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dovahkiin_shea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Michael x Elsie - she (and her friends) have been trafficked for 9 years and she finally has an opportunity to escape, and takes it - not knowing how that choice would change her life forever. After being found, they come to an agreement, and she marries Michael and tries to find any way to help her friends escape. Elsie grows attached to Michael's daughter and slowly begins to trust Michael as well.taylormichele's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
the marriage of convenience the forced proximity the touch her and die vibes alllllllll the boxes got checked, AND IT WAS MAFIA!!! 🥵 I absolutely loved the relationship Michael and Elsie have. The little found family trope within was an added bonus. I love how he helped Elsie deal with her trauma and reconnect with her family. I didn’t even mind the 3A break up. I ate up every second of this book. I cried when Elsie got reunited with her parents and how protective she became of Sophia and watching Sophia fall in love with Elsie. Seeing Michael, Sophia and Elsie become a family chefs kiss. AND THE SPICE! 10/10
P.S the bond that Sophia and Michael have was adorable and also seeing how Michael hated the scar he got from saving Sophia but Elsie loves it.
P.S the bond that Sophia and Michael have was adorable and also seeing how Michael hated the scar he got from saving Sophia but Elsie loves it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
spicycronereads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Now, I like a lot of spice, but this book was more spice than plot. And a little too insta-love for me.
Elsie the FMC had been through nine years of being trafficked and sexually assaulted, but somehow within a week was head over heels in love with the MMC, Michael. Sophie, Micheal’s daughter, was an interesting touch to the story, and her backstory was maybe the most interesting part of the whole Book.
Were it not for needing a single dad and mafia story for a reading challenge, I probably would not have finished it.
Elsie the FMC had been through nine years of being trafficked and sexually assaulted, but somehow within a week was head over heels in love with the MMC, Michael. Sophie, Micheal’s daughter, was an interesting touch to the story, and her backstory was maybe the most interesting part of the whole Book.
Were it not for needing a single dad and mafia story for a reading challenge, I probably would not have finished it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Moderate: Sexual violence and Kidnapping
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Audiobook review with Ebook review attached... I loved Michael and Elsie's story when I read it, but listening to it made it come alive and added another layer of emotion. While the ebook is great by itself, if you love extended epilogues or bonus chapters, you have to check out the audiobook. I'm a firm believer that the narrator can make or break a story. Callie Dalton and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job with this story. Thank you to the author for giving me an ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily. 5/5 stars for the audiobook 5/5 spice This had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. It's dark. Like, very dark and emotional. It can be draining if you aren't prepared for it. What Elsie goes through is nothing sort of traumatic with a capital T...and that she was able to rise above and find happiness is testimony to her strength. Michael is a cinnamon roll for his little girl but is a fierce protector for his family and ruthless man to anyone who crosses him. Afraid to love because of the life he lives, he only wanted to have a marriage of convenience...but Elsie rattled his walls and ignited a protectiveness he had only reserved for his daughter. This story hurt...not gonna lie it was almost too much with the triggers but I am glad I finished it. The HEA was just that much more emotional because of all the things these two went through. Plus the next books in the series were set up nicely and I can't wait for the other stories. Also, if you read the Cavaleri brother's series this one intersects with that series. So obviously I'm going to read that series too... Also, super spicy...like off the charts. So that's an added plus. Please check the trigger warnings below before reading. Stay safe! Trigger warnings/Content warnings: -Trafficking -Torture -Rape -Sexual Abuse -Violence -Murder -Death -Graphic sexual content -Child endangerment -Explicit language -Cheating/Adultery (not the MCs)maddiesbooksta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
4.5/5 stars
5/5 spice
This had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. It's dark. Like, very dark and emotional. It can be draining if you aren't prepared for it.
What Elsie goes through is nothing sort of traumatic with a capital T...and that she was able to rise above and find happiness is testimony to her strength.
Michael is a cinnamon roll for his little girl but is a fierce protector for his family and ruthless man to anyone who crosses him. Afraid to love because of the life he lives, he only wanted to have a marriage of convenience...but Elsie rattled his walls and ignited a protectiveness he had only reserved for his daughter.
This story hurt...not gonna lie it was almost too much with the triggers but I am glad I finished it. The HEA was just that much more emotional because of all the things these two went through. Plus the next books in the series were set up nicely and I can't wait for the other stories. Also, if you read the Cavaleri brother's series this one intersects with that series. So obviously I'm going to read that series too...
Also, super spicy...like off the charts. So that's an added plus.
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please check the trigger warnings below before reading. Stay safe!
5/5 spice
This had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. It's dark. Like, very dark and emotional. It can be draining if you aren't prepared for it.
What Elsie goes through is nothing sort of traumatic with a capital T...and that she was able to rise above and find happiness is testimony to her strength.
Michael is a cinnamon roll for his little girl but is a fierce protector for his family and ruthless man to anyone who crosses him. Afraid to love because of the life he lives, he only wanted to have a marriage of convenience...but Elsie rattled his walls and ignited a protectiveness he had only reserved for his daughter.
This story hurt...not gonna lie it was almost too much with the triggers but I am glad I finished it. The HEA was just that much more emotional because of all the things these two went through. Plus the next books in the series were set up nicely and I can't wait for the other stories. Also, if you read the Cavaleri brother's series this one intersects with that series. So obviously I'm going to read that series too...
Also, super spicy...like off the charts. So that's an added plus.
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please check the trigger warnings below before reading. Stay safe!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts
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