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Okay now that I know what to expect regarding the writing style…. this one ate: good banter, super smutty, touch her and d!e vibes

Tbh it is extremely cliche but I enjoyed it (even the cringy moments)

miariinfinityreads's review against another edition

3.0

emotional 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

amourrebelle's review against another edition

4.0

love this audiobook

lalashaw's review against another edition

3.0

I’ve been waiting for Maddie and Grayson’s story since Distance (which I absolutely loved). This book didn’t quite hit all the right spots for me but still was an enjoyable read.
I loved Grayson as the MMC. He’s charming and delightfully morally grey. He was fighting his attraction to Maddie but once he fell, he was all in.
Maddie drove me nuts with her insistence on pandering to her mother’s wants. It didn’t fit with her persona of a strong, independent woman.
I was expecting a stronger storyline for this one and it’s more spice than plot.
I still enjoyed this book but can’t help but want more.

rachelj81416's review against another edition

5.0

Luna Mason's Detonate is one of my favorite mafia romances to date! With dark romance, high stakes conflict, and spice, it definitely hit the spot.

Grayson experienced one of the most traumatic events of his life seven years ago, losing his best friend and discovering deceit leading to the loss of his wife in one day. Now, he can't let anyone close. Maddie seems to be an exception though, and he can't get her out of his mind, especially since they shared one passionate, unforgettable kiss. Maddie is looking for Prince Charming. She can't stop thinking about Grayson, but knows with his mafia ties and dark heart, he can't be Mr. Perfect. When the boxer trainer-by day and the innocent makeup artist spend one night together, can they get each other out of their systems? Will their actions shatter everything or be the balm to heal their wounds? When darkness and sunshine combine, with danger stirring around every corner, life changes drastically for everyone.

This was an amazing grumpy/sunshine, dark/innocent, mafia romance that kept me turning each page. I lost time and don't regret a minute of it as I continued to spiral with the MMCs and their worlds shifted with each new event. If you're into dark romance, mafia romance, or spicy stories, this is definitely the book for you. Be warned of triggers, including violence, gore, and trauma flashbacks.

michellovesreading's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny tense medium-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: No

This is the second book in the beneath the mask series and I loved it so much. I 10/10 recommend this book.

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

lost_in_a_world_of_romance's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense 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: No

Continuing where Distance ended we get Maddie and Grayson's story, Luna Masons teases you a bit with an instant attraction, but both of them are trying so hard to resist the other. The chemistry, the tension, and the banter keep you hanging until they combust and give in to their desires. There's plot, there's spice, there's romance, what more can you ask for.