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misswirum's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Riona is an extremely good character, but I feel this book didn't do her justice. Too much of this book concentrated it self around Raylans family, and I really didn't care about them at all 🥲 Love Raylan tho.
I'm looking forward to the series finally with Sebastian!
3,75/5⭐️
3,75/5📝
2,5/5🌶
I'm looking forward to the series finally with Sebastian!
3,75/5⭐️
3,75/5📝
2,5/5🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Medical content, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, and Blood
amanda_reads13's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book felt a little out of place in the series, I think it was due to the setting. That said, I did enjoy it. It is a mafia & bodyguard romance mixed with a small town romance feel.
Riona is the middle child of head of the Irish Mafia in Chicago. She is strong, stubborn, and smart. She is the family's lawyer and keeps her hand relatively clean. One evening she is attacked in the swimming pool in her apartment building, someone tried to drown her and make it look like an accident. someone has hired a Hitman to kill her. Dante arranges for Raylan to be her bodyguard. To keep her safe Raylan brings her to his family's Ranch in Tennessee.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between Riona and Raylan. Their personalities play off of each other really well and he really helped her to discover what she wanted. I also loved seeing more glimpses of the other siblings and the Gallos (especially the wedding!).
Unfortunately, I did see the big twist coming pretty early in the book, so I wasn't surprised when the culprit behind hiring the hitman was revealed.
That barn scene tho...🌶️
Tropes: Reverse grumpy-sunshine, mafia, bodyguard, small town
I really enjoyed the chemistry between Riona and Raylan. Their personalities play off of each other really well and he really helped her to discover what she wanted. I also loved seeing more glimpses of the other siblings and the Gallos (especially the wedding!).
Unfortunately, I did see the big twist coming pretty early in the book, so I wasn't surprised when the culprit behind hiring the hitman was revealed.
That barn scene tho...🌶️
Tropes: Reverse grumpy-sunshine, mafia, bodyguard, small town
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Violence
sdupont's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is the strongest Brutal Birthright book so far! I loved Riona and Raylan. They have great banter with their grumpy sunshine vibes in the midst of a mafia/bodyguard romance. I loved the complexities of Riona and the sweetness of Raylan they balanced each other out so well. This is perfect for fans of small town cowboy romances but with a side of action. I definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Car accident
gwynn0715's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Suicide attempt, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent and Kidnapping
Minor: Medical content, Car accident, and Drug abuse
kirstenlikestoread's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
hq_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is the best book in the series by far and I did not expect to enjoy it as I didn’t really like Rione in the previous books. Reading from her POV made her likeable and gave an insight into her previous frostiness. This book was a great example of grumpy sunshine with Raylan very much being the sunshine!
The sexually-charged interactions between Rione and Raylan were great and I loved the character growth from Rione once she got to the ranch. The book was a fast and enjoyable read and I was intrigued to see where the story went.
I found their relationship and their decision very believable, which doesn’t often happen in romance books. Also the barn scene was SO HOT! Zaddy Raylan, where did you come from?!?!
I really enjoyed this book and am really enjoying the series!
The sexually-charged interactions between Rione and Raylan were great and I loved the character growth from Rione once she got to the ranch. The book was a fast and enjoyable read and I was intrigued to see where the story went.
I found their relationship and their decision very believable, which doesn’t often happen in romance books. Also the barn scene was SO HOT! Zaddy Raylan, where did you come from?!?!
I really enjoyed this book and am really enjoying the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
gemin1reader's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
This is definitely my favourite in the Brutal Birthright series so far. Love a grumpy/sunshine story, and I really liked both Riona and Raylan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Pregnancy
jenn_reads_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Who doesn’t love a badass cowboy bodyguard who sees the fierce badass independent closed off heroine for all she is and loves her without wanting to change her? Who just wants to protect her and love her and take care of her but also recognizes how bamf she is
Forced proximity is top tier always, So is grumpy x sunshine especially when she’s the grump!!!
Their time at the ranch made me happy, i loved getting to see Riona with her hair down (both metaphorically and literally speaking)
Also I was very happy that we finally got some Nessa/Miko cameos, in addition to the usual suspects. And THE WEDDING!!!! I’m very emotional about Dante and Simone and Henry ok 🥺🥺🥺
Read this in one sitting and enjoyed it a lot! I’m honestly not ready for the series to end with sebs book, even if I’m very excited for that one
PS. Totally called that twist
Forced proximity is top tier always, So is grumpy x sunshine especially when she’s the grump!!!
Their time at the ranch made me happy, i loved getting to see Riona with her hair down (both metaphorically and literally speaking)
Also I was very happy that we finally got some Nessa/Miko cameos, in addition to the usual suspects. And THE WEDDING!!!! I’m very emotional about Dante and Simone and Henry ok 🥺🥺🥺
Read this in one sitting and enjoyed it a lot! I’m honestly not ready for the series to end with sebs book, even if I’m very excited for that one
PS. Totally called that twist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Death, Murder, and Stalking
karina_dreamsinwords's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Sophie really said ”save a horse, ride a cowboy” in this one babes 🤠🔥
I freakin loved this installment of the Brutal Birthright series! In the previous books, we got to see bits of Riona in passing so I was interested to get to know more of her character in this book. Riona is the type of person with a permanent RBF, cold exterior who doesn't let anyone see her true emotions. Raylan has a smart mouth and is first introduced in Bloody Heart, when Dante Gallo enlists the help of his very meticulous military training to rescue Dante's beloved. When our characters (R&R) first meet, we see his snarky sarcasm as a complete turnoff for the ever poised Riona Griffin.
Fast forward to Broken Vow and Raylan has been hired by the Griffin/Gallo mob Family to serve as Riona's personal bodyguard when she barely escapes with her life after being attacked.
Seeing the brief introduction of these two characters in the previous book, I knew that this book would have lots of tension and delicious angst. Miss Sophie did not hold back on that front ya'll, trust me. The amazing chemistry between Riona and Raylan led to a big payoff! I won't be able to stop thinking about all the spiciness in here.. the stream & the barn scenes?! I just— 🥵😮💨
anyways read this book. READ THIS SERIES, thank me later.
Giddy up, here I come baby Seb!
I freakin loved this installment of the Brutal Birthright series! In the previous books, we got to see bits of Riona in passing so I was interested to get to know more of her character in this book. Riona is the type of person with a permanent RBF, cold exterior who doesn't let anyone see her true emotions. Raylan has a smart mouth and is first introduced in Bloody Heart, when Dante Gallo enlists the help of his very meticulous military training to rescue Dante's beloved. When our characters (R&R) first meet, we see his snarky sarcasm as a complete turnoff for the ever poised Riona Griffin.
Fast forward to Broken Vow and Raylan has been hired by the Griffin/Gallo mob Family to serve as Riona's personal bodyguard when she barely escapes with her life after being attacked.
Seeing the brief introduction of these two characters in the previous book, I knew that this book would have lots of tension and delicious angst. Miss Sophie did not hold back on that front ya'll, trust me. The amazing chemistry between Riona and Raylan led to a big payoff! I won't be able to stop thinking about all the spiciness in here.. the stream & the barn scenes?! I just— 🥵😮💨
anyways read this book. READ THIS SERIES, thank me later.
Giddy up, here I come baby Seb!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
mrswolf_mcwolf's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
to be honest i thought i wasn’t gonna like this book at the beginning cause of the racial comments dean made and that does factor into this but i really liked their relationship the way she opens herself up to him is amazing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship