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Who are we? Nobody
really
knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.
Ruthless.
Dangerous.
We’re the Park Avenue Kings.
In this city of power and desire, where the line between love and obsession blurs, nothing is off-limits—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
He was sent in to seduce a monster. He didn’t expect to fall for the man beneath.
Benoit Olivier has always played the part—charming, cunning, and impossible to pin down. As one of the Park Avenue Kings, he’s used to being the watcher, the flirt, the wild card. But when the Kings need eyes on a powerful new arms dealer with a dangerous reputation, Benoit steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight—as a performer in Dimitri Stavros’s exclusive world.
Dimitri is lethal, calculating, and entirely unprepared for the distraction Benoit presents. Drawn to the dancer’s allure, he offers him a place at his side, unaware that every flirtation, every glance, is a calculated move in a game Benoit was sent to win.
But the deeper Benoit is pulled into Dimitri’s world of wealth, weapons, and whispered threats, the more dangerous the assignment becomes. Because Dimitri doesn’t forgive betrayal—and if he discovers Benoit’s true purpose, it won’t just be hearts that shatter.
Now, with time running out and his feelings blurring the line between performance and reality, Benoit must make a choice: complete the mission… or protect the man he was never supposed to love.
Immoral can be read as a standalone novel in the Park Avenue Kings world, but for maximum enjoyment, read after Savage & Devilish.
Ruthless.
Dangerous.
We’re the Park Avenue Kings.
In this city of power and desire, where the line between love and obsession blurs, nothing is off-limits—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
He was sent in to seduce a monster. He didn’t expect to fall for the man beneath.
Benoit Olivier has always played the part—charming, cunning, and impossible to pin down. As one of the Park Avenue Kings, he’s used to being the watcher, the flirt, the wild card. But when the Kings need eyes on a powerful new arms dealer with a dangerous reputation, Benoit steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight—as a performer in Dimitri Stavros’s exclusive world.
Dimitri is lethal, calculating, and entirely unprepared for the distraction Benoit presents. Drawn to the dancer’s allure, he offers him a place at his side, unaware that every flirtation, every glance, is a calculated move in a game Benoit was sent to win.
But the deeper Benoit is pulled into Dimitri’s world of wealth, weapons, and whispered threats, the more dangerous the assignment becomes. Because Dimitri doesn’t forgive betrayal—and if he discovers Benoit’s true purpose, it won’t just be hearts that shatter.
Now, with time running out and his feelings blurring the line between performance and reality, Benoit must make a choice: complete the mission… or protect the man he was never supposed to love.
Immoral can be read as a standalone novel in the Park Avenue Kings world, but for maximum enjoyment, read after Savage & Devilish.
314 pages, Paperback
First published July 24, 2025
About the author
Brooke Blaine
65 books2,521 followersBrooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author best known for writing romantic comedy and M/M romance. Her novels lead with humor and heart, but Brooke never shies away from throwing in something extra naughty that will scandalize her conservative Southern family for life (bless their hearts).
She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.
She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.
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July 25, 2025
i genuinely don’t know if these two are getting better at writing, i’m becoming desensitized to their messes, or if it’s my current fever talking but i think i liked this a lot????
idk im confused
idk im confused
July 28, 2025
[ARC Review]
Benoit's story is by far my most waited since Preston and Archer's book and it did not let me down. Benoit is a classic diva that knows how to get what he wants, and how to make people work in his favor. Him being a burlesque dancer adds to the fact he knows how to hipnotize people with his looks, and adding the spy factor it felt like watching a 007 movie all over again, but with glitter. If you loved Bash from Dare You series you will love Benoit, it's impossible to not love a sassy diva.
Dimitri is dark, possessive, dangerous and the best match for Benoit. I loved how Benoit got on his nerves so easily, they are a match made in heaven, almost a sunshine x grumpy troupe. Dimitri would get jealous or suspicious and Benoit always knew how to bypass those feelings Dimitri had, and watching them falling in love is rewarding. Dimitri balances Benoit's sassy personality really well, and even though they might seem egocentric at first, Benoit is just protecting himself.
The story is full of hot moments, Ella and Brooke were really inspired on them, the scenes felt like a rehearsed dance with no shortcuts, they felt natural and really spicy, it's a 5 for spiciness as well, and from all the King's book this one was the best in that aspect as well. As for the pace, it's really fast, just like most king's books, everything happens quite fast and lust comes first than feelings, as most fast paces books.
And all the places they go to just make this story even more interesting, the way it's written made me feel like I was in those places with them, experiencing different cultures while reading Benoit being the sassy spy he is. I could have read a whole series about Dimitri and Benoit traveling and discovering love, that's how much I loved them. This book is a full meal for travel lovers like me.
Now I wait for Alessio story, even though I know it's the last one because Brooke and Ella love to tease us!
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Thank you Brooke and Ella for the ARC, I'll never get tired of reading your stories.
Diva in a undercover mission that turns hot and dangerous? Sign me in
Benoit's story is by far my most waited since Preston and Archer's book and it did not let me down. Benoit is a classic diva that knows how to get what he wants, and how to make people work in his favor. Him being a burlesque dancer adds to the fact he knows how to hipnotize people with his looks, and adding the spy factor it felt like watching a 007 movie all over again, but with glitter. If you loved Bash from Dare You series you will love Benoit, it's impossible to not love a sassy diva.
Dimitri is dark, possessive, dangerous and the best match for Benoit. I loved how Benoit got on his nerves so easily, they are a match made in heaven, almost a sunshine x grumpy troupe. Dimitri would get jealous or suspicious and Benoit always knew how to bypass those feelings Dimitri had, and watching them falling in love is rewarding. Dimitri balances Benoit's sassy personality really well, and even though they might seem egocentric at first, Benoit is just protecting himself.
The story is full of hot moments, Ella and Brooke were really inspired on them, the scenes felt like a rehearsed dance with no shortcuts, they felt natural and really spicy, it's a 5 for spiciness as well, and from all the King's book this one was the best in that aspect as well. As for the pace, it's really fast, just like most king's books, everything happens quite fast and lust comes first than feelings, as most fast paces books.
And all the places they go to just make this story even more interesting, the way it's written made me feel like I was in those places with them, experiencing different cultures while reading Benoit being the sassy spy he is. I could have read a whole series about Dimitri and Benoit traveling and discovering love, that's how much I loved them. This book is a full meal for travel lovers like me.
Now I wait for Alessio story, even though I know it's the last one because Brooke and Ella love to tease us!
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Thank you Brooke and Ella for the ARC, I'll never get tired of reading your stories.
July 19, 2025
Benoit was absolutely made for a life of espionage and combining it with burlesque was so perfect!
I loved the way the relationship between Benoit and Dimitri developed and also the way it blew up. I always enjoy when there's a significant roadblock that a couple has to overcome before they can get their HEA, and these guys had two huge ones!
Benoit being mopey totally did not suit him though, so I am so glad he got his man! I think he'd be totally unbearable if he was miserable 😂
I also loved that we got confirmation of which 'King' used to be involved with King himself - I was kinda shocked, but then it also made complete sense too. I'm so looking forward to his story because the disdain he had for East and Zak just made me want to grab some popcorn and wait for some more drama 😂
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Foreword PR, and this is my honest review
I loved the way the relationship between Benoit and Dimitri developed and also the way it blew up. I always enjoy when there's a significant roadblock that a couple has to overcome before they can get their HEA, and these guys had two huge ones!
Benoit being mopey totally did not suit him though, so I am so glad he got his man! I think he'd be totally unbearable if he was miserable 😂
I also loved that we got confirmation of which 'King' used to be involved with King himself - I was kinda shocked, but then it also made complete sense too. I'm so looking forward to his story because the disdain he had for East and Zak just made me want to grab some popcorn and wait for some more drama 😂
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Foreword PR, and this is my honest review
October 19, 2025
All the stars.
Perfect, from the first page up to the last,I loved every minute of this book. It played like a movie in my mind. Benoit was simply magnificent and Dimitri was a hardcore boss. Filthy debauchery, absolutely delicious. A unique story, well written. A very erotic cat and mouse spy game. Trust, deceit and revenge. A war between leaving the deceitful past and walking into a trustworthy future.
✨✨✨✨✨🪄✨✨✨✨✨
*best in it's category.
witty, erotic, crime world, romantic, sexy af.
Perfect, from the first page up to the last,I loved every minute of this book. It played like a movie in my mind. Benoit was simply magnificent and Dimitri was a hardcore boss. Filthy debauchery, absolutely delicious. A unique story, well written. A very erotic cat and mouse spy game. Trust, deceit and revenge. A war between leaving the deceitful past and walking into a trustworthy future.
✨✨✨✨✨🪄✨✨✨✨✨
*best in it's category.
witty, erotic, crime world, romantic, sexy af.
July 20, 2025
Rating: 3
⭐️
ARC review
Immoral is the third book in the Park Avenue Kings series, featuring this time Benoit Olivier in a mission to spy Dimitri Stavros, since the later became one of the most dangerous weapons dealers in the world.
Once again, I was excited to go back into this universe, and to discover another character we previously met in the other books. However, and I'm certainly in the minority here, I didn't completely enjoy the story in itself. This instalment disappointed me, mainly because of the characters. I found them lacking in substance. Something was definitively lacking for me, and the charm I felt when I read the previous books in this series wasn’t there, I feared.
Of course, I really enjoyed both Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank’s writing. It’s just so easy to get into their stories; there’s something rather addicting about their writing’s style. I mean, if that wasn’t the case I wouldn’t have finished this book in one day! Also, I did like the plot despite what bothered me.
I believe what annoyed me the most was Benoit. It’s been a long time since I read about a character as insufferable as him. No offense, but he came off as arrogant, pretentious and quite self-centered, especially in the beginning.
At first, it was refreshing to have such a different kind of character, but that didn’t last long. Each time he spoke, he made my blood boil. His thoughts were mostly horny (it seems like sex was the only thing on his mind), or something like: “I’m so beautiful, everyone must be looking at me.” (pick me energy?) We get it, you’re pretty. But what else?
However, I really appreciated Dimitri. Granted he wasn’t as swoony as Lachlan who still remained my favorite King, but I found him interesting. His backstory was sad, and the way he showed his vulnerability toward the end made me like him even more.
Sadly, the development of their relationship happened too quicky. Too much insta-lust for my liking, which made me not appreciate them enough as a couple. Don’t get me wrong, Savage and Devilish fell into that category as well, but it didn’t bother me for them. Maybe because I was fond of the characters? Either way, it didn’t quite work for me, in this one.
Nonetheless, the ending was very enjoyable. When Dimitri and Benoit finally opened up themselves to the other, it felt gratifying. Though, it would have been more impactful if it was like this all along, progressively. By the end, I did like Benoit a bit more; the way he realized Dimitri was the one for him was my favorite moment!
I’m very excited (and scared) to discover the next stories. I might sound like a broken record, but I need Alessio’s book right now. Seriously, he’s too hot and intriguing for me to wait any longer (I’m delusional because I know he'll be the las King!). Next book will be either Shep’s (also, I wasn’t aware he was King’s ex? What a plot-twist 😂) or Theo’s, but I’ve no idea who it’ll be this time.
Safety details:
- No OMD/OWD;
- Some info about their previous relationships, but nothing too detailing either. Benoit seemed to have a lot of partners in the past;
- There's a scene in which a man flirted with Benoit. I don’t think Benoit was interested, he just likes to play and made Dimitri jealous;
- No other people after meeting each other;
- They’re separated for a month but there’s no suggestion of other partner during that time.
ARC review
“I knew exactly what he meant.
Make him forget that this was it.
Make him forget that this could never be.
Make him forget that after tonight, we would be no longer.
But how could you forget a person when they were written across your heart?”
Immoral is the third book in the Park Avenue Kings series, featuring this time Benoit Olivier in a mission to spy Dimitri Stavros, since the later became one of the most dangerous weapons dealers in the world.
Once again, I was excited to go back into this universe, and to discover another character we previously met in the other books. However, and I'm certainly in the minority here, I didn't completely enjoy the story in itself. This instalment disappointed me, mainly because of the characters. I found them lacking in substance. Something was definitively lacking for me, and the charm I felt when I read the previous books in this series wasn’t there, I feared.
Of course, I really enjoyed both Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank’s writing. It’s just so easy to get into their stories; there’s something rather addicting about their writing’s style. I mean, if that wasn’t the case I wouldn’t have finished this book in one day! Also, I did like the plot despite what bothered me.
I believe what annoyed me the most was Benoit. It’s been a long time since I read about a character as insufferable as him. No offense, but he came off as arrogant, pretentious and quite self-centered, especially in the beginning.
At first, it was refreshing to have such a different kind of character, but that didn’t last long. Each time he spoke, he made my blood boil. His thoughts were mostly horny (it seems like sex was the only thing on his mind), or something like: “I’m so beautiful, everyone must be looking at me.” (pick me energy?) We get it, you’re pretty. But what else?
However, I really appreciated Dimitri. Granted he wasn’t as swoony as Lachlan who still remained my favorite King, but I found him interesting. His backstory was sad, and the way he showed his vulnerability toward the end made me like him even more.
Sadly, the development of their relationship happened too quicky. Too much insta-lust for my liking, which made me not appreciate them enough as a couple. Don’t get me wrong, Savage and Devilish fell into that category as well, but it didn’t bother me for them. Maybe because I was fond of the characters? Either way, it didn’t quite work for me, in this one.
Nonetheless, the ending was very enjoyable. When Dimitri and Benoit finally opened up themselves to the other, it felt gratifying. Though, it would have been more impactful if it was like this all along, progressively. By the end, I did like Benoit a bit more; the way he realized Dimitri was the one for him was my favorite moment!
I’m very excited (and scared) to discover the next stories. I might sound like a broken record, but I need Alessio’s book right now. Seriously, he’s too hot and intriguing for me to wait any longer (I’m delusional because I know he'll be the las King!). Next book will be either Shep’s (also, I wasn’t aware he was King’s ex? What a plot-twist 😂) or Theo’s, but I’ve no idea who it’ll be this time.
Safety details:
- No OMD/OWD;
- Some info about their previous relationships, but nothing too detailing either. Benoit seemed to have a lot of partners in the past;
- There's a scene in which a man flirted with Benoit. I don’t think Benoit was interested, he just likes to play and made Dimitri jealous;
- No other people after meeting each other;
- They’re separated for a month but there’s no suggestion of other partner during that time.
September 20, 2025
Kinda didn't think I'd be rooting for an arms dealer to find love, but I really liked Dimitri's character. He and Benoit are sweet together. I dunno, I liked the book, the characters and the plot but nothing is particularly memorable about it a few days later. I really liked the Park Avenue Princes series but the Kings just isn't grabbing my attention in the same way. The stakes are higher but the characters don't feel that much older and wiser, somehow. I can't quite put my finger on it but none of this series is worth a reread yet, whereas all the other books by this author duo have been.
November 5, 2025
3.5
I enjoyed this book overall I just wish the angst after betrayal hit more
I enjoyed this book overall I just wish the angst after betrayal hit more
July 17, 2025
Well, that was an interesting narrative!
Incredibly sexy, possibly the hottest in the series so far, but also with a plotline that I found compelling and one that I was desperate to see reach a conclusion that would work for Benoit and Dimitri.
Fortunately Brooke & Ella delivered that on all fronts, the instant physical attraction, the sparks of chemistry between them, the growing revelation of feelings, the hideous pain of betrayal of trust and the slow reconciliation all worked beautifully.
I'm never going to be 100% on board with a character who's an arms dealer mind, so that's why only the 4* but I also know what I'm getting into when I read this series from two authors who love to push boundaries and make the reader take a pinch of disbelief and accept authors' license for the worlds their men inhabit.
So far, with the Park Avenue Kings at least, they've hit the mark more than with the Park Avenue Princes series that came before it, much as I enjoyed that, there were also elements that really niggled.
Here I've not had that, these men in their secret underground lair are powerful beyond measure and, while things skirt the line at times, so far I've been happy to run along with it because the characters themselves are fascinating.
While they act like they're moving pieces on a chess board, it fits perfectly into this version of the world that Brooke & Ella have created so yeah, it pays to think of it as a more alternative universe to the real one, a world where seven men have such power they can influence arms dealers into only doing business with the good guys and it makes sense.
Although, to be fair to Dimitri, that was the route he was going down anyway having found himself in charge of the business after his mentor turned on him.
His story is one of sadness and it was both wonderful and also nerve wracking seeing him open up to Benoit, knowing that the reason for their initial meeting wasn't accidental.
Still, I also very much enjoyed the fact that Dimitri's men stayed loyal, it seems to be a common trope to have the best friend be the traitor and I loved that didn't happen here. Oskar has his boss' back, even when he's turning his nose up at Benoit's antics!
As for the French dancer himself, oh he's a flirt and a mess of contradictions and he falls hard and fast for the dangerous man he's been sent to spy on.
Now I'm in two minds over whether it's going to be our Prince of Monaco or King's ex and son of a former President up next.
No Blurb is out yet, but given the ending of this book, I'm going for it being Shep's story.
#ARC kindly received from the authors via Foreword PR, I am voluntarily leaving a review
Incredibly sexy, possibly the hottest in the series so far, but also with a plotline that I found compelling and one that I was desperate to see reach a conclusion that would work for Benoit and Dimitri.
Fortunately Brooke & Ella delivered that on all fronts, the instant physical attraction, the sparks of chemistry between them, the growing revelation of feelings, the hideous pain of betrayal of trust and the slow reconciliation all worked beautifully.
I'm never going to be 100% on board with a character who's an arms dealer mind, so that's why only the 4* but I also know what I'm getting into when I read this series from two authors who love to push boundaries and make the reader take a pinch of disbelief and accept authors' license for the worlds their men inhabit.
So far, with the Park Avenue Kings at least, they've hit the mark more than with the Park Avenue Princes series that came before it, much as I enjoyed that, there were also elements that really niggled.
Here I've not had that, these men in their secret underground lair are powerful beyond measure and, while things skirt the line at times, so far I've been happy to run along with it because the characters themselves are fascinating.
While they act like they're moving pieces on a chess board, it fits perfectly into this version of the world that Brooke & Ella have created so yeah, it pays to think of it as a more alternative universe to the real one, a world where seven men have such power they can influence arms dealers into only doing business with the good guys and it makes sense.
Although, to be fair to Dimitri, that was the route he was going down anyway having found himself in charge of the business after his mentor turned on him.
His story is one of sadness and it was both wonderful and also nerve wracking seeing him open up to Benoit, knowing that the reason for their initial meeting wasn't accidental.
Still, I also very much enjoyed the fact that Dimitri's men stayed loyal, it seems to be a common trope to have the best friend be the traitor and I loved that didn't happen here. Oskar has his boss' back, even when he's turning his nose up at Benoit's antics!
As for the French dancer himself, oh he's a flirt and a mess of contradictions and he falls hard and fast for the dangerous man he's been sent to spy on.
Now I'm in two minds over whether it's going to be our Prince of Monaco or King's ex and son of a former President up next.
No Blurb is out yet, but given the ending of this book, I'm going for it being Shep's story.
#ARC kindly received from the authors via Foreword PR, I am voluntarily leaving a review
July 28, 2025
I might not have loved as much as some other reviewers I've seen.
I still enjoyed it overall, and near the end I really started to feel the connection and feelings between Benoit and Dimitri, but honestly a lot of this was leaning toward a 3 star read for me.
Benoit was...a bit much at times for me. He never took anything seriously until the last like...third of the book or something. I personally don't do well with characters who never take anything seriously and think they can just charm their way out of any problem.
Also, aside from sexual attraction, I didn't really understand why these two liked each other, especially Dimitri toward Benoit. Like they know each other for 1 month and are supposed to be in love by the end? And they go through betrayal in the middle of all that? Are you kidding me? I didn't start to buy they truly wanted each other outside of sex until the end.
Like this book only barely started to form their connection before they separated and then we had a chapter or two of them moping for a month and a half afterward and then they get together for good - in a strong HFN ending, but only 2 and a half months of them knowing each other - and then that's the end. Not even an epilogue...
And then there's the fact that Benoit is there to gather info on Dimitri and is lying to him for 2 weeks and when Dimitri finds out he's rightfully angry and doesn't get over it in .5 seconds and then Beniot...gets angry about that? And that Dimitri is kinda mean and snappy with him - rightfully so? Like...sorry, what? How is it that Benoit betrays Dimitri, betrays his trust and then he has the gall to turn around be annoyed/feeling deserving of an apology from *Dimitri* for being "mean"?? When he doesn't even apologize for the huge betrayal of trust???
Like seriously in the scene after he's found out he's already making wise-cracks and being *Benoit* about it all and even has to gall to be hurt by Dimitri saying the arms deal was more important? (Of course he's lying, but it doesn't matter. Dimitri JUST found out of Benoit's betrayal and also Benoit is acting like he did nothing wrong and nothing happened and then is hurt Dimitri isn't still a besotted fool for him? I couldn't believe it! It was absolutely ridiculous!)
So yeah, Benoit was a bit much to take for most of this. He was annoying AF - also, supposed to be a 42 year old man and yet making wise cracking sexual jokes every 2 damn seconds? I'm not normally one to care, but come on....by 42 you can let SOME of the stupid sex jokes go, maybe?! At least not say them ever 5 damn seconds ffs.
Also Benoit, after he's found out, talks of how hard it became to do his job and how he wanted Dimitri more than anything but I'm like...I didn't see that? I didn't see him second guessing him at all. He did what he had to do and didn't think twice about it from what I saw. There was no guilt that he was lying to him, sneaking behind his back, betraying his trust, NOTHING. So that made me scoff hard. We were TOLD stuff about these two meaning more but we weren't shown that beyond some hot sex. Which, while hot, I will say, did not translate into more.
Honestly the only thing that saved this and brought it up 1 star for me was the change in their relationship, the connection they started to make in the last two weeks of their 1 month together - beyond sex. I loved the sex scenes from the jump. These two had great chemistry in that regard and this established a very good sexual connection between them. This had an interesting plot too, so that's what was giving this 3 stars for a majority of this - but later on, we started to see them talk which is what I wanted from the get go.
But they didn't do much beyond sex until then. But once we got it? Oh, I loved it. Seeing a different side to Benoit, seeing a more serious side, a caring side that saw more to Dimitri than met the eye. Them both being vulnerable with each other in way they never were with anyone else. How they were making love by the end, not just fucking.
That's what really got me, and what made me come to love them in the end. I still think Beniot should have apologized and hated that he never did. I didn't like how he was in the days after the truth came out. But he softened somewhat, lost his ridiculous persona a bit with Dimitri and become more real, more vulnerable, more interesting, really.
I enjoyed Dimitri as a character the whole time - he was also a reason for keeping most of this 3 stars as well, because he was interesting and sexy and real. What he saw in Benoit at first without Benoit opening up and being vulnerable with him, I have no idea. He was so irritating most of the time in the first like 3/4ths of this book.
Once those walls came down, I saw it between these two, though, and that's why I'm giving this a solid 4 stars. More time with them being real and connecting with each other, being vulnerable, could have hiked this up to 5 stars, to really see transformation in Benoit.
As it is, we didn't get enough, and we got a somewhat abrupt ending - an epilogue should have been included - so 4 stars it is.
I do wonder who will be our next King to find love, though. We have about 3 more, and I can't wait to read them.
Until then! 😘
My Ratings for the Park Avenue Kings Series:
✨ Savage: 5 stars (my review)
✨ Devilish: 4.25 stars (my review)
✨ Immoral: 4 stars
✨ Merciless: TBR
✨ Ruthless: TBR
I still enjoyed it overall, and near the end I really started to feel the connection and feelings between Benoit and Dimitri, but honestly a lot of this was leaning toward a 3 star read for me.
Benoit was...a bit much at times for me. He never took anything seriously until the last like...third of the book or something. I personally don't do well with characters who never take anything seriously and think they can just charm their way out of any problem.
Also, aside from sexual attraction, I didn't really understand why these two liked each other, especially Dimitri toward Benoit. Like they know each other for 1 month and are supposed to be in love by the end? And they go through betrayal in the middle of all that? Are you kidding me? I didn't start to buy they truly wanted each other outside of sex until the end.
Like this book only barely started to form their connection before they separated and then we had a chapter or two of them moping for a month and a half afterward and then they get together for good - in a strong HFN ending, but only 2 and a half months of them knowing each other - and then that's the end. Not even an epilogue...
And then there's the fact that Benoit is there to gather info on Dimitri and is lying to him for 2 weeks and when Dimitri finds out he's rightfully angry and doesn't get over it in .5 seconds and then Beniot...gets angry about that? And that Dimitri is kinda mean and snappy with him - rightfully so? Like...sorry, what? How is it that Benoit betrays Dimitri, betrays his trust and then he has the gall to turn around be annoyed/feeling deserving of an apology from *Dimitri* for being "mean"?? When he doesn't even apologize for the huge betrayal of trust???
Like seriously in the scene after he's found out he's already making wise-cracks and being *Benoit* about it all and even has to gall to be hurt by Dimitri saying the arms deal was more important? (Of course he's lying, but it doesn't matter. Dimitri JUST found out of Benoit's betrayal and also Benoit is acting like he did nothing wrong and nothing happened and then is hurt Dimitri isn't still a besotted fool for him? I couldn't believe it! It was absolutely ridiculous!)
So yeah, Benoit was a bit much to take for most of this. He was annoying AF - also, supposed to be a 42 year old man and yet making wise cracking sexual jokes every 2 damn seconds? I'm not normally one to care, but come on....by 42 you can let SOME of the stupid sex jokes go, maybe?! At least not say them ever 5 damn seconds ffs.
Also Benoit, after he's found out, talks of how hard it became to do his job and how he wanted Dimitri more than anything but I'm like...I didn't see that? I didn't see him second guessing him at all. He did what he had to do and didn't think twice about it from what I saw. There was no guilt that he was lying to him, sneaking behind his back, betraying his trust, NOTHING. So that made me scoff hard. We were TOLD stuff about these two meaning more but we weren't shown that beyond some hot sex. Which, while hot, I will say, did not translate into more.
Honestly the only thing that saved this and brought it up 1 star for me was the change in their relationship, the connection they started to make in the last two weeks of their 1 month together - beyond sex. I loved the sex scenes from the jump. These two had great chemistry in that regard and this established a very good sexual connection between them. This had an interesting plot too, so that's what was giving this 3 stars for a majority of this - but later on, we started to see them talk which is what I wanted from the get go.
But they didn't do much beyond sex until then. But once we got it? Oh, I loved it. Seeing a different side to Benoit, seeing a more serious side, a caring side that saw more to Dimitri than met the eye. Them both being vulnerable with each other in way they never were with anyone else. How they were making love by the end, not just fucking.
That's what really got me, and what made me come to love them in the end. I still think Beniot should have apologized and hated that he never did. I didn't like how he was in the days after the truth came out. But he softened somewhat, lost his ridiculous persona a bit with Dimitri and become more real, more vulnerable, more interesting, really.
I enjoyed Dimitri as a character the whole time - he was also a reason for keeping most of this 3 stars as well, because he was interesting and sexy and real. What he saw in Benoit at first without Benoit opening up and being vulnerable with him, I have no idea. He was so irritating most of the time in the first like 3/4ths of this book.
Once those walls came down, I saw it between these two, though, and that's why I'm giving this a solid 4 stars. More time with them being real and connecting with each other, being vulnerable, could have hiked this up to 5 stars, to really see transformation in Benoit.
As it is, we didn't get enough, and we got a somewhat abrupt ending - an epilogue should have been included - so 4 stars it is.
I do wonder who will be our next King to find love, though. We have about 3 more, and I can't wait to read them.
Until then! 😘
My Ratings for the Park Avenue Kings Series:
✨ Savage: 5 stars (my review)
✨ Devilish: 4.25 stars (my review)
✨ Immoral: 4 stars
✨ Merciless: TBR
✨ Ruthless: TBR
October 5, 2025
”Seduction was a dangerous game. Show your hand too early and you risked giving the object of your desire the upper hand. Come off too strong and you might lose them altogether. No way in hell was I allowing either of those two things to happen tonight. I had to play this just right, which was why I had been chosen for this particular mission. After all, there wasn’t much I did better than seducing a man.”
Another cracker from Ella and Brooke! Immoral is book 3 in their Park Avenue Kings series and this is Benoit and Dimitri’s story.
Benoit is of course one of the Kings, a master of seduction and not afraid to use his skills in the furtherance of a mission. Enter Dimitri. And maybe it’s not just a mission any more…
What to Expect:
❤️🔥MM romance
❤️🔥Fake dating/rivals to lovers
❤️🔥Why did it have to be you?
❤️🔥All the spice
❤️🔥All the snark
❤️🔥HEA
4 stars
Another cracker from Ella and Brooke! Immoral is book 3 in their Park Avenue Kings series and this is Benoit and Dimitri’s story.
Benoit is of course one of the Kings, a master of seduction and not afraid to use his skills in the furtherance of a mission. Enter Dimitri. And maybe it’s not just a mission any more…
What to Expect:
❤️🔥MM romance
❤️🔥Fake dating/rivals to lovers
❤️🔥Why did it have to be you?
❤️🔥All the spice
❤️🔥All the snark
❤️🔥HEA
4 stars
September 12, 2025
“You’re in charge,” he said. “Touch me. Fuck me like I’m not a monster.”
I shook my head and ran my fingers down his face, over his scar. “You were never the monster. Just a man in a cage of your own making. Mon monstre.”
He nodded as his lips met mine. “Yours.”
I loveeeed this! I mean—espionage, betrayal, romance, spice, a possessive man obsessed with a confident, flirty man… what’s not to love? These two authors have created an incredible world. Is everything that happens in the books of this series perfectly believable? Hell no. But isn’t that exactly what books are for?
I love that Benoite is a spy—it fits his personality so perfectly. I love how confident he is, and his witty responses were amazing. Watching him use his looks and flirting skills on Dimitri while falling in love with him at the same time was everything. And Dimitri? I love me a powerful, confident, possessive man who secretly doesn’t want to be alone but keeps lying to himself that he’s fine on his own. In simpler words, I love Dimitri and how he just melted for Benoite. I do wish there had been more depth to both characters, I feel like I only got to half-know them—but maybe that’s just me. Either way, I still adore them.
“You like to play with fire,” I said, and took a sip of my drink, letting the whiskey burn its way down my throat.
“I wouldn’t do that with someone like you, mon monstre. Not when I’d rather play with you instead.”
“Give it to me,” I said. “Every last bit of your cum. It’s mine. You’re mine.”
Benoit trembled, his breath catching, and then the warmth of his release erupted between us. […]
“Yours, mon monstre,” he said, “for however long you want me.”
I also really loved their relationship. Yes, it was obviously built on physical attraction at first, but it developed into love, and I loved the journey they went through before their HEA. I also think the possessive side of Dimitri could have been played up more, since it fits his character so well. Still, the moments we did get were amazing. I just love them as a couple—they match so perfectly, and the obstacles they faced made their romance and happy ending so much more satisfying.
“Make me forget.”
I knew exactly what he meant.
Make him forget that this was it.
Make him forget that this could never be.
Make him forget that after tonight, we would be no longer.
But how could you forget a person when they were written across your heart?
“Be mine. Now and forever. And remember, I don’t take no for an answer. ~ Your Monstre”
The plot itself was super entertaining. I’m obsessed with the whole secret society storyline in this series—it makes the books more than just romance. The mix of action, danger and desire makes them even more addictive.
“I see right through you, Dimitri Stavros. This isn’t just another compound. This is your home, the place you keep the things you’re afraid to lose, and guess what? I’m one of them.” My feet faltered, but I didn’t turn back, didn’t respond, because if I did I might have to acknowledge the fact that maybe…he was right.”
I also loved that we got to see some of the other Park Avenue Kings. Part of me wishes they’d been more involved, because I love their interactions from the previous books and wanted to see more of the other couples. But at the same time, the little glimpses we did get were enough to remind me why I want more of these powerful men. I love this series so much, and I can’t wait for the next book. I really hope it’s Theo’s—he intrigues me the most!
“And I was your mission?”
“The most important of my life. I love you, Benoit. I didn’t think I was capable of feeling that way, but there’s nothing I want more than to prove myself wrong. And I will. Every single day.”
“That’s a pretty strong promise.”
“But it’s one I’ll keep. No matter what continent we happen to find ourselves on.”
“Good, because there’s no sending me away anymore. I have ways to find you.”
“And would you? Come find me?”
“Every day, for the rest of my life. I love you too. And I don’t care how scary you and your big bad life are—I want in.”
“You think you can handle me?”
“Oh, mon monstre.” Benoit began to laugh, that joyous, lyrical sound that told me he was up to no good, then patted my chest. “I’ve been handling you ever since we met.”
I shook my head and ran my fingers down his face, over his scar. “You were never the monster. Just a man in a cage of your own making. Mon monstre.”
He nodded as his lips met mine. “Yours.”
I loveeeed this! I mean—espionage, betrayal, romance, spice, a possessive man obsessed with a confident, flirty man… what’s not to love? These two authors have created an incredible world. Is everything that happens in the books of this series perfectly believable? Hell no. But isn’t that exactly what books are for?
I love that Benoite is a spy—it fits his personality so perfectly. I love how confident he is, and his witty responses were amazing. Watching him use his looks and flirting skills on Dimitri while falling in love with him at the same time was everything. And Dimitri? I love me a powerful, confident, possessive man who secretly doesn’t want to be alone but keeps lying to himself that he’s fine on his own. In simpler words, I love Dimitri and how he just melted for Benoite. I do wish there had been more depth to both characters, I feel like I only got to half-know them—but maybe that’s just me. Either way, I still adore them.
“You like to play with fire,” I said, and took a sip of my drink, letting the whiskey burn its way down my throat.
“I wouldn’t do that with someone like you, mon monstre. Not when I’d rather play with you instead.”
“Give it to me,” I said. “Every last bit of your cum. It’s mine. You’re mine.”
Benoit trembled, his breath catching, and then the warmth of his release erupted between us. […]
“Yours, mon monstre,” he said, “for however long you want me.”
I also really loved their relationship. Yes, it was obviously built on physical attraction at first, but it developed into love, and I loved the journey they went through before their HEA. I also think the possessive side of Dimitri could have been played up more, since it fits his character so well. Still, the moments we did get were amazing. I just love them as a couple—they match so perfectly, and the obstacles they faced made their romance and happy ending so much more satisfying.
“Make me forget.”
I knew exactly what he meant.
Make him forget that this was it.
Make him forget that this could never be.
Make him forget that after tonight, we would be no longer.
But how could you forget a person when they were written across your heart?
“Be mine. Now and forever. And remember, I don’t take no for an answer. ~ Your Monstre”
The plot itself was super entertaining. I’m obsessed with the whole secret society storyline in this series—it makes the books more than just romance. The mix of action, danger and desire makes them even more addictive.
“I see right through you, Dimitri Stavros. This isn’t just another compound. This is your home, the place you keep the things you’re afraid to lose, and guess what? I’m one of them.” My feet faltered, but I didn’t turn back, didn’t respond, because if I did I might have to acknowledge the fact that maybe…he was right.”
I also loved that we got to see some of the other Park Avenue Kings. Part of me wishes they’d been more involved, because I love their interactions from the previous books and wanted to see more of the other couples. But at the same time, the little glimpses we did get were enough to remind me why I want more of these powerful men. I love this series so much, and I can’t wait for the next book. I really hope it’s Theo’s—he intrigues me the most!
“And I was your mission?”
“The most important of my life. I love you, Benoit. I didn’t think I was capable of feeling that way, but there’s nothing I want more than to prove myself wrong. And I will. Every single day.”
“That’s a pretty strong promise.”
“But it’s one I’ll keep. No matter what continent we happen to find ourselves on.”
“Good, because there’s no sending me away anymore. I have ways to find you.”
“And would you? Come find me?”
“Every day, for the rest of my life. I love you too. And I don’t care how scary you and your big bad life are—I want in.”
“You think you can handle me?”
“Oh, mon monstre.” Benoit began to laugh, that joyous, lyrical sound that told me he was up to no good, then patted my chest. “I’ve been handling you ever since we met.”
August 3, 2025
I’m officially a Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank fangirl and I’m not even sorry about it. These two could publish a grocery list and I’d probably give it 5 stars. But THIS book? I ate it up. No crumbs left.
It’s so freaking HOT, I had to pause just to breathe. Benoit is sweet, flirty, sassy, and totally bratty—in the most lovable way. And Dimitri? Don’t even get me started. Dangerous, possessive, broody as hell… I was GONE. And together? Their chemistry is actual fire. Like, set-your-Kindle-on-fire levels of smut. I'm still recovering.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite book in the series so far. The tension, the spice, the emotional beats—everything just hit so right. Honestly, Brooke and Ella devoured. Left no survivors. 10/10 would sell my soul to reread it for the first time.
It’s so freaking HOT, I had to pause just to breathe. Benoit is sweet, flirty, sassy, and totally bratty—in the most lovable way. And Dimitri? Don’t even get me started. Dangerous, possessive, broody as hell… I was GONE. And together? Their chemistry is actual fire. Like, set-your-Kindle-on-fire levels of smut. I'm still recovering.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite book in the series so far. The tension, the spice, the emotional beats—everything just hit so right. Honestly, Brooke and Ella devoured. Left no survivors. 10/10 would sell my soul to reread it for the first time.
July 25, 2025
I had a fun time reading it but I was expecting more feelings and depth in their relationship.
July 24, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
C'est au tour du petit Frenchy de la bande d'entrer en scène ! Et si nos précédents Kings étaient plutôt du genre charme chic et discret, là, avec Benoit, on est dans une toute autre catégorie, option flamboyance extrême assumée !
Et forcément, pour pimenter les choses, en face il faut jouer avec les contrastes, en la personne de Dimitri Stavros l'archétype du "tall, dark and handsome" version trafiquant d'armes (oui oui ...).
Benoit va jouer les espions de charme pour le compte des Kings, et garder un oeil sur Dimitri, visiblement engagé dans une nouvelle série de négociations, après avoir pris la tête de son organisation. C'est un vrai jeu du chat et de la souris qui s'engage, et Benoit joue gros. On suit les deux hommes à travers plusieurs capitales européennes (et j'ai adoré ce décor qui change de New York), avec un Benoit qui joue les évaporés, mais qui finalement exécute sa partie à la perfection, et un Dimitri de plus en plus intrigué par cet homme si différent de lui mais auquel il peut de moins en moins résister.
Bon clairement, je l'ai déjà dit et je le répète, cet univers de riches justiciers de l'ombre, ce n'est pas mon délire et j'ai du mal à entrer dans le jeu et à suspendre ma crédulité (et là encore plus avec un héros au profil tel que Dimitri ...). Pourtant, en bonne fidèle fan de ces autrices que je suis, je continue à lire, et je trouve quand même un peu de fun dans tout ça. C'est extravagant, j'essaie de prendre ça au 12.000ème degré et de juste kiffer les dialogues, le sens de la répartie et cet inimitable jeu du push and pull qui font pour moi la marque de ce duo.
On verra ce que nous réserve la suite, et je pense déjà savoir qui sera le prochain King à avoir sa propre histoire ...
C'est au tour du petit Frenchy de la bande d'entrer en scène ! Et si nos précédents Kings étaient plutôt du genre charme chic et discret, là, avec Benoit, on est dans une toute autre catégorie, option flamboyance extrême assumée !
Et forcément, pour pimenter les choses, en face il faut jouer avec les contrastes, en la personne de Dimitri Stavros l'archétype du "tall, dark and handsome" version trafiquant d'armes (oui oui ...).
Benoit va jouer les espions de charme pour le compte des Kings, et garder un oeil sur Dimitri, visiblement engagé dans une nouvelle série de négociations, après avoir pris la tête de son organisation. C'est un vrai jeu du chat et de la souris qui s'engage, et Benoit joue gros. On suit les deux hommes à travers plusieurs capitales européennes (et j'ai adoré ce décor qui change de New York), avec un Benoit qui joue les évaporés, mais qui finalement exécute sa partie à la perfection, et un Dimitri de plus en plus intrigué par cet homme si différent de lui mais auquel il peut de moins en moins résister.
Bon clairement, je l'ai déjà dit et je le répète, cet univers de riches justiciers de l'ombre, ce n'est pas mon délire et j'ai du mal à entrer dans le jeu et à suspendre ma crédulité (et là encore plus avec un héros au profil tel que Dimitri ...). Pourtant, en bonne fidèle fan de ces autrices que je suis, je continue à lire, et je trouve quand même un peu de fun dans tout ça. C'est extravagant, j'essaie de prendre ça au 12.000ème degré et de juste kiffer les dialogues, le sens de la répartie et cet inimitable jeu du push and pull qui font pour moi la marque de ce duo.
On verra ce que nous réserve la suite, et je pense déjà savoir qui sera le prochain King à avoir sa propre histoire ...
August 6, 2025
Benoit in burlesque? On an undercover mission that turns into so much more than just an action-filled adventure? Sign me up!
I absolutely loved this story.
What Benoit discovers in Dimitri is not only forbidden and dangerous, but also a magnetic pull he can’t resist. The way he inserts himself into Dimitri’s world is clever and calculated—but emotions start to creep in much sooner than either of them expects. Dimitri is suspicious (rightfully so), but he’s also undeniably attracted to the beautiful, sassy force of nature that is Benoit.
The book moves at a fast pace, which I adored. The cities, the food, the constant motion—it all kept me hooked. Sassy Benoit and grumpy Dimitri make a perfect pairing, full of tension, banter, and heat.
But above all, it’s the writing that truly shines. This author duo never lets me down, and they’ve delivered another addictive, high-stakes, and emotional rollercoaster.
I absolutely loved this story.
What Benoit discovers in Dimitri is not only forbidden and dangerous, but also a magnetic pull he can’t resist. The way he inserts himself into Dimitri’s world is clever and calculated—but emotions start to creep in much sooner than either of them expects. Dimitri is suspicious (rightfully so), but he’s also undeniably attracted to the beautiful, sassy force of nature that is Benoit.
The book moves at a fast pace, which I adored. The cities, the food, the constant motion—it all kept me hooked. Sassy Benoit and grumpy Dimitri make a perfect pairing, full of tension, banter, and heat.
But above all, it’s the writing that truly shines. This author duo never lets me down, and they’ve delivered another addictive, high-stakes, and emotional rollercoaster.
May 25, 2026
hasta el 89% del libro olvide por completo que estaba leyendo a cuarentones y si no lo mencionaban hacia el final no caía en cuenta
July 12, 2025
Sweet. Smutty. Sexy. Seductive. All things to describe the one and only, Benoit Olivier.
I absolutely loved Immoral. I’ve been itching to read about Benny since the first book. He’s so calculated and fun. All his little quirky comments and carefree attitude make him so likeable. The complete opposite of Dimitri.
While Benoit uses his body to charm and flirt, Dimitri is all hard angles and rough edges. They couldn’t be more different, yet they fit together perfectly.
Once again, Brooke and Ella have created such an amazing storyline with the perfect blend of plot and steam.
“His fingers tightened at the back of my neck, the one on my ass digging into my skin as he spread me even further apart, and I knew he was looking at us. The way his cock was now fully lodged inside me. The way my ass was stretched around his thickness.”
These two had chemistry off the charts. The hots they had for each other were practically sweating off the page. The second Dimitri saw Benoit dance on the stage in Dubai, he was hooked. The moment Dimitri demanded his guard retrieve Benoit’s G-string, it was all over for him. Little did he know he was about to get into bed with the hottest, most enticing man he’s ever met.
Though maybe Benoits intentions in the beginning weren’t the most truthful, he did choose to crawl into bed with Dimitri on his own accord. Their lust was never an act. The way they craved each other was the truest thing ever spoken between them. Their bodies molded together and became one.
Unfortunately, once Benoits intentions were brought to light, their mutual understanding of fun sex and adventure went out the window.
They obviously still couldn’t keep their hands off one another due to their quick growing attraction, but their new relationship was met with hatred and hostility.
Dimitri was upset-as he should be. Benoit was annoyed- especially when he didn’t get his way.
Once Benoit realized that Dimitri had brought him back to Santorini, (Dimitri’s hometown) he knew there was still a chance for them. Why would Dimitri keep him in his own house in Greece, with no guards?
Benoit quickly realized that this was Dimitri’s way of saying he wanted to let Benoit in, but he didn’t know how to voice that. Benoit started to gain back Dimitri’s trust. Dimitri returned the favor, and soon they started to learn more about each other on a deeper level.
The bond between their bodies somehow grew even stronger. Sadly, it was right as Benoit was forced to leave.
“The truth is, I don’t think I’ll ever want anything more than you. But I also know I can’t keep you.”
A month has passed and Benoit missed his Monster. He confided in his friend, but ultimately decided that they couldn’t be with each other, it simply wouldn’t work.
Dimitri tried his best to throw himself into his work and do what he always knew best, but he would never be able to forget Benoit, or his body.
Thankfully they didn’t deny their pull towards each other for too long. Dimitri surprised Benoit at a Kings event and declared their separation was done. They couldn’t ignore this special connection they had. Their bodies were meant to be pressed against each other. Their hearts were made to be held in each other’s grasp. Benoit and Dimitri were destined to become lovers. They are both so powerful one their own, but together- they are Immoral.
“The most important of my life. I love you, Benoit. I didn’t think I was capable of feeling that way, but there’s nothing I want more than to prove myself wrong. And I will. Every single day.”
Thank you Ella and Brooke for letting me review an ARC of Immoral!!!! I can’t wait to see who our Merciless King is!!!🧡
I absolutely loved Immoral. I’ve been itching to read about Benny since the first book. He’s so calculated and fun. All his little quirky comments and carefree attitude make him so likeable. The complete opposite of Dimitri.
While Benoit uses his body to charm and flirt, Dimitri is all hard angles and rough edges. They couldn’t be more different, yet they fit together perfectly.
Once again, Brooke and Ella have created such an amazing storyline with the perfect blend of plot and steam.
“His fingers tightened at the back of my neck, the one on my ass digging into my skin as he spread me even further apart, and I knew he was looking at us. The way his cock was now fully lodged inside me. The way my ass was stretched around his thickness.”
These two had chemistry off the charts. The hots they had for each other were practically sweating off the page. The second Dimitri saw Benoit dance on the stage in Dubai, he was hooked. The moment Dimitri demanded his guard retrieve Benoit’s G-string, it was all over for him. Little did he know he was about to get into bed with the hottest, most enticing man he’s ever met.
Though maybe Benoits intentions in the beginning weren’t the most truthful, he did choose to crawl into bed with Dimitri on his own accord. Their lust was never an act. The way they craved each other was the truest thing ever spoken between them. Their bodies molded together and became one.
Unfortunately, once Benoits intentions were brought to light, their mutual understanding of fun sex and adventure went out the window.
They obviously still couldn’t keep their hands off one another due to their quick growing attraction, but their new relationship was met with hatred and hostility.
Dimitri was upset-as he should be. Benoit was annoyed- especially when he didn’t get his way.
Once Benoit realized that Dimitri had brought him back to Santorini, (Dimitri’s hometown) he knew there was still a chance for them. Why would Dimitri keep him in his own house in Greece, with no guards?
Benoit quickly realized that this was Dimitri’s way of saying he wanted to let Benoit in, but he didn’t know how to voice that. Benoit started to gain back Dimitri’s trust. Dimitri returned the favor, and soon they started to learn more about each other on a deeper level.
The bond between their bodies somehow grew even stronger. Sadly, it was right as Benoit was forced to leave.
“The truth is, I don’t think I’ll ever want anything more than you. But I also know I can’t keep you.”
A month has passed and Benoit missed his Monster. He confided in his friend, but ultimately decided that they couldn’t be with each other, it simply wouldn’t work.
Dimitri tried his best to throw himself into his work and do what he always knew best, but he would never be able to forget Benoit, or his body.
Thankfully they didn’t deny their pull towards each other for too long. Dimitri surprised Benoit at a Kings event and declared their separation was done. They couldn’t ignore this special connection they had. Their bodies were meant to be pressed against each other. Their hearts were made to be held in each other’s grasp. Benoit and Dimitri were destined to become lovers. They are both so powerful one their own, but together- they are Immoral.
“The most important of my life. I love you, Benoit. I didn’t think I was capable of feeling that way, but there’s nothing I want more than to prove myself wrong. And I will. Every single day.”
Thank you Ella and Brooke for letting me review an ARC of Immoral!!!! I can’t wait to see who our Merciless King is!!!🧡
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 16, 2026
M/M || Billionaire X Billionaire || Seducer/Spy || Grumpy X Flirty || Dancer || Secret Organization || Arms Dealer Boss || Europe || “Mon Monstre” || Hate Sex || Possessive MMC || Mutual Pining
4.75⭐️
3🌶️
“All I do is want you. When I wake up, when I eat, when I fucking sleep. I never stopped wanting you.”
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒔𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Benoit Olivier gets tasked to seduce Dimitri Stavros, the biggest underground arms dealer, to figure out if he can be trusted. He succeeds and is taken on a month-long business trip with Dimitri across Europe as a paid companion.
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Benoit and Dimitri’s book💕
This is my favorite of the series (until now) by far! I highlighted so many things and quotes in my copy, there were so many good moments🙈
🤍This book has:
a charming and confident bottom
a stoic and grumpy top
traveling through Europe
spy tasked to seduce who gets found out
falling in love despite it all
heartbreaking separation and a heartfelt reunion
Can be read as a standalone. All you really need to know is that Benoit is part of a secret organization, Park Avenue Kings, who consist of powerful men whose mission is to make the world a better place even through bad means.
Benoit is a diva💅🏻 He is so confident and knows how attractive he is, and that is the sexiest thing ever. He’s beautiful, he’s fun, he’s flirty. Of course Dimitri couldn’t resist his seductions, he didn’t even have stand a chance against it🤭
This whole seducer/spy trope is done wonderfully here and Benoit is amazing at it. He’s a true professional while being himself and it is pure entertainment to read. The contrast between Benoit’s flirty nature and Dimitri’s cold grumpiness is delightful, almost to the point of this being a romcom (but not quite). After Benoit gets found out, he gets even more teasing and flirtatious and Dimitri gets even more grumpy and controlling. It’s like Benoit has Dimitri wrapped around his finger from the very first page and Dimitri refuses to realize this and I love it😆 The fact that Dimitri decided to take Benoit back after the reveal was 100% because he couldn’t let Benoit go even if he betrayed him. Your honor, that man is whipped😌
Their dynamic is almost like a mafia boss and his wife (husband). Dimitri is cold and grumpy and stoic and dangerous but is obsessed with Benoit (while being in denial about it) and letting him do things he probably shouldn’t, making the goons look for the ring he “dropped” in the train during a meeting, taking him to the party to make him happy even though it’s not Dimitri’s scene…. And Benoit is the wife (husband), bringing a million suitcases along for the trip, making Dimitri take him to a Christmas market, getting away with saying things to Dimitri no one else could, distracting him while he’s working, being great in bed, getting protected by Dimitri, being the sun to Dimitri’s life.☀️ It’s honestly so great.
I wouldn’t say Benoit is a brat but he is definitely toeing the line of it when it comes to Dimitri😉 In the bedroom he doesn’t mind submitting but outside he is rebellious and headstrong.
I love how vividly everything is described (without going overboard), and each book so far has had their own distinct aesthetic while overlapping the common theme of the secret organization. The snowy castle in the Czech Republic 🏰❄️, the Christmas market in Prague🎅🏻🎄, the luxury train🚂🍽️, the hidden compound in the Arabian desert 🏜️🐪, Dimitri’s home in Santorini🧿☀️… every location was so alive with their descriptions in this book that made reading it very enjoyable✨ All the books so far have been really so different and often in series like these with different couples each book, they all feel the same and look the same, not with this one though. Each have their own style, own plot, own vibe, own personality. I really really like that🙌
Also, old man yaoi? My mans are 42 and 45, that’s really refreshing. Though Benoit feels like he’s in his 20s, I would 100% believe he’s like 29 but nope, he’s 42. Love him though😘
I like Benoit’s nickname for Dimitri: Mon monstre. My monster. It’s unique and perfect for Dimitri.
Like come on. That sounds so cheesy on the surface but it’s just so perfect 🤲
I know I tagged this as billionaire x billionaire, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s accurate. Benoit is rich through his family and it was implied he is worth billions so I’d assume he’s a billionaire. Dimitri was referred to as a multimillionaire which doesn’t make him a billionaire I guess, but he’s like very very rich too. Benoit being the richer of the two is actually a bit funny if you think about it😆 Anyways, billionaire x billionaire is close enough in my books.
Overall: I just loved this book. It had the most personality in the series so far, and the best plot imo. It was just missing a little something something that would’ve made it a full five-star read🤏 I didn’t really care for Benoit in the first two books, he wasn’t really present, but now I am in loooooooove❤️ Anyways. Good book. Read it.
🎀 Characters: 🎀
💄Benoit Olivier: 42 years old, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, stubble, toned body, couple of inches shorter than Dimitri, smooth chest, tan, wears makeup often, English-French, a cape is a signature clothing for him, used to be a burlesque dancer, eccentric style, bottom
🖤Dimitri Stavros: 45 years old, black hair just past his ears, dark eyes, deeply tan, stubble, dark body hair, attractive, scar on his cheek, stoic, biggest underground arms dealer, Greek, top
4.75⭐️
3🌶️
“All I do is want you. When I wake up, when I eat, when I fucking sleep. I never stopped wanting you.”
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒔𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Benoit Olivier gets tasked to seduce Dimitri Stavros, the biggest underground arms dealer, to figure out if he can be trusted. He succeeds and is taken on a month-long business trip with Dimitri across Europe as a paid companion.
ㅤ -ˋˏ ೃ༄ 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ೃ༄ ˎˊ-
Benoit and Dimitri’s book💕
This is my favorite of the series (until now) by far! I highlighted so many things and quotes in my copy, there were so many good moments🙈
🤍This book has:
a charming and confident bottom
a stoic and grumpy top
traveling through Europe
spy tasked to seduce who gets found out
falling in love despite it all
heartbreaking separation and a heartfelt reunion
Can be read as a standalone. All you really need to know is that Benoit is part of a secret organization, Park Avenue Kings, who consist of powerful men whose mission is to make the world a better place even through bad means.
Benoit is a diva💅🏻 He is so confident and knows how attractive he is, and that is the sexiest thing ever. He’s beautiful, he’s fun, he’s flirty. Of course Dimitri couldn’t resist his seductions, he didn’t even have stand a chance against it🤭
This whole seducer/spy trope is done wonderfully here and Benoit is amazing at it. He’s a true professional while being himself and it is pure entertainment to read. The contrast between Benoit’s flirty nature and Dimitri’s cold grumpiness is delightful, almost to the point of this being a romcom (but not quite). After Benoit gets found out, he gets even more teasing and flirtatious and Dimitri gets even more grumpy and controlling. It’s like Benoit has Dimitri wrapped around his finger from the very first page and Dimitri refuses to realize this and I love it😆 The fact that Dimitri decided to take Benoit back after the reveal was 100% because he couldn’t let Benoit go even if he betrayed him. Your honor, that man is whipped😌
Their dynamic is almost like a mafia boss and his wife (husband). Dimitri is cold and grumpy and stoic and dangerous but is obsessed with Benoit (while being in denial about it) and letting him do things he probably shouldn’t, making the goons look for the ring he “dropped” in the train during a meeting, taking him to the party to make him happy even though it’s not Dimitri’s scene…. And Benoit is the wife (husband), bringing a million suitcases along for the trip, making Dimitri take him to a Christmas market, getting away with saying things to Dimitri no one else could, distracting him while he’s working, being great in bed, getting protected by Dimitri, being the sun to Dimitri’s life.☀️ It’s honestly so great.
”Darling Dimitri, you've forgotten to uncuff me,” I sing-songed, trying to lift my arm and getting caught by the chain.
He paused with his hand on the doorknob and looked at me over his shoulder. “No. I haven't.”
Then he walked out, leaving me alone in the room with what was left of my minestrone.
My mouth fell open at the audacity.
“Hello?” I called out, and pounded my fist on the table. “I'm still tied to a chair in here. Hellooooo?”
I wouldn’t say Benoit is a brat but he is definitely toeing the line of it when it comes to Dimitri😉 In the bedroom he doesn’t mind submitting but outside he is rebellious and headstrong.
I love how vividly everything is described (without going overboard), and each book so far has had their own distinct aesthetic while overlapping the common theme of the secret organization. The snowy castle in the Czech Republic 🏰❄️, the Christmas market in Prague🎅🏻🎄, the luxury train🚂🍽️, the hidden compound in the Arabian desert 🏜️🐪, Dimitri’s home in Santorini🧿☀️… every location was so alive with their descriptions in this book that made reading it very enjoyable✨ All the books so far have been really so different and often in series like these with different couples each book, they all feel the same and look the same, not with this one though. Each have their own style, own plot, own vibe, own personality. I really really like that🙌
Also, old man yaoi? My mans are 42 and 45, that’s really refreshing. Though Benoit feels like he’s in his 20s, I would 100% believe he’s like 29 but nope, he’s 42. Love him though😘
”I never wanted to be a…monstre
I like Benoit’s nickname for Dimitri: Mon monstre. My monster. It’s unique and perfect for Dimitri.
“You were never the monster. Just a man in a cage of your own making. Mon monstre.”
He nodded as his lips met mine. “Yours.”
Like come on. That sounds so cheesy on the surface but it’s just so perfect 🤲
“You can let your walls down,” he said so softly that I almost missed it. “It's just you and me now.”
I know I tagged this as billionaire x billionaire, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s accurate. Benoit is rich through his family and it was implied he is worth billions so I’d assume he’s a billionaire. Dimitri was referred to as a multimillionaire which doesn’t make him a billionaire I guess, but he’s like very very rich too. Benoit being the richer of the two is actually a bit funny if you think about it😆 Anyways, billionaire x billionaire is close enough in my books.
Overall: I just loved this book. It had the most personality in the series so far, and the best plot imo. It was just missing a little something something that would’ve made it a full five-star read🤏 I didn’t really care for Benoit in the first two books, he wasn’t really present, but now I am in loooooooove❤️ Anyways. Good book. Read it.
🎀 Characters: 🎀
💄Benoit Olivier: 42 years old, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, stubble, toned body, couple of inches shorter than Dimitri, smooth chest, tan, wears makeup often, English-French, a cape is a signature clothing for him, used to be a burlesque dancer, eccentric style, bottom
🖤Dimitri Stavros: 45 years old, black hair just past his ears, dark eyes, deeply tan, stubble, dark body hair, attractive, scar on his cheek, stoic, biggest underground arms dealer, Greek, top
March 15, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
This was a really fun read and I had a great time with Benoit and Dimitri. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts of the book, and I loved their banter. It made their interactions really entertaining and kept the story engaging.
I just wish there had been a little more depth in some areas. The angst didn’t hit as hard as I expected, and I feel like the backstories could have been explored more because there was a lot of potential there.
Still, the chemistry between Benoit and Dimitri kept me invested, and their moments together were definitely the highlight of the book.
This was a really fun read and I had a great time with Benoit and Dimitri. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts of the book, and I loved their banter. It made their interactions really entertaining and kept the story engaging.
I just wish there had been a little more depth in some areas. The angst didn’t hit as hard as I expected, and I feel like the backstories could have been explored more because there was a lot of potential there.
Still, the chemistry between Benoit and Dimitri kept me invested, and their moments together were definitely the highlight of the book.
July 14, 2025
benoit and dimitri >>>> i think this is officially my favorite kings book (so far)!!! i love the way brooke & ella are writing the series!
benny & dimitri were so good together! it (rightfully) took a lot of time for both of them to be honest with each other, but it was so nice when they were able to let their guard down! also their chemistry was off the charts!!!
obviously important things happened in the book, but my favorite thing was that it didn’t take place in new york. it felt so refreshing and like i was traveling with benoit & dimitri throughout europe; it was fun!
thank you foreword pr for the arc!!!
benny & dimitri were so good together! it (rightfully) took a lot of time for both of them to be honest with each other, but it was so nice when they were able to let their guard down! also their chemistry was off the charts!!!
obviously important things happened in the book, but my favorite thing was that it didn’t take place in new york. it felt so refreshing and like i was traveling with benoit & dimitri throughout europe; it was fun!
thank you foreword pr for the arc!!!
July 25, 2026
I loved this book. Benoit is such a colorful character, full of life, humor and wit. He is full of what I'd call 'street smarts' and you can easily dismiss him but his society brothers know his worth.
Dimitri is the one capturing my heart. He is so determined to love and be loved, even in circumstances when it is clearly outstretched. He tries and even when he feels he was betrayed, he can't help himself because he really fell first and hard.
These two choose each other, against all odds.
(having said that, as good as this series is, plsss read the princes series. It is even better....)
Dimitri is the one capturing my heart. He is so determined to love and be loved, even in circumstances when it is clearly outstretched. He tries and even when he feels he was betrayed, he can't help himself because he really fell first and hard.
These two choose each other, against all odds.
(having said that, as good as this series is, plsss read the princes series. It is even better....)
July 12, 2025
Absolutely loved Benoit and Dimitri’s story. This one had me hooked from the first page and I couldn’t put it down. I’m obsessed with this whole series, and somehow with each book i love it more and more. I’m already dying to know who the next book will be about!
July 21, 2025
3 stars
I didn't love this.
RTC.
I didn't love this.
RTC.
July 27, 2025
Lust at First Sight
The cat and mouse game these two play right from the start is so entertaining. I loved their dynamic and it was fun to go on the ride with them.
The cat and mouse game these two play right from the start is so entertaining. I loved their dynamic and it was fun to go on the ride with them.
August 31, 2025
I liked Benoit and Dimitri but their relationship didn't have much depth to it (not that I was expecting it to). I did like the time we spent with them and their banter with each other. I did need a little more action, plot wise. Everything was moved forward quite quickly and problems were solved just as quickly.
February 14, 2026
Valentine book ₊˚⊹♡
Stitch incoming...
I was so reluctant to read this book even though i love insatiable and possessive park avenue prince, devilish, savage park avenue king, all because of the cover. I'm so sorry but I genuinely hate it so much, I would rather it just be a plain red background with black title on it. I even have to avoid looking at it.
Also I'm pretty scared after seeing too many ppl saying Benoit is irritating and selfish and doesn't apologize after spying on Dimitri. And I have already started to like Dimitri considering he's so tender with Benoit (who was just a sex partner he paid to keep him company at that time) in contrast to the unapologetic boss he is. I really need both of the MCs to love each other so much or else the relationship isn't going to work. At this point I have to remind myself a ruthless arms dealer is an arms dealer that sells guns to anyone including ppl who may shoot kids, to cope with Benoit being the spy Dimitri wants to cut it's head off. I really want to like this book because I don't have any other to read in the meantime.
Finished: I DID LIKE THIS BOOK YAY 💝˖ ࣪ ⊹˖ ࣪.𖥔 ݁ ˖
It's pretty much perfect for valentine day. Yes there were spy elements but it wasn't for big bad intention or harmful to Dimitri's organization, the worst that could happen was King decide not to collaborate with him, so Dimitri was angry from feeling betrayed but it didn't make the MCs's relationship completely doomed.
Dimitri was supposed to be a cold blooded arms dealer but he had gone out of his way to spoil Benoit so many times since the day they met. He was handsome even though it was in a scary way, he was good in bed, he was a deadly powerful man and interested in Benoit so of course that lured Benoit in, but it was only after his cover being blown up that Benoit realized he fell for the man he couldn't have. Benoit was gorgeous, alluring and flirty and didn't let the arms dealer intimidate him, overall a good match for Dimitri cause only one that has a background as powerful as his could step in Dimitri's world without worrying about his safety.
The steamy scenes were good but not as rough as I prefer, and I would like to see them cuddling more, everytime they were together the air just instantly heated up. Personally I think there wasn't too much sex but the story is short so that much steamy scenes didn't leave much space for us to see the MCs going on a date, appearing together, slowly catching feelings, you know, all the things that supposed to happen on the way to the "love" word. Also I was disappointed that we didn't get any epilogue, Benoit as a mob wife would be so peak.
#strict-top-bottom #HEA #power-couple
Stitch incoming...
I was so reluctant to read this book even though i love insatiable and possessive park avenue prince, devilish, savage park avenue king, all because of the cover. I'm so sorry but I genuinely hate it so much, I would rather it just be a plain red background with black title on it. I even have to avoid looking at it.
Also I'm pretty scared after seeing too many ppl saying Benoit is irritating and selfish and doesn't apologize after spying on Dimitri. And I have already started to like Dimitri considering he's so tender with Benoit (who was just a sex partner he paid to keep him company at that time) in contrast to the unapologetic boss he is. I really need both of the MCs to love each other so much or else the relationship isn't going to work. At this point I have to remind myself a ruthless arms dealer is an arms dealer that sells guns to anyone including ppl who may shoot kids, to cope with Benoit being the spy Dimitri wants to cut it's head off. I really want to like this book because I don't have any other to read in the meantime.
Finished: I DID LIKE THIS BOOK YAY 💝˖ ࣪ ⊹˖ ࣪.𖥔 ݁ ˖
It's pretty much perfect for valentine day. Yes there were spy elements but it wasn't for big bad intention or harmful to Dimitri's organization, the worst that could happen was King decide not to collaborate with him, so Dimitri was angry from feeling betrayed but it didn't make the MCs's relationship completely doomed.
Dimitri was supposed to be a cold blooded arms dealer but he had gone out of his way to spoil Benoit so many times since the day they met. He was handsome even though it was in a scary way, he was good in bed, he was a deadly powerful man and interested in Benoit so of course that lured Benoit in, but it was only after his cover being blown up that Benoit realized he fell for the man he couldn't have. Benoit was gorgeous, alluring and flirty and didn't let the arms dealer intimidate him, overall a good match for Dimitri cause only one that has a background as powerful as his could step in Dimitri's world without worrying about his safety.
The steamy scenes were good but not as rough as I prefer, and I would like to see them cuddling more, everytime they were together the air just instantly heated up. Personally I think there wasn't too much sex but the story is short so that much steamy scenes didn't leave much space for us to see the MCs going on a date, appearing together, slowly catching feelings, you know, all the things that supposed to happen on the way to the "love" word. Also I was disappointed that we didn't get any epilogue, Benoit as a mob wife would be so peak.
I wish I could—
“Wish you could what?” Dimitri’s question had me realizing I’d started to say those private thoughts out loud, and I snapped my mouth shut.
He leaned back, taking my chin in hand and searching my eyes. It didn’t matter what I said; it had to be written all over my expression.
There went having the best poker face among my brothers.
“Tell me,” he demanded, and I couldn’t find it in myself to lie to him anymore.
I brushed his hair back from his face. “I wish I could stay. I wish I could love you.”
What I didn’t say was for the rest of our lives, but that had been enough.
Those dark, piercing eyes softened and he swallowed. “I know,” he said quietly, bringing my hand to his lips and pressing a kiss to each one of my fingers. “I wish that too.”
And that was almost worse than silence.
#strict-top-bottom #HEA #power-couple
October 28, 2025
My first review! So, I was not a fan! For a big scary villain Dimitri was as soft as a kitten. I’m sorry, but if the villain finds out the guys he’s been sleeping with is spying on him, I expect SOME sort of punishment! Not only did he let it go like it was nothing, but he ended up being the one doing the chasing too! And don’t get me started on Benoit! He may be one of the most annoying characters I’ve ever read. “I’m so hot. Everyone wants me. I’m too good to beg” ugh! He betrayed D, didn’t apologize once, picked his “chosen family” over D and walked away from him twice like it was nothing! Not once did he grovel or even ask D for forgiveness for spying on him!!! I seriously hated B!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2025
Entertaining
July 6, 2026
One of my favorite books in this series. I just love Benoit.
July 25, 2025
This book has absolutely no right to be this good, and I for sure did not sign up to cry this much while reading it.
Benoit & Dimitri should be illegal together. The way they are so perfect for each other should be illegal. WOW. Soulmates who? Soulmates them. Always. Now and forever. In this life and in all the others.
OMG. I DID NOT EXPECT TO LOVE THEM THIS MUCH. 😭😭😭 They were beyond perfect.
OH, MY GOD, AND THE STORY? Don't get me started because I don't want to spoil it for you, but it was so, so, so, so freaking GOOD. AMAZING.
Fast paced, full of fire, steam, action, seduction. Call nine 11 cuz... hello? Fire Dept, this book is FIIIIIIREEEEEEEE.
How the h_ell are these books getting better and better? How is this possible? I'm asking for me. I need to know. ASAAAAAAP.
Benoit was such a delight, oh, Lord, Dimitri really did not stand a chance. AND DIMITRI? OH, our baddie is bad bad and hawt hawt and I don't blame Benoit even for a second for going crazy over him. How could he not? Hawt, dangerous, handsome as sin, perfect, PERFECT, PERFECT for HIM. I swear it's like they were created to fit the other one in the most perfect way possible.
Ugh, I'm so sad now that this book is over. I want more. I need more. I need more of them, and I wanna know what's next. I wanna hear their stories and go with them in their next adventures. I wanna see them get those rings and making honest men's out of each other. I want to see them tease each other, Benoit dance for his lover, Dimitri smiling more. 😭😭😭 I need more of them. Period.
This series and Prince's are my breath of fresh air, and I will forever cherish them.
Bring it on Ella & Brooks, I am ready for Merciless. Let's gooooooo!!!!!
Who's gonna be next?
Benoit & Dimitri should be illegal together. The way they are so perfect for each other should be illegal. WOW. Soulmates who? Soulmates them. Always. Now and forever. In this life and in all the others.
OMG. I DID NOT EXPECT TO LOVE THEM THIS MUCH. 😭😭😭 They were beyond perfect.
OH, MY GOD, AND THE STORY? Don't get me started because I don't want to spoil it for you, but it was so, so, so, so freaking GOOD. AMAZING.
Fast paced, full of fire, steam, action, seduction. Call nine 11 cuz... hello? Fire Dept, this book is FIIIIIIREEEEEEEE.
How the h_ell are these books getting better and better? How is this possible? I'm asking for me. I need to know. ASAAAAAAP.
Benoit was such a delight, oh, Lord, Dimitri really did not stand a chance. AND DIMITRI? OH, our baddie is bad bad and hawt hawt and I don't blame Benoit even for a second for going crazy over him. How could he not? Hawt, dangerous, handsome as sin, perfect, PERFECT, PERFECT for HIM. I swear it's like they were created to fit the other one in the most perfect way possible.
Ugh, I'm so sad now that this book is over. I want more. I need more. I need more of them, and I wanna know what's next. I wanna hear their stories and go with them in their next adventures. I wanna see them get those rings and making honest men's out of each other. I want to see them tease each other, Benoit dance for his lover, Dimitri smiling more. 😭😭😭 I need more of them. Period.
This series and Prince's are my breath of fresh air, and I will forever cherish them.
Bring it on Ella & Brooks, I am ready for Merciless. Let's gooooooo!!!!!
Who's gonna be next?
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