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Jericho's Boys #4
Ranger
Seven Symanski doesn’t need anyone, least of all Enzo Conti. As one of Jericho’s Boys, a vigilante crew that protects their neighborhood, Seven has a found family, a mission, and enough baggage to keep any relationship at arm’s length. When a favor introduces him to Enzo, a charming criminal defense attorney and the son of Francesca Conti—the neighborhood’s own Robin Hood—sparks fly. But Seven’s never been good at sticking around, and a one-night stand seems like all they’re destined for.
Enzo’s life is built on rules, order, and keeping his family’s shady dealings just this side of legal. But Seven is chaos incarnate, and Enzo has never wanted anyone more. When Seven ghosts him, Enzo takes matters into his own hands, offering a no-strings deal that backfires spectacularly. Enzo’s mother intervenes with a plan to teach him a lesson, and suddenly, the boy he can’t stop thinking about is right under his nose—and maddeningly out of reach.
But when Seven’s mother is accused of embezzlement, the stakes turn deadly serious. The only one who can help is Enzo, even if it means going against his own powerful law firm. Together, they must unravel a dangerous conspiracy while navigating the growing tension between them.
As their worlds collide, trust is tested, lines are crossed, and Enzo and Seven discover that love doesn’t always follow the rules. But with a little risk, they might just find a way to save the day—and each other.
Ranger is a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers again, cozy dark romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features an infuriatingly hot defense attorney with control issues and a fed-up, frustrated vigilante brat. As with any Onley book, you’ll find dark humor, steamy sexy times, and gratuitous violence, but only against people who totally deserve it. This is book 4 in the Jericho’s Boys series. Each book follows a different couple.
Enzo’s life is built on rules, order, and keeping his family’s shady dealings just this side of legal. But Seven is chaos incarnate, and Enzo has never wanted anyone more. When Seven ghosts him, Enzo takes matters into his own hands, offering a no-strings deal that backfires spectacularly. Enzo’s mother intervenes with a plan to teach him a lesson, and suddenly, the boy he can’t stop thinking about is right under his nose—and maddeningly out of reach.
But when Seven’s mother is accused of embezzlement, the stakes turn deadly serious. The only one who can help is Enzo, even if it means going against his own powerful law firm. Together, they must unravel a dangerous conspiracy while navigating the growing tension between them.
As their worlds collide, trust is tested, lines are crossed, and Enzo and Seven discover that love doesn’t always follow the rules. But with a little risk, they might just find a way to save the day—and each other.
Ranger is a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers again, cozy dark romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features an infuriatingly hot defense attorney with control issues and a fed-up, frustrated vigilante brat. As with any Onley book, you’ll find dark humor, steamy sexy times, and gratuitous violence, but only against people who totally deserve it. This is book 4 in the Jericho’s Boys series. Each book follows a different couple.
542 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2026
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About the author
Onley James
43 books3,766 followersOnley James lives in North Carolina with her daughter, her daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and a menagerie of animals, both good and evil. James splits her time between writing m/m romance and mainlining dangerous levels of caffeine and attempting to maintain her ever-slipping sanity.
When not at her desk you can find her whining about how much writing she has to do while avoiding said writing by binge-watching unhealthy amounts of television and doom scrolling on social media. She loves true crime documentaries, anti-heroes, and writing kinky, snarky books about morally gray men who fall in love with other men.
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When not at her desk you can find her whining about how much writing she has to do while avoiding said writing by binge-watching unhealthy amounts of television and doom scrolling on social media. She loves true crime documentaries, anti-heroes, and writing kinky, snarky books about morally gray men who fall in love with other men.
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January 19, 2026
4.5 Stars
I’ve been looking forward to this book and it was great. It was fun meeting Enzo’s family.
I’ve been looking forward to this book and it was great. It was fun meeting Enzo’s family.
January 18, 2026
After recent disappointments with her books, Onley James wanted to prove me wrong and published this.
Now tell me - why was I seriously considering giving it 5*? Unfortunately after 60% it kind of fell into the typical montage of spicy scenes and forgot the plot for a bit, but it was still beautiful.
I wasn't sure what to expect of this because Seven and Enzo's dynamic seemed very different from most of the books the author released. What took me by surprise was how much I liked it - especially the first half, it hit just right. The "angsty" parts were dramatic enough to make me go 🤩 and the courting part was quite delicious as well. I didn't think Enzo would be the type to behave like this though.
All in all, pretty enjoyable, kept me interested, I say it's a win this time. What I didn't enjoy was the absence of the other Jericho's boys... Like ok, we get it - Arsen, Levi and Nico got their happy ending. How do you expect me to be excited for the others when half the time I forget they exist? And the biggest sin of them all is how little Cree showed up although he's my favourite Jericho's boy and he's supposed to be the next one to get a book? Like not even a hint?
Now tell me - why was I seriously considering giving it 5*? Unfortunately after 60% it kind of fell into the typical montage of spicy scenes and forgot the plot for a bit, but it was still beautiful.
I wasn't sure what to expect of this because Seven and Enzo's dynamic seemed very different from most of the books the author released. What took me by surprise was how much I liked it - especially the first half, it hit just right. The "angsty" parts were dramatic enough to make me go 🤩 and the courting part was quite delicious as well. I didn't think Enzo would be the type to behave like this though.
All in all, pretty enjoyable, kept me interested, I say it's a win this time. What I didn't enjoy was the absence of the other Jericho's boys... Like ok, we get it - Arsen, Levi and Nico got their happy ending. How do you expect me to be excited for the others when half the time I forget they exist? And the biggest sin of them all is how little Cree showed up although he's my favourite Jericho's boy and he's supposed to be the next one to get a book? Like not even a hint?
January 19, 2026
Rating: 4.5
Steam: 4
PoV: dual, 3rd person
Genre: contemporary romance, MM
Tropes / tags: age gap, hurt / comfort, opposites attract
I'd been waiting a long time for Seven's story, and I loved the dynamic between him and Enzo!
RTC
Steam: 4
PoV: dual, 3rd person
Genre: contemporary romance, MM
Tropes / tags: age gap, hurt / comfort, opposites attract
I'd been waiting a long time for Seven's story, and I loved the dynamic between him and Enzo!
RTC
January 16, 2026
I don't know why I keep doing this to myself anymore??
for all that is good and holy - PLEASE STOP WITH THE SELF-CENCOR
you're literally writing books about folks that kill bad guys with ease and blasé and they themselves say "yeah, i unalived a guy" are you actually joking??
i understnad that patreon might have content policies where saying "killing" or "killed" might not be all fine and dandy but for the love of god - EDIT THAT IN THE FINAL DRAFT.
You could tell from the moment James started posting her chapters on Patreon right from Madman in the NE series and it continues into all of the series and books that have since followed and I'VE HAD ENOUGH.
this shit pissed me off back then and i've reached my limit.
AND 500 PAGES OF NOTHING HAPPENING??? I legit think this woman needs to slow tf down and actually hire beta readers and not lap up the engagement and praise from the comments and not even attempt to improve the craft.
for all that is good and holy - PLEASE STOP WITH THE SELF-CENCOR
you're literally writing books about folks that kill bad guys with ease and blasé and they themselves say "yeah, i unalived a guy" are you actually joking??
i understnad that patreon might have content policies where saying "killing" or "killed" might not be all fine and dandy but for the love of god - EDIT THAT IN THE FINAL DRAFT.
You could tell from the moment James started posting her chapters on Patreon right from Madman in the NE series and it continues into all of the series and books that have since followed and I'VE HAD ENOUGH.
this shit pissed me off back then and i've reached my limit.
AND 500 PAGES OF NOTHING HAPPENING??? I legit think this woman needs to slow tf down and actually hire beta readers and not lap up the engagement and praise from the comments and not even attempt to improve the craft.
January 16, 2026
Disappointing and unsatisfying and yet I kept wanting to finish it. Such an odd decision to skip the majority of the relationship development and provide so much surface area and very little depth to any scene that wasn’t spicy. I don’t expect more than an enjoyable time when I pick up these books, but they haven’t been anywhere near as strong as her original Necessary Evils series.
Also a strange amount of detail and continuity errors that I wouldn’t have expected to make it past the ARC. If you don’t want to keep track of timelines and dates and the incredible amount of characters introduced, then don’t make any of it central to the story.
Also a strange amount of detail and continuity errors that I wouldn’t have expected to make it past the ARC. If you don’t want to keep track of timelines and dates and the incredible amount of characters introduced, then don’t make any of it central to the story.
January 19, 2026
Took me a hot minute to get into this one, but when I did….yeah was good the story kinda messy due to the main focus being on seven and enzo… the human trafficking vibes kinda got a lot lost. Having the twins and the team back for a minute was everything.
Vince, I need Vince book asap!
Vince, I need Vince book asap!
January 14, 2026
3.75/5
January 15, 2026
4.5⭐️
I love Brat Baby Seven and his big gruff softy “daddy” Enzo
I love Brat Baby Seven and his big gruff softy “daddy” Enzo
January 16, 2026
This was so good. Ate it up! I love a good age gap and I’m a sucker for a brat and a dom.
I love this series so much.
I’m so excited for warlock (Cree‼️).
I love this series so much.
I’m so excited for warlock (Cree‼️).
January 16, 2026
This was so cute!! It wasn’t as funny as the other books in this series, but the ending really got me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
At last, we’re here at the long-awaited and much-anticipated book for our darling Seven, the brash Jericho’s Boy who once swooned over Thomas Mulvaney and called him “Daddy” before he got a glimpse of superstar lawyer Enzo Conti and found somewhere else to shift his focus. It was sparks at first sight, but us readers have had other conflicts to be present for since then before we could return to Seven and his naturally flirtatious ways.
All of Onley’s books about Jericho’s Boys deal with some pretty heavy subject matter, but Ranger is tempered with a lot of good-humored second-hand embarrassment in the first third of the book as we watch Enzo pout like a little boy over being denied what he wants due to his own actions (and inactions) and a joyous amount of sparkling entertainment towards the 50% mark as Seven and Enzo start to be drawn together again and battle against each other through mock trials, flirtatious intraoffice notes, interfamilial meddling, and their own dwindling willpowers. We also see all of Jericho’s Boys reminiscing all together more than once and Enzo’s family being brought further into the Navarro-Mulvaney fold, reminding us that at the end of the day these books are about building unconventional but unbelievably solid families.
What I’m enjoying as the whole Necessary Evils universe (are we calling it the Onley-verse yet?) grows and moves on–as beloved characters like Calliope, Thomas, and others grow older and move into more supportive roles–is watching them identify and bring in the people who will probably end up taking over their roles with time. Seven is going to school to become a lawyer and will likely take over most (if not all) of the Navarro-Mulvaney legal interests. Thomas brought Noah in years ago. Arsen took over Jericho’s garage. Who knows what else the future will bring? 4⭐️
I was provided a copy of this title by the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.
File Under: Romance/LGBTQIA Romance/MM Romance/Spice Level 3/Age Gap/Daddy Kink/Kink Friendly/Mafia/Vigilantes
All of Onley’s books about Jericho’s Boys deal with some pretty heavy subject matter, but Ranger is tempered with a lot of good-humored second-hand embarrassment in the first third of the book as we watch Enzo pout like a little boy over being denied what he wants due to his own actions (and inactions) and a joyous amount of sparkling entertainment towards the 50% mark as Seven and Enzo start to be drawn together again and battle against each other through mock trials, flirtatious intraoffice notes, interfamilial meddling, and their own dwindling willpowers. We also see all of Jericho’s Boys reminiscing all together more than once and Enzo’s family being brought further into the Navarro-Mulvaney fold, reminding us that at the end of the day these books are about building unconventional but unbelievably solid families.
What I’m enjoying as the whole Necessary Evils universe (are we calling it the Onley-verse yet?) grows and moves on–as beloved characters like Calliope, Thomas, and others grow older and move into more supportive roles–is watching them identify and bring in the people who will probably end up taking over their roles with time. Seven is going to school to become a lawyer and will likely take over most (if not all) of the Navarro-Mulvaney legal interests. Thomas brought Noah in years ago. Arsen took over Jericho’s garage. Who knows what else the future will bring? 4⭐️
I was provided a copy of this title by the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.
File Under: Romance/LGBTQIA Romance/MM Romance/Spice Level 3/Age Gap/Daddy Kink/Kink Friendly/Mafia/Vigilantes
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2026
Initial first thoughts: (I usually reread to solidify my opinions)
As a major fan of the OG series, I feel like there’s been a disconnect from the original writing style to the spin off series.
My first issue is the influx of pop culture references or slang. Reading the work “ick” in my book is majorly disappointing. Not only do I hate that word but I feel like we have the capacity to describe better. The pop culture references.. some are ok the others completely unnecessary. If you have read the previous books you know who Calliope is, there’s no need to compare her to other fictional characters. Your previous works had created an image of her likeness already.
Next it’s a book and the main character is a vigilante killer “unalive” should not appear anywhere. I FEAR censorship speech has gotten ridiculous.
I also feel like nothing is resolved? Enzo & Sevens original conflict was gross miscommunication. They never even talked about it till after they became official. Seems like that wouldn’t happen. I also wouldnt necessarily call them enemies, more like stubborn and emotionally immature. Then the premise surrounds Sevens mom being set up but that accounts for -on the generous side- 15% of the story. I also feel like it’s out of character for them to have let the woman (Bironi) just go? She might have been not knowingly involved but she helped facilitate, that would certainly have been enough previously. We also just hear nothing else about his mother’s case. We’re to assume with Bironis testimony it’s dropped but I feel like it should be explicit.
The OG Necessary Evils series is genuinely one of my favorite of all times. I always enjoy an Onley book, I will always read or reread. I loved the characters I think they just needed a bit more flushing out. I just feel like this book was rushed more than the others or was influenced by outside sources. Regardless of the negatives it was still an enjoyable read.
As a major fan of the OG series, I feel like there’s been a disconnect from the original writing style to the spin off series.
My first issue is the influx of pop culture references or slang. Reading the work “ick” in my book is majorly disappointing. Not only do I hate that word but I feel like we have the capacity to describe better. The pop culture references.. some are ok the others completely unnecessary. If you have read the previous books you know who Calliope is, there’s no need to compare her to other fictional characters. Your previous works had created an image of her likeness already.
Next it’s a book and the main character is a vigilante killer “unalive” should not appear anywhere. I FEAR censorship speech has gotten ridiculous.
I also feel like nothing is resolved? Enzo & Sevens original conflict was gross miscommunication. They never even talked about it till after they became official. Seems like that wouldn’t happen. I also wouldnt necessarily call them enemies, more like stubborn and emotionally immature. Then the premise surrounds Sevens mom being set up but that accounts for -on the generous side- 15% of the story. I also feel like it’s out of character for them to have let the woman (Bironi) just go? She might have been not knowingly involved but she helped facilitate, that would certainly have been enough previously. We also just hear nothing else about his mother’s case. We’re to assume with Bironis testimony it’s dropped but I feel like it should be explicit.
The OG Necessary Evils series is genuinely one of my favorite of all times. I always enjoy an Onley book, I will always read or reread. I loved the characters I think they just needed a bit more flushing out. I just feel like this book was rushed more than the others or was influenced by outside sources. Regardless of the negatives it was still an enjoyable read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2026
Enzo is now my second favorite spouse
We finally get Enzo and Seven! For the ones that haven’t read the series, this one follows Seven, part of Jericho’s Boys, basically a vigilante with a found family and a whole lot of baggage, and Enzo Conti, a criminal defense attorney from a powerful family who lives by rules, control, and pretending he’s not already in too deep. They hook up, Seven ghosts him, and Enzo absolutely fumbles it in a way that sets the entire story in motion.
What I loved most is that Enzo is the one YEARNING. Enzo is the one chasing. After that initial screw up, he is down bad and trying to fix it, which I did not expect at all. I fully thought Seven would be the one chasing, so this flip in dynamic hit perfectly for me.
Their chemistry is insane. I loved their push and pull, the banter, the way their power shifts depending on the situation, and the fact that one actually with all the power here is Seven. Also the consent, the communication, the actual conversations about boundaries and play? So good. So important. It made everything feel hotter and safer at the same time.
I am completely obsessed with the Conti family. Every single scene with them just made me want a full series of them. I will happily live in this universe forever.
The law side of the story was also way more fun than I expected. Watching them interact at work, THE tension, the chase, added so much depth to their relationship, we were able to actually see Enzo win Seven over little by little, one sticky note at a time.
This was low angst, definitely more character driven than plot driven.
And the epilogue? I’m not okay. It was perfect. Soft, emotional, and earned. I actually got teary eyed.
I love this couple. I love these families. I love this universe. I loved everything about this book.
Five stars. No notes.
We finally get Enzo and Seven! For the ones that haven’t read the series, this one follows Seven, part of Jericho’s Boys, basically a vigilante with a found family and a whole lot of baggage, and Enzo Conti, a criminal defense attorney from a powerful family who lives by rules, control, and pretending he’s not already in too deep. They hook up, Seven ghosts him, and Enzo absolutely fumbles it in a way that sets the entire story in motion.
What I loved most is that Enzo is the one YEARNING. Enzo is the one chasing. After that initial screw up, he is down bad and trying to fix it, which I did not expect at all. I fully thought Seven would be the one chasing, so this flip in dynamic hit perfectly for me.
Their chemistry is insane. I loved their push and pull, the banter, the way their power shifts depending on the situation, and the fact that one actually with all the power here is Seven. Also the consent, the communication, the actual conversations about boundaries and play? So good. So important. It made everything feel hotter and safer at the same time.
I am completely obsessed with the Conti family. Every single scene with them just made me want a full series of them. I will happily live in this universe forever.
The law side of the story was also way more fun than I expected. Watching them interact at work, THE tension, the chase, added so much depth to their relationship, we were able to actually see Enzo win Seven over little by little, one sticky note at a time.
This was low angst, definitely more character driven than plot driven.
And the epilogue? I’m not okay. It was perfect. Soft, emotional, and earned. I actually got teary eyed.
I love this couple. I love these families. I love this universe. I loved everything about this book.
Five stars. No notes.
January 13, 2026
Seven is twenty-six years old, he’s one of Jericho’s boys. He’s a killer, but deep inside still a soft insecure boy. He’s in law school, in his head he’s a bit of a chaos, still hearing his father’s vicious voice.
Enzo is nearly forty years old. He’s a rich criminal defense attorney, and part of the famous Conti family.
Compared to Seven Enzo is massive. Meeting Seven made Enzo invite him for a hot night.
Enzo made a big mistake, he wanted Seven as his sub, but made a proposition in a very wrong way. For Seven it sounded like him to be available to Enzo’s back and call. Well… forget it!
Seven has insecurities, he feels like he was never enough, or maybe too much.
Seven is a brat pur sang.
Gosh, I loved Enzo, he’s so real. Flawed af! Watching him transform from a steady ruthless attorney and a distant asshole into a… nah not gonna spoil, read it yourself! It was everything !!
Enzo was kind of perfect, rich, smart, successful, sexy, and kinky. But throughout this story, you’ll find out he’s way more than that!
There’s more story here to find than their relationship, because seamlessly a side plot entered the scene. A plot where you’ll see the families in action! Awesomeness to meet them all again!
Enzo and Seven have been through so much together. Impossible to mention it all.
One thing I’ll tell you, they are not only super duper hot together, but they were also magnificent together, just superb!
The writing was excellently executed, the author did an amazing job!
I adored this story!!
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Enzo is nearly forty years old. He’s a rich criminal defense attorney, and part of the famous Conti family.
Compared to Seven Enzo is massive. Meeting Seven made Enzo invite him for a hot night.
Enzo made a big mistake, he wanted Seven as his sub, but made a proposition in a very wrong way. For Seven it sounded like him to be available to Enzo’s back and call. Well… forget it!
Seven has insecurities, he feels like he was never enough, or maybe too much.
Seven is a brat pur sang.
Gosh, I loved Enzo, he’s so real. Flawed af! Watching him transform from a steady ruthless attorney and a distant asshole into a… nah not gonna spoil, read it yourself! It was everything !!
Enzo was kind of perfect, rich, smart, successful, sexy, and kinky. But throughout this story, you’ll find out he’s way more than that!
There’s more story here to find than their relationship, because seamlessly a side plot entered the scene. A plot where you’ll see the families in action! Awesomeness to meet them all again!
Enzo and Seven have been through so much together. Impossible to mention it all.
One thing I’ll tell you, they are not only super duper hot together, but they were also magnificent together, just superb!
The writing was excellently executed, the author did an amazing job!
I adored this story!!
Read and reviewed for LoveBytes - LGBTQ bookreviews
January 21, 2026
MM Romance | Daddy Dom | Daddy/Boy | mild-BDSM |
Lo amé demasiado!! Seven y Enzo fueron geniales✨✨
Tengo que admitir que esperaba que Seven fuera el protagonista en el 3er libro, y cuando al final fueron Nico y Mal, me quedé un poco decepcionada. Desde que Enzo y Seven tiene su primera aparición, me quedé completamente enamorada de ellos y moría de ganas por ver cómo se desarrollaría su relación y dinámica!
Me encanto como la autora llevo toda su relación y a pesar de que tiene 500 y pico de páginas, el libro se siente como un suspiro. Nada se sintió forzado y con cada escena o capítulo solo te quedaban ganas de más.
Estoy super intrigada con qué nos deparará la autora en los siguientes libros. Aún nos quedan Cree (que estoy muy impaciente por conocerlo), Lake y Silas.
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I loved this so much!! Seven and Enzo were everything. ✨✨
I have to admit, I was expecting Seven to be the lead in the third book, so I was a bit disappointed when it ended up being Nico and Mal. However, since the moment Enzo and Seven made their first appearance, I fell completely in love with them. I was dying to see how their relationship and dynamic would unfold!
I absolutely loved how the author developed their story. Even though it's 500+ pages long, the book felt like a breeze. Nothing felt forced; every scene and chapter just left me wanting more.
I’m so intrigued to see what the author has in store for us in the next books. We still have Cree (I’m so impatient to get to know him!), Lake, and Silas. Can't wait!
Lo amé demasiado!! Seven y Enzo fueron geniales✨✨
Tengo que admitir que esperaba que Seven fuera el protagonista en el 3er libro, y cuando al final fueron Nico y Mal, me quedé un poco decepcionada. Desde que Enzo y Seven tiene su primera aparición, me quedé completamente enamorada de ellos y moría de ganas por ver cómo se desarrollaría su relación y dinámica!
Me encanto como la autora llevo toda su relación y a pesar de que tiene 500 y pico de páginas, el libro se siente como un suspiro. Nada se sintió forzado y con cada escena o capítulo solo te quedaban ganas de más.
Estoy super intrigada con qué nos deparará la autora en los siguientes libros. Aún nos quedan Cree (que estoy muy impaciente por conocerlo), Lake y Silas.
〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️
I loved this so much!! Seven and Enzo were everything. ✨✨
I have to admit, I was expecting Seven to be the lead in the third book, so I was a bit disappointed when it ended up being Nico and Mal. However, since the moment Enzo and Seven made their first appearance, I fell completely in love with them. I was dying to see how their relationship and dynamic would unfold!
I absolutely loved how the author developed their story. Even though it's 500+ pages long, the book felt like a breeze. Nothing felt forced; every scene and chapter just left me wanting more.
I’m so intrigued to see what the author has in store for us in the next books. We still have Cree (I’m so impatient to get to know him!), Lake, and Silas. Can't wait!
Review of advance copy
I didn’t think any of the boys could usurp my love for Nico and Mal, but holy crap. I adored Seven and Enzo so much. The wait was worth it. I was so giddy at the end, it’s 1:30 in the morning and I was crying and smiling and giggling through the last few pages.
Perfection.
I loved the Mulvaneys that showed up in this book, and screamed YES at the end when my favorite brother showed up (August). I’m actually marking this review for spoilers because I can’t not talk about it.
Also the Chaos Twins from the Conti family? I NEED more of them. I didn’t even care if it’s not romance. I love LOVE that the murder twins met the chaos twins. I was so disappointed thinking they wouldn’t meet. I also love that it’s the MM twins and CC twins. Think that was on purpose?
I need a book with those two sets together causing chaos. God I love the entire Conti family.
Oh… Omg… wait. Are we going to get a book with Vince Conti and Frankie from Barbarian? I will lose my mind.
I can’t wait for the next book with Cree. Based on the Villains and Vigilantes book I know who he ends up with but I need to see more of it. I then need Lake. And Silas. And then the twins. More short stories. I basically never want to leave this world Onley James has built.
Perfection.
I loved the Mulvaneys that showed up in this book, and screamed YES at the end when my favorite brother showed up (August). I’m actually marking this review for spoilers because I can’t not talk about it.
Also the Chaos Twins from the Conti family? I NEED more of them. I didn’t even care if it’s not romance. I love LOVE that the murder twins met the chaos twins. I was so disappointed thinking they wouldn’t meet. I also love that it’s the MM twins and CC twins. Think that was on purpose?
I need a book with those two sets together causing chaos. God I love the entire Conti family.
Oh… Omg… wait. Are we going to get a book with Vince Conti and Frankie from Barbarian? I will lose my mind.
I can’t wait for the next book with Cree. Based on the Villains and Vigilantes book I know who he ends up with but I need to see more of it. I then need Lake. And Silas. And then the twins. More short stories. I basically never want to leave this world Onley James has built.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2026
4/5⭐
This was one of my anticipated reads of this year and it did not dissapoint.
Seven and Enzo were such a perfect pair and I was curious how their relationship was going to develop after that fiasco in the beginning. I was satisfied with Enzo's groveling and spoiling Seven as much as he could. The proposal at the end gets him even more brownie points. I have to compare to the previous book, because Nico/Mal were not my favourite pair unfortunately and I was a little worried about the execution going into this book. But I have to say I did enjoy the relationship between Seven/Enzo a lot more.
My only complaint would be about the pacing/length of the book and the crime/mystery execution. I feel like these books are getting unnecessary long and they could definitely be reduced by shortening/deleting some scenes to make the pacing faster and more smooth. I also feel like the crime aspect is starting to lack lately. I want back the vibe from the og necessary evils series, they were always so satisfying, especially in the end with the revenge. This doesn't leave me with the same feelings, which kind of makes me sad. I need to see more unhinged behavior, because that's what made these books fun for me.
This was one of my anticipated reads of this year and it did not dissapoint.
Seven and Enzo were such a perfect pair and I was curious how their relationship was going to develop after that fiasco in the beginning. I was satisfied with Enzo's groveling and spoiling Seven as much as he could. The proposal at the end gets him even more brownie points. I have to compare to the previous book, because Nico/Mal were not my favourite pair unfortunately and I was a little worried about the execution going into this book. But I have to say I did enjoy the relationship between Seven/Enzo a lot more.
My only complaint would be about the pacing/length of the book and the crime/mystery execution. I feel like these books are getting unnecessary long and they could definitely be reduced by shortening/deleting some scenes to make the pacing faster and more smooth. I also feel like the crime aspect is starting to lack lately. I want back the vibe from the og necessary evils series, they were always so satisfying, especially in the end with the revenge. This doesn't leave me with the same feelings, which kind of makes me sad. I need to see more unhinged behavior, because that's what made these books fun for me.
January 19, 2026
Favourite of the series
My favourite of the Jericho's Boys series!
I loved Enzo for Seven and Seven stumbling into kink after realising Daddy wasn't just a name to use in bed with Enzo was brilliantly done.
Their families and how they melded together – the Contis, Jericho's boys & the Mulvaneys – were so fun to read.
The only thing I didn't like was that, when it was written from Enzo's POV (3rd person) the description "younger boy" was repeatedly used for Seven, which felt a bit icky. Yes, he's younger, yes he's the boy in their dynamic, but he's a grown man and they'renot both boys. Younger man or just boy (the kink title) would have worked.
In this, you'll find:
●MM Dark Romance with on-page 🌶
●3rd person POV
●Lawyer from a mob connected vigilante family
●Law student vigilante killer
●2 gay MMCs
●Age gap
●Daddy kink
●Being new to the BDSM scene
●Violence, inc torture & murder of human traffickers
●Abusive father, mostly incarcerated
●References to arranged marriage (meddling mothers)
●Upset at BDSM contract being seen as being paid for sex
●Mention of ex cheating
●Mention of childhood being bullied for being fat and nerdy
My favourite of the Jericho's Boys series!
I loved Enzo for Seven and Seven stumbling into kink after realising Daddy wasn't just a name to use in bed with Enzo was brilliantly done.
Their families and how they melded together – the Contis, Jericho's boys & the Mulvaneys – were so fun to read.
The only thing I didn't like was that, when it was written from Enzo's POV (3rd person) the description "younger boy" was repeatedly used for Seven, which felt a bit icky. Yes, he's younger, yes he's the boy in their dynamic, but he's a grown man and they'renot both boys. Younger man or just boy (the kink title) would have worked.
In this, you'll find:
●MM Dark Romance with on-page 🌶
●3rd person POV
●Lawyer from a mob connected vigilante family
●Law student vigilante killer
●2 gay MMCs
●Age gap
●Daddy kink
●Being new to the BDSM scene
●Violence, inc torture & murder of human traffickers
●Abusive father, mostly incarcerated
●References to arranged marriage (meddling mothers)
●Upset at BDSM contract being seen as being paid for sex
●Mention of ex cheating
●Mention of childhood being bullied for being fat and nerdy
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ranger by Onley James is the Fourth book from the Jericho 's Boys series, a spin-off of The Necessary Evils series.
This is Seven and Enzo's book. We first see the sparks starting to fly in book two,Rogue, when they meet at Enzo's law office. This book starts shortly after with a hot and steamy night that they both thoroughly enjoyed. Wanting more, but not a boyfriend, Enzo made Seven and after that he thought he couldn't refuse.
Not only did Seven refuse, he was pissed and offended.
Enzo spends the next couple of months realizing his mistake and trying to earn Sevens trust back.
Expect groveling, spicy times, meeting Enzo's large family, a sneak peek into Calliope's tech kingdom, appearance from some of our favorite Mulvaneys and the sweetest epilogue.
Also, I love how even though Seven has some insecurities because of his father, he knows his worth and doesn't just fall right back into Enzo's bed.
“There’s nothing to forgive,” Seven said, giving him a sad smile. “I’m just not willing to settle for scraps.”
This is Seven and Enzo's book. We first see the sparks starting to fly in book two,Rogue, when they meet at Enzo's law office. This book starts shortly after with a hot and steamy night that they both thoroughly enjoyed. Wanting more, but not a boyfriend, Enzo made Seven and after that he thought he couldn't refuse.
Not only did Seven refuse, he was pissed and offended.
Enzo spends the next couple of months realizing his mistake and trying to earn Sevens trust back.
Expect groveling, spicy times, meeting Enzo's large family, a sneak peek into Calliope's tech kingdom, appearance from some of our favorite Mulvaneys and the sweetest epilogue.
Also, I love how even though Seven has some insecurities because of his father, he knows his worth and doesn't just fall right back into Enzo's bed.
“There’s nothing to forgive,” Seven said, giving him a sad smile. “I’m just not willing to settle for scraps.”
January 17, 2026
Another one of Jericho’s boys finding love.
Enzo and Seven story was great. I love the fact that they’re both nerds in different things. And how they built their relationship. Because Seven made this man chase him and grovel for him. And I like the fact that you get to see them being sweet and loving. The spice was good and relationship dynamic was great. How Seven can finally let go and be the soft boy he really is. Then Enzo learning how to open and trust again. He finally found his perfect match and the perfect sub. There are so many scenes in this book that I loved. But the one that I love the most is the ending part of the book you can tell that these two were just meant to be. Also, the family from both sides are so loving and protective. And they all know that these two were going to be endgame from the very beginning. I cannot wait to see you another one of Jericho’s Boys fall in love the next book.
Enzo and Seven story was great. I love the fact that they’re both nerds in different things. And how they built their relationship. Because Seven made this man chase him and grovel for him. And I like the fact that you get to see them being sweet and loving. The spice was good and relationship dynamic was great. How Seven can finally let go and be the soft boy he really is. Then Enzo learning how to open and trust again. He finally found his perfect match and the perfect sub. There are so many scenes in this book that I loved. But the one that I love the most is the ending part of the book you can tell that these two were just meant to be. Also, the family from both sides are so loving and protective. And they all know that these two were going to be endgame from the very beginning. I cannot wait to see you another one of Jericho’s Boys fall in love the next book.
January 17, 2026
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!! OH MY GOD!!!!
This was so good! Enzo and Seven are perfect for each other in every way!! I am obsessed with them!! Every time I read a Jericho’s Boys book I think “These ones, they’re my favorites” only to get proven wrong by the next couple in the next book. I am so obsessed!!
This was spicy, it was sweet, and it was perfect! And that Epilogue had me biting my fist to hold in my happy screams so the neighbors didn’t think I was dying.
The push and pull of the characters and the slow building of trust, hit so hard. Anyone can say I Love You, but saying you trust someone, truly with your whole being, that is the most powerful thing in the world. And the slow building of trust, love, and mutual respect between Enzo and Seven was everything.
Highly suggest this for your next read!!!
Now I’m gonna go back and binge the NE series and the other Jericho’s Boys books while I wait for the Warlock.
This was so good! Enzo and Seven are perfect for each other in every way!! I am obsessed with them!! Every time I read a Jericho’s Boys book I think “These ones, they’re my favorites” only to get proven wrong by the next couple in the next book. I am so obsessed!!
This was spicy, it was sweet, and it was perfect! And that Epilogue had me biting my fist to hold in my happy screams so the neighbors didn’t think I was dying.
The push and pull of the characters and the slow building of trust, hit so hard. Anyone can say I Love You, but saying you trust someone, truly with your whole being, that is the most powerful thing in the world. And the slow building of trust, love, and mutual respect between Enzo and Seven was everything.
Highly suggest this for your next read!!!
Now I’m gonna go back and binge the NE series and the other Jericho’s Boys books while I wait for the Warlock.
January 17, 2026
I received both the ARC and ALC as part of Onley James's Patreon.
The plot and romance were both very satisfying. I'd been looking forward to Seven and Enzo's story since we first observed them in book 2. This book starts a couple of days after that meeting, and then timehops through some heated interactions between them where they dance around their attraction before arriving about 16 months later when they are finally bite the bullet and get together. Just in time for Seven's mother to be framed for a crime requiring the help of a lawyer. Enzo to the rescue. Of course, things go dark, and justice needs to be meted out in the twisted way Onley manages so well.
The audiobook was narrated by Liam Dicosimo who has narrated the previous books in the series too. As usual he performed masterfully and brought all the characters to life. I especially loved his ability to act out all the characters in the group chats without saying who said what!
The plot and romance were both very satisfying. I'd been looking forward to Seven and Enzo's story since we first observed them in book 2. This book starts a couple of days after that meeting, and then timehops through some heated interactions between them where they dance around their attraction before arriving about 16 months later when they are finally bite the bullet and get together. Just in time for Seven's mother to be framed for a crime requiring the help of a lawyer. Enzo to the rescue. Of course, things go dark, and justice needs to be meted out in the twisted way Onley manages so well.
The audiobook was narrated by Liam Dicosimo who has narrated the previous books in the series too. As usual he performed masterfully and brought all the characters to life. I especially loved his ability to act out all the characters in the group chats without saying who said what!
January 19, 2026
I won't be surprised by a series following Enzo's family but if it is going to have that written chapter by chapter feel I might not get there. So much is clearly not thought about for very long that I am starting to really doubt the editing includes any unbiased nonfan in the process. Nothing really happens, the large cast is becoming less distinguishable from each other with every book, all for the sake of constant witty banter.
It's trafficking, again, I wish James would do something new or interesting beyond sex and slavery. Do an underground fighting pit, or a sketchy traveling circus with trafficked acrobats from a questionable talent school, do some street racers or a gang member that wants out of the life but is given the final task of taking out Jericho because at some point some gang thought he was their rival right? literally anything but it's always trafficking women and children done more poorly than ever before in these books and that's boring on top of a boring book that is 500 pages for no real reason.
It's trafficking, again, I wish James would do something new or interesting beyond sex and slavery. Do an underground fighting pit, or a sketchy traveling circus with trafficked acrobats from a questionable talent school, do some street racers or a gang member that wants out of the life but is given the final task of taking out Jericho because at some point some gang thought he was their rival right? literally anything but it's always trafficking women and children done more poorly than ever before in these books and that's boring on top of a boring book that is 500 pages for no real reason.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
I have been waiting for Seven’s story since his first “hey, Daddy” and he did not disappoint!
Seven and Enzo were kind of…fast burn lust, slow burn romance? Sweet Seven has a will of steel and made Enzo WORK FOR IT (and I loved it!). Seven struggles with self-esteem, and unfortunately Enzo hits on his triggers (not on purpose!) and almost doomed them before they started. I loved that Seven stood up for himself and didn’t just give in. Enzo’s every gesture showed how how highly he thought of Seven, and that even if Seven didn’t always k is his own worth, Enzo definitely did. They really did bring out the best in each other and I was happy for Seven to get his man!
Also, my favorite Mulvaney brother makes an appearance, and we have a new set of twins that might be just as wacky as Asa and Avi 😂
Seven and Enzo were kind of…fast burn lust, slow burn romance? Sweet Seven has a will of steel and made Enzo WORK FOR IT (and I loved it!). Seven struggles with self-esteem, and unfortunately Enzo hits on his triggers (not on purpose!) and almost doomed them before they started. I loved that Seven stood up for himself and didn’t just give in. Enzo’s every gesture showed how how highly he thought of Seven, and that even if Seven didn’t always k is his own worth, Enzo definitely did. They really did bring out the best in each other and I was happy for Seven to get his man!
Also, my favorite Mulvaney brother makes an appearance, and we have a new set of twins that might be just as wacky as Asa and Avi 😂
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC MINI REVIEW✨Ranger by Onley James
MY RATING: 🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉
I really enjoyed watching Seven and Enzo fall for each other after a one night stand. Seven took Mama Conti’s advice to heart. As a lawyer there’s a cute mock trial that I wish they did in law school. I enjoyed the subplot like I do in all of Onley’s books. Come for the spice and banter stay for the who done it and executions. ☢️ Check trigger warnings.
✨My Rating System✨
🔉🔉🔉🔉 🔉- Hit all the vibes
🔉🔉🔉🔉 - Hit some good vibes
🔉🔉🔉 - I vibed
🔉🔉 - The vibes were meh
🔉 - Barely found a vibe
DNF - Zero vibes
My rating system does not equate to the quality of the books, therefore, you’re still on your own. It’s legit just about how I vibed with the book at the time.
MY RATING: 🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉
I really enjoyed watching Seven and Enzo fall for each other after a one night stand. Seven took Mama Conti’s advice to heart. As a lawyer there’s a cute mock trial that I wish they did in law school. I enjoyed the subplot like I do in all of Onley’s books. Come for the spice and banter stay for the who done it and executions. ☢️ Check trigger warnings.
✨My Rating System✨
🔉🔉🔉🔉 🔉- Hit all the vibes
🔉🔉🔉🔉 - Hit some good vibes
🔉🔉🔉 - I vibed
🔉🔉 - The vibes were meh
🔉 - Barely found a vibe
DNF - Zero vibes
My rating system does not equate to the quality of the books, therefore, you’re still on your own. It’s legit just about how I vibed with the book at the time.
January 17, 2026
I have to say that with the introduction of the Conti family, we now have way too many characters. I was a bit lost sometimes on who was who.
However, I really enjoyed the relationship between Seven and Enzo; it was fun, sexy, and deeper than I expected. I loved the friendships and family ties. I do have to mention that if my mom is about to go to jail for embezzling millions, the last thing on my mind would be sex. I would have been inside a lawyer's office all day long trying to find clues to help her. But not these two, they jumped into bed right away.
Seeing how at about 70-80% of the book, the issues with his mom were not even addressed deeply, I was worried. Happy to report, the ending didn't feel rushed. Tho I do wish we could've seen more of the office, I felt the entire 'put Seven as my intern' section was rushed, and we didn't see the outcome.
Overall, very sexy and fun. I look forward to the next book!
However, I really enjoyed the relationship between Seven and Enzo; it was fun, sexy, and deeper than I expected. I loved the friendships and family ties. I do have to mention that if my mom is about to go to jail for embezzling millions, the last thing on my mind would be sex. I would have been inside a lawyer's office all day long trying to find clues to help her. But not these two, they jumped into bed right away.
Seeing how at about 70-80% of the book, the issues with his mom were not even addressed deeply, I was worried. Happy to report, the ending didn't feel rushed. Tho I do wish we could've seen more of the office, I felt the entire 'put Seven as my intern' section was rushed, and we didn't see the outcome.
Overall, very sexy and fun. I look forward to the next book!
January 18, 2026
Was okay
I think this author peaked with necessary evils. The relationship and character development was really good but the spice once again fell flat for me. So many times in these books and from other authors they build up this expectation for the characters to have a certain type of sex life and then just don't deliver. For as super long as this book was there was surprisingly little sex. What little bit there was was well written there just wasn't much of it. I'll continue reading new books hoping for that magic of necessary evils to come back but won't get my hopes up too much. I'll just have to read necessary evils again lol
Relationship development ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Character development ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice 🌶️🌶️
I think this author peaked with necessary evils. The relationship and character development was really good but the spice once again fell flat for me. So many times in these books and from other authors they build up this expectation for the characters to have a certain type of sex life and then just don't deliver. For as super long as this book was there was surprisingly little sex. What little bit there was was well written there just wasn't much of it. I'll continue reading new books hoping for that magic of necessary evils to come back but won't get my hopes up too much. I'll just have to read necessary evils again lol
Relationship development ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Character development ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
I will forever love anything and everything Onley James writes. This gave me the insta-lust that was on the verge of insta-love that I do really enjoy in some books. While the other books in the series has the drama more prevalent in the front Ranger imo deals more with Seven and Enzo’s relationship. I loved the fact that Seven knew his worth and what he deserved in a partner and he made Enzo work for it. As always loved getting the cameos from everyone else and so looking forward to the rest of the boys.
*received an advanced readers copy and this is my honest review*
*received an advanced readers copy and this is my honest review*
January 17, 2026
The timeline of this book constantly contradicts itself. There are at least three continuity errors in the first 65%. There may have been more, but that's where I stopped reading. The story might have played out well on Patreon, but as a novel it needs editing. That Rumplestiltskin mock court scene was unbearable. The only positive is that, unlike most of her recent books, at least it wasn't all sex. The con was that it was boring anyway. Patreon is not a gift to readers, that's for d@mn sure. Authors, don't believe your Patreon hype for gawds sake.
January 18, 2026
Overall Rating: 3.75 Stars, Rounded Up.
I won't lie, we were off to a bit of a rough start with Enzo, but he really really REALLY made up for it. He was so romantic and so utterly obsessed with Seven. The tension, the banter (especially the little pretend courtroom scene), I loved. I also loved the little glimpse of the Mulvaney's. The little glimpses of sub-space with Seven were also so well-written. My only gripe was that I just wasn't as intrigued with the plot as I have been with most Onley James novels, so it didn't hold my attention as well unfortunately.
I won't lie, we were off to a bit of a rough start with Enzo, but he really really REALLY made up for it. He was so romantic and so utterly obsessed with Seven. The tension, the banter (especially the little pretend courtroom scene), I loved. I also loved the little glimpse of the Mulvaney's. The little glimpses of sub-space with Seven were also so well-written. My only gripe was that I just wasn't as intrigued with the plot as I have been with most Onley James novels, so it didn't hold my attention as well unfortunately.
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