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I am both heaven and hell. Sin and pleasure.
The Devil she never sees coming…
Everyone knows that Malcolm Asher owns Chicago. Nothing—not a single move is made in my city without my authorization. I’m ruthless. Conniving. Worshipped by those around me, and yet, it means nothing the moment my eyes meet hers…
Clear blue and innocent, the delicate doll on this stage holds me captive against my will. She’s decadence personified—a corruptible angel I want to own.
I’m hard for her.
Starving for a taste.
Eager for her to feel me.
This little girl has no idea of the danger she’s in within my presence. How I will make her crave the darkness I control.
How I will make her…Mine.
The Devil she never sees coming…
Everyone knows that Malcolm Asher owns Chicago. Nothing—not a single move is made in my city without my authorization. I’m ruthless. Conniving. Worshipped by those around me, and yet, it means nothing the moment my eyes meet hers…
Clear blue and innocent, the delicate doll on this stage holds me captive against my will. She’s decadence personified—a corruptible angel I want to own.
I’m hard for her.
Starving for a taste.
Eager for her to feel me.
This little girl has no idea of the danger she’s in within my presence. How I will make her crave the darkness I control.
How I will make her…Mine.
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Published May 31, 2021
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As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art: whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure, but it wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world.
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April 24, 2019
I've read a few books by this author that I have enjoyed and when I read the synopsis for this one it sounded like a book that would be right up my alley. And I ended up really enjoying it. It was a surprisingly sweet book considering the hero was an anti-hero that enjoyed killing people. (lol)
I thought the writing was great. The pace was a little slow going in parts and it is a fairly long book (@ 4 hour's reading time). The plot was engaging though, and I never felt bored or the need to skim. As I mentioned above, this was actually a sweet story romance wise. It was very insta-love. No pushing away. No OW drama. The OM drama was caused by one of the villains. It was a slow burn in the sex department as well. No sexual activity until 50%, and no intercourse until late in the book. <-- I was a bit disappointed in that aspect. I was expecting a little more heat and kink. There was a great cast of secondary characters. I have NO idea if some of them already have books of their own (someone please tell me in Luna has a book already??!!), or if they will have books at some point, but a lot of them really intrigued me.
Both the main characters here likable. Malcolm was a perfect book boyfriend for me. Super sweet and alpha with the heroine, and a badass if you crossed him. All in from the minute he sees the heroine. Not a manwhore (celibate 8 months). I loved him. London was also a great heroine (a virgin...sigh) but at least her virginity made sense in the story's context. She was pretty much all in from the first meeting with Malcolm. Last, it was all wrapped up in two very sweet epilogues. What more can you as for?
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August 11, 2019DNF
This one goes in the “can’t get past the sample” pile or maybe it should be “can’t get past the so-called hero.” Now I can appreciate a well crafted “dark hero” or “anti-hero” but this dude is not it. He made my skin crawl and I’m not talking about his violent business dealings. It was his inner monologue about women and the heroine that left me…
Of course he does, because most women with life experience, independence, and a backbone would see him for the cocky, misogynist, possessive creep that he is.
Now normally I’d be pleased with a hero who divulged his ability to keep it in his pants right off the bat. There’s just too many manwhores in romance, and they’ve gotten as stale as some of the sentiments this dude professes. But Malcolm’s statement also implies that he’s some kind of prize, which he’s so not.
He’s just another tired old sexist creep stuck in an archaic and degrading view of women. Upon learning he’s the heroine’s first dance at the sex club on her first day he’s pleased:
Let’s think about this statement a moment. First, we’ll skip over the fact that he sounds more like Christopher Columbus about to embark on another imperialist voyage and not like a dude I’d want to knock boots with. But still honing in on the first sentence, how annoying that he tells the reader he’s an alpha. This is something you show, not tell, if you’re going for that characterization. But also what kind of a douchebag internally monologues that self image. Pretty sure that guys who relish in their own alpha-ness are in actuality probably more of an asshat.
Now on to the second part of his statement. He has this need to own her and “be everything she will ever need.” That to me displays more insecurity than confidence. He has to assert power to get her and keep her. It also implies that a woman is never to have a life outside of her man because he’d feel threatened by any value she’s place on something she achieved on her own.
He writes it off as “animalistic desire” but let’s call a spade a spade. It’s male domination; it’s control; it’s ownership; it’s manipulation; much of which will take emotional abuse to achieve.
So I didn’t stick around to watch what I suspect will be the virgin heroine’s journey from the control of her father and brother to the control of the “hero” she’ll be manipulated to fall in love with. Love isn’t owning another human being, treating a woman as objects or property, and it certainly isn’t romantic. Romance is respect and equality. And the real SIN here is that this type of misogynist jerk is still considered “romantic” in 2019.
This one goes in the “can’t get past the sample” pile or maybe it should be “can’t get past the so-called hero.” Now I can appreciate a well crafted “dark hero” or “anti-hero” but this dude is not it. He made my skin crawl and I’m not talking about his violent business dealings. It was his inner monologue about women and the heroine that left me…
“I want soft and sweet. Dependent and innocent. The perfect little cock slut I can bend to my will…”
Of course he does, because most women with life experience, independence, and a backbone would see him for the cocky, misogynist, possessive creep that he is.
“There hasn’t been a woman in over eight months worthy of my cock. My come.”
Now normally I’d be pleased with a hero who divulged his ability to keep it in his pants right off the bat. There’s just too many manwhores in romance, and they’ve gotten as stale as some of the sentiments this dude professes. But Malcolm’s statement also implies that he’s some kind of prize, which he’s so not.
He’s just another tired old sexist creep stuck in an archaic and degrading view of women. Upon learning he’s the heroine’s first dance at the sex club on her first day he’s pleased:
“Feeds my need as an alpha to dominate and conquer. To own. Be everything she will ever need.”
Let’s think about this statement a moment. First, we’ll skip over the fact that he sounds more like Christopher Columbus about to embark on another imperialist voyage and not like a dude I’d want to knock boots with. But still honing in on the first sentence, how annoying that he tells the reader he’s an alpha. This is something you show, not tell, if you’re going for that characterization. But also what kind of a douchebag internally monologues that self image. Pretty sure that guys who relish in their own alpha-ness are in actuality probably more of an asshat.
Now on to the second part of his statement. He has this need to own her and “be everything she will ever need.” That to me displays more insecurity than confidence. He has to assert power to get her and keep her. It also implies that a woman is never to have a life outside of her man because he’d feel threatened by any value she’s place on something she achieved on her own.
“For the rest of our lives, I’m going to be all you know.”
He writes it off as “animalistic desire” but let’s call a spade a spade. It’s male domination; it’s control; it’s ownership; it’s manipulation; much of which will take emotional abuse to achieve.
So I didn’t stick around to watch what I suspect will be the virgin heroine’s journey from the control of her father and brother to the control of the “hero” she’ll be manipulated to fall in love with. Love isn’t owning another human being, treating a woman as objects or property, and it certainly isn’t romantic. Romance is respect and equality. And the real SIN here is that this type of misogynist jerk is still considered “romantic” in 2019.
July 7, 2019
I’m not usually one to complain about realistic things in a story. However if a type of character does things out of character, it can throw me off. I think that’s why this one was a good read but not a great read for me.
For being a pretty violent mafia hero, he was a complete marshmallow for the heroine. He immediately claimed her for himself, but left her with her family who were planning horrible things for her. That had me confused. When he did get her out, he moved her in with him but made her wait to take their relationship further. It’s like he claimed her as his but then put the brakes on. She would have happily accepted him from the start. I just thought it odd.
For the heroine, she was pretty contradicting as well. She’s a virgin and yet she got a job at a sex club. That’s how she met the hero. She cowered to her family but was bold as you please with the hero and his family. It just didn’t mesh for me.
I feel like I’m nitpicking the story but it was the reason I kept setting this one aside and reading it later.
For being a pretty violent mafia hero, he was a complete marshmallow for the heroine. He immediately claimed her for himself, but left her with her family who were planning horrible things for her. That had me confused. When he did get her out, he moved her in with him but made her wait to take their relationship further. It’s like he claimed her as his but then put the brakes on. She would have happily accepted him from the start. I just thought it odd.
For the heroine, she was pretty contradicting as well. She’s a virgin and yet she got a job at a sex club. That’s how she met the hero. She cowered to her family but was bold as you please with the hero and his family. It just didn’t mesh for me.
I feel like I’m nitpicking the story but it was the reason I kept setting this one aside and reading it later.
July 1, 2019
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I am both heaven and hell. Sin and pleasure.
The Devil she never sees coming…
Everyone knows that Malcolm Asher owns Chicago. Nothing—not a single move is made in my city without my authorization. I’m ruthless. Conniving. Worshipped by those around me, and yet, it means nothing the moment my eyes meet hers…
Clear blue and innocent, the delicate doll on this stage holds me captive against my will. She’s decadence personified—a corruptible angel I want to own.
I’m hard for her.
Starving for a taste.
Eager for her to feel me.
This little girl has no idea of the danger she’s in within my presence. How I will make her crave the darkness I control.
How I will make her…Mine.
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I am both heaven and hell. Sin and pleasure.
The Devil she never sees coming…
Everyone knows that Malcolm Asher owns Chicago. Nothing—not a single move is made in my city without my authorization. I’m ruthless. Conniving. Worshipped by those around me, and yet, it means nothing the moment my eyes meet hers…
Clear blue and innocent, the delicate doll on this stage holds me captive against my will. She’s decadence personified—a corruptible angel I want to own.
I’m hard for her.
Starving for a taste.
Eager for her to feel me.
This little girl has no idea of the danger she’s in within my presence. How I will make her crave the darkness I control.
How I will make her…Mine.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
May 4, 2019
Plastic characters. Plastic plot.
October 4, 2019
This was pretty awful. I’m confused by the five star reviews, but I guess we all like what we like...
After a busy day gutting a guy and removing the tongue from another, Malcolm goes to his favorite sex club where he has his own special room. Even though he hasn’t found a woman “worthy of his cock in over 8 months”, he still likes to watch his girl of the night dance and gyrate on a pole for him while he masturbates. “Twirl” is this evening’s girl, and as soon as he sees her he knows she doesn’t belong here. She’s too beautiful, too innocent, too pure. And that’s it for him, he must have her! Like they don’t even really converse. Of course “Twirl” is secretly working at said club to stash enough money to run away from her abusive stepfather and brother. They think she’s working in a diner.
Little does Twirl know the trouble headed her way, evil stepdad and creepy brother are trying to dethrone Malcom from his illegitimate empire of money laundering and being the king of Chicago. They are also using Twirl and plan to sell her virginity when she turns 21. Poor Twirl. BTW, that’s not her real name, it’s what Malcolm calls her and I can’t remember her real one.
Malcolm is feeling protective of her and decides she will be his, all his. His queen and his “perfect cock-slut”. Whatever dude. Malcolm tried so hard to be cool, he’s like a caricature. Twirl is a moron. Her growth between naive and used little girl, to vengeful angel is quicker than green grass through a goose! There is no development-character or plot. Lines and actions are repeated, often. It’s not instalove, it’s quicker than that. And I can’t even take Malcolm seriously he’s so ridiculous with his perfect cock slut crap. Anyway, this is a hard pass recommendation!
After a busy day gutting a guy and removing the tongue from another, Malcolm goes to his favorite sex club where he has his own special room. Even though he hasn’t found a woman “worthy of his cock in over 8 months”, he still likes to watch his girl of the night dance and gyrate on a pole for him while he masturbates. “Twirl” is this evening’s girl, and as soon as he sees her he knows she doesn’t belong here. She’s too beautiful, too innocent, too pure. And that’s it for him, he must have her! Like they don’t even really converse. Of course “Twirl” is secretly working at said club to stash enough money to run away from her abusive stepfather and brother. They think she’s working in a diner.
Little does Twirl know the trouble headed her way, evil stepdad and creepy brother are trying to dethrone Malcom from his illegitimate empire of money laundering and being the king of Chicago. They are also using Twirl and plan to sell her virginity when she turns 21. Poor Twirl. BTW, that’s not her real name, it’s what Malcolm calls her and I can’t remember her real one.
Malcolm is feeling protective of her and decides she will be his, all his. His queen and his “perfect cock-slut”. Whatever dude. Malcolm tried so hard to be cool, he’s like a caricature. Twirl is a moron. Her growth between naive and used little girl, to vengeful angel is quicker than green grass through a goose! There is no development-character or plot. Lines and actions are repeated, often. It’s not instalove, it’s quicker than that. And I can’t even take Malcolm seriously he’s so ridiculous with his perfect cock slut crap. Anyway, this is a hard pass recommendation!
October 28, 2019
I'm ashamed to say, how I have read this book sometime during this year's summer and never went back to write a review...*slaps herself*
I was terrribly wrong to do so...cause this book was damn good!
*drops mic*
I was terrribly wrong to do so...cause this book was damn good!
*drops mic*
July 2, 2019
DNF @ 16%.
The H is very into voyeurism which is a big turn off for me. I'm also tired of stories where the h has so many struggles in her life. For example, she is super poor, has a sick relative, in an abusive relationship, etc. The h is this one has to take a job dancing at an exclusive club, treated like garbage by her father, and sexually harassed by her brother.
The H is very into voyeurism which is a big turn off for me. I'm also tired of stories where the h has so many struggles in her life. For example, she is super poor, has a sick relative, in an abusive relationship, etc. The h is this one has to take a job dancing at an exclusive club, treated like garbage by her father, and sexually harassed by her brother.
January 30, 2024
DNF- the H’s thought process was weird.. the plot was silly— he’s crazy about the fmc but sends her back with her abusive stepfather and stepbrother….the first 10 chapters the steps are referred to as Father and brother… and it’s stated the brother wants the fmc to bear his heir… wtf…it was silly to drag it out like they were biological like it was incest when he was not blood related… the writing was boring. Made it 25%… sad I paid money for this one—
April 27, 2019
“I’m going to own you, beautiful. Destroy what you know and become your everything”
Sin by Elena Reyes was a steamy and intriguing story with just the right blend of suspense and romance. Reyes writes with an intensity that kept me engaged from the very first pages. I absolutely loved the pairing of London and Malcolm; an innocent beauty and a powerful but corrupt businessman. The two of them were on fire together and the journey they took was full of drama, secrets, and sizzling hot romance.
“He’s the kind of man no one survives from. A total destruction of one’s senses; he’s the hurricane I didn’t see coming.”
I loved the raw and gritty feel to the story and the way the relationship between the hero and heroine progressed. London and Malcolm were both likeable characters that had great chemistry between them. I loved how Malcolm was all about London from the first time he saw her, and really enjoyed how he treated her. I especially loved that the author didn't write him as a manwhore or fill the story with tedious drama from other women. His protectiveness was so swoon-worthy. He was violent and ruthless with a firm grip on the corruption in his city, but when it came to his woman, he was absolutely gone for her. London was someone who lived a hard life. Her innocence and vulnerability were what captured Malcolm’s attention at first, but there was a strength beneath the surface that was just waiting to emerge. The two of them made each other better in different ways.
“I will bring the world down to its knees for her if she so much as asks. I will kill to own her.”
The intimacy between them was steamy, especially the scenes at the club. The intimate scenes didn't overwhelm the story and left a lot of room for the emotional and suspenseful elements. As someone who loves dark and edgy romance, I really enjoyed the scenes where Malcolm's violent tendencies came out. The plot flowed really well and the ending gave some good closure. We were introduced to some great supporting characters, and I’m hoping that they will get their own stories as well. I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading more of this author’s work in the future.
Sin by Elena Reyes was a steamy and intriguing story with just the right blend of suspense and romance. Reyes writes with an intensity that kept me engaged from the very first pages. I absolutely loved the pairing of London and Malcolm; an innocent beauty and a powerful but corrupt businessman. The two of them were on fire together and the journey they took was full of drama, secrets, and sizzling hot romance.
“He’s the kind of man no one survives from. A total destruction of one’s senses; he’s the hurricane I didn’t see coming.”
I loved the raw and gritty feel to the story and the way the relationship between the hero and heroine progressed. London and Malcolm were both likeable characters that had great chemistry between them. I loved how Malcolm was all about London from the first time he saw her, and really enjoyed how he treated her. I especially loved that the author didn't write him as a manwhore or fill the story with tedious drama from other women. His protectiveness was so swoon-worthy. He was violent and ruthless with a firm grip on the corruption in his city, but when it came to his woman, he was absolutely gone for her. London was someone who lived a hard life. Her innocence and vulnerability were what captured Malcolm’s attention at first, but there was a strength beneath the surface that was just waiting to emerge. The two of them made each other better in different ways.
“I will bring the world down to its knees for her if she so much as asks. I will kill to own her.”
The intimacy between them was steamy, especially the scenes at the club. The intimate scenes didn't overwhelm the story and left a lot of room for the emotional and suspenseful elements. As someone who loves dark and edgy romance, I really enjoyed the scenes where Malcolm's violent tendencies came out. The plot flowed really well and the ending gave some good closure. We were introduced to some great supporting characters, and I’m hoping that they will get their own stories as well. I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading more of this author’s work in the future.
September 10, 2023
Love a man who sees his woman and knows SHE IS HIS❤️Malcom knew immediately he wanted London. He has been celibate about 8 months due to a crazy ex and likes to go to his private room in the club for viewing purposes only, no touching! As soon as London walks in and starts dancing he was taken by her beauty and innocence! He could tell right away she didn’t belong there so he makes sure she is for his viewing pleasure only from then on.
London is living with her awful step dad and step brother(or are they)…she is desperate to get away from them so she finds the club so she can make money to run away! Her mother was killed about 4 years ago and since then this poor girl has been used and treated horribly😔
Malcolm was so good to London❤️He righted every wrong her so called family did to her and gave her back her life! She may not have any family left but Malcolm’s family loves her like their own now🥰
No OW drama👏🏻👏🏻
H celibate about 8 months and only has eyes for the h
Virgin h
Touch her and die vibes☠️
Love my JP hero’s😈
London is living with her awful step dad and step brother(or are they)…she is desperate to get away from them so she finds the club so she can make money to run away! Her mother was killed about 4 years ago and since then this poor girl has been used and treated horribly😔
Malcolm was so good to London❤️He righted every wrong her so called family did to her and gave her back her life! She may not have any family left but Malcolm’s family loves her like their own now🥰
No OW drama👏🏻👏🏻
H celibate about 8 months and only has eyes for the h
Virgin h
Touch her and die vibes☠️
Love my JP hero’s😈
August 29, 2021
Loved it!
Fabulous instalove with no relationship angst. All drama comes from stuff outside the relationship. Hero was super possessive and caring and heroine innocent and on the sweet side without being annoying, lol. Little bit of a slow burn. Will definitely be reading the other books in the series!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: Instalust
Angst: 😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: none
Fabulous instalove with no relationship angst. All drama comes from stuff outside the relationship. Hero was super possessive and caring and heroine innocent and on the sweet side without being annoying, lol. Little bit of a slow burn. Will definitely be reading the other books in the series!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: Instalust
Angst: 😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: none
April 29, 2019
This is a little bit dark, but Malcolm is hot! Malcom is a bad boy in every sense of the word. Twirl is just right for him and together they are steamy and fun to watch. Through in suspense and drama and we have a great story. So happy for their HEA and hope Javier and Mariah get their own story.
April 28, 2019
This is a NEW to me author & books! Big Thank you for my ARC to the author!!
Can I also just say how pleasantly surprised I was with this book?! I kind of had a whole different idea and BOOM, it was not. Turned out to be a very sweet story!! Not that I didn't think it was before just that I somehow pictured the hero to be a i don't know, ruthless mean kind!
Malcum is ruthless don't get me wrong but he claims London so fast that it was very sweet and kinda romantic!! There was no drama or BS when it came to this therefore, at times it was a little slow for me but once it picked up, was fantastic! I do have to address the sex scenes, so nothing really happens until about 50% and sadly there is no sex until very later than that. So, needled to say yes the romance is there and I do love that but I love do enjoy the action in that department. the first kiss, the first well you know...but ummm once you do get to it, you will wish you had had more even from the beginning, w o w on the scenes! I also thought the story line was great, smooth transitions and the words flowed! Which is a huge importance to me in a book. The hero like i said very alpha but so so so swoon worthy and sweet. The heroine is innocent, beautiful and smart!! Great combo!
QUOTE:
"...Loving you is a gift."
I am rating this a 5 & would definitely recommend it!
H A P P Y - R E A D I N G
Can I also just say how pleasantly surprised I was with this book?! I kind of had a whole different idea and BOOM, it was not. Turned out to be a very sweet story!! Not that I didn't think it was before just that I somehow pictured the hero to be a i don't know, ruthless mean kind!
Malcum is ruthless don't get me wrong but he claims London so fast that it was very sweet and kinda romantic!! There was no drama or BS when it came to this therefore, at times it was a little slow for me but once it picked up, was fantastic! I do have to address the sex scenes, so nothing really happens until about 50% and sadly there is no sex until very later than that. So, needled to say yes the romance is there and I do love that but I love do enjoy the action in that department. the first kiss, the first well you know...but ummm once you do get to it, you will wish you had had more even from the beginning, w o w on the scenes! I also thought the story line was great, smooth transitions and the words flowed! Which is a huge importance to me in a book. The hero like i said very alpha but so so so swoon worthy and sweet. The heroine is innocent, beautiful and smart!! Great combo!
QUOTE:
"...Loving you is a gift."
I am rating this a 5 & would definitely recommend it!
H A P P Y - R E A D I N G
April 24, 2019
I freaking loved this bad boy. Malcolm was everything I hoped he would be. A total boss to anyone who got in his way, but he was always a King to his Queen.
London held his heart in his hands even when he wasn't fully aware of it.
With one hand he could kill for her, and then worship her with the other. Malcolm was the perfect mix of soft/hard.
Click,
Click,
Boom!
And damn if I don't want all the rest of the characters!!!!
London held his heart in his hands even when he wasn't fully aware of it.
With one hand he could kill for her, and then worship her with the other. Malcolm was the perfect mix of soft/hard.
Click,
Click,
Boom!
And damn if I don't want all the rest of the characters!!!!
December 6, 2019
OMG THIS BOOK MAKES ME WARM UP :)
THE STORY OF THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS WITH THE HERO’S REPUTATION AS A MOBB BOSS but along with the situation surrounding them, the drama is only between others and NOT THE TWO OF Them.
SO THIS BOOK IS SAFE LOVE STORY :)
THE HEROINE is very sweet and not strong enough because what she’s been through...
VIRGIN HEROINE :)
THE HERO is a badass boss. WHEN THE HERO MEET THE HEROINE HE HASN’T BEEN WITH ANYONE EVER FOR 6 MONTHS because he was tired and wants to finds something real for him.
THE HERO IS OTT POSSESSIVE PROTECTIVE ALPHA MALE FOR SURE. The heroine even have female bodyguard with her because the hero feel safe that way and he is very possessive towards the heroine.
THEY MEET in a not usual place but that got them together all right. THE MOMENT THE HERO SAW HER AND TOUCH HER, HE KNEW SHE’S SPECIAL AND THE ONE FOR HIM :)
THE HERO immediately makes her as his the second after they meet and talked. THE HERO Protects her and finds out everything about her because he was a boss so he wants to make sure that the heroine is really special like he thinks she is. BECAUSE THE HERO’S PAST has been making him hard to believe on a woman so that’s why he do what he do. THEY START TO LIVE TOGETHER when the heroine’s fake family makes things so difficult for her to stayed. THE HERO is protective so he made his move to make sure the heroine is well protected and fine.
THE HERO EVEN THO HIS A BOSS HE IS VERY SWEET TO THE HEROINE no matter what and so gentle with her despite her being clueless of what the hero actually wants for her. THE HEROINE never been in a relationship before so she’s confused...
THERE’S NO OTHER OW-OM SINCE THEY MEET and even when they weren’t officially dating at the time, THE HERO IS VERY COMMITTED TO HER and only ever wants her so that just so good!!!
•HOT SMUT SCENES
•NO VIOLENCE BETWEEN THEM. Only violence with other people like the heroine’s family
•NO CHEATING
•NO SEPARATION
•NO DRAMA WITH OM-OW
•MANY JEALOUS SCENES FROM THE HERO
•THERE’S A SAD SCENES from the heroine’s family
•SAFE LOVE STORY
• HAPPY ENDING AND HAVE CUTENESS EPILOGUE
•HERO COMPLETELY LOVES THE HEROINE EVEN WHEN THE HEROINE STILL CONFUSED
THE STORY OF THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS WITH THE HERO’S REPUTATION AS A MOBB BOSS but along with the situation surrounding them, the drama is only between others and NOT THE TWO OF Them.
SO THIS BOOK IS SAFE LOVE STORY :)
THE HEROINE is very sweet and not strong enough because what she’s been through...
VIRGIN HEROINE :)
THE HERO is a badass boss. WHEN THE HERO MEET THE HEROINE HE HASN’T BEEN WITH ANYONE EVER FOR 6 MONTHS because he was tired and wants to finds something real for him.
THE HERO IS OTT POSSESSIVE PROTECTIVE ALPHA MALE FOR SURE. The heroine even have female bodyguard with her because the hero feel safe that way and he is very possessive towards the heroine.
THEY MEET in a not usual place but that got them together all right. THE MOMENT THE HERO SAW HER AND TOUCH HER, HE KNEW SHE’S SPECIAL AND THE ONE FOR HIM :)
THE HERO immediately makes her as his the second after they meet and talked. THE HERO Protects her and finds out everything about her because he was a boss so he wants to make sure that the heroine is really special like he thinks she is. BECAUSE THE HERO’S PAST has been making him hard to believe on a woman so that’s why he do what he do. THEY START TO LIVE TOGETHER when the heroine’s fake family makes things so difficult for her to stayed. THE HERO is protective so he made his move to make sure the heroine is well protected and fine.
THE HERO EVEN THO HIS A BOSS HE IS VERY SWEET TO THE HEROINE no matter what and so gentle with her despite her being clueless of what the hero actually wants for her. THE HEROINE never been in a relationship before so she’s confused...
THERE’S NO OTHER OW-OM SINCE THEY MEET and even when they weren’t officially dating at the time, THE HERO IS VERY COMMITTED TO HER and only ever wants her so that just so good!!!
•HOT SMUT SCENES
•NO VIOLENCE BETWEEN THEM. Only violence with other people like the heroine’s family
•NO CHEATING
•NO SEPARATION
•NO DRAMA WITH OM-OW
•MANY JEALOUS SCENES FROM THE HERO
•THERE’S A SAD SCENES from the heroine’s family
•SAFE LOVE STORY
• HAPPY ENDING AND HAVE CUTENESS EPILOGUE
•HERO COMPLETELY LOVES THE HEROINE EVEN WHEN THE HEROINE STILL CONFUSED
May 7, 2019
4 solid stars
Good read but I felt I needed more depth of characters and storyline but that’s just me!
Good read but I felt I needed more depth of characters and storyline but that’s just me!
April 9, 2022
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Malcolm è uno spietato e pericoloso criminale, conosciuto e temuto nell’ambiente mafioso di cui fa parte.
«Togliere la vita a un uomo non mi tiene sveglio la notte. Al contrario, alimenta la parte più oscura della mia anima».
Un uomo freddo e cinico che non prova pietà per nessuno, ma quando una sera in un locale i suoi occhi incontrano quelli della dolce London ne resta talmente affascinato che decide che dovrà essere sua ad ogni costo. Un potente colpo di fulmine il suo che si trasforma ben presto in vera ossessione.
London col suo aspetto pulito e innocente lo attrae, e stuzzica anche il suo lato perverso muovendosi sul palco in quella maniera così sensuale e provocatoria.
Malcolm la chiama la sua “Twirl” perché gli ricorda una ballerina, dal portamento austero di un cigno elegante.
Non sa ancora che le loro vite erano destinate ad incrociarsi ancor prima di conoscersi e che per amor suo, ossia per proteggerla, sarà costretto a prendere decisioni difficili che metteranno entrambi in pericolo.
🖋️London è una ragazza molto dolce, semplice e genuina, che ha in testa un solo desiderio, quello di ottenere la libertà lontano da una famiglia che non la fa sentire amata. Tra le braccia di Malcolm troverà quell’amore che le è sempre mancato e di cui sente di aver bisogno. Perché lui è si un uomo esigente e temibile, ma è perfetto nel ruolo di farla sentire desiderata, voluta e protetta.
🖋️In questo libro del genere mafia romance non troverete soltanto crimini e violenza, che comunque sono presenti nella giusta misura, in realtà il fulcro del romanzo è una bellissima storia d’amore che nasce e si sviluppa praticamente sotto gli occhi del lettore.
Malcolm è un mafioso, e questo è assodato, ma è anche un uomo innamorato che brama la sua donna, attento ai bisogni e alle esigenze della sua Twirl che venera come una dea. È consapevole di questa sua debolezza ma non ne fa mistero, anzi, lo grida ai quattro venti in modo da reclamarla agli occhi di tutti.
La tensione erotica è palpabile e si avverte per l’intero romanzo, ma l’autrice è stata bravissima nel “girarci intorno”, descrivendo tantissime scene molto sensuali e facendo crescere le aspettative.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia ARC in Anteprima
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Malcolm è uno spietato e pericoloso criminale, conosciuto e temuto nell’ambiente mafioso di cui fa parte.
«Togliere la vita a un uomo non mi tiene sveglio la notte. Al contrario, alimenta la parte più oscura della mia anima».
Un uomo freddo e cinico che non prova pietà per nessuno, ma quando una sera in un locale i suoi occhi incontrano quelli della dolce London ne resta talmente affascinato che decide che dovrà essere sua ad ogni costo. Un potente colpo di fulmine il suo che si trasforma ben presto in vera ossessione.
London col suo aspetto pulito e innocente lo attrae, e stuzzica anche il suo lato perverso muovendosi sul palco in quella maniera così sensuale e provocatoria.
Malcolm la chiama la sua “Twirl” perché gli ricorda una ballerina, dal portamento austero di un cigno elegante.
Non sa ancora che le loro vite erano destinate ad incrociarsi ancor prima di conoscersi e che per amor suo, ossia per proteggerla, sarà costretto a prendere decisioni difficili che metteranno entrambi in pericolo.
🖋️London è una ragazza molto dolce, semplice e genuina, che ha in testa un solo desiderio, quello di ottenere la libertà lontano da una famiglia che non la fa sentire amata. Tra le braccia di Malcolm troverà quell’amore che le è sempre mancato e di cui sente di aver bisogno. Perché lui è si un uomo esigente e temibile, ma è perfetto nel ruolo di farla sentire desiderata, voluta e protetta.
🖋️In questo libro del genere mafia romance non troverete soltanto crimini e violenza, che comunque sono presenti nella giusta misura, in realtà il fulcro del romanzo è una bellissima storia d’amore che nasce e si sviluppa praticamente sotto gli occhi del lettore.
Malcolm è un mafioso, e questo è assodato, ma è anche un uomo innamorato che brama la sua donna, attento ai bisogni e alle esigenze della sua Twirl che venera come una dea. È consapevole di questa sua debolezza ma non ne fa mistero, anzi, lo grida ai quattro venti in modo da reclamarla agli occhi di tutti.
La tensione erotica è palpabile e si avverte per l’intero romanzo, ma l’autrice è stata bravissima nel “girarci intorno”, descrivendo tantissime scene molto sensuali e facendo crescere le aspettative.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia ARC in Anteprima
April 29, 2019
Gaaah what a ride was this book. I loved it so fucking much. From page one till the very last. It was fast paced and packed with action dark romance.
Insta love. Alpha dominant bad guy who is smitten with his girl from the moment he sees her. So protective and possessive of her. I love that in a guy and Malcolm ticked all those boxes.
He is a killer and he will kill anyone for the people he loves and especially for his Twirl. Their love was fast and instant. But oh boy did they go long way since that first night they met.
London is a sweet girl whos life is not easy. She lost her mom and was left alone with her stepdad and stepbrother who are making her life miserable and I hated them so much for all the pain they made her go through. But then one day she meet Malcolm and he makes her life change on 360°. I love how sweet and loving he was with her. And oh boy did I love their first meeting. That scene was so fucking hot. Although the sex part came a bit late at 80% but there were so many building up the angst moments before that. Maybe now is the time to mention that London was a Virgin but she was very eager to learn how to please him. God this book was hot and I will miss them so much.
This was my second book by this author and I absolutely loved it. Page turner.
5 stars from me and well done to the author.
Insta love. Alpha dominant bad guy who is smitten with his girl from the moment he sees her. So protective and possessive of her. I love that in a guy and Malcolm ticked all those boxes.
He is a killer and he will kill anyone for the people he loves and especially for his Twirl. Their love was fast and instant. But oh boy did they go long way since that first night they met.
London is a sweet girl whos life is not easy. She lost her mom and was left alone with her stepdad and stepbrother who are making her life miserable and I hated them so much for all the pain they made her go through. But then one day she meet Malcolm and he makes her life change on 360°. I love how sweet and loving he was with her. And oh boy did I love their first meeting. That scene was so fucking hot. Although the sex part came a bit late at 80% but there were so many building up the angst moments before that. Maybe now is the time to mention that London was a Virgin but she was very eager to learn how to please him. God this book was hot and I will miss them so much.
This was my second book by this author and I absolutely loved it. Page turner.
5 stars from me and well done to the author.
May 18, 2019
WOW, this was a wild and crazy amazing read. Malcolm is the epitome of a bad and dangerous man. A cold and brutal killer, that doesn't have restrain to kill, if the person betrayed him. He is a CEO of a "money washing" company and dominated the world around him.
London, or Twirl what Malcolm likes to call her, is a girl from a creepy family, that tries to survive the wrath of her father and brother as good as the circumstances allow.
A couple that is so different that it should never work together, but for reasons that they don't understand themselves, they are a perfect match from the beginning.
This book is full of action, excitement and constant state of fear. A permanent confusion of emotions, between good and evil, between right and wrong, forgiveness and revenge. And not to forget Malcolms dirty mouth 😈🔥
and the very hot parts of this book 😍
I loved every second of it ❤
It's a dark and a little bit creepy romance, that I really recommend to all dark romance and HEA lovers.
London, or Twirl what Malcolm likes to call her, is a girl from a creepy family, that tries to survive the wrath of her father and brother as good as the circumstances allow.
A couple that is so different that it should never work together, but for reasons that they don't understand themselves, they are a perfect match from the beginning.
This book is full of action, excitement and constant state of fear. A permanent confusion of emotions, between good and evil, between right and wrong, forgiveness and revenge. And not to forget Malcolms dirty mouth 😈🔥
and the very hot parts of this book 😍
I loved every second of it ❤
It's a dark and a little bit creepy romance, that I really recommend to all dark romance and HEA lovers.
April 30, 2019
I was given an advance readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. Wow just wow I couldn't be proud of this girl, SIN was so much better than I expected, Elena you blew me away doll. I freaken love Malcolm I find him better than mafia. Cause, Malcolm ladies is, too good to be true but he is true. He's a someone you don't want to Piss off, but he goes above and beyond for people he cares about. The sexual tension between London and Malcolm was so damn thick, whenever in there presence together your on pins and needles wondering omg what I'd gonna happen now. I absolutely hate alton won't spoil it for you but hate for him is strong and for others too. Now I can't wait to see what happens with some characters in this story.
April 28, 2019
I cannot believe I’m saying this but Sin is my first read by this author. I’m shocked. I absolutely loved this so I’ll be reading more from this author in the future.
Malcolm is a ruthless alpha male. He’s wealthy, sexy and I really liked him. He always gets what he wants and in this case he wants London.
This is a brilliant read. I stayed up until the wee hours to finish as I couldn’t put it down. If your looking for a well written gritty and intense read I highly recommend you read this gem.
I’m off to add this authors previous books to my wish list.
Malcolm is a ruthless alpha male. He’s wealthy, sexy and I really liked him. He always gets what he wants and in this case he wants London.
This is a brilliant read. I stayed up until the wee hours to finish as I couldn’t put it down. If your looking for a well written gritty and intense read I highly recommend you read this gem.
I’m off to add this authors previous books to my wish list.
January 5, 2020
Not sure how to rate this book. The only thing sweet in this book was when H interacted with h: H treated h as his most precious treasure.This book included a lot of torture, blood, murder.
September 7, 2025
★★★. I don’t remember why this was 3 stars. I didn’t like the fmc or mmc. She turned into a killer within minutes after getting banged. He was more obsessed with fucking her than being with her. The authors writing is easy.
For my safety readers, safe. He killed his ex girlfriend and she’s completely okay with it. Has a freak out for one minute and then is okay! He gets off on commanding woman to do things and watch. He has a private room at a club that’s for him only. It opens with him going there and meeting the fmc.
For my safety readers, safe. He killed his ex girlfriend and she’s completely okay with it. Has a freak out for one minute and then is okay! He gets off on commanding woman to do things and watch. He has a private room at a club that’s for him only. It opens with him going there and meeting the fmc.
November 19, 2019
Rating: 3 Stars
It started out really good. Like shock and awe good, if you like your mafia books violent. There was a scene that had me closing my Kindle and walking away because I was disgusted and loving it. I thought, this anti-hero is going to rock my world because of his dominant and violent personality. Unfortunately,, he turned out to be a complete wuss with the heroine. I should have known I would not like it when the hero, Malcolm, nicknamed the heroine, London, 'Twirl'.
This was another story about the heroine staying at home and is being abused and used by her family. She gets a job in a strip club to make money in hopes of leaving them behind. Malcolm see's her and instantly wants her. As it turns out, her family owes him a lot of money, and there you go.
I loved the epilogue but I did not love the characters or the story very much.
It started out really good. Like shock and awe good, if you like your mafia books violent. There was a scene that had me closing my Kindle and walking away because I was disgusted and loving it. I thought, this anti-hero is going to rock my world because of his dominant and violent personality. Unfortunately,, he turned out to be a complete wuss with the heroine. I should have known I would not like it when the hero, Malcolm, nicknamed the heroine, London, 'Twirl'.
This was another story about the heroine staying at home and is being abused and used by her family. She gets a job in a strip club to make money in hopes of leaving them behind. Malcolm see's her and instantly wants her. As it turns out, her family owes him a lot of money, and there you go.
I loved the epilogue but I did not love the characters or the story very much.
June 1, 2019
PSA: anyone related to me, please cease and desist from reading this review! Yes *nods*, that includes you, Auntie Annette. Go on now, shoo...
Is the coast clear?
Honestly, there are just some things that your family do not need to know! *snorts*
I’ve kinda built this up into a big thing now, haven’t I? *shrugs* Well, here goes.
Welcome to the dark side...
It’s a not-so-secret secret that I like my BBFs a little bit twisted. I’m not talking bad, I’m talking baaaad *smirks* The ones that give you the shivers, goosebumps (a little bit of fear adds to the thrill, don’t you know *winks*), and have you questioning your sanity – with mutterings to yourself of “I am one sick puppy!” Well, I was a goner for Malcolm Asher from the off. With the flick of his knife, my ovaries gave themselves up in supplication. Now there’s an image... *smirks*
For those that don’t know, I’m from Scotland and a malky is a weapon. It’s rhyming slang – Malky Fraser = razor. And, Malcolm is most definitely a deadly weapon. Woe betide anyone who tries to cross Oor Malky (couldn’t help myself). Malcolm does not suffer fools gladly. He’s a man with a code; a questionable code, but a code, nonetheless.
Said code is going to be implemented full force with the arrival of one woman in his life...
Wowzer! (I’m trying to be polite) Sin is a balls to the wall, electric, suspense-laden, thriller ride of a read. Oh, and did I say hot, sexy and little bit *pinches fingers* (read – a lot) dirty? No?!! Oops, my bad *snorts*
It’s the type of read that will have you on the edge of your seat one minute and squirming *winks* the next. Le sigh... I’m TMI’ing again, aren’t I?!
Along with Craving Sugar, Sin is going to be added to my all-time favourite books by this author.
Malcolm is sinfully delicious – what more do you need to know?
Is the coast clear?
Honestly, there are just some things that your family do not need to know! *snorts*
I’ve kinda built this up into a big thing now, haven’t I? *shrugs* Well, here goes.
Welcome to the dark side...
It’s a not-so-secret secret that I like my BBFs a little bit twisted. I’m not talking bad, I’m talking baaaad *smirks* The ones that give you the shivers, goosebumps (a little bit of fear adds to the thrill, don’t you know *winks*), and have you questioning your sanity – with mutterings to yourself of “I am one sick puppy!” Well, I was a goner for Malcolm Asher from the off. With the flick of his knife, my ovaries gave themselves up in supplication. Now there’s an image... *smirks*
For those that don’t know, I’m from Scotland and a malky is a weapon. It’s rhyming slang – Malky Fraser = razor. And, Malcolm is most definitely a deadly weapon. Woe betide anyone who tries to cross Oor Malky (couldn’t help myself). Malcolm does not suffer fools gladly. He’s a man with a code; a questionable code, but a code, nonetheless.
Said code is going to be implemented full force with the arrival of one woman in his life...
Wowzer! (I’m trying to be polite) Sin is a balls to the wall, electric, suspense-laden, thriller ride of a read. Oh, and did I say hot, sexy and little bit *pinches fingers* (read – a lot) dirty? No?!! Oops, my bad *snorts*
It’s the type of read that will have you on the edge of your seat one minute and squirming *winks* the next. Le sigh... I’m TMI’ing again, aren’t I?!
Along with Craving Sugar, Sin is going to be added to my all-time favourite books by this author.
Malcolm is sinfully delicious – what more do you need to know?
April 24, 2019
SIN - Elena M. Reyes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My first read of Elena Reyes work but definitely won’t be my last.
Malcolm Asher is a self made man. Self made in every sense of the word, right down to how he deals with deceit and disloyalty amongst his employees.
A banking businessman on the surface but a powerful manipulator of dirty money in the depths where every drug running cartel and weapons black marketeers deal.
When an evening in a very exclusive house pulls his focus on on a delicate, sweet young woman, he’s instantly obsessed with claiming her but he’s not prepared for where his new obsession will lead him.
London Foster has not had the easiest life, losing her mother when she was young and being raised by her controlling father and creepy older brother, she’s looking for a way to escape this family and the depravity and shame they constantly subject her too. She’s ready to run but now she’s met a man, a very powerful man who just makes her feel safe.
The depth and gravity the author was able to pull from her characters was incredible and something I seriously enjoyed.
Fabulous chemistry between the characters, with great relationships forged. A thoroughly brilliant story that I could have continued to read for hours more.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My first read of Elena Reyes work but definitely won’t be my last.
Malcolm Asher is a self made man. Self made in every sense of the word, right down to how he deals with deceit and disloyalty amongst his employees.
A banking businessman on the surface but a powerful manipulator of dirty money in the depths where every drug running cartel and weapons black marketeers deal.
When an evening in a very exclusive house pulls his focus on on a delicate, sweet young woman, he’s instantly obsessed with claiming her but he’s not prepared for where his new obsession will lead him.
London Foster has not had the easiest life, losing her mother when she was young and being raised by her controlling father and creepy older brother, she’s looking for a way to escape this family and the depravity and shame they constantly subject her too. She’s ready to run but now she’s met a man, a very powerful man who just makes her feel safe.
The depth and gravity the author was able to pull from her characters was incredible and something I seriously enjoyed.
Fabulous chemistry between the characters, with great relationships forged. A thoroughly brilliant story that I could have continued to read for hours more.
April 22, 2019
Malcolm Asher is a corrupt and ruthless man that on the outside is a successful Businessman but behind closed doors is nothing of the sort. Corruption...Dirty money...Killer...Evil...Handsome...those are just a few words to describe a man like Mr. Asher. Nothing can change a man like him, at least he thought so until he meets a stunning beauty at The Loop, an kinky sex club for the rich named London Foster. She is beauty and innocence that doesn’t fit at a place like the loop but she will do anything to break away from her family. Can Malcolm save her without dragging he into his corrupt world? I could not put this book down! From the very first page it sucked me in and took me on a wild ride or lust,lies, sex, sin and corruption. This is my first book from Elena and I will definitely be checking out her other books. I loved Malcolm and “Twirl!” Told in dual POV
May 1, 2019
"This is where I find my heaven. The temple I repent to"
This is, hands down, my FAVOURITE EM Reyes book so far!
Malcolm Asher was the perfect blend of alpha, ruthless, cold, callous, sweet, charming, devilish and mind blowingly HOT I have ever read!
London, his Twirl was putty in his arms but so strong for already having endured so much.
I'm aching for Caspers book now. Like, I need it yesterday!
*Beta read by Ali at Fallen For Books.
This is, hands down, my FAVOURITE EM Reyes book so far!
Malcolm Asher was the perfect blend of alpha, ruthless, cold, callous, sweet, charming, devilish and mind blowingly HOT I have ever read!
London, his Twirl was putty in his arms but so strong for already having endured so much.
I'm aching for Caspers book now. Like, I need it yesterday!
*Beta read by Ali at Fallen For Books.
April 23, 2019
Twisted, intense and sexy describes this book. I love every page. Malcolm is the King of Chicago he’s ruthless, dark, hot and when he wants anything no questions asked it’s his. London is going through hell but won’t give up to finally be free. I loved so many characters in this book and didn’t want the book to end. Definitely one of my favorite books of the authors. 5/5 Twirl stars
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