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Andriani Brothers #1
Brutal Devil
A standalone dark, arranged marriage mafia romance...
Luna
I may have been born into the Mafia underworld, but I left all that behind me, and I never looked back.
Until I got the call I’d been dreading.
Now, I’m nothing but a sacrifice. A pawn for my father and the man I’m being forced to marry.
They call him Priest.
But it’s not because he’s a holy man.
Priest Andriani is a gorgeous sinner. A cruel devil. A corrupt angel in a designer suit.
My biggest weakness, my tormentor, my greatest fear.
The husband I’ll do anything to destroy.
Unless he ruins me first.
Brutal Devil is a standalone dark mafia romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. Each book in the Andriani Brothers series will follow a different couple on the path to their HEA.
Luna
I may have been born into the Mafia underworld, but I left all that behind me, and I never looked back.
Until I got the call I’d been dreading.
Now, I’m nothing but a sacrifice. A pawn for my father and the man I’m being forced to marry.
They call him Priest.
But it’s not because he’s a holy man.
Priest Andriani is a gorgeous sinner. A cruel devil. A corrupt angel in a designer suit.
My biggest weakness, my tormentor, my greatest fear.
The husband I’ll do anything to destroy.
Unless he ruins me first.
Brutal Devil is a standalone dark mafia romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. Each book in the Andriani Brothers series will follow a different couple on the path to their HEA.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2025
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Lora Whitney
3 books38 followersLora Whitney is the dark mafia romance pen name of a USA Today bestselling author. She writes morally gray, possessive alpha heroes who will do anything for the women they love.
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September 18, 2025
Luna leaves her studies t return home as her father is ill, only to find herself married to Matteo ‘Priest‘ Andriani don of a rival family
A new name & a new genre for the author & once again she’s produced an engrossing, riveting, enthralling & captivating book. I’m a die hard historical romance fan but when one of my must read authors branches into another genre I’ve learned to follow & I’ve not been disappointed. I loved this enemies to lovers romance. Luna was one feisty woman who hated the Andriani family but she couldn’t deny her attraction to Matteo. Matteo has no heart or so he thinks! I loved how the couple evolved throughout the book. The chemistry between them was off the scale & they were so compatible physically but emotions ran high throughout the book. The other brothers were intriguing & I look forward to their stories
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
A new name & a new genre for the author & once again she’s produced an engrossing, riveting, enthralling & captivating book. I’m a die hard historical romance fan but when one of my must read authors branches into another genre I’ve learned to follow & I’ve not been disappointed. I loved this enemies to lovers romance. Luna was one feisty woman who hated the Andriani family but she couldn’t deny her attraction to Matteo. Matteo has no heart or so he thinks! I loved how the couple evolved throughout the book. The chemistry between them was off the scale & they were so compatible physically but emotions ran high throughout the book. The other brothers were intriguing & I look forward to their stories
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
October 5, 2025
Page Turner Hot Mafia Romance!
I really enjoyed reading this enemies to lovers, arranged marriage mafia romance. Luna is the main female character and is a bit too stubborn and feisty at times. Matteo Priest Andriani is a don and wants to strengthen his family with an arranged marriage.
Priest is an alpha male I’d love to have! He and Luna have an explosive attraction! She hates him and wants to go against him and then she can’t resist his incredibly good looks and skills in the bedroom 🔥🔥🔥 Eventually they develop feelings for each other! I also love that they fall in love.
I enjoyed the action and suspense in this book and I loved Saint who made me laugh at times. I love this author and am anticipating her next book!
I really enjoyed reading this enemies to lovers, arranged marriage mafia romance. Luna is the main female character and is a bit too stubborn and feisty at times. Matteo Priest Andriani is a don and wants to strengthen his family with an arranged marriage.
Priest is an alpha male I’d love to have! He and Luna have an explosive attraction! She hates him and wants to go against him and then she can’t resist his incredibly good looks and skills in the bedroom 🔥🔥🔥 Eventually they develop feelings for each other! I also love that they fall in love.
I enjoyed the action and suspense in this book and I loved Saint who made me laugh at times. I love this author and am anticipating her next book!
October 1, 2025
What the actual F???
I’m really really trying!!!
I’m 39% in and my God, Luna is so fucking annoying!!!
Jesus -is she stupid??
Priest keeps explaining why they have to stay married- her life is in danger- she fights him every step of the way… I know this author is trying to make her look strong and fierce but it’s showing the opposite! She’d rather be tortured and killed than stay in a safe house???
She thinks she’s going to escape and no one will find her? She thinks she’s going to take down priest and all his brothers????
I just don’t know how I can read another page -
How is everyone giving this 4/5 stars?????
I’m really really trying!!!
I’m 39% in and my God, Luna is so fucking annoying!!!
Jesus -is she stupid??
Priest keeps explaining why they have to stay married- her life is in danger- she fights him every step of the way… I know this author is trying to make her look strong and fierce but it’s showing the opposite! She’d rather be tortured and killed than stay in a safe house???
She thinks she’s going to escape and no one will find her? She thinks she’s going to take down priest and all his brothers????
I just don’t know how I can read another page -
How is everyone giving this 4/5 stars?????
September 27, 2025
I picked up this book because of its high ratings, and while it’s not my all-time favorite mafia romance, it was a solid, addictive mafia romance with plenty of heat, tension, and intrigue.
Luna thought she had left the mafia world behind after her brother’s death at the hands of the Andriani brothers. She’s focused on her poetry and a quiet life but her father has other plans. Summoned home under false pretenses, she finds herself forced to marry Matteo “Priest” Andriani, the eldest brother and the new Don, to unite rival families. Their relationship is tense, fiery, and complicated, full of hatred, fear, and undeniable attraction.
Priest is a classic anti-hero: ruthless and deadly to his enemies but attentive and protective toward Luna. She struggles with feeling powerless for much of the book, only taking charge toward the end, which made her arc satisfying, though I wished she had asserted herself earlier.
The romance is hot, with enemies-to-lovers tension and passion. The plot is engaging, with twists, betrayals, and layered family dynamics. The pacing balances intense action with quieter, character-driven moments that add depth.
I also loved the supporting cast, especially Saint, whose wit and charm make me eager for his story. The mafia elements are strong but not overwhelmingly dark, making this a “light dark” romance with just the right mix of suspense, heat, and emotion.
Overall, Brutal Devil is recommended for fans of arranged marriage + enemies-to-lovers mafia romance. It’s not perfect, but it’s addictive, well-paced, and sets up a promising series.
Luna thought she had left the mafia world behind after her brother’s death at the hands of the Andriani brothers. She’s focused on her poetry and a quiet life but her father has other plans. Summoned home under false pretenses, she finds herself forced to marry Matteo “Priest” Andriani, the eldest brother and the new Don, to unite rival families. Their relationship is tense, fiery, and complicated, full of hatred, fear, and undeniable attraction.
Priest is a classic anti-hero: ruthless and deadly to his enemies but attentive and protective toward Luna. She struggles with feeling powerless for much of the book, only taking charge toward the end, which made her arc satisfying, though I wished she had asserted herself earlier.
The romance is hot, with enemies-to-lovers tension and passion. The plot is engaging, with twists, betrayals, and layered family dynamics. The pacing balances intense action with quieter, character-driven moments that add depth.
I also loved the supporting cast, especially Saint, whose wit and charm make me eager for his story. The mafia elements are strong but not overwhelmingly dark, making this a “light dark” romance with just the right mix of suspense, heat, and emotion.
Overall, Brutal Devil is recommended for fans of arranged marriage + enemies-to-lovers mafia romance. It’s not perfect, but it’s addictive, well-paced, and sets up a promising series.
September 24, 2025
I fell in love with Priest (The Don) and Luna (the ex-Don’s daughter)!!
There is darkness and action and some triggers, it is a mafia story after all however, it is not the number one focus which is appreciated! The heat is off the charts between Luna and Prieat (Looots of spicy times!! The pool scene 🔥🔥🔥) but there is also snark and witty banter and some well placed crime show bingeing!!
The relationships between the main and side characters is strong and the story is very well paced with room to breathe between scenes which are filled with great dialogue to get more backstory on all the characters and how they intertwine build this world of Priest and Luna and the books yet to come.
I don’t usually like mafia romance but for Lora Whitney (aka Scarlett Scott) I was very happy to hop on board and was completely blown away!! This rapid fire, page turning, no sleeping because I have to finish the book was awwmaaazing!!
Well done Scarlett!! or should I say Lora Whitney!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There is darkness and action and some triggers, it is a mafia story after all however, it is not the number one focus which is appreciated! The heat is off the charts between Luna and Prieat (Looots of spicy times!! The pool scene 🔥🔥🔥) but there is also snark and witty banter and some well placed crime show bingeing!!
The relationships between the main and side characters is strong and the story is very well paced with room to breathe between scenes which are filled with great dialogue to get more backstory on all the characters and how they intertwine build this world of Priest and Luna and the books yet to come.
I don’t usually like mafia romance but for Lora Whitney (aka Scarlett Scott) I was very happy to hop on board and was completely blown away!! This rapid fire, page turning, no sleeping because I have to finish the book was awwmaaazing!!
Well done Scarlett!! or should I say Lora Whitney!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 7, 2025
4.5 stars for Brutal Devil by Lora Whitney
Mafia romance works best for me when there is actual mafia stuff happening. The suspense, the danger, the crime-ing all have to feel real. I want my mafia romances gritty and passionate, not just in the love story but in how the characters move through their world. Sometimes that passion is anger, sometimes violence, and sometimes it is f*cking against a one-way glass wall overlooking a casino.
Lora Whitney, also known as Scarlett Scott, delivers on all fronts. Her experience writing dozens of historical romances shows in the tight story arc, layered character development, and a plot that never loses steam.
The arranged marriage setup brings the insta-lust, but both Priest and Luna arrive with heavy baggage. Priest expects the usual dutiful mafia wife, while Luna just wants to escape and go back to Iowa to write poetry (as one does). What they actually get is fiery banter, sharp dialogue, and a relationship that starts fast in the bedroom but deepens when real trauma hits. Priest’s care for Luna in the aftermath of violence gives their bond a raw edge of authenticity.
Priest’s journey is the bigger arc as he reckons with who he is beyond “mafia don.” Luna’s self-reflection and growing intentionality add just as much weight. Watching them both evolve makes the romance feel earned.
We also meet the Andriani brothers, who will fuel the rest of the series. Saint, especially, leaps off the page and his book is next. The epilogue teases just enough to have me impatient already.
Thank you, Lora Whitney, for the advance copy.
Mafia romance works best for me when there is actual mafia stuff happening. The suspense, the danger, the crime-ing all have to feel real. I want my mafia romances gritty and passionate, not just in the love story but in how the characters move through their world. Sometimes that passion is anger, sometimes violence, and sometimes it is f*cking against a one-way glass wall overlooking a casino.
Lora Whitney, also known as Scarlett Scott, delivers on all fronts. Her experience writing dozens of historical romances shows in the tight story arc, layered character development, and a plot that never loses steam.
The arranged marriage setup brings the insta-lust, but both Priest and Luna arrive with heavy baggage. Priest expects the usual dutiful mafia wife, while Luna just wants to escape and go back to Iowa to write poetry (as one does). What they actually get is fiery banter, sharp dialogue, and a relationship that starts fast in the bedroom but deepens when real trauma hits. Priest’s care for Luna in the aftermath of violence gives their bond a raw edge of authenticity.
Priest’s journey is the bigger arc as he reckons with who he is beyond “mafia don.” Luna’s self-reflection and growing intentionality add just as much weight. Watching them both evolve makes the romance feel earned.
We also meet the Andriani brothers, who will fuel the rest of the series. Saint, especially, leaps off the page and his book is next. The epilogue teases just enough to have me impatient already.
Thank you, Lora Whitney, for the advance copy.
September 23, 2025
When I read a Mafia romance I want dark, gritty, raw, messy and HOT AF! I want to go from despising the Hero to loving every nasty thing he does. I want him to feel like he's losing control, ruthlessly denying his emotions until he realizes it's a lost cause. I want him so down bad for her that he worships the ground she walks on, and would (does) kill for her. I want a heroine who spits and claws her way into the Hero's heart, shocking him at every turn but also earning his admiration. I want her to demand value for her agency and never relent. I want her to change him just a little, but she's the only one who sees it, everyone else fears him a little more, afraid of disrespecting his wife.
I want all of that along with tenderness, attentiveness, compromise, growth, declarations that make me sigh, thoughtful gestures that surprise. I want them to both feel cherished, adored, trusted. I want their sexy times to rock each other's world with volatile, sizzling passion, endearments, dirty talk, and explicit, one handed page turns.
I want all of this!! But I want it skillfully written with eloquence that's absorbing, polished and addictive. And this is exactly what Lora Whitney (aka Scarlett Scott) DELIVERS! I thought I was completely ruined for any author besides Mila Finelli to give me the Mafia romance that I want but then I read this! I was silently cheering the whole time while reading it. Perfetto!!
I am completely in love with this debut series! And I can't wait for the next book!
I was honored to receive an early copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I want all of that along with tenderness, attentiveness, compromise, growth, declarations that make me sigh, thoughtful gestures that surprise. I want them to both feel cherished, adored, trusted. I want their sexy times to rock each other's world with volatile, sizzling passion, endearments, dirty talk, and explicit, one handed page turns.
I want all of this!! But I want it skillfully written with eloquence that's absorbing, polished and addictive. And this is exactly what Lora Whitney (aka Scarlett Scott) DELIVERS! I thought I was completely ruined for any author besides Mila Finelli to give me the Mafia romance that I want but then I read this! I was silently cheering the whole time while reading it. Perfetto!!
I am completely in love with this debut series! And I can't wait for the next book!
I was honored to receive an early copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 9, 2026
ALC review from Netgalley
Brutal Devil wasn’t quite my usual vibe, but I can absolutely see why dark‑romance and mafia‑romance fans gravitate toward stories like this. The setup is classic: Luna, the FMC, is forced into an arranged marriage to strengthen the alliance between two powerful families. She wants nothing to do with that world or the expectations placed on her, but the plot quickly pulls her into the orbit of Priest the unhinged, obsessive MMC who becomes the center of the story.
The book leans hard into familiar dark‑romance tropes: power imbalances, forced proximity, kidnapping‑to‑lovers energy, and the ruthless politics that come with mafia families. There are plenty of twists and turns. Even though many of them follow the expected beats of the genre, they still keep the story moving and make the audiobook easy to follow.
You do get your HEA, and if this is your lane, you’ll probably swoon for Priest’s brand of chaotic devotion. He’s intense, morally gray, and exactly the type of MMC dark‑romance readers tend to latch onto.
For me personally, it landed as an okay read simply because it’s not the type of romance I usually reach for. But for listeners who love high‑stakes tension, unhinged heroes, and the full dark‑mafia package, this one will likely hit the spot.
Brutal Devil wasn’t quite my usual vibe, but I can absolutely see why dark‑romance and mafia‑romance fans gravitate toward stories like this. The setup is classic: Luna, the FMC, is forced into an arranged marriage to strengthen the alliance between two powerful families. She wants nothing to do with that world or the expectations placed on her, but the plot quickly pulls her into the orbit of Priest the unhinged, obsessive MMC who becomes the center of the story.
The book leans hard into familiar dark‑romance tropes: power imbalances, forced proximity, kidnapping‑to‑lovers energy, and the ruthless politics that come with mafia families. There are plenty of twists and turns. Even though many of them follow the expected beats of the genre, they still keep the story moving and make the audiobook easy to follow.
You do get your HEA, and if this is your lane, you’ll probably swoon for Priest’s brand of chaotic devotion. He’s intense, morally gray, and exactly the type of MMC dark‑romance readers tend to latch onto.
For me personally, it landed as an okay read simply because it’s not the type of romance I usually reach for. But for listeners who love high‑stakes tension, unhinged heroes, and the full dark‑mafia package, this one will likely hit the spot.
September 23, 2025
I loved Brutal Devil! For a debut in dark romance, this book absolutely delivered. Luna and Priest’s chemistry was on fire, but what really got me was the emotion under all the grit. The arranged marriage setup felt raw, intense, and addictive. I tore through it in no time.
This is actually Scarlett Scott writing under her pen name Lora Whitney, and since I already love her historical romance books, I knew I had to try this. She completely nailed mafia romance too. The writing, the drama, the twists, the balance of brutal and tender… It all just worked. No cliffhanger, no sharing, just a satisfying HEA that made me want more. I’ll be reading anything she writes, no matter the name.
5⭐️ 4🌶️
I can’t wait for Saint’s book which is the next one in the series.
This is actually Scarlett Scott writing under her pen name Lora Whitney, and since I already love her historical romance books, I knew I had to try this. She completely nailed mafia romance too. The writing, the drama, the twists, the balance of brutal and tender… It all just worked. No cliffhanger, no sharing, just a satisfying HEA that made me want more. I’ll be reading anything she writes, no matter the name.
5⭐️ 4🌶️
I can’t wait for Saint’s book which is the next one in the series.
September 23, 2025
I really enjoyed this book, and it was a great intro to the series! the main characters are clearly right for one another, but the push and pull between them creates the most satisfying tension. They really challenged one another and it was so fun for them to get their HEA. The side characters introduced were also so great and it made me so excited for the next installment in this series!
September 24, 2025
I enjoyed this book SOOOO MUCH. Lora Whitney aka my queen Scarlett Scott, explores this new gender with absolutely amazing skills.
Luna is a smart independent woman who writes poetry and has a life far again from her father, a mafia don. When he calls her after a cancer diagnosis, she comes home to help him but finds instead an arranged marriage with a man from a family she blames for her brother’s death. Priest is everything she despises: cocky, violent and imposing. A perfect mafia don. A stranger that would stop at nothing to have her and secure both families’ future.
I don’t usually read mafia books but this one was addictive. It’s an ultra-hot ‘enemies to lovers’ with a lot of sexual tension, crashing and explosive scenes. The characters are well developed, there’s action, aghast, plenty of super steamy moments and family loyalty. The chemistry between them is AMAZING, but also romantic and meaningful.
I highly recommend this story!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Luna is a smart independent woman who writes poetry and has a life far again from her father, a mafia don. When he calls her after a cancer diagnosis, she comes home to help him but finds instead an arranged marriage with a man from a family she blames for her brother’s death. Priest is everything she despises: cocky, violent and imposing. A perfect mafia don. A stranger that would stop at nothing to have her and secure both families’ future.
I don’t usually read mafia books but this one was addictive. It’s an ultra-hot ‘enemies to lovers’ with a lot of sexual tension, crashing and explosive scenes. The characters are well developed, there’s action, aghast, plenty of super steamy moments and family loyalty. The chemistry between them is AMAZING, but also romantic and meaningful.
I highly recommend this story!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 29, 2025
When I started Brutal Devil, I wondered how Luna and Priest would come together after such a wretched first meeting. I should not have given it a thought, as the author masterfully transformed their relationship from enemies to lovers to soulmates.
Luna’s father lures her back home under false pretenses. Happy being far away from her old life, focusing on her MFA program, she is shocked to find herself betrothed to Priest, the don of a rival mafia family. Priest has made a deal with Luna’s father, a rival don, to merge their families and consolidate power. While Luna is desperate to run away, Priest has a soft spot for her almost immediately.
Thus begins a steamy and twisty romance. Even as she yearns to return to her old life, Luna cannot deny her chemistry with and feelings for her new husband. Priest, on the other hand, realizes quickly that he is unwilling to let Luna step out of his life.
This is a fantastic start to a new series, and I can’t wait for Saint and Isla’s story. I read this book as an advanced reader copy.
Luna’s father lures her back home under false pretenses. Happy being far away from her old life, focusing on her MFA program, she is shocked to find herself betrothed to Priest, the don of a rival mafia family. Priest has made a deal with Luna’s father, a rival don, to merge their families and consolidate power. While Luna is desperate to run away, Priest has a soft spot for her almost immediately.
Thus begins a steamy and twisty romance. Even as she yearns to return to her old life, Luna cannot deny her chemistry with and feelings for her new husband. Priest, on the other hand, realizes quickly that he is unwilling to let Luna step out of his life.
This is a fantastic start to a new series, and I can’t wait for Saint and Isla’s story. I read this book as an advanced reader copy.
January 20, 2026
This was an intense and engaging start to a series. As Book 1 of Andriani Brothers, it delivered a dark mafia atmosphere with an arranged marriage trope that kept me invested from beginning to end. The story moved at a steady pace and balanced danger, loyalty, and romance well while leaning into its darker elements.
The chemistry between the main characters was very good, and the steam level was high, adding to the tension of the story. I enjoyed the push-and-pull dynamic between the characters as their relationship developed.
The audiobook narration by Mia Madison and Xander Stone added another layer to the experience, bringing believability to the characters and enhancing the overall story.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the arc.
The chemistry between the main characters was very good, and the steam level was high, adding to the tension of the story. I enjoyed the push-and-pull dynamic between the characters as their relationship developed.
The audiobook narration by Mia Madison and Xander Stone added another layer to the experience, bringing believability to the characters and enhancing the overall story.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the arc.
September 29, 2025
Mafia romance has a way of channeling emotion stronger than any other genre. It’s intense, it’s raw and it’s emotional. Brutal Devil is all this and more. A little love for you captor blended with a strong willed heroine who refuses to be a victim. This story is high impact at its finest and i admit my emotions were more than a little raw in the end. I am no stranger to this author’s effects though having read many of Scarlett. Scott’s historicals and I know that she has a way of squeezing the life out of your heart, but she will always soothe them burn in the end. Priest and Luna were actually the perfect counterparts. She awakened him to a softer side where he was free to feel actual human emotion without it being a failing, while he helped her find her inner strength and grow into the strong independent woman she became. And i loved watching her quiet bonding with his brother Saint, introducing the 2nd’s lighter side as we prepare for his story next. This was a great introduction to her mafia voice as Lora Whitney and I’m intrigued to see her growth in this new genre.
January 17, 2026
This is a standalone dark. arranged marriage mafia romance with characters that lure you in. I enjoyed listening to this for the banter and enemies to lovers vibes.
Read this if you like:
⭐️Enemies to lovers
⭐️Mafia Romance
⭐️Spice
⭐️Arranged Marriage
⭐️Forced Proximity
Thank you Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for sharing this ARC with me.
Read this if you like:
⭐️Enemies to lovers
⭐️Mafia Romance
⭐️Spice
⭐️Arranged Marriage
⭐️Forced Proximity
Thank you Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for sharing this ARC with me.
November 4, 2025
Ok story. Ovaries were mentioned way too many times as an apparent excuse for having no defense to his sexiness, strange that she wanted to write poetry, how did she make any money? Says she paid for everything but how?
And weird she wasn’t being asked out or dating if she was THAT hot?
And weird she wasn’t being asked out or dating if she was THAT hot?
September 29, 2025
Brutal Devil by @authorlorawhitney
Was this toxic? Yes. Did I eat it up like it was Earth's last slice of pizza? Also yes. 😈
Brutal Devil is messy, intense, and 100% unhinged in the best way possible. The male lead? A walking red flag. The heroine? Thankfully, not a doormat, which made their chaotic chemistry even more fun to watch.
If you like your romance dark, spicy, and morally questionable, this one’s for you. Don’t go in expecting sunshine and rainbows—you’re here for the drama, and Lora Whitney delivers.
I can't wait for Saint’s book 🤌🖤🩸
Was this toxic? Yes. Did I eat it up like it was Earth's last slice of pizza? Also yes. 😈
Brutal Devil is messy, intense, and 100% unhinged in the best way possible. The male lead? A walking red flag. The heroine? Thankfully, not a doormat, which made their chaotic chemistry even more fun to watch.
If you like your romance dark, spicy, and morally questionable, this one’s for you. Don’t go in expecting sunshine and rainbows—you’re here for the drama, and Lora Whitney delivers.
I can't wait for Saint’s book 🤌🖤🩸
November 9, 2025
I forgot how much I love a Mafia romance! 🖤
I cannot wait for the second book in the series to come out!
I cannot wait for the second book in the series to come out!
December 15, 2025
DNF @ 72%
Part of me really does want to read their HEA, but I don't think I can handle one more reference to his monster 🐓, her traitor ovaries, or Amedeo the Animal LOL.
Part of me really does want to read their HEA, but I don't think I can handle one more reference to his monster 🐓, her traitor ovaries, or Amedeo the Animal LOL.
October 26, 2025
Glavna likuša je iritantna i djetinjasta.
November 10, 2025
The beginning of the book had a lot of potential and then it just turned into about MC being locked in a basement while her and the MMC go at it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Brutal Devil (Andriani Brothers # 1) Lora Whitney
Dual Narration by Mia Madison; Xander Stone
Luna is the only living child born into the head of a Mafia, but she left for college with no intentions of returning. When she received a call no child wants to get, she flew home immediately to see her father, only to find out he is involved in some mafia politics that she wants no part of. A signed contract selling her hand to the head of another mafia family. They call him Priest, but he doesn't get his nickname from being holy, and as far as she knows, he is the reason her brother is dead. He's a corrupt dark angel in a designer suit. Luna's biggest weakness, her tormentor, her greatest fear. The husband she will do anything to destroy, unless he destroys her first.
Priest (Matteo) Andriani is as beautiful as he is dangerous. As the oldest and head of his family, he calls the shots, and when the opportunity to marry the only daughter of the head of the mafia in the area to align all the families together, he grabs it. She is stunning, intelligent, and firey. The only problem is that she was tricked into coming home and wants nothing to do with this alliance or marriage. Too bad, because it's happening if she likes it or not. She can try to escape, but she won't get far. If she can't behave, he will make her one way or another.
Expectations
Mafia Family Politics
Forced Marriage
Age Gap (FMC is mid 20's)
He Falls First
Forced Proximity
Kidnapping
Family Secrets
Betrayal
Touch her and Die
Mine
Anxiety Rep
False Accusations
SPICE
HEA
Brutal Devil is a standalone dark mafia open-door spicy romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It has good banter, very hot love scenes, and addresses some common issues such as grief, shock, and panic attacks. Each book in the Andriani Brothers series will follow a different couple on the path to their HEA, and you will get hints of who will be next at the end of this book. One of Priest's brothers, who is also dangerous but has golden retriever vibes for those he cares about. I like him as a side character, and look forward to seeing him get whipped over a woman like his big brother did in this one.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author Lora Whitney, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
Dual Narration by Mia Madison; Xander Stone
Luna is the only living child born into the head of a Mafia, but she left for college with no intentions of returning. When she received a call no child wants to get, she flew home immediately to see her father, only to find out he is involved in some mafia politics that she wants no part of. A signed contract selling her hand to the head of another mafia family. They call him Priest, but he doesn't get his nickname from being holy, and as far as she knows, he is the reason her brother is dead. He's a corrupt dark angel in a designer suit. Luna's biggest weakness, her tormentor, her greatest fear. The husband she will do anything to destroy, unless he destroys her first.
Priest (Matteo) Andriani is as beautiful as he is dangerous. As the oldest and head of his family, he calls the shots, and when the opportunity to marry the only daughter of the head of the mafia in the area to align all the families together, he grabs it. She is stunning, intelligent, and firey. The only problem is that she was tricked into coming home and wants nothing to do with this alliance or marriage. Too bad, because it's happening if she likes it or not. She can try to escape, but she won't get far. If she can't behave, he will make her one way or another.
Expectations
Mafia Family Politics
Forced Marriage
Age Gap (FMC is mid 20's)
He Falls First
Forced Proximity
Kidnapping
Family Secrets
Betrayal
Touch her and Die
Mine
Anxiety Rep
False Accusations
SPICE
HEA
Brutal Devil is a standalone dark mafia open-door spicy romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It has good banter, very hot love scenes, and addresses some common issues such as grief, shock, and panic attacks. Each book in the Andriani Brothers series will follow a different couple on the path to their HEA, and you will get hints of who will be next at the end of this book. One of Priest's brothers, who is also dangerous but has golden retriever vibes for those he cares about. I like him as a side character, and look forward to seeing him get whipped over a woman like his big brother did in this one.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author Lora Whitney, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2025
💜 Billionaire, Mafia Don anti-Hero
💜 Sheltered Mafia Princess
💜 Arranged Marriage
💜 Enemies to Lovers
💜 Uniting Rival Families
💜 Captive (For her protection)
💜 Forced proximity
💜 Touch her and D!e
💜 Hot Pool Scene
💜 Red Wine foreplay
💜 Nickname: Topolina (hers...Little Mouse)
💜 Nickname: Gangster (his)
💜 Adriani Brothers
💜 Spicy AF
Dangerous… decadent… and downright gritty. Brutal Devil is everything I wanted in a dark mafia romance. Think beauty (a poetry writing mafia princess) and the beast (a tatted mafia don)… or Hades and Persephone… but with Gl0cks. Luna and Priest will grip you and have you at the edge of your seat from the moment they meet. And when these enemies become lovers… ooohhhh yasss… you are gonna want to fan yo’self. Mmm’kay?!
Luna Revello may seem quiet and unassuming, but she stands up to Priest every chance she can get… he is totally amused, annoyed, and impressed by this. Forced to marry the enemy, she doesn’t just take it lying down… even though Priest is chipping away her defenses with every kiss and touch. It’s ok Luna… we’d cave too, girl!
Matteo “Priest” Andriani has big don energy… and I melted every time he was on the page. Total touch her and ☠️ vibes … and he definitely means it. I just love that Luna softens him up a bit. Always makes me giddy when these big tough alphas starts to wear their hearts on their sleeve for their woman. And when it comes to Luna, Priest will do everything in his power to love her and keep her safe…. Le sigh!
The banter and s3xual tension between Luna and Priest are off the charts. And even though they start out butting heads… they do get to know each other. I love when the walls start coming down. I did ugly cry af and surprisingly found myself chuckling a bit too. All in all a wonderful read and I will definitely be rereading this one!
This is Lora Whitney’s debut novel. Totally a new voice in the Mafia world… and girl, I am standing up and listening. Amazing start to the Adriani Brothers Series. I am already chomping on the bit for Saint (Priest’s bro) and Isla’s (Luna’s BFF) story!!
💜 Sheltered Mafia Princess
💜 Arranged Marriage
💜 Enemies to Lovers
💜 Uniting Rival Families
💜 Captive (For her protection)
💜 Forced proximity
💜 Touch her and D!e
💜 Hot Pool Scene
💜 Red Wine foreplay
💜 Nickname: Topolina (hers...Little Mouse)
💜 Nickname: Gangster (his)
💜 Adriani Brothers
💜 Spicy AF
Dangerous… decadent… and downright gritty. Brutal Devil is everything I wanted in a dark mafia romance. Think beauty (a poetry writing mafia princess) and the beast (a tatted mafia don)… or Hades and Persephone… but with Gl0cks. Luna and Priest will grip you and have you at the edge of your seat from the moment they meet. And when these enemies become lovers… ooohhhh yasss… you are gonna want to fan yo’self. Mmm’kay?!
Luna Revello may seem quiet and unassuming, but she stands up to Priest every chance she can get… he is totally amused, annoyed, and impressed by this. Forced to marry the enemy, she doesn’t just take it lying down… even though Priest is chipping away her defenses with every kiss and touch. It’s ok Luna… we’d cave too, girl!
Matteo “Priest” Andriani has big don energy… and I melted every time he was on the page. Total touch her and ☠️ vibes … and he definitely means it. I just love that Luna softens him up a bit. Always makes me giddy when these big tough alphas starts to wear their hearts on their sleeve for their woman. And when it comes to Luna, Priest will do everything in his power to love her and keep her safe…. Le sigh!
The banter and s3xual tension between Luna and Priest are off the charts. And even though they start out butting heads… they do get to know each other. I love when the walls start coming down. I did ugly cry af and surprisingly found myself chuckling a bit too. All in all a wonderful read and I will definitely be rereading this one!
This is Lora Whitney’s debut novel. Totally a new voice in the Mafia world… and girl, I am standing up and listening. Amazing start to the Adriani Brothers Series. I am already chomping on the bit for Saint (Priest’s bro) and Isla’s (Luna’s BFF) story!!
January 19, 2026
Brutal Devil by Lora Whitney
🎧 Dual narration by Mia Madison & Xander Stone
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Arranged marriage. Rival mafia families. A devil in a designer suit.
Say less. 😈🔥
Brutal Devil is a classic dark mafia romance that knows exactly what it’s doing—and does it with confidence. Luna is dragged back into a life she escaped only to be sold into marriage for power and peace, while Priest (Matteo Andriani) is a morally gray don who falls first, falls harder, and absolutely claims what’s his. The chemistry is instant, volatile, and deliciously dangerous.
The tropes are all here—forced proximity, enemies to lovers, “touch her and die,” possessive MMC—and honestly? They hit. Luna is fiery and stubborn (occasionally exhausting, but intentionally so), and her resistance fuels the tension beautifully. Priest is brutal but controlled, dominant without crossing into careless cruelty, and refreshingly consent-forward for a mafia MMC, which made the spice hit even harder 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧 Audio highlight:
Xander Stone absolutely ate this role—Priest’s menace, obsession, and authority came through perfectly. Mia Madison delivered strong emotional beats and banter, though her pacing and male voices didn’t always land for me. Still, the dual narration elevated the tension, heat, and emotional punches.
The plot leans trope-heavy and familiar for seasoned mafia readers, with a slightly softer MMC than expected and a middle section that could’ve used more chaos—but the payoff works. The family dynamics, betrayal, and found-family threads added depth, and the HEA was satisfying without dragging.
Bonus points for Saint—the golden-retriever-dangerous brother—who clearly exists to be absolutely wrecked by love in a future book, and I am seated for it. 👀
🖤 Final verdict:
Sultry, dramatic, unhinged fun with strong audio performances and addictive chemistry. If you love your mafia romance spicy, possessive, and trope-rich—with danger on the side—this one delivers.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lora Whitney, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
🎧 Dual narration by Mia Madison & Xander Stone
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Arranged marriage. Rival mafia families. A devil in a designer suit.
Say less. 😈🔥
Brutal Devil is a classic dark mafia romance that knows exactly what it’s doing—and does it with confidence. Luna is dragged back into a life she escaped only to be sold into marriage for power and peace, while Priest (Matteo Andriani) is a morally gray don who falls first, falls harder, and absolutely claims what’s his. The chemistry is instant, volatile, and deliciously dangerous.
The tropes are all here—forced proximity, enemies to lovers, “touch her and die,” possessive MMC—and honestly? They hit. Luna is fiery and stubborn (occasionally exhausting, but intentionally so), and her resistance fuels the tension beautifully. Priest is brutal but controlled, dominant without crossing into careless cruelty, and refreshingly consent-forward for a mafia MMC, which made the spice hit even harder 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧 Audio highlight:
Xander Stone absolutely ate this role—Priest’s menace, obsession, and authority came through perfectly. Mia Madison delivered strong emotional beats and banter, though her pacing and male voices didn’t always land for me. Still, the dual narration elevated the tension, heat, and emotional punches.
The plot leans trope-heavy and familiar for seasoned mafia readers, with a slightly softer MMC than expected and a middle section that could’ve used more chaos—but the payoff works. The family dynamics, betrayal, and found-family threads added depth, and the HEA was satisfying without dragging.
Bonus points for Saint—the golden-retriever-dangerous brother—who clearly exists to be absolutely wrecked by love in a future book, and I am seated for it. 👀
🖤 Final verdict:
Sultry, dramatic, unhinged fun with strong audio performances and addictive chemistry. If you love your mafia romance spicy, possessive, and trope-rich—with danger on the side—this one delivers.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lora Whitney, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2026
Rating at a 2.5
Brutal Devil gave standard mafia tropes with no fanfare. Here we have the sole living heir and estranged daughter of one mafia don tricked into returning home only to find that her marriage has been arranged to the oldest brother of the family suspected of killing her brother.
Performance wise, the narrator's did a phenomenal job conveying their characters. Xander Stone's performance was standout for me. I would definitely be interested in hearing more from both.
The story as it was told, is where the book didn't work for me. The faux strong FMC story is so tired. I expected more from the FMC when she was giving push back and then it all went down the drain. You grew up as a mafia princess, but so easily taken advantage of and outsmarted? On one hand your inner monologue is stating that you know the deal and this life, then on the other hand, she is breaking down uncontrollably. At the slightest pressure from the MMC, she folds? 😒 Also, the MMC is in love with her after two comebacks? 😒
She came up with the dumbest excuses for having sex with the MMC; this person you claimed to hate. Especially considering this is the man you believes killed your brother.
Lastly, the final showdown with the Uncle was anticlimactic. Yes, he spilled the beans on the root of his motivations, but the battle itself left a lot to be desired. They were there one minute rescuing the FMC and then they were at a new house.
Brutal Devil gave standard mafia tropes with no fanfare. Here we have the sole living heir and estranged daughter of one mafia don tricked into returning home only to find that her marriage has been arranged to the oldest brother of the family suspected of killing her brother.
Performance wise, the narrator's did a phenomenal job conveying their characters. Xander Stone's performance was standout for me. I would definitely be interested in hearing more from both.
The story as it was told, is where the book didn't work for me. The faux strong FMC story is so tired. I expected more from the FMC when she was giving push back and then it all went down the drain. You grew up as a mafia princess, but so easily taken advantage of and outsmarted? On one hand your inner monologue is stating that you know the deal and this life, then on the other hand, she is breaking down uncontrollably. At the slightest pressure from the MMC, she folds? 😒 Also, the MMC is in love with her after two comebacks? 😒
She came up with the dumbest excuses for having sex with the MMC; this person you claimed to hate. Especially considering this is the man you believes killed your brother.
Lastly, the final showdown with the Uncle was anticlimactic. Yes, he spilled the beans on the root of his motivations, but the battle itself left a lot to be desired. They were there one minute rescuing the FMC and then they were at a new house.
January 19, 2026
This was fantastic! I’ve been looking for another hit of super steamy fast paced mafia romance since reading Mila Finelli, and Lora Whitney delivered. I have read and enjoyed her alter ego, Scarlett Scott’s historical romances, and would definitely recommend if you like her high stakes, strong willed main characters, and intimate scenes.
I was hooked from the moment I read “arranged marriage” because it’s my catnip, especially when neither MC sees themselves as wanting to marry the other. Luna has been called back home to see her ill father, but is unaware that he has struck a deal with the Andriani family wedding her to their head as a bond between families. Priest Andriani, nicknamed so for faithfully pulling confessions from captors before killing them is everything you want in a boss; he’s demanding and controlling, smart of course, but also sexy AF. Unfortunately for Luna, it’s those very traits she resists (unsuccessfully), and the hate-to-love pipeline is one she’ll fight as best she can, except for how much her body wants Priest even if her mind is telling her otherwise. If you enjoy seeing a feisty FMC do everything in her power NOT to fall for the oh so bad mafia boss, this book is for you. I loved the bickering, the resistance, the touch her and die threats, and of course the drama. Lora Whitney brings high heat and high emotions to mafia romance and I can’t wait to read Saint’s book next.
Mia Madison and Xander Stone knocked it out of the park with their narration. I loved getting a dual perspective/dual narration and thought they portrayed Luna and Priest so well. Why is Xander dropping the F bomb under his breath so hot? I don’t know, but I’m here for it! Thank you to Dreamscape Media for my ALC. All opinions
I was hooked from the moment I read “arranged marriage” because it’s my catnip, especially when neither MC sees themselves as wanting to marry the other. Luna has been called back home to see her ill father, but is unaware that he has struck a deal with the Andriani family wedding her to their head as a bond between families. Priest Andriani, nicknamed so for faithfully pulling confessions from captors before killing them is everything you want in a boss; he’s demanding and controlling, smart of course, but also sexy AF. Unfortunately for Luna, it’s those very traits she resists (unsuccessfully), and the hate-to-love pipeline is one she’ll fight as best she can, except for how much her body wants Priest even if her mind is telling her otherwise. If you enjoy seeing a feisty FMC do everything in her power NOT to fall for the oh so bad mafia boss, this book is for you. I loved the bickering, the resistance, the touch her and die threats, and of course the drama. Lora Whitney brings high heat and high emotions to mafia romance and I can’t wait to read Saint’s book next.
Mia Madison and Xander Stone knocked it out of the park with their narration. I loved getting a dual perspective/dual narration and thought they portrayed Luna and Priest so well. Why is Xander dropping the F bomb under his breath so hot? I don’t know, but I’m here for it! Thank you to Dreamscape Media for my ALC. All opinions
September 12, 2025
Lora Whitney (aka Scarlett Scott) trades cravats for crime lords in Brutal Devil, the explosive start to her Contemporary Mafia series. While I’ll always swoon for a brooding duke, this gritty arranged marriage romance surprised me with its emotional depth and scorching chemistry.
Priest Andriani expects obedience from his new bride, but Luna, who’d rather be writing poetry in Iowa than playing mafia wife, delivers fire instead. Their connection is instant and intense, but what makes this story sing is how it evolves: trauma, tenderness, and trust slowly reshape their bond into something real.
Priest’s transformation is especially compelling; he’s more than a brutal don, and Luna’s growth gives the romance a soul. The dialogue crackles, the steam is off the charts, and the emotional payoff is worth every dark twist.
The Andriani brothers are pure catnip for future books. Saint already owns my attention, and Luna’s best friend Ilsa promises to be a fierce heroine for him in the next book - I’m hooked! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Priest Andriani expects obedience from his new bride, but Luna, who’d rather be writing poetry in Iowa than playing mafia wife, delivers fire instead. Their connection is instant and intense, but what makes this story sing is how it evolves: trauma, tenderness, and trust slowly reshape their bond into something real.
Priest’s transformation is especially compelling; he’s more than a brutal don, and Luna’s growth gives the romance a soul. The dialogue crackles, the steam is off the charts, and the emotional payoff is worth every dark twist.
The Andriani brothers are pure catnip for future books. Saint already owns my attention, and Luna’s best friend Ilsa promises to be a fierce heroine for him in the next book - I’m hooked! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 14, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Dark Romance With Attitude (and I Loved Every Second)
Brutal Devil is the kind of book that struts into your life, kicks its boots up on your coffee table, and dares you not to fall in love with it. Lora Whitney clearly woke up and chose chaos; the fun, addictive, “I can’t believe I’m rooting for these two but here we are” kind.
The main characters? A delicious disaster duo. Their chemistry snaps like a rubber band you definitely shouldn’t be playing with, and yet you keep pulling anyway because it’s just that entertaining. The banter is sharp enough to cut glass, the tension is practically illegal, and the plot twists? Let’s just say I gasped out loud more than once like I was in a soap opera.
The balance of the dark, ruthless energy with just enough vulnerability makes you clutch the book dramatically and whisper “oh no… I’m invested.” It’s messy, it’s bold, it’s spicy, and it absolutely knows it.
If you want a romance that’s fierce, fiery, and just a little bit unhinged in the best possible way, Brutal Devil will treat you right, or at least keep you wildly entertained while it misbehaves.
#netgalley
Brutal Devil is the kind of book that struts into your life, kicks its boots up on your coffee table, and dares you not to fall in love with it. Lora Whitney clearly woke up and chose chaos; the fun, addictive, “I can’t believe I’m rooting for these two but here we are” kind.
The main characters? A delicious disaster duo. Their chemistry snaps like a rubber band you definitely shouldn’t be playing with, and yet you keep pulling anyway because it’s just that entertaining. The banter is sharp enough to cut glass, the tension is practically illegal, and the plot twists? Let’s just say I gasped out loud more than once like I was in a soap opera.
The balance of the dark, ruthless energy with just enough vulnerability makes you clutch the book dramatically and whisper “oh no… I’m invested.” It’s messy, it’s bold, it’s spicy, and it absolutely knows it.
If you want a romance that’s fierce, fiery, and just a little bit unhinged in the best possible way, Brutal Devil will treat you right, or at least keep you wildly entertained while it misbehaves.
#netgalley
January 14, 2026
ALC Review from NetGalley
Arranged marriage. Rival families. A devil in a designer suit. 😈🔥
This dark mafia romance checks all the trope boxes:
• Mafia don MMC
• Sheltered mafia princess
• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• Arranged marriage
• Dual POV, first person
🎧 Audiobook lovers, listen up — Mia Madison and Xander Stone absolutely carried this story. Their dual narration added so much tension, emotion, and edge. Priest’s menace? Luna’s vulnerability? Nailed it.
The arranged marriage angle felt fresh, especially with two rival families forced to unite. Priest is the definition of a morally gray MMC—dangerous, seductive, and impossible to ignore. Luna, raised away from the underworld, is pulled back in and offered up as a pawn, and the emotional stakes hit hard.
The story was well written, engaging, and addictive. The chemistry, darkness, and power dynamics kept me hooked.
🖤 Final thoughts:
A solid standalone mafia romance with an HEA, no cliffhanger, and plenty of dark romance vibes. If you love morally gray men, forced marriages, and tension you can feel, this is a great listen.
Perfect for dark romance fans who like their love stories dangerous. 🔥📖
Arranged marriage. Rival families. A devil in a designer suit. 😈🔥
This dark mafia romance checks all the trope boxes:
• Mafia don MMC
• Sheltered mafia princess
• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• Arranged marriage
• Dual POV, first person
🎧 Audiobook lovers, listen up — Mia Madison and Xander Stone absolutely carried this story. Their dual narration added so much tension, emotion, and edge. Priest’s menace? Luna’s vulnerability? Nailed it.
The arranged marriage angle felt fresh, especially with two rival families forced to unite. Priest is the definition of a morally gray MMC—dangerous, seductive, and impossible to ignore. Luna, raised away from the underworld, is pulled back in and offered up as a pawn, and the emotional stakes hit hard.
The story was well written, engaging, and addictive. The chemistry, darkness, and power dynamics kept me hooked.
🖤 Final thoughts:
A solid standalone mafia romance with an HEA, no cliffhanger, and plenty of dark romance vibes. If you love morally gray men, forced marriages, and tension you can feel, this is a great listen.
Perfect for dark romance fans who like their love stories dangerous. 🔥📖
October 23, 2025
3.75 stars
I’m new to this author and I must say this was a solid, enjoyable Mafia book. The story revolves around Luna and Matteo (aka Priest, which is how he’s referred to throughout the book) and their arranged marriage. Luna thought she escaped her Mafia heritage when her father allowed her to go to college far away from home, but he was bidding his time. Needless to say, being summoned home and forced to marry does not put Luna in the best of moods. For his part Priest is more accepting of the arrangement because, of course, it’s beneficial to him.
As things happen, Luna wages a war with herself over how she feels - and while I don’t blame her after she’s forced to live in a safe house for her protection immediately after her wedding, I found her musings got a bit old. The way she flipped from wanting Priest to despising him literally in the same breath was like being on a merry-go-round … I got a bit dizzy after a while.
Despite that I definitely enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading about the other brothers.
I’m new to this author and I must say this was a solid, enjoyable Mafia book. The story revolves around Luna and Matteo (aka Priest, which is how he’s referred to throughout the book) and their arranged marriage. Luna thought she escaped her Mafia heritage when her father allowed her to go to college far away from home, but he was bidding his time. Needless to say, being summoned home and forced to marry does not put Luna in the best of moods. For his part Priest is more accepting of the arrangement because, of course, it’s beneficial to him.
As things happen, Luna wages a war with herself over how she feels - and while I don’t blame her after she’s forced to live in a safe house for her protection immediately after her wedding, I found her musings got a bit old. The way she flipped from wanting Priest to despising him literally in the same breath was like being on a merry-go-round … I got a bit dizzy after a while.
Despite that I definitely enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading about the other brothers.
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