Ruthless Creatures: Queens and Monsters Book 1

This antihero? Holy wowza, he is overwhelmingly INTENSE in the best of ways. An undomesticated alpha with a raw intensity that will keep you turning the pages, this antihero is loyal, lovable, and completely unforgettable. Every scene this couple is in together is SCORCHING, even when they’re fully dressed. The author was not lying when she said that this book is her hottest and dirtiest yet. I’ve read sixteen of her books now, so the level of steam doesn’t usually surprise me, but WOW, this couple has the kind of chemistry that cannot be ignored. I personally would’ve liked the steam to be taken down a notch or two, but the style fit perfectly with this particular couple, there’s no denying that. If you’re looking for an intensely sexy ride that will pull you in and hold your attention all the way through, this will definitely deliver.The story follows Natalie, a woman whose life ended when her fiancé disappeared the day before their wedding five years ago. She’s been adrift ever since – celibate, depressed, and often suicidal. Then Kage enters her life. He’s mysterious, fiercely sexy, and incredibly scary, because he just reeks of bad news. But the chemistry between them is undeniable, and Kage has zero problem stating his intentions: he wants her. Natalie is confident that spending time with Kage is a terrible, terrible idea, but he’s brought her back to life in a way that she did not think was possible, and that’s got to count for something.There are some incredible moments in this book that just took my breath away. I loved Kage from the start, and I never ever questioned his desire for Natalie. He’s not a good man – he’ll openly admit that – but I loved the vulnerability that laid beneath his rough exterior. Those tender moments are what made the book for me, even when it was the intensity that pulled me in. I didn’t always love the particular brand of steam in this one, but this is a truly unique couple, and the dynamics were absolutely fascinating. I loved the progression – how we see Natalie bloom and come alive again; how we see Kage turn from monster back into man. And I loved the dark humor that’s present throughout. There were small things along the way that bugged me, but nothing that took away from this pulse-pounding love story. It’s an intense, addictive ride – not light, easy, or tame, but wholly captivating. I received an early copy (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this steamy romance.

Missing finance, heartbroken but dead inside woman and a grumpy deadly mafia guy…YES PLEASE! this was a very well written book with honestly some of the best banter and reality, (with regards to relationships/friendships) that I’ve read. Nat and Kage 100% have an explosive and spicy chemistry; but the banter between them two is golden; and I love how Kage is with Nat even if he can’t tell her everything. And Sloane…my girl….I love her raw energy and “ride or die” love for Nat. Secretly tho, Mojo is my favorite!The spice was soooo good! I’ve read spicier and more, in depth, books but this one was spicy in the realist way and made it feel like it wasn’t a book dream but something we’ve all experienced. (Definitely loved how it was thought out)I can definitely say the twists and turns it had towards the end with the Ex were not where I saw it going!!! But it was such a good plot twist and had me thinking hell yeah!I do think it ended kind of abruptly with the death and then boom Sloane’s “happening.” (This is why I cut it a star rating.) I get wanting to lead the reader on and giving a cliffhanger but it was like a left field throw and had me wishing there was a better ending that at least didn’t just completely upend things and not in the since of the typical cliffhanger.All in all, it’s a good, fun, spicy and laughable (at times) read.

This was a really good read and a mafia romance done right. Everything from the spice to the plot twist was done so well.The MMC was intense and the definition of an antihero. I loved that he was upfront about who he was and what the FMC could expect from him, even if he did make some concessions for her. The FMC was so witty and I loved that she wasn't afraid to banter with such an intense MMC. I thought that the author did a wonderful job at incorporating the spice and the kink. It's not very often that a book can leave me not knowing whats going to happen up until the end, but this one did an amazing job at that. Every time I thought I had it figured out, there would be a twist and I would be wrong. Overall I very much enjoyed this book. Very fun and easy read.

It has everything: spice, romance, mystery, humor, & the best banter ever. I’m a huge book snob… and I wish I could reread this book for the first time a million times over. The smooth writing style, the plot, the characters, & page turning twists equal perfection! Go read it!!!

Entertaining. Deadly mobster, hot girl. Intense sex.I Needed more believability. He is intimidating, calculating, unfeeling sociopathic murdering mobster… who in the turn of a page drops all character build and started saying honey. LolFMC had great friendship and banter was well done. Overall entertained.

4.25 starsThat wasn’t the way I expected to play out. I knew this was mafia so that was no big surprise. I liked the mafia part of the story especially at the end, bringing adrenaline rushes and excitement. Plus the edge of danger was great too. The twist though not mind blowing was an interesting one that really upped the ante. I really liked that.What I was unsure about was the romance. Caige and Nat did have great chemistry. The connection they had was pretty intense. I really liked when they showed each other tenderness and affection. The thing I didn’t care for was the majority of their focus as a couple was them sleeping together and all the erotic activities that they got up to. It was every time they got together. There wasn’t as much emotional intimacy as I would have liked. I just needed more romance and less horizontal mambo time.However during those scenes I was very much appreciative of the amount of communication between the two of them especially when new things were introduced in the bedroom. It was very respectful and honest. In that way it did show a level of trust and intimacy between them, and it was really the only reason I could back them as a couple. I was glad it was in there.

“For a guy who claims to be such a bad scary criminal, you’re a big softie.”“Only for you.”What You’ll Find:✔️Mafia Romance✔️Alpha Antihero✔️Sizzling Steam✔️Action & Twists✔️Dual POVMINI REVIEWRuthless Creatures was the perfect book to throw me back into the mafia romance world! There’s action, suspense, secrets and twists. And so much sizzling steam. Natalie is SO sarcastic and I loved it. ButKage. So much sexy swoon. He’s gives off this dark vibe. Possessive, bossy with a love for kink and dirty talk. But my gosh could he be sweet too. Did everything work for me? No. But I was so lost in this story it didn’t matter. And the fun best friend banter, made me want to read the next book ASAP. (So I did).

Do you want mystery?A little bit of angst?A hot mafia guy?A spicy smut?YOU FOUND IT!Natalie is a school teacher that has to live with the constant pain of not knowing what happened to her beloved fiancé. David vanished out of thin air on the day of their wedding leaving no clue of what could have happened to him... And five years after, Natalie still hadn't gotten over the heartbreak.Well, until a mysterious guy shows up in town. Kage is sketchy, but he has this magnetic energy that pulls Natalie closer. She doesn't know how to explain that, he also doesn't know why, but walking away isn't something he's willing to do.As the book goes, Kage shows his amazing and teddy-bear-ish personality (which I loved with all my heart) while Natalie is being dragged to this whole dangerous and different world she never knew and the mystery that haunts her existence begins to unravel itself.It's my first book by J.T. Geissinger and I couldn't be happier. She definitely knows how to create a chemistry between two characters. And boy, Kage and Natalie's chemistry is EXPLOSIVE.For more reviews, follow @thatbrazilianreader on Instagram.

A sassy heroine meets the big bad wolf, and the sparks start flying. In Ruthlesw Creatures, J.T. Geissinger built a dangerous mafia world I am very eager to explore a bit (lot) more.The dark tone, the thrilling and unique storyline had me hooked from the start. I wanted to know more, I laughed out loud at the smart comments and the quirkiness of the heroine. Oh the banter! Did I tell you how hot it was, too? Because it sure was. The author has a way with words!Towards the end, my mind wandered some because the plot took me into a direction I didn't care much about. That being said, I recommend it to readers who are looking for a very entertaining mafia story. Slick and easy to read. Enjoy!

Well I don't usually like mafia romances but this one was recommended to me and I can honestly say I loved it! Geissenger is a new author for me, but now I know and understand why this author's books are raved about I will be joining that fan club!Ruthless Creatures has it all: a smart, well paced plot, fantastic characters, great banter (Sloane especially), so much delicious heat, mystery, intrigue, an all consuming love story and a really loveable dog! What more could you want! Brilliant stuff! I will be reading the rest in this series for sure.As a note I have this on kindle and audio and the audio is off the charts!! The voice actors are pitch perfect for the characters and take playing their part to another level!! Highly recommend listening to this on audio!

4.5OMG KAGE!!This man and his damn words😍🔥😭🤩I'm madly in love with him!!But the best thing is i'm in love with Natalie too!! Her brutal sense of humor killed me 🤩😂Truth to be told the plot isn’t so innovative or surprising.I mean you can figure out pretty easily how everything unfolds, but you still keep reading, you are still obsessed with the story because the characters are freaking amazing!Their chemestry, their bond is swoony material 😍😍I've highlighted so many quotes, I lost count of it.There is something so fascinating about a mad man who's deeply, madly in love with a woman, who is completely devoted to her....and Kage is one of the best 😍Yeah, I got it really bad 😂😂The thing I enjoyed the most about this book tho is the humor that lighten the darkness of the mafia' trope. It made the reading even more entertaining.Definitely a great start for a series i hope gonna give me a really good time.