A review by caffeinatedcrystal
Mad Love by April Jade

dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I didn't realize I had already read this until a few pages in, but I'm so glad I reread it! 

MAD LOVE is a Daddy *no age play* mafia adjacent story. Maybe not so adjacent. But the mafia aspect isn't the main focus of the story. 

Toby is not loving his life. He is surviving, barely. Choosing to fall asleep in a gym locker room and waking up to a giant scary madman wasn't on his bingo card. 

Ben is the mafia man/ceo/ eventual daddy. He feels an instant connection to Toby but has zero ability to express said emotions. 

After basically kidnapping Toby, Ben realizes Toby NEEDS help. He has untreated lupus and is generally in a bad way. 

Is this instalust / instalove?
 Yes. 

But who cares. 

These two mcs have chemistry and plenty of backstory to spare between them. 

I love a feral mafia king.
 I love an UNHINGED *you're mine* 

And honestly, there just aren't enough daddy stories without age play. It's a whole vibe. 

Loved this one, and I absolutely recommend it. I'll be reading book 2, WILD HEART, tomorrow.