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Guns n' Boys #9
Unshaken
“You can never understand what this man has done to me, for me, and with me.”
Seven years.
Domenico and Seth have been together for seven years. After trudging through blood, tears, fights, and painful compromises, they’ve finally arrived at a point where every day doesn’t feel like it could be their last.
Settled in their comfortable life, they decide to go on vacation to Singapore. But their romantic break turns into a nightmare when an old adversary appears, tempting Seth and Domenico away from the peace and quiet of their home in Argentina, and toward a new kind of future.
What begins as a wild goose chase could be their ticket back to Italy, but when Seth and Domenico step into the snares that have been set up for them, they can only count on each other to get through a reality so horrific that death might be mercy.
What their enemies don’t know though is that their bond is stronger than ever before, and attempting to tear them apart will bring destruction on anyone who tries.
For Domenico, Seth would walk through hell and back.
For Seth, Domenico would tear down the heavens.
Together, they are not to be f*cked with.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, family ties, betrayal, revenge, Singapore, human trafficking, ghost from the past, unbreakable bonds, established couple
Genre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thriller
Length: ~80,000 words (Book 9 in the series)
WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you.
‘Guns n’ Boys’ is a gritty story of extreme violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists, as well as scorching hot, explicit love scenes. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.
Seven years.
Domenico and Seth have been together for seven years. After trudging through blood, tears, fights, and painful compromises, they’ve finally arrived at a point where every day doesn’t feel like it could be their last.
Settled in their comfortable life, they decide to go on vacation to Singapore. But their romantic break turns into a nightmare when an old adversary appears, tempting Seth and Domenico away from the peace and quiet of their home in Argentina, and toward a new kind of future.
What begins as a wild goose chase could be their ticket back to Italy, but when Seth and Domenico step into the snares that have been set up for them, they can only count on each other to get through a reality so horrific that death might be mercy.
What their enemies don’t know though is that their bond is stronger than ever before, and attempting to tear them apart will bring destruction on anyone who tries.
For Domenico, Seth would walk through hell and back.
For Seth, Domenico would tear down the heavens.
Together, they are not to be f*cked with.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, family ties, betrayal, revenge, Singapore, human trafficking, ghost from the past, unbreakable bonds, established couple
Genre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thriller
Length: ~80,000 words (Book 9 in the series)
WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you.
‘Guns n’ Boys’ is a gritty story of extreme violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists, as well as scorching hot, explicit love scenes. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2019
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K.A. Merikan
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K. A. Merikan is a duo of queer writers who don’t believe in following the well-trodden path. In their books you can dip your toe into dangerous romance with mafiosi, outlaw bikers and bad boys, all from the safety of your sofa. They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and in fiction. Their stories don’t shy away from exploring the darker side of M/M romance, and feature a variety of anti-heroes, rebels, misfits, and underdogs who go against the grain.
Be prepared for shocking twists, dark humor, raw emotions, and sizzling hot scenes.
K.A. Merikan also writes steamy M/M romcoms as Devon Doe.
e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com
More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at:
K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan
K. A. Merikan is a duo of queer writers who don’t believe in following the well-trodden path. In their books you can dip your toe into dangerous romance with mafiosi, outlaw bikers and bad boys, all from the safety of your sofa. They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and in fiction. Their stories don’t shy away from exploring the darker side of M/M romance, and feature a variety of anti-heroes, rebels, misfits, and underdogs who go against the grain.
Be prepared for shocking twists, dark humor, raw emotions, and sizzling hot scenes.
K.A. Merikan also writes steamy M/M romcoms as Devon Doe.
e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com
More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at:
K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan
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September 22, 2019
4.5
Talk about pushing the boundaries.Just when you think these Authors can't shock you anymore you get this.I wasn't sure what to expect here but this one has some seriously jaw dropping moments.Twists that I never saw coming.
Dom and Seth have had highs and lows throughout this series but this one definitely ramped up the shock factor.
A romantic trip to Singapore is just what they need but the best laid plans and all that....
Just when they weren't expecting it the elusive Mr Tropico gets entangled in their lives again with some of the most dramatic scenes in this series and let's face it there have been a few.
Nine books in and this series is as fresh as ever.Always,always expect the unexpected with these Authors. My love for these men has never wavered at all and they still remain my all time favourite couple.I can't even explain the strong connection and chemistry they have.If ever two men deserve their happy ever after it's these two.And they're almost there but not before a lot more drama I'm sure.Only two more books and I cannot wait..
Review copy.
Talk about pushing the boundaries.Just when you think these Authors can't shock you anymore you get this.I wasn't sure what to expect here but this one has some seriously jaw dropping moments.Twists that I never saw coming.
Dom and Seth have had highs and lows throughout this series but this one definitely ramped up the shock factor.
A romantic trip to Singapore is just what they need but the best laid plans and all that....
Just when they weren't expecting it the elusive Mr Tropico gets entangled in their lives again with some of the most dramatic scenes in this series and let's face it there have been a few.
Nine books in and this series is as fresh as ever.Always,always expect the unexpected with these Authors. My love for these men has never wavered at all and they still remain my all time favourite couple.I can't even explain the strong connection and chemistry they have.If ever two men deserve their happy ever after it's these two.And they're almost there but not before a lot more drama I'm sure.Only two more books and I cannot wait..
Review copy.
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January 7, 2023
4.5 stars ☆
"How are you so fucking sexy?"
Domenico pushed hair out of his flushed face and offered Seth a faint smile. He looked sleepy. "You take good care of me, obviously."
Seth nuzzled Dom's ear, too tired to get off the floor just yet. "Because I love you."
Domenico held his gaze for the longest moment, slowly interlacing their fingers. "I love you too."
FINALLY. books 2-5 of this series have been a constant win for me. i loved reading about Seth and Dom's journey/romance. the fucked up yet, strangely enough, soft and pure at times dynamic between the two, the possessiveness, the growth... everything about their story was everything i loved. unfortunately, it kinda went downhill to me by books six and seven (i'm excluding book eight bc it's about a different couple lol). obviously, not enough for me to stop reading the series (or to stop loving them), but it left me wondering if i'll ever go back to that same giddy feeling i had felt for them in the beginning and thank god it happened in this book. i just loved this one A LOT. despite me being disappointed with books 6-7, one good thing that came out of it was introducing a future pairing whose book i'm SO excited for (if you know, you know 👀)!!
anyways, this one was brutal and i suffered, but i suffered in a way where i just wanted to protect Dom and Seth bc these two have been through so much and the torture they endured in this book was sad and heartbreaking. however, i can't exactly lie that, despite the pain, i'm also just happy the feelings i had originally felt were revived again and my love for them grew even more, if possible.
Dom being in his killer, assassin mode is hot as fuck and i'm glad we got to witness more of it here again. <3
yall have no idea how satisfying it was to read about .
"How are you so fucking sexy?"
Domenico pushed hair out of his flushed face and offered Seth a faint smile. He looked sleepy. "You take good care of me, obviously."
Seth nuzzled Dom's ear, too tired to get off the floor just yet. "Because I love you."
Domenico held his gaze for the longest moment, slowly interlacing their fingers. "I love you too."
FINALLY. books 2-5 of this series have been a constant win for me. i loved reading about Seth and Dom's journey/romance. the fucked up yet, strangely enough, soft and pure at times dynamic between the two, the possessiveness, the growth... everything about their story was everything i loved. unfortunately, it kinda went downhill to me by books six and seven (i'm excluding book eight bc it's about a different couple lol). obviously, not enough for me to stop reading the series (or to stop loving them), but it left me wondering if i'll ever go back to that same giddy feeling i had felt for them in the beginning and thank god it happened in this book. i just loved this one A LOT. despite me being disappointed with books 6-7, one good thing that came out of it was introducing a future pairing whose book i'm SO excited for (if you know, you know 👀)!!
anyways, this one was brutal and i suffered, but i suffered in a way where i just wanted to protect Dom and Seth bc these two have been through so much and the torture they endured in this book was sad and heartbreaking. however, i can't exactly lie that, despite the pain, i'm also just happy the feelings i had originally felt were revived again and my love for them grew even more, if possible.
Dom being in his killer, assassin mode is hot as fuck and i'm glad we got to witness more of it here again. <3
yall have no idea how satisfying it was to read about .
October 12, 2019
4,5 stars
Blood spills like rivers, bullets fly, words cut deeped than ever and revenge is sweet! This would be my short review.
Now my long review would be:
This is book #9 in the Guns n' Boys series by K.A. Merikan. It's one of my favorite series of all times. I know I mention this every chance I get, but it's the truth. I fell in love with Dom and Seth from the start and their love is epic! Stronger and stronger!
My reading time is so limited, so I don't re-read stories often. Only when they're really really good. Only when it's Guns n' Boys.
Right before stating this one I felt the need to re-read some scenes from book #7 (#8 being Mark's story). While reading Unshaken, I also needed to get back and re-read some scenes from the first 3 books, because they recall some moments together that I missed so much.
Unshaken had a lot of action and what I love most about this series would be the suspense and the unexpected turns. We get plenty in this book, but there were also some slow paced chapters and I was surprised I wasn't as glued to the pages as I expected. Maybe it's only me here. My Goodreads friends loved it to pieces and I did too, but it's not a 5 stars story for me. Maybe my expectations were too high, and even if we get extremely HOT scenes and some pretty dark ones too, which I usually love, here I wanted a little more.
The Singapore vacation turned to a nightmare for Dom and Seth. Mr. Tropico shows his face, Dom and Seth get stabbed in the back, they have to once again face unexpected enemies and after some heartbreaking scenes, truly horrible obstacles, they beat the odds. They fight tooth and nail, they're smarter and tougher.
I adore Dom, but here Seth surprised me a lot. He does what he has to do to keep his family safe. They don't come out of all the troubles without scars, some physical, some mental, but they are SO in love and their love is magical to witness.
They will still have to fight a monster and the ending is a painful cliffhanger. I am looking forward to the next book!! Can't believe there are only 2 books to come in the series!! I still have some questions about their past and I have a feeling some characters will turn out to be traitors. I hope I'm wrong.
Blood spills like rivers, bullets fly, words cut deeped than ever and revenge is sweet! This would be my short review.
Now my long review would be:
This is book #9 in the Guns n' Boys series by K.A. Merikan. It's one of my favorite series of all times. I know I mention this every chance I get, but it's the truth. I fell in love with Dom and Seth from the start and their love is epic! Stronger and stronger!
My reading time is so limited, so I don't re-read stories often. Only when they're really really good. Only when it's Guns n' Boys.
Right before stating this one I felt the need to re-read some scenes from book #7 (#8 being Mark's story). While reading Unshaken, I also needed to get back and re-read some scenes from the first 3 books, because they recall some moments together that I missed so much.
Unshaken had a lot of action and what I love most about this series would be the suspense and the unexpected turns. We get plenty in this book, but there were also some slow paced chapters and I was surprised I wasn't as glued to the pages as I expected. Maybe it's only me here. My Goodreads friends loved it to pieces and I did too, but it's not a 5 stars story for me. Maybe my expectations were too high, and even if we get extremely HOT scenes and some pretty dark ones too, which I usually love, here I wanted a little more.
The Singapore vacation turned to a nightmare for Dom and Seth. Mr. Tropico shows his face, Dom and Seth get stabbed in the back, they have to once again face unexpected enemies and after some heartbreaking scenes, truly horrible obstacles, they beat the odds. They fight tooth and nail, they're smarter and tougher.
I adore Dom, but here Seth surprised me a lot. He does what he has to do to keep his family safe. They don't come out of all the troubles without scars, some physical, some mental, but they are SO in love and their love is magical to witness.
They will still have to fight a monster and the ending is a painful cliffhanger. I am looking forward to the next book!! Can't believe there are only 2 books to come in the series!! I still have some questions about their past and I have a feeling some characters will turn out to be traitors. I hope I'm wrong.
April 10, 2023
How has it been seven years already?! This is one series that I can honestly say keeps getting better with each installment.
Reading these stories makes me feel like I’m back with my favorite, slightly unhinged, crazy uncles, whom I love dearly.
“Pervert,” Seth groaned, but his struggle was for show. He knew the techniques to get out of chokeholds, and none of them involved rubbing his ass against Dom’s crotch.
This story was darker than previous, which is saying something for these books. I went in blind and was shocked at what took place. It could have been SO MUCH worse and I’m thankful that KA took a bit of mercy on those of us with sensitive hearts.
A huge chunk of this story was like a fully immersed therapy appointment for Dom, rehashing his youth, what was done to him, and how he coped with it all. Childhood survival skills saved the day!
Seth was the hero in this one. Saving the day in multiple ways, and Dom knew it.
“Fine. We can both be each other’s heroes,” Domenico said.
What happens to Anderson, Chao and one other...well let’s just say my need for vengeance was happily appeased.
Painful cliffy but I don’t care.
Reading these stories makes me feel like I’m back with my favorite, slightly unhinged, crazy uncles, whom I love dearly.
“Pervert,” Seth groaned, but his struggle was for show. He knew the techniques to get out of chokeholds, and none of them involved rubbing his ass against Dom’s crotch.
This story was darker than previous, which is saying something for these books. I went in blind and was shocked at what took place. It could have been SO MUCH worse and I’m thankful that KA took a bit of mercy on those of us with sensitive hearts.
A huge chunk of this story was like a fully immersed therapy appointment for Dom, rehashing his youth, what was done to him, and how he coped with it all. Childhood survival skills saved the day!
Seth was the hero in this one. Saving the day in multiple ways, and Dom knew it.
“Fine. We can both be each other’s heroes,” Domenico said.
What happens to Anderson, Chao and one other...well let’s just say my need for vengeance was happily appeased.
Painful cliffy but I don’t care.
September 25, 2019
That’s a hard review to write. For once, I have no words to express my feelings for a Guns n' Boys installment. It blindsided me in the best way. When it’s an established couple I’m reading about (and given that we 're nine books in this series, this couple is really established), the element of surprise is very important to me. And that’s what I got here.
If I had to use only a few words to describe Guns n' Boys: Unshaken it would be... heart stopping action, plot twists and surprises around every corner, and a love story that only got stronger during the last seven years.
Dom and Seth go through hell in this book. I believe this the worst they 've been through so far. I have said before that the action scenes are one of the strongest (if not the strongest) assets of this author duo. So detailed and descriptive and vivid, the action scenes leap off the pages and make the reader glued to the book. Usually, they keep the best for the end. Here, the action starts from the word go and never stops.
Finally, we get ANSWERS! Real answers about the over-arching storyline, not just the little things. Dom and Seth are getting closer and closer to the reason they 've had a target on their backs all these years, which kept them from going back home. And the closer we get to the end, the messier things get (it’s not every day you read about a defeated Domenico and a bloodthirsty Seth).
But above all else, Guns n' Boys is a romantic story. It might be dark and messy but it’s so, SO romantic. The way that both of them put themselves in the line of fire to save the other, their thoughts and feelings while one of them was in pain was the most heartbreaking thing to read.
I know that there are a lot of books in the series and that the first book can be a little off putting to someone new, but I urge you to take a leap of faith. The story only gets better and better as it goes. It’s one of the strongest love stories ever.
I can’t wait for the grand finale.
*Review cross-posted on Gay Book Reviews.*
September 20, 2019
I don't know how they do it but nine books in, the Guns n' Boys series is still fresh, deeply disturbing and utterly brilliant.
I'm not one for violence, Mafia or gratuitous torturing and murder, unless it's dished out at the hands of Domenico Acerbi or Seth Villani.
Then I'm all for it, especially when it's heaped on the heads of people who the phrase scum of the Earth is too kind for.
Here there's plenty to be getting on with as the action moves from South America to Asia and a whole heap of trouble in the streets of Singapore.
I'm not giving plot details away, be warned as this is a series, it ends with a cliffhanger for the over-arching plot, even though the book's narrative is wrapped up.
The end is approaching and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together for the final confrontation.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
I'm not one for violence, Mafia or gratuitous torturing and murder, unless it's dished out at the hands of Domenico Acerbi or Seth Villani.
Then I'm all for it, especially when it's heaped on the heads of people who the phrase scum of the Earth is too kind for.
Here there's plenty to be getting on with as the action moves from South America to Asia and a whole heap of trouble in the streets of Singapore.
I'm not giving plot details away, be warned as this is a series, it ends with a cliffhanger for the over-arching plot, even though the book's narrative is wrapped up.
The end is approaching and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together for the final confrontation.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
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September 17, 2019
Mysteries unravel! Coming out September 30th :)
October 4, 2019
4.5 Stars
As seven years have passed in the relationship of Domenico Acerbi and Seth Villani, much has changed in their lives yet they remain strongly connected to each other. Dom and Seth know that their path hasn’t been easy and they aren’t totally free of obstacles either. Upon vacationing in Singapore, Dom and Seth learn the identity of their infamous foe, and this knowledge sets in motion a trajectory that neither could have predicted.
Told in dual POV, getting into the mindset of Dom and Seth is seamless and this enhances the tension when they are in trouble or doubles the pleasure during hot times. Staying consistent with the series, this narrative is full of action, erotica and unexpected plot points.
As always, being reunited with Dom and Seth is an adventure and they consistently satisfy with their passion. Now that the plot has progressed in a certain way, I am quite curious to read how it will continue to unfold, as nothing is off limits in the world created by this writing duo.
Guns n’ Boys: Unshaken is an erotic romance steeped in mafia action and the unexpected. It will appeal to those who want to be immersed in an original and engaging story.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
As seven years have passed in the relationship of Domenico Acerbi and Seth Villani, much has changed in their lives yet they remain strongly connected to each other. Dom and Seth know that their path hasn’t been easy and they aren’t totally free of obstacles either. Upon vacationing in Singapore, Dom and Seth learn the identity of their infamous foe, and this knowledge sets in motion a trajectory that neither could have predicted.
“I like it when your eyes shine with pride because of what I did. And that is why I will cut off their heads and present them to you.”
Told in dual POV, getting into the mindset of Dom and Seth is seamless and this enhances the tension when they are in trouble or doubles the pleasure during hot times. Staying consistent with the series, this narrative is full of action, erotica and unexpected plot points.
“So Seth was a slutty, eager fucker. But he was Dom’s only, and he’d be dripping with Dom’s spunk. Any. Moment. Now.”
As always, being reunited with Dom and Seth is an adventure and they consistently satisfy with their passion. Now that the plot has progressed in a certain way, I am quite curious to read how it will continue to unfold, as nothing is off limits in the world created by this writing duo.
Guns n’ Boys: Unshaken is an erotic romance steeped in mafia action and the unexpected. It will appeal to those who want to be immersed in an original and engaging story.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
January 26, 2020
Wow, what a difference from the last book, that's for sure.
Seth and Dom barely get a moments peace in this before it all goes to shit. Like literally, after a fun round of sex, things kick off right away and don't settle down at all, really. But at least through it all, these two are in it together, no matter what. Their bond is as strong as it ever has been.
I do have to warn for
But things move forward in this, however unpleasant they are. When Seth and Dom get close to Mr. Tropico for the first time in years, Dom gets a little trigger happy, and mistakes are made, but these two get out of it - not without scars, physical and emotional - to fight another day, and fight they do.
Now I wonder how the story will shake out from here.
The ending was definitely an "oh my god" moment and I need more like yesterday. It took me a few weeks but I read all the books in this series and am finally caught up, woot woot!
Now I have to wait for the next book like everyone else though. Can't wait! (I hope Seth and Dom get one step closer to get the HEA they deserve!)
Seth and Dom barely get a moments peace in this before it all goes to shit. Like literally, after a fun round of sex, things kick off right away and don't settle down at all, really. But at least through it all, these two are in it together, no matter what. Their bond is as strong as it ever has been.
I do have to warn for
But things move forward in this, however unpleasant they are. When Seth and Dom get close to Mr. Tropico for the first time in years, Dom gets a little trigger happy, and mistakes are made, but these two get out of it - not without scars, physical and emotional - to fight another day, and fight they do.
Now I wonder how the story will shake out from here.
The ending was definitely an "oh my god" moment and I need more like yesterday. It took me a few weeks but I read all the books in this series and am finally caught up, woot woot!
Now I have to wait for the next book like everyone else though. Can't wait! (I hope Seth and Dom get one step closer to get the HEA they deserve!)
October 4, 2019
4.5 Stars!
You would think after the 8 previous book's these author's have wrote and the many things these author's have put these two men through that it couldn't get worse. Well, it did. But just like the books before, our men come out stronger and more in love. I can not express how much I love this series and these men. They are on my favorite couple list near the very top. I am dreading the ending of their story.
No matter what our men go through they always make it out stronger and their bond more fiercer. Their love is untouchable and lord help you if you come for one of them cause the other will no doubt tear you apart for thinking you can touch or hurt what is theirs.
The things that happen this time around definitely makes your heart stop and sometimes, whatever you had to eat that day, want to come up. Dom... He has a way of bringing the pain.
Seth really took the show in this book. He has remained the same yet changed so much and it really shows. He would have never been able to do what he did in this book in the first few books. He really has become stronger mentally and physically for the life him and Dom live. He doesn't enjoy violence but he will enforce it if you come for his family.
That ending really broke my heart and I can't wait to see what hell these men bring to those who have brought harm to them.
**ARC provided by authors in exchange for an honest review.
You would think after the 8 previous book's these author's have wrote and the many things these author's have put these two men through that it couldn't get worse. Well, it did. But just like the books before, our men come out stronger and more in love. I can not express how much I love this series and these men. They are on my favorite couple list near the very top. I am dreading the ending of their story.
No matter what our men go through they always make it out stronger and their bond more fiercer. Their love is untouchable and lord help you if you come for one of them cause the other will no doubt tear you apart for thinking you can touch or hurt what is theirs.
The things that happen this time around definitely makes your heart stop and sometimes, whatever you had to eat that day, want to come up. Dom... He has a way of bringing the pain.
Seth really took the show in this book. He has remained the same yet changed so much and it really shows. He would have never been able to do what he did in this book in the first few books. He really has become stronger mentally and physically for the life him and Dom live. He doesn't enjoy violence but he will enforce it if you come for his family.
That ending really broke my heart and I can't wait to see what hell these men bring to those who have brought harm to them.
**ARC provided by authors in exchange for an honest review.
October 1, 2019
This series is just out of the box awesome... Dom & Seth always get themselves into situations that require grit, courage and confidence.. I adore these characters and can’t wait to see the next installment- surely these guys deserve some peace & happy
October 1, 2019
Damn, that was brutal. How much more can my boys be expected to go through?
October 5, 2024
Well F*ck, f*cking, f*ck this was incredible! I loved it so much ❤️
This one is very dark and nerve wracking, some ghosts from the past who make their appearance ( motherf*cker I hate you)!
When you think @ka_merikan would just let our boys spend some quality time in Singapore... Noooooooo you can’t! You have to suffer, bleed, revive past trauma, suffer more,be humiliated, and be tortured but together! And that made all the difference 🖤
I don’t believe I would have survived this FUCKING ORDEAL without them together and stronger than ever!
Seth is the king of this book, he is a bulldozer, surprising us with his sweetness while at the same time creating the most incredible action,murder scenes ever. The character development he achieves is chef’s kiss 🤌
Dom… poor Dom! He really took it this time… it gets physical for him…. Old wounds come crawling back to him, leaving him very fragile and insecure about his ability to protect Seth and his family ! ( spoiler alert: he still got it)
There are plot twists, some explanation of why they spent the last seven years hiding and away from their home, but we’re getting there!
Their relationship hit the moon on this book, and I’m so so so glad I met them and can forever consider them a part of my heart and soul… Some might think it’s just a book couple, but Kat and Agnes made it more than that!
That ending was excruciating ( ok, the whole book was) and I just need the family together and all the fucking bastards in a dead pile of bodies!
This one is very dark and nerve wracking, some ghosts from the past who make their appearance ( motherf*cker I hate you)!
When you think @ka_merikan would just let our boys spend some quality time in Singapore... Noooooooo you can’t! You have to suffer, bleed, revive past trauma, suffer more,be humiliated, and be tortured but together! And that made all the difference 🖤
I don’t believe I would have survived this FUCKING ORDEAL without them together and stronger than ever!
Seth is the king of this book, he is a bulldozer, surprising us with his sweetness while at the same time creating the most incredible action,murder scenes ever. The character development he achieves is chef’s kiss 🤌
Dom… poor Dom! He really took it this time… it gets physical for him…. Old wounds come crawling back to him, leaving him very fragile and insecure about his ability to protect Seth and his family ! ( spoiler alert: he still got it)
There are plot twists, some explanation of why they spent the last seven years hiding and away from their home, but we’re getting there!
Their relationship hit the moon on this book, and I’m so so so glad I met them and can forever consider them a part of my heart and soul… Some might think it’s just a book couple, but Kat and Agnes made it more than that!
That ending was excruciating ( ok, the whole book was) and I just need the family together and all the fucking bastards in a dead pile of bodies!
August 22, 2021
So incredible amazing 😍😍❤️❤️😩😍😍
March 1, 2020
4.5 stars
Unshaken is book 9 in the Guns n' Boys series. The book starts out with Dom and Seth on a relaxing trip to Singapore. Life is good for my favorite couple they are successful and have a wonderful little family. So what starts as a romantic get away turns into a situation that had me on the edge of my seat and anxious the whole time. Dom and Seth will be tested like no other time during their relationship. They will finally meet the illusive Mr. Tropico and they will be betrayed. They will fight but in the end something precious will be stolen. This one ends on a major cliffhanger and I can't wait to read the next book.
Unshaken is book 9 in the Guns n' Boys series. The book starts out with Dom and Seth on a relaxing trip to Singapore. Life is good for my favorite couple they are successful and have a wonderful little family. So what starts as a romantic get away turns into a situation that had me on the edge of my seat and anxious the whole time. Dom and Seth will be tested like no other time during their relationship. They will finally meet the illusive Mr. Tropico and they will be betrayed. They will fight but in the end something precious will be stolen. This one ends on a major cliffhanger and I can't wait to read the next book.
March 30, 2021
Dom e Seth são pais de 2 filhos e passaram por poucas e boas para chegarem até aqui. Estava tudo ok... Até um "morto" ressurgir das cinzas! Foi o mais doloroso de ler até agora, essas autoras gostam de acabar com o emocional de seus leitores. Jamais pensei ter de presenciar Domenico acerbi passar pelo que passou nesse livro junto de seu marido😭 Foi humilhante para Dom ser sujeitado do jeito que foi, mas cada humilhação é uma lenha colocado em seu fogo, o fogo da vingança só aumentou e valeu a pena suportar vê-los passar pelo que passaram, pois a vingança é um prato que se come frio!! Ninguém entra no caminho de Domenico acerbi e sai como se nada tivesse ocorrido, um preço tem que ser pago. Dom é aquele tipo de personagem que vc já espera que vai fazer coisas impossíveis, então... Posso dizer que o Seth teve o maior crescimento nos livros, o cara começou como um homem fraco emocionalmente que não tinha capacidade de se voltar contra Dino, nem uma arma conseguia usar direito. No final do segundo livro foi quando começou o crescimento de Seth, com Dom quase morto, Seth teve que agir pelos dois e manter os dois vivos. A partir dali foi que Seth começou a crescer e aprender a lidar com situações que antes jamais conseguiria. Em cada livro Seth foi mostrando que mesmo não gostando de violência ele faria tudo para proteger Dom, e quando sua família cresceu com Mark e Angélica, Seth tinha não só Dom para amar e proteger, agora ele tinha filhos e faria de tudo por sua família. Seth não tinha habilidades de defesa memoráveis como Dom, mas Seth tinha um grande coração, Dom tinha habilidades de defesa invejáveis, mas lhe faltava amor no coração.. Esses dois se completaram. Dom ensinou a Seth como se defender, Seth ensinou a Dom como amar. Dom não era mais um lobo solitário sem sentimentos, Dom agora era um homem de família que adotou mark um menino de rua que teria um destino deplorável sem sua ajuda, depois veio angélica, uma bebê adorável que só aumentou o amor de Dom por sua família. Agora estão quase na reta final, estou orgulhosa de ter acompanhado o crescimento desses personagens Dom, Seth e Mark.
September 22, 2019
Holy shitastic! This is another epic installment for our beloved series. We are back again with Dom and Seth and things couldn't get more wrong for my boys. Every time before I start on a new installment, I will take a deep breath and brace myself for the things to come, but no amount of mental preparation can prepare me for this.
The entire story took place in Singapore where Dom and Seth went for a vacation, but of course, they end up bumping into the elusive Mr. Tropico and their lovely holiday turned into bloodshed in a split second. I'm someone who lives within driving distance to Singapore and I might not look at it the same way ever again.
The writing duo are a total sadist. I bet they spent all their time plotting and planning ways to torture the characters without killing them. The events that Dom and Seth went through in this book are way out of my comfort zone, yet I still read it with such ferocity that I finished it in one day. I'm glad that we finally get some answer in regards to the unsolved mystery pertaining Seth and his family and what caused these violence and death.
This series is really long and sometime I wonder where are we heading for, but in this Book 9, I feel we are finally moving forward and the end goal is something I can visualize already. There are a couple more books to go and I don't know how much more do they need to suffer. I wonder my poor heart can take all these stress and anxiety. I'm practically sweating bullets reading this. What makes it such a worthwhile read is the love between Dom and Seth. They have been through so much, coming back from the brink of death many times and they are now stronger than ever. I'm really proud of my boys. They are both such polar opposite, yet they fit so well together. Looking back to the early days, I can appreciate how far they have come and grow as a person, as well as a couple.
The entire story took place in Singapore where Dom and Seth went for a vacation, but of course, they end up bumping into the elusive Mr. Tropico and their lovely holiday turned into bloodshed in a split second. I'm someone who lives within driving distance to Singapore and I might not look at it the same way ever again.
The writing duo are a total sadist. I bet they spent all their time plotting and planning ways to torture the characters without killing them. The events that Dom and Seth went through in this book are way out of my comfort zone, yet I still read it with such ferocity that I finished it in one day. I'm glad that we finally get some answer in regards to the unsolved mystery pertaining Seth and his family and what caused these violence and death.
This series is really long and sometime I wonder where are we heading for, but in this Book 9, I feel we are finally moving forward and the end goal is something I can visualize already. There are a couple more books to go and I don't know how much more do they need to suffer. I wonder my poor heart can take all these stress and anxiety. I'm practically sweating bullets reading this. What makes it such a worthwhile read is the love between Dom and Seth. They have been through so much, coming back from the brink of death many times and they are now stronger than ever. I'm really proud of my boys. They are both such polar opposite, yet they fit so well together. Looking back to the early days, I can appreciate how far they have come and grow as a person, as well as a couple.
September 23, 2019
Perfection! This book has everything you want from our guys ... and more! This series is not for the squeamish and if you are the type who needs everything tied up in a pretty bow, well you may get frustrated while reading. However, if you are like me, and F*cking adore a thrilling ride, plot twists that keep you reading way past your bedtime, and two sexy Italians who make no apologies for loving each other --- then, this book...this series is for you!!
Book 9 of the series and I would be happy reading about these guys until book 99 -- the content is fresh, the sex is hot AF, and the thrills are still heartpounding!
5+ sexy, deviant stars for this book.....
Give me book 10!!! Please!!
Book 9 of the series and I would be happy reading about these guys until book 99 -- the content is fresh, the sex is hot AF, and the thrills are still heartpounding!
5+ sexy, deviant stars for this book.....
Give me book 10!!! Please!!
April 11, 2023
***** Book #9 in this dark, raw, gritty series we all love.
Dom/Dominico and Seth, arrogant and dedicated to their cores, are on a vacation to Singapore for a change of pace. They are still unable to go home to Italy, but Mark is okay, and Angelica is safe in South America.
They start out with some hard core role play, where they are wild and hot as ever, plus just as dirty, raw and obscene.
They discover that the man they want is someone who was supposed to be dead, and is there in Singapore. The danger is clear and close. Our men are wanted by more than one bad guy.
They slip up and are captured, it's brutal, but later, Dominico brings Seth a present in a box.
We see greed, blood and guts, death, and brutality, in addition to the explicit, rough, intensely passionate scenes. Just when we think things can't get worse, they do.
This is everything we've come to expect in this dark series. Our good guys are bad guys, too.
I heard there are two books left, and I hope they come along soon.
ENJOY !
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Dom/Dominico and Seth, arrogant and dedicated to their cores, are on a vacation to Singapore for a change of pace. They are still unable to go home to Italy, but Mark is okay, and Angelica is safe in South America.
They start out with some hard core role play, where they are wild and hot as ever, plus just as dirty, raw and obscene.
They discover that the man they want is someone who was supposed to be dead, and is there in Singapore. The danger is clear and close. Our men are wanted by more than one bad guy.
They slip up and are captured, it's brutal, but later, Dominico brings Seth a present in a box.
We see greed, blood and guts, death, and brutality, in addition to the explicit, rough, intensely passionate scenes. Just when we think things can't get worse, they do.
This is everything we've come to expect in this dark series. Our good guys are bad guys, too.
I heard there are two books left, and I hope they come along soon.
ENJOY !
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October 2, 2019
Oh my lawd!
Seriously, can Dom and Seth get anymore amazing. I am just completely ready for them to just fucking kill everyone and ride off into the sunset. Another masterful addition to the series but I need the next one asap. Dom and Seth are more vicious and wounded than ever but like the badasses they are, they persevere and figure it out together. Loved it, salivating for the next one.
Seriously, can Dom and Seth get anymore amazing. I am just completely ready for them to just fucking kill everyone and ride off into the sunset. Another masterful addition to the series but I need the next one asap. Dom and Seth are more vicious and wounded than ever but like the badasses they are, they persevere and figure it out together. Loved it, salivating for the next one.
August 28, 2021
4.5 Stars
I won't say I forgot just how brutal this series is, because I didn't. At all. But dammmmmmmm this was brutal. And through it all, Dom and Seth are so damn sweet together. I love how they've grown as individuals and as a couple and just how devoted they are to one another no matter what life throws at them. #TheCoupleThatKillsTogetherStaysTogether
I won't say I forgot just how brutal this series is, because I didn't. At all. But dammmmmmmm this was brutal. And through it all, Dom and Seth are so damn sweet together. I love how they've grown as individuals and as a couple and just how devoted they are to one another no matter what life throws at them. #TheCoupleThatKillsTogetherStaysTogether
October 5, 2019
Random thoughts. I’m not sure how much more I can take! Seth and Dom can’t catch a break for long. My favorite couple - their love is obsessively intense. I’ll be so glad when they can just live their lives without having to look over their shoulders.
April 30, 2021
Foi o livro mais doloroso de Guns n'Boys 😭😭😭
O seth é meu personagem favorito porque foi o que mais evoluiu!
Se não fosse por seth o dom não teria perdido só o rim, e quando ele
enfrentou o pai foi épico! Mostrou para o filho da puta que ele não era um viado fracote
como ele achava. Fazer o filho passar por tudo que passou só porque tinha vergonha de
ter um filho gay, cara filho da puta. Teve o final que mereceu e pelas mãos de seth.
O seth é meu personagem favorito porque foi o que mais evoluiu!
Se não fosse por seth o dom não teria perdido só o rim, e quando ele
enfrentou o pai foi épico! Mostrou para o filho da puta que ele não era um viado fracote
como ele achava. Fazer o filho passar por tudo que passou só porque tinha vergonha de
ter um filho gay, cara filho da puta. Teve o final que mereceu e pelas mãos de seth.
January 1, 2021
5+ stars ✨
October 5, 2019
I honestly don’t know how these books continue to get better and better. Every time I attempt to write a review on this series it ends in a word salad. I am so emotionally connected to these characters I can’t give a coherent review. You have been warned and there will be spoilers.
Seth and Dom have grown so much as individuals and as a couple. Its fascinating and heartwarming to witness. Seth is able to voice his opinions and Dom kind of listens. Dom becomes totally unguarded with Seth. Seth is Dom’s rock, Dom is Seth’s protector. They are partners in everything and their love for one another is what every love story should be.
Yes, Dom and Seth have grown, but some things never freaking change! Sheesh! Can they ever just chill and Netflix? Obviously not because, Dom and Seth waste no time getting pulled into their favorite type of drama. I don’t think we made it out of the first chapter before murder and mayhem ensues. Boy they bit off more than they could chew this time, literally. Like , what?! I still can’t wrap my mind around the craziness that was this book. Dom and Seth always find themselves in precarious situations without hope of survival. I found myself laughing at the absurdity of it all. Dom and Seth are magnets for trouble as if they were sitcom characters. The craziest part is that these situations are actually believable because duh it’s Seth and freaking Dom…smh. They will do anything to keep their family intact. Anything included Dom swinging on a pricey chandelier, wearing clothes he wouldn’t be caught dead in, dating someone he would never date, and eating food (?) he would never eat. Witnessing Domenico’s disgust for these mostly minor hiccups was hilarious. He is such a freaking snob. Seth on the other hand hates violence but will do what needs to be done to protect what’s his. He’s a teddy bear but will turn grizzly in a minute. He is a killer, don’t get it twisted.
Gah! I can not get enough of these boys. Every time I read a new Guns N Boys book I want to reread the whole series. The sex scenes are the hottest. The action scenes are thrilling af. The character development is beyond. K.A. Merikan can write their bums off. They have brought these characters to life by remaining true to them and demonstrating authentic growth. Dom and Seth are so freaking real to me. I don’t know how else to explain it.
Oh and watch out for that cliff. Its brutal and I still give this book 5 stars!
5 stars as usual
-Natasha
Seth and Dom have grown so much as individuals and as a couple. Its fascinating and heartwarming to witness. Seth is able to voice his opinions and Dom kind of listens. Dom becomes totally unguarded with Seth. Seth is Dom’s rock, Dom is Seth’s protector. They are partners in everything and their love for one another is what every love story should be.
Yes, Dom and Seth have grown, but some things never freaking change! Sheesh! Can they ever just chill and Netflix? Obviously not because, Dom and Seth waste no time getting pulled into their favorite type of drama. I don’t think we made it out of the first chapter before murder and mayhem ensues. Boy they bit off more than they could chew this time, literally. Like , what?! I still can’t wrap my mind around the craziness that was this book. Dom and Seth always find themselves in precarious situations without hope of survival. I found myself laughing at the absurdity of it all. Dom and Seth are magnets for trouble as if they were sitcom characters. The craziest part is that these situations are actually believable because duh it’s Seth and freaking Dom…smh. They will do anything to keep their family intact. Anything included Dom swinging on a pricey chandelier, wearing clothes he wouldn’t be caught dead in, dating someone he would never date, and eating food (?) he would never eat. Witnessing Domenico’s disgust for these mostly minor hiccups was hilarious. He is such a freaking snob. Seth on the other hand hates violence but will do what needs to be done to protect what’s his. He’s a teddy bear but will turn grizzly in a minute. He is a killer, don’t get it twisted.
Gah! I can not get enough of these boys. Every time I read a new Guns N Boys book I want to reread the whole series. The sex scenes are the hottest. The action scenes are thrilling af. The character development is beyond. K.A. Merikan can write their bums off. They have brought these characters to life by remaining true to them and demonstrating authentic growth. Dom and Seth are so freaking real to me. I don’t know how else to explain it.
Oh and watch out for that cliff. Its brutal and I still give this book 5 stars!
5 stars as usual
-Natasha
September 20, 2019
After a long wait, Dom and Seth come back with a bang, in a book that tells how they grew up as a couple, but not only, showing us how the 7 years they spent together have changed both for the better.
Seth is no longer the innocent guy, although born in a family like his, that tried to escape as far as possible from his responsibilities.
And Domenico is no longer that young man who grew up too fast, ready to do anything to prove to others that he is the best, with Seth he discovered he could rely on others when his strength isn’t enough.
Both at this point have too much at stake to lose, a family to return to, but this will not prevent them from falling back into old habits, and this will put them in serious danger.
But, when during what was supposed to be a pleasant vacation in Shanghai, the name of Mr. Tropico arrives at their ears, the one who prevents their coveted return home, in Italy, there is little to do, such a possibility could never show up again.
And this is precisely the moment when all the troubles begin for Dom and Seth, punctuating their path with numerous and terrifying experiences, which can destroy or strengthen their bond and themselves.
My faith in them has never wavered, after all they have endured together I believe that only death could divide them ... and maybe not even that. I usually love dark novels and I don't mind a bit of violence, but I discovered that when someone hurts Dom and Seth it's not so nice, so yes, I have a weakness for these two guys and more than once I have exulted when they knocked out their enemies.
As Seth defines him, Dom is really an untamable wild beast, and seeing him fight with his nails and teeth (especially the latter xD) is a spectacle.
Seth is no less, I am so proud of him, he has come a long way and now he is the perfect action partner for Dom.
Together they are unstoppable.
This chapter of their story is full of twists. Several times I remained open-mouthed and with bated breath without being able to stop reading, not to mention the end, I can say that a new book full of action is promises.
Finally, I want to add that as always, these two writers manage to write action scenes that are so detailed and engaging that it will seem like you're watching a movie, which I have rarely found in this kind of books.
Seth is no longer the innocent guy, although born in a family like his, that tried to escape as far as possible from his responsibilities.
And Domenico is no longer that young man who grew up too fast, ready to do anything to prove to others that he is the best, with Seth he discovered he could rely on others when his strength isn’t enough.
Both at this point have too much at stake to lose, a family to return to, but this will not prevent them from falling back into old habits, and this will put them in serious danger.
But, when during what was supposed to be a pleasant vacation in Shanghai, the name of Mr. Tropico arrives at their ears, the one who prevents their coveted return home, in Italy, there is little to do, such a possibility could never show up again.
And this is precisely the moment when all the troubles begin for Dom and Seth, punctuating their path with numerous and terrifying experiences, which can destroy or strengthen their bond and themselves.
My faith in them has never wavered, after all they have endured together I believe that only death could divide them ... and maybe not even that. I usually love dark novels and I don't mind a bit of violence, but I discovered that when someone hurts Dom and Seth it's not so nice, so yes, I have a weakness for these two guys and more than once I have exulted when they knocked out their enemies.
As Seth defines him, Dom is really an untamable wild beast, and seeing him fight with his nails and teeth (especially the latter xD) is a spectacle.
Seth is no less, I am so proud of him, he has come a long way and now he is the perfect action partner for Dom.
Together they are unstoppable.
This chapter of their story is full of twists. Several times I remained open-mouthed and with bated breath without being able to stop reading, not to mention the end, I can say that a new book full of action is promises.
Finally, I want to add that as always, these two writers manage to write action scenes that are so detailed and engaging that it will seem like you're watching a movie, which I have rarely found in this kind of books.
October 17, 2019
I have enjoyed Seth and Dom’s story so much. They have such a presence that it jumps off the page. This book wasn’t my favorite in the series but I still appreciated the connection between Seth & Dom. They have come so far and their characters have evolved so much. It’s been a pleasure seeing them grow and their love become stronger over the course of the Guns N Boys series.
I think the reason I didn’t connect as well with this story is because it has been awhile since I read about Seth and Dom. The last book in the series was about Mark so I forgot a few minor details. It didn’t take me long to catch up but I still was not as invested as I wanted to be. Something was off for me. I think the pacing was my biggest issue, I felt like the book dragged. I was also thrown with the entire middle and kept wondering what this had to do with the story. I understand it taught the guys some important lessons but I was not a fan of the entire Anderson storyline.
Once the action started and Dom was back to being more himself I enjoyed the book more. Seth really showed up and I liked how they are more equals now after Seth feeling like a kept husband in the past. This fight is both of theirs and it will be very interesting to see where it leads.
Overall the book is more a 2.5 star read but Dom and Seth alone bump the story up to 3 stars.
ARC provided in exchange for review
I think the reason I didn’t connect as well with this story is because it has been awhile since I read about Seth and Dom. The last book in the series was about Mark so I forgot a few minor details. It didn’t take me long to catch up but I still was not as invested as I wanted to be. Something was off for me. I think the pacing was my biggest issue, I felt like the book dragged. I was also thrown with the entire middle and kept wondering what this had to do with the story. I understand it taught the guys some important lessons but I was not a fan of the entire Anderson storyline.
Once the action started and Dom was back to being more himself I enjoyed the book more. Seth really showed up and I liked how they are more equals now after Seth feeling like a kept husband in the past. This fight is both of theirs and it will be very interesting to see where it leads.
Overall the book is more a 2.5 star read but Dom and Seth alone bump the story up to 3 stars.
ARC provided in exchange for review
October 17, 2019
Another bloody and fantastic addition to this series!
Nine books in and I still love Dom and Seth just as much as I did in the beginning, if not more. I love this world, the characters and the crazy storylines. Oh and the sex... my god... the sex 😍😂
I was completely hooked from start to finish and that ending? Dear lord! I can’t take the waiting for book ten now 😬🙈😂
The only reason I didn’t give the full 5 stars is because I got a little frustrated with the storyline...
Nine books in and I still love Dom and Seth just as much as I did in the beginning, if not more. I love this world, the characters and the crazy storylines. Oh and the sex... my god... the sex 😍😂
I was completely hooked from start to finish and that ending? Dear lord! I can’t take the waiting for book ten now 😬🙈😂
The only reason I didn’t give the full 5 stars is because I got a little frustrated with the storyline...
September 19, 2020
This book is called Unshaken? Well I am very much shaken. Shook? Whatever the right word is. This was intense! As every book having to deal with Seth and Dom have been. After the lightest book in the series with Mark and Griffith, we are back in the thick of things.
Trigger warnings for human trafficking, kidnapping, organ trafficking, sexual abuse, rape, graphic violence, torture, mutiliation, misogyny, homomisia, racism, fatmisia, and mentions of child/underage sex abuse.
The book starts out innocently enough. It’s been two years since the event in El Encanto and Seth and Dom have been living in relative ease and comfort in Buenos Aires. They’ve taken a vacation to Singapore to see an Italian opera, something Dom dearly misses, but of course everything goes sideways when they very conveniently overhear two workers at the opera house talking about a “Mr. Tropico.”
Thinking it’s the man they’ve been looking for this entire time, and their ticket back to Italy per an agreement with Seth’s cousin and mafia boss, Santo, they forget the opera and give chase.
I need to re-read the first couple books. Because this one took me by surprise. I was SO SURE of who Mr. Tropico was that I didn’t know I could be surprised. Wasn’t who we thought it was. Or at least, not me, because I stopped wondering who he was several books back.
This book was very bad for Dom. Mentally, if not only physically. Here we see that Seth has grown a lot over the past seven years and he’ll do anything to protect his family. Dom on the other hand has never gotten the therapy he needs for what was done to him at a young age and that shows very clearly in this book. I’m not sure Dom would ever even entertain going to see a psychologist for his trauma at the hands of Federico but it’s very obviously that Dom still carries a lot of scars from that time. He trusts very little people and the only one who gets to see him vulnerable is Seth. This book rips that away from them and more.
I’m glad the sexual slavery scenes didn’t last *too* long, and I probably say that lightly because it’s still going to be hard to read and it’s not short by any means. It certainly ended extremely bloody, if unrealistically. But what is realistic about these books?? What’s a little scene like biting someone’s dick off? I want to say that’s the most traumatizing part of this book but maybe what happens between Seth and Dom right after that might take the cake. The mafia in Italy aren’t prepared for these two making a return.
So talking about unrealistic, the Singapore and the Triad operating out of Singapore is pretty unrealistic? As is the entire Singapore setting and pretending everyone only speaks Chinese and as if they don’t all speak English there too. So, I guess you could say the rep for the Singapore piece of the book is about on par with every other country that’s been mentioned in this series. Which isn’t great at all, but you just kind roll with it at this point.
Shit is definitely going to hit the fan once Mark finds out what Seth and Dom have been hiding from him this book while him and Griffith are off vacationing in Paris. Also, things are going to be bad once innocent, sweet Griffith finds out what Mark’s been hiding from him. So you know, just secrets all around.
We hear from Santo a few times in this book and I just want to know what’s his deal. What’s he thinking? I loved him from reading Lucrezia’s book but what are his thoughts about Seth and Dom wanting to go back home? How’s he going to deal with all the stuff about his dad? I just love Santo and don’t want him to be hateful.
I have a feeling that the next two books are going to be super intense. There’s Mark and Griffith’s book next and then ending the entire series with Seth and Dom. I’M NOT READY. The post-book scene in this was was not good. If Dom’s mom doesn’t wind up liking Seth and forces Dom to have to choose between the love of his life and the one person he’s been wanting to return back to Italy for, I will gladly take her out. I’m sure Dana wouldn’t hestiate.
This book was everything you’d expect from a Guns n’ Boys book and I’m so impressed that the authors have kept me hooked for 9 whole books and a novella, and I still can’t get enough!
Trigger warnings for human trafficking, kidnapping, organ trafficking, sexual abuse, rape, graphic violence, torture, mutiliation, misogyny, homomisia, racism, fatmisia, and mentions of child/underage sex abuse.
The book starts out innocently enough. It’s been two years since the event in El Encanto and Seth and Dom have been living in relative ease and comfort in Buenos Aires. They’ve taken a vacation to Singapore to see an Italian opera, something Dom dearly misses, but of course everything goes sideways when they very conveniently overhear two workers at the opera house talking about a “Mr. Tropico.”
Thinking it’s the man they’ve been looking for this entire time, and their ticket back to Italy per an agreement with Seth’s cousin and mafia boss, Santo, they forget the opera and give chase.
I need to re-read the first couple books. Because this one took me by surprise. I was SO SURE of who Mr. Tropico was that I didn’t know I could be surprised. Wasn’t who we thought it was. Or at least, not me, because I stopped wondering who he was several books back.
This book was very bad for Dom. Mentally, if not only physically. Here we see that Seth has grown a lot over the past seven years and he’ll do anything to protect his family. Dom on the other hand has never gotten the therapy he needs for what was done to him at a young age and that shows very clearly in this book. I’m not sure Dom would ever even entertain going to see a psychologist for his trauma at the hands of Federico but it’s very obviously that Dom still carries a lot of scars from that time. He trusts very little people and the only one who gets to see him vulnerable is Seth. This book rips that away from them and more.
I’m glad the sexual slavery scenes didn’t last *too* long, and I probably say that lightly because it’s still going to be hard to read and it’s not short by any means. It certainly ended extremely bloody, if unrealistically. But what is realistic about these books?? What’s a little scene like biting someone’s dick off? I want to say that’s the most traumatizing part of this book but maybe what happens between Seth and Dom right after that might take the cake. The mafia in Italy aren’t prepared for these two making a return.
So talking about unrealistic, the Singapore and the Triad operating out of Singapore is pretty unrealistic? As is the entire Singapore setting and pretending everyone only speaks Chinese and as if they don’t all speak English there too. So, I guess you could say the rep for the Singapore piece of the book is about on par with every other country that’s been mentioned in this series. Which isn’t great at all, but you just kind roll with it at this point.
Shit is definitely going to hit the fan once Mark finds out what Seth and Dom have been hiding from him this book while him and Griffith are off vacationing in Paris. Also, things are going to be bad once innocent, sweet Griffith finds out what Mark’s been hiding from him. So you know, just secrets all around.
We hear from Santo a few times in this book and I just want to know what’s his deal. What’s he thinking? I loved him from reading Lucrezia’s book but what are his thoughts about Seth and Dom wanting to go back home? How’s he going to deal with all the stuff about his dad? I just love Santo and don’t want him to be hateful.
I have a feeling that the next two books are going to be super intense. There’s Mark and Griffith’s book next and then ending the entire series with Seth and Dom. I’M NOT READY. The post-book scene in this was was not good. If Dom’s mom doesn’t wind up liking Seth and forces Dom to have to choose between the love of his life and the one person he’s been wanting to return back to Italy for, I will gladly take her out. I’m sure Dana wouldn’t hestiate.
This book was everything you’d expect from a Guns n’ Boys book and I’m so impressed that the authors have kept me hooked for 9 whole books and a novella, and I still can’t get enough!
September 30, 2019
So, for those who've been following these guys ever since this series started knows that their story has had many tumultuous turns and pitfalls. In this installment things are no different.
Dom and Seth are back and their relationship is as solid as ever, things start off sweetly for these two as they begin their vacation in an exotic country, content to be in each other's company, however things quickly heat up when we learn that the elusive Mr. Tropico has finally made an appearance. Determined to finally put an end to this threat, Domenico rushes to confront his adversary only to discover things aren't what they seem.
What initially starts out as a fun, relaxing moment for Dom and Seth's relationship turns out to be far more than they bargained for and we're dragged into the dangerous world of crime, betrayal, uncertainty and bloodshed once again.
As readers we're taken to the edge of our seats time and again in this installment, Seth's character development exceeds all expectations and leaves us gasping for more. In essence, Guns N' Boys: Unshaken is a winner and the cliffhanger makes a point to warn us that book ten would be insane.
I loved it and would recommend a hundred times over!!
The End.
Dom and Seth are back and their relationship is as solid as ever, things start off sweetly for these two as they begin their vacation in an exotic country, content to be in each other's company, however things quickly heat up when we learn that the elusive Mr. Tropico has finally made an appearance. Determined to finally put an end to this threat, Domenico rushes to confront his adversary only to discover things aren't what they seem.
What initially starts out as a fun, relaxing moment for Dom and Seth's relationship turns out to be far more than they bargained for and we're dragged into the dangerous world of crime, betrayal, uncertainty and bloodshed once again.
As readers we're taken to the edge of our seats time and again in this installment, Seth's character development exceeds all expectations and leaves us gasping for more. In essence, Guns N' Boys: Unshaken is a winner and the cliffhanger makes a point to warn us that book ten would be insane.
I loved it and would recommend a hundred times over!!
The End.
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