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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This was so good! The O’Malley series has been a very emotional one so far
James Halloran is a motorcycle riding, heart of gold having, raspy-voiced, blonde-haired Irish Mafioso from Southie- he is Hot. Read this book for James.
Have I mentioned lately that I love forbidden romance?
This story had a wonderful Romeo & Juliette kind of vibe … two star-crossed lovers ... their Irish mob families are at war … risking it all, even possible death, to be with each other.
Carrigan O’Malley and James Halloran are two serious bad-asses. However, they are both simply products of their environment and really lament the crime family lifestyles they are forced to lead.
Carrigan is faced with the decision of marriage – not that she has a choice of getting married, her father has demanded it – she gets to chose her groom from the short list of candidates selected for her.
James is stepping into the head of the family, replacing his father who’s now in jail – it’s not an easy position, especially with his younger brother threatening to destroy all his hard work.
Overcoming the obvious road blocks may be easier than getting past their personal history – it involves kidnapping and threat of torture and death.
Despite everything stacked against them, there is no denying that they are destined for one another.
A great second installment to an action-packed and darkly romantic series. The stage is already set for book three and I can’t wait to see what Katee has in store for us.
*An advanced copy was provided for review.
This story had a wonderful Romeo & Juliette kind of vibe … two star-crossed lovers ... their Irish mob families are at war … risking it all, even possible death, to be with each other.
Carrigan O’Malley and James Halloran are two serious bad-asses. However, they are both simply products of their environment and really lament the crime family lifestyles they are forced to lead.
Carrigan is faced with the decision of marriage – not that she has a choice of getting married, her father has demanded it – she gets to chose her groom from the short list of candidates selected for her.
James is stepping into the head of the family, replacing his father who’s now in jail – it’s not an easy position, especially with his younger brother threatening to destroy all his hard work.
Overcoming the obvious road blocks may be easier than getting past their personal history – it involves kidnapping and threat of torture and death.
Despite everything stacked against them, there is no denying that they are destined for one another.
A great second installment to an action-packed and darkly romantic series. The stage is already set for book three and I can’t wait to see what Katee has in store for us.
*An advanced copy was provided for review.
I just love this series and these characters so much. I love seeing the dynamics between the siblings from all the different viewpoints and getting the new POVs each book. I love seeing the familial relationship through different sets of eyes and getting more and more background on their parents in each book and seeing how they treat their children and how each child perceives it. I really enjoyed getting to see this side of Carrigan! It gives me a whole new perspective on her in book 3 (which I accidentally read first) and adds so much more insight to her interactions with Callie in book 1. James is something else. I am in LOVE with this man, though I would love for him to get a haircut because I can't help but just picture his hair as kind of gross
⚠️TW: they talk about slave trafficking, and there are gun fights and a good amount of bloodshed.
I zoomed through this one, Carrigan was one of my favorite characters in the first book so I was excited to read the one about her. It did not disappoint. The whole series is an enemies to lovers trope mixed with mob war and chaos. The plot was intriguing and it had me on edge at certain points, at times it felt a little too smutty but luckily the scenes are pretty short.
I zoomed through this one, Carrigan was one of my favorite characters in the first book so I was excited to read the one about her. It did not disappoint. The whole series is an enemies to lovers trope mixed with mob war and chaos. The plot was intriguing and it had me on edge at certain points, at times it felt a little too smutty but luckily the scenes are pretty short.
The Wedding Pact focuses on Carrigan O’Malley. In Carrigan’s world, daughters are pawns for alliances and power plays. Her father demands complete compliance and gives her thirty days to choose a husband from his list of approved candidates. I kid you not. All of the men are cads, but to disobey her father is unthinkable.
While she is checking out perspectives husbands, her path crosses again with James Halloran, now head of the Halloran family after the events in the Wedding Contract. While this could work as a standalone, those events have me strongly recommending you read/listen to book one first.
James and Carrigan have unbelievably hot chemistry, and Carrigan decides to explore those passions. They play this hot sexy game filled with banter, denial, and disinterest but you can feel the sexual tension. What begins as an emotional escape from reality slowly becomes develops into more. James may be enemy number one in the O’Malley household but he seems to be the only man who likes Carrigan for herself.
Robert delivers a hot and spicy “Romeo and Juliet" romance surrounded by danger, power struggles, alliances and betrayals. I found the world James and Carrigan were born into fascinating. Arranged marriages, women who silently stand behind their husbands, illegal activity laced with legitimate business. Bodyguards follow you everywhere and disobedience will not be tolerated. These men in power are ruthless and death, kidnapping and more are all part of daily life for these warring families. I cannot imagine coming from privilege but finding yourself trapped in a gilded cage. *shivers*
Despite her struggles with family obligations, I enjoyed the progressive growth we saw from Carrigan. Siblings and even her mother surprised me and added to the overall tone of the story. I felt the author did an excellent job of making Carrigan and her siblings reactions to their father and this life believable, while still giving us hope for a better future.
Robert has delivered plenty of suspense and action from Carrigan’s dates with prospective husbands to betrayals within the Halloran clan. Despite the fact or maybe because James heads a criminal family, I loved how Robert’s was able to show me his redeeming qualities. She exposed his softer side and the way he treated Carrigan was sweet. In both novels she has shown this younger generation looking to change or escape the life.
I felt the Marriage Pact had a stronger storyline and romance than the Wedding Contract. Fans of criminal family sagas, forbidden romance, delicious heat and suspense will enjoy the O'Malley trilogy. I am excited for the next story An Indecent Proposal that will give us Cillian O'Malley story. It releases in July 2016 and I will be grabbing the audiobook.
Audiobook provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
While she is checking out perspectives husbands, her path crosses again with James Halloran, now head of the Halloran family after the events in the Wedding Contract. While this could work as a standalone, those events have me strongly recommending you read/listen to book one first.
James and Carrigan have unbelievably hot chemistry, and Carrigan decides to explore those passions. They play this hot sexy game filled with banter, denial, and disinterest but you can feel the sexual tension. What begins as an emotional escape from reality slowly becomes develops into more. James may be enemy number one in the O’Malley household but he seems to be the only man who likes Carrigan for herself.
Robert delivers a hot and spicy “Romeo and Juliet" romance surrounded by danger, power struggles, alliances and betrayals. I found the world James and Carrigan were born into fascinating. Arranged marriages, women who silently stand behind their husbands, illegal activity laced with legitimate business. Bodyguards follow you everywhere and disobedience will not be tolerated. These men in power are ruthless and death, kidnapping and more are all part of daily life for these warring families. I cannot imagine coming from privilege but finding yourself trapped in a gilded cage. *shivers*
Despite her struggles with family obligations, I enjoyed the progressive growth we saw from Carrigan. Siblings and even her mother surprised me and added to the overall tone of the story. I felt the author did an excellent job of making Carrigan and her siblings reactions to their father and this life believable, while still giving us hope for a better future.
Robert has delivered plenty of suspense and action from Carrigan’s dates with prospective husbands to betrayals within the Halloran clan. Despite the fact or maybe because James heads a criminal family, I loved how Robert’s was able to show me his redeeming qualities. She exposed his softer side and the way he treated Carrigan was sweet. In both novels she has shown this younger generation looking to change or escape the life.
I felt the Marriage Pact had a stronger storyline and romance than the Wedding Contract. Fans of criminal family sagas, forbidden romance, delicious heat and suspense will enjoy the O'Malley trilogy. I am excited for the next story An Indecent Proposal that will give us Cillian O'Malley story. It releases in July 2016 and I will be grabbing the audiobook.
Audiobook provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
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:
Yes
While I love this series and the couples being paired up, what brings this to fullness is the side vignettes from the characters who I know will be getting their HEAs (HFNs?) in future books. We saw glimpses of Carrigan and James in the first book when she was kidnapped after the shooting and had to escape , and we continued right from where we left off. These two are like overheated magnets and I really enjoyed seeing them push/pull, given their current family rivalry situation.
Full Rating (out of 10 possible): 8.143 (based on a modified CAWPILE system)
Romance level (out of 5 possible): 3.5 (for on-page, intimacy scenes with some saucier details)
Full Rating (out of 10 possible): 8.143 (based on a modified CAWPILE system)
Romance level (out of 5 possible): 3.5 (for on-page, intimacy scenes with some saucier details)
dark
tense
fast-paced