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In a bid for my freedom, I sold my virginity… I never expected the buyer to be my godfather.

He represents a suffocating life that ultimately drove me to escape, but he was never the problem.

My protector. My guardian. My obsession.
He’s the star of my every sexual fantasy.

He refuses to cross the line, but I exploit our forced proximity and his awakened attraction to me, and taunt him into taking my virginity before running away from him and the dangerous family who controls my fate.

Only now I’m found, and the stakes are higher than ever before.

When one moment changes everything, exposing my secret, the fallout is brutal.

The man left standing before me is a stranger. Once my protector, he’s now the monster lurking in the shadows—the beast in my bed.

Consumed with rage, while delivering my every fantasy as though he plundered them from the secret place inside me, I’m trapped in the resulting carnage.

Every kiss is a battle, and every touch is a war; surrender might just be my deadliest weapon.

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Beck Knight, the savage and gritty alter ego for a USA Today Bestselling author, immerses herself in the dark and twisted psyches of the rich, damaged, and corrupt while bleeding their secrets and twisted desires onto paper with voyeuristic amusement.

She writes every tale of destruction with no rules, no bullshit, and no fucks to give.

Grab one of her books if you’re ready to take a walk on the destructive side.

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Profile Image for Carla .
1,672 reviews540 followers
May 27, 2024
3,5.
It’s a good story! I see connection between the characters, and fire!
It’s worth reading!
Profile Image for Amilia Poling.
306 reviews14 followers
May 23, 2024
Holy ending, Batman! I really enjoyed this book!! I went into it not knowing it was the start of a series, and not interconnected standalones, so the ending really took me by surprise! But it was so well done and the story as a whole was really, really good! I loved seeing Nikoletta's character arc, and how she grew and evolved! Her story alone was so heart wrenching to read! And knowing now that it will lead into a series, I'm really excited to see more of the arc for Konstantin. His unwavering loyalty to her is just so beautiful! Not to mention, the super solid side characters that we get to meet and love in this book! I'm a sucker for solid friendships, and this book has them!! The writing was so well done, the twists absolutely shocked me, and I just really enjoyed this book overall! I can't wait to see what happens next!!
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206 reviews49 followers
August 17, 2024
Firstly, thank you Beck Knight and LoveNotes PR for the ARC.

I'm a sucker for a forbidden/mafia/age-gap romances, so when i saw the tags i immediately applied for the Arc. And boy oh boy, even if it really had me guessing at the start, in the end it didn't disappoint.

I liked the world building and the DRAMA.

Well, i didn't like the characters much . But the plot kept me going until the cliffhanger made me want the next book NOW.

And it was spicyyyyyyyyyyyy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Like ghost pepper spicy

I would recommend it if you like the tropes: godfather-goddaughter, Dad's Best Friend, Mafia, Forbidden romance, Accidental (or not so much accidental) pregnancy, breeding.
But still read the Content Warnings before you dive in!!
Profile Image for Huda.
7 reviews
May 30, 2024
too weird. grooming vibes

The main male character is too old for the main female character. If the author hadn’t added that he used to love the main female character’s mother, this would have been my type of story. It was also weird that he basically raised her. This rubbed me the wrong way. It would have been a good story without this information.
69 reviews
May 26, 2024
Thank you to Beck and Love Notes PR for the ARC copy of this book. This review is my own opinion and is given voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book. There were times that the FMC was trying to be threatening and it gave more “tantrum” but it didn’t happen enough to be a real issue with the flow of the narrative.

Having read a lot of mafia-esque romances, there were some aspects/plot lines that were to be expected but Beck threw in a few curveballs which I appreciated!

Would recommend for all dark romance, mafia, bratva fans… but beware the cliff hanger 😂
Profile Image for ✨alexandria✨.
77 reviews15 followers
June 29, 2024
- ARC REVIEW -

Twisted Cage was really good. It is a taboo romance between a godfather & goddaughter, with a 30 year age gap.

The characters were pretty complex, despite not much backstory. There’s a lot that isn’t described in too much detail, that is meant to just be taken as face value. I do appreciate the fact that the author didn’t feel the need to relentlessly talk about things that took away from the plot of the romance story. Some books will just go on and on about things that really don’t matter to the plot, but this wasn’t like that.

There’s a big revealing shock at the end where we see a secret come to light, that if it’s revealed, all hell will break loose. It is revealed at the end, and the book is then left on a cliffhanger. This book left me wanting more, and I cannot wIt to read the second installment, when it comes out in July. I just NEED to know what happens next. This truly was an addicting read.
Profile Image for The Bookish Soaper.
633 reviews43 followers
July 13, 2024
Ends on a cliffhanger that I wasn’t aware of. Heroine started out great but by the 90% I was honestly so tired of the back and forth that I don’t think I’ll read the second book. There was no need for two books this easily could have been resolved and then had some of the drama continue with a different couple.
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395 reviews2 followers
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May 27, 2024
DNF-When I saw the tropes, I felt very excited but unfortunately I could read it until 24%. I couldn’t get into the book.
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331 reviews2 followers
May 22, 2024
ARC review. Read the description and ALL the contect warnings before reading this book. It is a dark mafia romance, large age gap (30yrs), taboo (godfather & goddaughter) and has knife & blood play. And in the author's own words, "A little bit of Lactophilia *shrug* -I make no apologies, I thought it was kind of *side eye* too, until he did it and then, welp *shrug*." That scene is very hot.
If any of that sounds ick, don't read this book, it's not for you. If you are still with me then lets have fun.

Konstantin has been in Nikoletta's life since before she was born, he was made her godfather and protector, then when she was 16, she was sent away without him. They reunite when she's 18 and attempting to sell her virginity to get money to escape her family, he buys her. Oh the pining and tension in this book is top notch. Nikoletta has been lusting after him since she was 16 (unknown to him) and once he sees her in the club, he can't stop his lust and eventually has to give in.
My favorite aspect of the story is a one year gap that happens after they are caught getting it on in a church, on top of the alter (not the only scared place they defile, there's also a cemetery!).
During that time Nikoletta loses her last bits of naivety and softness and becomes vengeful and stabby. Konstantin also shreds parts of himself (murders all over town) in the search for her and when they are reunited they are like two frayed nerves crashing into each other. There is lust but also a deep desire to take out their emotional pain via knives, blood, and physical pain. They truly one up each other and don't back down. I can't believe it ends in a cliffhanger!! Especially while they get hot and heavy from murdering people in a murder room. Can't wait for book 2! Supposedly coming in July.
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118 reviews2 followers
May 21, 2025
I am so FLIPPIN’ mad.
Beck Knight has singlehandedly reactivated this godfather/goddaughter—uncle/niece—taboo obsession in me, and now I am feverishly searching for books to scratch the itch. But nothing coming close. Believe me—I’ve read them all. Every one. And still, this one has me spiraling.

This is not even a review of the book itself. I can’t even talk about that. This is just me enraged and spiraling.


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5 Friggin’ Gold Stars. But Beck Knight, What Is This?!

This book? Twisted Cage? It is IT for me. 5 outta 5. 10 outta 5.
Godfather and Goddaughter. Massive 30-year age gap. Mafia. Forbidden. Taboo. Unhinged male lead and an equally unhinged, perfectly matched female lead. Everything I love. Everything I’ve been hunting down for months.

And then… just so? Nothing.

The book came out in early 2024, and now we’re in May 2025. Beck Knight has been giving updates—but every time she gives a date, it gets pushed back again. And again. The most recent date I saw was sometime in August, but honestly? It probably getting pushed again too. She’s been shifting release dates since last year.

What kind of madness is this? I find the book that finally hits every single one of my buttons—and the rest of the series just keep getting delayed like it’s running from me. I stretched this book out like it have gold inside, reading one page a day like it would suddenly spawn a sequel if I waited long enough.

What am I supposed to do now? Go and ask ChatGPT to finish the book for me? Because Beck Knight refusing to bring it out? What shit is this?! She making me cuss, yes.

I don’t even have faith we getting another installment anytime soon. And that’s what has me SO mad. Because I didn’t just like this story—I needed it. And now it feel like I get ketch in something with no way out.

So yes. Five stars. No doubt. But also? Beck Knight—come outside. We need to talk.
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1,475 reviews136 followers
June 1, 2024
🖤🖤🖤

Embark on the electrifying journey of Twisted Cage, starting with the tantalizing novella, Twisted Lust, from the Sacrilege anthology! If you're already hooked on Twisted Lust and itching to dive back in, buckle up and zoom to chapter ten on Konstantin's godfather rocket.
Konstantin has been Nikoletta's guardian angel since she was born, swooping in as her godfather and protector. After a teenage separation, their paths collide once more when Nikoletta hits 18 and sets her sights on breaking free from her family – cue in Konstantin's. Sparks fly as hidden desires and suspense swirl around them. Nikoletta's secret crush on him since she was 16 is finally unveiled, and when he locks eyes on her in the club, the heat is on! Their fiery dynamic is a rollercoaster of challenges and steamy passion, leaving you hanging on the edge for more!

Things to know
Illicit sex between godfather and goddaughter
Graphic Violence
Threats of Rape
Situations of claustrophobia/anxiety/panic Underground crypts
Incest/Molestation (recalled in memories – not on the page/not in detail)
Violation of sacred spaces
Knife and Blood Play
Dubious Consent
Forced Breeding
Captivity
Emotional Bullying
Manipulation
Degradation
A little bit of Lactophilia
Profile Image for jeslyn valentine.
48 reviews2 followers
June 3, 2024
OH MY GOODNESS. this book was so good, i remember dming beck yapping about how much i love the book.

Spice rating: 🥵🥵🥵.5
General rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes:
Age gap
Dark romance
Godfather/goddaughter
Bl00d play
Mafia Romance
Enemies to lovers
Touch him/her and d!e
Strong fmc
Virg!n fmc

All I’ve got to say is, give me book two already. That’s the most criminally offensive cliffhanger I’ve ever read along with the one in Hearts of Fortune. The plot twists were twisting people.

I was eating up every bit of Konstantin’ devotion to Nikoletta, that man is the standard when it comes to being a great partner. I loved seeing Nikoletta’s character development, I think it suited the situation and the circumstances.

Profile Image for Kylie Taylor.
718 reviews23 followers
June 3, 2024
I’m so glad we finally get Nikoletta and Konstantin’s story ! I’ve been dying to get back to these two since the novella Twisted Lust!
I really loved this story, the Bratva and forbidden age gap was done really well!
There were plenty of twists thrown in that I honestly didn’t see coming .
I could truly feel the anguish these two were suffering for one another.
I lovedddddd when Konstantin would get annoyed w Nick’s behavior and call her a little $h!t! She was and I loved every second of her .
That cliffhanger was WHOA, and I’m anxious for the rest of this series !
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Profile Image for Eugenia Connell.
54 reviews4 followers
May 26, 2024
Ummmm Ms. Beck Knight… where have you BEEN?!

I am in my age gap, forbidden romance era and this book left no crumbs! With an age gap of 30 years, I said yes please lmao.

Nikoletta, although young, is so strong and such a badass! Konstantin, her protector all her life, was just 🥵🥵🥵. Their chemistry, their story, and the TWIST! I couldn’t put this book down at all.

10/10 recommend and I cannot wait for the second book after that absolutely insane cliffhanger. I’m so ready!
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806 reviews18 followers
May 25, 2024
If you enjoy dark and twisted mafia stories you are in for a treat. Our main FMC was a mafia princess and knew as soon as she turned eighteen she would be forced to be married. She had another other idea and boy was it a doozy. She was saved by a very close family friend and things get very interesting from there. The plot will keep you glued until the last page.
Profile Image for Dana McKee NOLA504NERDS.
532 reviews46 followers
July 2, 2024
I really enjoy Beck Knight’s interconnected stand-alone stories. The spice and suspense never disappoint. I loved watching Nikoetta evolve into such a strong woman. Her story was heart wrenching and intriguing. I love how loyal and protective Konstantin is to her. It’s unwavering and solid. And that cliffhanger – holy cow! I can’t wait for the next book!
Beware the trigger warnings. This book is electrifying, but also could be triggering to some. Thank you to the author for gifting me this awesome read in exchange for an honest review.

5 Blood and Spice Stars!
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Profile Image for Meaghan Messmer.
88 reviews16 followers
June 13, 2024
Holy ending and I definitely see the connection with the characters. It was a really good story and kept my interest the whole time. I didn’t want to stop reading.
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698 reviews37 followers
May 28, 2024
4⭐️

Wow! That ending…… I really enjoyed this book. I loved the plot and the characters. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen in the next book! Highly recommend check TW/CW
Profile Image for Mel.
196 reviews1 follower
June 24, 2025
30 year age gap was age gapping
54 reviews
January 27, 2025
I’m trying to give a proper review but truth be told I skimmed and skipped most of the book. I don’t actually know why I even read this, age gap is not my thing. I don’t think I have a proper opinion besides using it to pass the time.
Profile Image for Kai.
64 reviews1 follower
May 23, 2024
ARC Review

💘🔥 This book was an absolute masterpiece, a true gem in the world of Mafia Romances that left me breathless and craving for more. 😍 Konstantin and Nikoletta's story is undoubtedly one of my top three favorites in this genre, a tantalizing tale woven with forbidden desires, pent-up tension, and a delicious blend of darkness and passion.

From the very first page, the author expertly sets the stage, painting a vivid picture of Konstantin's role as Nikoletta's godfather and protector, a bond forged before she was even born. 👼 As the years passed, their connection deepened, building an undercurrent of tension that simmered beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed. 💥

When Nikoletta finds herself in a desperate situation, forced to consider selling her virginity to escape the clutches of her devious half-brother, Konstantin swoops in like a knight in shining armor, buying her freedom and igniting a fire that can no longer be contained. 🔥 The author's masterful storytelling allows us to feel the weight of Nikoletta's longing for her godfather, a desire that has been burning within her since she was a mere sixteen years old. 💞

Konstantin's internal struggle to resist his desires and maintain his propriety is palpable, creating a delicious push-and-pull dynamic that leaves readers on the edge of their seats. �זזׄ💥 And when Nikoletta's actions finally shatter his resolve, the floodgates open, and their passion erupts in a torrent of heated encounters that will leave you fanning yourself. 🥵

With every fiber of his being, he tries to maintain his propriety, to uphold the sanctity of their godfather-goddaughter bond. 💍

However, Nikoletta's relentless pursuit and her unwavering determination to claim what she believes is rightfully hers obliterates Konstantin's defenses. She strips away his control, layer by layer, until he can no longer resist the all-consuming passion that rages within him. 🌪️

But just as their forbidden love reaches a fever pitch, a shocking revelation about Konstantin's past romantic entanglement with Nikoletta's mother shatters their world. 💔 Betrayed and heartbroken, Nikoletta flees, from middle of a fight leaving Konstantin a broken man consumed by his rougher, darker desires.

Time passes, and when Konstantin finally tracks down his wayward goddaughter, he finds her a changed woman – or so it seems. 🔍 Gone is the scared, innocent girl who once pined for his affection. In her place stands a woman of strength and resolve, no longer the prey but a formidable force to be reckoned with. 💥

Yet, beneath her hardened exterior, hints of the vulnerable, love-struck girl she once was still linger, igniting a spark of hope in Konstantin's heart. Is this truly a new Nikoletta he's faced with, or is the essence of the woman he fell for still buried deep within, waiting to be unearthed and claimed once more? 💗

But it's not just the scorching chemistry between our leading characters that makes this book a standout. 💯 The author expertly weaves in unexpected twists and turns, including a heart-wrenching revelation that I’ll leave for you to figure out.

The supporting characters, from Konstantin's loyal men to the intriguing Nikolaj and Faith, provide a rich tapestry that adds texture and depth to the story, making it an immersive experience that you won't want to put down. 👥

And let's not forget the moments of humor that punctuate the intense drama, like the hilarious misunderstanding between Konstantin and his men, providing much-needed moments of levity amidst the smoldering intensity. 😂

But it's the ending, oh, that heart-stopping cliffhanger, that truly leaves you reeling and desperate for the next installment. 😱 The author has masterfully crafted a tale that hooks you from the start and refuses to let go, leaving you begging for more of this deliciously forbidden, age-gap, mafia-infused romance.

Brace yourself for a journey through a world of forbidden desires, captivating characters, and a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you breathless and utterly addicted. 🌹🔥💣

While the shocking cliffhanger has me desperately craving the next book, I'm still reeling over this top-notch addition to my favorite mafia romance series! Brimming with tropes I crave - forbidden loversslashed by angst, a jealous protector alpha brought to his knees, and a tough-as-nails heroine who wields knives and her sexuality with equal skill - it's an unforgettable Must-Read! 🔥🖤🔥
Tropes:
🚫 Forbidden
👴🏻👧 Age Gap - Godfather/Goddaughter
👨👧 Dad's Best Friend
🔫 Mafia
🔐 Captivity
🤰 Forced Breeding
👋🔪 Touch Her and Die
🤺 Enemies to Lovers
🔪👩 "I'll Cut You" - Knife-Wielding Heroine
😤 Jealous/Possessive Alpha Hero
🩸🔪 Blood/Knife Play
🤰👶 Unexpected, Accidental, Maybe on Purpose
🍼 Lactophilia
These tropes cover a range of themes, including forbidden relationships, age gaps, mafia elements, captivity, forced breeding, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, possessive alpha heroes, knife/blood play, unexpected pregnancies, and lactation kinks. The combination of these tropes creates a dark, intense, and steamy reading experience. So read at your own risk.
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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777 reviews1,271 followers
May 28, 2024
BUY THIS BOOK!!!!! If hot forbidden age gap Bravta romance is your thing! Your going to love Beck Knights new dark syndicate romance Twisted Cage!!! Its fucking phenomenal!!!! I love this forbidden age gap romance so much!!! Both the MMC and the FMC are amazing! And the chemistry between Konstantin and Nikoletta is volatile, sizzling and all consuming leaving the reader breathless! The balcony scene and later at the cemetery was so! Fucking hot!!! Their lovemaking was as primal as it gets! And I loved it!😅 Their love is a forbidden and taboo and with a war bearing down on them and those around them they must navigate the treacherous waters and what this could mean to their future. And then theirs Konstantin's betrayal that drove Nikoletta to go on the run! In the year Nikoletta has been gone Konstantin has left chaos and destruction in his wake and when he isn't leaving messes for Nikolaj to clean up he's down in the underground crypt reading Nikoletta's diary that Vlad left for him to make him suffer even more! The memories of the night they shared and reading her diary some how calming the beast he's become. In the year they've been apart the once innocent Nikoletta has become a strong woman who is more deadly and dangerous then most of her fathers soldiers and the girl Konstantin knew is long gone and in her place a savage beauty who is done being put in a cage!! She has a secret and its worth walking through the fires of hell to protect! While she still might invite Konstantin back into her bed it will be him kneeling in the end! I got to read some of Beck Knights earlier short stories and I know a awesome writer when I see one!! Her storytelling and storylines are amazing with a fast paced world and some very intriguing characters both main and secondary! I can guarantee that this dark Romance writer is a rising star and will be a constant one click for me!! This does end on a cliffhanger! After a climaxing end( no pun intended) in the cemetery that left my heart hammering in more ways then one and later down in the basement I was like not yet! But I have to say that I love when a great writer edges me!!!😂 And we will not have to wait long! Twisted Freedom comes out on July 11th!!!!! I'm so excited!! Until next time Luv's😉💋

Even men motivated by money, by the threat of death are fallible. They falter. Leaving slivers of opportunity. They should have clipped my wings. Because the first time those cold bars failed to click shut—I soared!

Faith never had to live within a gruesome game of chess where the pieces on the board have heartbeats, and removing the defender means spilling real blood, leaving behind stains impossible to scrub clean. She’s never lived bound by the twisted power constricting her year after year, until it becomes impossible to fill her lungs.

my world devours goodness like hers. It tears a huge chunk away at first… a warning of what is to come, shocking the naive out of the safety of the life they knew before. Then it gnaws bit by bit, tearing every bit of innocence and hope.


“I don’t know what you need more, a brutal spanking or savage fucking—probably both—

With his mouth coated with my arousal, he gives me the single most sinfully satisfied smile I’ve ever seen. Rolling his lips into his mouth, he sucks every last bit of me from his lips. “If my every bad decision combined in perfect balance to make a flawless forbidden fruit, it would taste just like you.”

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693 reviews46 followers
June 3, 2024
4.5 stars! I wasn’t sure quite how this story was going to play out, that trigger warning list, well, it was a doozy. And this one is a big age gap, 30 years, so it’s definitely pushing boundaries there as well. I’ve read my fair share of dark, forbidden romances, so I was looking forward to a good, spicy read. And honestly, in the beginning I didn’t know if I was going to like these characters. I was wrong.

Nicoletta is young, no question. She most definitely comes across as having a very teenage style crush on her godfather, Konstantin. This is a crush that she’s had for quite some time, and one that appears to have gotten her sent away at age 16, just to keep her away from him. But Nicolette’s life hasn’t been all sweet and sheltered. She’s dealt with some pretty severe torment and abuse at the hands of her half brother, while her father only added to the mental anguish, using her as more of a commodity in the mafia world than a daughter. Only her brother Nicolaj seems to be invested in her safety and happiness, but he’s got his own battle he’s waging. Well, her brother and the only other man who has always been there to protect and keep her safe, Konstantin.

Because Nicoletta is young, there is a fine line here that I think the author does a good job at not crossing that could make this story a bit more untenable. The first interactions here are between an 18 year old Nicoletta and a 48 year old Konstantin. She’s trying to take control of a part of her life her father is trying to commoditize, and when Konstantin intervenes, things get quite interesting. I feel like I shouldn’t actually like him. But it seems clear that prior to this one particular incident, he never saw her as anything more than his goddaughter, who he swore to protect at all costs. But in this one instance, suddenly things are flipped upside down, and his path into the abyss is swift and thorough. She gets under his skin, and once he lets her in, there is no getting her out. Even when things go sideways and she disappears for a year, his obsession never fades, even though her feelings most definitely take a turn for the unfavorable. Not to mention the fact that he really has very little self control when it comes to her, and it’s shocking that they aren’t found out sooner with some of the choices he makes.

What starts as this forbidden and steamy story, evolves into a much more complicated coming of age story for Nicoletta, and a finding his heart story for Konstantin. She isn’t blind to the world they live in, and she absolutely has a very dark and twisted side of her own, one which Konstantin finds himself all the more attracted to, even when (or especially when) it’s directed at him. They have a very much love/hate relationship, with each side fluctuating between these two poles throughout the book. Their secrets, their stories, their love, their lust, it all takes them through an emotional grinder. And since this is the first book of a duet, we are left with one helluva cliffhanger. They have a complicated and truly challenging set of circumstances to overcome, from multiple angles, and I can’t wait to get the next part of their journey!
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624 reviews39 followers
June 11, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 out of 5
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 out of 5

Tropes:
💪Mafia/Bratva
❤️‍🔥Forbidden Romance
🫦Age Gap
🖤Godfather x God Daughter
🫂Forced Proximity
⚔️Touch Her and D1e
🔪Knife Play
💋Breeding Kink
💥Action

⚠️Check Triggers⚠️

Review:
I was helplessly drawn into this dark, action and suspense filled Mafia Romance! Holy forbidden passion, Batman! This may not be for everyone but I will shamelessly admit that I clutched my pearls with Konstantin every moment he was on the page (which is a lot lol). He's a muscle riddled, suit wearing, double gun toting, angel wing tattooed, force of nature!

We have a fiery 19 yr old Bratva princess in Nicoletta. She has coaxed an ember of love to a flaming torch for her protective Godfather/bodyguard Konstantin (Kostya, 49yrs). Having taken bullets to protect her over the years and assist in his found family's nefarious dealings, he's also felt a kind of love he knows he shouldn't have brewing.

The push and pull is just as sweltering as what becomes these two's love/hate relationship. It's not easy, their feelings are messy, he's terribly conflicted and I loved that! There's resentment and betrayal felt by Lettie when a secret comes to surface. The seed of doubt planted in her mind and how she bevomes hardened over the year they spend apart adds a wonderful growth to her. She is galvanized through her past traumas and becomes her own warrior.

On the flip side, it was near heartbreaking to see what the fallout of Letties actions does to Kostya's resolve. His fury becomes more unhinged but his love is more fierce. It's appropriate for a man and beastly anti hero such as he to act out in such ways though. His grappling with his intense emotions (whether it's anger, fear to protect her, lust, love) manifests by way of increasing brutality but at the center of it, I know it's comes from a place of pain.

I can't wait to discover more of that source of pain as well as more nuances to their newly evolving dynamic in the second book because this cliffhanger ending has me seated like a woman in a desert begging for water! I need book 2 yesterday!
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1,443 reviews66 followers
June 13, 2024
Title: Twisted Cage by Beck Knight

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Stars

A Dark, Twisted, and Addictive Ride!

"Twisted Cage" by Beck Knight is a captivating dark romance that will leave you breathless and craving more.

The story kicks off with a jaw-dropping premise: in a desperate bid for freedom, Nikoletta sells her virginity, only to discover that the buyer is none other than her godfather—her protector, her guardian, and the man who fuels her every fantasy.

The tangled web of their relationship is both tantalising and tormenting. He’s the embodiment of her sexual fantasies, yet he refuses to cross the line—until their forced proximity and her relentless teasing ignite an irresistible attraction. What follows is a tempestuous dance of desire and power, culminating in a shocking twist that changes everything.

Beck Knight masterfully crafts a story filled with intense emotions, steamy encounters, and high-stakes drama. Nikoletta’s journey from naive desperation to bold defiance is riveting, and the godfather’s transformation from protector to dangerous lover adds layers of complexity to their relationship. Every kiss and touch feels like a battle, and the stakes keep escalating, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

The book's dark and edgy themes are perfectly balanced with moments of raw vulnerability and passion. The tension between the characters is palpable, and their chemistry is explosive. Just when you think you have the plot figured out, another twist throws you off balance, leading to an unforgettable cliffhanger.

"Twisted Cage" is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re a fan of dark romance, mafia, and Mafia tales, this book is a must-read.

Prepare yourself for a wild, twisted, and utterly addictive ride. Highly recommend!

Thank you to The Author Beck Knight & Love Notes PR for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.
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1,191 reviews13 followers
June 4, 2024
2 disclaimers:

1. I didn't finish. I usually don't mark DNFs as "read" but I read 85% of this book. I'll probably flip through the last 15% just to see what happens.

2. I don't like mafia books. I thought the age gap/forbidden factor would be enough for me to make an exception. Every moment of plot was almost unbearable for me. I decided to start skimming to just relationship building/romance sections and honestly - that was a chore. This is because both characters have an insane amount of internal monologues. Pages upon pages upon pages of what they are thinking. The dialogue is broken up by so much other misc bullshit that I forgot what they were talking about most of the time. I would have to flip back to see what a character said to know what was going on. I just was not having a good time.

Their romance was ok. It felt like instalove with a dash of years of unrequited love on the part of the FMC. She was obsessed with her godfather (we learn this through her journal entries). He didn't see her as an option until all of sudden.

That first sex scene was HOOOTTTTT. Then they spend a year apart immediately. They never get a chance to talk. When they reunite, it becomes a giant miscommunication trope (or just lack of communication). Shes making assumptions about him and he has no idea what her issue is. This doesn't stop them from engaging in public sex acts and STILL NOT A CONVERSATION TO BE HAD about why she up and left for a year.

I think I read that this book also has a cliffhanger so I am just not invested enough to give a shit about these characters to suffer through more of them not talking and just fucking.

Gave this book an extra pity star simply because of his filthy mouth and that first sex scene.
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101 reviews
September 27, 2025
I am OBSESSED! If I could give this book more stars, I’d give an infinite amount. The storyline is captivating and edgy, the characters are well developed and likable. I loved the dynamic between Konstantin and Nikoletta and how it slowly moves from godfather and goddaughter to man and woman. Nikoletta is so well written that she doesn’t read like an 18/19 year old. If the age gap isn’t your thing, you might still be able to read this. I often had to remind myself of the age gap. It’s done in a subtly delicious way, dropping jabs like “old man”, “boomer”, and “little girl” without making it creepy.

You see the protective nature of Konstantin shift from godfather to fierce lover and I was here for it all!

Oh and the group chat towards the end between Konstantin and his men had me laughing almost to tears. Oh my, Dimitri is precious and I hope we see more of him in the series.

Now to the plot twist and cliff hanger.

I guessed the plot twist. Not because it was super obvious, no because I constantly try to guess to see if I’m right and that just felt like it was right. Anyway, Beck did a really good job dropping subtle hints about the twist, but not to many or to obvious to make it less shocking.

The cliffhanger, damn, why did you have to go and do that! I figured Nikolaj would find out, but that last line, REALLY!!!

I think this might be a re-read and it will definitely be a recommendation to anyone and everyone.

A few side notes about the trigger warnings. Beck listed them in the beginning. BE SURE TO READ THEM! What she writes is not in your face or overly graphic, so you should be fine reading them, even if some of them make you unsure. I’d still read them and unless they are a hard no, you’ll be fine to proceed 😊

Read on and enjoy!!
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81 reviews
May 22, 2024
Primero que nada gracias a lovenotes.pr (en instagram) y a la autora por este ARC. Este es el primer libro que leo de esta autora.

Este es el primer libro dentro de la serie Heirs of Deceit. Antes de leer les recomiendo que primero lean las advertencias, ya que es un dark romance.

Unos de mis tropes favoritos son los mafia romance y más cuando tienen doble punto de vista. Algo negativo de este libro, es que sentí que la historia en algunos momentos avanzaba un poquito rápido.

La forma de escribir de la autora me gustó y los plot twist que hay no te los esperas.

Podemos del cliffhanger del final? Ahora quiero saber lo que sucederá en la próxima historia.

Tropes: dark romance, mafia romance, age gap, enemies to lovers, touch her and 💀, taboo y más.

4/5
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First of all thanks to lovenotes.pr (On instagram) and the author for this ARC. This is the first book I read from this author.

This is the first book in the Heirs of Deceit series. Before reading I recommend that you read the warnings first, since it is a dark romance.

One of my favorite tropes are mafia romance and even more so when they have a double point of view. Something negative about Twisted Cage, is that I felt that the story moved a little fast.

I liked the author's writing and also, the plot twist this book has are things you don't see coming.

Can we talk about the ending with that cliffhanger? Now I want to know what will happen in the next book!

Tropes: dark romance, mafia romance, age gap, enemies to lovers, touch her and 💀, taboo and more.
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