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trou6le's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
kellireadssmut's review
5.0
First reverse age gap, but I loved this. I was afraid it would be creepy and kind of predatory but I was SO wrong!
It was so nicely done that it truly was a genuine love story between Roarke and Caitlín. Protector and charge, but don't be fooled by that dynamic...she is not a damsel in distress! Caitlín is a fiery woman who needs a protector because she's too ballsy for her own good. Roarke is a harsh but gentle giant who will stop at nothing to protect his charge...his boss's niece!
She tortures him, he torments her....its a hilarious back and forth and SLOOOWWW burn but TOTALLY worth it.
It was so nicely done that it truly was a genuine love story between Roarke and Caitlín. Protector and charge, but don't be fooled by that dynamic...she is not a damsel in distress! Caitlín is a fiery woman who needs a protector because she's too ballsy for her own good. Roarke is a harsh but gentle giant who will stop at nothing to protect his charge...his boss's niece!
She tortures him, he torments her....its a hilarious back and forth and SLOOOWWW burn but TOTALLY worth it.
tguccione's review
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
christina_xx's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Mafia romance is not for me
laurynm1's review
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
3.75
books_and_more_books_byt's review
5.0
Iris Rebel is the seventh book in the Brooklyn Kings series by L.K. Shaw. This was a new-to-me author, but I had no trouble reading the book as a standalone. It was fast-paced and an entertaining short mafia romance.
Hoping to get out from under her family’s heavy scrutiny, Caitlin visits her family in Dublin. Only to be assigned a reluctant bodyguard, Roarke, who she enjoyed provoking.
Roarke was loyal and an enforcer for the Irish mafia. Babysitting Caitlin was not a job he wanted but he couldn’t turn it down. Her light brightens the darkness he is surrounded by and couldn’t live without.
The chemistry between Roarke and Caitlin was off the charts. I loved Caitlin’s personality and her sassiness. Their life experiences were completely different, but they still completed each other. This was a thrilling, emotional, and intriguing mafia romance. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to more books by the author.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hoping to get out from under her family’s heavy scrutiny, Caitlin visits her family in Dublin. Only to be assigned a reluctant bodyguard, Roarke, who she enjoyed provoking.
“…it’s in the ugliness that you can truly find and appreciate the beauty…”
Roarke was loyal and an enforcer for the Irish mafia. Babysitting Caitlin was not a job he wanted but he couldn’t turn it down. Her light brightens the darkness he is surrounded by and couldn’t live without.
The chemistry between Roarke and Caitlin was off the charts. I loved Caitlin’s personality and her sassiness. Their life experiences were completely different, but they still completed each other. This was a thrilling, emotional, and intriguing mafia romance. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to more books by the author.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
inmyhumbleopinion's review
5.0
Caitlín was raised in an Irish crime family and is very used to dangerous men. Upon meeting Roarke she knew he was dangerous but it only added to his allure. This is a sultry grumpy/sunshine romp that will keep you rooting for love. A fantastic addition to the series.
readsbyholliex's review
5.0
Once again I was pulled in from page one. This series has become one of my favs and Roarke and Caitlín’s story was a great addition to it. Right off the bat Roarke is asked to watch over Caitlín, which he doesn’t really want to do, but for Carrick he knows he will. Caitlín is excited to get away from Brooklyn and visit family, when she arrives and discovers she will have a bodyguard she is not happy, so she decides to do what she does best and break the rules. The banter between her and Roarke is great and the way she tries to drive him mad made me laugh. When lines starts to cross and things start to get serious, could it be more? Throw in an enemy and some danger. What more could you really ask for? Excited for Cian’s story next!
bookishsteph's review
5.0
Ohh. Roarke is so stoic I love to see how Caitlin softens him as the story moves along. I've wanted Caitlin's story since she was introduced. This does not disappoint.