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petit_biblio's review
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Murder
sami_leigh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
slow-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
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
‘He was the man I thought would save me. Back before I learned that only I could save myself.’
“You’re it for me. You always have been.”
🗡️ First person dual POV
🗡️ Stand alone that connects two previous duets
🗡️ Childhood friends
🗡️ Mafia romance; MCs from different Families; forbidden
🗡️ Mutual pining
🗡️ Second chance
🗡️ Misunderstanding
🗡️ She’s married to a cruel mafia don. He faked his own death to save the people he loves and help the FBI to dismantle the mafia Families. But there’s more to both of their stories…
🗡️ Possessive & Protective MCs
🗡️ The way he treats her kids 🥹🙌🏻
🗡️ ‘touch them & I’ll kill you’ vibes
🗡️ He’d crawl home to her
🗡️ Well established secondary characters
🗡️ MC growth: trust, risking a relationship, overcoming past trauma
🗡️ Epilogue
• It doesn’t make sense that he never came back for her, even as a kid after he went to boarding school. The lengths he was willing to go to protect her don’t make sense if he then just left her and never contacted her again…
⚠️ Violence (explicit), gun violence (explicit), death (explicit), domestic violence/abuse (explicit), sexual assault (explicit), child abuse (explicit, past).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
maraarsonjade's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
bcope84's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
renfyre's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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
3.5
Listened to this on audible. It was a sweet story. If you're looking for mafia romance I wouldn't say this is that, despite the characters all being in or connected to the mafia or Irish mob. It was basically just a setting. Didn't really connect with the whole kids and family element but that's me - it was still cute. And the spice was very well done. Didn't feel rushed. I'll say I didn't see the twist coming but overall it was a pretty predictable story. A good pallet cleanser romance in between more intense series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism
amanda_reads13's review
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
Ellie is on the run with her sons and sister, trying to escape her mafioso, abusive husband. She ends up at a house in Maine, whose caretaker is none other than Frank, her childhood best friend.
10 years after the death of his brother, Frank finds himself acting as the ghost behind the Irish mob. Hiding in Maine and working for the FBI, everyone believing he is dead. For 10 years he has believed he has been under cover and helping to track down a serial killer.Turns out that his Bennett has been lying to him the whole time. Bennett was working for the Irish mob the whole time and lying to Frank. So Frank unpended his entire life for a gigantic lie. They just wanted Frank in charge of the Mob.
Ellie's whole childhood was filled with abuse. The one bright spot was Frank, that is until he disappeared. She was then sold off to the Mafia. Her husband was supposed to be her protector, he was also a childhood friend of hers. But his jealousy over her feelings for Frank lead him to treat her with distain and violence.He also turned her into a serial killer, ya, the one Frank is hunting. She was killing all her husbands enemies. When she got the call that she inherited a house, she took the opportunity to escape with her family.
Wow, Ellie is one strong woman. Her childen and sister come before all else, she will literally kill to protect them. She is the definition of a badass, resilient woman. She has spent her entire life building walls to protect herself and I loved seeing her slowly let her guard down and learn to trust.
Their relationship is so sweet. Frank is a giant teddy bear with Ellie and her boys. He showed them how much he loved them every single day, in all his little and big actions. The bikes, the dogs, boxing, cooking together! All he wants to do is keep them safe and ensure they have a good life. He will take out anyone who ever tries to harm them. Also, I love seeing a man willing to openly show his feelings!
I would highly suggest reading this after the Whiskey/Billionaire series as they really are interconnected.
Tropes: second chance, small town, mafia, childhood best friends, forbidden, single mom, forced proximity
10 years after the death of his brother, Frank finds himself acting as the ghost behind the Irish mob. Hiding in Maine and working for the FBI, everyone believing he is dead. For 10 years he has believed he has been under cover and helping to track down a serial killer.
Ellie's whole childhood was filled with abuse. The one bright spot was Frank, that is until he disappeared. She was then sold off to the Mafia. Her husband was supposed to be her protector, he was also a childhood friend of hers. But his jealousy over her feelings for Frank lead him to treat her with distain and violence.
Wow, Ellie is one strong woman. Her childen and sister come before all else, she will literally kill to protect them. She is the definition of a badass, resilient woman. She has spent her entire life building walls to protect herself and I loved seeing her slowly let her guard down and learn to trust.
Their relationship is so sweet. Frank is a giant teddy bear with Ellie and her boys. He showed them how much he loved them every single day, in all his little and big actions. The bikes, the dogs, boxing, cooking together! All he wants to do is keep them safe and ensure they have a good life. He will take out anyone who ever tries to harm them. Also, I love seeing a man willing to openly show his feelings!
I would highly suggest reading this after the Whiskey/Billionaire series as they really are interconnected.
Tropes: second chance, small town, mafia, childhood best friends, forbidden, single mom, forced proximity
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
cbrallier's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
3.5
It was off and on. The beginning was confusing, then most of the rest was just life and talking. The ending was buttoned up rather quick, there definitely wasn't as much action or angst as anticipated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Rape
louwho88's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
katkinslee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this one, the audiobook was really well done. I loved how hard Frank fell and I think the plot twists were really well done, I also loved the kids. I will say that Ellie was a little irritating with she bounced back and forth with her feelings and trust when it came to Frank but I understood why she was like that. I wish the epilogue had of been a few years into their lives together but it was still nice as it was.
Definitely check the trigger warnings for this one. There are a few scenes that would be triggering.
Definitely check the trigger warnings for this one. There are a few scenes that would be triggering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder
darknesslighttt's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
🐚 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia, double agent, childhood friends to lovers, second chance, who hurt you, single mom, forced proximity, he falls first
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: domestic abuse, s*xual assault, physical assault, child abuse, violence
OH MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD!!
What really attracted me at first time were the tropes, but when I started reading it... it was the best choice I ever made.
The author combined these tropes very well and write a true masterpiece.
Frank, but the world knows him now, as Irish is hiding away from the world with his nephew, but not for long, because he will have new guests that might chance his way of living.
Elena or Ellie is on the run after taking her children and sister from the house where she was kind of a prisoner. Her life was not easy, but now she has a new home, she can finally relax a little.
I really liked how he immediately tried to have a relationship with Ellie's boys but also with her. He literally would have set the world on fire just so she and the boys would be safe. And Ellie, she is such a strong mother. She fought to put her sons and sister first.
Their relationship is still not really good, because she does not trust Frank, although they have known each other for years, but little by little their relationships change, and feelings start to reappear. They begin to connect so beautifully.
What I liked more was how much Frank fought to win Ellie's sons. He won over little Leo instantly, but Lorenzo was tougher, but over time he also followed Frank everywhere.Our sweet Frank gave them the happiness, peace and childhood they needed and when they finally called him "daddy" it was the most emotional moment in the whole book.
I could talk for hours about this book, but I'll let you discover their whole story.
Thank you Brittanée Nicole for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia, double agent, childhood friends to lovers, second chance, who hurt you, single mom, forced proximity, he falls first
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: domestic abuse, s*xual assault, physical assault, child abuse, violence
OH MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD!!
What really attracted me at first time were the tropes, but when I started reading it... it was the best choice I ever made.
The author combined these tropes very well and write a true masterpiece.
Frank, but the world knows him now, as Irish is hiding away from the world with his nephew, but not for long, because he will have new guests that might chance his way of living.
Elena or Ellie is on the run after taking her children and sister from the house where she was kind of a prisoner. Her life was not easy, but now she has a new home, she can finally relax a little.
I really liked how he immediately tried to have a relationship with Ellie's boys but also with her. He literally would have set the world on fire just so she and the boys would be safe. And Ellie, she is such a strong mother. She fought to put her sons and sister first.
Their relationship is still not really good, because she does not trust Frank, although they have known each other for years, but little by little their relationships change, and feelings start to reappear. They begin to connect so beautifully.
What I liked more was how much Frank fought to win Ellie's sons. He won over little Leo instantly, but Lorenzo was tougher, but over time he also followed Frank everywhere.Our sweet Frank gave them the happiness, peace and childhood they needed and when they finally called him "daddy" it was the most emotional moment in the whole book.
I could talk for hours about this book, but I'll let you discover their whole story.
Thank you Brittanée Nicole for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
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