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3.25 AVERAGE
3.25 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
There’s nothing but rape in this that the author tries to pass as cnc but it’s just rape
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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Ch.17 😭g🍇
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Tropes
- Dark Romance
- Mafia
- MFM
- Sadist
- Dom/Sub dynamic
- Forced marriage x2
- Obsession/Possession
dark
emotional
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual harassment
Mafia. A love triangle. Revenge. Dark, dark, and darker. In Their Hands is probably Julia Sykes's darkest book to date. And I couldn't put it down.
Nora Ricci is a sweet and honorable mafia princess who agrees to take her sister's place and marry Dante Torrio, a vicious and brutal capo of the Vitale family. Nora's father sells her to Dante to strengthen his alliance during the eminent overthrown within the Vitales. But Luca Vitale kidnaps her before the wedding and forces her to marry him. She becomes a pawn in Luca and Dante's bloody and violent war.
The psychological and emotional rollercoaster is intense and gripping. So are the violence and the scorching scenes. The story is heartbreaking and a cluster f... all together. And then came a plot twist that I never saw coming. So here I'm, wondering what is next for these three. Who will get who?
Nora Ricci is a sweet and honorable mafia princess who agrees to take her sister's place and marry Dante Torrio, a vicious and brutal capo of the Vitale family. Nora's father sells her to Dante to strengthen his alliance during the eminent overthrown within the Vitales. But Luca Vitale kidnaps her before the wedding and forces her to marry him. She becomes a pawn in Luca and Dante's bloody and violent war.
The psychological and emotional rollercoaster is intense and gripping. So are the violence and the scorching scenes. The story is heartbreaking and a cluster f... all together. And then came a plot twist that I never saw coming. So here I'm, wondering what is next for these three. Who will get who?
In Their Hands is the first book of Their Captive Bride Series. This is Elenora “Nora”, Luca Vitale and Dante Torrio’s story. Nora’s sister, Giana was promised to Dante by their father. Nora knew her sister could never make it by being forced into a marriage to Dante so she is now the one being forced into a relationship with Dante. Then before Nora would have to marry Dante,she was kidnapped by Luca and married to him instead.
I loved the sparks with Nora and Luca but then there were forced sparks between Nora and Dante.
These are the kind of books that I love and I wasn’t disappointed other than there is a huge cliffhanger. Fortunately the next book is out and I can start it right away!
I got this book on Kindle Unlimited and I loved it. Now I have to read the next book! In Their Power! Which again fortunately is on Kindle Unlimited.
I loved the sparks with Nora and Luca but then there were forced sparks between Nora and Dante.
These are the kind of books that I love and I wasn’t disappointed other than there is a huge cliffhanger. Fortunately the next book is out and I can start it right away!
I got this book on Kindle Unlimited and I loved it. Now I have to read the next book! In Their Power! Which again fortunately is on Kindle Unlimited.
**as always, please check tw’s**
thank you Valentinepr for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Elenora saves her sister from being forced into a marriage with Dante. Dante’s sights have always been set on Nora though and he can’t wait to have his hands on her. right after the news is broken of their marriage; Nora is kidnapped by Luca. Luca’s birthright is to take over once his dad passes, but Dante and Nora’s dad are doing everything they can to stop Luca from that.
so Luca takes Nora and makes her marry him!
Nora doesn’t want to be forced to marry either men but she seems valuable to both Dante & Luca.
this story was wild and action packed from the beginning. I really didn’t know what to expect and I definitely didn’t see the twists coming. this one ends on a cliff hanger and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.
thank you Valentinepr for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Elenora saves her sister from being forced into a marriage with Dante. Dante’s sights have always been set on Nora though and he can’t wait to have his hands on her. right after the news is broken of their marriage; Nora is kidnapped by Luca. Luca’s birthright is to take over once his dad passes, but Dante and Nora’s dad are doing everything they can to stop Luca from that.
so Luca takes Nora and makes her marry him!
Nora doesn’t want to be forced to marry either men but she seems valuable to both Dante & Luca.
this story was wild and action packed from the beginning. I really didn’t know what to expect and I definitely didn’t see the twists coming. this one ends on a cliff hanger and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.
Let me just add onto the trigger warnings, DO NOT READ IN PUBLIC!
Holy hotness I most definitely was not expecting to read what was in store for me.
I love mafia books, so I knew to expect ruthless men, violence and them wanting to attain more power.
The blurb had me intrigued and I was excited about reading the book.
My goodness I got so much more than I bargained for.
It was hot, wicked and downright dirty.
I mostly always love the antihero. The bad boys. So yes Luca and Dante were right up my alley.
Luca is heir apparent to the Vitale Mafia. He’s dangerous, deadly and sexy as sin.
He will use anything and everything possible to keep his birthright.
Dante is the top capo of the Vitale family. The man is without mercy, conniving and a downright sadist. His evil is shrouded in one hot man with mesmerizing green eyes.
Then there is poor Nora. The daughter of the consigliere to the same mafia family.
She just got caught up in the middle of these two enemies by her own fathers hand.
Nora has always been sheltered. But also abused. She’s weary of men in power and absolutely doesn’t trust them.
Now she finds herself in a situation so far beyond her control, in an unimaginable nightmare.
The story is intense and gripping. It was thrilling and dark.
I wanted to read as fast as I could to get to the next page. But also wanting to digest the scenarios I was reading.
Oh my goodness it was hot, depraved, raw and gritty and did I mention HOT!
Nora on some level subconsciously, I think, is attracted to both men. She may despise herself for it and not understand it. But I think it’s there deep in her soul. She can be deadly afraid and scared but that doesn’t negate the attraction and pull she has for them.
And our wicked bad boys are most definitely attracted to Nora. Their lust and their passion for her is a palpable thing coming to life off the pages. And the delicious dirty things they do to her are a read alone type of situation or be truly embarrassed as your face flushes the deepest shade of red in the presence of company
Holy hotness I most definitely was not expecting to read what was in store for me.
I love mafia books, so I knew to expect ruthless men, violence and them wanting to attain more power.
The blurb had me intrigued and I was excited about reading the book.
My goodness I got so much more than I bargained for.
It was hot, wicked and downright dirty.
I mostly always love the antihero. The bad boys. So yes Luca and Dante were right up my alley.
Luca is heir apparent to the Vitale Mafia. He’s dangerous, deadly and sexy as sin.
He will use anything and everything possible to keep his birthright.
Dante is the top capo of the Vitale family. The man is without mercy, conniving and a downright sadist. His evil is shrouded in one hot man with mesmerizing green eyes.
Then there is poor Nora. The daughter of the consigliere to the same mafia family.
She just got caught up in the middle of these two enemies by her own fathers hand.
Nora has always been sheltered. But also abused. She’s weary of men in power and absolutely doesn’t trust them.
Now she finds herself in a situation so far beyond her control, in an unimaginable nightmare.
The story is intense and gripping. It was thrilling and dark.
I wanted to read as fast as I could to get to the next page. But also wanting to digest the scenarios I was reading.
Oh my goodness it was hot, depraved, raw and gritty and did I mention HOT!
Nora on some level subconsciously, I think, is attracted to both men. She may despise herself for it and not understand it. But I think it’s there deep in her soul. She can be deadly afraid and scared but that doesn’t negate the attraction and pull she has for them.
And our wicked bad boys are most definitely attracted to Nora. Their lust and their passion for her is a palpable thing coming to life off the pages. And the delicious dirty things they do to her are a read alone type of situation or be truly embarrassed as your face flushes the deepest shade of red in the presence of company
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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