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Big Daddy Sinatra: There Was a Ruthless Man (Big Daddy Sinatra Series Book 1) by [Mallory Monroe]

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Gorgeous business mogul Charles “Big Daddy” Sinatra is the most hated and feared man in Jericho County. But instead of despising it, he embraces it. Instead of correcting misconceptions, he is a man who don’t give a damn. Until he meets a gorgeous African American woman he can’t get out of his mind…

Jenay Franklin has had her share of setbacks in her life. Now she is a thirty-two year old woman just beginning her career in hotel management. When she is given an offer she can’t refuse from the very attractive and very powerful Charles Sinatra, she leaps at the chance to run one of his businesses, and eventually his heart. But in a town that does not accept change well, and with a man who is as ruthless as he is loving, Jenay realizes that love and happiness in Jericho will come at a price.
Charles, too, decides to give love another try with Jenay. But at what cost to himself, to his town, and to his four grown sons, all of whom have issues of their own?

Big Daddy Sinatra is the first book in the all-new, interracial romance series, The Sinatras of Jericho County, by Mallory Monroe.

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COMING SOON:AMELIA SINATRA HAMMER TIMEBY MALLORY MONROEAmelia Sinatra could write a book on heartache and abusiveness, but she wasn't going out like that. She, instead, becomes as badass as her badass half-brothers: the notorious mob boss Mick Sinatra and the ruthless businessman Big Daddy Charles Sinatra. She rises to become a respected and feared international drug kingpin, but in so doing she angers her big brothers, and gains the unwanted attention of the federal government. Her brothers want her to stop, and will make her stop if they have to. But right now, Amelia has vengeance on her mind . . .
Gorgeous and powerful Hamilton "Hammer" Reese, the former CIA Director known for his vicious tactics to get the bad guys, and his bedroom skills to get the ladies, has admired the infamous Amelia from afar for many years. Until one night, when their red-hot passion gets the best of them, a child is conceived. Now the stakes are higher than ever and Hammer is discovering that there is a lot more to the elusive Amelia than mind-blowing sex. He finds himself falling in love for the first time in his life, and Amelia finds herself unable to keep her own deepening feelings for a player like Hammer at bay. But there's a problem: Reggie Dell, a young lady Hammer adores and protects as if she were his own daughter, is in love with Hammer too. And what Reggie wants, Reggie gets . . .

In the first installment of the Amelia Sinatra interracial romance series, Amelia's undying need to extract revenge on those who did her wrong, and Hammer Reese's undying love for Amelia clash violently into a fiery explosion that their blossoming romance may not be able to quench.

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                                                                                   THE SINATRAS OF JERICHO COUNTY SERIES IN ORDER:BIG DADDY SINATRA: THERE WAS A RUTHLESS MANBIG DADDY SINATRA 2: IF I CAN'T HAVE YOUBIG DADDY SINATRA 3: THE BEST OF MY LOVEBIG DADDY SINATRA 4: CARLY'S CRY                          PLUS:THE MOB BOSS SERIES IN ORDER:

ROMANCING THE MOB BOSS
MOB BOSS 2: THE HEART OF THE MATTER
MOB BOSS 3: LOVE AND RETRIBUTION
MOB BOSS 4: ROMANCING TRINA GABRINI
A MOB BOSS CHRISTMAS: THE PREGNANCY
MOB BOSS 6: THE HEART OF RENO GABRINI
RENO'S GIFT: MOB BOSS 7
RENO GABRINI: A MAN IN FULL
RENO AND TRINA: GETTING BACK TO LOVE  RENO AND SON: DON'T MESS WITH JIM MOB BOSS ELEVEN: THE WRONG ONE                               PLUS:THE GABRINI MEN SERIES IN ORDER:

ROMANCING TOMMY GABRINI
ROMANCING SAL GABRINI
TOMMY GABRINI 2: A PLACE IN HIS HEART
SAL GABRINI 2: A WOMAN'S TOUCH TOMMY GABRINI 3: GRACE UNDER FIRESAL GABRINI 3: HARD LOVESAL GABRINI 4: I'LL TAKE YOU THERESAL GABRINI 5: UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO MEVisit mallorymonroebooks.com for more information on all of her titles.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NMXW3D4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Austin Brook Publishing; 1st edition (September 15, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 629 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #868,252 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,230 in Black & African American Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction
- #1,418 in Black & African American Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
- #7,054 in Mystery Romance

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Mallory Monroe, a pseudonym of award-winning, bestselling literary author Teresa McClain-Watson, has well over a hundred bestselling books under her name. They include MaeBelle Marie, the Alex Drakos Romantic Suspense series, the Oz Drakos series, the Reno Gabrini (Mob Boss) series, the Mick Sinatra series, the Sal Gabrini series, the Tommy Gabrini series, the Big Daddy Sinatra series, the Trevor Reese series, the Rags to Romance series, the Teddy Sinatra series, the Boone and Charly series, the Monk Paletti series, the President's Boyfriend series, and the President's Girlfriend/Dutch and Gina series. She has also worked as an executive editor for many years and as an investigator for three. Recently widowed, she has attended Florida State University, Florida A & M. University, the University of North Florida, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford Summer Law Institute. A law school dropout, she holds a Master's degree in history and education and credits God Almighty for ALL of her success. Visit mallorymonroebooks.com or austinbrookpublishing.com for updates and more information on all of her titles.

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Lovely Lady3

Big Daddy that's right!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014

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Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Mallory Monroe brought her A game with this one. I started reading and couldn't stop until the very end. How about I still wanted more! Ms. Monroe drew me in with her descriptive words and wonderful characters. There was heartache, sex (which wasn't too over the top that it took over the book), romance, and drama. The book length was absolutely perfect. I still have to say it, I enjoy a series that has books with length and substance. The only thing I found wrong in this book was the timeline. It started off in 1998, then 3 years, then seven weeks later Charles was in his office speaking to Joe Mason about his foreclosure and Obamacare. This time frame was about 2001. Obama was elected in 2008. It's a small thing but noticeable to me.

The two main characters Jenay and Charles were awesome. Big Daddy Charles Sinatra didn't take crap from anyone and I loved it. He admitted when he was wrong but didn't back down when he was right. He handled his sons with love and hardcore toughness. The town of Jericho obviously haven't figured him out yet. Oh boy did he stand up for Jenay in every way. He just needed Jenay to make him relevant and she did that. Jenay wasn't a cry baby or a weak woman. Ha she held her own with the best of them. I believed they balanced each other out. Charles was the love Janey needed in life. Give me Charles Sinatra any day. Great job Mallory Monroe. Can't wait for the next book!! Get this book you'll love it!:)

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Brash & Sassy Southern Belle

Ruthless Doesn't Even Begin to Tell It All!

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015

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“That’s a conclusion, tell me what she did” My favorite line from Book 1. I had fallen behind in my reading due to the birth of my 3rd child about a year ago, and I am slowly coming out of my new mommy haze. To my surprise Mallory had started a new series with the Sinatras. Lucky for me I was having a lull at work and I brought the 1st installment to start on my lunch break. Well there went the rest of my afternoon. In short order I finished book 1 that same day and have since purchased and finshed books 2 and 3. Yes finished each book in a day, needless to say I am now behind at work but it was worth it!!
Seductive, action packed, lustful, hypnotic I mean I cannot think of enough words to describe Charles Sinatra. A long time Mallory Monroe fan, I thought no one could replace Reno in my eyes but Charles is giving Reno a run for his money in my eyes. I loved Jenay’s strength, her development as a character, and eventually Charles’ wife. I was easily addicted to Charles’ temperament, the way he handled his business in and out of the bedroom and his unflinching, unrepentant love for Jenay. Charles became a new man. I loved the sons storyline as well, they are a mixed up bunch but what family isn’t and I love that Charles is showed as a loving devoted family man. I am elated and very well pleased with this series. I have a lot of catching up to do. Cannot wait for book 4.

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Charles and Jenay

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015

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Words are really hard to explain how wonderful this story is. Charles "Big Daddy Sinatra", is a man unlike any other man. He is loyal, faithful, loving, compassionate, and has a heart of gold. Jericho's residents may think he is ruthless and heartless, but Jenay is a strong, independent woman who loves and respects her man. They have no secrets from each other, they do not play games, and this makes them a match made in heaven. Charles is a man that most women would want, he's definitely my kind of man. Charles is a no nonsense man, who happens to own most of the businesses in Jericho, and most of them think he is evil but Charles is a business man who loves his family. To Charles family comes before anything else. Charles faces down on a daily basis different problems, but when Jenay enters his life, the love is undeniable between them. Jenay is a divorced woman who lost everything that matters, when she meets Charles a chance at love and happiness becomes a possibility. This story will make you laugh and cry; because the emotions are very intense. I love this story and will be keeping up on all of the Sinatras stories. Well done!

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Big Daddy Sinatra: There Was a Ruthless Man (The ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015

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Big Daddy Sinatra: There Was a Ruthless Man (The Sinatras of Jericho County Book #1) is my first book read by author Mallory Monroe. This is a well-written story about to very unlikely people coming together against all the odd stacked against them. First we meet Jenay Franklin, who get the shock of her life from her then husband Quince Franklin. That he is divorcing her and moving on with much richer prospect. Some years later Jenay meets Charles Sinatra at a wedding (he's the father of the groom and she is interning). For Charles it is interest at first sight, he feels something for Jenay that he has never felt before. Later that night after her accident he takes her home and the sparks fly and they are burning up the sheets. After Charles, leaves to go back to Jericho he cannot get Jenay off of his mind; however, Charles has his hands full of not just his business interest, his sons, but the women of Jericho that he has taken to his bed in the past. Will Charles and Jenay beat the odds that are against them or will the storm over take them. Find out by reading Big Daddy Sinatra: There Was a Ruthless Man (The Sinatras of Jericho County Book #1).

Big Daddy Sinatra2: If I Can't Have You (The Sinatras of Jericho County Book) is next on my list to read.

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Lushlala

WOW!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2014

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I'm HEART BROKEN that I just finished this book!!!! If I could, I'd give it a 10 star rating, I LOVED it that much. It's by no means a short book at 350 or so pages, but I finished it in no time and could've done with it being longer. The story of Charles and Jenay blew me away completely. I really like the level of respect that Charles showed Jenay, making sure that all his past floozies understood Jenay was his woman and nobody would stand in the way of their happiness. Jenny was decent, smart, rational, funny and just the right type of woman for Charles. I also liked how Charles handled spoilt Donnie's antics. Mallory Monroe's quite easily among my top 3 favourite IR romance authors, and her book "Romancing Tommy Gabrini" remains one of my favourites EVER. The cover to this story's not that pretty, but the content's way "beyond the sky" up my alley. Can't wait to see what happens next in this series. Lord knows what I'm going to read next that'll even come close!!!

Mspraise1

Great Read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2014

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Charles “Big Daddy” Sinatra and Jenay Franklin story. This is a new series by Mallory Monroe.

This was a great read and a page turner. What I loved about the story was the brutal honesty that Charles had regarding all areas of his life, family and relationships.

I loved the fact that when Charles exes showed up in his life making their demands and telling their lies, Charles took Jenay right to them and put them straight right in front of her!!! I loved that about him. He did not give Jenay any room to doubt him and he did not allow anyone, including his own disrespectful son Donald, to disrespect her in any way!!

I enjoyed this story very much and stayed up late to finish reading it. I would highly recommend this story!

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Young BW older WM romance with a bit of bite.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2016

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The detailed 4-5 star reviews for this book are on the button, and I would agree with the majority and am happy to recommend the read. No need to repeat stuff so I'll keep it short. This was a good read, the characters were well built up so you get a real feel for them and you begin to fight for the relationship to work. The female character is strong, always a plus in my book, and so is the male which are the type of romances I prefer (Alpha male finds his woman and does what he needs to have/keep her). I will be reading more of this series.

ginger

Big daddy...where u at!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2014

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First time reading anything from this author. I should have am glad I tried this one. I love me some Charles “Big Daddy” Sinatra. What a man!! And Jenay Franklin the heroine of this story was strong and likeable character.

Charlie was a no- nonsense kind a man. Brutally honest and put you in your place with no apology.

I loved how he set his exes and sons straight when they thought they could mess with him or his miss Franklin...better recognised... Charles knew what he wants, Jenay, and gave her no room to doubt him nor anyone in Jericho, including his own disrespectful son Donnie. Really enjoyed it

Julie Alexander

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2020

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A really great entertaining read. Read this book in one sitting. I am biased, as I thoroughly enjoy this author's work, it is always guaranteed an excellent read.

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