Review: A Gentle Way to Love by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

A Gentle Way to Love by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blaise loses one of his longtime partners, leaving him shattered and leaning on his husband, Sawyer, and an unexpected new friendship with Grant to survive the grief. Grant, raised in an unconventional but unstable environment, is left completely alone after his own loss — until Blaise and Sawyer reach out and offer him the support he desperately needs. What begins as comfort in shared tragedy grows into something deeper: Blaise and Grant form a powerful bond, and Sawyer finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Grant as well. As the three men navigate grief, healing, and the slow rebuilding of trust, Grant struggles to believe he deserves a place in their loving, established family. With Blaise’s steady understanding and Sawyer’s gentle devotion, they work toward creating a future where all three of them can belong.

I loved that this story was steeped in grief, and the emotional weight carried by Grant, Blaise, and Daley was beautifully, painfully rendered. Each of them is shattered in different ways, and the book never shied away from showing how loss reshapes them. What makes it so moving is the quiet strength Sawyer brings to all of it — he becomes the steady centre holding everyone together, even while his own heart is breaking. Amid the sorrow, there’s also a profound sense of love. It surrounds them in different forms: the long‑standing devotion between Blaise and Sawyer, the fragile new bond forming with Grant, and the way shared heartbreak slowly becomes shared healing. The tenderness woven through their connections makes this a deeply emotional and ultimately hopeful read. This was an MM+ story with mature content.

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Review: A Sweet Way to Love by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

A Sweet Way to Love by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Graham grows up without love or support, leaving him convinced he’ll never get a real happily‑ever‑after. Eric, already in a long‑term polyamorous relationship, has built a life full of love — and when he meets Graham, he realises his heart has room for one more. Despite Graham’s fears and insecurities, Eric’s patience and steady reassurance help him see he deserves care, affection, and a family of his own. A Sweet Way to Love is a gentle prequel about healing, open polyamory, and finding a unique, welcoming found family.

I loved that Graham’s story is heartbreaking in how clearly it shows the absence of love, respect, and safety in his life. He’s a young man who’s never been valued, so it’s no surprise he struggles to believe he deserves anything good. That contrast makes Eric’s world — full of stability, affection, and a deeply rooted polyamorous family — feel all the more powerful. Eric’s life isn’t just loving; it has room to expand, and Graham becomes the piece he didn’t know he was missing. I also loved how gently Eric offers Graham what he’s never had: patience, reassurance, and a place where he’s wanted without conditions. The warmth of Eric’s family and the way they open their hearts to Graham makes this a tender, hopeful read about healing and finding the love you were always meant to have. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Freedom of Loving by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

The Freedom of Loving by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story about Jared Hartley and Sam Evans, two men who have secretly loved each other for six years but have been restricted to friendship by Jared's complicated life. Jared is finally tired of living up to others' expectations. After his home life collapses, he returns for his annual vacation with one goal: to convince Sam to be more than friends. Sam is lonely and afraid of the heartbreak that pursuing Jared could cause. He is reluctant to cross the boundaries they've always maintained. With the help of their meddling families, Jared begins a plan to woo Sam. As they grow closer, they both experience the joy of freely given love, but their budding relationship is immediately threatened by the return of Jared's troubled past and upheaval in Sam's family life. 

I loved this story with the two men who were stuck in an impasse as they questioned whether their profound connection could survive these external crises or if they are destined to remain just friends. So there were a lot of emotions and feelings involved in this story as both men worked through their roadblocks preventing them from being happy together. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Art of Living by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

The Art of Living by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a summary of a story about Robert Harper and Niall Ross, two men who have spent their adult lives as caregivers and now struggle to accept love and vulnerability for themselves. Robert has defined himself for seventeen years by his role as a protector and caregiver for his son and is terrified his life is too complicated for a relationship. Niall is finally ready to build a life for himself after years of caring for his younger brother. They share an instant connection, and with Niall's patience and Robert's family's help, they begin a tentative romance. However, when Robert's worst fears come true, he falters. Niall steps up to be Robert's safe haven, but then Niall's own life starts to unravel, forcing him to rely on Robert. 

I enjoyed this short story where they explored whether these two fiercely independent men could overcome their fears and embrace vulnerability to let love win. It was also great to read more about Garrett’s and Presley. The troubles that Robert and Niall faced made them more real and relatable. Everything was easy to understand and feel. This was an MM story.

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Review: The Gift of Believing by Abrianna Denae 3 of 5 stars

The Gift of Believing by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a story about Presley James, a young man who has always been made to feel like he is "too much" for others, and Garrett Harper, a man who is used to people leaving him due to his poor health. Presley's loud, impulsive, and scatter-brained personality crashes into Garrett's quiet life, turning it upside down. Garrett is slow to trust that Presley will truly accept his limitations. As they spend the Christmas season together, their budding feelings grow. 

I loved this short holiday romance that focused on the two "broken boys" learning to trust each other and, most importantly, learning to believe in themselves. Both of their illnesses were sensitively handled and well described. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story.

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Review: Lines Drawn by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie 5 of 5 stars

Lines Drawn by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Amato and Martelli Families are plunged deeper into chaos as the aftermath of their Bosses’ kidnapping reveals a far more sinister plot. Their fragile alliance is tested again, with old wounds reopened and trust unravelling under the weight of betrayal. As tensions rise and loyalties fracture, both families must confront devastating choices that threaten to destroy everything they’ve fought for. In a world where survival demands unity, they must decide whether their bond is strong enough to withstand the darkness—or if it will shatter completely.

I loved this story, which intensified the emotional stakes, weaving themes of trauma, fractured loyalty, and the brutal cost of power. So many dark things happened that the story was heartbreaking and the ending filled me with despair. So many big emotions and feelings it was like watching a tennis match. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MMM and MMM+ story with mature content.

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Review: Enzo by Abrianna Denae 5 of 5 stars

Enzo by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a story about Enzo Vargas, a mafia bodyguard, and Kail Marino, a mafia nurse, whose secret relationship is exposed after a life-altering tragedy. After an attack on the Amato Family, Enzo is severely injured, losing his leg in the line of duty. This forces him to confront his new physical reality and challenges his long-held sense of loyalty and strength. Kail, who has cared for the Amato family for years, is assigned to be Enzo's primary caregiver. This new dynamic thrusts their previously private relationship into the public eye.

I loved this story with the dreadful events that led to Enzo's injury and then the emotions and feelings that they all went through afterwards. It was very easy to relate to them both and I could feel their pain as they got used to the new normal. The supporting cast of characters were great and it was nice for such strong men to be able to show their emotions and feelings. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with a little mature content.

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Review: Consequences by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie 5 of 5 stars

Consequences by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mafia bosses Allesandro Martelli and Cristian Amato return to their thrones after a harrowing kidnapping, but reclaiming power isn’t as simple as it seems. As they navigate shifting alliances and personal scars, both men must confront whether they can trust themselves—and each other—to protect the empires they nearly died for. Bound by loyalty to their Families and haunted by the vows that once kept them apart, Martelli and Amato face a reckoning: can they honor tradition while acknowledging the connection that’s grown between them? As tensions rise and enemies close in, the Families must decide whether to cling to the past or forge a new path through blood, betrayal, and the threat of total ruin.

I loved this dark story which captured power, loyalty, and the fragile line between survival and ruin. It was a story of legacy, forbidden bonds, and the cost of choosing love over loyalty. There were a lot of complex feelings and emotions as the two family leaders struggled to separate their intertwined families. This was an MM and MMM+ story with mature content. 

*** Please read the trigger warnings.

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Review: Unsettled by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie 5 of 5 stars

Unsettled by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mafia bosses Allesandro Martelli and Cristian Amato are imprisoned, physically broken but far from defeated. Even chained and tormented, their fierce will remains intact—they're not waiting to be saved, they're preparing to fight. In their absence, the Martelli and Amato families find unexpected unity, rediscovering strength through newfound bonds of trust. As hope flickers to life with signs of their leaders’ return, the families risk everything for their rescue—knowing full well that the battle ahead will leave scars and change everything.

I loved this story which threads survival with strategy and wraps pain in the armour of loyalty. There was so much action and drama. There was passion and intrigue as they learnt to live snd work together. The story ends with s major cliffhanger. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: A Past Too Broken by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

A Past Too Broken by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Zayid Moran is a sniper who finds his solitary, professional life disrupted when a target is stolen from him. This incident thrusts him into an unwanted game of cat and mouse with Minato Walsh. Minato, who has been meticulously planning his revenge, initially taunts Zayid, but he soon finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the assassin. As their dangerous game intensifies, their connection grows, but Minato's traumatic past resurfaces, leaving him vulnerable. The narrative then shifts to a fight for survival, forcing Zayid and Minato to confront their undeniable connection and decide if they're willing to fight for each other amidst the escalating danger.

I enjoyed this short story which was full of emotions and feelings as Zavid and Minato clashed over targets. I loved how the tension between them both was electric and how them coming together was inevitable. I loved the involvement of Reggie. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story.

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Review: Destruction by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie 4 of 5 stars

Destruction by Abrianna Denae by Leigh Kenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Mafia bosses Allesandro Martelli and Cristian Amato are kidnapped, their fragile alliance is tested, forcing them to depend on one another to survive. In their absence, Roman Amato and Emilio Martelli take charge of their respective families, learning firsthand the weight and sacrifices of leadership. The two families, historically rivals, must defy their deeply ingrained mistrust and cooperate to navigate the challenges ahead. However, with trust in short supply, both the kidnapped bosses and their families face the peril of becoming their own worst enemies.

This was an action-packed and dramatic story as the two mafia families were united by a common enemy.  I loved the focus on the differences between the families and how they were merged by adopting each other's practices. A lot of feelings and emotions as each set of family members struggled to work out what was happening. This was an MM and MMM+ story with mature content.

*** Please read the trigger warnings.

*** This is an Amato Family (All's Fair Series by Abrianna Denae) and Martelli Family (Vendetta series by Leigh Kenzie) crossover. This is not a standalone story. At least one of the series, Vendetta or All’s Fair, needs to be read first to truly understand the dynamics of this story.

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Review: Doc by Abrianna Denae 5 of 5 stars

Doc by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Doc Wescott’s life hasn't always been easy or smooth sailing, but as the Amato Family Head Doctor, he’s made a name for himself in both the medical community and the underground crime world. His close relationship with the Amato Boss, has given him liberties most people don’t have, and it’s allowed him to build a home and family he wouldn’t otherwise have. When tragedy hits the Family, Doc is the first on scene, using all his skills and contacts as a doctor to do what he does best - save the lives of those who’ve given him a place to belong. Extenuating circumstances means one of Doc’s assistants is needed elsewhere, and additional help comes in the form of the last person he ever expected, but might have always needed. Soren Petrov Knightly always knew the Bratva wasn’t for him. Too pretty for his own good, he’s the antithesis to everything the Bratva believes in. When his uncle negotiates an opportunity for him to join the Amato Family, he doesn’t hesitate to take it. A chance to make his own way, without having to censor himself for the comfort of others, is everything he’s always wanted. Before they can settle into their life together, the Bratva reminds Soren that no one escapes easily - not even the Pakhan’s nephew. Doc and Soren will need to fight against the Organisation’s prejudice and old-school ideals if they ever hope to have forever together, or die trying.

I loved this story with the complex men and the complex organisations surrounding them. I loved the attempts to separate physical intimacy and feelings or love. There were a lot of complex emotions and feelings that were quite addictive. I loved being back with the Amato family. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MMM story with mature content.

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Review: All I Survive by Abrianna Denae 5 of 5 stars

All I Survive by Abrianna Denae

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Roman Amato is his father's heir, but a lifetime of training for such a position can't keep the doubt and insecurities from plaguing every decision he makes. His only reprieve is the trust and utter devotion he gets from his two lovers. Tennant Mason and Hollis Maddigan didn't need Roman to complete them, but they can't deny he gives them everything they never expected. In turn, they'll protect what's theirs, even if it means saving the boy from himself. Jude Manassero has spent a lifetime bending to his family's will, pretending to be anything except who he is. A chance meeting with the Amato Family opens up a world he never expected. Lured in by the promise of an understanding he never thought he’d have, Jude finds himself enchanted by the three men. But his time with them may be his undoing. The push and pull of fighting for what they want leads to explosive chemistry that rocks the foundation of who Roman, Tennant, and Hollis are, while Jude struggles to trust they want all of him forever. Then the past begins to repeat itself, and betrayal cuts into the heart of the Family. With his leadership in question, Roman must choose between the life he wants and who he thinks he needs to be. Either way, survival is never a guarantee.

This was a dark and violent story (as you expect with these men) but there were also some very tender and understanding moments around Roman and Jude. I loved that these were hard men who were able to do very violent things but they were also caring and treated others with respect unless you had done something to them or those they loved. There were a lot of emotions and feelings covered in this story and I really empathised with Jude when looking at how he was treated in his family and their actions at the heart of this story. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MMMM story with mature content and lots of mature content. Please read the trigger warnings for t his book.

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Review: All I Fear by Abrianna Denae 4 of 5 stars

All I Fear by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tennant Mason is the Amato Family’s Second in Command. He is calculating and lethal plus he has an antisocial personality disorder which makes him a perfect weapon. Hollis Maddigan is in hiding and has used his impressive hacking abilities to run from his past. Meeting Tennant was never in his plans but he just gets him and can navigate his quirks and secrets with ease. Roman Amato is the family heir and his whole life he has been in training to take over from his father. The next stage of his training is about to start with Tennant but the tension between them may produce a surprise that neither expected. Tennant and Hollis are a package deal and can give Roman everything he’s always wanted, but never trusted enough to search for. As the three very different men find their way together, sparks fly - both literally and figuratively. But just when Hollis thinks he’s left his past behind, it comes back with a vengeance, threatening to destroy the life he’s built. To save the men he loves, he must crack open his broken soul and remember the person he left behind. In the end, it might not be enough…

** Please read the trigger warnings.

This was a dark story with Tennant and Hollis having a very strange relationship and their sexual proclivities are bizarre but they are both consensual adults. In their ways, they love each other and have an established relationship. Roman and Tennant had sexual tension between them and I did find the acceptance between Hollis of that initially very confusing although over time they all came to love each other. The initial confrontation between the three men with Roman's fathers about their relationship was eye-opening. This was very emotional at times and helped to understand Hollis and why he was the way he was. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MMM story with mature content and many dark kinks.

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Review: All I Want by Abrianna Denae 3 of 5 stars

All I Want by Abrianna Denae
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cristian Amato rules his Family with an iron fist and never expects to find someone who could be his equal in all things. Carter Russo started working for the Amato organisation but never expected to get close to the man at the top let alone in his bed. What should be the best day of their lives is shattered by a betrayal that's closer than anyone could have predicted. As secrets are revealed and cracks form in the foundation of their lives, Carter and Cristian must put duty above their hearts. Is their love strong enough to survive, or will it prove to be nothing but lies?

Wow - this is a very dark story and you have to take note of the trigger warnings. There is a lot of violence and a lot of intense sex. The writing style ended up annoying me with all of the looks back to the past and then what was happening in the present. That meant I found it hard to keep track of what was now and what was past. I did find the viciousness of son Roman a little hard to get my head around given his age. I'm not convinced I want to read the next book in the series due to the time skips. This was an MM story with mature content that mostly involved some level of violence.

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