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Widowed
Reyna
Losing my husband was the most heartbreaking experience I could have ever gone through. I'm a widow now with only a son to care for. My husband's death has revealed truths I was not ready for. The life he lived as a mobster and now he has left me with a stranger who used to be his boss.
Kyro
My best friend is gone. He left me wounded, scared, and broken. Now, he has left me his wife, and his son to care for in his stead. What do I know about being a husband or a father? I'm the leader of a Russian mob. I don't know the first thing about it, but I know punishment and fear...
Losing my husband was the most heartbreaking experience I could have ever gone through. I'm a widow now with only a son to care for. My husband's death has revealed truths I was not ready for. The life he lived as a mobster and now he has left me with a stranger who used to be his boss.
Kyro
My best friend is gone. He left me wounded, scared, and broken. Now, he has left me his wife, and his son to care for in his stead. What do I know about being a husband or a father? I'm the leader of a Russian mob. I don't know the first thing about it, but I know punishment and fear...
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2023
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S. Perez
7 books29 followersS. Perez is an indie author with an insatiable passion for reading and writing, often getting lost in worlds of her own creation. A connoisseur of taboo stories, she’s drawn to the darker, more unconventional sides of literature. When she’s not buried in a book, you’ll find her immersed in the vibrant world of anime and Asian dramas, she’s likely one of the biggest Otaku you’ll ever meet. Her love for these art forms is as intense as her creativity, always seeking out the next obsession to fuel her imagination.
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February 2, 2024
Kyro & Reyna: A Bizarre-Trainwreck of a Couple That I Just Couldn't Look Away From! LOL
This will be a very strange review to write because I'm not really sure if I love it. I enjoyed it but... for all intents and purposes, it was... bizarre. This review contains a few light spoilers so stop reading now if you want to go in blind!
Reyna is the mother of a brilliant 10-year-old son who has suffered the loss of her husband, Ivan. While still mourning the loss of her love, Reyna has resorted to becoming a paid escort. One day, she meets a new client, a man named Kyro who is Ivan's "brother"... Bratva brother that is. Reyna is stunned to learn that her deceased love was ex-Bratva and Kyro has returned to honor a promise to his fallen brother to take care of his wife and son. Reyna then marries Kyro and finds herself falling in love with the Bratva Pakhan.
Here's where it gets bizarre... Reyna is not your average widow. She is actually not what one would expect when reading a book like this. As it turns out, Ivan has no idea that his sweet wife is not the innocent, doe-eyed deer he tried to protect from his violent past. Reyna is dark and just as twisted as Kyro, sharing in his thirst for violence and bloodlust.
Reyna gives a new, twisted meaning to the term "Widowed". If you think she's sitting around brooding, kneeling at her husband's grave, and wearing black this entire book, think again. This woman becomes bizarrely unhinged as Kyro unlocks her inner demon and unleashes her into his world. Faithfully, these two descended together, both of them slipping deeper and deeper into the void of sex and violence. This book is an excellent depiction of two dark souls finally finding their match.
This book would have been phenomenal had it not been for the constant quantum leaps back and forth between past and present. The constant flashbacks really interrupted the flow of the story. Further, the scenes could have been a better flushed out with more details to better world-build.
There were many unanswered questions about characters and actions that took place in the story and its characters that could have been wrapped up rather than leading the reader to assume. What happened with Maeve? Did she ever continue to run for office? How did she react to her hubby's fate? What happened with Nikolai and Izzy? Was it even revealed if they were a couple? It's for these reasons that I cannot award the execution of this book five stars, but the engaging plot and main characters were enough to keep me interested to want to know how it will all end. Maybe the answers will be given in future books? I certainly hope so.
Overall, this was a very, VERY spicy, sexy-naughty, intriguing read so please check your triggers! I loved the inclusion and the diversity present between the characters. I'll admit, it wasn't what I thought it was going to be, but I promise you... in a good way! Definitely strayed from the formula usually found in books like these and I loved it! I look forward to reading more books from S. Perez.
Happy reading!
This will be a very strange review to write because I'm not really sure if I love it. I enjoyed it but... for all intents and purposes, it was... bizarre. This review contains a few light spoilers so stop reading now if you want to go in blind!
Reyna is the mother of a brilliant 10-year-old son who has suffered the loss of her husband, Ivan. While still mourning the loss of her love, Reyna has resorted to becoming a paid escort. One day, she meets a new client, a man named Kyro who is Ivan's "brother"... Bratva brother that is. Reyna is stunned to learn that her deceased love was ex-Bratva and Kyro has returned to honor a promise to his fallen brother to take care of his wife and son. Reyna then marries Kyro and finds herself falling in love with the Bratva Pakhan.
Here's where it gets bizarre... Reyna is not your average widow. She is actually not what one would expect when reading a book like this. As it turns out, Ivan has no idea that his sweet wife is not the innocent, doe-eyed deer he tried to protect from his violent past. Reyna is dark and just as twisted as Kyro, sharing in his thirst for violence and bloodlust.
Reyna gives a new, twisted meaning to the term "Widowed". If you think she's sitting around brooding, kneeling at her husband's grave, and wearing black this entire book, think again. This woman becomes bizarrely unhinged as Kyro unlocks her inner demon and unleashes her into his world. Faithfully, these two descended together, both of them slipping deeper and deeper into the void of sex and violence. This book is an excellent depiction of two dark souls finally finding their match.
This book would have been phenomenal had it not been for the constant quantum leaps back and forth between past and present. The constant flashbacks really interrupted the flow of the story. Further, the scenes could have been a better flushed out with more details to better world-build.
There were many unanswered questions about characters and actions that took place in the story and its characters that could have been wrapped up rather than leading the reader to assume. What happened with Maeve? Did she ever continue to run for office? How did she react to her hubby's fate? What happened with Nikolai and Izzy? Was it even revealed if they were a couple? It's for these reasons that I cannot award the execution of this book five stars, but the engaging plot and main characters were enough to keep me interested to want to know how it will all end. Maybe the answers will be given in future books? I certainly hope so.
Overall, this was a very, VERY spicy, sexy-naughty, intriguing read so please check your triggers! I loved the inclusion and the diversity present between the characters. I'll admit, it wasn't what I thought it was going to be, but I promise you... in a good way! Definitely strayed from the formula usually found in books like these and I loved it! I look forward to reading more books from S. Perez.
Happy reading!
February 17, 2025
Widowed is the first book that I have read by S. Perez and I was completely hooked on the story. This book is definitely suspenseful and is a page turning mafia romance. Widowed is completely captivating from beginning to end, entertaining and an enjoyable read. I’m most certainly going to look into more of S. Perez’s work in the future to see what else they have to offer. This book follows the story of Reyna and Kyro. The chemistry between Reyna and Kyro is absolutely smoking hot and undeniably irresistible. Widowed is a book that I would recommend, but I would recommend reading the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book to decide if this book is the right one that you want to read. The characters of Widowed are well developed and beautifully executed throughout the story. I absolutely enjoyed getting to know who Reyna and Kyro were as the main characters. I also enjoyed seeing their relationship unfolding throughout the pages of the book. I love that Reyna and Kyro have a happy ending to their story with them being happy together as husband and wife and having a family. I can’t wait to see what will come next from S. Perez in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2023
Fast paced SPICY Dark Mafia Romance ✅
Widowed Reyna makes her money as an escort while taking care of her son up until Kyro decides to grant his late brothers wishes to take care of the wife and child he left behind.
Reyna was in the dark with her husband about who he really was but Kyro doesn’t hide who he is. Not only does he give touch her & you die vibes but he’ll make her kill you so she can feel just as powerful as him.
They both are still working through their grief of losing Ivan but nothing can stop the chemistry they feel for each other.
Great story line & spicy scenes. 3.75 stars simply because the constant change of POV made it difficult to keep up with.
Love this indie author & her spiciness 🌶️
Widowed Reyna makes her money as an escort while taking care of her son up until Kyro decides to grant his late brothers wishes to take care of the wife and child he left behind.
Reyna was in the dark with her husband about who he really was but Kyro doesn’t hide who he is. Not only does he give touch her & you die vibes but he’ll make her kill you so she can feel just as powerful as him.
They both are still working through their grief of losing Ivan but nothing can stop the chemistry they feel for each other.
Great story line & spicy scenes. 3.75 stars simply because the constant change of POV made it difficult to keep up with.
Love this indie author & her spiciness 🌶️
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November 18, 2023
I honestly always wait for S.perez to release a new Mafia romance I’ve found myself falling in love with the character s 💯 the book can get a bit Dark in just a few scenes but enough to make the book interesting I also love how short the chapters are which makes it pretty easy to read….I did get a bit confused with the multiple POVs and flashbacks and that’s the reason for the 4stars but other than that I loved it and I can’t wait for more releases from the author.
SMUT 🔞🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
SMUT 🔞🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
November 10, 2023
ARC review coming!
November 27, 2023
DNF 14%
May 2, 2024
Poorly written
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