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Gamble with Me
After discovering that her husband lost all their money, Valeria makes a life-changing decision and is determined to leave him. However, she doesn't expect him to forbid her from taking their daughter with her. Valeria stays in a loveless relationship only because of her baby girl, but her life worsens when her once caring husband turns into a violent monster.
Zyon Zhumagulov is everything an actual crime lord should be. He's dangerous, violent, and ruthless, and he never cared for the consequences of his actions. As the head of an infamous crime family, he is a bloodthirsty alpha male who stops at nothing to reach his goal. And when his eyes land on the gorgeous manager in a casino, the terrifying hunt will start.
Zyon
Valeria Kellerman was a cutie and a stunning beauty, but I would never admit to anyone that she had made an impression and impact on my stone-cold heart, similar to a nuclear bomb in Nagasaki.
Even my sleep-deprived brain knew that if the rock in my chest started beating faster, looking into those wide grey-blue eyes, it was weird at best.
Nothing could bring me to life, but the redhead goddess who had just left was very close to waking up that stupid thing with feelings and emotions from a years-long slumber.
Valeria
Zyon Zhumagulov was like a fist, punched straight in the middle of the face. He was shocking and frightening, creepy and scary like he just walked out of some freak show; one glance into his sinister eyes could probably make me pee myself.
But at the same time, I found him oddly mesmerizing. I felt weird tingling in my stomach, traveling through my entire body, poisoning my cells, nerves, and thoughts.
He was like a dragon, ready to breathe fire and destroy everyone and everything in his path, yet maybe, just maybe, we were lucky enough, and he honored us with his presence because he was in a good mood.
Author's The book Gamble with Me is dark and contains heavy themes and scenes. Please check your triggers.
Zyon Zhumagulov is everything an actual crime lord should be. He's dangerous, violent, and ruthless, and he never cared for the consequences of his actions. As the head of an infamous crime family, he is a bloodthirsty alpha male who stops at nothing to reach his goal. And when his eyes land on the gorgeous manager in a casino, the terrifying hunt will start.
Zyon
Valeria Kellerman was a cutie and a stunning beauty, but I would never admit to anyone that she had made an impression and impact on my stone-cold heart, similar to a nuclear bomb in Nagasaki.
Even my sleep-deprived brain knew that if the rock in my chest started beating faster, looking into those wide grey-blue eyes, it was weird at best.
Nothing could bring me to life, but the redhead goddess who had just left was very close to waking up that stupid thing with feelings and emotions from a years-long slumber.
Valeria
Zyon Zhumagulov was like a fist, punched straight in the middle of the face. He was shocking and frightening, creepy and scary like he just walked out of some freak show; one glance into his sinister eyes could probably make me pee myself.
But at the same time, I found him oddly mesmerizing. I felt weird tingling in my stomach, traveling through my entire body, poisoning my cells, nerves, and thoughts.
He was like a dragon, ready to breathe fire and destroy everyone and everything in his path, yet maybe, just maybe, we were lucky enough, and he honored us with his presence because he was in a good mood.
Author's The book Gamble with Me is dark and contains heavy themes and scenes. Please check your triggers.
465 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2025
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Sissi Grandeur
33 books58 followersSissi Grandeur is an author with a romantic heart and a passion for steamy, sexy stories. Her interest in different lifestyles and people’s desires inspired her to write a romance novel on her own. In her books, you mostly find dark, brooding men falling in love with ordinary, strong women who, despite their fears and insecurities, are ready to face the challenges that a new life could bring.
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July 14, 2025
Could have rated higher if the h wasn't so annoying. Her actions were so stupid at times it drove me nuts.
I've said it, and I'm saying it again, I CALL DIBS ON MALIN!!! I'm all in for the quiet, dark, and slightly psycho type!!!
Just hope he doesn't get settled with a Teen...
I've said it, and I'm saying it again, I CALL DIBS ON MALIN!!! I'm all in for the quiet, dark, and slightly psycho type!!!
Just hope he doesn't get settled with a Teen...
April 28, 2025
Actually I DNF this book, is a big no for me.
Oh, brilliant. H disguises himself as h, goes full body paint to hide his tattoos, and somehow — miracle of miracles — the paint stays perfectly intact during sex. Not even a smudge. And instead of being terrified that some random creep is impersonating someone she knows, she’s into it. Of course. Because nothing says ‘romance’ like sleeping with a total stranger you can’t even recognize. Genius. Absolute storytelling masterclass.
Oh, brilliant. H disguises himself as h, goes full body paint to hide his tattoos, and somehow — miracle of miracles — the paint stays perfectly intact during sex. Not even a smudge. And instead of being terrified that some random creep is impersonating someone she knows, she’s into it. Of course. Because nothing says ‘romance’ like sleeping with a total stranger you can’t even recognize. Genius. Absolute storytelling masterclass.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2025
The FMC was actually INSUFFERABLE
I don’t think I’ve hated a FMC more, she was so annoying, she made me want to bang my head against a wall. The two MC’s sucked at communicating literally 90% of everything could have been avoided in this book with them just speaking to one another, I get the miscommunication troupe, but to do it for 80% of the book BE FOR REAL. Also, I wish this book didn’t include a child whatsoever, the child felt like an accessory to the FMC, she showed limited consideration for the child, when the whole point of her being in her situation was because she apparently cared for her child so much. 90% of the time her child wasn’t even with her, the rest of the time she was allowing her child to be alone around a man who SA and physically ass*ulted her. I was so close to DNF this book and I wish I could get back the hours I spent yawning through the pages.
I don’t think I’ve hated a FMC more, she was so annoying, she made me want to bang my head against a wall. The two MC’s sucked at communicating literally 90% of everything could have been avoided in this book with them just speaking to one another, I get the miscommunication troupe, but to do it for 80% of the book BE FOR REAL. Also, I wish this book didn’t include a child whatsoever, the child felt like an accessory to the FMC, she showed limited consideration for the child, when the whole point of her being in her situation was because she apparently cared for her child so much. 90% of the time her child wasn’t even with her, the rest of the time she was allowing her child to be alone around a man who SA and physically ass*ulted her. I was so close to DNF this book and I wish I could get back the hours I spent yawning through the pages.
September 27, 2025
To be honest, I DNF'd this book at 21%. The premise of the story was good, but the writing was disappointing. The inner dialogue of all of the characters was cringey, full of cliches, had weird analogies, and rambled endlessly. The FMC would jump from being sassy and bold to meek and whiny in the same sentence. The transitions between scenes were jarring, and sometimes didnt make sense. There were times I would be confused about where the scene was, or if it had changed from the previous line.
Overall, a frustrating read that I couldn't even finish.
Overall, a frustrating read that I couldn't even finish.
July 6, 2026
𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕋𝕚𝕜𝕋𝕠𝕜
I want to start by saying that I am not, and never have been, a dark romance fan. I saw this book on TikTok a few times, thought it looked interesting, and decided to give it a shot. In the first few chapters, I actually started to like the FMC, Valeria. She seemed strong, devoted to her daughter, and hardworking. That opinion didn't last long.
The story starts at a casino where Valeria works. One day three brothers came and interrogated the whole stuff about their previous boss (now one of the said brothers, Zyon, is the new head of the casino). The moment Zyon and his brothers interrogated Valeria, she told them everything she knew—not necessarily about her boss, but about his wife. Later, that entire family ends up dead. The reason behind it was simple: that man stole from them, and now they tried to hunt him down.
At first, I thought she was just trying to stay calm and avoid provoking the three dangerous intruders. But honestly? She could have said almost anything else. Yes, we later learn that if she hadn't cooperated, the brothers would have started torturing the employees (the employees don't know that). I understand that. But she still betrayed someone she considered a friend (this will happen more).
Valeria is trapped in a terrible marriage with a gambling addict who is short-tempered, aggressive, abusive, and completely unreliable. From the very beginning we know he's a horrible man. Yet she insists he is a good husband and a good father to their seven-year-old daughter, Zara.
When Zyon first sees her, he immediately becomes interested in her. Why? Who knows. He is the stereotypical mafia boss: everyone fears him, he's supposedly the smartest man in every room, cold-hearted, dangerous, and possessive. (Though, honestly, I barely saw any obsession from him.) The moment he lays eyes on Valeria, he somehow knows she's incredibly intelligent. (Keep that in mind.) Because she is, without exaggeration, one of the most frustrating and stupid FMCs I have ever read.
Their first interaction literally goes like this: He compliments her. She replies "I'm married." His BROTHER responds "That's an obstacle that can be solved with one bullet." (If you see that part enywhere just know that it wasn't Zyon (the mmc) who said that.) I'm not going to lie—that scene was the reason I added this book to my TBR (as many others). I regret it now.
The only time I completely agreed with Valeria was when she thought: "I could have fallen for this guy the second I met him if he wasn't insane." - Honestly? We've all been there.
A few days later Zyon kills her former boss, buys the casino, and everyone loses their job.
Valeria then puts two and two together and goes to blackmail him because she realizes he was behind the murders. Ironically, he only found her former boss because she told him where he lived.
She demands money so she can leave her abusive husband.
This happens right after Zyon explicitly tells her that she can ask him for anything, that he will protect both her and her daughter, and even offers her a job. And then she chooses blackmail instead. She is full of logic, you see.
From that point on, I completely lost any sympathy I had for her.
She constantly makes terrible decisions that put her daughter's life in danger, and not because she's forced to—but because she simply refuses to think things through. And when she thinks like this "This is enought, I will put an and to this and choose my and Zara's future from now on" immediatly after she goes "What am I thinking? I can't". Yes. That happens literally 5 times in the whole book.
I made notes by percentages, because I was reading it on epub. This book does not worth the money nor the time:
By 22% of the book, she has already been beaten and robbed by her husband, scammed by a fake employer, kidnapped by her stalker, and sexually assaulted. And her reaction? She's frustrated that her stalker didn't do more to her when he kidnapped her.
She was frustrated, because she wanted his hands more south...
She literally admits that she only likes the attention he gives her. Because she is a "sucker for attention".
Never—not once during those scenes—does she stop to think about her daughter, who is supposedly her entire world.
Zara spends almost all of her time at her grandmother's house. Valeria visits her school maybe three times. Entire days go by without Valeria even thinking about Zara. There was a part when a week went by and other people had to remind her that "where is your doughter?".
At 24% she jokes that the luxury car Zyon bought for her is probably more intelligent than she is.
At least she's self-aware.
At 25%, she says: "My poor girl lived in hell with me without me seeing it." I'm not even going to comment on that. Goodreads will ban me if I write down my sincere thoughts.
Then there's the stalker.
He covers his face with skull makeup, hides his tattoos, changes his eye color, and somehow she still can't figure out who he is. WHAT IN THE MIRACULOUS IS THIS? A full face make-up, really? And while they are doing the deed, the paint stays on completely???
I genuinely thought I was going to enjoy this book. The premise had potential. The plot had potential. But I honestly don't even think this book had an editor. The execution feels rushed, cheap, and incredibly underdeveloped.
After that point, I stopped taking notes because I just wanted to finish the book.
One final thing:
Valeria, mother of the year -> she is being beaten with a belt by her husband. He abuses their daughter. He even abuses his own mother. And she still stays. Instead of thinking about her daughter's safety, she spends her time worrying about Zyon. I swear, in these scenes she always says "I have to protect Zyon, I can't leave". WHAT ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER??? I'm not lying, there was a part where i was hoping for a different ending. I have never hated an FMC as much as I hated Valeria.
And back to why I picked this book up in the first place: everyone kept talking about Zyon's obsession with her. ???What obsession??? We barely get his perspective. We barely know what he's thinking. He's about as obsessed with Valeria as he is with me.
He's supposed to be one of the most feared mafia bosses in the world, yet he can't make a decent decision without someone else, he's impulsive, and aside from having money, I don't understand why everyone treats him like such an untouchable authority.
Even if you can tolerate the aformentioned stuff, know this: the plot has numerous mistakes, several untouched threads and plotholes.
I want to start by saying that I am not, and never have been, a dark romance fan. I saw this book on TikTok a few times, thought it looked interesting, and decided to give it a shot. In the first few chapters, I actually started to like the FMC, Valeria. She seemed strong, devoted to her daughter, and hardworking. That opinion didn't last long.
The story starts at a casino where Valeria works. One day three brothers came and interrogated the whole stuff about their previous boss (now one of the said brothers, Zyon, is the new head of the casino). The moment Zyon and his brothers interrogated Valeria, she told them everything she knew—not necessarily about her boss, but about his wife. Later, that entire family ends up dead. The reason behind it was simple: that man stole from them, and now they tried to hunt him down.
At first, I thought she was just trying to stay calm and avoid provoking the three dangerous intruders. But honestly? She could have said almost anything else. Yes, we later learn that if she hadn't cooperated, the brothers would have started torturing the employees (the employees don't know that). I understand that. But she still betrayed someone she considered a friend (this will happen more).
Valeria is trapped in a terrible marriage with a gambling addict who is short-tempered, aggressive, abusive, and completely unreliable. From the very beginning we know he's a horrible man. Yet she insists he is a good husband and a good father to their seven-year-old daughter, Zara.
When Zyon first sees her, he immediately becomes interested in her. Why? Who knows. He is the stereotypical mafia boss: everyone fears him, he's supposedly the smartest man in every room, cold-hearted, dangerous, and possessive. (Though, honestly, I barely saw any obsession from him.) The moment he lays eyes on Valeria, he somehow knows she's incredibly intelligent. (Keep that in mind.) Because she is, without exaggeration, one of the most frustrating and stupid FMCs I have ever read.
Their first interaction literally goes like this: He compliments her. She replies "I'm married." His BROTHER responds "That's an obstacle that can be solved with one bullet." (If you see that part enywhere just know that it wasn't Zyon (the mmc) who said that.) I'm not going to lie—that scene was the reason I added this book to my TBR (as many others). I regret it now.
The only time I completely agreed with Valeria was when she thought: "I could have fallen for this guy the second I met him if he wasn't insane." - Honestly? We've all been there.
A few days later Zyon kills her former boss, buys the casino, and everyone loses their job.
Valeria then puts two and two together and goes to blackmail him because she realizes he was behind the murders. Ironically, he only found her former boss because she told him where he lived.
She demands money so she can leave her abusive husband.
This happens right after Zyon explicitly tells her that she can ask him for anything, that he will protect both her and her daughter, and even offers her a job. And then she chooses blackmail instead. She is full of logic, you see.
From that point on, I completely lost any sympathy I had for her.
She constantly makes terrible decisions that put her daughter's life in danger, and not because she's forced to—but because she simply refuses to think things through. And when she thinks like this "This is enought, I will put an and to this and choose my and Zara's future from now on" immediatly after she goes "What am I thinking? I can't". Yes. That happens literally 5 times in the whole book.
I made notes by percentages, because I was reading it on epub. This book does not worth the money nor the time:
By 22% of the book, she has already been beaten and robbed by her husband, scammed by a fake employer, kidnapped by her stalker, and sexually assaulted. And her reaction? She's frustrated that her stalker didn't do more to her when he kidnapped her.
She was frustrated, because she wanted his hands more south...
She literally admits that she only likes the attention he gives her. Because she is a "sucker for attention".
Never—not once during those scenes—does she stop to think about her daughter, who is supposedly her entire world.
Zara spends almost all of her time at her grandmother's house. Valeria visits her school maybe three times. Entire days go by without Valeria even thinking about Zara. There was a part when a week went by and other people had to remind her that "where is your doughter?".
At 24% she jokes that the luxury car Zyon bought for her is probably more intelligent than she is.
At least she's self-aware.
At 25%, she says: "My poor girl lived in hell with me without me seeing it." I'm not even going to comment on that. Goodreads will ban me if I write down my sincere thoughts.
Then there's the stalker.
He covers his face with skull makeup, hides his tattoos, changes his eye color, and somehow she still can't figure out who he is. WHAT IN THE MIRACULOUS IS THIS? A full face make-up, really? And while they are doing the deed, the paint stays on completely???
I genuinely thought I was going to enjoy this book. The premise had potential. The plot had potential. But I honestly don't even think this book had an editor. The execution feels rushed, cheap, and incredibly underdeveloped.
After that point, I stopped taking notes because I just wanted to finish the book.
One final thing:
Valeria, mother of the year -> she is being beaten with a belt by her husband. He abuses their daughter. He even abuses his own mother. And she still stays. Instead of thinking about her daughter's safety, she spends her time worrying about Zyon. I swear, in these scenes she always says "I have to protect Zyon, I can't leave". WHAT ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER??? I'm not lying, there was a part where i was hoping for a different ending. I have never hated an FMC as much as I hated Valeria.
And back to why I picked this book up in the first place: everyone kept talking about Zyon's obsession with her. ???What obsession??? We barely get his perspective. We barely know what he's thinking. He's about as obsessed with Valeria as he is with me.
He's supposed to be one of the most feared mafia bosses in the world, yet he can't make a decent decision without someone else, he's impulsive, and aside from having money, I don't understand why everyone treats him like such an untouchable authority.
Even if you can tolerate the aformentioned stuff, know this: the plot has numerous mistakes, several untouched threads and plotholes.
April 27, 2026
DNF… 40%
Unfortunately I couldn’t finish this book... It felt way too long with excessive dragging and the events moved so slowly without anything truly pulling me in.
I tried to get into it and gave it more chances.. but I reached a point where I was reading without any excitement, and for me that’s a clear sign to stop... I just can’t force myself to continue.
Unfortunately I couldn’t finish this book... It felt way too long with excessive dragging and the events moved so slowly without anything truly pulling me in.
I tried to get into it and gave it more chances.. but I reached a point where I was reading without any excitement, and for me that’s a clear sign to stop... I just can’t force myself to continue.
January 28, 2026
Zyon and Valeria are perfect for each other!!
So dark mafia romance? stalker romance? and gambling/poker is involved? sign me up and boy did bluenose sign me up for a really great audiobook this time. We have gamble with me and just like it sounds it revolves around casinos and things of that nature, but we also have the dark mafia aspect with our MMC and his two brothers. This story falls Valeria and Zyon. Valeria is currently in a failing marriage. Her husband Chester is a absolutely awful person. He has basically used all their money for his gambling dance and has gotten involved with the wrong type of people in a rival mob gang. While working one night at the casino, she meets the Zhumagulov brothers, but catches the eye of Zyon. From that first moment, they’re both completely obsessed with one another. There are two things in this book after their first meeting they absolutely love because it’s just showing how powerful that first meeting was for both of them. Not only has Valeria, caught the eye of Zyon, she’s Kathy of a mystery stalker or is it a mystery you’ll have to read it to find out. This book is narrated in duet by the amazing Joe Arden and the phenomenal Michelle Sparks. Whenever I was listening to this, all I could think of Michelle‘s voice was Addie from haunting and Hunting Adaline. She just brings in that type of attitude with this book and she did absolutely great job with this. With Joe he goes through an range of characters in with one of the brothers, we get a little bit of that Jonas voice from shutter and speak so it’s nice to hear them both bringing out these familiar voices that we have all heard before. Growing up I absolutely loved playing poker so it was nice in this book to kind of get some of those casino games getting to be seen like poker, blackjack, roulette. just brought a little bit of a smile on my face when I saw the book name and I was like I really hope there’s like a big poker game in here or poker mentioned because that was one of my favorite card game is growing up, so it was really nice to get to see that in this book too. I just wanna take a quick moment to again say thank you so much to Blue Nose AUDIO for allowing me to get to listen to this early, thank you so much to the author for writing this amazing story and thank you so much to Joe and Michelle for doing such phenomenal freaking jobs when it came to narrating this!!
So dark mafia romance? stalker romance? and gambling/poker is involved? sign me up and boy did bluenose sign me up for a really great audiobook this time. We have gamble with me and just like it sounds it revolves around casinos and things of that nature, but we also have the dark mafia aspect with our MMC and his two brothers. This story falls Valeria and Zyon. Valeria is currently in a failing marriage. Her husband Chester is a absolutely awful person. He has basically used all their money for his gambling dance and has gotten involved with the wrong type of people in a rival mob gang. While working one night at the casino, she meets the Zhumagulov brothers, but catches the eye of Zyon. From that first moment, they’re both completely obsessed with one another. There are two things in this book after their first meeting they absolutely love because it’s just showing how powerful that first meeting was for both of them. Not only has Valeria, caught the eye of Zyon, she’s Kathy of a mystery stalker or is it a mystery you’ll have to read it to find out. This book is narrated in duet by the amazing Joe Arden and the phenomenal Michelle Sparks. Whenever I was listening to this, all I could think of Michelle‘s voice was Addie from haunting and Hunting Adaline. She just brings in that type of attitude with this book and she did absolutely great job with this. With Joe he goes through an range of characters in with one of the brothers, we get a little bit of that Jonas voice from shutter and speak so it’s nice to hear them both bringing out these familiar voices that we have all heard before. Growing up I absolutely loved playing poker so it was nice in this book to kind of get some of those casino games getting to be seen like poker, blackjack, roulette. just brought a little bit of a smile on my face when I saw the book name and I was like I really hope there’s like a big poker game in here or poker mentioned because that was one of my favorite card game is growing up, so it was really nice to get to see that in this book too. I just wanna take a quick moment to again say thank you so much to Blue Nose AUDIO for allowing me to get to listen to this early, thank you so much to the author for writing this amazing story and thank you so much to Joe and Michelle for doing such phenomenal freaking jobs when it came to narrating this!!
April 29, 2026
I think this had a good premise but the writing felt all over the place and it made the story drag a little too much. The connection just wasn't here for me even which was really disappointing since i did see the tension in the beginning and it could have led to something very fun to read. There was too much thrown in with little explanation, especially the heroines background, I could have done without that personally.
July 17, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
The MMC‘s obsession with the FMC needs to be studied.
The way he stalked her? Chefs kiss if my men ain’t like that I don’t want him.
The scene when he won them at gambling? Where he asked her if the thing he offered where enough?
Also not him saying her daughter is his… literally swooning, he showed her what a real dad is like and I couldn’t love him more for that.
They deserve the world.
The MMC‘s obsession with the FMC needs to be studied.
The way he stalked her? Chefs kiss if my men ain’t like that I don’t want him.
The scene when he won them at gambling? Where he asked her if the thing he offered where enough?
Also not him saying her daughter is his… literally swooning, he showed her what a real dad is like and I couldn’t love him more for that.
They deserve the world.
May 2, 2025
3⭐️ I see the effort and vision but this book was just way too long and repetitive. It was extremely boring at times, wouldn’t read again. I also didn’t rlly like any of the main characters like how did y’all even fall in love????
December 30, 2025
Hated every second of it. The daughter Could have been nonexistent, she wasn’t practically there. Miss Girl Is being beated up and stalked but falling in love (not by the same men). Just do yourself a favor and read another book
September 13, 2025
This story was so forgettable that I have to look at the summary on google to rejog my brain on what happened and the feelings I had whilst reading this. It follows our FMC, Valeria a woman stuck in an abusive, loveless marriage and the MMC Zyon a businessman and rising mafia leader. What made me give this book one star are the dumb choices made by Valeria, she pissed me off at every turn with every decision she made. From meeting Zyon to the end of the book, it was chapter after chapter of stupidity. Her only justification for all the nonsensical actions was her doing it for her daughter but consistently putting her daughter in more danger which completely threw me out the window. Zyon was also stupid for falling for a woman hellbent on making dumb decisions that put them both in danger. Their love was nothing, but physical attraction enhanced by the forbidden aspect because she was marriage, nothing more. The spice was good though.
May 6, 2025
Book is way too long for the story line. Really good concept and could have been a really good book but extremely repetitive to the point of annoying, Many many typos, and the dialogue was very cringy at times.
I found myself skimming through most chapters but still stayed to finish the story…. So wasn’t quite a DNF for me. I still found myself somewhat wanting to know what happened.
I also found the FMC to be annoyingly stupid with her inner dialogue and reasons for decisions🤷🏻♀️
February 15, 2026
DNF
I just couldn’t with the FMC
Very repetitive
I just couldn’t with the FMC
Very repetitive
January 26, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-> ♾️🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶🌶.275
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
✨️ Stalker/Masked Man
🖤 He Falls First
✨️ Obsessive/Possessive MMC
🖤 Age Gap
✨️ Billionaire
🖤 Touch Her & You ☠️
⚠️ CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️
✨️📖 On To The Book Review 📖✨️
Where do I begin with these two characters? Valeria and were two of the most magnetic people that had the chemistry that really made you take a second and appreciate it!
Valeria was in such a bad predicament! I couldn't help but feel bad for her in every aspect. She wanted nothing more htan to be a good mom and not continually have to bail her husband out at times. He was a freaking nightmare of all nightmares!! I couldn't imagine being in the same room, much less be in a marriage with him.
I couldn't imagine what that would be line day in and day out. Especially with her daughter! That poor baby girl wanted nothing more than to be cherished and loved. I loved the realtionship that she had with Zyon! He truly wanted to love her and treat her like the princess she is!
Valeria truly went through it and fell for the masked stalker that came to find her time and time again! I loved this aspect of the book! I've never been a huge lover of the stalker trope but this really sold me on it!! Not to mention the things that they both do for the stalker aspect. The hidden camera, the texts, and whisking her away to their warehouse to have time "together.'"
Zyon was the obsessive and possessive man that you want after you, Baby!!! He would burnt he world down for Valeria, and not once feel bad for anything. Which is soo valid, especially when it comes to her husband. He deserved the worst of the worst, because he was the WORST! But Zyon went and did the MOST to make sure that Valeria and her baby girl were taken care of. Could it have been done earlier than it was? Yes, it could have shaved off like 50 pages. But that doesn't mean I wasn't on the edge of my seat the WHOLE time waiting to see what was happening next. I was grocery shopping and I had to stop mid-aisle so that I could wait for whatever to happen!
I have seen a ton of other reviews that weren't in favor of the book. I question did we read the same book? I think if they would have listened like I did, it would have been a better experience. I loved that I was on the edge of my seat with every chapter!!
I cannot wait to see what the next book brings us!!
✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
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🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
✨️ Stalker/Masked Man
🖤 He Falls First
✨️ Obsessive/Possessive MMC
🖤 Age Gap
✨️ Billionaire
🖤 Touch Her & You ☠️
⚠️ CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️
✨️📖 On To The Book Review 📖✨️
Where do I begin with these two characters? Valeria and were two of the most magnetic people that had the chemistry that really made you take a second and appreciate it!
Valeria was in such a bad predicament! I couldn't help but feel bad for her in every aspect. She wanted nothing more htan to be a good mom and not continually have to bail her husband out at times. He was a freaking nightmare of all nightmares!! I couldn't imagine being in the same room, much less be in a marriage with him.
I couldn't imagine what that would be line day in and day out. Especially with her daughter! That poor baby girl wanted nothing more than to be cherished and loved. I loved the realtionship that she had with Zyon! He truly wanted to love her and treat her like the princess she is!
Valeria truly went through it and fell for the masked stalker that came to find her time and time again! I loved this aspect of the book! I've never been a huge lover of the stalker trope but this really sold me on it!! Not to mention the things that they both do for the stalker aspect. The hidden camera, the texts, and whisking her away to their warehouse to have time "together.'"
Zyon was the obsessive and possessive man that you want after you, Baby!!! He would burnt he world down for Valeria, and not once feel bad for anything. Which is soo valid, especially when it comes to her husband. He deserved the worst of the worst, because he was the WORST! But Zyon went and did the MOST to make sure that Valeria and her baby girl were taken care of. Could it have been done earlier than it was? Yes, it could have shaved off like 50 pages. But that doesn't mean I wasn't on the edge of my seat the WHOLE time waiting to see what was happening next. I was grocery shopping and I had to stop mid-aisle so that I could wait for whatever to happen!
I have seen a ton of other reviews that weren't in favor of the book. I question did we read the same book? I think if they would have listened like I did, it would have been a better experience. I loved that I was on the edge of my seat with every chapter!!
I cannot wait to see what the next book brings us!!
✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
July 28, 2025
2.75⭐️
The premise and the idea is good but the characters aren’t very likable and the plot is hole-y and it could use some editing. The biggest problem I have is the inner monologue and the dialogue is very…almost childish…like they’re supposed to be these 40 year old mafia men and they’re thinking and acting like 14 year olds.
So as far as stalker dark mafia books go the idea is good but the execution is kinda meh
The premise and the idea is good but the characters aren’t very likable and the plot is hole-y and it could use some editing. The biggest problem I have is the inner monologue and the dialogue is very…almost childish…like they’re supposed to be these 40 year old mafia men and they’re thinking and acting like 14 year olds.
So as far as stalker dark mafia books go the idea is good but the execution is kinda meh
November 25, 2025
Well I must say I was very pleased and surprised how this book and story was written. To answer probably the number one question: yes it is the most topical mafia romance… and no I don’t think it’s that realistic. On the other hand what is very realistic was domestic violence.. I must say that I almost felt everything and in this case it was pretty much real… the only thing I would point out as little bit annoying was the MC, specifically the way she handled things. She has literally a mob boss behind her and he told her he will help with anything and she still doesn’t ask for that help…
July 30, 2025
I started another book of her and honestly didn’t like it, BUT this one wow! Amazing!
July 31, 2025
This Man
He may need therapy. Ok he does. But this man loves his woman and not just in the “I’ll burn the world down “ kind of way either.
He may need therapy. Ok he does. But this man loves his woman and not just in the “I’ll burn the world down “ kind of way either.
April 5, 2026
I mainly came to read this book for the famous lines that go as follows:
-But I am married
-That’s a matter that can be taken care of with one bullet.
And it turns out that wasn’t even the ML who said that!
>1st disappointments
The FL, is annoyingly submissive and a crybaby even though she says she is a leader and cannot settle for any job. And she easily stutters and gives in when trying to “defy” the ML.
>2nd disappointment
The amount of misunderstanding and lack of communication is annoyingly disturbing, it’s too much.
>3rd disappointment
She is easily smitten by looks, and easily fantasises about anything. I had a hard time figuring out who could the ML be in the beginning. Like why invest this much detailed description of 2nd characters and even side characters and be infatuated with them? Dorian, the other guy who briefly talked and flirted with her a bit, the Milan….She has no consistency and looks like she is willing to fall for any guy including her husband again giving that she forgave him on multiple occasions.
>4th disappointment
Some contradictions here and there and double standards from the ML, were also such a disappointment. Him saying he never hit nor killed a woman. Yet, it was him who made the order to burn down the place where Adams’ family is hiding (Adams, his wife and the father). So giving the order instead of doing it look like the same thing. Since it’s a principle you cannot cross no matter what the circumstances are. It was done under his order and upon being agreed on with his brothers. His brothers are true to themselves more than him.
The whole masked guy situation felt forced and I couldn’t get why would there be such scenes. It felt like the author wanted something dark, but it really wasn’t and couldn’t be.
At this point on, I started loosing interest completely. It was getting worse and worse.
With all this amount of disappointments, I dropped it.
-But I am married
-That’s a matter that can be taken care of with one bullet.
And it turns out that wasn’t even the ML who said that!
>1st disappointments
The FL, is annoyingly submissive and a crybaby even though she says she is a leader and cannot settle for any job. And she easily stutters and gives in when trying to “defy” the ML.
>2nd disappointment
The amount of misunderstanding and lack of communication is annoyingly disturbing, it’s too much.
>3rd disappointment
She is easily smitten by looks, and easily fantasises about anything. I had a hard time figuring out who could the ML be in the beginning. Like why invest this much detailed description of 2nd characters and even side characters and be infatuated with them? Dorian, the other guy who briefly talked and flirted with her a bit, the Milan….She has no consistency and looks like she is willing to fall for any guy including her husband again giving that she forgave him on multiple occasions.
>4th disappointment
Some contradictions here and there and double standards from the ML, were also such a disappointment. Him saying he never hit nor killed a woman. Yet, it was him who made the order to burn down the place where Adams’ family is hiding (Adams, his wife and the father). So giving the order instead of doing it look like the same thing. Since it’s a principle you cannot cross no matter what the circumstances are. It was done under his order and upon being agreed on with his brothers. His brothers are true to themselves more than him.
The whole masked guy situation felt forced and I couldn’t get why would there be such scenes. It felt like the author wanted something dark, but it really wasn’t and couldn’t be.
At this point on, I started loosing interest completely. It was getting worse and worse.
With all this amount of disappointments, I dropped it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2025
I absolutely loved this book — I finished it in under 12 hours because I just couldn’t put it down. My heart broke for Valeria and Zara and everything they survived with Chester. Watching their pain made the story hit even harder.
But seeing the way Zyon stepped up, protected them, and claimed Zara as his own so quickly genuinely meant the world to me. The way he treated both Valeria and Zara felt like the first real safety they’d had in a long time, and it changed everything. It made their healing feel possible.
I’m really hoping we get to see more of their future — what their life looks like now, how Valeria adjusts to happiness, and how Zara grows with someone who finally chooses her. I’m especially excited for the second book with Nina and Dorian, and I’m hoping we get updates or scenes that show how Zyon, Valeria, and Zara are doing.
Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year.
Emotional, intense, heartbreaking, and healing in all the right places.
But seeing the way Zyon stepped up, protected them, and claimed Zara as his own so quickly genuinely meant the world to me. The way he treated both Valeria and Zara felt like the first real safety they’d had in a long time, and it changed everything. It made their healing feel possible.
I’m really hoping we get to see more of their future — what their life looks like now, how Valeria adjusts to happiness, and how Zara grows with someone who finally chooses her. I’m especially excited for the second book with Nina and Dorian, and I’m hoping we get updates or scenes that show how Zyon, Valeria, and Zara are doing.
Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year.
Emotional, intense, heartbreaking, and healing in all the right places.
April 5, 2025
Gamble With Me
Sissi Grandeur
Wow wow wow!!! The chemistry between the two main characters is hot! Valeria is it a horrible marriage but there’s only there for one reason because of her daughter. Zyon is the leader of the Mob as well as the triplet. When Valeria meet Zyon at the casino that she works for which he owns their connection is instant, and the chemistry is unreal. Don’t let the number of pages scare you because trust me once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down. There are many ups downs all the way arounds lol she did a great job with this book! I will remember this one for sure!
Sissi Grandeur
Wow wow wow!!! The chemistry between the two main characters is hot! Valeria is it a horrible marriage but there’s only there for one reason because of her daughter. Zyon is the leader of the Mob as well as the triplet. When Valeria meet Zyon at the casino that she works for which he owns their connection is instant, and the chemistry is unreal. Don’t let the number of pages scare you because trust me once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down. There are many ups downs all the way arounds lol she did a great job with this book! I will remember this one for sure!
February 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Valeria is just stuck in a marriage with a terrible man and why because they have a daughter together. Zyon is the man who wanted to get her out and has an interesting method to try.
I loved the dynamic of Zyon and his brothers!
This audio was spectacular!!!! Valeria is ine strong woman and Michelle Sparks did the thing bringing it all to life. Joe Arden always does a good job at bringing different characters to life so east to distinct.
What to expect
Dark mafia romance
St@lker/masked man
Age gap
Fmc stuck in marriage
Touch her and 💀
Obsessiv and possessive mmc
Thank you Sissi and blue nose audio for the opportunity to listen to this book as an ALC💛
Valeria is just stuck in a marriage with a terrible man and why because they have a daughter together. Zyon is the man who wanted to get her out and has an interesting method to try.
I loved the dynamic of Zyon and his brothers!
This audio was spectacular!!!! Valeria is ine strong woman and Michelle Sparks did the thing bringing it all to life. Joe Arden always does a good job at bringing different characters to life so east to distinct.
What to expect
Dark mafia romance
St@lker/masked man
Age gap
Fmc stuck in marriage
Touch her and 💀
Obsessiv and possessive mmc
Thank you Sissi and blue nose audio for the opportunity to listen to this book as an ALC💛
November 19, 2025
DNF it was extremely difficult to enjoy the story when the main character keeps litterally walking back into an abusive relationship she has a man she can depend on to ask for help. Like for fucks sake I’m tired of reading over and over and over again about the same thing he abuses her he uses some tactic to get her to stay she stays “ because she has no choice” you litterally have someone you can depend on that will get you out of you just ask but you will sit in the shit like a retard.
March 28, 2026
Within the first few pages you get “there’s something about him/her” and it’s literally just them meeting. Like wtf do you mean? This book was insta love/obsession. There was no real chemistry between the mcs and I don’t recall them ever having a real, genuine conversation. They had absolutely nothing in common. Bro was just obsessed with her for no reason tbh. And the fmc lied and kept things to herself in order to “protect” the mmc and her other stupid reasonings, but in the end it just made things so much worse (who would’ve guessed?😃). She also let some random man (her stalker) get all touchy feely on her after getting kidnapped, which made no damn sense. Like who knows if it could’ve been an actually crazy person stalker who was just waiting for the right moment to kill you. And her internal struggle of “do I confront the mmc about being my stalker” also made no sense. She kept saying that she doesn’t know for sure if the mmc was her stalker but at one point in the chapters before, she had implied it to him in a conversation and the mmc basically admitted it without admitting it, if you get what I mean.
Honestly the biggest problem I had with this book is that fact that they had absolutely no chemistry other than fucking. Ngl I had to skip those scenes bc it was so cringe and hard to read. And don’t get me started on her daughter. She was somehow the reason for the fmc staying with her abuser which just felt like she was put in the story purely to push the plot forward and give the fmc a “good” excuse. The daughter was more told to us of her importance rather than shown. We barely got her in the story for half of it. Also, the fmc was supposed to be smart but somehow couldn’t realize that her abuser didn’t actually care about their daughter and was just using it to manipulate her into staying. The fmc was so adamant on the fact that her father would never do anything to hurt her, but girl there comes a point. And that daughter is def old enough to feel a vibe of what’s going on. Like isn’t it more harmful for her to grow up thinking it’s okay for woman to get beat? Only saying this bc none of her internal monologue showed us that she herself was the one trapped, which I would understand more since it’s an abusive relationship. Every time she stayed with him it was for her daughter. The daughter was genuinely only put into this story in order to create more drama.
The writing felt like Wattpad and was very cringe. If you read it super fast and don’t think too much about it, it’s entertaining enough. But if you want an actual good read, skip this one. It was way too long and could’ve been 200 pages shorter. The read was interesting enough to get me to finish it and the poker scene was very captivating (although I’ve never played before so idk if it’s even accurate). Overall though, I would not recommend.
Honestly the biggest problem I had with this book is that fact that they had absolutely no chemistry other than fucking. Ngl I had to skip those scenes bc it was so cringe and hard to read. And don’t get me started on her daughter. She was somehow the reason for the fmc staying with her abuser which just felt like she was put in the story purely to push the plot forward and give the fmc a “good” excuse. The daughter was more told to us of her importance rather than shown. We barely got her in the story for half of it. Also, the fmc was supposed to be smart but somehow couldn’t realize that her abuser didn’t actually care about their daughter and was just using it to manipulate her into staying. The fmc was so adamant on the fact that her father would never do anything to hurt her, but girl there comes a point. And that daughter is def old enough to feel a vibe of what’s going on. Like isn’t it more harmful for her to grow up thinking it’s okay for woman to get beat? Only saying this bc none of her internal monologue showed us that she herself was the one trapped, which I would understand more since it’s an abusive relationship. Every time she stayed with him it was for her daughter. The daughter was genuinely only put into this story in order to create more drama.
The writing felt like Wattpad and was very cringe. If you read it super fast and don’t think too much about it, it’s entertaining enough. But if you want an actual good read, skip this one. It was way too long and could’ve been 200 pages shorter. The read was interesting enough to get me to finish it and the poker scene was very captivating (although I’ve never played before so idk if it’s even accurate). Overall though, I would not recommend.
September 8, 2025
I ended up giving this one three stars, but honestly, it leaned more toward the lower end of three. The book kept my attention enough for me to finish, but there were a lot of things that just didn’t work for me.
First, the FMC, Valeria, was very frustrating to read. I understand flawed heroines, but the constant cycle of her going back to her abusive husband was hard to get through. It didn’t make her feel strong or sympathetic—it just made me annoyed and disconnected from her journey. It got repetitive, and instead of growth, I felt like she kept making the same painful choices.
Then there’s the whole situation with her mother-in-law. I never knew if she was supposed to be good or bad, helpful or manipulative. The writing around her was confusing, almost like even the author wasn’t sure where to take her character. That inconsistency pulled me out of the story.
The MMC, Zyon, was equally difficult for me to connect with. Out of nowhere, he started calling Valeria “mommy,” and it felt very forced and uncomfortable. His supposed love for her wasn’t really shown or developed—he never expressed it in a way that felt deep or believable. On top of that, the fact that he had been married before bugged me, not because of the marriage itself but because it made it seem like he had this pattern of “falling in love” with women, trying to keep them, and then letting them go when they didn’t want to be controlled. It kind of gave me the impression that his relationship with Valeria could easily end the same way, which undercut the romance for me.
The way Zyon bonded so quickly with Valeria’s daughter was also strange. It didn’t feel natural, and it was way too fast for me to buy into. The fact that the little girl suddenly wanted to call him “dad” was unrealistic and borderline uncomfortable. Those kinds of relationships usually take time, but here it just happened instantly, without buildup.
Another issue for me was how many side characters were mentioned but never went anywhere. The brother is talked about but never actually appears, which felt like wasted potential. Zyon’s mother was mentioned often, yet she only showed up once in the entire book for a very short moment, then disappeared from the story completely. These threads felt unfinished and left me wondering why they were even included in the first place.
Overall, Gamble With Me had potential, but it was confusing, rushed in places, and left a lot unresolved. I didn’t enjoy the reading experience as much as I hoped, and while I pushed myself to finish, I don’t think I’ll be continuing if there’s a second book.
First, the FMC, Valeria, was very frustrating to read. I understand flawed heroines, but the constant cycle of her going back to her abusive husband was hard to get through. It didn’t make her feel strong or sympathetic—it just made me annoyed and disconnected from her journey. It got repetitive, and instead of growth, I felt like she kept making the same painful choices.
Then there’s the whole situation with her mother-in-law. I never knew if she was supposed to be good or bad, helpful or manipulative. The writing around her was confusing, almost like even the author wasn’t sure where to take her character. That inconsistency pulled me out of the story.
The MMC, Zyon, was equally difficult for me to connect with. Out of nowhere, he started calling Valeria “mommy,” and it felt very forced and uncomfortable. His supposed love for her wasn’t really shown or developed—he never expressed it in a way that felt deep or believable. On top of that, the fact that he had been married before bugged me, not because of the marriage itself but because it made it seem like he had this pattern of “falling in love” with women, trying to keep them, and then letting them go when they didn’t want to be controlled. It kind of gave me the impression that his relationship with Valeria could easily end the same way, which undercut the romance for me.
The way Zyon bonded so quickly with Valeria’s daughter was also strange. It didn’t feel natural, and it was way too fast for me to buy into. The fact that the little girl suddenly wanted to call him “dad” was unrealistic and borderline uncomfortable. Those kinds of relationships usually take time, but here it just happened instantly, without buildup.
Another issue for me was how many side characters were mentioned but never went anywhere. The brother is talked about but never actually appears, which felt like wasted potential. Zyon’s mother was mentioned often, yet she only showed up once in the entire book for a very short moment, then disappeared from the story completely. These threads felt unfinished and left me wondering why they were even included in the first place.
Overall, Gamble With Me had potential, but it was confusing, rushed in places, and left a lot unresolved. I didn’t enjoy the reading experience as much as I hoped, and while I pushed myself to finish, I don’t think I’ll be continuing if there’s a second book.
June 11, 2026
Valeria was a devoted wife and mother. She worked in casinos and events, and desperately struggled to keep the bills paid. Her daughter was her greatest treasure, and for whom Valeria endured all the hardships of being married to a man who had deceived her very well years before.
Chester was the charming man. Handsome, sexy, he showered Valeria with attention and expensive gifts. He spared no effort to be with her, even "kidnapping" her once at work to live days of pleasure.
When she found herself pregnant, even though the pregnancy was unplanned, Chester married her and they created a happy family.
Until the second page...
Chester had a major gambling addiction. He took all the money Valeria had saved for their future from their joint account and savings. The future no longer existed.
When he became violent to get any money she had hidden, she knew it was time to leave before he became violent with their daughter as well.
One night at the casino, Valeria was introduced to the Zhumagulov brothers.
Triplets, handsome, with an air of power and danger.
Dorian was the most friendly and smiling. Malin was the enigmatic, serious one, and it seemed like you'd better keep your distance from him. But Valeria wasn't prepared for Zyon, the oldest.
A man of few words, but capable of destroying an enemy with just a gesture or a look. She didn't understand why she felt so attracted to him. After all, she was a married woman (even though she planned to leave her abusive husband).
In this explosive encounter—they were the new owners of the casino—her life would never be the same. With furtive meetings, double entendre, and torrid nights, Valeria knew she could count on Zyon's protection, but wouldn't he be a new Chester in her life after the fairy tale ended?
The story contains several heavy themes (a lot!) that may trigger the reader. Read with caution. If triggers aren't a problem, enjoy.
I already want the story of the other brothers (including the youngest one mentioned, but who didn't appear.)
5 stars
Chester was the charming man. Handsome, sexy, he showered Valeria with attention and expensive gifts. He spared no effort to be with her, even "kidnapping" her once at work to live days of pleasure.
When she found herself pregnant, even though the pregnancy was unplanned, Chester married her and they created a happy family.
Until the second page...
Chester had a major gambling addiction. He took all the money Valeria had saved for their future from their joint account and savings. The future no longer existed.
When he became violent to get any money she had hidden, she knew it was time to leave before he became violent with their daughter as well.
One night at the casino, Valeria was introduced to the Zhumagulov brothers.
Triplets, handsome, with an air of power and danger.
Dorian was the most friendly and smiling. Malin was the enigmatic, serious one, and it seemed like you'd better keep your distance from him. But Valeria wasn't prepared for Zyon, the oldest.
A man of few words, but capable of destroying an enemy with just a gesture or a look. She didn't understand why she felt so attracted to him. After all, she was a married woman (even though she planned to leave her abusive husband).
In this explosive encounter—they were the new owners of the casino—her life would never be the same. With furtive meetings, double entendre, and torrid nights, Valeria knew she could count on Zyon's protection, but wouldn't he be a new Chester in her life after the fairy tale ended?
The story contains several heavy themes (a lot!) that may trigger the reader. Read with caution. If triggers aren't a problem, enjoy.
I already want the story of the other brothers (including the youngest one mentioned, but who didn't appear.)
5 stars
April 12, 2026
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
❗️♡my thoughts while reading & spoilers will be at the bottom of my review♡❗️
The reason im deducting 1 star is because I truly do feel the only woman right for Zyon is me!!! MEEEEE!!!! Valeria didn’t deserve this man sometimes ☹️ (I get she was traumatised and going through things but how dare she make my baby sad)
this book was so fun although frustrating at times, I absolutely loved the plot. the MMC was literally obsessed with the FMC from the get go and with the added stalker/mysterious man trope involved it kinda felt like a slow burn in the best way possible! there was spice obviously and we knew what was going on but to get to the actual MMC and FMC it took its time but it was so fricken worth it.
The bond between the brothers was admirable and I loved how they all have their own traits and personalities despite being triplets! I can’t wait for more in this series to read about mal and dor ♥️
Zy’s bond with Zara was soooooo cute and little bluff being her bestie was adorable 🐶
if this book doesn’t appeal to you or isn’t your normal reading style trust me when I say you NEED ZYON IN YOUR LIFE. 😮💨
-ˋˏ ✎ ┈┈┈┈ live thoughts;
I’m around 25% through and the MMC is confusing me. she’s too scared to tell a mafia boss a known killer her husband abuse her but she’s brave enough to blackmail him?? and she’s also too scared of men due to her husbands outbursts but slept with a masked stranger who kidnapped her?? hmm…
Somebody needs to let me know what brand of body paint this man is using because not once did it smudge or come off during THE act and that has me laughing so much
Omfg the FMC made some annoying decisions I mean I get it she was scared for her daughter but let’s be real you basically had the facts and safety in front of you for months now, JUST ASK HIM!!
Omfg the poker game… when Z asked if all the stuff was worthy of Val 😭 I LOVE HIM
❗️♡my thoughts while reading & spoilers will be at the bottom of my review♡❗️
The reason im deducting 1 star is because I truly do feel the only woman right for Zyon is me!!! MEEEEE!!!! Valeria didn’t deserve this man sometimes ☹️ (I get she was traumatised and going through things but how dare she make my baby sad)
this book was so fun although frustrating at times, I absolutely loved the plot. the MMC was literally obsessed with the FMC from the get go and with the added stalker/mysterious man trope involved it kinda felt like a slow burn in the best way possible! there was spice obviously and we knew what was going on but to get to the actual MMC and FMC it took its time but it was so fricken worth it.
The bond between the brothers was admirable and I loved how they all have their own traits and personalities despite being triplets! I can’t wait for more in this series to read about mal and dor ♥️
Zy’s bond with Zara was soooooo cute and little bluff being her bestie was adorable 🐶
if this book doesn’t appeal to you or isn’t your normal reading style trust me when I say you NEED ZYON IN YOUR LIFE. 😮💨
-ˋˏ ✎ ┈┈┈┈ live thoughts;
I’m around 25% through and the MMC is confusing me. she’s too scared to tell a mafia boss a known killer her husband abuse her but she’s brave enough to blackmail him?? and she’s also too scared of men due to her husbands outbursts but slept with a masked stranger who kidnapped her?? hmm…
Somebody needs to let me know what brand of body paint this man is using because not once did it smudge or come off during THE act and that has me laughing so much
Omfg the FMC made some annoying decisions I mean I get it she was scared for her daughter but let’s be real you basically had the facts and safety in front of you for months now, JUST ASK HIM!!
Omfg the poker game… when Z asked if all the stuff was worthy of Val 😭 I LOVE HIM
September 17, 2025
CRAZY
Writing a lot of spoilers to remember details for the next book!!
Zyon mafia boss:
-married twice before no scenes of them he divorced them because they weren’t happy
-there is a scene of him getting a BJ from another girl early on in the book but it was right after they met and he pictures her then feels AWFUL.. he’s not with anyone after that
-stalks her wearing a mask for her protection from his enemies
-OBSESSED
-loves her daughter (there is a scene the daughter has night mares and pees the bed he hears her goes in and changes the bedding and she ask to sleep with mom and he takes her in there and she ask him to stay with them 🥹🥹)
-his brothers love her (they also get him fired up about her being hot it’s funny)
-shot multiple times he lives
Valeria:
-Works at a casino
-has a panda tattoo for her parents
-abusive ex husband hits her multiple times she moves out he threatens to take their daughter from her so she will come back (she has a bad past drugs/jail) he attempts to rape her twice.. beats her to a bloody pulp in the third act and shoots Dorian in the shoulder.
(Don’t worry Zyon pays people to rape him as punishment then when they go for Val to say buy he shoots him)
-best friend named Alicia her dad is sick
Zyons mom is mentioned as stunning
Next books for the brothers/triplets:
Dorian we don’t meet his love interest but it’s stated he’s a doctor, also a scene of him getting a BJ lol
He’s the happy go lucky brother
Malia the serious/“scary” brother the enforcer the MIT graduate Zyon states he has only ever known his brother to hook up with a handful of women he’s very picky about who he dates
Writing a lot of spoilers to remember details for the next book!!
Zyon mafia boss:
-married twice before no scenes of them he divorced them because they weren’t happy
-there is a scene of him getting a BJ from another girl early on in the book but it was right after they met and he pictures her then feels AWFUL.. he’s not with anyone after that
-stalks her wearing a mask for her protection from his enemies
-OBSESSED
-loves her daughter (there is a scene the daughter has night mares and pees the bed he hears her goes in and changes the bedding and she ask to sleep with mom and he takes her in there and she ask him to stay with them 🥹🥹)
-his brothers love her (they also get him fired up about her being hot it’s funny)
-shot multiple times he lives
Valeria:
-Works at a casino
-has a panda tattoo for her parents
-abusive ex husband hits her multiple times she moves out he threatens to take their daughter from her so she will come back (she has a bad past drugs/jail) he attempts to rape her twice.. beats her to a bloody pulp in the third act and shoots Dorian in the shoulder.
(Don’t worry Zyon pays people to rape him as punishment then when they go for Val to say buy he shoots him)
-best friend named Alicia her dad is sick
Zyons mom is mentioned as stunning
Next books for the brothers/triplets:
Dorian we don’t meet his love interest but it’s stated he’s a doctor, also a scene of him getting a BJ lol
He’s the happy go lucky brother
Malia the serious/“scary” brother the enforcer the MIT graduate Zyon states he has only ever known his brother to hook up with a handful of women he’s very picky about who he dates
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