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A review by sinbetweenthelines
Sold to the Syndicate: The Botticelli Brotherhood Series by J.L. Quick
3.0
I’m a sucker for a mafia romance, especially when it’s by an indie author. This book was a fun read, with honestly really enjoyable spicy scenes, and that’s all I needed it to be!
Lorenzo Boticelli, heir to the Italian mafia family in NYC, agrees to take Avalie as payment for her stepfather’s debt. The spitfire that is Ava obviously wasn’t a huge fan, but who can resist a sexy, powerful man like Renzo. He wins her over in the lust department easily, but her heart is a bit harder to catch.
I can’t say the book was very well written, and it could definitely use another round of editing, but I still enjoyed it! The spicy scenes had a bit of kink and BDSM in it, which is always fun; our FMC loves pain and our MMC likes delivering it… so it works out!
I honestly enjoyed the two MCs and their dual POV. I do think some phrases and interactions were overused, particularly in the romantic side of their relationship, but it’s fineee. The plot was a bit random, but you know what? I was along for the ride. And I did quite enjoy the addition of other mafia and mob families that actually seemed to be well-informed (unlike some other mafia romances I’ve read).
Lorenzo Boticelli, heir to the Italian mafia family in NYC, agrees to take Avalie as payment for her stepfather’s debt. The spitfire that is Ava obviously wasn’t a huge fan, but who can resist a sexy, powerful man like Renzo. He wins her over in the lust department easily, but her heart is a bit harder to catch.
I can’t say the book was very well written, and it could definitely use another round of editing, but I still enjoyed it! The spicy scenes had a bit of kink and BDSM in it, which is always fun; our FMC loves pain and our MMC likes delivering it… so it works out!
I honestly enjoyed the two MCs and their dual POV. I do think some phrases and interactions were overused, particularly in the romantic side of their relationship, but it’s fineee. The plot was a bit random, but you know what? I was along for the ride. And I did quite enjoy the addition of other mafia and mob families that actually seemed to be well-informed (unlike some other mafia romances I’ve read).