Violence & Virtues Anthology Vol 2 with Rose Wulf et al-review
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 14, 2025
Notorious Publishing is bringing you NINETEEN authors with some tasty treats for you to feast on this Valentine’s day. In this dangerously dark and devour some anthology, you’ll discover never before seen material that will have you aching for more!
From ruthless bosses to loyal soldiers, twisted love to brutal betrayal; this collection of stories will take you on a journey through passion and peril. Whether they seek power, revenge, redemption, or justice, nothing will stop these characters from getting what they want. If you love stories of crime, passion, and intrigue, desire and danger in equal measure, then you won’t want to miss Violence and Virtues.
Enter the world of Violence & Virtues with this Morally Grey Mafia Anthology.
Our featured authors are:
A. Boss, Addison Tate, Andrea Hagan, BL Jones, Brittany Wright, C.J. Willis, Effie Campbell, Elamy Pride, Harley Raige, Kelly Lord, Kerry Kilpatrick, Liz Highland, M.J. Herald, Molly Briar, N.Owens, Nichole Ruschelle, Rose Wulf, Tammy Bradley, Violet Knight.
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REVIEW: I have read four (4) of the short stories and novellas
LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald
Told from dual first person perspectives (Vincent & Lucia) LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald is a contemporary adult, Mafia romance focusing on the arranged marriage between Vincent Scarletti, and Lucia Valentino
Vincent Scarletti and Lucia Valentino were basically strangers whose marriage will be used to merge two powerful crime families but someone else is determined to claim Lucia as his own. Having met the night before, a chaste kiss sends Vincent into a spiral, a spiral hoping for something more
We are introduced to Vincent’s brothers Matteo Valentino, and Luicia’s brother Nico Scarletti.
LUCIA’S KISS is a fast paced quick read that covers a few hours in the life, with an epilogue advancing the story approximately one year. The premise is entertaining; the romance is limited; the $ex scene is passionate; the characters are underdeveloped but such is the nature of the short story / novella.
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MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A Boss
Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante and Gabrielle) MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A. Boss is a contemporary, adult, erotic, Mafia, romance focusing on thirty six-year old, Don Dante Lombardi, and Gabrielle. Gabby was waiting for her Tinder date when a man she didn’t know, took control of our story line heroine. Believing she was part of a role playing game, Gabby went along only to discover she was to marry Don Dante Lombardi, and a case of mistaken identity found our heroine married to the mob.
MISTAKEN PRINCESS is another fast paced, short story about power and control, and mistaken identity that covers a few hours. The premise is engaging; the romance is limited; the $ex scenes are erotic; the characters are impulsive.
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FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride
Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante & Xavier) FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride is a contemporary, adult, LGBTQ+ erotic, Mafia romance introducing Dante Montelli, heir to the Chicago Montelli Crime family and hitman Xavier.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Xavier & Dante) Xavier is a hitman for hire whose latest assignment is to kill the heir to the Montelli Crime family, Dante Montelli. Undercover as a flight attendant, Xavier finds himself the boytoy to Dante Montelli, a position that quickly turns dangerous and dark. In an effort to thwart the assassination plans, Dante makes Xavier a deal, a deal that pulls Xavier into the world of Montelli Crime Family.
The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to Dante’s Bodyguard, friend and second in command Vincent Cavali.
FATAL ATTENDANT is a fast paced, quick story that introduces our story line couple. The premise is dark and gritty; the $ex scenes are provocative and erotic; the characters are desperate and determined. FATAL ATTENDANT ends on a cliff hanger-Dante and Xavier’s story continues in HITMAN HUSBAND.
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SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf
SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf is a contemporary adult, erotic, Mafia romance novella focusing on Dania Soriano, and Arcangelo Raimondi.
Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Dania and Angelo) SEDUCTIVE SECRETS follows the forbidden relationship between Dania Soriano and Arcangelo Raimondi. The Soriano and Raimondi families are at war but Dania and Angelo’s sexual relationship, having lasted close to two years, has been kept hidden from the families. Both Dania and Arcangelo are at a point in their lives where they are commanded to marry, an idea neither one is happy to endure. With her father’s life hanging in the balance, the annual Valentine Day Gala finds Dania exposed, threatened by someone from her father’s crew.
The secondary and supporting characters included Angelo’s guard Enzo; and Dania’s father’s friend Ettore Agnelli.
SEDUCTIVE SECRETS is a fast paced, short story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and love. The premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are flirty and spirited; the romance is passionate. The author has plans for an extended version later in 2025.
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