Made

If I could give this ♾️ stars I would. These James boys have been taking us THROUGH IT for a very long time and I’m so glad Maddox was the one to end the series.

What a man. I mean seriously. What a story! What a freaking FMC! I won’t say her name because it’ll spoil things and you’ll find out things you may not want to find out. She is my favorite woman of this series outside of Amber.

I loved their friendship. It was so pure ( and decidedly NOT pure 😏). I think we’ve all experienced a friendship we wish was more. The way they’ve worked on themselves and their demons but how they still bring healing and comfort to each other is just chefs kiss good. Maddox is able to anticipate her needs and voice them so well that WE ALL felt seen in that moment. He is absolutely the most communicative of the brothers. Golden retriever to his core.

We already know this family’s story. The loss of a wife. A mom. It shaped each of them I different and heartbreaking ways but Maddox’ story was especially deep and painful. HER story was especially deep and painful. They were perfect for each other in their struggles and demons.

This was a bit of a slow burn and you’ll be yearning right along with them but when they started the burn??? 🔥 🔥🔥🔥 3.5🌶️

Elijah and Maddox are definitely my favs of these brothers but they all hold a special place. This SERIES holds a special place in my heart.

Morgan Carpenter

125 reviews1 follower

✨ARC✨

Made by @sadie_kincaidxx
This is Book 5 in The Manhattan Ruthless Series
We have finally made it to the last of the James Brothers!
Maddox’s definitely did not disappoint! This book is one you will not be able to put down! Both Maddox and Ellie have traumatic pasts that have shaped them into who they are. What started as one night of heartbreak turned into a second chance at something magical! This book has the best yearning, tension, and spice 🥵 (he breaks his celibacy for her). It is the perfect ending to the James brothers story! And we have to love all the cameos from the other series! I can’t recommend this book and series enough! Really any Sadie book is a must buy!

This books is set to release May 28th! 💛

The previous books in the series are: Broken, Promise Me Forever, Rebound, and Played. (They are just as amazing!)

#bookreview #spicybooks #mustread #books #bookrecommendations

Inge Mosch

554 reviews12 followers

I loved this series so much. Every James brother holds a special place in my heart, but Maddox is especially dear to me. I was really looking forward to his story, and it was absolutely perfect. Sadie did an outstanding job and delivered everything you could want in a book: love, spice, angst, tension, and so much emotion. Both Maddox’s and Ellie’s stories were heartbreaking. They are both so strong and have gone through so much, so I was incredibly happy they got their HEA!

I loved every second of this book, but I especially loved seeing all those beloved characters from the different series make an appearance. I think it’s so clever how she weaved everything together so seamlessly. She truly saved the best for last. I’m sad this series is over, but I’m so excited to see what’s next.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Cazlovesbooks

309 reviews8 followers

A chance meeting in Morocco brings two broken souls together. Sadly, for Maddox, it was the wrong time and place.

When they finally run into each other again a few years later, the world rights itself.

But with hidden secrets in their pasts, will they still accept each other despite their demons, or will they become stronger because of them?

I love the Manhattan Ruthless series so much, and this book definitely didn’t disappoint. Maddox is perfect. A little broken but fixable. He has a dark side, but so much love for the right person.

Ellie is strong, resilient, and has been through a lot. A total warrior. She’s a curvy, hot headed live wire, and they just fit together so perfectly. Their connection is beautiful to read.

Contemporary romance

Friends to Lovers

Second Chance

Curvy FMC

Golden retriever energy, with a dark dirty side

He falls first (and hard)

Standalone with HEA

Kim Carter

77 reviews3 followers

Omg! This book was absolutely perfect! What an ending to the James family saga!! I’ve been waiting for Maddox’s story and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Maddox and Ellie were absolutely everything! The trauma they suffered through, and the healing they both had was devastating and heart wrenching, but oh so perfect!! I always love seeing the crossover characters and this one definitely was amazing for that aspect of it! It’s amazing how a book can make you feel all the things!!! I’m so sad that it’s the end of the series, but hope to see more of the James clan in the future!! Thank you for yet another beautiful journey!!!

Lori Hamilton

653 reviews5 followers

Oh my god!! Maddox and Ellie’s story is hands down my favorite. They originally met in Morocco but after spending an evening talking and having the best time, Maddox turns Ellie down. She was devastated but never forgot him. They run into each other again while she was at work. They become close again. They both had their demons that they were dealing with but there was a lot of swoon, laughter, banter and love. We also got a bit of suspense and a TON of spice. I could not get enough of this book. I hate that the series is over but what a way to end the series.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Maurisa Risareads221

841 reviews12 followers

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oh Sadie! Mad dog and Willie what a broken duo that fit so perfectly!!

They both have been through so much but are such amazing adults trying to give back and move forward. They meet again unexpectedly after a wonderful night together traveling that needed with both feeling so many things. They start a friendship that leads to so much more.

I stayed up until I finished!!! I had to know…

#made #sadiekincaidauthor #risareads221reviews

Crystal Lyn

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Shelley

167 reviews5 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

ARC received from Sadie Kincaid and Kate Johnson in exchange for honest review.

⚡BLURB⚡
Maddox James is the entire package. Soulful, deep, hotter than the fiery pits of hell. He’s also my best friend, and did I mention, he’s celibate?

Two years ago, we were strangers sharing sunsets, secrets, and a connection neither of us could ignore. For one perfect night, I thought something extraordinary was beginning—until he rejected me without explanation, leaving me feeling humiliated.

Now, fate has thrown us together again in the worst possible way: he’s my boss’s younger brother. Still maddeningly handsome, endlessly compassionate, and impossible to ignore. The worst part? He’s impossible to dislike too. Beneath the sexy confident smiles and effortless charm is someone quieter than I remember, someone carrying shadows I don’t understand. And when he finally tells me the truth, that rejecting me had nothing to do with him not wanting me—it changes everything.

Somewhere between late-night conversations, daily laughter and sharing our dreams, he becomes my best friend. Which would be fine if I wasn’t falling for him all over again.

Because friendship starts to feel dangerously small when every touch lingers too long, every look feels like a confession, and the man who once swore off intimacy begins breaking every rule he made for himself.

But love doesn’t erase the past. And when the darkest parts of our lives come back to claim us, we’ll have to decide if what we have is strong enough to survive the things that almost destroyed us both.

⚡REVIEW⚡

I have read all of Manhattan Ruthless, and after the breadcrumbs dripped through the previous books, Maddox's story was the one I was most looking forward to. And I was not disappointed!

After a misunderstanding left both parties with the wrong idea about the other, Maddox and Ellie are thrown into each other's orbit again by chance, when he sees her working with his brothers Mason and Elijah. After a period of tension, the truth finally comes to light and a strong friendship is forged (even though neither of them have a remotely platonic thought about the other). When it finally turns romantic, it is hotter than hot.

Maddox James is a giant softie who is incredibly aware of both himself and others, and the impact of things he says and does. After a torrid time as a younger man, he has been celibate for years, as part of addiction management. He is quick to recognise if he inadvertently causes any hurt or distress, particularly when it comes to Ellie. In that aspect, he is the dream. But this is a Sadie book, and therefore he has his dark side and his demons. He is fiery when it comes to her, lashing out at his brothers over perceived slights (which had me swooning, because who doesn't want a huge, tattooed protector who also knows what to say if he thinks he's gotten it wrong? 😍), and he has a secret in his past that, as it inevitably does, comes back to bite. But what I really loved about him was his positivity when it came to her body. It can be easy to fall into the trap of using plus size as a gimmick without understanding the hangups that go with it, but I feel like Sadie nailed the appreciation and also the way he helped her through her insecurities. He made her feel beautiful, sexy and cherished.

Along those lines, I thought Sadie's interpretation of a plus size heroine was very thought out and considerate. Whilst Ellie was usually positive about her curves and her eating habits, she had her moments of insecurity and self loathing, which I can totally empathise with as a plus size woman. It is extremely hard when being next to the aspirational slim woman, not to feel some sense of insecurity, no matter how much your partner appears to adore you, and I felt like it came across very authentically in this book. I also loved Ellie's acceptance of Maddox's history, with the context of her own background and her adopted family meaning she only loved him more fiercely for it.

As always with a Sadie Ruthless book, there is a twist in the tale that brings the third act drama, and this one is a doozy. My heart was in my mouth as the action played out, wondering how Maddox would respond, and whether his demons would take over.

Ellie's adopted family meant some cameos of old friends from Sadie's other Ruthless series', which were a joy, particularly one character who has been my favourite of all time. The James brothers and their families are always a delight to see, their bonds so strong and their instant rallying cry in a time of need providing a sense of family over anything else.

Made is a story of demons, redemption, acceptance, insecurity and positive affirmation, wrapped up in a love story that is so beautiful it made my heart ache. As a plus sized character in my own story, I dream of a love and appreciation like Maddox gives Ellie.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this book!

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Jessica Laurence

17 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

"I know she sees everything. She sees the dark corners of my heart; knows every bad thing I've ever done or thought or wanted to do. She knows the way I'm made, and she still fucking loves me."

Sweet baby Maddox sure did wrap up the series in the sweetest bow ever. Maddox's story has been the one I have been waiting for since the beginning. Maddox has always been so mysterious with how he came to be who he is now. Made, I feel, is best read in series order, as close together as possible, to get the full backstory and understanding of who Maddox was and is. In addition to reading Keres before Made for Ellie's story. I was able to remember some things from Ellie's younger years but not all. I really do love how connected this book is to both Manhattan Ruthless and Chicago Ruthless. Sadie's Ruthless Cameos are always top tier, but I think Made is my favorite so far! Lorenzo, Keres, Ace, and Romeo being a part of this book made everything connect in such an amazing and loving way.

The hurt that both Ellie and Maddox have experienced in their lives, no one should ever have to endure. The fact that they were able to find each other again made me feel all sorts of ways; mainly warm and fuzzy. I also really related to Ellie on a personal front of overthinking everything and the self-deprecating behavior. Her thoughts throughout were exactly how I would have felt in the same positions.

Maddox and Ellie are exactly what the other person needs. Maddox doesn't get annoyed with Ellie when she overthinks a situation. He always helps her talk it through but also did not allow her to talk negatively about herself. Ellie also was there for Maddox when it came to talking about his past, the things that he has done, and never running away from him.

This is an amazing story of Karma working in some amazing ways. If you loved Keres and her Warrior spirit, you would love Ellie. And if you love the James brothers but want one who doesn't put his foot in his mouth at the WORST TIMES POSSIBLE, then Made is your next ticket to Manhattan!

In short, this was the love story I didn't know I needed. Two souls who met by fate one night in another country meet again at his brother's company, where she works. The building of their friendship has to be my favorite part of this whole book. Sadie took her time with their story, did not rush it, and it was everything I could have ever wanted. I cannot wait to see what Sadie brings next in Las Vegas!

Cigi cini

751 reviews53 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

💞 Friends to Lovers
💔 Second Chance Romance
🔥 Slow Burn Romance
👫 Best Friends
🖤 He Falls First
🥹 Emotional Healing
💋 Forced Proximity
✨ Workplace Romance Vibes
👑 Golden Retriever Hero
🌶️ Possessive Hero
💕 Curvy FMC
🫶 Found Family Elements
❤️‍🔥 Emotional Trauma & Healing
🏙️ Contemporary Romance
💍 Standalone with HEA

Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

Made by Sadie Kincaid completely consumed me from beginning to end. This book delivers the perfect balance of emotional depth, aching slow burn tension, and an unforgettable friends to lovers' romance that felt raw and incredibly real. Maddox and Ellie’s connection was impossible not to fall in love with, especially because their relationship was built on genuine friendship, vulnerability, and years of unresolved feelings.

Maddox was everything I love in a romance hero. He had that golden retriever energy that made him charming, caring, and impossible not to adore, but underneath all of that sweetness was a darker, intensely possessive side that added so much chemistry to every scene. Watching him fall first and completely unravel for her was honestly one of the best parts of the story. Every glance, every lingering touch, and every late night conversation carried so much emotion that I could feel the tension building with every chapter.

What really stood out to me was how emotionally layered this story was. Both characters carried pain and trauma from their pasts, and the healing journey between them felt authentic and beautifully written. The second chance element added even more emotional weight because you could feel how deeply that rejection affected her, and how much regret Maddox had carried ever since. Once the truth finally came out, everything between them shifted in the most satisfying way.

The chemistry was incredible, but this book never relied only on romance. The emotional intimacy, trust, forgiveness, and friendship made their relationship feel strong and believable. I also loved the curvy FMC representation and how confident and relatable Ellie felt throughout the story.

This was emotional, romantic, addictive, and full of heart. If you love slow burn romance, friends to lovers tension, protective heroes, emotional healing, and a man who falls hard and never looks back, this book absolutely delivers.

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Trinket Reads

259 reviews

ARC Review
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a sweeter, more satisfying ending to the Manhattan Ruthless series. This follows the more elusive James brother, Maddox, and if you’ve read the series, you’ll know exactly why I was SO curious about him. He’s always felt so different from his brothers: calm, collected, sweet natured and… celibate. Yep, you heard that right. Maddox is still all those things...minus the celibacy eventually lol. But he’s also devoted, possessive, protective, and peeling back the layers of why his past led to the choices he made made me love him even more. Watching Ellie cause him to rethink everything and open himself up to more was such a lovely journey. Everyone deserves to be loved the way Maddox loved Ellie!
Ellie is our gorgeous FMC. She’s kind, sweet and honestly SO relatable it hurt at times. Her self-consciousness, particularly around her weight, felt incredibly real and I was rooting for her throughout. She’s endured so much, yet still has such warmth to her, and I absolutely adored how Maddox praises her, empowers her to love her body just as much as he does, and makes her feel truly seen. And let me tell you… this man LOVES her body!
As always with Sadie’s books, there’s action, heat, and she absolutely does not disappoint. Maddox’s mouth though? Whew. That man should come with a warning. The chemistry, the praise, the devotion was top tier.
The crossover with the Chicago series was EVERYTHING. Catching up with some of my fave characters had me grinning and immediately wanting to reread. I’ve loved this series from beginning to end, and Maddox & Ellie’s story felt like the perfect, sweetest way to close it out.
That being said… Sadie, if you happen to be reading this, I’m definitely still going to be itching for more... hint hint
So grateful for this ARC opportunity

Kayla Bautista

27 reviews1 follower

Review of advance copy received from Author

Thank you so much to Sadie Kincaid for the copy of this book!

I absolutely loved Made. I had been waiting for Maddox’s story since book one of the Manhattan Ruthless series, and Sadie truly saved the best for last. I love all of the James brothers, but Maddox completely stole my heart. He’s classically attractive and undeniably swoony, but what really made him stand out was how much he cared about the environment and how soft he was for his girl.

Ellie was an incredible FMC as well. I loved seeing her again from another Sadie book, and the overlap with the Chicago Ruthless characters was such a fun surprise. I’m always a sucker for a good cameo! Ellie is strong, confident, and refuses to take crap from anyone. I especially loved how comfortable and confident she was in her curvy figure.

Maddox and Ellie’s second chance romance was done so well. After meeting years earlier during their travels, it was amazing to watch them reconnect and slowly build a friendship foundation before the romance really took off. I also loved that they both carried secrets from their pasts and eventually reached a place where they felt safe enough to share them. Their acceptance of each other, flaws and all, made their relationship feel so genuine and emotional.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it! I definitely suggest reading the Chicago Ruthless series and the other Manhattan Ruthless books first to get the full experience.

Kaylee

372 reviews7 followers

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🌶️🌶️🌶️

I’m so sad this series is coming to an end, but a fantastic way to wrap things up, that’s for sure!

Maddox was everything I was hoping for and more. He is definitely the golden retriever of the brothers, but will not hesitate to pull out his dark side when needed. And the mouth he has on him? My GOD.

I felt really seen with Ellie’s character. Being plus size myself, I felt that I could relate to a lot of her tougher moments/insecurities and her fears. I loved how fierce she was and love the connection of where she came from.

I also loved that Ellie and Maddox built their relationship as friends first. I’m not typically a friends to lovers fanatic, but it really gave them a solid foundation that was different from any other relationship either of them had experienced,
It helped their emotional connection so much and you could truly feel their chemistry throughout.

THE CAMEOS? Oh I have missed all of my other favorite ruthless characters and it was so fun seeing a few of them and what they are up to!

Thank you so much to Sadie and her team for the opportunity to receive and review this eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 🖤

Tropes:
- friends to lovers
- CURVY FMC
- touch her and die
- Found family
- Praise
- He breaks his celibacy for her
- Golden retriever with a dark side

Amber H

232 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

I went into this one with hesitation because I adore Sadie Kincaid, but dark romance just hasn’t been my thing lately. I almost passed on applying for an early copy for that reason alone and I’m so glad I didn’t!

This book surprised me in the best way. It still carries emotional depth and heavier themes, but it felt more layered and heartfelt than I expected. Maddox and Ellie completely carried this story for me. Their relationship wasn’t about fixing each other, it was about finding someone who understands the parts of you that still ache and choosing each other anyway. Their growth felt natural, and the comfort they gave each other made every emotional moment land even harder.

The little connections to other books were such a bonus. The Chicago cameos made me smile, and the Mikey mention absolutely got me because that NY series still owns a permanent spot in my heart.

There’s something really satisfying about the way this story unfolds. It feels like timing, consequences, healing, and second chances all colliding at exactly the right moment.

If Keres was your girl because of her strength and fire, Ellie belongs on your list. And if you’ve wanted James-brother energy without wanting to yell “please stop talking” every five minutes, Mad might be your new favorite.

Carly Fay

159 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

I’ve been highly anticipating Maddox’s story the whole series, & it did not disappoint. Sadie Kincaid knows how to write a book that has you feeling all the emotions, & Made is no different.

Maddox & Ellie have both had traumatic experiences growing up. Whilst Maddox fell into drink, drugs & meaningless sexual encounters, Ellie went the other direction & turned her life around.

A chance encounter in Marrakech left vastly different lasting impressions on them both. So when their paths cross again a few years later, Ellie keeps a distance - not wanting to get hurt again. Unaware of how Ellie is feeling, Maddox cannot understand why she’s giving him the cold shoulder. When they’re finally able to explain their own sides of the situation, it’s a turning point for them. A friendship forms, but neither of them are able to stop the way their bodies react to one another.

It leads to Maddox making a massive life choice, & both of them being strong enough to reveal their deepest darkest secrets.

This is a billionaire romance with friends to lovers, curvy FMC & touch her & die vibes. Another amazing book from Sadie.

read_with_twink

244 reviews20 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

Reading is escaping reality

So I loved the rest of this series and we have been slowly building up to Masons story to understand why he was celibate and abstained from things.

I loved Mason and as always loved how Sadie handles writing something which can deeply impact us as a reader and not focus on the negativeness of it but how that character grows from issues.

My only negative was the first 40% of the book felt that there was quite a focus on Ellie’s weight and body shape. She was very negative in her own head about her shape/size and it almost put me off finishing. Now I don’t mind an author writing about ‘bigger girls’ but I don’t need to hear about it all the time. The one saving grace was when her and Mason got together (around 40% mark) he squashed any negativity and we didn’t really hear it again. Obviously there was the negative comment from one set of girls at a part and that was written well where it didn’t focus on her thinking negative of herself but standing strong and proud.

Other than that I really liked the story. Loved the flashes of other characters we got like Keres, Lorenzo and even the Ryan’s ( hope Mikey is ok 😜)

1,264 reviews18 followers

Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers

One of the most anticipated book that I have been waiting for all year as finally arrived! And oh my gosh, Maddox was everything and more the level of depth to him was completely mind blowing, and I did not see his story going the way it did, but it was absolutely phenomenal. Blew me away. I love that the female main character is plus size and he couldn’t keep his hands off of her. Her story and her interconnections is absolutely amazing and it’s one of those Easter eggs that you don’t see until you’re reading, but it’s so phenomenal.

Obsessed doesn’t even describe the level I feel!

“for my inner peace. “Yes?” I ask, coldly. I remind myself that he’s part of the James family and I need to control my inner bitch. “Can I help you, Maddox?”

“She’s the kind of person who never forgets to fill her bird feeders and always has a sweet word, as well as a few dollars, for the homeless people she sees on the street—the ones most people walk by. She’s forgiving and generous and made of light.”

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review

❤️Tina❤️

327 reviews15 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

So here we are at the final James brother! I've been excited for Maddox's story!

I love Maddox, he's not perfect, he's self aware but oh how he is swoon worthy! He's so considerate and thoughtful, but also protective and dominant 🥵

Ellie has been through a lot and has trauma but she did start to annoy me, around the middle part of the book it felt a little like her whole personality was based on the fact she's curvier and some of her reactions to things were a bit over the top. I'm also a curvy overthinker but this girl had me side eyeing.

It was touch and go in the middle but I carried on because of Maddox and the potential for some cameos from familiar faces and Sadie did not disappoint!

The last 35% really picked up as all hell breaks loose and we're really get to see the whole family come together, old and new with a common goal!

That ending section definitely pulled me back in to the story. I'm sad to be leaving the James family but looking forward to what Sadie will bring us next!

Thank you to Sadie for having me on your arc team 🫶🏻

Brooke Davis

73 reviews3 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

💜 Maddox and Ellie 💜

I’m so blown away right now I’m not even sure I can find the words. Absolutely phenomenal and a beautiful way to complete Manhattan Ruthless.

Every glimpse of Maddox in his brother’s books made me want more of him, he was such a beautiful soul. Ellie is so strong and getting to know her better has been amazing. Together they’re everything.

Now, it was a good book…and it’s not my first Sadie book so I know there will be a crisis at some point that threatens their HEA so I was anxious waiting for it. And then about 75% we hit a problem. It’s a good problem. I’m okay with this conflict. So I relax and then BAM!! here’s the problem I didn’t see coming. The real threat. And wow was that powerfully painful. We get our HEA in the end of course and the ending is perfect.

It’s bittersweet that this wraps up the James brothers, but I’m excited to meet new friends in Las Vegas Ruthless when they debut.

Francheska

1,026 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

MADDOX JAMES ….. youngest of the 5 James’ brothers.. the nomad … the loss of his mother as a teen obliterated him . He started to spiral and not in the good way … sober , celibate and working on himself he comes back into contact with the 1 woman whose conversation and spirit took his breath away on a trip to Morocco years ago . Ellie is another survivor, after someone who was meant to protect her hurt her ! She has worked her way through heartbreak and trauma …. She has always liked him ! Once they reconnect and hash out misunderstandings their relationship becomes explosive . Their chemistry is electric ⚡️ it’s a beautiful story of survival and love …

Cameos from my FAVORITE, the meshing of 2 families..I love it 😍 Sadie you did the James men justice !

“Maddox and I had a rocky start , but now … well now we have it made “ 👏

Hannah Ladd

116 reviews2 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

✨ARC Review✨
But I don’t wanna say goodbye to the James brothers 😭😭
Maddox and Ellie were the perfect ending because Maddox’s story has been building up from his brothers books and he needed that time to grow and become who he is now 🥹
I absolutely loved Ellie and ugh her story 😭 Seeing how far she’s come from when she was a teenager in Keres to now makes my heart oh so happy! I loved the buildup of Maddox and Ellie and how they were best friends before they became more and how they made sure they were both ready for that next step together. That man definitely falls first and harder 🤭 he’s obsessed and that scene with his brothers when he thought something was wrong with him was hilarious 😂
And obviously I was a big fan of all the cameos!!
But truly this may be my fav of the series!! 😍
Thank you so much Sadie and team for this ARC!! 🫶🏼

Mary Beth

61 reviews5 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

What a way to end a series! Anyone that's been reading this series has been waiting on this one... the story of Maddox and what lead him to his self imposed celibacy. We found him charming and left us wondering... he doesn't disappoint either! He meets his match in Ellie, though it takes some time for both to get there. Ellie is the perfect leading lady as she isn't a cookie cutter heroine... she has secrets, flaws, and many insecurities, but she turns out to be a warrior in her own right. There is so many things to love... especially Maddox's dominant side as well as many familiar faces from past books. Its sad that this chapter is closing, but we all know that there is likely more to come in future books.

Colleen Townsend

140 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

To me this seemed like friends to lovers with a dash of second chance & a sprinkle of slow burn

I loved Ellie from the first chapter. I loved her for standing up for herself & her body positivity. Ellie had trauma that needed someone like Maddox to help carry it for her. Maddox was carrying some secrets that he needed the right person to see past them. They were truly a couple made to be together

Sad to see Manhattan Ruthless come to an end. But boy was that an ending, I cried thru the epilogues knowing it was ending. I’m hoping we see more of the James family in the future.

As always I enjoy cameos in “Ruthless” books doesn’t matter to me if it’s in person or in memories/mentions

kristi

4 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

The baby of the James Family, Maddox James finally gets his time to shine! Maddox thinks the worst of himself for things he did in the past, but Ellie gets him to believe in himself again and not to dwell on the past. I love Ellie’s love of herself, sometimes is as woman forget to love ourselves. With everything she went through as a kid/young adult, she became a powerful woman. Maddox would burn the world down for Ellie and I’m so happy for the happily ever after that got! I also love all the pop ups from Sadie’s other books! Another incredible book by the Queen!

Melissa Anderson

180 reviews1 follower

Review of advance copy received from Author

** received as an ARC, Thankyou **

As always this story was SOOOOO GOOD!!!

We’ve waited for Maddox trying to figure him out from the pieces in each book and it did not disappoint!!!!

I loved their friendship reconciliation and then their love story. Ughhhhh sooo good!!!

I am soooo sad it’s over but can’t wait to see where we are headed next.

All the brotherly banter and a check in with all out favorite spouses and kiddos 😍😍😍😍

This will give you all the smiles, swoons, steam and spice!!!

10/10 recommend

Chrystl Bogel

30 reviews1 follower

No spoilers!!! Sadie has done it again! She really did save the best for last. Maddox James is literally every girls dream man and I will stand on that hill till I die! He’s sweet, caring and genuine, but also a touch dark and possessive. Emma was the first curvy fmc that I can remember reading about. That fact alone makes me love her, it’s nice to see that. As a curvy girl myself I related to her a lot. Ellie and Maddox together was 🔥🔥. I enjoyed the surprise characters from Sadie’s other worlds we got to see again. I felt every emotion from these characters!

Jenna Miller

257 reviews

4.5⭐️ Maddox and Ellie are everything! Totally ate this book up! I loved experiencing their growth as characters both individually and together. Their love was so beautiful! I loved all the guest appearances from the other Ruthless characters as well! Sadie knows how you make the reader love a character or loathe them and her books are filled with so much emotion and so much spice!🔥 And Maddox is one spicy James Brother!

B W W

27 reviews

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