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Kings of Las Vegas #2
King of Desire
I just agreed to sell my virginity…
I’m a lowly maid for Vegas’s most elusive bachelor, Triston Smith.
Beautiful women line up to his next girlfriend, despite his ironclad rule. He never dates a woman for more than one month.
He’s so gorgeous.
Strong.
Confident.
I’m tempted to join the queue, but I can’t afford that luxury.
I’m the only caregiver for my terminally ill younger brother.
For his sake, I need the kind of guy who’d stick around. Be there for both of us.
When my brother’s chance for a transplant comes up, the surgeon refuses to perform the surgery without a down payment. Ten thousand dollars.
I don’t have a tenth of that amount.
Until a coworker tells me how she makes money on the side. It makes my skin crawl, but it might be my only choice.
The job? Auction my virginity to the highest bidder.
Before I know it, I’m on the auction block trying to control the panic.
That’s when I catch the dark and penetrating gaze of my boss. He stands below me, holding out his hand.
“Did you come to save me?” I gasp.
“No, Honeyeh.” His fingers slide into mine a second before he tips me forward and tosses me over his shoulder. “I bought you.”
I’m a lowly maid for Vegas’s most elusive bachelor, Triston Smith.
Beautiful women line up to his next girlfriend, despite his ironclad rule. He never dates a woman for more than one month.
He’s so gorgeous.
Strong.
Confident.
I’m tempted to join the queue, but I can’t afford that luxury.
I’m the only caregiver for my terminally ill younger brother.
For his sake, I need the kind of guy who’d stick around. Be there for both of us.
When my brother’s chance for a transplant comes up, the surgeon refuses to perform the surgery without a down payment. Ten thousand dollars.
I don’t have a tenth of that amount.
Until a coworker tells me how she makes money on the side. It makes my skin crawl, but it might be my only choice.
The job? Auction my virginity to the highest bidder.
Before I know it, I’m on the auction block trying to control the panic.
That’s when I catch the dark and penetrating gaze of my boss. He stands below me, holding out his hand.
“Did you come to save me?” I gasp.
“No, Honeyeh.” His fingers slide into mine a second before he tips me forward and tosses me over his shoulder. “I bought you.”
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2025
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June 25, 2025
Dear Writers: Give Her a Body Count and a Personality
It is mind-numbing how often we’re still stuck in this dusty, one-dimensional “innocent-virgin-meets-traumatized-playboy” nonsense — as if it’s 2005 Wattpad all over again. And worse, the female lead never gets the same room to explore, mess up, be bold, or — god forbid — have some fun without being punished or judged by the narrative.
Also… they couldn’t even get the ex’s name right? That’s just sloppy. You deserve better from your escapism!
Can we please retire the outdated fantasy where the guy gets to have a past but the woman only gets a glow-up when she’s “saved” by his emotional crumbs?
It is mind-numbing how often we’re still stuck in this dusty, one-dimensional “innocent-virgin-meets-traumatized-playboy” nonsense — as if it’s 2005 Wattpad all over again. And worse, the female lead never gets the same room to explore, mess up, be bold, or — god forbid — have some fun without being punished or judged by the narrative.
Also… they couldn’t even get the ex’s name right? That’s just sloppy. You deserve better from your escapism!
Can we please retire the outdated fantasy where the guy gets to have a past but the woman only gets a glow-up when she’s “saved” by his emotional crumbs?
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July 6, 2026
RATING 4.5 STARS
King of Desire is book two in the Kings of Las Vegas series by Tammy Andresen. I didn’t love this one quite as much as the first one but I still loved it. These two characters both had such heavy loads they carried on their shoulders. When they came together, they found someone that made their life lighter, that would walk at their side.
Triston Smith is the second to the oldest of the Smith brothers. His oldest brother, though, Win, is the Duke that lives in London so Triston carries all of the responsibility of running the business in Las Vegas. Triston has a hard rule, he only dates a woman for one month, not a day longer. He doesn’t want them to get any ideas of a happy ever after with him because that’s not something he can ever offer. But when he first lays his eyes on Honeyeh when she is working at his brother’s wedding, he can’t turn his eyes away. He offers her a job for his own household because he somehow just knows he needs her close by.
Honeyeh Karimi might have a quiet nature, but she is so strong. Not only is she taking college classes, maybe only one at a time since that’s all she can handle. But she’s doing it. She also not only works full time, she cares for her fifteen year old terminally ill brother. He needs a liver transplant and the doctor has said that he will need a ten thousand dollar down payment before he can do the surgery, when they find a donor. When Triston offers her a job as a maid in his household, she can’t say no, even though she is attracted to him. Because the money is so much better.
As Honeyeh and Triston circle each other and Triston fights his feelings, a potential donor is found and Honeyeh doesn’t have the down payment. She has no choice when she finds out she can sell her virginity for the amount she needs. But, when the moment comes, it’s not to a stranger she is sold, but to her boss.
“I’m the sort of man who always gets what he wants, it’s just a matter of developing the right plan.”
This book was filled with so many new developments for the Smith brothers. Honeyeh and Triston are trying to navigate what their lives will look like with each other. We get to know Dimitri Ivanov better, the man that runs the house where Honeyeh was to be sold. He gets his own book which is next, King of Malice. We also meet the oldest brother, Win, the Duke. He just might be the grumpiest of them all! His book is the fifth one. I’m so excited to keep going with this series. I’m loving seeing these brother’s softer sides. There are so many things set up to develop further in the series and I can’t wait.
“With you is exactly where I want to be.”
King of Desire is book two in the Kings of Las Vegas series by Tammy Andresen. I didn’t love this one quite as much as the first one but I still loved it. These two characters both had such heavy loads they carried on their shoulders. When they came together, they found someone that made their life lighter, that would walk at their side.
Triston Smith is the second to the oldest of the Smith brothers. His oldest brother, though, Win, is the Duke that lives in London so Triston carries all of the responsibility of running the business in Las Vegas. Triston has a hard rule, he only dates a woman for one month, not a day longer. He doesn’t want them to get any ideas of a happy ever after with him because that’s not something he can ever offer. But when he first lays his eyes on Honeyeh when she is working at his brother’s wedding, he can’t turn his eyes away. He offers her a job for his own household because he somehow just knows he needs her close by.
Honeyeh Karimi might have a quiet nature, but she is so strong. Not only is she taking college classes, maybe only one at a time since that’s all she can handle. But she’s doing it. She also not only works full time, she cares for her fifteen year old terminally ill brother. He needs a liver transplant and the doctor has said that he will need a ten thousand dollar down payment before he can do the surgery, when they find a donor. When Triston offers her a job as a maid in his household, she can’t say no, even though she is attracted to him. Because the money is so much better.
As Honeyeh and Triston circle each other and Triston fights his feelings, a potential donor is found and Honeyeh doesn’t have the down payment. She has no choice when she finds out she can sell her virginity for the amount she needs. But, when the moment comes, it’s not to a stranger she is sold, but to her boss.
“I’m the sort of man who always gets what he wants, it’s just a matter of developing the right plan.”
This book was filled with so many new developments for the Smith brothers. Honeyeh and Triston are trying to navigate what their lives will look like with each other. We get to know Dimitri Ivanov better, the man that runs the house where Honeyeh was to be sold. He gets his own book which is next, King of Malice. We also meet the oldest brother, Win, the Duke. He just might be the grumpiest of them all! His book is the fifth one. I’m so excited to keep going with this series. I’m loving seeing these brother’s softer sides. There are so many things set up to develop further in the series and I can’t wait.
“With you is exactly where I want to be.”
October 11, 2025
Weak and stupid heroine. That’s all I’m gonna say.
July 3, 2025
Rounded up
I am tired of the fmc who has no body count. It is basically copy and paste from previous book down to how they act during spice scenes.
If the next fmc has her v card I'm done with series
I am tired of the fmc who has no body count. It is basically copy and paste from previous book down to how they act during spice scenes.
If the next fmc has her v card I'm done with series
July 8, 2025
the mfc name bothered me so much & it took everything in me to finish it(sorry 😭). her name made her sound like a stripper. might as well named her sugar tits tbh 🤷🏻♀️
Did Not Finish
December 29, 2025DNF @55%
I don't care about MCs at all, and this heroine... her behavior is like having no brain.
I don't care about MCs at all, and this heroine... her behavior is like having no brain.
March 17, 2026
This one got a lot of hate for the fmc being a virgin.
I think for once, this creates an interesting plot point.
Minus one star for him watching her pee.
It was creepy.
I think for once, this creates an interesting plot point.
Minus one star for him watching her pee.
It was creepy.
July 17, 2025
I don’t usually leave reviews like this and it’s rare for me to leave a less than 4 star review but I have thoughts.
This could have been better if the time line was spread out, here is what happened in one week. One week.
-Tristen and Honeyeh meet.
-Tristan offered her a job as a professional duster in his house. You read that right.
-Tristan gets mad that’s she’s doing her job and dusting a chandelier.
**In a matter of 72 hours,**
-He buys her a dress and changes her job title to “Personal Assistant” makes her be his date to an event at his house.
-Finds out she has her V card and denied her the O.
-Honey feels rejected and decides to sell her virtue for $10 grand to help her sick brother.
-the “bad guy” Dimitri puts her for sale on his website starting bid, $50,000
-Tristan buys it for $100 grand. Takes it in the shower.
-Moves her and the brother into his house.
-Tells her he loves her and within 12 hours proposes marriage.
-Almost gets shot in his own house by the bad guy Dimitri and we have no idea how he got past the security system that is talked about earlier in the book.
-Win, the older royal brother shows up to save the day with an alliance and proposes an arranged marriage.
-Somehow one of the other brothers who wasn’t even at the house during the “held up at gun point business agreement” is marrying the bad guys older sister.
-Also, Tristan is a two pump chump.
What I don’t understand is why the next book is about Dimitri and the nanny. He needs more redemption. We need Rykers book so he can build up the relationship between Dimitri, the nanny, and his relationship with his daughter. Ryker should have been next to build up that story. Right now, I have no desire to read King of Malice after he just tried to traffic Honey and shoot Tristan. He’s not a hero yet.
Tammy is a new author for me and King of Depravity was so good, I loved Killian and Chloe but this book was rushed and lacked character development and emotional connection to the storyline. There was also missed opportunity for her to explore Honeys submission to Tristan in the bedroom. There was some foreshadowing in the beginning about that but then it was never explored with the characters other than him picking out her outfits.
This could have been better if the time line was spread out, here is what happened in one week. One week.
-Tristen and Honeyeh meet.
-Tristan offered her a job as a professional duster in his house. You read that right.
-Tristan gets mad that’s she’s doing her job and dusting a chandelier.
**In a matter of 72 hours,**
-He buys her a dress and changes her job title to “Personal Assistant” makes her be his date to an event at his house.
-Finds out she has her V card and denied her the O.
-Honey feels rejected and decides to sell her virtue for $10 grand to help her sick brother.
-the “bad guy” Dimitri puts her for sale on his website starting bid, $50,000
-Tristan buys it for $100 grand. Takes it in the shower.
-Moves her and the brother into his house.
-Tells her he loves her and within 12 hours proposes marriage.
-Almost gets shot in his own house by the bad guy Dimitri and we have no idea how he got past the security system that is talked about earlier in the book.
-Win, the older royal brother shows up to save the day with an alliance and proposes an arranged marriage.
-Somehow one of the other brothers who wasn’t even at the house during the “held up at gun point business agreement” is marrying the bad guys older sister.
-Also, Tristan is a two pump chump.
What I don’t understand is why the next book is about Dimitri and the nanny. He needs more redemption. We need Rykers book so he can build up the relationship between Dimitri, the nanny, and his relationship with his daughter. Ryker should have been next to build up that story. Right now, I have no desire to read King of Malice after he just tried to traffic Honey and shoot Tristan. He’s not a hero yet.
Tammy is a new author for me and King of Depravity was so good, I loved Killian and Chloe but this book was rushed and lacked character development and emotional connection to the storyline. There was also missed opportunity for her to explore Honeys submission to Tristan in the bedroom. There was some foreshadowing in the beginning about that but then it was never explored with the characters other than him picking out her outfits.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2025
Light and Simple
If you're looking for a quick read that's mafia light this is it. It follows the typical "Cinderella" storyline. The writing is good but has a few errors. I really enjoyed the book and I'm looking forward to reading more in this series. Happy Reading❤
If you're looking for a quick read that's mafia light this is it. It follows the typical "Cinderella" storyline. The writing is good but has a few errors. I really enjoyed the book and I'm looking forward to reading more in this series. Happy Reading❤
July 17, 2025
ugh
This is a waste of time. The FMC is too stupid to live, and the MMC thinks with his appendage.
Coincidentally, as I was reading this, I saw a FB ad for Shandi Boyes’s Vengeful Vows. The scene is the ad was beat for beat a scene from this book, and some of the lines were verbatim. Shandi’s book was published a few months before this one. Draw your own conclusions.
This is a waste of time. The FMC is too stupid to live, and the MMC thinks with his appendage.
Coincidentally, as I was reading this, I saw a FB ad for Shandi Boyes’s Vengeful Vows. The scene is the ad was beat for beat a scene from this book, and some of the lines were verbatim. Shandi’s book was published a few months before this one. Draw your own conclusions.
July 31, 2025
The second story in the Kings of Las Vegas, Lord Triston Smith and Honeyeh Karimi and her teenage brother Darius who struggles with his health. This is about an interracial couple who with their ups and downs find their way to a happy ending. I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
not-interested
September 11, 2025Read the sample after the sneak in book one, but couldn't get into it with the h name and her personality..
July 24, 2025
2.5 ⭐️. Very light spicy mafia. Good for a palette cleanser between other books. Fairy-taley, but a fun, insta love, quick read.
- No third act breakup
- No major miscommunication/misunderstanding - there’s a minute where she thinks he has to marry someone else, but she’s mistaken.
- Honeyah is a long time student trying to finish her degree while also earning money to take care of her ailing brother who needs a lover transplant. She is selfless in the extreme.
- Triston is part of some kind of royal family but also the lead brother in charge of the family real estate business in Las Vegas which has ties to various mafias. He is insanely protective of her.
- No OM/No OW.
- Spice is spicing - She is a virgin which is (eye-roll) and he is a playboy who only dates women for a month (double eye-roll). They meet and it’s end game for both.
- Dual POV; engagement and then marriage in 1 yr later very brief epilogue.
So these two meet when she is a server at his brother, Killian’s, wedding. She is also the good friend of Triston’s business associate’s wife. Anyhoo, he meets her and quickly becomes obsessed, hiring her to work on his staff. She then needs $10,000 for her brother’s surgery and decides to auction off her virginity. Because what else would one do?? Lol.
Triston catches wind and arrives to save the day. Sparks fly, a week later love declarations are exchanged, the end.
It’s fun and quick and that’s about it. If you’re looking for character development or a deep meaning, look elsewhere.
- No third act breakup
- No major miscommunication/misunderstanding - there’s a minute where she thinks he has to marry someone else, but she’s mistaken.
- Honeyah is a long time student trying to finish her degree while also earning money to take care of her ailing brother who needs a lover transplant. She is selfless in the extreme.
- Triston is part of some kind of royal family but also the lead brother in charge of the family real estate business in Las Vegas which has ties to various mafias. He is insanely protective of her.
- No OM/No OW.
- Spice is spicing - She is a virgin which is (eye-roll) and he is a playboy who only dates women for a month (double eye-roll). They meet and it’s end game for both.
- Dual POV; engagement and then marriage in 1 yr later very brief epilogue.
So these two meet when she is a server at his brother, Killian’s, wedding. She is also the good friend of Triston’s business associate’s wife. Anyhoo, he meets her and quickly becomes obsessed, hiring her to work on his staff. She then needs $10,000 for her brother’s surgery and decides to auction off her virginity. Because what else would one do?? Lol.
Triston catches wind and arrives to save the day. Sparks fly, a week later love declarations are exchanged, the end.
It’s fun and quick and that’s about it. If you’re looking for character development or a deep meaning, look elsewhere.
July 4, 2025
Terrible
The relationship and characters were great. I was definitely invested. However, the author’s ignorance of American politics and the British Aristocracy is glaring. It’s books like this that contribute to the dumbing down of America. She describes “Chairman” as an elected position. The elected position would be Representative in the State Legislature or the House of Representatives, Senator, or even Congressman. With regard to government, Chairman is a position held on a committee. Smith would never be the family’s last name. They should at least have an agricultural income from the Dutchy. The title sounds like the name of a house, not the actual Dutchy. The author states that the eldest brother is the only one who went to private school implying the others went to local public school? It’s a joke.
The fact that Tristen has zero security is also laughable. Wow. The list goes on and on.
The romance is really good. If the author would write about something she is actually familiar with, she could be really good.
The relationship and characters were great. I was definitely invested. However, the author’s ignorance of American politics and the British Aristocracy is glaring. It’s books like this that contribute to the dumbing down of America. She describes “Chairman” as an elected position. The elected position would be Representative in the State Legislature or the House of Representatives, Senator, or even Congressman. With regard to government, Chairman is a position held on a committee. Smith would never be the family’s last name. They should at least have an agricultural income from the Dutchy. The title sounds like the name of a house, not the actual Dutchy. The author states that the eldest brother is the only one who went to private school implying the others went to local public school? It’s a joke.
The fact that Tristen has zero security is also laughable. Wow. The list goes on and on.
The romance is really good. If the author would write about something she is actually familiar with, she could be really good.
January 2, 2026
-5 stars tbh :(
July 18, 2025
-Billionaire
-Boss/employee
-Insta love
-Touch her and die
This is the second book in the series. These books can be enjoyed independently. Each book highlights a different couple, and this one features Honeyeh and Triston.
Honeyeh is the sole care taker for her brother who needs a liver transplant. Only problem they have no insurance. So she must come up with a down payment for the surgery. She has been working hard, but its not enough and the only bargaining chip she has is her virginity. But she will do anything to help save her brother.
Tristan is the head of the family in America. So he has no time for fun or relationships. That is until he meets Honeyeh who is working his brothers wedding. He offers her a job at his home to help around the house. He can't explain it but she intrigues him. But he doesn't have the time for a relationship. But he can't get her out of his mind. Now he must save her from doing something she will regret.
I really wanted to know more about Honeyeh and her family, you know? It felt kinda shallow. And Tristan's background too. Killian's story explained why he was the way he was, which helped me connect. I didn't get that with Tristan. I'm hoping the other brothers get a story too, but so far, it's just little bits and pieces. I want to know more! I'm hoping book three will have more depth. Don't get me wrong, I like the story, I just want more details.
-Boss/employee
-Insta love
-Touch her and die
This is the second book in the series. These books can be enjoyed independently. Each book highlights a different couple, and this one features Honeyeh and Triston.
Honeyeh is the sole care taker for her brother who needs a liver transplant. Only problem they have no insurance. So she must come up with a down payment for the surgery. She has been working hard, but its not enough and the only bargaining chip she has is her virginity. But she will do anything to help save her brother.
Tristan is the head of the family in America. So he has no time for fun or relationships. That is until he meets Honeyeh who is working his brothers wedding. He offers her a job at his home to help around the house. He can't explain it but she intrigues him. But he doesn't have the time for a relationship. But he can't get her out of his mind. Now he must save her from doing something she will regret.
I really wanted to know more about Honeyeh and her family, you know? It felt kinda shallow. And Tristan's background too. Killian's story explained why he was the way he was, which helped me connect. I didn't get that with Tristan. I'm hoping the other brothers get a story too, but so far, it's just little bits and pieces. I want to know more! I'm hoping book three will have more depth. Don't get me wrong, I like the story, I just want more details.
November 17, 2025
Tristan Smith is a grumpy man who rarely gives in to anyone, especially women. He adheres to a strict one-month relationship rule that seems to work for him—until he meets someone captivating at Killian and Chloe's wedding. This beautiful woman is a close friend of Mason and Charlotte Kincaid, and Tristan knows he shouldn’t get involved.
Meanwhile, Honeyeh Karimi urgently needs a steady job to save for her teenage brother Darius's life-saving surgery. She takes a position in Tristan's home, and he quickly realizes that she is not only beautiful but also genuine. Every moment spent with her deepens his feelings, despite his reluctance to start a relationship.
As the Bratva poses a threat to both Tristan and Mason, they must be cautious. When Honeyeh is betrayed by someone she trusts, Tristan steps in, realizing just how strong his feelings are for her.
With a mix of emotions, tension, and heart, along with a supportive cast including the Duke of Grandmount (Win) and the Smith brothers, this story unfolds rapidly, leaving you with a smile at the end!
Meanwhile, Honeyeh Karimi urgently needs a steady job to save for her teenage brother Darius's life-saving surgery. She takes a position in Tristan's home, and he quickly realizes that she is not only beautiful but also genuine. Every moment spent with her deepens his feelings, despite his reluctance to start a relationship.
As the Bratva poses a threat to both Tristan and Mason, they must be cautious. When Honeyeh is betrayed by someone she trusts, Tristan steps in, realizing just how strong his feelings are for her.
With a mix of emotions, tension, and heart, along with a supportive cast including the Duke of Grandmount (Win) and the Smith brothers, this story unfolds rapidly, leaving you with a smile at the end!
July 17, 2026
So as I had mentioned, these mafia dark romances are WAY outside my box. I average over 300 books a year and they are all historical romances. I had never really deviated from HR and definitely didn't read "mafia" books. This is my 112th book by Tammy Andresen. She is one of my favorite authors. I have been reading her historical romances since 2017. I loved book 1 so much, I added it to my favorite books read list of July, 2026. So looking forward to this series.
I liked this book. I liked Triston and Honeyeh and their personalities. I did read this book in one day although I felt it was a bit more "tame" than Killian's story. I felt Triston wasn't as ruthless or intimidating as Killian was. Granted, they all have their "roles" to play but Triston was quietier. This read more love story than mafia story to me. Sex was good, don't get me wrong, it was just a bit tame compared to Book 1. Still a good read though. Looking forward to the rest of the stories.
I liked this book. I liked Triston and Honeyeh and their personalities. I did read this book in one day although I felt it was a bit more "tame" than Killian's story. I felt Triston wasn't as ruthless or intimidating as Killian was. Granted, they all have their "roles" to play but Triston was quietier. This read more love story than mafia story to me. Sex was good, don't get me wrong, it was just a bit tame compared to Book 1. Still a good read though. Looking forward to the rest of the stories.
September 11, 2026
I thought I loved Killian's book, but Tristen....the brother i wanted to dislike just blew me away!
Honeyah was sweet and just what Tristen needed. He needed a woman to show him love, affection and comfort. Not a woman wanting status and money.
These two end up being absolutely perfect for one another and her love rounds out all of Tristen's hard edges.
Such a great read.
Honeyah was sweet and just what Tristen needed. He needed a woman to show him love, affection and comfort. Not a woman wanting status and money.
These two end up being absolutely perfect for one another and her love rounds out all of Tristen's hard edges.
Such a great read.
June 26, 2025
Slow Burn to Nowhere.
This was a underwhelming read — slow to build up, and once it finally reached a turning point, it went from 0 to 100 in a way that made no sense. I won’t be continuing the series.
This was a underwhelming read — slow to build up, and once it finally reached a turning point, it went from 0 to 100 in a way that made no sense. I won’t be continuing the series.
May 30, 2026
Honeyeh doesn’t really think much before she reacts. She’s definitely emotional and spree of the moment type person.
I absolutely adored Triston.
Easy five star if she wasn’t another virgin
Spice is probably a single pepper
I absolutely adored Triston.
Easy five star if she wasn’t another virgin
Spice is probably a single pepper
June 1, 2026
Another good mafia book. I like Tristan’s story. Killian and Chloe’s was better in book one but. Was still good. I’ll be interested to see if Kill finds anything out about her dad. We’ll see how book 3 turns out. I don’t really care to hear about Dimitri but I’ll still read it.
September 1, 2025
i wish the book was a little longer.
June 29, 2025
I wanted more to the story. It was a basic story of maid in the house turned wife. It needed more. Honeyeh turned to the wrong person for money for her brother’s organ transplant and ended up being sold. Triston saved her. Where did Honeyeh’s father go? Why did Killian ask about her father if we weren’t going to get more info right away about him? It seemed that Triston only liked Honeyeh for being obedient and simple and then proposed after 1 week of knowing each other.
Why wasn’t there more discussion about Darius’s disease and options? Why did he need a dead donor? Can’t some people get a partial liver from a living donor? Subtle hints at immigration with Honeyeh and Darius from Iran as children, but wouldn’t there be some government financial assistance even as immigrants because he is a minor? Also, being an organ receiver is a lifelong struggle to accept the foreign tissue with many meds and follow up doctor appointments. Where was the office of staff that supports the process? Where are the prior authorizations to medicaid? Why was Honeyeh a one-person-show and talking directly to Dr Lawrence the whole time? I kept thinking there would be a plot in the background about someone making Darius sick or that Dr Lawrence was part of an illegal organ trafficking situation. None of that happened. Instead it was a “I-saved-you-from-being-trafficked-for-your-virginity-and-now-you’re-mine” story and Honeyeh says “yes, I will marry you.”
Also Win sounds rude, but I’m sure when his story comes out he will be another misunderstood MMC. So Dmitri has some redeeming qualities? The author is writing a book from his point of view with the nanny. Ryker is marrying Dmitri’s sister in the next Smith Brothers series? So Dmitri’s not evil like the previous big bad guys during the Kincaid books since his sister and he have their own books.
Why wasn’t there more discussion about Darius’s disease and options? Why did he need a dead donor? Can’t some people get a partial liver from a living donor? Subtle hints at immigration with Honeyeh and Darius from Iran as children, but wouldn’t there be some government financial assistance even as immigrants because he is a minor? Also, being an organ receiver is a lifelong struggle to accept the foreign tissue with many meds and follow up doctor appointments. Where was the office of staff that supports the process? Where are the prior authorizations to medicaid? Why was Honeyeh a one-person-show and talking directly to Dr Lawrence the whole time? I kept thinking there would be a plot in the background about someone making Darius sick or that Dr Lawrence was part of an illegal organ trafficking situation. None of that happened. Instead it was a “I-saved-you-from-being-trafficked-for-your-virginity-and-now-you’re-mine” story and Honeyeh says “yes, I will marry you.”
Also Win sounds rude, but I’m sure when his story comes out he will be another misunderstood MMC. So Dmitri has some redeeming qualities? The author is writing a book from his point of view with the nanny. Ryker is marrying Dmitri’s sister in the next Smith Brothers series? So Dmitri’s not evil like the previous big bad guys during the Kincaid books since his sister and he have their own books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2026
PSA: I am not great at articulating my thoughts. This is just my opinion. Love what you love!
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
This was a great book to get back into the series because I had been super disappointed with the last two in "Lords of Las Vegas" series and even in the first book in this one was lacking. I was just getting fed up with the sheer amount of smut in almost every chapter with no plot of substance. Sure, is there an expectation of spice in these books? Yes, but I do like a good balance. The only reason this one didn't get a full five stars was the continued use of insta-love.
Previous Reviews:
King of Depravity - 3.5 Stars
~*~*~*~Character Reviews~*~*~*~
The FMC:
Honeyeh Karimi - 4.5 Stars
I really did like Honeyeh. She seemed reasonable and down to earth. She thought with her brain more than her vagina and I can appreciate that in comparison to some characters - here is looking at you Kate Adams. I liked how she really did put her brother first and while she made some stupid choices she took on the responsibility herself. She didn't just put out and fuck around when there were other important things going on. As a fellow caregiver, I get the stress and glad that she was able to get her ever afters.
The MMC:
Triston Smith - 4.5 Stars
This guy was a breath of fresh air compared to the last three men in Andersen's series. He was reasonable, strong, able, sexy, he listened, he was rational and didn't just (only) think with his dick. It makes sense why this man is the CEO of their company and the one that made all the Smith's their money. Gris was just smarmy and gave me the ick a little bit where Triston, his twin brother, really had things together. He is definitely up there with my all time favourite Andersen written men.
The Antagonist(s):
I am really not sure who the antagonist is. I suppose the plot is framed to make Dimitri Ivanov seem like the bad guy but he is getting his own book so...he is maybe misunderstood? I feel like there were angsty moments peppers throughout but no one person was really that bad. Even Brittany, , seemed to be okay enough.
The Supporting Cast:
Not too much to say here since many of the supporting cast are getting their own books later on. I will save may commentary on them for their own reviews. I was a bit disappointed in Brittany and curious if she will come up again in Dimitri's book. I had been hoping she was a genuine friend for Honeyeh.
~*~*~*~The Little Details~*~*~*~
The Plot:
Getting a job through her friend Charlotte Kincaid, Honeyeh meets the collective Kincaid/Smith family at the wedding of Killian and Chloe. Working as the hired help, she catches the eye of Triston Smith who offers her a possible in his residence as part of the staff. While working in the residence, Triston begins to shift his interest from hired help to personal assistant to...potential girlfriend. In the mean time, Honeyeh needs money for her brothers expensive medical costs - money she tries to get by selling her virginity to the Russian Bratva.
This plot was great. I loved the premise, I loved the characters and how everything seemed to play out at a more reasonable pace. I thought both characters were well developed and had great chemistry away from the 'just because' trope that is often used to explain their magnetic attraction. The insta-love thing though, I really hate it. There was even this quote:
I mean, he literally proposed to her maybe 20 pages later. They recognize that some part of it is nuts, the author knows this seems too quickly and yet falls back on the ILYs constantly. Why not let it simmer? Why not have the ILYs in the epilogue, something to bring a smidge more legitimacy to the whole thing. Ugh.
The Spice:
There was a good amount of spice in this, it wasn't as graphic as the last several that I read. While there were still very descriptive words and moments, it felt less raunchy. The moments they were intimate made sense and Triston took a lot more time to really get to know Honeyeh before he got to that point with her. I give this a 4/5 peppers.
Emotional Damage:
Honestly, I did cry a little bit in this but it was more because my life is a hot mess. I really relate to Honeyeh in the sense of being a caregiver to someone who is sick. The only difference is I don't have a strong, rich and hot mafia man to hold me and tell me it would be okay. For whatever reason, his invitation to have her and her brother use his pool just made me cry. I think I might need therapy.
Reading Experience:
I really enjoyed this one, I was just so pleasantly surprised at how normal Triston was compared to Griswold and Luke especially. He was grounded and mature, he acted like a normal enough guy. He was reasonable and not gross with his comeons. I was kind of expecting Andersen to just get increasingly more unhinged but I am glad she dialed it back.
Book Length & Pacing:
As always, Andersen has pretty short and quick books, it is why I am using them to catch up on my 2026 reading goal. They are under 250 pages (generally) and can be read in a day. This one had a bit slower pacing but something was always happening, making it interesting anyway.
~*~*~*~Questions to Consider~*~*~*~
Would I Buy the Book?
Maybe. I would get the box set if it was around and a reasonable price but they are so expensive for physical copies.
Would I Re-Read the Book?
Yes. If I was re-reading the 'Kings of Las Vegas' series this one is my favourite (so far).
Will I Continue the Series?
Yes! This book renewed my faith in Andersen to write books I still like. Fingers crossed this is more of the norm than some of the last few.
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
This was a great book to get back into the series because I had been super disappointed with the last two in "Lords of Las Vegas" series and even in the first book in this one was lacking. I was just getting fed up with the sheer amount of smut in almost every chapter with no plot of substance. Sure, is there an expectation of spice in these books? Yes, but I do like a good balance. The only reason this one didn't get a full five stars was the continued use of insta-love.
Previous Reviews:
King of Depravity - 3.5 Stars
~*~*~*~Character Reviews~*~*~*~
The FMC:
Honeyeh Karimi - 4.5 Stars
I really did like Honeyeh. She seemed reasonable and down to earth. She thought with her brain more than her vagina and I can appreciate that in comparison to some characters - here is looking at you Kate Adams. I liked how she really did put her brother first and while she made some stupid choices she took on the responsibility herself. She didn't just put out and fuck around when there were other important things going on. As a fellow caregiver, I get the stress and glad that she was able to get her ever afters.
The MMC:
Triston Smith - 4.5 Stars
This guy was a breath of fresh air compared to the last three men in Andersen's series. He was reasonable, strong, able, sexy, he listened, he was rational and didn't just (only) think with his dick. It makes sense why this man is the CEO of their company and the one that made all the Smith's their money. Gris was just smarmy and gave me the ick a little bit where Triston, his twin brother, really had things together. He is definitely up there with my all time favourite Andersen written men.
The Antagonist(s):
I am really not sure who the antagonist is. I suppose the plot is framed to make Dimitri Ivanov seem like the bad guy but he is getting his own book so...he is maybe misunderstood? I feel like there were angsty moments peppers throughout but no one person was really that bad. Even Brittany, , seemed to be okay enough.
The Supporting Cast:
Not too much to say here since many of the supporting cast are getting their own books later on. I will save may commentary on them for their own reviews. I was a bit disappointed in Brittany and curious if she will come up again in Dimitri's book. I had been hoping she was a genuine friend for Honeyeh.
~*~*~*~The Little Details~*~*~*~
The Plot:
Getting a job through her friend Charlotte Kincaid, Honeyeh meets the collective Kincaid/Smith family at the wedding of Killian and Chloe. Working as the hired help, she catches the eye of Triston Smith who offers her a possible in his residence as part of the staff. While working in the residence, Triston begins to shift his interest from hired help to personal assistant to...potential girlfriend. In the mean time, Honeyeh needs money for her brothers expensive medical costs - money she tries to get by selling her virginity to the Russian Bratva.
This plot was great. I loved the premise, I loved the characters and how everything seemed to play out at a more reasonable pace. I thought both characters were well developed and had great chemistry away from the 'just because' trope that is often used to explain their magnetic attraction. The insta-love thing though, I really hate it. There was even this quote:
"We've known each other a week. I'm not promising forever."
I mean, he literally proposed to her maybe 20 pages later. They recognize that some part of it is nuts, the author knows this seems too quickly and yet falls back on the ILYs constantly. Why not let it simmer? Why not have the ILYs in the epilogue, something to bring a smidge more legitimacy to the whole thing. Ugh.
The Spice:
There was a good amount of spice in this, it wasn't as graphic as the last several that I read. While there were still very descriptive words and moments, it felt less raunchy. The moments they were intimate made sense and Triston took a lot more time to really get to know Honeyeh before he got to that point with her. I give this a 4/5 peppers.
Emotional Damage:
Honestly, I did cry a little bit in this but it was more because my life is a hot mess. I really relate to Honeyeh in the sense of being a caregiver to someone who is sick. The only difference is I don't have a strong, rich and hot mafia man to hold me and tell me it would be okay. For whatever reason, his invitation to have her and her brother use his pool just made me cry. I think I might need therapy.
Reading Experience:
I really enjoyed this one, I was just so pleasantly surprised at how normal Triston was compared to Griswold and Luke especially. He was grounded and mature, he acted like a normal enough guy. He was reasonable and not gross with his comeons. I was kind of expecting Andersen to just get increasingly more unhinged but I am glad she dialed it back.
Book Length & Pacing:
As always, Andersen has pretty short and quick books, it is why I am using them to catch up on my 2026 reading goal. They are under 250 pages (generally) and can be read in a day. This one had a bit slower pacing but something was always happening, making it interesting anyway.
~*~*~*~Questions to Consider~*~*~*~
Would I Buy the Book?
Maybe. I would get the box set if it was around and a reasonable price but they are so expensive for physical copies.
Would I Re-Read the Book?
Yes. If I was re-reading the 'Kings of Las Vegas' series this one is my favourite (so far).
Will I Continue the Series?
Yes! This book renewed my faith in Andersen to write books I still like. Fingers crossed this is more of the norm than some of the last few.
"Never be embarassed for giving all of yourself for the people you love."
June 29, 2025
A roller coaster of emotion, spice and love
Honeyeh and Triston, he sees her at his brother’s wedding (she is there to help with the setup), and feels an Insta need to meet her. Turns out Honeyeh needs a well paying job to pay some medical expenses. He gives her a job. His inner dialogue indicates he likes her, a lot!
She feels insecure in her job and puts herself up in a V-card auction and of course Triston pays and takes her home. Passion follows
Lots of external mafia style drama. On top of that no one can quite believe Triston is heading towards giving up his single lifestyle.
More passion, love, unresolved external dramas and yes, a happy ending, with an epilogue or two
Honeyeh and Triston, he sees her at his brother’s wedding (she is there to help with the setup), and feels an Insta need to meet her. Turns out Honeyeh needs a well paying job to pay some medical expenses. He gives her a job. His inner dialogue indicates he likes her, a lot!
She feels insecure in her job and puts herself up in a V-card auction and of course Triston pays and takes her home. Passion follows
Lots of external mafia style drama. On top of that no one can quite believe Triston is heading towards giving up his single lifestyle.
More passion, love, unresolved external dramas and yes, a happy ending, with an epilogue or two
October 25, 2025
3.5 stars
June 8, 2025
Tammy Andresen delivers another irresistible installment in the "Lord of Las Vegas" series, shifting the spotlight from the beloved Kincaid family to the enigmatic and dynamic Smith family. This time, the story revolves around Triston Smith, a man of duty, danger, and undeniable charm.
As the second son, Triston grew up as the spare to a dukedom, his life shaped by the weight of responsibility and a fierce need to protect his brothers from their abusive father. This role forged a man who is controlled, cold at times, and bound by strict personal rules. Yet beneath his polished exterior lies a dangerous edge, simmering just beneath the surface. Triston is the epitome of gorgeous, strong, confident, and irresistibly sexy.
Enter Honeyeh, a stunning, compassionate woman whose sole focus is securing the money needed for her brother’s life-saving surgery. Desperation leads her to make a life-altering mistake: agreeing to sell her virginity. But fate intervenes when she crosses paths with Triston.
From the moment they meet, the chemistry between Triston and Honeyeh is electric, instant, intense, and all-consuming. Honeyeh isn’t just the balm to Triston’s hardened soul; she’s the key to unlocking the man buried beneath the armor. She sees past his cool demeanor, effortlessly touching the vulnerable parts he keeps hidden, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved the changes in Tristan as he realized he wants to have a relationship with Honeyeh not just a short tryst.
As secrets unravel and stakes rise, their story transforms into a heart-pounding, page-turning adventure. The emotional rollercoaster is addictive—you’ll find yourself breathless, frantically flipping pages to discover what’s next.
The novel masterfully balances dark, morally grey characters with heartfelt family dynamics. The added presence of the Kincaids and glimpses of Triston’s brothers enrich the narrative, deepening the connection to this captivating world Andresen has created.
Tammy Andresen’s storytelling continues to shine, weaving together romance, suspense, and emotional depth in a way that’s both thrilling and touching. With each new book, I think I've found my favorite—until I read the next one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As the second son, Triston grew up as the spare to a dukedom, his life shaped by the weight of responsibility and a fierce need to protect his brothers from their abusive father. This role forged a man who is controlled, cold at times, and bound by strict personal rules. Yet beneath his polished exterior lies a dangerous edge, simmering just beneath the surface. Triston is the epitome of gorgeous, strong, confident, and irresistibly sexy.
Enter Honeyeh, a stunning, compassionate woman whose sole focus is securing the money needed for her brother’s life-saving surgery. Desperation leads her to make a life-altering mistake: agreeing to sell her virginity. But fate intervenes when she crosses paths with Triston.
From the moment they meet, the chemistry between Triston and Honeyeh is electric, instant, intense, and all-consuming. Honeyeh isn’t just the balm to Triston’s hardened soul; she’s the key to unlocking the man buried beneath the armor. She sees past his cool demeanor, effortlessly touching the vulnerable parts he keeps hidden, both in and out of the bedroom. I loved the changes in Tristan as he realized he wants to have a relationship with Honeyeh not just a short tryst.
As secrets unravel and stakes rise, their story transforms into a heart-pounding, page-turning adventure. The emotional rollercoaster is addictive—you’ll find yourself breathless, frantically flipping pages to discover what’s next.
The novel masterfully balances dark, morally grey characters with heartfelt family dynamics. The added presence of the Kincaids and glimpses of Triston’s brothers enrich the narrative, deepening the connection to this captivating world Andresen has created.
Tammy Andresen’s storytelling continues to shine, weaving together romance, suspense, and emotional depth in a way that’s both thrilling and touching. With each new book, I think I've found my favorite—until I read the next one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 30, 2026
This was a fun read, and honestly, I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
The premise is definitely dramatic—a maid auctioning off her virginity to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving surgery, only for her billionaire boss to buy her instead—but if you’re picking up a book called King of Desire, you’re probably already here for the drama. And the book delivers exactly what it promises.
My biggest criticism is the pacing.
All of the books in this series are very short, and you can feel it. The relationship develops incredibly fast. One week they’re meeting, the next they’re basically in love, and I found myself wishing there had been at least a few time jumps or more scenes showing their relationship growing. The emotional payoff would have hit much harder if the author had given the romance more room to breathe.
That said, I did enjoy the characters.
Triston worked well as the grumpy billionaire hero, and I liked that despite the possessive setup, he never felt completely cruel. The heroine’s motivation also made sense to me. She wasn’t making reckless decisions for no reason—she was desperate to save her brother, and that desperation drove the entire story.
One thing I couldn’t stop noticing was the writing style. The dialogue and phrasing occasionally felt distinctly British, even though the setting and characters aren’t explicitly presented that way. Small wording choices would pop up throughout the book and pull me out of the story for a second.
Still, for a short billionaire romance, it was entertaining.
The story moves quickly, there’s very little wasted space, and the author doesn’t spend pages on filler. Everything pushes the plot forward, which I appreciated. I just wish there had been more pages overall because I think the romance would have benefited from a longer timeline.
🌶️ Spice: 2/5
📚 Final Thoughts: A quick, dramatic billionaire romance with a strong emotional premise and likable characters. The biggest weakness is the rushed timeline—I’d have loved more development before the characters fell head over heels for each other. Still, it was enjoyable, easy to get through, and probably one of the stronger books I’ve read recently in the “short billionaire romance” category. I wouldn’t necessarily reread it, but I had a good time while reading it.
The premise is definitely dramatic—a maid auctioning off her virginity to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving surgery, only for her billionaire boss to buy her instead—but if you’re picking up a book called King of Desire, you’re probably already here for the drama. And the book delivers exactly what it promises.
My biggest criticism is the pacing.
All of the books in this series are very short, and you can feel it. The relationship develops incredibly fast. One week they’re meeting, the next they’re basically in love, and I found myself wishing there had been at least a few time jumps or more scenes showing their relationship growing. The emotional payoff would have hit much harder if the author had given the romance more room to breathe.
That said, I did enjoy the characters.
Triston worked well as the grumpy billionaire hero, and I liked that despite the possessive setup, he never felt completely cruel. The heroine’s motivation also made sense to me. She wasn’t making reckless decisions for no reason—she was desperate to save her brother, and that desperation drove the entire story.
One thing I couldn’t stop noticing was the writing style. The dialogue and phrasing occasionally felt distinctly British, even though the setting and characters aren’t explicitly presented that way. Small wording choices would pop up throughout the book and pull me out of the story for a second.
Still, for a short billionaire romance, it was entertaining.
The story moves quickly, there’s very little wasted space, and the author doesn’t spend pages on filler. Everything pushes the plot forward, which I appreciated. I just wish there had been more pages overall because I think the romance would have benefited from a longer timeline.
🌶️ Spice: 2/5
📚 Final Thoughts: A quick, dramatic billionaire romance with a strong emotional premise and likable characters. The biggest weakness is the rushed timeline—I’d have loved more development before the characters fell head over heels for each other. Still, it was enjoyable, easy to get through, and probably one of the stronger books I’ve read recently in the “short billionaire romance” category. I wouldn’t necessarily reread it, but I had a good time while reading it.
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