Deathless & Divided by Bethany-Kris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I admit I’m sicker than a dog and am hopped up on DayQuil and Sudaffed. Bear that in mind in the event this review turns into the ramblings of a deranged housewife.
First, I’d like to thank the heavens above for mobster romances. Such a sexy mix of sin and pleasure. My first introduction to this genre was Cora Reilly’s “Bound by” series. (If you haven’t read that series stop everything and read those books! I’m serious. Just do it.) Quickly followed that fantastic series with Bethany-Kris’ “The Arrangement”. It was a steamy book but a little too much sex to be believable and not enough content for my liking. (Yes, check outside your windows! I just said that a book had too much sex! Certainly pigs are flying!) J.M. Darhower’s “Monster in his Eyes” certainly falls in this category but left me with mixed feelings as did Tijans Books’ “Carter Reed”. Belle Aurora’s “Lev” falls somewhere in between.
Now that you’ve survived my listing of mobster romances let me assure you that “Deathless & Divided” was one of my favorites. Why? Well, the dirty talk and sex scenes certainly didn’t shy away from anything. But above that the author did a great job showcasing the nitty gritty of mob life whereas other series have painted it with rose colored glasses. There was lots of blood, senseless killings, vendettas and characters posturing for more leadership & power. The character’s reactions (for the most part) were reasonable and I could sympathize with their struggles.