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The Craving in Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Mafia Romance (Fractured Ever Afters Book 2) Kindle Edition

by M.L. Philpitt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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There’s the story where the newly returned princess is cursed to sleep until given true love’s kiss, and then there’s the actual one. The one in which Aurora Corsetti, mafia princess, returns after being sent away as a child, to endure a new life of buried secrets, an arranged marriage, and a compassionless family.

Rosen Carrigan, head soldier of the Corsetti family, is tasked with protecting the bratty, mafia princess, who insists on taunting him at every turn. Forbidden gets dangerous when a devious plot nearly takes her away from him, and like that silly fairy tale, Rosen won’t let Aurora go. In the end, not all stories end with a kiss, but rather, in war.

The Craving in Slumber is a mafia romance with content some readers may find triggering.

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  1. Book 2 of 6
    Fractured Ever Afters
  2. Print length
    472 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    March 22, 2023
  6. File size
    6570 KB
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"I just knew Aurora was going to be a pip and she doesn't disappoint. Rosen has his hands full from the moment he meets her and I was instantly hooked into the story."


"This couple will stay with you for days after reading! I recommend this for mafia romance lovers!"


"There was so much development in this book that was done well; Aurora and Rosen's character development, their relationship development, and of course the plot. The author has done an outstanding job of giving us a romance but also progressing the overall plot of this series."


"If you are looking for a strong willed FMC, mafia, bratty, Dom/Sub, forbidden love romance - this might just be the read for you."

About the Author

USA Today Bestselling author M.L. Philpitt writes both dark romance and paranormal romance. When she's not writing made-up realities, she's reading them. She lives in Canada with her four pets and survives life with coffee and an obsession with fictional characters, especially the morally grey kind. By day, she masks as a therapist, and is still waiting for her Hogwarts letter so she can be sorted into her Ravenclaw house.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B628Q42Q
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6570 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling author M.L. Philpitt writes both dark romance and paranormal romance. When she’s not writing made-up realities, she’s reading them. She lives in Canada with her four pets and survives life with coffee and an obsession with fictional characters, especially the morally grey kind. By day, she masks as a therapist, and is still waiting for her Hogwarts letter so she can be sorted into her Ravenclaw house.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Robyn Corcoran
4.0 out of 5 stars Another terrible story
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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4 1/2 stars
I just knew Aurora was going to be a pip and she doesn’t disappoint. Rosen has his hands full from the moment he meets her and I was instantly hooked into the story.

Rosen Corrigan, head soldier of the Corsetti family, is the new guard for Aurora Corsetti, the youngest of the family. Having been sent away for fifteen years for her own safety, now is the time for her to return and participate in an arranged marriage. I like how Rosen could see both sides of Aurora’s predicament but was still loyal to the family. Likewise, I was very sympathetic about Aurora returning and her family expecting her to simply slide right back into the fold, that’s unbelievable. My feelings for Aurora were so deep, even though she didn’t handle things as well as she could have at times, I totally understood. I wanted to shout at her family too. 😄

I found the story a bit slow to start off but then the pace picked up, it’s definitely a slow burn romance but then again a forbidden one too. As well as the return of Aurora and the upcoming wedding of Nico and Bella, there is still the problem of De Falco and his daughters unfound and causing major headaches.

One of my favourite parts though, is the visit by two characters from the previous series that connects with this one, but only marginally. They certainly made an impact in the last series and they do in this one too—well they do for me, I’ll let you decide. You don’t have to have read the previous series to enjoy this series.

One of the great things this author does is weave subtle, and at times not so subtle, humour interspersed through the story. It’s very cleverly crafted and one of the reasons for the extra half a star. I’m now looking forward to reading about Rafael, I know his story will be very entertaining.
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Kerra
5.0 out of 5 stars M.L. is killin it!!🙌🏼
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
Rosen Carrigan is not only a high ranking soldier for Corsetti family, but also best friend to underboss, Nico, and capo, Rafael. Tasked with being the bodyguard to their younger sister, Aurora, as she finally returns home after being sent away for 15 years. This mafia princess is way more than he expected her to be and to say she’s caught his attention is an understatement. But she is forbidden to him, which just makes her all that more tempting. Oh, and did I mention he’s a dom?🫠 Boy does he have a mouth on him! Phew.

Aurora Corsetti… she is stubborn, feisty, and an absolute brat. What would you expect from someone who was abandoned by their family? After being away for 15 years she is now expected to come home and take on her role/duties as the mafia princess. But her family has another thing coming, as does her newly appointed bodyguard. She is going to push every button he has in hopes of breaking his wall down.

Ugh these two, I absolutely loveddd everything about them! And I’m not biased at all since my favorite fairytale is sleeping beauty 😉 But really, their personalities fit so well. The way Rosen was so good at reading Aurora knowing when she needed him. Aurora knowing when Rosen just needed that extra push. She was such a strong FMC and going up against her whole family!! I highly admired her.

I also want to add that she brings in a couple from a previous series and I’m loving their cameo’s. I’m hoping they stick around because I’m loving the side development going on here.
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Becky Burrier
4.0 out of 5 stars unique fusion of fairy tale and organized crime
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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"The Craving in Slumber" by ML Philpitt is a spellbinding fusion of fairy tale and mafia romance. With its magnetic characters, enchanting slow burn romance, and vividly depicted world, this novel is a must-read for fans of unconventional retellings and steamy love stories. While not without its minor flaws, the author's exceptional storytelling prowess shines through, earning this book a solid four-star rating. Dive into this dark and alluring world where forbidden love takes center stage, and experience a tale that will leave you yearning for the characters' happily-ever-after.
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Kirsten
5.0 out of 5 stars I am loving this whole series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
- Forbidden Romance
- Mafia
- Bodyguard
- Age Gap (8 years)
- Arranged Marriage
Aurora is the only daughter in the Corsetti family. She was sent away fifteen years ago for her safety, but now she is welcomed back…to a imminent engagement. Aurora is understandably pissed and makes her feelings well known. Her family doesn’t seem to understand, but Rosen seems to.
Rosen’s title is head solider and more recently personal bodyguard to Aurora. He is one of the most trusted individuals outside of the immediate Corsetti family. “Unisciti a leale. Muori leale. Join loyal. Die loyal.” He tries to keep the boundaries firm, but Aurora gradually chips away with her taunting and bratty remarks. Will Aurora succeed in breaking down those boundaries once and for all, or will Rosen’s strict training and thoughts of loyalty help him prevail?
I absolutely love Aurora and Rosen, maybe even more than Nico and Della. Aurora has been through so much and I loved watching her find her own footing after so many decisions had already been made for her. I enjoyed everything about this book: the side characters, the plot, the drama, and all that tension. I cannot wait for the third book in the Fractured Ever After Series!
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CLAYR CATHERALL
4.0 out of 5 stars Sleeping Beauty Fairytale Re-telling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2023
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Another great book.

Aurora has been away from her family for so long. They are all strangers to her. She’s really struggling with re-connecting to them, forgiving them, and with all the things that’s expected of her now that she’s returned. The only person she feels she go to Rosen.

I felt so sorry for Aurora her story pulled at the heartstrings. I was pleased she had Rosen to stand by her. Even if it he fights his feelings for her.

If you haven’t read THE HUNT IN ELUSION I recommend reading before starting this story.
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