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Sinners Anonymous #2
Sinners Condemned
*PART ONE OF A DUET*
No good ever comes from a red-head in a stolen dress with her worldly possessions at her feet.
I should have known she was trouble when smoke and sin followed her into my bar and she challenged me to a game.
She may have won my watch, but she started a war.
As she slipped my Breitling off my wrist and onto her own, she gleefully announced she was the luckiest girl in the world.
Yeah, lucky to everyone but me.
Because the moment her muddy boots stomped down the stairs and up my spine, my empire started to crumble.
My cashmere charm is wrinkling.
My gentlemanly facade is cracking.
My enemies are closing in.
Maybe the gypsy was right:
The Queen of Hearts will drag me down to hell.
At least it’s wonderfully warm among the flames.
DARK MAFIA ROMANCE - ENEMIES TO LOVERS - AGE GAP - SLOW BURN
***
SOMME’S NOTES:
Sinners Condemned is part one of a duet, and because of this, it ends on a cliffhanger. Rafe & Penny’s story continues in Sinners Consumed, which will be out September 7.
For a better reading experience, please read Sinners Anonymous before reading Sinners Condemned.
You should know that I write dark romance, and my stories–including this one–aren’t for the faint of heart. They contain several triggers, so aren’t suitable for everyone.
No good ever comes from a red-head in a stolen dress with her worldly possessions at her feet.
I should have known she was trouble when smoke and sin followed her into my bar and she challenged me to a game.
She may have won my watch, but she started a war.
As she slipped my Breitling off my wrist and onto her own, she gleefully announced she was the luckiest girl in the world.
Yeah, lucky to everyone but me.
Because the moment her muddy boots stomped down the stairs and up my spine, my empire started to crumble.
My cashmere charm is wrinkling.
My gentlemanly facade is cracking.
My enemies are closing in.
Maybe the gypsy was right:
The Queen of Hearts will drag me down to hell.
At least it’s wonderfully warm among the flames.
DARK MAFIA ROMANCE - ENEMIES TO LOVERS - AGE GAP - SLOW BURN
***
SOMME’S NOTES:
Sinners Condemned is part one of a duet, and because of this, it ends on a cliffhanger. Rafe & Penny’s story continues in Sinners Consumed, which will be out September 7.
For a better reading experience, please read Sinners Anonymous before reading Sinners Condemned.
You should know that I write dark romance, and my stories–including this one–aren’t for the faint of heart. They contain several triggers, so aren’t suitable for everyone.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2022
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November 17, 2023
4/5
I surprisingly really enjoyed reading it, despite the fact that I have a felling that The Made series was kind of an inspiration for the author. Let’s be honest here nothing, nothing will beat Made, but this series is heading in the right direction with this book. As the first one was terrible. Comparing the second book to the first book you just have to admit that this one was better. I already can say that, RafePenny> AngeloRory, but also I have a feeling that GabeWren > RafePenny> AngeloRory, if you get it you have a taste.
If you like reading about the hotheaded heroine and the obsessed hero, go and read it. The banter between Rafe and Penny was literally perfect.
I wish there was more of their teasing because it was too good. I love their games, the car scene was freaking hot, like really freaking hot.
The rest is history. Most importantly, Rafe being obsessed with Penny’s thighs was- I can’t even describe it, just
Finally, there was some Gabe and Wren moments which give me more will to live. Can’t wait to read their books. They are getting a duet too.
I surprisingly really enjoyed reading it, despite the fact that I have a felling that The Made series was kind of an inspiration for the author. Let’s be honest here nothing, nothing will beat Made, but this series is heading in the right direction with this book. As the first one was terrible. Comparing the second book to the first book you just have to admit that this one was better. I already can say that, RafePenny> AngeloRory, but also I have a feeling that GabeWren > RafePenny> AngeloRory, if you get it you have a taste.
If you like reading about the hotheaded heroine and the obsessed hero, go and read it. The banter between Rafe and Penny was literally perfect.
"I see Raphael’s irritated gaze fall to the small puddle I’ve created. “These seats are Nappa leather.”
“And my sweater is cotton.”
“What?”
“Thought we were naming fabrics no one gives a shit about.”
I wish there was more of their teasing because it was too good. I love their games, the car scene was freaking hot, like really freaking hot.
"Raphael looks up at me through dark lashes. “Take it off.”
“Costs extra.”
[...]
I realize it’s a Black Amex. My eyes clash with Raphael’s. “Pin is four, eight, four, two,” he says quietly.
He locks his fingers behind his head and leans back against the headrest. His gaze flashes like a warning sign. “Now, take it off.”
The rest is history. Most importantly, Rafe being obsessed with Penny’s thighs was- I can’t even describe it, just
Finally, there was some Gabe and Wren moments which give me more will to live. Can’t wait to read their books. They are getting a duet too.
November 1, 2022
it's me (not 🌚)
hi
i'm the problem, it's me (again not really 🌚)
hi
i'm the problem, it's me (again not really 🌚)
November 28, 2022
4.5⭐️ Oh my goodness me this was fantastic. I thought the first book was good but then we move on to this masterpiece😩. The chemistry between these two characters was SOOO GOOD, and the SIDE CHARACTERS OH MY GOSH. The side characters were as amazing as the main characters. All I wanna do is read Gabe’s book and go back to Angelo and Rory’s and reread it. Somme Sketcher knows exactly what she’s doing my gosh.
One thing I would say though is that it was a little slow in some parts and the plot wasn’t as strong as I would like it to be; but other than that it was fantastic!😌
One thing I would say though is that it was a little slow in some parts and the plot wasn’t as strong as I would like it to be; but other than that it was fantastic!😌
June 28, 2024
➳ 3.5 stars
➳ A cartomancer told Rafe that a redheaded girl would bring him to his knees and be his doom card! Nine years later, Rafe met the redheaded little thief, aka Penny! 🤭
⤷ tropes: 🃏
* Enemies to lovers
* Office Romance
* Forced Proximity
* Touch Her & You Die
* Obsessed Hero
* Fiesty Heroine
➳ Their first interaction was hilarious, and I really enjoyed it! The banter between them was highly entertaining! Penny was full of sass, and Rafe never backed down from a challenge. 🤭
Penny (21): She is a thief and on the run for committing arson. She met Rafe at his bar and conned him into giving her his watch! Later, she works for him on his yacht as a bartender, and she believes she's lucky! 🍀
Rafe (34): He is a gentleman! Unlike his violent and impulsive brothers, he is the voice of reason, a devil hidden behind perfect suits and cufflinks! He owns the majority of the casinos and bars and is very successful! He was intrigued by Penny, but his business is going downhill, and he believes it's because of Penny and her bad luck! 😋
— Although this book was enjoyable, and I really liked the banter, what I didn't appreciate was Penny getting jealous of everyone! I understand that money is important (HELL, I understand this a lot 🥹) and that she has traumas and doesn't believe in love. However, it's still not okay to be jealous and petty over others' happiness! She regrets her past actions and is trying hard to live a better life. She's really alone and badly needs someone to confide in and thinks a lot about having friends. I mostly felt bad for her, but she's really strong! The experiences she has faced have shaped her character. Her character reminds me a lot of Georgia from "Ginny & Georgia." And Rafe! 🥹 He's so hot, I don't know 🤷🏻♀️ I enjoyed all his smirks and sarcasm in front of Penny! He doesn't act gentlemanly around her and is annoyed by her most of the book, but he can't stay away from her and stop being possessive! The man even punched his soldier for staring at Penny when he has never used his hands because, DUH, HE'S A GENTLEMAN! 🤭
— This book have a lot of banter! It's full of that and also height shaming lmaooooo! Penny is 5'2 and Rafe does not let her live with that fact! 😭
— It's dual POV and doesn't contain explicit sex scenes! If you're expecting a spicy book, it's not. It has a lot of sexual tension and a few bold scenes, but nothing more! 😮💨
— This book focused more on showing that THEY ARE ENEMIES and did not show sudden BODY BETRAYING SYNDROME, JUMPING INTO THE BED & the most popular fingerfucking. ☺️
Lastly, this book was kind of long! Not that I didn't enjoy it, but it was a little bit extra, and it's a duet! And honestly, there was no cliffhanger at the end 🙂
➳ A cartomancer told Rafe that a redheaded girl would bring him to his knees and be his doom card! Nine years later, Rafe met the redheaded little thief, aka Penny! 🤭
⤷ tropes: 🃏
* Enemies to lovers
* Office Romance
* Forced Proximity
* Touch Her & You Die
* Obsessed Hero
* Fiesty Heroine
➳ Their first interaction was hilarious, and I really enjoyed it! The banter between them was highly entertaining! Penny was full of sass, and Rafe never backed down from a challenge. 🤭
Penny (21): She is a thief and on the run for committing arson. She met Rafe at his bar and conned him into giving her his watch! Later, she works for him on his yacht as a bartender, and she believes she's lucky! 🍀
Rafe (34): He is a gentleman! Unlike his violent and impulsive brothers, he is the voice of reason, a devil hidden behind perfect suits and cufflinks! He owns the majority of the casinos and bars and is very successful! He was intrigued by Penny, but his business is going downhill, and he believes it's because of Penny and her bad luck! 😋
— Although this book was enjoyable, and I really liked the banter, what I didn't appreciate was Penny getting jealous of everyone! I understand that money is important (HELL, I understand this a lot 🥹) and that she has traumas and doesn't believe in love. However, it's still not okay to be jealous and petty over others' happiness! She regrets her past actions and is trying hard to live a better life. She's really alone and badly needs someone to confide in and thinks a lot about having friends. I mostly felt bad for her, but she's really strong! The experiences she has faced have shaped her character. Her character reminds me a lot of Georgia from "Ginny & Georgia." And Rafe! 🥹 He's so hot, I don't know 🤷🏻♀️ I enjoyed all his smirks and sarcasm in front of Penny! He doesn't act gentlemanly around her and is annoyed by her most of the book, but he can't stay away from her and stop being possessive! The man even punched his soldier for staring at Penny when he has never used his hands because, DUH, HE'S A GENTLEMAN! 🤭
— This book have a lot of banter! It's full of that and also height shaming lmaooooo! Penny is 5'2 and Rafe does not let her live with that fact! 😭
— It's dual POV and doesn't contain explicit sex scenes! If you're expecting a spicy book, it's not. It has a lot of sexual tension and a few bold scenes, but nothing more! 😮💨
— This book focused more on showing that THEY ARE ENEMIES and did not show sudden BODY BETRAYING SYNDROME, JUMPING INTO THE BED & the most popular fingerfucking. ☺️
Lastly, this book was kind of long! Not that I didn't enjoy it, but it was a little bit extra, and it's a duet! And honestly, there was no cliffhanger at the end 🙂
October 23, 2023
they didn't even have sex but still this was the dirtiest book i've ever read
October 26, 2022
Update: I can’t believe this author and Penelope tricked me without no sex involved.
I can’t believe I’m still 78% in this bitch & there ain’t no fucken sex yet. I need them two to do the nasty asap. Raphael stop being a fucken gentleman.
I can’t believe I’m still 78% in this bitch & there ain’t no fucken sex yet. I need them two to do the nasty asap. Raphael stop being a fucken gentleman.
February 28, 2023
4.75 ⭐️ IM OBSESSED. idk why and i cant really explain it but i just am.
something about a man switching his drink from whiskey to vodka just because she doesn’t like the taste of whiskey and killing people who disrespect her just does it for me.
rafe lowkey gives elijah mikaelson vibes and i’m here for it.
ALSO PENNNY MY QUEEEEN. and them calling each other by their full names? help i’m in love.
the gabewren crumbs ate.
something about a man switching his drink from whiskey to vodka just because she doesn’t like the taste of whiskey and killing people who disrespect her just does it for me.
rafe lowkey gives elijah mikaelson vibes and i’m here for it.
ALSO PENNNY MY QUEEEEN. and them calling each other by their full names? help i’m in love.
the gabewren crumbs ate.
June 21, 2023
2.5
A whole lot of nothing happened in this book, I was expecting a lot more. I know that this book is a duet some holding out hope for the second book but when I tell you literally nothing happened in this book, I mean it. I mean, I guess everything that’s somewhat happened is leading up to the second book which I’m hoping well be a saving grace, but I mean, besides establishing a I relationship between rafe and penny, I have no other notes to add in the things this book did
A whole lot of nothing happened in this book, I was expecting a lot more. I know that this book is a duet some holding out hope for the second book but when I tell you literally nothing happened in this book, I mean it. I mean, I guess everything that’s somewhat happened is leading up to the second book which I’m hoping well be a saving grace, but I mean, besides establishing a I relationship between rafe and penny, I have no other notes to add in the things this book did
September 13, 2024
4 Play a Game With Me Stars ⭐
You could say it's an evenly matched game of cat & mouse. She's mouthy and bratty and in so much trouble that Penny no longer recognises the right way up. Everytime she swears it's the last, there's one more temptation. The perfect thief in a pretty package. Until she trys to con the conman. This will be the biggest risk of them all.
This girl isn’t the Queen of Hearts, but the Devil in disguise. Unfortunately, I can’t say for sure I wouldn’t follow her into hell.
Rafe Visconti is a gentleman, well that's the perception. He stopped getting blood on his hands years ago. But only an idiot would mistake his persona for weakness. He's mafia through and through. The king of casinos, gambling and games. Until he meets Lady Luck or is it possibly doom?
The chemistry and instant connection over the first swindle is intense. As they try to one up each other, you know it's the beginning of a tumultuous affair. Every encounter feels inevitable and every interaction is a wager, never knowing who will triumph.
The issue with a duet that ends in a cliffhanger means you either get a flushed out story or a fair bit of waffling, and Sinners Condemned was the latter. It's true that this series is slow burn Mafia romance (and it really is) and there was too much tension, not enough action in my opinion. I could of used more sex! However, I can't epmhasise enough how good the witty dialogue is! It's fucking top notch.
You could say it's an evenly matched game of cat & mouse. She's mouthy and bratty and in so much trouble that Penny no longer recognises the right way up. Everytime she swears it's the last, there's one more temptation. The perfect thief in a pretty package. Until she trys to con the conman. This will be the biggest risk of them all.
This girl isn’t the Queen of Hearts, but the Devil in disguise. Unfortunately, I can’t say for sure I wouldn’t follow her into hell.
Rafe Visconti is a gentleman, well that's the perception. He stopped getting blood on his hands years ago. But only an idiot would mistake his persona for weakness. He's mafia through and through. The king of casinos, gambling and games. Until he meets Lady Luck or is it possibly doom?
The chemistry and instant connection over the first swindle is intense. As they try to one up each other, you know it's the beginning of a tumultuous affair. Every encounter feels inevitable and every interaction is a wager, never knowing who will triumph.
The issue with a duet that ends in a cliffhanger means you either get a flushed out story or a fair bit of waffling, and Sinners Condemned was the latter. It's true that this series is slow burn Mafia romance (and it really is) and there was too much tension, not enough action in my opinion. I could of used more sex! However, I can't epmhasise enough how good the witty dialogue is! It's fucking top notch.
November 20, 2022
reread 11/19/22 - amazing. show-stopping. rafe & penny are everything
5/5 ☆
"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝."
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. "𝐎𝐡, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝."
SO GOOD. I haven't read a mafia series that I liked in a while, but this has just became an all time favorite. Rafe and Penny are everything. If you like The Made Men Series by Danielle Lori, you'll love this. Honestly, it was even better and that's a bold statement since I LOVE The Made Men. If you didn't enjoy book 1, you'll enjoy this one much more.
This book follows Rafe, brother to Angelo, and Penny, a friend of Rory's who returns home to Devil's Cove after an incident in Atlantic City. Penny has been on her own since her parents died, conning rich men and doing whatever it takes to survive. When she runs into Rafe one night in attempt to con him out of his expensive watch, there is no denying the attraction (and fear) she has for him. Eventually, she gets hired at one of his casinos and their relationship develops from there.
This is your typical "MMC denies his attraction towards the FMC, but eventually realizes he's obsessed with her" trope. Rafe acts as if he doesn't want her, but deep down, he knows Penny is his weakness. Their tension throughout this whole book was so, so good and was written incredibly well. I found myself giggling and smiling at how much they flirted with each other. Penny is a strong character and isn't afraid to stand up for herself. Loved her personality and how well she matches Rafe. We also get to see Rory and Angelo in this book (I absolutely adored the little snippets of them) and the relationship that Rory built with the Visconti family. This book also picked up a lot faster than book 1, which I think warrants a second chance if you didn't like book 1.
I cannot wait for Sinners Consumed and to read the rest of Rafe and Penny's story. This had all of my favorite tropes. Seriously - READ THIS SERIES!!
Tropes:
-Age gap (FMC is 21, MMC is 34)
-Mafia romance
-Small town romance
-Slow burn + a touch of enemies to lovers
-So. Much. Tension.
5/5 ☆
"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝."
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. "𝐎𝐡, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝."
SO GOOD. I haven't read a mafia series that I liked in a while, but this has just became an all time favorite. Rafe and Penny are everything. If you like The Made Men Series by Danielle Lori, you'll love this. Honestly, it was even better and that's a bold statement since I LOVE The Made Men. If you didn't enjoy book 1, you'll enjoy this one much more.
This book follows Rafe, brother to Angelo, and Penny, a friend of Rory's who returns home to Devil's Cove after an incident in Atlantic City. Penny has been on her own since her parents died, conning rich men and doing whatever it takes to survive. When she runs into Rafe one night in attempt to con him out of his expensive watch, there is no denying the attraction (and fear) she has for him. Eventually, she gets hired at one of his casinos and their relationship develops from there.
This is your typical "MMC denies his attraction towards the FMC, but eventually realizes he's obsessed with her" trope. Rafe acts as if he doesn't want her, but deep down, he knows Penny is his weakness. Their tension throughout this whole book was so, so good and was written incredibly well. I found myself giggling and smiling at how much they flirted with each other. Penny is a strong character and isn't afraid to stand up for herself. Loved her personality and how well she matches Rafe. We also get to see Rory and Angelo in this book (I absolutely adored the little snippets of them) and the relationship that Rory built with the Visconti family. This book also picked up a lot faster than book 1, which I think warrants a second chance if you didn't like book 1.
I cannot wait for Sinners Consumed and to read the rest of Rafe and Penny's story. This had all of my favorite tropes. Seriously - READ THIS SERIES!!
Tropes:
-Age gap (FMC is 21, MMC is 34)
-Mafia romance
-Small town romance
-Slow burn + a touch of enemies to lovers
-So. Much. Tension.
April 9, 2023
i am OBSESSED with penny and rafe.
this is a major slow burn, like mariana zapata but make it mafia, but my god the TENSIONNNNNN.
penny is one of my favorite heroine’s ever. she’s such a badass and has no qualms about stealing from rich men so we kneel before our queen 🤭
i love that they can’t stay away from each other and i loooove that rafe is trying to be on the straight and narrow but the made man in him is creeping out.
on to book two 🏃🏻♀️ and then i need gabe (who ends the book being shirtless and covered in blood so we know i’m obsessed) and wren asap
this is a major slow burn, like mariana zapata but make it mafia, but my god the TENSIONNNNNN.
penny is one of my favorite heroine’s ever. she’s such a badass and has no qualms about stealing from rich men so we kneel before our queen 🤭
i love that they can’t stay away from each other and i loooove that rafe is trying to be on the straight and narrow but the made man in him is creeping out.
on to book two 🏃🏻♀️ and then i need gabe (who ends the book being shirtless and covered in blood so we know i’m obsessed) and wren asap
October 6, 2023
3 stars
The story was kinda repetitive with nothing much going on, however, I kinda enjoyed it more than the first book. I always love it when a couple has “their thing”, something theirs that turns into a habit. and those two had that.
Like, They’re both into playing games and don’t know how to say no to a bet. Also, The fact that he knew she couldn’t sleep, so he would drive her around in his car till she falls asleep then park somewhere and work on his phone, oh and when she complained that it could’ve been more comfortable he brought her a pillow and a blanket the next time? the fact that she knows that his gentleman act is just a facade. Her wearing his watch around like the perfect prize. And All their talk about luck!
As I said this has no plot and a lot of repetitive things. It took me a while to get into it and I wasn’t sure that I’d end up liking them, but as I said I liked those small things they have together.
#1 Sinners anonymous ~ 2.5 stars
The story was kinda repetitive with nothing much going on, however, I kinda enjoyed it more than the first book. I always love it when a couple has “their thing”, something theirs that turns into a habit. and those two had that.
Like, They’re both into playing games and don’t know how to say no to a bet. Also, The fact that he knew she couldn’t sleep, so he would drive her around in his car till she falls asleep then park somewhere and work on his phone, oh and when she complained that it could’ve been more comfortable he brought her a pillow and a blanket the next time? the fact that she knows that his gentleman act is just a facade. Her wearing his watch around like the perfect prize. And All their talk about luck!
As I said this has no plot and a lot of repetitive things. It took me a while to get into it and I wasn’t sure that I’d end up liking them, but as I said I liked those small things they have together.
#1 Sinners anonymous ~ 2.5 stars
August 13, 2022
She hates every girl except Laurie, surprisingly the only one who doesn’t want to bang Rafe.
(Guess what, the heroine is bad if not worse than the girls she hates…for the same reasons she hates them for, going for the same guy. )
It’s giving ‘I have only guy friends because it’s way less drama’
What irks me is that the only female/s she gets on with is a Visconti. It’s giving ‘unless a Visconti man deems you’re special enough, I’m not interested in being your frIeNd’
Perfect nose. Perfect face. Perfect thigh to bum to stomach to boobs ratio whilst also “I’m not like other girls. I don’t eat leafy salad” I’m a real woman because I don’t care about how I look to men/others and I have cuRves…yeah, miraculously in all the right places sis! *rolls eyes*
It was trying to give ‘I hate all men’ but instead it was giving, ‘I have one brain cell and it’s fixated on one man.’
Another story with covert/overt pick me ism whilst claiming characters to be so diFfeRent. It’s pick me ism just done in a different way. It baffles me that in 2022, authors can’t write strong female leads without the internalised misogyny/internalised sexism of bashing other women.
The hero?
“I’m no better than my dumb lackey.” You said it!
He’s so childish. So juvenile. Soooo boring. All he’s got going for him, is his money. I can see why the heroine has to be 21.
The whole story was a whole lotta nothing. Seriously.
Nothing happens.
(Guess what, the heroine is bad if not worse than the girls she hates…for the same reasons she hates them for, going for the same guy. )
It’s giving ‘I have only guy friends because it’s way less drama’
What irks me is that the only female/s she gets on with is a Visconti. It’s giving ‘unless a Visconti man deems you’re special enough, I’m not interested in being your frIeNd’
Perfect nose. Perfect face. Perfect thigh to bum to stomach to boobs ratio whilst also “I’m not like other girls. I don’t eat leafy salad” I’m a real woman because I don’t care about how I look to men/others and I have cuRves…yeah, miraculously in all the right places sis! *rolls eyes*
It was trying to give ‘I hate all men’ but instead it was giving, ‘I have one brain cell and it’s fixated on one man.’
Another story with covert/overt pick me ism whilst claiming characters to be so diFfeRent. It’s pick me ism just done in a different way. It baffles me that in 2022, authors can’t write strong female leads without the internalised misogyny/internalised sexism of bashing other women.
The hero?
“I’m no better than my dumb lackey.” You said it!
He’s so childish. So juvenile. Soooo boring. All he’s got going for him, is his money. I can see why the heroine has to be 21.
The whole story was a whole lotta nothing. Seriously.
Nothing happens.
May 3, 2023
I can’t believe I read 400 pages of repetitive shit
April 30, 2023
4.75⭐️ This isn’t a review this is me ranting about how much I LOVED THIS. And that’s so unlike me! I always have beef with mafia books because it always turn out cringy but THIS ONE! I enjoyed the first book but this one i fell in love. I wouldn’t know if it’s repetitive because i am new to the genre and i guess i won’t be into it after this series i am attached to only these characters and universe because it could have gone wrong and but here i am kicking in my bed (i am so dramatic)
Here’s how my brain works: his name is Rafe right? So Rafe Cameron? But the attitude was giving Elijah Mikealson. I am a Klaus girly but i ate that trope up (he is the gentleman, wears suits, the big brains and respectful) but when he kills because someone looked at her? i was truly blushing at the small gestures before anything else. I’d say i have read it at the right time for me to enjoy it? (Right time,Right book) and that’s very rare so let me enjoy the high.
What i really like about those books is the tension. They haven’t done the deed yet it’s so spicy? The tension is spicy? Imagine then the smut? I will lose my mind!! And Penelope.. girl is so hot she is everything i want to be. The confidence, the sass and thank god she isn’t the “ i am not like other girls” despite her being really such a different FMC to read about.
Loved the Rory and Angelo cameos, first couple in the book always feel different regardless of how their book is they’re just the OG so i enjoyed seeing them! And Gabe. GABE! Heard his book is him and Wren and that’s giving major good girl x bad bad bad boy vibes, i don’t know how i am going to act when his book is out i am so EXCITED for him!! I have a soft spot for grumpy, big boy and scars!!!
Oh also, this was a workplace romance which is a trope i don’t mind if it’s well written and this was everything i wanted and more! But her calling him “yes sir” and he told her “it’s yes boss”.. you can be the boss daddy you can be the boss!!!!
Here’s how my brain works: his name is Rafe right? So Rafe Cameron? But the attitude was giving Elijah Mikealson. I am a Klaus girly but i ate that trope up (he is the gentleman, wears suits, the big brains and respectful) but when he kills because someone looked at her? i was truly blushing at the small gestures before anything else. I’d say i have read it at the right time for me to enjoy it? (Right time,Right book) and that’s very rare so let me enjoy the high.
What i really like about those books is the tension. They haven’t done the deed yet it’s so spicy? The tension is spicy? Imagine then the smut? I will lose my mind!! And Penelope.. girl is so hot she is everything i want to be. The confidence, the sass and thank god she isn’t the “ i am not like other girls” despite her being really such a different FMC to read about.
Loved the Rory and Angelo cameos, first couple in the book always feel different regardless of how their book is they’re just the OG so i enjoyed seeing them! And Gabe. GABE! Heard his book is him and Wren and that’s giving major good girl x bad bad bad boy vibes, i don’t know how i am going to act when his book is out i am so EXCITED for him!! I have a soft spot for grumpy, big boy and scars!!!
Oh also, this was a workplace romance which is a trope i don’t mind if it’s well written and this was everything i wanted and more! But her calling him “yes sir” and he told her “it’s yes boss”.. you can be the boss daddy you can be the boss!!!!
May 4, 2024
Baby. This just scooted up into my top favourite mafia romances. The sexual tension was insane and we know I love a baddie—Penny was epic. Let’s see what book two entails, shall we?
July 21, 2024
Nobody talk to me. This was so good to the point where I’m pissed that Rafe Visconti is in fact fictional. Im sat. I am so down bad for this man it’s not even funny. Everything I want from a dark mafia romance and then some. No notes. I feel like this is such an underrated mafia series. Like I’m sorry he literally picks her up in the middle of the night and drives around aimlessly and works from his car so she can sleep safely in the back seat. Don’t talk to me my heart hurts.
There’s just something I love so much about a man who gets so violently angry because she consumes his every thought even though she’s supposed to be his downfall.
Penny is that bitch I’m OBSESSED with her. I think I giggled and kicked my feet the entire time reading this book. Oh my god does Somme Sketcher know how to do a fucking SLOW BURN!!!! I can’t even handle it, we are still burning going into book 2 of this duet.
Gabe is in fact still my favorite Visconti brother. I need this psychotic man’s book more than I need air and the fact that we don’t have a release date yet has me so unwell.
There’s just something I love so much about a man who gets so violently angry because she consumes his every thought even though she’s supposed to be his downfall.
Penny is that bitch I’m OBSESSED with her. I think I giggled and kicked my feet the entire time reading this book. Oh my god does Somme Sketcher know how to do a fucking SLOW BURN!!!! I can’t even handle it, we are still burning going into book 2 of this duet.
Gabe is in fact still my favorite Visconti brother. I need this psychotic man’s book more than I need air and the fact that we don’t have a release date yet has me so unwell.
October 25, 2022
5/5 stars. Can't help it, don't want to help it either. Initially i was feeling a little hesitant to rate this 5 stars, but I'm not going to deny a book its proper rating just because of the genre it belongs to.
This book had me bombarding Stephanie with updates the likes of "screaming in my pillow", "UGH these two", "the tension *chef's kiss*" etc. so ... there's that.
I already enjoyed Sinners Annonymous so much, but I felt like i loved Rafe and Penny even more. She's a proper badass, makes him eat his words over and over again, makes him beg, is always up for the challenge that is their banter and I could rarely guess who would walk out of a confrontation having the upper hand. And Rafe? That man is pure fire. He likes to uphold that ice-cold facade, but don't be fooled, there's a devil inside and he's breaking loose.
That being said, this is a slowburn if I've ever read one of the dark mafia genre. If you need story to progress faster, this might not be your favourite read. Also, if you value the fast progression of the plot over the slow developement between two characters. It's not too spicy, but the scenes there are? Ooof!
I'd definitely recommend reading Sinners Anonymous before this.
Can I just say how much I loved this, once more? Thank you. Now I'm done.
Now to wait another two days for the second book in the duet like the amateur I am for not checking the publication date earlier.
This book had me bombarding Stephanie with updates the likes of "screaming in my pillow", "UGH these two", "the tension *chef's kiss*" etc. so ... there's that.
I already enjoyed Sinners Annonymous so much, but I felt like i loved Rafe and Penny even more. She's a proper badass, makes him eat his words over and over again, makes him beg, is always up for the challenge that is their banter and I could rarely guess who would walk out of a confrontation having the upper hand. And Rafe? That man is pure fire. He likes to uphold that ice-cold facade, but don't be fooled, there's a devil inside and he's breaking loose.
That being said, this is a slowburn if I've ever read one of the dark mafia genre. If you need story to progress faster, this might not be your favourite read. Also, if you value the fast progression of the plot over the slow developement between two characters. It's not too spicy, but the scenes there are? Ooof!
I'd definitely recommend reading Sinners Anonymous before this.
Can I just say how much I loved this, once more? Thank you. Now I'm done.
Now to wait another two days for the second book in the duet like the amateur I am for not checking the publication date earlier.
November 2, 2022
4.5 stars. Can I just say that… this is the most well written mafia themed book? Like the plot is well executed and chemistry isn’t just forced proximity like arranged marriage. I genuinely enjoyed this and the ending left me intrigued enough to jump into next book immediately. I’m glad I read at least more than 3 decent books in October slump madness.
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Second read: Gabe somehow knows everything about everyone lmao he was teasing Angelo and now he’s taunting Rafe 😭😭😭😭
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Second read: Gabe somehow knows everything about everyone lmao he was teasing Angelo and now he’s taunting Rafe 😭😭😭😭
January 11, 2023
OHMYGODD IM IN LOVE WITH PENELOPE. RAFES HOT TOO. THEIR BANTER. THEYRE SO FUNNY. I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM. BUT THE ENDING???? THATS IT????
WAIT NVM THIS IS A DUET??? HEEHHEHEHEHE *CHANGES IT TO FIVE STARS* LETS GOOO
WAIT NVM THIS IS A DUET??? HEEHHEHEHEHE *CHANGES IT TO FIVE STARS* LETS GOOO
January 23, 2024
This book was sooo good?!?!?! Like ong! I did not think I would fall for Rafe but here we are🫦🤭
Ana Penny is definitely becoming one of favorite fmcs ! I love how witty she is jsjsj
Ana Penny is definitely becoming one of favorite fmcs ! I love how witty she is jsjsj
October 16, 2024
pre-review
beautiful, delete this from my memory so I can re-read it again
beautiful, delete this from my memory so I can re-read it again
January 20, 2023
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a la autora no le gusta la gente pobre que le da promoción gratis todos los días en diferentes plataformas (sin booktw yo no conocería estos libros poronga) y por leer este libro me dijo que me vaya a cagar asi que: right back at you reina 😗✌🏻 espero que nadie mas le de promo gratis a tus libritos, la proxima paga... no es mi problema que no lo puedas costear😉
a la autora no le gusta la gente pobre que le da promoción gratis todos los días en diferentes plataformas (sin booktw yo no conocería estos libros poronga) y por leer este libro me dijo que me vaya a cagar asi que: right back at you reina 😗✌🏻 espero que nadie mas le de promo gratis a tus libritos, la proxima paga... no es mi problema que no lo puedas costear😉
January 14, 2023
4.5 ⭐️❤️🎲
December 22, 2022
It’s a really good slow burn but I found it a bit boring. Nothing really interesting happened plot wise or character wise. Both MCs were fine but nothing really stood out to me or make me love them.
Even the ending was a bit underwhelming. I’m not saying there needs to be a big conflict or cliffhanger, but what happened at the end I hoped would be a bigger moment than basically just accepting it and saying “it is what it is” considering how against it he was for the entire book.
I really liked getting to see some moments with Angelo and Rory again though. I really loved them. This is just book one of a duet so we’ll see where this goes. It is promising and I still enjoyed reading this book so I’m hopeful for the next one.
Even the ending was a bit underwhelming. I’m not saying there needs to be a big conflict or cliffhanger, but what happened at the end I hoped would be a bigger moment than basically just accepting it and saying “it is what it is” considering how against it he was for the entire book.
I really liked getting to see some moments with Angelo and Rory again though. I really loved them. This is just book one of a duet so we’ll see where this goes. It is promising and I still enjoyed reading this book so I’m hopeful for the next one.
October 13, 2022
3.5 stars ⭐️
I liked the characters but felt like not much was happening plot-wise. Can’t wait to read the next book and hoping that i like that one more than this🤞🏻🤞🏻
I liked the characters but felt like not much was happening plot-wise. Can’t wait to read the next book and hoping that i like that one more than this🤞🏻🤞🏻
May 7, 2023
2.25 stars
rafe is hot. um the last chapter was confusing idk what js happened.
rafe is hot. um the last chapter was confusing idk what js happened.
August 26, 2022
Sooo apparently I spent too much time on TikTok lately and I ended up watching a video about this book... I was intrigued, so I am waiting for the second part so I can finish this duet!
I really enjoyed Rafe and Penny's story so far. It is a slow burn one for sure! While I'm waiting for the second part, I'm thinking of reading the first book in these series.
I really enjoyed Rafe and Penny's story so far. It is a slow burn one for sure! While I'm waiting for the second part, I'm thinking of reading the first book in these series.
October 10, 2022
OKAY folks, this book ? Masterpiece.
BOOM!
I'm absolutely in love with this book, if you're a fan of The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori, I think you are going to enjoy this.
It's not same don't get me wrong but it has the same vibe you know ?
I just found my newest obsession and I was craving something as entertaining and addictive as TMO.
I think it's one of the most eloquent and beautifully written book I've ever read.
I'm not even talking about the characters development or the plot, but just the writing style... Gosh it's rich, dense, not flowery, just pure ART.
The banter between Penny and Rafael was so swoony and I laughed so hard at times, the spice is chef's kiss and I adore the fact that it's was kind of slow-burn.
Rafe is an obsessive and possessive hero and it was such a delight to read! Penny is sweet, endearing, adorable I love her so much I love them together; Strong power couple and like I said if you like TMO by Danielle Lori, you get another couple as perfect together as Christian and Gianna.
I'm not into astrology myself but it was so interesting in here and gave so much depth to the relationship, just perfect.
One of my favorite book of the year! 5 STARS
BOOM!
I'm absolutely in love with this book, if you're a fan of The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori, I think you are going to enjoy this.
It's not same don't get me wrong but it has the same vibe you know ?
I just found my newest obsession and I was craving something as entertaining and addictive as TMO.
I think it's one of the most eloquent and beautifully written book I've ever read.
I'm not even talking about the characters development or the plot, but just the writing style... Gosh it's rich, dense, not flowery, just pure ART.
The banter between Penny and Rafael was so swoony and I laughed so hard at times, the spice is chef's kiss and I adore the fact that it's was kind of slow-burn.
Rafe is an obsessive and possessive hero and it was such a delight to read! Penny is sweet, endearing, adorable I love her so much I love them together; Strong power couple and like I said if you like TMO by Danielle Lori, you get another couple as perfect together as Christian and Gianna.
I'm not into astrology myself but it was so interesting in here and gave so much depth to the relationship, just perfect.
One of my favorite book of the year! 5 STARS
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