Brutal Vows by J.T. Geissinger is the fourth and final installment in the Queens and Monsters series. The story follows Spider Quinn, second in command in the Irish mob, who enters into an arranged marriage with Lili, the daughter of a Cosa Nostra Don. However, things take an unexpected turn when Spider meets Reyna, Lili's overprotective aunt known as the Black Widow. Despite their initial animosity, a forbidden and intense attraction develops between Spider and Reyna, leading to a complex and fiery relationship. The book is praised for its balance of dark themes, humor, hotness, and engaging writing style that keeps readers hooked until the end.

Characters:

The characters include a strong female protagonist known for her resilience and a male lead with a contrasting soft side, creating intense chemistry between them.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by a light, playful tone that balances dark themes with humor, featuring strong dialogues and witty banter.

Plot/Storyline:

The story features an arranged marriage amidst mafia tensions, highlighting an enemies-to-lovers dynamic with a mix of humor and intensity.

Setting:

The setting is a modern mafia world where crime families orchestrate arranged marriages for power and alliances.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, with a medium slow burn that develops into intimacy, keeping readers hooked throughout.

Take now, for instance. I’m standing across from my brother’s oak desk in his enormous wood-paneled study, staring at his face and struggling to breathe around the invisible hand squeezing my lungs. T...

Notes:

Brutal Vows is the fourth book in the Queens & Monsters series by J.T. Geissinger.

The story features an arranged marriage between Spider Quinn, an Irish mobster, and Lili, the daughter of a Cosa Nostra Don.

Reyna, Lili's aunt, is a feared figure known as the Black Widow, who protects Lili fiercely.

The romance is characterized by a mix of hate and lust, with plenty of banter between Spider and Reyna.

Despite dark themes, the author balances humor and lightness throughout the story.

Spider's character is described as a tough but sweet hearted alpha male.

The chemistry between Spider and Reyna is described as intense and electric.

The storyline includes themes of protective love and resilience against past trauma.

Readers find the humorous interactions between the characters to be a highlight of the book.

Brutal Vows can be read as a standalone, even though it's part of a series.

The book has been praised for its strong female protagonist, Reyna, who has survived an abusive marriage.

Fans appreciate the unique romantic elements, like role-playing from romance novels.

The book contains a mix of steamy scenes and emotional depth, appealing to readers of dark romance.

The author has a knack for making dark subject matters feel playful and engaging.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes medium content warnings for mentions of intimate partner violence, scars from past abuse, and emotional trauma.

Has Romance?

Romance is a significant focus of Brutal Vows, characterized by intense chemistry and passionate interactions between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

An Irish mobster with a brutal grudge.

An Italian mafia princess with a dark secret.

Two enemy empires joined in sacred marriage vows.

Let the hating games begin.

Reyna

If this arrogant Irish mobster my brother sold my niece to thinks I'm going to play nice over this arranged marriage BS, he should think again.

I don't care if this match with the Mob will make my brother capo of the Five Families.

I don't care how much money, territory, or power it will gain us.

I especially don't care that the Irishman is the sexiest man I've ever seen.

I won't allow my innocent niece to suffer the same way I did.

Even if I have to kill him.

Spider

I'm supposed to marry sweet, beautiful Lili. So why can't I stop thinking about her swamp witch of an aunt?

Reyna who hates me. Reyna who challenges me. Reyna with the guts of a Viking, the body of a fertility goddess, and the attitude of a feral cat.

Nothing good can come of what I'm feeling for a woman who's not the one in the wedding contract I signed.

A woman I want so much, I'll have to burn the whole world down to get.

If she doesn't kill me first.

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Brutal Vows

J.T. Geissinger

Book 4 in the series:Queens & Monsters