Thursday, July 10, 2025

Problems (Ruthless Daddies 2)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Brea Alepoú). This universe includes the Mafia Daddies series, the Vitale Brothers series (which I've read), The Hitters MC series, and a few standalones (which were actually part of different multi-author series). Here's Skylar Snow's and Brea Alepoú's "Problems." It's part of the (multi-author) Ruthless Daddies 2 series.

["Finnian Jack O’ Brien is off limits. To me, to Ronan, to Cian. None of us should want the boy with big bright eyes and a sassy tongue that we’re forced to protect.

Too bad we do.

Ronan denies it. Cian taunts him. I try to ignore his existence. Deep down I know that he needs a firm hand on his soft ass. But why do I want to be the one to give it to him?

He’s the boss's son, forbidden damn fruit, but everytime I see Jack I want to take what’s mine. Turns out so do Cian and Ronan. We’ll do whatever it takes to protect our boy. Even if we have to slaughter everyone who gets in our way.

Jack belongs to us ."]

Oh wow. Wow oh wow. This book...just a handful of chapters in, and it's dynamic as hell. It's sweet and spicy. Each man is so different as a mafia solider, as a man, as a lover, and as a daddy. Each so different in the different aspects of their lives, but so different with Jack. And Jack?! He has three times as many facets as his daddies. He's utterly perfect for each of them and each of their personalities/wants, just as they're each perfect for him.

I loooved the Vitale references and the meet-cutes with Elio and his boys. Ridiculously adorable, honestly.

Also, I think it should be noted that under the list of tropes in this book (right under the list of trigger warnings) was, and I quote, "a lot of fucking kink bitch idk." Approved. ;)

Trigger Warnings: mafia themed violence, murder, torture, and more.

#problems #ruthlessdaddies #ruthelessdaddiesseries #skylarsnow #breaalepou #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #vitalebrothers #vitalebrothersseries #hittersmc #hittersmcseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Negotiation Tactics (Billionaire Temptations #1)

Another day, another ARC. Here's Aria Clark and JF Miev's "Negotiation Tactics." It's the first novel in their new series, Billionaire Temptations.

["JOSH
My first case as the new head of a labor union just had to be the hotel empire, Devon Holidays. And the worst part? The man I hooked up with a month ago is the CEO-to-be.
And as if that and the explosive sex we had isn’t enough, the union’s demands are turned down because of him. Ugh.
But I’m not one to give up, so when an opportunity to attend a fancy Gala pops up, I grab it with both hands. My plan is simple—use any means necessary to find dirt on Alistair Devon and force him to pressure his empire into accepting the union’s terms.
The only problem? I can’t find anything of use, and that charming asshole won’t hear me out unless I agree to go out for lunch with him.

ALISTAIR
Hooking up with the union rep trying to take down your company sucks. I had no idea who the sassy brat was when I decided he was mine for the night, but mistakes happen. I just need to get over him.
Except that I can’t. He’s stubborn and righteous, ready to kick my ass despite who I am. He challenges me at every turn and even ambushes me at my succession event.
Color me impressed.
He’s trouble. I shouldn’t get involved with him any further, but it’s impossible to resist the way he makes me want to put him in his place. So I decide to play with him for a bit, just until I get bored. There’s just one issue with that—I didn’t expect to enjoy Josh’s company as much as his body."]



TO BE UPDATED SOON



Trigger Warnings:

#booksirens #booksprouts #grr #arcs #arcteammember
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Be Mine, Cruel Valentine's (Corrupt Cupid)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Brea Alepoú). This universe includes the Mafia Daddies series, the Vitale Brothers series (which I've read), The Hitters MC series, and a few standalones (which were actually part of different multi-author series). Here's Brea Alepoú's "Be Mine, Cruel Valentines." It's part of the (multi-author) Corrupt Cupid series.

["I’ve been tormented by three a-holes my whole life; Theon, Foxyn, and Leyton. From sticking me in lockers to giving me wedgies to stripping me naked and laughing while I try to run home these three have done it all. For years, I hated them and their cruel games. I’m their senior, I shouldn’t let them push me around. But at some point the pain turned to pleasure and I…liked it. Their wicked glances, their devilish grins, their endless teasing. A few well placed words and I’m a wet, squirming mess. Now? I can’t get enough of them. I don’t want to share them with anyone else. They will be mine. My cruel Valentines."]

A bully, why-choose romance. Wow. This was fucked up but also fluffy as hell. It was depraved and desperate. It was universes colliding and second chances. And gotta say, when Brea said her inspiration for this novella was the quote “stop bullying me or I’ll cum” makes soooo much sense. 

These four were unconventional and a little psychotic and a lot insane. But…it worked for them. Eventually. After some communication and a favor from someone’s mafia uncle (heeeey, Elio!). 

Trigger Warnings: torture, toxic relationship, violence, abuse, bully (heavy), and more.

#beminecruelvalentines #corruptcupid #corruptcupidseries #skylarsnow #breaalepou #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #vitalebrothers #vitalebrothersseries #hittersmc #hittersmcseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Be Mine, Bloody Valentine (Corrupt Cupid)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Brea Alepoú). This universe includes the Mafia Daddies series, the Vitale Brothers series (which I've read), The Hitters MC series, and a few standalones (which were actually part of different multi-author series). Here's Skyler Snow's "Be Mine, Bloody Valentine." It's part of the (multi-author) Corrupt Cupid series. ((this MIIIGHT not officially be a part of the Mayhem Universe, but here we are.))

["He left me.

Alec Sanborne abandoned me when I was nothing but a scared teenager. He deserted me in a house with a monster. Now, he’s prancing around NYU as a professor, pretending he’s normal.

But my step-brother is far from normal. I know all of his dirty little secrets, the ones he tries so carefully to hide. I plan to expose him, to strip everything away that he loves until he has nothing but me.

One look and I can see the love and desire in his eyes. He says he wants nothing to do with me, that I can’t be in his class. But how could I abandon the man I’ve fantasized about all these years?

Alec Sanborne is mine. My bloody valentine."]

I wasn't sure about this one. The animosity was high. The hate (haaate) was real. The plot was...vague. 

But this book ended up being about redemption, about battling your demons, about saying good-fucking-bye to your past and creating your own future. It was about fighting for what you want, what you believe in, and what you deserve. It was about second chances and first loves and some serious kinks. 

Trigger Warnings: blood play, knife play, murder, death, torture, past mentions of SA, dub-con, past mentions of abuse, loss of a parent, mention of drugs, and more.

#beminebloodyvalentines  #corruptcupid #corruptcupidseries #skylarsnow #breaalepou #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #vitalebrothers #vitalebrothersseries #hittersmc #hittersmcseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Savage (Ruthless Daddies)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Brea Alepoú). This universe includes the Mafia Daddies series, the Vitale Brothers series (which I've read), The Hitters MC series, and a few standalones (which were actually part of different multi-author series). Here's Brea Alepoú's "Savage." It's part of the (multi-author) Ruthless Daddies series. 

["Blood, Sweat, and Tears.

There is nothing in life more satisfying than seeing someone desperately clinging to life as their final moment ticks away. At least that’s how I’ve lived my life until now.

As the crow of the Laureati family, it’s my job to clean up their messes. I’ve always stayed focused and have never had a weakness that my enemies could exploit. It’s what makes me effective.

But now I have three.

My angel, my rabbit, and my troublemaker.

The right thing to do is to send them packing. But I’ve never been a good man or a selfless one.

They are my boys and I will end anyone who dares to take them away."]

Holy. Shit. What a meet-cute. Well, is it a meet-cute if it’s in a seedy strip club with a four-way-insta-lust and heavy, heavy heat less than an hour after meeting? Either way, their first meeting (well, the first time Dar, Calvin, and Sayge met Elio) was also instant chemistry and that feeling of meeting your soul mate(s), knowing This was right, This was your future, no matter how crazy or fast it sounded. 

These four were...fabulous. Utterly wholesome in the depravity. 

Though, I’m not entirely sure how it fits into the rest of this story/timeline. Then again, I read the Vitale Brothers so long ago, not sure how they tied into the Bianchi Family either. Maybe there’s a subtle mentioning of each other or maybe they just coexist in the same theoretical universe. Which ever way, I’m here for it. 

Trigger Warnings: past child neglect, past child abuse, mention of PTSD, slight mind break, homophobia, offensive slurs, violence, torture, on-page self-harm, death, mention of drugs, death of an animal in the form of a memory, and more.

#savage #ruthlessdaddies #ruthelessdaddiesseries #skylarsnow #breaalepou #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #vitalebrothers #vitalebrothersseries #hittersmc #hittersmcseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Monday, July 7, 2025

Watch Me Daddy (Mafia Daddies #3)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again). Here's Skylar Snow's "Watch Me Daddy." It's the third novel in her Mafia Daddies series.

["I can’t stop obsessing over my Daddy.

Tall, deadly, cold. While other people call him a robot, I know the truth. Underneath that big bad mafia exterior is a man that I want to call my own. The only problem? He doesn’t see me as more than a toy. Oh and he’s straight. But…

He’s mine.

Whenever I look at Riccardo Bianchi I see DADDY in big, bold letters. Too bad he keeps me at arm’s length. Maybe it’s for the best because there are things about me that Riccardo doesn’t know. Dark things.

Life starts going to hell and he needs me more than ever. Even if Riccardo doesn’t know it, I’ll protect him with my life.

And I’ll slaughter anyone who gets in my way."]

These two…could have communicated better. It should have saved a lot of angst and a lot of loneliness. And inadequate feelings. They would have quickly found how alike they are so many different levels. Oh well, here’s to mutual pining and the general feeling of impending doom. 

Though after they talked it out, they…brought the psychotic out in each other…in a fight-then-fuck situation similar to Ama and Six…which would piss Ric the fuck off if he ever heard that comparison. Though he would be happy to note that him and Arie are as sickeningly in love and devoted to each other as his brother(s). And here’s to Arie getting along with Six a little too well (and Ro).  

Trigger Warnings: violence, torture, depression, anxiety, blood, mentions of SA, attempted SA, abuse, and more.

#breakmedaddy #fightmedaddy #watchmedaddy #obeymedaddy #corruptmedaddy #skylarsnow #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Cold (Ruthless Daddies)


I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Brea Alepoú). This universe includes the Mafia Daddies series, the Vitale Brothers series (which I've read), The Hitters MC series, and a few standalones (which were actually part of different multi-author series). Here's Skylar Snow's "Cold." It's part of the (multi-author) Ruthless Daddies series.

["I never asked to be anyone's savior.

The only thing I intend to do with the rest of my life is to fulfill my promise to the family. Take care of them, support them, and keep the Bianchi's where they belong. On top. I would do anything for my famiglia. But now Amadeo is asking for too much.

Protect Romare Ashford with your life.

Those are his exact words before he leaves me with a twenty-two year old boy. One that's too clingy, too needy, too upbeat. Romare has seen the ugliest underbelly of Atlanta, so why does he still smile as if he doesn't have a care in the world? When my life becomes stuffed animals, binkies, and forced cuddles I'm already in over my head.

But Romare has secrets of his own. Secrets that just might burn my world to the ground..."]

Another mass/mess (you pick which) of contradictions for a Bianchi man to tangle/tame (again, you pick which). Soft and sweet but easy to react. He just wanted to be safe and loved, but he had so many triggers and so much baggage. He wanted to just...be, but he was given a task that had the potential to ruin all of his newfound happiness/safety (both of them this time).

Safe basic thing for Vito. He wanted forgiveness and family. He wanted something to life for again. He couldn't make the same mistakes of his past, but that's what Romare was starting to look like to him. 

They talked it out (and...other things ;) ) anf come to a very loving and very sweet mutual understanding: they were in love with each other, made for each other, and no one was going to ruin that for them. 

Trigger Warnings: violence, past mental and physical abuse, past child abduction, torture, brain-washing, and more.

#cold #ruthlessdaddies #ruthelessdaddiesseries #skylarsnow #breaalepou #mafiadaddies #mafiadaddiesseries #vitalebrothers #vitalebrothersseries #hittersmc #hittersmcseries #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks

Problems (Ruthless Daddies 2)

I'm in a dark-romance-era (yes, again), and I'm working through the Mayhem Universe (including authors as such as Skylar Snow and Br...