Killer Kiss: A Dark Mafia Forced Marriage Romance (Ruthless Revenge Book 1)

This is the beginning of Massimo and Kristina’s story and I am loving it. If you read Patty and Kyla’s story, you will have met Mas. Their story starts out rocky. Mas comes into Kristi’s life unexpectedly. Her life has been turned on its head and she needs help. With her life being in possible danger Mas becomes her bodyguard, but he has lots of secrets. They are attracted to each other and they try to fight it, but when they cross that line, wow, it is explosively hot. Kristi needs answers to some very serious questions she has. Will she be able to find them out before it’s too late? I love the push/pull and back and forth banter between Mas and Kristi. The banter between all the characters and the ribbing of others had me lmao. There is suspense, danger, gun fights, fist fights, action, steamy scenes, secrets, lies, deception, hate, lust, twists and turns and so much more. This was such a great ride and I can’t wait for more of these two. I could not put it down. I was glued to my seat wanting to find out what was next. Kristen wrote a great start to these two.

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)Trope: revengeAngst: 😱😱😱Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥Kristina has spent the last years of her life in medical school, wanting nothing to do with her family’s Bratva connections. The decision to stay detached is taken from her when her parents die, leaving her in chart of her sisters as well as her father’s businesses to which she had no desire to pursue. With her family’s safety at risk, she reluctantly accepts helps in the form of a bodyguard named Massimo who has been secretly put there to spy on her. Massimo wants nothing to do with his father’s nefarious plans, but has been blackmailed to keep him in line.I have really enjoyed Kristen Luciani’s books and was really excited for this one, but it really just missed the mark for me. I had a really hard time getting into it and ended up skimming a lot. Just seemed really predictable and the writing seemed off from her usual style. The overall storyline did seem interesting, though, so I will be reading the next book, hopefully it will flow a little better for me. I have to admit, I did not realize this was a trilogy going in, I thought it was going to be an interconnected standalone like her others, so that was a little disappointing as well (but didn’t affect my rating).

** spoiler alert ** Her life has taken a sharp turn she never expected. He is trying to protect those who matter to him. Lies are told, but what happens when the truth comes out. Will he be able to protect her from even those close to her?Have to say this book took some turns I wasn't expecting and not in a bad way. I loved how while she was upset that her life was spinning and changing, she was determined to protect her sisters. I did think that he should have been a little more honest with her at times, but understood he was protecting those who he considered family. I did love how he did everything he could to protect her and her sisters. Good mafia read!

I truly enjoyed this story. It has a lot of twist and turns. It's a page turner. I thought it was well written. It has a good storyline. The characters are very interesting. I look forward to the next book.

Great start to Massimo and Kristina’s trilogy, that means this ends in a cliffhanger but it’s so worth the wait. Loads of drama, suspense and surprises that will keep you at the edge of your seat. If this is just the beginning I can’t wait for what happens next!

I love the story and can't wait for the next book in the series. Characters and story were very interesting.

This is the first book in the series, not sure how it’s categorized as Forces Marriage and Age Gap Romance. Many details get missed throughout the book, for example the H and h are in the gym together but then all of a sudden they end up on a bed, like how? Little things like that. The book is mostly a mystery than a romance novel. Lots of drama involved for sure but sometimes hard to follow all the characters with the lack of details. Hoping the second book in this series makes up for the first.

Yes, this ends with a cliffhanger. But WHOA what a story!!! Estrangement, attempted reconciliation, murder, attempted murder, kidnappings, betrayal, all for what. Massimo and Kristina have no clue. Massimo is Kristina's bodyguard after her parents are murdered. He also guards her two younger sisters Sophia and Maria.I was intrigued by Kristina. Her father's mother was Italian and his father was I believe Russian. Her mother I believe is also Russian. Kristina takes after her Italian grandmother in body frame, olive skin color and attitude; to give comfort to others. While her grandmother used food Kristina was studying to be an MD in trauma/ER. She wanted to help others and with the death of her parents that hope is gone. She must take over her father's mafia legacy.Death constantly knocks on Kristina's door in this action filled dark mafia story. It is just not a romance but a peek into the lives of people in the Mafia.Massimo suffered so much abuse when he was younger. His mother abandoned him. his father wanted a clone of himself. Massimo took off at sixteen and made his own family and empire. Now Savio, his father has tricked him back into his mafia and is pulling his strings. Massimo hates him but will suffer to his bidding until he finds a way to get back at the b@stáɼɗ and kill him.jMassimo and Kristina embark into a sɛxùăʟ relationship. At first it was lust. When the danger ramped up so did the steamy relationship. Except for Kristina it felt more like love. For Massimo he knew he did not want to be without Kristina but he felt unworthy and felt when it was all over he would walk away. (I hope not. But we shall see.)I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily and freely leaving a review.Reasons I enjoyed this book:Action-packedPage-turnerRealisticScarySteamyUnpredictableWonderful characters

Well this book is different and didn’t realise it was a cliffhanger otherwise I would of waited for them all to be out lol. Loved Massimo and Kristina together and she is a bit of a badass. Lies all come out eventually and Massimo should no that, good job April is around the corner and I don’t have to wait long for next book. Loved this book 🥰

Killer Kiss: A Dark Mafia RomanceThis is the beginning of Massimo and Kristina's story. We met Massimo in Corrupted Crown and I am glad he is getting his own story. Mass has been hired by Kristina to protect her and her sisters after they witnessed the assassination of their parents. Mass is hiding a secret from Kristina that could ruin things between them. These two are perfect for each other but they are too stubborn to admit.As usual Kristen has given us another great mafia story full of suspense and I cannot wait to read the rest of their story.