The artwork is pretty good in this manga. So The story is a little erratic though so I’d have preferred if that had gone smoother. I would have given it a 5 star rating.

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Enjoyed this first book in the Dante's Legacy series.

The Legacy refers to The Inferno. An instant zap of electricity and instant attraction for a Dante male when he meets "The One" for him. But these Dante heirs believe it just a fairy tale.

Severo is the eldest Dante brother and has no time for fairy tales. He's too busy rebuilding the jewelry empire his father almost destroyed. He does, however, always have time for a beautiful woman...and one just walked in that he can't seem to take his eyes off of. And what in the heck is that itch in his chest and palm?

Francesca is so close to living her dream of designing new jewelry and working close to her father (although he doesn't know she exists). On what should have been the biggest night of her life, she somehow lost her mind and ended up burning up the sheets with a stranger due to some irrefutable attraction! It's not until later she finds out who her mysterious stranger was...and boy, is she NOT happy. ( )

Severo Dante never believed his grandfather when, as a youngster, his grandfather told him that when the woman for him comes into his life, he will know it. Dismissing those words as the ponderings of an old man, Severo pretty much forgot what his grandfather told him. That is, until he comes face to face with a woman at a jewelry show and spends the night with her. With the light of day, one simple phone call from Severo's brother changes everything. Apparently, the woman with whom he just spent the night is a rival company's premier jewelry designer.

Francesca Sommers is the newest and brightest designer for Timeless Heirlooms. She is also carrying a secret - a secret that could break up a marriage. Walking on egg shells because of this, Francesca does her best not to make waves. All that changes when she meets Severo. Spending the night with him is a dream come true, but when the night ends and morning begins, Francesca finds herself floundering at the feelings Severo has awakened. Then, to make matters worse, he finds out exactly who she is and where she works.

Day Leclaire has hooked me with DANTE'S BLACKMAILED BRIDE, the first book of a series titled, The Dante Legacy. Severo Dante was almost unnerved by the emotions and depth of feelings he felt for Francesca, especially since she was a rival jewelry designer. Willing to take her any way he could get her, Severo's scheme almost backfired. But there's just something about dominant men that makes my heart pound.

DANTE'S BLACKMAILED BRIDE is an entertaining and often times sensual read. I winced at Severo's audacity at times but found myself smiling when he and Francesca finally admitted their love. Talk about fate. Day Leclaire is now firmly on my Silhouette Desire auto buy list and I am anxiously awaiting the release of Marco's story, DANTE'S STOLEN BRIDE.
***Natasha Smith for Romance Junkies***