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Ciao Bella (The Rise of the De Langes 1) by Rachel Van Dyken

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🤎Ciao Bella (The Rise of the De Langes 1) by Rachel Van Dyken-review tour🤎

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 25, 2024

The Five Families thought the war was over.
They have no idea, I’m the very beginning.

I kidnapped her to prove a point—at knife point, it seemed sharper that way.
See what I did there?

I used the perfect virginal daughter from one of the most powerful Families in the Cosa Nostra to fix the broken pieces, knowing that in the process—I’d spread hers for the world to see.
I would embarrass her, shame her, use her, but I would never touch her… my one and only vow to her father in exchange for his allegiance.

The flowers at our wedding would be extravagant—people would watch it like a celebration, she’d live it as her funeral.
Call me twisted, but I thrive off her hate, I wouldn’t know what to do if I had her heart—I’m not good with pretty things I’m capable of breaking.

I’ll use every single person I can to restore order… to bring about the peace that my Family deserves.
But something sinister lurks in the darkness.
In the end, it may not be just my Family I save but theirs as well.

They say the past comes back to haunt you—that history repeats itself.
Bet they never saw this coming.

After all, when one Family falls—another will rise.

Ciao Bella.
The Rise of the De Langes

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REVIEW: CIAO BELLA is the first instalment in Rachel Van Dyken’s contemporary, adult THE RISE OF THE DE LANGES dark, Mafia romance series, a spin off from the author’s MAFIA ROYALS series, set in the EAGLE ELITE world. This is twenty-one year old Ivan De Langes, and twenty year old Bella Abandonato’s story line. For background and cohesion, I recommend some knowledge of the Abandonato family via the Eagle Elite series as many of the current events are as of a direct result of the original series.Bella is the daughter of Nixon Abandonato; Ivan is believed to be the sole surviving member of the De Langes family.

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

Told from three first person perspectives (Ivan, Bella, King) CIAO BELLA follows the arranged marriage between our story line couple. Ivan De Langes, in the wake of the murder of his entire family, was placed under the guardianship of the Abandonato family but Ivan is about to reign holy h*ll, and Bella is about to be the pawn in a dangerous game of winner takes all.

The world building follows several intersecting paths including the life-long animosity between our story line couple. Forced to work out their differences with violence, Ivan and Bella find themselves forced into a marriage in an effort to protect our story line heroine but behind the scenes, the secrets are dark, and the lies will bring heart break for everyone concerned.

The relationship between Bella and Ivan is an enemies to frenemies to married couple to lovers but Bella struggles with what is happening and why, suspecting there is more to the story than she could have ever imagined. Ivan, as the sole surviving member of the De Langes crime family is about to come into his dues, and with it, a target has been aimed at our story line couple. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and dangerous secondary and supporting characters including many of the couples from the author’s Eagle Elite series, and the Mafia Royals series.

CIAO BELLA is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and intense; the romance struggles in the face of prior issues; the characters are determined, broken and charismatic.

 

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she’s not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.

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VICIOUS KNIGHT (Sins and Saints 1 ) by Faith Summers-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 19, 2024

My villain, my monster, my vicious Knight…

I’m supposed to be a secret.
No one can know my true identity.
Or that I’m a dead girl walking.
But I caught the attention of the one guy my parents warned me to stay away from.

Thorne Ivanov reigns supreme at Raventhorn University, home of the Knights, one of the most powerful secret societies in the world.

An heir to its leader, Thorne is as devastatingly handsome as the dark villains in movies you’re not supposed to like—but you do.

Thorne is a twisted, devious savage.

I knew better than to fall into his trap and become his latest obsession. But my world turns upside down when he uncovers my secret and decides to blackmail me.

In exchange for his silence, I belong to him.

His fascination soon becomes my nightmare.
Our arrangement dragged us into a labyrinth of dark secrets we were never meant to discover.
Then we find ourselves fighting for our lives.

•••••••

REVIEW: VICIOUS KNIGHT is the first instalment in Faith Summers’ contemporary, new adult SINS AND SAINTS dark, erotic, Mafia bully romance set in the author’s Cruel Lies/ Cruel Promises world, as well as the author’s Raventhorn Academy and Dark Syndicate worlds. This is Bratva heir/ Knight legacy Thorn Ivanov, and Ivy ‘Annika Bershov’ Yegorov’s story line. VICIOUS KNIGHT can be read as a stand alone but for back story I recommend reading CRUEL LIES/ CRUEL PROMISES Duet. VICIOUS KNIGHT takes places shortly after the events of the aforementioned duet.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Thorn and Ivy) VICIOUS KNIGHT follows eighteen year old Ivy Yegorov’s first year at Raventhorn University, a school for the legacy children of the secret society of Knights but Ivy is hiding in plain sight, she is not whom she claims to be, and as the step-daughter of a Legacy Knight, her position is questionable on many levels. Warned to stay clear of anyone with the Ivanov name, Ivy struggles with her attraction to twenty year old Thorn Ivanov, in the wake of Thorn’s need to blackmail and control. Thorn is determined to claim Ivy as his own but when their pasts collide, Thorn is determined to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love, and prove that betrayal has come at a cost to everyone involved.

The world building follows several paths including the numerous betrayals and deceptions of and by the previous generations. Along with Ivy and Thorn, many of their current classmates and friends have also felt the wrath of those who continue to control the families and the school.

The relationship between Ivy and Thorn begins as enemies to friends to lovers, a bully romance in the face of secrets and lies, and the innocence of one young woman caught between the truth and the past. The $ex scenes are provocative and aggressive, and not without some questions of consent or coercion.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar, colorful and dangerous secondary and supporting characters including Thorn’s cousin Caspian Ivanov, and Willow Raventhorn, (Cruel Lies Duet), Lucian and Eilish, Kade and as well as Ivy’s mother and step father, and Thorn’s controlling father Aleksander Ivanov, mean girl Tiffany Vasilyev, and Ivy’s friends Isabelle and Mackenzie. The requisite evil has many faces. Kade and Isabelle’s story line is next.

VICIOUS KNIGHT is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, murder and retribution, power and control, family, friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and intense but there is a definite ‘YA’ young adult feel to the story line with the mean girls and controlling/ oblivious adults; the romance is forced but eventually passionate and loving; the characters are broken , determined and embattled.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Cruel Lies
Cruel Promises

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Reviewed by Sandy

Faith Summers is the Dark Contemporary Romance pen name of USA Today Bestselling Author, Khardine Gray.

Warning !! Expect wild romance stories of the scorching hot variety and deliciously dark romance with the kind of alpha male bad boys best reserved for your fantasies.

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REMY (Hunting Her 10) by Eden Summers-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 27,2024

“Ollie, I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you not to scream.”

HER

We met by chance at a random dive bar.
Him – a striking figure in a tailored suit who radiates dominance.
Me – an awkward introvert, innocently stalking my father.

He seduced me.
Worshipped me.
Then, in a blink, he vanished, leaving no trace—not even a name or number.

HIM

I wasn’t supposed to see her again.
We were never meant to meet in the first place.
But here we are:
Her – half asleep after passing out at work.
Me – caught sneaking into her family business in the middle of the night.

She has no clue who I am—that I’ve just settled into a ruthless birthright position within the Italian mafia. Or that her family legacy plays a role in my illegal activities. But I have a feeling the dead body at my feet might bring her up to speed.

•••

REVIEW: REMY by Eden Summers is a contemporary, adult, dark, Mafia romance story line and the tenth book in the author’s HUNTING HER world. This is Remington ‘Remy’ Costa, and Olivia ‘Ollie’ Pelosi’s story line. REMY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Remy is Abri’s brother (BISHOP #9).

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Remy and Ollie) REMY follows in the aftermath of something Olivia Pelosi was never meant to see. Olivia aka Ollie works for her father’s funeral home, doing the make-up for the recently deceased but a late night at work ended with Olivia coming face to face with her future, in the guise of  Mafia man Remy Costa, the man with whom Olivia would fall in love. Remy’s appearance at the funeral home meant something else was going on, and another interruption revealed the truth when Olivia confronted her father about the who, how and why. As Remy’s late night excursions to the funeral home were becoming more frequent, Olivia would find herself caught up with the Mafia, and the darker side of the criminal underworld. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Ollie and Remy, and the potential fall-out as the man in charge threatens to permanently push Olivia out of Remy’s life.

The world building follows several intersecting paths. The Costa family is currently at war with the Mexican cartel, and Remy has declared himself the ultimate cleaner, involving the Pelosi family at the heart of their funeral business. Not only has the Mexican cartel taken aim, but the Irish Mob is not targeting our story line hero.

The relationship between Ollie and Remy begins acrimoniously when Ollie discovers the truth about Remy’s late night visits to the funeral home, visits that threaten the business if the truth is revealed. Needing to keep an eye on Ollie, as well as protecting the woman with whom he will fall in love, Remy finds himself guardian and protector of the woman who could destroy it all. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Bishop and Remy’s sister Abri return for a cameo appearance as well as his brothers Matthew & Layla Langston (Seeking Vengeance / Ruthless Redemption/Hunting Her 7 & 8), Salvatore, and uncle Lorenzo. We are introduced to Olivia’s father Carlo Pelosi, and her co-workers/friends Ivy and Skylar. The requisite evil has many faces.

REMY is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and relationships, forgiveness, acceptance, loss and love. The premise is dramatic and intriguing; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hunter
Decker
Torian
Savior
Luca
Cole
Ruthless Redemption
Seeking Vengeance
Bishop

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Reviewed by Sandy

Eden Summers is a bestselling author of contemporary romance with a side of sizzle and sarcasm.

She lives in Australia with a young family who are well aware she’s circling the drain of insanity. Eden can’t resist alpha dominance, dark features and sarcasm in her fictional heroes and loves a strong heroine who knows when to bite her tongue but also serves retribution with a feminine smile on her face

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Stolen Sin (Bianco Crime Family 2) by BB Hamel-review

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Stolen Sin (Bianco Crime Family 2) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 5, 2024

My boss caught me trying to steal from him.
My punishment?
Get pregnant with his baby.

My father was scammed out of everything he owns, and I need to find a way to bail him out of trouble.

Which is how I end up trying to steal from my boss—only to find a bag filled with blindfolds, ropes, and handcuffs, instead of crisp hundreds.

Turns out the kink stash belongs to Simon Bianco, powerful heir to the Bianco Crime Family.

He’s brutally handsome and beyond terrifying, and he catches me trying to rip him off.

That’s when he makes his marry him, pretend to be his wife, give him an heir, and he’ll make sure my father’s set for life.

Only I’m pretty sure he wants to experiment with what’s in the bag…

Now I’ll find out of I can have a baby with a gorgeous monster.

••••••

REVIEW:STOLEN SIN is the second 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-three year old, heir to the throne Simon Bianco, and twenty-three year old, bar server Emily Hayes’ story line. STOLEN SIN 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 (Emily and Simon) STOLEN SIN follows in the wake of Don Alessandro Bianco’s spiral. Having been shot, and struggling in his recovery, he gives his son Simon an ultimatum. Simon sees the ultimatum as a veiled threat to his succession, forcing our hero to choose a wife. When Simon catches Emily Hayes attempting to steal money from the bar, Simon blackmails Emily into marriage, in an effort to appease his father’s need for control but all does not go according to plan when Don Alessandro takes aim at our story line couple while a war for power threatens more than just the man at the top. What ensues is the marriage of convenience between Emily and Simon, and the potential fall-out as the fight for power becomes personal and deadly.

The world building focuses on the war between the Bianco Crime family and Luciano Santoro. Alessandro Bianco has been preparing to hand over power to Simon but Luciano Santoro has other plans, and Emily is standing in the way.

The relationship between Emily and Simon is a marriage of convenience . Emily is caught in a compromising position, and Simon, needing a wife, makes Emily an offer she cannot refuse. With her father’s struggling, Emily is in no position to argue, and finds herself married to a man she knows nothing about. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are reintroduced to Simon’s siblings: Davide and his wife Stefania, Angelo, Laura, Elena; their parents Alessandro and Freddie, as well as Emily’s father.

STOLEN SIN is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and acceptance, secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and startling; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and resolute.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Drawn to Darkness (Kings of Mafia 4)by Michelle Heard-review tour

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Drawn to Darkness (Kings of Mafia 4)by Michelle Heard-review tour

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Poverty is an understatement when it comes to describing my circumstances. My mother is a lost cause I can’t get rid of, and I work my fingers to the bone just trying to keep my head above water.

To ease the stress bearing down on my shoulders, I like to dance. Working as a janitor at a ballet company makes it easy for me to steal thirty minutes at night when the place is empty.

Or so I thought. Just my luck that the dangerously handsome owner catches me red-handed. He thinks I’m a hardworking ballerina, and I don’t bother correcting him… because, you know, I’d like to keep my job.

Dario La Rosa has every girl at the company swooning, hoping she’ll be the one to end his bachelor status. Me? I just want to keep my secret and try to avoid the man at all costs.
But then my mother’s sins burst through my dilapidated front door, and my life takes a turn for the worse.

Turns out Dario isn’t who I thought he was, and the man has the power to not only change my entire life, but to keep me from losing it.

Even though I’m drawn to the darkness coming off him waves, I’m not sure whether I should run or stay.

What would you do?

••••••

REVIEW:Dario La Rosa, 31, is one of the Cosa Nostra’s Mafia leaders. He is also the new owner of The Ballet Company, now named La Rosa Opera Ballet. That is where Eden Taylor, 24, works. Well one if her jobs. She’s a janitor there and she has heard tell about the how handsome and rich the new owner is.

Unfased, she has work to do. And every night she steaks away into one of the studios and just dances her stress and cares away. Its on such a night that Dario sees her. Unbeknownst to him, he has no idea who she is or that she even works for him. And after weeks of trying yo get this woman and her dancing out of his head he finally tracks her down.

There is chemistry that he has never felt before, with anyone. He wants nothing more than to get to know her. Eden knows that Dario is way out if league. She doesn’t belong in his circles. She barely makes ends meet and his is super rich. But she loves how he watches her dance. And how he wants to get to know her. But how will he feel when he finds out she is the janitor at his company. And what will happen when she finds out he is a Mafia King.

Their worlds collide in a beautifully well written dance, that leaves you wanting for more. But Eden’s past catches up with her and her life is at risk. Can Dario save her from the predicament she finds herself in? Will he get to her in time?

As with all of the Mafia Kings books, this one was sweet and beautifully written. I highly recommend each book in this series!

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tempted by the Devil
Craving Danger
Hunted by a Shadow

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Reviewed by Erin K

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Scorned Love (Scorned Fate 3) by Victoria Paige-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 2, 2024

Shallow. Unappealing.

Nico De Lucci’s biting opinion of her is seared into Ivy’s brain.
Not that she should care.
No way is she giving Nico the power to whittle away at her self-confidence.
Confidence she fought so hard to achieve.

Obnoxious. Mr. Satan.

Choice words Ivy Wu reserves especially for him.
He will do anything and say anything to protect his sister from Ivy’s influence.
Even if she paints him as the villain.

When Ivy gets entangled with Nico’s old rival,
he steps in to protect her because she’s his friend’s baby sister.
Combustible heat flares between them.
They give in to one scorching hate-filled night.
But one night is not enough.
Especially when a De Lucci becomes obsessed.

•••••••

REVIEW:SCORNED LOVE is the third instalment in Victoria Paige’s contemporary, adult SCORNED FATE erotic, Mafia romance series. This is twenty-seven year old Nico De Lucci, and business woman Ivy Wu’s story line. SCORNED LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. The Scorned Fate series is set in the author’s DE LUCCI’S OBSESSION world, which is interconnected with the author’s ROGUE PROTECTOR’S series.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Nico and Ivy) SCORNED LOVE follows the building but acrimonious relationship between Nico and Ivy. Ivy Wu is the bane of Nico De Lucci’s existence. Believing Ivy is a spoiled brat, Nico struggles with his attraction to the woman with whom he will fall in love but all is not well behind the scenes, and Ivy will become a target of a broken mind. Ivy Wu, and her cousin Xander Wu are the face and designers for Donateka, a world wide, high end, luxury boutique, and their new line is about to draw the attraction of the people in the know but an attack against our heroine and her business finds Nico taking charge, proclaiming himself guardian and protector. As the attacks against Ivy increase, Nico battles with the demons from his past, believing the threats against Ivy may be his fault. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Ivy and Nico, and the potential fall-out as Nico and Ivy becomes collateral damage in mutual wars.

The world building follows several intersecting paths focusing on the what was; what happened; and what was never meant to be. Nico battles the memories of what was, and Ivy struggles with the demons that refuse to let go.

The relationship between Nico and Ivy is tempestuous at best. The back and forth antagonistic banter is equally charged but in the past Nico has landed a few emotional punches that Ivy can never forget. Time spent together means the heart wants something more. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting powerful and charismatic characters including the extended De Lucci family including Nico’s sister Bianca, and their brother Matteo (Sera), parents Cesar and Ava (De Lucci’s Obsession), as well as Ivy’s brother Daniel, and their cousin Xander. The requisite evil has many faces. Bianca’s story line is next.

SCORNED LOVE is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The premise is dramatic and intense; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are determined and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Scorned Heir
Scorned Vows

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Victoria Paige writes smart, edgy, seductive romance.

Her heroes are badass alpha males and her smart, strong-willed heroines can hold their own against a bossy hero. Her books are sexually explicit and may contain dark themes, morally ambiguous choices, and disturbing situations as she injects realism into her stories and gives them her own twist.

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The Thief (Soldiers of Anarchy 5) by Nikki J Summers-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 30, 2024

Five… minutes. That’s how long I was supposed to be there. Get in, get out. Job done.

Four… guns pointed at my head. It wasn’t supposed to go down this way.

Three… years old, and she clung to her mum as we sat huddled together on the floor, chained to the pipes on the wall.

Two… choices, when my time finally came. To let it all play out or fight with everything I had.

One… split second that changed the course of my life… forever.

My name is Tyler Evans. They call me The Thief. But on that day, the last thing I expected to become was the hostage.

•••••

REVIEW:It’s funny how in other stories Tyler comes across as a totally different character. He fades into the background, other voices are louder and stronger. But in this book, Tyler is up front and totally the main character.

If you’re new to the series, it’s totally fine to start here, each book stands on its own, and no need to read any of the previous books. But I can assure you like many of her other fans, you don’t want to miss any of the other stories, and after reading this, you’ll probably want to know how the rest of the soldiers meet their women. 😉

So if you’re new, here’s a quick rundown….

The Soldiers of Anarchy are young men who formed a vigilante group, they had a clear vision of what they wanted to do….. Keep the people of Brinton Manor safe from low life scum who would take advantage of them. People knew where to go, and who to talk to if they needed help. They are always one step ahead of the police, and they are careful never to leave any evidence to tie them to anything suspicious.

I loved how we got to meet young Tyler before he became a loyal brother and soldier. He wasn’t a nice teen, he stole, he lied and he didn’t give a damn about other people…. Not until he meets and witnesses the soldiers brand of justice! Slowly Tyler learns that it’s better to help others, it gave him a sense of purpose.

We also get to meet the love of his life at an early age. But it’s more dislike at first sight rather than love 😆

Jess definitely knew of the young lout Tyler. He’s rude/loud and a thief. She makes it clear that he’s scum and will always be scum. But Jess didn’t have all the facts, and Tyler wasn’t going to put her straight.

Moving to the present day, and Tyler is in the bank minding his own business chatting to a cute mum and daughter. When the unthinkable happens….A bank robbery!!

Tyler thinks of nothing but protecting the cute daughter and mum. Placing himself front and Center, he’s going to do everything he can to take on the robbers! It’s only when the mum starts to protest and ask him to be calm, he realises he’s going to do as she asks. He’s fallen for this cute duo and now it’s all he can think of!!

Jess can’t believe she’s in the queue with Tyler! He doesn’t recognise her, but she sure remembers him, she also remembers how she treated him and all the unkind words she said. But before she can jog his memory, the bank is being held up by masked men!! Her priority is keeping her daughter safe!! She doesn’t need a hero getting himself 💀!!

We spend a fair amount of time in the bank. They really aren’t nice guys, shooting because they can. Making horrible threats and even carrying a few out! And when one of the gang member wants to assault Jess, Tyler just about loses it. Making himself a target to keep Jess safe, is going to get him 💀!!

Revenge and finding out who the bank robbers are, has Tyler scouring the manor. Someone has to know who they are. And he’s not above using violence to get their names. His brothers in arms are willing to help Tyler in anyway he needs. If one needs help then they pull together and get it done.

This is the last book in the series. And it’s sad to say goodbye to Brinton Manor and the soldiers. But the good news is we get to have a book full of previous characters.

There are triggers in the book, please read the warning the author gives you.

I’m sad to see the boys go. But I’m happy that they all get a HEA 💜💜💜

A highly recommended read. Grab the book, grab the series, then grab the spin off series (Sandland)

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Psycho
The Reaper
The Joker
The Player

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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋

About Nikki J. Summers:

Nikki J. Summers is a romance addict who loves to write about strong, feisty heroines and dark, brooding alphas.

When she isn’t locked away in her writing cave, she’s teaching primary school children, or lost in her kindle. She currently lives in Staffordshire in the U.K with her husband and two children.

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Vicious Throne (Gilded Empire 4) by MJ Crouch-review

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Vicious Throne (Gilded Empire 4) by MJ Crouch-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 2131, 2024

It all comes down to this.

Mari Marcosa’s family—the three men who are her very world—is back together.

She won’t let anything tear them apart. Not again.

May God have mercy on her enemies.

Because she won’t.

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REVIEW:VICIOUS THRONE is the fourth and final instalment in MJ Crouch’s contemporary, adult GILDED EMPIRE dark, erotic, reverse harem, criminal underworld romance series focusing on Mari Marcosa and the three men whom she loves: Greyson Andrews, Dominic Ricci and Nate Black. VICIOUS THRONE should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book three FIERCE MONARCH.

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

Told from four first person perspectives (Mari, Greyson, Dominic, Nate) VICIOUS THRONE is the culmination of four instalment in which Mafia queen Mari Marcosa, head of the criminal underworld, is under threat not only from the other leaders but from Cassius ‘Cash’ Beckstrom , a man who is determined to take the throne. As Mari begins to circle the proverbial wagons, she will discover, once again, that betrayal comes from within, and blood doesn’t not always equate to family or trust. As Cash Beckstrom takes aim at the Marcosa family, Mari must secure the families before exacting revenge for the people she lost. As Mari’s world begins to crumble, our heroine will make a deadly alliance to protect the people she loves, and destroy anyone who refuses to follow along. With Greyson, Dominic and Nate by her side, Mari will take back the city, one betrayer at a time.

The world building continues to focus on Mari and the men whom she loves. One marriage on paper but three husbands in her heart, Mari knows the men will die to protect her but Mari isn’t willing to lose anyone she loves. With the help of the other heads of the crime families, Mari and her lovers prepare for war, a war in which not everyone will survive.

The relationship between Mari, and the men whom she loves (Grayson, Dominic and Nate) is one of shared love and respect. Grayson has been, and will always be the first man Mari has ever loved, while Dominic and Nate struggle to regain Mari’s trust. The $ex scenes are intimate, provocative and seductive.

There is a large ensemble cast of powerful and often questionable secondary and supporting characters including the leaders of the crime families, whose own allegiances will be questioned and put to the test. Betrayers will be destroyed; while others find a potential happily ever after in someone else. The author has plans for a spin-off set in the Gilded Empire world.

VICIOUS THRONE is another detailed and complex story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and obsession, acceptance and love. Power will be handed down to the next generation but not all people want the power that is theirs to be owned. The premise is fast paced, action paced and captivating; the romance is passionate and enthralling; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Broken Crown
Damaged Kingdom
Fierce Monarch

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Reviewed by Sandy

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