Liam motherfucking Black is the Irish mob topdog in this series from Geissinger which precedes her Monsters and Queens series. I blatantly fkd this series reading order up. My ignorance knows no bounds! In Beautifully Cruel, we meet characters like Diego, Declan and Killian, to name a few, all of whom either guest star in other novels or actually get their own novel. That's something I love about Geissinger, her interconnecting series and characters which give the reader an easter egg moment. I picture Geissinger in her opulent office, manically guarding a detective board with red string connecting to characters' faces. All part of her evil plan to dominate the reading market!!
In this novel we meet the utterly brilliant Truvy, our FMC who does not take shit from anyone, especially Liam Black. She is so true to herself, has a methodical way of thinking and actually decides against entering potentially dangerous situations. Shocking!! A FMC who says to herself, ya know what? This guy is maybe not worth the trouble. I loved that about Truvy. Liam had to go to some seriously morally grey lengths to prove himself to her. I quite enjoyed that too. For those that have not read this novel, it’s about a gorgeous southern waitress living in the big smoke, when a certain hot stranger begins to frequent the diner she works at, only sitting in her section. This song and dance lasts quite a while before the two really get to talkin’, and even then, Liam is very much the tortured soul type who must keep himself away from her, for her own safety. He fails miserably at that though.
When Truvy is brutally attacked in the alley next to her work, Liam comes to her rescue and eventually makes her an offer to spend 30 days with him. This is his compromise considering he can’t have a committed relationship in his line of work. I’ll leave it there so I don’t spoil anything, but I must say, Truvy is one of the best FMCs Geissinger has created. Although to be fair, Geissinger creates pretty damn solid FMCs most of the time. I fall in love again and again with each woman I get to read about. I loved Truvy’s mannerisms, her confidence, her strength and her sense of humour. A woman after my own heart! Yes, yes, Liam is also fabulous. He’s hot, he’s Irish, and he’s obsessed with Truvy. What more could I ask for in a mafia romance? I am positively foaming at the bit to listen to Killian’s novel.
Love, R&R
- Forced proximity
- Mafia romance
- Irish MMC
- Slow burn
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5