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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Marriage of convenience? Forced proximity? Mutual pinning!?!? Give me more of this please!
How can you look at Callahan and think he's not absolutely head over heels for Loren? The man bleeds jealousy. You look in her direction and he is there to block your view.
This is fast paced. But I don't mind it too much since I felt we still got all the information we needed to. The plot was given to us from the get go. The family businesses and history were explained.
There were some things I was sus about and happy to say my intuition was correct. I do have questions and suspicions about other characters that were mentioned towards the end. I wonder if we'll see them and get answers in the next book.
Thanks so much to the author for sending me an ARC!
How can you look at Callahan and think he's not absolutely head over heels for Loren? The man bleeds jealousy. You look in her direction and he is there to block your view.
This is fast paced. But I don't mind it too much since I felt we still got all the information we needed to. The plot was given to us from the get go. The family businesses and history were explained.
There were some things I was sus about and happy to say my intuition was correct. I do have questions and suspicions about other characters that were mentioned towards the end. I wonder if we'll see them and get answers in the next book.
Thanks so much to the author for sending me an ARC!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a ride of a book!!! I read this in one day. Could not put it down. I had to find out how this book ended (hence why I read in one day)!
This story kept me on my toes because I had no clue what was gonna occur next. Tense, fast paced, well written book with a (dark) love story. Sooo good!
This story kept me on my toes because I had no clue what was gonna occur next. Tense, fast paced, well written book with a (dark) love story. Sooo good!
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Think Romeo and Juliet, but set it in a world of rival mafia families, and give them a second chance as adults, plus a dash of suspense.
Loren (Ren) and Callahan (Cal) had a secret relationship as teens, but things didn't work out. Now, Loren is desperate to find her brother Mason, and that has her turning back to Cal for help, despite loathing him. Faced with her teenage love in a marriage of convenience and the backdrop of both the attempts to find Mason and some nefarious actions happening against the Keane mafia empire Cal leads, all serve as tension-building background for the reuniting of Loren and Cal.
I personally always love when we have a badass FMC like Loren, and honestly, it was a bonus that she was a little morally grey too! She was a perfect complement to Cal and didn't let his stubborn, overbearingness tamp her down. And Cal: the badass man who is incredibly down bad for Loren. Witnessing them coming back together and finidng their happiness was so enjoyable and the suspenseful elements kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Even if mafia isn’t typically your thing but you’re a romantic suspense fan, I highly recommend picking this book up!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Thank you to the author for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Please make way for your next indie favorite! 😍
When I tell you that I was SAT for the entire duration of this novel, I am not JOKING. Every time I had to stop reading, I was counting back the minutes until I could be back into this darkly addicting world.
Through Any Fire is a fast-paced, steamy, second chance romance that had me flipping pages like I was being starved. As my first mafia romance book, this sets the bar. The simmering intensity that Cal x Loren have is scorching, you'll need plenty of ice water to keep you cool. Plus, the high stakes, warring mafia families, and friendships kept me HOOKED.
If you are looking for a series that will have you utterly obsessed, look no further!
P.S. I'm looking forward to the next book in series, featuring Alice. I have my guesses as to who her love interest will be. My girl went THROUGH it and she deserves all the happiness in the world.
Please make way for your next indie favorite! 😍
When I tell you that I was SAT for the entire duration of this novel, I am not JOKING. Every time I had to stop reading, I was counting back the minutes until I could be back into this darkly addicting world.
Through Any Fire is a fast-paced, steamy, second chance romance that had me flipping pages like I was being starved. As my first mafia romance book, this sets the bar. The simmering intensity that Cal x Loren have is scorching, you'll need plenty of ice water to keep you cool. Plus, the high stakes, warring mafia families, and friendships kept me HOOKED.
If you are looking for a series that will have you utterly obsessed, look no further!
P.S. I'm looking forward to the next book in series, featuring Alice. I have my guesses as to who her love interest will be. My girl went THROUGH it and she deserves all the happiness in the world.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
As an avid dark romance reader when I first read the blurb and the first few chapters I was excited to jump into the book. However about half way through the book seems messy and rushed ( keep in mind I do have an ARC so there might be plot points fixed by publication).
Please read content and trigger warnings.
Please read content and trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Trafficking
Loren & Callahan surprised me in this second chance romance with a twist! Their chemistry is off the charts, they have secrets and surprises left and right, and I was entertained the entire time. Callahan is tough and has his dark side but he is a total softie for Loren. Loren is a badass who proves she can take care of herself. The plot was so good and I loved the writing in this one. I felt like I was watching a movie with this one it was so fun!
Thank you Katherine for this advance reader’s copy!
Thank you Katherine for this advance reader’s copy!
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving a review, all thoughts are my own
Tropes: second chance, marriage of convenience
Microtropes: touch her and die, my wife, he washes her hair
Spice: 3/5
I signed up for this ARC because I absolutely love a good second chance/marriage of convenience story. They're forced to spend time together and slowly develop feelings? SIGN ME UP. As I was reading I discovered the microtropes and they worked so well for the story! My wife, touch her and die and he washes her hair are some of the favorite microtropes I see mentioned often on social media. Loren and Callahan definitely had an underlying pull towards each other throughout the story and I'm glad they were able to get their happy ending.
There were several things that drew me out of the story however. First of all, the cover implies a historical/period piece but the setting of the story was contemporary. Also, the marketing of book implies contemporary romance but I felt the content leaned more towards dark romance as both the FMC and MMC are involved in the darker aspects of the story. Second of all, the story is advertised as single POV and while the majority of the story is from the FMC's POV, there were at least 4 chapters from the MMC's POV and the epilogue is entirely in third person. Thirdly, I struggled with Loren's constantly changing motivation. She initially agreed to the marriage to save her brother, then halfway through the story, she was like oh well Mason knew what he was getting into - I gotta stay in this to rescue my friend, and by the end she's back to her brother as motivation and her friend falls by the wayside. I also disliked how Loren was not there at all for her friend Alice after she was rescued. Loren literally thinks that she should go check on her friend but allows herself to be distracted by sex. I was disappointed in how Alice's trauma was framed as Loren also has thoughts of "with any luck she'll be back to herself in no time" after Alice had gone through a terrible kidnapping and implied multiple sexual assaults. Finally, there were some things that just did not make sense. There's no such thing as a surgically implanted IUD and when cars are constantly being blown up and fires are constantly being set, an oxygen tank in a car is the absolute worst idea as it is combustible and greatly enhances the burning of other objects.
This book would be a good fit for fans of darker contemporary romance who enjoy warring crime family drama, second chance romance and marriage of convenience. It would also be great for fans of the microtropes touch her and die, my wife, and he washes her hair.
Tropes: second chance, marriage of convenience
Microtropes: touch her and die, my wife, he washes her hair
Spice: 3/5
I signed up for this ARC because I absolutely love a good second chance/marriage of convenience story. They're forced to spend time together and slowly develop feelings? SIGN ME UP. As I was reading I discovered the microtropes and they worked so well for the story! My wife, touch her and die and he washes her hair are some of the favorite microtropes I see mentioned often on social media. Loren and Callahan definitely had an underlying pull towards each other throughout the story and I'm glad they were able to get their happy ending.
There were several things that drew me out of the story however. First of all, the cover implies a historical/period piece but the setting of the story was contemporary. Also, the marketing of book implies contemporary romance but I felt the content leaned more towards dark romance as both the FMC and MMC are involved in the darker aspects of the story. Second of all, the story is advertised as single POV and while the majority of the story is from the FMC's POV, there were at least 4 chapters from the MMC's POV and the epilogue is entirely in third person. Thirdly, I struggled with Loren's constantly changing motivation. She initially agreed to the marriage to save her brother, then halfway through the story, she was like oh well Mason knew what he was getting into - I gotta stay in this to rescue my friend, and by the end she's back to her brother as motivation and her friend falls by the wayside. I also disliked how Loren was not there at all for her friend Alice after she was rescued. Loren literally thinks that she should go check on her friend but allows herself to be distracted by sex. I was disappointed in how Alice's trauma was framed as Loren also has thoughts of "with any luck she'll be back to herself in no time" after Alice had gone through a terrible kidnapping and implied multiple sexual assaults. Finally, there were some things that just did not make sense. There's no such thing as a surgically implanted IUD and when cars are constantly being blown up and fires are constantly being set, an oxygen tank in a car is the absolute worst idea as it is combustible and greatly enhances the burning of other objects.
This book would be a good fit for fans of darker contemporary romance who enjoy warring crime family drama, second chance romance and marriage of convenience. It would also be great for fans of the microtropes touch her and die, my wife, and he washes her hair.
challenging
dark
emotional
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
⭐️: 5/5
🌶️: 3.5/5
Genre: Dark(ish) Romance
Thank you Katherine Carter for the gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are genuine and my own
Ok, the absolute CHOKEHOLD this book had on me!! I’m so glad I had a long car ride so I could BINGE it
The beginning is an absolute whirlwind, and I was immediately hooked. I was ADDICTED by 3% in 😱 I adore both Loren and Cal. And the side characters add so much to the story, especially Cohen! I wish we saw more of his personality because he’s such a fun duality of dangerous and sweet
I was constantly trying to figure out the mafia storyline, and by the time I figured out what had really happened, I’d filtered through just about every character being the potential culprit! The suspense was so well written
DEFINITELY add this one to your TBR!
Tropes: mafia romance, second chance romance, star-crossed lovers, hate to love, touch her and d!e
🌶️: 3.5/5
Genre: Dark(ish) Romance
Thank you Katherine Carter for the gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are genuine and my own
Ok, the absolute CHOKEHOLD this book had on me!! I’m so glad I had a long car ride so I could BINGE it
The beginning is an absolute whirlwind, and I was immediately hooked. I was ADDICTED by 3% in 😱 I adore both Loren and Cal. And the side characters add so much to the story, especially Cohen! I wish we saw more of his personality because he’s such a fun duality of dangerous and sweet
I was constantly trying to figure out the mafia storyline, and by the time I figured out what had really happened, I’d filtered through just about every character being the potential culprit! The suspense was so well written
DEFINITELY add this one to your TBR!
Tropes: mafia romance, second chance romance, star-crossed lovers, hate to love, touch her and d!e
Through Any Fire was the perfect book I needed as a pallet cleanser from a very emotional romantasy book.
This book had everything I could have wanted:
- Mafia rival families (Romeo & Juliet vibes)
- Marriage of convenience
- Rivals -> Friends -> Lovers -> Strangers -> 👀
- Second Chance (even though this isn’t what I gravitate towards the most)
Every time I was reading this book I felt like I couldn’t stop. It would always be one more chapter because something crazy happened and I needed to see immediately how it was resolved.
I will definitely pick up the next book in the series!
Thank you to the author for the ARC! ✨
dark
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Honestly, I requested this book by accident and I am glad I did. I don't read too many mafia romances and the ones I've read, I can't say I loved them.
This story has Romeo and Juliet vibes with the family rivalry. Loren and Cal were each other's first love and broke up and 11 years later, she needs his help finding her brother. He needs a wife and as a marriage of convenience, they help each other out.
This story is a bit antsy and Cal is possessive in the best alpha male way. I love that Lorne is a strong defiant character and doesn't put up with anything.
The plot is crazy and moves quickly and I am here for it. I am so glad I stumbled on this gem.
Thank you Katherine Carter for a copy of the book.
This story has Romeo and Juliet vibes with the family rivalry. Loren and Cal were each other's first love and broke up and 11 years later, she needs his help finding her brother. He needs a wife and as a marriage of convenience, they help each other out.
This story is a bit antsy and Cal is possessive in the best alpha male way. I love that Lorne is a strong defiant character and doesn't put up with anything.
The plot is crazy and moves quickly and I am here for it. I am so glad I stumbled on this gem.
Thank you Katherine Carter for a copy of the book.