As the baby of the O’Donnelly clan, I was shoved down the aisle first.The bruises on my face tell a tale of their own—I didn’t want this marriage.The bruises on my bride’s face?They stir the monster in me.Someone’s touched my property.I’m Irish Mob.We kill to protect our women.We reap nightmares on those who harm them.And I’m the biggest nightmare of them all.This is Eoghan O’Donnelly’s story.
Confession: this was my first time reading in-depth about the Five Points group, since I hadn’t read All Sinner No Saint yet when I read this title. However, since then I’ve started ASNS, and I’m so in love with this universe. I have read Nyx and Link, so the Irish group is familiar to me at least. I truly think this book could be read as a stand-alone, though.
What we have here is an arranged marriage/mafia romance. Serena Akeroyd has put her own spin on it, by using the aforementioned universe to lend a realism to the characters that I absolutely loved. I was engrossed in this one for sure. Eoghan is a true antihero, and Inessa is a perfect match for him. You find yourself rooting for them the entire time, which is something I really enjoy about Serena’s books. Most of the time I end up really hating one of the characters, but here there’s such a relatability to the family aspect that surrounds Eoghan and his brothers that even though he’s a “hardened” criminal etc.. you still want him to find happiness.
There is a huge amount of teasing of the next book in here, so get ready to finish one story (there is a definite ending there) and want to start the next one right away. Declan’s story sounds like one that’s rife with drama, which is exactly what I want.
Also, can we please talk about this cover??? How gorgeous is this?
I fell in love with Inessa and Eoghans story!! The amount of dirty crazy love had me on the edge of my seat the whole read!! So much action, affection and steamy possessiveness that it is a must read!! Can’t wait for the next book.
Serena is always catching my attention from the very beginning. Eoghan and Inessa were thrown together in an arranged marriage but their relationship developed over time. Serena didn’t just make it love at first sight but let you see how these two could actually like and want to be together. I have come to expect the protectiveness from the male characters but what Serena does with her female characters is just amazing. Eoghan and Inessa are so protective of each other – physically and emotionally. The whole Five Points story is amazing…can’t wait for the next book.
Now we get Eoghan and Inessa.
Irish and Russian. Mafia and Bratva.
Eoghan is filthy and I loved every inch of him. There is just something so primal about him and the relationship he and Inessa encounter and develop.
This book was steamy but had it’s sweet moments.
Can Declan make us love him more than we love Eoghan?
I loved this book. 5 Stars
A story of Eoghan an Irish mafia Five Points man and Inesssa the daughter of the Russian mob. Having been pushed into a marriage that neither is ready for and after an unforgettable wedding day, their story is one that is dark, intense and steamy. The POV are brilliantly written and I loved the cross overs from the series. I am looking forward to reading more about the sexy dominate Five Points men!
This book is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I loved it! Serena Akeroyd’s books and her writing have a way of pulling you in and holding you captive until she is done telling the story, and let me tell you, this book is no different. Eoghan and Inessa’s story is amazing. The storyline is emotional, action packed, intriguing. I Loved the character cameos, they are brilliant, and they set up for more possible stories, which is awesome! I highly recommend and definitely consider this book a MUST READ!
Just a PS here, I just finished the audiobook for Filthy Rich, and let me tell you, it is phenomenal! The Narrators do a fantastic job bringing the story and characters to life! If you are in to audiobooks, I wouldn’t miss out on this one! It is HOT!
This book was EVERYTHING that I wanted from author Serena Akeroyd! Filthy Rich is full of anticipation, romance, sex, action, and humor. Eoghan and Ineesa’s love story is untraditional but works in ways that you would never expect. Forced mates or soul mates….. check our Filthy Rich to find out!
While I love dark romances, I don’t reach for ones that include mafia. Yet again, Serena grabbed me by the eyeballs and took me for an engaging ride that changed my mind about her world of mafia at least. I fell hard for the brewing relationship that grew between Eoghan and Inessa. There was no love between the Irish and the Russian mobs, yet Inessa was welcomed into the fold because of the actions of her father & the hidden protectiveness of Eoghan. She was perfect for Eoghan, just as he was perfect for her. I loved how they also showed the relationship the brothers had with each other and their parents.
This book was amazing it drew me in from start to finish. If i could have given it more than five stars I would. Serena akeroyd is definitely one of my go too authors as she doesn’t disappoint with any genre she writes. Would definitely recommend this book and series you will not be disappointed.
I’m not one to enjoy dark romance with violence, mafias and wars. However, I have to take my hat off for Serena. I started this book thinking I was going to hate it. It didn’t sound like something I would like to read, but I wanted to give this genre a try. Lo and behold I was hooked on the first chapter. I wanted to see what would happen between Eoghan and Inessa. They were betrothed to each other on an arranged marriage to align to mafia families, the Irish and Russians. Inessa was too young when the engagement contract was signed and the marriage occurs as soon as she turns 18. Through out the book you see this frightened, however shrewd, young lady flourish, and the couple’s relationship along with her.
You can’t go wrong with any of Serena’s books. She’ll always take you on a journey filled with emotions, desires and dreams.
I have absolutely adored the five points men since reading about them in The Air He Breathes (Finn is mine) and have been not so patiently awaiting the release of this book.
Serena did not disappoint with Eoghan and Inessa’s story. The way Eoghan is with Inessa from his first time meeting her made me swoon and Inessa is such a perfect heroine for Eoghan. The world blending between all the series is brilliant and done so it feels effortless, when I know it was anything but. If you love mafia you need to read this. If you love Serena’s writing you need to read this. Everyone just read it!!
Kindred spirits. That’s how I can describe Eoghan and Inessa. These two turned being forced together to the most understanding love! Eoghan just couldn’t resist Inessa’s resilience and her easy-to-love charm. Serena sure knows how to make a story unpredictable, twisted and so entertaining that you just can’t put the book down! Can’t wait for Declan and Aela’s story!
I liked Eoghan and Inessas story a lot. I laughed and screamed and cried with the book. It was incredible! Can’t wait to read more about the Five Points guys and there women!
Filthy Rich is the second book in the Five Points series. If you loved Finn, you’ll fall head over heels for Eoghan. He swooped right in and stole my top spot out of all of Serena’s characters (Nicholas and Martinez come in close 2nd and 3rd). Inessa is the perfect match for him – their relationship develops perfectly and is well written. The other amazing thing about this book – like most of Serena’s other series – is the amazingly well developed secondary characters. You feel invested in every single one of them – leaving you itching for the next book. Can’t wait to see where the rest of this series goes! Highly recommend.
This book was absolutely amazing! I am officially in love with Eoghan (pronounced Owen) and he is a leading contender in my Book Boyfriend Group. The relationship between Inessa and Eoghan is so perfectly matched, that I honestly don’t know if I have read a more closely matched pair. The only complaint I could possibly have about this story is that I didn’t have more of it. I cannot wait until the next installment in the amazing Five Points story!! There is just enough action to keep you invested in the story and just enough romance to keep you swooning and yearning for more. Steamy isn’t even the right word for Eoghan and Inessa….I don’t know that there is a word for them. This is a must read book. This book can be read as a stand alone, but is so much better if you have read the other books that crossover with this one. I will post a reading order at the end of this review. Knowing all of the characters, even the “guest appearance” ones, draws you in that much more.
Reading Order:
Bound
All Sinner No Saint
The Air He Breathes
Nyx
Link
Filthy Rich
I absolutely loved this book. I don’t know how Serena Akeroyd does it but again I was hooked right from the start, how she writes just sucks me in. Eoghan and Inessa although their meeting didn’t start off conventionally, they truly were the perfect couple. I really liked how protective Eoghan was of Inessa. The storyline was brilliant and I loved that we got the extra POV’s. I hate spoilers so I’m trying hard not to spoil things but let’s just say, fans of Serenas work will be in for a surprise, I honestly squealed when I read a certain part.
I cannot wait for more books from this series.
Highly recommend!!
This book filled me with so much love for the five points. It explained their life in the middle of a business transaction. It explained how they were in comparison to other organizations. The cross overs from all of my favorites made this book even better but also did not distract from the standalone story that this is. The love that grows from a mutual dislike for being forced into a marriage is something that everyone wishes for. They are perfect together and I cannot wait to see them in upcoming books. Just an all around amazing story to sink into.
I have recently listened to the audio version of this and it is deliciously amazing!
I have come to expect a lot of this author. She has written many of my favorite books. This one does not disappoint.
One thing I have discovered from reading this authors’ work, is that I have a serious penchant for unrepentant killers. Eoghan, the lead male character, totally fits the bill. (If you have not read Nyx, go get it NOW)
I really liked that Inessa, although innocent and a virgin, was also kinky as all get out. And I liked how the relationship between Eoghan and Inessa developed. It was not instalove, their relationship built throughout the book. I loved that although neither one of them wanted to be where they were initially, they didn’t disregard each other and were never enemies.
Loved Eoghan and Inessa’s story! I love the development of the relationship throughout the book. Great storyline with plenty of steam and action. Can’t wait for the next book!
This Book has everything! With each book I fall more and more in love with Serena!
Filthy Rich takes you on Eoghan and Inessa’s journey. Their Wedding may have been forced but their love for each other… Man that’s relationship goals right there. You get snippets of all of the 5 pointers lives and guess what! There are crossovers galore!
Dont question it, get this book, get comfortable, because once you start you will not be able to walk away!