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DANGEROUS KING/ SHADOW KING (Savage Kings of New York 2 & 4) by Bella Ray-reviews

Dangerous King
Savage Kings of New York 2
by Bella Ray
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark, erotic, Mafia

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RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2025

I spent fourteen years surviving the mafia. But falling for its prince might destroy me.

I grew up a hostage.Collateral in a blood-soaked deal between my father and the mafia.For fourteen years, I was hidden in the shadows of the Giordano estate—unseen, unheard, and never free.
Until the night they went too far.

They kidnapped a girl and strapped her to the same torture chair I once bled in.This time, I couldn’t stay silent.I risked everything to free her.I didn’t know she was the sister of Enrico Sartori—heir to one of New York’s most ruthless mafia families.

A man with a reputation carved in fear.A man who doesn’t owe anyone.But he owed me.And he paid that debt with fire.Now I’m under his protection.In his fortress.Wearing his name, even if it’s only temporary.He says I’m safe.That no one will ever touch me again.But when Enrico looks at me, safety is the last thing I feel.

He’s cold fury wrapped in tailored suits. Brutal. Possessive. Untouchable. And when he calls me piccolina, I forget how to breathe. But power in the mafia is never stable. Enemies are closing in—some hiding behind blood ties, others behind thrones. And I’m not just leverage anymore.

I’m a liability. A distraction. A weakness he can’t afford. Now the man who swore to protect me may be forced to choose: His family. Or me. And in this world, love is the most dangerous gamble of all.

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REVIEW: DANGEROUS KING is the second instalment in Bella Ray’s contemporary, adult SAVAGE KINGS OF NEW YORK dark, erotic,Mafia romance series. This is thirty year old, Mafia boss Enrico Sartori, and nineteen year old Catalina ‘Cat’ Costa’s story line. DANGEROUS KING can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Enrico and Catalina) DANGEROUS KING follows in the wake of the abduction of Enrico Sartori’s sister Isabella but upon her rescue Enrico discovers another young woman who help save the life of his sister. Catalina ‘Cat’ Costa has been a prisoner for close to fourteen years, a pawn between the criminal underworld and the political elite. With the arrival of Isabella, Cat saw her chance to escape, and with it, a chance at a happily ever after with the man that would call to her heart but a fight for power is about to send the crime world into a spiral, and our couple will be caught in the middle.

The world building follows the rescue and healing of Catalina Costa,as she begins to blossom into herself. Enrico sees the woman that he will one day marry but the family is about to go to war, and the people at the top have been betraying the people who trust them the most.

The relationship between Cat and Enrico begins as a rescue but quickly turns into something more. Enrico has become Cat’s guardian and protector but our heroine is struggling to find her place in the world. The $ex scenes are erotic and provocative.

There is a large and diverse ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including members of the Mafia, Cartel, and Russian Bratva. We are introduced to Cat’s parents Mayor Cesare and Loredana Costa; Cat’s siblings Lucas and Sabine :Enrico’s parents Fabrizio and Eliza; sister Isabella, brothers Dante, Mattheo, Tommaso, as well as Don Edoardo, and Don Antonio ‘Toni’ DeLuna. The requisite evil has many faces, and those closest to our couple can’t always be trusted.

DANGEROUS KING is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, jealousy and madness,family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is detailed, dramatic and edgy; the romance is seductive and spicy ; the characters are animated, charismatic and determined.

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SHADOW KING
Savage Kings of New York 4
by Bella Ray
Genre: adult , contemporary, dark, erotic, Mafia romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 18, 2025

As the daughter of a mafia don, I was born into power and danger— but nothing could prepare me for him. He was supposed to be my bodyguard. My father’s most trusted soldier. A man carved from silence and shadows. He wasn’t meant to look at me the way he did. And I wasn’t meant to want him.

One night, everything changed. One promise turned into a cage. And I learned what it meant to be owned by the wrong man. Then Raffael came for me. He isn’t a savior. He’s a killer—cold, ruthless, forged in blood. He doesn’t protect to save. He protects to possess.

Now I’m trapped between the man who controls me and the man who would burn the world to set me free. He says I belong to him. He says he’ll never let me go. And the terrifying part? I believe him. I should fear him. I should hate him.

Instead, I crave the monster who was never meant to love me.

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REVIEW: SHADOW KING is the fourth instalment in Bella Ray’s contemporary, adult SAVAGE KINGS OF NEW YORK, dark,erotic, Mafia romance series. This is businessman Raffael DeSantis, and Mafia princess Sophia Orsi Giordana’s story line. SHADOW KING can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Some of the events of SHADOW KING cross over with , and run parallel to some of the events of the previous story lines.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Raffael and Sophia) covering three years, SHADOW KING follows in the wake of the arranged marriage between Sophia Orsi, and man who would meet a brutal end. Raffael DeSantis has been in love with Sophia for as long as he can remember but he believed he was a nobody, and without the power to save the woman he loved. Three years would pass, and Raffael would set into motion a plan to rescue our story line heroine, a rescue that may be too late to save our heroine’s soul but all is not as it appears to be, Raffael is about to embark on a new path towards a future he never new existed, a future that now lays claim to our story line heroine.

The world building follows Raffael as he begins a new life, a new direction in the face of betrayal and the loss of the woman he loves but for three years Raffael has struggle without our story line heroine, a struggle Raffael knew nothing about.

The relationship between Raffael and Sophia begins as an assignment when Raffael is assigned to protect our story line heroine but Sophia was young and immature, and in this, her behavior would ultimately end with a man who destroyed her soul. Raffael is determined to reclaim the woman he loves, a woman who has always loved the man who stole her heart. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, questionable and dangerous secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Sophia’s father Carlos Orsi, her brothers Angelo and Marcello Orsi, nurse Violet; women’s shelter coordinator Lexy, Gray Elia; Don Edoardo, Roberto Giordano, and Roberto’s powerful grandmother Donna Margarita. The requisite evil has many faces.

SHADOW KING is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is dramatic, edgy and dark; the romance is impassioned but the couple spend about fifty percent of the book apart; the character desperate, determined and charismatic.

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Reviews by Sandy

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ARRANGED ADDICTION (Dark Arranged Mafia Romance) by BB Hamel

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ARRANGED ADDICTION (Dark Arranged Mafia Romance) by BB Hamel

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 30, 2025

My spicy self-care box just got delivered to my boss’s desk. Now he’s opening it right in front of me. And staring at my new lingerie…

Declan Whelan’s a gorgeous nightmare.

He’s handsome as sin and demands strict obedience.

Nothing I do ever makes my crazy boss happy.

At least until a package filled with some workplace inappropriate objects gets accidentally delivered to his desk…

And now he’s very interested in everything about me.

Dinner leads to a steamy night in his penthouse suite.

I get a taste of a new side of my beautiful, psychopath boss.

But his attention comes at a price.

He’s overwhelming and obsessed in ways I never imagined.

We have a history I didn’t know about… one splattered with blood and filled with secrets.

He promises he’ll take care of me.

All I have to do is give him everything he wants… and meet his exacting standards.

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REVIEW: ARRANGED ADDICTION by BB Hamel is a stand alone, contemporary, adult,dark, erotic, Mafia romance set in the Marino and Rossi Family Crime worlds. This is heir to the Whelan Irish Crime Syndicate and businessman, forty something Declan Whelan, and twenty-five year old, PA Casey Brennan’s story line. ARRANGED ADDICTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers from more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Declan and Casey) ARRANGED ADDICTION follows in the wake of the murder of Casey’s best friend and co-worker Natalie. A misdirected package, a night out with the boss, and Casey returns to discover her life is spiralling out of control. In an effort to protect the woman with whom he will fall in love, Declan Whelan forces Casey into marriage, a marriage that is meant to insulate and safeguard our story line heroine. Casey has been targeted, threatened by the demons from the past, a man who has returned to take what doesn’t belong.

The world building is detailed and complex as Declan Whelan fights for control and power of the Whelan Crime family, and our heroine who refuses to accept her current direction in life. Years of secrets will reveal a connection to the past, as Casey must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The relationship between Casey and Declan begins as boss and employee but Casey’s declaration of a failed love life pushes Declan to take control, ensuring Casey’s future is at his side.Declan’s obsession with Casey began years before but our heroine has been protected and insulated from the ghosts of the past. The $ex scenes are erotic, provocative and intense.

The colorful and often questionable secondary and supporting characters include the return of Declan’s brothers: Seamus (Arranged Control), Cormac (Arranged Obsession), their parents Siobhan and Padraig, and Casey’s aunt Sheila. The requisite evil has many faces.

ARRANGED ADDICTION is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, grief and loss, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dark, dramatic and gritty; the romance is seductive and edgy; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Vicious Heir
Shattered King
Arranged Obsession
Arranged Control

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Mafia Marriage Contract by Kristen Luciani & Autumn Archer

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The Mafia Marriage Contract by Kristen Luciani & Autumn Archer

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 6, 2025

Marrying the enemy was never part of my plan.
I came to America to escape the shackles of my family’s criminal empire. To carve my own path, far away from the blood-soaked legacy of the O’Callaghan name.

But when my father makes a deal with the devil himself—Kingston Viacava—I’m the pawn sacrificed to cement an alliance. Kingston is everything I despise. Arrogant. Ruthless. A man born and bred to rule the underworld. He wears power like a second skin, commanding loyalty with a single look. And now, with this ring on my finger, he thinks he owns me.

But he’ll learn soon enough—I bow to no man.

Our wedding is nothing but a spectacle, a performance to unite our warring families against an even deadlier enemy. But behind closed doors, it’s a battleground of sharp tongues, venomous threats, and a dangerous attraction I can’t fight. He’s my captor, my tormentor. The man who promises to break me.

But when a bullet rips through the night and the enemy strikes, I realize something far more terrifying… Kingston may be the only man who can keep me alive.

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REVIEW:THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult BLOOD DEBT BRIDES dark, erotic, Mafia romance series co-authored by Kristen Luciani and Autumn Archer. This is Irish Mob princess Olivia O’Callaghan, and heir to the Viacava Mafia family Kingston Viacava.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Olivia and Kingston) THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT focuses on the arranged marriage between Irish Mob princess Olivia O’Callaghan, and heir to the Viacava Mafia family Kingston Viacava. Forced into a marriage neither one wants, Olivia and Kingston will become pawns for an underground organization known as the Red Tribunal, a group that likes to play games with life and death. Belligerent and feisty, Olivia refuses to obey, and in this, orders from the Red Tribunal take aim at the people she loves but all is not as it appears to be, and the reality of their forced marriage is about to antagonize those waiting in the wings.

The world building is complex and multi-layered. Friends will becomes enemies, relations and family members are but a breath from betrayal, and in the end, choosing death may be the only option.

The relationship between Olivia and Kingston is acrimonious and tempestuous. Olivia refuses to accept Kingston as her husband, a man who is willing to die to protect his wife but someone else is taking aim, determined to claim Olivia as his own, and our couple will pay the price for someone else’s sins. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense.

The energetic and questionable secondary and supporting characters include Olivia’s bodyguard Roman Keane, and her parents Corma c and Fiona O’Callaghan, as well as Kingston’s brother Bronx, and their father Lorenzo Viacava, as well as several members from the Red Tribunal.

THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family values, desperation and sacrifice, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dark, complex, gritty and dramatic; the romance is edgy and seductive; the characters are desperate , determined and charismatic. THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Fallen Gods (Fallen Gods 1) by Rachel Van Dyken-review tour

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Fallen Gods (Fallen Gods 1) by Rachel Van Dyken-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 2, 2025

hey said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied.

The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all.

He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies.

But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir. Distant. Dangerous. And…the one person I can’t afford to fall for. He’s closed himself off completely behind a wall of ice, but the more I’m ordered to unravel him, the harder it becomes to remember where the lies end and I begin.

There’s only a mission I never chose—and a man I was never meant to love—standing between me and a war that will decide the fate of the world.

But if I’m the spark, maybe he’s the fuse. And the Gods? They’re about to wake up angry.

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REVIEW:FALLEN GODS is this first instalment in Rachel Van Dyken’s contemporary, new adult FALLEN GODS fantasy, romance series, loosely based on Norse Mythology. This is Rey, daughter of Odin, and Aric Erikson’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story ine premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Rey and Aric) FALLEN GODS follows Rey as she has been enrolled in Endir University, wherein she has been ordered to find Mjolnir, Thor’s missing hammer. Her target is Aric Erikson, a young man whose family controls Endir University, and a man who, two years earlier, humiliated our heroine, in front of family and friends. Aric and Rey despise one another but are forced to endure a series of tests, tests that will reveal the runes of power, revealing the gods and giants who have been hidden for so long.Realizing the tepid friendship barely hides a palpable sexual attraction our couple realize they have been played by everyone in their lives, pawns to be used as a means to regain power and control.

The world building is detailed and complex as the story line is woven with Norse mythology, and modern day criminal underworld, blending folklore and fantasy in a world created to tell a story of betrayal and love.

The relationship between Rey and Aric is tempestuous at best: enemies to friends to lovers in a story blending Norse gods, giants, and dysfunctional family dynamics. As Rey and Aric work together in an effort to reveal the hidden runes, a familiarity and friendship leads to love and acceptance. The $ex scenes are limited but intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, questionable and energetic secondary and supporting characters many of whom are not as they appear to be. Odin is determined to take back Thor’s hammer but there are other waiting on the sidelines to reclaim what rightfully belongs.

FALLEN GODS is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and obsession, mythology and folklore, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing, magical and dramatic yet reminds me of the author’s Eagle Elite series. ; the romance is fated and edgy; the characters are animated, brooding, determined and stubborn. FALLEN GODS ends on a happily ever after-for now, there is must more story to tell.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Noel (Sigma International Security 1) by CD Gorri-review

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Noel (Sigma International Security 1) by CD Gorri-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 25, 2025

Christmas is supposed to be merry—not murderous.

When curvy event planner Holly Winters lands a dream contract to design the biggest holiday gala of her career, the last thing she expects is a stalker threatening to turn her winter wonderland into a nightmare.

Enter Noel Kane—ex-Special Forces, Sigma International’s resident grump, and the bodyguard assigned to keep her safe.
Noel has one rule. Never get personal with a client.

But from the moment he lays eyes on Holly, with her sparkling eyes, lush curves, and stubborn determination to make Christmas magic happen, his iron control begins to crack. Protecting her isn’t just a job. It’s personal.

As danger closes in, sparks fly hotter than the crackling fire. Noel will do whatever it takes to shield Holly from harm.
But can he convince her that behind the badge and the bullets beats a heart that belongs only to her?

One bodyguard. One holiday. One shot at love.

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REVIEW:NOEl is the first instalment in CF Gorri’s contemporary adult SIGMA INTERNATIONAL SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series, a spin off, set in the author’s MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS series. This is former Special Forces soldier turned security expert Noel Kane, and event planner, thirty-one year old Holly Winters’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Holly and Noel) NOEL focuses on the protection of our story line heroine. Event planner Holly Winters has been hired by Clementine Callahan (Desperate Need/ Mergers and Acquisitions 2) as the event coordinator for a Christmas fundraiser but Holly has a stalker, and Clementine has contracted with Sigma International Security to protect our story line heroine. Enter former Special Forces soldier Noel Kane, the man with whom Holly will fall in love. As the fundraiser draws closer, the threats against Holly become more dangerous and dark, Noel claims Holly as his own, determined to protect the woman that calls to his heart. At every step, threatening letters and ‘gifts’ find their way to our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on protection Holly Winters in the days leading up to the fundraising event but as Noel struggles to keep Holly safe, someone else is always one step ahead, leaving messages and threats behind. Searching for the person responsible, everyone becomes suspect including the people with whom she works,

The relationship between Holly and Noel begins as a protective detail but quickly turns into something more. Noel is determined to claim Holly as his own but protecting the woman with whom he is falling in love is first and foremost on his mind. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Noel’s fellow security specialists: twins Ego and Kai; Holly’s co-workers, as well as the return of Connor and Clementine Callahan.

NOEL is a fast paced, story of jealousy and envy, betrayal and vengeance, friendships and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and dramatic; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Oxley ( Van Doren 5) by Crea Reitan-review and tour

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Oxley ( Van Doren 5) by Crea Reitan-review and tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 20, 2025

His scream changed my life forever.

I clean up the streets of Anaheim from the hate one man left behind. On the surface, I work with the local authorities but in secret, I kill those who hurt others.

During a planned interception, we arrive on the scene too late and a man’s scream fills the streets. The moment I look upon his face, my entire life shifts to make him the center. Instead of going to a hospital, I bring him home.

Now I need to figure out how to nurse him back to health and hope he can accept my quirks so I can keep him.

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REVIEW: The story centers around Oxley, a vigilante whose mission is to cleanse the streets of Anaheim from the shadows of hatred left by a single man. The novel opens with a chilling moment—an anguished scream that shatters Oxley’s world and sets him on a journey that will change his life!

Oxley is not just a vigilante, he is a deeply flawed but great character grappling with his own moral compass. His motivations for cleaning up the streets stem not only from a desire for justice but also from a personal quest for acceptance and connection.

The moment when Oxley meets Huntley, had me in a grip(the man whose scream reverberates throughout the streets.) Instead of opting for the conventional route of taking him to a hospital, Oxley’s decision to bring Huntley home gave me vibes of protection and vulnerability.

The dynamics between the two characters evolve beautifully, shifting from a moment of crisis to an exploration of healing and intimacy.

I love this author’s work, she excels in writing relatable and layered characters. Huntley, initially a victim, is given the opportunity to emerge as a resilient force in his own right. Their relationship grows from a foundation of trauma to one of mutual support and understanding.
The quirks that Oxley worries may drive Huntley away add a lighthearted touch to the otherwise intense story, providing moments of levity that balanced the story. I love that we also get to see past characters and possible future characters and their stories. This world just keeps growing. 😃

The dialogue is sharp and often infused with humor, making the characters feel authentic and real. The author does an excellent job of creating a vivid setting in Anaheim, allowing me to visualize both the gritty realities of the streets and the intimate spaces Oxley and Huntley occupy.
The relationship between Oxley and Huntley is written with sensitivity and authenticity. There are no clichés or stereotypes here.

In conclusion, “Oxley (Van Doren)” is a captivating read that successfully melds action, romance, and deep emotion. Crea Reitan’s talent for character development and her approach to storytelling make this novel a standout in the LGBTQIA genre.

It’s a story of love blossoming in the midst of chaos, where healing is possible even when the odds seem insurmountable.

If you’re looking for an engaging tale that challenges perceptions of love and morality, look no further than “Oxley (Van Doren).”

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Loren
Noaz
Imry
Avory / Ellory

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie B

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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Hellsing’s Grace (RMBC: New Orleans NC 9) by Crimson Syn-review

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❤️‍🔥 Hellsing’s Grace (RMBC: New Orleans 9) by Crimson Syn-review ❤️‍🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 21, 2025

Hellsing

Grace Desdemone is every man’s nightmare and wet dream all wrapped up into one sweetly menacing package,and she’s all mine. Mine to keep safe from all the demons her father’s left behind. The only problem is… we can’t stand each other.

Being near one another is like a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode. But I’ve been sworn to protect her, whether she likes it or not. Besides, I’m the only one who can help her. How, you ask?

Because I’m the only one who can do what her father can do. See, I can walk among the living and the dead. And yes…I see dead people. But that’s beside the point…

Being near Grace, only makes the living part harder. Now I need to put a pause on my happy, hermit existence, to save her from a demon who is relentless in its hunt for her. And I find myself getting pulled closer to the one soul I’m supposed to stay away from.

But when the fires of hell burn bright in her eyes, There is nothing that will stop me from falling from Grace.

••••••

REVIEW:HELLSING’S GRACE is the ninth instalment in Crimson Syn’s contemporary, adult RBMC: NEW ORLEANS National Chapter erotic, MC romance series, a part of the multi-authored RBMC series. This is forty-seven year old MC chaplain and exorcist Peter Hellsing, and twenty-eight year old MC princess Grace Desdemone’s story line. HELLSING’S GRACE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but the author recommends reading TICK TOCK BOOM for some backstory and cohesion.

NOTE: HELLSING’S GRACE is a supernatural / paranormal story line focusing on exorcisms and demons.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hellsing and Grace) using present day and memories form the past, HELLSING’S GRACE follows in the wake of an attack on Grace Desdemone’s shop the Midnight Witch by the RBMC rival the Bloody Scorpions but all is not as it appears to be and the demon from Hellsing’s past, has targeted our heroine for her, for a blood debt owed. Grace’s father Virgil Desdemone was a member of the RBMC, as well as their resident exorcist. Virgil saved a young Peter Hellsing, training our story line hero, the man who has been assigned as guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love but the demon wants revenge, and takes aim at our story line couple.

The world building focuses on the demon Bael; possession, rituals, and H*ll, as Hellsing must enter the underworld in an effort to save the woman he loves.

The relationship between Hellsing and Grace is acrimonious at best; spiteful and antagonistic in the wake of Grace’s stubbornness and inability to trust. Refusing Hellsing’s help, Grace will be forcibly moved in an effort to protect her life but in doing so, forces the demon to take at will. The $ex scenes are aggressive and provocative.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters include several members from the RBMC including Jameson, and Grace’s father Virgil Desdemone.

HELLSING’S GRACE is a story of power and control, obsession and possession, loss and grief, family and friendships. The character driven premise is haunting and dramatic; the characters are edgy and determined; the romance intense.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Inked in Vengeance
A Biker for Christmas
Scarred by Pain
Afflicted with Desire
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe
Quivering Heart
Wrecked from Malice
Belle Macabre
Wrecked from Malice
Belle Macabre
Coerced into Submission
Tick Tock Boom

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Reviewed by Sandy

My name is Crimson Syn, not really, but what fun is it to use my real name. Instead I’ll use my inner goddess’ name, it’s much more fun that way. I grew up in New York City where I had a wonderful education, loving parents and awesome friends. What more could a girl ask for?

I started writing at the age of sixteen. The first romance I read was Stephanie Laurens’ Devil’s Bride. Since then I have been influenced by dozens of flourishing romance authors and even more dashing and daring rogues. I must say it, but Fifty Shades was not my first erotic romance, nor did it influence me to start writing them. If you’ve never read Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Bertrice Small or A.N. Roquelaure’s Sleeping Beauty trilogy, then you’re missing out. Those were my sweet introductions to erotic romance, and boy were they hot.

So here I am, after reading so many wonderful stories, I have too many sinful tales of my own not to share. I like my alphas rough and possessive, and I have no shame in saying it or writing it. I had delightfully wicked teachers growing up, their books took me to new worlds and brought me new loves. So, I want to do the same for you. I want to indulge my readers in those steamy reads that will send them into the arms of dangerous alphas and deliciously sexy rogues, without leaving the confines of their nice warm bed. If I am able to entice your inner goddesses, then I have done my job and I am satisfied.

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 20, 2205

Her husband forgot how to see her.. Lily Archer came to Italy to save her marriage.She never expected to lose herself instead.

When she looks up from her lonely glass of wine, she meets eyes that see too much. Eyes that tempt her with everything it seems her husband has long since forgotten.

One drink. One nod. That’s all it took to unravel everything.

Now she’s captive to a stranger who whispers promises in the dark. Promises she should fear, yet her body betrays her by craving every sinful touch. But what terrifies her the most aren’t the restraints, it’s how her terror turns into temptation until she can no longer tell where one ends and the other begins.

Lily must decide if this night will destroy her or awaken something she can never bury again.

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REVIEW:UNRAVELED by K. Bromberg is a stand alone, contemporary, adult erotic, novella focusing on married, mother Lily Archer. UNRAVELED is a re-release of the author’s book by the same name.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from first person perspective (Lily) using present day and memories from the past, with a final chapter from Anderson, UNRAVELED follows Lily Archer as travels to Italy to celebrate her fifteenth wedding anniversary alone. Lily’s husband Anderson backed out due to an emergency at work but Lily’s one-woman vacation was about to become very complicated when she is drugged, abducted and held hostage by a stranger, a man who makes all of her sexual fantasies come true.

The world building is fast and furious and covers but a few days in the life with several flashback memories as our couple struggle with their relationship. Lily misses her husband and her family, the only thing tethering our heroine to the here and now but like the pages from a romance novel, all of her fantasies are about to come true.

UNRAVELED is a fast paced, quick read; a novella length story focusing on one woman’s desires in the wake of the stagnation of her marriage. The character driven premise is erotic and provocative but very predictable; the characters are passionate and intense.

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Reviewed by Sandy

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.

Since publishing her first book in 2013, K. has sold over one million copies of her books and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times.

In April, she’ll release The Player, the first in a two-book sports romance series (The Catch, book 2, will be released late June), with many more already outlined and ready to be written.

She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media or sign up for her newsletter to stay up to date on all her latest releases and sales HERE

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