Christy's Reviews > Because You're Mine

4.5 stars!!



It’s been a while since I’ve read a mafia book, and Claire Contreras really hit the spot with this story! Because You’re Mine is sexy, suspenseful, and exciting. It’s one of those books that once I started, I didn’t want to put down. And lets all just take a moment and look at that cover. I LOVE IT!

Catalina is a professional dancer in the NYC ballet. She lives in New York and tries to live a quiet life, distancing herself from her home town of Chicago. She has a reason for this. Her family. Her dad and brother are both big in the mafia and she likes to stay out of all that. She adores her sister and is close with her, and of course would do anything for her. Emma takes advantage of that and a ‘favor’ she needs throws her right back where she doesn’t want to be. With a man like Loren.

When it comes to men like Loren, mysterious and dangerous, I’d have to accept that love and fear come in one shiny, fucked up package.


Lorenzo is connected to Cat in a way she never expects. In a way I never expected. I loved the lies, deceit, twists, and turns. I especially loved Loren. He was the best kind of alpha male. Protective, yet kind. Snarky, yet swoony. I adored him. Catalina and Loren make a great pair. Even though their relationship is complicated.

Because You’re Mine has just enough steam, some grit without it being too dark, and did I mention the steam? Loren and Catalina’s chemistry was off the charts! I really enjoyed this book, and although it’s a complete stand alone, I would love to read more books by Claire written in this world- especially one about Cat’s brother!