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Dangerous Daddies #2
Wild Heart
He was the man who protected my best friend� but right now it felt like the only person he cared about protecting was me.
I fell for him the second our eyes touched, my palms filling with his blood. Panic held my lungs in its fist, and though I wasn’t the one dying, I couldn’t seem to take in any air.
Then he whispered my name.
Hand on my face, he kept me from drowning. He made me stronger, and when they tried to take him away, I fought to stay by his side.
I was supposed to save him�
I should’ve known he’d be the one to save me.
Wild Heart is a hurt-comfort, MM romance with morally ambiguous characters and a guaranteed HEA. This story features dark scenes, needless violence, steamy moments, and a Russian daddy who’d do anything for his boy.
I fell for him the second our eyes touched, my palms filling with his blood. Panic held my lungs in its fist, and though I wasn’t the one dying, I couldn’t seem to take in any air.
Then he whispered my name.
Hand on my face, he kept me from drowning. He made me stronger, and when they tried to take him away, I fought to stay by his side.
I was supposed to save him�
I should’ve known he’d be the one to save me.
Wild Heart is a hurt-comfort, MM romance with morally ambiguous characters and a guaranteed HEA. This story features dark scenes, needless violence, steamy moments, and a Russian daddy who’d do anything for his boy.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2023
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April Jade
6books287followersApril Jade lives in Central Michigan with her husband and their troublemaking cat. She is a self-proclaimed bookaholic and splits her time between reading and writing MM romance novels full of possessive men and the sweet boys that make them melt.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably binge-watching Supernatural, listening to true crime podcasts, or impatiently awaiting the release of the next Marvel movie. She loves pizza, romance, and penning happily ever afters.
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September 25, 2023
“You make things quiet.�
This book definitely tried hard to be good. It was okay, but missing the core of the storyline making it fell flat and entirely noticeable. In contrast to the previous, where their romance took center stage, making it one of the swooniest book, this installment lacked crucial elements and a well structured plot.
Some things happen a little too fast that I couldn’t get a grip on what happen. The plotline had holes and pacing felt erratic where it left me confused. It all felt challenging to differentiate between characters and events. Marcos’s backstory in particular, was inadequately developed, and so much of telling than showing.
They made a great pair, and feels like they were too in their own world, failing to bring me as a reader into feeling their emotions. This was sweet, but fell onto a cringier side than book #1
Papa was hot thou. I love that so much.
This book definitely tried hard to be good. It was okay, but missing the core of the storyline making it fell flat and entirely noticeable. In contrast to the previous, where their romance took center stage, making it one of the swooniest book, this installment lacked crucial elements and a well structured plot.
Some things happen a little too fast that I couldn’t get a grip on what happen. The plotline had holes and pacing felt erratic where it left me confused. It all felt challenging to differentiate between characters and events. Marcos’s backstory in particular, was inadequately developed, and so much of telling than showing.
They made a great pair, and feels like they were too in their own world, failing to bring me as a reader into feeling their emotions. This was sweet, but fell onto a cringier side than book #1
Papa was hot thou. I love that so much.
September 8, 2024
I do love you, Solnyshko. My heart is wild for you. Mad. I would share my heart with you if I could. My soul. My goddamn skin.� “Say it again,� he sobbed. “I love you.�
Can you feel the cringe from here? No? Just me? Okay�. 🚪🏃♂️�
I can’t believe I finished this 😩 I’m sorry but it was sooo bad and everyone in this book needed therapy and a Xanax and to STFU and stop crying my god. Marcos fell into “little� territory for me and maybe that’s why I hated it?
Skimmed 60-100% of it.
Another duped by the cover>My fucking luck 🍀
Can you feel the cringe from here? No? Just me? Okay�. 🚪🏃♂️�
I can’t believe I finished this 😩 I’m sorry but it was sooo bad and everyone in this book needed therapy and a Xanax and to STFU and stop crying my god. Marcos fell into “little� territory for me and maybe that’s why I hated it?
Skimmed 60-100% of it.
Another duped by the cover>My fucking luck 🍀
September 22, 2023
1.75�
Damn, this was awful. Awful storytelling. What happened? I thought we were moving up. I would've DNF this book at 35%, but I read it anyway.
This story was a complete mess and even though it had 2 potentially good main characters, this book didn't treat 'em right...at all.
An almost exact copy of the first installment, down to the premature baby calling, carrying the guy, buying him an animal, you name it.
Marcos was Toby's bff and, apparently, a complete basket case. He needed intense therapy, pronto. And Ivan, well, Ivan was a russian mob underboss and I honestly thought we were going to get a good, crazy, dangerous daddy love story, but if nothing else, we were going to get good spice.
Boy, was I wrong.
These two jump, like leap with fire under their shoes into a full-blown relationship with completely no build-up, they're having the most absurd dialogues and Ivan is not a Daddy, no, he's "papa". 🤨😄
With Marcos having intense daddy issues and his dad being heavily involved here and now he's calling Ivan "papa"? Is that a thing? I've never heard of that before, ever. A papa book. A papa/boy dynamic. ??
And no, I checked, in russian a daddy is called "papochka", so no, it's not that.
What a mess. Seriously, I have no idea what the author was trying to tell us here, I get who and what the MMCs are, but they didn't get a good story, it didn't work.
"I didn't come here for you. Not really. I came for me... because when I laid down in my bed tonight, I lost my shit. Supremely. But that's... not your problem. It's mine. I projected my bullshit onto you, and I'm sorry. Im not yours to fix. I should go to a therapist, but they cost a lot of money."
Ugh.
🔵 And the mafia part, yeah, there was more to it in this book, but it wasn't good.
"Marcos, hon, why don't you come pick your boyfriend's finger up off the ground."
Marcos bent, pinching my finger between his own and cradling it in his palm. "I'll keep it safe for you, papa."
Right.
This didn't work, it just didn't. I feel like I was robbed out of a really sexy, hot love story that this book should've been, Ivan had potential, so did Marcos, they could've been a really hot sexy mess together, but no, this wasn't it.
I was immediately interested in Midnight, the hacker who works for Ben and was mentioned in this book, so it looks like he's getting his own book with Elijah, a guy who's covering for Ivan here, so I'm definitely going to read that one aswell.
August 3, 2023
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes & tags down below.
If he was a lion, then I was a goat. The kind that fainted every time someone snapped their fingers too loud.
I was looking forward to reading this book a crazy amount, which can sometimes backfire a little. Thankfully Wild Heart didn’t disappoint at all. I think this book is a pretty perfect representation of what I love about both Daddy/boy dynamics, as well as the hurt/comfort trope. The caretaking and cuddling was top notch, and the love the MCs had for each other could be felt throughout.
“Ugh. Freddy.� “Baby, are you jealous of the man I torched?� “You torched him?� He gagged a little. “That's disgusting.� “I gave the order.� Bowl in hand, I made him a dish and set it in front him. “It’s hot. Don’t burn yourself.� “Thank you,� he said. “And for the record, I think I’m jealous of any man who gets your attention.�
“I have a bit of a jealousy problem,� he mumbled, and I chuckled.
Marcos and Ivan have known about each other for a long time, but an event at the start of the book is what led to them acting on their mutual attraction. It’s hard to say if it’s instalove or not because of this, but they are definitely instaobsessed with each other. We’re talking about an unhealthy codependency, possessiveness and a jealous streak a mile long that would normally be red flags, but sue me, I freaking love reading about it in books like these.
“Ask me how many relationships I’ve had.� “No, I don’t wanna.� “Ask me.� “Fine!� He spat. “How many?� “Zero.� The space between his shoulders stiffened. “Really?� “Swear it.� “Aren’t you like forty or something?� “I’m thirty-eight, you fucking brat.�
My father made a humming sound and took a tentative step forward. “Your boyfriend looks forty.� “Don’t be a dick, Luis. He’s thirty-eight.� Ivan chuckled in my ear.
Speaking about Daddy kink, this is the first time I’ve read a book where the boy calls his daddy Papi, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely adorable. It fits with these MCs so well, and I loved that April Jade did that.
“I don’t want anything to happen to you, Dad, but I’m� I’m important too.� “I never said you weren’t.� “That’s true.� Hand to my mouth, I nodded, fighting against the tears that pooled in my eyes. “But you never said I was either.�
My heart hurt really bad whenever Marcos talked about how his family treated him.
If you enjoy mafia romance with a good dose of ruthless violence, extreme obsession, possessiveness and Daddy kink, look no further. The spice in this one was a step up from the previous book as well. *chefs kiss*
“Ivan!� Marcos stiffened, a low sound vibrating his throat. His grip was punishing now, and he tore at my skin like he owned it. Eyes thin and lips flat, he cocked his head ever so slightly and stared at the man who approached us. “Baby, that’s Austin. He owns the farm with his dad.� “I don’t like how he said your name,� he spat. “Like he knows you or something.� Hell.
You don’t have to have read the first book, Mad Love, but I highly recommend it, just because it’s a really good book as well.
Ugh, I have so many quotes I want to share 😭
Dark hair flopped over his forehead, and I wondered if it would be weird to ask him for a lock of it. Not a big piece. Just something small to carry around in my pocket.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Hurt/comfort, mafia romance, daddy kink (papi), age gap, size difference, anxiety attacks, blood play, a touch of cum play, marking/love bites/bruises (all consensual), possessive and protective, codependency, obsessive love (could’ve been an alternate title, lol)
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Blood play
Gun violence
A touch of torture
Anxiety
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Strict
If he was a lion, then I was a goat. The kind that fainted every time someone snapped their fingers too loud.
I was looking forward to reading this book a crazy amount, which can sometimes backfire a little. Thankfully Wild Heart didn’t disappoint at all. I think this book is a pretty perfect representation of what I love about both Daddy/boy dynamics, as well as the hurt/comfort trope. The caretaking and cuddling was top notch, and the love the MCs had for each other could be felt throughout.
“Ugh. Freddy.� “Baby, are you jealous of the man I torched?� “You torched him?� He gagged a little. “That's disgusting.� “I gave the order.� Bowl in hand, I made him a dish and set it in front him. “It’s hot. Don’t burn yourself.� “Thank you,� he said. “And for the record, I think I’m jealous of any man who gets your attention.�
“I have a bit of a jealousy problem,� he mumbled, and I chuckled.
Marcos and Ivan have known about each other for a long time, but an event at the start of the book is what led to them acting on their mutual attraction. It’s hard to say if it’s instalove or not because of this, but they are definitely instaobsessed with each other. We’re talking about an unhealthy codependency, possessiveness and a jealous streak a mile long that would normally be red flags, but sue me, I freaking love reading about it in books like these.
“Ask me how many relationships I’ve had.� “No, I don’t wanna.� “Ask me.� “Fine!� He spat. “How many?� “Zero.� The space between his shoulders stiffened. “Really?� “Swear it.� “Aren’t you like forty or something?� “I’m thirty-eight, you fucking brat.�
My father made a humming sound and took a tentative step forward. “Your boyfriend looks forty.� “Don’t be a dick, Luis. He’s thirty-eight.� Ivan chuckled in my ear.
Speaking about Daddy kink, this is the first time I’ve read a book where the boy calls his daddy Papi, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely adorable. It fits with these MCs so well, and I loved that April Jade did that.
“I don’t want anything to happen to you, Dad, but I’m� I’m important too.� “I never said you weren’t.� “That’s true.� Hand to my mouth, I nodded, fighting against the tears that pooled in my eyes. “But you never said I was either.�
My heart hurt really bad whenever Marcos talked about how his family treated him.
If you enjoy mafia romance with a good dose of ruthless violence, extreme obsession, possessiveness and Daddy kink, look no further. The spice in this one was a step up from the previous book as well. *chefs kiss*
“Ivan!� Marcos stiffened, a low sound vibrating his throat. His grip was punishing now, and he tore at my skin like he owned it. Eyes thin and lips flat, he cocked his head ever so slightly and stared at the man who approached us. “Baby, that’s Austin. He owns the farm with his dad.� “I don’t like how he said your name,� he spat. “Like he knows you or something.� Hell.
You don’t have to have read the first book, Mad Love, but I highly recommend it, just because it’s a really good book as well.
Ugh, I have so many quotes I want to share 😭
Dark hair flopped over his forehead, and I wondered if it would be weird to ask him for a lock of it. Not a big piece. Just something small to carry around in my pocket.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Hurt/comfort, mafia romance, daddy kink (papi), age gap, size difference, anxiety attacks, blood play, a touch of cum play, marking/love bites/bruises (all consensual), possessive and protective, codependency, obsessive love (could’ve been an alternate title, lol)
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Blood play
Gun violence
A touch of torture
Anxiety
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Strict
September 5, 2023
They're both equally needy, possessive, and obsessive almost toxic how much they need each other but I'm gonna eat it up everytime lmaoo
There's a lot of cringe affirmations between them where I'm just like 🙃🙃 but that doesn't ruin the story, I just hated how Marcos speaks and treated his father.
There's a lot of cringe affirmations between them where I'm just like 🙃🙃 but that doesn't ruin the story, I just hated how Marcos speaks and treated his father.
September 28, 2023
5+++++ wish it was longer stars story!!!
Shelved as 'dnf'
August 12, 2023DNF 57%
Listen...I'm a simple kind of person. I like to be able to read and get immersed in a story, feel emotions and celebrate the love, but this did not work for me just like the author's Be Mine, Vicious Valentine book. I don't know what has happened to their writing but I don't want to have to take time to figure out what they are trying to say. I liked their Midnight book, and Mad Love was okay. Both were much better than this.
I think the author has some great potential for story telling as far as the plot and the characters, so I'm hoping they will dial back on the metaphors, similes and personifications in the next one. Otherwise, they will go on my do not read list.
Listen...I'm a simple kind of person. I like to be able to read and get immersed in a story, feel emotions and celebrate the love, but this did not work for me just like the author's Be Mine, Vicious Valentine book. I don't know what has happened to their writing but I don't want to have to take time to figure out what they are trying to say. I liked their Midnight book, and Mad Love was okay. Both were much better than this.
I think the author has some great potential for story telling as far as the plot and the characters, so I'm hoping they will dial back on the metaphors, similes and personifications in the next one. Otherwise, they will go on my do not read list.
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July 31, 2024I tried it the second time but can’t get into it dnfed at 40%
August 6, 2023
**2.5 stars
I’m soooo sad. Like. The absolute saddest. I have been waiting for this book. Book one wasn’t perfect, but it made me smile and just so happy. This. This was not the same. I don’t know why this author changed their writing style, but I am not a fan. I did like Midnight. But the story we got for the anti-valentines anthology did not work for me and this was so reminiscent of that.
Even though this picks up right where Mad Love left off, I felt like I was dropped into chapter 5. This story was predictable yet confusing. I wish we could have just gotten more relationship development between Ivan and Marcos. I enjoyed the feral possessiveness, but wanted more.
This was too easy to put down and I thought about just giving up often. I will give this author another shot, but if the next story follows this pattern I won’t be reading anymore.
I’m soooo sad. Like. The absolute saddest. I have been waiting for this book. Book one wasn’t perfect, but it made me smile and just so happy. This. This was not the same. I don’t know why this author changed their writing style, but I am not a fan. I did like Midnight. But the story we got for the anti-valentines anthology did not work for me and this was so reminiscent of that.
Even though this picks up right where Mad Love left off, I felt like I was dropped into chapter 5. This story was predictable yet confusing. I wish we could have just gotten more relationship development between Ivan and Marcos. I enjoyed the feral possessiveness, but wanted more.
This was too easy to put down and I thought about just giving up often. I will give this author another shot, but if the next story follows this pattern I won’t be reading anymore.
February 19, 2024
Dnf 70%
Tak bezsensownej książki nie czytałam już dawno.
Tak bezsensownej książki nie czytałam już dawno.
August 4, 2023
Ahhh I was soo disappointed with this book. I’ve been waiting for so long I forgot this author changed her writing style. Mad Love was so simplistic, so easy to read but now this author is so damn wordy and uses analogies galore!! This book was so hard to read. No body thinks with such big words. Fancy words don’t make the book better!! Also “papa� doesn’t have the same sexy ring that daddy has and I cringed every time he said it!! Also also, I didn’t get the screaming?! Idk. I skimmed a lot. So sad this didn’t work for me.
December 28, 2023
Soooooo ...over the top. But if you're into that, perfect. I love when the characters are equally obsessed with each other and even if I was rolling my eyes at some of this insane dialogue...I'm still reading.
August 14, 2023
Well I didn't love it, but the sex was super hot. It might have helped if I had read the first book first? The super abbreviated recap is:
Ivan (hot Russian killer) wants Marcos (young, thin, issues with screaming, like all sorts of mental issues) to be his baby boy. A bunch of killing happens, something about the mob and owing people money. I didn't like Marcos at all. I don't like whiny crying women, much less the same for men. It doesn't appeal to me. Plus, with my M/M action preferences, I prefer both to be big, bad ass dudes. Not a tiny twig. The story just didn't interest me either because it mostly involved Marcos crying and having anxiety attacks.
The sex was hot though.
Ivan (hot Russian killer) wants Marcos (young, thin, issues with screaming, like all sorts of mental issues) to be his baby boy. A bunch of killing happens, something about the mob and owing people money. I didn't like Marcos at all. I don't like whiny crying women, much less the same for men. It doesn't appeal to me. Plus, with my M/M action preferences, I prefer both to be big, bad ass dudes. Not a tiny twig. The story just didn't interest me either because it mostly involved Marcos crying and having anxiety attacks.
The sex was hot though.
August 4, 2023
Marcos is probably the most feral,codependent,possessive, obsessed Mmc I’ve ever read. Ivan’s loved it too, he ate it up. Now this wasn’t as good for me as Mad Love but it wasn’t bad. Marcos has a lot of issues that he deals with so major mental health talks
Steam- 3/5 papa/boy, blood play,markings,cockwarming, stuffing(full of cum) idk what you call that lmao
Steam- 3/5 papa/boy, blood play,markings,cockwarming, stuffing(full of cum) idk what you call that lmao
February 5, 2024
what in the�
This book was *crazy* in the way that a pile of puzzle pieces that don’t match is crazy. What was the story? I’m not sure - two people fell in crazy obsession though and it was so OTT that I laughed out loud several times� so all in all 3 stars because I had a good time and if nothing else was thoroughly entertained 😂
This book was *crazy* in the way that a pile of puzzle pieces that don’t match is crazy. What was the story? I’m not sure - two people fell in crazy obsession though and it was so OTT that I laughed out loud several times� so all in all 3 stars because I had a good time and if nothing else was thoroughly entertained 😂
January 7, 2025
—☆ 2.5 stars
everytime he called him papa my will to live died a little AND STOP SUCKLING ON HIS NIPPLES DUDE THERE AINT ANY MILK 😭🙏
everytime he called him papa my will to live died a little AND STOP SUCKLING ON HIS NIPPLES DUDE THERE AINT ANY MILK 😭🙏
August 2, 2023
“Mine,� I growled. “My lips. My skin. My needy little whimpers. Mine.�
Wow wow wow wow. I honestly wish I could forget reading this book so I can experience it fresh again and again and again. Papa Ivan and Marcos are EVERYTHING.
After witnessing his best friend’s bodyguard get shot, Marcos Cabrera becomes irrevocably obsessed with Ivan Koslov. Ivan is the russian daddy we’ve all been waiting for and latches onto Marcos just as hard, protecting him fiercly and ferally.
Getting to see Ivan help Marcos with his trauma and realize what a beautiful soul he has is astounding. Make no mistake, this book covers heavy topics, including a very intense case of anxiety and PTSD. I ached for Marcos the entire time I was reading and to see him and Ivan blossom and protect eachother is truly a gift.
What can I say about Ivan? Let’s just say he’s a huge teddy bear for his boy while also being the most intense underboss who loves a good torture session. Fiercly protective of Marcos, Ivan is truly meant to be his Papa.
Possessive daddies, needy boys, blood play, lot’s of marking, spitting, cuddling, and breeding are all in this book. So if you don’t enjoy any of that I suggest steering clear…although you’d be missing one of my favorite reads of the entire year.
If I could give this book a million out of ten I would. But, I cannot, so 10/10 would read again..which I will probably be doing this weekend 😉
I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Wow wow wow wow. I honestly wish I could forget reading this book so I can experience it fresh again and again and again. Papa Ivan and Marcos are EVERYTHING.
After witnessing his best friend’s bodyguard get shot, Marcos Cabrera becomes irrevocably obsessed with Ivan Koslov. Ivan is the russian daddy we’ve all been waiting for and latches onto Marcos just as hard, protecting him fiercly and ferally.
Getting to see Ivan help Marcos with his trauma and realize what a beautiful soul he has is astounding. Make no mistake, this book covers heavy topics, including a very intense case of anxiety and PTSD. I ached for Marcos the entire time I was reading and to see him and Ivan blossom and protect eachother is truly a gift.
What can I say about Ivan? Let’s just say he’s a huge teddy bear for his boy while also being the most intense underboss who loves a good torture session. Fiercly protective of Marcos, Ivan is truly meant to be his Papa.
Possessive daddies, needy boys, blood play, lot’s of marking, spitting, cuddling, and breeding are all in this book. So if you don’t enjoy any of that I suggest steering clear…although you’d be missing one of my favorite reads of the entire year.
If I could give this book a million out of ten I would. But, I cannot, so 10/10 would read again..which I will probably be doing this weekend 😉
I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
December 16, 2023
3/5 stars
this was trying too hard. i was struggling to get through at some points 🫤
this was trying too hard. i was struggling to get through at some points 🫤
August 10, 2024
3.75⭐️
2.5🌶�
This Book Was Good I Liked It, But I’m Just Not Totally Obsessed With It. I Did Like Marcos And Ivan, But I’m Not Head Over Heels With Them, But Overall I Thought They Were Really Cute.
Definitely Like Book 1 ALOT Better, But This One Was Good Really Decent If Y’all Want A Good MM Romance Series That Very Short And Quick Where You’ll Get Into The Story And Love The Romance, Highly Recommend!💕💕💕💕
2.5🌶�
This Book Was Good I Liked It, But I’m Just Not Totally Obsessed With It. I Did Like Marcos And Ivan, But I’m Not Head Over Heels With Them, But Overall I Thought They Were Really Cute.
Definitely Like Book 1 ALOT Better, But This One Was Good Really Decent If Y’all Want A Good MM Romance Series That Very Short And Quick Where You’ll Get Into The Story And Love The Romance, Highly Recommend!💕💕💕💕
January 14, 2024
� “You ever try to reason with anxiety? It’s like trying to shove a balloon through a keyhole.� Useless. �
Okay so I feel like I might be a little deranged for liking this but who cares. 🤷🏻♀�
Co-dependency and obsessive / possessive MCs are my catnip and this story was all about that OTT all-consuming claiming of each other and I was here for it. Although at first it seemed like Marcos was a little bit more obsessed than Ivan considering Marcos is the one that gets jealous, Ivan was quick to reassure and mark and claim him. 🥰
What I loved:
♥︎ Co-dependency!
♥︎ Jealousy / Obsession
♥︎ Possessiveness / Marking / Claiming
♥︎ All-consuming love (even tho it’s instant)
What I didn’t care about:
-The mafia plot.
-Marco’s personal past + how his past was connected to the mafia plot.
-Marco’s screaming. I understand it’s his way of dealing with his trauma but everytime it was mentioned I kept envisioning a banshee 🙈
What I disliked:
-The time jumps! It’s a good thing their inner monologues kept track of how long they had been together because the time jumps were so frequent that I couldn’t keep up with whatever time frame the author was trying to set.
-The lack of details, I guess this is just an add-on to the time skip complaint, were they living together? How was their day-to-day? It felt like all we get is little snippets to keep the story moving.
-The epilogue, it’s a disservice to talk about a proposal and marriage that happened off page. 😒
� “The moment we touched. Hell. The second you breathed in my presence, I knew it right then.�
“Knew what?�
“That I’d go to the depths of Hell for you, and if it came down to it, I’d drag you down with me. Not because you belong there, but because I’m fucking selfish.�
“I belong wherever you are.� His pupils grew, and he skimmed his fingers over my jaw and up over my cheeks.
“Drag me to hell, Ivan. Just promise me you’ll never leave me behind.�
The words came out choked and full of pain. I felt the sharp pinch of his nails as he dug them into the skin covering my face, clawing with a desperation that split me wide open. I laid my hands over his.
“You and me, Solnyshko, we’re a till death sort of thing.�
“Say you promise.�
“I fucking promise.� �
Okay so I feel like I might be a little deranged for liking this but who cares. 🤷🏻♀�
Co-dependency and obsessive / possessive MCs are my catnip and this story was all about that OTT all-consuming claiming of each other and I was here for it. Although at first it seemed like Marcos was a little bit more obsessed than Ivan considering Marcos is the one that gets jealous, Ivan was quick to reassure and mark and claim him. 🥰
What I loved:
♥︎ Co-dependency!
♥︎ Jealousy / Obsession
♥︎ Possessiveness / Marking / Claiming
♥︎ All-consuming love (even tho it’s instant)
What I didn’t care about:
-The mafia plot.
-Marco’s personal past + how his past was connected to the mafia plot.
-Marco’s screaming. I understand it’s his way of dealing with his trauma but everytime it was mentioned I kept envisioning a banshee 🙈
What I disliked:
-The time jumps! It’s a good thing their inner monologues kept track of how long they had been together because the time jumps were so frequent that I couldn’t keep up with whatever time frame the author was trying to set.
-The lack of details, I guess this is just an add-on to the time skip complaint, were they living together? How was their day-to-day? It felt like all we get is little snippets to keep the story moving.
-The epilogue, it’s a disservice to talk about a proposal and marriage that happened off page. 😒
� “The moment we touched. Hell. The second you breathed in my presence, I knew it right then.�
“Knew what?�
“That I’d go to the depths of Hell for you, and if it came down to it, I’d drag you down with me. Not because you belong there, but because I’m fucking selfish.�
“I belong wherever you are.� His pupils grew, and he skimmed his fingers over my jaw and up over my cheeks.
“Drag me to hell, Ivan. Just promise me you’ll never leave me behind.�
The words came out choked and full of pain. I felt the sharp pinch of his nails as he dug them into the skin covering my face, clawing with a desperation that split me wide open. I laid my hands over his.
“You and me, Solnyshko, we’re a till death sort of thing.�
“Say you promise.�
“I fucking promise.� �
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2023
In the next book of the series after "Mad Love", you get Ivan and Marcos story. When Toby is kidnapped, Ivan is shot in front of Marcos. Marcos attaches himself to Marcos and won't leave him. Soon, Ivan belongs to Marcos and vice versa. As soon as Marcos had seen Ivan he found safety and freedom from fear and anxiety. Your heart breaks for Marcos and what his parents did to him. Thankfully, I van treasures him with all his heart. Their's is a dark passion, fierce, jealous and protective in the bloody, violent world of the Mafia. But the desire and passion consumes them to bring them peace. In April's book, you immerse yourself in their world and accept all as they are right and just because it is for them. I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.
August 22, 2023
4 stars
Marcos claimed Ivan when he was shot in Midnight (book 1). Wild Heart opens with Ivan in the hospital and a blood-covered Marcos refusing to leave his side. Their relationship is SUPER obsessive and exceedingly co-dependent.
We see Ivan ‘working� several times as well as healing from various injuries. Marcos’s anxiety is calmed by screaming until Papa Ivan discovers that Marcos calms when using markers to color Ivan’s tattoos.
There is quite a bit of violence and blood� well, EVERYWHERE. There is a bit of blood play and the MCs mark each other constantly (scratches, bruises, blood).
POV� multi first person
Standalone or series� book 2 in series. While it can be read as a standalone, these are best read in order.
Hangover� no
Recommend� sure
Reread� sure
Marcos claimed Ivan when he was shot in Midnight (book 1). Wild Heart opens with Ivan in the hospital and a blood-covered Marcos refusing to leave his side. Their relationship is SUPER obsessive and exceedingly co-dependent.
We see Ivan ‘working� several times as well as healing from various injuries. Marcos’s anxiety is calmed by screaming until Papa Ivan discovers that Marcos calms when using markers to color Ivan’s tattoos.
There is quite a bit of violence and blood� well, EVERYWHERE. There is a bit of blood play and the MCs mark each other constantly (scratches, bruises, blood).
POV� multi first person
Standalone or series� book 2 in series. While it can be read as a standalone, these are best read in order.
Hangover� no
Recommend� sure
Reread� sure
September 18, 2024
3.5⭐️ rounded up
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my attention.
....
"Did you mean it when you said you were going to keep me?" ... "Run and find out."
"Would you still like me if I was an arsonist?" "Baby." He laughed and then pressed his lips to mine. "Tell me what you want to burn and I'll hand you the fucking matches."
....
⚠️⚠️⚠️Possible spoilers below - Tropes and triggers
Tropes:
Daddy(papa)/boy dynamic
Age gap
Bareback
Hurt/comfort
Bratty
Needy
Morally gray
Class differences
TWs:
Death
Violence
Torture
Trauma
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my attention.
....
"Did you mean it when you said you were going to keep me?" ... "Run and find out."
"Would you still like me if I was an arsonist?" "Baby." He laughed and then pressed his lips to mine. "Tell me what you want to burn and I'll hand you the fucking matches."
....
⚠️⚠️⚠️Possible spoilers below - Tropes and triggers
Tropes:
Daddy(papa)/boy dynamic
Age gap
Bareback
Hurt/comfort
Bratty
Needy
Morally gray
Class differences
TWs:
Death
Violence
Torture
Trauma
August 4, 2023
Perfect follow up to mad love
The much anticipated follow up to Mad Love is everything I wanted and more! Ivan is as pocessive and caring as hoped he would be, but what makes it even better is how fierce and protective Marcos is of Ivan as well! Non stop action from start to finish a truly great co dependency relationship where neither party goes to far but just that right amount to make their partner feel loved and cherished. Great story.
The much anticipated follow up to Mad Love is everything I wanted and more! Ivan is as pocessive and caring as hoped he would be, but what makes it even better is how fierce and protective Marcos is of Ivan as well! Non stop action from start to finish a truly great co dependency relationship where neither party goes to far but just that right amount to make their partner feel loved and cherished. Great story.
June 11, 2024
3.5 stars. Marcos is messed up, for good reason but he is really messed up. He latches onto Ivan like he's his lifeline and that's what they become. They are co-dependent and it is not healthy but it's works for them. They are possessive and crazy but they love each other to death...or murder?
It took me a while to get into this book, I liked the last part more than the first. I wasn't connecting with the characters.
It took me a while to get into this book, I liked the last part more than the first. I wasn't connecting with the characters.
January 7, 2025
Even by my standards, this one was little messed up. I did like the main characters Ivan and Marcos, and their relationship was cute. I love an age gap and how protective Ivan was. It just got a little too bloody for me.
August 5, 2023
I wanted to give 4 stars since i love how Marcos stick by Ivan side, but i got tired of how super clingy he was and could not do anything without his papa. If i compared with Elijah Story, the boy was clingy but he was strong in his own right and they have a equal partnership.
October 28, 2024
Very possessive and protective themes however Marcos screaming was horrific. The soft aspects of the book were sweet but it didnt make the book anymore then a 2*
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