He wanted everything. He could have my nothings too.My whole life, I’ve been running, living just under the radar. The day I arrived on the East Coast, looking for a new start, I found an end instead. One careless night landed me in the hands of a dark mafia boss, who wanted nothing more than to render me a number—to eviscerate my identity with his brutal mind game. 327.That’s what he called me. …
327.
That’s what he called me. That’s all I was to him.
At least at first, before Breaker Beneventi told me all his family secrets, trickled his way into my heart, and then ordered my death. He set me free, knowing the butcher would find me.
Now, I’m the girl who escaped. The one with the power to destroy his organization. And he’s relentlessly searching for Lyla Vaughn all over the country, spilling the blood of innocents and losing his control.
But he’s not going to find me. Because that’s not my name.
From Bestselling author Sonya Jesus comes “Brutal and Raw” a psychological thriller romance full of plot twists, interwoven with dark mafia romance. Breaker’s world is not light-hearted.
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This is a well written book with strong,well developed characters with an interesting and thrilling story line. The author does a great job developing a dark and twisted story filled with enough suspense that had me glued to the pages, not being able to stop reading till I reached the end. She adds in the supporting characters who help to bring the story around , along with her detailed and vividly painted scenes. This is a true page turner I loved reading and if you love thrillers I would highly recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
“”Brutal and Raw” a psychological thriller romance full of plot twists, interwoven with dark mafia romance. Breaker’s world is not light-hearted.” OMG, do not take this lightly! If you want an intense, emotional read, this is it! I could not put this book down, but when I did, I checked out Ms. Jesus’ book list! This reader has just grown her TBR list! This story is just not leaving me head! The characters are amazing. Thank you Enticing Journeys for introducing this new to me author!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I don’t usually enjoy books like this BUT I couldn’t stop reading. I wanted to get to the end to see what happened but hated for it to end. It felt like I was experiencing the pain the characters was going through. I highly recommend this book. Even if it’s not what you are used to reading. I can’t wait for the next one to come out!
5 Star
Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus
Brutal and Raw by Sonya Jesus is the first Book in her new series Beneventi Family. This is a thrilling read that will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what happens next. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading. I do want to say as a warning that there might be some parts that could be a trigger. Lyla is on the run from the mafia but she is actually one that has control to bring his organization down. Find out what happens next in this series. I can’ wait to read more from this Author.
Brutal & Raw is book one in the Beneventi Family series by Sonya Jesus. Jesus spins a master tale about a woman horribly abused and yet drawn to her captor. This is a complex human tableau with psychological grit, nail-biting horror, and dark romance. A highly compelling story that pulls you in and holds you captive. I couldn’t put it down.
Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller by Sonya Jesus
“He wanted everything. He could have my nothings too.” “My whole life, I’ve been running, living just under the radar. The day I arrived on the East Coast, looking for a new start, I found an end instead. “
Wow, What a great book! I couldn’t put this book down. The characters and storyline really held my attention and had me wanting more! The twist and turns in this story are written so well. Here’s a brief bit about what this story is about. Ok, So a woman named 327, falls in love with Breaker who’s the Mob bosses Brother, things don’t go as 327 hopes for and Breaker being the non-typical mob guy nice and may have feelings, winds up helping 327 which could end badly for him as well. Want to know more? Get this book and read it!
Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus. This book is right up my alley. I love mafia, murder, all that dark dangerous stuff so when I saw this book I knew it was for me. But WOW! It even blew me away. Its all the things a Mafia book should be and more. Its the story of a woman named 327, yes a number. She ended up falling in love with one of the Mob bosses and all she was to him was another notch in his belt. After he had his way with her he ordered her murdered. Breaker the boss’s brother isn’t cut out for this world, he’s too soft, too nice so when he starts trying to help 327 he knows he could go down with her. He helps her escape even after his brother warns him about it. Lyla Vaughn is her name and she knows this is life or death. Will she make it and take down the Mob before they kill her? Read this book for a wild ride! You will love it!
Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus. WOW what to say. It is gruesome, it is so very dark and twisted, it is gritty and raw, it is violent and it is I nothing like I have read before and it is like watching a horror movie, a train wreck and a massacre and not being able to look away. But you know what? I could not put it down. Sonya always writes shock value and with this book she has certainly done that and more. I often felt sick and my heart was in my throat, but I had to know where it was going and what was going to happen. Underneath all of this darkness is a love story that is so tragic and twisted but had you feeling for them. Sonya writing is so vivid it is not hard to believe the world and the characters she has brought to life.
I am not going to share any of the book with you this time because I think you need to read it for yourself and see where you stand.
If you love something that will make you sick to your stomach and is so depraved you can’t imagine, then this is a book for you.
5 Stars
Wow!! This book certainly lives up to the title- Brutal & Raw!!! This latest offering from Sonya Jesus is a dark, gripping, and intense ride. The action starts right from the beginning, and drags you into the story kicking and screaming. So many times I wanted to shut the book and turn away from the bloody and violent details, but the story is so compelling I really needed to know how everything turns out.
The characters are fully realised individuals, with their own personalities, depth, and flaws. There is definitely a love/hate relationship with them, for me- the MC’s really messed with my emotions as I really felt for 327 and everything she endured. I wanted to hate Breaker and did at times, but my heart broke for how he became the brutal man he is. He is such a complicated mix and that is what both drew me to him and repulsed me at the same time. Then there are the supporting characters, who got as much development as the MC’s. Sonya Jesus unleashes the monsters as there are some totally despicable psycho’s to be found between these pages!
This book is not for the feint of heart- there are gruesome and shocking developments that will twist your heart, turn your stomach, and leave you reeling! So, consider yourself warned!!!
This is definitely a series I have to follow- so bring on Book #2!!
Thank you, Sonya Jesus!
What an amazing book! This one grabbed my attention from the summary and the amazing cover and then just never let go. Fast paced, action packed, I literally couldn’t put the book down until I read the very last page. From start to finish I found the story to be thrilling, thorough, and spellbinding. My emotions ran high and I connected immediately with the characters. I cannot wait to read more!
Wow that was one heck of a ride with Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller, the Beneventi Family. I could not put this book down, literally from the moment I saw the cover. Once I did have it I couldn’t wait to see if it the story inside would live up to the epic cover that graces this novel. I have always appreciated the way Sonya Jesus can take a dark and twisty world and still make it feel as if you are reading a fairy-tale at times. This one however takes the cake, and has become my favorite of her to date!
In Brutal & Raw we have the story of 327, a woman who has found herself among the worst of the worst and in a mafia ring she can’t escape. She meets Breaker there and he completely shatters her first impressions about all of it. Breaker is one of those Alpha’s that you want to hate and not fall for but I can assure you that by the end it will be hard to deny the goodness that hides in the soul bathed in darkness. I loved all the twists and turns and I can’t wait to see where things will go with the next book.
Very Brutal
This book really was an eye opener for me. Although the author only wrote about something that happens in everyday life, I was taken aback by the reality of it all.
Breaker is the Boss, which in a Mafia family is an honor, but he is weak and really not suited for the job? When number 327 comes into his world she has caused a change in him, he let’s her know things he shouldn’t. Once she is gone she has every chance and right to expose him, but will she actually go through with it and bring his world to an end?
Breakers brother warns him, when you push everybody away, you will find yourself by yourself. Can a member of the Mafia every really Love someone, are they even capable of having any type of feelings that dont involve hurting people?
This is a dark romance, I cant say that I have read anything so twisted. With that being said, the end has left me hanging and I need closure to see where this story goes from here.
If you are into dark and twisted then this is the read for you!
Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus
5-Stars
Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus was a thrilling read. I could not put this book down. I was shocked at first with how quickly the author moves the reader through the terror and horror of what the mafia was doing. Wow. I was at the edge of my seat. I also lived the main characters and how well they were developed. They were easy to visualize as the story progressed and realistic. This was such an invigorating and addictive read. I highly recommend it.
Do you want a dark story that will keep you reading into the night? How about on the edge of your seat? Well I couldn’t put this one down! The story left me Brutal and Raw! This isn’t your normal hearts and flowers read. It is dark, suspenseful and thrilling. The characters are evil, difficult and manipulative. I couldn’t get enough of them! Being inside Breaker’s head…I am twisted up! I can’t even say whether I like or hate Breaker for his choices and decisions. 327 is strong! She struggles with herself over thoughts and feelings, living or not living. Does she want to be free of him or free with him?
This is not my first book by this author. Each one is better than the last. This story blows me away! The characters are so hard and difficult but yet a small glimmer of softness. But Day-Um she knows how to manipulate my heartstrings with them. I will tell you she doesn’t give all the answers. I can’t wait for the next one!
I just love a good dark read and this one pulled me right in and kept me on the edge of my seat right until the very end. Get yourself comfy because if you are like me once you start reading this book you will not want to put it down. This is a must-read for all fans of a good twisted dark Maafia read.
I loved this book. This is the first book in this author’s new series, I can’t wait for the second book. I have read all of this author’s books and this is my favorite yet so far. This is a well written story that has a little bit of everything in it including suspense that left me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what was lurking in the shadows. Her characters are connectable and both good and bad which makes the story engaging and a page turner. Lyla is on the run from the mafia boss but she is also the one that has the control to bring his organization down. She is a great, strong character that has a great control but what will she do with it? I highly recommend reading this book and find out what happens next.
Definitely plays on the darker side of man’s insanity
Holy Ch it!
I was not sure what I expected going in but it sure wasn’t the yummy darkness I discovered.
I will never look at gourmet pet feed the same again, I just wanted to share that.
The overall story idea was … Wow
The Farm was a new concept for me, in the romance genre anyway, and I must say it changed the overall topography and added a bit more to the story line
We go back and forth a bit from present to past as the author builds the world and provides us with a bit of foundation to better understand the Who’s and What’s. I did wish there was a bit more detail. At times I felt a touch lost as to the why’s. I am hoping as this series moves forward that is something that will be corrected.
The collection of characters?
Again Wow.
Each was so unique and truly molded to fit their part (almost, I had a problem with the main male lead)
Breaker, for me, lacked the spine to be a leader. I felt like he was lacking control I would expect from his position and he drank like a fish instead of manning up.
327 was a lost soul. She had the right idea most of the time but her follow-through was sorely lacking.
Butcher may have been my favorite character just for his insanity
I am looking forward to seeing how some of the breadcrumbs that were tossed about play out for our cast in future episodes
With all this scrumptious darkness laid out like a feast before me, you might ask why I do not feel fully satisfied.
It was missing something – for me anyway, I just could not connect with the characters on the level I would have liked.
It may have been Breaker himself that threw me – Could have just been me -I don’t know.
I do however know I will be moving forward in this series because I need to know.
This was a new to me author and I will definitely be reading more from.
I’m hoping the plotholes and unanswered questions will be answered in the next book.
Struggled to get in to the book for the first half especially with the cattle terms.
Hopefully next book will be more mafia based than I thought it would be.
In saying all of that the graphic detailing is talented so the author has a lot of promise with the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus. WOW! There were so many times throughout this story that I was completely speechless. It is so dark, raw, gritty, and violent and I just couldn’t get enough. It’s like the car crash you can’t help but stare at. It’s been a long time since I have been so engrossed in a story that I was in awe of the tragedy and heartbroken for the damaged souls. This story had me on the edge of giving up so many times, I wasn’t sure how much more I could take. This story is filled with dark drama, pain, horrific situations, damaged characters, and suspense. Not recommended if you are looking for a sweet romance or if you have triggers of any kind. I do recommend to those looking for a dark and depraved love story with plenty of pain and angst. The title really sums it up well. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Left me with a feeling of umm, what did I just read? Debra @ Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
How this book made me feel is complicated! As is the story in its darkness, tragedy, and complicated love.
Our characters are all “bad” in some way. It is not an easy story to read or even fully understand as you are filled with drama and not a full grasp of who these people are with, too and for each other. It is not a simple, cut and dried story.
One of the best things about it is you don’t have it easy. You are left with what happens next and wow these people need some good therapy! I found myself stuck in it after a few pages as I needed to know what was going to happen next to each of the characters.
I can’t wait to see what comes next for the Beneventi family!