The Empress

Mafia Empire, Book 4

By: Michelle Heard

Narrated by: Ryan West, Helena Walters

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a standalone, full-length mafia romance novel.

While visiting family in Italy with my mother, I came face-to-face with Leo Toscano, the head of the Italian mafia and my worst nightmare. Let's get one thing straight: I didn't know the mafia was a thing until the ruthless man threatened to wipe out my family unless I married him. Not having much of a choice, I reluctantly said "I do," and tied myself to the heartless bastard for life.

Turns out he doesn't want anything to do with me, and I quickly learn the definition of loneliness.

But then secrets begin to come to light, and everything I thought I knew about my life turns out to be a lie. Now the big, bad mafia boss is the one begging. How the tables have turned.

Each book in the Mafia Empire series is interconnected, but about a different couple who will all find their HEA. Narrated in duet style.

©2025 M. A. Heard (P)2026 Podium Audio

Empress

I love the book. It wonderful book. Wonderfully written and beautiful love story. It got some 🔥 ♨️ love since.The narrative was wonderful they made like you was their. you felt the story. Great experience.

Another dangerous man finds his wife

This series continues to twist and turn along through the heads of the mafia families.

the empress

another great story. although I will have to say again I feel like the story ended too abruptly. like there is half of it missing. lots of action and really good romance. could be a bit more spicy. loved the story and the series.

It’s just ok…

Story was ok along with the performance. Some of the dialogue was so sappy. The other books in the series were better.

Almost DNF the last 5 chapters

It started off okay but then took a turn towards the cheesy. The last five chapters were actually painful to get through. The performers did well and I appreciate a duet narration, but they could only do so much with a lacking storyline. Not sure where all these five stars are coming from.