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Poisoned Heart (Twisted Mafia Vows #1)
Poisoned Heart (Twisted Mafia Vows #1)
K.A. Merikan | 2026 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
POISONED HEART is the first book in the Twisted Mafia Vows series, but we did meet with Corvus previously in Damen and Killian's story, Christmas Mafia Prince.

I loved Corvus in that, so couldn't wait for this one. This one didn't quite hit the mark, but it wasn't far off. It depends on what you're looking for. If you want a story that's high on the Mafia side, then I'm guessing this won't work for you. However, if you're like me and were here for the banter and growing pains, then you're all good.

Corvus is full of black cat energy, or maybe that should be black raven energy, has been put in the closet for most of his life, and is still trying to live up to impossible standards set by his dead father. Dalton, on the other hand, is the golden retriever who just wants to cuddle. Okay, so maybe he's very good at 'other' things, but a cuddle never goes amiss. These two fall quickly and are incredibly protective of each other, even when it doesn't seem so. Plus, Dalton isn't above telling Corvus to pull his head back in when he's not being so nice.

I loved catching up with Damen and Killian, and the others, although I think Aspen is a marmite character. You will either love him or hate him. He annoys me, but I'm prepared to wait for his story before I judge!

So, to sum it up, a great romance that is light on the mafia, and up there for miscommunication and banter. A great read that I thoroughly enjoyed and definitely recommend. Bring on the next!

** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 23, 2026
  
American Gangster (2007)
American Gangster (2007)
2007 | Drama
A great film with great actors and well directed. I watched the extended edition and it flew by for me despite being close to 3 hours long. It's not as violent or graphic as the likes of Casino, Goodfellas but it is as equally as immersing as those gangster films. The fact it is based on a true story makes it even more interesting. If you like gangster or mafia films you'll love this!
  
The Resistance
The Resistance
2018 | Bluff, Card Game, Deduction, Science Fiction, Spies / Espionage
Good party game (3 more)
Joins well with Avalon
Action cards easy the game
Good at adjusting to different group sizes
Heated games (2 more)
Can seem very basic as characters all equal
Very difficult to play with small groups
This was one of the go to games of my masters. It was enjoyable but ends with a lot of shouting. It can seem very basic if you have played other similar games like werewolf, mafia, and avalon
  
The Irishman (2019)
The Irishman (2019)
2019 | Biography, Crime, Drama
Da cast (0 more)
Predictable.. but that's the point (2 more)
Should have kept the original title "So I Hear You Paint Houses"
Not completely accurate but entertaining nonetheless
Decent "mob" movie
I dont know why I like mob movies so much, that lifestyle wasnt glamorous or anything to aspire to at all. But I'm just trash for mafia movies. It wasn't too bad.. I would still like to know what REALLY happened to Jimmy Hoffa.
  
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Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Prizzi's Honor (1985)
1985 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"For me it is one of the most brilliant Mafia movies. Moreover it's the incarnation of the mythical erotic-romantic-tragic relationship between men and women. Beginning with love and ending with death. Isn't it the best description of this endless men-and-women love-hate system? And it's one of the best films about family as well. The protecting nest as miserable, dark shelter from an even darker existence of solitude."

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