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Kings of Vegas #2
Blood King: An Arranged Marriage, Mafia Romance
This is book two in the Kings of Vegas series.
374 pages, Paperback
Published March 26, 2026
About the author
Natalie Kane
5 books391 followersNatalie Kane is the dark romance pseudonym for Kristen Proby. After publishing more than 85 titles, the majority of which are contemporary romance, Kristen wanted to dive deeper into the morally gray side of things and is enjoying her foray into mafia romance. This is where the swoon of Kristen Proby meets the obsession of dark romance. Kristen Proby after dark, if you will.
Kristen Proby is the New York Times, USA Today, WSJ, and Amazon top 3 bestselling author of more than 85 titles. When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, reading in her library, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.
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Kristen Proby is the New York Times, USA Today, WSJ, and Amazon top 3 bestselling author of more than 85 titles. When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, reading in her library, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.
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April 11, 2026
The Blood King – 2.5 stars
Let me be clear: this is a 2.5-star read for me, I’m only rounding it up to 3 because otherwise it feels too generous for what this actually delivered.
The premise:
This starts as an arranged marriage. The female main character is supposed to marry the son of a Greek mafia boss… until that son proves he’s a complete monster—violent, abusive, and openly threatening her.
So the father steps in and decides he will marry her instead.
Okay. Dark. Promising. I was interested.
They get married, feelings develop, and everything is moving in that typical mafia romance direction… until the “betrayal” plot kicks in.
Shipments start going missing, and his men convince him there’s a mole. Since she was present during some conversations, he immediately suspects her.
He searches her things, finds a bug hidden in a necklace her father gave her, and that’s it—he decides she betrayed him.
No real investigation. No trust. Nothing.
He just throws her out.
And this is where it completely lost me.
He leaves her with nothing.
No money. No support. No protection.
She’s injured, starving, sick, literally struggling to survive—and he just… doesn’t care.
Then later, he actually listens to the recording and realizes she never betrayed him. She was defending him.
So of course… he goes back like:
“Baby, forgive me.”
Absolutely not.
My main problems:
The writing: very “whatever.” It didn’t pull me in emotionally, and nothing really stood out.
The tension: almost nonexistent. For a mafia romance, the stakes felt low.
The romance: I didn’t feel it. At all.
The spicy scenes: fine, but nothing memorable.
And the male main character?
This man did not feel like a mafia boss.
He’s supposed to be powerful, ruthless, intimidating—but he just came off… soft in the wrong way. Not emotionally layered, just inconsistent.
We’re told he’s dangerous, that he tortures people, that he’s brutal—but we don’t feel it.
Instead, he’s constantly like: “I would never hurt a woman,”
“I would never do this,”
“I would never do that,”
…while literally destroying his wife’s life based on assumptions.
Make it make sense.
And her reaction??
This is what annoyed me the most.
After everything he put her through, I expected anger. Distance. Consequences.
Something.
But no.
She’s basically like: “Yeah, you hurt me… but I just want my husband back.”
No backbone. No self-respect in that moment. It completely killed any satisfaction I could’ve had from the grovel.
And the worst part?
He knew her father was abusive.
He knew she came from violence.
He literally saw her bruised, broken, hurt because of that man.
So when he finds a bug in a necklace her father gave her—the first “nice” thing he ever did—
Instead of thinking: “Maybe her father set her up,”
He goes straight to: “She betrayed me.”
No hesitation. No doubt. No trust.
And she could clearly see that he wasn’t even questioning it.
That was it for me.
Final thoughts:
This book had potential. The premise was strong, the setup was there—but the execution failed hard, especially in the emotional payoff.
The lack of tension, weak character reactions, and an unsatisfying grovel completely ruined it for me.
Final rating: 2.5 stars
Let me be clear: this is a 2.5-star read for me, I’m only rounding it up to 3 because otherwise it feels too generous for what this actually delivered.
The premise:
This starts as an arranged marriage. The female main character is supposed to marry the son of a Greek mafia boss… until that son proves he’s a complete monster—violent, abusive, and openly threatening her.
So the father steps in and decides he will marry her instead.
Okay. Dark. Promising. I was interested.
They get married, feelings develop, and everything is moving in that typical mafia romance direction… until the “betrayal” plot kicks in.
Shipments start going missing, and his men convince him there’s a mole. Since she was present during some conversations, he immediately suspects her.
He searches her things, finds a bug hidden in a necklace her father gave her, and that’s it—he decides she betrayed him.
No real investigation. No trust. Nothing.
He just throws her out.
And this is where it completely lost me.
He leaves her with nothing.
No money. No support. No protection.
She’s injured, starving, sick, literally struggling to survive—and he just… doesn’t care.
Then later, he actually listens to the recording and realizes she never betrayed him. She was defending him.
So of course… he goes back like:
“Baby, forgive me.”
Absolutely not.
My main problems:
The writing: very “whatever.” It didn’t pull me in emotionally, and nothing really stood out.
The tension: almost nonexistent. For a mafia romance, the stakes felt low.
The romance: I didn’t feel it. At all.
The spicy scenes: fine, but nothing memorable.
And the male main character?
This man did not feel like a mafia boss.
He’s supposed to be powerful, ruthless, intimidating—but he just came off… soft in the wrong way. Not emotionally layered, just inconsistent.
We’re told he’s dangerous, that he tortures people, that he’s brutal—but we don’t feel it.
Instead, he’s constantly like: “I would never hurt a woman,”
“I would never do this,”
“I would never do that,”
…while literally destroying his wife’s life based on assumptions.
Make it make sense.
And her reaction??
This is what annoyed me the most.
After everything he put her through, I expected anger. Distance. Consequences.
Something.
But no.
She’s basically like: “Yeah, you hurt me… but I just want my husband back.”
No backbone. No self-respect in that moment. It completely killed any satisfaction I could’ve had from the grovel.
And the worst part?
He knew her father was abusive.
He knew she came from violence.
He literally saw her bruised, broken, hurt because of that man.
So when he finds a bug in a necklace her father gave her—the first “nice” thing he ever did—
Instead of thinking: “Maybe her father set her up,”
He goes straight to: “She betrayed me.”
No hesitation. No doubt. No trust.
And she could clearly see that he wasn’t even questioning it.
That was it for me.
Final thoughts:
This book had potential. The premise was strong, the setup was there—but the execution failed hard, especially in the emotional payoff.
The lack of tension, weak character reactions, and an unsatisfying grovel completely ruined it for me.
Final rating: 2.5 stars
July 31, 2026
A Natasha la formaron desde muy niña para ser la esposa perfecta, su papá la quería utilizar de moneda de cambio así que fue educada para eso y llegó el momento de serlo, pero su prometido es una basura así que está en su propio infierno peroo hay un cambio de planes y al final el papá termina tomando su lugar y ella no sabe ahora que esperar.
Yo tenía esperanza de que esté libro fuera mejor y en parti si pero solo por Natasha, ella se lleva las estrellas por qué el maldito de Julian nop y eso que el me gustaba bastante luego le hace algo que me enojo y AHHHHH
Mucha gente lo puede perdonar, al final si se esforzó por ganar el perdón pero es que, cuando hacía algo lindo luego el hombre solo pensaba en sexo y yo de callateeee, la hiciste sufrir y solo piensas en esoooo.
La verdad me hizo enojar mucho y dejo de gustarme como antes igual aquí lo importante es que Natasha pudo ser feliz.
Pd: tengo sentimientos encontrados con el hijo 😮💨
Yo tenía esperanza de que esté libro fuera mejor y en parti si pero solo por Natasha, ella se lleva las estrellas por qué el maldito de Julian nop y eso que el me gustaba bastante luego le hace algo que me enojo y AHHHHH
Mucha gente lo puede perdonar, al final si se esforzó por ganar el perdón pero es que, cuando hacía algo lindo luego el hombre solo pensaba en sexo y yo de callateeee, la hiciste sufrir y solo piensas en esoooo.
La verdad me hizo enojar mucho y dejo de gustarme como antes igual aquí lo importante es que Natasha pudo ser feliz.
Pd: tengo sentimientos encontrados con el hijo 😮💨
April 2, 2026
I was anticipating this book, stayed up all night to read it, and was sadly disappointed. Compared to the first book in this series, this one is absolutely shite.
Natasha is promised to Julian's son ... who is off his rocker on drugs, drink and gambling. He's abusive. So let's switch up the arranged marriage contract and let Julian beat up his son, put him in his dungeon, and marry his intended instead. Stupid.
Natasha is a meek mouse who has been abused by her parents her entire life, loathes being touched, but one look from Julian, and her insides light on fire. Again, stupid.
These two have this passionate love affair, and then Julian thinks she's betrayed him - nothing original in this plot twist as it happens in the first book with Lulu and Rome - yawn - so he kicks her out.
Blah blah blah.
Suddenly this traumatized girl has balls of steel and becomes a Mafia Queen ... as if.
I had such high hopes for this series, but this second book is horrid. It's so cliche and so very bad.
Natasha is promised to Julian's son ... who is off his rocker on drugs, drink and gambling. He's abusive. So let's switch up the arranged marriage contract and let Julian beat up his son, put him in his dungeon, and marry his intended instead. Stupid.
Natasha is a meek mouse who has been abused by her parents her entire life, loathes being touched, but one look from Julian, and her insides light on fire. Again, stupid.
These two have this passionate love affair, and then Julian thinks she's betrayed him - nothing original in this plot twist as it happens in the first book with Lulu and Rome - yawn - so he kicks her out.
Blah blah blah.
Suddenly this traumatized girl has balls of steel and becomes a Mafia Queen ... as if.
I had such high hopes for this series, but this second book is horrid. It's so cliche and so very bad.
April 4, 2026
Omg it made me so angry…. I LOVE IT
This was exactly the kind of story I was in the mood for… fast-paced, smexy, and the kind that made my blood boil in the best way and the angst 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
This was exactly the kind of story I was in the mood for… fast-paced, smexy, and the kind that made my blood boil in the best way and the angst 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
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April 5, 2026Audio available with several subscriptions! Duet style 5/5 🎧 - no complaints!
I don’t know why I thought this author might improve some aspects … but then I am a curious person and want to experience things firsthand… in this case: "La curiosidad mató al gato! "😜
Will give you a few things that didn’t work:
The down slide started early - a very traumatic event happens and the aftermath is: “let’s have a girls night” and have therapy over sweets and drinks… above the smex club!😖
A bit later in the story: on the one hand we see FMC contemplating deleting herself in the morning of her wedding day, later around the noon she is enthusiastically giving her new husband a bj and in the evening she is self conscious about her curves but the next scene is her “eating like a linebacker” (fmc’s words!) and MMC complimenting her on how he loves the way she eats! 😵💫
What is this!? This is not the way to normalize or sweep under the rug such heavy and sensitive topics (this can be beyond triggering and so reckless!)
Another unnecessary reminder happens during their first smex scene, MMC is thinking how he’s fckd his way throughthe city”… yet FMC is special because she gave him his best bj! 🤦🏻♀️🤢
FMC is just like MMC from previous book - doesn’t like to be touched !
Also the reminder about Lulu’s size continues(heroine from previous book) in the way that her clothes are big on curvy Natasha - FMC in this one. Or another reminder about Lulu’s stereotypical plus sized woman that loves to clean and cook - gosh forbid she has other hobbies🤦🏻♀️ Repetitive scenes and reoccurring themes from the previous book - same type of villain, big age gap, yada yada! Lust driven chemistry!
I don’t know why I thought this author might improve some aspects … but then I am a curious person and want to experience things firsthand… in this case: "La curiosidad mató al gato! "😜
Will give you a few things that didn’t work:
The down slide started early - a very traumatic event happens and the aftermath is: “let’s have a girls night” and have therapy over sweets and drinks… above the smex club!😖
A bit later in the story: on the one hand we see FMC contemplating deleting herself in the morning of her wedding day, later around the noon she is enthusiastically giving her new husband a bj and in the evening she is self conscious about her curves but the next scene is her “eating like a linebacker” (fmc’s words!) and MMC complimenting her on how he loves the way she eats! 😵💫
What is this!? This is not the way to normalize or sweep under the rug such heavy and sensitive topics (this can be beyond triggering and so reckless!)
Another unnecessary reminder happens during their first smex scene, MMC is thinking how he’s fckd his way throughthe city”… yet FMC is special because she gave him his best bj! 🤦🏻♀️🤢
FMC is just like MMC from previous book - doesn’t like to be touched !
Also the reminder about Lulu’s size continues(heroine from previous book) in the way that her clothes are big on curvy Natasha - FMC in this one. Or another reminder about Lulu’s stereotypical plus sized woman that loves to clean and cook - gosh forbid she has other hobbies🤦🏻♀️ Repetitive scenes and reoccurring themes from the previous book - same type of villain, big age gap, yada yada! Lust driven chemistry!
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August 5, 2026
I have mixed feelings about this one, the MCs were so cute, I was fed the whole lot from chemistry to spice but compared to book one this didn't pull me in 210% if that makes sense, there was something in the first book that quite literally had me devouring it, I didn't have the same urge with this book but I still loved them so much! Can't wait to pick up book 3
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March 24, 2026
OBSESSED. I think that's the only word I can use to describe how much I loved this one.
Julian is the Greek Mafia boss. He's powerful & dangerous and you definitely don't want to cross him. But when I tell you he is down badddd for Natasha!!! He would literally burn the world down for her and not even bat an eye. That girl has been through some crap so seeing go from a meek, timid girl into an absolute mafia QUEEN was amazing!!! I loved how after they had some miscommunication between the two of them, she made him work for the forgiveness 👏🏻👏🏻. And the spice?? Whew!!! This book was absolutely addicting and I'm dying for book 3!!!!!
🎧Audio:🎧
This is a duet narration by James Cassidy & Savannah Thomas. James has that deep, gravelly voice that gives off that dark, dangerous energy like a pro. It literally commands your attention. Savannah has that soft voice that portrayed all of Natasha's growth perfectly. James & Savannah are absolutely the definition of bringing characters to life. When I tell you that these two were PERFECTION. Do yourself a favor & listen to the audio!!!
What to expect:
🖤Arranged Marriage
🖤Age Gap
🖤Touch her and die
🖤Mafia Romance
Thank you so much to Natalie Kane for this ARC & ALC.
Julian is the Greek Mafia boss. He's powerful & dangerous and you definitely don't want to cross him. But when I tell you he is down badddd for Natasha!!! He would literally burn the world down for her and not even bat an eye. That girl has been through some crap so seeing go from a meek, timid girl into an absolute mafia QUEEN was amazing!!! I loved how after they had some miscommunication between the two of them, she made him work for the forgiveness 👏🏻👏🏻. And the spice?? Whew!!! This book was absolutely addicting and I'm dying for book 3!!!!!
🎧Audio:🎧
This is a duet narration by James Cassidy & Savannah Thomas. James has that deep, gravelly voice that gives off that dark, dangerous energy like a pro. It literally commands your attention. Savannah has that soft voice that portrayed all of Natasha's growth perfectly. James & Savannah are absolutely the definition of bringing characters to life. When I tell you that these two were PERFECTION. Do yourself a favor & listen to the audio!!!
What to expect:
🖤Arranged Marriage
🖤Age Gap
🖤Touch her and die
🖤Mafia Romance
Thank you so much to Natalie Kane for this ARC & ALC.
April 5, 2026
I have read almost all of Kristen Proby’s backlist and I’ve had many five Star reads… I was so excited to find out she has a new pen name for mafia and dark romances however I wish she hadn’t 🙈 these books are terrible. I don’t understand how it’s possible but I don’t think this genre of romance is for her. Hands down the worst mafia romances I’ve ever read.
September 19, 2026
Well, this was quick, intense, and I'm still not sure if I forgive Julian. For a smart man, he was stupid as shit. Yet I had a great day listening to this one, because Natasha had my heart and if she loves and forgives him, I'll give him a pass.
So... I'm here for the good time.
I listened to the duet audio, narrated by James Cassidy and Savannah Thomas.
3.5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
So... I'm here for the good time.
I listened to the duet audio, narrated by James Cassidy and Savannah Thomas.
3.5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
July 3, 2026
This was not as boring as book 1 -that one was just too Insta for me.- also I Hate when authors constantly tell us how fat the fmc is.! Why is that necessary ? It’s so annoying! Just say she’s curvy and leave it at that. Tbh there’s enough worry about being fat in the world. I just want to escape into a book and use my imagination about how the characters look. Instead authors use it as part of the plot. Okay that was book one in a nutshell— the fmc was fat and the H fell instalove at first sight. In this book we get another age gap moc. The Father of the groom marries the fmc because his son is a douchebag abuser. This H is always making promises he can’t keep, dude should just keep his mouth shut. Example.. no one will ever hit you again.. one page later the fmc gets a smack down. Your honor might I present example two? The H— I will never hurt you and will always take care of you— a few chapters later he thinks she’s a spy for her ABUSIVE FATHER! Right there dude should have figured that ain’t happenin!Instead she arrives home and he causes her to break her arm and kicks her out with nothing. He tells his guy to drop her at her FATHERS house— yeah the mafia man who said he was gonna kill her. She’s smarter than the H who sent her to be a homicide. She lands in a seedy hotel after she pawns her million dollar ring for 2K— desperate measures and all that. She cuts her hand ,has a broken arm, gets sepsis but the great white steed arrives and the H carries away his Queen. She forgives him after he apologizes for almost killing her 3ways— by murder, sepsis and starvation. He also caused her to break her hand/wrist so that she may never play the piano again— her one joy in life. Yeah this man is a real Prince Charming… oops I mean King… and they live happily ever after…..
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April 30, 2026
yes yes yes!!! it gave everything. check your triggers please.
April 2, 2026
Was a miss for me
I was seriously anticipating the release of this book but it was just a miss for me 🤷🏼♀️. I was really rooting for the MMC but I felt he was really cruel to Natasha at the first sign of trouble and I really felt for her even shed so many tears for her but she just took Julian back no grovel just took any crumbs he gave her 🙄. I wish she would’ve had some personal growth and made him work for her forgiveness she was really weak. Not for me wish he would’ve suffered just my opinion 🤨
I was seriously anticipating the release of this book but it was just a miss for me 🤷🏼♀️. I was really rooting for the MMC but I felt he was really cruel to Natasha at the first sign of trouble and I really felt for her even shed so many tears for her but she just took Julian back no grovel just took any crumbs he gave her 🙄. I wish she would’ve had some personal growth and made him work for her forgiveness she was really weak. Not for me wish he would’ve suffered just my opinion 🤨
June 30, 2026
NONONONONONO!!!!
We were doing so well (in mafia terms) in the first half and then he had to go do all that bullshit!!!!
I would NEVER forgive him ohmygod like you are 40 years old why can’t you communicate!!!! GET EM BANNED OH NOW IM PISSEDDD!!!!!
other than THAT bafoonary I was lowkey having a ball but like is this authors only niche that the mafia guys think their lovers are the mole for their fathers rival mafia??? if we like open our eyes we can see HOW THAT COULD NEVER BE THE CASE!!!!!
I need to go for a walk.
We were doing so well (in mafia terms) in the first half and then he had to go do all that bullshit!!!!
I would NEVER forgive him ohmygod like you are 40 years old why can’t you communicate!!!! GET EM BANNED OH NOW IM PISSEDDD!!!!!
other than THAT bafoonary I was lowkey having a ball but like is this authors only niche that the mafia guys think their lovers are the mole for their fathers rival mafia??? if we like open our eyes we can see HOW THAT COULD NEVER BE THE CASE!!!!!
I need to go for a walk.
August 16, 2026
Immersion read. I enjoyed myself but not as much as the first book. There was just something slightly off the whole time. Something was missing with my connection to the MCs. But as I stated at the beginning, I still had a great time. I didn’t get super frustrated or rage, so that’s a plus. I feel like this will end up being a four star forget. Looking forward to the rest of the series though, that’s for damn sure!
April 16, 2026
Not nearly enough grovel for the shit he did to her! She forgave him to easily when she was almost dead because of him.
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April 25, 2026
Cliche, cringe and badly written drivel.
April 28, 2026
Nahhhh he needed to grovel at her feet
August 5, 2026
Eres todo lo que siempre he querido en la vida. Más que el poder, más que el dinero. Eres el principio y el fin, Natasha"
Natasha es hija de un mafioso que la maltrato toda su vida y fue criada para dar todo por su futuro esposo como una mujer sumisa si voz ni voto por eso cuando conoce a Elliot, su prometido que también la golpea y acosa sexualmente ella derrotada acepta esa vida de dolor porque cree que lo merece ya que paso años bajo la influencia de su padre y en su cabeza cree que los hombres malvados e irrespetuosos son los únicos que existen 💔.
Todo cambia cuando Julian padre de Elliot descubre lo que hace su hijo con Natasha, la mujer que lo cautivo desde el primer momento y decide castigarlo como si fuera cualquier otro hombre que lo desobedeciera, rompiendo el matrimonio que tenían y tomando su lugar porque necesita esa alianza y porque secretamente sentía atracción por la prometida de su hijo. La relación de ellos me gusto mucho al principio porque Julian era un hombre muy bueno que dejo por primera vez en su vida Natasha sea libre de hacer y pedir lo que quiera del mundo ya sea monetario o sentimental porque quería remediar el daño que sufrió toda su vida haciendo que su verdadera personalidad salga a la luz en la comodidad de un hogar donde al expresar sus sentimientos y decir que no en vez de ser golpeada y minimizada sea respetada.
*Spoiler pequeño* Cuando el rompe con ella y la echa de su casa porque cree que la mujer dulce y amable que conoció era una fachada para infiltrarse y traicionarlo dolio porque ella siempre le agradeció el trato que el le dió y nunca hizo algo que justificara que el la tratara así, ella bajo todas sus defensas con el yfue sincera con sus sentimientos com el en todo momento sin omitir nada y que el realmente creyera que ella seria un topo y arruinaría su única libertad y hombre que la amo fue horrible 😭. (y el no se arrastro lo suficiente por su dolor porque esta mujer sufrió mucho por su culpa)
Yo creo en las segundas oportunidades pero en el caso de Elliot fue un gran NO, para mi ese personaje tenía que estar muerto al final del libro porque fue muy cruel su comportamiento a lo largo del libro y que mejorara su vida no significa nada porque el daño fue grave de su parte ☠️. ASCO
Natasha es hija de un mafioso que la maltrato toda su vida y fue criada para dar todo por su futuro esposo como una mujer sumisa si voz ni voto por eso cuando conoce a Elliot, su prometido que también la golpea y acosa sexualmente ella derrotada acepta esa vida de dolor porque cree que lo merece ya que paso años bajo la influencia de su padre y en su cabeza cree que los hombres malvados e irrespetuosos son los únicos que existen 💔.
Todo cambia cuando Julian padre de Elliot descubre lo que hace su hijo con Natasha, la mujer que lo cautivo desde el primer momento y decide castigarlo como si fuera cualquier otro hombre que lo desobedeciera, rompiendo el matrimonio que tenían y tomando su lugar porque necesita esa alianza y porque secretamente sentía atracción por la prometida de su hijo. La relación de ellos me gusto mucho al principio porque Julian era un hombre muy bueno que dejo por primera vez en su vida Natasha sea libre de hacer y pedir lo que quiera del mundo ya sea monetario o sentimental porque quería remediar el daño que sufrió toda su vida haciendo que su verdadera personalidad salga a la luz en la comodidad de un hogar donde al expresar sus sentimientos y decir que no en vez de ser golpeada y minimizada sea respetada.
*Spoiler pequeño* Cuando el rompe con ella y la echa de su casa porque cree que la mujer dulce y amable que conoció era una fachada para infiltrarse y traicionarlo dolio porque ella siempre le agradeció el trato que el le dió y nunca hizo algo que justificara que el la tratara así, ella bajo todas sus defensas con el yfue sincera con sus sentimientos com el en todo momento sin omitir nada y que el realmente creyera que ella seria un topo y arruinaría su única libertad y hombre que la amo fue horrible 😭. (y el no se arrastro lo suficiente por su dolor porque esta mujer sufrió mucho por su culpa)
Yo creo en las segundas oportunidades pero en el caso de Elliot fue un gran NO, para mi ese personaje tenía que estar muerto al final del libro porque fue muy cruel su comportamiento a lo largo del libro y que mejorara su vida no significa nada porque el daño fue grave de su parte ☠️. ASCO
June 16, 2026
3.25⭐️ 3🌶️ i'm a sucker for the ex's dad trope, and the added mafia element made this a fun and easy read!
i was shaping up to love this a whole lot more than book one right from the start. it had all the elements i typically enjoy, and it was really sweet to watch Julian build up Natasha's self confidence while also showing her it was okay to stop being so submissive (at least out of the bedroom).
i did do a little eye roll in the beginning when we find out Natasha had a physically abusive shitty father just like the FMC from book one... but whatever. if it works, it works i guess. and it was fun to watch Natasha form a little girl gang with Julian's friends' girls, and watching Julian be OTT protective and possessive of her was also very yummy!
where this lost me was the 3rd act conflict/breakup. i was FLABBERGASTED at how easily and quickly that all went down. i don't want to give spoilers so the only other thing i'll say about it was that there was thankfully a significant amount of groveling leading up to the HEA... but i honestly don't know if i'd be able to forgive that shit if it happened to me in real life lol.
overall, this series is super spicy and entertaining, and i will be continuing once the next book comes out!
i was shaping up to love this a whole lot more than book one right from the start. it had all the elements i typically enjoy, and it was really sweet to watch Julian build up Natasha's self confidence while also showing her it was okay to stop being so submissive (at least out of the bedroom).
i did do a little eye roll in the beginning when we find out Natasha had a physically abusive shitty father just like the FMC from book one... but whatever. if it works, it works i guess. and it was fun to watch Natasha form a little girl gang with Julian's friends' girls, and watching Julian be OTT protective and possessive of her was also very yummy!
where this lost me was the 3rd act conflict/breakup. i was FLABBERGASTED at how easily and quickly that all went down. i don't want to give spoilers so the only other thing i'll say about it was that there was thankfully a significant amount of groveling leading up to the HEA... but i honestly don't know if i'd be able to forgive that shit if it happened to me in real life lol.
overall, this series is super spicy and entertaining, and i will be continuing once the next book comes out!
June 30, 2026
Hasta que por fin me toca un libro (en muchas semanas) en donde tenemos un hombre, padre de familia que tiene que lidiar con un hijo que no es tan perfecto como su padre (él) y se ocupa del cagadero de su descendencia.
Este libro me gustó más que el anterior, NECESITO un Julian en mi vida jaja.
Seguiré con la serie en cuanto salga el tercer libro que será muy pronto.
Este libro me gustó más que el anterior, NECESITO un Julian en mi vida jaja.
Seguiré con la serie en cuanto salga el tercer libro que será muy pronto.
March 24, 2026
Natalieeeeee, girl! I thought I was ready for Julian Stavros, but this man isn’t someone you can prepare for. He WRECKED Natasha and me. 😂🥵
“Mm, that’s my dirty little angel.”
This duet style narration by James Cassidy & Savannah Thomas was INCREDIBLE. Both narrators were new for me but omg I need to go find everything they’ve ever done because I freaking loved this audiobook!
“You can have literally anything in the world that you want. How many times do I have to tell you that before you believe me? There’s no limit to what I’ll give you, Angel.”
Julian Stavros, is cold, calculating, and ruthless. He has built his name and his empire and he would do anything to protect it and his ‘family’. So when he realizes how far his own son has fallen, he steps into his arranged marriage.
“You’re a Mafia queen, Natasha. If you don’t like something, or someone, you say so, and it changes immediately.”
Natasha Ivanov knows how to be a ‘perfect’ mafia wife, but she isn’t ready for the man that rewrites all the rules she thought she knew. Julian was a man obsessed, and he would burn the world down to protect her.
“I’m never too busy for you. I want you to tell me what you need or want. Always.”
I’m going to warn you now, even if Julian messes up, the GROVEL is worth it in the end! (Ohhhh, by the way, the spice in this book is NEXT LEVEL!) 🥵🫠
“Good girl. You’re so beautiful on your knees for me.”
I can’t wait for the next book in the series! These books suck you right into the dirty underworld of Vegas and they guarantee to have you entranced for the whole read!
Tropes:
💍 Arranged Marriage (Fiancé’s Dad)
🩶 Dark Romance
💎 Ruthless Greek Mafia King
🤭 He is Obsessed
🫶🏼 (Soft Only For Her)
💋 Innocent FMC
👊🏼 WHO HURT YOU?
“Mm, that’s my dirty little angel.”
This duet style narration by James Cassidy & Savannah Thomas was INCREDIBLE. Both narrators were new for me but omg I need to go find everything they’ve ever done because I freaking loved this audiobook!
“You can have literally anything in the world that you want. How many times do I have to tell you that before you believe me? There’s no limit to what I’ll give you, Angel.”
Julian Stavros, is cold, calculating, and ruthless. He has built his name and his empire and he would do anything to protect it and his ‘family’. So when he realizes how far his own son has fallen, he steps into his arranged marriage.
“You’re a Mafia queen, Natasha. If you don’t like something, or someone, you say so, and it changes immediately.”
Natasha Ivanov knows how to be a ‘perfect’ mafia wife, but she isn’t ready for the man that rewrites all the rules she thought she knew. Julian was a man obsessed, and he would burn the world down to protect her.
“I’m never too busy for you. I want you to tell me what you need or want. Always.”
I’m going to warn you now, even if Julian messes up, the GROVEL is worth it in the end! (Ohhhh, by the way, the spice in this book is NEXT LEVEL!) 🥵🫠
“Good girl. You’re so beautiful on your knees for me.”
I can’t wait for the next book in the series! These books suck you right into the dirty underworld of Vegas and they guarantee to have you entranced for the whole read!
Tropes:
💍 Arranged Marriage (Fiancé’s Dad)
🩶 Dark Romance
💎 Ruthless Greek Mafia King
🤭 He is Obsessed
🫶🏼 (Soft Only For Her)
💋 Innocent FMC
👊🏼 WHO HURT YOU?
September 3, 2026
If you look at my reading history - you would see I love a good mafia romance with some drama and grovel. This hit all the boxes for me. Age-gap is a newer one for me, but honestly it wasn’t a super heavy focus on it so I mostly forgot about it (22 to 43 I believe). I will probably go on to read the others in the series. It’s well written. With a possessive and protective MMC. Very swoon worthy.
Natasha is the only child of a “made man” - and she’s been groomed her whole life to be a perfect mafia wife. So she expects it when she gets arranged into a contract marriage. The only thing is - he’s horrible. Meaner to her than her family is, which is saying a lot. But Natasha is used to being hurt by everyone who is supposed to love her - until her fiancé’s father steps in and tries continuously to protect her. Julian knows there is nothing worse than being attracted to your son’s fiancé. But when he witnesses his son’s actions, he decides that he’s lost his chance with her, and he will take up the contract himself. Unexpected attraction, drama, betrayal, found family - and a HEA?
Natasha is the only child of a “made man” - and she’s been groomed her whole life to be a perfect mafia wife. So she expects it when she gets arranged into a contract marriage. The only thing is - he’s horrible. Meaner to her than her family is, which is saying a lot. But Natasha is used to being hurt by everyone who is supposed to love her - until her fiancé’s father steps in and tries continuously to protect her. Julian knows there is nothing worse than being attracted to your son’s fiancé. But when he witnesses his son’s actions, he decides that he’s lost his chance with her, and he will take up the contract himself. Unexpected attraction, drama, betrayal, found family - and a HEA?
May 3, 2026
blood king ꒱ 2.5 stars
⌗ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥: apr 30, ‘26⌇ 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥: may 1, ‘26
review with no spoilers
this book was by no means a masterpiece but i needed a palate cleanser after a very very busy week so i read this book.
if i’m being totally honest even if it wasn’t the best book ever written i had fun, i was entertained, and i ate it all up. the writing was not the best at times but again i wasn’t here for a literary masterpiece that will transcend its time.
there’s not much else i can think to say, this book is your typical mafia romance so for a light palate cleanser i totally recommend it.
⌗ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥: apr 30, ‘26⌇ 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥: may 1, ‘26
review with no spoilers
this book was by no means a masterpiece but i needed a palate cleanser after a very very busy week so i read this book.
if i’m being totally honest even if it wasn’t the best book ever written i had fun, i was entertained, and i ate it all up. the writing was not the best at times but again i wasn’t here for a literary masterpiece that will transcend its time.
there’s not much else i can think to say, this book is your typical mafia romance so for a light palate cleanser i totally recommend it.
April 2, 2026
4 ⭐️/ 3🌶️
Okay, I went into this one pretty much blind with just a vague idea of the story, and honestly? That was the best decision. Not knowing much made everything hit harder, I was hooked the whole time, constantly wondering what was going to happen next 🙌🏼
Julian trying (and failing) to ignore his feelings for Natalie was equal parts frustrating and entertaining. Like sir… what was the reason? 😂 It was so obvious they were going to fall and when they did, it was fast, intense and completely consuming in the best way.
The story really delivers on everything, redemption, emotional moments that pull at you and just the right amount of spice to keep things exciting. It all blended together so well!
Safe to say, I’m fully invested now and already looking forward to the next book in the series.
Tropes: Father-in-law , v-H
Okay, I went into this one pretty much blind with just a vague idea of the story, and honestly? That was the best decision. Not knowing much made everything hit harder, I was hooked the whole time, constantly wondering what was going to happen next 🙌🏼
Julian trying (and failing) to ignore his feelings for Natalie was equal parts frustrating and entertaining. Like sir… what was the reason? 😂 It was so obvious they were going to fall and when they did, it was fast, intense and completely consuming in the best way.
The story really delivers on everything, redemption, emotional moments that pull at you and just the right amount of spice to keep things exciting. It all blended together so well!
Safe to say, I’m fully invested now and already looking forward to the next book in the series.
Tropes: Father-in-law , v-H
April 28, 2026
Julian and Natasha
Natasha and Julian’s story is here, and I loved it!! The tension between them was so good and their chemistry was off the charts - but this a mafia marriage - it’s anything but simple.
Julian is ruthless and will do anything to protect his family. No spoilers, but while her confidence really grew and I loved how supportive he was…things really take a turn!!
Natasha and Julian’s story is here, and I loved it!! The tension between them was so good and their chemistry was off the charts - but this a mafia marriage - it’s anything but simple.
Julian is ruthless and will do anything to protect his family. No spoilers, but while her confidence really grew and I loved how supportive he was…things really take a turn!!
September 8, 2026
I am loving this series so much! I’ve enjoyed Natasha and Julian, despite me not being a fan of him in book one.
Their dynamic is great and the spice is always perfect!
I probably like the vibe of the whole book even more despite loving Rome and Lulu more…
Jumping to book 3 ASAP… I’m intrigued by Mateo!
Their dynamic is great and the spice is always perfect!
I probably like the vibe of the whole book even more despite loving Rome and Lulu more…
Jumping to book 3 ASAP… I’m intrigued by Mateo!
August 8, 2026
Another phenomenal book in this series. It was angsty and some scenes had me screaming in my car. The age gap dynamic was delicious. The audio narration was amazing (highly recommend the audio route for this series).
September 10, 2026
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
5++ Star Audio
5 Star Story
I'll be back ... (i'm still binging)
5++ Star Audio
5 Star Story
I'll be back ... (i'm still binging)
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