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Missionary With A Menace: An Unhinged Arranged Marriage

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Deuce Caldwell is an unhinged crash-out—trained to kill, born to lead, and now hell-bent on revenge. A blood oath binds him to marry into the Deveraux family, merging two ruthless empires into one. The arrangement was made long before he had a choice, but after a hit meant for him goes wrong, Deuce sees everything different. He won’t stop until he finds who’s responsible.

His new bride, ain’t what she seems. Behind her beauty and poise, she carries secrets, her own motives, and a dangerous pull Deuce didn’t expect. What starts as a forced union for power might ignite into something raw, something real.

Deuce always swore intimacy was weakness—missionary was too personal, too affectionate. But with the right woman, what was once off-limits becomes the very thing he craves.

In Houston, power is currency, love is liability, and trust can get you killed. For Deuce, the crown is already promised. The question is—will his bride stand beside him on the throne, or push him off it?

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2025

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35 reviews2 followers
November 18, 2025
Honestly if the book wasn’t short I would’ve dnf’d it. The plot was good definitely recommend and cliffhanger did its job. But the punctuation and the different size fonts was driving crazy. But the book was good a little corny but im definitely reading the next one. I just hope that she edits the next one a little better.
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446 reviews7 followers
November 12, 2025
OMG

Where is the next book?!! The secrets and mess and twists and turns. Omg. It’s all so much. I need the rest.
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145 reviews7 followers
November 26, 2025
Bonnie!!!!

Chile, this storyline sucked me fight on in!!! And that cliffhanger. Yea run me the next installment’s cuz I need that!
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112 reviews9 followers
November 14, 2025
Missionary with a Menace

Ms. Author Ma’am! Why must you do us like this?! That cliffhanger was bananas! Who put the hit out? I got a few guesses. You got me invested.
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199 reviews32 followers
December 1, 2025
This was a great fast pay story it’s gonna send you through some ups and downs. Almost give you like a movie vibe. Bonnie has a great pen and she’s gonna have you on the edge of your seat with this story. Totally recommend everyone go check it out.
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1,068 reviews32 followers
November 20, 2025
good

I like this book and all of the drama. I really enjoyed this book and I will be reading another book.
45 reviews
November 16, 2025
the FMC was so annoying. ok she was sheltered and didn't grow up in that life but she lacked common sense and comprehension skills. Like she was just dumb. Couldn't put 2 and 2 together at all
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54 reviews
November 20, 2025
I wish there was a note that this is the start of a series

The plot was good for a short book, but it really needed a better editor. There were several grammatical errors and names misspelled, then a part that says “she she she” and you have to guess the missing words like a madlib.

I wasn’t expecting a cliffhanger, but it was done well enough. I don’t get how Deuce is supposed to be taking over a kingdom but he does everything alone. No real backup or anything. He was able to hold his own, for the most part, it just wasn’t giving heir to the throne boss.

I appreciated that Lani tried to stand up for herself and not accept just any kind of treatment. She just should have caught on to Dom a bit earlier, and Reign seemed out for self. I think the guy at the warehouse is Drez, the other “right hand”. Why the Dad was calling everyone his “right hand” was another mess. Overall, I’m interested to see where the story is going. I hope the author takes time to edit it and give the men names with a bit more variety. All the D names get confusing (Deuce, Dank, Drez, Dom).
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300 reviews3 followers
December 4, 2025
One and Done

This book showed up in my recommendations based on a Shari B. book I'd read so I decided to give this author a chance. While I didn't hate the storyline, the cadence was off to me. This arranged marriage/enemies to lovers trope went from "I don't want to" to "I'm so in love" in such a weird way and short timeframe that it didn't feel true or authentic. The characters were just OK, no real breakout stars or main character energy. Then this element of "who done it" had the opposite effect of what I think the author was intending because it actually just revealed how unconnected and unpowerful that all the key players were. Not to mention, to have been a trained killer since a child, Duece never seemed to land a shot that hit anyone, and another gunman was able to get too close to him too many times for my liking. This book also ends in a cliffhanger which seems to be a trend with the author as a way to drag her storylines- I unfortunately found that out after I was done with this book and reviewed the authors book catalog. While I am mildly nosey, these characters didn't intrigue me enough to stay on this roller-coaster so this book will likely be a one-and-done for me and the author.
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428 reviews5 followers
November 13, 2025
Speechless! Book 2 where are you? 👀🤣

We all know the saying, keep your friends close but your enemies closer. It be the one you least expect that cross you in the worst way! Being forced to do something you didn’t want is never good, but to actually give and enjoy it hits different. Let’s Chat!!

Marcellus Jr aka Deuce energy was that of fear. Ya boy was frustrated on the arrangement his father Marcellus Sr had him in. He did have any issue with what he father wanted him to do expect this arrangement. Now after the tragedy, he was like yeah no I’m not doing it🤭 or so he thought 🫣! The way his father is had me wanting to jump in on Deuce defensive cause your priority was not where he needed to be😒! Let me say I’m team Deuce with no question asked. This man can protect me at anytime🤭! See regardless of what he was feeling he had to honor the arrangement. I get his hesitation as I wouldn’t want to be with anyone I don’t know better yet ever met. Oh but what ya boy wasn’t expecting was Malani🤭. She left him speechless. They were water & oil and didn’t mix well🤣! They were at each other like an old married couple🤣. Loving the life he lived, he didn’t trust easy, but regardless of that he demanded respect! So having to check the premade team was nothing to him and the way he did it had me crying laughing🤣! With knowing who he had to watch - Dom, he basically mad a promise to self to watch him. The way he stepped up to plate when learning the empire that would be his, he let it be known that he was not the one to play with and within hours of being he switched it up leaving eyebrows raised😒. With not wanting to fall for Malani, he fell for hard and after she did what she, he was determined to protect her at all cost! Oh but did he get a surprise of his life🫣!

Malani, is that typical spoiled brat, who wanted for nothing type girl. I get it, I would be the same way if I was in her shoes🤭. Not feeling the life that was planned for her has my girl gullible and moving reckless with the wrong person as well as like she loved him. Ya girl was d***matized in the worst way🤣. First off once I figured who her sneaky link was, I knew off top she was moving wrong. She was playing with fire! Oh but when she met Deuce, she wasn’t expect him to be that 🥷🏽, she assumed he was green. Let’s just say she was sadly mistaken. She realized that not only did he not fall to her feet catered to her, he would match her energy🤭. After deciding to move forward with the arrangement, she started to realize her sneaky link Dom wasn’t she thought🫣 and actually was using her to his benefits. She was acting slow lol. Now her best friend Reign, I don’t like her😔. Not saying what happened to her was right, but at the same time if you’re man hopping and giving goods out like the free clinic gives condoms, what did you expect 😒! From jump she should’ve just told Malani what happened. But the way she got Malani attention was so disrespectful and hope she gets her karma. Not thinking she wouldn’t fall for Deuce was all wrong cause ya girl is not only d***matized, she done fell in love and hard 🥰.

There are so many pieces to this read that’s left me stuck like who is it that’s after Deuce🫣, can these two make with the sarcastic mouth they both have?, can he accept what he’s heart is telling him?🤭. One thing for sure, it’s someone close and knows his moves. Can’t place my finger on it right now, but honestly think it’s Malani father or his Uncle, Dank father🫣. Unsure on why that is except trying to get pay back for his son. You know that son for a son type thing. Then I need to know more about Reign as there’s more to her as well. Her moves left me speechless. Like girl is you cool? Cause him don’t know you nor does he remember you🤭?

Once again, Bonnie coming with mess and drama. Though it didn’t start with mess, it sure did end with it and left me completely speechless with my jaw on the ground! Like I know she didn’t do me/us life this🤭🤣! IYKYK part 2 will be messy and I’m here and ready for it.
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284 reviews
November 13, 2025
cliffhanger drama 🎭

All the drama and the mess, the lies, the secrets and the unspoken truths that’s going on in their book should be illegal💪🏾. I’m so impatient about book 2 cause I want it now, I’m am totally invested in this drama filled book. It was the cliffhanger for me, I almost threw my kind🤣🤷🏾‍♀️.
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52 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2025
BONNIE DOES IT AGAIN!

This woman is a master at cliff hangers 😂. I knew she was gonna leave me on a cliff but I took that ride anyway.
An arranged marriage ✅
Family Drama ✅
Twists & Turns ✅
This story takes us on a journey of heartache, loss, discovery, lies, deceit, greed, and love. All while the bang bang shoot em up is happening! I’ll never pass on a Bonnie Blanco release.
5 reviews
November 12, 2025
Can’t wait for book 2

I saw the video for this book on TikTok! And had been waiting. When I saw the release, I immediately downloaded! This book was very good!! I love an arranged marriage troupe. Well written and it’s also moments of softness from the FMC and MMC that I love. Can’t wait for book 2.
179 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2025
oh no ma’am

How you end it like that? I need part 2 asap. Who came out of hiding? Was it Malani’s dad? I need to know. I thought Don was the one trying to get to Deuce. Oh this is so good! Oh, and Reign is a nut! Just wanted to put that out there lol.
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43 reviews
November 13, 2025
You talking about left handing….

Bonnie we about to fight because how can you do me like that…turn them lights back on who was it????? Girl I need to know now I can’t sit here waiting like this….i need book 2 NOW!!! This was a Fun Ride!
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300 reviews5 followers
November 13, 2025
Must Read 🔥🔥

Really Enjoyed! This book pulled me in from the beginning now I’m over here holding my breathe and biting my nails. Whew I can not wait for part two bc that ending got me screaming WHO IS IT? Part two me quick this is that where is my popcorn read!
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3,996 reviews
November 15, 2025
Ahhhhhh

Where is part 2! I need that ish like right now! Like she so freaking petty! Like she didn’t even have to do me like that! I don’t trust her so called friend! I’ve got to know what the hell is going on
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300 reviews
November 12, 2025
CLIFFHANGER 😮

I read this in 2.5 hours because I am nosy and it was so good, sucking me in. All these secrets and lies being exposed, just for the lights to go out?! I screamed but I’m ready for part 2! If you enjoy messy arranged marriage drama, this is the read for you!
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321 reviews3 followers
November 12, 2025
It was soooooooo good. Just read the book. I could sit here all day and talk about the drama but then I would just be giving it away. 1 thing for sure, Ms.Bonnie gon write a banga EVERY TIME!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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17 reviews1 follower
December 11, 2025
Bonniiieeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

WTH?!?!?! That’s all I got wth? 😂😂😂 I’m just mad it’s a cliffhanger, a good ass one but still! My heart beating all hard with everybody else’s too 🤭🤭
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51 reviews2 followers
November 12, 2025
She did it again!

One thing Bonnie gone do is have yo mouth open at the end! I can’t wait to get the rest of this story!
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222 reviews2 followers
November 29, 2025
i wanna say this was a good read. because ultimately it was. but i don’t like cliffhangers. i had seen others say it was a crazy cliffhanger, but proceeded to read the book.

there was also TONS of typos/grammatical errors. lol like huh? there’s whole words missing from the sentence. how the editors miss that? and words/names that should’ve been plural but wasn’t. weird.

while i enjoyed the storyline, i just feel like the book fell kinda flat. idk. it didn’t pull me in the way i thought it would based off the way others were reacting to it. idk. ill just wait for the next book to really determine how i feel about this.
20 reviews
November 21, 2025
Unhinged Menance

Deuce, a lethal assassin driven by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, finds himself entangled in a complex web of familial alliances. His fate was sealed long ago through an arranged marriage to Malani, a member of the formidable Deveraux mafia clan, merging two powerful dynasties. However, a recent assassination attempt has shattered his predetermined path, igniting a fierce determination to uncover the mastermind behind the plot.

Malani is far from a conventional bride, harboring enigmatic depths that both intrigue and unsettle Deuce. What began as a calculated strategic union now simmers with potential for something far more volatile and unpredictable. As layers of mystery unfold, the boundaries between duty, survival, and unexpected connection blur, promising a dangerous and electrifying journey survival.

Duce wasn't into anything too personal in bed. But now, with Malani, he's like a moth to a flame. I enjoyed this short read it captured my attention, but the cliffhanger has me on pen and needles. This will not be my last read from Bonnie Blanco.
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120 reviews3 followers
November 14, 2025
It’s too early for this!

Bonnie, I stayed up late in the midnight hours to finish this book! It’s 12:04 am est and the lights flick off! Really?!?! Now, from outside the nightclub, I thought it was Dom. Of course then, I only thought of someone from the bride’s side cause we knew no names. Once she revealed she’d been dating Dom, I said Bingo! Especially with him trying to get her to give him that key. She had me scared for a moment too, thinking on it. I knew Reign would be a problem once she knew who Deuce was and mad that he didn't recognize her. Is she now messing with Dom? I can see her being weak and under his spell because she’s hurt behind Deuce. But, erybody mouth open in this warehouse when this figure comes into view and now my mouth is open because I know Pop Deveraux ain’t playing his life like this. It’s too dramatic. It’s got to be from the Deveraux side…ooooh Milani’s mom. No. Omg I need book two. Cause this is eating me up! And who turned out the lights?
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3 reviews
January 2, 2026
unexpected gold mine

I picked this book to read on a whim. I almost did not finish reading the book because there are so many grammatical errors and misspelled words that it was offputting however, I am really glad that I stuck it out. Underneath all of the grammatical errors and misspelled words was an amazing story and I am gasping at the cliffhanger! I am so glad that I discovered this book after part two had been released because if not, I do not know what I would do with myself. I am actually kind of surprised that there isn’t more to this book because it actually is faster paced than I am used to. There are parts that kind of feel rushed and unrealistic. Actually, I take that back. I know people that swear that they fall in love very very quickly, so it is possible that the love that deuce and his wife developed was authentic if you’re on the if you’re on the fence about whether or not you should read this book I think you should. I should have given it four stars for all of the errors, but hopefully in part two the author has a better editor.
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182 reviews13 followers
January 5, 2026
Unfortunately the only saving grace for this book was the ending’s cliff hanger. Other than that:

- the grammatical errors in this book was astronomical, it read like there was no editor to go over it which leads to my second point.
- the author kept using different tenses throughout the book. It was ridiculous
- I felt like I was reading someone’s steady flow of consciousness, the story felt rushed.
- there was no uniqueness to any of the characters, everyone spoke and acted exactly the same
- also why was everyone shouting in this book???? Every other sentence had an exclamation mark


This is the last time I’m going to take any recommendations from IG based off of a catchy song and the influencer hyping the books up with no other details. I’m tempted to read part 2 JUST to see the identity reveal but idk if that’s even worth it.

Unfortunately it was remedial writing at best, I felt like I was reading an underdeveloped Wattpad story
465 reviews4 followers
December 1, 2025
Missionary With A Menace: An Unhinged Arranged Marriage

Are you for real right now! These cliffhangers are gone to kill me. Just when the book gets to the climax, then boom everything goes limp.... I'm just saying.

I love a good arranged marriage. The two people know nothing about each other, but soon as they do it is up from there. They ride for each other and fall in love fast.

Deuce did everything in his power to remain unattached. But there was something about Malani he couldn't shake. Then when she caught a body for him, he knew she was it.

Now they are caught in the crosshairs between Dom, Reign, and an unknown player who wants Deuce dead. I can't wait to find out who it could possibly be.

Great beginning Bonnie Blanco!!!
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