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Law: The Morelli Brothers: Sons of the Wicked

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Law Morelli

My brothers think I have no heart, that I am cold, vicious and evil as f@&k. They are not wrong. In fact, they forgot one. I am also as deadly as they come. It is my job to protect my family, to keep my brother’s safe. Am I my brother’s keeper? Yes, I am! There is no room in my life for anything else, for anyone else. I had been content with that truth for years, decades.

Until I met her…

This woman was everything I didn’t believe I needed or wanted. She's sexy as f@&k and has a smile that seems to chase my darkness away. I crave her like a drug. I desire her body, her soul, and most of all, her heart. I need her in more ways than I want to admit. I should keep my distance. I should walk away, leave her be, and never look back. But yeah, that shit wasn’t happening. This woman would be mine, mark my words.

Question is… would she accept me for who I am, for WHAT I am? I guess I would find out soon enough.

Author's This is a dark romance with killing, blood, guts and other possible triggers. Please read with caution and note this is a work of fiction.

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2023

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475 reviews34 followers
March 2, 2023
It Feels Unfinished

Sydney decides to take control of her life and leave her no good husband and controlling family behind. She visits her college roommate and decides to have one night stand, but of course she gets way more with Law.

So I read the first half of this book on Kindle Vella and was waiting for the complete book ti get released. I was excited to finish their story. While I like the story and the characters, although Sydney did annoy me at times, the story still feels unfinished. Based on the last line I’m assuming we’ll see this couple again in Nix’s book, but Nix and Ivie will be the focus. That’s disappointing because there were loose ends that directly concerned Law and Sydney that need to be wrapped. How was their reunion? What happened to Hailey? Did they deal with George? So many questions.

I guess we’ll wait and see if this is answered in a satisfying way in Nix’s book.

3.5 stars
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286 reviews19 followers
March 19, 2023
So....

I find it fascinating that authors in this genre don't get tired of writing the same stories over & over again. The doe-eyed naive insecure black girl falling for the ruthless yet loyal & hot bad boy has been done to death. What's the point of doing another if nothing new or interesting is added. Law was interesting but as usual the heroine was thirsty, boring & corny. This acting like she's never been around a good looking man is just boring. I'm thankful black women aren't this boring in real life. There was potential for Sydney to be fun but she was predictably uninspired. She spent her time drooling over law, describing him to the readers Repeatedly & whining about him to other women. Let's evolve with the times. We want black heroines who have agency, who are capable, have goals & interests beyond the man they just met. Damsels in distress is so dated & uninspired. This would be way more compelling if Sydney had some bad*ss in her.
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688 reviews27 followers
August 1, 2023
Damn Good Read, But

Too much time spent on the back and forth of should we our should we not between the hero and heroine. Not to mention the author constantly trying to convince or convey to readers of how wealthy the heroine is. The intriguing part of the story is trying to figure out who’s behind the attempts to kill the Morelli brothers. Not that it’s much of a stretch to guess, but nor do readers find answers in this book. However, there are plenty of breadcrumbs that seemingly (easily) lead to one person. Anyway, on to the next.
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1,429 reviews8 followers
March 14, 2023
L.A. W. Morelli

He is rightly named : Law , because that man made his own law, he is the youngest but he is more ruthless, and believe you me, Nix and Grey are no slackers in the ruthless department… When beautiful Sydney met Lawson, the attraction was instant, who can blamed her!? the man was insanely good looking with confidence oozing all over him and danger in his eyes, to top it all he was British with an accent that will stop you in your track. The attraction wasn’t one sided. They soon found out that one night wasn’t enough and Law wanted a lifetime with His woman…
But danger was coming from all sides and whomever dared touching or hurting his woman will regret it.
The Morelli brothers will keep enthralled… see for yourself ! No spoilers !!
btw, I love the uncle… I would love to see a little more of him.
Can’t wait for book 2 🙌🙌
58 reviews3 followers
March 2, 2023
Sons of the wicked!!❤❤

I enjoyed reading this story of Law and Sydney, they had wonderful chemistry. I'm super excited to read about Nix next.
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484 reviews6 followers
December 6, 2023
More please!

SK Lessly never disappoints with her books. I want more of Law and Sydney! They are like night and day which makes them perfect for each other. Technically this book didn’t end on a cliffhanger but because I need to see Law’s savagery to her ex as well as family, in my mind it’s a cliffhanger lol. Nevertheless, I can’t wait to read the next book in the series
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68 reviews1 follower
March 12, 2023
good plot , extremely poor execution

This book had all the things I was looking for so you’d think this would be a 5 star read but no. The more and more I read this book I realized why it felt to painful to read - there’s barely any dialogue. It feels like I’m reading an essay. You go through 20/30 pages of explanations of things happen and then one page of dialogue and then it happens all over again. It makes the book boring , painful to read , and it makes it difficult to fully understand the characters and their relationships with one another. So after pushing through this book I was thinking okay a 3 star read …well after forcing myself to the ending I took away another star. Honestly I want to take away another but I’m trying to be nice. But that ending made me regret the time I wasted reading this book. Somone needs to have a serious conversation with this author about how to successfully execute a plot. This book was just so incredibly disappointing. I will not be reading the rest of the series and I will be avoiding this author’s writing in the future.
1,070 reviews5 followers
April 14, 2024
Law and Sydney are Likeable

*****Spoilers*****

Law is a Morelli, one of identical triplets that belong to a crime family and is the wild card, unhinged and likely to be set off at any moment. He enjoys getting his hands wet and inspires fear in those who know his name on the streets. Law sees Sydney at a hotel bar and wants her. Sydney is a recent divorcee, or so she thinks, and likes what she sees in Law immediately but is surprised that this British accented stud is interested in her over the tall blond woman who had been eyeballing Law. After some chatting, Law and Sydney decide to get lost together and head back to her room. Hours of talking and enjoying one another's company later and the conversation turns to one more sexual in nature and even though Law didn't come to Sydney's room for this purpose, eye roll, their mutual attraction send them to available horizontal surfaces to sate their desires. From there, Law is hooked and wants more from Sydney than he's ever wanted from any other woman. Possessive Law shows his true colors and Sydney is his, no matter what she has to say in the matter. The rest of the book is bouncing between Law's job that he fulfills for his family, learning about the bond he has with his brothers, exploring Law and Sydney as a couple, and danger.

I liked Law and Sydney. Their backgrounds could've used some more information, particularly Sydney's and especially when she's snatched. I was really enjoying the setup for the most part up to 90% when Sydney was going on about Law keeping things from her, I just rolled my eyes. Overreacting just to be contrary and especially since I knew whatever ire she had wasn't going to last. That she turns her phone off when she's likely to be a target not only as Law's liability but because for whatever reason her husband who she thought she'd divorced had put a bounty on Sydney's head for capture. Then she's taken. Not only is she taken, it's right after her best friend Hailey is talking mad trash about how capable the women are in comparison to the men. Hailey was shot and hanging on to life, her brothers were also shot, not sure if they'll live. Not much given afterward because Sydney was being held somewhere for approximately 20 days waiting for George to pay her kidnappers. Only George tells them to just kill her and and him proof and he'll pay. But they don't. So I didn't get it. If the kidnappers are out for money, why continue to keep Sydney alive? Tossing her off the balcony to her death seems prudent and no skin off their bones for having done it, plus it gets rid of her as their problem. In any case, after threatening to let his men have their way with her and then killing Sydney if her husband doesn't pay up, the day has come for the rape, mutilation, and murder. Only just as it's actually going to happen, brains are splattered as a sniper takes the men out. Up and over the balcony like an avenging antihero comes Law to the rescue and the book ends. Crap ending I thought, including all of the glossed over parts of Sydney's abduction and captivity.
441 reviews2 followers
July 12, 2023
OMG 😱!!! I try to wait but I couldn’t so now that I finish I NEED the 2nd book quickly please…

Man, this author is the only one that I do this for (I do not like cliffhanger and when it says book 1, I ALWAYS wait for book 2 or/and 3 comes out before I start reading. But I have a love hate relationship with MS. Lessly. On one hand I love EVERY single one word that she writes and on the other hand I get so into it that I finish reading so fast, my head spin and my heart rate doubles.
This time I try to fool myself all around and tried to read it so slow, hoping that by then book 2 will be out, but nothing. I finished it because I couldn’t put it down for nothing, and I tried!!!
But this is what a MS. Lessly book does to me. So guys, I am not going into details but you MUST get this book ASAP: “why you ask?” Well 1) it’s good and perfect, 2) you get to have the LAW on your neck of the hood 🤩 3) you get the best steamy erotic experience ever(it’s so vivid/relatable) 4) you get the best heroine and hero there is and 5) you get triple the trouble 😈….
Man get this book, and even with this cliffhanger you are going to love it. I surely do hope that Hails, Fredo, Aldo are ok. And I wonder if it’s the Albanian in the work???🧐🧐🧐
In any case I will definitely be rereading this no matter what!!!!!
1,018 reviews17 followers
March 8, 2023
Disappointing (contains spoilers)

Based on the description, I was really looking forward to a strong alpha male with a sensible heroine.
Law was well written with layers although his moodiness was over played. He’s supposed to be very closed to his brothers, however they never actually have a conversation and he’s always irritated with them.
The real let down for me was the heroine, Sydney. For such a man, I was expecting a sensible and supportive woman, what I got was an immature child, incapable of actually making decisions for herself. First of all, her over reaction to not being told about being a triplet was silly.?The worst though was her ridiculous “I’m a strong independent woman” stick which led to her abduction. She was so self centered, she never stopped to consider that Law was somewhat busy trying to stay alive and hadn’t had the time to give her all the details. To call him in the middle of a conflict? Really? Worse, her and her stupid friend, knowing the danger she’s in decide to leave a safe place? The laughable bit is after claiming how she can look after herself and breaking up with him now that she’s in a predicament, she’s praying for his help?
1 review
September 13, 2024
I was completely invested before I finished the prologue!

Lessly gave me characters that I could get behind. The female protagonist was believable, in the sense that she had a strength to her to rival the possessive and deadly male protagonist, but she also had insecurities, doubts, and fears, like any normal woman would. She's tossed into a dangerous life, but she handles it the best she can, though still not fully prepared for what accepting that life means. She's not automatically a baddie who knows no fear. She has growth and comes into her own.

Lessly also did a great job crafting the possessive male trope in a way that sits well with you. He's deadly, but sincere. His actions are never cruel or overbearing in a way that would strip her of her rights as a woman and a person. Everything he does is out of kindness and care. He's the kind of man that you would be okay with telling you you belonged to him, lol.

Now, on to the spicy stuff. SHOOT, y'all, if you like spicy, open-door romance, then you've got it here. 'Tis hot, hot, hot! Make sure you're in a room with a fan and no one to look over your shoulder, lol. This book delivers on the romance and the suspense, and I can't wait to read the next in the series.
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244 reviews10 followers
March 16, 2023
This one almost had it. The dialogue between characters is some of the best I’ve read. It’s logical and flows naturally like real conversation. Overall, I really liked reading how Lessly wrote and described scenes because I could easily picture it.

Unfortunately, Law’s character confused me to the point that I skimmed over parts. I think he was supposed to be this tough-as-nails man that falls in love, but the way he was flip flopping made me sick. He wasn’t grouchy, he was an ass. He was rude for no reason, especially with his brothers, which was weird to me because they were supposed to be close. I felt like Law could’ve been portrayed as the tough, brooding, playboy alpha much better.

In general, I didn’t need the syndicate revenge story that was happening along with the romance storyline…or if it was going to be there, it needed to be better. I already didn’t like the version of Law we got when he was away from Sydney, so I started skipping a few pages just to get back to what was good- the romance.

I’m interested in Grey’s story… but not really as much as I am Nix’s. Looks like his story might be next.
2 reviews
March 28, 2023
Enjoyable but not too original

Let me start by saying I am BIG fan ok S.K. Lessly I've read every book I can find by her, some of them multiple times. That being said this story (while an enjoyable read) left me unfilled. Partly because of the ending, which seemed rushed and ended on a cliffhanger, but mostly because it seemed to follow the same bull print as another one of her books, Addicted. It was like reading Lincoln and Georgia's story all over which made it extremely predictable. ***spoiler alert*** The meeting at the bar, life changing sex in the heroine's hotel room, the unprotected sex, the kidnappings, estranged exes, heroine's unsupportive (backstabbing) family, inevitable pregnancy(unconfirmed with Law but alluded to). Just far too many similarities for my liking. I'm still going to read Nix when it comes put but I'm really hoping for more originality than Law.
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2,702 reviews21 followers
September 16, 2024
Absolutely Fantastic


OMG! What a awesome story to enjoy. This is a captivating story. It pulls you in from the beginning and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Oh it has strong and brave women with men who are panty dropping gorgeous. They defend their family no matter the cost and of course their steamy passions are sizzling hot. There are interesting twists with a cliffhanger in this plot; which are exciting especially in this story, I'm happy that I get to binge read this series. The couple's chemistry is smoking and it will keep you turning the pages until the end, But the friends and family is amazing. Plus you'll enjoy every moment of this couple's relationship there's so much drama that's so exciting that you won't put your reader down until the story is finished at least this first book.Believe when I say this is definitely a excellent and captivating romance!!. if you are like myself you will enjoy this story and be excited to read the next book.
286 reviews2 followers
July 6, 2023
Oh my!

Oh my this book is so good! I am so ready for book Two! I need my fix soon . This book has so much going on it is crazy,you got hit men that is brothers, you got a female mob boss that is best friends with a sweet old money rich girl, you got two hit women that seem sweet but not. You hot mob bosses meeting in restaurants and family drama that is so crazy that it make young and the restless look like kittens and butterflies. This book was so fun to read and so fast, oh a cheating husband that don't want to move on, we can't forget about the rich and shameless family that don't care about their daughter happiness. Oh my this book was so good. If you haven't read it you must if you like crazy men bad girls and yes drama with a touch of fun. As always happy reading!😀.
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17 reviews
April 2, 2024
Good read

I enjoyed it
I wanted more details when the climax happened. It felt rushed.
FML I liked her in the beginning but I felt that she got upset over dumb sh** and it became annoying that I found myself skimming over her why and having to read it over again only to come back to the same conclusion.

I think it was more to “move the plot along” but I hated that part of her. Granted I can understand but I felt like she overreacted (personally… minus the discovery after her man left) She had me like “girl chill… your issues are deep rooted in the other man and family you left behind and you’re projecting”

Something better could have brought about the climax as it was right there (it was used) but the way it came about was just -_-

I loved Law but I don’t think he got enough time to shine outside of the bed tho.
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1,653 reviews32 followers
March 14, 2023
Whew! This story had me on the edge of my seat. I originally read this story in Kindle Vella, BUT S.K. Lessly has added 50 percent more to the original story, I asked. This book reads like a brand new story (to me) and I was completely immersed in this story.

Law, Nix and Grey Morelli are brothers who were raised by a single mom. Their sperm donor wasn't interested in being a father to them, because he already had a family. When they reach adulthood that changes and their donor hires them out for special (assassin etc) assignments.

During the commission of one of his assignments, someone attempts to kill Law and his brothers and believe whomever this person or persons is—is after them all. The suspect list is rather long because in their line of business, it's easy to collect enemies—pick one.

Law meets Sydney Fontane after completing his harrowing assignment. I loved that we're privy to Sydney's thoughts when she first sees Law—it's hilarious and delicious. They meet, they talk, one thing leads to another and one night turns into nights into claiming into loving? Yeah, they are both surprised at how quickly they fall.

Now Law has to test Sydney's barometer to see if she's the kind of woman that will stick or run. Little does he know, Sydney is very familiar with people in the life. When Sydney's past catches up with her she prays that Law will make good on his threat to her—of always being there when she needs him.

This story ends on a semi-cliffhanger and the story continues or rather, will wrap up in Nix's Story.

Stay tuned!

Highly, highly Recommended. Read it!
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1,286 reviews14 followers
March 25, 2023
Ready for the next

In SK Lessly’s Vella story turned novel 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 book one of the 𝑆𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 series, Law Morelli has no idea that his life is about to change when he meets Sydney Fontane. Sydney is escaping from the pressures of life when she meets Law Morelli. They connect on a celluar level something neither of them expected. Law doesn’t know how to handle these new feelings about this woman who has gotten under his skin. For the most part for me this book was a good read; but, it gave me Sweet vibes from 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣. I plan to stick with this series but I will not read it on Vella. I will wait until the book release.
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813 reviews
June 9, 2023
Unexpected Cliffhanger

Maybe it was mentioned somewhere and I missed it, maybe it wasn’t… Nevertheless I wasn’t prepared for the ending and would have like to be aware beforehand seeing as I have no patience at all.

Otherwise I really liked Law and Sydney’s story as well as the brothers and their own love interest being hinted at. I appreciated the chill and logical way Sydney dealt with Law’s… profession and how accepting she was. They made for a likable couple with low drama and relatable issues (kind of - at least when it came to their feelings).

I hope book 2 will be coming out soon !
349 reviews1 follower
November 19, 2023
Another Great One

I love all of S.K Lessly's book and this is another great one. I'm so ready for the other Morelli brothers story and I hope we won't have to wait too long. Law was THE ALPHA and he had me wishing I was his woman. Sydney was just discovering herself when she laid eyes on Law and that was pretty much all she wrote. She tried to be strong and dismiss the insta feelings by brushing off his many declarations but the bottom line was Sydney knew she wasn't going to walk away from that feeling she's always wanted and was given so freely to her by Law. Just love the story, the brothers and friends. Looking for more drama with them boys.
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765 reviews11 followers
March 6, 2023
5 Star Read

Wow, that was very good. I loved it. Law and Sydney’s feelings for each other were intense and definitely could be felt. I loved the action in the book as well. S.K. Lessly did a very good job of allowing readers the ability to see the picture she painted of this entire story. Authors who have that capability will always receive 5 Stars from me. Great job, S.K. Lessly, I look forward to the continuation of this series with Nix story. I highly recommend this story.
206 reviews12 followers
March 19, 2023
Law: The Morelli Brothers: Sons of the Wicked

I Loved everything about this book, now I am waiting for part two! What I really hate about series is the wait for part two! If I had none it was going to be a part two, I would have waited before I started reading it! But it is a hard to put down book, action, love and now mystery awaits! When will part two come out! All the characters are what I love reading about, suspense, love and mafia players, you will not be disappointed! Books like like this are better than any TV movie!
466 reviews
April 10, 2023
Law and Sydney meet. Their eyes connect across the room. An instant, undeniable attraction draws them to each other. What was for both going to be a no commitment encounter turns into a love they can’t ignore. Law is complex and totally different from anyone she has ever met. Sidney is dealing with personal issues and Law has secrets he has yet to reveal. Neither Law or Sidney are aware they have more in common than they realize. Both of their worlds are connected. Take this roller coaster ride and delve into the story of Law, Sydney, their family and friends.
854 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2023
Law

Now, Mrs. SK
Why would you leave like that…

If we’re talking plot, we’re at the Falling Action…
But it seems as another Climax is on the horizon or maybe just cleanup
How much longer before next release…

Did Hail’s and her brothers survive?
Did Grey get ambushed?
Was Nix located?
Is the dad scrambling because of his deceit (suspicion says he’s guilty)
Is Law entering into fatherhood?

Please tell me Georgie and mommy dearest will receive a visit from Morelli
Will Law’s remaining story play out into Nix’s story or will Law have a Part 2?

Anxiously awaiting
161 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2023
OH MY LAWWWED!

Why? I want more!! All I have to say is pleeeease don't have me waiting too long for the next book. This book right here.... I could not put it down. The story pulls you in from the beginning, no dead spots to be found. Law is simply a beast that you do NOT want to cross paths with. The chemistry between Sydney and Law is undeniable..
I'm also looking forward to Nix and Ivye's story as well and lets not forget about Grey's and Cee Cee either. Well Done Ms. Lessly!!!!
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2,521 reviews11 followers
October 13, 2023
The Morelli Brothers

Loved it!! Lawson is the man!!!! But I'm pretty sure Nix and Gray are just as awesome as their brother. Although this story didn't seemed finished at the end I'm hoping there's more to come cause I still have questions, so many questions. It still was an amazing read tho. Law promised Sydney she'd never be able to hide from him, that he'd always find her and I'm glad he kept his promise when she really needed him the most. I hope Hailey and her brothers pulled through. Gonna patiently wait to see what's to come.💘💘
230 reviews2 followers
October 15, 2023
You can’t keep doing this to me S.K.!!

The Morelli brothers may be the sons of the wicked but who are you? Their baby sister? How do you expect me to be able to concentrate on work, cooking meals, reading? Knowing I have to patiently (NOT 🤬) waiting for you to finish with Nix? Now I have to try and read books by other fantastic authors just to semi ease the beast that wants to emerge, from my soul. (see what I did there? Used a line from Lawson Morelli 🤣). Just know that I’m watching and waiting. 😤
497 reviews
February 24, 2024
The usual

This author...man! I absolutely love this authors writing skills, she never disappoints. The story telling is A1. Character development, chemistry, drama, and suspense is ALWAYS good. This book ends in a cliffhanger. Lawson and Sydney meet at the hotel bar, she they are both staying. Coincidentally they are acquainted with some of the same people. The story takes off from the. Sydney has a ex husband that is causing trouble and a crappy family that can not be relied on. On to part 2....
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111 reviews
April 20, 2024
Really Good!!

This book was really good but not enough to make me read the next one. It ended on a cliffhanger and I had to skip some irrelevant parts. However, the plot and the characters were really good. The cliffhanger had me downloading the second book but once I started it and realized I was being taken back in time of this book I stopped. I just won’t go back and read to catch back up on a storyline even if it is from a different perspective. I do love that this was BWWM with an alpha male.
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780 reviews5 followers
October 29, 2024
I will be reading this over again

I have other books by this author, I truly thought I read this story. I always read a great story more than once, so here I thought i was reading this for the second time, come to find out I never even read it. I even thought this would end with Law skinning Georgie Porgie, because of what he place a kidnap out on Sydney. I wouldn’t mind a retired Law to coddle up to and just chill with throughout the night & day. This is in my list of books to read over 🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾
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