting to become a Made man, his relationship between him and Vincent, the dark underworld and all of the elements that make him the man he is. We also get to live through the story of Vincent and Maura, which was a major factor in Sempre and Sempre Redemption.
This is without a doubt my most favourite read of 2014 and it fills my heart with joy just thinking about it. Bravo to J.M. Darhower for a fantastic series that will stay with me forever.
One word describes this book... Perfetto
Corrado Moretti, cold hearted notorious Mafia man that we met in and . This is the story of his life,
divided into 5 parts from his childhood to present day.
From page 1, I was captivated. We learn of his childhood and his relationship with his father Vito, a Made man who is out of Corrado's life more than he is in it. And then there is his mother and twin sister, who are too awful for words and who eventually drive Corrado to Chicago. The only happy time in his childhood is when he spends a few months with the DeMarco family, where he meets carefree Celia and Vincenzo. When he is 17, he leaves home with Vito, where he first encounters The Boss, Antonio DeMarco.
He hasn't seen her for 7 years, but when he meets Celia again he knows he would do anything to keep her happy - she is his light, in his dark world. Celia is a strong and headstrong woman and even the fact that her father is the Boss and is forbidding them to date isn't going to stop her getting what she wants.
I don't think I have swooned so much in a book, the words were just perfect and the love between these two was the most beautiful thing I have ever read. My highlighter was working overtime.
We journey through all their troubles, with Corrado fighting to become a Made man, his relationship between him and Vincent, the dark underworld and all of the elements that make him the man he is. We also get to live through the story of Vincent and Maura, which was a major factor in Sempre and Sempre Redemption.
This is without a doubt my most favourite read of 2014 and it fills my heart with joy just thinking about it. Bravo to J.M. Darhower for a fantastic series that will stay with me forever.
One word describes this book... Perfetto
April 9, 2016
10+++ Made Stars!!!
This masterpiece deserves a review...a good one, but I just can't!! Yep, I, Vanessa Leret Bridges, known big mouth who doesn't shut up, has been stunned STUPID!! There aren't enough words in the English language to use and attempt to string together to convey just how fucking awesome this book is! That and the fact that I'm not ready to say good bye!! I finished this book over five months ago and every time that I try to write it a review, all that comes out is Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!! It's just so fucking awesome! Read it!!!!! Followed by lots of fan girl screaming designed for chicks half my age!
Just...wow! Corrado Moretti will go down as my #1 book boyfriend of ALL TIME!!! Celia DeMarco Moretti will go down as my #1 favorite heroine of ALL TIME!!!
I don't think JM Darhower can write a bad book. I also don't think that she meant for this to be a sad book, but at the end? I was bawling... I mean sobbing uncontrollably, because I just wasn't ready to say goodbye.
Corrado is the sweetest, most vicious, protective, ruthless, loving, bad ass, hitman that ever graced the earth!!
Ok, here are a few fave quotes. I could easily cut and paste the entire fucking book here, because I highlighted like 90% of it. BUT, I will try to control myself!!
And OMG, the scene where Celia asks for the glass of water, has got to be my favorite scene in a book EVER!! I think I've read it nothing short of 100 times. It's the perfect blend of sexy and hilarious, intense and passionate!
I really have to say, If you are a lover of romantic suspense and/or mafia romance and have not yet read the Sempre series, you are seriously missing out! I will never have enough words to accurately describe how wonderful this series was, and how special all of these characters have become to me. <3 It ruined me for other books. It raised the bar. It's books like these that are the reason that I read.
What else can I say here, except...
This masterpiece deserves a review...a good one, but I just can't!! Yep, I, Vanessa Leret Bridges, known big mouth who doesn't shut up, has been stunned STUPID!! There aren't enough words in the English language to use and attempt to string together to convey just how fucking awesome this book is! That and the fact that I'm not ready to say good bye!! I finished this book over five months ago and every time that I try to write it a review, all that comes out is Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!! It's just so fucking awesome! Read it!!!!! Followed by lots of fan girl screaming designed for chicks half my age!
Just...wow! Corrado Moretti will go down as my #1 book boyfriend of ALL TIME!!! Celia DeMarco Moretti will go down as my #1 favorite heroine of ALL TIME!!!
I don't think JM Darhower can write a bad book. I also don't think that she meant for this to be a sad book, but at the end? I was bawling... I mean sobbing uncontrollably, because I just wasn't ready to say goodbye.
Corrado is the sweetest, most vicious, protective, ruthless, loving, bad ass, hitman that ever graced the earth!!
Ok, here are a few fave quotes. I could easily cut and paste the entire fucking book here, because I highlighted like 90% of it. BUT, I will try to control myself!!
"I'd infect you with my darkness."
"Or maybe I'd cure you of it."
"You can't know that."
"Neither can you."
"You're worth more than a moment, Celia," he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand again. "I'd rather give you a lifetime."
"After they invited you in, after they embraced you, there was no walking away. It's a beautiful web of glorious silk, intricately woven together with deception, which draws you in like moths to a flame. But as soon as you're close, as soon as you approach, the web snatches a hold of you and refuses to let go. And once you're stuck, the black widow comes and fucks you good before eating you alive."
“Nice job, Moretti.� Corrado shook his head. “A job is a job, sir. If you’re doing it right, there’s nothing nice about it.�
"I'll never deserve you, I'll never be good for you, but I'll spend the rest of my life trying to be enough . And the simple fact that you're letting me proves your beauty.
Her eyebrows rose in challenge. "Absurd? Tell me� when did you fall in love with me? Because I loved you the first time I heard your voice, and I don't think that's absurd."
"The world treats me like I wronged them, when really, the world wronged me," Corrado said. "The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
And my very favorite, because if there is one single line that sums this book up and what it's about, this is the one...
"He hated being bad for the only good thing in his life."
And OMG, the scene where Celia asks for the glass of water, has got to be my favorite scene in a book EVER!! I think I've read it nothing short of 100 times. It's the perfect blend of sexy and hilarious, intense and passionate!
I really have to say, If you are a lover of romantic suspense and/or mafia romance and have not yet read the Sempre series, you are seriously missing out! I will never have enough words to accurately describe how wonderful this series was, and how special all of these characters have become to me. <3 It ruined me for other books. It raised the bar. It's books like these that are the reason that I read.
What else can I say here, except...
August 24, 2021
Stay far away from this book if you’re an empath because it very nearly broke me.
May 28, 2019
THAT FUCKING ENDING
OH MY GOSH GUYS I can't write a review on this i'll die crying
OH MY GOSH GUYS I can't write a review on this i'll die crying
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November 21, 2014
4 stars
I love Corrado and I've grew attached to all the characters. The story was gripping but I did have a few issues. There wasn't enough romance, the book was too sad and depressing and also Celia wasn't in the book enough.
Nonetheless I still enjoyed the majority of the book (also Ive decided to pretend I didnt read the last paragraph). This is most definitely one of the better books I've read all year. I would absolutely recommend!
Book details: standalone (recommend to read after Sempre and Sempre Redemption), third person hero POV.
Thank you to all the ladies that joined the BR x
I love Corrado and I've grew attached to all the characters. The story was gripping but I did have a few issues. There wasn't enough romance, the book was too sad and depressing and also Celia wasn't in the book enough.
Nonetheless I still enjoyed the majority of the book (also Ive decided to pretend I didnt read the last paragraph). This is most definitely one of the better books I've read all year. I would absolutely recommend!
Book details: standalone (recommend to read after Sempre and Sempre Redemption), third person hero POV.
Thank you to all the ladies that joined the BR x
November 23, 2015
5+++ Bellissima STARS
I could have lived in this book forever; living every hour, minute, second of their lives. I’m real sad right now knowing that it’s over. This was a long read but it didn’t feel like it. In fact, I’m thrilled that Ms. Darhower gave us as much as she did.
“Life, he thought, had been like a line of dominos, set up in a complex interweaving path, toppling one another as things fell into place.�
Corrado Alphonse Moretti
“Corrado…not everyone is worth as much as you.�
Celia Marie DeMarco
”Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darkness.�
After having read and , it was perfect to finally be inside the mind of the dark and dangerous Corrdao. His story: his love and life with Celia was truly a beautiful thing despite La Cosa Nostra � This thing of ours.
“You’re not nervous this time, are you?� he asked.
“It’s the way you’re looking at me.�
“How am I looking at you?�
“Like you look at the Taj Mahal. Or the Sistine Chapel. You’re staring at me like you stare at the Mona Lisa.�
“I've never seen those things.�
“It’s like you've never seen something so beautiful before.�
“I haven’t.�
“You are worth more than a moment, Celia,� he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand. “I’d rather give you a lifetime.�
To have the entire story of the DeMarcos, Antonellis and Morettis told through Corrado was captivating, heart wrenching and moving. Having all the pieces come together was also so amazingly satisfying! I'll truly miss these characters. My heart aches like I'm ending things with a lover - it's not something either of us wants, it just is.
I could have lived in this book forever; living every hour, minute, second of their lives. I’m real sad right now knowing that it’s over. This was a long read but it didn’t feel like it. In fact, I’m thrilled that Ms. Darhower gave us as much as she did.
“Life, he thought, had been like a line of dominos, set up in a complex interweaving path, toppling one another as things fell into place.�
Corrado Alphonse Moretti
“Corrado…not everyone is worth as much as you.�
Celia Marie DeMarco
”Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darkness.�
After having read and , it was perfect to finally be inside the mind of the dark and dangerous Corrdao. His story: his love and life with Celia was truly a beautiful thing despite La Cosa Nostra � This thing of ours.
“You’re not nervous this time, are you?� he asked.
“It’s the way you’re looking at me.�
“How am I looking at you?�
“Like you look at the Taj Mahal. Or the Sistine Chapel. You’re staring at me like you stare at the Mona Lisa.�
“I've never seen those things.�
“It’s like you've never seen something so beautiful before.�
“I haven’t.�
“You are worth more than a moment, Celia,� he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand. “I’d rather give you a lifetime.�
To have the entire story of the DeMarcos, Antonellis and Morettis told through Corrado was captivating, heart wrenching and moving. Having all the pieces come together was also so amazingly satisfying! I'll truly miss these characters. My heart aches like I'm ending things with a lover - it's not something either of us wants, it just is.
April 19, 2017
"The world treats me like I wronged them when really, the world wronged me. The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
Corrado Morretti's story is an ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! It's both character and plot driven as his story begins from his childhood up to adulthood. His love story, the moment he becomes a made man and earned his fame in the organized crime world as "The Kevlar Killer". Everything was packed with moments and made this book difficult to put down. I haven't recovered from the epilogue, especially the LAST PAGE. Gee, that one broke my heart so bad that I WEPT. I wasn't prepared for that and I don't have tissues to wipe my tears. I think I'll need a comfort food later.
Corrado "The Kevlar Killer" Moretti grew up in a dysfunctional family. His mother was an abusive and alcoholic woman while his mafia father neglected him. They are truly bad at parenting as they didn't show any affections towards him, even his sister was mean to him. At a young age, he fends for survival by being part of La Cosa Nostra. It's been a rough journey for him to earn the name and spot in the Mafia world and he worked hard for it.
"I'll never deserve you, I'll never be good for you, but I'll spend the rest of my life trying to be enough. And the simple fact that you're letting me proves your beauty. Because your beauty, Celia, is more than skin deep. As beautiful as you are on the outside -- and you are -- it's what's beneath it that's the most beautiful of all."
Though majority of this book is filled with mafia related stuff. We also get a glimpse of his love life. Believe it or not, as hot as Corrado is and women throw themselves at him. Celia DeMarco is the only woman who captivated him. YEP. Kevlar Killer never dated a woman in his life. They met in their childhood years and she's the daughter of his boss, Antonio DeMarco. As a ruthless Hitman, he's stern and cold-hearted but something warms him in Celia's presence. This sassy, gorgeous and fierce woman made him feel. She taught him how to live a little and love passionately. She sees him. Both good and bad. She was his light and promised she'll be his first and last woman he'll ever love. I love everything about their story. It's heartwarming, romantic and deep.
You see, Corrado isn't really a bad guy. He's a man with honor. Complex, mysterious, loyal, protective and has a good sense of judgment. He kills people as ordered and he also kills people who truly deserved it. He's a man who's not afraid of death.
Overall, Made is just amazing and beautifully written. I highly recommend it to Mafia Romance lovers. It's preferable to read and first because the epilogue contains spoilers for these two books. Hands down again for J.M. Darhower! This book deserves 5 stars and if possible, even more than that.
November 3, 2014
5 - He should have been MADE a long time ago - Stars
Corrado Moretti aka The Kevlar Killer
He is one bad mfer...
I loved every minute of this book. I thought this was a wonderful telling of Corrado's life story. He is
It started with his awful childhood and dealing with Katrina and Erika Moretti
to everything he did for and with La Cosa Nostra to become a "made" man
to him meeting Celia, the love of his life, whom he didn't feel worthy but they worked so well together. Their love for each other was so strong.
I just felt that while this book centered on Corrado it told me so much more than just his story, even touching on Vincent and Maura's relationship and how Carmine, Dominic and Haven got small pieces in there and how Corrado was involved in their lives.
Should you read this?
If you have read Sempre I really couldn't recommend this book enough, its one of my favorites of 2014...If you haven't read or why the heck not! Read them! STAT! And then of course read this one too b/c even though its a standalone I think it would be better to read the others first! :)
Corrado Moretti aka The Kevlar Killer
He is one bad mfer...
"I'm a terrible person. Greedy. And angry. And vengeful. The most selfish man you'll ever meet. I'm heartless. I take what doesn't belong to me. I hurt anyone who gets in my way. And you want to know what the worst part is? I feel no remorse for any of it."
I loved every minute of this book. I thought this was a wonderful telling of Corrado's life story. He is
It started with his awful childhood and dealing with Katrina and Erika Moretti
to everything he did for and with La Cosa Nostra to become a "made" man
to him meeting Celia, the love of his life, whom he didn't feel worthy but they worked so well together. Their love for each other was so strong.
I just felt that while this book centered on Corrado it told me so much more than just his story, even touching on Vincent and Maura's relationship and how Carmine, Dominic and Haven got small pieces in there and how Corrado was involved in their lives.
"The world made me this way. And maybe they all hate me, but still, they need me. Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
Should you read this?
If you have read Sempre I really couldn't recommend this book enough, its one of my favorites of 2014...If you haven't read or why the heck not! Read them! STAT! And then of course read this one too b/c even though its a standalone I think it would be better to read the others first! :)
September 20, 2015
530 pages of pure joy �
P.S. Can I just confess my undying love for Corrado?
P.S. Can I just confess my undying love for Corrado?
December 1, 2014
5 The Kevlar Killer Stars
Stop what you are doing and read Made. If you are a Sempre fan, if you are a Corrado fan, heck, if you like to read, then MADE is the perfect book for you
Sempre has been an up and down roller coast for me. I gave Sempre Redemption, two stars. I know! **Hides in the corner** BUT I did love Sempre. So I had low expectations for Made. I will be honest, I wasn’t a huge Corrado fan. I know we got a lot of him in Sempre Redemption, but let’s face it, I’m a Vincent lover (still am).
BUT my heart has room for one more man and that man belongs to Corrado.
Corrado is my book husband
If I had to be tied down to any mobster, it would be with Corrado Moretti. If he wanted babies, I would want babies with Corrado Moretti. I would spend the rest of my life with Corrado Moretti.
OKAY, enough, I will stop.
Made is simply about Corrado, from start to finish. Made is broken in various books (stages in his life), from childhood to present (where it leaves off in Sempre Redemption and a little after that).
It was just PERFECT.
The beginning is a bit slow because it was about Corrado’s childhood, but I had to read it. It gave a glimpse of why Corrado is who is and it will gut you! His mom is no joke crazy and it wasn’t an easy read.
My favorite part is when Corrado meets Celia and oh my goodness, I gobbled up those pages. I couldn’t get enough of it. Seeing Corrado and Celia interact is just TOO CUTE!!!!
I didn’t think I would get a full length novel, I thought this was a novella, but nope, I got the whole package and more. Made far exceeded my expectations. I was emotional, a blubbery mess and I smiled, it was just all around a joyful, delightful, intense and great read.
If you love Sempre, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH MADE
Stop what you are doing and read Made. If you are a Sempre fan, if you are a Corrado fan, heck, if you like to read, then MADE is the perfect book for you
Sempre has been an up and down roller coast for me. I gave Sempre Redemption, two stars. I know! **Hides in the corner** BUT I did love Sempre. So I had low expectations for Made. I will be honest, I wasn’t a huge Corrado fan. I know we got a lot of him in Sempre Redemption, but let’s face it, I’m a Vincent lover (still am).
BUT my heart has room for one more man and that man belongs to Corrado.
Corrado is my book husband
If I had to be tied down to any mobster, it would be with Corrado Moretti. If he wanted babies, I would want babies with Corrado Moretti. I would spend the rest of my life with Corrado Moretti.
OKAY, enough, I will stop.
Made is simply about Corrado, from start to finish. Made is broken in various books (stages in his life), from childhood to present (where it leaves off in Sempre Redemption and a little after that).
It was just PERFECT.
The beginning is a bit slow because it was about Corrado’s childhood, but I had to read it. It gave a glimpse of why Corrado is who is and it will gut you! His mom is no joke crazy and it wasn’t an easy read.
My favorite part is when Corrado meets Celia and oh my goodness, I gobbled up those pages. I couldn’t get enough of it. Seeing Corrado and Celia interact is just TOO CUTE!!!!
I didn’t think I would get a full length novel, I thought this was a novella, but nope, I got the whole package and more. Made far exceeded my expectations. I was emotional, a blubbery mess and I smiled, it was just all around a joyful, delightful, intense and great read.
If you love Sempre, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH MADE
March 18, 2020
Re read March 2020
February 15, 2015
*Special Corrado and Celia Valentine's story . There's tears, bloodspill and plenty of love. God I miss Corrado!*
Title: Made
Author: J.M. Darhower
Genre: Dark Romance (Though more of story of love than romance)
Type: Book 0.4 of Forever series
POV: Third Person
Rating: 5/5
Note: Made can be read as a standalone but do not read it before Sempre and Sempre Redemption because it contains scenes of major events in the two books. It will ruin the reading experience. But read this after those two, it will enhance it and make you fall in love all over again with the whole family.
If I have to use one word to describe my feeling for Corrado Moretti it’s RESPECT. I love him after Sempre redemption and I love him even more now.
The book grabbed me from the very beginning. A look at the Moretti household enough to make you understand why their lives turned out the way I did in the future.
The story chronicled Corrado’s life from the age of 7 until his adult life. We got to see how he grew up and it wasn’t pretty. He admired his father Vito even before he understood what the old man did for a living.
Vito never going to get Dad of the Year award, but he was a good dad. He did what he could to make Corrado’s life better.
We also got to learn how the Moretti kids became close to the DeMarco kids � how he first met Celia and fell for her.
I love that scene! You would only understand if you’ve read the book. I love young Celia and I love Corrado’s awkwardness with her.
He joined La Cosa Nostra in his teen as a street runner. The life wasn’t as glamorous (as what Vincent said) as it seemed. Corrado struggled to earn his place. If at first he thought it was a charmed life, not having been a made man was slowly eating him away.
Once he was initiated, he rose immediately to the top. Though that didn’t mean life was easy.
This book could be called Sempre: The Beginning. I love that we not only learn about Corrado’s past life, but also Vincent and Maura’s and their children. Besides all the major players in the Sempre novels, we also got to learn about the minor characters beginnings. Vincent� Vincenzo� my heart was shattering all over again for him.
The epilogue� I don’t know what to say. Was still reeling from the earlier event (again) and than that hit me. I can't... I just... I just need a hug!
See, all these Sempre books made me feel like the characters were my own family and this book sealed it. I laughed with them and cried for them, I would do anything for them. If people end up joining the mafia in troves after reading the series, I totally blame the author! No, the book didn’t glamorized the life (in fact it’s gritty), but it instilled in you the sense of loyalty and the value of family � that’s what it meant to be a man of honor.
I think I might have finally found my favorite male literary character. I will always love Corrado. Sempre. And that might be how long I would need to recover from this book.
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Title: Made
Author: J.M. Darhower
Genre: Dark Romance (Though more of story of love than romance)
Type: Book 0.4 of Forever series
POV: Third Person
Rating: 5/5
Note: Made can be read as a standalone but do not read it before Sempre and Sempre Redemption because it contains scenes of major events in the two books. It will ruin the reading experience. But read this after those two, it will enhance it and make you fall in love all over again with the whole family.
If I have to use one word to describe my feeling for Corrado Moretti it’s RESPECT. I love him after Sempre redemption and I love him even more now.
The book grabbed me from the very beginning. A look at the Moretti household enough to make you understand why their lives turned out the way I did in the future.
The story chronicled Corrado’s life from the age of 7 until his adult life. We got to see how he grew up and it wasn’t pretty. He admired his father Vito even before he understood what the old man did for a living.
"You throw a man into a war and he's gonna kill, you know? Gotta do what we gotta do, any means necessary to make it out alive. And besides, people should never be punished for protecting family, no matter what."
Vito never going to get Dad of the Year award, but he was a good dad. He did what he could to make Corrado’s life better.
We also got to learn how the Moretti kids became close to the DeMarco kids � how he first met Celia and fell for her.
"So you like my, uh, bigger places?"
I love that scene! You would only understand if you’ve read the book. I love young Celia and I love Corrado’s awkwardness with her.
He joined La Cosa Nostra in his teen as a street runner. The life wasn’t as glamorous (as what Vincent said) as it seemed. Corrado struggled to earn his place. If at first he thought it was a charmed life, not having been a made man was slowly eating him away.
Once he was initiated, he rose immediately to the top. Though that didn’t mean life was easy.
This book could be called Sempre: The Beginning. I love that we not only learn about Corrado’s past life, but also Vincent and Maura’s and their children. Besides all the major players in the Sempre novels, we also got to learn about the minor characters beginnings. Vincent� Vincenzo� my heart was shattering all over again for him.
The epilogue� I don’t know what to say. Was still reeling from the earlier event (again) and than that hit me. I can't... I just... I just need a hug!
See, all these Sempre books made me feel like the characters were my own family and this book sealed it. I laughed with them and cried for them, I would do anything for them. If people end up joining the mafia in troves after reading the series, I totally blame the author! No, the book didn’t glamorized the life (in fact it’s gritty), but it instilled in you the sense of loyalty and the value of family � that’s what it meant to be a man of honor.
I think I might have finally found my favorite male literary character. I will always love Corrado. Sempre. And that might be how long I would need to recover from this book.
“Because without villains, there wouldn't be superheroes."
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October 27, 2014
MADE is the long awaited story of our beloved Kevlar Killer, Corrado Moretti. Who makes Corrado live? What set the course of his life and the way he chose to live it? When did he know he was in in La Cosa Nostra? Where does everything take place? How did he become what he became? Why do certain things happen the way they happened? Everything gets answered and then some.
MADE is also the unforgettable love story of Corrado and Celia. Their love, devotion, loyalty<----(can't stress these enough) to each other rivals all others. Corrado is his own poet. His words. His actions. Now, I've said I've swooned over some men, but Corrado blew EVERYONE outta the water.
"You're worth more than a moment, Celia," he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand again. "I'd rather give you a lifetime."
Corrado started to protest, but silenced his objections. Who was he to tell her what to do?
"Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darknes," he said, his eyes leaving hers to rake down her flushed body. "The only effect I seem to have on it is to turn it a slight shade of pink."
"It's because you're still looking at me that way."
He laughed lightly, his focus returning to her face, noting her cheeks growing even redder. "Luna Rossa," he whispered. "My very own blushing moon."
MADE is the portrayal of the mafia family to perfection. *I'm no expert into the lifestyle but from other stories that I've read, this has the realistic and believable feel.*
MADE made me cry. The emotions that the story evoke will do you in. It did me especially, ESPECIALLY, at one part. Not gonna say where cause it will give it away. Let's just say that I refuse to believe it.
MADE solidifies that JM Darhower has become my to go to author. Her writing and storytelling is superb. It's flawless. It's solid.
MADE is also this chicas #1 read of 2014.
MADE is also the unforgettable love story of Corrado and Celia. Their love, devotion, loyalty<----(can't stress these enough) to each other rivals all others. Corrado is his own poet. His words. His actions. Now, I've said I've swooned over some men, but Corrado blew EVERYONE outta the water.
"You're worth more than a moment, Celia," he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand again. "I'd rather give you a lifetime."
Corrado started to protest, but silenced his objections. Who was he to tell her what to do?
"Your light is the only thing in this world not tainted by my darknes," he said, his eyes leaving hers to rake down her flushed body. "The only effect I seem to have on it is to turn it a slight shade of pink."
"It's because you're still looking at me that way."
He laughed lightly, his focus returning to her face, noting her cheeks growing even redder. "Luna Rossa," he whispered. "My very own blushing moon."
MADE is the portrayal of the mafia family to perfection. *I'm no expert into the lifestyle but from other stories that I've read, this has the realistic and believable feel.*
MADE made me cry. The emotions that the story evoke will do you in. It did me especially, ESPECIALLY, at one part. Not gonna say where cause it will give it away. Let's just say that I refuse to believe it.
MADE solidifies that JM Darhower has become my to go to author. Her writing and storytelling is superb. It's flawless. It's solid.
MADE is also this chicas #1 read of 2014.
February 14, 2017
Wow, this whole series was Spectacular!
What am I supposed to read after that? Thanks to everyone who joined the buddy read:)
Oh, Corrado, you definitely didn't disappoint,
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What am I supposed to read after that? Thanks to everyone who joined the buddy read:)
Oh, Corrado, you definitely didn't disappoint,
/topic/show/...
February 16, 2016
I LOVED Sempre and Sempre Redemption. I recommended them to EVERYONE!
So, what took me so long to read Made?
I have NO idea!
I mean, I loved Corrado, especially in Sempre Redemption....why wouldn't I read his story?
Call it life. Call it time. Call it not paying attention. I plead guilty to all of the above. The point is that I finally did it! I read Made!
OMG...J.M. did a fantastic job of giving me more. Even though it had been YEARS...the characters came back. (Yes, I read a lot of books) But that's what happens with well written stories and memorable characters...they come back. It was like a reunion!
Corrado and Celia have a love story that rivals epic considering that it must coexist with a world so dark that without their love, there would be no light.
I'm so glad I read MADE. If you've read Sempre and Sempre Redemption...you MUST learn the rest of the story. Don't worry about going back...JM will suck you in on the first page. Now...go...read!
So, what took me so long to read Made?
I have NO idea!
I mean, I loved Corrado, especially in Sempre Redemption....why wouldn't I read his story?
Call it life. Call it time. Call it not paying attention. I plead guilty to all of the above. The point is that I finally did it! I read Made!
OMG...J.M. did a fantastic job of giving me more. Even though it had been YEARS...the characters came back. (Yes, I read a lot of books) But that's what happens with well written stories and memorable characters...they come back. It was like a reunion!
Corrado and Celia have a love story that rivals epic considering that it must coexist with a world so dark that without their love, there would be no light.
I'm so glad I read MADE. If you've read Sempre and Sempre Redemption...you MUST learn the rest of the story. Don't worry about going back...JM will suck you in on the first page. Now...go...read!
October 26, 2014
“What made you this way?�
“Sweetheart, I wouldn’t even know where to begin.�
I have been desperately waiting to read Corrado’s story and it did not disappoint in any way; in fact it’s my favourite in this series from a pure emotional perspective. This whole series is a 5 star series but if I could, I would double those 5 stars for Made. I loved it; absolutely bloody loved it. J.M Darhower did not cut any corners; nor did she skim over any emotion or important aspect of Corrado Moretti’s life in the Mafia nor his childhood leading into it. Bravo JM � standing ovation!
“If we have nothing in this world, we at least have our word.�
Corrado’s voice was magnificent; it was powerful and not necessarily through the volume of words spoken because this man, well, is a man of few. Rather it’s through the precision and manner of his actions mostly. This man could express a thousand things through the fewest of words. When he did speak the magnitude, humour, love and the fierce straight up dry sarcasm of his few chosen words felt so incredibly powerful he took my heart in his strong hands and he took over the world. Without question this man is one of my all-time favourite anti-heroes. This man is MY hero!
“People should never be punished for protecting family…No matter what.�
Corrado’s intrigued me since I first met him and I was already in love with him for his quiet stoicism and the power he exudes. The Kevlar Killer has a past that had me in floods of tears at only 2% into the book. Highly emotional and visually descriptive I lived and breathed his horrific childhood and youth. We learn everything there is to know about Corrado through his own voice and heart-breakingly through his Father’s, Vito.
“I named you Corrado…my wise brave ruler.� “Why not Vito Junior?� “�.you’re the one who made his way back.�
Corrado’s story is EPIC and my heart will never be the same. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this man and it’s been a while since I’ve cried so much in a story, and for no singular reason either. Many times it was the man himself; his life and how the world treats him. You’ll be pushed to find a more real, dedicated and loyal man. It’s a paradox really; Corrado is a mafia villain but you wouldn’t find a more honourable man.
“Guess you found your reason to smile…�
The love affair between Corrado and Celia was breath-taking right from the onset. My heart felt and celebrated every step of their journey from young children to adults. There was something so honest and pure about their love, it was really quite beautiful. A stunning romance set in a violent ugly world. Celia is a brilliant heroine; brave, funny, loving and intelligent. She has a heart of pure gold.
“You deserve to be somebody’s everything, not somebody’s secret.� “You’re worth more than a moment, Celia. I’d rather give you a lifetime.�
So, this is where it all began and what a journey it was! Time-lines are tied up and we get to experience what came before; ending up at the conclusion from Sempre � Redemption. My heart raced, broke and rejoiced. My tears flowed and my admiration sky rocketed for J.M. Darhower. Made was outstanding! I miss Corrado already; he feels a huge part of me, after all, I pretty much just spent his whole life with him and he has my heart � forever. This man loves and his love is immeasurable.
“I can’t live up to it…You can’t put me on a pedestal. I’ll only fall.� ~ Celia
“You’ll never fall…Not if I’m there to catch you.� ~ Corrado
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*NB: In my personal opinion this series should be read in order. As Made is what came before during and after Sempre & Sempre Redemption, although from Corrado’s point of view, it carries a bucket load of spoilers. It’d be a damn shame not to experience this series unspoilt!!!*
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author with thanks**
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April 20, 2017
"What made you this way?"
"Sweetheart, I wouldn't even know where to begin.�
"Have you considered the prospect of her leaving first?"
"No." Corrado shook his head. "It won't happen that way."
"How can you be certain?"
"Because God knows, if He ever took Celia from me, I'd burn the world down around us all."
A part of the best series I have read.
Ever.
It's official.
This series is my all time favorite ever in the history of ever.
There will never be anything greater.
That is all.
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"Sweetheart, I wouldn't even know where to begin.�
"Have you considered the prospect of her leaving first?"
"No." Corrado shook his head. "It won't happen that way."
"How can you be certain?"
"Because God knows, if He ever took Celia from me, I'd burn the world down around us all."
A part of the best series I have read.
Ever.
It's official.
This series is my all time favorite ever in the history of ever.
There will never be anything greater.
That is all.
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November 10, 2014
You know you've read an amazing book when it makes you feel different ranges of emotions. I was angry, pissed, sad, happy, elated while reading this book. And I can honestly say that it was wonderful to be able to feel all those emotions, that doesn't happen often. You also know that the author is damn good at what she does when you fall in love with a character who's moral compass is not on the great side. Honestly, I don't even know what else I could say about this book, after I finished reading it I was at a loss for words. I just kept thinking about the ending non-stop and I still am. I don't know how another book is going to live up to this one.
The last thing I'm going to say is that if you haven't read this book please go read it. If you haven't read this series, GO READ IT RIGHT NOW, you won't regret it.
The last thing I'm going to say is that if you haven't read this book please go read it. If you haven't read this series, GO READ IT RIGHT NOW, you won't regret it.
January 21, 2015
5 FoReVeR StArS
Hey, it's Corrado Morretti here. I'm NOT a man of many words, so I'll just say it, as it is....In my world.....It's kill or be killed.....Capisce!!
So you wanna get'in the big guys head.....well read Charting my rise on the streets of Chicago.
Life growing up in the world of the 'Costa Nostra'.....stick around kid, cos your in for one hell of a ride.
Oh, ONE WORD OF WARNING.....don't go all gooey on me.....I ain't got NO time for YELLOW BELLIES!!
You get my meaning......
"Ohhhh Jesus", this broad's been chewing my ear off all evening,
Say's, her names Lisa......she say's....her guns bigger than mine and she fire's it with Two Smoking Barrells!
I ain't gonna argue with that!!
*Lisa put's on her finest drunken salacious smile*
So, here it is....I completely and utterly loved listening to Corrado
....He's an enigma, complex and intriguing. Definitely one of my favourite characters EVER.
If you loved Sempre, you'll just love . Go ahead read it...I dare you!!
"Hey Lisa you wanna another drink doll"
"Sure why not Corrado"
"You know, you gonna get yourself killed one of these day's"
"Why's that"
"YOU TALK TO MUCH!!"
Hey, it's Corrado Morretti here. I'm NOT a man of many words, so I'll just say it, as it is....In my world.....It's kill or be killed.....Capisce!!
So you wanna get'in the big guys head.....well read Charting my rise on the streets of Chicago.
Life growing up in the world of the 'Costa Nostra'.....stick around kid, cos your in for one hell of a ride.
Oh, ONE WORD OF WARNING.....don't go all gooey on me.....I ain't got NO time for YELLOW BELLIES!!
You get my meaning......
"Ohhhh Jesus", this broad's been chewing my ear off all evening,
Say's, her names Lisa......she say's....her guns bigger than mine and she fire's it with Two Smoking Barrells!
I ain't gonna argue with that!!
"Hey Corrada...you gonna let me get a word in here"
"Sure, why not"
*Lisa put's on her finest drunken salacious smile*
So, here it is....I completely and utterly loved listening to Corrado
He me smile big.
He me laugh hard.
He my heart break for him.
He me swoon
....He's an enigma, complex and intriguing. Definitely one of my favourite characters EVER.
If you loved Sempre, you'll just love . Go ahead read it...I dare you!!
"Hey Lisa you wanna another drink doll"
"Sure why not Corrado"
"You know, you gonna get yourself killed one of these day's"
"Why's that"
"YOU TALK TO MUCH!!"
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