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4.0 AVERAGE
Who knew the line ‘’tell me how much you hate me’’ could be so romantic? The author did.
A fantastic story of love overcoming hate, of new generations quashing the ridiculous evil started by past generations and the overall story that sometimes the bad guys can be good and sometimes they are just plain evil.
This was a fantastically written story, set in Scotland telling the tale of two rival families. The main story focusses on Cam and Maeve and in dual POV tells their story as they are thrust together by their rival families taught to hate each other but slowly realising that they aren’t what’s wrong with their families and thus breaking down each others walls.
The author did a brilliant job of creating tension, frustration, lust, anger, romance. Every action, thought and emotion felt believable and had me championing the relationship and hoping they’d get their happy ever after.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A fantastic story of love overcoming hate, of new generations quashing the ridiculous evil started by past generations and the overall story that sometimes the bad guys can be good and sometimes they are just plain evil.
This was a fantastically written story, set in Scotland telling the tale of two rival families. The main story focusses on Cam and Maeve and in dual POV tells their story as they are thrust together by their rival families taught to hate each other but slowly realising that they aren’t what’s wrong with their families and thus breaking down each others walls.
The author did a brilliant job of creating tension, frustration, lust, anger, romance. Every action, thought and emotion felt believable and had me championing the relationship and hoping they’d get their happy ever after.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dark Enemies (McGowan Mafia Book 2)
By Effie Campbell
Review
We left off in book two, with Esther being dragged back to face her mother’s murderer and the families biggest enemy. Esther and Alec are able to take off and leave to live the life they want. This puts Maeve, Esthers younger sister, in the cross hairs and is forced to take her spot. However, there is a new deal in mind. Maeve will be forced to marry his son, Cameron. And despite not wanting to partake in anything that puts her in close proximity of the Thompson family after their father has put Maeve’s in a hospital bed in a coma. But, the Thompson family, has her other brother, and is sending pieces of him to her, to “encourage” the nuptuals between Cam and Maeve. She unwillinly does what is expected and is quickly whisked away to a private island owned by the Thompson family for her “honeymoon”. She quickly realizes that maybe there is more to Cameran than what meets the eye. She is forced to either sleep on the couch, or be stuck in the bed next to her worst enemy.
Will this arranged marriage work out in the end? Will the Thompson and McGowan families finally put the past behind them and move forward? Or will Maeve discover a HUGE secret that Cam’s father is hiding, and what will she do to stop what she knows is wrong? Is losing her husband, who she reluctantly fell in love with, worth the risk in the end to uncover the dirty secret?
This book was such a good follow up to the first one, Dark Escapes. I love that we are able to follow along with the families and see where it ends up going. This book also was a lot more action packed than the prior one, and left me with my mouth hanging open and compelte shock written on my face. I would recommend this one as well, this series is a for sure read and needs to be bumped up everyone’s TBR!!
By Effie Campbell
Review
We left off in book two, with Esther being dragged back to face her mother’s murderer and the families biggest enemy. Esther and Alec are able to take off and leave to live the life they want. This puts Maeve, Esthers younger sister, in the cross hairs and is forced to take her spot. However, there is a new deal in mind. Maeve will be forced to marry his son, Cameron. And despite not wanting to partake in anything that puts her in close proximity of the Thompson family after their father has put Maeve’s in a hospital bed in a coma. But, the Thompson family, has her other brother, and is sending pieces of him to her, to “encourage” the nuptuals between Cam and Maeve. She unwillinly does what is expected and is quickly whisked away to a private island owned by the Thompson family for her “honeymoon”. She quickly realizes that maybe there is more to Cameran than what meets the eye. She is forced to either sleep on the couch, or be stuck in the bed next to her worst enemy.
Will this arranged marriage work out in the end? Will the Thompson and McGowan families finally put the past behind them and move forward? Or will Maeve discover a HUGE secret that Cam’s father is hiding, and what will she do to stop what she knows is wrong? Is losing her husband, who she reluctantly fell in love with, worth the risk in the end to uncover the dirty secret?
This book was such a good follow up to the first one, Dark Escapes. I love that we are able to follow along with the families and see where it ends up going. This book also was a lot more action packed than the prior one, and left me with my mouth hanging open and compelte shock written on my face. I would recommend this one as well, this series is a for sure read and needs to be bumped up everyone’s TBR!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this series! Both books are fantastic Mafia/Mob romances. This book definitely lives up to the last. You’d never guess that this is only the author’s second book. I’m looking forward to reading her future books, as she shows a great deal of promise.
Here’s the breakdown:
MMC/FMC- Cameron and Maeve
POV- 1st person dual
Genre- Mafia Romance
Sub Genre- Irish Mob
Heat level- they do most of the things and use the C words whilst naming the parts
Series? Y, but can be read as a standalone
Cliffhanger? N
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- Violence, explicit erotic content, language, s. assault.
Tropes- Forced/Arranged Marriage, Enemies to Lovers, Dysfunctional Family FTW.
Note- written in British English
What I liked- the complexity of the characters. Also, the way the trust between the main characters grew, in addition to the love. In addition, the MMC reacts realistically to the abuse he suffered during his childhood.
What I didn’t- the next book hasn’t come out yet.
Verdict- if you enjoy Mafia Romance with an edge of darkness, you will absolutely love this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Here’s the breakdown:
MMC/FMC- Cameron and Maeve
POV- 1st person dual
Genre- Mafia Romance
Sub Genre- Irish Mob
Heat level- they do most of the things and use the C words whilst naming the parts
Series? Y, but can be read as a standalone
Cliffhanger? N
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- Violence, explicit erotic content, language, s. assault.
Tropes- Forced/Arranged Marriage, Enemies to Lovers, Dysfunctional Family FTW.
Note- written in British English
What I liked- the complexity of the characters. Also, the way the trust between the main characters grew, in addition to the love. In addition, the MMC reacts realistically to the abuse he suffered during his childhood.
What I didn’t- the next book hasn’t come out yet.
Verdict- if you enjoy Mafia Romance with an edge of darkness, you will absolutely love this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
dark
emotional
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
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Enemies to lovers? Forced Proximity? Families hate each other? Praise???? Lord it’s me again.
This book did not disappoint. We got the romance, violence and the drama to keep you hooked from the first chapters. And the character development is so good as well! I’m so excited to see more from Effie Campbell. I totally recommend this book and will be reading anything she comes out with! Effie you have gained a number 1 fan.
“You are the best punishment I have ever had”
This book did not disappoint. We got the romance, violence and the drama to keep you hooked from the first chapters. And the character development is so good as well! I’m so excited to see more from Effie Campbell. I totally recommend this book and will be reading anything she comes out with! Effie you have gained a number 1 fan.
“You are the best punishment I have ever had”
An enemies to lovers, rival mafia, forced proximity romance! They are forced to get married, but during thier honeymoon they begin to realize there may be more to one another than they thought. Love that they had a happy ending.