Ignore the fact that I literally read this entire series out of order. But I absolutely devoured it. These men are walking red flags... and that mightIgnore the fact that I literally read this entire series out of order. But I absolutely devoured it. These men are walking red flags... and that might even be an understatement.
As always, the build-up and tension was so so good and I didn't look up from the pages for a couple of hours. I can't resist a good marriage of convenience and a splash of a found family made this one perfection.
My rankings of the series - 1. Hans 2. Dom 3. King 4. Nero ...more
I've read my far share of mafia romances, so I'm kind of picky about them. There were a couple pieces of internal dialogue that didn't scream mafia, lI've read my far share of mafia romances, so I'm kind of picky about them. There were a couple pieces of internal dialogue that didn't scream mafia, like "holy cow!". I'm not one to use the term 'ick' very much lol, but this book gave me it. A quirky fmc is always fun, but Sienna was just annoying with her whole double personality thing.
Marriage of convenience is usually a fun read, but this one is a bit different than the usual trope - There was no hatred or enemies-to-lovers vibe in the slightest. It was a bit of insta-love and then denial of feelings for the majority of the book. Overall, it was just alright....more
I didn't think anything could beat Dom, and then Hans happened. This. man is a WALKING RED FLAG. A STALKER. AN UNHINGED COLD-BLOODED KILLER. SO GOOD.
I didn't think anything could beat Dom, and then Hans happened. This. man is a WALKING RED FLAG. A STALKER. AN UNHINGED COLD-BLOODED KILLER. And I fucking loved him. The build-up and tension was so addicting to read and I genuinely couldn't put it down. Even though it's a dark romance book, we also got bits of humour that had me grinning from ear to ear. I loved them ...more
Loved the beginning, middle kind of lost me, and then it redeemed itself at the end.
I originally read Dom (the third book in the series), first and LLoved the beginning, middle kind of lost me, and then it redeemed itself at the end.
I originally read Dom (the third book in the series), first and LOVEDD it so now I'm going back and reading the series in chronological order. This one wasn't my absolute favourite, but I still enjoyed it. Something about Nero just rubbed me the wrong way and I just didn't love his character. KING on the other hand, LOVE. I am actually so excited to read his book next!!! I've read my fair share of mafia novels and this one didn't stand out for me, but it was still a fun read :)...more
Wanted to love this one a bit more, but I found Dante to be a bit different in this book than I perceived him in the first two books - Same with AmaraWanted to love this one a bit more, but I found Dante to be a bit different in this book than I perceived him in the first two books - Same with Amara! I also recommend looking up trigger warnings cause this was DARK and HEAVY. Tears were shed while I was reading this one.
Now I have kind of mixed feelings about continuing the series.. ...more
Once again, I picked this up because I am absolutely obsessed with The Night Agent right now - So I'vI am not on a hot streak for books these days...
Once again, I picked this up because I am absolutely obsessed with The Night Agent right now - So I've been craving a good protective, slow-burn romance *preferably with some FBI/police action*. This one missed the mark. This was so painful to read and honestly had an overdose of bad smut...
I was hooked for the first chapter or so because who can resist a classic mistaken identity smut scene?? Not me. Anyways, after that, it went downhill so much and I hated every part of it. The characters were annoying as hell and the only reason I still managed to finish it was that I hate dnf-ing books. ...more
First of all, when they meet she's 17 and he's 25. Although nothing sexual really happens, the way Viktor tWhat the ever-loving f*ck did I just read?
First of all, when they meet she's 17 and he's 25. Although nothing sexual really happens, the way Viktor talks about her is just ugh. No thank you. I love age-gap romance books, but making her 18 would've fixed all my problems. He and his friends kept referring to her as a child and I was just weirded out.
It gets worse. He has an unconscious sex kink. Basically, he likes to f*ck her while she's asleep or unconscious... Immediatly no. The book even started to redeem itself a bit, but then this came up in the last couple of chapters and I couldn't do it. Fucking you while you're unconscious is my favourite thing to do UM WHAT...?
If you can get past those two things, then you might actually enjoy the book. I didn't hate it, but it is far from one of my favourites. ...more
It didn't give the oomph of a mafia romance. The plot was so rushed and I still managed to be bored. Everyone on TikTok seemed to love thisNot my fav
It didn't give the oomph of a mafia romance. The plot was so rushed and I still managed to be bored. Everyone on TikTok seemed to love this one, so maybe it's just not for me......more
Somehow managed to finish it in 4ish hours because I honestly could not put it down. I've read my fair share of mafia, crime romances andTHIS WAS GOOD
Somehow managed to finish it in 4ish hours because I honestly could not put it down. I've read my fair share of mafia, crime romances and this one is definitely the darkest one I've read; There was absolutely no hint of a cute romance here. At all. Still kind of loved it though :)...more
A dual POV would've made this book so much better. That's all I have to say.A dual POV would've made this book so much better. That's all I have to say....more
Skipped the second book and went straight to Gianna and Mateo's story :) I really loved their banter in the first book, although I didn't LOVE Matteo Skipped the second book and went straight to Gianna and Mateo's story :) I really loved their banter in the first book, although I didn't LOVE Matteo as a person (mainly how he treated Aria). Overall, this book was good, but it wasn't amazing.
One of my LEAST favourite things in a book is (view spoiler)[ when the girl doesn't tell the guy she is a virgin and then he goes too hard and of course, it had to happen here. I don't have a clue why it bothers me so much; it just does. (hide spoiler)] Other than THAT it was okay... 3 stars...more
2.5 stars - This started out so good and I was so hooked, but then everything felt rushed. I did love how Ivan grew to love Sloane, but I didn't feel 2.5 stars - This started out so good and I was so hooked, but then everything felt rushed. I did love how Ivan grew to love Sloane, but I didn't feel like the same happened with Sloane towards Ivan... Idk how to explain it, but I feel like Ivan cared much more for her and she did for him.
Loved the brutal birthright series, but this one wasn’t for me :/ It was darker than I expected and I just didn’t love the content.
The romance was kiLoved the brutal birthright series, but this one wasn’t for me :/ It was darker than I expected and I just didn’t love the content.
The romance was kind of bleh too… Dean and cat had chemistry, but I just didn’t like how their relationship was. Personally, I just don’t understand the dominant kink (spanking and collars and stuff), so it makes it hard to read about.
And I really don’t understand the third POV lol ...more
I don't want to be dramatic here, but this might be one of the worst books I've ever read.
Reasons for my strong hate: 1. The absolute stupidity of theI don't want to be dramatic here, but this might be one of the worst books I've ever read.
Reasons for my strong hate: 1. The absolute stupidity of the main characters - it just ruined the story because it became so predictable. 2. The nickname "bambolina" for Arianne. 3. The rape scene. This was 10000% unnecessary and added absolutely nothing to the plot. It was predictable and we already hated the character who did it... so what gives? 3.5. The aftermath of the assault was poorly executed and it just didn't feel right reading it. 3. Insta-love. Don't get me wrong here, I LOVE insta-love sometimes, but this was just painful to read. They just had zero chemistry together. 4. The ending. This book got slightly interesting near the end, but then everything happened so quickly and bang CLIFFHANGER.
I am a sucker for mafia books, but this was not it. Not even remotely close. ...more
Overall, it was ok - I didn't like Yelena or Seb or the storyline :/ I don't even have a definite answer as toMany, many, many mixed feelings here...
Overall, it was ok - I didn't like Yelena or Seb or the storyline :/ I don't even have a definite answer as to why; they just weren't for me. I felt like the beginning was so freaking fast and it slowed down, but so much stuff was still happening. The ending was bittersweet in my opinion. Long story short, this book was not what I expected.
Nonetheless, I will be starting the Kingmakers series because although this book wasn't my favourite, I loved the series overall <3...more
I really loved this one and Raylan will forever hold a place in my heart. The suspense in this book was written to perfection and I adored every minutI really loved this one and Raylan will forever hold a place in my heart. The suspense in this book was written to perfection and I adored every minute of it. Sophie Lark knows how to get me on the edge of my seat with my heart beating a mile a minute.
Raylan and Riona complimented each other so well and I loved both of the POV's!! Ahh and now I'm onto the 6th and final book in the series :)...more
Of course, the romance and the characters were amazing (as usual). But my absolute favourite part about this book was Ok, this was good. Really good.
Of course, the romance and the characters were amazing (as usual). But my absolute favourite part about this book was that it wasn't predictable. The synopsis of the book gives you the general gist, but the book is SO much more and I loved it <3 I'm not one for surprises either, but this was something else !!!