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Lynn Falls #2
Beguiled and Broken
She was everything he wanted. He was that to her and more.
A storybook family. Fire and passion. A great life.
Despite disapproval from their families, they created their perfect love story.
Vinny and Bianca were blissfully happy and that was absolutely all that mattered.
Until it wasn’t.
What happens when the devil enters your perfect world…
and you invited them in with open arms?
You let them connect with your children, your family, your entire world.
And you didn’t look up until it was too late.
Can Vinny save his marriage?
Will Bianca let him?
Can they remember why they fell in love or are they in too deep?
Triggers: Stalking, Obsession, Mental Illness, Violence
A storybook family. Fire and passion. A great life.
Despite disapproval from their families, they created their perfect love story.
Vinny and Bianca were blissfully happy and that was absolutely all that mattered.
Until it wasn’t.
What happens when the devil enters your perfect world…
and you invited them in with open arms?
You let them connect with your children, your family, your entire world.
And you didn’t look up until it was too late.
Can Vinny save his marriage?
Will Bianca let him?
Can they remember why they fell in love or are they in too deep?
Triggers: Stalking, Obsession, Mental Illness, Violence
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2023
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J. Dylan
19 books38 followersJ. Dylan is a bestselling author of MM and MF sometimes sweet, but always dirty romances. She loves creating worlds you can feel in your soul. J. lives in her real life fairy tale with her own alpha. She's working on letting her hair go naturally grey, loves mascara, drinks a ton of coffee, watches reruns of shows from the early 2000's, when tv was at its greatest, and loves traveling.
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May 20, 2023
Vinny and Bianca met and fell in love and two years later were married. They moved from New York to Illinois and ten years later they have wonderful friends and Vinny started a pizzeria. Bianca is a stay home mom but wants more so she tells Vinny she wants to open up a boutique. He agrees and they hire a nanny. That is when all the problems start ? Good characters and storyline Good book there were a lot of twists and turns and secrets.
August 14, 2023
✨ARC Review✨
I love Italian and the culture. The language and accents are so beautiful, plus the men are sexy😏 so you know I had to read this book!🔥
“We’ve been together since you were sixteen and I was eighteen, but we’ve known each other longer. You’re my best friend and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
Vinny proposes to Bianca when he’s 20 and she’s 18 and it’s the most beautiful surprise. We watch them get married, grow a family, and start a business. We learn that even though their relationship has always been great, marriage and family life isn’t always easy.
Especially when you add in someone who has been following them for years.
When trouble in paradise occurs. It was heartbreaking to see the couple deal with all the twists, turns, and secrets. Can Vinny protect his family? Will their marriage survive?
One can find out when you grab this book! The closing quote of this book was my favorite! I will be checking out more books by this author. I enjoyed their friend group and would love to know more about those characters and their stories.
Thank you J. Dylan for allowing me to be a part of your ARC team. As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts.
I love Italian and the culture. The language and accents are so beautiful, plus the men are sexy😏 so you know I had to read this book!🔥
“We’ve been together since you were sixteen and I was eighteen, but we’ve known each other longer. You’re my best friend and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
Vinny proposes to Bianca when he’s 20 and she’s 18 and it’s the most beautiful surprise. We watch them get married, grow a family, and start a business. We learn that even though their relationship has always been great, marriage and family life isn’t always easy.
Especially when you add in someone who has been following them for years.
When trouble in paradise occurs. It was heartbreaking to see the couple deal with all the twists, turns, and secrets. Can Vinny protect his family? Will their marriage survive?
One can find out when you grab this book! The closing quote of this book was my favorite! I will be checking out more books by this author. I enjoyed their friend group and would love to know more about those characters and their stories.
Thank you J. Dylan for allowing me to be a part of your ARC team. As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts.
August 3, 2023
This is pushing to a 3.5 ⭐️ from all the twists, however, I did find it a little hard to get into at the start but once the story grew teeth I was eager for more.
I’ll admit… this wasn’t what I was expecting. I saw the stalker trope & as a dark romance I assumed I knew what it would be. I didn’t. So know what I assumed and like me that’s your usual vibe; I’m not sure this is what you’re looking for, but if you like the idea of a romantic suspense story with a stalked situation leading to marriage in trouble situation then this is what I’d say you need to check out.
Especially if you like your spice with dirty talk to feed hundreds and thousands, this had dirty talk in spades 👀🔥 their marriage is far from lacking in that department.
✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• small town • marriage in trouble • stalked • obsessive nanny •
✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• dirty talk •
✞ 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 ✞
• violence/fighting • mental illness •
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Lynn Falls #2
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: romance suspense
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Vinny & Bianca
I’ll admit… this wasn’t what I was expecting. I saw the stalker trope & as a dark romance I assumed I knew what it would be. I didn’t. So know what I assumed and like me that’s your usual vibe; I’m not sure this is what you’re looking for, but if you like the idea of a romantic suspense story with a stalked situation leading to marriage in trouble situation then this is what I’d say you need to check out.
Especially if you like your spice with dirty talk to feed hundreds and thousands, this had dirty talk in spades 👀🔥 their marriage is far from lacking in that department.
✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• small town • marriage in trouble • stalked • obsessive nanny •
✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• dirty talk •
✞ 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 ✞
• violence/fighting • mental illness •
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Lynn Falls #2
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: romance suspense
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Vinny & Bianca
June 11, 2023
While I enjoyed this book I did find it a little hard to get into at first. I do think that’s a me thing though as this is about an established couple while we get to see them over several years at different stages in their relationship it wasn’t the same feel as the previous book in this series I missed that chase you see when a couple first meet. Dylan did get me hooked though as the twists and turns about cat come into play. And we see vinny have to really work to keep his family together. There was points I wasn’t sure if it was going to end happily but thankfully it does. It was really nice to see bianca and Vinnys friendship group again and I look forward to the next book in the series
July 4, 2023
Bianca and Vinny are already have a great life with kids so they hire a nanny.. cue mafia coming back! I was rooting for them and loved getting memories of their early life together. Definitely had me hooked.
June 11, 2023
J Dylan writes another great story. Vinny and Bianca are high school sweethearts that develop a great life. That is until they hire their nanny. Vinny thought he left the mafia family behind only to find that part of that life followed him. Vinny and Bianca's journey is relatable in many aspects. This was a well written story, and I will definitely keep reading books from this author!
May 22, 2023
This book had made me feeling so many emotions. I was rooting for Vinny and Bianca from the start, I loved seeing the glimpses into their early life but I was worried for them whilst reading through this and the things they had to face that came along to test their relationship.
They had so much chemistry and the spicy scenes didn’t disappoint.
There’s so much I want to say about Cat!! I had so many varying emotions towards her, which changed when you got to learn more about her.
A great story that will keep you hooked until you get some answers.
They had so much chemistry and the spicy scenes didn’t disappoint.
There’s so much I want to say about Cat!! I had so many varying emotions towards her, which changed when you got to learn more about her.
A great story that will keep you hooked until you get some answers.
May 25, 2023
The book was a little different than ones I normally read. The couple - Bianca and Vinny - are already established.
Now this could have been a boring book about rediscovering their passion, but instead I was treated to a suspense filled story that has that stalker angle. Stuff like this pulls me in and this book was no exception.
I wouldn’t consider the book too dark for readers. Vinny and Bianca will suck you in to their story and you’ll anxiously read it to watch them come out on top. A couple of twists will grab you as well.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Now this could have been a boring book about rediscovering their passion, but instead I was treated to a suspense filled story that has that stalker angle. Stuff like this pulls me in and this book was no exception.
I wouldn’t consider the book too dark for readers. Vinny and Bianca will suck you in to their story and you’ll anxiously read it to watch them come out on top. A couple of twists will grab you as well.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
May 22, 2023
This book!
I was not at all prepared and went on quite a journey of anxiety, WTF! and complete love for these characters.
My heart broke at mentions of the previous couple from the first book. This is absolutely a stand alone though. It was wonderful seeing the friendships of this group again and their obviously love for each other.
Vinny and Bianca they are top tier together. I loved reading about their relationship grow over the years and see how realistic life looked for their relationship. It shows that even though life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows having your person can get you through anything.
There were aspects of this I didn’t see coming at all. Others when yelling at my kindle was quite necessary.
This was suspenseful, and filled with drama and absolutely perfect.
I was not at all prepared and went on quite a journey of anxiety, WTF! and complete love for these characters.
My heart broke at mentions of the previous couple from the first book. This is absolutely a stand alone though. It was wonderful seeing the friendships of this group again and their obviously love for each other.
Vinny and Bianca they are top tier together. I loved reading about their relationship grow over the years and see how realistic life looked for their relationship. It shows that even though life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows having your person can get you through anything.
There were aspects of this I didn’t see coming at all. Others when yelling at my kindle was quite necessary.
This was suspenseful, and filled with drama and absolutely perfect.
May 18, 2023
✨ARC Review ✨
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Thank you to J Dylan for the ARC to review.
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Beguiled and Broken was a good story. I enjoyed the characters and their love for each other. The story line was interesting and there were some great twists and turns. I didn't find the book super dark but it was definitely creepy. Cat was definitely a creepy stalker. There were some great spicy scenes between the characters and my favorite part was Vinny's love for Bianca.
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Thank you to J Dylan for the ARC to review.
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Beguiled and Broken was a good story. I enjoyed the characters and their love for each other. The story line was interesting and there were some great twists and turns. I didn't find the book super dark but it was definitely creepy. Cat was definitely a creepy stalker. There were some great spicy scenes between the characters and my favorite part was Vinny's love for Bianca.
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June 13, 2023
Rating: ☆☆☆☆ Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Angst: 💔💔💔
Cliffhanger? ❌️
Do I recommend it? ✅️
Tropes: dark romantic thriller, small town, contemporary
Bianca was everything Vinny wanted, and he was that to her and more. A storybook family full of fire and passion. Despite disapproval from their families, they created the perfect love story. They were happy, and that was all that mattered until it wasn't. What happens when the devil enters the picture and you invite them in with open arms? You let them connect with your children, your family, and your entire world. What if you didn't open your eyes until he was too late? Can Vinny save his marriage? Will Bianca let him? Can they remember why they fell in love, or it it too late?
It's not often I read a book where the characters are already a couple. These two were high school sweethearts who got married. The story takes place several years into their marriage. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages until late at night. There is something realistic as you follow along and hope they can find their way back. I was entertained. This is my honest opinion, freely given.
Angst: 💔💔💔
Cliffhanger? ❌️
Do I recommend it? ✅️
Tropes: dark romantic thriller, small town, contemporary
Bianca was everything Vinny wanted, and he was that to her and more. A storybook family full of fire and passion. Despite disapproval from their families, they created the perfect love story. They were happy, and that was all that mattered until it wasn't. What happens when the devil enters the picture and you invite them in with open arms? You let them connect with your children, your family, and your entire world. What if you didn't open your eyes until he was too late? Can Vinny save his marriage? Will Bianca let him? Can they remember why they fell in love, or it it too late?
It's not often I read a book where the characters are already a couple. These two were high school sweethearts who got married. The story takes place several years into their marriage. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages until late at night. There is something realistic as you follow along and hope they can find their way back. I was entertained. This is my honest opinion, freely given.
August 6, 2023
What a Great Story
This is the first book of J. Dylan’s I’ve read and I have to say, it won’t be the last.
The story starts out simple enough. Two people who are young and in love. They marry despite Vinny’s parents being opposed. Not that they don’t think Bianca is wonderful. No, family secrets are in play.
Vinny and Bianca marry and move away from New York. Everything is good between them. Business is good and time has passed.
When a person who threatens the happy home enters the picture and the lines get blurred, Is love enough?
This story had me confused at the beginning chapter but it takes off and then all bets are off.
Vinny and Bianca’s story is full of twists and turns, steamy scenes and intrigue.
I loved this book and highly recommend.
I’m looking at other story’s by this author.
This is the first book of J. Dylan’s I’ve read and I have to say, it won’t be the last.
The story starts out simple enough. Two people who are young and in love. They marry despite Vinny’s parents being opposed. Not that they don’t think Bianca is wonderful. No, family secrets are in play.
Vinny and Bianca marry and move away from New York. Everything is good between them. Business is good and time has passed.
When a person who threatens the happy home enters the picture and the lines get blurred, Is love enough?
This story had me confused at the beginning chapter but it takes off and then all bets are off.
Vinny and Bianca’s story is full of twists and turns, steamy scenes and intrigue.
I loved this book and highly recommend.
I’m looking at other story’s by this author.
August 16, 2023
A romantic thriller with a good amount of spice, serious mental health notes, a damaged marriage, & a psychopath nanny.
What more could you ask for? 😅
What more could you ask for? 😅
May 27, 2023
It wasn't as dark as I though but nevertheless ebbie gebbie Cat. Bianca and Vinny chemistry was delivered well despite the challenges. The plot was delivered in an engaging way that had my interest peaked.
October 6, 2023
A sexy and twisty story that leaves you wanting more. I really enjoyed the stalker aspect to this story and hearing someone’s thoughts through their diary - can’t say who because spoilers!! If you like dirty talk then this is definitely for you with plenty of it in the story! I loved getting to see the rest of Lynn Falls friendship group in this book and can’t wait to read about Cole’s book!
May 19, 2023
Having read Ms.Dylan's work before I've been looking forward to more from her! After Crash and Burn I was glad we were getting more from Lynn Falls. As soon as this second book was announced it piqued my curiosity. I enjoyed this story!
Vinny and Bianca's journey captured my attention quickly! Can these two handle everything thrown their way?
I really liked how the ball got rolling from the start and how i could feel the love between Vinny and Bianca right away. I didn't know what all to expect in this story which kept me on edge and I enjoyed that. I didn't know how these characters would tackle things and that pulled me even more. I felt many things from start to finish with Vinny and Bianca!
With Beguiled and Broken, Ms.Dylan has created a good and dark read that kept me turning the pages and brought out my emotions! I am so looking forward to heading back to Lynn Falls with the third installment, Tears and Amaryllis!
Be sure to check the triggers.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Passion Author Services / the author *
Vinny and Bianca's journey captured my attention quickly! Can these two handle everything thrown their way?
I really liked how the ball got rolling from the start and how i could feel the love between Vinny and Bianca right away. I didn't know what all to expect in this story which kept me on edge and I enjoyed that. I didn't know how these characters would tackle things and that pulled me even more. I felt many things from start to finish with Vinny and Bianca!
With Beguiled and Broken, Ms.Dylan has created a good and dark read that kept me turning the pages and brought out my emotions! I am so looking forward to heading back to Lynn Falls with the third installment, Tears and Amaryllis!
Be sure to check the triggers.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Passion Author Services / the author *
June 7, 2023
This was a really good book packed full of so many emotions. I loved Vinny and Bianca and was cheering for them throughout the book. They shared so much chemistry and spice and I was loving it. There are so many twists and turns in this book that it's sure to keep you glued to the edge of your seat until the very end.
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