Reviews tagging 'Murder'

שבועה אכזרית by Sophie Lark

32 reviews

chaptersandcatnip's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Save a horse, ride a cowboy🥵
1. Raylan??? This man, uhhh, he‘s perfect. The banter, the sarcasm - i loved it!
2. I‘m a hoe for a „she has a bad dream and he bursts in the room“-scene and this was done so well!
3. I‘m like 99% sure that the FMC has a drinking problem and should get help. What do you mean your liver is damaged and you‘re not allowed to drink but can‘t resist a small glass of champagne??

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Alcohol

jennh96's review against another edition

challenging dark tense 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and War

chanellohwell's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction and Adult/minor relationship

spatterson7's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

bellebookcorner's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

“Be slow with your fists 
But fight for things that matter.”

 

I spoke too soon, this is my new favorite from the series! 

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident and Pregnancy

kdscolley's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

hanreadssbooks's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Medical content, Car accident, and Pregnancy

theinstabookworm's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

quietmarki's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

booksalacarte's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol