Review: Violence & Virtues: Vol. 2: A Mafia Romance Anthology by Sophie Dyer 3 of 5 stars

Violence & Virtues: Vol. 2: A Mafia Romance Anthology by Sophie Dyer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Notorious Publishing is releasing an anthology titled "Violence and Virtues" featuring nineteen authors. This Valentine’s Day collection includes new, never-before-seen material that explores themes of crime, passion, intrigue, and danger. The stories encompass ruthless bosses, loyal soldiers, twisted love, and brutal betrayal, taking readers on a journey through power struggles, revenge, redemption, and justice. This Morally Grey Mafia Anthology promises to captivate those who enjoy tales of desire and peril.

I enjoyed this anthology of stories although some were more enjoyable than others. I think of this as a showcase to find new authors to read. Sometimes dark or violent there were lots of emotions and feelings in these stories. Easy to read, feel and understand. These were stories containing mature content.

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Review: Tattooed Soul by Elamy Pride 3 of 5 stars

Tattooed Soul by Elamy Pride
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Carter believes in soulmates and can feel it in his bones as Roman Hilson is the other half of his soul. Roman just got out of prison after serving a fifteen-year sentence for a crime he didn’t even commit. When the past crashes into his present and threatens his future, he has to learn to trust his family - blood and found - to help him clear his name once and for all.

I enjoyed this story but it was a bit strange that they were together on a feeling and kindness. The camaraderie between the team/friends around the tattoo parlour was heartening. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Tattooed Mind by Elamy Pride 4 of 5 stars

Tattooed Mind by Elamy Pride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pete Cliffer will do just about anything to make big grumpy bear Gavin Savenger fall in love with him. Gavin's life is a never-ending battle with addiction and the guilt of losing someone he loved. Pete has a beautiful light to his soul and the last thing he needs is to try to take Gavin out of his darkness, but like a moth to a flame, Gavin goes to him and can only pray his light is bright enough to keep his darkness from swallowing them whole.

I loved this story with the determined Pete who knew they belonged together and the tormented and reluctant Gavin who didn't want to damage Pete. Pete had hidden depths and levels which was shown with his steadfast support of Gavin facing his problems. Lots of emotions and insecurities in this story which were clear enough to make you emotions. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Tattooed Heart by Elamy Pride 3 of 5 stars

Tattooed Heart by Elamy Pride
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ryan is with the love of his life and miserable. His boyfriend of two years is a shark in the courtroom but more like a mythical creature at home, meaning he's never home. He doesn't exist here anymore. After months of him choosing to work late into the night, cancel our plans or simply not show up. I find my backbone and leave. After years of hard work and months of little sleep, he finally became a partner at Novak & Smith Law. But he had missed along the way, was how miserable he was making the love of his life. Now he's left him. He won the big case and won his dream promotion, now he needs to win back his man.

This was a sweet story where a lack of communication on both sides contributed to the needless breakdown of their relationship. I loved the way that Drew's family worked hard to make sure he realised how much he had messed up and how to fix the situation. I think that Ryan didn't stand a chance when Drew started to woo him in earnest. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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