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Be Mine #3
Be My Vengeance
Alex’s entire world fell apart in the most violent way possible, and now he seeks vengeance on every person who destroyed his happily ever after.
Alex Walker’s life is all about revenge, and he doesn’t care if it takes him down with it. However, there are many people who love him and are willing to help him retaliate against those who took the love of his life away from him while keeping him alive. With his life on a path to self-destruction, it will take his best friend to push him out of the way and make him see that he’s not dead inside, he’s only just starting to live.
Danny Brooks has been hopelessly in love with Alex for years. He watched him fall in love and get married, then lose it all. Danny had every intention of quietly pining for his best friend until the end of his days and for him to never find out. But secrets never stay under lock and key, and now Danny not only has to keep Alex alive, he’s also hoping he won’t lose the one person who means everything to him.
With a war in their midst and bodies in their wake, Alex gradually learns to lean on Danny and accept his comfort while they navigate new emotions, dangerous situations, and try to build a forever that neither of them saw coming.
Be My Vengeance is book 3 in the Be Mine series. This is not a standalone book. It’s recommended you read book 1 (Be My Monster) and book 2 (Be My Ruin) first.
Alex Walker’s life is all about revenge, and he doesn’t care if it takes him down with it. However, there are many people who love him and are willing to help him retaliate against those who took the love of his life away from him while keeping him alive. With his life on a path to self-destruction, it will take his best friend to push him out of the way and make him see that he’s not dead inside, he’s only just starting to live.
Danny Brooks has been hopelessly in love with Alex for years. He watched him fall in love and get married, then lose it all. Danny had every intention of quietly pining for his best friend until the end of his days and for him to never find out. But secrets never stay under lock and key, and now Danny not only has to keep Alex alive, he’s also hoping he won’t lose the one person who means everything to him.
With a war in their midst and bodies in their wake, Alex gradually learns to lean on Danny and accept his comfort while they navigate new emotions, dangerous situations, and try to build a forever that neither of them saw coming.
Be My Vengeance is book 3 in the Be Mine series. This is not a standalone book. It’s recommended you read book 1 (Be My Monster) and book 2 (Be My Ruin) first.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2026
About the author
Davidson King
60 books783 followersDavidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.
She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.
If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she’d tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you’re afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.
She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.
If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she’d tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you’re afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.
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Review of advance copy
Admittedly I thought Alex and Danny came out of nowhere but I was still curious to see where that would lead to seeing how tragically things had played out for Alex back in book 2.
Justice for both men because their love and romance was not only unbelievable but underwhelming. Danny has been pinning for this man secretly for years only to get a mere 2-3 chapters of Alex's affection, ummm, no!
For most of the book Alex was getting what was owed to him, fair. He's barely over the supposed love of his life only to find out his best friend is in love with him, okay fine. My issue is his sudden burst of love for said best friend, like there was no development, no chemistry, nothing!
This had all the necessary ingredients and potential for an epic second chance romantic love earned through blood, vengeance and tears, but man it faltered. As much as I loved the idea of them eventually, at no point did I believe these two were in love much less together and that epilogue, talk about abrupt!
Overall, this had potential and maybe it's my own expectations but I didn't connect to this one at all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Justice for both men because their love and romance was not only unbelievable but underwhelming. Danny has been pinning for this man secretly for years only to get a mere 2-3 chapters of Alex's affection, ummm, no!
For most of the book Alex was getting what was owed to him, fair. He's barely over the supposed love of his life only to find out his best friend is in love with him, okay fine. My issue is his sudden burst of love for said best friend, like there was no development, no chemistry, nothing!
This had all the necessary ingredients and potential for an epic second chance romantic love earned through blood, vengeance and tears, but man it faltered. As much as I loved the idea of them eventually, at no point did I believe these two were in love much less together and that epilogue, talk about abrupt!
Overall, this had potential and maybe it's my own expectations but I didn't connect to this one at all.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 31, 2026
I was really looking forward to Danny and Alex's story. Be My Ruin ended in such tragedy, I wasn't sure how Alex was going to come back from that. I was actually glad that awe skipped over a lot of the grieving time in this one and Alex was on the verge of doing the work to start healing by this one. I loved how Danny was just always there for him, for whatever he needed. Loved how he wouldn't let Alex get away with being so self-destructive and let him know that he was still loved. I really enjoyed the Mafia and Bratva war plot and just love watching Gideon operate his business. Plenty of action in this one and sweet friends to lovers with a bi-awakening. Though love when Alex says he wants to find out how "Danny-sexual" he is. LOL It felt like everything wrapped up pretty quickly, but still an enjoyable story and I'm excited for the next one. I'm hoping we get the next couple that was hinted at in this one. Fun!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a thrilling ending to a great series one of my faves now Gideon is a dangerous man and surrounds himself with dangerous men like Alex and Danny I didn’t know how Alex was ever gonna get over mila but god it was good finally seeing his best friend Danny the way Danny has always seen him it was slow burn but pay off was so worth it if I had one tiny problem with it I would say it needed a bit more spice but the spice we did have was amazing ty loved it all
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November 4, 2026
I was really looking forward to Danny and Alex's story after the heartbreaking ending of Be My Ruin. I wasn't sure how Alex was going to come back from everything he'd been through, so I was glad to see him already on the verge of doing the work to heal.
I absolutely loved how Danny was always there for him, no matter what he needed. He wouldn't let Alex disappear into his self-destructive habits and constantly reminded him that he was still loved. Their friendship and Danny's unwavering support were definitely highlights for me.
I also really enjoyed the Mafia and Bratva war storyline, and I love watching Gideon operate his business. There was plenty of action, revenge, and some sweet friends-to-lovers romance with a bi-awakening. And Alex wanting to discover just how "Danny-sexual" he is? LOL. Loved that! 😂
I do think the romance could have been developed more. Their relationship felt a little rushed, and I would have loved more chemistry and build-up to Alex's feelings. Everything wrapped up quite quickly, too, especially considering the emotional weight of the story.
Still, an enjoyable read with plenty of action, revenge and some lovely moments. It's always interesting seeing a character who has loved and lost learn to open their heart again. I'm excited for the next book, especially after the couple hinted at in this one. Bring it on!
I absolutely loved how Danny was always there for him, no matter what he needed. He wouldn't let Alex disappear into his self-destructive habits and constantly reminded him that he was still loved. Their friendship and Danny's unwavering support were definitely highlights for me.
I also really enjoyed the Mafia and Bratva war storyline, and I love watching Gideon operate his business. There was plenty of action, revenge, and some sweet friends-to-lovers romance with a bi-awakening. And Alex wanting to discover just how "Danny-sexual" he is? LOL. Loved that! 😂
I do think the romance could have been developed more. Their relationship felt a little rushed, and I would have loved more chemistry and build-up to Alex's feelings. Everything wrapped up quite quickly, too, especially considering the emotional weight of the story.
Still, an enjoyable read with plenty of action, revenge and some lovely moments. It's always interesting seeing a character who has loved and lost learn to open their heart again. I'm excited for the next book, especially after the couple hinted at in this one. Bring it on!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really like it. It's always interesting to see a character who'd been im love before and lost them learn to live and love again. In Alex's case, it takes a couple of murders and the friend that was there all along, but it was lovely to see. Last book we saw him lose his beloved Mila, and this book we see him deal with the fallout, emotionally and in the revenge sense.
Review of advance copy
ARC Review
While i lived this series and I was looking forward to this story, it fell short for me.
It had the potential to be an amazing second chance romance, but it was missing something.
Their story was underwhelming and it felt rushed. There was no chemistry and Alex's love just came out of nowhere.
I enjoyed the story and the revenge.
Thank you to the Author's Agency and Davidson King for the book in exchange for my honest opinion.
While i lived this series and I was looking forward to this story, it fell short for me.
It had the potential to be an amazing second chance romance, but it was missing something.
Their story was underwhelming and it felt rushed. There was no chemistry and Alex's love just came out of nowhere.
I enjoyed the story and the revenge.
Thank you to the Author's Agency and Davidson King for the book in exchange for my honest opinion.
November 6, 2026
I knew this book would be hard to read given how book two ended. Alex’s world shattered when he lost the love of his life and the only thing keeping him alive was his need for vengeance.
To be honest, he wasn’t savage enough considering what he went through. Leaving a trail of bodies behind was nothing compared to losing the woman he loved. He did what needed to be done even if it wasn’t enough.
Alex felt like he had nothing left to live for, but his best friend and boss wouldn’t give up on him. They were there for him through the pain, helping him get revenge.
Danny hated what his best friend had become. He wanted to take his pain away and have the old Alex back. The Alex he had been in love with for a long time and the one he would never have.
Seeing Alex fall in love with Mila hurt, but he couldn’t deny that he loved seeing how happy she made him. Alex’s happiness was all that mattered to him even if that meant his own heart would forever be broken.
Revenge was all that Alex could think about, but once he got it, he realized that nothing he did would bring his wife back. He became the very thing he promised himself he wouldn’t be, a monster.
Watching Alex completely disregard his own life in order to get revenge was the most painful and frustrating thing ever for Danny. He could understand the pain he was in, but he couldn’t stand by and watch him destroy himself. It was that feeling of helplessness that made him say the words he swore Alex would never know.
It came as a shock to Alex that Danny was in love with him. They had been best friends for a long time and there had never been any indication that his feelings were more than friendship. But once he stopped to think it through, there were clues he had missed that made perfect sense now.
Once the words were out, Alex allowed himself to look at Danny from a different perspective and it made him see things more clearly. Unbeknownst to him, he had been attracted to Danny too; he just had been too in love with Mila to notice.
It should have felt weird to like his best friend, but it didn’t. It felt right. For the first time since losing his wife, Alex’s heart felt at peace. Whatever was happening between them, Alex would make sure to treasure it.
Nobody would blame Danny for being shocked by Alex’s decision. Never in a million years did he imagine that he would have a chance with him, but he wouldn’t say no. He just hoped Alex wouldn’t break his heart.
Alex had lost one love and was lucky enough to find another. Danny was everything he didn’t know he wanted, but was lucky enough to have. He would be sure to prove to him that he was all in. Despite all the pain he’d been through, Danny gave him a reason to smile again and he would never take him for granted.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒄𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔, 𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.
My poor Alex went through hell and back 😭 I can’t forgive Davidson King for putting us through the wringer with this story. She better expect my therapy bill 🤣 All jokes aside, I love this series so much! I hope we get Toni and Maksim’s book.
To be honest, he wasn’t savage enough considering what he went through. Leaving a trail of bodies behind was nothing compared to losing the woman he loved. He did what needed to be done even if it wasn’t enough.
Alex felt like he had nothing left to live for, but his best friend and boss wouldn’t give up on him. They were there for him through the pain, helping him get revenge.
Danny hated what his best friend had become. He wanted to take his pain away and have the old Alex back. The Alex he had been in love with for a long time and the one he would never have.
Seeing Alex fall in love with Mila hurt, but he couldn’t deny that he loved seeing how happy she made him. Alex’s happiness was all that mattered to him even if that meant his own heart would forever be broken.
Revenge was all that Alex could think about, but once he got it, he realized that nothing he did would bring his wife back. He became the very thing he promised himself he wouldn’t be, a monster.
Watching Alex completely disregard his own life in order to get revenge was the most painful and frustrating thing ever for Danny. He could understand the pain he was in, but he couldn’t stand by and watch him destroy himself. It was that feeling of helplessness that made him say the words he swore Alex would never know.
It came as a shock to Alex that Danny was in love with him. They had been best friends for a long time and there had never been any indication that his feelings were more than friendship. But once he stopped to think it through, there were clues he had missed that made perfect sense now.
Once the words were out, Alex allowed himself to look at Danny from a different perspective and it made him see things more clearly. Unbeknownst to him, he had been attracted to Danny too; he just had been too in love with Mila to notice.
It should have felt weird to like his best friend, but it didn’t. It felt right. For the first time since losing his wife, Alex’s heart felt at peace. Whatever was happening between them, Alex would make sure to treasure it.
Nobody would blame Danny for being shocked by Alex’s decision. Never in a million years did he imagine that he would have a chance with him, but he wouldn’t say no. He just hoped Alex wouldn’t break his heart.
Alex had lost one love and was lucky enough to find another. Danny was everything he didn’t know he wanted, but was lucky enough to have. He would be sure to prove to him that he was all in. Despite all the pain he’d been through, Danny gave him a reason to smile again and he would never take him for granted.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒄𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔, 𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.
My poor Alex went through hell and back 😭 I can’t forgive Davidson King for putting us through the wringer with this story. She better expect my therapy bill 🤣 All jokes aside, I love this series so much! I hope we get Toni and Maksim’s book.
November 4, 2026
BE MY VENGEANCE is book 3 in the Be Mine series. This is not a standalone book. It’s recommended you read book 1 (Be My Monster) and book 2 (Be My Ruin) first.
What to expect:
🔥bi-awakening
🔥unrequited love
🔥pining
🔥questionable morals
🔥mafia romance
🔥best friends to lovers
🔥found family
🔥rage & revenge
🔥mm romance
Alex's wife was killed on the night of his wedding. Alex wants vengeance. He doesn't care about anything at this point but killing the men that killed his wife and the man that ordered it. Gideon promises him he will help him get that vengeance but he has to wait and not go off the handle. They have to follow the plan or he will get himself killed. But Alex doesn't care about his own safety he doesn't care if he dies. The one who needs to protect Alex is Danny, his best friend. Danny has been in love with Alex for years. When Alex was getting married Danny accepted his fate that he would love Alex in the shadows. He would be his best friend and that was enough. When Alex finds out Danny is in love with him he's surprised but something changes. Can Alex see Danny like that? Can he be with a man? Danny is willing to take whatever Alex is offering.
This one fell a little short for me. I love this series but BMV didn't have the same intensity as the rest of the series. Most of the book was Alex fighting his demons which fair he needed to but Alex and Danny getting together we didn't get as much of that that I think we needed. I was rooting for Danny from the beginning yes he got the guy but I feel like it was rushed. Will I still recommend this series ABSOLUTELY YES! It's a great series. Their chemistry is amazing. Alex doesn't question his love for Danny when it slips from friends to more and he's terrified to lose him in any capacity.
I was given a free copy of this book to read and review for The Author Agency.
What to expect:
🔥bi-awakening
🔥unrequited love
🔥pining
🔥questionable morals
🔥mafia romance
🔥best friends to lovers
🔥found family
🔥rage & revenge
🔥mm romance
Alex's wife was killed on the night of his wedding. Alex wants vengeance. He doesn't care about anything at this point but killing the men that killed his wife and the man that ordered it. Gideon promises him he will help him get that vengeance but he has to wait and not go off the handle. They have to follow the plan or he will get himself killed. But Alex doesn't care about his own safety he doesn't care if he dies. The one who needs to protect Alex is Danny, his best friend. Danny has been in love with Alex for years. When Alex was getting married Danny accepted his fate that he would love Alex in the shadows. He would be his best friend and that was enough. When Alex finds out Danny is in love with him he's surprised but something changes. Can Alex see Danny like that? Can he be with a man? Danny is willing to take whatever Alex is offering.
This one fell a little short for me. I love this series but BMV didn't have the same intensity as the rest of the series. Most of the book was Alex fighting his demons which fair he needed to but Alex and Danny getting together we didn't get as much of that that I think we needed. I was rooting for Danny from the beginning yes he got the guy but I feel like it was rushed. Will I still recommend this series ABSOLUTELY YES! It's a great series. Their chemistry is amazing. Alex doesn't question his love for Danny when it slips from friends to more and he's terrified to lose him in any capacity.
I was given a free copy of this book to read and review for The Author Agency.
October 21, 2026
Oh my god this was so good! I love going back into this world! Last we saw Alex he was grieving his wife after the wedding massacre! He’s going through his grief and everyone is worried especially his best friend Danny who’s been in love with him forever! Alex wants revenge and Gideon wants to give it to him but Alex is impulsive! He wants to go in guns blazing because he doesn’t care if he lives without his wife! What kinda made me laugh was when Alex said this basically he didn’t care because he had no one left who loved him and Danny blurted out that he loved him LOL
Danny has loved him forever he watched him get married but he stayed by his side no matter what; Alex slowly through his grief started to see Danny in a different way! The shower after they were full of 🩸 was 🔥! Alex just jumped in feet first and wanted to try to see if he could be what Danny needed!
I think once Danny and Alex began to explore their relationship Alex started to come through his grief and not let it stifle him!
Alex got his revenge but in the beginning he wanted it to last slowly and make him suffer but Danny was in trouble because he was kidnapped and Alex couldn’t wait to get to him!
I loved how Alex called him baby! When Gideon overhead I laughed so loud!!
They worked hard for it but Alex got everything he needed! His revenge his boy and a chance at happiness
Also we got to see Gideon Penn and allll the kids again!!
Danny has loved him forever he watched him get married but he stayed by his side no matter what; Alex slowly through his grief started to see Danny in a different way! The shower after they were full of 🩸 was 🔥! Alex just jumped in feet first and wanted to try to see if he could be what Danny needed!
I think once Danny and Alex began to explore their relationship Alex started to come through his grief and not let it stifle him!
Alex got his revenge but in the beginning he wanted it to last slowly and make him suffer but Danny was in trouble because he was kidnapped and Alex couldn’t wait to get to him!
I loved how Alex called him baby! When Gideon overhead I laughed so loud!!
They worked hard for it but Alex got everything he needed! His revenge his boy and a chance at happiness
Also we got to see Gideon Penn and allll the kids again!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the third book in the Be Mine series. We're back with more mafia chaos, action, rage, revenge, and the sweetest found family. 🖤
This one starts with a tragedy that completely changes Alex's life, and watching him struggle with grief, pain, and his need for vengeance was heartbreaking. The man had so much to deal with, and I genuinely felt for him. 🥹
And then there's Danny. POOR DANNY. 😭 Being in love with your best friend, watching him fall for someone else, having to witness him share those little moments with his lover, and then watching him suffer through grief? The pining and unrequited love in this one really got to me. My heart was with Danny throughout.
I also loved seeing Penn and Gideon pop up again because I can never get enough of these two. The action scenes were good, and the whole revenge plot made for a pretty intense ride. There were also some funny and feel good scenes that I absolutely loved. Although I loved the book, I feel like the second chance romance had so much potential to be even better, but something was missing for me to fully connect with it. Anyway, through everything, Alex and Danny get their happy ending. 🥹🖤
I'd recommend this to readers who love dark MM mafia romance, with revenge, and the sweetest found family.
This one starts with a tragedy that completely changes Alex's life, and watching him struggle with grief, pain, and his need for vengeance was heartbreaking. The man had so much to deal with, and I genuinely felt for him. 🥹
And then there's Danny. POOR DANNY. 😭 Being in love with your best friend, watching him fall for someone else, having to witness him share those little moments with his lover, and then watching him suffer through grief? The pining and unrequited love in this one really got to me. My heart was with Danny throughout.
I also loved seeing Penn and Gideon pop up again because I can never get enough of these two. The action scenes were good, and the whole revenge plot made for a pretty intense ride. There were also some funny and feel good scenes that I absolutely loved. Although I loved the book, I feel like the second chance romance had so much potential to be even better, but something was missing for me to fully connect with it. Anyway, through everything, Alex and Danny get their happy ending. 🥹🖤
I'd recommend this to readers who love dark MM mafia romance, with revenge, and the sweetest found family.
November 2, 2026
Alex Walker’s wedding ended in a massacre. Alex’s boss Gideon (see books 1 and 2) gave him the space for revenge, and man you don’t want to know what he did to the men they caught!
Only, they didn’t catch the one who gave the order to kill his wife. It’s too dangerous and too complicated to end the head of the Bratva.
Danny Brooks watches his best friend fall in love, marry, and lose his wife at their wedding. Danny is in love with Alex for years. No one knows, he will take his secret into his grave.
Alex is a ticking time bomb and lives for vengeance; he has to prove to Gideon he has patience, and to do that, he has to follow Danny’s orders without question.
Ha! That’s easier said than done, because Alex is full of rage, and patience isn’t one of his qualities.
Did Alex hear about Danny’s secret? Yes, he did! Does Alex have feelings for Danny? Not romantically, right? Danny is his best friend, Alex loves his late wife, he, he… dang it’s not simple.
The story is about revenge, about complicated situations between syndicates. Throughout the story, there’s action and some bloody situations! The romance is pretty low; I would have loved more of it. The story is more about revenge, and the plot was well thought out, I quite enjoyed it.
Only, they didn’t catch the one who gave the order to kill his wife. It’s too dangerous and too complicated to end the head of the Bratva.
Danny Brooks watches his best friend fall in love, marry, and lose his wife at their wedding. Danny is in love with Alex for years. No one knows, he will take his secret into his grave.
Alex is a ticking time bomb and lives for vengeance; he has to prove to Gideon he has patience, and to do that, he has to follow Danny’s orders without question.
Ha! That’s easier said than done, because Alex is full of rage, and patience isn’t one of his qualities.
Did Alex hear about Danny’s secret? Yes, he did! Does Alex have feelings for Danny? Not romantically, right? Danny is his best friend, Alex loves his late wife, he, he… dang it’s not simple.
The story is about revenge, about complicated situations between syndicates. Throughout the story, there’s action and some bloody situations! The romance is pretty low; I would have loved more of it. The story is more about revenge, and the plot was well thought out, I quite enjoyed it.
November 3, 2026
✨May contain spoilers✨
I just knew without a doubt that Alex and Danny’s story was going to be special. I just didn’t think that their book was going to happen to be my favorite in this series.
I felt for Alex so much because what he went through was awful. He had lost his wife to a gruesome way of them only being married for hours in the last book.
The revenge throughout was amazing. Alex was losing himself and if it wasn’t for Danny and everyone else, things would have been much harder.
I loved how Danny blurted out his feelings. And that’s when Alex went through something so beautiful. To get a second chance at love. I just love second chances, especially when that person is Danny.
And the way that Alex fell for Danny was beautiful. I was hurting for Alex because he had to sit and wait to see if Danny would make it. My heart soared when he called Danny babe. I was swooning right then and there.
And please please please tell me that we are going to get a book for Maksim because he was such a fun character and his potential partner had me so invested in his possible storyline.
I hope we get to see these lovely characters once again.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
I just knew without a doubt that Alex and Danny’s story was going to be special. I just didn’t think that their book was going to happen to be my favorite in this series.
I felt for Alex so much because what he went through was awful. He had lost his wife to a gruesome way of them only being married for hours in the last book.
The revenge throughout was amazing. Alex was losing himself and if it wasn’t for Danny and everyone else, things would have been much harder.
I loved how Danny blurted out his feelings. And that’s when Alex went through something so beautiful. To get a second chance at love. I just love second chances, especially when that person is Danny.
And the way that Alex fell for Danny was beautiful. I was hurting for Alex because he had to sit and wait to see if Danny would make it. My heart soared when he called Danny babe. I was swooning right then and there.
And please please please tell me that we are going to get a book for Maksim because he was such a fun character and his potential partner had me so invested in his possible storyline.
I hope we get to see these lovely characters once again.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
November 3, 2026
ARC review
So I was lucky enough to have an ARC copy of this book, I was so excited! I read the first 2 in the series and they were brilliant.
I must say I was a bit disappointed and I really didn't want to say. I am sorry because I do love this series! I had high hopes for this book but it just felt a little flat for me 🙈
I appreciate the in depth journey that Alex goes through with everything that happened. There was a lot of deep, dark trauma there and I'm glad he came out the other side but the romance side of things just felt rushed and there wasn't much depth or explanation as to why? I find it hard to believe he woke up and was like yeah I could be gay for my best friend 🤔 Especially after Danny just loses his mind (rightly so in all fairness) and the shouts that he loves Alex. Danny deserves to be loved as hard as he loves and it felt more like a grief bond in Alex's part rather than a second chance at love.
I just felt something was missing from the story and it could have been so much more.
So I was lucky enough to have an ARC copy of this book, I was so excited! I read the first 2 in the series and they were brilliant.
I must say I was a bit disappointed and I really didn't want to say. I am sorry because I do love this series! I had high hopes for this book but it just felt a little flat for me 🙈
I appreciate the in depth journey that Alex goes through with everything that happened. There was a lot of deep, dark trauma there and I'm glad he came out the other side but the romance side of things just felt rushed and there wasn't much depth or explanation as to why? I find it hard to believe he woke up and was like yeah I could be gay for my best friend 🤔 Especially after Danny just loses his mind (rightly so in all fairness) and the shouts that he loves Alex. Danny deserves to be loved as hard as he loves and it felt more like a grief bond in Alex's part rather than a second chance at love.
I just felt something was missing from the story and it could have been so much more.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Be My Vengeance by Davidson King is book 3 in the Be Mine series. After the events of book 2, I was dying for Alex’s story. He had suffered a traumatic event in losing his wife on their wedding day. He turned to anger and vengeance. Everyone was worried that it would consume him especially Danny, his best friend.
I really loved Danny and felt so bad that he had been pining for Alex forever. He had to watch him fall in love, marry her, and then become a different person because of the loss. Alex was so angry and focused on revenge it was hard to get a feel for him. I do like these two together but felt like the romance happened so quickly. I needed time to feel like Alex loved Danny as much as Danny loved him. I would have liked to have seen more of a focus on their relationship.
The action is great in these books and I am curious about Maskim and Toni. This was a fun read, but you must read them in order to understand the overarching conflict.
I received an ARC from the author for my honest review.
I really loved Danny and felt so bad that he had been pining for Alex forever. He had to watch him fall in love, marry her, and then become a different person because of the loss. Alex was so angry and focused on revenge it was hard to get a feel for him. I do like these two together but felt like the romance happened so quickly. I needed time to feel like Alex loved Danny as much as Danny loved him. I would have liked to have seen more of a focus on their relationship.
The action is great in these books and I am curious about Maskim and Toni. This was a fun read, but you must read them in order to understand the overarching conflict.
I received an ARC from the author for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review of Be My Vengeance, book 3 in the Be Mine series.
I knew from the 2nd book that I would be jumping to read this one! I also knew it would be intense, but damn Alex’s grief hit so hard. His pain is raw, angry, and completely palpable & my heart hurt so much for him.
And then there’s Danny! Oh Danny & that unrequited love for his friend. He always shows up, protects him, and stays by his side. Watching Alex start to see him differently was sweet, but I really wish there could have been more leading up to these two. It felt super rushed and I feel like we could have used more chemistry during the build-up.
The revenge plot is so satisfying, and getting more of Gideon, Penn, and the fam was a bonus. Highly recommend for dark mafia romance lovers, but this one definitely needs to be read in order!!!!
I generally go in blind due to very limited triggers, but I still always suggest that readers check thecontent warnings. There are some heavy themes in this one!
It's been super exciting to have the opportunity to ARC all three books and hope that we will get more in this series!!
I knew from the 2nd book that I would be jumping to read this one! I also knew it would be intense, but damn Alex’s grief hit so hard. His pain is raw, angry, and completely palpable & my heart hurt so much for him.
And then there’s Danny! Oh Danny & that unrequited love for his friend. He always shows up, protects him, and stays by his side. Watching Alex start to see him differently was sweet, but I really wish there could have been more leading up to these two. It felt super rushed and I feel like we could have used more chemistry during the build-up.
The revenge plot is so satisfying, and getting more of Gideon, Penn, and the fam was a bonus. Highly recommend for dark mafia romance lovers, but this one definitely needs to be read in order!!!!
I generally go in blind due to very limited triggers, but I still always suggest that readers check thecontent warnings. There are some heavy themes in this one!
It's been super exciting to have the opportunity to ARC all three books and hope that we will get more in this series!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of an Advanced Reader Copy
I love mafia books, and the gruesome mafia aspect in this book was great! Fantastic. After how the previous book ended, I was looking forward to Alex & Danny’s story. And by the name of the book, I expected to it being center around Alex’s revenge.
I was not prepared as to how much, though! I felt Alex & Danny’s relationship often took a back seat to Alex’s vengeance. And with this book being a low spice book, I expected to have more meaningful interactions between our 2 MMCs.
Alex’s “awakening” was cool, I actually liked all the little glimpse we got before anything happened with Danny, but again, it was very pum pow pum, let’s go! I am not sure I like men to I love you, Danny. Babe, wake up!
I actually liked the story per se, it was fun and filled with of action, like a good mafia book, I just didn’t feel it was Alex’s and Danny’s story.
I love mafia books, and the gruesome mafia aspect in this book was great! Fantastic. After how the previous book ended, I was looking forward to Alex & Danny’s story. And by the name of the book, I expected to it being center around Alex’s revenge.
I was not prepared as to how much, though! I felt Alex & Danny’s relationship often took a back seat to Alex’s vengeance. And with this book being a low spice book, I expected to have more meaningful interactions between our 2 MMCs.
Alex’s “awakening” was cool, I actually liked all the little glimpse we got before anything happened with Danny, but again, it was very pum pow pum, let’s go! I am not sure I like men to I love you, Danny. Babe, wake up!
I actually liked the story per se, it was fun and filled with of action, like a good mafia book, I just didn’t feel it was Alex’s and Danny’s story.
October 26, 2026
Alex was mourning the death of the love of his life, murdered on their wedding day. Vengeance fueled his every thought. He didn’t care that he put his life in jeopardy with every move he made and every Bratva he killed. Danny was Alex’s best friend and had been in love with him for a long time. Watching the man he loved spiraling down broke his heart and he did the best he could to protect and watch over him.
This author has created some nice characters. For every gray (or sometimes black) character there has always been brighter, lighter personalities to give the reader happy moments. In this case it’s Gideon’s twins and Rita. Even some of of the soldiers stand out (Penn for the win).
I liked Danny’s protective nature. Seemed almost incongruous with his role as an enforcer. I would have liked more scenes between them exploring their feelings. It seemed Alex moved very quickly from grief to becoming romantically involved with a man. It also seemed that Gideon put up with a lot from one of his seasoned soldiers.
That said, I did enjoy the book. I hope we get more from this world.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGreads.
This author has created some nice characters. For every gray (or sometimes black) character there has always been brighter, lighter personalities to give the reader happy moments. In this case it’s Gideon’s twins and Rita. Even some of of the soldiers stand out (Penn for the win).
I liked Danny’s protective nature. Seemed almost incongruous with his role as an enforcer. I would have liked more scenes between them exploring their feelings. It seemed Alex moved very quickly from grief to becoming romantically involved with a man. It also seemed that Gideon put up with a lot from one of his seasoned soldiers.
That said, I did enjoy the book. I hope we get more from this world.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGreads.
October 29, 2026
I love this series so much. I adored getting to know Danny and Alex more in this one.
Alex’s pain was so raw in the previous book and continued in this one. It was palpable how much he missed his wife and how much anger he bore.
Then there was Danny, the steadfast best friend, keeping Alex alive and loving him in secret.
Their story was just gorgeous and every step was hard earned.
I really enjoyed the continuing mafia plotline running through the background and the bratva story in this one was particularly interesting.
I enjoyed that we got to see more of Gideon and Penn again too. I loved their story so was happy to see it further along too.
This series is one I’m loving and I can’t wait for more (hoping for a Toni/Maksim story!).
Alex’s pain was so raw in the previous book and continued in this one. It was palpable how much he missed his wife and how much anger he bore.
Then there was Danny, the steadfast best friend, keeping Alex alive and loving him in secret.
Their story was just gorgeous and every step was hard earned.
I really enjoyed the continuing mafia plotline running through the background and the bratva story in this one was particularly interesting.
I enjoyed that we got to see more of Gideon and Penn again too. I loved their story so was happy to see it further along too.
This series is one I’m loving and I can’t wait for more (hoping for a Toni/Maksim story!).
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved reading about Gideon and Penn so much so to see this series was going to continue with other characters made me giddy. Poor Alex had suffered a serious loss in the prior story that carries over to this one. He is filled with a wealth of pain and is out to get his revenge. Danny has loved from afar for a long time. He wants Alex to heal even if it means he may never be the focus of Alex's attention. Although I did think the shift was a little speedy on Alex's part, I did love the pairing. I hope there is more to come for the two!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Be My Vengeance is the third book in the Be Mine series. In my opinion this series should be read in order. This is the story of Alex and Danny. I loved the characters but I wish their romance hadn't happened so fast. There is lots of action, danger, and revenge in this book. I loved seeing the characters from the other again. Davidson King writes some of the best dark romance and I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next. I would definitely recommend this book and series.
received a free review copy
received a free review copy
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love a good revenge story and this was better than good. Alex has a single minded focus on revenge and best friend Danny had his back the whole way. I love that all the stories tied together and the characters from the first books were still active in this one.
Another wonder storyline and believable characters. Had me locked in from the first page.
I received this as an ARC and I am reviewing voluntarily.
Another wonder storyline and believable characters. Had me locked in from the first page.
I received this as an ARC and I am reviewing voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Alex has lost everything and all he can concentrate on is revenge. Danny has loved him from afar and just when he thinks that Alex is set on his own destruction it only takes one comment to change the course for both of them. Filled with, mayhem, danger, spark and spice, this was a great addition to the series.
November 5, 2026
I’m so glad that Alex got his revenge and was about to find himself with Danny. I love seeing Penn and Gideon again and how they all take care of each other. I’m glad Alex got his HEA and was able to move on my heart broke for him. If you are looking for something spicy this isn’t it I’d give it 2/5 and more plot than anything (which I love). Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
After book 2 I desperately needed Alex and Danny and they are perfect together. The pining is so good and both are so protective of each other! And of course more Penn and Gideon is always a plus.
November 2, 2026
I knew Danny and Alex would be special, and boy is their journey amazing. It's dark, it's full of mayhem, questions, answers, more questions, but above all its full of heart. Once again, Davidson King has proven she is a Queen of Mayhem, and in such a heartbreaking and warming and most certainly, delicious way. I found it delicious but if you have triggers, be sure and read the author's trigger warning in the beginning because I know not everyone is like me with no triggers.
I am spoiler-free reviewer so I won't touch on any particulars but just know I was kept on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Danny and Alex are amazing, as friends, colleagues, and eventually more. Some might think their journey from friends to lovers is out of left field but love can hit you like that sometimes and lets face it, not every label, every box to be ticked is clear or even there from day one. Not to mention, grief has a way of changing everything. Alex is definitely hit with grief and there is no set formula on dealing with that kind of pain and loss, so why wouldn't his journey take him somewhere he never expected?
The world that these men live in may not be "everyday" and the men themselves may not be "every man" because of the darkness that clouds their path but despite all that, these are still 2 lads you could meet in your daily life. It's the author's ability to combine the multi-facets of their personalities and struggles, their pain that makes nearly giving in and still surviving, their realistic and fantastical sides, that truly make this an intriguing read. Many people can create a story of revenge but not everyone can make mafia troubleshooters into lovely heart-filled gents you wished were in your life on any given day, but Davidson King knows how.
I'll stop there before I find myself revealing too much. I'll just add that Be Mine is a series to be read in order. Be My Vengeance is a perfect title and a near perfect story, not of redemption, not just of revenge, but moving on when you thought there was no way to do so, that life or fate just might know what its doing even if you don't. I'm not going to say it's a fun read due to the dark nature but it is definitely entertaining and one I wouldn't have wanted to miss.
And on a personal note, I understand the grief journey, in January 2025 I lost my mother and having been her 24/7 caregiver for over 30 years we were together all the time and it has been a huge change, left a hole that still has not filled, and most days I have a hard time moving on to put it mildly, but I keep plugging away because I know that is what my mom would want. I mention this because I want to thank Miss King for once again giving me a few moments of distraction but also showing just what grief can do to a person and that it isn't a timeline anyone else can or has the right to dictate. I may not be using the same coping mechanisms as Alex but I understand his pain and for that, Be My Vengeance(and the whole Be Mine series) has been one of the best things I've read in almost two years. Thank you.
I am spoiler-free reviewer so I won't touch on any particulars but just know I was kept on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Danny and Alex are amazing, as friends, colleagues, and eventually more. Some might think their journey from friends to lovers is out of left field but love can hit you like that sometimes and lets face it, not every label, every box to be ticked is clear or even there from day one. Not to mention, grief has a way of changing everything. Alex is definitely hit with grief and there is no set formula on dealing with that kind of pain and loss, so why wouldn't his journey take him somewhere he never expected?
The world that these men live in may not be "everyday" and the men themselves may not be "every man" because of the darkness that clouds their path but despite all that, these are still 2 lads you could meet in your daily life. It's the author's ability to combine the multi-facets of their personalities and struggles, their pain that makes nearly giving in and still surviving, their realistic and fantastical sides, that truly make this an intriguing read. Many people can create a story of revenge but not everyone can make mafia troubleshooters into lovely heart-filled gents you wished were in your life on any given day, but Davidson King knows how.
I'll stop there before I find myself revealing too much. I'll just add that Be Mine is a series to be read in order. Be My Vengeance is a perfect title and a near perfect story, not of redemption, not just of revenge, but moving on when you thought there was no way to do so, that life or fate just might know what its doing even if you don't. I'm not going to say it's a fun read due to the dark nature but it is definitely entertaining and one I wouldn't have wanted to miss.
And on a personal note, I understand the grief journey, in January 2025 I lost my mother and having been her 24/7 caregiver for over 30 years we were together all the time and it has been a huge change, left a hole that still has not filled, and most days I have a hard time moving on to put it mildly, but I keep plugging away because I know that is what my mom would want. I mention this because I want to thank Miss King for once again giving me a few moments of distraction but also showing just what grief can do to a person and that it isn't a timeline anyone else can or has the right to dictate. I may not be using the same coping mechanisms as Alex but I understand his pain and for that, Be My Vengeance(and the whole Be Mine series) has been one of the best things I've read in almost two years. Thank you.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Alex and Danny completely stole my heart with this one. What starts as a story fuelled by grief, anger and an overwhelming need for revenge becomes something so much more... a story about surviving the worst life can throw at you, learning to let go of the pain and discovering that happiness can find you again even when you think you've lost every reason to live.
Alex broke my heart. He's lost the person he thought he'd spend forever with and the devastation has left him consumed by revenge. He's so determined to make everyone responsible pay that he doesn't seem to care whether he makes it out alive. You can feel just how much pain he's carrying and watching him slowly find his way back from that darkness is one of the things I loved most about this story.
And then there's Danny. He's been quietly loving Alex for years, putting his own feelings aside and asking for nothing in return. He's watched Alex fall in love with someone else, get married and build a life, all while keeping his own heart firmly under lock and key. Now, when Alex has lost everything, Danny refuses to let him lose himself too. His loyalty, patience and determination to keep Alex safe are just beautiful. He's willing to stand beside him through the anger, the danger and the heartbreak, even when there's no guarantee Alex will ever love him back.
I absolutely loved the development between these two. The years of hidden feelings, the emotional vulnerability, the little moments of comfort and the gradual shift from friendship into something deeper made their relationship so rewarding. Alex learning to lean on Danny, allowing himself to be cared for and finally recognising what has been right in front of him was everything. Danny deserves to be loved just as fiercely as he's loved Alex and seeing them find their way towards a future together made my heart so happy.
Of course, this wouldn't be a Davidson King book without danger, violence, revenge and plenty happening around the characters. There's a war brewing, bodies are dropping and Alex's quest for vengeance keeps the tension high. But amongst all the chaos, it's the emotional heart of the story and the connection between Alex and Danny that really made this one for me.
Davidson King has once again reminded me why I love her books so much. She knows how to create characters you become invested in, relationships that pull at your heartstrings and stories that keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute with Alex and Danny and I'm always going to have a soft spot for a man who's been quietly loving his best friend for years. Another fantastic addition to the Be Mine series. ❤️
Alex broke my heart. He's lost the person he thought he'd spend forever with and the devastation has left him consumed by revenge. He's so determined to make everyone responsible pay that he doesn't seem to care whether he makes it out alive. You can feel just how much pain he's carrying and watching him slowly find his way back from that darkness is one of the things I loved most about this story.
And then there's Danny. He's been quietly loving Alex for years, putting his own feelings aside and asking for nothing in return. He's watched Alex fall in love with someone else, get married and build a life, all while keeping his own heart firmly under lock and key. Now, when Alex has lost everything, Danny refuses to let him lose himself too. His loyalty, patience and determination to keep Alex safe are just beautiful. He's willing to stand beside him through the anger, the danger and the heartbreak, even when there's no guarantee Alex will ever love him back.
I absolutely loved the development between these two. The years of hidden feelings, the emotional vulnerability, the little moments of comfort and the gradual shift from friendship into something deeper made their relationship so rewarding. Alex learning to lean on Danny, allowing himself to be cared for and finally recognising what has been right in front of him was everything. Danny deserves to be loved just as fiercely as he's loved Alex and seeing them find their way towards a future together made my heart so happy.
Of course, this wouldn't be a Davidson King book without danger, violence, revenge and plenty happening around the characters. There's a war brewing, bodies are dropping and Alex's quest for vengeance keeps the tension high. But amongst all the chaos, it's the emotional heart of the story and the connection between Alex and Danny that really made this one for me.
Davidson King has once again reminded me why I love her books so much. She knows how to create characters you become invested in, relationships that pull at your heartstrings and stories that keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute with Alex and Danny and I'm always going to have a soft spot for a man who's been quietly loving his best friend for years. Another fantastic addition to the Be Mine series. ❤️
November 2, 2026
I have such mixed feelings about this one! I absolutely adored the first two books in this series (both five-star reads for me), so I was really looking forward to this instalment. However, I was a little apprehensive about the premise, and I think some of those reservations ended up coming through in my reading experience.
For me, the biggest issue was the pacing, particularly when it came to Alex and Danny’s relationship. Alex lost his wife, Mila, in the previous book, and her death was heartbreaking. She was such a lovely character and because we didn’t really have an inkling that Danny was pining for Alex, it never felt like Mila was in the way or you never had to root for her downfall.
The book is set a year after Mila’s death, and I just felt like Alex needed longer to grieve. I completely understood his anger and his need for revenge, but the first 60% felt like a lot of that same anger, questionable decisions and Danny quietly pining away in the background. Then, almost out of nowhere, Alex’s feelings seemed to switch, and suddenly they were together. I actually went back a few pages because I genuinely thought I’d missed something!!!
I wanted the tension. I wanted the build-up. I wanted to see Alex gradually realise that what he felt for Danny was something more, and actually work through what that meant. Instead, it felt like we went from two fleeting moments of attraction to being together forever in the blink of an eye. Even their first time properly sleeping together happened off-page, which was such a shame because I think that was a really important moment for their relationship.
The final 40% also felt incredibly rushed. There were so many twists, turns and plot developments happening at once that I struggled to keep up with what I was supposed to be focusing on. I also missed some of the supporting characters from the previous books, particularly given how much Gideon and Pen featured in this one.
Ultimately, I think this book just needed more. More time for Alex to grieve, more development between Alex and Danny, more relationship build-up and a little more breathing room towards the end. And it’s not that I needed another 200 pages (and hey, a 240 page book is usually my sweet spot!), but I did need the pages we had to be used a little differently.
I genuinely enjoyed so many aspects of this story, and I still love this series and its characters. I just think the execution didn’t quite live up to the first two books for me. After two five-star reads, I was really hoping for another, but unfortunately this one landed at 3.5 stars.
For me, the biggest issue was the pacing, particularly when it came to Alex and Danny’s relationship. Alex lost his wife, Mila, in the previous book, and her death was heartbreaking. She was such a lovely character and because we didn’t really have an inkling that Danny was pining for Alex, it never felt like Mila was in the way or you never had to root for her downfall.
The book is set a year after Mila’s death, and I just felt like Alex needed longer to grieve. I completely understood his anger and his need for revenge, but the first 60% felt like a lot of that same anger, questionable decisions and Danny quietly pining away in the background. Then, almost out of nowhere, Alex’s feelings seemed to switch, and suddenly they were together. I actually went back a few pages because I genuinely thought I’d missed something!!!
I wanted the tension. I wanted the build-up. I wanted to see Alex gradually realise that what he felt for Danny was something more, and actually work through what that meant. Instead, it felt like we went from two fleeting moments of attraction to being together forever in the blink of an eye. Even their first time properly sleeping together happened off-page, which was such a shame because I think that was a really important moment for their relationship.
The final 40% also felt incredibly rushed. There were so many twists, turns and plot developments happening at once that I struggled to keep up with what I was supposed to be focusing on. I also missed some of the supporting characters from the previous books, particularly given how much Gideon and Pen featured in this one.
Ultimately, I think this book just needed more. More time for Alex to grieve, more development between Alex and Danny, more relationship build-up and a little more breathing room towards the end. And it’s not that I needed another 200 pages (and hey, a 240 page book is usually my sweet spot!), but I did need the pages we had to be used a little differently.
I genuinely enjoyed so many aspects of this story, and I still love this series and its characters. I just think the execution didn’t quite live up to the first two books for me. After two five-star reads, I was really hoping for another, but unfortunately this one landed at 3.5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review of Be My Vengeance Book 3 in the Be Mine Series. This book is part of a interconnected series and should be read in order for the best experience and to understand what is going on. This is a 5 star read for me. I was already emotionally devastated going into this book because of the events of book 2, this book also emotionally destroyed me but it also put my heart back together in the best way, I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the next book. This is a dark emotional read that gave me all the feels. I loved all the tension, angst, suspense, dark humor, and spice in this book. This is a story of vengeance and rage but also of grief, loss, friendship, healing, and finding love again. This is a slow burn, spicy, hurt/comfort, love after loss, revenge, pining found family, best friends to lovers, bi-awakening, mm dark mafia romance. This is Alex and Danny’s story. My heart breaks for Alex and all he’s lost and gone through. I truly felt every bit of Alex’s pain, anger, and grief. I love Danny and how much he loves Alex and how he is there for him in his grief. Alex Walker and Danny Brooks are best friends and both work for Gideon Hendrix (an organized crime boss) in the small town of Northchester. Alex lost the love of his life a year ago and is on the hunt for revenge. Alex wants to go to war with the Bratva to get vengeance for the death of his wife. Danny and Alex are teamed up working together to get information to take the Bratva down. Danny has secretly been in love with Alex for years. Danny has been by Alex’s side since he lost Mila, he never gave up on him. Alex wasn’t expecting to find love again especially with his best friend but Danny took him by surprise, he made him laugh, put his broken heart back together, and made him want to live life again. Alex and Danny have been through hell and back together and I am so glad they got their HEA. I definitely recommend this book.
November 2, 2026
After the emotional ending of Be My Ruin, I was honestly nervous going into Alex’s story because his grief is HEAVY. He lost the love of his life and now vengeance is basically the only thing keeping him moving. Alex is angry, reckless, hurting, and completely willing to put himself in danger if it means getting revenge.
And then there’s Danny. His best friend, coworker, protector, and the man who has secretly loved him for years. Danny has watched Alex fall in love, get married, lose everything, and completely lose himself in the aftermath. What I loved most about Danny was that he never made Alex’s grief about himself. He just stayed. He protected him, supported him, and tried to remind him that there was still a life worth living.
Their story becomes this unexpected journey from grief and vengeance to comfort, trust, and eventually love. I especially loved watching Alex slowly realize that Danny could be more than just the person standing beside him through the darkness. The revenge plot also kept the story moving, with plenty of danger, violence, mafia drama, and familiar faces from the previous books. And getting more Gideon, Penn, and the rest of the crew? Always a win for me!
The emotional side was definitely my favorite. Alex’s pain felt raw, while Danny’s years of quiet pining made their connection really easy to root for. I did wish we had gotten a little more time seeing their friendship and romantic feelings develop, but I still loved where their story ultimately took them.
If you love MM romance with revenge, best friends-to-lovers, pining, bi awakening, hurt/comfort, found family, mafia drama, and healing after loss, definitely add this series to your list—but READ IT IN ORDER!
Tropes: Best Friends to Lovers • Secret Pining • Bi Awakening • Love After Loss • Hurt/Comfort • Revenge • Found Family • Dark Mafia Romance • Forced Proximity
And then there’s Danny. His best friend, coworker, protector, and the man who has secretly loved him for years. Danny has watched Alex fall in love, get married, lose everything, and completely lose himself in the aftermath. What I loved most about Danny was that he never made Alex’s grief about himself. He just stayed. He protected him, supported him, and tried to remind him that there was still a life worth living.
Their story becomes this unexpected journey from grief and vengeance to comfort, trust, and eventually love. I especially loved watching Alex slowly realize that Danny could be more than just the person standing beside him through the darkness. The revenge plot also kept the story moving, with plenty of danger, violence, mafia drama, and familiar faces from the previous books. And getting more Gideon, Penn, and the rest of the crew? Always a win for me!
The emotional side was definitely my favorite. Alex’s pain felt raw, while Danny’s years of quiet pining made their connection really easy to root for. I did wish we had gotten a little more time seeing their friendship and romantic feelings develop, but I still loved where their story ultimately took them.
If you love MM romance with revenge, best friends-to-lovers, pining, bi awakening, hurt/comfort, found family, mafia drama, and healing after loss, definitely add this series to your list—but READ IT IN ORDER!
Tropes: Best Friends to Lovers • Secret Pining • Bi Awakening • Love After Loss • Hurt/Comfort • Revenge • Found Family • Dark Mafia Romance • Forced Proximity
November 2, 2026
Danny Brooks was my forever, and I was his.
I have been wondering about how Davidson was going to write Alex's story because let's be honest, we all knew it wasn't going to be a nice one. After what he went through? What he lost? Or rather, who, he lost? I knew it was going to be a brutal story and I was right.
This book is the darkest in the series by far, rightfully so. Alex is on a war path and has been ever since his wife was brutally murdered at their wedding. That war path included a lot of dead bodies, torture, gore, and him making reckless decisions that his best friend Danny tried to save him from. Alex once believed he didn't have anything to live for other than vengeance... Turns out he was wrong, and the reason to live was right in front of him all along.
I love Danny and I felt for his character. He's been in love with his best friend for years, before Alex even met Mila, but he kept it to himself. Now he has to watch his friend slowly slip away while trying to keep him from getting k1ll3d, and also still having feelings for the man. That's a lot for anyone to handle, and I have to say that Davidson did such a good job at not being afraid to go dark with this story. Sure, the blood and gore are dark elements, but the things these characters go through and experience are dark in a different way. This book is heavy, and brutal, its full of angst and heartache, but its also full of friendship, perseverance, vengeance, and love.
Their road isn't easy, it took them a while before they admitted their feelings, (understandably so), but once they did it was beautiful to see. Alex has been through so much so it was really nice seeing him get his happy ending even if its a bittersweet one.
All in all, another fabulous book in this series and I really hope we get another book about two side characters that made appearances in this book.
I have been wondering about how Davidson was going to write Alex's story because let's be honest, we all knew it wasn't going to be a nice one. After what he went through? What he lost? Or rather, who, he lost? I knew it was going to be a brutal story and I was right.
This book is the darkest in the series by far, rightfully so. Alex is on a war path and has been ever since his wife was brutally murdered at their wedding. That war path included a lot of dead bodies, torture, gore, and him making reckless decisions that his best friend Danny tried to save him from. Alex once believed he didn't have anything to live for other than vengeance... Turns out he was wrong, and the reason to live was right in front of him all along.
I love Danny and I felt for his character. He's been in love with his best friend for years, before Alex even met Mila, but he kept it to himself. Now he has to watch his friend slowly slip away while trying to keep him from getting k1ll3d, and also still having feelings for the man. That's a lot for anyone to handle, and I have to say that Davidson did such a good job at not being afraid to go dark with this story. Sure, the blood and gore are dark elements, but the things these characters go through and experience are dark in a different way. This book is heavy, and brutal, its full of angst and heartache, but its also full of friendship, perseverance, vengeance, and love.
Their road isn't easy, it took them a while before they admitted their feelings, (understandably so), but once they did it was beautiful to see. Alex has been through so much so it was really nice seeing him get his happy ending even if its a bittersweet one.
All in all, another fabulous book in this series and I really hope we get another book about two side characters that made appearances in this book.
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