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Aislinn Killeen is a good girl. When her sister goes missing during a trip to New York, Aislinn leaves her hometown Dublin behind to search for her. She finds shelter with her uncle, a priest in the biggest Irish-catholic parish in the city and also the confessor for the Irish mob. Her investigations soon lead her to the criminal underworld, and one of its major players: Lorcan Devaney.

Lorcan Devaney’s reign is brutal, his temper feared and his patience non-existent. Aislinn is sure he’s the man who knows what happened to her sister. She realizes too late that attracting the attention of a man like Lorcan is a horrible idea. When secrets from her family’s past are revealed, she’s forced to marry the man who might be responsible for her sister’s disappearance.

Will she find her sister and escape the unwanted marriage, or will she be the second Killeen to disappear?

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It’s time to meet the leading lady of Dangerous Innocence: Aislinn Killeen

The sassy girl on a quest…

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— Dangerous Innocence by Cora Reilly —

Five-Leaf Clover (Book One)

Release Date: May 18, 2023

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Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn’t spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world.

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Five-Leaf Clover Series Teaser

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Take your first peek at her Irish Mafia! 🍀💚

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— ABOUT THE SERIES —

Irish Mafia set in New York and Dublin. The story of the five Devaney Brothers.

Dark Family Secrets, Lush Settings, Delicious Alpha Men.

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— Dangerous Innocence —

Five-Leaf Clover (Book One)

Release Date: May 18, 2023

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Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn’t spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world.

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My husband.

His secrets.

Our tragedy.

I thought I knew him. I didn’t. I thought he was trustworthy. He wasn’t.

But nothing in this world is as it seems.

I caught the attention of the most notorious man in the underworld.

Konstantin wasn’t the type to be ignored. He commanded his criminal empire with an iron fist but he had secrets of his own.

But I was Tatiana Nikolaev. I’d never bend to a man’s will or be used as a pawn. Not again.

The moment I tempted the fates and played with fire, life spiraled out of control.

My only way of survival was to trust again.

But could I?

*This is a complete duet. The story of Tatiana Nikolaev!*

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— Thorns Of Omertà Duet by Eva Winners —

Thorns Of Omertà (Books One & Two)

Thorns Of Lust Release Date: March 23, 2023

Thorns Of Love Release Date: March 24, 2023

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Eva Winners

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing vigorously ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.

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Control Me by Michelle Heard

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I wanted to be a painter. But that’s just a dream because a mafia princess doesn’t get to choose her future.

Still, I never let it get me down. I always try to make the best of everything.

Until I’m forced to go for brutal training, and I meet Nikolai Vetrov.

Forbidden and way too attractive, the man turns out to be my worst nightmare incarnated.

He’s cold and ruthless, and I’m pretty sure there’s no heart to be found in his chest, unlike mine that won’t stop beating overtime at the mere sight of him.

Just because I flirted with him, he’s dead set on making my life as miserable as possible.

And as if the hell I’ve been thrown into isn’t enough, the worst thing possible happens to me. It strips me of my light and drops me into a darkness so suffocating there’s no way for me to escape.

There’s a lot I can endure and overcome, but the trauma and Nikolai Vetrov are two things I can’t handle. One of them is bound to be the end of me.

Unless a miracle happens, and let’s face it, I’m well past the point of believing in miracles.

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“You’re too young and careless.”

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“You’re old and grumpy.”

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Un-friggin-putdownable! This second book in the Corrupted Royals series is another unbelievably addictive hit to the heart. I say this every time I finish reading one of Heard’s books but it’s because it’s true—she writes some of the most incredibly engrossing books that have equal measures of lightness and darkness to them that I’ve ever read.

I read this way too easily and in one sitting (and I’m normally a slow-ass reader). Abbie and Nikolai just grabbed hold of my attention and didn’t let go. If you like age-gap romances that have a little “daddy kink” play between its MCs, then there’s a good chance you might enjoy the dynamics between Abbie and Nikolai. This is under the mafia romance sub-genre, but their budding relationship for the most part is in the forefront of the storyline. It’s not as suspenseful as Heard’s previous mafia romances but it does still have dark elements. It contains violence, kidnapping, and sexual assault that some readers may find triggering/disturbing to read about. It’s intended for readers 18+ only.

But in saying that, there’s a lot of light-heartedness to counterbalance the grittiness of events that take place. Nikolai is an exceptional character. I’m a sucker for heroes who are protective as hell but who aren’t controlling, and Nikolai oozes strength, loyalty, and an all-around badass chivalrous alpha! I couldn’t have picked a more better suited hero for Abbie.

Abbie is quite a flirty fireball of a heroine, and such a contrast to Nikolai’s serious personality. Besides the big age difference, they’re opposites attract who are constantly in close proximity that essentially paves the way for their relationship to evolve. The sizzling banter and sexual tension had me in a fit of giggles and ultimately kept this mafia romance from turning too dark.

I was hooked on the premise and the storytelling well and truly delivered. It’s told from dual POVs that just about made me learn details and love these characters more. Other than the romantic elements, there’s a strong presence of friendship and familial bonds that not only added dimension and solid support systems for the MCs, but it added secondary storylines that had me eager to see what the rest of the series has in store.

Nikolai is the only character in this series that’s connected to characters from The Saints— Heard’s previous mafia series, and getting to see a crossover was the cherry on top of what was already a page-turning book!

I normally prefer more action, suspense, and strong mafia elements, but in this instance, it was a sweet change of pace seeing more of the romance side. Although I found the overall storytelling somewhat fast-paced, Abbie and Nikolai’s relationship had an organic development that made it all the more believable to see as it evolved.

This book elicited a range of emotions out of me, so be prepared for the unexpected. I laughed. I cried. I swooned big time! Heard’s writing has constantly blown me away with how effortless it is to follow and connect with. The characters are complex, yet lovable. The storylines contain a handful of tried and true romance tropes that work well together, and the world-building is vivid and feels like it’s full of endless possibilities.

Heard is two for two so far with this new mafia romance series. If you’ve read her previous book series’ you’ll be familiar with St. Monarch’s, the setting where the majority of this story takes place, but I’m loving the fact that this series delves deeper into this backdrop. I don’t think I’ve come across mafia romances that puts focus into seeing where these dangerous criminals get their in-depth skills and training from. It’s fascinating and it’s a mafia world I would never tire of. I love this book. I love Abbie and Nikolai. I love this series. And I would absolutely recommend it to avid fans of mafia romance books!

This is a standalone novel in an interconnected series, but I advise you read Destroy Me (book one) first as the characters and certain timeline of events that take place in this book correspond with that one, and also, it’ll make for a fuller reading experience.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Thank you Michelle Heard for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 🧡

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👑 Corrupted Royals

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Book One: Destroy Me by Michelle Heard

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⛪ The Saints

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Book 1–4: The Saints Series by Michelle Heard

Book Five: Tears Of Salvation by Michelle Heard

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💀 The Sinners

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Book One: Taken By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Two: Owned By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Three: Stolen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Four: Chosen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Five: Captured By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

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Happy reading, guys! Catch you in my next one! Xo

Thorns Of Lust Teaser 2

The first story from the Thorns Of Omertà Series

Coming Soon! #ThornsOfLust and #ThornsOfLove 🌹💀

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Marchetti, Konstantin, Agosti, Callahans, Leone, Romero. Merciless families ruled the world.

They were born in the shadows. Sworn in blood. And loved despite their thorns.

But one vow is all that matters.

Welcome to the world of Omertà.

** Full blurb for Thorns of Lust coming soon!

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Release Date: March 23, 2023

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Eva Winners

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

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Thorns Of Lust Teaser

Coming Soon! #ThornsOfLust 💀🌹

The first book in the Thorns Of Omertà Series

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Marchetti, Konstantin, Agosti, Callahans, Leone, Romero. Merciless families ruled the world.

They were born in the shadows. Sworn in blood. And loved despite their thorns.

But one vow is all that matters.

Welcome to the world of Omertà.

** Full blurb for Thorns of Lust coming soon!

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— Thorns Of Lust by Eva Winners —

Thorns Of Omerta (Book One)

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

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Eva Winners

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you’ll never want to leave.

Follow Eva Winners on social media!

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Thorns Of Omertà Series Teaser

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Coming Soon! The #ThornsOfOmerta Series 💀🌹

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Marchetti, Konstantin, Agosti, Callahans, Leone, Romero. Merciless families ruled the world.

They were born in the shadows. Sworn in blood. And loved despite their thorns.

But one vow is all that matters.

Welcome to the world of Omertà.

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— Thorns Of Lust by Eva Winners —

Thorns Of Omerta (Book One)

Release Date: March 23, 2023

Genre: Mafia Romance/ Romantic Suspense

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Eva Winners

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you’ll never want to leave.

Follow Eva Winners on social media!

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Destroy Me by Michelle Heard

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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Our first meeting was at a nightclub, and it was something straight out of my most romantic fantasies.

My ovaries exploded at the sight of the Russian God. And by God, I mean he was ripped, tall, dark, and deadly attractive. There were enough sparks between us to light up a city.

Then an explosion blasted through the nightclub, and we got trapped together for three hours, sharing our most personal details… everything but our names.

Two years later, our second meeting is the complete opposite of the first. It’s clear Misha Petrov, a Russian enforcer for the bratva, despises me. The emotional night we shared meant nothing to him.

You see, my family is sworn enemies with the bratva and Italian mafia, which means Misha considers me a threat.

I wish I could hate him the way he hates me. But nooo, my stupid heart wants what it wants.

Every rough touch from Misha makes my skin tingle.

Every low-rumbling threat growled through his clenched teeth has my breath speeding up.

We might be sworn enemies, but I can’t stop myself from wanting this dangerous man.

Then there’s the other problem.

If I can, by some miracle, get Misha to fall in love with me, we’ll only have to face the entire bratva and my family.

What could possibly go wrong?

STANDALONE: An Italian Mafia Romance full-length novel.

WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT.

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“I love you. I know it’s not enough, but it’s all I have that’s mine to give. I love you.”

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Killed it. 👏 KILLED. 👏 IT. This brand spankin’ new mafia romance series has readers returning to St Monarch’s and the brutal underworld where both The Saints and The Sinners were originally set in. After devouring this first book, I’m even more amped-up for what the rest of the Corrupted Royals series has in store.

It oozes all the same vibes, heart-palpitating suspense, and characters that leave lasting impressions that Heard’s first two mafia romances encompassed, yet still easily stands on its own as a separate series. You don’t have to read The Saints or The Sinners prior to starting this one, but I strongly recommend that you do eventually read them. Not only will you see where the vivid world-building started, but you also get to know the previous generations that had set foot into St. Monarch’s. I still can’t wrap my mind around the fact the characters I adore from those previous two series’ have now aged, but I do know that I loved seeing the crossovers. For those who’ve read the books deep nostalgic feels will undoubtedly seep through.

I love the pacing— it’s steady but constantly progressing. It’s a relatively quick read but it packs a whopper in details and dimension that doesn’t feel rushed through at all. The dual POVs carry out amazing insight into both Aurora’s and Misha’s thoughts and sincere emotions from circumstances that unfolded that they couldn’t necessarily share openly. Despite the severity in situations the cast of characters find themselves in, overall, it’s entertaining as hell to read! There’s an unbelievable balance of dark elements to light-heartedness that had me permanently invested in seeing where it’ll all lead. The premise gave just enough to peak your interest but once you delve into the story, there’s so much complexity with multiple plotlines simultaneously developing alongside the main narrative.

If the plot doesn’t hook you in, the characters most certainly will. The strong friendships and brotherhood are standout elements outside of the romance. I felt a deep sense of realness, relatability, and history amongst the friendships displayed. It’s endearing, heart-warming, and just a little bit amusing. There wasn’t a single secondary character that I didn’t connect with, and the diverse factions introduced had really expanded the world-building within St. Monarch’s.

The Bratva meets the Italian Mafia in this emotionally-charged forbidden, enemies-to-lovers romance. I hadn’t expected to cry, but I did. I hadn’t expected to be stunned but man, I totally was. There’s a ton of twists and turns, and the unpredictability is high. Please note, it does contain adult themes and sensitive subject matter that may be triggering or disturbing for some readers such as, strong violence, torture, and kidnapping. It contains explicit sexual content, and graphic elements that’s intended for readers 18+ only.

It reads like a third gen, spin-off series but at the same time not quite. Nevertheless, it’s just as thrilling as the Heard’s previous mafia series’, just as swoon-worthy, and just as suspense-fuelled. Aurora and Misha are paired beautifully— they both have strengths and weaknesses, as well as hopes and dreams that make their characters down-right genuine. I could read about them all day, every day with how sizzling each of their interactions were throughout.

What a perfect way to kick things off with the Corrupted Royals. It not only set the bar for the rest of the series, but it introduced a handful of characters I’m itching to learn more about in detail. St. Monarch’s is also an epic backdrop in itself that had me in complete awe.

It’s an honest-to-goodness must-read. I’m still reeling from it! Heard’s writing is flawless in this, and after having read a dozen or so of her books in the past, I can without a doubt say you won’t be disappointed. I, for one am not, and only wish this story hadn’t ended so soon. Avid fans of dark/ mafia romances need to add this to the top of their TBR.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Michelle Heard for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 🧡

🔔 Interested in reading Destroy Me? Grab your copy here: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA

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More Mafia Romance by Michelle Heard!

⛪ The Saints Series

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Books 1–4: The Saints Series by Michelle Heard

Book Five: Tears Of Salvation by Michelle Heard

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💀 The Sinners Series

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Book One: Taken By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Two: Owned By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Three: Stolen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Four: Chosen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Book Five: Captured By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

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Happy reading, guys! Catch you in my next one! Xo

2022 Favourite Reads

Yep, I’m doing another round-up of my favourite reads,. This will be my third year posting and it’s looking like it’ll be a yearly tradition. Wooo!

I had another rollercoaster year. I remember the first few months of 2022 wishing the year would roll by quick, and now that it’s finally time to ring in the new year, I have such a bittersweet feeling because the last two-to-three months elevated the year.

I say this every year because it really is true in my life… reading has and always will be my form of sanctuary and escapism from the daily grind. I’m your stereotypical introvert who prefers books to company. The older I get the more I’ve preferred a cosy night in with a swoon-worthy book, a favourite movie playing in the background, and tons of comfort food, and I don’t really see my preferences changing back to my younger years when I spent over an hour getting ready to go out and dance the night away (although on a rare occasion I might brush off the party dress and put on a friendly smile hehe).

Now! 👏 Are you ready to see the books I ended up loving the most from all the 100+ books I read this year? Even I surprised myself when I went back to compilate this list. 😲

Here is my compilation of favourite reads of 2022. Ooh man, it was hard! Like last year, I ideally wanted to pluck out one favourite book from each month but damn it was hard! Some months had multiple stellar reads, so I tried had to do a little bit of finessing… *cough* cheating *cough* 😜😁

But I will say this, I have a bunch of different authors in this list, some are new-to-me authors that have quickly been added to my auto-buy authors list. So if you’re wondering if I’d recommend any… HELL YES!

(FYI: organised by romance sub-genre)

So here we go!

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Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• Contemporary Romance •

The Words by A. Jade

(Hate-To-Love, Second-Chances, Standalone, Rockstar Romance) *Trigger Warnings*

Last On The List by Amy Daws

(Nanny/ Single Dad, Opposites Attract, Grumpy-Sunshine, Standalone in an Interconnected Series)

Hating The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

(Hate-to-Love, Second Chances, Next-Door Neighbours, College Sports Romance, Standalone in an Interconnected Series)

📖 Shattered And Salvaged Duet by Anna B. Doe

Kiss To Shatter & Kiss To Salvage

(Brother’s Best Friend, Secret Romance, College Sports Romance, New Adult Romance, Standalone in an Interconnected Series) *Trigger Warnings*

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Honorary Mention:

📖 Kiss To Belong by Anna B. Doe

(Best Friends-to-Lovers, Secret Crush, Close Proximity, Surprise Pregnancy, College Romance) *Trigger Warnings*

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• MC Romance •

Keeping The Throne by Nicole James

(MC Romance, Whirlwind Romance, Age-Gap Romance, Standalone in an Interconnected Series) *Trigger Warnings*

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• Mafia Romance •

Sinners Series by Michelle Heard

Taken By A Sinner (pictured)

Owned By A Sinner

Stolen By A Sinner

Chosen By A Sinner

Captured By A Sinner

(Dark Mafia, Suspense, Arranged Marriage, Enemies-to-Lovers, Hate-To-Love, Age-Gap, Standalones in an Interconnected Series) *Trigger Warnings*

Sins Of The Orchid by Eva Winners

(Age-Gap, Forbidden Romance, Best Friend’s Brother, Suspense, Standalone, Italian Mafia) *Trigger Warnings*

By Fate I Conquer by Cora Reilly

(Enemies-to-Lovers, Close Proximity, Forbidden Romance, Secret Romance, Suspense, Dark Romance, Standalone in an Interconnected Series) *Trigger Warnings*

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• Dark Romance •

The Devil’s Pawn Duet by Natasha Knight

Devil’s Pawn & Devil’s Redemption

(Dark, Beauty & The Beast Inspired, Suspense, Enemies-to-Lovers, Arranged Marriage, Close Proximity) *Trigger Warnings*

📖 The Rite Trilogy by A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight

His Rule (pictured)

Her Rebellion

Their Reign

(Dark, Hate-to-Love, Forbidden Romance, Secret Romance, Brother’s Best Friend, Captor/Captive Romance) *Trigger Warnings*

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• Dystopian/ Paranormal Romance •

📖 Deceitful by C. Reilly

(Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Crime Thriller, Superhuman Abilities, Suspense, Small Town, New Adult Romance, Interconnected Series) *Trigger Warnings*

📖 Cruelest Oblivion Duet by M.A. Heard

Cruelest Oblivion & Sweetest Awareness

(Dystopian Romance, Survival of the Fittest, Suspense, Close Proximity, New Adult Romance) *Trigger Warnings*

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There you have it! 😊 As you can see I’ve added a handful of books not pictured, but they were either part of a series or duet and needed mentioning.

And as usual, if you want to see ALL my reads for the year, check out my Monthly Wrap-Ups with links to my reviews. Just note, I’m lazy lol, and I don’t have reviews up for all them but hopefully my star ratings will be enough.

Check out my December wrap-up that I just posted earlier too! It was my biggest month of reads— hey, what did I tell ya? This year really has ended on a positive.

I hope you’re all enjoying the Christmas/ End of year holidays! My thoughts go out to those who are working over this crazy, hectic time— don’t overwork and make sure you take time for yourself. Hope everyone is staying safe and wishing a beautiful New Year’s Eve/ Day! 😘🎉

Thank you for the support you’ve all given me for my reviews and my book blog in general! I’m in awe of the amazing people I’ve met through this complex bookish community, and the copious amounts of books I’ve discovered over time. I’m truly thankful for the friendships I’ve made, as well as the opportunities I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of.

Fingers crossed 2023 will be a year of happy bliss, love, good health, and good fortune for us all!

Happy reading, and as always catch you in my next one! Xo

Disavow by Willa Jade

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

I came to Miami to relax and rest after a year of sadness and loss.

Instead I end up kidnapped by a man I don’t hate as much as I should.

Beck claims to be using me to get back at his brother.

To make Andre pay for what he’s done.

But I’m not so sure.

Not when he touches me the way he does.

When he puts his life on the line to keep me safe.

I’ve never wanted a man to possess me. Claim me as their own.

Not until him.

Beck understands me. Gives me room to breathe even while keeping me close.

But someone wants to take him away from me.

And Beck’s about to find out he’s not the only one willing to put their life on the line.

Disavow is book two of the Sons of Sin Series.

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• MY REVIEW •

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“No man has ever wanted me enough to say I belong with him.”

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Things have heated up with book two in the Sons Of Sin series. The first half of this story was immensely gripping. I could not get enough of the interactions between Madison and Beck the minute they crossed paths. From the constant banter, to the zingy chemistry, to the constant surprising developments in their budding relationship.

It’s fast-paced storytelling for the better half of the book before the pacing slows down midway once Madison and Beck are in the thick of things with The Association— a criminal underworld of sorts Beck and all his brothers are in connection with. I enjoyed the romance elements of this book. In my opinion it’s a lot more attention-grabbing than the first in the series, and I found the MCs chemistry a lot more genuine and organic in its development. There’s a lot to take in with Beck’s world that there’s times early on I found myself losing interest in that side of the storyline. After Madison had been incorporated into his business I felt the atmosphere shifted. I was anticipating dark and gritty elements and tons of suspense that never really presented itself. What I initially thought would be mafia romance, was really more contemporary with minor mafia-esque vibes.

I do recommend reading the first book in the series before starting this one as there’s an interconnecting storyline amongst the brothers that carries throughout. Although it’s essentially in the contemporary romance genre, there are some dark subject matters that may be disturbing or triggering for some readers. It contains violence, kidnapping, and sexual assault. It’s intended for readers 18+ only.

Whilst I did enjoy this book overall, I found having no epilogue left Madison and Beck’s story with a lot more questions than answers. There’s some character growth present but not as much as I would’ve liked. I have no doubt Madison and Beck will feature in future books, but it still would’ve been nice to see some sort of conclusion in this one. I do however like that the ending segues to the next brother’s story in the series.

This being the second book, I can definitely see a lot more developments amongst the brothers and see more of their family dynamics. There’s complexity there that is gradually building and leaves you intrigue to see more.

The writing itself is effortless to follow, told from dual POVs, and is constantly progressing. There’s an array of characters, all of whom have made impressions— some more than others that I hope this won’t be the last time we see some of these secondary characters as I found their stories were just as interesting as the MCs.

If you’re interested in dipping your toes in mafia romance without the dark and grittiness elements just yet, I recommend giving the Sons Of Sin series a try. As I mentioned earlier, it’s mostly contemporary but there’s still an underlying mafia/ underworld setting, it’s just tamer than the usual dark and mafia romance stories already out there.

The characters are both likable and relatable that had me instantaneously invested in knowing more about their stories and seeing a romantic connection develop. The world-building is still relatively in its early stages but I’m looking forward to seeing a lot more dimension as the series expands. It has a little bit of spice thrown into a lot of sweetness, and there’s also unpredictability throughout that ultimately kept me engaged. It’s a great read with cool friendships and the makings of a hefty brotherhood.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Willa Jade for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 💙

🔔 Interested in reading Disavow? Grab your copy here: Universal Link

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♟ Sons Of Sin Series

Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

Book One: Judgment by Willa Jade

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💋 More Dark/ Mafia Romance!

Devil’s Pawn by Natasha Knight

Kingdom Fall by A. Zavarelli

Taken By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly

Villainous Kingpin by Eva Winners

A Vow Of Lust & Fury by L.P. Lovell

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Happy reading, guys! Catch you in me next one! Xo