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laurenloveslit81's review
5.0
Steam for days!
Omg this book was so hot! The steam was off the charts- all 3 men were dark, depraved, and super sexy! But it was also a really good story- I laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t put it down! I didn’t think these two could out do themselves after Den of Vipers but they definitely did!
Omg this book was so hot! The steam was off the charts- all 3 men were dark, depraved, and super sexy! But it was also a really good story- I laughed, I cried, and I couldn’t put it down! I didn’t think these two could out do themselves after Den of Vipers but they definitely did!
la_vampiresa's review
5.0
"I’m not the hero of my own story, but I sure as shit am not the villain. The world is filled with shades of gray. I’m just realizing now how deep into that dark side I am willing to go. "
I went into this blind and was absolutely blown away. Holy crap! Amazing job!!
"They may be the kings , but she’s their fucking queen."
The Dixon brothers are absolutely my new favorite Alphaholes. There is so much chemistry, angst, sexy times. If you have triggers, this may not be for you. This is actually the first book I have ever read that has pitbull representation and I couldn't have been happier. Huge pitbull supporter here. Absolutely loooved this one!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
I went into this blind and was absolutely blown away. Holy crap! Amazing job!!
"They may be the kings , but she’s their fucking queen."
The Dixon brothers are absolutely my new favorite Alphaholes. There is so much chemistry, angst, sexy times. If you have triggers, this may not be for you. This is actually the first book I have ever read that has pitbull representation and I couldn't have been happier. Huge pitbull supporter here. Absolutely loooved this one!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
greek_myth5's review
4.0
Whoa! This was....
This was a good read. Please note that if you have any triggers at all this is not the book for you. If you like your dark romances extra dirty then this is your kind of read. The characters in this book are not good people nor are they trying to be. They're simply dark people surviving and in the case of the Dixen brothers thriving.
All right so speaking of characters I had a really hard time connecting or even liking Rory. To be honest she annoyed me to no end till about 1/3 of the book. I don't expect all FMCs to be kick butt, take no names kind of gals but she was just so weak it got to be too much. But then about a third into the book things start to shift and that's where it all changed for me. The brothers I loved right away. Dark, broken and owning it it was love at first line with each of them. I liked how they didn't hide who they were and refused to apologize either. Maddox is the protective brother and is the darkest of the 3 brothers. Rogan is the control freak, he must know all and uses his intelligence to gather info. But make no mistake he's just as brutal as Maddox. Then there's Alistair, the struggling younger brother, who is on a downward spiral when he meets Rory. Finally, there's Rory. The woman who saw something tragic as a child and who struggles with her own darkness. Her one priority in life is caring for her older brother which is how she finds herself in the jam she's in.
The story itself was pretty good. And the development between Rory and the brothers was also well done in my opinion. Now fair warning if you don't like your sexy times to be dark fantasies then move on from this book. Rory's biggest fantasy is the kidnapped and used type if that gives you any indication. There is no vanilla to be found anywhere in this book. If the dirtier side is your speed then this book is fire! Ice water is the minimum recommendation I would make.
Overall it was dark but sweet. The brothers find their missing piece in Rory and it was great to see how they changed for her but just for Rory. There's a lot of emotion in the book as well such as the scenes between Rory and her brother that just broke my heart every time. So pick this up if any of the above calls to you.
This was a good read. Please note that if you have any triggers at all this is not the book for you. If you like your dark romances extra dirty then this is your kind of read. The characters in this book are not good people nor are they trying to be. They're simply dark people surviving and in the case of the Dixen brothers thriving.
All right so speaking of characters I had a really hard time connecting or even liking Rory. To be honest she annoyed me to no end till about 1/3 of the book. I don't expect all FMCs to be kick butt, take no names kind of gals but she was just so weak it got to be too much. But then about a third into the book things start to shift and that's where it all changed for me. The brothers I loved right away. Dark, broken and owning it it was love at first line with each of them. I liked how they didn't hide who they were and refused to apologize either. Maddox is the protective brother and is the darkest of the 3 brothers. Rogan is the control freak, he must know all and uses his intelligence to gather info. But make no mistake he's just as brutal as Maddox. Then there's Alistair, the struggling younger brother, who is on a downward spiral when he meets Rory. Finally, there's Rory. The woman who saw something tragic as a child and who struggles with her own darkness. Her one priority in life is caring for her older brother which is how she finds herself in the jam she's in.
The story itself was pretty good. And the development between Rory and the brothers was also well done in my opinion. Now fair warning if you don't like your sexy times to be dark fantasies then move on from this book. Rory's biggest fantasy is the kidnapped and used type if that gives you any indication. There is no vanilla to be found anywhere in this book. If the dirtier side is your speed then this book is fire! Ice water is the minimum recommendation I would make.
Overall it was dark but sweet. The brothers find their missing piece in Rory and it was great to see how they changed for her but just for Rory. There's a lot of emotion in the book as well such as the scenes between Rory and her brother that just broke my heart every time. So pick this up if any of the above calls to you.
psychodavis's review
5.0
I didn't want to end!!
What happens when K.A. and Loxley team up??? Pure amazing, hot, and sexiness that you never want to end. I'm still fanning myself over here. Must read!!!
What happens when K.A. and Loxley team up??? Pure amazing, hot, and sexiness that you never want to end. I'm still fanning myself over here. Must read!!!
shedevilreads's review
5.0
Gangsters and Guns by K.A. Knight and Loxley Savage is a standalone dark contemporary romance.
The book does come with a warning/caution "There are explicit scenes and dark themes such as drug abuse that might be triggering for some. If such material triggers or offends you, please do not read this book"
I am a new reader to Katie and Loxley's books and I am now a big fan! I need to start binging all their work. They did an amazing job pulling me into the story. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next.
I loved the relationship that bloomed between Rory, Rogan, Maddox, and Alistair. Their story took me on an emotional roller coaster. There were times I was laughing out load and others were I was a sobbing mess. I really enjoyed getting all of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dark romance, contemporary romance, or romantic suspense. It is definitely one of my top reads for 2021!
The book does come with a warning/caution "There are explicit scenes and dark themes such as drug abuse that might be triggering for some. If such material triggers or offends you, please do not read this book"
I am a new reader to Katie and Loxley's books and I am now a big fan! I need to start binging all their work. They did an amazing job pulling me into the story. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next.
I loved the relationship that bloomed between Rory, Rogan, Maddox, and Alistair. Their story took me on an emotional roller coaster. There were times I was laughing out load and others were I was a sobbing mess. I really enjoyed getting all of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves dark romance, contemporary romance, or romantic suspense. It is definitely one of my top reads for 2021!
jazzigtee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rosa_books's review against another edition
5.0
Gangsters and Guns is great reverse harem romance. K. A. Knight and Loxley Savage does amazing with Rory. But there is a lot of ⚠️triggers⚠️.
Rory is a strong kick ass woman who does anything for her brother. So she makes a deal to go undercover for a cop to get dirt on the Dixen Brothers. No problem until feelings starts and she starts notice things aren’t what they seems.
Maddox, Rogan, and Alistair are Dixen Brothers. When they agree to “hire” Rory they knew she was hiding something but only Alistair knows what and he is not sharing. So Maddox is the hard ass of the all them. He is the hardest to love but the first to fill in love with Rory. Alistair is a drug user like her brother but his charm and personal make him hard to resist. He like to use his money to buy friends but that not work with Rory. If you want her you need to show here your real self demons and all. Rogan is the nerd but the one Rory feels close to at first. She see something inside of him that reminds of herself.
Throughout everything in Rory experience in her past nothing prepared her for what she will going through Maddox, Rogan, and Alistair. She and the guys will carry us on a steam fill journey through some blood, tears, and some love. We get to know Rory and the guys as fight for their HEA with even knowing that what they want. Will they get read to found out?
K. A. Knight bad Loxley Savage both done a amazing job with characters. Rory was incredible fmc. Her strength was incredible. The storyline was wonderful for Gangsters and Guns. The ending was perfect. Definitely 5 ⭐️.
Rory is a strong kick ass woman who does anything for her brother. So she makes a deal to go undercover for a cop to get dirt on the Dixen Brothers. No problem until feelings starts and she starts notice things aren’t what they seems.
Maddox, Rogan, and Alistair are Dixen Brothers. When they agree to “hire” Rory they knew she was hiding something but only Alistair knows what and he is not sharing. So Maddox is the hard ass of the all them. He is the hardest to love but the first to fill in love with Rory. Alistair is a drug user like her brother but his charm and personal make him hard to resist. He like to use his money to buy friends but that not work with Rory. If you want her you need to show here your real self demons and all. Rogan is the nerd but the one Rory feels close to at first. She see something inside of him that reminds of herself.
Throughout everything in Rory experience in her past nothing prepared her for what she will going through Maddox, Rogan, and Alistair. She and the guys will carry us on a steam fill journey through some blood, tears, and some love. We get to know Rory and the guys as fight for their HEA with even knowing that what they want. Will they get read to found out?
K. A. Knight bad Loxley Savage both done a amazing job with characters. Rory was incredible fmc. Her strength was incredible. The storyline was wonderful for Gangsters and Guns. The ending was perfect. Definitely 5 ⭐️.
willowisp79's review
5.0
I am fast becoming a fan of Ms Knights writing. She has a way of writing the perfect mix of the alpha male that you would LOVE to find existed in real life (and that he wanted YOU!!), has the descriptive talent and imagination to write the most sexy and downright dirty and sinful sex scenes you almost feel naughty for reading it and just wrapping it all in a storyline bow that leaves you not wanting to put it down!!
Gangsters and Guns can almost be viewed as an extreme cinderella tale.
Rory, our FMC, goes from barely surviving, barely eating and barely keeping the trailer over her head, to having a fantastic job, an opulent apartment, 3 gorgeous bosses, and everything paid for.of course there's a catch!
Desperate for money to keep her brother in his care home after a lifetime of drug abuse catching up with him, Rory takes a risky thef job blinded by the cash paid.
To keep out of jail she agrees to go undercover for a detective for the 3 Dixen brothers, who own and run Dixen Enterprises, as well as non legal bits on the side they can never be caught on. The detective is trying to grt prove for an horrific murder he has been convinced they did, and sends in Rory to get enough evidence to put them all away, and she would get a suspended sentence.
As Rory gets to work trying, and failing, to find any evidence, she gets to know the Dixens and find they're not exactly what the detective had told her. Oh they weren't saints! But weren't these evil shits either. But the detective was determined and Rory had deadlines to find something that made no sense.
As Rory gets to know them, and as they get to know her, it becomes a matter of "detective or Dixens". Either way, Rory was going to hurt someone she cared about...
That's if they let her live after learning of her betrayal. She'd seen first hand that you don't fail at loyalty.
The scene with her brother towards the end was touching! I swear I teared up and I rarely do that! Written so well and one of the great pivotal moments in Rorys life.
Love how different the brothers were, and the way each slotted with Rory in different ways. It's in books like this where it kinda makes you think "of course RH is the way forward. How can one person have everything another needs??".
There were some unanswered questions that were left hanging...
Why was Rory never made aware that it was Alistair that set her up for the initial job? And what exactly was it that the dixes did that was so gangster? We saw the money making set up but that was it!
It was a great read but it does come in a second to the Den of Vipers!
Slight trigger warning when it comes to some of Rorys fantasy that are played out but that's about it.
Gangsters and Guns can almost be viewed as an extreme cinderella tale.
Rory, our FMC, goes from barely surviving, barely eating and barely keeping the trailer over her head, to having a fantastic job, an opulent apartment, 3 gorgeous bosses, and everything paid for.of course there's a catch!
Desperate for money to keep her brother in his care home after a lifetime of drug abuse catching up with him, Rory takes a risky thef job blinded by the cash paid.
To keep out of jail she agrees to go undercover for a detective for the 3 Dixen brothers, who own and run Dixen Enterprises, as well as non legal bits on the side they can never be caught on. The detective is trying to grt prove for an horrific murder he has been convinced they did, and sends in Rory to get enough evidence to put them all away, and she would get a suspended sentence.
As Rory gets to work trying, and failing, to find any evidence, she gets to know the Dixens and find they're not exactly what the detective had told her. Oh they weren't saints! But weren't these evil shits either. But the detective was determined and Rory had deadlines to find something that made no sense.
As Rory gets to know them, and as they get to know her, it becomes a matter of "detective or Dixens". Either way, Rory was going to hurt someone she cared about...
That's if they let her live after learning of her betrayal. She'd seen first hand that you don't fail at loyalty.
The scene with her brother towards the end was touching! I swear I teared up and I rarely do that! Written so well and one of the great pivotal moments in Rorys life.
Love how different the brothers were, and the way each slotted with Rory in different ways. It's in books like this where it kinda makes you think "of course RH is the way forward. How can one person have everything another needs??".
There were some unanswered questions that were left hanging...
Why was Rory never made aware that it was Alistair that set her up for the initial job? And what exactly was it that the dixes did that was so gangster? We saw the money making set up but that was it!
It was a great read but it does come in a second to the Den of Vipers!
Slight trigger warning when it comes to some of Rorys fantasy that are played out but that's about it.