Xavier (Vigilance #4)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Xavier." It's the fourth and final novel in the Vigilance series, which is a part of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["I thought I was straight.

I thought protecting my identity mattered more than anything besides family.

Then Emilio came to me for protection.

It's my fault he’s in danger, and no one is going to touch him.

No one besides me."]

What a fabulous ending to a fabulous series. The big, bad boss finally fell in love and succumbed to being human, just like the rest of his team. His heart overtook his logic, his protectiveness overtook sense. They were perfect for each other. 

Not to mention all of the other Vigilance cameos, and Marchesi cameos, and Theriot cameos (Tony!!!).

Trigger Warnings: murder, violence, sex trafficking, human/child trafficking, threats/blackmail, mentions of death of parents, mention of foster care system, and more.

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Leo (Vigilance #3)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Leo." It's the third novel in the Vigilance series, which is a part of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["I used to be CIA. Now I'm a tattoo artist and a vigilante.

When a new hire at my shop gets too curious about my less-than-legal activities, he needs all the protection I can give him.

He wants a lot more. More than I should be willing to give. And yet, the longer I keep him close for his own safety... the more I want him in my bed."]

Okay, but Ezra had no rights to be as adorable as he was. Leo stood zero chances. 

I love how hard both of them tried to fight their connection, how hard the mutual pining was, how hard they were already falling. It was fluffy and spicy and protective and obsessive. It was new friends and old risks. It was found family and baked goods and Christmas magic. 

Now off to see exactly how "straight" X is... ;)

Trigger Warnings: murder, violence, sex trafficking, human/child trafficking, threats/blackmail, and more. 

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Niall (Vigilance #2)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Niall." It's the second novel in the Vigilance series, which is a part of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["There’s a fine line between hate and desire.

I used to be FBI. Now I’m on the opposite side of the law, part of an underground organization with lots more freedom to give the bad guys what they deserve.

When I meet Marcus, it’s hate at first sight. Only my intense sense of duty keeps me from revolting when my assignment to stop a depraved crime ring leads to me pretending to be Marcus’s lover.

It’s not easy to stay angry with him day after day when he’s the only person I can trust. Too much time spent in close proximity has me giving into desire for him, then wondering if Marcus might be the man who can thaw my icy heart."]

Oh Marcus…I’m actually really glad you’re getting HEA, after everything in the Marchesi Family series. And after meeting Niall in the previous book, of course his love story was going to be chaotic as fuck. And of course Marcus is a cat person. 

God, that line between love and hate really in that thin. They were hate fucking in the first few chapters. Falling in love not too long after that. 

Trigger Warnings: violence, murder, sex trafficking, human/child trafficking, ptsd, abuse, and more. 

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Giorgio (Vigilance #1)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Giorgio." It's the first novel in the Vigilance series, which is a part of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["I’m a sniper. A trained operator. A bodyguard. A member of the elite private security force known as Vigilance.

When my boss’s son acquires a stalker, of course I’m the one he calls to keep the guy safe. Mr. X’s one rule? Keep my hands to myself.

Not a problem.

At least, not until I meet Lane Porter.

He’s gorgeous. Flamboyant. Fascinating. He makes me want things I can’t have. He stretches my self-control to the limit… and then breaks it.

As the threat to Lane intensifies, we’re forced to hide out in a remote, one-bedroom cabin with danger stalking us from all sides, but suddenly keeping the boss’s son safe isn’t enough.

My new mission is to make Lane mine."]

Hot fucking damn. These two were hooot. They ignited that undeniable chemistry in the most spicy and protective meet-cutes ever. 

It was all very fast, but it was beautiful. They push each others buttons all the time, but it was also exactly what the other needed. 

I looove all of the new people we’ve met, and I canNOT wait for everyone to get their HEAs.

Trigger Warnings: violence, murder, stalking, mentions of human trafficking, 

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Mob Boss (Marchesi Family)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Mob Boss." It's a companion novel in the Marchesi Family series, which is the start of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). This short story is available through #ProlificWorks via Silvia's website. 

["I let Vinnie seduce me. I was an easy mark. I would have granted him anything, but I didn't know who he was. I didn't know I was setting a man up for death. But even now I still want him, and he has no intention of letting me go."]

This was a perfectly adorable little story (with all of the appropriate violence, over-the-top protectiveness, and mafia-like obsession/ownership) for Vinnie (and Tom). It takes place after Lucien's story and in the middle of Angelo's story.

I hope (when I finally get to it/them) we get to see more of the men loyal to the Marchesi's get their HEAs in the Marchesi Loan Sharks series. 

Trigger Warnings: violence, murder, mentions of child/human trafficking, and more.

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A Devilish Christmas (Marchesi Family #3.5)

Here's Silvia Violet's "A Devilish Christmas." It's the next novel in the Marchesi Family series, which is the start of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["Devil, my beast of a man, seduces me into eloping, then kidnaps me for a honeymoon in Christmastown, Vermont.

A lot of men would be furious. I simply planned revenge involving handcuffs.

My annoyance doesn’t last long. Devil rents my dream cottage and manages to draw me out of my Scrooge-like ways. But I’ve been keeping a secret, and it follows me all the way to Christmastown.

Can Devil and I enjoy each other, find our Christmas spirit, and keep ourselves safe from a vicious killer?"]

Of course Devil would use the term "lumbersexual" and mean it (and think it would appropriately help him blend in to a Hallmark Christmas village). Then again, he also didn't think to give Joe an option for marriage (just engagement) or their honeymoon so... Then again (x2), this big bad scary mafia man is a sucker for all things Christmas (and his husband) and all of his plotting was well-meaning...

Trigger Warnings: violence, murder, stalking, and more. 

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Devil (Marchesi Family #3)

Here's Silvia Violet's "Devil." It's the third novel in the Marchesi Family series, which is the start of the Marchesi Family universe (in which I'm apparently reading in whatever order I want). 

["Devil is a mobster with a dangerous secret...

There's a cop who hates him.

A cop he caught and released.

A cop he can't get out of his mind after the one forbidden night they shared."]

Fucking Devil. Of cooouuurse he falls for a cop. A cop who thinks (knows) the illegal shit you get up to. 

I'm not the biggest fan of mafia/cop romances; I can't always handle that level of angst in this kinda of forbidden romance. The MCs are also usually both very..broken. It's painful. This one was painful. But it was also worth it. 

So worth it. There wasn’t nearly as much angst as I had thought. There wasn’t so much protectiveness and confused obsession and pure fluffy feelings. They were so fucking devoted and so fucking gone for each other. 

Honestly, these two were my favorite couple in this series. I’m sooo glad they have their own novella.  

Trigger Warnings: violence, murder, gun play, mentions of human trafficking, SC with past domestic violence, and more.

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