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The storyline is actually pretty interesting with a slight mystery of finding an assassin whose trying to eliminate Riona and Raylan comes to the rescue as a 24/7 bodyguard…!

I also like the change of scenery closer to nature with Raylan’s ranch instead of playing around Chicago city.

Riona reminds me of Nesta, I wasn’t a huge fan of her in the beginning but this book changes the way I see Riona. There’s a reason to her cold demeanour, she actually feels more than she let on.

I absolutely adore Raylan (he reminds me of Cassian) - he’s flirty, chatty but also a sweetheart which really annoyed Riona but he’s transforms to something hot and wild when he enter the bedroom….

Despite how different they seem, they actually fit in together like puzzle pieces.

Overall, this book is a great addition to the series that comes with a satisfying ending!

Fans of enemies-to-lovers and bodyguard romance definitely need to try reading this book!

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

For some reason, this has been the best in the series, but even then. Like, I know I have to suspend my reality for this series, but this is like REALLY suspending it to believe this story happens in the timeframe that it does. I don't really have much to say other than I'm really just trying to finish this series now that I'm so far in.

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

this book surprised me simply because i very much dislike the south and everything about it, not to mention raylan’s name is quite ridiculous. for the sake of the love story, and how i saw a little of myself in riona, i was able to look past it. i had two guesses for who was stealing, and i knew one had to be right in the end (i was). dante & simone’s wedding was such a sweet little addition to this book, and i absolutely love them together. i cannot wait to read the next one! the one thing i really hope does not happen for riona and raylan in the future is a pregnancy. she was so adamant about not wanting kids or to be married and i hope the gets what she wanted by the end of this series. if she willingly changes her mind, i will be all for it, but if she’s convinced or forced, i will be extremely disappointed.

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was my favourite in the series so far and I'm so sad there's only one book left. I don't know if I'll read the Kingmakers series. Let me know if I should!

I loved Riona and Raylan's banter, chemistry, and dynamic. This was my first bodyguard romance and I loved it! I loved the high stakes and thought it was balanced well with the romance. I also didn't guess the twist but thought it was satisfying. I think this was also the shortest book in the series and I read it super fast. The only negative thing I have to say about this book is that I never want to hear or read the phrase "as if I were milking her" again. 🤢 I'll be jumping into HEAVY CROWN soon!

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dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book has the same plot line as the book before. A little boring at time, but I liked the ranch scenes.

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adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

3⭐️ 3.25🌶️

Mafia Romance

First person

Dual POV

Bodyguard romance

Forced proximity

This book follows a different child in the mafia family and jumps straight into the action. A always appreciate that the previous book give a decent amount of set up for whoever is the focus of the next book all while also giving cameos of the ones earlier in the series.

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

i’m pretty disappointed i just really thought i’d like it more from the build up in the last book but i ended up barely caring about the MCs. i did like the side plot a lot and i KNEW

uncle oran was sus before they left for raylan’s ranch

so it was a satisfying reveal. beyond that this was a chore to get through and it’s making me dread the last book.

i didn’t like the way riona’s character was dealt with either - the fact that

she ended up moving to tennessee for him and abandoning the job she’d grafted so hard for

felt like the opposite of a happy ever after. dante joking about

her changing her mind about wanting kids

left a bad taste in my mouth too.

beyond that their relationship didn’t really feel believable or click with me so i just wasn’t invested in them in the slightest i actually would’ve preferred for

them to have stayed broken up

if i’m honest i would’ve been more satisfied had it ended that way.

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