The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori Summary
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Enter the scorching world of mafia romance where Elena meets Nicolas, her sister's fiance. With "sauna-level heat" that left readers needing "to splash themselves with water," this 4.42-star Goodreads phenomenon redefines forbidden desire. What makes this the book that "restored hope in mafia romance"?
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A Love Forged in Fire
Elena Abelli lives in a world of beautiful illusions. Her family's mansion gleams with Italian marble and crystal chandeliers, but she can't shake the feeling that if she peeled back the expensive wallpaper, the walls would "bleed red beneath." As the youngest daughter of notorious mob boss Salvatore Abelli, she's the "Sweet Abelli" - protected, cherished, and suffocating under the weight of expectations. Then Nicolas Russo walks into her life. Already engaged to her older sister Adriana, he carries a reputation that makes hardened criminals nervous. Their first meeting crackles with forbidden electricity, a dangerous connection neither can deny. When a poolside lunch erupts into violence and Nicolas eliminates his own cousin for threatening Elena, the stage is set for a passion that could destroy two families. Blood spatters across Elena's face, yet when her father commands everyone to resume lunch, she does exactly as told - delicately eating tiramisu while a corpse cools at her feet. This surreal moment perfectly captures her existence: outwardly obedient while inwardly drawn to the most dangerous element in her world. What happens when the perfect daughter falls for the wrong man? When family loyalty collides with forbidden desire? The answers lie in the delicate dance between obligation and choice, between the appearance of control and the chaos of true passion.
When Fate Rewrites the Rules
Secrets That Bind and Divide
From Arrangement to Devotion
Finding Light in Darkness
The Sweetest Form of Surrender
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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