This final book was probably my least favorite of the three-book series, but I really enjoyed this series overall.
Series Review:
Thi4 Smut Scale Stars
This final book was probably my least favorite of the three-book series, but I really enjoyed this series overall.
Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity with dubious consent, and really really strong chemistry between the main couple. I loved Crewe, I loved London, and I loved them so much together.
I just really loved this series and will for sure be re-reading it in the future. Highly recommend for those who like the details I mentioned above. That said, this definitely won't be for everyone, but it totally worked for me. Also, it's not what some would consider "safe," so don't try this if that matters to you....more
Book two was definitely my favorite of the series.
Overall Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...ma5 Smut Scale Stars
Book two was definitely my favorite of the series.
Overall Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity with dubious consent, and really really strong chemistry between the main couple. I loved Crewe, I loved London, and I loved them so much together.
I just really loved this series and will for sure be re-reading it in the future. Highly recommend for those who like the details I mentioned above. That said, this definitely won't be for everyone, but it totally worked for me. Also, it's not what some would consider "safe," so don't try this if that matters to you....more
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity4.5 Smut Stars
Overall Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity with dubious consent, and really really strong chemistry between the main couple. I loved Crewe, I loved London, and I loved them so much together.
I just really loved this series and will for sure be re-reading it in the future. Highly recommend for those who like the details I mentioned above. That said, this definitely won't be for everyone, but it totally worked for me. Also, it's not what some would consider "safe," so don't try this if that matters to you....more
Love Zoey Draven, especially her Horde Kings of Dakkar. I have read and re-read every book in that series multiple times. And I think I went in3 Stars
Love Zoey Draven, especially her Horde Kings of Dakkar. I have read and re-read every book in that series multiple times. And I think I went into this book with my expectations a little too high. Because, even though I enjoyed it, I still finished it with a sense of disappointment for some reason.
Never fear though, as I'm pretty sure this will be one of those books I love upon re-read, once those expectations are no longer an issue. Cause this book has so much I love. ...more
I am a huge fan of Cate C. Wells and I love this series (and all her stuff, really) but this was just a miss for me.
I understand that Annie’s a2 Stars
I am a huge fan of Cate C. Wells and I love this series (and all her stuff, really) but this was just a miss for me.
I understand that Annie’s anxiety was a huge element here, but it was done to the detriment of all other aspects of the story and I was bored by it. Also, their chemistry felt off, the smut factor was super low, and there was none of the angst I’ve come to expect from this author.
Overall, this had SO much potential; but, again, I was just bored. Hoping the next one is better for me....more
I recently (as in this week) read two Darkness novellas - this one and this one...which is supposedly considered a "full length" who2 Lackluster Stars
I recently (as in this week) read two Darkness novellas - this one and this one...which is supposedly considered a "full length" whole number installment, but at 99 overpriced pages, well...
[image]
In fact, I've come to two conclusions after finishing this last one:
1) Said novellas are not worth the price I paid for them. ($2.99 for each)
2) Katie Reus can't write good novella.
With both books, everything felt...half-assed and rushed, quite frankly.
And before people get their panties jammed and cry, "But they are novellas!"
I say,
[image]
I have read a TON of fucking novellas in my time. And I KNOW they can be done right and done well.
Characters can still be fully fleshed out. Plots can still be solid. Scenes can feel smooth and finished.
But, alas, such was not the case with this one.
Scenes I had looked forward to, scenes which should have packed some major feels-punch, felt harried and without finesse...like their writing was a check mark on the to-do list of a proverbial book outline and not given their true diligence.
In fact, these last two series installments make me question whether or not I will continue with the series after this...although I really want to read Cynara's book (which I am hoping is next).
Something to ponder...
Still love Katie Reus...just not impressed by her short game.
I recently (as in this week) read two Darkness novellas - this one and this one...which is supposedly considered a "full length" whole number installment, but at 99 overpriced pages, well...
[image]
In fact, I've come to two conclusions after finishing this last one:
1) Said novellas are not worth the price I paid for them. ($2.99 for each)
2) Katie Reus can't write good novella.
With both books, everything felt...half-assed and rushed, quite frankly.
And before people get their panties jammed and cry, "But they are novellas!"
I say,
[image]
I have read a TON of fucking novellas in my time. And I KNOW they can be done right and done well.
Characters can still be fully fleshed out. Plots can still be solid. Scenes can feel smooth and finished.
But, alas, such was not the case with this one.
Scenes I had looked forward to, scenes which should have packed some major feels-punch, felt harried and without finesse...like their writing was a check mark on the to-do list of a proverbial book outline and not given their true diligence.
In fact, these last two series installments make me question whether or not I will continue with the series after this...although I really want to read Cynara's book (which I am hoping is next).
Something to ponder...
Still love Katie Reus...just not impressed by her short game.
This was a...different read. There was a whole lot going on - MC Club, mafia assassins, survivalist cults, bdsm...I mean, my God, practically every hot romance trope of the moment, for fucks sake- and at times I rolled my eyes a bit, for sure.
Plus, there were a LOT of sex scenes. Almost too many - yeah, I can't believe I just said that either - but seriously, a lot.
Not I saying I didn't enjoy them *ahem* just saying it might be a bit overkill in the sex department for some people.
Aside from that, there was some unevenness at times and the plot seemed occasionally disjointed but, in the end, I was able to buy in and enjoy this more than I expected when I was at the halfway point.
Swan - despite being a golden clam - was a very interesting character and I really started to like her as the story went on. Smoke was a hottie, of course, and so was Beach.
Regardless, I'm knee deep in this ish now, so I'm off to read the next one now, which I hear is better than this one. So...woohoo.
This was a...different read. There was a whole lot going on - MC Club, mafia assassins, survivalist cults, bdsm...I mean, my God, practically every hot romance trope of the moment, for fucks sake- and at times I rolled my eyes a bit, for sure.
Plus, there were a LOT of sex scenes. Almost too many - yeah, I can't believe I just said that either - but seriously, a lot.
Not I saying I didn't enjoy them *ahem* just saying it might be a bit overkill in the sex department for some people.
Aside from that, there was some unevenness at times and the plot seemed occasionally disjointed but, in the end, I was able to buy in and enjoy this more than I expected when I was at the halfway point.
Swan - despite being a golden clam - was a very interesting character and I really started to like her as the story went on. Smoke was a hottie, of course, and so was Beach.
Regardless, I'm knee deep in this ish now, so I'm off to read the next one now, which I hear is better than this one. So...woohoo.
This decently (albeit temporarily, as always) satisfied the endless black hole that is my mafia romance craving. Super solid and I will defin3.5 Stars
This decently (albeit temporarily, as always) satisfied the endless black hole that is my mafia romance craving. Super solid and I will definitely be reading book two when it comes out. ...more
I just realized that I never fully reviewed this. And I probably should since I've actually read it twice already. But I digress.
It's no secre4 Stars
I just realized that I never fully reviewed this. And I probably should since I've actually read it twice already. But I digress.
It's no secret that I love this author and this series. And I really, really enjoyed this book. Viper was very alpha and I liked Ella too. I will admit, however, that I seem to be destined to forever to chase the Knox/Harper dragon with this series. Nothing compares to them. And I also feel like there wasn't as much longing and chemistry as there should have been between Viper and Ella given their history. With Viper being a fallen archangel of his magnitude, I just feel like everything should have been a little...more all around.
Also, I think this was a missed opportunity to start a new spinoff series featuring the Black Saints. Which I hope Wright does. If so, can't wait!...more
It has been a minute since I read a Meghan March. And this one was written in 2017. So I'm not quite sure how or why this suddenly popped up 3.5 Stars
It has been a minute since I read a Meghan March. And this one was written in 2017. So I'm not quite sure how or why this suddenly popped up on my radar...or why it never has before...but no matter.
This was about a marriage on the rocks, a romance trope I am here for ALL the time. EVERY time. So if you have some good recs, hit my up.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this well enough and will definitely re-read (and probably upgrade) it at some point. ...more
This definitely wasn't the best thing I've read, by any means, and my rating is definitely inflated...the story was rough, there was3 Smut Scale Stars
This definitely wasn't the best thing I've read, by any means, and my rating is definitely inflated...the story was rough, there was a lot more telling than showing, it was light on the actual mafia element, and the sex scenes sometimes had a weird flow to them...
But this was exactly what I was in the mood for and I enjoyed it a lot.
Super mafia-lite. Super OTT obsessed alpha male. A little too insta-lovey.
Ya'll are probably sick of hearing this, but it's still true and still needs saying...Suzanne Wright is one of my ride or die authors and I sta4 Stars
Ya'll are probably sick of hearing this, but it's still true and still needs saying...Suzanne Wright is one of my ride or die authors and I stan all her books. Are they formulaic AF with lead characters that are usually variations of the same person? Yes. And I don't care. Because, for me, they are guaranteed guilty pleasure reads and I am here for it every single time.
So just know that.
For this book we revisited the Olympus Pride. And, while I will never love this series as much as my BELOVED Dark in You or Phoenix Pack series, I still enjoy it well enough. I will admit that, now that we are six books deep, the characters from previous books in this series are starting to all blend together a little bit...but that's neither here nor there.
As always, I enjoyed the pack world and dynamic. And I REALLY loved the whole added element of what amounts to a marriage of convenience/arranged marriage situation. Delicious.
Quinley and Isiah had great chemistry and I just enjoyed their story. I liked all the Olympus/Blackfoot drama as well. Could have gone for more of it actually. I also could have gone for a little more time and relationship development before their actual "moment." But I still really enjoyed this and foresee many re-reads to come. ...more
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jud3.5 Stars
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jude and Roni had really great chemistry and I really liked their history and connection. Jude was also my favorite kind of asshole.
I did feel like the author did a bit of a bit and switch with the ending...and completely changed the main point of contention between Jude/Roni at the last minute. And it felt a little bit like a cop out.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this and could see myself re-reading it again. ...more
I just love the world here. Cole and Delaney's story had such a delicious beginning and SO much potential...and while I didn't think Kent max3.5 Stars
I just love the world here. Cole and Delaney's story had such a delicious beginning and SO much potential...and while I didn't think Kent maximized this potential, I still enjoyed this overall.
Long story, short: This one wasn't my favorite, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. ...more
I LOVE marriage on the rocks romance and this book delivered on the front deliciously. Add in the mafia angle and I was hooked. The Catalina/Se4 Stars
I LOVE marriage on the rocks romance and this book delivered on the front deliciously. Add in the mafia angle and I was hooked. The Catalina/Severu parts (the couple from the next book, which is technically book two although this is billed as a prequel) was fine, but I was really here for Guilia and Rafe. And I loved every second of their story.
I will definitely continue with this series.
My review for book two (which I read prior to this one, because rule breaker) can be found HERE....more
If you have followed me for any decent amount of time, you know that I LOVE mafia romance. And I also really like Lucy Monroe. I also love me3.5 Stars
If you have followed me for any decent amount of time, you know that I LOVE mafia romance. And I also really like Lucy Monroe. I also love me some arranged marriage shtick. So I was excited to start this series. I know this was technically not the first book, but it called to me more at the time than the first book, which is billed as a prequel.
That said, I liked this a lot. I will say that the only reason I'm not rating this higher is because I think my expectations for the chemistry between the main couple were probably too high and while I liked them, I just wasn't feeling them all the way.
Regardless, I definitely enjoyed this and can see it being one of those books that I re-read and rate higher later. Much like the Cora Reilly mafia series, which I thought were okay the first read them, but now LOVE and re-read constantly. In fact, since reading this I have already gone back and read the aforementioned prequel and I really, really liked it.
I will definitely be continuing the rest of the series....more
Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️
>
Books:
alpha-male
(520)
