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Thicker Than Blood
EDEN VAUGN IS DEAD. ONLY JUDE ST. JAMES REMAINS.
When Jude St. James came out as trans nearly a decade ago, his mob boss father, the widowed, sadistic Damian Vaughn, made him an ultimatum: Eden Vaughn could disappear, but the man he became was to be Damian’s secret weapon.
Now, after being used as such for nearly half of his young life, Jude is tired of being controlled. It's time to take his life back. And after one hot, perfect night with two of Damian's greatest rivals, Jude makes up his mind. It's time to stop keeping his father's greatest secret.
It's time to find out what's thicker than blood.
When Jude St. James came out as trans nearly a decade ago, his mob boss father, the widowed, sadistic Damian Vaughn, made him an ultimatum: Eden Vaughn could disappear, but the man he became was to be Damian’s secret weapon.
Now, after being used as such for nearly half of his young life, Jude is tired of being controlled. It's time to take his life back. And after one hot, perfect night with two of Damian's greatest rivals, Jude makes up his mind. It's time to stop keeping his father's greatest secret.
It's time to find out what's thicker than blood.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2025
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July 13, 2025
What do you mean the best Mafia Romance I have come across is a 100 page, trans rep, polyamorous, age gap, erotica, DEBUT NOVELLA?? WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY MEAN??
Jude, the (ftm) son of the cruel Mafia boss, Damian Vaughn, finds himself invited into the bed of his fathers biggest rival, the infamous Beau Marlowe and his husband, Asher Carlisle. But is one night of pleasure worth the cost?
Mafia romances are one of those genres that sound like fabulously fertile ground for dark gritty romances, however, so often they fall into the trap of being completely OTT with ridiculous melodrama turning it into kind of a caricature of what its really aiming to achieve.
I didn’t find that to be the case here at all, this was dark, gritty, violent and disturbing…. And yet the connection established between Jude, Ash and Beau felt genuine and provided an anchor point of light amongst Judes terrible circumstances.
This contains explicit intimate scenes and probably the most emotionally wholesome fisting scene I could conceive lol I have never in my life thought that a story could be improved with a fisting scene and yet I didn’t hate its inclusion here.
Delicious read for people who go feral for the “who did this to you” trope.
4.5 stars ⭐️ Quim will be an author to watch for me in the future ❤️
✨Some spoilers in the content warnings ✨
A lot of the worst triggering content occurring in referencing things which occurred off page or in the past but please respect content warnings as needed cause this was surprisingly dark. Content warnings include deadnaming, references to off page non-con, forced prostitution, promiscuity as a result of trauma, incest, implied underage sex and graphic physical violence and murder.
Jude, the (ftm) son of the cruel Mafia boss, Damian Vaughn, finds himself invited into the bed of his fathers biggest rival, the infamous Beau Marlowe and his husband, Asher Carlisle. But is one night of pleasure worth the cost?
Mafia romances are one of those genres that sound like fabulously fertile ground for dark gritty romances, however, so often they fall into the trap of being completely OTT with ridiculous melodrama turning it into kind of a caricature of what its really aiming to achieve.
I didn’t find that to be the case here at all, this was dark, gritty, violent and disturbing…. And yet the connection established between Jude, Ash and Beau felt genuine and provided an anchor point of light amongst Judes terrible circumstances.
This contains explicit intimate scenes and probably the most emotionally wholesome fisting scene I could conceive lol I have never in my life thought that a story could be improved with a fisting scene and yet I didn’t hate its inclusion here.
Delicious read for people who go feral for the “who did this to you” trope.
4.5 stars ⭐️ Quim will be an author to watch for me in the future ❤️
✨Some spoilers in the content warnings ✨
A lot of the worst triggering content occurring in referencing things which occurred off page or in the past but please respect content warnings as needed cause this was surprisingly dark. Content warnings include deadnaming, references to off page non-con, forced prostitution, promiscuity as a result of trauma, incest, implied underage sex and graphic physical violence and murder.
March 18, 2026
⭐️ 4.5 stars ⭐️
A sexy MMM novella with a twinge of darkness made sweeter by all that sugary comfort.
I didn’t particularly love how dark the author decided to make Jude’s life. Give the guy a fucking break, will ya. But, the extra comfort we get with the romance, how caring Ash and Beau were with him, definitely made up for it.
And there was a lot of unexpected character depth for a 100 page story. Makes me wish there were more to it, because it was hot, but also because it packed a brutal punch of feels that we didn’t really get to explore before it was over.
Still really enjoyed it. Good trans rep, sexy smut, protective men, and a revenge/well-deserved ending to wrap it up.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Murder
- Non-con and rape/sexual abuse (off page, not between MCs)
- Physical abuse
- Violence
- Parental abuse
- Forced prostitution
- Implied underage sex
- Incest? (In the CWs, not explicitly mentioned in the book)
- PTSD/nightmares
- Deadnaming
- MC w/ scars (past motorcycle accident)
- Trans MC
- MMM (established couple brings in a third)
- Top/vers/bottom
- Age gap (20+ years)
- Frotting
- Undiscussed Somnophilia (consensual)
- Rimming
- Fisting
- Voyeurism
- Face-sitting
Two men that made him feel alive, feel desired, feel free. The two men in the world his father would want him to be with the least.
A sexy MMM novella with a twinge of darkness made sweeter by all that sugary comfort.
There’s something so intoxicating about both halves of a bonded pair wanting him this much, giving him all of their attention, that makes Jude feel entirely shameless.
I didn’t particularly love how dark the author decided to make Jude’s life. Give the guy a fucking break, will ya. But, the extra comfort we get with the romance, how caring Ash and Beau were with him, definitely made up for it.
And there was a lot of unexpected character depth for a 100 page story. Makes me wish there were more to it, because it was hot, but also because it packed a brutal punch of feels that we didn’t really get to explore before it was over.
“Will you be a good little boy and get Asher off while I fuck you?”
Still really enjoyed it. Good trans rep, sexy smut, protective men, and a revenge/well-deserved ending to wrap it up.
“Safe,” he says. “I feel safe.”
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Murder
- Non-con and rape/sexual abuse (off page, not between MCs)
- Physical abuse
- Violence
- Parental abuse
- Forced prostitution
- Implied underage sex
- Incest? (In the CWs, not explicitly mentioned in the book)
- PTSD/nightmares
- Deadnaming
- MC w/ scars (past motorcycle accident)
- Trans MC
- MMM (established couple brings in a third)
- Top/vers/bottom
- Age gap (20+ years)
- Frotting
- Undiscussed Somnophilia (consensual)
- Rimming
- Fisting
- Voyeurism
- Face-sitting
March 13, 2025
“He likes that, Beau,” Ash murmurs. Jude realizes that he’s been moaning with every thrust, humming little throaty sounds around Ash’s dick.
“I see that,” Beau replies and leans over Jude’s pliant body to kiss his husband.
5 mind-blowing sex stars
Definitely writing a full review for this erotic, violent, who did this to you, age-gap larger than the MC's age, delicious praise novella.
Available on itch
“I see that,” Beau replies and leans over Jude’s pliant body to kiss his husband.
5 mind-blowing sex stars
Definitely writing a full review for this erotic, violent, who did this to you, age-gap larger than the MC's age, delicious praise novella.
Available on itch
March 17, 2025
Actual rating: 4.5
Thicker Than Blood is a ridiculously hot rival mafia families MMM romantic erotica with a trans MC, age gap, and high heat! 🔥
I went into this novella expecting "just" erotica but there's a real connection and fire chemistry between the MC Jude and the married LIs Beau and Ash that makes it much more than that! The smut's wild and hungry but it's also intimate and it is so damn hot! For the first time ever, I didn't even mind the f*sting? Idek but I guess a f*sting scene can feel intimate and tender? 🤷♀️😆
I'm so excited there's a bonus short story because I need more of these guys!
Heads up that this is definitely a dark romance due to Jude living a horrible, abusive life under the heel of his mafia boss dad.
Read this for:
❤️MMM with a trans MC
🖤high heat
❤️ hunter/guard dog/lamb dynamic
🖤"who did this to you?"
❤️age gap
🖤rival crime syndicates
❤️married couple falls in love with a one night stand
🖤praise
Thicker Than Blood is a ridiculously hot rival mafia families MMM romantic erotica with a trans MC, age gap, and high heat! 🔥
I went into this novella expecting "just" erotica but there's a real connection and fire chemistry between the MC Jude and the married LIs Beau and Ash that makes it much more than that! The smut's wild and hungry but it's also intimate and it is so damn hot! For the first time ever, I didn't even mind the f*sting? Idek but I guess a f*sting scene can feel intimate and tender? 🤷♀️😆
I'm so excited there's a bonus short story because I need more of these guys!
Heads up that this is definitely a dark romance due to Jude living a horrible, abusive life under the heel of his mafia boss dad.
Read this for:
❤️MMM with a trans MC
🖤high heat
❤️ hunter/guard dog/lamb dynamic
🖤"who did this to you?"
❤️age gap
🖤rival crime syndicates
❤️married couple falls in love with a one night stand
🖤praise
February 5, 2025
Sharp and intoxicating, Thicker Than Blood deftly explores the destructive and restorative duality of sex and desire. I could not put down this story in which the mob's secret weapon finds sanctuary where he thought there would be damnation.
February 20, 2025
I LOVED THIS, but now my problem is I want more of Jude, Ash and Beau!!!!!!
What an intoxicating read, it was impossible to put down and I loved every second of it
What an intoxicating read, it was impossible to put down and I loved every second of it
May 26, 2025
₊˚⊹ | 3 ★ read .ᐟ
Well, this was an interesting read. Probably a bit too fast-paced for me, but apart from that, I kinda enjoyed the heaviness it brought with every page.
Well, this was an interesting read. Probably a bit too fast-paced for me, but apart from that, I kinda enjoyed the heaviness it brought with every page.
Did not finish
September 10, 2025***no rating***
dropped @30%
Idk, I’m not feeling it with these three 🤷🏻♀️
dropped @30%
Idk, I’m not feeling it with these three 🤷🏻♀️
March 23, 2025
feeling very normal right now
November 22, 2025
I really liked this book! I'm always on the lookout for a good MMM romance, and this didn't disappoint!
I'm always wary with mafia romances, but this is one of the only mafia romance I actually liked, which means a lot coming from me.
I also loved the tension between our three protagonists, and the smut was really good too! One of my two issues was the use of the term "little one". It doesn't do it foe and always makes me slightly uncomfortable, but I know that's a me thing, because in every book I read where it's used I didn't like it.
My second problem (more of a non-issue lol) was that I couldn't imagine Beau bald, my jaw dropped when I read that, it was hard for me lmao. But that's on me :P
Overall, I had a great time reading it, and the storyline itself was also very entertaining and high stakes!
I'm always wary with mafia romances, but this is one of the only mafia romance I actually liked, which means a lot coming from me.
I also loved the tension between our three protagonists, and the smut was really good too! One of my two issues was the use of the term "little one". It doesn't do it foe and always makes me slightly uncomfortable, but I know that's a me thing, because in every book I read where it's used I didn't like it.
My second problem (more of a non-issue lol) was that I couldn't imagine Beau bald, my jaw dropped when I read that, it was hard for me lmao. But that's on me :P
Overall, I had a great time reading it, and the storyline itself was also very entertaining and high stakes!
July 13, 2025
4.5⭐️
Jude spends the night with his evil father’s biggest enemies. Their connection is instant, and very steamy. This is a ~100 page novella that’s dark, spicy, and quite emotional as well. (Check the TWs)
I was shocked to find out that this was the author’s debut. It was really good! Though most of the book centred around the 🌶️, it dealt with some heavy topics and had a lot of intrigue. The characters felt well established, even when they were just introduced. The 🌶️ was very sexy, while also getting very emotional. Emotional fisting? Not something I imagined, but somehow it works very well for this book. I almost wished it was more developed, as it had good potential to be a full length novel.
You’re going to get:
-MMM mafia romance
-Trans MMC
-dark, horrible themes, but loving and caring love interests
-insta-love / lust
-high-heat
Will definitely be looking out for more from this author in the future!
Jude spends the night with his evil father’s biggest enemies. Their connection is instant, and very steamy. This is a ~100 page novella that’s dark, spicy, and quite emotional as well. (Check the TWs)
I was shocked to find out that this was the author’s debut. It was really good! Though most of the book centred around the 🌶️, it dealt with some heavy topics and had a lot of intrigue. The characters felt well established, even when they were just introduced. The 🌶️ was very sexy, while also getting very emotional. Emotional fisting? Not something I imagined, but somehow it works very well for this book. I almost wished it was more developed, as it had good potential to be a full length novel.
You’re going to get:
-MMM mafia romance
-Trans MMC
-dark, horrible themes, but loving and caring love interests
-insta-love / lust
-high-heat
Will definitely be looking out for more from this author in the future!
July 14, 2025
I only wish this was longer and that it was a whole series or a 500 page standalone but it also works so well on its own, which is amazing because I usually don’t like novellas because they’re so short. But I ate this up.
July 15, 2025
My anger is that I didn’t get the insight on how Beau and Ash killed Jude’s father. I’m so pained till now
August 9, 2025
"Jude strokes his own small cock best he can despite the exhaustion weighing him down. Watching Beau and Ash like this is a gift, bound together in sickness, in health, and in murder. It would be a waste not to jerk off while he gets to watch, while he listens to the way they killed his ruthless father together."
December 31, 2025
2.5 stars
I didn’t feel the chemistry or the love between the three MCs, their relationship just felt too abrupt. Just feels convenient how everything played out and all of a sudden Ash and Beau are ready to take on Jude. Idk, didn't buy it.
I didn’t feel the chemistry or the love between the three MCs, their relationship just felt too abrupt. Just feels convenient how everything played out and all of a sudden Ash and Beau are ready to take on Jude. Idk, didn't buy it.
February 26, 2025
Fantastic spicy little book. I especially loved the hot older love interests. Heed the content warnings as it deals heavily with abuse.
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