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tj_darkreads's review
5.0
This was so good I had this read in a couple of hours I couldn't put it down. This is the 1st book in the Dark Masque series and yep this took off from the first page up to that cliffhanger ending.
Kennedy just moved to Dusk Bay with her mom who's getting married to Leo Cassini and meets her new step brother Mannix, and from the looks of thing's she's getting his two best friends Issac (Ice) and Ares as well, but Ares is dragging his feet and not quiet ready to jump on the Kennedy train yet not like the other two, so it's going to be interesting in book 2 what happens next, because it looks like her nightmare from that night just came true. I know that's vague, but when you read it you'll know. This was so good definitely would recommend.
Kennedy just moved to Dusk Bay with her mom who's getting married to Leo Cassini and meets her new step brother Mannix, and from the looks of thing's she's getting his two best friends Issac (Ice) and Ares as well, but Ares is dragging his feet and not quiet ready to jump on the Kennedy train yet not like the other two, so it's going to be interesting in book 2 what happens next, because it looks like her nightmare from that night just came true. I know that's vague, but when you read it you'll know. This was so good definitely would recommend.
chubbyromancereader's review
3.0
Fast paced fast burn
Bait started off pretty fast-paced, but it was very intriguing, so I had to keep reading. It was a pretty predictable read with certain scenes and ended exactly how I thought, but I am curious enough to find out what happens next so I will read book 2!
Bait started off pretty fast-paced, but it was very intriguing, so I had to keep reading. It was a pretty predictable read with certain scenes and ended exactly how I thought, but I am curious enough to find out what happens next so I will read book 2!
mumoboys's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
smhutch's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
undeadtears's review
5.0
Culpa mía fans will love this!!
"There's nothing wrong with asking for what you want. It's the best way to get what you want. If you want either of us, or Ares, tell us. The same way I tell you what I want. It saves a lot of time and bullshit."
this is the first book I’ve read by Jo Bradley and i am OBSESSED i don’t know what the author put in this book but it was a perfect escapism especially if you love over protective and possessive hero’s!! i could not put the book down and stayed up till 2 am reading. every time i think something is gonna happen the book does the exact opposite. felt like time flew by while i was reading and that ending makes me super excited for the next book!!
if you like reverse harems, mafia romance, mm, and the step brother trope obviously you should definitely add this to your tbr to fill the hole that culpa mía left(i didn’t read culpa mía but based off the movie this book had similar vibes) you should add this to your dark romance tbr list!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
"There's nothing wrong with asking for what you want. It's the best way to get what you want. If you want either of us, or Ares, tell us. The same way I tell you what I want. It saves a lot of time and bullshit."
this is the first book I’ve read by Jo Bradley and i am OBSESSED i don’t know what the author put in this book but it was a perfect escapism especially if you love over protective and possessive hero’s!! i could not put the book down and stayed up till 2 am reading. every time i think something is gonna happen the book does the exact opposite. felt like time flew by while i was reading and that ending makes me super excited for the next book!!
if you like reverse harems, mafia romance, mm, and the step brother trope obviously you should definitely add this to your tbr to fill the hole that culpa mía left(i didn’t read culpa mía but based off the movie this book had similar vibes) you should add this to your dark romance tbr list!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
kayleereads's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
jacklynsbooknook's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Kennedy Knight is over being at this masquerade party. Yes it is the biggest party of the year but she needs some air. Walking outside on the grounds of this estate she is shocked to find three masked men killing another party goer. Kennedy tries to run but they spot her before she gets away. She manages to hide but she is traumatized by what she saw. She has no proof of what happened and is scared the men will find her.
"We'll find you, little mouse. There's nowhere you can run and hide from us."
She just moved to Dusk Bay from Sydney and is still trying to adjust to her new life as her mother is getting married in a few weeks. She is having nightmares and is struggling with her situation. She is almost done with school and has been studying coding and cyber security. Her soon to be stepfather Leo seems ok but his son, Mannix is insufferable. Ice and Ace, Mannix's two best friends are almost as bad....well, not Ice. He is the only one who is friendly to her.
They spend most of their time giving Kennedy a hard time. One of her passions is gymnastics and she finds a local gym to join and starts working there coaching kids. It gets her out of the house and away from the guys. When her coworker hits on her, Mannix becomes possessive over her. Kennedy and Mannix/Ice start to grow closer together (Ace still wants nothing to do with her.) Kennedy feels like she is missing something. Clearly her soon to be stepfather and stepbrother are rich and connected to something....maybe illegal?
Everything seems to be going ok until someone follows her home and threatens her. Kennedy is on edge, but the guys react in a way that lets her know that they do care about her very much. Before they know it, the day of the wedding is here and that is when Keneddy finds something that terrifies her beyond belief.
This is a quick and spicy read with suspense and mystery woven into the story. I like that not all the guys are immediately obsessed with her, and it seems like they are going to have to work on building their relationships. It does end on a cliffhanger, so you are going to want to pick up book number 2!
Tropes
Mafia Romance
Why Choose
Possessive Alpha-holes
"We'll find you, little mouse. There's nowhere you can run and hide from us."
She just moved to Dusk Bay from Sydney and is still trying to adjust to her new life as her mother is getting married in a few weeks. She is having nightmares and is struggling with her situation. She is almost done with school and has been studying coding and cyber security. Her soon to be stepfather Leo seems ok but his son, Mannix is insufferable. Ice and Ace, Mannix's two best friends are almost as bad....well, not Ice. He is the only one who is friendly to her.
They spend most of their time giving Kennedy a hard time. One of her passions is gymnastics and she finds a local gym to join and starts working there coaching kids. It gets her out of the house and away from the guys. When her coworker hits on her, Mannix becomes possessive over her. Kennedy and Mannix/Ice start to grow closer together (Ace still wants nothing to do with her.) Kennedy feels like she is missing something. Clearly her soon to be stepfather and stepbrother are rich and connected to something....maybe illegal?
Everything seems to be going ok until someone follows her home and threatens her. Kennedy is on edge, but the guys react in a way that lets her know that they do care about her very much. Before they know it, the day of the wedding is here and that is when Keneddy finds something that terrifies her beyond belief.
This is a quick and spicy read with suspense and mystery woven into the story. I like that not all the guys are immediately obsessed with her, and it seems like they are going to have to work on building their relationships. It does end on a cliffhanger, so you are going to want to pick up book number 2!
Tropes
Mafia Romance
Why Choose
Possessive Alpha-holes
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