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BOUND BY A PROMISE (Brutal Vows 3) by Aleatha Romig-review tour

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❤️BOUND BY A PROMISE (Brutal Vows 3) by Aleatha Romig-review tour❤️

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 14, 2024

Arranged-marriage, age-gap, Mafia/cartel romance, forbidden

Due to my birth order as child of the capo of the Luciano famiglia, I’m used to second place.
Second son.
Second in standing.
Never number one.
It’s the way my life has always been.
Only in the dark alleys, private clubs, and seedy establishments am I respected. Not just as the consigliere to my brother, the new capo of the Kansas City Famiglia, but also for my unmatched skills with a knife and my particular skills of interrogation. This status is as high as I will achieve. First place will forever be out of reach.

Camila Ruiz is the youngest daughter of Andres Ruiz, a top lieutenant in the Roríguez cartel. From the first moment I laid eyes on her, I knew I wanted her. She is too young and fragile to be with a man like me, a killer and criminal. I don’t deserve a woman like Camila. Taking her would be to ruin her.

With the newly established alliance between the Luciano famiglia and Roríguez cartel, I ask for the impossible and promise my life. With the blessing of my capo and the Roríguez drug lord, Camila is to be mine.

For once, I will be first in another’s eyes. And Camila will always be first to me.

What happens when the fragile alliance is tested?
Can I keep my promise to my wife and my oath to the famiglia?

••••

REVIEW: BOUND BY A PROMISE is the third instalment in Aleatha Romig’s contemporary, adult BRUTAL VOWS erotic,Mafia romance series. This is thirty-three year old, consigliere to the head of the Kansas City Famiglia Dante Luciano, and twenty-year old, cartel princess Camila Ruiz story line. BOUND BY A PROMISE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Some of the events of BOUND BY A PROMISE run parallel to, and cross over with books one and two.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Camila and Dante) BOUND BY A PROMISE follows the forbidden relationship between our story line couple. Dante and Camila met approximately one year earlier at the marriage of their siblings Catalina and Dario. Fast forward to present day, an attack against the Ruiz compound finds Camila, along with her mother safely ensconced at the Luciano home where Camila and Dante would act upon their mutual attraction but Camila will quickly discover that her parents have plans for her future, plans that do not include our story line hero. A quick wedding ceremony, and an attack by an unknown enemy finds Camila wondering if she brought a war to the Luciano’s door. As the two families come together to ferret out the truth, Camila finds herself falling for the man who has stolen her heart.

The world building focuses on a possible war between the Mafia, warring cartels, and the Russian Bratva. A fight for power brings danger to the Luciano/Ruiz families, families that are now connected by uniting three powerful couples.

The relationship between Dante and Camila is one of the forbidden. Everyone believes Camila is too young for our story line hero, yet Camila knows Dante is the man who has stolen her heart. Dante is an impassioned lover, a man who is desperate to protect the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of charismatic and energetic secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we met in the previous story lines as both Camila and Dante’s siblings have married one another.We are reintroduced to Camila’s parents Andres and Valentina Ruiz, as well as several members of the Ruiz/ Roriquez cartels.

BOUND BY A PROMISE is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, influence and potential, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is thought provoking, and character driven but not as dark or raw as some other Mafia stories.; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are determined, spirited and moving.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Now and Forever
Til Death Do Us Part

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America.  She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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BRUTAL POWER (Bianco Crime Family 3) by BB Hamel-review

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BRUTAL POWER (Bianco Crime Family 3) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 5, 2024

I shouldn’t have stalked my future husband.
When he catches me staring at him in the gym—
He drags me into the sauna.
And I’m in big trouble.

When my brother the Don orders me to marry Brody Quinn, I do what I always do and agree to sacrifice my happiness for the Famiglia.

Brody is the head of a powerful Irish mafia family with deep connections with the police department He’s just like a storm cloud on a beautiful day: huge, dark, gorgeous, and a total nightmare.

I want to end a brutal war my family’s been waging for years now, and Brody wants to push through a building project despite heavy political opposition That’s why we make a deal: I help with his building permits and he lends his considerable weight to the fight.

Except Brody’s a grumpy beast and he won’t settle for less than all of me.Which is how I end up faced with an impossible choice

Fall into his bed and sacrifice everything for what he wants, or stand up for once in my life and fight for what matters.

•••••••

REVIEW: BRUTAL POWER is the third instalment in BB Hamel’s contemporary, adult BIANCO CRIME FAMILY erotic, Mafia romance series set in the author’s ROSSI CRIME FAMILY world. This is thirty-five year old attorney and head of the Irish Crime Family Brody Quinn, and Mafia princess Elena Bianco’s story line. BRUTAL POWER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order for backstory and cohesion.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Elena and Brody) BRUTAL POWER follows the arrange marriage between our story line couple. Brody Quinn is the new head of the Irish Crime Family, and in an effort to secure power and position, makes a deal with Don Simon Bianco, including asking for his sister’s hand in marriage. Elena and Brody have never met, and in this, another threat from within, forces a marriage within days but someone else is determined to take control, and Brody is about to place himself in the direct line of fire. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Brody and Elena, and the potential fall-out as family history and secrets threatens the Bianco family while Brody continues to work behind the scenes.

The world building follows Brody as he puts a plan into motion to take control but all is not as it appears to be, and Brody finds himself working with the Bianco’s in an effort to take control.

The relationship between Brody and Elena begins as an arranged marriage. Elena wants a marriage in name only but quickly discovers there is more to Brody than a brooding head of the Irish Mob. As their relationship continues to grow, Brody must make concessions to keep his new wife happy. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word, although only used once, it felt unnecessary.

All of the previous story line couples and family members return including Simon and Emily; Davide and Stefania, Laura, Elena, and their parents Alessandro and Freddie. We are introduced to Brody’s large extended family: Seamus, Nolan, Molly, Declan, Caitlin, and their mother Orla Quinn: crime boss Luciano Santoro, and dirty cop Luca Moretti.

BRUTAL POWER is a story of secrets and lies, twists and turns, power and control, betrayal and obsession, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing,captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, dynamic and powerful.

Reading Order and previous Reviews
Cruel Tyrant
Stolen Sin

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Reviewed by Sandy

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When Kings Bend (O’Sullivan’s Brides 2) by Vi Carter-review

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When Kings Bend (O’Sullivan’s Brides 2) by Vi Carter-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 28, 2024

Three brides have been given to me: Niamh is as delicate as the careful steps she takes, Selene is as challenging as the secrets she’s trying to unravel, and Amira who has been lost to me.

Someone has taken her and that fool does not realize that a King never forgives or forgets.

Blood debts must be paid and the collectors are knocking on doors. The Hand himself keeps the ledger and my name has been written in red.

Yet, no shadows appear at my doorstep.

He may be the Hand of the Kings, but I am Diarmuid O’Sullivan. Before this cult infiltrated Dublin, my family ruled it.

And this King always fights for his throne.

This time, I am not fighting alone. Despite my desire to keep them safe and secure, my brides have no fear of shadows.

In fact, they are determined to shine a light in every dark crevice where my enemies hide.

They don’t realize that if that light shines on me, they may not like what they see.

Some Kings are monsters.

•••

REVIEW: WHEN KINGS BEND is the second instalment in Vi Carter’s contemporary, adult THE O’SULLVAIN BRIDES dark, erotic, romance series focusing Irish Mafia King Diarmuid O’Sullivan, and his three virgin brides Selene, Naimh, and Amira. WHEN KINGS BEND should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book one-WHEN KINGS RISE.

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

SOME BACKGROUND: The Kings is a cult-like organization with the ability to replace and control CEOs, Presidents and Popes, and Diarmuid is about to rise to the position he has always wanted in the face of the death of his uncle Andrew O’Sullivan but family secrets and demons are threatening from the past.

Told from four first person perspectives (Diarmuid, Selene, Naimh, Amira) WHEN KINGS BEND follows the building but struggling relationship between Diarmuid and his remaining two brides Selene and Naimh. Amira has been chosen by someone else, and in this, the trio is struggling with the truth. As Selene continues to search for any information about the ‘cult’ into which they have been thrown, Amira’s new life is anything like she could have ever imagined. Death and destruction are waiting for them all when vengeance and retribution take aim at our story line hero.

The world building continues to focus on the Diarmuid, his embittered cousin Wolf, and the three brides chosen: Selene, Naihm, and Amira. Selene has come through as the dominant and more aggressive bride, while Selene focuses on protecting someone back home. As Amira’s life begins to spiral out of control, Wolf loses his touch with sanity, threatening everyone and anything that gets in his way.

The secondary and supporting characters include Diarmuid’s brother Ronan and Lorcan, their embittered cousin Wolf; head of the Hand of Kings Victor Maddigan, as well as the appearance of Naimh’s parents, and the Amira’s mother.

WHEN KINGS BEND is another story of power and control, betrayal and retribution, secrets and lies, murder and madness, desperation and denial, family and relationships. The premise is dark, dramatic and twisted; the characters are determined, desperate and tragic; the romance is limited to acceptance but jealousy prevails. WHEN KINGS BEND ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one WHEN KINGS RISE

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

VI CARTER: When Vi Carter isn’t writing contemporary & dark romance books, that feature the mafia, are filled with suspense, and take you on a fast paced ride, you can find her reading her favorite authors, baking, taking photos or watching Netflix.

Married with two children, Vi divides her time between motherhood and all the other hats she wears as an Author.

She has declared herself a coffee & chocolate addict! Do not judge

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TILL DEATH DO US PART (Brutal Vows 2) by Aleatha Romig-review

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TILL DEATH DO US PART (Brutal Vows 2) by Aleatha Romig-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 17, 2024

Arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, Mafia/cartel romance

As the only daughter of the Kansas City capo, at eighteen years of age, I was given to the son of my father’s consigliere, a man who was expected to accomplish great things for the famiglia. Things didn’t go the way we planned.
There wasn’t love.
My husband was a traitor, a part of a coup against the famiglia.
My husband is dead.
I’m free.
Until the fateful night my brother, our new capo, informs me that I’ve once again been promised in marriage. He explains that as a childless widow and the daughter of the late capo dei capi, I am desired—requested.
Aléjandro Roríguez is the son of the leader of the Roríguez cartel. My brother married a woman from the cartel, securing the Mafia/cartel alliance. He says that it’s now my turn.
I’ve only met my future husband a few times, but I know without a doubt that I don’t like him. Loving him is impossible. I’ve lived a marriage without love. I won’t do it again.
Aléjandro lives a dangerous existence.
Death saved me once before.
Maybe it will again.

••••••

REVIEW: TILL DEATH DO US PART is the second instalment in Aleatha Romig’s contemporary, adult BRUTAL VOWS erotic, Mafia romance series. This is twenty-nine year old, widowed, Mafia princess Mia Luciano , and Mexican Cartel Heir Alejandro Roriguez’ story line. TILL DEATH DO US PART can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. Some of the events of TILL DEATH DO US PART cross over with, and run parallel to some of the events of book one NOW AND FOREVER.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Mia and Alejandro) TILL DEATH DO US PART follows five months after the death of Mia Luciano’s husband, a brutal man whose disrespect for our heroine has been hidden behind closed doors. In an effort to merge a stronger alliance between the Mafia and the Mexican Cartel, Mia’s brother Dario, Capo to the Luciano Famiglia, forceses our heroine into another arranged marriage with the heir to the Mexican Cartel Alejandro Roriguez. Mia believes Alejandro is an abusive Cartel member, and stubbornly accepts the inevitable in the wake of her brother’s orders and commands but Alejandro is not the man Mia believes him to be, becoming her guardian and protector when someone takes aim at our story line heroine.

The world building follows Alejandro as he struggle to uncover the threats against the woman with whom he is falling in love. Alejandro’s father easily accepts our story line heroine but not everyone member of the Cartel is a Mafia princess into the fold.The Cartel has already married off one of their own to the Mafia, and Alejandro is the next to cross the line between from foe to friend.

The relationship between Mia and Alejandro is an arranged marriage. Mia has already suffered at the hands of her former husband,and struggles with the possibility of jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Alejandro is a man determined to protect the woman entrusted with his care, and in this, Mia is surprised that her life is nothing like she had expected. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate .

There is a large ensemble cast of coloful and powerful secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Mexican Carter, Italian Mafia and Russian Bratva including Mia’s brothers Dante, Dario and his wife Catalina, Catalina’s sister Camila, brother Em, and their father Andres Ruiz. We are introduced to Alejandro’s brother Ria, and their parents Josefina and Jorge Roriquez, housekeeper Viviana, and bodyguard Silas. The requisite evil has many faces.

TILL DEATH DO US PART is another story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, death and destruction, acceptance and love. The premise is tense and thrilling but not as dark as some other Mafia story lines and series; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and animated.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one NOW AND FOREVER

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America.  She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

Sign up today to receive her monthly newsletter  and /or text message alerts stay informed.

And if you’re new to ALEATHA, check out her FREE books.

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Craving Chaos (Moretti Malice 1) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 12, 2024

Renzo
Stranded in the frozen Canadian wilderness with Shae fucking Byrne.
I’m not sure which part is worse.

It’s her fault we’re here, after all.

I should want to strangle her.
Instead, my fantasies have warped from murderous to something infinitely more dangerous.
More seductive.

I don’t want to kill Shae Byrne.
I want to possess her—to own every piece of her.

As the new boss of the Moretti family, I shouldn’t even look in her direction.
Anything between us would be an impossibility back home.

But out here in the Arctic North, there are no rules.

Shae
Arrogant men like Renzo Donati are the reason I usually date women.

Yet, of all the people in the world I could be trapped with,
Fate has bound me to Renzo.

We need one another to survive.

That should be the extent of it.
But when his hard body wraps around mine at night to stave off the cold,
Survival is the last thing on my mind.

•••

REVIEW:CRAVING CHAOS is the first instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary adult MORETTI MALICE erotic, Mafia romance series, a spin off from the author’s Byrne Brothers series. This is Renzo Donati, and Shae Byrne’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Shae and Renzo) CRAVING CHAOS follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line couple. A gun deal gone wrong finds Renzo Donati and Shae Byrne the victims of a kidnapping, a kidnapping that ends with a plane crash in Canada, and our couple fighting the elements and a bear for water and food. Three weeks alone pushes Shae and Renzo together but a lie of omission threatens the growing love between our story line couple. A return to civilization comes with an ongoing betrayal, and the Byrne family the target of revenge. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Renzo and Shae, and the potential fall-out as the past returns taking aim at everyone involved.

The world building focuses on the possibility of betrayal , and the growing but forbidden love between our story line couple . The Byrne and Donati crime family rivals but love has focused on another crime world couple

The relationship Shae and Renzo is one of the forbidden as they are from opposing families but families that are not currently at war. Someone else is taking aim at our story line couple, careless of who is caught in the cross fire. Renzo is hoping for something more with Shae Byrne, but another perceived betrayal may push Shae out of his life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Several of the previous series’ couples and characters return in secondary and supporting roles but for most of the story line our couple are the main focus, alone in the Great White North.

CRAVING CHAOS is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, power and control, family and relationships, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is dramatic and captivating; the romance is fated and passionate; the characters are desperate and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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CORRUPTED HEART (Venomous Gods 4) by Jagger Cole-review tour

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CORRUPTED HEART (Venomous Gods 4) by Jagger Cole

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 23, 2024

I taunted a monster. Now I’m caught in his claws.

He was only supposed to be a faceless fantasy.

A masked man from the app to enact my darkest, most depraved impulses with. But I played games with the wrong stranger, and caught the attention of a psychopath.

Because Kratos Drakos isn’t just Greek Mafia royalty. He’s not just lethally powerful, physically massive, and dangerously gorgeous.

I’ve seen what lurks beneath his mask: a beast with a primal taste for chasing, catching, and corrupting.

Now, to stop a mafia war, I’m being wed to that very monster.

But the deeper I’m drawn into Kratos’ twisted reality, the more I realize one thing: The most dangerous game you can play with a psychopath isn’t running away.

It’s falling for one.

••••••

REVIEW: CORRUPTED HEART is the fourth instalment in Jagger Cole’s contemporary, adult VENOMOUS GODS dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Italian Mafia princess and dancer Bianca Sartorre, Greek Mafia Kratos Drakos, story line. CORRUPTED HEART can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise there WILL BE multiple TRIGGERS for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kratos and Bianca) CORRUPTED HEART follows in the wake of the arranged marriage between our story line couple. A war between the controlling factions of the Greek, Italian, Russian and Serbian Mafia has escalated in part due to the accidental actions of our story line heroine. Pulled into a dangerous situation where she was left to fend for herself, Bianca will quickly discover payment will come at a cost, perhaps the cost of her life. In order to pay for the sins of our heroine, Bianca is forced to marry a monster of a man, a man with whom she is currently involved but all is not, and has never been well in Kratos Drakos’ life, and the past is about to threaten everyone he has ever loved. What ensues is the unconventional relationship between Kratos and Bianca, and the potential fall-out as betrayal threatens to destroy our story line couple

The world building is dark and gritty. Jagger Cole’s storylines are increasingly more brutal, and the characters are bordering on, if not, psychopaths and deviants. Twisted kinks amounting to questionable choices threatens our story line heroine at every turn.

The relationship between Kratos and Bianca begins as a rescue, of a sorts. Bianca is thrown into a situation by a so-called friend but our heroine finds herself a victim of naivety and immaturity as she struggles to stay one step ahead of the of the horrifying reality that has become her world. Kratos Drakos is a creation of his late father-a monster without remorse but a man who has fallen in love with a woman whose own needs are met by our hero. The $ex scenes are dark, unconventional edgy and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of questionable, colorful and charismatic secondary and supporting characters many of whom are deviant, and brutal.

CORRUPTED HEART is a story involving the criminal underworld including Russian, Greek, Italian, Irish and Serbian Mafias; a dark, dramatic and twisted premise of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, madness and murder, acceptance and love. The characters are struggling, embattled, and haunting; the romance is tragic and raw.

Heed my WARNING-the triggers are numerous, brutal, haunting- a cautionary suggestion to be prepared.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Toxic Love
Devious Vow
Poisonous Kiss

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside–rain or shine.

You can find all of his books at www.jaggercolewrites.com

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CRUEL TYRANT (Bianco Crime Family 1) by BB Hamel-review

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CRUEL TYRANT (Bianco Crime Family 1) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 17, 2024

He spilled a drink on my dress. I dumped my wine in his lap.
Which is why I invite the dark-and-brooding beast to clean me up.
Only it turns out, he’s not a stranger at all.
The first night I met my future husband, he left the club with my underwear in his pocket. Turns out, the cruel, mysterious man that drove me wild in a club bathroom is the terrifying Davide Bianco, a powerful member of the Bianco Crime Family,
And he’s my new arranged fiancé. He’s controlling and viciously scarred, and I’m terrified I won’t be able to start over with this monster watching my every move.
I need space to heal my wounds, and the darkness lurking inside him craves a way out.
We can help each other if I learn to embrace my role as his new favorite plaything.
I’m afraid I’m going to learn how it feels to fall for a killer before this sham is over.

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REVIEW: CRUEL TYRANT is the first instalment in BB Hamel’s contemporary, adult BIANCO CRIME FAMILY erotic, Mafia romance series, set in the author’s Rossi Crime Family world. This is Davide Bianco, and Stefania Rossi’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Davide and Stefania) CRUEL TYRANT follows the arranged marriage between our story line couple. A night on the town with her friend Giorgia ends when Stefania has a liaison in the bathroom with a brooding stranger but within hours, Stefania will discover said stranger is to be her intended husband, an arrange marriage between Mafia families to reinforce their power and control. Enter Davide Bianco, a member of the Bianco Mafia family but a man scarred both inside and out. The Bianco family is about to head to war with a familiar rival, and the marriage between Davide and Stefania will add more manpower to their point of control. What ensues is the building relationship between Davide and Stefania, and the potential fall-out as Stefania struggles with her position in the Bianco family, and the hot and cold actions of the man with whom she is falling in love.

The world building focuses on the impending war . Someone is attacking the Bianco ships and trucks, and in this, merchandise and weapons go missing. Don Alessandro Bianco suspects the person responsible, and in this, Davide and his brothers are determined to take down the man in charge. We learn a little bit about Davide’s past-the horror and the betrayal by a close family friend.

The relationship between Davide and Stefania begins as an arrange marriage, a marriage Stefania wants nothing to do. The brokering the union gives each side of the Famiglia more control and more power, but Stefania feels like a pawn in a game she cannot control. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

We are introduced to Davide’s siblings: Simon, Angelo, Elena, and Laura, as well as their parents Alessandro and Freddie; Stefania’s bestie Giorgia; several Mafia type men and guards; and the return of Stefania’s brothers Saul, Carlo, Renzo and Gian.

CRUEL TYRANT is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and entertaining but not as dark as some Mafia story lines; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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STEEL PROMISE (Rossi Crime Family 3) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 13, 2024

I stole his watch. He got me pregnant.

I met Saul Rossi at my lowest. Desperate to pay for my brother’s medicine, I followed Saul home thinking I could rob the spoiled mafia prince and make a quick buck.

Turns out, I was right, except he left me with one more surprise:

I’m pregnant. And Saul’s not walking away.

He’s a dangerous beast with a jawline straight out of a Marvel movie and the physique to match.

The second I tell him what happened, he gets all possessive and controlling. He thinks he can storm into my life and start making demands, but I’m not here for that.

I don’t need this stress. I have a Nana and a sick brother to take care of—Saul Rossi’s just a gorgeous distraction.

Except he grabs me by the waist and says: I’m going to take care of you, whether you like it or not.

I’m about to find out how far he’ll go to keep what’s his.

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REVIEW: STEEL PROMISE is the third instalment in BB Hamel’s contemporary, adult ROSSI CRIME FAMILY erotic, Mafia romance series focusing on the Rossi Family. This is second in command/underboss Saul Rossi, and twenty-five years old, waitress Molly ‘s story line. STEEL PROMISE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines 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 (Molly and Saul) STEEL PROMISE follows in the wake of a one-night stand between our story line couple. Molly is a waitress, in need of money, and she believes she has found a mark in our story line hero. One night together, and Molly will ghost the second in command of the Rossi Crime Family but several weeks later our heroine will discover she is carrying his child. Letting Saul Rossi know he is going to be a father is much easier than Molly expected especially when Saul is willing to claim Molly as his own but all does not go according to plan when a war between the Italian and the Irish mobs forces Saul to keep Molly a secret, a secret that will put into question Saul’s allegiance to the man in charge. What ensues is the building relationship between Saul and Molly, and the potential fall-out when the truth is revealed.

The world building focuses on the perceived betrayal of Saul Rossi, and his allegiance to the Rossi family. Molly’s family is struggling and Saul is willing to help with everyone concerned buy Molly continues to battle between head and heart knowing her relationship with Saul is causing a huge Rossi rift.

The relationship between Saul and Molly begins as a one-night stand that results in a surprise pregnancy. Molly refuses to force Saul into something he may not want, but Saul wants a family of his own, and is ready to settle down with the woman that calls to his heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

All of the previous story line couples returns including Saul’s siblings Maddie and Renzo, Gian and Allegra, Carlo, Stefania; Renzo’s right hand man Dante, as well as the introduction of Molly’s brother Jason, and their chain-smoking grandmother.

STEEL PROMISE is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, family and misunderstanding, forgiveness and acceptance. The fast paced premise is engaging and entertaining; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and captivating .

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Reviewed by Sandy

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