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Maxwell Beaumont: a dark romcom series
This book?
Yeah… It’s not your average love story. It’s messy. It’s bloody. It’s horny. It’s emotionally irresponsible.
If you’re here for morally gray men, questionable decisions, and feelings that absolutely should’ve stayed casual… welcome.
Maxwell
Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. Actually—scratch that. Neither was falling for two people. I tried to keep it casual, but feelings are a bitch. They knock you flat on your ass when you least expect it. Especially when you think you’ve lost someone you love. And when you’re still suffocating under the grief?
Boom. She’s back. Alive. Pregnant. With no memory of us.
Yeah. I’m in love with two people. And one of them is exactly the kind my father wants erased from this world.
Donovan
Maxwell was supposed to be temporary. A distraction. The only way to keep him is to hide him. Safe. Mine. Then she came into the picture, changed everything, and ruined the life I had planned.
When I started to accept it? She betrayed me. Sold me out to my enemy. She died for it. Except she didn’t. Now she’s back, with no memory of what she did. Of how she broke us. How am I supposed to trust her again? Whether I like it or not, I have to fix what’s left of us—to protect the man I love… and decide if I can love the woman who might destroy us all over again.
Ayanna
Memory loss is a bitch. I can name every artery in the human body, but I can’t remember the faces of the people who are supposed to mean everything to me. Including the father of my child.
Yes. That’s right. I’m pregnant—and I have no idea who the father is. Or who tried to kill me.
Two men take me. They say they’re not my enemies… but my lovers. Both of them! They say my real enemy is still out there. That the past will come back to haunt us.
And the worst part? A small, terrifying part of me wants to trust them. But something tells me… they shouldn’t trust me.
*************
Maxwell Beaumont is the explosive finale to the Assignment Series—a dark college romantic comedy that gradually spirals into a full-blown dark romance.
While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, you'll get the full emotional damage (you're welcome) by reading the series in order.
This story revisits pivotal moments from Dean Jensen and Axel Devereaux, revealing everything that happened behind the scenes and finally answering the questions you've been screaming about.
Inside you'll find:
Why Choose (MMF)
Bisexual Awakening & Crossing Swords
Morally Gray Mafia Hero
Chaotic Golden Retriever Hero
Doctor Hero
Found Family
Surprise Pregnancy
Amnesia
Age Gap
Banter, Chaos & Dark Humor
Angst with a Happy Ending
Open Door spicy Romance
Read with caution! Check those trigger warnings!
Yeah… It’s not your average love story. It’s messy. It’s bloody. It’s horny. It’s emotionally irresponsible.
If you’re here for morally gray men, questionable decisions, and feelings that absolutely should’ve stayed casual… welcome.
Maxwell
Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. Actually—scratch that. Neither was falling for two people. I tried to keep it casual, but feelings are a bitch. They knock you flat on your ass when you least expect it. Especially when you think you’ve lost someone you love. And when you’re still suffocating under the grief?
Boom. She’s back. Alive. Pregnant. With no memory of us.
Yeah. I’m in love with two people. And one of them is exactly the kind my father wants erased from this world.
Donovan
Maxwell was supposed to be temporary. A distraction. The only way to keep him is to hide him. Safe. Mine. Then she came into the picture, changed everything, and ruined the life I had planned.
When I started to accept it? She betrayed me. Sold me out to my enemy. She died for it. Except she didn’t. Now she’s back, with no memory of what she did. Of how she broke us. How am I supposed to trust her again? Whether I like it or not, I have to fix what’s left of us—to protect the man I love… and decide if I can love the woman who might destroy us all over again.
Ayanna
Memory loss is a bitch. I can name every artery in the human body, but I can’t remember the faces of the people who are supposed to mean everything to me. Including the father of my child.
Yes. That’s right. I’m pregnant—and I have no idea who the father is. Or who tried to kill me.
Two men take me. They say they’re not my enemies… but my lovers. Both of them! They say my real enemy is still out there. That the past will come back to haunt us.
And the worst part? A small, terrifying part of me wants to trust them. But something tells me… they shouldn’t trust me.
*************
Maxwell Beaumont is the explosive finale to the Assignment Series—a dark college romantic comedy that gradually spirals into a full-blown dark romance.
While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, you'll get the full emotional damage (you're welcome) by reading the series in order.
This story revisits pivotal moments from Dean Jensen and Axel Devereaux, revealing everything that happened behind the scenes and finally answering the questions you've been screaming about.
Inside you'll find:
Why Choose (MMF)
Bisexual Awakening & Crossing Swords
Morally Gray Mafia Hero
Chaotic Golden Retriever Hero
Doctor Hero
Found Family
Surprise Pregnancy
Amnesia
Age Gap
Banter, Chaos & Dark Humor
Angst with a Happy Ending
Open Door spicy Romance
Read with caution! Check those trigger warnings!
- GenresM M FDark Romance
947 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2026
About the author
Marissa Markx
7 books58 followersMarissa Markx writes spicy, chaotic, and sometimes uncomfortably funny romances where trauma meets temptation—and where no kink is too weird to play with. Her books are dark, emotional, and full of morally grey men, strong heroines, and the kind of found family you wish you could crash a party with (badass granny included).
When she’s not writing, Marissa can usually be found plotting new ways to torture her characters, laughing at her own jokes, or cuddling dogs who definitely think they’re the real stars of her books.
If you like your romance messy, bold, and with a side of “wait, did she really just write that?”—welcome to her world.
When she’s not writing, Marissa can usually be found plotting new ways to torture her characters, laughing at her own jokes, or cuddling dogs who definitely think they’re the real stars of her books.
If you like your romance messy, bold, and with a side of “wait, did she really just write that?”—welcome to her world.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
The series finale is here and while I'm sad, I also enjoyed Maxwell's story. The plot builds from book to book, so they absolutely need to be read in order. Maxwell's book starts as a MM, relationship between Donovan and Maxwell, that develops into MMF with Ayanna. The book is split into two timelines: past and present. The first half revisits events from the earlier books through Maxwell's perspective while also exploring the beginning of his relationship with Donovan. Ayanna doesn't enter the relationship until later which makes the dynamic naturally shifts.
Dark Romance • Rom-Com • Banter • MM • Why Choose • MMF • Bisexual Awakening • Pregnancy • Amnesia • Mafia • Found Family • Billionaires • Shoot-out • Brat • Angst • Gun Violence • Suicide (Past Recounting's) • Age Gap (23/28/35) • Tracking Device • Family Drama
Dark Romance • Rom-Com • Banter • MM • Why Choose • MMF • Bisexual Awakening • Pregnancy • Amnesia • Mafia • Found Family • Billionaires • Shoot-out • Brat • Angst • Gun Violence • Suicide (Past Recounting's) • Age Gap (23/28/35) • Tracking Device • Family Drama
September 27, 2026
A reckless flirt, a guarded mafia don, and a fiercely independent doctor were never supposed to become a family but somehow, they do. What begins as dangerous attraction spirals into jealousy, betrayal, secrets, and a bond none of them can deny. When Ayanna returns pregnant with no memory of the love they once shared, Maxwell fights to rebuild what they lost while Donovan struggles to trust again. With the past fractured and old enemies closing in, all three must decide whether love can survive when the memories and the people they used to be are gone.
September 25, 2026
Falling for one person was complicated enough. Falling for two changes everything.
Maxwell plans to keep things casual, but Donovan gets under his skin fast. Donovan is deeply entrenched in the mafia and used to keeping what matters protected and hidden. What starts as attraction turns into something neither man knows how to contain, forcing them to question what they understand about love, desire, and permanence. Neither is prepared for how quickly a secret becomes something worth protecting.
Then Ayanna shifts the balance. She’s sharp, stubborn, compassionate, and hiding more than either man realizes. Jealousy gives way to shared intimacy, and three people who shouldn’t fit together begin building something messy, intense, and frighteningly real. Desire pulls them closer, but every new layer of trust gives them more to lose.
When Ayanna’s secrets surface, trust fractures and everything they’ve built comes apart. Later, she returns to them pregnant and unable to remember the relationship they lost, leaving Maxwell determined to rebuild while Donovan struggles to risk his trust again. Ayanna has to decide whether feelings she can’t remember are still worth believing, while both men learn that getting her back doesn’t mean getting the old Ayanna back.
Ayanna grows beyond guilt and self-reliance, learning to trust herself even without certainty. Donovan slowly trades suspicion and control for vulnerability and tenderness, while Maxwell evolves from impulsive flirt to the openly loving emotional center of the trio. Together, they turn secrecy, jealousy, and experimentation into trust, devotion, and a relationship all three actively choose.
A dark, ultra-steamy MMF why choose mafia romance with bisexual awakening, surprise pregnancy, amnesia, age gap, found family, and morally gray devotion. It’s about identity, trust, memory, vulnerability, and rebuilding something real after betrayal, then choosing love even when the past can’t give you all the answers.
The Elevator Pitch: A reckless flirt, a ruthless mafia don, and a guarded doctor collide in a relationship that was never supposed to become real. What begins as dangerous attraction grows into an intimate three-way bond shaped by jealousy, trust, betrayal, and the terrifying possibility of losing the people who have become home. When memory, loyalty, and old enemies threaten everything they’ve built, loving each other becomes less about who they were and more about who they’re willing to choose.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
Maxwell plans to keep things casual, but Donovan gets under his skin fast. Donovan is deeply entrenched in the mafia and used to keeping what matters protected and hidden. What starts as attraction turns into something neither man knows how to contain, forcing them to question what they understand about love, desire, and permanence. Neither is prepared for how quickly a secret becomes something worth protecting.
Then Ayanna shifts the balance. She’s sharp, stubborn, compassionate, and hiding more than either man realizes. Jealousy gives way to shared intimacy, and three people who shouldn’t fit together begin building something messy, intense, and frighteningly real. Desire pulls them closer, but every new layer of trust gives them more to lose.
When Ayanna’s secrets surface, trust fractures and everything they’ve built comes apart. Later, she returns to them pregnant and unable to remember the relationship they lost, leaving Maxwell determined to rebuild while Donovan struggles to risk his trust again. Ayanna has to decide whether feelings she can’t remember are still worth believing, while both men learn that getting her back doesn’t mean getting the old Ayanna back.
Ayanna grows beyond guilt and self-reliance, learning to trust herself even without certainty. Donovan slowly trades suspicion and control for vulnerability and tenderness, while Maxwell evolves from impulsive flirt to the openly loving emotional center of the trio. Together, they turn secrecy, jealousy, and experimentation into trust, devotion, and a relationship all three actively choose.
A dark, ultra-steamy MMF why choose mafia romance with bisexual awakening, surprise pregnancy, amnesia, age gap, found family, and morally gray devotion. It’s about identity, trust, memory, vulnerability, and rebuilding something real after betrayal, then choosing love even when the past can’t give you all the answers.
The Elevator Pitch: A reckless flirt, a ruthless mafia don, and a guarded doctor collide in a relationship that was never supposed to become real. What begins as dangerous attraction grows into an intimate three-way bond shaped by jealousy, trust, betrayal, and the terrifying possibility of losing the people who have become home. When memory, loyalty, and old enemies threaten everything they’ve built, loving each other becomes less about who they were and more about who they’re willing to choose.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
October 3, 2026
I have never... cursed life so much for stupid obligations like going to work or... being a parent and a wife and having to provide for my family!! 🙄🙄🙄 Being forced to stop reading this gem—gah! Let me tell you, I was in agony!!! I couldn't—or rather didn't want to—put the book down! Oh my word! You know, when you read a series that is absolutely perfect—where every single book fills your heart with joy, even when dealing with tough subjects? Each book is a pure gem. And to think I believed my heart belonged to Cane forever... Maxwell and Donovan—sweet baby Jesus—made me melt and got me all hot and bothered! Phew! Let me tell you, my husband enjoyed the "after-effects" of my reading! Haha! I’d been eagerly awaiting their story ever since I read "Alex Devereaux". I instantly loved Maxwell in "King Kingston" and couldn't wait for his moment in the spotlight—and Marissa didn't disappoint! Maxwell and Donovan are an electric, hot duo that gives you goosebumps, but throw Ayanna into the mix—wow! The chemistry is absolute perfection, despite Donovan's reluctance to open up. They are my all-time favorite throuple! And I LOVED that Pompom got his own little moment to shine, too! I laughed so hard! The story was perfect! It will stay etched in my heart and mind for a long time. I had fits of laughter and giggles, I melted into a puddle on the floor, I cried, and I finished with a full heart. Lord, I’m going to miss the whole gang! Marissa, thank you for books that take us on such an emotional rollercoaster. Can't wait for your next precious stories! XOXO
October 21, 2026
Wow!!! What a way to end the series! It has been the wildest most ride. This, by far, has been one of my top favorite dark rom-com series out there. It was impossible not to get invested in these characters from the start. Marissa Markx did not miss a beat. I LOVE her dark humor!
The plot had me completely hooked. This is the longest book in the series, and it didn't feel that way at all as I devoured the pages.
This unlikely trio of characters were absolute perfection together. We get glimpses from their beginnings as the past and present layer throughout the story. It made for a satisfying, hard earned HEA and had me rooting for the characters even more. I loved every bit of how their story developed as they overcame their struggles and built their family together.
This book is full of all the hilarious banter, kinky AF spice, chaotic lovable characters, and just enough angst to make your heart pitter patter and ache in the best way.
The tropes in this book:
Why Choose
MMF
Bi-Awakening
Morally Gray MMC
Mafia
Golden Retriever
Doctor
Found Family
Surprise Pregnancy
Amnesia
Age Gap
Multiple POV
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Thank you, Marissa Markx and Booksprout, for the opportunity to read this book and series.
The plot had me completely hooked. This is the longest book in the series, and it didn't feel that way at all as I devoured the pages.
This unlikely trio of characters were absolute perfection together. We get glimpses from their beginnings as the past and present layer throughout the story. It made for a satisfying, hard earned HEA and had me rooting for the characters even more. I loved every bit of how their story developed as they overcame their struggles and built their family together.
This book is full of all the hilarious banter, kinky AF spice, chaotic lovable characters, and just enough angst to make your heart pitter patter and ache in the best way.
The tropes in this book:
Why Choose
MMF
Bi-Awakening
Morally Gray MMC
Mafia
Golden Retriever
Doctor
Found Family
Surprise Pregnancy
Amnesia
Age Gap
Multiple POV
Check TW
Thank you, Marissa Markx and Booksprout, for the opportunity to read this book and series.
September 29, 2026
Not gonna lie, it suck’s that this is the end, but omg what an ending it was. This was laugh out loud hilarious, suspenseful, chaotic, and spicy. I was not expecting a pregnant dead girl lol. But she’s really not dead. Doesn’t know why the baby daddy is, and she’s the one that sold them out. What a mess. But it was such a beautiful and spicy mess. I had the best time with this one. And I have no regrets falling in love with this series. It was the absolute best.
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW! What a way to wrap up the series!! Maxwell’s one of the first characters you meet in the Assignment Series. Always the supportive friend in the background during all the chaos. In his story we get to learn EVERYTHING that he WOW! What a way to wrap up the series!! Maxwell’s one of the first characters you meet in the Assignment Series. Always the supportive friend in the background during all the chaos. In his story we get to learn EVERYTHING that he was up to in that background while the focus was elsewhere in the series. Maxwell was certainly busy unbeknownst to all his friends. Maxwell and Donovan’s first meeting was strained to say the least. Maxwell is used to being loved by everyone who meets him and decides to make it his mission to crack Donovan. During his experiments with Donovan he learns some interesting things about himself. Things he never considered before Donovan.
Donovan is one of Lily’s Mafia brothers. Stoic, standoffish, looks like he’s thinking of all the ways to kill somebody while looking at them, and one of the most feared men in New York. He has zero desire to interact with his sister’s fiancé or their friends, especially preppy looking rich kid Maxwell. Except he is continuously getting in Donovan’s way, and won’t back off. Maxwell’s constant flirting grates on his skin, gets under his skin, and eventually forces Donovan to be honest about himself.
Then there’s Ayanna, the not dead, double agent, ex-doctor of the Morelli brothers, Maxwell’s or maybe Donovan’s baby momma, who has traumatic injury amnesia….. Maxwell’s story is filled with chaos, heartbreak, comedy, drama, and love. It made me repeatedly cry, swoon, laugh to the point of tears (especially during the special contributions from Granny Jensen and PomPom), and fall in love hard. While I am sad this series is completed, I absolutely loved the way it was done. up to in that background while the focus was elsewhere in the series. Maxwell was certainly busy unbeknownst to all his friends. Maxwell and Donovan’s first meeting was strained to say the least. Maxwell is used to being loved by everyone who meets him and decides to make it his mission to crack Donovan. During his experiments with Donovan he learns some interesting things about himself. Things he never considered before Donovan.
Donovan is one of Lily’s Mafia brothers. Stoic, standoffish, looks like he’s thinking of all the ways to kill somebody while looking at them, and one of the most feared men in New York. He has zero desire to interact with his sister’s fiancé or their friends, especially preppy looking rich kid Maxwell. Except he is continuously getting in Donovan’s way, and won’t back off. Maxwell’s constant flirting grates on his skin, gets under his skin, and eventually forces Donovan to be honest about himself.
Then there’s Ayanna, the not dead, double agent, ex-doctor of the Morelli brothers, Maxwell’s or maybe Donovan’s baby momma, who has traumatic injury amnesia….. Maxwell’s story is filled with chaos, heartbreak, comedy, drama, and love. It made me repeatedly cry, swoon, laugh to the point of tears (especially during the special contributions from Granny Jensen and PomPom), and fall in love hard. While I am sad this series is completed, I absolutely loved the way it was done.
Donovan is one of Lily’s Mafia brothers. Stoic, standoffish, looks like he’s thinking of all the ways to kill somebody while looking at them, and one of the most feared men in New York. He has zero desire to interact with his sister’s fiancé or their friends, especially preppy looking rich kid Maxwell. Except he is continuously getting in Donovan’s way, and won’t back off. Maxwell’s constant flirting grates on his skin, gets under his skin, and eventually forces Donovan to be honest about himself.
Then there’s Ayanna, the not dead, double agent, ex-doctor of the Morelli brothers, Maxwell’s or maybe Donovan’s baby momma, who has traumatic injury amnesia….. Maxwell’s story is filled with chaos, heartbreak, comedy, drama, and love. It made me repeatedly cry, swoon, laugh to the point of tears (especially during the special contributions from Granny Jensen and PomPom), and fall in love hard. While I am sad this series is completed, I absolutely loved the way it was done. up to in that background while the focus was elsewhere in the series. Maxwell was certainly busy unbeknownst to all his friends. Maxwell and Donovan’s first meeting was strained to say the least. Maxwell is used to being loved by everyone who meets him and decides to make it his mission to crack Donovan. During his experiments with Donovan he learns some interesting things about himself. Things he never considered before Donovan.
Donovan is one of Lily’s Mafia brothers. Stoic, standoffish, looks like he’s thinking of all the ways to kill somebody while looking at them, and one of the most feared men in New York. He has zero desire to interact with his sister’s fiancé or their friends, especially preppy looking rich kid Maxwell. Except he is continuously getting in Donovan’s way, and won’t back off. Maxwell’s constant flirting grates on his skin, gets under his skin, and eventually forces Donovan to be honest about himself.
Then there’s Ayanna, the not dead, double agent, ex-doctor of the Morelli brothers, Maxwell’s or maybe Donovan’s baby momma, who has traumatic injury amnesia….. Maxwell’s story is filled with chaos, heartbreak, comedy, drama, and love. It made me repeatedly cry, swoon, laugh to the point of tears (especially during the special contributions from Granny Jensen and PomPom), and fall in love hard. While I am sad this series is completed, I absolutely loved the way it was done.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Maxwell Beaumont (The Assignment Series, Book 5) by Marissa Markx
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Dark Romance • Rom-Com • Banter • MM • Why Choose • MMF • Bisexual Awakening • Pregnancy • Amnesia • Mafia • Found Family • Billionaires • Shoot-out • Brat • Angst • Gun Violence • Suicide (Past Recountings) • Age Gap (23/28/35) • Tracking Device • Family Drama
📖 947 pages
🗓️ Expected publication: September 26, 2026
And our series finale is here... it's bittersweet. While I'm thrilled to finally get Maxwell's story, I'm also sad to say goodbye to this group of friends. I already know I'll be rereading this entire series someday, and I have my fingers crossed for any future spin-offs. One thing is certain: I'll be picking up whatever Marissa writes next. Her upcoming series already sounds incredible.
Although each book follows its own couple (or in this case, throuple), these are NOT standalones. The overarching plot builds from book to book, so they absolutely need to be read in order. The page count on this one might look intimidating, but honestly, I barely noticed. The story flows so naturally that I never felt like it dragged.
One thing I often struggle with in why choose romances is that one or more love interests can end up feeling underdeveloped. It's difficult to give every character equal time to shine, struggle, and be vulnerable. Marissa absolutely nailed that balance here.
The book is split into two timelines: past and present. The first half revisits events from the earlier books through Maxwell's perspective while also exploring the beginning of his relationship (and bisexual awakening) with Donovan. Ayanna doesn't enter the relationship until later, giving the two men time to explore their connection first. Once she joins them, the dynamic naturally shifts, but thankfully neither MMC ever feels pushed aside, and we get plenty of Ayanna's journey as well.
The second half picks up directly after the cliffhanger from book four and finally delivers the conclusion to the series-wide storyline while continuing the throuple's relationship as they navigate Ayanna's amnesia. While this book is still dark, it explores that darkness in a very different way than Axel's book.
The spice remains off the charts, with plenty of variety throughout. No two intimate scenes felt repetitive, which I always appreciate in a longer romance. And of course, getting to spend more time with beloved secondary characters like Pom Pom and Granny Jensen was the perfect bonus.
This series has become one of my all-time favorites, and Maxwell's book was everything I hoped it would be.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dark Romance • Rom-Com • Banter • MM • Why Choose • MMF • Bisexual Awakening • Pregnancy • Amnesia • Mafia • Found Family • Billionaires • Shoot-out • Brat • Angst • Gun Violence • Suicide (Past Recountings) • Age Gap (23/28/35) • Tracking Device • Family Drama
📖 947 pages
🗓️ Expected publication: September 26, 2026
And our series finale is here... it's bittersweet. While I'm thrilled to finally get Maxwell's story, I'm also sad to say goodbye to this group of friends. I already know I'll be rereading this entire series someday, and I have my fingers crossed for any future spin-offs. One thing is certain: I'll be picking up whatever Marissa writes next. Her upcoming series already sounds incredible.
Although each book follows its own couple (or in this case, throuple), these are NOT standalones. The overarching plot builds from book to book, so they absolutely need to be read in order. The page count on this one might look intimidating, but honestly, I barely noticed. The story flows so naturally that I never felt like it dragged.
One thing I often struggle with in why choose romances is that one or more love interests can end up feeling underdeveloped. It's difficult to give every character equal time to shine, struggle, and be vulnerable. Marissa absolutely nailed that balance here.
The book is split into two timelines: past and present. The first half revisits events from the earlier books through Maxwell's perspective while also exploring the beginning of his relationship (and bisexual awakening) with Donovan. Ayanna doesn't enter the relationship until later, giving the two men time to explore their connection first. Once she joins them, the dynamic naturally shifts, but thankfully neither MMC ever feels pushed aside, and we get plenty of Ayanna's journey as well.
The second half picks up directly after the cliffhanger from book four and finally delivers the conclusion to the series-wide storyline while continuing the throuple's relationship as they navigate Ayanna's amnesia. While this book is still dark, it explores that darkness in a very different way than Axel's book.
The spice remains off the charts, with plenty of variety throughout. No two intimate scenes felt repetitive, which I always appreciate in a longer romance. And of course, getting to spend more time with beloved secondary characters like Pom Pom and Granny Jensen was the perfect bonus.
This series has become one of my all-time favorites, and Maxwell's book was everything I hoped it would be.
Review of advance copy
Cane Naughty was my favorite MMC in this series….until now. Donovan Morelli stole my heart.
First the dedication: For everyone who hates the pregnancy trope… For everyone who hates the amnesia trope… I’m here to prove you wrong. With a side dish of emotional damage.
THIS IS SPOT ON! This ending was 🤌!
This book is the final in the series, can be read as a standalone. I think you should at least read the two prior before reading it BUT starting at the beginning with King Kingston will give you the best experience.
We pick up where Axel’s book ended. Maxwell is sad, alone and tipsy going to his internship. He discovers he knows the patient and all hell breaks loose from there. I LOVED that we went back to the beginning and got to experience how Maxwell and Donovan fell in love. It was sweet, intense, some of the best MM I’ve read and completely perfect. I almost didn’t want Ayanna to join the party! 😜. She did though and it felt like the three of them were the perfect unit. The way Donovan shows his love is beautiful. Maxwell & Ayanna being brats was hilarious.
I love how the story unfolded and how we got to see some things that happened by Ayanna getting her memories back. This gave us an opportunity to watch her and Donovan build a relationship and fall in love. At first I didn’t think he could love anyone but Maxwell but this was written in a way that you fall in love with them too. I appreciate the timing of things that got them over the finish line and how much love the three have for each other.
In this book we got to see the whole cast in motion again and they really are the suicide squad! They each bring something unique to the table and it all blends so well. The bachelor party was hilarious with the dessert scene and I just love this group of guys. The entire friend group (guys & girls) as a whole are written so you can relate a little with each of them. The compound was the greatest thought come to life. The way they take care of the survivors is inspiring and heartfelt. I also loved how the MM was accepted by Donovan’s brothers and the mafia soldiers.
First the dedication: For everyone who hates the pregnancy trope… For everyone who hates the amnesia trope… I’m here to prove you wrong. With a side dish of emotional damage.
THIS IS SPOT ON! This ending was 🤌!
This book is the final in the series, can be read as a standalone. I think you should at least read the two prior before reading it BUT starting at the beginning with King Kingston will give you the best experience.
We pick up where Axel’s book ended. Maxwell is sad, alone and tipsy going to his internship. He discovers he knows the patient and all hell breaks loose from there. I LOVED that we went back to the beginning and got to experience how Maxwell and Donovan fell in love. It was sweet, intense, some of the best MM I’ve read and completely perfect. I almost didn’t want Ayanna to join the party! 😜. She did though and it felt like the three of them were the perfect unit. The way Donovan shows his love is beautiful. Maxwell & Ayanna being brats was hilarious.
I love how the story unfolded and how we got to see some things that happened by Ayanna getting her memories back. This gave us an opportunity to watch her and Donovan build a relationship and fall in love. At first I didn’t think he could love anyone but Maxwell but this was written in a way that you fall in love with them too. I appreciate the timing of things that got them over the finish line and how much love the three have for each other.
In this book we got to see the whole cast in motion again and they really are the suicide squad! They each bring something unique to the table and it all blends so well. The bachelor party was hilarious with the dessert scene and I just love this group of guys. The entire friend group (guys & girls) as a whole are written so you can relate a little with each of them. The compound was the greatest thought come to life. The way they take care of the survivors is inspiring and heartfelt. I also loved how the MM was accepted by Donovan’s brothers and the mafia soldiers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of Advanced copy received by the author!
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Maxwell Beaumont by Marissa Markx was an incredible read from beginning to end. I have been waiting for his book since the beginning of this series.
Maxwell's book starts as a MM, relationship between Donovan and Maxwell.
When i started reading this last book in this series, everything has exceeded my expectations, the way we got everything from their point of view for everything that has happened in the previous books. I love how the relationships went from MM TO MMF which is one of my favourite tropes.
The plot in this story completely surprised me, all the twist and how the story was written. I understood more about Maxwells preference. This book is not dark heavy as Axel and Carmen's story but it does include dark themes in different context.
I loved how we got Maxwell's and Donovan story in part one of the book then got part two for Maxwell, Donovan and Ayanna's story.
Everything each character went through broke my heart and I understood a lot more about each character the more I read.
We got so much from previous characters from previous books, the banter and humour in the book was so good, I've laughed so much especially with Maxwell and Donovan's relationship.
The spice in this book over the top 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, this book definitely is the spiciest out of the series.
This book has brought the series to an end I wish there was more for This series.
Tropes: 💛
Dark Rom Com
Unhinged Humor and Banter
Amnesia
Golden Retriever x Doberman
Hurt x Comfort
Healing Journey
MM to MMF / Why Choose
Secret Relationship
Found Family
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Where to even start...
Maxwell Beaumont by Marissa Markx was an incredible read from beginning to end. I have been waiting for his book since the beginning of this series.
Maxwell's book starts as a MM, relationship between Donovan and Maxwell.
When i started reading this last book in this series, everything has exceeded my expectations, the way we got everything from their point of view for everything that has happened in the previous books. I love how the relationships went from MM TO MMF which is one of my favourite tropes.
The plot in this story completely surprised me, all the twist and how the story was written. I understood more about Maxwells preference. This book is not dark heavy as Axel and Carmen's story but it does include dark themes in different context.
I loved how we got Maxwell's and Donovan story in part one of the book then got part two for Maxwell, Donovan and Ayanna's story.
Everything each character went through broke my heart and I understood a lot more about each character the more I read.
We got so much from previous characters from previous books, the banter and humour in the book was so good, I've laughed so much especially with Maxwell and Donovan's relationship.
The spice in this book over the top 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, this book definitely is the spiciest out of the series.
This book has brought the series to an end I wish there was more for This series.
Tropes: 💛
Dark Rom Com
Unhinged Humor and Banter
Amnesia
Golden Retriever x Doberman
Hurt x Comfort
Healing Journey
MM to MMF / Why Choose
Secret Relationship
Found Family
Review of advance copy received from Author
📚 ᴀʀᴄ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ 📚
Maxwell Beaumont
Marissa Marxx
Dark, college rom-com
Book 5/5
935 pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Another impeccable addition to the Assignment Series by Marissa Marxx 👏 I will admit, when I saw this big bugger I thought "holy sh*t, I think this may be excessive" 😂 However, EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. WAS. NEEDED!!! I could have easily read another 900+ pages of this! I could not put it down and I also didn't want to because WHAT DO YOU MEAN this could be the finale 😢 I'm not ready to say goodbye to these crazy characters yet!! 💔
Maxwell is the "preppy" one of the group, happy-go-lucky and cherpy on the outside throughout this series as we follow him and his posse. This façade is exactly that! Poor Max has been dealing with so much sh*t behind the scenes with his fathers dark underworld, that not even his friends know. On his friends bachelor weekend away, he grows VERY fond of his friends brother in-law, Donovan. Donovan is the head of the Morelli mafia family, your typical moody and broody type, who's sworn off love due to his lifestyle. Colour him suprised when he falls head first into the world of Maxwell. Very much hate-to-love vibes in the beginning but quickly sparks into something magical. And not only has Maxwell got Donovan in his trap, then theres Ayanna. Ayanna is the Morelli's resident Dr who also gets caught up in this romance between Max and Don and they become a throuple and we see their relationship blossom, until tragedy and betrayals befall the group. This crazy bunch are back on their missions to take down rival mafia groups, traffickers and Maxwells fathers dark empire, but not without twists, turns and a whole bunch of chaos thrown in for good measure.
Like your romance equal parts dark and hilariously unhinged? This series will be right up you're alley. Honestly it will have you laughing, crying and saying "WTF" at the same damn time! Marissa has knocked it out the park with this series and I have been so lucky and greatful to be on her arc team 🙌 I cant wait to see what comes next ❤️
Maxwell Beaumont
Marissa Marxx
Dark, college rom-com
Book 5/5
935 pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Another impeccable addition to the Assignment Series by Marissa Marxx 👏 I will admit, when I saw this big bugger I thought "holy sh*t, I think this may be excessive" 😂 However, EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. WAS. NEEDED!!! I could have easily read another 900+ pages of this! I could not put it down and I also didn't want to because WHAT DO YOU MEAN this could be the finale 😢 I'm not ready to say goodbye to these crazy characters yet!! 💔
Maxwell is the "preppy" one of the group, happy-go-lucky and cherpy on the outside throughout this series as we follow him and his posse. This façade is exactly that! Poor Max has been dealing with so much sh*t behind the scenes with his fathers dark underworld, that not even his friends know. On his friends bachelor weekend away, he grows VERY fond of his friends brother in-law, Donovan. Donovan is the head of the Morelli mafia family, your typical moody and broody type, who's sworn off love due to his lifestyle. Colour him suprised when he falls head first into the world of Maxwell. Very much hate-to-love vibes in the beginning but quickly sparks into something magical. And not only has Maxwell got Donovan in his trap, then theres Ayanna. Ayanna is the Morelli's resident Dr who also gets caught up in this romance between Max and Don and they become a throuple and we see their relationship blossom, until tragedy and betrayals befall the group. This crazy bunch are back on their missions to take down rival mafia groups, traffickers and Maxwells fathers dark empire, but not without twists, turns and a whole bunch of chaos thrown in for good measure.
Like your romance equal parts dark and hilariously unhinged? This series will be right up you're alley. Honestly it will have you laughing, crying and saying "WTF" at the same damn time! Marissa has knocked it out the park with this series and I have been so lucky and greatful to be on her arc team 🙌 I cant wait to see what comes next ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨✨✨Review Time ✨✨✨
I thought I loved the other books in the Assignment series but Maxwells book is honestly the BEST book of them all! Marissa you honestly KILLED it with this book. And if you would like to see what I envisioned for Maxwell, Donovan, and Ayanna then slide to the next picture.
Do you love a broody mafia man? How about a well dressed blondie who isn’t scared to get under said mafia man’s skin? Cause that’s Maxwells speciality when it comes to Donovan Morelli, but the fun doesn’t stop there. How about throwing a beautiful Doctor in the mix, with breathtaking blue eyes? Because Ayanna is here to turn things up a bit. Does this peak your interest yet 👀 because I know it sucked me in. I don’t want to ruin all the fun with my review but when you have a book this good it’s hard to keep it all in. This is a love triangle that you definitely want to dive into because it isn’t your typical MM/MFM dark romance book. You get a little bit of everything in this book from amnesia, to more rescue missions and everything in between.
Thank you Marissa for letting me be a part of your street team and an ARC reader for your books, I have been nothing but honoured to help hype your books before they are released. Every single book in the Assignment Series has been amazing and I loved every single minute reading them. I’m sad to see this come to an end, but I can’t wait to read what you write next!
I thought I loved the other books in the Assignment series but Maxwells book is honestly the BEST book of them all! Marissa you honestly KILLED it with this book. And if you would like to see what I envisioned for Maxwell, Donovan, and Ayanna then slide to the next picture.
Do you love a broody mafia man? How about a well dressed blondie who isn’t scared to get under said mafia man’s skin? Cause that’s Maxwells speciality when it comes to Donovan Morelli, but the fun doesn’t stop there. How about throwing a beautiful Doctor in the mix, with breathtaking blue eyes? Because Ayanna is here to turn things up a bit. Does this peak your interest yet 👀 because I know it sucked me in. I don’t want to ruin all the fun with my review but when you have a book this good it’s hard to keep it all in. This is a love triangle that you definitely want to dive into because it isn’t your typical MM/MFM dark romance book. You get a little bit of everything in this book from amnesia, to more rescue missions and everything in between.
Thank you Marissa for letting me be a part of your street team and an ARC reader for your books, I have been nothing but honoured to help hype your books before they are released. Every single book in the Assignment Series has been amazing and I loved every single minute reading them. I’m sad to see this come to an end, but I can’t wait to read what you write next!
September 20, 2026
** ARC Review Incoming **
Thank you to Marissa Markx and Booksprout for allowing me to be part of the Arc Team and for giving me a free copy of this book.
I enjoyed Maxwell Beaumont overall, but unfortunately the biggest issue for me was the length. It felt far too long for the story being told, and there were definitely points where I struggled to stay fully invested.
I also had mixed feelings about Maxwell’s character development. The shift in his personality, from initially presenting as more traditionally masculine to becoming increasingly feminine, didn’t quite work for me personally. I understood the direction the character was being taken in, but the transition didn’t feel completely natural to me and I found myself connecting with him less as the story progressed.
There was a really interesting premise here, particularly around the racism element, but I actually wanted more exploration of it. It felt important to the story, yet I never felt I was given enough depth or detail to fully understand its impact on the characters and their experiences.
For me, this could perhaps have worked better as two books — allowing the story more room to explore those heavier themes properly while making the pacing feel less drawn out.
There was plenty I liked, and the foundations of a really compelling story were there, but at times it felt both too long and not detailed enough in the areas I most wanted to explore. A solid 3-star read.
Thank you to Marissa Markx and Booksprout for allowing me to be part of the Arc Team and for giving me a free copy of this book.
I enjoyed Maxwell Beaumont overall, but unfortunately the biggest issue for me was the length. It felt far too long for the story being told, and there were definitely points where I struggled to stay fully invested.
I also had mixed feelings about Maxwell’s character development. The shift in his personality, from initially presenting as more traditionally masculine to becoming increasingly feminine, didn’t quite work for me personally. I understood the direction the character was being taken in, but the transition didn’t feel completely natural to me and I found myself connecting with him less as the story progressed.
There was a really interesting premise here, particularly around the racism element, but I actually wanted more exploration of it. It felt important to the story, yet I never felt I was given enough depth or detail to fully understand its impact on the characters and their experiences.
For me, this could perhaps have worked better as two books — allowing the story more room to explore those heavier themes properly while making the pacing feel less drawn out.
There was plenty I liked, and the foundations of a really compelling story were there, but at times it felt both too long and not detailed enough in the areas I most wanted to explore. A solid 3-star read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
DEAR SINNERS,
Ayanna came back from the dead with a baby on board and her memories missing. Maxwell loves her and Donovan. Donovan loves Maxwell, but as far as he knows, Ayanna sold him out.
What could possibly go wrong‽ 😭
I knew this finale would be spicy. I did not expect to spend so much time worrying about whether these three beautiful disasters could look each other in the eye and actually believe what they saw. Donovan especially got me. I love a morally gray man, but give him a reason to be scared of losing someone and suddenly I’m defending him like I’m on payroll.
The MMF chemistry? Five chilis. The banter and dark humor? Exactly the kind of trouble I signed up for. The feelings? RUDE. And somehow PomPom still managed to steal the show again. At this point, I’m convinced the entire series belongs to PomPom and the humans are supporting cast. 🐾👑
This is the Assignment Series finale, so I’d read the earlier books first for maximum damage. Check the trigger warnings, sinners. Then come suffer deliciously with me. 🖤
Maxwell Beaumont: a dark romcom series
Marissa Markx
Ayanna came back from the dead with a baby on board and her memories missing. Maxwell loves her and Donovan. Donovan loves Maxwell, but as far as he knows, Ayanna sold him out.
What could possibly go wrong‽ 😭
I knew this finale would be spicy. I did not expect to spend so much time worrying about whether these three beautiful disasters could look each other in the eye and actually believe what they saw. Donovan especially got me. I love a morally gray man, but give him a reason to be scared of losing someone and suddenly I’m defending him like I’m on payroll.
The MMF chemistry? Five chilis. The banter and dark humor? Exactly the kind of trouble I signed up for. The feelings? RUDE. And somehow PomPom still managed to steal the show again. At this point, I’m convinced the entire series belongs to PomPom and the humans are supporting cast. 🐾👑
This is the Assignment Series finale, so I’d read the earlier books first for maximum damage. Check the trigger warnings, sinners. Then come suffer deliciously with me. 🖤
Maxwell Beaumont: a dark romcom series
Marissa Markx
September 27, 2026
Markx delivers another addictive installment in this series, and Maxwell Beaumont might be my favorite yet. It begins with just Donovan and Maxwell…two men with a bond that feels lived‑in, layered, and impossible not to root for. Then Ayanna enters their world, shakes everything up, and ultimately betrays them in a way that leaves real emotional fallout.
When they think she’s passed away, the story takes a sharp turn. Ayanna reappears as Max’s internship patient with no memory of either of them…and she’s pregnant. The tension, confusion, and heartbreak that follow are written with such care that you feel every beat of it. Watching all three characters navigate trust, identity, and the weight of their shared past makes the book impossible to put down.
This is a solid 5 ⭐️ read for me. The plot is tight, the emotional stakes are high, and the character work is genuinely impressive. Marissa Markx balances humor, heart, and dramatic twists in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
She’s firmly in my top ten favorite authors, and this series is exactly why. If you haven’t read her books yet, you’re missing out. If you like stories with plot, personality, and a dynamic trio you can’t help but care about, you need to read this one.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When they think she’s passed away, the story takes a sharp turn. Ayanna reappears as Max’s internship patient with no memory of either of them…and she’s pregnant. The tension, confusion, and heartbreak that follow are written with such care that you feel every beat of it. Watching all three characters navigate trust, identity, and the weight of their shared past makes the book impossible to put down.
This is a solid 5 ⭐️ read for me. The plot is tight, the emotional stakes are high, and the character work is genuinely impressive. Marissa Markx balances humor, heart, and dramatic twists in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
She’s firmly in my top ten favorite authors, and this series is exactly why. If you haven’t read her books yet, you’re missing out. If you like stories with plot, personality, and a dynamic trio you can’t help but care about, you need to read this one.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2026
“MESSY, BLOODY, HORNY, AND IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOK AWAY FROM”
Book 5 will make you question your own moral compass. It doesn’t just finish the dark-romance ladder - it jerks the ladder out from under you, lights it on fire, and still wants you to climb anyway. The chemistry is absolutely electric between Maxwell, Donovan, and Ayanna. Every scene feels charged with attraction and emotion, whether they’re challenging each other, protecting each other, arguing, or just trying to figure out where they all stand.
The spice and physical chemistry are off the charts, but the emotional connection—the push and pull, trust issues, the longing and jealousy, and the tenderness hidden in the chaos made it impossible to put this book down. Everyone is carrying emotional baggage and making questionable decisions.
Maxwell Beaumont truly delivers if you enjoy morally gray characters, why choose romance, possessive vibes, and lots of open-door spice. It's dramatic, passionate, chaotic, and packed with relationship dynamics that linger in your mind long after you finish the last page.
Come for the dark romance. Stay for the intense emotions, the memorable chemistry, and the sizzling romance that nearly ignites the pages. I received a complimentary ARC of this book via BookSprout; my review is voluntary and truthful.
Book 5 will make you question your own moral compass. It doesn’t just finish the dark-romance ladder - it jerks the ladder out from under you, lights it on fire, and still wants you to climb anyway. The chemistry is absolutely electric between Maxwell, Donovan, and Ayanna. Every scene feels charged with attraction and emotion, whether they’re challenging each other, protecting each other, arguing, or just trying to figure out where they all stand.
The spice and physical chemistry are off the charts, but the emotional connection—the push and pull, trust issues, the longing and jealousy, and the tenderness hidden in the chaos made it impossible to put this book down. Everyone is carrying emotional baggage and making questionable decisions.
Maxwell Beaumont truly delivers if you enjoy morally gray characters, why choose romance, possessive vibes, and lots of open-door spice. It's dramatic, passionate, chaotic, and packed with relationship dynamics that linger in your mind long after you finish the last page.
Come for the dark romance. Stay for the intense emotions, the memorable chemistry, and the sizzling romance that nearly ignites the pages. I received a complimentary ARC of this book via BookSprout; my review is voluntary and truthful.
Review of advance copy
What a wild ride this series has been.
I love that the first part of this book takes us back through the pivotal points of the previous books through the eyes of Maxwell as we are reminded and he is discovering the underlying threads of what is truly happening at the core of everyone’s lives. Then we get to the second half and see the honest, raw, brutal, beautiful, love story that develops between Maxwell, Donovan and Ayanna. It makes you smile, laugh, swoon, melt, cry, get mad, and need to take several cold showers as a good book should!
As I read this complete and incredible series every book was an amazing piece, each book growing the story, deepening the characters, strengthening their bonds and becoming our obsession. They capture you from the beginning and just keep pulling you deeper and deeper until the very last page. The author writes with excellent descriptiveness and phenomenal world building. Painting a vivid picture in which the reader sees and feels the depth of the emotions in each story. "This is my honest review of an advanced reader copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."
I love that the first part of this book takes us back through the pivotal points of the previous books through the eyes of Maxwell as we are reminded and he is discovering the underlying threads of what is truly happening at the core of everyone’s lives. Then we get to the second half and see the honest, raw, brutal, beautiful, love story that develops between Maxwell, Donovan and Ayanna. It makes you smile, laugh, swoon, melt, cry, get mad, and need to take several cold showers as a good book should!
As I read this complete and incredible series every book was an amazing piece, each book growing the story, deepening the characters, strengthening their bonds and becoming our obsession. They capture you from the beginning and just keep pulling you deeper and deeper until the very last page. The author writes with excellent descriptiveness and phenomenal world building. Painting a vivid picture in which the reader sees and feels the depth of the emotions in each story. "This is my honest review of an advanced reader copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."
September 28, 2026
What an explosive finale!!
Maxwell Beaumont by @marissamarkx
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can't express how much I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. But first, Maxwell Beaumont.
I had my theory coming in to this book. I was absolutely pleased with what we discovered. But hold on a dang minute! The curve balls were massive! I love to be surprised and Marissa is so good at hitting us readers out of left field. I was immersed in Donovan, Maxwell, and Ayanna. Let's just say, she came in to their lives and left setting an emotional bomb. And when she came back into their lives, her memory loss was only 1 of the many secrets they had to work uncover. It was A LOT. In the best way 😍
The character building, the plot twists, the drops of humor, and the suspense!!! All of it was wrapped so nicely in one little package for us readers. I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!
This series is 100% worth your time if you're into dark suspense with a side of humor. Each book gets better and better. I feel like I grew and suffered through each characters journey along with Marissa. I'm sad it's over but also, happy with how every wrapped up 💙
Maxwell Beaumont by @marissamarkx
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can't express how much I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. But first, Maxwell Beaumont.
I had my theory coming in to this book. I was absolutely pleased with what we discovered. But hold on a dang minute! The curve balls were massive! I love to be surprised and Marissa is so good at hitting us readers out of left field. I was immersed in Donovan, Maxwell, and Ayanna. Let's just say, she came in to their lives and left setting an emotional bomb. And when she came back into their lives, her memory loss was only 1 of the many secrets they had to work uncover. It was A LOT. In the best way 😍
The character building, the plot twists, the drops of humor, and the suspense!!! All of it was wrapped so nicely in one little package for us readers. I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!
This series is 100% worth your time if you're into dark suspense with a side of humor. Each book gets better and better. I feel like I grew and suffered through each characters journey along with Marissa. I'm sad it's over but also, happy with how every wrapped up 💙
November 2, 2026
I have a soft spot for this series, so I was really looking forward to Maxwell's book, and it certainly didn't lack for drama. The whole situation with Ayanna coming back with no memory of Maxwell or Donovan, while pregnant, made for an emotional mess of a story. I loved the dynamic between these three, especially the mix of chaos, banter, darker moments and all the complicated feelings that come with their relationship. Maxwell and Donovan have their own baggage to work through, and watching everything come together for the three of them kept me invested. My only real complaint is that this is a seriously long book, and there were times when I felt it could have done with a bit of trimming. Still, after following these characters through the previous books, I wouldn't have wanted their story wrapped up in a handful of chapters. It's a fitting end to the series, even if Marissa did make us work for it.
Review of advance copy
I have been waiting for Maxwell's story since the very beginning. It was everything I imagined and so much more! The structure was amazing; starting with jaw dropping information before getting flung back to the past. I always had a lingering feeling about Maxwell's preferences, and this book was a big "aha" moment.
Donovan and Maxwell have an interesting dynamic, like a magnet neither can deny. Their connection is beautiful yet devastating at the same time. When Ayanna is thrown into the mix, their worlds are completely flipped upside down. It packs in high-stakes suspense, self-discovery, shocking secrets, and extremely spicy moments. This was a true roller coaster ride and I found myself conflicted yet rooting for them at the same time.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Donovan and Maxwell have an interesting dynamic, like a magnet neither can deny. Their connection is beautiful yet devastating at the same time. When Ayanna is thrown into the mix, their worlds are completely flipped upside down. It packs in high-stakes suspense, self-discovery, shocking secrets, and extremely spicy moments. This was a true roller coaster ride and I found myself conflicted yet rooting for them at the same time.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2026
A Fantastic Finale .
I was a little apprehensive about reading this book, but as I had read all the others, it was a must read.
Ensure you read all the warnings before choosing this book.
I really enjoyed this book, so glad I chose to finish the series.
I loved Maxwell in particular, his humour and joy of life masking some major trauma he was dealing with. How Donovan, a strong mafia don became enamoured firstly with Maxwell, then Ayanna.
This is a really long story, but necessary, it had so much going on, including the typical mafia stuff, also blackmail, threats, so much angst and gore, but also lots of humour to bind it all together.
If you’ve read the previous books, then this is a must to finish it all off and tie up some loose ends.
It was a thoroughly entertaining well written book.
I was a little apprehensive about reading this book, but as I had read all the others, it was a must read.
Ensure you read all the warnings before choosing this book.
I really enjoyed this book, so glad I chose to finish the series.
I loved Maxwell in particular, his humour and joy of life masking some major trauma he was dealing with. How Donovan, a strong mafia don became enamoured firstly with Maxwell, then Ayanna.
This is a really long story, but necessary, it had so much going on, including the typical mafia stuff, also blackmail, threats, so much angst and gore, but also lots of humour to bind it all together.
If you’ve read the previous books, then this is a must to finish it all off and tie up some loose ends.
It was a thoroughly entertaining well written book.
September 28, 2026
I really enjoyed Maxwell Beaumont! From the very beginning, Maxwell had me hooked. He's the kind of character who comes across as confident and put together on the surface, but the more you get to know him, the more layers you uncover. I loved seeing those walls come down and watching his story unfold.
The chemistry between the Ayanna, Donovan & Maxwell felt natural, and there were plenty of moments that had me smiling, swooning, and rooting for them to figure things out. The mix of romance, emotion, and drama kept me invested, and I found myself flying through the pages because I always wanted to know what would happen next.
While there were a few parts I wish had been explored a little more, it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the story overall. Maxwell Beaumont was a fun, emotional read with memorable characters and a romance that kept me engaged from start to finish.
The chemistry between the Ayanna, Donovan & Maxwell felt natural, and there were plenty of moments that had me smiling, swooning, and rooting for them to figure things out. The mix of romance, emotion, and drama kept me invested, and I found myself flying through the pages because I always wanted to know what would happen next.
While there were a few parts I wish had been explored a little more, it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the story overall. Maxwell Beaumont was a fun, emotional read with memorable characters and a romance that kept me engaged from start to finish.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a way to end this series ! 🥹 I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this story. Yes it is long however I feel it is necessary. We get to read how Donavon's and Maxwell’s relationship came to be without Marissa just saying "yes they are together and oh they are also with Ayana " and not giving us their backstory. It’s nice to see how they became a couple first and how they both settled into each other. I loved seeing how Don was finally able to let his walls down and be comfortable with who he wanted to be with. Definitely loved seeing Max test his patience multiple times 🤭. In true Marissa Markx fashion we had tons of funny moments (the banana scene 🍌 will find out soon), a whole lot of banging 😉 , upsetting and heartwarming moments.
October 3, 2026
An explosive ending, a chaotic and addictive MMF relationship, and a perfect blend of dark comedy and dark romance.
A chaotic, funny and dark comedy that veers into full-blown dark romance; it is ambitious, intense and packed with black humour, suspense and unforgettable steamy moments.
The plot is a rollercoaster centred on a love triangle: Maxwell (who falls in love with two people), Donovan (possessive, protective and trying to come to terms with past betrayals) and Ayanna (a brilliant medical student who returns pregnant, with no memory of who the father of her baby is or who tried to kill her). Amidst Ayanna’s amnesia, secrets from the past, lurking enemies and the bisexual dynamic between the two men, the novel combines laughter, suspense and emotional turmoil.
A chaotic, funny and dark comedy that veers into full-blown dark romance; it is ambitious, intense and packed with black humour, suspense and unforgettable steamy moments.
The plot is a rollercoaster centred on a love triangle: Maxwell (who falls in love with two people), Donovan (possessive, protective and trying to come to terms with past betrayals) and Ayanna (a brilliant medical student who returns pregnant, with no memory of who the father of her baby is or who tried to kill her). Amidst Ayanna’s amnesia, secrets from the past, lurking enemies and the bisexual dynamic between the two men, the novel combines laughter, suspense and emotional turmoil.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wauw what an ending we met max in the first book as the sweet and loving guy who is there for his friends.
Within the first 4 books we got to know him and his amazing personality after we got to know him little by little. With this book you dive into his life and what happens to him and his love interests, yes you read it right multiple. This is the first book we see a polyamorous couple and sadly also the last in the series.
This was my first mm(f) book and i liked it more than i thought up front so for everyone who is still thinking that it is not for them i would say try it and if you still feel the same that is fine but it expended my horizon.
Within the first 4 books we got to know him and his amazing personality after we got to know him little by little. With this book you dive into his life and what happens to him and his love interests, yes you read it right multiple. This is the first book we see a polyamorous couple and sadly also the last in the series.
This was my first mm(f) book and i liked it more than i thought up front so for everyone who is still thinking that it is not for them i would say try it and if you still feel the same that is fine but it expended my horizon.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Maxwell Beaumont is a romance that refuses to be simple. It’s darkly tense, heart heavy, and full of twists that kept me glued to the pages. The character dynamics feel dangerous in the best way, and the emotions are messy, real, and earned.
With memory loss, betrayal, and love that becomes complicated fast, the story balances intense romance with a suspenseful edge. I loved how the characters fight for what they want while dealing with guilt, fear, and the reality that trust isn’t easy to rebuild.
If you enjoy high stakes romance with chemistry you can feel and a plot that keeps escalating, this one is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend.
Maxwell Beaumont is a romance that refuses to be simple. It’s darkly tense, heart heavy, and full of twists that kept me glued to the pages. The character dynamics feel dangerous in the best way, and the emotions are messy, real, and earned.
With memory loss, betrayal, and love that becomes complicated fast, the story balances intense romance with a suspenseful edge. I loved how the characters fight for what they want while dealing with guilt, fear, and the reality that trust isn’t easy to rebuild.
If you enjoy high stakes romance with chemistry you can feel and a plot that keeps escalating, this one is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend.
September 27, 2026
🩺ARC review🩺
Maxwell Beaumont by @marissamarkx
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To say that I am obsessed with this series and your books would be an understatement. I am sooooooo sad that this series is over. We have loved them from the start and they will absolutely be missed. I loved that we got to reread all of these scenes again but from a different perspective. These three are sooo good for each other. They bring out the best and the softies in each other. I loved every single couple we have gotten from this series. I am going to miss them but I cannot wait to see what your write next. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your time and I’m excited to read the next one 💥
Maxwell Beaumont by @marissamarkx
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
To say that I am obsessed with this series and your books would be an understatement. I am sooooooo sad that this series is over. We have loved them from the start and they will absolutely be missed. I loved that we got to reread all of these scenes again but from a different perspective. These three are sooo good for each other. They bring out the best and the softies in each other. I loved every single couple we have gotten from this series. I am going to miss them but I cannot wait to see what your write next. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your time and I’m excited to read the next one 💥
September 28, 2026
loved it !! love this series !! I can't believe this is over !!!! OMG !!! what a story... what a series !!! love Maxwell, Donovan and Ayanna...this is their story.. a fun fast paced crazy dark rom/com drama... Maxwell and Donovan are together and loving their life when, they meet Ayanna... they start to live the life when, she betrays them and dies... but, she doesn't die... she lost her memories of them and she's pregnant.. bombshell !!! the fallout was massive !!! and she's now, back !!! this was one crazy roller coaster ride !!! so good !!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing! The tension, the emotions, the spice, the difficulties of dealing with a different relationship, and multiple people, and family, amazing banter and the dialogue between characters was just perfection. Love and hate and tragedy and friendship. This book honestly has a little bit of everything you could possibly love in a dark rom com! I was on the edge of seat this whole book. Over 900 pages? Didn't feel like that at all, I just zoomed right through it! I'm still smiling from how well Marissa wrote these characters. I'm sad to say goodbye to this amazing group of friends!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
A great ending to the Assignment series, with the story of Golden retriever Maxwell, the black cat Donovan, and their girl Yanna.
This story starts out with Maxwell and Donovan. This follows the stories of all the friends in this serie. Maxwell is the goofball of the group, always being the one who makes everyone laugh or getting himself in trouble. Donovan is the more mature one, as his job keeps him on his toes.
Things start out secretive, until it changes and Ayanna walks in on something she can’t turn away from.
I really enjoyed this last book, as sad as I am that this series is over!
This story starts out with Maxwell and Donovan. This follows the stories of all the friends in this serie. Maxwell is the goofball of the group, always being the one who makes everyone laugh or getting himself in trouble. Donovan is the more mature one, as his job keeps him on his toes.
Things start out secretive, until it changes and Ayanna walks in on something she can’t turn away from.
I really enjoyed this last book, as sad as I am that this series is over!
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