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Unexpectedly Twisted #1
The Silencer
When a little harmless flirting at a biker bar suddenly takes a turn for the worse and I find myself at odds with the dangerous Fallen Aces gang, I call on the only man I know who can save me.
Anthony Costello may be a vicious mafia boss with a penchant for violence and torture, but he’s also my best friend’s father and the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. His buttoned-up demeanor and grumpy attitude only fuel my desire to take him apart. I live to push all his buttons. And though he says he’s straight, it seems Anthony may have a soft spot and possessive streak for this smart-mouthed twink. Because as war between rival gangs escalates, things between Anthony and I start to heat up. And I think I’d rather like to sit on the king’s lap to watch it all burn.
The Unexpectedly Twisted series is a rom-com mafia spin-off of the Unexpected series. It contains dark themes and triggers, please see content warnings at the beginning of each book.
Anthony Costello may be a vicious mafia boss with a penchant for violence and torture, but he’s also my best friend’s father and the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. His buttoned-up demeanor and grumpy attitude only fuel my desire to take him apart. I live to push all his buttons. And though he says he’s straight, it seems Anthony may have a soft spot and possessive streak for this smart-mouthed twink. Because as war between rival gangs escalates, things between Anthony and I start to heat up. And I think I’d rather like to sit on the king’s lap to watch it all burn.
The Unexpectedly Twisted series is a rom-com mafia spin-off of the Unexpected series. It contains dark themes and triggers, please see content warnings at the beginning of each book.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2024
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Cora Rose
28 books1,840 followersCora Rose loves any kind of romance and consumes way too many books each year. She currently lives in the U.S. and spends her days daydreaming about the characters inside her head.
You can email her at CoraRoseRomance@gmail.com or visit her website at www.coraroseromance.com
You can email her at CoraRoseRomance@gmail.com or visit her website at www.coraroseromance.com
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August 14, 2024
Everyone should read this. It's dark (on page torture of bad guys), it's funny (one smart mouthed MC and his mission to irritate the sternest mafia boss you ever did meet), it's sexy (so much exhibitionism).
It ends terribly though.
Because it ended.
Which...what the fuck?
But I won't dock stars for it (I'm so nice) because the sheer number of insanely hot and psychotic side characters means this series has so much delicious and sexy potential.
It ends terribly though.
Because it ended.
Which...what the fuck?
But I won't dock stars for it (I'm so nice) because the sheer number of insanely hot and psychotic side characters means this series has so much delicious and sexy potential.
August 12, 2024
I’m going to be honest. Me and Cora don’t always get along. Sometimes her books just don’t do it for me. This one though? Oh yeah. She definitely did it. Probably one of my favorites. Cora definitely embraced mafia romance, and I am so here for it.
Here’s the juice.
Tatum was at this biker bar meeting a hookup, and he was doing some harmless flirting with the bartender. The homophobic guests of this bar didn’t like that, so they started attacking him. He locked himself in the bathroom and had to think quick of who he could call to come and help him. He called his bestie Angel because his hot dad is in the mafia. And hot dad definitely comes to the rescue. The sad part is that he was too late. When he got there, Tatum was beaten to a pulp. Anthony basically kills them all, and this starts a war with the biker gang. This book jumps right into it. I was sucked in from the start. Anthony takes Tatum back to his house and doesn’t let him leave. Man is OBSESSED. And you know what? We love that.
This had so many of my favorite mafia tropes. We had torture rooms (for the bad guys), jealous/possessive/protective men, bodyguards, shootouts, and so many more tropes that I would mention, but might be spoilery if I say it. Just know it was soooooo good. Like I am literally so excited for this series. There were so many new characters that were introduced that I absolutely love. Just wait until y’all meet Bane. I love that psycho.
The sex? THE SEX!!! Cora fed us well in this one. So much sex. So much good hot obsessive sex. I am so happy.
If you have read any books by Lark Taylor, some of her characters made an appearance in this. I was like omg we are in the multiverse what is going on. It was so fun I LOVED IT.
My only complaint is there wasn’t a really good “I love you.” It might not be noticeable to some, but I am super picky about my love confessions. I want a big one. Love was mentioned and it was definitely implied that they loved each other, but the words “I love you” were never said by both parties. It’s fine. I’m fine. We’re all fine.
In conclusion, I love this so much, and I hope you do, too. Hugs and kisses to everyone.
Here’s the juice.
Tatum was at this biker bar meeting a hookup, and he was doing some harmless flirting with the bartender. The homophobic guests of this bar didn’t like that, so they started attacking him. He locked himself in the bathroom and had to think quick of who he could call to come and help him. He called his bestie Angel because his hot dad is in the mafia. And hot dad definitely comes to the rescue. The sad part is that he was too late. When he got there, Tatum was beaten to a pulp. Anthony basically kills them all, and this starts a war with the biker gang. This book jumps right into it. I was sucked in from the start. Anthony takes Tatum back to his house and doesn’t let him leave. Man is OBSESSED. And you know what? We love that.
This had so many of my favorite mafia tropes. We had torture rooms (for the bad guys), jealous/possessive/protective men, bodyguards, shootouts, and so many more tropes that I would mention, but might be spoilery if I say it. Just know it was soooooo good. Like I am literally so excited for this series. There were so many new characters that were introduced that I absolutely love. Just wait until y’all meet Bane. I love that psycho.
The sex? THE SEX!!! Cora fed us well in this one. So much sex. So much good hot obsessive sex. I am so happy.
If you have read any books by Lark Taylor, some of her characters made an appearance in this. I was like omg we are in the multiverse what is going on. It was so fun I LOVED IT.
My only complaint is there wasn’t a really good “I love you.” It might not be noticeable to some, but I am super picky about my love confessions. I want a big one. Love was mentioned and it was definitely implied that they loved each other, but the words “I love you” were never said by both parties. It’s fine. I’m fine. We’re all fine.
In conclusion, I love this so much, and I hope you do, too. Hugs and kisses to everyone.
August 15, 2024
❝ Come here, ❞ he says and then folds the sheets back and points to his lap.
I stare at him and shake my head. ❝ I'm mad at you, Anthony. ❞
❝ Come here, ❞ he says again, this time a little softer.
That gentle tone makes my feet forward.
Cora Rose is like one of those crazy aunties who comes to your house once in a blue moon to just fucking serve good food. I feel hot and cold with regards with this author and I'm happy to say this book is one of those well-deserving hits from her. I love the characters in this not only the main characters but also those side ones. They made me laugh honestly. Also, I highly appreciate how Anthony aka the mafia boss genuinely loves his twin sons, Diablo and Angel. So refreshing. Most importantly, the chemistry between Tatum and Anthony was sooo delicious. The cat and mouse vibes slash grumpy x sunshine!
September 3, 2024
⭐︎
4.5 stars rounded up
⭐︎
Read in another fun buddy read with the always lovely Lilly ❤️
Oh my gosh, SUCH an improvement from my last Cora Rose read, I'm so freakin' happy 🤩
This is actually honestly one of this author's best, if not her best work.
This says this is a "rom-com mafia romance" but honestly there was basically no rom-com about this. It didn't lighten the mafia world and what it's all about. It got dark and gory plenty of times.
Tatum is best friends with Angel, who is Diablo's twin brother. Anthony is their mob boss father, a forced to be reckoned with, for sure.
Tatum is 21, and ever since he met Anthony, he's been pretty obsessed.
Anthony previously thought he was straight, and also doesn't let himself lose control, really. He did with his late wife, Laura - Angel and Diablo's mother - but ever since she died he's been locked up tight.
Tatum is there to ruin all his well built walls. He becomes Anthony's 'little light' in all the darkness.
This was so fun to read and so hot. Seriously, the best sex scene this author has ever written was in this book, in my opinion. Got me all hot and bothered 😘
The mafia world is a dangerous place, though, and when in the beginning of this Tatum almost gets beaten to death by a biker gang, he calls Angel to let Anthony know he needs help, and when Anthony gets there, he fucks up the gang, kills some and then takes some hostages to be tortured and eventually killed.
Because they hurt Tatum. They touched him. And that will not stand with Anthony.
The slow giving in of Anthony to his growing obsession with Tatum was wonderful to see and so very delicious.
Anthony is a very dangerous man, but not to Tatum. And he is highly, highly possessive and I LOVE it. No one touches his little light.
Tatum was a fun character too, who was more in line with Rose's usual characters. But, he is young, and he does do some stupid stuff in this. Buttt he does learn his lesson, so I can forgive him for his idiocy a time or two. Even if he made me want to smack him upside the head once.
I did give .5 stars off for this, but mostly because of a side character, Bane. Who obviously will be getting his own book, given that he faces basically no consequences for his mistakes. Like he does some pretty big shit - even if not intentionally, he didn't think when he should have. He's part of the mafia and is fucked up in the head and then he decides to be thoughtless and too trusting?? - and yet Anthony doesn't fuck him up for indirectly causing Tatum to be hurt, when I think he totally should have and would have if it wasn't obvious the author is wanting Bane to be a future MC.
Instead he gets his 'collection' (you'll find out what that is specifically when you read this) taken away for like...less than a day, about a day, before Tatum pleads with Anthony to give it back and of course because it's Tatum, Anthony does it.
But come on, a big scary mafia boss, and whether you meant to or not, you got his boy kidnapped and hurt and he's just gonna basically let it go? Lmao give me a break. I didn't buy it, and it annoyed me that it was kinda blown over just because Bane is set up to be an MC. He should have faced real consequences.
This also suffered a tad from that "everyone loves the MC" trope with Tatum. It got a bit annoying near the end but I was able to get past it for the most part. But damn everyone clearly had the hots or feelings for Tatum like idk how super possessive Anthony didn't cut a bitch over it all.
But aside from those niggles, I absolutely loved this, so only .5 off for me.
This was still one of, if not the best, book by Cora Rose, at least in a long while, so I'm happy with this overall.
And so many characters were set up to be future MC's. I hope we get Angel's book is next. I wonder if this Mikhail will be horrible and Angel will have another LI in his book or if he will be actually good. Either way I can't wait to find out.
Can't wait for more! 😍
P.S. Also I put "alternate universe" as a tag because we get a fun surprise in this with borrowed characters, Sebastian and Matty from Lark Taylor's universe, popping up in this briefly. Which totally means the supernatural exists in Cora Rose's world too, as in they're all in the same universe, just saying.
Read in another fun buddy read with the always lovely Lilly ❤️
Oh my gosh, SUCH an improvement from my last Cora Rose read, I'm so freakin' happy 🤩
This is actually honestly one of this author's best, if not her best work.
This says this is a "rom-com mafia romance" but honestly there was basically no rom-com about this. It didn't lighten the mafia world and what it's all about. It got dark and gory plenty of times.
Tatum is best friends with Angel, who is Diablo's twin brother. Anthony is their mob boss father, a forced to be reckoned with, for sure.
Tatum is 21, and ever since he met Anthony, he's been pretty obsessed.
Anthony previously thought he was straight, and also doesn't let himself lose control, really. He did with his late wife, Laura - Angel and Diablo's mother - but ever since she died he's been locked up tight.
Tatum is there to ruin all his well built walls. He becomes Anthony's 'little light' in all the darkness.
This was so fun to read and so hot. Seriously, the best sex scene this author has ever written was in this book, in my opinion. Got me all hot and bothered 😘
The mafia world is a dangerous place, though, and when in the beginning of this Tatum almost gets beaten to death by a biker gang, he calls Angel to let Anthony know he needs help, and when Anthony gets there, he fucks up the gang, kills some and then takes some hostages to be tortured and eventually killed.
Because they hurt Tatum. They touched him. And that will not stand with Anthony.
The slow giving in of Anthony to his growing obsession with Tatum was wonderful to see and so very delicious.
Anthony is a very dangerous man, but not to Tatum. And he is highly, highly possessive and I LOVE it. No one touches his little light.
Tatum was a fun character too, who was more in line with Rose's usual characters. But, he is young, and he does do some stupid stuff in this. Buttt he does learn his lesson, so I can forgive him for his idiocy a time or two. Even if he made me want to smack him upside the head once.
I did give .5 stars off for this, but mostly because of a side character, Bane. Who obviously will be getting his own book, given that he faces basically no consequences for his mistakes. Like he does some pretty big shit - even if not intentionally, he didn't think when he should have. He's part of the mafia and is fucked up in the head and then he decides to be thoughtless and too trusting?? - and yet Anthony doesn't fuck him up for indirectly causing Tatum to be hurt, when I think he totally should have and would have if it wasn't obvious the author is wanting Bane to be a future MC.
Instead he gets his 'collection' (you'll find out what that is specifically when you read this) taken away for like...less than a day, about a day, before Tatum pleads with Anthony to give it back and of course because it's Tatum, Anthony does it.
But come on, a big scary mafia boss, and whether you meant to or not, you got his boy kidnapped and hurt and he's just gonna basically let it go? Lmao give me a break. I didn't buy it, and it annoyed me that it was kinda blown over just because Bane is set up to be an MC. He should have faced real consequences.
This also suffered a tad from that "everyone loves the MC" trope with Tatum. It got a bit annoying near the end but I was able to get past it for the most part. But damn everyone clearly had the hots or feelings for Tatum like idk how super possessive Anthony didn't cut a bitch over it all.
But aside from those niggles, I absolutely loved this, so only .5 off for me.
This was still one of, if not the best, book by Cora Rose, at least in a long while, so I'm happy with this overall.
And so many characters were set up to be future MC's. I hope we get Angel's book is next. I wonder if this Mikhail will be horrible and Angel will have another LI in his book or if he will be actually good. Either way I can't wait to find out.
Can't wait for more! 😍
P.S. Also I put "alternate universe" as a tag because we get a fun surprise in this with borrowed characters, Sebastian and Matty from Lark Taylor's universe, popping up in this briefly. Which totally means the supernatural exists in Cora Rose's world too, as in they're all in the same universe, just saying.
August 13, 2024
Okay I was SO hyped about this book and I’m so happy it didn’t disappoint!
I’ve been waiting for it ever since Tatum tried to rile Anthony up for the very first time!
Tatum is in trouble and calls the most dangerous man he can because he knows he will come to the rescue! He then falls under the protection of Anthony Costello and while crushing on him, he knows that the mob boss is straight! He finds out soon enough that the reasoning behind Anthony’s madness isn’t just because of the friendship Tatum has with his son.
This was a mafia romcom and I ate it right up. It had its dark parts but it was so well balanced with humour! Tatum was a sweet little brat and matched Anthony’s energy so well! The mob boss was so hot! I loved him so much and all his obsessive and possessive ways!
I am intrigued by every single side character in this book! I’m rooting for Luca and Viktor next! Bane is an unhinged psycho and I’m here for it. Teddy is the absolute sweetest huge marshmallow! I had no idea how much I needed this book!😭
And Sebastian and Matty making an appearance? The way I squealed in delight and kicked my feet, giggling! Vampy boy is expanding his horizons!
Dark romance suites Cora so well! I need more stat!👌🏻
I’ve been waiting for it ever since Tatum tried to rile Anthony up for the very first time!
Tatum is in trouble and calls the most dangerous man he can because he knows he will come to the rescue! He then falls under the protection of Anthony Costello and while crushing on him, he knows that the mob boss is straight! He finds out soon enough that the reasoning behind Anthony’s madness isn’t just because of the friendship Tatum has with his son.
This was a mafia romcom and I ate it right up. It had its dark parts but it was so well balanced with humour! Tatum was a sweet little brat and matched Anthony’s energy so well! The mob boss was so hot! I loved him so much and all his obsessive and possessive ways!
I am intrigued by every single side character in this book! I’m rooting for Luca and Viktor next! Bane is an unhinged psycho and I’m here for it. Teddy is the absolute sweetest huge marshmallow! I had no idea how much I needed this book!😭
And Sebastian and Matty making an appearance? The way I squealed in delight and kicked my feet, giggling! Vampy boy is expanding his horizons!
Dark romance suites Cora so well! I need more stat!👌🏻
August 18, 2024
Tropes: age gap, mafia, dark, hurt/comfort, BFFs dad, forced proximity, touch him and die
Feels: 4.5/5
Steam*: 5/5
Kinks: exhibitionism, cock warming, somnophilia, dubcon, bondage, toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: torture, hate crime / serious assault for being gay, murder, MMC is a mafia man who does bad things, drug and gun trafficking, unsafe sex
Anthony is a mafia boss probably in his 40s, given he has twin sons that are about 20 years old. His sons are Angel and Diablo, who we've met in other Cora books. Tatum is 21 and BFFs with Angel. He's only known Angel for 6 months. Tatum is gay and a twink, and he's had a thing for Anthony since he met him, he enjoys taunting and flirting with him. Anthony identifies as straight, never been with a guy. But Tatum gets to him, stirs something in him, makes him feel protective and possessive.
Tatum flirts with a bartender at a biker bar, and a gang of homophobes attack him for it. Tatum calls Angel and Anthony for help and tries to hide in the bathroom, but the men burst in and managed to beat him very very badly before help could arrive. Anthony takes Tatum home with him and gives him medical Care as he recovers. And then Tatum has to stay because Anthony's gang is being threatened by another rival gang and he's in danger because of his association with them. Tatum pushes all of Anthony's buttons while in these close quarters with him. He flirts with Anthony's men and triggers his jealousy. Anthony insists on being the one to apply salves to Tatum, which leads to sexual touches. Anthony puts up a good fight trying to stay in control of his own urges and just indulge Tatum, but that becomes a shaky line. Their relationship escalates and intensifies.
This was such a fun Cora romp. These guys were so intense and had crazy chemistry. There was the usual humor, unhinged ridiculousness, and possessive intense lust and you can expect in a Cora book. It was a wild ride of fun with a lot of bloodthirstiness. At the end it got intense with some serious plot with Tatum being abducted and the stuff with the rival game. It was a satisfying story! Tatum was a wild ride of a character. And Anthony was so possessive and obsessive about Tatum.
Fyi, there was a lot of deliberate exhibitionism, where they had sex in front of men. Because they were horny but also as a power move to claim Tatum in front of some guys that were flirting with him. Might not be everybody's cup of tea. But they were very clear about not being up for sharing!
There was a little crossover with Lark Taylor's characters, Sebastian and Matty made an appearance! I have to say, I am slightly worried about Angel. Angel is an innocent pure soul and he got married off at in an arranged marriage where it looks like he's at risk of losing some of his light. I hope in his book that gets made right and Angel isn't done dirty, he deserves only good things!
Some notable moments:
That was a swift turn of events! "“Shut up and take what I’m giving you,” he says lowly, his free arm coming around my chest to hold me against him, and I shake my head before nodding. Of course. Of course I’ll take it. Is he dumb? I’ll do anything he says at this point. “You have two minutes to come.”"
I love Tatum's energy. It's giving too stupid to live, but I am here for it. I love his chaos! "“Listen, it wasn’t the smartest, especially considering he had a jar of eyeballs with him, but listen… You show me a secret door and a secret passageway, and I’m going in. I’m telling you, I’ll die in there, but I’m going in.”"
"“Tatum,” he says, his voice a threat. “If anyone ever touches you again, I will cut them apart and bury them where no one can find them. Do you understand?” I nod and then let out a croak. “Yes.” “This is your only warning.” I nod again and wet my lips. “But you’re not gay.” “I’m not. But you’re mine. Mine. Now go the fuck to sleep.”"
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
Feels: 4.5/5
Steam*: 5/5
Kinks: exhibitionism, cock warming, somnophilia, dubcon, bondage, toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: torture, hate crime / serious assault for being gay, murder, MMC is a mafia man who does bad things, drug and gun trafficking, unsafe sex
Anthony is a mafia boss probably in his 40s, given he has twin sons that are about 20 years old. His sons are Angel and Diablo, who we've met in other Cora books. Tatum is 21 and BFFs with Angel. He's only known Angel for 6 months. Tatum is gay and a twink, and he's had a thing for Anthony since he met him, he enjoys taunting and flirting with him. Anthony identifies as straight, never been with a guy. But Tatum gets to him, stirs something in him, makes him feel protective and possessive.
Tatum flirts with a bartender at a biker bar, and a gang of homophobes attack him for it. Tatum calls Angel and Anthony for help and tries to hide in the bathroom, but the men burst in and managed to beat him very very badly before help could arrive. Anthony takes Tatum home with him and gives him medical Care as he recovers. And then Tatum has to stay because Anthony's gang is being threatened by another rival gang and he's in danger because of his association with them. Tatum pushes all of Anthony's buttons while in these close quarters with him. He flirts with Anthony's men and triggers his jealousy. Anthony insists on being the one to apply salves to Tatum, which leads to sexual touches. Anthony puts up a good fight trying to stay in control of his own urges and just indulge Tatum, but that becomes a shaky line. Their relationship escalates and intensifies.
This was such a fun Cora romp. These guys were so intense and had crazy chemistry. There was the usual humor, unhinged ridiculousness, and possessive intense lust and you can expect in a Cora book. It was a wild ride of fun with a lot of bloodthirstiness. At the end it got intense with some serious plot with Tatum being abducted and the stuff with the rival game. It was a satisfying story! Tatum was a wild ride of a character. And Anthony was so possessive and obsessive about Tatum.
Fyi, there was a lot of deliberate exhibitionism, where they had sex in front of men. Because they were horny but also as a power move to claim Tatum in front of some guys that were flirting with him. Might not be everybody's cup of tea. But they were very clear about not being up for sharing!
There was a little crossover with Lark Taylor's characters, Sebastian and Matty made an appearance! I have to say, I am slightly worried about Angel. Angel is an innocent pure soul and he got married off at in an arranged marriage where it looks like he's at risk of losing some of his light. I hope in his book that gets made right and Angel isn't done dirty, he deserves only good things!
Some notable moments:
That was a swift turn of events! "“Shut up and take what I’m giving you,” he says lowly, his free arm coming around my chest to hold me against him, and I shake my head before nodding. Of course. Of course I’ll take it. Is he dumb? I’ll do anything he says at this point. “You have two minutes to come.”"
I love Tatum's energy. It's giving too stupid to live, but I am here for it. I love his chaos! "“Listen, it wasn’t the smartest, especially considering he had a jar of eyeballs with him, but listen… You show me a secret door and a secret passageway, and I’m going in. I’m telling you, I’ll die in there, but I’m going in.”"
"“Tatum,” he says, his voice a threat. “If anyone ever touches you again, I will cut them apart and bury them where no one can find them. Do you understand?” I nod and then let out a croak. “Yes.” “This is your only warning.” I nod again and wet my lips. “But you’re not gay.” “I’m not. But you’re mine. Mine. Now go the fuck to sleep.”"
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 16, 2024
Love Tatum !!! I love reading about a cheeky bratty boy who just captures the attention of everyone including THE (hot) grumpy mafia boss …anthony.
Is there getting better than a grumpy mean guy who softens for his chaotic man??? 😭😭😭
I loved both characters and while age gap isn’t high on my radar they just worked so well. It was everything you would want in an age gap mafia romance and I ate it up.
P.s. cannot wait for the next one
Is there getting better than a grumpy mean guy who softens for his chaotic man??? 😭😭😭
I loved both characters and while age gap isn’t high on my radar they just worked so well. It was everything you would want in an age gap mafia romance and I ate it up.
P.s. cannot wait for the next one
August 19, 2024
He’s sitting there, his thighs spread in those neatly pressed slacks, a tumbler of some kind of liquid in his hand. He looks like sex personified, all dark and angry. I wonder if he fucks like he looks.
What a fantastic introduction to Cora Rose!🤩 Can someone explain to me how I’ve never read her work before?? She ate this and left exactly ZERO crumbs.
WHY I LIKED THIS
- Finally, a proper Mafia boss. This isn’t a title slapped onto Anthony to make him seem badass or dark or dangerous. Cora Rose really leaned into that shit and the result is wonderfully refreshing. Anthony is dangerous not just because of what he does but what being close to him means. That – along with the third act follow through involving Tatum – is what sealed the deal for me.
- Tone and writing style. These matched the narrative perfectly and the humour was so perfectly balanced I more than tolerated Tatum’s sass – I’m actually looking forward to seeing more of it in whatever sequels are in store.
- The spice. ♨️♨️♨️ and I absolutely loved that Anthony let Tatum do that to him on his first time🥵
Please god let there be a sequel/prequel/spinoff/novella on the way.
August 5, 2024
Once again, Cora Rose knocks it out of the park. I loved everything about this one, and I’m completely obsessed with Tatum and Anthony. Literally from page one I was completely hooked and couldn’t put it down. I loved all of the side characters, there were so many interesting people that I can’t wait to read more from in the future. If you’re a fan of mafia and touch him and 💀, then you need to read this!!
August 15, 2024
damn i knew cora was crazy enough to fully embrace this mafia thing. definitely a wild ride
August 21, 2024
I hated Tatum. FULL STOP. It's perplexing to me why anyone would find him charming (but apparently everyone loves him?!!). Being horny 24/7 is his entire personality. He's stupid, selfish, bitchy, annoying and so damn uninteresting. But dude thinks he's Amazing, the star of the show! Talk about being delulu :/
According to Tatum and Anthony, every problem can be resolved by having sex. Anytime they faced any troublesome situation, they solved it by having lots of sex...
Tatum is mad at Anthony. He wants to take revenge. So they f*ckss...
Tatum is sad because they were attacked while he was on a escapade mission. People got hurt. So they f*cks again...
Tatum is kidnapped by the opposing gang and left traumatized. So they f*cks some more....
According to Tatum and Anthony, every problem can be resolved by having sex. Anytime they faced any troublesome situation, they solved it by having lots of sex...
Tatum is mad at Anthony. He wants to take revenge. So they f*ckss...
Tatum is sad because they were attacked while he was on a escapade mission. People got hurt. So they f*cks again...
Tatum is kidnapped by the opposing gang and left traumatized. So they f*cks some more....
August 14, 2024
Good, solid Cora Rose.
Though I can't help but feel there was a little something missing.
Though I can't help but feel there was a little something missing.
August 4, 2024
When reckless-but-adorable Tatum gets himself into a dangerous situation, he calls the only man he knows will help him with no questions asked- mafia boss Anthony. The Silencer is a best-friend's-Dad bi-awakening mafia rom-com. Tbh I'm not sure what I just read, but I liked it.
Anthony is more of the ringleader of a circus than the head of the mafia because the side characters are over the top unhinged. I can already tell this series is going to be an incredible amount of fun to read!
I'm kicking myself a little for not realizing that although The Silencer is book 1 in the Unexpectedly Twisted series, it's connected to the Unexpected series. It can be read as a standalone but it's a lot more fun to know more about the cameos from past couples.
Rating: 4
Angst: 4/5
Steam: 3.75/5
I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
"I want him to feel how much I want him, how much I need him. I don't even know if this is love. It goes beyond that. This is obsession, feral and deep. I need him more than I need to breathe"
Anthony is more of the ringleader of a circus than the head of the mafia because the side characters are over the top unhinged. I can already tell this series is going to be an incredible amount of fun to read!
"Anthony, do not tease me," he whispers, [...] "my dick is already at its wit's end."
I'm kicking myself a little for not realizing that although The Silencer is book 1 in the Unexpectedly Twisted series, it's connected to the Unexpected series. It can be read as a standalone but it's a lot more fun to know more about the cameos from past couples.
Rating: 4
Angst: 4/5
Steam: 3.75/5
I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
August 5, 2024
The Silencer is a great entertaining dark romance between mafia boss Anthony and light-hearted troublemaker Tatum. They both have sizzling chemistry, a connection that goes against their best interests, but neither can ignore their insane devotion to one another.
It was fun getting a new type of romance from this author. I have enjoyed all of her previous stories and was very curious to see her take on a dark mafia romance and I was not disappointed. This story has an intense beginning and continues its need to push, expand, and evolve these characters, and their world while cultivating an amazing new direction and tone.
There is one new character I am particularly fond of in this story that has a great introduction. His quirky passions and bizarrely wholesome antics make an impression and I cannot wait to see more from him.
Overall this is a great start to a new series. I cannot wait to get more from these characters and see where this insane, dark, and entertaining world will lead.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
It was fun getting a new type of romance from this author. I have enjoyed all of her previous stories and was very curious to see her take on a dark mafia romance and I was not disappointed. This story has an intense beginning and continues its need to push, expand, and evolve these characters, and their world while cultivating an amazing new direction and tone.
There is one new character I am particularly fond of in this story that has a great introduction. His quirky passions and bizarrely wholesome antics make an impression and I cannot wait to see more from him.
Overall this is a great start to a new series. I cannot wait to get more from these characters and see where this insane, dark, and entertaining world will lead.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
August 15, 2024
Filthy Dirty Pervy Sexy.
Cora Rose doing what she does best, writing comic book characters and notching up the kink to 💯%.
Cora Rose doing what she does best, writing comic book characters and notching up the kink to 💯%.
September 3, 2024
Tatum was just so fucking obnoxious and dramatic I can't stand him
It was porn with plot alright but the plot was plotting kind of and the smut was good too not gonna lie,
It turn me on 😃 Lmao
It was porn with plot alright but the plot was plotting kind of and the smut was good too not gonna lie,
It turn me on 😃 Lmao
August 18, 2024
This wasn't for me. I did read, but no, I didn't like the writing nor what happened. I was pretty much omg wtf what am I reading here - really?
Not going to try more by this author.
Not going to try more by this author.
August 14, 2024
How do I propose to a fictional character because I need Bane to be my husband???
Anthony & Tatum were everything I knew they’d be. Aka FIRE
Angel is my sweety little baby and I think he could take over the world and bend anyone to his will via his sweetness
Sabrina the brothel running BABE that walks around looking like a model but whips a 🔫 out of her secret thigh holster and throws down without shifting a hair on her head IS A GODDESS
Basically, I’m a Costello crime family & assoc. simp and that should surprise no one.
FRTC
Anthony & Tatum were everything I knew they’d be. Aka FIRE
Angel is my sweety little baby and I think he could take over the world and bend anyone to his will via his sweetness
Sabrina the brothel running BABE that walks around looking like a model but whips a 🔫 out of her secret thigh holster and throws down without shifting a hair on her head IS A GODDESS
Basically, I’m a Costello crime family & assoc. simp and that should surprise no one.
FRTC
August 21, 2024
Hot hot hot!!!!!
I love Tatum, sassy as f**k and knows exactly what he wants. Anthony the mob boss and father of Tatum's best friend, who just happens to be straight and oh so very good at his job because he can literally switch off his emotions, that is, until he takes Tatum into his home, his life, his bed and his heart.
This is book one in the unexpectedly twisted series and I can't wait for future reads where we get to so more of the characters we met in this fabulous book
I love Tatum, sassy as f**k and knows exactly what he wants. Anthony the mob boss and father of Tatum's best friend, who just happens to be straight and oh so very good at his job because he can literally switch off his emotions, that is, until he takes Tatum into his home, his life, his bed and his heart.
This is book one in the unexpectedly twisted series and I can't wait for future reads where we get to so more of the characters we met in this fabulous book
September 11, 2024
if you want a daddy kink without the daddy kink 💀 surprisingly really liked the characters, the had fun-rom-com personalities.
August 9, 2024
❤️THE SILENCER❤️
Release date: 13/08/2024 - ARC REVIEW
As always another fabulous Cora Rose read 🎉 I loved this! As soon as Anthony and Tatum were introduced I NNEEEEEDED them! This is a mafia romcom and Cora’s first-ish mafia (but I think Diablo counts!) and it was perfect OTT goodness. It was cheeky and funny and sexy and still had those little moments that made me wanna cry a bit 🤣
Tatum is going through it at the beginning and it HURTS but there is BEYOND touch-him-and-die vibes here. However much Anthony is denying it, he is all about Tatum. His walls are just so high.
Tatum is so cheeky and I love that so much. Anthony so grumpy and I love that even mooooore. This was spicy in my fave way. There’s no sharing, but there’s WATCHING and omg I loved that so much. That bit with Bane 🔥🔥🔥🔥
As always with Cora’s books they’re all a little tiny bit linked and there’s cameos, but there’s also a whole bunch of new side characters and there’s so much potential for more books! I need Bane. I love Bane so much. He’s an angel.
And talking of angels… Angel ✨😩💕💕💕 oh how I love Angel.
I don’t think you necessarily have to have read everything by Cora before this but I do recommend reading Diablo and Ben first as Tatum is in them being an adorable menace and the lil hints of him bothering Anthony make those books and this book even better!
Release date: 13/08/2024 - ARC REVIEW
As always another fabulous Cora Rose read 🎉 I loved this! As soon as Anthony and Tatum were introduced I NNEEEEEDED them! This is a mafia romcom and Cora’s first-ish mafia (but I think Diablo counts!) and it was perfect OTT goodness. It was cheeky and funny and sexy and still had those little moments that made me wanna cry a bit 🤣
Tatum is going through it at the beginning and it HURTS but there is BEYOND touch-him-and-die vibes here. However much Anthony is denying it, he is all about Tatum. His walls are just so high.
Tatum is so cheeky and I love that so much. Anthony so grumpy and I love that even mooooore. This was spicy in my fave way. There’s no sharing, but there’s WATCHING and omg I loved that so much. That bit with Bane 🔥🔥🔥🔥
As always with Cora’s books they’re all a little tiny bit linked and there’s cameos, but there’s also a whole bunch of new side characters and there’s so much potential for more books! I need Bane. I love Bane so much. He’s an angel.
And talking of angels… Angel ✨😩💕💕💕 oh how I love Angel.
I don’t think you necessarily have to have read everything by Cora before this but I do recommend reading Diablo and Ben first as Tatum is in them being an adorable menace and the lil hints of him bothering Anthony make those books and this book even better!
August 14, 2024
I absolutely loved this book!!! Tatum stole my heart at the very start and I couldn’t put this book down!! Anthony was unhinged and my favorite kinda book boyfriend! I was obsessed with the way he was with Tatum. I’ve loved everything Cora Rose has written and this one was no different!!
August 16, 2024
LMFAOO this really shocked me FR.
The right dose of adrenaline and FUN because I was chuckling up a storm and I honestly could not hold in my amusement while reading. Mafia rom com is right lol and seen as me and Cora rose have a love hate relationship (I hardly ever vibe with her books) but this was memorable! Like I want books for almost all the freaking characters if not all.
Viktor and Luca have.. HAVE to end up together.
Bane must get a story😭.. I feel like that will be the height of my amusement.
Mikahail and Angelo of course… that Russian motherf*cker better not hurt him.
Teddy!!🥹 omg I love him!
I love all of them and I’m obsessed with how much they adore Tatum. Oh to have that much power over people. It’s giving the best kind of found family
As for the romance well🤣
The author doesn’t mince words.. it more obsession and ownership than anything else except.. it’s ENDEARING ASF.
Sigh this has the right vibes and I’m excited for more.
The right dose of adrenaline and FUN because I was chuckling up a storm and I honestly could not hold in my amusement while reading. Mafia rom com is right lol and seen as me and Cora rose have a love hate relationship (I hardly ever vibe with her books) but this was memorable! Like I want books for almost all the freaking characters if not all.
Viktor and Luca have.. HAVE to end up together.
Bane must get a story😭.. I feel like that will be the height of my amusement.
Mikahail and Angelo of course… that Russian motherf*cker better not hurt him.
Teddy!!🥹 omg I love him!
I love all of them and I’m obsessed with how much they adore Tatum. Oh to have that much power over people. It’s giving the best kind of found family
As for the romance well🤣
The author doesn’t mince words.. it more obsession and ownership than anything else except.. it’s ENDEARING ASF.
Sigh this has the right vibes and I’m excited for more.
August 16, 2024
This was pretty great. Tatum and Anthony may seem like an unlikely pair, but they worked well together. Despite their differences in age and status, they each had equal power over the other and it never felt unbalanced. Plus, it was quite steamy, and while I know it’s not to everyone’s taste, I very much enjoyed the exhibitionism. I also appreciated that there was no drama between the main pairing and Anthony’s son Angel, who is also very close to Tatum. Everyone just wanted the others to be happy and I appreciated the maturity of their easy acceptance.
Speaking of Angel, I need his story! He is such a precious ray of light and I need him to have the beautiful romance he deserves.
This story also introduced many compelling characters that I hope get their own stories. Teddy is so sweet; Bane is bizarrely endearing; and I really need more of the love/hate connection between Luca and Viktor. I also loved how much they all loved Tatum, and the odd family that they all made together.
I almost forgot but there's also a cameo of two of my favorite of Lark Taylor's characters in here and that was a nice surprise.
I'm definitely excited for more.
Speaking of Angel, I need his story! He is such a precious ray of light and I need him to have the beautiful romance he deserves.
This story also introduced many compelling characters that I hope get their own stories. Teddy is so sweet; Bane is bizarrely endearing; and I really need more of the love/hate connection between Luca and Viktor. I also loved how much they all loved Tatum, and the odd family that they all made together.
I almost forgot but there's also a cameo of two of my favorite of Lark Taylor's characters in here and that was a nice surprise.
I'm definitely excited for more.
September 20, 2024
This book was quite entertaining (and also pretty hot, in case anyone was wondering).
August 13, 2024
I love all of Cora’s books specifically for their silly, goofy inner monologues and banter that has me cackling. They can always put me in a good mood. Pair that with some dark mafia romance? Unaliving? Touch him and die? Getting the mafia boss off during his meetings? Catacombs?! Oh good lord, this just exceeded all of my expectations 🥵
It. Was. So. Good!!!
I don’t even know how to adequately put into words how amazing this masterpiece of a book was. The chemistry between Anthony and Tatum was just crackling with heat. The ongoing battle with the MC/gang always had me on the edge of my seat. Yet, it still checked off all my boxes for hilarious content, with the added bonus of that content being morally…questionable. I swear, if we do not get a book for Bane, I will absolutely riot. That sweet insane baby just needs someone to love him and his collection and gifts 😉
Being the first book in this spin-off series, I can already see who will be getting more books - Cora is laying all the little Easter eggs for future pairings and I am here for it. I can’t wait for Angel’s book bc I need to know that innocent little creature is okay and gets everything he deserves. I can’t wait for the rest!!
It. Was. So. Good!!!
I don’t even know how to adequately put into words how amazing this masterpiece of a book was. The chemistry between Anthony and Tatum was just crackling with heat. The ongoing battle with the MC/gang always had me on the edge of my seat. Yet, it still checked off all my boxes for hilarious content, with the added bonus of that content being morally…questionable. I swear, if we do not get a book for Bane, I will absolutely riot. That sweet insane baby just needs someone to love him and his collection and gifts 😉
Being the first book in this spin-off series, I can already see who will be getting more books - Cora is laying all the little Easter eggs for future pairings and I am here for it. I can’t wait for Angel’s book bc I need to know that innocent little creature is okay and gets everything he deserves. I can’t wait for the rest!!
August 16, 2024
Anthony and Tatum. Jesus. They’re hot 🥵
I didn’t realize that this was tied into the Unexpected series but if you’ve read Diablo & Ben, you’ll be set up for this.
This is Diablo & Angel’s dad X Angel’s BFF. Tatum has been flirting his way into Anthony’s brain forever. One fateful night, Tatum is in a bind (a fairly violent one) and calls on Anthony to help him. Anthony saves the day but it starts a gang war.
Over the course of this, their connection grows and their love forms. It’s so sweet but also incredibly steamy. They balance each other so well.
This also has a cameo from Matty and Sebastian (Justice by Lark Taylor)so if you’re like me, you’ll be fangirling. 🥹🥹
Overall I think this was such a good story and a great way to dip a toe into the mafia pool. This is so inherently Cora that you can feel it in the writing.
I received a copy of this book but this is my honest and voluntary review! 🖤
I didn’t realize that this was tied into the Unexpected series but if you’ve read Diablo & Ben, you’ll be set up for this.
This is Diablo & Angel’s dad X Angel’s BFF. Tatum has been flirting his way into Anthony’s brain forever. One fateful night, Tatum is in a bind (a fairly violent one) and calls on Anthony to help him. Anthony saves the day but it starts a gang war.
Over the course of this, their connection grows and their love forms. It’s so sweet but also incredibly steamy. They balance each other so well.
This also has a cameo from Matty and Sebastian (Justice by Lark Taylor)so if you’re like me, you’ll be fangirling. 🥹🥹
Overall I think this was such a good story and a great way to dip a toe into the mafia pool. This is so inherently Cora that you can feel it in the writing.
I received a copy of this book but this is my honest and voluntary review! 🖤
August 14, 2024
Hated it. Almost dnfed at 50% but powered through. (Why?)
This was beyond stupid. Idiot 1 ist mad at idiot 2 for marrying the best friend/idiot 2s son off. Then he gets revenge. What revenge you ask? His revenge is fucking him and after that he is obviously not angry any more.
Idiot 1 gets kidnapped. He is hurt and traumatized. The cure? You guessed it, fucking.
I have honestly no idea how mc2 is obsessed with mc1. Why? At the beginning he has this ‚switch‘ to turn off his emotions (🙄). He gives mc1 hand jobs and doesn’t get hard (he has so much control)
Then this switch evaporates.
Mc 2 shared his late wife with his best friend but would naturally never share mc1.
Mc2 calls mc1 his little light because he is his light in the darkness. Direct quote… yeah I also threw up in my mouth
This was a beginning of a series but apparently a spin off?Every couple must have an own book, I guess. Did I read any of that? Don’t know, don’t care.
Who the next MCs will be is clear. I’m not interested in their stories.
Don’t get me started about angel, the son who got married off.
This was a half assed shit show. Not recommended. 2 stars because bane was sometimes funny.
This was beyond stupid. Idiot 1 ist mad at idiot 2 for marrying the best friend/idiot 2s son off. Then he gets revenge. What revenge you ask? His revenge is fucking him and after that he is obviously not angry any more.
Idiot 1 gets kidnapped. He is hurt and traumatized. The cure? You guessed it, fucking.
I have honestly no idea how mc2 is obsessed with mc1. Why? At the beginning he has this ‚switch‘ to turn off his emotions (🙄). He gives mc1 hand jobs and doesn’t get hard (he has so much control)
Then this switch evaporates.
Mc 2 shared his late wife with his best friend but would naturally never share mc1.
Mc2 calls mc1 his little light because he is his light in the darkness. Direct quote… yeah I also threw up in my mouth
This was a beginning of a series but apparently a spin off?Every couple must have an own book, I guess. Did I read any of that? Don’t know, don’t care.
Who the next MCs will be is clear. I’m not interested in their stories.
Don’t get me started about angel, the son who got married off.
This was a half assed shit show. Not recommended. 2 stars because bane was sometimes funny.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2024
The Silencer is book one in the Unexpectedly Twisted series. This MM mafia romance story is about Anthony and Tatum.
I love The Unexpected series and was so excited to hear we would be getting a rom-com mafia spinoff. And let me tell you, this book delivered. I am as feral for The Silencer as Anthony is for Tatum.
Tatum is the twenty-one year old sassy troublemaker that stole my heart. He is sweet and endearing as well as hilarious. Tatum has a crush on Anthony, his best friend’s dad who happens to be a very dangerous mafia boss.
When Tatum finds himself in serious trouble with the Fallen Aces gang, Anthony is there to rescue him. As the war between these rival gangs escalates, Anthony has Tatum stay at his home. I could not get enough of these two. I just loved the dynamic between Tatum and Anthony. The way Tatum constantly flirted and challenged Anthony was just so perfect. And I just ate up how Anthony became so possessive and obsessed with Tatum. I loved their push and pull. They had amazing chemistry and their passion was intense. Anthony and Tatum were so incredibly hot together.
Not only did I enjoy the spicy and swoony moments, but I also liked the danger and action in this story. The side characters were so amazing and I definitely hope they will get books of their own. I absolutely loved this book and can’t recommend it enough.
I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
I love The Unexpected series and was so excited to hear we would be getting a rom-com mafia spinoff. And let me tell you, this book delivered. I am as feral for The Silencer as Anthony is for Tatum.
Tatum is the twenty-one year old sassy troublemaker that stole my heart. He is sweet and endearing as well as hilarious. Tatum has a crush on Anthony, his best friend’s dad who happens to be a very dangerous mafia boss.
When Tatum finds himself in serious trouble with the Fallen Aces gang, Anthony is there to rescue him. As the war between these rival gangs escalates, Anthony has Tatum stay at his home. I could not get enough of these two. I just loved the dynamic between Tatum and Anthony. The way Tatum constantly flirted and challenged Anthony was just so perfect. And I just ate up how Anthony became so possessive and obsessed with Tatum. I loved their push and pull. They had amazing chemistry and their passion was intense. Anthony and Tatum were so incredibly hot together.
Not only did I enjoy the spicy and swoony moments, but I also liked the danger and action in this story. The side characters were so amazing and I definitely hope they will get books of their own. I absolutely loved this book and can’t recommend it enough.
I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
August 6, 2024
This is going to sound silly, but I didnt make the connection before reading that this was Tatum and Anthony’s story. And I was SO EXCITED!
It’s become appallingly apparent to me that I’m a goner for possessive, obsessed, bossy men falling for men that burst into their lives and just won’t leave lol. Tatum showed up one day and flipped Anthony’s world upside down.
This book starts right in the thick of it. Tatum’s found himself in a mess not of his own making (in my opinion). And Anthony comes to the rescue on his flaming chariot. Freaking swoon.
I really like the direction Cora took with this book. She didn’t shy away from the dark aspects of this book, so please make sure you read the TWs prior to diving into this!
I’m so invested in this series! What’s going with Luca and Victor? Why doesn’t Teddy talk but idc he’s adorable and precious! Bane is unhinged and I love him! But most of all…..WHATS GOING ON WITH ANGEL!
*𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬.*
It’s become appallingly apparent to me that I’m a goner for possessive, obsessed, bossy men falling for men that burst into their lives and just won’t leave lol. Tatum showed up one day and flipped Anthony’s world upside down.
This book starts right in the thick of it. Tatum’s found himself in a mess not of his own making (in my opinion). And Anthony comes to the rescue on his flaming chariot. Freaking swoon.
I really like the direction Cora took with this book. She didn’t shy away from the dark aspects of this book, so please make sure you read the TWs prior to diving into this!
I’m so invested in this series! What’s going with Luca and Victor? Why doesn’t Teddy talk but idc he’s adorable and precious! Bane is unhinged and I love him! But most of all…..WHATS GOING ON WITH ANGEL!
*𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬.*
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