Jump to ratings and reviews

Stay Little Fighter: A Dark Why Choose Mafia Romance

Not yet published
Expected 15 Oct 26
The walls I built to protect myself are crumbling, and the happily ever after I never dared to dream for is so close I can almost taste it.



Against all odd, the four men that hold my heart have put their differences aside and I get a glimpse of what it feels like to be truly happy.



But just as quickly as things fell into place, everything falls apart.



Can we find a way to survive to have the future we dared to dream of or will our enemies tear us apart before we get the chance?



Content This book contains dark themes and readers discretion should be applied. For a full list of TW's, please see authors website.

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 15, 2026

Loading...
Loading...

About the author

Montana Fyre

34 books1,197 followers
Montana is an Amazon Top 50 bestselling author of spicy dark romance. She writes possessive anti-heroes who will make you swoon and feisty heroines who give as good as they get.

She lives in Australia with her husband and four cats, and is a self proclaimed garlic bread connoisseur. She loves to travel the world, but also loves to have her head in a spicy book in her home library and office.

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
35 (57%)
4 stars
26 (42%)
3 stars
0 (0%)
2 stars
0 (0%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 52 reviews
372 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 11, 2026

This is the third and final part of the Lombardy legacy series.

The book picks up right where the previous one ended, with Chloe taking a bullet for Damon. I dont want to spoil anything so ill keep it short and to the point: the books gives us all the answers and closure we needed and Chloe and her guys finally get their hard earned HEA

I loved this series and this set of characters so much! They are all very unique so you will never have to wonder which guy it is (as i have seen in many why choose books where the characters are so similar you cant tell between them) . The whole series is such a wild ride but seeing how the guys end up choosing Chloe and putting aside their differences for her is amazing!
Profile Image for Megan.
732 reviews30 followers
October 10, 2026
Thank you to the Smuthood Inc for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

After the cliffhanger of the sequel, I was desperately waiting for this final instalment and wanting to know what would happen. The plot remains fairly simple with recurring themes like the previous books, but we do see more movement here now the conclusion has arrived. Whilst I love a bad boy changing his ways for the woman he loves, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I really hoped the men wouldn’t mellow out and stay razor sharp and violent - it’s what attracts you to them in the first place! Unfortunately, they did slightly lose their edges and whilst I can understand it, I hoped for a smidge more violence with the climax arriving. Again, the emotional side of things reigns here and that’s what draws me in. The connections between Chloe and her men deepened but we also got to see connections and understanding forming between the men as well as they all settle into their dynamic. I do feel that we could have had more of a punch with Lombardi senior and his motivations. Him just being petty and wanting to hold onto power just made things seem a little far fetched for me. A mafia leader is ruthless but he just felt meh in the end. We get a big step up in the spicy side of things as well! The sequel turned up the heat but now it’s scorching. I loved that it was a mix of solo and group moments, really further establishing the emotional bond Chloe has with each of her men. And I loved that there were still hints of jealousy powering our MMCs, even if they were accepting of the dynamic! The ending was definitely sweet and I loved how things came together - perhaps a little too easily considering how things played out - but the group certainly deserved their happy ending.

Overall, Stay Little Fighter is a great conclusion for this emotional trilogy.

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Thank you again to the Smuthood Inc for an advanced copy of this book.
Profile Image for MN Book Lady.
2,646 reviews8 followers
Review of advance copy
October 9, 2026
They finally got their happy ending!

The cliffhanger from book two didn't linger, but it seems like there's another player after them as well. The upside to what happened was that it brought them all closer together and made them all start working together as a team. So with a plan in the works, and knowing both players are working together, they figure out how to take them both out. Now the question remains: will Damon want to remain with the group, or go back and head the family like was his previously planned life?

Chloe and her men get their happy ending in this standalone book in a series.

I am so sad this series is over, but also so happy with how it ended. I loved how much all her guys made sure that they were putting Chloe and her needs first, even when it was for punishment. I do have to wonder if Ryker would have removed the tracker he embedded if Chloe was absolutely against it, or if he would have just talked her around to it and brought in the others to help his case. I do wonder how much this group worked with Camilla and her men in the future, or if it was strictly just family getting together for them and not work.

I received an advance review copy from The Smuthood Promo, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Profile Image for Kellysbookishbliss .
119 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 10, 2026
Eh ma'am I was not even 100 pages into the book, you already got me surprised by a view things and I was definitely screaming at my book.

And the group scene, which covered several chapters.. You got me all hot and bothered there🥵🔥

I freaking loved this serie, from start to finish. How everything was build, to the bond between all 5. But also the secrets, heartbreak, emotions, banter, love and found family coming together in this last book is everything! And I love the short chapters, but also the flashbacks to then and how everything went down.

I don't know if I'm ready to say goodbye but I'm more then good with how this all came together, I got no questions left. I do think the bad guys got away to easily lol
Profile Image for Bobbie Mindus .
48 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 10, 2026
Just finished reading Stay a Little Fighter by Montana Fyre, the final book in this amazing series, and WOW! What a ride! This book closed so many doors that were left open in the first two books and beautifully connected all five of our main characters. The love these four men have for Chloe is amazing, strong, and unbreakable. The things this family has endured and the way they have come out the other side even stronger is truly incredible.

Chloe has grown so much throughout this series, finding herself and becoming stronger with every challenge she faces. Damon has also come into his own, realizing that he doesn't need his father's approval to live his life and finally understanding the depth of his love for Chloe. He deserves this happiness!

Ryker, our big, strong bodyguard, has turned into such a softy by the end of this book, and I absolutely loved seeing that side of him. Ronan is still Ronan, the patient and understanding one who seems to know Chloe better than she knows herself. And then there's Kingston, who has been like a father figure to all of them while also being a lover to Chloe. He does what he does best, but watching him realize that they can truly be a family is one of the biggest accomplishments for all five characters.

This book had EVERYTHING! Excitement, suspense, thrills, chills, love, yearning, and so many emotional moments that had me crying at different parts. Montana Fyre has woven together a story filled with heartbreak, healing, and an unbreakable bond that proves family isn't always what you expect it to be.

This may be a why-choose mafia romance, but let me tell you, this series has been one of the BEST reading experiences of my life! I am so sad to say goodbye to these characters, but what a beautiful way to close out their story.

Thank you so much to Montana Fyre and the Smuthood team for giving me the wonderful opportunity to ARC read this amazing series. It has been an absolute pleasure, and I cannot wait to see what Montana Fyre comes up with next! I have read every book she has written, and I will happily keep coming back for more and what an ending it was!

If you haven't picked up this series yet, what are you waiting for? Go get your copies today! You will not be disappointed. Montana Fyre knows how to pull you into a story, make you fall in love with her characters, and leave you feeling ALL the emotions. This series is one you don't want to miss! ❤️🔥
Profile Image for BookishMarineMama03.
314 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy
October 11, 2026
And here we are! After Montana tortured us with TWO INSANE cliffhangers, we finally have book three of the Lombardi Legacy series, and it ended EVERYTHING perfectly! ❤️‍🔥 Give me my favorite kind of dark, why choose romance with four absolutely feral, obsessed, possessive, unhinged, GORGEOUS men, and I am ALL IN! Add in every intense emotion possible, so many unanswered questions that keep you hooked until the very end, and OMG, I was completely obsessed! 🖤

This book picks up right where we left off, with Chloe shot and the aftermath, and OMG, it will BREAK YOUR HEART! Watching her and Damon BROKE ME. To finally learn everything this man has done for her and see the depth of his true love for her… EVERYTHING! 🥹 Ryker. Ronan. Kingston. I am seriously in LOVE with ALL of them! These men are each so completely different, and they all bring something so special to Chloe’s life that fits her perfectly. I absolutely LOVE how they balance each other out, and watching them grow closer as a family, accepting that they each love her fully, was EVERYTHING! And their banter?! It continues to be HYSTERICAL! I just LOVE the way they care for her and how fiercely protective and FERAL they are of her.

And Chloe!! I feel like she is finally becoming the woman she was always meant to be. I LOVE how she unapologetically claims exactly what she wants. She’s confident, speaks her mind, knows what she wants, and is absolutely NOT afraid to go after it. Watching her embrace who she is and what she deserves, PERFECT!

The possessiveness, protectiveness, tension, and chemistry between ALL of them is absolutely CHEF’S KISS! 🤌🏻 And the scenes with them?! FINALLY having ALL FIVE together!!! 🥵The dirty mouths, the tension, the chemistry… EVERY SINGLE PART OF IT is pure 🔥 These men are HOT, and I am OBSESSED!

Montana REALLY knows how to leave us hanging and make us desperate for these books! She gave us an absolutely AMAZING series, and these five deserved their HEA SO MUCH! 🥹❤️ If you haven’t read this book or series yet, go read it! You NEED these men in your life! 🖤 Montana, WHAT ARE YOU GIVING US NEXT?!?! I NEED TO KNOW!

Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

🌻Thank you to Montana Frye and @literallyyourspr for my arc!
357 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
Dark RH Romance

Great read!!! And a great ending to the trilogy. I enjoyed this series so much. They were quick reads with so much going on, but not overwhelming so, it was just enough to keep us readers guessing and on the edge of our seats.

This book started off right where the 2nd cliff left us. It was action packed, with some plots twists, delicious spice, it was emotional, had lots of darkness and great banter (especially between the MMCs)

It was great to see Chloe finally got all the pieces of her heart…. Even if she had to take the long, hard road to get there.
I absolutely loved all the MMCs. They all brought something different to Chloe’s life. And they were all utterly unhinged in the best way, especially when it came to her.

“I promise I’m going to spend the rest of my life repenting for every second of pain I caused you.”

Did Damon do some unredeemable things in the Lombardi name? Absolutely. But he does grovel, he explains his past actions and imo redeems himself.

‘I’m a dominant man. I crave control. But when the woman you’ve loved your entire life tells you to crawl to her, you get on your goddamn knees and crawl to her.’

No cheating, a spec of OWD, no third act breakup with a HEA

* MFMM
* Second Chance
* Age Gap / Dad’s Best Friend
* Brothers in Harem
* Tatted 🍆
* MMCs Hate Each Other
* Obsessed / Possessive & Protective MMCs
* Morally Grey MMCs
* Harem Evolves Over Time
* Endometriosis Rep
* Only You 🫠
* Crawl to Me
* Grovel


“We will never stop working to be worthy of her. We’ll never stop fighting for her. And if we have to, we won’t hesitate to burn the world down for her. There are no lines we won’t cross to keep her safe, no one we won’t kill if it means she has a better life. And that is why she chooses us. Because she knows there’s nothing we won’t do for her.”

“I love you, Ryker. How could I not when you make me feel like I’m the most important thing in your universe, when you constantly show up for me in any way I need you, and you made it your personal mission to give me all the pieces of my heart?”
Profile Image for Reanna Abare.
280 reviews
Review of advance copy
October 11, 2026
I am not ready for this trilogy to be over lol.

This was so good! I devoured this book in just a few hours because I genuinely could not put it down! Montana Fyre absolutely delivered with this finale, and I’m so sad to say goodbye to these characters!

First of all, Chloe!!! Watching her grow and change throughout these three books was absolutely amazing. Her strength, resilience, and character development were everything. I loved watching her become the woman she is by the end of this trilogy.

And the men?! Ryker, Damon, Ronan, and King?! I genuinely cannot pick a favorite. Every single one of them is just chef’s kiss. At this point, I need my own real life why choose situation. lol.

I also loved that we got to see all five of them together, working through everything as a unit. The suspense kept me hooked, the spice was good, and the relationships between these characters made this entire trilogy so special.

My only complaint about this trilogy?! I wish I could have read all three books back to back without waiting between releases because of those cliffhangers. Montana really knew how to leave us hanging!

I was lucky enough to have already read Montana’s backlist before starting this trilogy, and I highly recommend following the reading order on her website. Is it a lot of books? YES. Is it worth every single one? ABSOLUTELY!!! The connections and the overall reading experience make it so worth it.

I’m genuinely sad there isn’t another book coming for these five because I could keep reading about them forever.

But now I’m impatiently waiting to see what Montana writes next! Maybe a Corbin or Enzo book?! 👀

This trilogy was just perfection, and I already miss everyone! 🖤

A huge thank you to Montana Fyre and The Smuthood for providing me with an ARC of Stay Little Fight! All opinions are entirely my own.
Profile Image for The_Book_Brat.
1,042 reviews188 followers
Review of advance copy
October 11, 2026
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Mafia Romance
*FMC on the run
*Second Chance
*Bodyguard romance
*Hate to Love
*Building Harem (4?)
*Mid-Burn
*Book 3 / 3
Hard earned, Heartwarming finale ☺️
Finally after waiting two books Damon is admitting what he feels for Chloe…. it’s only taken life or death situation 😅. Chloe’s men are finally coming together, they know she is their heart and they are realising that although they may only tolerate each other, she needs serious protection from the threats still swirling and she deserves the world and as a unit they can do it better together 🥰. Yessss the group scene where the really cement their ability to share 😉😉 and there’s no way you can be disappointed when it’s several chapters about 13% of the book and sooo much sharing 🔥🌶️. It was good that you get a decent ending after the big shootout finale to see Chloe and her guys settle into their new life ☺️.

What worked
• Didn’t see it coming who the kidnapper was so that was a good twist, and that it has some wider connotation for the storyline!
• Chloe shows her strength of character when she puts her foot down and demands to be with the guys as they take down there enemies!

What didn't
• Would have liked a slightly different end for Mikayla considering what she put Chloe and Damon through and the worry for the whole group 🙈🙈 also what happened with all the info Chloe uncovered? Did they use it to take down the ring?!

“Nothing can excuse the way I treated you or how I handled things, but I just need you to know that every time I broke your heart, I broke mine as well. I tore it straight from my fucking chest the day I started pushing you away, and I don’t think it started beating again until these past few weeks.”
317 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒂𝒚. 𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓.

I am here for the why choosing if possessive, protective, over the top mafia men and the need of a Lombardi sandwich, oh and some DVP!

Welcome to a new dark mafia romance which may become your newest obsession which makes you clutch your pearls, or I mean, a Tattooed hand necklace can help you.

We needed this book, its the perfect final book in the Trilogy, which provides some wholesome loving, more answers, some grovelling, an explosive ending and some scares inbetween.

Chloe grew her confidence, she's not some wallflower, she's fiesty, she has adjusted to her new life quite well and she brings out the best in the men that adore her.

Ryker kept his top spot in in my opinion, he's everything even if he's blonde- I will take him as he is. But the why choosing situation has range and its delicious.

Overall, this was thrilling, had me on the edge of my seat throughout the book because I questioned Montana's cruelty and motives at some points. But the spice was like a nice reward after the heart attack scares and stressing over Chloe.
Profile Image for Sara.
107 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
REVIEW OF ADVANCE READER COPY FROM AUTHOR & SMUTHOOD

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Let's be real, Stay Little Fighter by Montana Fyre is an absolute rollercoaster. As the third book in the Lombardi Legacy series, it leans right into that dark, why-choose mafia vibe we live for, though it definitely brings some heavy emotional baggage along with the heat.

What makes this one work is how raw the stakes feel. Chloe goes through the absolute grinder with her trauma, and watching her fight her way through it without losing her spine is honestly amazing.

The dynamic with the guys, especially working through all that tension and messy history with Damon, brings a ton of angst. When they finally click and the devotion kicks in, the emotional payoff hits so good.
It’s not entirely without flaws, though.

Sometimes the pacing feels a little all over the place, and a few of the subplots get a bit muddy trying to juggle everything going on in the mafia underworld. But honestly? The chemistry is so off-the-charts and the suspense keeps you turning pages so fast that you kind of forgive the messiness.

If you're already invested in the series, you won't be disappointed. It’s a solid, gripping 4-star read that delivers both the dark grit and the heart.
264 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
October 13, 2026
MFMM
Second Chance
Age Gap / Dad’s Best Friend
Brothers in Harem
Tatted 🍆
MMCs Hate Each Other
Obsessed / Possessive & Protective MMCs
Morally Grey MMCs
Harem Evolves Over Time
Endometriosis Rep
Only You 🫠
Crawl to Me
Grovel

This book closed so many doors that were left open in the first two books and beautifully connected all five of our main characters. The love these four men have for Chloe is amazing, strong, and unbreakable. The things this family has endured and the way they have come out the other side even stronger is truly incredible.

Chloe has grown so much throughout this series, finding herself and becoming stronger with every challenge she faces. Damon has also come into his own, realizing that he doesn't need his father's approval to live his life and finally understanding the depth of his love for Chloe.

This book had EVERYTHING! Excitement, suspense, thrills, chills, love, yearning, and so many emotional moments

“𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒂𝒚. 𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓”.
Profile Image for Emmy Wong.
682 reviews27 followers
October 13, 2026
After a long three books of suffering, arguments, betrayals and unhinged smut, this trilogy has finally come to an end. And I could not ask for a better final book. It picks off right from the brutal cliffhanger in book two, and the angst that follows will have you crying. The plot is intense and packed with so many twists that had my head spinning, but it was so addicting and I could not tear my eyes away from my kindle. Chloe is being hunted and the guys will stop at nothing to keep her safe, but sometimes even that is not enough. I love how the guys finally started working together after two books of hating and working against each other. And obviously I loved all the group smut scenes as a result of them finally all getting along. They make this beautiful found family that completely stole my heart. The guys literally worship Chloe and when they all do it together, it’s chefs kiss. All the characters, especially Damon and Chloe, go through development in this book and I felt like a proud mom seeing how far they’ve come. These five amazing characters fought through hell to get their happily ever after and seeing them growing and reading their crazy journey was a great experience. This trilogy was amazing and this book is the perfect conclusion. I give it a 4/5
Profile Image for Liz Frias.
29 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
Early Access ARC Review

What a way to end The Lombardi Legacy Trilogy, it’s such a bitter sweet moment for me because I absolutely love these characters that I wish I could read so much more of them. But what a beautiful ending to their story!!

I absolutely loved everything in this book, I was not expecting the new Villain. We all knew that Salvatore was the Villain and was a threat since book one but the new addition gave it more mystery because they couldn’t figure out where the hit was coming from.

I loved Chloe’s dad’s goodbye gift, he knew it was coming and he secured his daughter’s future.

Finally Damon caught up with the program, it took almost loosing Chloe to choose himself and be selfish. The trauma he went through watching her slip through his fingers was so devastating. Him not feeling worthy of Chloe and self isolating, to his inner turmoil was so painful to read. He was trained to be heartless but he feels so much!!

Ryker is as funny as ever he’s so cute!!!

Ronan is so loving and understanding!!!

King well he’s daddy and calls the shots obsessed!!!

This is definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a reread for me!!!

Thank you so much for the Early Access ARC!!!!!
Profile Image for Shannon Shafer-Gordon.
139 reviews4 followers
October 9, 2026
Oh my word. This ended beautifully even if I was secretly hoping for another cliffhanger silly because I’m too greedy to say goodbye 🥺❤️‍🩹

Montana thank you for giving us these 4 distinctly perfect men. They so beautifully meld together to be exactly what Chloe needs while still being uniquely and wily themselves. I am head over heels in love.

I’m not normally a why choose girly and tbh I 100% picked up for the first book for the cover 🥵🤭 but man I’m so glad I did. While Ryker still has MY personal heart, he’s without a doubt the man I’d trip over my own ass to fall in love, they’re all truly fantastic and form the most perfect found family all together,

I’m truly just so happy I found this series and got to be an ARC reader for all 3 books! I feel absolutely special and chosen 🤗🫶🏼🤭 an absolute top favorite series ever. It will live rent free in my head forever and stay in the top ranks of my recommendations until the end of time!
Profile Image for Z’s Readz!.
295 reviews4 followers
October 9, 2026
I have a feeling this is going to be one of those that are constantly reread like Syndicate is. I laughed. I cried. I raged. I inhale this. I am so happy with how this ended because that was - ugh words fail me… just just just - chefs kiss! That’s the words I’m looking for.

The way things played out, the way Montana referenced things (IYKYK💀), the way I felt these emotions. All of it. I am soooo ready for more Montana Fyre books because she’s got me lost in the Fyreverse again, but I also need her to TAKE HER TIME because I know that Lombardi Legacy was BRUTAL on her.

I legit cannot go into further details because this is an ARC review - but Montana, you’ve done it *again* I am at a loss of how to review this book because everything I wanna say would ruin someone else’s discovery. At this point we’re at what? Four for four of recent releases doing this to me? I don’t know if it’s only because of one thing, but I’m thinking it’s more of a combination.

The author that you are.
Profile Image for Dawn Smit.
390 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 11, 2026
I'm sure you want to know if it was worth the wait and trauma of not just one but two cliffhangers 😱 abso-frikkin-lutley!!

Another un put downable installment from Montana Fyre. Just as we get a glimpse of a happy ever after in the last book, everything falls apart and you will be sitting on the edge of your seat praying the guys can save their girl in time and wondering will Damon join them or choose his legacy?

Honestly I'm sad this series is over, I could read so many more books with this fabulous group... maybe Montana could take us on a few vigilante adventures with them 😍

These 3 books should immediately be added to your TBR and devoured, the banter is incredible, the characters are top shelf and then there is the spice 🥵🥵 and I haven't even mentioned the story, the secrets, the heartbreak and trauma... seriously just read them!! You will not regret it

Thank you Montana and The Smuthood for this incredible ARC opportunity 💕
Profile Image for Pages With Teastains.
104 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy
October 12, 2026
This is the third and final book in the series and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!

We ended off the last book where Chloe takes a bullet for Damon, and I was dying to find out what was going to happen. This book was the perfect ending to the series and I'm sad that it's finished. I loved watching Chloe's character grow over the series and I also really enjoyed how the 4 guys were willing to do everything humanly possible to keep her safe and happy. They put their differences aside to make sure that she gets the life that she so badly deserves after everything that she's had to go through. The character growth of each character was phenomenal.

Salvatore and Mikayla finally get what they deserve and the way the author played out this scene was so good! I just love Montana's writing style and how her books always draw me in from the first chapter.

I can't wait to see what Montana writes next!
Profile Image for Sara Mae.
49 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 12, 2026
“But I’ve never felt anything quite so right in my life and I won’t take a second of this life for granted”


It’s a such a bittersweet feeling to read this story. I was not ready for the trilogy to be done but it absolutely ended in the best way.

One of the best mafia, why choose series I’ve ever read .. The characters, the relationships and all the twists & turns throughout had me invested from beginning to end.
I think one of my favorites parts of book 3 was Damon’s change. Swooning with how much he changed for Chloe.

All 4 guys were perfect in their own way and I don’t know if I could choose a favourite one.

“Don’t you get it? Everything Ive done has been to save you! Everything. Loving you. Hating you. Betraying you. Every. Single. F**king thing.”


Thank you to the author and The Smuthood for the arc opportunity
Profile Image for GoodLittleLibraryMouse.
294 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 10, 2026
Stay Little Fighter is book three of Montana Fyre's Lombardi Legacy trilogy and picks up right where book two's cliffhanger left off. We jump straight into the action and over the course of this book, we get all the answers. I love how fast paced this book was, especially since I was impatiently waiting for all the reveals, and I thoroughly enjoyed how spicy this book got with our FMC finally getting to enjoy all the MMCs.
Montana Fyre is fantastic at writing deeply intricate why choose romances with mafia elements, danger and violence, but also a whole lot of emotion, tension, and spice.
A truly great wrap up to this story.

Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
Profile Image for Sarah Kartak.
859 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 11, 2026
This was a fantastic conclusion to this series. It still had tons of action as they needed to finish taking down the mafia empire and there were a couple twists thrown in that made it that much more interesting. I completely loved how their relationships came together and all of the men got over their own egos and put Chloe at the forefront. Was living for Damon showing how obsessed with Chloe he actually was. Also seeing Kingston, Ryker, and Ronan’s obsession with her grow even stronger. Still love that they all had such distinct personalities and I couldn’t choose a favorite if you made me. Highly recommend this series if you like mafia why choose books, it was great all the way through.

Thank you, Montana Fyre and The Smuthood for the opportunity to read this ARC. 🫶🏼 All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.
Profile Image for Jodie.
29 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 11, 2026
Thanks to Montana and The Smuthood for this ARC!!

The final book in a series is always bittersweet, but this one was a perfect conclusion in typical Fyre style!

All the I’s are dotted and all the T’s are crossed, everything is wrapped up in a sweet lil bow and I’m SO here for it.

Explosions, puppies, hot AF spicy scenes and the usual drama, this one had me in a chokehold from the get go. Thank god the cliffhanger from the last book was sorted quickly 😆

You know it’s a good story when you go through all the emotions throughout!
Montana promised me Ronan would be redeemed and she did not disappoint, although he broke my heart a little bit in the process.

You definitely don’t want to miss the conclusion to the Lombardi Legacy.


Profile Image for Karissa.
503 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy
October 11, 2026
This was such a highly anticipated book for me and it did not disappoint! We ended the last book on a MASSIVE cliffhanger and immediately picked right back up in the middle of utter chaos!

The tension between these 4 men was intense and seeing how they slowly worked through their issues with each other all for the sake of Chloe was the best! They out her first at every turn, all while she made sure each of her guys were getting what they needed as well!

Each man has such a special relationship with her, and I loved seeing how it created their family dynamic.

I could read 10 more books that follow Chloe and these ruthless but loving men!

This was the best conclusion to an epic love story!
Profile Image for Crystal D.
326 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 9, 2026
Well we’re finally here after not 1 but 2 cliffhangers we get the conclusion to this trilogy. The first half of this book was an emotional rollercoaster for me and I prob cried way more than I should have. I just love all these characters. I was slightly and that’s more like a smidge disappointed with the conflict resolution. Idk if it seemed too easy to me or just wasn’t enough action and omg is someone going to get hurt for me. I love Damon’s arc and coming full circle with him realizing how much of his life he’s sacrificed and his feeling of not being worthy now. The ending was absolutely what I wanted it to be. I hope there’s more books to come in the same verse as this story!
Profile Image for Shaylibrary.
26 reviews
Review of advance copy
October 9, 2026
What a conclusion to an amazing series! This book was such an emotional push and pull for Damon and Chloe. I loved seeing the relationships between not only Chloe and her guys, but the bonds between the guys grow as well. I am so glad Chloe, Kingston, Ryker, Ronan, and Damon all got their happily ever after. The spice was freaking hot and well worth the tension and build-up. Every question from the previous books was answered and the plot came to such a perfect and satisfying ending the I loved! I'm really hoping we can get books for Rocco, Remy, Corbin, and Enzo because now I am obsessed with them!

*Thank you to Montana Fyre, Literally Yours PR, and The Smuthood for the ARC*
Profile Image for K’s bookshelf.
161 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 10, 2026
What an adventure this series has been to read in the best way! Each book adds to the layers of the past and present helping to really bring you into their world. Each layer helps you understand each of the characters and why they act the way they do. This book was full of adventure, twists and love between them and their newfound found family in each other. I appreciated the growth in how things were addressed and handled even when there were disagreements. The steam of this book was so good! I loved this series and I will be reading Camilla’s story next with her guys after the snippets we get of them throughout this series has me intrigued. I highly recommend reading these books!
53 reviews
October 11, 2026
Never read or heard of Montana Fyre before, but I binged books one and two so I could be up to date, and holy smokes! 🔥

Chloe 😭 How amazing is she after everything she’s been through? I love that she finally got her HEA and got all the pieces of her heart sorted.

Book three picks up right where book two ends, and Damon and Chloe… HOLY SMOKES. The tension between these two!! 🥵

And the bond between those four men 😭❤️ The way Damon just slotted in with Ryker, Rohan and King like he’d been there the whole time. I love it so much!

Safe to say, I’ve found a new author, and I’m off to see what else she’s written! 🔥
Profile Image for Claire Parsons.
66 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
October 13, 2026
The final piece was beautiful as always with Montana’s writing. They all got their long awaited happy ending after years of trauma, healing and patience. The love they all share for each other was so beautiful and heartwarming, they all came together in spectacular fashion and learning that life is short and it can be all be taken away and life shouldn’t be wasted on being stubborn (Damon I’m talking to you). Also the kidnapper WTF did not expect it to be that person (no spoilers from me) 🤭

I LOVED that Montana included the Legion guys and their queen in many moments which made this extra special.
Profile Image for Reading is escaping reality .
1,768 reviews25 followers
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
October 11, 2026
If you haven’t already you HAVE to read the first two books before stepping foot in this one! The cliffhanger from book two is picked right up and omg!!! I am left speechless. This was amazing, I love the connection they all have for each other, realizing it’s not always going to be easy but for her it’s worth it. Love is worth it. The way he got giddy over the explosives was funny but the ending was the best as well as leaving you chuckling over chickens and cows! Love this series so much and this was the cherry on top!


I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Profile Image for Brittany  Azolino.
13 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
October 11, 2026
So. Freaking. Good! Damon won me over. Probably my favorite of the MMCs honestly. He went through so damn much and you can finally read why!

All the action both fighting and physical. All the love. All the healing each character goes through. All the breakthroughs. It all came together into an amazing story that I am definitely about to go read again from the beginning.

Each and every character got exactly what they deserved. And I do mean every 😏😈

Go read this trilogy. It will not disappoint 💜
Displaying 1 - 30 of 52 reviews