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Dangerous Innocence Release Day Teaser

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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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— TEASER —

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— CHARACTER REVEAL —

It’s time to meet the ruthless leading man of Dangerous Innocence: Lorcan Devaney

The head of the Devaney Clan…

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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

Genre: Mafia Romance

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Cora Reilly

Cora Reilly is the author of the Born in Blood Mafia Series, The Camorra Chronicles and many other books, most of them featuring dangerously sexy bad boys. Before she found her passion in romance books, she was a traditionally published author of young adult literature.

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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Dangerous Innocence by Cora Reilly

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense

⚠ This review contain minor teasers!

booksofthemuggleborn_dangerousinnocence — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

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

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• MY REVIEW •

“She wasn’t sure if I was her savior or her demise.

Neither was I.”

Ooh I am buzzing. This was an exceptionally intricate new mafia world Reilly has created. I’m already anticipating more from the Davaneys… one brother in particular. 😍 Eeep. There’s a lot to take in, but overall, this book was an introduction to the world-building, the Irish mob, and to the Davaney family.

Lorcan and Aislinn have a push-and-pull relationship all throughout, but there’s no denying the insurmountable attraction and lust whenever these two are together.

Reilly’s mafia romance books all have a certain amount of spicy content (and this may just be me), but I found this had an extra level of heat. Phwoar. It has copious amounts of smutty, filthy, sweaty, NSFW scenes that will just about make you fan yourself. Lorcan and Aislinn have somewhat of a Dom/sub dynamic in the bedroom and on occasion toes the line of CNC, but make no mistake Aislinn is fiery and strong-willed and Lorcan is fiercely protective over her. If you like a little taboo in your romance reads, you’ll get a dash of it in this story.

They also have quite an age-gap between them, but in all honestly, they have similar levels of maturity. Aislinn has had to grow-up and take adult responsibilities pretty early on in life, and it exhibited in her personality and through her actions in certain situations. But in saying that, if you’re not a fan of teenage FMCs (although already of age) getting together with MMCs well into their adulthood, you may not be in favour of Lorcan and Aislinn’s relationship. Please take into consideration before starting this book.

Don’t compare Lorcan to Reilly’s other mafiosos. He’s definitely his own person, with his own beliefs and a backstory that explains why he is the way he is in the present. He’s undoubtedly dangerous, connected, and holds influence, but in the end he’s also very human. You’ll witness his limitations, his desires, and in time see his defences lowering. If you adore morally-grey heroes who fall first, add Lorcan to your list.

Although there’s a good amount of mafia elements, this book is romance heavy. It focuses on developing Lorcan and Aislinn’s relationship. The mutual attraction’s evident from the very beginning, but anything deeper between the two was a slow-burn process. I quickly became invested in seeing how their relationship would evolve. They deal with a range of real-life struggles as a couple and separate insecurities that many can easily relate to.

“You are bound to me.

But I think you’re scared of liking me.”

Other than the MCs, there’s an intriguing cast of secondary characters and strong familial dynamics introduced that I can’t wait to see more of in the series, but you can already get an idea of their roles and personality traits from their appearances here. There are also minor characters that added more dimension to Lorcan and Aislinn’s world. I always enjoy some brotherly banter and there was plenty of it throughout that I’m sure will make you smirk just as much as it made me.

There are sensitive subject matters included, one in particular I thought was well thought-out with care and written beautifully. Not only did I love the additional element, but it added diversity, another layer of relatability, and a sweet innocence to these MCs’ story. On the flip side, there are also dark themes that some readers may find disturbing or triggering such as flesh trade/prostitution and graphic, brutal violence and abuse. It’s gruesome, bloody, and may be tough to get through. It’s intended for readers 18+ only.

It’s well-paced storytelling with a vivid backdrop that transports you effortlessly into their world. I was immersed in Lorcan and Aislinn’s Irish roots and it gave me such wanderlust from the scenic locations, to the comforting food, to the close-knit community.

It does conclude with a “happy-for-now” ending, so I’m taking a stab in saying we’ll see more of Lorcan and Aislinn in the following book(s). Their characters weren’t as fleshed-out as I would’ve liked, but if their story continues, I’m hoping there’ll be more developments to come. I did find the conclusion to their book refreshing, showing the start of their lives together rather than years down the track. It’s open-ended and leaves room for possibilities which I’m totally down for!

I’ll be honest, the next book centres on a character I very much was not a fan of in this one. I’m already curious to know how Reilly plans to turn this character around, and who they’ll be paired with. Double eeep.

This was a highly anticipated book for me and it was undoubtedly a gripping read. A little slow to kick-off, but once Lorcan and Aislinn get in the thick of things, you’ll be hard-pressed to put it down. It’s sweet AND spicy. It’s official— the Irish mobsters are here and they’ve left quite an exciting first impression!

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Thank you Cora and Emily for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 💚

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💀 More Mafia Romance

Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly

Crow by A. Zavarelli

Unholy Union by Natasha Knight

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

Taken By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Villainous Kingpin by Eva Winners

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

Scoring The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy Fiction

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

booksofthemuggleborn_scoringtheplayer — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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Valley U’s hottest QB has heard in detail how I want to climb him like a tree.
One viral video and my life as a wallflower is over.
Felix Walters knows exactly how I feel about him—so does everyone else on campus.
It was supposed to be a private conversation between friends.
Now I’m the butt of every joke and everywhere I turn all eyes are on me.
It’s every shy girl’s nightmare.
Except now the hottest guy on campus wants to be my fake boyfriend.
Six weeks. Just pretend.
I’m a wallflower fake dating Valley U’s hottest player.

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• MY REVIEW •

“He has charm for days and that smile…damn that smile makes me forget my own name.”

I am obsessed! This series gets more and more addictive with each new book. Just when I thought Gavin and Violet had cemented themselves as my favourite couple from the Campus Wallflowers series, Felix and Dahlia do a sneaky-sneak and steal the throne right from under them!

Amazing. Swoon-worthy. Un-frigging-putdownable. So many adjectives pop into my head when I think about this book and what it evoked out of me. But the one that probably sums it all up best for me is: PERFECT. (Yes, caps needed!)

It’s one of those romance books I wished lasted a little longer. It has world-building I easily pictured in my head and would totally watch on screen if it was ever made into a tv show or movie. It was vivid, constantly evolving, and with a college backdrop I’m lowkey jelly of as my university was never hustling and bustling with as much curricular activities as Valley U. 😅

Jenshak has taken the opposites-attract trope— which, in this case is the popular jock/ shy heroine and the fake dating relationship trope and created a magically delicious narrative. Felix and Dahlia are two fictional characters who I couldn’t fault. I love them to bits! Did they have hiccups, and mishaps, and tons of embarrassing moments between them? Yes. But you know what? It was a rom-com lover’s dream seeing these two interact, and getting insight into their internal monologues. I belly-laughed, I ooh-ed and ahh-ed, and dammit even the waterworks started up. There was a steady build-up to the developing relationship that really amped up the anticipation of their HEA. Although they intended it to be a fake-dating relationship, Felix and Dahlia develop a friendship that’s just as noteworthy and substantial as those already existing in their respective circle of friends.

I am certain this book will end up in my top reads of 2023. It’s well-paced storytelling and told from interchanging POVs. It can be read as a standalone, as is with the other books in the series but I recommend for a fuller reading experience to read in publishing order. Certain secondary characters that make an appearance in this book are already established couples and certain parts would make a lot more sense if you already know their backstory.

I rarely read NA romance books anymore, but this series called to me like a siren song right from the very first premise of the very first book. Now onto this third and I am floating on a cloud. I am all-in with these cool, fun girlfriends, and the charming young men they’re each crushing on.

It’s not hard to see why Dahlia had eyes only for Felix. He is the quintessential popular guy that stands out from the crowd. Not only because of his drool-worthy good looks and athletic prowess, but because of his caring, protective, and outgoing nature that gradually eases Dahlia out of her cocoon.

Dahlia toes the line between shy “nerd” and athlete; being a golfer. But this heroine has plenty more talents, and getting to know her personality was both highly entertaining and heart-warming. She’s thoughtful, down-to-earth, and I found to be such a genuinely relatable character.

I adored the friendships present in this book too. Both Dahlia’s close-knit friendship with her roommates, and from Felix’s banter-fueled friends and teammates. Not that this story needed any more comic-relief with the number of funny scenes included, but the group dynamics definitely added more amusement to the overall reading experience.

It’s an overall feel-good, comfort read that I can (and will) go back to time and time again and never tire of seeing Felix and Dahlia’s adorable relationship evolve.

With storytelling that was effortless to follow, intriguing characters that immediately hooked me in, and copious amounts of college-focused events, this book was buzzing with excitement from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a contemporary college romance, look no more! There’s a good balance of sporting elements, overall school setting, and personal growth. I can’t say enough positive things about this one. The characters are well-developed, the plot well-written and fleshed-out, and the romance department isn’t lacking either. Be prepared for some LOL moments, second-hand embarrassment, and heart-palpitating dialogue.

This book is dedicated to the sporty ones, but I also think it’s for those, like me, who may have been the shy girl in school, the invisible girl, the girl who got teased, the girl who never got chosen for anything, the girl who wasn’t in the “clique”. Because Dahlia gets you. And Daisy, and Violet, and Jane.

Jenshak has a knack for writing unbelievably sweet, light-hearted romances that still deal with real-life struggles that plenty of readers may resonate with. This is book is love, family, and friendship. It’s wholehearted, and filled with positivity and solid pillars of support. Felix, Dahlia, and their story has left an imprint of happiness on me. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Rebecca Jenshak and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read an advance copy! ❤

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💐 Campus Wallflowers

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Book One: Tutoring The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

Book Two: Hating The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

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❄ Holiday With The Players (Spin-Off)

Novella One: Snowed In With The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

Novella Two: Sneaking Around With The Player by Rebecca Jenshak

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

Restrain Me Release Day Teaser

Adult Romance, Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, New Release, Romance, Suspense

Happy Release Day, Michelle Heard! 🧡

#RestrainMe the next book in the Corrupted Royals series is now live!

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My hobbies consist of shopping, eating, and sleeping. Yeah, I know, it doesn’t sound like I have much going for me, but what is a girl to do when she has an overbearing father who doesn’t allow her to be anything but a socialite?

I’m used to being in the spotlight, but when my father starts getting threats on my life, he hires a bodyguard.

Maxim Levin, the Russian God with intense eyes and a face carved from stone. I don’t think the man has ever cracked a smile. He’s domineering, broody, and scary as hell.

The more time I spend with him, the more his secrets come to light.

Turns out he’s not just a regular bodyguard.

My father hired an assassin.

An Assassin! Aka, a man who unalives people for a living.

Maxim has one more secret yet to be uncovered, and when I finally crack the hard shell of his unforgiving exterior, I’m in for the shock of my life.

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— Restrain Me by Michelle Heard —

Corrupted Royals (Book Four)

Release Date: May 4, 2023

Genre: Mafia Romance

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Michelle Heard

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she’s always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.

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Restrain Me by Michelle Heard

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, Romance, Suspense

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

booksofthemuggleborn_restrainme — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

I’m used to being in the spotlight, but when my father starts getting threats on my life, he hires a bodyguard.

Maxim Levin, the Russian God with intense eyes and a face carved from stone. I don’t think the man has ever cracked a smile. He’s domineering, broody, and scary as hell.

The more time I spend with him, the more his secrets come to light.

Turns out he’s not just a regular bodyguard.

My father hired an assassin.

An Assassin! Aka, a man who unalives people for a living.

Maxim has one more secret yet to be uncovered, and when I finally crack the hard shell of his unforgiving exterior, I’m in for the shock of my life.

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• MY REVIEW •

“For the first time, I feel alive. More than I ever have.”

Anyone in search of Bodyguard Romance?? Because I’m recommending this one! It’s slow-burn goodness between a food-loving, camera-wielding Socialite and her dangerously sexy Assassin-temporarily-turned-Bodyguard.

I think I’ve finally found my fictional spirit animal in Camille! It’s scary how much of myself I was seeing in her whilst I was reading this book. Give me my very own Max and we’re practically… *singsong voice* twinning! 😄

It’s another easy as pie, honest-to-goodness comfort read from Heard, and another page-turning addition to the Corrupted Royals series. I’m honestly going to be so heartbroken when this series officially comes to an end. I’ve been loving each and every character introduced, and even more so, the addictive pairings who have come together in the most intriguing of ways.

I read this in one sitting and was thirsty for any and all Camille and Maxim interactions from start to finish. It’s not as dark as the previous books in the series, which I actually found to be a sweet change of pace and a nice break from the grittiness that Heard usually injects in most of her mafia books. This is a standalone and can be read without having read the previous books in the series. Although I recommend the entire series, you can dive right into Camille’s and Max’s story, no worries.

It has a lot of spice and all things nice, and makes for an entertaining reading experience. It had, in my opinion, the perfect balance of romance and mafia themed elements, in an overall contemporary backdrop. Both MCs are freaking lovable characters— I can’t stress that enough. You’ll discover Camille is not your stereotypical “socialite”, and I loved her relatable personality and downright adorable inner monologue. Max added the slow-burn in this romance, but I’m not even annoyed because it made for a more electrifying narrative. The chemistry between the two leaped off the pages and I just about drooled at the anticipation of seeing their relationship develop from business to personal.

It’s fast-paced storytelling told from dual points of view. Both their perspectives heightened the spark bubbling over between them. I honestly wished their story was longer, as I hadn’t wanted it to end. There were new developments towards the end that I did think resolved too abruptly and would’ve preferred if it had been more fleshed-out or set in motion a little earlier in the storyline so it had a more organic flow to it. But nevertheless, I enjoyed the heck out this book! From the forced proximity, to the awkward sexual tension, to the constant junk food binge that had me hungry in more ways than one from reading a romance novel. 😜

Whilst I didn’t find the “triggering content” triggering, other readers may feel differently. It does broach on heavy themes such as violence, life-threatening situations, and death. Please take into consideration before starting this book. It’s intended for readers 18+ only.

Besides the MCs, there’s a small but heart-warming cast of secondary characters that really elevated this story and exhibited authentic sides to both Camille and Max’s lives. It not only displayed loving familial dynamics, but also strong friendships and brotherly banter that cut through some of the seriousness of the situation Camille and Max were thrown into.

As with the previous books, it’s always a happy sight to see familiar characters from Heard’s other mafia romance series cross-over. It’s always a seamless addition to certain scenes that I’ve come to look forward to seeing.

If you like reading bodyguard romances and/or mafia romances, with opposites attract, age-gap romance tropes, add this one to your reading list. The writing effortlessly transports you to vivid world-building and eye-catching characters. With their polar-opposite worlds I was emotionally and mentally invested in seeing how Camille and Max’s relationship could end in a HEA. Not only had the initial premise caught my attention, but the story itself well and truly delivered. I’m left happy sighing in contentment.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

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

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👑 More from the Corrupted Royals

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Book One: Destroy Me by Michelle Heard

Book Two: Control Me by Michelle Heard

Book Three: Brutalize Me by Michelle Heard

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⛪ 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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💀 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

Thorns Of Omertà Duet Release Day Teaser

Adult Romance, Book Teaser, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, New Release, Romance, Suspense

Happy Release Day, Eva Winners! 🌹

#ThornsOfLust & #ThornsOfLove are now live!

Photographer: Rafa G Catala | Model: Alex Badia | Cover Design: Eve Graphic Design

Photographer: Wander Photography | Model: Elise Duncan | Cover Design: Eve Graphic Design

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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

Genre: Mafia Romance

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

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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Thorns Of Omertà Duet Teaser

Adult Romance, Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Coming Soon! #ThornsOfLust & #ThornsOfLove 🌹

The first two book is the Thorns Of Omertà Series!

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— BLURB —

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

Genre: Mafia Romance

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Eva Winners

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.

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The first story from the Thorns Of Omertà Series

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— BLURB —

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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— TEASER —

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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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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

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.

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Judgment by Willa Jade

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Romance, Suspense

booksofthemuggleborn_judgment — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

Andre Valinov owns a piece of me.A piece he refuses to take.But a deal’s a deal. One I intend to honor.Even if I made it with the devil.I thought I was being smart.Thought I could play a game I’d been watching my whole life.I was wrong.Andre is not the kind of man I expected to be taking me home.I’m nothing more than a pawn to him. A way to prove he holds New York City’s underworld in the palm of his hand.His power is immense. His control unyielding.Everything he wants becomes his.But someone is out to take it all away from him.The power.The control.And me.

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• MY REVIEW •

“She is mine, but more than that, I am hers.”

And just like that… there’s a new-to-me romance author who has made quite an impression! 👀 Willa Jade’s first book from the Sons of Sin Series not only held my undivided attention from start to finish, but it has me hyped up for the next one! 😊

This book falls into several romance sub-genres but doesn’t necessarily lean towards one more than the other. It has a little bit of everything, and in my opinion it’s one of the more ideal stories to start off with if you’re dipping your toes (and not diving head first) into dark or mafia type romance reads. It’s dark contemporary romance with a lingering underworld backdrop. There’s a smidge of suspense, a good deal of unpredictability, and if you can manage some slow-burn romance, then add this one to your TBR.

It’s a character-driven story whilst gradually revealing to its readers the shady world Paisley has been caught-up in and where Andre holds a steely edge of power. You’re easily transported into Paisley’s life. There’s an air of desperation and angst throughout that you can’t help but identify and/or sympathize with in one form or another, and it just elevated the overall reading experience. If you’re an emotional person who gets easily misty-eyed, then you might want to have tissues nearby for this one.

There’s some real-life issues at hand and relatable emotions seeping out of these characters. As the story progressed the more I got invested in seeing how Paisley and Andre’s coupling would evolve from their initial arrangement. A contrast of familial dynamics between Paisley’s and Andre’s inner circles added further complexity to their relationship and to the overall world-building.

I found the secondary characters just as intriguing as the MCs and presented additional plot lines to the main narrative. Comic relief or light-heartedness wasn’t heavily present, but tension set by Andre and the gritty world he’s associated with was still cut through with the assist of these characters.

Although this had more romance than dark and gritty elements, it still contains sensitive subject matters than may be triggering or could be considered offensive by some readers. Please note, it includes scenes involving coercion, kidnapping, sexual abuse, and violence. It’s intended for readers 18+ only.

A portion of the story introduces The Association; a criminal syndicate of sorts, and provides insight on how Andre became a member and how his familial backstory interconnects with this dangerous organisation. I would’ve loved if it was a little more in-depth, but I’m chalking it up to this book being the introduction to the series and that with time further details will be revealed alongside a more extensive world-building.

I found the writing effortless and engaging to follow. The storytelling is well-paced and told from dual POVs. There’s moderate spice level between Paisley and Andre with the focus of their relationship more so on connecting mentally and emotionally as they steadily get to know each other. This book has a lot of heart and it shows through the characters’ evolvement and interactions throughout. It was refreshing to see a morally-grey hero like Andre be a pillar of strength without over-the-top alpha-male tendencies. He may be strong-willed but he also has plenty of endearing qualities that make him such an aww-inducing hero! Paisley has her quirks but what I liked about her most is that despite her hardships, all the roadblocks, and all-around getting the short end of the stick, she stuck to her guns through and through. When the going gets tough, the tough get going! That’s Paisley to a T!

All in all, this book has good bones, and with how it concluded I’m eager for what’s to come for the rest of the series. The premise was what had me keen to read it and it didn’t disappoint. Putting aside the romantic aspects, I was pleasantly surprised to learn of a complex brotherhood-in-the-making too. I predict great things with the Sons of Sin Series. Bring on Disavow!

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Willa Jade and Grey’s Promotions for the opportunity to read an advanced copy! 💛

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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 my next one! Xo

Stolen By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, Romance, Suspense

⚠ This book contain minor teasers!

booksofthemuggleborn_stolenbyasinner — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

Cinderella said to be kind, have courage, and always believe in a little magic.

She’s wrong.

To survive in my world, you have to be dead inside, be on guard at all times, and never dream of the impossible.

You never dream of anything because you don’t just get to stop working for the Polish mafia.

But you can be stolen from them.

Well, kind of.

When Gabriel Demir, head of the Turkish mafia, attacks my boss, I’m caught in the crossfire.

I’m taken captive, interrogated, and soon find myself in the position of maid again. Only this time, it’s for the Turkish instead of Polish.

This time it’s for a dangerously attractive man and not the insane one I’ve known all my life.

This time I find myself fantasizing about my boss instead of dreaming of ways to escape.

This time I’m not threatened with pain and death but with pleasure.

But can I step out of the maid’s uniform and into a ballgown?

Do I dare cross that line just for a moment in the spotlight?

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• MY REVIEW •

“He might not be my prince, but he’s definitely my savior.”

I am in love with Stolen By A Sinner! 👏👏👏 We’re only halfway through this series and it’s already phenomenal, and the two previous books have been addictive as hell… but this one just hits a little differently— it’s extra special.

Everything was on point, from the initial premise, to the expectations, to the overall execution of the storytelling! It may sound simple enough for a book to coincide with its synopsis but there’s plenty of cases where it ends up becoming a bit of a hit and miss, and you’re left with a story that headed in a completely unsuspecting direction. Heard had undertaken a Cinderella tale set in a modern Mafia world and ended up not only delivering but surpassing all expectations. I honestly cannot stopping re-reading it. The stories, the developments, and ugh… the characters have all but consumed my thoughts, and I don’t see it fading away anytime soon.

Right from the very beginning there’s already a vivid sense of uneasiness and fear as Lara takes us into her depressing, isolated world. Although it was still early days into the story, it was already such a pivotal period of Lara’s personal story, as it provides both an understanding of her circumstances, and ultimately the backstory to the main narrative between Gabriel and herself.

Such a winning pair of leading characters that complement each other so well. Gabriel is the next Mafioso in the series to share his story and believe me when I say he’ll leave his mark on your heart, but Lara’s character growth is utterly moving, to say the least. She’s very much the focal point, with the majority of the storyline revolving around her. With her youth, lack of life experiences and relationships, she’d been severely conditioned to accept her standing on top of constantly keeping her wits about her.

There’s nothing arrogant about Gabriel’s strength and authority, yet he’s undoubtedly a powerful, intimidating-as-hell hero who willingly (and effortlessly) slipped into a solid supporting role for his heroine. I found it to be such an intriguing dynamic getting to witness such a gradual, genuine relationship form between that two through patience, compassion, and acceptance. As the story progressed you can literally see trust building, that made their entire relationship all the more heart-warming and realistic as it evolved.

It’s a pretty harsh and emotional read. I’d lost count of how many times I either welled-up with tears or downright blubbered. You can’t help but be heartbroken for Lara and all that she’s endured. It’s such savagery and a deep sense of loneliness. It touches on mental health and wellbeing, and reflects on multiple societal and economic issues. Don’t take Heard’s warning of this book lightly, as it contains serious triggers and intended for readers 18+ only.

But in saying that, for readers who have no issues with sensitive subject matter, I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s my first ever Turkish Mafia romance, but what also attracted me to the story was the Cinderella-themed synopsis. So, if you enjoy any of the following romance sub-genres and tropes, I really think this one will be to your liking! 😊

“If you want me to be your prince, I’ll be your fucking prince, baby.”

Modern-Day Fairy tale
Age-Gap Romance
Captive Romance
Opposite sides of the tracks
Workplace Romance
Cross-Cultural/ Interracial Characters
Romantic Suspense
Dark Mafia Romance
Slow-Burn Romance
Enemies-to-Lovers

There’s such a well-written cast of characters included that seriously elevated this book to heavenly status! I haven’t loved an entire group of people (albeit, fictional) in a very long time. This is the type of support system dreams are made of. They brought about friendship, strength, loyalty, and also displayed a deep contrast between Lara’s and Gabriel’s worlds. And if that wasn’t enough, the additional light-heartedness and much needed (but surprising) comic-relief was the cherry on top of an epic fairy tale romance story!

What I’ve quickly discovered with each book in this series is that I really enjoy (and look forward to) getting to learn another language. It may just be a few words but the way Heard has incorporated diversity and culture into these books added another layer to the world-building and almost transports its audience to new travel destinations. It also makes her characters and their world a lot more fleshed out.

Stolen By A Sinner is journey worth experiencing for yourself. It’s an emotional rollercoaster— you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll swoon, and then you’ll cry some more. It’s a standalone novel in The Sinners Series but it’s a complete story—epilogue and all!

It’s easily one of my favourite reads of 2022!