Kinn and Porsche have finally found their way into each other's hearts, but their happiness is short-lived. Kinn's enigmatic ex, Tawan, has returned--and he's determined to reclaim his place by Kinn's side. As Porsche uncovers the truth about Kinn's past with Tawan, insecurities begin to take hold. How can he compete with someone as polished and handsome as Tawan? Does Kinn truly care for Porsche--or is he just another fleeting affair?
When Porsche is accused of leaking the family's secrets, Kinn swears to stand by him and prove his innocence. But is Kinn really on his side, or could this all be part of a plan to push him out and make way for Tawan instead?
Meanwhile, Porsche's fellow bodyguard Pete delves into the betrayal threatening the family. His investigation into Vegas exposes hidden truths and draws him into a dangerous game he never expected to play.
On the surface, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a BL: drama, misunderstandings, hotheaded characters… and yes, I know I said it already, a lot of drama. It’s very soapy, very intense, very “this could have been solved with one conversation, but where’s the fun in that?” But that’s not all it is. It’s also really funny. Like, genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. I expected some humor because of the tone of the show, but it still surprised me in the best way. The balance between chaos and comedy works so well. At the same time, it’s darker than I initially thought. There are heavy themes throughout, including non-con situations, so if that’s something you’re sensitive to, it’s definitely worth keeping in mind before picking it up.
Characters: One of the most interesting parts of reading this after watching the show is seeing how different the characters feel. In the show, a lot of the characters are softened. They’re more charismatic, more emotionally readable, more likable. You get that balance between dangerous and charming that makes you root for them even when they’re doing questionable things. The non-con is also significantly toned down. Especially with Kinn, it's portrayed more like a misunderstanding than actual non-con, so I completely understand why some people who loved the show end up hating the books. It’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea.
Kinn in general feels much more morally grey in the books (mostly just toxic). He's more manipulative, his position of power is more pronounced, and the way he uses it makes the relationship dynamics heavier and more uncomfortable. The show smooths this out a lot to make him easier to love. He’s goofier, a bit softer, and useless at some things that make him relatable.
Porsche, on the other hand, still has that chaotic, funny energy, but he feels more vulnerable in the books. You see how deeply he’s affected by everything happening around him as he gets pulled further into that world. His humor still hits, but it doesn’t protect him as much. Personally, I don’t like him as much in the books because it feels like a lot of his agency is taken away. In the show he acts, he reacts, he feels like an active part of the story. In the books, he leans more into that powerless, “damsel in distress” energy and I don't like it.
And then there’s Vegas. Such a complex character because I love him so much—yeah, don’t look at me like that, I know a lot of you do too. The show already presents him as unhinged, but in the books he’s psychopathic. Darker, more manipulative, more extreme in how he expresses both violence and affection. It makes his storyline more disturbing, but also more psychologically intense. I'm curious to see how much worse it can get in the next book.
Overall, the relationships in the books feel less romanticized and more raw. The power imbalances, the trauma, the messy emotions. Which makes it harder to read at times, but also adds a layer of complexity that’s fascinating. It really feels like the show takes these characters and asks, “how do we make them compelling and watchable?” while the books ask, “what if we just let them be as messy as possible?”
Another thing I found interesting is how the setting and side plots differ between the books and the show. Both are set in this mafia world with bodyguards, rival families, and power struggles, but I actually think the show handles this better. In the show, you understand how everything works: the rules for bodyguards, their training, the hierarchy, the tension between families. It feels like a fully developed system that actively shapes the story. In the books (so far), that side feels more in the background. The elements are there, but they’re not explored as deeply, with more focus on the relationships and character dynamics. The same goes for the minor plots. The show expands them and makes everything feel more connected, while the books treat them more like background threads. It doesn’t make the books worse, just different in focus. The show helps build the world cause a lot of it is visual, while the books lean into the intensity of the relationships.
So why do I love it so much? Part of it is personal. I’ve been in a huge reading slump lately. I used to read two or three books a week, and now I can barely get through one. It’s frustrating, honestly. So finding something that pulled me back in, that made me want to read again, felt really good.
But I think there’s more to it. Stories like this tap into something we all kind of understand, even if we don’t always want to admit it: trauma. How people deal with it, how they carry it, how they try (and often fail) to heal. Sometimes they face it. Sometimes they avoid it. Sometimes they turn it into something else entirely. It’s messy. It’s complicated. It’s not always healthy. But it feels real. And somehow, this series manages to be dramatic, funny, chaotic, and emotionally damaging all at once.
God, they are still fighting to make the spot for the worst MMCs possible ever – I can't deal with the levels of manipulation happening here. Istg – like the ex is back and chummy. Ughh...plus the whole miscommunication; for the love of god, will it kill these men if they just talk to each other? (it probably will.)
I genuinely enjoy the KinnPorsche books. I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about it because of the writing and comparing it to the series. But I like them. These books are entertaining. The books can be kinda repetitive with what’s being said, done, and the characters thoughts though. I really want to see more into Kim and Chay’s relationship. We got four Vegas x Pete chapters in this book—two of which are painful—however I’d still like to see more of Kim and Chays relationship.
The only thing keeping me in this series is my love of the show. Porsche is so much worse in the book than the show and the miscommunication is ASTRONOMICAL. Really glad we got to a happy place but hated that 95% of the book is awful characters doing awful things and other awful characters making things awful thanks to awful decisions. 😔
3.5 👹 Casi le doy 4 estrellas porque el DRAMA de wattpad me tenía agarrada del cuello 🙂↕️ amo mi basura :3 Peeero luego llegaron los sidestories de Pete y Vegas y perdón? whatwasTHAT 😨 tbh idgaf por parejas secundarias pero me gusta Pete y me da penAaaaa... ***Yo pensaba que Kinn era red flag, pero viendo a Vegas = hola demonio 💀 Kinn parece una pradera verde con flores JAHSJA (;-;)***
Porsche mi protegido, aunque tenga cerebro de almendra y la inteligencia emocional de una roca... pat pat El final awwwww 🥺
Sigue siendo un -2838/10 no la recomendaría ni aunque me paguen, esto tiene red flags que Killing stalking 🙃 akahsjwjqjaj
Right off the bat, I hated Tawan more than I did in the last book. He was a little snake that deserved to be shunned after what he did to both Kinn and Porsche. There was so much manipulation on both Tawan and Vegas's parts that I wanted to punch them.
Kinn was going through so much mental turmoil because of his ex that he ended up practically breaking Porsche's heart. The bodyguard knew he was in for trouble when he signed up to be Kinn's lover, but he didn't realize just how deeply he would fall for the mafioso.
As each man went through their various issues, we see them become more enamored with the other, cementing their feelings. And when they finally come to an understanding, it's tenous at best. I hope beyond hope that their love will prevail and that Kinn and Prosche will take over the family together.
Daemi is damn good at what they do, and I love this story from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait for part 4!
Kinn's ex causes a lot of problems for the couple, but the end was so satisfying. I really like how Kinn's dad readily accepts that Porsche's place is by Kinn's side.
TW for SA though in the side story with Vegas and Pete. Poor Pete.
Jesus Christ, what the fuck Big? What the fuck Vegas? What the fuck Tawan? What the fuck?
So in the show, the whole Vegas Pete thing is fucking awful but in some twisted way I can kinda see how they might have ended up drawn together through mutual experiences growing up and sharing sympathy with each other on it. Maybe 4 will also have this similar bond of being abused kids, but I still cannot decide what is worse . I'm sorry, but I don't think I can or ever will ship these two characters because it's completely fucked.
Tawan... I mean he was delusional in the show but at least he held onto some semblance of level headedness and logic. He was smart and cunning, and while Kinn was eating none of what he was serving the entire time, he still clearly had a head on his shoulders. Tawan in this is just completely delusional and I'm not sure how many people need to tell him or mock him for him to learn that Kinn does not love you anymore, he loves Porsche. It also just amuses me that everyone mocks how dramatic he is.
Big... oh what the hell, Big. In the show, Big resented Porsche but over the course of the drama they grew to almost like each other and have some sort of respect for each other. In the show the role of the traitor is also passed off to show original character Ken. In this, Big just hates Porsche's guts. Why? Because he's jealous because he's been pining for Kinn for God knows how long and somehow thinks betraying Kinn and the Major Family to the Minor Family, Tawan and anyone else who would pay for it would somehow win him over? Oh he also attempts to sexually assault Kinn when he's drunk. Nice one Big.
Also Kinn, don't be stupid and freeze out Porsche you dumb fuck. No wonder he doesn't want to talk to you.
Where are the women in this world? Are there any? The only woman that's spoken in this whole series got immediately called a whore, and they've never brought her up since.
Where is this plot even going at this point? Does the author even know? This is the stupidest pointless drama I've read since reading fictionpress rough drafts. I'm calling time of death on book 3 because I no longer believe in this series. How did this get a live action???
Wtf is up with these power dynamics in the relationships? Are the authors ok? Don't advertise me a banana and sell me an apple. All these relationships are stock holm syndrome. Do you know what the most common phrase is in this book? It's "let me go!" I'm worried that they think this is coming across as romantic somehow?
I thought book 3 was going to turn this series into something real but it just turned it into something unredeemable. Brother, eww.
Only those who truly loved the show would get this far in the book series, because let's be honest, the books just keep getting worse. But despite that, there are still some entertainment in them. The over the top drama ( Yes, Kinn and Porsche, i mean you two), like maybe i don't know, take a seat and have an adult conversation instead of misunderstanding each other and being drama queens non stop. It did give me an eyeroll a few times.
But the star of this book was Pete, poor Pete. I was curious about how his relationship with Vegas, would it be the same as the show or different. Though toxic af, i was shipping them in the tv show. However i'm not so sure about the books. The constant thought on my mind was - POOR PETE. And the fact that no one noticed what happened to him - poor Pete.
The biggest change the drama made was who the mole/spy was. The show still hinted at Big being the person betraying the major clan, but ended up letting him die a good guy, while making an OC character, Ken, the traitor. I kind of wish they had just stuck to the novel's plot, but Porsche really is almost too much of a badass in the novel.
Tawan isn't what I was expecting. This guy is a little shit, and I'm disappointed that neither Kim nor Porsche got to kill his melodramatic, two-brain-cell having ass. I don't care that Mek literally saved Chay's ass, Tawan still planned to have the sweet little bean gang raped! At least let them make sure that he'll never function below the waist again!
Still upset as well that we see nothing of Kim and Chay's relationship. It's just there existing in our face, with us having no idea how it started, when, or why. Maybe we'll get lucky & get a book just for them in the future that shows their relationship from the beginning to happily ever after.
Macau being confirmed gay was nice, followed by the interesting drama that he and Khun are fighting over the same man, a Dr. Top. Poor Top.
Porsche and Kinn finally officially get together!
We start getting Vegas and Pete chapters! I knew that Vegas was a black flag from the drama, and this is the one time where I'll say the drama kind of did it better. At least when it comes to the torture, because that's all we've really seen so far. It's not tame in the novel at all, but kicking someone in the balls vs. electrocuting them . . . I'll let you decide which is worse. The next volume is almost exclusively about them, so I'm both scared and excited. I'm really hopeful that the novel develops their relationship better.
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If I could give this less than 1 star, I would, but the one star is basically for the effort it took to write the original book in Thai, translate it into English, and make an audiobook, all of which were unfortunately awful and toxic as hell. I understand that morality is "different" in the mafia world, but even then, there was absolutely nothing likable about the characters (except maybe Pete), and all the non-consensual sex, ridiculous misunderstandings, and not to mention the repetition, left much much to be desired in this story. I should win an award for even being able to get through this book lol. I still can't believe how much the show changed the vibes of the characters and made them likable and charming compared to the book. Just...wow.
I was absolutely hooked in the beginning of this series but it just kept getting worse.
All the horrible shit Kinn did to Porsche aside, I had to throw this book far away when I got to the part where Pete, one of my favorite characters, gets repeatedly r4ped by Vegas. THE SAME MAN THAT KEPT SAYING HE LOVES PORSCHE? And then as a cherry on top, after dropping this series I found out they have their own book in which they’re a thing? After all this?
My conclusion is that everyone in this series is mental. Thank you for reading✨
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Everyone is gay. Pretty much everyone is either in love with Kinn or Porsche. Nobody has a civil conversation without calling the other person a bastard.
The miscommunication tropes in this are constant.
However, I kinda loved it. Kinn and Porsche have had so much chemistry even from Vol 1. Porsche is such a cutie. Who wouldn't be confused about your feelings in these situations?
Of course they have to have some petty drama that “breaks” our guys up after they’ve gotten so close. But if Kinn is gonna do anything, he’s gonna make sure Porsche is taken care of in the end. But did we forget about someone? Hopefully he gets rescued in volume 4! I’m hooked!
My head is almost hurting because Porsche keeps yelling 24/7😭 I’m exited to read more about VegasxPete (even though the “couple” is the most toxic shit ever. Like- We’re not talking red flags anymore. It’s full-on BLACK🏴☠️🏴☠️⚫️🚩
After finishing book 3 I've come to the conclusion that I just don't like Kinn and Porsche. I don't like when they're together and even less when they're apart because they tend to make their problems everyone else's. they're also very selfish this is mainly a problem with Porsche because he, in my opinion, neglects his brother and friends when he's having issues with Kinn. Pete calls him several times and when Porsche finally answers and Pete asks to please talk to Kinn about giving his job to someone else Porsche hangs up on him as soon as Pete says Kinn's name. Kinn and Porsche also completely forget about Pete at the end even though they haven't seen him....but even with all my complaints about them I'm glad Porsche has someone who he can take the burden off with and who is willing to help him with any struggles he has.
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