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A review by bryckk
Of Monsters, Men, & Moles by J.S. Cooper, Natalia Lamb
5.0
Antonio & Callie: Dishonest Instalove
Underboss Antonio “The Wolf” Marchesi is set to ascend to the head of his Family as Don. The requirements of this promotion require him to take a wife. With a bevy of willing women to volunteer as tribute, a Ball is held in his honor for him to choose a bride from the surrounding families. Notoriously non-monogamous, Antonio is none too pleased with any of the selections present. Until he meets a quirky, beautiful stand out from all the rest.
Enter: “The Lamb” Callie, super-green NYU college student who has never seen the movie “The Godfather”, let alone know anything about the organized crime that exists in New York where she resides. Callie finds herself at the Ball as a means to doing a favor for her dorm-mate. She meets Antonio and hasn’t a clue as to who he is or the true purpose for the “party” she just crashed. Antonio is clearly intrigued and smitten with Callie; Callie is intimidated by Antonio. However, she can’t seem to say no to him and begins to fall for his charms, thinking she’s finally found “the one”. But, was their meeting a lucky coincidence for her or was it a carefully well-orchestrated plan?
This book was nothing short of excellent. Antonio is a bad ass and he knows it. His commanding presence on page made me eager to read his POV in the story. Callie’s innocence is as annoying as it is refreshing. She is almost as naive as they come. So, it was good to see that she also has the guts and wherewithal in her to match Antonio’s bravado. Antonio and Callie are like fire and ice, together they bring lots of steam! Their chemistry pulls you in.
The author does a wonderful job of foreshadowing with subtle hints pointing to Antonio’s words, mannerisms, and actions. Despite his sincere words, is he really the Wolf he’s known to be or had Callie made him softer? This story is bound to have the reader second guessing the actions of both characters. Well done.
“Of Monsters, Men, & Moles” ends with a cliffhanger that will definitely keep you engaged and wringing your hands until the next book!
*This review is based on an ARC*
Underboss Antonio “The Wolf” Marchesi is set to ascend to the head of his Family as Don. The requirements of this promotion require him to take a wife. With a bevy of willing women to volunteer as tribute, a Ball is held in his honor for him to choose a bride from the surrounding families. Notoriously non-monogamous, Antonio is none too pleased with any of the selections present. Until he meets a quirky, beautiful stand out from all the rest.
Enter: “The Lamb” Callie, super-green NYU college student who has never seen the movie “The Godfather”, let alone know anything about the organized crime that exists in New York where she resides. Callie finds herself at the Ball as a means to doing a favor for her dorm-mate. She meets Antonio and hasn’t a clue as to who he is or the true purpose for the “party” she just crashed. Antonio is clearly intrigued and smitten with Callie; Callie is intimidated by Antonio. However, she can’t seem to say no to him and begins to fall for his charms, thinking she’s finally found “the one”. But, was their meeting a lucky coincidence for her or was it a carefully well-orchestrated plan?
This book was nothing short of excellent. Antonio is a bad ass and he knows it. His commanding presence on page made me eager to read his POV in the story. Callie’s innocence is as annoying as it is refreshing. She is almost as naive as they come. So, it was good to see that she also has the guts and wherewithal in her to match Antonio’s bravado. Antonio and Callie are like fire and ice, together they bring lots of steam! Their chemistry pulls you in.
The author does a wonderful job of foreshadowing with subtle hints pointing to Antonio’s words, mannerisms, and actions. Despite his sincere words, is he really the Wolf he’s known to be or had Callie made him softer? This story is bound to have the reader second guessing the actions of both characters. Well done.
“Of Monsters, Men, & Moles” ends with a cliffhanger that will definitely keep you engaged and wringing your hands until the next book!
*This review is based on an ARC*