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Cara Dee

This Life I Kindle Edition

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Finnegan O’Shea

The Sons of Munster have been living this life for generations. We have our own protocol, our own traditions, dating back to when two families merged and created our syndicate in Ireland. Now, we have our strongholds in Philly and Chicago, and the wrong man holds the highest position. The day my uncle decided to betray us, he signed his own death warrant, and after a five-year hitch in the can, I’m ready to take everything from him. In order to ensure the demise of his management, I have to get close to him. I need to earn his trust and that of his closest associates. I’ll be the top earner he wants me to be. I’ll be the very image of a conventional family man.

For that to happen, this Irish bastard has to find himself a wife. Someone sweet and compliant who will stand by my side and make me look like I have too much to lose to screw over the head of the family.

Emilia Porter

When it rains, it pours, so I guess it’s been pouring for eighteen years now. Being from an old mining town that’s full of drunk cautionary tales, I spend my days juggling—and failing—school, work, and paying the bills so my dad can drink himself into a stupor. Then this freaking guy rolls into town in his expensive sports car and thinks I should marry him. This isn’t the fifties, and there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell I’ll marry a well-known mobster. No matter how much money he promises me. No matter how intensely the chemistry sizzles between us.

He asks for three years of marriage. Then I’d be set for life, independent and free to start fresh on my own. Free to walk away. Who the hell does he think he is?

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079VGY9L9
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 648 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 444 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #429,375 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,583 in Organized Crime (Kindle Store)
- #1,977 in Organized Crime Thrillers
- #16,307 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)

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Romance Across the Spectrum.

I’m often awkwardly silent or, if the topic interests me, a chronic rambler. In other words, I can discuss writing forever and ever. Fiction, in particular. The love story—while a huge draw and constantly present—is secondary for me, because there’s so much more to writing romance fiction than just making two (or more) people fall in love and have hot sex.

There’s a world to build, characters to develop, interests to create, and a topic or two to research thoroughly.

Every book is a challenge for me, an opportunity to learn something new, and a puzzle to piece together. I want my characters to come to life, and the only way I know to do that is to give them substance—passions, history, goals, quirks, and strong opinions—and to let them evolve.

I want my men and women to be relatable. That means allowing room for everyday problems and, for lack of a better word, flaws. My characters will never be perfect.

Wait…this was supposed to be about me, not my writing.

I'm a writey person who loves to write. Always wanderlusting, twitterpating, kinking, cooking, baking, and geeking. There’s time for hockey and family, too. But mostly, I just love to write.

~Cara.

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Loved it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 18, 2022

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Who says you can't pick out your wife, Finnegan for one can and he did. But he had to wait two years to claim her, Emilia. She was not of age yet, he didn't matter at all. So he waited and finally he was his.

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Good Story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 25, 2020

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This is my first Cara Dee book and I now have another new author to add to my must read more of list. So this is a mafia arranged marriage story with a difference. Finn is the one pulling all the strings and whilst we know his ultimate motive is power he still manages to keep some secrets. The Emilia we meet at the beginning is a young woman fighting to survive her upbringing counting the days down until she can escape then Finn comes into her life. I found myself laughing at inappropriate moments at the guys antics. We do see some of the more brutal moments of mafia life but feel this a scene setting book. We are introduced to all the main players in the family and some of their enemies but there is still so much to discover. I have a feeling that Emilia is going to have alot to say in book two which hopefully won't be long.

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Kelli Rodriguez

Really exciting romance!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2021

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From the very beginning I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I'd hoped to, but towards the middle I finally started to enjoy it all. Unshackled was the very first in the series for me, so I already knew of some events beforehand. Can't wait to start the second novel!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2021

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I absolutely loved this book. It ends on a cliffhanger unfortunately. It was a fast paced, drama filled read. I love the characters and can’t wait to read the next book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 18, 2020

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This Life I by Cara Dee is an amazing inside view for anyone who has ever wondered about the lifestyle within organized crime families. The added benefit of knowing this family’s deep values and roots makes it hard to put this book down. Each of the characters, their reasons, and deep values each holds, makes it feel as if one is reading a documentary rather than fiction. The only difference is that the level of suspense keeps one hooked for the next paragraph, page, and chapter. It took me mere hours to read this because I could not put it down. Just when I thought I’d figure out what was coming next, Ms. Dee would surprise me with an unexpected twist. I cannot wait to read the next novel in this series. I’m hooked!

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10 Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2018

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If I could give this 10 stars I would. I feel in love with this story as a fanfic wip many years ago. It was always my go to reread story when I was in a book funk. When I saw it was going to be publish I was so excited to see what changes would be made. Let me tell you had I not know I would have never guess this is the same story. It is still just as amazing as its counterpart but so many things have been added and changed that this story has taken me on a new journey and I love it. The end of this book threw me for such a loop I wanted to rant and rave at Ms. Dee, but that makes me want book 2 even more.

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mommie2blueeyes06

Absolutely loved it and highly recommend!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2018

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** spoiler alert ** All Emilia has ever wanted was to escape her rundown hometown. Finnegan came out of prison with a plan for revenge. He needs a wife, she refuses. Will Finnegan be able to wear her down? Will Emilia accept Finn and his life?

This story tore me and made me laugh. There were several moments when I couldn't help but tear up, but yet then turn around and laugh hard. I loved both of these characters. Have to admit still not to in love with Sarah or Patrick, but I'm hoping maybe at least Sarah will change in the sequel. This is definitely a book, I will be anxiously waiting for the next in the series!

#MobstersArePeopleToo

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K. Goode

Just WOW

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2018

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So first off I’m a big fan of This author. Second I have read the FanFiction.Net version and have always loved that story. But she completely threw her audience for a loop with this one. Totally re-written and re-worked it’s even better. This is a must read if you love monster/romance or just romance in general. I so want the next 2 books to come out soon. I must finish this story as I was hooked and addicted after book 1.

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Elizabeth Morgan

DEFINITE MUST READ

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 16, 2018

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Oh my god!!!
What the heck Cara?!?!

I have so many feelings about what I’ve just read...

I should start by saying I read this when it was a fanfic, so I went into this with so many expectations!

You bloody blew me away...
I love that it’s more drawn out and so detailed, I also love the fact that there’s still some of the original story line in it.

What I hate (but still love!) is it that you killed off someone I really wasn’t expecting!
How could you Cara... GRACE.. REALLY?!?!?

I cried like a baby!!!

This is why I really shouldn’t have when into this book with the fanfic in mind. lol

You’ve truly made this book into something amazing Cara!
I can’t wait to read part 2 & 3!!

Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who’s looking for an amazing read!!

Thank you Cara for this crazy emotional journey!!!!

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Laura C

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 24, 2018

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I enjoyed this very much. I especially loved how it differed from version posted online years ago. Cara hasn’t merely changed the character names like a lot of people who publish do, but changed the plot almost entirely. For people who have been fans of her work for a long time, this was a welcome surprise.

I am very much looking forward to the second instalment, I loved this one and can’t wait to see what direction it goes. Cara never disappoints.

Glo Wiltshire

I’m hooked

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 28, 2019

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I really enjoy Cara’s characterisation and story telling.
I need to know what happens next though, so I’m checking back frequently for the next instalment.

Amazon Customer

Gripped and ready for more

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 26, 2020

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I was dubious at first. Having read the original version before (and loved it). But I couldn't put this one down and read it straight through.. Who needs sleep anyway? Can't wait for the next installment!

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