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Lords of Las Vegas #1
King of Sinners
A deal with a cold billionaire.
A desperate college coed who has run out of options.
Ruthless
Lethal
Handsome as sin
The devil has always been wrapped in a tempting package.
And that’s Mason Kincaid. King of Vegas and of sinners. He owns half this town and runs the other half with an iron fist.
He’s pretty much everything I’ve learned to avoid. I dated his brother a few years back when I thought a bad boy would be fun. It did not take long for me to learn the Kincaids are not fun. They are the snakes in the garden…
Now, I’m on the straight and narrow. Work. Class. Repeat. Head down… no bad boys in sight. I’m just trying to get my degree so I can escape Vegas and the Kincaids.
Until one night when I take a short cut home after a late shift. Now, I’m a witness to a crime with a price on my head.
There is only man I can turn to for protection and that’s Mason Kincaid. King of Vegas…
But the price?
The King of Vegas, he charges more than most.
What he wants…
My virginity.
A desperate college coed who has run out of options.
Ruthless
Lethal
Handsome as sin
The devil has always been wrapped in a tempting package.
And that’s Mason Kincaid. King of Vegas and of sinners. He owns half this town and runs the other half with an iron fist.
He’s pretty much everything I’ve learned to avoid. I dated his brother a few years back when I thought a bad boy would be fun. It did not take long for me to learn the Kincaids are not fun. They are the snakes in the garden…
Now, I’m on the straight and narrow. Work. Class. Repeat. Head down… no bad boys in sight. I’m just trying to get my degree so I can escape Vegas and the Kincaids.
Until one night when I take a short cut home after a late shift. Now, I’m a witness to a crime with a price on my head.
There is only man I can turn to for protection and that’s Mason Kincaid. King of Vegas…
But the price?
The King of Vegas, he charges more than most.
What he wants…
My virginity.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2024
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May 29, 2024
So this is a new to me author!
I was going back and forth on ratings but I think it’s a good solid 4 stars!
So usually I NEVER read books where one of the MCs dates the other’s brother or sister. But this was different. Our FMC Charlotte went on three dates with Mason’s brother, Leo. They never had sex so I felt it was safe for me to read it.
Charlotte meets Mason on her second date with Leo and the minute she see him she’s no longer interested in Leo. She uses the third date to try and break it off with him but things happen and she’s not able to.
Mason and Leo are a part of a “gangster” family. Their words, not mine. I had no idea what category they fall under because they never said they were mafia. They call the other families, the Russians and the Italians so I was super confused as to what Mason and his family were supposed to be. They are just the Kincaids I guess.
Anyway some things go down the night of their last date in the club that the Kincaids own and Charlotte doesn’t see or speak to Leo again after that night. But Mason has been watching over her for two years because Mason has also wanted Charlotte from the moment he met her. In the present Charlotte sees something she isn’t supposed to see and she is taken to Mason for protection. I got a little confused here because his thoughts about getting rid of her and protecting her were very conflicting. One minute he felt like she was his and the next he wanted her to go away. Idk super wishy washy. She has to stay with him at his home and this makes Leo very angry. Not because he still wants Charlotte but because his brother got one up on him once again. In fact he didn’t even really want Charlotte. Apparently his thing is to go on three dates, the second being to meet the family and then after he sleeps with them he doesn’t talk to them again. Which is what he was planning on doing with Charlotte.
I was confused as to why she needed to change her appearance and act like masons girlfriend in order to keep her safe. I mean she could have stayed the same and still acted like masons girlfriend so he could say she was under his protection. I don’t get why she needed to change the way she looked, made no sense to me.
I did end up liking Mason. He cared deeply for Charlotte and eventually put her before his family. He was so sweet and protective over her. I liked her as well. She annoyed me at times, especially when she threw herself at him at one point. I mean it paid off but her thought process was sometimes eye roll inducing. But she grew on me.
One thing I appreciated was we never heard about masons sexual past. He never thought about it or brought it up and neither did any of his family so I don’t get manwhore vibes at all. But I would have really liked to know how old he was?!
So Leo was the villain in this book in my opinion. He was such an asshole and caused a lot of harm so I’m nervous that his book is next. I wish we would have had Roman’s book first because I really liked him and also because I feel like Leo needs a little redemption before he’s given his own book. He was truly awful in this one. I’m hoping he’s redeemed really well in the next one. I have a feeling I won’t like him for the first half of the book but I do plan on reading it.
NO CHEATING
NO OW DRAMA
OM DRAMA (because Leo is out of his mind)
NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP
VIOLENCE
HEA
IM THINKING AGE GAP BECAUSE SHES 22 HES THE OLDEST BROTHER AT LEAST IN HIS THIRTIES BUT ITS NOT MENTIONED
I was going back and forth on ratings but I think it’s a good solid 4 stars!
So usually I NEVER read books where one of the MCs dates the other’s brother or sister. But this was different. Our FMC Charlotte went on three dates with Mason’s brother, Leo. They never had sex so I felt it was safe for me to read it.
Charlotte meets Mason on her second date with Leo and the minute she see him she’s no longer interested in Leo. She uses the third date to try and break it off with him but things happen and she’s not able to.
Mason and Leo are a part of a “gangster” family. Their words, not mine. I had no idea what category they fall under because they never said they were mafia. They call the other families, the Russians and the Italians so I was super confused as to what Mason and his family were supposed to be. They are just the Kincaids I guess.
Anyway some things go down the night of their last date in the club that the Kincaids own and Charlotte doesn’t see or speak to Leo again after that night. But Mason has been watching over her for two years because Mason has also wanted Charlotte from the moment he met her. In the present Charlotte sees something she isn’t supposed to see and she is taken to Mason for protection. I got a little confused here because his thoughts about getting rid of her and protecting her were very conflicting. One minute he felt like she was his and the next he wanted her to go away. Idk super wishy washy. She has to stay with him at his home and this makes Leo very angry. Not because he still wants Charlotte but because his brother got one up on him once again. In fact he didn’t even really want Charlotte. Apparently his thing is to go on three dates, the second being to meet the family and then after he sleeps with them he doesn’t talk to them again. Which is what he was planning on doing with Charlotte.
I was confused as to why she needed to change her appearance and act like masons girlfriend in order to keep her safe. I mean she could have stayed the same and still acted like masons girlfriend so he could say she was under his protection. I don’t get why she needed to change the way she looked, made no sense to me.
I did end up liking Mason. He cared deeply for Charlotte and eventually put her before his family. He was so sweet and protective over her. I liked her as well. She annoyed me at times, especially when she threw herself at him at one point. I mean it paid off but her thought process was sometimes eye roll inducing. But she grew on me.
One thing I appreciated was we never heard about masons sexual past. He never thought about it or brought it up and neither did any of his family so I don’t get manwhore vibes at all. But I would have really liked to know how old he was?!
So Leo was the villain in this book in my opinion. He was such an asshole and caused a lot of harm so I’m nervous that his book is next. I wish we would have had Roman’s book first because I really liked him and also because I feel like Leo needs a little redemption before he’s given his own book. He was truly awful in this one. I’m hoping he’s redeemed really well in the next one. I have a feeling I won’t like him for the first half of the book but I do plan on reading it.
NO CHEATING
NO OW DRAMA
OM DRAMA (because Leo is out of his mind)
NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP
VIOLENCE
HEA
IM THINKING AGE GAP BECAUSE SHES 22 HES THE OLDEST BROTHER AT LEAST IN HIS THIRTIES BUT ITS NOT MENTIONED
July 8, 2024
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This felt really disjointed, like the author wasn’t entirely sure what genre or trope they were going for. It was weird and uncomfortable.
This felt really disjointed, like the author wasn’t entirely sure what genre or trope they were going for. It was weird and uncomfortable.
June 7, 2024
I was not a fan of this book. For me, the way the story started out and then progressed in the first quarter of the book left me a little confused. It eventually made sense but I think the writing style/story progress decisions didn't lend to the story running smoothly. More so, if Mason was such a big bad player, the King as the title says, the way he dealt with Charlotte's predicament didn't make sense to me. Over all the story did not flow well and had a lot of back and forth with the same issues. The chemistry between them was amazing but fizzled for a bit before coming back strong. What absolutely ruined the book for me was the entire Leo track. He feels like he's been wronged by his brother taking his ex so he attacks her, dislocates her shoulder in the process, but after one conversation all is basically forgiven. I wanted to throw my tablet at the wall at that point. The part of the book I did enjoy was the rest of the brothers and their own bonds that grew with Charlotte. How they grew to respect her and point out to Mason that she's the queen their empire needs.
May 22, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
🥵
😈
I’m so glad Tammy has turned her hand to this genre, Dark romance is a great favourite of mine, and she has done a wonderful job with this first story.
Charlotte and Mason are dynamite, the sparks flying from these two are so hot, my kindle was steaming.
Fantastic characters and a brilliant story.
I can’t wait for more from the Lords of Las Vegas.
Don’t miss this epic first book .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
💋💋
🥵
😈
I’m so glad Tammy has turned her hand to this genre, Dark romance is a great favourite of mine, and she has done a wonderful job with this first story.
Charlotte and Mason are dynamite, the sparks flying from these two are so hot, my kindle was steaming.
Fantastic characters and a brilliant story.
I can’t wait for more from the Lords of Las Vegas.
Don’t miss this epic first book .
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
May 23, 2026
Another new author for me! I picked this one up for free on Kindle, and it conveniently filled the “K” spot I needed for my Goodreads challenge. Honestly, free books and challenge motivation are sometimes the strongest reasons to hit “download.” I’m always looking for new authors, though, so I was excited to give Tammy Andresen a try. This is apparently her darkest series yet, bringing the King of Sinners world to Las Vegas.
So here’s the setup: Charlotte goes on three dates with Leo, brother number two. By date number two, he’s already bringing her to family dinner, where Mason — brother number one — immediately decides she’s the love of his life despite barely speaking to her. On date number three, a rival organization starts shooting up the place, Mason saves her, and then basically says, “Tell anyone and I’ll kill you.” Ah yes, romance.
Two years later, Charlotte witnesses a murder in an alley, gets rescued by brother number three, and is taken back to Mason. The second she sees him again, she drops to her knees and asks him to kill her. Naturally, this somehow reignites their unresolved sexual tension.
Mason has apparently been obsessing over Charlotte for two years, but he’s also constantly reminding himself he may need to murder her for the family business. Yet somehow the bigger conflict in the book becomes Charlotte repeatedly begging him to take her virginity while he clings to his self-control like he’s training for an Olympic medal in restraint.
Leo, meanwhile, is furious that his brother wants his ex-girlfriend — despite the fact that they barely seemed emotionally attached in the first place. At one point he attacks Charlotte and dislocates her shoulder, but don’t worry: one conversation later, everyone is basically over it. Emotional consequences? Never heard of them.
By the end, all the mafia deals work out perfectly, everyone conveniently matures overnight, and Leo is suddenly interested in Charlotte’s only friend because apparently every woman in this universe must be assigned to a brother before the series can continue.
The biggest issue for me was that everything moved at warp speed without earning any of the emotional payoff. The relationship went from 0 to soulmates in what felt like twelve minutes. The book also tried to juggle mafia romance, forbidden love, brother’s ex, virgin heroine, protective alpha male, and dark romance elements without really developing any of them beyond the aesthetic level.
Was it entertaining? Sure. Was it deep? Not even a little. The pet names made me cringe more than swoon, the editing definitely needed another pass, and the drama often resolved so quickly that it barely had time to matter.
Overall, it was a fast, mildly entertaining read, but not one that left much of an impression beyond “well… that certainly happened.”
3 stars
So here’s the setup: Charlotte goes on three dates with Leo, brother number two. By date number two, he’s already bringing her to family dinner, where Mason — brother number one — immediately decides she’s the love of his life despite barely speaking to her. On date number three, a rival organization starts shooting up the place, Mason saves her, and then basically says, “Tell anyone and I’ll kill you.” Ah yes, romance.
Two years later, Charlotte witnesses a murder in an alley, gets rescued by brother number three, and is taken back to Mason. The second she sees him again, she drops to her knees and asks him to kill her. Naturally, this somehow reignites their unresolved sexual tension.
Mason has apparently been obsessing over Charlotte for two years, but he’s also constantly reminding himself he may need to murder her for the family business. Yet somehow the bigger conflict in the book becomes Charlotte repeatedly begging him to take her virginity while he clings to his self-control like he’s training for an Olympic medal in restraint.
Leo, meanwhile, is furious that his brother wants his ex-girlfriend — despite the fact that they barely seemed emotionally attached in the first place. At one point he attacks Charlotte and dislocates her shoulder, but don’t worry: one conversation later, everyone is basically over it. Emotional consequences? Never heard of them.
By the end, all the mafia deals work out perfectly, everyone conveniently matures overnight, and Leo is suddenly interested in Charlotte’s only friend because apparently every woman in this universe must be assigned to a brother before the series can continue.
The biggest issue for me was that everything moved at warp speed without earning any of the emotional payoff. The relationship went from 0 to soulmates in what felt like twelve minutes. The book also tried to juggle mafia romance, forbidden love, brother’s ex, virgin heroine, protective alpha male, and dark romance elements without really developing any of them beyond the aesthetic level.
Was it entertaining? Sure. Was it deep? Not even a little. The pet names made me cringe more than swoon, the editing definitely needed another pass, and the drama often resolved so quickly that it barely had time to matter.
Overall, it was a fast, mildly entertaining read, but not one that left much of an impression beyond “well… that certainly happened.”
3 stars
June 9, 2026
One entire star lost for using the feminine spelling “Toni” for a man “Tony”. Honestly could not get past it and am feeling personally offended.
May 20, 2024
This is a fast-paced book—first one in Lords of Las Vegas. If you’ve read stories with mafia themes before, you haven’t read anything like this. Conflict and discord are a main issue within the family here.
Mason Kincaid keeps his attraction to Charlotte under wraps for a few years until she’s in danger. He goes into full-on protection mode as they both navigate their issues and feelings. Family and business concerns serve as the action and climax. My favorite part of the plot was how Charlotte used her photographs to show her feelings. Her taking photos of Mason’s hands seemed to be a microcosm of his strength and power.
Loved this book and can’t wait for the next!
received a free copy of the book in advance and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Mason Kincaid keeps his attraction to Charlotte under wraps for a few years until she’s in danger. He goes into full-on protection mode as they both navigate their issues and feelings. Family and business concerns serve as the action and climax. My favorite part of the plot was how Charlotte used her photographs to show her feelings. Her taking photos of Mason’s hands seemed to be a microcosm of his strength and power.
Loved this book and can’t wait for the next!
received a free copy of the book in advance and am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 26, 2025
4⭐ for what it is. I needed the relationship to be fleshed out a bit more, they went 0-100 pretty quick. I didn't love the pet names and the editing needed a little work, but I can ignore those things. Mason is one of those characters that could never be real because how are you hot and wealthy and anticipating her needs all the time?? I loved getting his POV occasionally.
July 28, 2024
King of Sinners(Lord's of Las Vegas #1) by Tammy Andersen. I am so glad I decided to read this book. Tammy is a new author to me, and this was my first time hearing about her no less reading her book. The premise for the story is what attracted me to want to read this book. Charlotte had initially been dating Leo, who is the younger brother of Mason Kincaid. The Kincaid family is a very powerful family in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, on a date out with Leo, something happened that scared Charlotte away from the family. After some time, when leaving work, she comes across an execution, and now she finds herself at the mercy of Mason Kincaid. She needs his protection. He will give it to her but it will cost her. The only thing she has is her virginity. Initially, he can't believe she is a virgin regardless. That fact doesn't change the fact that he has had an attraction to Charlotte ever since Leo had brought her to a family dinner years ago. This is their story. Charlotte has felt the same attraction since that dinner. Now Leo feels some kind of way with the plan Mason has come up with to keep her safe. I couldn't get enough of this story. I truly enjoyed it and am extremely excited that there will be other books in the series surrounding the Kincaid family. 4.5 stars for me.
June 13, 2024
Dark romance without it going too dark.
Mason is obsessed with Charlotte but doesn’t act on it for two years. He just has her followed the entire time before she’s kidnapped and forced to stay with him.
It’s a classic mafia romance with power struggle and Mason falls first, hard, clearly as he’s been obsessing over her.
Charlotte had instant attraction to Mason.
There’s some drama but nothing over the top, light weight drama for a mafia read.
Overall I thought the story was well written and enjoyable.
Mason is obsessed with Charlotte but doesn’t act on it for two years. He just has her followed the entire time before she’s kidnapped and forced to stay with him.
It’s a classic mafia romance with power struggle and Mason falls first, hard, clearly as he’s been obsessing over her.
Charlotte had instant attraction to Mason.
There’s some drama but nothing over the top, light weight drama for a mafia read.
Overall I thought the story was well written and enjoyable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2025
#părerea_Violetei
#recomandare_de_lectura
👑King of sinners, Tammy Andresen
228 pagini (Lords of Las Vegas, #1)
👑Posibile spoilere!
👑Charlotte își dorește să fie invizibilă pentru toată lumea, își dorește să își ia diploma și apoi să plece din Las Vegas, dar mai ales își dorește să nu se intersecteze iar cu Mason Kincaid, cel care conduce lumea întunecată a Las Vegasului și vreme de doi ani reușește acest lucru. Dar într-o noapte totul se schimbă, deoarece este martoră la un eveniment în care este implicată și puternica familie Kincaid, eveniment ce o aruncă iar în fața puternicului Mason.
👑Mason este dur, este frumos ca păcatul, este arogant și puternic, dar are o slăbiciune: pe Charlotte, cea pe care vreme de doi ani nu și-a putut-o scoate din minte, cea pe care a vegheat-o din umbră, dar acum când are oportunitatea de a o avea iar în viața lui, profită de ea, motivând ca dușmanii lui sunt pe urmele ei. Astfel Charlotte ajunge să locuiască împreună cu Mason, spunând celorlalți ca sunt logodnici, chiar dacă lucrul acesta nu este deloc pe placul lui Leo Kincaid, fratele mai mic și mai rebel al lui Mason.
👑Charlotte încerca să facă față farmecului lui Mason, încerca să se adapteze pentru o scurtă perioadă de timp în viața acestuia, încerca să reziste atracției și sentimentelor care iau naștere în inima ei, dar eșuează lamentabil, deoarece Mason este irezistibil și o face să își dorească mai mult, să își dorească să fie iubită și protejată. La rândul lui Mason este vrăjit de Charlotte, ea îl face să fie mai maleabil, să fie mai puțin dur, îl face să privească viața și altfel, îl face să vrea să se bucure și de alte experiențe, îl face să devină cea mai bună variantă a lui.
👑Totul se schimbă când secrete din trecut sunt dezvăluite, când Leo acționează impulsiv, punându-și familia în pericol, când Mason trebuie să facă față provocărilor și să ia o decizie în ceea ce o privește pe Charlotte: fie renunță la ea, fie o face regina regatului său, așa cum a fost sfătuit de unchiul său, Jake .
👑De ce Leo este deranjat de apariția Charlottei în viața lui Mason? Ce secrete ascunde Mason față de Charlotte? Cum va gestiona Charlotte toate provocările care vin din faptul ca ea este parte a vieții lui Mason? Cine vrea să înlăture familia Kincaid și de ce? Va reuși Charlotte să cucerească inima de piatră a lui Mason? Răspunsurile le veți afla voi.
👑Eu sunt atât de haotică în alegerea lecturilor mele, mereu încep serii și apoi găsesc altceva și uit de ele, dar seria asta este exact ce trebuie pentru mine, primul volumul mi-a plăcut tare mult și deja l-am început și pe al doilea. Mi-a plăcut totul, de la personaje, la atmosfera, la tensiune. Charlotte și Mason sunt perfecți împreună, se completează reciproc, ea este o dulceață de fată, care îi cucerește instantaneu pe cei cinci bărbați Kincaid (mai puțin pe Leo, dar când își va da seama ca greșește, va accepta și el relația lor). Mi-a plăcut cum Mason realizează cat de importantă este Charlotte pentru el, cum datorită ei devine mai bun în fiecare zi și cum va face totul pentru a o ști în siguranță, punând-o pe primul loc în viața lui, deși și-a jurat ca nicio femeie nu va fi mai importantă decât familia. Mi-a plăcut relația cu familia lui, cum Roman îi este mereu aproape, cum reușește să-l ierte pe Leo, mi-a plăcut mult de tot, deși nu mă așteptam. Recomand cu mare drag și abia aștept să descopăr și celalalte povești.
#recomandare_de_lectura
👑King of sinners, Tammy Andresen
228 pagini (Lords of Las Vegas, #1)
👑Posibile spoilere!
👑Charlotte își dorește să fie invizibilă pentru toată lumea, își dorește să își ia diploma și apoi să plece din Las Vegas, dar mai ales își dorește să nu se intersecteze iar cu Mason Kincaid, cel care conduce lumea întunecată a Las Vegasului și vreme de doi ani reușește acest lucru. Dar într-o noapte totul se schimbă, deoarece este martoră la un eveniment în care este implicată și puternica familie Kincaid, eveniment ce o aruncă iar în fața puternicului Mason.
👑Mason este dur, este frumos ca păcatul, este arogant și puternic, dar are o slăbiciune: pe Charlotte, cea pe care vreme de doi ani nu și-a putut-o scoate din minte, cea pe care a vegheat-o din umbră, dar acum când are oportunitatea de a o avea iar în viața lui, profită de ea, motivând ca dușmanii lui sunt pe urmele ei. Astfel Charlotte ajunge să locuiască împreună cu Mason, spunând celorlalți ca sunt logodnici, chiar dacă lucrul acesta nu este deloc pe placul lui Leo Kincaid, fratele mai mic și mai rebel al lui Mason.
👑Charlotte încerca să facă față farmecului lui Mason, încerca să se adapteze pentru o scurtă perioadă de timp în viața acestuia, încerca să reziste atracției și sentimentelor care iau naștere în inima ei, dar eșuează lamentabil, deoarece Mason este irezistibil și o face să își dorească mai mult, să își dorească să fie iubită și protejată. La rândul lui Mason este vrăjit de Charlotte, ea îl face să fie mai maleabil, să fie mai puțin dur, îl face să privească viața și altfel, îl face să vrea să se bucure și de alte experiențe, îl face să devină cea mai bună variantă a lui.
👑Totul se schimbă când secrete din trecut sunt dezvăluite, când Leo acționează impulsiv, punându-și familia în pericol, când Mason trebuie să facă față provocărilor și să ia o decizie în ceea ce o privește pe Charlotte: fie renunță la ea, fie o face regina regatului său, așa cum a fost sfătuit de unchiul său, Jake .
👑De ce Leo este deranjat de apariția Charlottei în viața lui Mason? Ce secrete ascunde Mason față de Charlotte? Cum va gestiona Charlotte toate provocările care vin din faptul ca ea este parte a vieții lui Mason? Cine vrea să înlăture familia Kincaid și de ce? Va reuși Charlotte să cucerească inima de piatră a lui Mason? Răspunsurile le veți afla voi.
👑Eu sunt atât de haotică în alegerea lecturilor mele, mereu încep serii și apoi găsesc altceva și uit de ele, dar seria asta este exact ce trebuie pentru mine, primul volumul mi-a plăcut tare mult și deja l-am început și pe al doilea. Mi-a plăcut totul, de la personaje, la atmosfera, la tensiune. Charlotte și Mason sunt perfecți împreună, se completează reciproc, ea este o dulceață de fată, care îi cucerește instantaneu pe cei cinci bărbați Kincaid (mai puțin pe Leo, dar când își va da seama ca greșește, va accepta și el relația lor). Mi-a plăcut cum Mason realizează cat de importantă este Charlotte pentru el, cum datorită ei devine mai bun în fiecare zi și cum va face totul pentru a o ști în siguranță, punând-o pe primul loc în viața lui, deși și-a jurat ca nicio femeie nu va fi mai importantă decât familia. Mi-a plăcut relația cu familia lui, cum Roman îi este mereu aproape, cum reușește să-l ierte pe Leo, mi-a plăcut mult de tot, deși nu mă așteptam. Recomand cu mare drag și abia aștept să descopăr și celalalte povești.
August 7, 2025
I was not prepared for this book to eat me alive the way it did.
This was my first Tammy Andresen read and holy toxic Vegas billionaire vibes, it did not disappoint. I picked up King of Sinners expecting a casual dip into mafia romance, and instead I blacked out, woke up at 1AM emotionally wrecked and in love with Mason freakin’ Kincaid.
First off, the writing? Clean, snappy, and addictive. Tammy doesn’t waste time—she just throws you straight into the glitzy chaos of Vegas, mafia wars, and forbidden love, and you’re just there like, “okay bet.” No filler, just fire.
Now let’s talk Mason. Sir. Your emotional damage is showing, and I’d like to inspect it further. He’s that man. The overprotective, dangerously powerful alpha who sees one woman and decides yep, that’s mine. And somehow it doesn’t come off as cringe? He’s possessive in a way that feels like he’d burn the world down for Charlotte and smile doing it. Am I okay? No. Do I want a Mason? Also no. But like… yes???
Charlotte isn’t just a side piece either she’s smart, stubborn, and doesn’t let Mason bulldoze her (even if she secretly loves it). Their dynamic is this chaotic blend of tension, banter, soft moments, and “holy hell are they actually doing that right now” energy. It’s giving ride or die with a splash of “we might kill someone together and then make out about it.”
The mafia world-building? Surprisingly detailed. It’s not just vibes, there’s legit structure, danger, politics. Plus the whole side character lineup has me invested. Leo, you emotionally constipated king, I see your arc coming and I am READY.
Also, the Colorado scenes??? Chef’s kiss. Somehow the switch from neon lights to mountain air made their relationship realer like there’s life beyond the chaos. I love when authors give their characters space to breathe and feel and not just chase danger 24/7.
Final verdict:
If you’re into morally gray men who love way too hard, strong heroines who don’t back down, and a plot that makes you forget real life exists… King of Sinners is your next obsession. 5 stars. No skips.
This was my first Tammy Andresen read and holy toxic Vegas billionaire vibes, it did not disappoint. I picked up King of Sinners expecting a casual dip into mafia romance, and instead I blacked out, woke up at 1AM emotionally wrecked and in love with Mason freakin’ Kincaid.
First off, the writing? Clean, snappy, and addictive. Tammy doesn’t waste time—she just throws you straight into the glitzy chaos of Vegas, mafia wars, and forbidden love, and you’re just there like, “okay bet.” No filler, just fire.
Now let’s talk Mason. Sir. Your emotional damage is showing, and I’d like to inspect it further. He’s that man. The overprotective, dangerously powerful alpha who sees one woman and decides yep, that’s mine. And somehow it doesn’t come off as cringe? He’s possessive in a way that feels like he’d burn the world down for Charlotte and smile doing it. Am I okay? No. Do I want a Mason? Also no. But like… yes???
Charlotte isn’t just a side piece either she’s smart, stubborn, and doesn’t let Mason bulldoze her (even if she secretly loves it). Their dynamic is this chaotic blend of tension, banter, soft moments, and “holy hell are they actually doing that right now” energy. It’s giving ride or die with a splash of “we might kill someone together and then make out about it.”
The mafia world-building? Surprisingly detailed. It’s not just vibes, there’s legit structure, danger, politics. Plus the whole side character lineup has me invested. Leo, you emotionally constipated king, I see your arc coming and I am READY.
Also, the Colorado scenes??? Chef’s kiss. Somehow the switch from neon lights to mountain air made their relationship realer like there’s life beyond the chaos. I love when authors give their characters space to breathe and feel and not just chase danger 24/7.
Final verdict:
If you’re into morally gray men who love way too hard, strong heroines who don’t back down, and a plot that makes you forget real life exists… King of Sinners is your next obsession. 5 stars. No skips.
May 22, 2026
More Chemistry Than Chaos
King of Sinners was a solid 3-star read for me. I liked Charlotte and Mason’s connection, and I especially appreciated that Charlotte remained a photographer at heart. Tammy Andresen actually wove her photography into the love story instead of just giving her a random career that disappeared once the romance took over. That was refreshing.
The setup had all the makings of a tense crime family drama: Charlotte witnesses something she shouldn’t, Mason has been quietly protecting her for years, and the only way to keep her safe is to make her his fiancée. Of course, that creates tension with Leo, Mason’s younger brother, who dated Charlotte briefly and never got over the fact that everyone could see she had more chemistry with Mason.
But the story felt a little too easy in places. There was all this buildup around Charlotte’s new identity and fake engagement, but no one really questioned it. No press pressure, no social media suspicion, no major moment where they had to prove anything. Everyone just accepted it and moved on, which made the stakes feel lower than expected.
Overall, I liked the romance more than the crime family plot. Mason was more chess than chaos, and while I appreciated that he wasn’t just another brutal mafia-type hero, I did find myself wishing there had been a little more family business in this family crime book. Still, it was short, readable, and enjoyable enough. Just a bit anticlimactic.
King of Sinners was a solid 3-star read for me. I liked Charlotte and Mason’s connection, and I especially appreciated that Charlotte remained a photographer at heart. Tammy Andresen actually wove her photography into the love story instead of just giving her a random career that disappeared once the romance took over. That was refreshing.
The setup had all the makings of a tense crime family drama: Charlotte witnesses something she shouldn’t, Mason has been quietly protecting her for years, and the only way to keep her safe is to make her his fiancée. Of course, that creates tension with Leo, Mason’s younger brother, who dated Charlotte briefly and never got over the fact that everyone could see she had more chemistry with Mason.
But the story felt a little too easy in places. There was all this buildup around Charlotte’s new identity and fake engagement, but no one really questioned it. No press pressure, no social media suspicion, no major moment where they had to prove anything. Everyone just accepted it and moved on, which made the stakes feel lower than expected.
Overall, I liked the romance more than the crime family plot. Mason was more chess than chaos, and while I appreciated that he wasn’t just another brutal mafia-type hero, I did find myself wishing there had been a little more family business in this family crime book. Still, it was short, readable, and enjoyable enough. Just a bit anticlimactic.
May 16, 2024
Charlotte Fairfield has a couple of dates with Leo Kincaid but when she meets his older brother Mason she has eyes for no one else but an incident at a club breaks all connections with them. Now two years later walking home from her part time waitressing job she witnesses a crime & flees only to saved by Roman Kincaid who takes her to Mason. The course of their two lives is irrevocably changed.
This is the first contemporary romance the author has written & boy was it good! Fast paced, wonderful characters, electric chemistry, steamy & yet tender. I loved it & can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I loved both Mason & Charlotte, they fall hard & fast for each other, he’s SO protective & caring, she’s not sure whether to stay or as is her wont to run. I loved their journey to a HEA & devoured this lovely romance in a sitting
I voluntarily read and reviewed a advanced copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
This is the first contemporary romance the author has written & boy was it good! Fast paced, wonderful characters, electric chemistry, steamy & yet tender. I loved it & can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I loved both Mason & Charlotte, they fall hard & fast for each other, he’s SO protective & caring, she’s not sure whether to stay or as is her wont to run. I loved their journey to a HEA & devoured this lovely romance in a sitting
I voluntarily read and reviewed a advanced copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
May 6, 2024
I really enjoyed this first book in the new series by Tammy Andresen. I am a huge fan of her historical romance genre, and I wasn’t certain about a contemporary setting. However, as is typical, Ms. Andresen far exceeded my expectations with this book! I loved the details and characters who seemed so true to life. I can see many subsequent stories which need to be told. And I love Mason and Charlotte, setting the bar for all those after them! I’m so excited to read the next one in the series!!
I received a free copy of this book from the author. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a free copy of this book from the author. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 17, 2024
King of Sinners #1
I didn't think I would like this type of book, but because it was by Ms Andresen, I gave it a try. This is completely different from the genres that I usually read, especially from MS Andresen. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Am eager to read the next one in the series.
I didn't think I would like this type of book, but because it was by Ms Andresen, I gave it a try. This is completely different from the genres that I usually read, especially from MS Andresen. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Am eager to read the next one in the series.
July 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the plot, the story, and the characters. My only reason for the 4 star and not 5 is because the word used to describe a vagina gave me the ick. Never have I heard it described as a mound or a s*x 🤢🤮 other than that. I really enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series
May 22, 2024
The Lords of Las Vegas is different than other stories I have read by Tammy Andresen but I am looking forward to reading more in this series. Mason Kincaid considered the King of Vegas meets Charlotte Fairfield, a student at UNLV by day and bartender by night. There story is engaging it has a very good storyline that kept me turning pages. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2025
I ate this book up !! I absolutely devoured it !! I always enjoy Tammy Andresens writing and books ! They always keep me hooked from page one !! I am definitely reading the next book in this Lords of Las Vegas series !!
August 2, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
August 5, 2025
Traduzione un po' meh.. storia un po' frettolosa non si delineano bene per me i personaggi.
February 9, 2026
On a bender
June 10, 2024
The grammatical errors almost made me quit reading. Every time they happened it took me out of the story.
I don't care for the instant love that happened between the characters. They met twice and barely even talked a couple of years ago, yet Mason couldn't get her out of his head. That didn't make sense for me.
Charlotte was a weird character I think. What woman would take a shortcut through alleys late at night in Las Vegas? She's lucky all that happened was witnessing a murder. I didn't understand all the talk about Charlotte's senses and how everything has to be a certain way for her, I felt like she was neurodivergent or something. And the whole thing about men being weak being the reason she was a virgin was nonsense.
I'm not big into submissive female characters so Charlotte was very cringey to me. When she got on her knees and told Mason she was ready for her punishment made me want to throw up. Every time she said Mason knew best and didn't question anything was annoying.
I don't care for the instant love that happened between the characters. They met twice and barely even talked a couple of years ago, yet Mason couldn't get her out of his head. That didn't make sense for me.
Charlotte was a weird character I think. What woman would take a shortcut through alleys late at night in Las Vegas? She's lucky all that happened was witnessing a murder. I didn't understand all the talk about Charlotte's senses and how everything has to be a certain way for her, I felt like she was neurodivergent or something. And the whole thing about men being weak being the reason she was a virgin was nonsense.
I'm not big into submissive female characters so Charlotte was very cringey to me. When she got on her knees and told Mason she was ready for her punishment made me want to throw up. Every time she said Mason knew best and didn't question anything was annoying.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2025
3, had all the tropes I like but something never really clicked.
July 11, 2024
Look it wasn’t the best book but it was a lot better than some of the Booksta books I’ve read lately so 3⭐️
December 31, 2025
This was supposed to be a quick read but the Las Vegas mobster going so soft was too corny for me and had to take breaks from it. Nice spicy scenes, but the softness of the mobsters kinda through me off
July 16, 2024
For a book that has a description that makes the forfeiture of a virginity, that is very much NOT the focus. The relationship was nice but as dark romance/mafia goes, it wasn’t my favorite. It was a nice, average, easy read.
May 16, 2024
✨🔮🌞🌕🍄🌕🌞🔮✨
ARC REVIEW
King Of Sinners - Tammy Andresen
5/5⭐️
4/5 🌶️
✨✨✨✨✨✨
This one was seriously such an amazing read! I loved it so much and I did not want to have to put it down! This book captures you and pulls you in from page one. I’m so invested in this series now and already ready for the next book!
Mason Kincaid is truly a king! What a top tier book boyfriend with a mouth that will have you melting for him. He had me falling hard for him. The way Mason was so protective over Charlotte and just cared for her safety could have been borderline too much for some but for me it was perfect! Charlotte is just always finding herself in the wrong place and needing some saving but this time it’s for the last time. In the end I really feel Mason and Charlotte healed each other and were everything the other needed.
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
~ Mafia
~ Possessive MMC
~ Protective MMC
~ Virgin FMC
~ Many nicknames
~ Billionaire
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words.
✨What’s a book that surprised you?
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ARC REVIEW
King Of Sinners - Tammy Andresen
5/5⭐️
4/5 🌶️
✨✨✨✨✨✨
This one was seriously such an amazing read! I loved it so much and I did not want to have to put it down! This book captures you and pulls you in from page one. I’m so invested in this series now and already ready for the next book!
Mason Kincaid is truly a king! What a top tier book boyfriend with a mouth that will have you melting for him. He had me falling hard for him. The way Mason was so protective over Charlotte and just cared for her safety could have been borderline too much for some but for me it was perfect! Charlotte is just always finding herself in the wrong place and needing some saving but this time it’s for the last time. In the end I really feel Mason and Charlotte healed each other and were everything the other needed.
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
~ Mafia
~ Possessive MMC
~ Protective MMC
~ Virgin FMC
~ Many nicknames
~ Billionaire
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words.
✨What’s a book that surprised you?
#books #booklover #smut #booknerd #bookfriend #bookish #booklovers #bookishcommunity #bookloversunite #instabook #bookporn #bookphotography #reviews #igbooks #ilovereading #smutty #bookaddiction #bookhoader #hotnsexy #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecs #yummy #givemeallthebooks #readingthepainaway #booktok #arc #wordsmithpublicy
April 10, 2026
PSA: I am not great at articulating my thoughts. This is just my opinion. Love what you love!
I definitely liked this book a lot better than the first in the Kings of Vegas Series. I think there is something more comforting and mature in comparison to Killian. I liked that there was some build up (on his part) where he stalked Charlotte for two years before feeling developed. I liked that he waited to have full spice and he clearly have a fierce protectiveness of his woman. Of course, there was an element of insta-love that I really don't like. The big picture though, is this is a fun and spicy Mafia story that hits a lot of fun tropes.
Previous Reviews:
King Daddy - 3.5 Stars
~*~*~*~Character Reviews~*~*~*~
The FMC:
Charlotte Fairfield - 4 Stars
What I do like about Charlotte is she has a pretty strong conviction over how she conducts herself and what she is/isn't willing to give up for a man. Holding onto her virginity as long as she did, standing up to people trying to push her around and being brave were all good points. What I didn't like was her offering the 'I love Yous' after about a week of forced proximity. I can concede that she had met Mason two years prior and he made an impression but she was definitely more 'in lust' and not in love. I wish authors could be better with this.
The MMC:
Mason Kincaid - 4.5 Stars
When it comes to those Mafia men tropes, Mason ticks a lot of boxes. He is possessive, caring, considerate, romantic and has a hefty dose of 'touch her and die' vibes - even against his own brothers. He shouldn't have been stalking her for so long like a creeper, but come on, that is part of the appeal of these fantasies. He put his money where his mouth was and treated Charlotte like a princess. He was way more mature and had his shit together compared to Killian from "King of Depravity."
The Antagonist(s):
I am really not sure who the antagonist was in this, but I would guess Toni Carcetti. The head of the Italian Mafia in Vegas, he was responsible for the assassination of the Kincaid Patriarch. Still, it was a new group called 'The Dukes' that kills a member of the Italian Mafia and Charlotte sees it. They are the ones that seem to want to do her harm by keeping her quiet. In the end, it was the Italians that continue to be a thorn in the Kincaids sides.
The Supporting Cast:
I don't want to go into too much detail about supporting cast since most of them will be getting their own book and be further fleshed out there. I liked all the members for different reasons and mostly curious about Leo and his craziness will be tamed down. He was definitely more of a wild card/loose canon compared to many other characters in other books I've read - . Definitely has a lot more facets to him.
~*~*~*~The Little Details~*~*~*~
The Plot:
Charlotte meets the Kincaid family when she goes on dates with the ill-tempered Leo. On their third date, she is witness to a crime in their club called Temptation and catches the eye of Leo's older brother Mason Kincaid. Two years later, Charlotte is in the wrong place at the wrong time and sees the assassination of an Italian mafioso. With The Dukes out to get her, Mason comes to the rescue, having been keeping an eye on her since the night club shooting. While under his protection, passion flares and the price is her virginity.
The Spice:
There was a good amount of spice in this book and Andersen definitely likes to write for female pleasure. I think Mason really liked to give oral more than any other man I have read in a romance book to date. This is always a good thing though and love to see a happy camper. I give this a 4/5 peppers.
Emotional Damage:
There was really no emotional damage for me. So many of the characters have surface level conversations. Their back stories are tragic in a lot of ways but there isn't a lot of focus on their emotions and any conversations are quickly shifted to something else - usually spicy scenes.
Reading Experience:
I am flying through these books, which is why I am focusing on this series because I am really behind my reading goal. I find that I can just sit for a couple of hours and get through one book in a day. They are fun stories with interesting enough characters.
Book Length & Pacing:
Again, I have been picking Andersen's books to have a quick and easy read. I love they are just over 200 pages, but still have a decently fleshed out story with interesting enough characters. The pacing was good, I never felt like there was a dull moment.
~*~*~*~Questions to Consider~*~*~*~
Would I Buy the Book?
No. While it was a fun read, I really don't think I will want to pay for this book.
Would I Re-Read the Book?
Maybe. Perhaps in the future when I forget what happens and want to revisit some fun reads.
Will I Continue the Series?
Yes! I am eager to see how the other Kincaid's meet their partners.
I definitely liked this book a lot better than the first in the Kings of Vegas Series. I think there is something more comforting and mature in comparison to Killian. I liked that there was some build up (on his part) where he stalked Charlotte for two years before feeling developed. I liked that he waited to have full spice and he clearly have a fierce protectiveness of his woman. Of course, there was an element of insta-love that I really don't like. The big picture though, is this is a fun and spicy Mafia story that hits a lot of fun tropes.
Previous Reviews:
King Daddy - 3.5 Stars
~*~*~*~Character Reviews~*~*~*~
The FMC:
Charlotte Fairfield - 4 Stars
What I do like about Charlotte is she has a pretty strong conviction over how she conducts herself and what she is/isn't willing to give up for a man. Holding onto her virginity as long as she did, standing up to people trying to push her around and being brave were all good points. What I didn't like was her offering the 'I love Yous' after about a week of forced proximity. I can concede that she had met Mason two years prior and he made an impression but she was definitely more 'in lust' and not in love. I wish authors could be better with this.
The MMC:
Mason Kincaid - 4.5 Stars
When it comes to those Mafia men tropes, Mason ticks a lot of boxes. He is possessive, caring, considerate, romantic and has a hefty dose of 'touch her and die' vibes - even against his own brothers. He shouldn't have been stalking her for so long like a creeper, but come on, that is part of the appeal of these fantasies. He put his money where his mouth was and treated Charlotte like a princess. He was way more mature and had his shit together compared to Killian from "King of Depravity."
The Antagonist(s):
I am really not sure who the antagonist was in this, but I would guess Toni Carcetti. The head of the Italian Mafia in Vegas, he was responsible for the assassination of the Kincaid Patriarch. Still, it was a new group called 'The Dukes' that kills a member of the Italian Mafia and Charlotte sees it. They are the ones that seem to want to do her harm by keeping her quiet. In the end, it was the Italians that continue to be a thorn in the Kincaids sides.
The Supporting Cast:
I don't want to go into too much detail about supporting cast since most of them will be getting their own book and be further fleshed out there. I liked all the members for different reasons and mostly curious about Leo and his craziness will be tamed down. He was definitely more of a wild card/loose canon compared to many other characters in other books I've read - . Definitely has a lot more facets to him.
~*~*~*~The Little Details~*~*~*~
The Plot:
Charlotte meets the Kincaid family when she goes on dates with the ill-tempered Leo. On their third date, she is witness to a crime in their club called Temptation and catches the eye of Leo's older brother Mason Kincaid. Two years later, Charlotte is in the wrong place at the wrong time and sees the assassination of an Italian mafioso. With The Dukes out to get her, Mason comes to the rescue, having been keeping an eye on her since the night club shooting. While under his protection, passion flares and the price is her virginity.
The Spice:
There was a good amount of spice in this book and Andersen definitely likes to write for female pleasure. I think Mason really liked to give oral more than any other man I have read in a romance book to date. This is always a good thing though and love to see a happy camper. I give this a 4/5 peppers.
Emotional Damage:
There was really no emotional damage for me. So many of the characters have surface level conversations. Their back stories are tragic in a lot of ways but there isn't a lot of focus on their emotions and any conversations are quickly shifted to something else - usually spicy scenes.
Reading Experience:
I am flying through these books, which is why I am focusing on this series because I am really behind my reading goal. I find that I can just sit for a couple of hours and get through one book in a day. They are fun stories with interesting enough characters.
Book Length & Pacing:
Again, I have been picking Andersen's books to have a quick and easy read. I love they are just over 200 pages, but still have a decently fleshed out story with interesting enough characters. The pacing was good, I never felt like there was a dull moment.
~*~*~*~Questions to Consider~*~*~*~
Would I Buy the Book?
No. While it was a fun read, I really don't think I will want to pay for this book.
Would I Re-Read the Book?
Maybe. Perhaps in the future when I forget what happens and want to revisit some fun reads.
Will I Continue the Series?
Yes! I am eager to see how the other Kincaid's meet their partners.
“Charlotte, I am big enough and strong enough to hold up your world. Just let me.”
July 1, 2026
Voto 3,5
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Nemesi - per RFS
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Ciao Fenici, oggi vi porto la mia opinione su questo mafia-romance dal sapore un po’ classico, un po’ moderno e un po’… “mh, quasi”.
Una lettura da 3 stelle e mezzo, piacevole ma non memorabile, con quel mix di peccato, lusso e pericolo che ti tiene incollata… abbastanza da finirlo in fretta, ma non dal volerlo rileggere domani.
La storia segue Charlotte, studentessa modello che vive con la testa bassa e il passo rapido, determinata a stare lontanissima dai Kincaid, la famiglia mafiosa che per anni ha seminato caos nella sua vita. Lei aveva già fatto l’errore di frequentare il fratello minore, quindi la regola è semplice: niente più bad boys.
O almeno fino alla notte in cui prende la scorciatoia sbagliata e finisce testimone di un crimine che le mette una taglia sulla testa.
A quel punto, l’unico in grado di proteggerla è proprio Mason Kincaid, il re oscuro di Las Vegas, freddo, letale e… ovviamente tremendamente affascinante.
La dinamica è quella che amiamo; lei spaventata ma tosta, lui ipercontrollante, glaciale e pronto a distruggere il mondo pur di tenerla al sicuro. La chimica tra i due parte subito, forse anche troppo, ma funziona. Mason è descritto bene, un uomo immerso nelle zone grigie, duro fuori, sorprendentemente attento dentro.
Charlotte invece… diciamo che è un po’ troppo “morbida” per i miei gusti. Accetta tutto con una facilità che ti fa alzare un sopracciglio ogni tanto, soprattutto considerando che, due anni prima, frequentava il fratello e l’interesse improvviso di entrambi per lei sembra apparire dal nulla come un’ombra fuori posto.
Una cosa che ho trovato affascinante (questo spiega tante scelte narrative) è che l’autrice scrive anche romanzi storici e si sente. Il modo in cui Mason la corteggia, la protegge e si comporta con lei ricorda più un duca in giacca di broccato che un mafioso di Vegas. Un’atmosfera alla “eroe tormentato ma cavalleresco” che, personalmente, ho apprezzato parecchio.
La storia scorre bene, c’è azione, drammi familiari, botte, minacce, investiture mafiose… niente di rivoluzionario, ma divertente quanto basta. La loro relazione parte subito bella pepata (non aspettatevi una lenta combustione psicologica); lo spicy è piccante al punto giusto, senza scadere in scene forzate o problemi di consenso.
Detto questo, la trama non è nulla di che. Piacevole, sì. Coinvolgente, in certi punti. Ma non ha quel guizzo che te la fa ricordare mesi dopo. È un intreccio abbastanza già visto: ragazza ingenua ma coraggiosa, criminale glaciale che si scioglie solo per lei, pericoli incombenti, protezione 24 ore su 24, minacce di morte, scene sexy, dramma, redenzione.
Funziona… ma non sorprende.
Un appunto va fatto per gli errori di battitura e grammatica, davvero tanti. Parole mancanti, plurali sbagliati, frasi a volte incoerenti… cose che non rovinano la lettura, ma la distraggono.
In sintesi, una mafia romance che si lascia leggere con piacere, con un protagonista maschile ben costruito, una bella alchimia e un ritmo che cresce col passare dei capitoli. Non un capolavoro, non un disastro, una di quelle letture che fai volentieri, ma che non cambiano la tua vita.
Comunque… Mason Kincaid è il classico problema che sappiamo benissimo di non doverci prendere, ma lo facciamo lo stesso. Almeno su questo capisco perfettamente Charlotte.
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Nemesi - per RFS
.
Ciao Fenici, oggi vi porto la mia opinione su questo mafia-romance dal sapore un po’ classico, un po’ moderno e un po’… “mh, quasi”.
Una lettura da 3 stelle e mezzo, piacevole ma non memorabile, con quel mix di peccato, lusso e pericolo che ti tiene incollata… abbastanza da finirlo in fretta, ma non dal volerlo rileggere domani.
La storia segue Charlotte, studentessa modello che vive con la testa bassa e il passo rapido, determinata a stare lontanissima dai Kincaid, la famiglia mafiosa che per anni ha seminato caos nella sua vita. Lei aveva già fatto l’errore di frequentare il fratello minore, quindi la regola è semplice: niente più bad boys.
O almeno fino alla notte in cui prende la scorciatoia sbagliata e finisce testimone di un crimine che le mette una taglia sulla testa.
A quel punto, l’unico in grado di proteggerla è proprio Mason Kincaid, il re oscuro di Las Vegas, freddo, letale e… ovviamente tremendamente affascinante.
La dinamica è quella che amiamo; lei spaventata ma tosta, lui ipercontrollante, glaciale e pronto a distruggere il mondo pur di tenerla al sicuro. La chimica tra i due parte subito, forse anche troppo, ma funziona. Mason è descritto bene, un uomo immerso nelle zone grigie, duro fuori, sorprendentemente attento dentro.
Charlotte invece… diciamo che è un po’ troppo “morbida” per i miei gusti. Accetta tutto con una facilità che ti fa alzare un sopracciglio ogni tanto, soprattutto considerando che, due anni prima, frequentava il fratello e l’interesse improvviso di entrambi per lei sembra apparire dal nulla come un’ombra fuori posto.
Una cosa che ho trovato affascinante (questo spiega tante scelte narrative) è che l’autrice scrive anche romanzi storici e si sente. Il modo in cui Mason la corteggia, la protegge e si comporta con lei ricorda più un duca in giacca di broccato che un mafioso di Vegas. Un’atmosfera alla “eroe tormentato ma cavalleresco” che, personalmente, ho apprezzato parecchio.
La storia scorre bene, c’è azione, drammi familiari, botte, minacce, investiture mafiose… niente di rivoluzionario, ma divertente quanto basta. La loro relazione parte subito bella pepata (non aspettatevi una lenta combustione psicologica); lo spicy è piccante al punto giusto, senza scadere in scene forzate o problemi di consenso.
Detto questo, la trama non è nulla di che. Piacevole, sì. Coinvolgente, in certi punti. Ma non ha quel guizzo che te la fa ricordare mesi dopo. È un intreccio abbastanza già visto: ragazza ingenua ma coraggiosa, criminale glaciale che si scioglie solo per lei, pericoli incombenti, protezione 24 ore su 24, minacce di morte, scene sexy, dramma, redenzione.
Funziona… ma non sorprende.
Un appunto va fatto per gli errori di battitura e grammatica, davvero tanti. Parole mancanti, plurali sbagliati, frasi a volte incoerenti… cose che non rovinano la lettura, ma la distraggono.
In sintesi, una mafia romance che si lascia leggere con piacere, con un protagonista maschile ben costruito, una bella alchimia e un ritmo che cresce col passare dei capitoli. Non un capolavoro, non un disastro, una di quelle letture che fai volentieri, ma che non cambiano la tua vita.
Comunque… Mason Kincaid è il classico problema che sappiamo benissimo di non doverci prendere, ma lo facciamo lo stesso. Almeno su questo capisco perfettamente Charlotte.
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