A review by caffeinatedcrystal
Bad Habits by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Finally, the unhinged mafia mc I've been waiting for.

Bad Habits was a WILD, ridiculous, and entertaining story filled with lots of obliviousness and passion.

Tony works for the Vitale brothers as a sort of bodyguard/second in command. He is super good at mafia stuff.

Caleb is the president of a group of deranged Robin Hood-esque bikers and thieves. They're committed to stealing from the rich/bad and distributing the cash to those in need.

On a job gone bad, Caleb gets wrapped up with Tony and the Vitale brothers. He is basically kidnapped and initiated into the mafia. Come to find out, after t*rture,  the mafia dudes learn that Caleb is a cousin of theirs - so now he is "one of them."

In a forced proximity/kidnapping kind of way, Caleb and Tony start a pretty serious enemies/frenimies/captor to lovers type situation. It would probably also help to know that Tony is bad at feelings and emotions and that Caleb is an oblivious dummy. Their HEA takes a while, but it gets there - their own version of HEA, anyway.

While the sex scenes are absolute 🔥🔥🔥, Tony is an absolute maniac. He takes possessiveness to the maxxxxx and that is exactly what mafia mcs are supposed to do. It was epic.

This story is nothing but 🚩🚩🚩🚩, so you know I'm here for it. Obsession, toxicity, all of it. I'm here for it. Throw in the casual use of "daddy," and some pretty serious behind the scenes mafia stuff - this book is a certified banger.

There is also a book 2 , and the Vitale brothers have their own books as well, meaning you could really lose yourself in this universe if you were so inclined.

I already downloaded the next book LOL.
Great story. I absolutely recommend!