Reaper is a dark and gritty romance set in the seedy world of the Boston Underworld. The story revolves around Ronan, known as the Reaper, a cold and calculating killer with a troubled past, and Sasha, a woman who becomes entangled in his dangerous world. The book delves into themes of violence, mafia activities, and the complexities of relationships, all woven together with a writing style that keeps readers engaged and eager to uncover the secrets within each page.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Reaper includes high content warnings for potentially triggering themes such as child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual assault, and graphic violence.
Has Romance?
Reaper contains a high level of romance, focusing on the relationship dynamics between Ronan and Sasha.
From The Publisher:
Sasha.
He's dark and mysterious. Quiet and lethal.
An Irish mobster.
Pure sin wrapped up in a beautiful package.
But there's also something off about him.
He doesn't feel anything. He shows no emotions.
Sometimes I question his humanity.
He hasn't spoken to me in two years. Not a single word.
But we share a secret, he and I.
And if it ever comes out, I have no doubt in my mind...
He won't have a problem killing me too.
Ronan.
I've slain for her. I'll do it again.
When it comes to Sasha, there isn't a line I won't cross.
I watch her. She doesn't know it.
She thinks I hate her. Sometimes, I think I might too.
But I'm always there, lurking in the shadows.
Craving her. Trying to keep the beast within at bay.
I'll keep her safe. I'll slaughter anyone who tries to hurt her.
The only thing I can't do... is protect her from myself.
This is a full-length standalone novel full of hot Irish mobsters and dark content. Please read at your own discretion.
The Boston Underworld Series consists of five full-length standalones that can be read in any order. There is character crossover, so if you prefer to read in order, the series order is as follows:
Crow, Reaper, Ghost, Saint, Thief, Conor
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I've read this twice now. The first time I read it, I didn't bother to read Crow first and it was alright but not great. Rereading it having read Crow it makes so much more sense. It's a lot more entwined than I thought and it actually overlaps with the last quarter or so.
But while I enjoyed it - this is a very fkd up story. Both the characters are absolute broken messes. And Ronan is a complete stalker. Obviously not okay in real life. Probably shouldn't be enjoyed in fiction either but I did. It probably helped a bit that he just didn't know how to deal with the emotions Sasha inspired in him. He didn't understand how to tell her he likes her and that he would like to date her. Hell, he spends a lot of time mimicking others to try to fit in and it's kind of heartbreaking.
The back and forth drove me nuts to begin with but the more of Ronan's story we learn, the more I got it. He just didn't know how to process his emotions or what to do with them. I like that he works at it and that as the book progresses he really tries to connect with Sasha and find ways to overcome his own problems.
Like talking to Mack and Lachlan about what's bothering him. Like practising with the baby. That was kind of adorable.
I loved his friendship with Lachlan and I enjoyed the banter between him and Mack.
Sasha was interesting. She was a lot weaker than Mack - she wasn't brave and tough and willing to fight - she was broken and weary and tired. But like Ronan, appearances can be deceiving. Sasha is fiercely protective of her family and willing to endure humiliation, pain and suffering to see them happy. I liked the way she began handling Ronan and his issues.
Like Crow, it started off slow and then snowballs towards the end. The action is intense and psycho. I like the relationship between Ronan and Sasha and there were a few funny parts. 4 stars.
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