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Oh shit- the M Word. As in Mafia. I don’t do Mafia pseudo-romance at ALL. I’ll give it a few more pages in case I am jumping to conclusions ( but the hero’s statement: “I AM the Mafia” is fairly unambiguous). What is this fascination for brutal, ruthless, murdering bastards who just add to human misery with their drug and flesh business? Mafia genre is hackneyed at best, morally corrupt at its worst. Ugh.
— May 15, 2020 08:30PM
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JT’s writing is lovely, as always- perfect turns of phrase. But I am reading this with great trepidation. If it’s more Rules of Engagement/Slow Burn, I’m great. If it’s anything like Midnight Valentine I will be devastated. BDSM is getting old for me (thanks for nothing, stupid 50 Shades) and mind-fuckery not appreciated in Corona virus times. Please let it be Slow Burn!
— May 15, 2020 07:29PM
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May 18, 2020 03:12PM
Mafia books don't thrill me either. I have read and liked some but tend to steer clear of most of them.
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I haven’t reviewed this yet but it’s not what I was dreading at all. Much better than I expected! The only way I could read a mafia romance is if the hero is feeling bad about his life and wants to get out of it. Like work with the FBI or something. I cannot quarantine sociopathic behaviours from behaviour in a romantic relationship. We are the sum of ALL our parts. No compartmentalisation for me- yeah, I am often black and white, Gio. It can be a problem! 😁
Ursula wrote: "I haven’t reviewed this yet but it’s not what I was dreading at all. Much better than I expected! The only way I could read a mafia romance is if the hero is feeling bad about his life and wants to..."I try to find the grey areas in most things but when it comes to reading you have to find what works for you. Otherwise reading becomes a chore. Who wants that?
