the gasp that I gusped when I realized that not only were we finally getting a Kratos book, but that the FMC was going to be none other than BIANACE SARTORE!? insane. I wasn't expecting this pairing, but I looooove it now that it's here. after she finds her way into a little trouble with the warring mafia and mob families, the only way to make sure that not only she, but her family, keeps the peace is to enter in a pesky arranged marriage with one of the Drakos family. how scandalous hehehe.

Kratos is the quiet and lethal monster that's lurked in the shadows for so long, and Bianca is like the silver lining in the darkness, allowing him a chance to finally come out and play. I seriously enjoyed their dynamic, with him allowing her a "safe space" to indulge in her own dark side. THE PRIMAL PLAY WAS NOT PLAYING. I was sweating lol!!! and the moments when they were vulnerable with each had me tearing up in this book. I appreciated the balance it provided to their more intense and rough physical connection. the softness only made me love them together more. Kratos is a grumpy teddy bear with a knife & he needs a hug. Love him. Bianca had him wrapped around her finger. Good for you girl, you deserve it.

I loved the Dante and Tempest cameos. Can’t wait to see what happens for my girl Taylor👀 she’s been a ride or d*e this whole series. Girl better get her own! Also I’m honestly still rooting for Carmy to have his own book !!! Please Jagger, just give it to me already lol.

Thank you to Valentine PR and Jagger Cole for providing an ARC of this book for me to give an honest review.