Her Dark Salvation/His Dark Vendetta (Bonded in Blood 1 & 2) by Katelyn Brehm-review tour
HER DARK SALVATION
Bonded in Blood 1
By Katelyn Brehm
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark, Mafia, romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date: July 8, 2024
ANNA
A made man in the Italian Mafia. An immortal blood demon. My dark salvation. I wanted to reinvent myself, stop hiding in a classroom and prove I’m more than a mousey professor. But the real world is deadlier than I imagined.
My new boss is arrogant, domineering, and dangerous. His thirsty stare ignites my passions, revealing a woman I don’t recognize—someone desperate to break free. I should have quit, should have run screaming. Because Marco DeVita isn’t just thirsty for my body. He craves my blood. And I’m ready to give him every part of me.
MARCO
Heritage. Family. Blood. The bonds that have tied me to the Boston underworld for almost a century are unbreakable. Or so I thought.
Someone in my crew is stealing from me, betraying our family. But I need an expert to find proof. Anna Barone is a distraction I can’t afford. Her brilliant mind, hot temper, and hotter body make my fangs ache with need. I’m trapped between my desire to possess her and my duty to protect my family and our secret. It’s one or the other, because in my world, everything comes at a price.
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REVIEW: Katelyn Brehm’s “Her Dark Salvation” expertly weaves a tale of love, power, and dark secrets, will pull readers into a world where every desire comes with a price. I loved it 🥰
The story follows Anna Barone, a seemingly timid professor who yearns for a fresh start, only to find herself drawn into the dangerous depths of the Italian Mafia. As she grapples with her newfound independence, Anna discovers her own fierce strength, lighting a fire within the shadows of her past.
Marco DeVita is not just a man of power; he’s a complex character haunted by familial loyalty and bloodline traditions. The tension between his duty to protect his family and his overwhelming desire for Anna creates a compelling conflict that reverberates throughout the story.
The author brilliantly captures Marco’s internal struggle, illustrating how love can either liberate or entrap.
The chemistry between Anna and Marco is electric, fueled by a powerful blend of passion and danger. Their interactions are rich with intensity, balancing moments of vulnerability with scenes that sizzle with raw desire.
Just as Anna begins to embrace her darker side, Marco wrestles with the responsibilities that come with his heritage. What happens next?
The world that the author builds is immersive, combining elements of the supernatural with the gritty reality of mob life. The stakes are high, and every decision carries consequences that kept me reading late in to the night. As secrets unfold and betrayal lurks in the shadows, the story unfolds with thrilling twists that kept me guessing. 😉
“Her Dark Salvation” is an enthralling start to the “Bonded in Blood” series, blending romance, suspense, and the supernatural in a captivating way. Katelyn Brehm has crafted a spellbinding tale that only makes me want to read the second book now!
This book is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and romantic suspense, and it left me eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Anna and Marco’s tumultuous journey.
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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋
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HIS DARK VENDETTA
Bonded in Blood 2
By Katelyn Brehm
Genre: adult, contemporary,dark, Mafia, romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 1, 2025
SIOBHÁN
Once upon a time, I thought he’d be my happily ever after. Now, I’m not sure I’ll survive his dark vendetta.
I’ll never be safe. My found family is as dangerous as the one I escaped. I need to run, but Luca Moretti has other plans. My family murdered his father, and he wants me to pay the price. Kidnapped and trapped by the man I wanted as a lover but is now my enemy, I wait for him to break me like he broke my heart. We’re a modern-day Romeo and Juliet. Except in our version, Romeo tries to kill Juliet.
LUCA
Desire. Obsession. Revenge. The end of my blood feud is within reach. And it starts with her.
The New England dons granted their blessing—if I play by the rules, vengeance is mine. One life for my father’s. But blood demons need Sources, and as a capo, I need to earn. Even with the feds breathing down my neck. Each day I dodge bullets and the law, she chips away at my walls until there’s nothing left but the truth. An unwanted truth that shatters my resolve to break Siobhán Connelly and instead make her mine.
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REVIEW: Katelyn Brehm’s “His Dark Vendetta” is a gripping continuation of the Bonded in Blood series that intricately weaves themes of love, revenge, and the complexities of familial loyalty.
The story follows Siobhán, a character whose journey is as tumultuous as it is poignant. Once filled with hope for a happy ending with Luca Moretti, she now finds herself ensnared in a web of vengeance and peril that turns her world upside down. Brehm captures Siobhán’s internal conflict skillfully; her desire for freedom clashes against the suffocating reality of her grim circumstances. The narrative plunges readers into her fear and defiance as she grapples with the dark vendetta that not only threatens her life but also endangers her newfound family. The parallel to Romeo and Juliet creates an engaging backdrop for the exploration of love strained by violence and betrayal.
On the other side is Luca, the embodiment of obsession and revenge. Each day, he navigates a world where he dodges bullets and the law while Siobhán slowly chips away at his defenses. This dynamic brings out an unwanted truth that shatters his resolve to break her spirit and instead ignites a desire to claim her as his own. The author presents him not merely as a villain, but as a tragic figure fueled by loss and anger. The tension between Siobhán and Luca crackles throughout the pages, leaving me on edge as i witness the dangerous balance of their relationship.
The author’s writing is both vivid and evocative, pulling me into the menacing undertones of the story. The supporting characters adds depth to the story, showcasing the intricate alliances and rivalries within organized crime. The stakes continuously rise, creating a relentless pace that kept me turning pages late into the night.
However, the juxtaposition of love and violence may not appeal to everyone. Some readers might find the themes of vengeance and the dark transformation of love unsettling. Yet, for those who revel in stories of star-crossed lovers facing insurmountable odds, this book delivers in spades.
Overall, Katelyn Brehm’s “His Dark Vendetta” is a bold exploration of love entangled in darkness. Its rich character development and heart-pounding plot twists make it a compelling read, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Bonded in Blood series.
If you enjoy tales of passion embroiled in danger, this book is definitely for you.
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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋
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Katelyn Brehm writes steamy Paranormal and Mafia Romance with mature characters and contemporary settings deeply rooted in our real world. She is a member of SFWA, the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, and one of the volunteer event organizers for the Nebulas Conference. Kat is a second-generation German-American and native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she’s not reading and writing or working on her vintage Romance cover and stepback collection, she works as an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Kat lives in Pasadena, California with her husband and two cats, Mini Wheat and Pepper..
