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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cage & Natalie
Whew what a ride! I need a drink. And a Kage. I love mafia romances especially when the MMC is fiercely protective and jealous. Natalie was the perfect mix of fierce and sassy and vulnerable. And their fire….whew!
I’m excited for Sloane and Declan’s story next! Because Sloane’s sass is supersized. I have a feeling she’s going to give Declan a run for his money hahaha
I’m excited for Sloane and Declan’s story next! Because Sloane’s sass is supersized. I have a feeling she’s going to give Declan a run for his money hahaha
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
A possessive mafia daddy! Sign me up! The spice level, chefs kiss! But also sloan, you’re a bad ass best friend! Can’t wait for the next book.
It’s mostly smut with a sprinkle of mafia—like, blink and you’ll miss it 🤣😂 I kept waiting for an actual plot to show up between all the banging, but no such luck.
The only character I kind of liked was Sloane, the FMC’s best friend. Apparently, the next book is about her, so I might check it out?
The only character I kind of liked was Sloane, the FMC’s best friend. Apparently, the next book is about her, so I might check it out?
dark
fast-paced
Things I liked:
Kage. I said what I said.
Natalie.
Sloan.
Things I didn’t:
Deputy Dipshit.
Also this was definitely insta-love which isn’t normally my thing but u certainly didn’t mind it here.
Overall:
Snark + fun + smut + mafia men + female characters I liked. Let’s go, book 2.
Kage. I said what I said.
Natalie.
Sloan.
Things I didn’t:
Deputy Dipshit.
Also this was definitely insta-love which isn’t normally my thing but u certainly didn’t mind it here.
Overall:
Snark + fun + smut + mafia men + female characters I liked. Let’s go, book 2.
5 blown-away stars.
This is my first book of Geissinger's (I think?) and I was blown away. I actually am not a big mafia romance person, so going into this rec from a friend I wasn't expecting much. What did I get? A book I seriously LOVED. Geissinger's writing is incredible and I was sucked in after only a few chapters. I definitely lost a lot of sleep with this one and have no regrets!
Natalie has had it rough. Abandoned by all who supposedly love her, minus her best friend Sloane, she's still mourning her missing fiance who disappeared the night before her wedding. She has gone through the motions of life until she meets a dark and mysterious stranger who sparks feelings in her body that she hasn't felt in a long time.
Kage has gone through life living a certain way after swearing a vow, and has no time for women. One look at Natalie, and that changes... but he isn't pleased about it. Women are distractions that in his life of work could get him killed.
These two fight their instant attraction for as long as they can until they give in and wow, is it hot when they do. Their connection is steamy and sizzling, yet romantic and tender at the same time. Is there anything hotter than a big bad alpha being vulnerable with the woman he loves?
I loved how much I could tell Kage felt for Natalie. It may have been instant attraction, then obsession, but she then became his whole world and I never felt any differently. Natalie loved Kage as well, and that's obvious by how much insanity she was willing to look past, and I just adored these two together.
Also, Sloane was hilarious. Everyone needs a friend like Sloane, and if you don't have one, be that friend.
The epilogue had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book, but I would've liked more of a glimpse into Kage/Nat's HEA. Hopefully Sloane's book gives us some of that!
As always, YMMV, but I recommend this one!
This is my first book of Geissinger's (I think?) and I was blown away. I actually am not a big mafia romance person, so going into this rec from a friend I wasn't expecting much. What did I get? A book I seriously LOVED. Geissinger's writing is incredible and I was sucked in after only a few chapters. I definitely lost a lot of sleep with this one and have no regrets!
Natalie has had it rough. Abandoned by all who supposedly love her, minus her best friend Sloane, she's still mourning her missing fiance who disappeared the night before her wedding. She has gone through the motions of life until she meets a dark and mysterious stranger who sparks feelings in her body that she hasn't felt in a long time.
Kage has gone through life living a certain way after swearing a vow, and has no time for women. One look at Natalie, and that changes... but he isn't pleased about it. Women are distractions that in his life of work could get him killed.
These two fight their instant attraction for as long as they can until they give in and wow, is it hot when they do. Their connection is steamy and sizzling, yet romantic and tender at the same time. Is there anything hotter than a big bad alpha being vulnerable with the woman he loves?
I loved how much I could tell Kage felt for Natalie. It may have been instant attraction, then obsession, but she then became his whole world and I never felt any differently. Natalie loved Kage as well, and that's obvious by how much insanity she was willing to look past, and I just adored these two together.
Also, Sloane was hilarious. Everyone needs a friend like Sloane, and if you don't have one, be that friend.
The epilogue had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book, but I would've liked more of a glimpse into Kage/Nat's HEA. Hopefully Sloane's book gives us some of that!
As always, YMMV, but I recommend this one!
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kage (Kazimir) the Russian Mafia boss wants to kill Natalie until he falls in love with her.
My first mafia romance. This book is an insta lust then almost as instantly love smut fest. Not necessarily a bad thing if that’s what you’re looking for but not much plot here. I did enjoy the smut though even if the story was thin and unbelievable.