Kissed by a Killer by Leighton Greene (Morelli Family #5)

 

Title: ⟫ Kissed by a Killer (Morelli Family #5)

Author: ⟫ Leighton Greene
Blurb: ⟫ It’s my job to protect the Morelli men when the law is after them. But now their most dangerous Capo has killed to protect me.

My law firm has two unbreakable rules.

1. Never get personally involved with a client.

Nick Fontana was only ever supposed to be a booty call, but he’s had me cross-examining my heart since we started hooking up.

2. Never let the Morellis do you a favor.

I can’t stop thinking about his talented hands on my body...but those hands just took the wrong life to save mine.

I helped Nick cover up what he did, because if anyone finds out, it would start a Mob War that could destroy us all.

But someone knows our deadly secret.

I’ve kept my mouth shut. So can I really trust the killer I’ve been kissing?

Review: ⟫ Okay, I’ve officially decided Nicky and Carlo are my favourite in this series. They are so freaking hot together, and I was shocked to discover that the lawyer was more cut-throat than the killer. Go figure!

This was a fascinating insight into what it’s like to work for the Don – to be in a position of power but not THE position of power. Despite his position in the Family, ultimately Nicky knew that his actions could lead to his death. But for Carlo, he did it. Even while trying to deny how he felt about him.

And Carlo was a freaking bada$$! Even when he was terrified, trying to figure a way out of the awful dilemma they were in – he was still absolutely brilliant. I adored these two men together – where Nicky was soft, Carlo was tough, and Nicky was such a devoted, strong, protective man – who could ask for more? We saw more of Finch and Luca, and this was one of the first times in a while where we see Luca most definitely as the dark Boss that Finch fell in love with. And that was hot, even while I was holding my breath waiting to see how things were going to play out.

I devoured this book in a matter of hours and didn’t begrudge the lack of sleep – it was well worth it. Yeah, my favourite of the Morelli Family books so far!

Devoted to the Don by Leighton Greene (Morelli Family #6)

Title: ⟫ Devoted to the Don (Morelli Family #6) 

Author: ⟫ Leighton Greene 

Blurb: ⟫ Luca thought keeping me out of the Family business would keep me safe. He was wrong. Now his own life is hanging in the balance, too. 

While our enemies stalk us, long-buried secrets begin to resurface, and I’m not sure who we can trust. But I won’t let anyone take him from me. No matter what I have to do. I meant every promise I made to Luca in my marriage vows. And now it’s time to make good on them – for better or worse. 

Till death do us part? Over my dead body. 

I’ve been underestimated my whole life. But if there’s one thing our enemies should have counted on, it’s my love for my husband. My devotion to the Don. 

*** 

Join Finch and Luca in a dangerous, action-packed, steamy adventure that takes them from New York to Boston, through Roman ruins and a Venetian masquerade, as they redefine their marriage and search for a way to eliminate their enemies for once and for all. 

Devoted to the Don is the sixth book in the Morelli Family series. 

Review: ⟫ Whoo!! Back with Finch and Luca, this book was a humdinger! 

I half felt like I watching something like National Treasure as they followed the clues wherever they led to figure out the mystery! I got to 25% and I let out a screech that shocked my cats when someone returned, and I was cheering my head off like a mad woman! 

I freaking loved this book so much. 

Luca is on the edge, losing himself in his fear for Finch. And Finch is determined to show his man that although Luca calls him an Angel, Finch is more than prepared to go dark for Luca. 

The relationship between these two is damned near holy, and seeing them become closer and stronger together was a delight. The sex was, as always, hotter than hot (the scene in the alley in Rome!!) but more than anything, the connection between these two is like two souls that have found their other half, and after a few bumps in the road, are realising just how perfect they are for each other. 

Book 5 still remains my favourite, but this is coming a close second. I still can’t believe Leighton Greene has managed to keep up this standard of writing this far into the series – that is some serious talent!

Vow of the Vigilante by Leighton Greene (Morelli Family #7)

 

Title: ⟫ Vow of the Vigilante (Morelli Family #7)
Author: ⟫ Leighton Greene
Blurb: ⟫ Baxter Flynn is a wanted man in more ways than one.

He and Angelo Messina, ex-Underboss of the Morelli Family, have only strengthened their connection while they’ve been on the run, working toward their goal: find the one man who can clear their names.

But the law is always nipping at their heels, and for Bax—once an FBI agent—his underbelly life has never been completely comfortable.

Now Bax and Angelo have a solid tip on the whereabouts of their target, and with the help of the Castellani Family in Los Angeles, they might just pin him down…if they can get to him fast enough.

Because they’re not the only ones with an interest in the fugitive they’re chasing.

And all the while, one question grows larger in Bax’s mind: What happens after?

How can he and Angelo possibly make a life together that isn’t tainted by blood?

Review: ⟫ First of all, I would really like to see any images Leighton used to envisage Bax – for * ahem * research purposes! Because when Finch described him as swole, I had to admit I really wished this was a movie.

And that was how I felt about the whole book – I could imagine it playing out on screen, with Angelo and Baxter pursing their only chance for justice, chasing down leads, intermingling with other Mafia families and enjoying being together. We meet Jack (who gets his own book His Lethal Desire) which is what led me to the Morelli family in the first place, as we try to track down Greco who could have a whole lot of answers for Angelo and Baxter.

Julian is here – I freaking adore Julian, and reading his shenanigans in this book, including his choice of outfit when he first meets Angelo and Bax, just made me love him more.

The biggest thing I loved about this book was the answers as to how a Federal Agent and the Monster of the Morellis manage to get a happily ever after. And they surely did – so much so that I re-read the last two chapters twice after I finished the book simply to soak in the joy of a well-deserved slice of heaven for the two of them.

This was a brilliant ending to my journey with the Morellis, although I wouldn’t mind visiting them every now and then – especially to visit Nicky and Carlo (hint hint) – and an easy 5/5 from me. My only regret is that I didn’t discover this series before.

Haunted Hearts by Leighton Greene

Title: ⟫ Haunted Hearts (Friends of Friends #4) 

Author: ⟫ Leighton Greene 

Rating: ⟫ 5/5 

Blurb: ⟫ Lord Arden is an arrogant, prickly, critical jerk…and I’m falling for him. 

 After a disastrous first weekend as his service sub while he's on a working vacation in LA, I give in to the pleas of my friends and return to try again. 

Haughty Hottie, I call him. 

Never in his hearing, or I’d get another five infractions marked down in the little card of punishments he's tied around my wrist. The more time we spend together, the more his icy exterior seems to melt. But as hot and haughty as he is, he’s also haunted… And he won’t share his heart. 

After the Halloween masquerade, he'll be gone. Back to England, back to his lonely life. Can I persuade him to open up before then, or is he already planning to ghost me? 

*** 

Haunted Hearts is the fourth book in the Friends of Friends series. HFN/HEA guaranteed, and no cliffhangers. While this book is part of a series, it can be read on its own, but characters from previous books do show up in cameos. 

Review: ⟫ I’ve never really understood the whole service kink thing so I went into this wanting to learn. And boy howdy, did I learn! This book steamed right through my expectations and showed me exactly what’s so sexy about service. 

I adored Oliver – I thought he was an honest, straight-forward, cool guy. But I LOVED Lord Elliott. I haven’t read any of the other Friends of Friends books, but I will definitely be adding them to my list because I was blown away by this book. The pain Lord Arden was suffering from was apparent in every word he spoke and every move he made, but so too was his instant attraction to Oliver and his desire to find a way out of the rut he had found himself in. 

I had tears in my eyes on more than one occasion, but I think it was the walks in the maze and the music that really touched me the most – this book really surprised me in so many ways. 

I liked how respectful of each other they were – and how they were both willing to admit to their failings when they messed up – and their honesty was refreshing. Yes, there were moments when I wanted to shake both of them, but it wasn’t through lack of effort on either of them – it was about reality and how things don’t always come tied up in a sweet little bow, perfectly fitting in with your plans. 

I have enjoyed Leighton Greene’s mafia series previously and this definitely reached the same heights – really pleased I read this and open to the idea of reading more about service. 

I received an ARC from GRR.