Official blurb:
First, he adorned me in diamonds. Then, he killed my father.
Now, I’ll make him pay.
I’ve waited my whole life for Maximiliano Volpe to propose. But on my twenty-first birthday, his sparkling gift offers no such promise — probably because he’s been too busy preparing the ultimate betrayal. What’s a mafia princess to do? Take revenge, of course.
It helps to have a brooding powerhouse of a bodyguard by your side — but even my devoted Caspian needs reinforcements. So, I turn my pursuit to the four Shadows: reclusive killers who belong to the highest bidder. And there’s the catch. My inheritance is currently lining Max’s pockets.
If I want the Shadows on my side, I’m going to need to convince them I’m worth their while. But the mere sight of them has my body rebelling against every sensible thought in my head. And I find myself wanting them all.
Payback is going to be a thrill.

Book 1 „Blood in the Water“:

A friend suggested this book for a buddy read because we needed something that would fall into the “trashy” category. Admittedly, my expectations were quite low. To my surprise, however, this book was NOT “trashy” at all. It honestly caught me off guard and it took me on a completely unexpected, and fantastic, journey.

This was such a FUN read. I’ve always had a soft spot for darker mafia reverse harem romances, and this book definitely delivered on that front. The combination of suspense, romance, and the relationships among the characters made it hard to put down. In fact, the last time a mafia romance had me this captivated was with the mafia university series by Evelyn Flood.

„Blood in the Water“ was incredibly addicting – the dynamic between Wynn, Ciel, Ryu, and Cas with Leona was perfect for me. Each character added layers into the relationships. Also the different POVs were fantastic.

( I am trying so hard not to spoiler too much)

After finishing this book, I couldn’t resist diving directly into Book 2.

Book 2 “Only Fools Rush in”:

HELLO MS. MAY – WHERE IS BOOK 3? I inhaled “Only Fools Rush In” in two days flat (1 day if I didn’t have a full-time job)! The banter between characters was everything, and the tension? Give. Me. More. I found myself giggling and kicking my feet.

The sexual tension? Hot! I loved the inclusion of bisexual representation (🏳️‍🌈❤️). I did NOT see that ending coming, and now we have to wait until November for Book 3? This is driving me crazy! It’s like waiting for a yummy treat.

That’s the beauty of a story that resonates; it doesn’t have to be the greatest literature to be enjoyable. In fact, who even cares when the experience is this much fun? The sheer joy I derived from those books was enough to cement its place in my heart.

I loved it so much that I bought the books (they are on KU, fyi). I need them in my life—permanently.

xx, Jana