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Mafia Darling (The Kings of Italy, #2)
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bookshelves: 2-stars, age-gap, smut-scale, mafia, gives-good-grovel
Jan 10, 2022
bookshelves: 2-stars, age-gap, smut-scale, mafia, gives-good-grovel
Man, I'm not sure how to rate this.
I have been looking forward to this book so much that I was checking amazon on the daily the last few weeks to see if it dropped yet, despite the fact that I'd already per-ordered it. So, I'm not sure if this is a case of too high expectations or what...but this was a super disappointing reading experience for me.
Outside of some solid smut scenes, this book lacked almost everything I loved about the first book.
Fausto completely lost his edge and instead seemed content to let Francesca lead him around by his dick. I mean, he let her dictate almost everything - even the way he handled sensitive mafia business, and it just didn't jive in my opinion. He felt less like a mafia king badass and more like a lost puppy begging for a sniff of a specific dog's butt.
Not even some decent groveling was enough to save this one for me.
I would go into more detail, but alas, the bummer is just too fresh.
Maybe I will feel differently after some time and a second read. But until then...Oh well. Next!
I have been looking forward to this book so much that I was checking amazon on the daily the last few weeks to see if it dropped yet, despite the fact that I'd already per-ordered it. So, I'm not sure if this is a case of too high expectations or what...but this was a super disappointing reading experience for me.
Outside of some solid smut scenes, this book lacked almost everything I loved about the first book.
Fausto completely lost his edge and instead seemed content to let Francesca lead him around by his dick. I mean, he let her dictate almost everything - even the way he handled sensitive mafia business, and it just didn't jive in my opinion. He felt less like a mafia king badass and more like a lost puppy begging for a sniff of a specific dog's butt.
Not even some decent groveling was enough to save this one for me.
I would go into more detail, but alas, the bummer is just too fresh.
Maybe I will feel differently after some time and a second read. But until then...Oh well. Next!
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Reading Progress
January 10, 2022
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January 30, 2022
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January 31, 2022
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January 31, 2022
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87.0%
January 31, 2022
– Shelved as:
2-stars
January 31, 2022
– Shelved as:
age-gap
January 31, 2022
– Shelved as:
smut-scale
January 31, 2022
– Shelved as:
mafia
January 31, 2022
– Shelved as:
gives-good-grovel
January 31, 2022
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Finished Reading
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I'm waiting for the groveling...Is it sad that I'm secretly satisfied when the male lead effs up?
Varsha wrote: "I'm waiting for the groveling...Is it sad that I'm secretly satisfied when the male lead effs up?"Same!!! All the grovel potential lol
Val, I truly respect your taste in books girl. I only gave this duet a chance based on your review so what I want to say to you is... Thank You. I loved the first book and I'm counting the days for this sequel. You're the best!
Carol.Dreamer wrote: "Val, I truly respect your taste in books girl. I only gave this duet a chance based on your review so what I want to say to you is... Thank You. I loved the first book and I'm counting the days for..."This makes me so happy, thank you Carol! So happy you loved book one too :)
Have mercy.. I can’t do the wait game. I’ll have to wait until it’s complete. Xo
Ashleyjo wrote: "Have mercy.. I can’t do the wait game. I’ll have to wait until it’s complete. Xo"The wait is killing me. So mad at myself lol
She just posted on IG it will be released on the 31st!! Woo hoo!
*~* Susie wrote: "She just posted on IG it will be released on the 31st!! Woo hoo!"Really?! Yesssss. Thanks for the head’s up, Susie!
This story is going to be a kicker!
Michelle wrote: "This story is going to be a kicker!"Sure hope so :)
Sucks, Queen Val. After reading your review for book one, I was looking forward to this being complete. This is why I freaking hate multiples… too much time/money invested for the disappointment.
Aw I am so sorry. I know you’ve been waiting for this forever. I hate when this happens :/
Very depressing. I was hoping this would be addictive and exciting. 😩
Aw damn! I read the first book because you rated it and i loved it so much. Was really looking forward to this one x
Ashleyjo wrote: "Sucks, Queen Val. After reading your review for book one, I was looking forward to this being complete. This is why I freaking hate multiples… too much time/money invested for the disappointment."Yeah, super bummed. Book one was so good!
I was supposed to read book one because of you but with this review I'm not even gonna read book one if book two is not anywhere as good as the first one! sorry you got disappointed, better luck next time 😔
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Damn, that sucks 😓 I waited until this came out to check out book one but after seeing a few reviews of this one I think I just...won't. Hope your next read is better, Val!
Damn. I was looking forward to this one and I never pre-order.
Pinky wrote: "This just sounds disappointing"Yeah, it was for me. Maybe it wouldn't be that way for you though :)
chelseaerinreads wrote: "Aw damn! I read the first book because you rated it and i loved it so much. Was really looking forward to this one x"Dee wrote: "Very depressing. I was hoping this would be addictive and exciting. 😩"
Kika wrote: "Aw I am so sorry. I know you’ve been waiting for this forever. I hate when this happens :/"
Maybe it would work better for you guys :)
camille wrote: "I was supposed to read book one because of you but with this review I'm not even gonna read book one if book two is not anywhere as good as the first one! sorry you got disappointed, better luck n..."
At least we had book one lol
Elle wrote: "Damn, that sucks 😓 I waited until this came out to check out book one but after seeing a few reviews of this one I think I just...won't. Hope your next read is better, Val!"Thanks Elle :)
L wrote: "Damn!":)
Jen wrote: "Damn. I was looking forward to this one and I never pre-order."I do when it's something I really want to read and/or by a favorite author :)
I normally agree with your reviews, however this is the first time we will have to agree to disagree. I read the first book about 2 weeks ago so maybe that affected my experience? Regardless, I thank you for introducing me to this series, I really enjoyed it.
Sidra wrote: "I normally agree with your reviews, however this is the first time we will have to agree to disagree. I read the first book about 2 weeks ago so maybe that affected my experience? Regardless, I tha..."Glad book two worked better for you.
I wont even bother reading this one. Book 1 was bad enough.
Kernia_Reads wrote: "I wont even bother reading this one. Book 1 was bad enough."Haha…yeah, I didn’t love this.
