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Mafia Brothers #3
Her Deadly Protectors
I've survived everything the world could throw at me, but now a new surprise has me wondering just what this life holds for me. I've found myself in a situation like once before, but my feelings around it this time are vastly different. My men are nothing like the one who took away something precious to me, and I know they'll help protect my new love no matter what. But this is a whole new venture for all of us, and past shadows weasel their way in, determined to fracture everything we've built.
When we discover something so beautiful with our little stray, we know everything is going to change. The men we once were will need to evolve, and we're ready to face any challenges coming our way. But Vee's past is coming back to haunt her, along with our own, and suddenly, our new beautiful life is threatened. With something so precious now involved, there's nothing we wouldn't do to protect the woman we love and the family. ***This is a why choose Mafia Brothers series with darker themes. ***
When we discover something so beautiful with our little stray, we know everything is going to change. The men we once were will need to evolve, and we're ready to face any challenges coming our way. But Vee's past is coming back to haunt her, along with our own, and suddenly, our new beautiful life is threatened. With something so precious now involved, there's nothing we wouldn't do to protect the woman we love and the family. ***This is a why choose Mafia Brothers series with darker themes. ***
- GenresDarkDark RomanceRomance
278 pages, ebook
First published April 30, 2024
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J.E. Cluney
101 books292 followersJ.E. Cluney is a full-time author who lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. She spends her days writing, binging on TV shows, and reading. With a slight addiction to chocolate to fuel her midnight writing.
J.E. Cluney has many projects lined up in the reverse harem genre, and her best-selling series, 'Corviticus University' is only one of many.
J.E. Cluney has many projects lined up in the reverse harem genre, and her best-selling series, 'Corviticus University' is only one of many.
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August 23, 2024
I'm honestly disappointed. For how dark and compelling the first two books were, I found myself bored for pretty much this entire final book. I kept waiting for something to happen. Instead, this was like the world's longest happily ever after epilogue with the tiniest bit of drama in the last 5% of the book. And by that point I didn't even care. It's incredible that I even bothered to finish this book.
January 26, 2025
Look all I'm saying is... this could have been an epilogue
April 26, 2024
This is the third installment in the "Mafia Brothers" series, and it certainly packs a punch—or rather, a series of well-aimed hits in true mafia style. This dark mafia romance intertwines elements of danger, passion, and unbreakable bonds and a love story where these 3 men will destroy the world to protect their new found family.
Each of the men are distinct and complex, offering their own brand of dark allure and complicated emotions, which enriches the tapestry of the story. Also, Vee’s emotional journey is complex but wonderful to witness. Yep, there's plenty of heat and a little bit of tension, but this book is a lot sweeter than the first two – more about cementing and building on the complex relationships with a small amount of tension thrown in as Vee’s past rears up to add a bit of drama.
This storey brilliantly shines to balance the dark, often violent elements of the mafia world with the intensely personal and passionate moments shared between the characters. Themes of power, betrayal, and redemption weave a complex narrative where love is both a vulnerability and a strength.
I absolutely loved this series, even though I didn’t think I was a fan of mafia books.
Each of the men are distinct and complex, offering their own brand of dark allure and complicated emotions, which enriches the tapestry of the story. Also, Vee’s emotional journey is complex but wonderful to witness. Yep, there's plenty of heat and a little bit of tension, but this book is a lot sweeter than the first two – more about cementing and building on the complex relationships with a small amount of tension thrown in as Vee’s past rears up to add a bit of drama.
This storey brilliantly shines to balance the dark, often violent elements of the mafia world with the intensely personal and passionate moments shared between the characters. Themes of power, betrayal, and redemption weave a complex narrative where love is both a vulnerability and a strength.
I absolutely loved this series, even though I didn’t think I was a fan of mafia books.
April 25, 2024
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-PoV
*Mafia
*Touch her and ☠️
*Insta-love
*Rescue
*Abusive past
*established harem (3)
*fast burn
*3/3
Happy Ever After.
Vee finally gets the HEA she deserves in this final book of the trilogy, it has certainly been a rocky journey for her so far with a lot for her to contend with. But thankfully her men have been by her side every step of the way to support her and show her there is the possibility of happiness and they will absolutely do anything to ensure she is safe and protected. 🥰 There actually isn’t that much danger or action in this book in terms of moves against Vee, it is more of a focus on her engagement with her new family and acceptance of the lifestyle she will lead. There’s also a surprise pop up from her past for her to work through 😲 what’s more there is a focus on the development of Vee, Keiran’s Zane’s and Enzo’s relationships, as a family and with Vee individually. Boy oh boy do things move at a progressive rate for our harem. 😍 There is certainly some drama towards the end but nothing that these men can’t handle to ensure their HEA. The epilogue was perfect to finish off their future.
*Contemporary
*Multi-PoV
*Mafia
*Touch her and ☠️
*Insta-love
*Rescue
*Abusive past
*established harem (3)
*fast burn
*3/3
Happy Ever After.
Vee finally gets the HEA she deserves in this final book of the trilogy, it has certainly been a rocky journey for her so far with a lot for her to contend with. But thankfully her men have been by her side every step of the way to support her and show her there is the possibility of happiness and they will absolutely do anything to ensure she is safe and protected. 🥰 There actually isn’t that much danger or action in this book in terms of moves against Vee, it is more of a focus on her engagement with her new family and acceptance of the lifestyle she will lead. There’s also a surprise pop up from her past for her to work through 😲 what’s more there is a focus on the development of Vee, Keiran’s Zane’s and Enzo’s relationships, as a family and with Vee individually. Boy oh boy do things move at a progressive rate for our harem. 😍 There is certainly some drama towards the end but nothing that these men can’t handle to ensure their HEA. The epilogue was perfect to finish off their future.
April 29, 2024
I voluntarily reviewed "HER DEADLY PROTECTORS" What a great ending to this amazing well written Trilogy with intrigue, suspense, intense drama, angst, danger, steam, a few twists & surprises so you can't out down a page turner for sure.
Veronica shows us how shes starting to heal from everything she's been through its not been easy, still some dark moments, repairing relationships, building a future with Kieran, Enzo & Zane a few surprises that will change things for their family but her men will do anything to protect her & their future.
I definitely recommend to get this amazing Trilogy how they become a family & her accepting the lifestyle with her wonderful men, they'll destroy the world to protect Veronica & their new family at any cost, the characters were all so interesting & pulled you right into all the intense drama a must read you absolutely don't want to miss.
EXCELLENT DARK TWISTED REVERSE HAREM MAFIA ROMANCE TRILOGY 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
Veronica shows us how shes starting to heal from everything she's been through its not been easy, still some dark moments, repairing relationships, building a future with Kieran, Enzo & Zane a few surprises that will change things for their family but her men will do anything to protect her & their future.
I definitely recommend to get this amazing Trilogy how they become a family & her accepting the lifestyle with her wonderful men, they'll destroy the world to protect Veronica & their new family at any cost, the characters were all so interesting & pulled you right into all the intense drama a must read you absolutely don't want to miss.
EXCELLENT DARK TWISTED REVERSE HAREM MAFIA ROMANCE TRILOGY 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
May 4, 2024
I’m so sad this series is over! It’s such a good set of books. I certainly wouldn’t complain about a bonus novella or something with a few more moments with these four 👀
As a single mom with major depression, rather severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder type 2, parts of this book hit hard. When Vee is discussing meeting her mother, and is reliving all the things she went through with her mom, I definitely felt all that deep. That could so easily be me, you know?
I think Kieran tops out as my favorite of the three guys, though both Zane and Enzo are a very close second and third. I love the dynamic between them all! They’re all so good for Vee in different ways.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read these books! These three are absolutely going on my list of books to buy physical copies of! 5/5 stars!! I did receive an advance copy of this book, and this is my completely honest review.
As a single mom with major depression, rather severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder type 2, parts of this book hit hard. When Vee is discussing meeting her mother, and is reliving all the things she went through with her mom, I definitely felt all that deep. That could so easily be me, you know?
I think Kieran tops out as my favorite of the three guys, though both Zane and Enzo are a very close second and third. I love the dynamic between them all! They’re all so good for Vee in different ways.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read these books! These three are absolutely going on my list of books to buy physical copies of! 5/5 stars!! I did receive an advance copy of this book, and this is my completely honest review.
April 25, 2024
This was such a great ending to this series. It gave me all the feels. I couldn’t put this book down and ended up binging it in one night!
Her Deadly Protectors is a book of healing to me. It still has its dark and twisty moments (and plenty of spice!), but this book shows how far Vee has come in her journey towards healing after everything she’s been through. From the first pages of the first book, Vee has had more than her fair share of struggles. This book is closing that chapter of her life, showing her progress, repairing certain relationships, and building a future with her men. I loved everything about this series, and if you like mafia, dark/twisty/protective men, and an FMC that showcases a softer side, then this is definitely a series you should read.
Her Deadly Protectors is a book of healing to me. It still has its dark and twisty moments (and plenty of spice!), but this book shows how far Vee has come in her journey towards healing after everything she’s been through. From the first pages of the first book, Vee has had more than her fair share of struggles. This book is closing that chapter of her life, showing her progress, repairing certain relationships, and building a future with her men. I loved everything about this series, and if you like mafia, dark/twisty/protective men, and an FMC that showcases a softer side, then this is definitely a series you should read.
May 9, 2024
This was a slow burn compared to the first two, and there were some trigger warnings, but it was definitely worth the wait. With the sweet Veronica who hasn't had it easy and faces yet another challenge with the help of her men Zane, Enzo and Kieran who I loved reading about and found out abit more about them that made me love them even more. It was such an emotional story and so swoon worth in places while it still managed to have some sexy times that was super hot. But one thing is for sure don't ever get on the Slade brothers' bad side as they can be brutal, and you won't like what will happen to you if you ever cross them and wow that ending. I just didn't expect it, which I absolutely loved. I thought the eclipse was so cute, I'm almost sad it's over.
April 29, 2024
Loved it!
I was so pleased with Vee's ending.
Her and her men had been on quite the roller-coaster of twists and turns. It was filled with so many different emotions. They truly deserved a happy ending.
This book had me from start to finish.
There was drama, spice, romance, and lots of feels.
I adored Vee's men. The way they supported and loved her.
I was also proud of Vee and her growth overall.
We really get to see those relationships between Vee and the guys solidify.
I loved that were able to come together after everything and be a family they all needed and deserved.
I think this was a great series and we are left with a perfect ending to go with it!!!
I was so pleased with Vee's ending.
Her and her men had been on quite the roller-coaster of twists and turns. It was filled with so many different emotions. They truly deserved a happy ending.
This book had me from start to finish.
There was drama, spice, romance, and lots of feels.
I adored Vee's men. The way they supported and loved her.
I was also proud of Vee and her growth overall.
We really get to see those relationships between Vee and the guys solidify.
I loved that were able to come together after everything and be a family they all needed and deserved.
I think this was a great series and we are left with a perfect ending to go with it!!!
May 3, 2024
Her Deadly Protectors is the third and final book in the Mafia Brothers Series. It is a why choose, dark, mafia romance with trigger warnings, so please take note and heed those.
This was a great conclusion to Vee, Kieran, Zane, and Enzo’s story. The primary focus of this book is on their character and relationship development, as well as the growth of their family. There is of course action, intrigue, suspense, and plenty of steam too.
I loved how things turned out and how their HEA comes about. It was very entertaining. I really enjoyed this book and the series and would absolutely recommend it.
This was a great conclusion to Vee, Kieran, Zane, and Enzo’s story. The primary focus of this book is on their character and relationship development, as well as the growth of their family. There is of course action, intrigue, suspense, and plenty of steam too.
I loved how things turned out and how their HEA comes about. It was very entertaining. I really enjoyed this book and the series and would absolutely recommend it.
December 13, 2024
Really really boring. it seems almost pointless writing this book as nothing happens.
In my hints opinion this book is a waste of time. I wish the author had swapped books two and three and ended the series on a climax. Or just had two books instead of three. As it is it just feels like an waste of time reading it and I skimmed through most of it. Veronica and her men are living happily together till something else happens. The ‘danger’ in this one was so pointless, as Zane should have
researched a certain person and it wouldn’t have happened. They have a lot of s*x and that’s about it.
I don’t really know what else to say about this book as it’s boring.
In my hints opinion this book is a waste of time. I wish the author had swapped books two and three and ended the series on a climax. Or just had two books instead of three. As it is it just feels like an waste of time reading it and I skimmed through most of it. Veronica and her men are living happily together till something else happens. The ‘danger’ in this one was so pointless, as Zane should have
researched a certain person and it wouldn’t have happened. They have a lot of s*x and that’s about it.
I don’t really know what else to say about this book as it’s boring.
April 30, 2024
Most definelty a perfect RH to read.
They whole series was just amazing. I loved the guys so much and the FMC. I was also so happy the outcome for her mother as well. Everyone got a HEA. ONLY one little thing I would of loved to see was the interactions with Zanes father and the kids too. But otherwise the series was perfect 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
The danger, the drama, the love, the vulnerability, the smutt was🔥 the redemption, the importance of family and friendships made. It was beautiful.
They whole series was just amazing. I loved the guys so much and the FMC. I was also so happy the outcome for her mother as well. Everyone got a HEA. ONLY one little thing I would of loved to see was the interactions with Zanes father and the kids too. But otherwise the series was perfect 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
The danger, the drama, the love, the vulnerability, the smutt was🔥 the redemption, the importance of family and friendships made. It was beautiful.
May 19, 2024
Wow!
Wow! What a series! I opted to wait for all 3 books to be out before reading this series as I knew from reading her other works that the wait for the next books was going to be excruciating. What can I say! Well worth the wait. Absolutely fabulous writing especially as it's her 1st time writing dark mafia romance. From when I received the 1st chapter in her newsletter I knew It was going to be worth the wait & I wasn't wrong. Fantastic series I can't wait for what you have in store for us next.
Wow! What a series! I opted to wait for all 3 books to be out before reading this series as I knew from reading her other works that the wait for the next books was going to be excruciating. What can I say! Well worth the wait. Absolutely fabulous writing especially as it's her 1st time writing dark mafia romance. From when I received the 1st chapter in her newsletter I knew It was going to be worth the wait & I wasn't wrong. Fantastic series I can't wait for what you have in store for us next.
December 23, 2024
I saw in another review they said this book was just like one big extended epilogue and I couldn’t agree more.
Literally nothing happened, it’s just Vee’s pregnancy, their wedding and her reconnecting with her mom up until she gives birth at the 80ish% mark then a little bit of happy families until there’s a bit of drama near the end and I mean right at the end and it gets resolved at like 99% and then The End.
Multi PoV
Why choose with no mm
1h 3H
Pregnancy and birth during the book
Mafia
No owd/omd
HFN
Literally nothing happened, it’s just Vee’s pregnancy, their wedding and her reconnecting with her mom up until she gives birth at the 80ish% mark then a little bit of happy families until there’s a bit of drama near the end and I mean right at the end and it gets resolved at like 99% and then The End.
Multi PoV
Why choose with no mm
1h 3H
Pregnancy and birth during the book
Mafia
No owd/omd
HFN
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April 29, 2024
This was the perfect ending for Veronica and her men. She has come a long way …
A child neglected … to a women who was abused … to wanting to take her own life .. to finding men who showed her she was more .. so much more.
3 brothers … Mafia all the way … dark in need of light… the strength for her growth…
Kieran, Enzo and Zane … her men … and they would k!ll for her
Hank the bodyguard that made her feel protected and understood.
What a ride …
A child neglected … to a women who was abused … to wanting to take her own life .. to finding men who showed her she was more .. so much more.
3 brothers … Mafia all the way … dark in need of light… the strength for her growth…
Kieran, Enzo and Zane … her men … and they would k!ll for her
Hank the bodyguard that made her feel protected and understood.
What a ride …
April 29, 2024
Fantastic ending to a brilliant series. This book actually gave Veronica time to heal, that's not to say that she doesn't have difficult choices to make especially regarding her pregnancy and what happens next. Her men are as usual both obsessed and psychotic, but all of them manage to open up to her and let her in. I loved the whole book, it is about family and love and protecting what is yours. And, honestly, who wouldn't want that?
April 30, 2024
What an amazing ending to a fantastic series. If you love a why choose mafia romance then this is for you. This book was fast paced and I loved every single page of it. Zane , Enzo and Kieran had me swooning throughout with all their morally grey goodness. I'm keeping everything crossed this author does more contemporary why choose because I would definitely read more. Amazing five-star read that I would definitely recommend.
April 30, 2024
This was a great conclusion to the series and leaves you satisfied. This book wasn't as dark as the first 2 books but does focus more on Veronicas ever growing relationship with her Mafia men, and soon to be growing family. With some drama from veronicas past erupts, super protective and a force to be reckoned, veronicas men help her through. Loved this series but happy she finally gets what she's deserves in the end.
May 5, 2024
I feel like I’ve been waiting FOREVER to get to this book! Books 1&2 are hot and spicy and oh so dramatic. This girl and her guys have been put through all kinds of things. And that doesn’t stop at the end of book 2! Watching this how clan overcome every thing thrown their way, showering Vee? With all the love and protection that one could ever want! There’s sweet, there’s spice, there’s bad guys. These guys will stop at NOTHING to protect what’s theirs!
July 10, 2024
anti climactic
The first two books were action packed and lots happened. This one felt rushed at times and then the action happened on the last 10 percent of the book. I didn’t get the closure I needed. There’s a bonus epilogue but the actual book felt in complete. I’m a little disappointed with how things ended. The character development that occurred in the first two books far surpasses this book and it didn’t feel like it fit the series.
The first two books were action packed and lots happened. This one felt rushed at times and then the action happened on the last 10 percent of the book. I didn’t get the closure I needed. There’s a bonus epilogue but the actual book felt in complete. I’m a little disappointed with how things ended. The character development that occurred in the first two books far surpasses this book and it didn’t feel like it fit the series.
April 28, 2024
Oh wow, this book. this book was an amazing read that once I started I could not put it down. This book moves along at a pace that makes for an easy and enjoyable read. The characters are so real that you feel as though you know and no matter what happens you cannot help but love them. This book needs to be read, there is no doubt about it.
April 28, 2024
Her Deadly Protectors is the 3rd and final book in the Mafia Brothers Trilogy. Family being a major factor in it or at least in regards to Vee. With her starting a new one with her men - Enzo, Zane and Kieran. Loose ends were tied up perfectly and the epilogue gave us a great chance to catch up with them in the future. A brilliant way to end these 3 books and I loved it.
April 30, 2024
What a terrific conclusion to fantastic series! Veronica & her 3 Mafia brothers were in for a fun surprise in this one. They worked together to make their dreams a reality & it was beautiful to read about. This installment in the series was not as dark as the other two, but still had thrilling moments. Overall I am glad I read this series & it left me with a smile
May 1, 2024
I loved the final book for this series. It was such a a nice ending to the series and I loved how we saw them all progressing into marriage and babies. It was such a a nice HEA for the dark series! And I'm so beyond happy that Veronica got her extremely deserved happiness in finally finding herself a family and friends that love her. Amazing 🖤
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October 8, 2024
Great finish
Loved this Trilogy, Vee's men were Possesive, passionate, protective and so loving. I do love Morally grey men. What a roller coaster they have been on. So very happy with the ending, well the Epilogue was Chef kiss. Everything tied up wonderfully.
Great Spice, Plot, Multi Pov.
Loved this Trilogy, Vee's men were Possesive, passionate, protective and so loving. I do love Morally grey men. What a roller coaster they have been on. So very happy with the ending, well the Epilogue was Chef kiss. Everything tied up wonderfully.
Great Spice, Plot, Multi Pov.
December 11, 2024
I liked this one but it wasn’t my favorite in the set. Most likely due to my not being a fan of pregnancy in my romance books (epilogue yes, main story no) but that’s just my preference.
Still a good story, felt like the last hurrah kinda came out of nowhere but enjoyed it enough that I’ll look at other books from this author.
Still a good story, felt like the last hurrah kinda came out of nowhere but enjoyed it enough that I’ll look at other books from this author.
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January 14, 2025
good conclusion to this story
So I liked this series it was good and this book was a good conclusion to the series I will say I thought Veronica had good growth throughout the series but the men felt boring and flat which was why I couldn’t give this five stars but it was a good series so 4 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So I liked this series it was good and this book was a good conclusion to the series I will say I thought Veronica had good growth throughout the series but the men felt boring and flat which was why I couldn’t give this five stars but it was a good series so 4 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 15, 2025
WOW what a series
This was one of the best series I've read in a while. The love the three men shows for Veronica was something some women only dream of but to find 3 who love you eell that's beyond amazing.
There were parts where I laughed, where I cried but through it all I couldn't get enough.
This was one of the best series I've read in a while. The love the three men shows for Veronica was something some women only dream of but to find 3 who love you eell that's beyond amazing.
There were parts where I laughed, where I cried but through it all I couldn't get enough.
April 16, 2025
The series only grew worse with the addition of a pregnancy trope. I would have given it three stars for still being readable and diverting, but the author had to throw in egregious use of both the word schlong and coochie, which is unforgivable and made my soul feel like it shriveled up and floated away into the ether.
April 26, 2024
What an end to the series! I’ve loved loved loved their series. They have kept you on your toes throughout and keep you hooked. Seeing the relationship grow between Vee and her men is lovely to read and then to see relations from the past being mended is the perfect end.
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