Patrick

by R.E. Saxton

Patrick Murphy leads the Irish mafia in his city. He could have any woman he wants, except the one he’s forbidden himself to take—his ward, Lauren. He longs for her and craves her. Until now, he’s managed to keep her out of his arms by sending her out of the country. Now that she’s finished with college and back home, his resolve is crumbling. She’s determined to have him, and it’s impossible to fight her and himself. If…when…he surrenders, he knows she’ll hate him for doing so once she learns his darkest secret.

He killed her father.

This story contains situations that might offend some readers. If you don’t enjoy dark romances, this might not be the book for you. However, if you enjoy a possessive Alpha mafia man torn between conscience and desire, prepare to meet “Patrick.”

Genres: Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Romance

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 26, 2015

Reviews

[Chantal ❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 HOW CAN I FORGIVE YOU STARS

This the story of an Irish mafia boss named Patrick whom after killing the heroine's father, becomes the guardian to the heroine Lauren.
He is your typical badass mafia Lord killing and torturing random people who owe him or the family money. He thinks he is keeping all this from the heroine by sending her away to school but she already knows.
"I figured out a long time ago you and my dad were in to shady things, and since you’re in charge, it stands to reason it’s not just some little crime ring. I always assumed you were in the mafia.” She told him honestly.



Patrick tell her that she has no clue what being in the mafia means so after he has sex with her he takes her to "work" with him. He jokes "it's take your lover to work day." Yeah really f*cking funny dickhead!!! And so he take her along for a torture and killing!!! Hoping the scare the sh*t out of her....



However, seems like nothing could scare this obsessed fangirl away, she is glued to him for life. Not even getting kidnapped and finding out that your hubby killed your loving father in cold blood for no God damn good reason.



Now generally speaking I enjoyed this crazy story full of trills and spills and.. OMG IS THAT A BELT!??
Honestly, it was nuts but I enjoyed it. However, it was not a great story and to say I would read it again...No I will not!
Just not that good!

Safety: no cheating, get together stay together, one scene with another woman at a strip club but he does not even get turned on by her, no condoms she was on the pill.

[Jennifer McGurk Finn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Mafia Love Story series. I loved Patrick Murphy in Shane's book so I was very excited to read his story. Patrick is the head of the Irish Mafia he is Shane & Cormac's boss. When Lauren was seventeen her Father was killed leaving her with no one. Patrick made her father a promise that he would always take care of her & be there for her. Lauren is finally back home after being in Ireland for four years for college. Lauren is in love with Patrick & is very determined to make him hers. Patrick has feelings for her too but his guilt has stopped him from doing something about it. When he finds out she plans to auction off her virginity he is furious & he offers to be her first instead. He intends for it to be just one night but afterward he realizes there will never be enough nights with her. What will happen to their relationship if & when Lauren finds out Patrick killed her beloved Father ?

[Sony · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book! Patrick is the head of the Irish mafia, who would have thought such a tuff guy could be so sweet, but only to Lauren that is. Even though he loves Lauren he tries his best to keep at arm’s length. The attraction is mutual between the two; Lauren has been in love with Patrick from day one. Patrick's been hiding a secret; this secret could be the end to the relationship as secrets often do. Will the love they have for each other survive? Or will other forces tear them apart?

I enjoyed the love story between the two, the suspense and the mystery. The bedroom scenes are scorching hot with a touch of consensual ruff sex. The bad guys will have you surprised! I'm very excited start to read the next one book in this series. I would definitely recommend this story to my friends. I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you

[Veri · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was not terrible but not memorable.

[Corene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I cant say I fell in love with the characters, I cant even say I fell 'into like' with them either. maybe it was because the book didn't spend a lot of time developing them or anything? They just jumped into being madly in love with each other and getting married. I don't like when the main character seems so needy. Lying and saying she was pregnant to get him to marry her seemed so dishonest and I didn't feel anything for Lauren. Maybe it just wasn't the book for me. I like a heroine who fights back and has a backbone, not one that lies and bats her eyelashes to get what she wants. I at least made it through the book but maybe that's because it was on the short side. I just didn't feel like they were two people in love.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this one was better than Shane. I loved that Lauren was a go-getter right from the beginning when it came to getting Patrick. And Patrick was an alpha male who tried to resist Lauren's seduction but failed when she went all out to seduce him. My only complaint was that the ending was rather rushed. I would have liked it to be longer. I guess the next story would be Gio's. Looking forward to it.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked not loved

Good book but I just liked it not loved it and here's my reasons
Lauren was acted like a high school girl in the beginning always playing games and trying to manipulating Patrick, I felt her attraction but not a deep love til about 60% into the book then finally she started to grow up
Patrick of course is the hot older guy that I actually felt loved Lauren and just trying to protect her from himself and the dark world around her

[Margie Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patrick:A Mafia Love Story by R.E. Paxton,Kit Turnstall

These are good mafia books I've really enjoyed them Patrick's keeps sending Lauren away he is in love with her but want admit it she comes from college determined to get Patrick to fall in love with her he is afraid things happen a lot you need to read the book there is so much to it you will love it I did so read it Margie Moran

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific book! Patrick is the head of the Irish mafia. He loves Lauren but tries to stay away from her.Lauren however has other ideas. She has loved Patrick since he was her guardian.They are great characters. This story is hot and packed with action. I definitely recommend this story. I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Bea · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay. I officially give up reading these mobster series. I just can't get into them. I really don't care to read the background on a bunch of other characters, the dynamics of the mobster family and the politics involved with the mobster hierarchy.

[B. U. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Love this series and can't wait for more!! This was not as dark of a read as Shane, but still had the mafia vibe. Can be read as a stand alone, but would make more sense after reading Shane and Cormac.

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I loved Patrick and Lauren's story. It was one of the best mafia stories I've read. It was exciting and had lots action. The characters were amazing and very likable. I love this whole mafia world, can't wait to read the next book in this series!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

**This can be found as part of the Mafia: A Collection of Dark Love Stories box set

[Expresso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the series!

[Sammy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Immature writing style.