Choices

A Why Choose Mafia Romance (Ruthless Love Series, Book 1)

By: Christina Sterling

Narrated by: Andi Eloise, Brandon Francis

Bored with my suburban life and cheating husband, Hannah ends up on the wrong side of the tracks...and on the radar of the local Colombian mafia.

Hannah

Burnt out, fed up, overwhelmed, and facing a life and a version of me I don't recognize, I realize my life needs to change. For me, and my kids. Life is a matter of choice, and every choice you make — makes you. When my choices start to rebuild my life into something I love, one of those choices is three new, lethal men. Rio craves control and strength to protect his people and empire, but he’s exhausted from a world of endless violence.

When I stumble into his path, she awakens emotions he’s long buried, promising him the chance at something more than power. If he lets her in, he’ll find the loyalty he’s always desired, but if he doesn’t, he risks being consumed by his enemies—or worse, himself.

Matty has always been Rio’s loyal friend, hiding behind humor and impulsivity to mask his own darkness. Drawn to Hannah’s warmth and strength, he finds himself wanting to be her protector, yearning to prove he’s more than just a mafia soldier. If he succeeds, he’ll discover a love worth fighting for, but if he fails, he might lose the only person who sees his true self.

Santiago is the silent enforcer, a man of few words but unwavering loyalty. Scarred by his past, he’s convinced love is a luxury he can’t afford—until Hannah shows him kindness and acceptance. If he lets her close, he may find healing in her arms, but if he doesn’t, he risks losing the first chance he’s ever had at a real connection.

Together, these four must navigate the dangers of the mafia, the risk of betrayal, and their deepest insecurities to find a love stronger than violence. But in a world ruled by choices, the wrong one could cost them everything. With three men determined to help me reinvent my life, I have more to live for now than ever. But can they also keep me and my children safe from their enemies?

©2024 Christina Sterling (P)2025 Christina Sterling

Wow! Totally relatable as a mom

This book had me from the very start! My heart went out to Hannah. Such a committed mother and wife always sacrificing her own needs for the ones she loves. I think so many moms find themselves feeling a loss of identity eventually from putting their all into creating a happy home for their husbands/wives and children. Remembering who we were in relation to where we are now can be a harsh realization which is where Hannah finds herself at the start of the book. Then there’s Rico, Santiago sand Matty!! I absolutely loved these guys!! They cherished Hannah and put all their efforts into showing her the beautiful woman she was. This book was the perfect pace and flowed beautifully as the author draws us into the intricacies of each relationship and crescendos into the conflict with the Hannah being drawn into the dangerous world of the mafia in which it directly affects her and her children’s safety. Thankfully there is a very HEA and I was absorbed into the story the entire time and didn’t want it to end! I loved that this book did not end in a cliffy and the author graced us with a full story in one amazing book! The male narrator did fantastic and actually brought this book up a couple notches!! He brought out the characteristics of each guy in vivid color. Female narrator did wonderful as well. I am so glad I picked up this book!! I highly recommend it

I'm Glad I Chose This Title!

Generally with RHs you have to suspend disbelief but I thought the author Christina did a marvelous job of making it believable that these particular men could fall for the same woman and be open to a relationship with her. I also thought Christina can show others how it is done to have a complete standalone romance with excellent world building and character development and do it all in 1 book that can be performed in 9 hours and 38 min. I did however, find it hard to believe that Rico could be head of the Colombian mafia....it feels more believable if he had been the head of a gang though...but of well, I still enjoyed this! Our heroin is awesome, she doesn't have the "perfect" sized body but her men love her regardless. I love that she took back her life from her disapproving parents and cheating husband. I loved that her kids loved and approved of her dating 3 men. The duet style is amazing! I folliow Brandon Francis and he led mevto this gem. Andi Eloise was wonderful as Hannah. Hope to listen to more RH by this author

5 Starz - worthy of a repeat listen

Not your typical RH

I love a why choose or RH. Usually they are about a young woman. 19-28 in age generally with men close to the same age if not a little older. This one has a woman who had children and has been married awhile. I loved that! There were many things I loved about this book. The men were hot and emotionally mature (except the husband), and her friends were cool! Not a bunch of mafia in this but what there is is suspenseful! Excellent narration!