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Love & Legacy #2
Sweet Addiction
From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an enemies to lovers, forced proximity, sports romance.
Rome Beneventi is a walking, talking bad decision—six feet, five inches of tattoos, temptation, and trouble wrapped in a smirk and dipped in sin. This MMA champion should come with a warning label . . . or at the very least a disclaimer.
I sell books, and he breaks bones.
We are not on the same page.
At least not until he discovers my secret and instead of keeping it, blackmails me into fake dating him.
Now I’m living in his house.
Lying to my family and friends.
Playing nice for the cameras.
And trying not to melt every time he calls me “baby” like it’s more than a show.
I told myself I’d never fall for him.
That I was too smart to love the devil in designer clothes.
But the thing about enemies?
Sometimes they’re the only ones who see you clearly.
And faking it with Rome Beneventi?
Yeah . . . it stopped feeling fake a long time ago.
Rome Beneventi is a walking, talking bad decision—six feet, five inches of tattoos, temptation, and trouble wrapped in a smirk and dipped in sin. This MMA champion should come with a warning label . . . or at the very least a disclaimer.
I sell books, and he breaks bones.
We are not on the same page.
At least not until he discovers my secret and instead of keeping it, blackmails me into fake dating him.
Now I’m living in his house.
Lying to my family and friends.
Playing nice for the cameras.
And trying not to melt every time he calls me “baby” like it’s more than a show.
I told myself I’d never fall for him.
That I was too smart to love the devil in designer clothes.
But the thing about enemies?
Sometimes they’re the only ones who see you clearly.
And faking it with Rome Beneventi?
Yeah . . . it stopped feeling fake a long time ago.
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Published December 4, 2025
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December 5, 2025
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I will love and devour every single Bella Matthews book, and Sweet Addiction was absolutely no exception.
I’ve been waiting for Rome’s book for a long, long time, and finally getting to dive into his mind felt like receiving a gift I didn’t even know I needed this much. Seeing the world from his perspective, understanding his fears, his walls, his heart… it was truly everything I hoped for and so much more.
Bella has this gift of writing characters who feel like real people, and in this book she really outdid herself. Rome and Dillan were perfection from start to finish: raw, flawed in the most beautiful ways, full of depth, and with that magnetic pull that only Bella’s couples have. Every moment between them felt charged, intentional and beautifully written.
Chemistry. Connection. Banter. I’m on my knees for them.
Every glance, every line of dialogue, every spark between the two made me stop and reread because it just hit all the right places. Their relationship developed so naturally and yet with so much tension that I found myself smiling like an idiot at my Kindle more times than I’d like to admit.
And can we talk about the fake date trope? It was absolutely nailed. It added the perfect blend of fun, softness and anticipation that kept me hooked from the very beginning. Bella knows exactly how to balance angst with lightness, and she proved it again here.
The writing was, as always, incredibly easy to fall into. Bella’s prose feels warm and familiar, like meeting old friends again. And speaking of old friends… seeing the whole gang again melted my heart. That group chat truly owns a part of my soul at this point, and every time they show up, it feels like stepping into a loud, chaotic, loving room where everyone has your back.
Every time I read one of Bella’s books, it genuinely feels like coming home. There’s comfort, emotion, humour, found family, and such a strong heartbeat in her stories. They make you feel safe, understood, and deeply connected to the characters.
Please, pick up her books. I swear you will never regret it.
I’ve been waiting for Rome’s book for a long, long time, and finally getting to dive into his mind felt like receiving a gift I didn’t even know I needed this much. Seeing the world from his perspective, understanding his fears, his walls, his heart… it was truly everything I hoped for and so much more.
Bella has this gift of writing characters who feel like real people, and in this book she really outdid herself. Rome and Dillan were perfection from start to finish: raw, flawed in the most beautiful ways, full of depth, and with that magnetic pull that only Bella’s couples have. Every moment between them felt charged, intentional and beautifully written.
Chemistry. Connection. Banter. I’m on my knees for them.
Every glance, every line of dialogue, every spark between the two made me stop and reread because it just hit all the right places. Their relationship developed so naturally and yet with so much tension that I found myself smiling like an idiot at my Kindle more times than I’d like to admit.
And can we talk about the fake date trope? It was absolutely nailed. It added the perfect blend of fun, softness and anticipation that kept me hooked from the very beginning. Bella knows exactly how to balance angst with lightness, and she proved it again here.
The writing was, as always, incredibly easy to fall into. Bella’s prose feels warm and familiar, like meeting old friends again. And speaking of old friends… seeing the whole gang again melted my heart. That group chat truly owns a part of my soul at this point, and every time they show up, it feels like stepping into a loud, chaotic, loving room where everyone has your back.
Every time I read one of Bella’s books, it genuinely feels like coming home. There’s comfort, emotion, humour, found family, and such a strong heartbeat in her stories. They make you feel safe, understood, and deeply connected to the characters.
Please, pick up her books. I swear you will never regret it.
December 1, 2025
Returning to Kroydon Hills is one of my favorite past times. It feeds my soul and warms my heart. It feels like coming home and I never want to leave. Bella has truly created such an inviting universe and Sweet Addiction is the PERFECT addition. And it should truly come as no surprise that I straight devoured this book. It should be a given that if Bella writes it, your girl is going to read it.
Rome and Dillan is a pairing that I have been patiently waiting for. I feel like their relationship has been teased for the last several book and I was so beyond excited to have this book in my hands. Their story was everything I wanted but nothing that I expected. Their story was not what I thought it was going to be but in the best possible way. These two operate at surface level with everyone in their lives. People don't truly know their true beings. They each have secrets. Which leads them to seeing each other on a different level. They are able to recognize that in the other person. And at first glance, their banter and teasing look as if they may hate each other but it's masked attraction that leads to a one night stand which then leads to Rome ruining what could have been. Fast forward 2 years later and Rome blackmails Dillan into fake dating him.
Ugh I just loved this one so much! The plot was perfection. The spice was good, I mean he is a Beneventi after all, IYKYK. There is just something about those Beneventi's that makes me weak in the knees. I loved the progression of Dillan and Rome's relationship. I loved their back and forth. Their banter was top tier. They made me giggle and blush. I honestly couldn't have picked a better pairing.
Bella, you slayed the game! Another banger! Thank you for continuing a universe that makes me so incredibly happy!
You should read this book if you like:
- Fake Dating
- Hate to Love
- One Night Stand
- One Bed
- He Blackmails Her
- MMA Fighter MMC
- Author FMC
- Found Family
- Forced Proximity
*As always, I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Bella Matthews for allowing me the pleasure to read Sweet Addiction as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
Rome and Dillan is a pairing that I have been patiently waiting for. I feel like their relationship has been teased for the last several book and I was so beyond excited to have this book in my hands. Their story was everything I wanted but nothing that I expected. Their story was not what I thought it was going to be but in the best possible way. These two operate at surface level with everyone in their lives. People don't truly know their true beings. They each have secrets. Which leads them to seeing each other on a different level. They are able to recognize that in the other person. And at first glance, their banter and teasing look as if they may hate each other but it's masked attraction that leads to a one night stand which then leads to Rome ruining what could have been. Fast forward 2 years later and Rome blackmails Dillan into fake dating him.
Ugh I just loved this one so much! The plot was perfection. The spice was good, I mean he is a Beneventi after all, IYKYK. There is just something about those Beneventi's that makes me weak in the knees. I loved the progression of Dillan and Rome's relationship. I loved their back and forth. Their banter was top tier. They made me giggle and blush. I honestly couldn't have picked a better pairing.
Bella, you slayed the game! Another banger! Thank you for continuing a universe that makes me so incredibly happy!
You should read this book if you like:
- Fake Dating
- Hate to Love
- One Night Stand
- One Bed
- He Blackmails Her
- MMA Fighter MMC
- Author FMC
- Found Family
- Forced Proximity
*As always, I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Bella Matthews for allowing me the pleasure to read Sweet Addiction as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
December 12, 2025
This was quite a lighthearted story. I really liked the relationship between Rome and Dillan. The mmc was a menace but not in the annoying way. Dillan had a lot of issues with herself and I loved the way both of them interacted with each other. People said this was an enemy to lover but I don’t see it that way. There’s no real hatred between these two. Just misinterpreted issue and lots of banters.
Safety issues:
Non virgins
Time jump (two years later)
The mmc’s not a manwh0re imo
Now one thing I’m not sure about is whether both of them were celibate during the separation. Pretty sure the mmc was celibate because during the drama (not gonna say it because it’s going to be a spoiler) he said he wasn’t with anyone. Not a clue about the fmc but pretty sure she was celibate too because there were no mention of past hookups. Correct me if I’m wrong though!
Safety issues:
Non virgins
Time jump (two years later)
The mmc’s not a manwh0re imo
Now one thing I’m not sure about is whether both of them were celibate during the separation. Pretty sure the mmc was celibate because during the drama (not gonna say it because it’s going to be a spoiler) he said he wasn’t with anyone. Not a clue about the fmc but pretty sure she was celibate too because there were no mention of past hookups. Correct me if I’m wrong though!
December 11, 2025
5🌟, 3🌶️
Bella Matthews writes worlds that feel like home, and Sweet Addiction fit right into that feeling.
Rome and Dillan were a pairing I had been excited to read about, and their story was full of tension, teasing, and that instant pull you feel in your chest. They see each other in a way no one else does, and watching their spark shift into something real was impossible to look away from.
Dillan's journey was the heart of the book for me. She is trying to step into her own life, her dreams, and her self worth, and Rome pushes her to believe in herself in the softest and most infuriating ways. Their chemistry, their ridiculous nicknames, and every heated moment between them made the whole thing feel alive and full of emotion.
And as always, Kroydon Hills brought that familiar comfort that keeps you coming back. The cameos, the chaotic group chat, the banter, and the found family moments made the story feel warm and close.
With its perfect balance of heart, heat, and humor, I devoured it with a smile on my face the entire time.
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Special thanks to Bella Matthews and Valentine PR for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
Bella Matthews writes worlds that feel like home, and Sweet Addiction fit right into that feeling.
Rome and Dillan were a pairing I had been excited to read about, and their story was full of tension, teasing, and that instant pull you feel in your chest. They see each other in a way no one else does, and watching their spark shift into something real was impossible to look away from.
Dillan's journey was the heart of the book for me. She is trying to step into her own life, her dreams, and her self worth, and Rome pushes her to believe in herself in the softest and most infuriating ways. Their chemistry, their ridiculous nicknames, and every heated moment between them made the whole thing feel alive and full of emotion.
And as always, Kroydon Hills brought that familiar comfort that keeps you coming back. The cameos, the chaotic group chat, the banter, and the found family moments made the story feel warm and close.
With its perfect balance of heart, heat, and humor, I devoured it with a smile on my face the entire time.
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Special thanks to Bella Matthews and Valentine PR for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
December 5, 2025
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rome and Dylan were everything. I love them with my whole heart and soul. One thing I love about Bella Matthews writing is that she managed to write soulmates so many different times and in so many different ways!
These two ripped my heart out, made me a puddle on the floor and made me fall in love with these characters and this world even more than I was before.
✨ Enemies to Lovers
✨ One Night Stand
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ Fake Dating
✨ MMA fighter x Romance Bookstore Owner
So the tension between Rome and Dylan… it was TENSIONING from the very first page, and I absolutely fell in love with every single second of their back and forth. The banter, the heated exchanges, their chemistry…. Every single bit of it was top tier.
Also can we take a moment for these two giving each other 100 nicknames and each one being cuter than the last. Seriously it’s such a small detail but it was one of the things I loved the most.
I also really loved how much these two understood each other once they finally got past all their misunderstandings. I love Rome with everything in me, but this was Dylan’s journey and I loved that for her. I loved seeing her come into her own with her career and with her own self worth… and let’s be honest, the world can never have enough book girlies.
This book was everything I wanted out of a Bella Matthews book and more. I was living for all the cameos and I have to say this group chat was epic. I loved the boys in the book club so so much and cackled every single time
Read this it’s amazing as always.
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rome and Dylan were everything. I love them with my whole heart and soul. One thing I love about Bella Matthews writing is that she managed to write soulmates so many different times and in so many different ways!
These two ripped my heart out, made me a puddle on the floor and made me fall in love with these characters and this world even more than I was before.
✨ Enemies to Lovers
✨ One Night Stand
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ Fake Dating
✨ MMA fighter x Romance Bookstore Owner
So the tension between Rome and Dylan… it was TENSIONING from the very first page, and I absolutely fell in love with every single second of their back and forth. The banter, the heated exchanges, their chemistry…. Every single bit of it was top tier.
Also can we take a moment for these two giving each other 100 nicknames and each one being cuter than the last. Seriously it’s such a small detail but it was one of the things I loved the most.
I also really loved how much these two understood each other once they finally got past all their misunderstandings. I love Rome with everything in me, but this was Dylan’s journey and I loved that for her. I loved seeing her come into her own with her career and with her own self worth… and let’s be honest, the world can never have enough book girlies.
This book was everything I wanted out of a Bella Matthews book and more. I was living for all the cameos and I have to say this group chat was epic. I loved the boys in the book club so so much and cackled every single time
Read this it’s amazing as always.
December 2, 2025
#Review: *Sweet Addiction* - Bella Matthews - ARC [18+]
4.9/5✨
3/5🌶️
Dillan Ryan and Rome Beneventi had a tricky past which made them act as enemies every time they saw each other. The problem was that Rome found out about a secret Dillan trying to hide and now he was blackmailing her into pretending to be his girlfriend. They had to lie to everyone, but was everything really a lie? Because those feelings they felt weren't exactly full-blown hatred, hiding something much more significant.🤭.
Ahhh, I had suuuuch a great time following the constant bickering between Dillan and Rome! They were completely different but the chemistry between them was INSANE!! Dillan had a bookstore and Rome was a MMA fighter. Nothing in common. But as they say, opposites attract and they were for sure one perfect example🥰. I just melted every time Rome was so kind to Dillan. He may have been a fighter and a beast on the outside, but he was such a softie on the inside and a complete charmer. Rome really knew what buttons to push to make Dillan fall for him even more and make her walls crumble down. She was really insecure about herself, struggling with some inner issues which were eating her out. I loved that Rome had played such a huge part into opening her eyes and to make her see the beauty inside her.
Bella has done it again and wrote such a beautiful and heartwarming story! I just love how they are always super captivating and never feeling how the pages just flew by. I love the way she builds up her stories and how she always makes me fall in love with the characters..🩵
✨Tropes
#EnemiesToLovers
#FakeDating
#OneBed
#OppositesAttract
#OneNightStand
#ForcedProximity
#SportsRomance
#WhoHurtYou?
4.9/5✨
3/5🌶️
Dillan Ryan and Rome Beneventi had a tricky past which made them act as enemies every time they saw each other. The problem was that Rome found out about a secret Dillan trying to hide and now he was blackmailing her into pretending to be his girlfriend. They had to lie to everyone, but was everything really a lie? Because those feelings they felt weren't exactly full-blown hatred, hiding something much more significant.🤭.
Ahhh, I had suuuuch a great time following the constant bickering between Dillan and Rome! They were completely different but the chemistry between them was INSANE!! Dillan had a bookstore and Rome was a MMA fighter. Nothing in common. But as they say, opposites attract and they were for sure one perfect example🥰. I just melted every time Rome was so kind to Dillan. He may have been a fighter and a beast on the outside, but he was such a softie on the inside and a complete charmer. Rome really knew what buttons to push to make Dillan fall for him even more and make her walls crumble down. She was really insecure about herself, struggling with some inner issues which were eating her out. I loved that Rome had played such a huge part into opening her eyes and to make her see the beauty inside her.
Bella has done it again and wrote such a beautiful and heartwarming story! I just love how they are always super captivating and never feeling how the pages just flew by. I love the way she builds up her stories and how she always makes me fall in love with the characters..🩵
✨Tropes
#EnemiesToLovers
#FakeDating
#OneBed
#OppositesAttract
#OneNightStand
#ForcedProximity
#SportsRomance
#WhoHurtYou?
November 30, 2025
Once again Bella gave us another banger that I devoured in a matter of hours! I swear every single book she writes makes me feel like I’m at home in Kroyden Hills! And Rome & Dillan’s story was so freaking good. These two have been dancing around each other for years and I loved getting their book finally! The tension is palpable and they are simply perfect for each other!
What to expect:
🥊 Sports Romance
🎀 Enemies to lovers
🥊 Fake Dating
🎀 One night stand
🥊 Who hurt you?
🎀 One bed
🥊 Multiple nicknames
🎀 Book club chats
Thank you so much to Bella and her team for letting me read and review an ARC!
What to expect:
🥊 Sports Romance
🎀 Enemies to lovers
🥊 Fake Dating
🎀 One night stand
🥊 Who hurt you?
🎀 One bed
🥊 Multiple nicknames
🎀 Book club chats
Thank you so much to Bella and her team for letting me read and review an ARC!
December 8, 2025
Is it just me or did Dillan draw the short stick?
Firstly, he put her down after their first time together, while talking to his brother, because “men don’t talk about their feelings”. Okay? I guess in this little patriarchal incestuous corner of the rich world where men talk football and women talk nurseries while popping out babies like mints, they don’t. It doesn’t change the fact that you can talk about women with respect.
Secondly, he blackmailed her. He used her insecurities for his own gain. Basically, he coerced her. Just because she enjoyed where it ultimately got them, doesn’t change the fact that he’s capable of doing that to her.
There were also some minor anger control issues, driving on a bike without a helmet (even just for her!), not making sure she was safe going on a run at night in the area with no lights… seriously, Rome was not a particularly great guy.
The barter in the found family group and the text chains were as fun as always, but even though I never have high expectations for those easily digestible harlequin-style romance books Bella Matthews’ writes, this one left me with a bitter aftertaste.
Firstly, he put her down after their first time together, while talking to his brother, because “men don’t talk about their feelings”. Okay? I guess in this little patriarchal incestuous corner of the rich world where men talk football and women talk nurseries while popping out babies like mints, they don’t. It doesn’t change the fact that you can talk about women with respect.
Secondly, he blackmailed her. He used her insecurities for his own gain. Basically, he coerced her. Just because she enjoyed where it ultimately got them, doesn’t change the fact that he’s capable of doing that to her.
There were also some minor anger control issues, driving on a bike without a helmet (even just for her!), not making sure she was safe going on a run at night in the area with no lights… seriously, Rome was not a particularly great guy.
The barter in the found family group and the text chains were as fun as always, but even though I never have high expectations for those easily digestible harlequin-style romance books Bella Matthews’ writes, this one left me with a bitter aftertaste.
December 11, 2025
ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
He tastes like peppermint and need, and I swear I’ll never get enough. Not when he’s like this. Not now that he’s mine.
Enemies to lovers done right! This book was un-put-downable - I was immediately hooked from the one night stand, to the two years of anger and hate, to the delicious forced proximity in the form of blackmail dating and one bed (!), to the final moment the enemies became lovers, I was a fiend. This book kept me up WAY past my bedtime. “Just one more chapter…”
What I love most about Bella Matthews’ books is how real her FMCs feel. Dillan was plagued by so many self doubts and negative thoughts, similar to the voices in my own head. Rome was an absolute godsend, quieting the voices and becoming her biggest supporter.
This book starts out super steamy then settles down to a slower burn before it spikes up again. Rome has such a dirty mouth and I was all about it!
Sweet Addiction is an interconnected standalone in the greater Bella Matthews’ Kroydon Hills universe. While it could be read as a complete standalone, the reading experience is heightened if you have read others in her series.
Thank you, Bella Matthews, for the e-ARC.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
He tastes like peppermint and need, and I swear I’ll never get enough. Not when he’s like this. Not now that he’s mine.
Enemies to lovers done right! This book was un-put-downable - I was immediately hooked from the one night stand, to the two years of anger and hate, to the delicious forced proximity in the form of blackmail dating and one bed (!), to the final moment the enemies became lovers, I was a fiend. This book kept me up WAY past my bedtime. “Just one more chapter…”
What I love most about Bella Matthews’ books is how real her FMCs feel. Dillan was plagued by so many self doubts and negative thoughts, similar to the voices in my own head. Rome was an absolute godsend, quieting the voices and becoming her biggest supporter.
This book starts out super steamy then settles down to a slower burn before it spikes up again. Rome has such a dirty mouth and I was all about it!
Sweet Addiction is an interconnected standalone in the greater Bella Matthews’ Kroydon Hills universe. While it could be read as a complete standalone, the reading experience is heightened if you have read others in her series.
Thank you, Bella Matthews, for the e-ARC.
January 7, 2026
This might be one of the best “fake dating” trope books.
It was done well and the reasoning actually made sense.
Rome & Dillan 🔥
Tatted muscled up MMA fighter
Bookstore owner & a secret
All part of a friends group
One night stand ish
“Blackmail”
The nicknames ⭐️
One bed x forced proximity
I like how these two felt like real people.
Also love Rome being straight obsessed with his girl.
Little bit of a mystery in the background.
I binged this one too in record time.
It was done well and the reasoning actually made sense.
Rome & Dillan 🔥
Tatted muscled up MMA fighter
Bookstore owner & a secret
All part of a friends group
One night stand ish
“Blackmail”
The nicknames ⭐️
One bed x forced proximity
I like how these two felt like real people.
Also love Rome being straight obsessed with his girl.
Little bit of a mystery in the background.
I binged this one too in record time.
Want to read
September 16, 2025
December 4, 2025
“𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴.”
5/⭐️
3/🌶️
Obsessed!! Devoured in one day, but what else is new? Bella continues to write banger after banger! Dillan and Rome were EVERYTHING! I have been wanting this pairing forever, and Bella delivered!!! An enemies to lovers, but they really both fell so hard? Gimme 👏🏼
I can’t even stress how much I adored this story! I think I highlighted the whole book. Another Beneventi that I just fell so hard for!! Don’t ask me my favorite bc it’s criminal to choose. I feel repetitive after every Bella release, but really if you haven’t started this series or the Bella universe — YOU NEED TO!!
This man is SO down bad. He’s so upset that Dillan hates him, his POVs gave me life. I loved everything about this man. And Dillan? Ugh my heart. She’s so relatable, and I just wanted to hug her and be her bff. Seriously these characters had so much depth, it was more than I ever could’ve anticipated!
And the way this one starts? a one night stand that was HOT after a ride on his motorcycle? Yes please 👏🏼
Sports Romance
Fake Dating
One Night Stand
Enemies to Lovers
Who Hurt You?
5/⭐️
3/🌶️
Obsessed!! Devoured in one day, but what else is new? Bella continues to write banger after banger! Dillan and Rome were EVERYTHING! I have been wanting this pairing forever, and Bella delivered!!! An enemies to lovers, but they really both fell so hard? Gimme 👏🏼
I can’t even stress how much I adored this story! I think I highlighted the whole book. Another Beneventi that I just fell so hard for!! Don’t ask me my favorite bc it’s criminal to choose. I feel repetitive after every Bella release, but really if you haven’t started this series or the Bella universe — YOU NEED TO!!
This man is SO down bad. He’s so upset that Dillan hates him, his POVs gave me life. I loved everything about this man. And Dillan? Ugh my heart. She’s so relatable, and I just wanted to hug her and be her bff. Seriously these characters had so much depth, it was more than I ever could’ve anticipated!
And the way this one starts? a one night stand that was HOT after a ride on his motorcycle? Yes please 👏🏼
Sports Romance
Fake Dating
One Night Stand
Enemies to Lovers
Who Hurt You?
December 2, 2025
ARC Review: Sweet Addiction by Bella Matthews
Rome and Dillan 🔥🫶✨💫
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rome is book boyfriend worthy. Swoony. Alpha but soft for her. Protective.
Dillian is stubborn and a bit of a hypocrite at first but I loved her. She’s been judged and found wanting in the court of public opinion when compared to her successful siblings/family. It’s caused soul level wounds that she fights to heal throughout this story. She’s resilient though. And strong.
Their love story had me wanting to yell at my phone at times. Assumptions and bad communication caused issues early on and followed both of them. Once they put all their baggage on the table and go all in it’s like they were written in the stars.
Gah I wish I could go back and read this again for the first time it’s that good.
Rome and Dillan 🔥🫶✨💫
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rome is book boyfriend worthy. Swoony. Alpha but soft for her. Protective.
Dillian is stubborn and a bit of a hypocrite at first but I loved her. She’s been judged and found wanting in the court of public opinion when compared to her successful siblings/family. It’s caused soul level wounds that she fights to heal throughout this story. She’s resilient though. And strong.
Their love story had me wanting to yell at my phone at times. Assumptions and bad communication caused issues early on and followed both of them. Once they put all their baggage on the table and go all in it’s like they were written in the stars.
Gah I wish I could go back and read this again for the first time it’s that good.
December 4, 2025
4⭐️
2🌶
This was so good! I loved that it was Rome & Dillan! We had so many breadcrumbs in previous books but i was worried she was gonna trick us lol.
My heart hurt for Dillian. 🥹🥹 She just wanted to feel important and seen and understood. She overhears something that Rome said after one night together and I gotta be honest... i would've been pissed at him too! They both definitely could have said something but Dillian's feeling were hurt so she turned it into anger instead.
Rome isn't my favorite Beneventi man, i gotta be honest here. I felt like he could have been more understanding and a little bit nicer to Dillian throughout the book. The whole reason their fake dating started was a good idea I think, but I didn't like that he blacked mailed her then never really apologized for it. He was protective and possessive which I loveeee to see in an MMC.
Overall, I had a good time and enjoyed seeing them get their happy ending.
2🌶
This was so good! I loved that it was Rome & Dillan! We had so many breadcrumbs in previous books but i was worried she was gonna trick us lol.
My heart hurt for Dillian. 🥹🥹 She just wanted to feel important and seen and understood. She overhears something that Rome said after one night together and I gotta be honest... i would've been pissed at him too! They both definitely could have said something but Dillian's feeling were hurt so she turned it into anger instead.
Rome isn't my favorite Beneventi man, i gotta be honest here. I felt like he could have been more understanding and a little bit nicer to Dillian throughout the book. The whole reason their fake dating started was a good idea I think, but I didn't like that he blacked mailed her then never really apologized for it. He was protective and possessive which I loveeee to see in an MMC.
Overall, I had a good time and enjoyed seeing them get their happy ending.
December 20, 2025
This has to be one of the best enemies to lovers yet...
Emotive, Strong, Beautiful, Harsh, Vulnerable and hot with chemistry for days....
Rome is completely the alpha man who is both at agonistic and loveable
Dillon is not who you think she is, she's got more to her than meets the eye
With a perfect mix of mistrust, misunderstandings, banter, timing and heat this book pulls together everything you would expect from an enemies to lovers romance...with added bonuses of already knowing side characters (if you're already a Matthews fan, although not imperative to be), book clubs, friends who are family and sports romance
Time for a break Kroydon Hills style
Emotive, Strong, Beautiful, Harsh, Vulnerable and hot with chemistry for days....
Rome is completely the alpha man who is both at agonistic and loveable
Dillon is not who you think she is, she's got more to her than meets the eye
With a perfect mix of mistrust, misunderstandings, banter, timing and heat this book pulls together everything you would expect from an enemies to lovers romance...with added bonuses of already knowing side characters (if you're already a Matthews fan, although not imperative to be), book clubs, friends who are family and sports romance
Time for a break Kroydon Hills style
December 6, 2025
This is tough to rate. On the one hand, it's really sweet. The characters are drawn to each other and you see them lower their walls and fall in love. I really appreciate not seeing Rome with other women in the two years apart. It's vague about whether or not he was, but we don't have to hear about it and it shows character growth that he was trying to clean up his image at the time.
On the other hand, there isn't much plot and it's pretty flimsy. Their decisions tend to be over reactions, and reasons for why they are the way they are - not fleshed or and skimmed over. Both claim to see the person behind the mask, only one of them is ever given an explanation to why they act that way. Dillan's struggles are also extremely glossed over so you don't feel like her fears are such a big deal. The fears and trauma should be a huge deal, but you don't feel it because we're told and not shown.
That final conflict also comes out of nowhere, no set up or foreshadowing at all.
Over all, it's just - meh. It's a fluffy way to pass a few hours with getting raging angry with the characters. But there also nothing to make it stand out.
On the other hand, there isn't much plot and it's pretty flimsy. Their decisions tend to be over reactions, and reasons for why they are the way they are - not fleshed or and skimmed over. Both claim to see the person behind the mask, only one of them is ever given an explanation to why they act that way. Dillan's struggles are also extremely glossed over so you don't feel like her fears are such a big deal. The fears and trauma should be a huge deal, but you don't feel it because we're told and not shown.
That final conflict also comes out of nowhere, no set up or foreshadowing at all.
Over all, it's just - meh. It's a fluffy way to pass a few hours with getting raging angry with the characters. But there also nothing to make it stand out.
December 4, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🌶️🌶️.5
Sweet Addiction is the 2nd book in the Love & Legacy series and we are finally getting to Rome Beneventi's romance. The delivers a forced fake dating situation full of angst and tension.
Rome Beneventi is an MMA fighter and has been obsessed with Dillan for years. They had an amazing one night stand but it ended with hurt feelings due to a miscommunication. Dillan has basically hated Rome for years and has held a grudge. Now, Rome needs to fake date someone to repair his image when he is falsely accused of being in a sex tape. He happens to know a secret Dillan has been keeping and blackmails her into fake dating him.
They move in together and the forced proximity was even more extreme when they have to share a bed. They both have feelings for each other, but Dillan was being the stubborn one. I had to deduct half a star for how frustrating Dillan was throughout this book. She jumps to the wrong conclusions early on and completely shuts down rather than simply talking to Rome. Her harsh judgment and lack of communication made things harder than they needed to be. I understand her insecurities, but she really needed to open up to him much sooner. She did redeem herself later when she steps up to protect Rome.
Rome was amazing though and I love how protective he was of Dillan.
Thank you to Bella Matthews for providing the ARC.
🌶️🌶️.5
Sweet Addiction is the 2nd book in the Love & Legacy series and we are finally getting to Rome Beneventi's romance. The delivers a forced fake dating situation full of angst and tension.
Rome Beneventi is an MMA fighter and has been obsessed with Dillan for years. They had an amazing one night stand but it ended with hurt feelings due to a miscommunication. Dillan has basically hated Rome for years and has held a grudge. Now, Rome needs to fake date someone to repair his image when he is falsely accused of being in a sex tape. He happens to know a secret Dillan has been keeping and blackmails her into fake dating him.
They move in together and the forced proximity was even more extreme when they have to share a bed. They both have feelings for each other, but Dillan was being the stubborn one. I had to deduct half a star for how frustrating Dillan was throughout this book. She jumps to the wrong conclusions early on and completely shuts down rather than simply talking to Rome. Her harsh judgment and lack of communication made things harder than they needed to be. I understand her insecurities, but she really needed to open up to him much sooner. She did redeem herself later when she steps up to protect Rome.
Rome was amazing though and I love how protective he was of Dillan.
Thank you to Bella Matthews for providing the ARC.
December 11, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and so I kind of stumbled into this second generation of characters. Ngl I cannot remember how they’re related to each other for the life of me and I do think the story suffers a little from how many characters there are though there are still some that I’m interested to read more bout (like Ryker). Another thing that really threw me off were these “secret thoughts” at the beginning of each chapter. They seemed very unoriginal and were just like these “funny inspirational quotes” that people posted on Facebook in 2013 and they didn’t do anything other than threw me off each character.
Other than that, however, this story had some microtropes I really enjoyed and I loved the tension between Dillan and Rome.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and so I kind of stumbled into this second generation of characters. Ngl I cannot remember how they’re related to each other for the life of me and I do think the story suffers a little from how many characters there are though there are still some that I’m interested to read more bout (like Ryker). Another thing that really threw me off were these “secret thoughts” at the beginning of each chapter. They seemed very unoriginal and were just like these “funny inspirational quotes” that people posted on Facebook in 2013 and they didn’t do anything other than threw me off each character.
Other than that, however, this story had some microtropes I really enjoyed and I loved the tension between Dillan and Rome.
November 30, 2025
Sweet Addiction by Bella Mathews eARC Review 🥊😍🩵
I loved this one even more than I thought I would. I am convinced Bella can’t write a bad book. I devoured this one in a few hours and loved every second.
Rome and Dillian might be just my new favorite couple in Bella’s world, but I feel like I say that every time she writes a new book. 😂
This book has it all. A hot one night stand. Enemies to lovers galore. All the tension and banter you could ever want. And a happily ever after that had me absolutely swooning.
If you haven’t started your Bella journey yet, this is your sign. She is one of my favorite authors for a reason and writes romance that will have you kicking your feet and your heart bursting.
What to expect:
Sports Romance
Enemies to lovers
Fake Dating
One night stand
Who hurt you
Thank you so much Bella for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
I loved this one even more than I thought I would. I am convinced Bella can’t write a bad book. I devoured this one in a few hours and loved every second.
Rome and Dillian might be just my new favorite couple in Bella’s world, but I feel like I say that every time she writes a new book. 😂
This book has it all. A hot one night stand. Enemies to lovers galore. All the tension and banter you could ever want. And a happily ever after that had me absolutely swooning.
If you haven’t started your Bella journey yet, this is your sign. She is one of my favorite authors for a reason and writes romance that will have you kicking your feet and your heart bursting.
What to expect:
Sports Romance
Enemies to lovers
Fake Dating
One night stand
Who hurt you
Thank you so much Bella for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
December 4, 2025
There’s just something about those Beneventi men, every single time!
Bella did not disappoint with this one, the chemistry, the angst, the tension and the banter. I loved it all!
Rome has so many layers to him and I loved seeing all of them. He is tough and brutal sometimes but man, when he loves, he loves hard!
Dillan is such a beautiful, overlooked, soul that I just loved so much! She truly has gone through so much and tried to help herself the best she could. But once she lets go and lets Rome in GEEZ it was beautiful!
Bella did not disappoint with this one, the chemistry, the angst, the tension and the banter. I loved it all!
Rome has so many layers to him and I loved seeing all of them. He is tough and brutal sometimes but man, when he loves, he loves hard!
Dillan is such a beautiful, overlooked, soul that I just loved so much! She truly has gone through so much and tried to help herself the best she could. But once she lets go and lets Rome in GEEZ it was beautiful!
December 5, 2025
4.5⭐️ | 3🌶
OK, I know this was Dillan and Rome's book, but can we talk about how obsessed i am with Ryker! I'm so ready for whenever his book is coming. Something about Ryker just is everything. Anyway, Dillan and Rome. I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Beneventi boys fall to their knees for a woman in their lives.
Rome and Dillan were great together. The family texts had me rolling. I'm so in love with this world. Thank you to Bella and team for this arc
OK, I know this was Dillan and Rome's book, but can we talk about how obsessed i am with Ryker! I'm so ready for whenever his book is coming. Something about Ryker just is everything. Anyway, Dillan and Rome. I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Beneventi boys fall to their knees for a woman in their lives.
Rome and Dillan were great together. The family texts had me rolling. I'm so in love with this world. Thank you to Bella and team for this arc
January 7, 2026
Sweet addiction is the story of MMC Rome and FMC Dillan. Rome is an MMA fighter and Dillan is a secret author. She owns a bookstore and writes under a pen name. Her mom is a famous author and Dillan thinks she can’t/won’t measure up. Dillan‘s books are very popular. Rome and Dillan have a history. Things went south for them, and now they love to hate one another. Rome knocked Maverick and Maddox right off their pedestal of perfect Beneventi men in my world. Just the description of Rome at 6 foot 5, tattooed, and built was everything I needed. I am a sucker for force, proximity, and fake relationships. The chemistry between these two characters was really sizzling. I loved how Rome supported her and stood up for her. I love how he encouraged her to keep writing after he figured out she was the author of the series that everyone loved. I can’t wait for the audiobook to hear these characters brought to life. The universe this author has created is really something special with first generation, second generation, and I hope many more generations to come.
January 6, 2026
Going back to Kroydon Hills is officially my favorite comfort activity. It’s pure soul food, and that coming home feeling makes it so hard to put the book down. Bella has a gift for creating the most inviting worlds, and Sweet Addiction is the perfect new chapter. I’m not even shocked that I devoured it in one sitting!
THIS WAS SO FUCKING PERFECT 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the way i love them so much, thank you Bella and his team for this ARC, there is no world where I am not happy reading your books.
THIS WAS SO FUCKING PERFECT 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the way i love them so much, thank you Bella and his team for this ARC, there is no world where I am not happy reading your books.
December 12, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-> ♾️🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶🌶.275
💕 Fake Dating
✨️ Enemies To Lovers
💕 One Night Stand
✨️ Forced Proximity
💕 Who Hurt You?
✨️ Opposites Attract
💕 Sports Romance
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
Going back to Kroydon Hills is one of my favorite times of the year!! I am always so excited to see what the next Beneventi family member is going to bring to the table. Bella has magic all throughout her and it shows in her books! There has yet to be a book I have read of hers that I haven't loved!
Dillan and Rome have to be one of my absolute favorite couples that Bella has written! This book was on my kindle for no more than 3 days and I straight up GOBBLED that book up! Which should be no surprise, because Bella ALWAYS delivers!
Dillan and Rome gave us so much to work with! I didn't expect to get two people who didn't have anyone in their lives that truly KNEW them more than surface level. With secrets in tow, these two were truly able to see each other for who they are! They look as if they are teasing and don't like each other but its the exact opposite. Rome ruined what could have been a one night stand for them both turned more.
I felt for Dillan when all of that was going on! I couldn't help but feel like he could have handled it better! But in true Bella fashion, he came back with the big guns of blackmail to get her to do what he wanted. The sarcasm, the push and pull of these two and soooo much banter!!! I couldn't get enough!!!
It never fails to amaze me how each book keeps getting progressively better! I feel as if I never want to leave Kroydon Hills! I am sooo excited to see what the next book has in store for us!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Bella Matthews ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
🌶️🌶️🌶🌶.275
💕 Fake Dating
✨️ Enemies To Lovers
💕 One Night Stand
✨️ Forced Proximity
💕 Who Hurt You?
✨️ Opposites Attract
💕 Sports Romance
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
Going back to Kroydon Hills is one of my favorite times of the year!! I am always so excited to see what the next Beneventi family member is going to bring to the table. Bella has magic all throughout her and it shows in her books! There has yet to be a book I have read of hers that I haven't loved!
Dillan and Rome have to be one of my absolute favorite couples that Bella has written! This book was on my kindle for no more than 3 days and I straight up GOBBLED that book up! Which should be no surprise, because Bella ALWAYS delivers!
Dillan and Rome gave us so much to work with! I didn't expect to get two people who didn't have anyone in their lives that truly KNEW them more than surface level. With secrets in tow, these two were truly able to see each other for who they are! They look as if they are teasing and don't like each other but its the exact opposite. Rome ruined what could have been a one night stand for them both turned more.
I felt for Dillan when all of that was going on! I couldn't help but feel like he could have handled it better! But in true Bella fashion, he came back with the big guns of blackmail to get her to do what he wanted. The sarcasm, the push and pull of these two and soooo much banter!!! I couldn't get enough!!!
It never fails to amaze me how each book keeps getting progressively better! I feel as if I never want to leave Kroydon Hills! I am sooo excited to see what the next book has in store for us!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Bella Matthews ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
December 2, 2025
4.5/5 - Rome Beneventi is the tattooed, guarded MMA fighter, who is danger, sin and temptation. He’s always loved to tease his complete opposite, Dillan Ryan, but she ghosted him two years ago after one amazing night together. Since then, Dillan has been avoiding him. Until now, when he discovers her secret and blackmails her into fake dating.
Beneventi men just seem to hit different. Bella writes these men so well, and I love each one more than the last. I loved how this story fully leaned into Dillan and Rome’s tension. Two people thrown together because of circumstances, living in the same house, pretending for the cameras, lying to family and friends. The fake dating set-up brings so many delicious complications with stolen glances, half-truths, the risk of exposure, and the feeling that nothing is real. Slowly, but surely, the lines begin to blur. The moments when Rome uses one of his nicknames on her, Dillan’s walls begin to crack, and they made me root even more for them.
Throughout the entire book, we feel the tension and heat between them. Even when Dillan was hating Rome, you couldn’t help but root for them. The shift from fake to real isn’t instant, it’s messy, hesitant and full of doubts. I felt their vulnerability, fears and longing with every turn of the page.
This book was a steamy, intense, messy, in a beautiful way, story that I fell in love with. It left me with a racing heart, lingering tension, and a smile at how invested I had become. Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
Beneventi men just seem to hit different. Bella writes these men so well, and I love each one more than the last. I loved how this story fully leaned into Dillan and Rome’s tension. Two people thrown together because of circumstances, living in the same house, pretending for the cameras, lying to family and friends. The fake dating set-up brings so many delicious complications with stolen glances, half-truths, the risk of exposure, and the feeling that nothing is real. Slowly, but surely, the lines begin to blur. The moments when Rome uses one of his nicknames on her, Dillan’s walls begin to crack, and they made me root even more for them.
Throughout the entire book, we feel the tension and heat between them. Even when Dillan was hating Rome, you couldn’t help but root for them. The shift from fake to real isn’t instant, it’s messy, hesitant and full of doubts. I felt their vulnerability, fears and longing with every turn of the page.
This book was a steamy, intense, messy, in a beautiful way, story that I fell in love with. It left me with a racing heart, lingering tension, and a smile at how invested I had become. Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
December 6, 2025
Sweet Addiction delivers a vibrant blend of enemies-to-lovers sparks, fake dating tension, and a second-chance romance that feels both emotionally charged and wildly entertaining. Rome, the brooding MMA fighter with a surprisingly tender core, and Dillan, the guarded bookstore owner and author, have been dancing around each other for years. When they finally give in to temptation, their night together crackles with chemistry…only for everything to unravel the next morning thanks to a painful misunderstanding.
Two years later, fate (and Rome’s PR crisis) pulls them back together. Forced proximity gives them no choice but to confront the ghosts of their past and all the unspoken feelings lingering between them. Their slow-burn journey toward forgiveness and rediscovery is filled with tension, warmth, and steamy moments that practically leap off the page. Rome’s alpha energy softened by his vulnerability makes him an absolute standout, while Dillan…initially prickly and guarded…grows beautifully as the story unfolds.
One of the strongest parts of the book is the inner thoughts and the hilarious, heartfelt text chains with friends and family. Fans of the Kroyden Hills universe will enjoy seeing familiar faces and the sense of community that enriches every interaction.
Overall, Sweet Addiction is a fun, emotionally satisfying read with top-tier chemistry and characters who feel worth rooting for. A definite win for fans of second-chance tension and sports romance heat. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 4.5 stars.
Two years later, fate (and Rome’s PR crisis) pulls them back together. Forced proximity gives them no choice but to confront the ghosts of their past and all the unspoken feelings lingering between them. Their slow-burn journey toward forgiveness and rediscovery is filled with tension, warmth, and steamy moments that practically leap off the page. Rome’s alpha energy softened by his vulnerability makes him an absolute standout, while Dillan…initially prickly and guarded…grows beautifully as the story unfolds.
One of the strongest parts of the book is the inner thoughts and the hilarious, heartfelt text chains with friends and family. Fans of the Kroyden Hills universe will enjoy seeing familiar faces and the sense of community that enriches every interaction.
Overall, Sweet Addiction is a fun, emotionally satisfying read with top-tier chemistry and characters who feel worth rooting for. A definite win for fans of second-chance tension and sports romance heat. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 4.5 stars.
December 1, 2025
Well just when you think you’ve met your favourite characters, Bella strolls in and goes ha-ha watch me and proceeds to knock it out of the park once again.
I have been ready for this couple for some time and it exceeded my expectations, and the enemies to lovers trope in this.. 👌🏻 boy was their banter and tension scorching!
This book was way more emotional and vulnerable than I was expecting, Dillan was a beautiful FMC, who I think almost all women will relate to, shes strong, successful and alluring but we get to see behind the mask and see the insecurities and it just made me love her more!
Rome, my man. Can someone bottle these Beneventis up and pour me a glass because I am a sucker for these boys, honestly just wow. This man worked and grovelled and can we just mention the way he loved Dillan 🥹🥹
Honestly Bella’s world just keeps getting better and I can happily say it’s an addiction that I will hooked on for quite some time!
🥊Sports Romance 💙Fake Dating 🥊One Night Stand 💙Enemies to Lovers
🥊 Family Group Chats
5⭐️ 2.5🌶️
Bonus points go towards the banter, the family group chats and the book club antics, this all fed my book loving soul
And of course special mention for Bella giving me some real good Sam content, Thankyou endlessly for that 😉🫠
Thankyou to Bella and team for the arc opportunity 🫶🏻🫶🏻
I have been ready for this couple for some time and it exceeded my expectations, and the enemies to lovers trope in this.. 👌🏻 boy was their banter and tension scorching!
This book was way more emotional and vulnerable than I was expecting, Dillan was a beautiful FMC, who I think almost all women will relate to, shes strong, successful and alluring but we get to see behind the mask and see the insecurities and it just made me love her more!
Rome, my man. Can someone bottle these Beneventis up and pour me a glass because I am a sucker for these boys, honestly just wow. This man worked and grovelled and can we just mention the way he loved Dillan 🥹🥹
Honestly Bella’s world just keeps getting better and I can happily say it’s an addiction that I will hooked on for quite some time!
🥊Sports Romance 💙Fake Dating 🥊One Night Stand 💙Enemies to Lovers
🥊 Family Group Chats
5⭐️ 2.5🌶️
Bonus points go towards the banter, the family group chats and the book club antics, this all fed my book loving soul
And of course special mention for Bella giving me some real good Sam content, Thankyou endlessly for that 😉🫠
Thankyou to Bella and team for the arc opportunity 🫶🏻🫶🏻
December 4, 2025
sweet addiction | arc review
🥊📖💙
once again bella KILLS IT, she never ceases to amaze me with her writing…so flippin good!!! every one of bella’s mmcs are down bad, obsessed, possessive, swoon worthy, and oh so hot for their ladies…and rome beneventi is no exception. like this ma, i don’t know how to even put into words how much this man wanted, no NEEDED, dillan in his life. they always had this flirty back and forth tension between them and when they finally give into it, wooo so hot 🥵 but then, it all goes down hill, but don’t you worry cause their love story isn’t over
now the way they get back into each others orbit and start fake dating is unconventional. and you could feel the hostility coming from the words bella writes. but deep down, these two are PERFECT for each other. it just takes some time for them to talk it out and give in to the inevitable. the connection between dillan & rome has so much tension and so many factors and so much going on and i loved every minute of it 😍
i am so excited for this series to continue and can’t wait to find out whose getting their hea next. thank you bella for this arc, so happy to be a part of your team 🫶🏽
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what to expect:
🥊 sports romance (mma)
😡 enemies to lovers
👀 fake dating
🏠 forced proximity
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rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🥊📖💙
once again bella KILLS IT, she never ceases to amaze me with her writing…so flippin good!!! every one of bella’s mmcs are down bad, obsessed, possessive, swoon worthy, and oh so hot for their ladies…and rome beneventi is no exception. like this ma, i don’t know how to even put into words how much this man wanted, no NEEDED, dillan in his life. they always had this flirty back and forth tension between them and when they finally give into it, wooo so hot 🥵 but then, it all goes down hill, but don’t you worry cause their love story isn’t over
now the way they get back into each others orbit and start fake dating is unconventional. and you could feel the hostility coming from the words bella writes. but deep down, these two are PERFECT for each other. it just takes some time for them to talk it out and give in to the inevitable. the connection between dillan & rome has so much tension and so many factors and so much going on and i loved every minute of it 😍
i am so excited for this series to continue and can’t wait to find out whose getting their hea next. thank you bella for this arc, so happy to be a part of your team 🫶🏽
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what to expect:
🥊 sports romance (mma)
😡 enemies to lovers
👀 fake dating
🏠 forced proximity
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rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
December 4, 2025
All the stars. I don’t know how she does it, but I’m convinced Bella cannot write a bad book. They just get better and better and I love stepping into the Bellaverse that is Kroydon Hills. This may just be my new favorite book (and I might say that everytime 🤭). I loved Dillan and Rome so much. Perfection. I was so beyond excited for this book because I knew it would be full of tension and yearning and banter. And boy, was it. These two put on a front for everyone. Their family, friends, teammates, the public eye… you name it. But they’re the only two that each other has truly ever let see the real them, open and bared all. The plot of this book was perfection, and the way Bella set up the fake dating and blackmailing in a way I didn’t really see coming, was done so well. I just loved their banter and back and forth and the progression of their relationship. Dillan’s personal growth was everything and Rome?? Couldn’t name a Beneventi man I didn’t love.
Thank you so much to Bella for an arc in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!
read if you love:
sports romance, mma fighter mmc, author fmc, fake dating, enemies to lovers, hate to love, one night stand, who hurt you?, one bed, he blackmails her, found family, forced proximity
Thank you so much to Bella for an arc in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review!
read if you love:
sports romance, mma fighter mmc, author fmc, fake dating, enemies to lovers, hate to love, one night stand, who hurt you?, one bed, he blackmails her, found family, forced proximity
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