My power is absolute. My rules are law.Structure.Obedience.Discipline.I am in charge, and what I say goes. Black and white with no gray.No one dares break the rules in my dark and twisted world… until her. Until she makes me cross my own jagged lines.She’s untouched. Perfection. Pure.Forbidden.She tests my limits in all ways.There is only one option left.I will claim her as mine no matter how … one option left.
I will claim her as mine no matter how many rules are broken.
*Sinners & Gin is a dark billionaire romance. If you don’t like a splash of shock, a dash of taboo, and a heavy dose of dirty, then don’t take a sip of this TOP SHELF cocktail.
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SINfully TWISTED!
A dark head turning sinfully twisted read that has me riding the edge grabbing a hold of my senses as the dark captivating storyline toys with my emotions and had me cringing in shock, revolution yet wanting more. This is definitely not what I was expecting after reading all the other books in this series but call me crazy because this read was definitely one that got under my skin into my head and screaming holy carp this is so twisted and delicious and a perfect dark read that I loved.
Sinners & Gin by Alta Hensley is bk 6 in the Top Shelf series. This is Matthew Price and Aria Costa’s story.
Get ready for a very dark romance read that is spankings, violent mafia kingpins, kidnappings, love/hate, fear/lust, dominant/submissive romance.
Matthew Price is one of the billionaires who own Spike Roses. When the story starts off, he has been screwed over by mafia boss Vittorio Costa. No one dare screw Matthew Price unless they are willing to cope with the fallout….and the fallout from Mob boss’s actions are: he was seen/known to be the more dominant than Vittorio and Matthew ended up kidnapping Costa’s daughter Aria as a form of retaliation/revenge.
This story is full of feels, action, drama, twists/turns, passion and angsty romance. We get to learn about Mafia princess Aria. She isn’t what people thought. She had alot more substance to her and she gave as good as she got. The pairing between her and Matthew was actually quite great. Will she mind the Dominant Master or rebel the rules?
There’s alot more than just the pairing of this couple. The story itself is great ; sizzling chemistry and fantastic characters. I look forward to more in this series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ********
There’s a fine line between hate and lust. Fear and desire. Captive and welcomed. Those are the words Atla Hensley has used to describe the chemistry between Matthew and Aria. He, one of the owners of the infamous “Spiked Roses” and she, the daughter of a Mafia Crime Boss. The scenario? Her father had stolen from Matthew and she was the collateral that would teach the mob boss, and any others, what the consequences were. During the course of the story, things changed and their narrative shifted. Enemies to lovers. Fear to comfort. Foe to friend. But then what happens to the original plan and how do things unfold? For that, you’ll have to read every delicious word for yourself. If you’re an Alta Hensley fan, then you’ve been waiting for another story in the “Top Shelf” series and this one certainly does not disappoint. I was fortunate enough to be given an ARC of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Light brought out of the dark
What an amazing addition to Top Shelf series. This dark book has all of the highs that you expect from this author and from this type of book. The author hits us with an innocent, a domineering man, an enemy meant to pay, and a love that is so powerful it will overcome all obstacles or will it. There is only one to find out, slide up to the bar and order your next favorite flavor. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next.
Matthew wants his property back and to send a message to all that you don’t mess with what is his
Aria lives in a gilded cage.
A possession to be bartered.
She is the perfect leverage.
I wish this had been longer. I enjoyed the story but not as much as some of the others in this series. Each is standalone but they do interconnect with regards to the characters
I didn’t like Matthew at the beginning or in the middle. I did warm up to him towards the end, I probably would have connected with his character if I had been given a bit more time.
He was cold and even though we got his perspective behind the events I never felt that I knew him. Does that make sense?
Aria was a vivacious little sprite. She had spent her life manipulating the little things when and where she could. She was an innocent, physically, daddy needed her pure. Increased her trading value and all that, but mentally she was well beyond her years.
I enjoyed her fight and her honest capitulation.
Being a short read the author balanced her personality quite well.
I liked the overall story. Not my favorite but a solid read.
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I loved Aria, but Matthew left me cold.
Aria is a beautiful caged bird, finally set free when she’s kidnapped for revenge against her father. Her chemistry with Matthew is off the charts, and their time together forged a strong bond – at least in her heart. I loved her personal growth, her determination to grab onto as much independence as she could in her limited situation.
I was left wanting a bit more of an emotional investment on Matthew’s part. We do get an HEA, but only because of Aria’s actions, not his. The whole revenge thing with her dad led to a rather anticlimactic resolution – I was hoping for a more decisive victory.
This is, as promised, a dark romance, but there’s much more emphasis on the “dark” scenes of submission through punishment resulting in much less focus on the romance. The earlier books in this series showed more of the male leads’ hearts, and I miss that in these more recent additions. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I love this series and Matthew and Aria are amazing. So much heat and feelings full of revenge and things they didn’t even know they wanted.
He is a harsh dominant theirs nothing getting past him and he means it and it opens a whole new world for Aria who is so stubborn I loved it.
It was great seeing some previous characters and the built up between the two was perfect.
This was a hot kinky read! I loved Matthew and Aria was full of sass. I definitely recommend!
Vittorio Costa, a mob boss, stole from Matthew. Mathew wants revenge, but not the usual. He wants to kidnap Vittorio’s daughter, Aria to exchange for his merchandise. But something happens while he hides her at his mountain home. She is not quite what he expected. He stole a mafia princess, but found a strong, caring, disobedient young woman. Mathew is a very dominant Alpha, who believes his rules must be followed or consequences will ensue. Will Aria learn to obey? Will she come to care for Mathew? Will Mathew return Aria’s feelings? What will happen when Costa returns the stolen items? Will Aria’s father be glad to have her home again? Will Aria and Mathew find a way to see each other again? I recommend you read this book to find out.
Sinners & Gin by Alta Hensley is book 6 in the Top Shelf Series. This is the story of Matthew Price and Aria Costa. I have read some of the previous books and some of the previous characters do make appearances in this one. With that said, I did feel this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Matthew is part owner of the Spiked Roses along with being a mafia boss. When Vittorio Costa steals a shipment from him he goes after his enemy for revenge. This leads Matthew to take Aria the daughter of Vittorio. Matthew takes her to his Colorado cabin to hold her prisoner. Aria has been more or less a prisoner of her father and lived a sheltered life. Aria is the complete opposite of Matthew where his is older, harsh and in control she is soft, caring and never been given control.
What Matthew didn’t count on would be his growing feelings for Aria and her for him. This is a dark romance that has violence and Matthew is sometimes hard to like but overall I enjoyed their story. I hope to read more books from this author.
Sinners & Gin is another phenomenal read in the Top Shelf series. You have some of your favorite Spiked Roses in this one and you will just love Tennessee even more in this one. This is Matthew’s book and you will just love him. His dominance is just the right touch that Aria didn’t know she needed and craved. Who is Aria you may ask? Well let me tell you she is a Mafia Princess whose daddy crossed Matthew. Yes this is a captive/captor romance that the chemistry runs red hot. Alta gives you everything you would want and more in this one. You even get a softer caring side of Matthew. I loved this book so much and really couldn’t put it down. I love how I was sucked in from the very start. If you haven’t picked up this series yet you need to.
This is the 6th book in this phenomenal series and is Matthew and Aria’s story. Matthew kidnaps Aria who is a mafia princess to get revenge on her father. No spoilers: this is a definite must read! This is a well written story which has a descriptive plot and complex characters. This is a dark read which had me totally riveted throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this gifted author.
This is the 6th book in the Top Shelf series, but can be read as a stand alone. The other members of Spiked Roses make an appearance, but not enough that you would be confused without reading the rest of the series.
Be warned this is somewhat of a dark Romance that involves kidnapping, mafia king pins, some violence, spankings, and dominance
Matthew Price kidnaps Aria from her mafia father in retaliation for stealing from him. He takes her deep into the mountains of Colorado to his cabin, and keeps her prisoner.
I loved Aria’s character. She had been raised by her dad as basically a prisoner her whole life. She did not act like a spoiled mafia princess, but just wanted her freedom from her father. She wasn’t afraid to stand up to Matthew, no matter how many times he punished her.
Matthew is very dominant, and did not like for anyone to disobey him, least of all his enemy’s daughter. He did not like being told no. He is a very powerful man, and is used to getting things done.
The sex scenes in this book are scorching. Matthew really loved to discipline Aria when she disobeyed him.
The book kind of fell flat for me at about the 81% mark. Everything from then on just felt rushed. I really enjoyed the book up until that point. I wished there was an epilogue.
Overall it was a good read, but it wasn’t my favorite of the series
I recommend this book to anyone who wants a hot and steamy with a touch of dark read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review
Sinners & Gin, by Alta Hensley, is the sixth book in the Top Shelf Series. These are books, ranging in darkness, that feature powerful men trying to balance their darkness in order to have the women they love. I received an ARC from Booksprout so I won’t include spelling/grammar/continuity errors in my review since they should be fixed prior to publication. While this is one in a series, it is a standalone which doesn’t require reading the prior novels.
Alta Hensley writes with a strong, dramatic voice. The writing is descriptive, but still immediate. However Matthew, the hero, fell a little flat for me. He just seemed so cold even when he was in the throes of passion. He kept admitting that he was a bad man, but I thought he just came off as impersonal.
On the other hand, Aria, the heroine, was awesome. She went from this sheltered young woman to someone brave enough to speak up for what she wants. Everyone in her life, including Matthew, uses her but she rises above it. Matthew should have been groveling for her forgiveness.
Matthew’s character brought the rating down for me. I’d put the story at 3.5 to 4 stars. I feel that, while I was rooting for Aria to get her happy ending, I didn’t have the same connection to Matthew. I prefer more fire in heroes. People who like a controlled, icy hero will adore him.
This is a safe, albeit kinky read with no OW/OM drama and no cheating. There is very explicit language and sex. This is an interesting series overall. There is a heartwarming ending to this book that was lovely and unexpected. It might not be might favorite in the series, but I’m glad I read it.
I received an ARC from Booksprout in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.
So happy to be back with this series! I absolutely loved it! Mathew and Aria are cataclysmic together! Woo boy this was great! I couldn’t have asked for a better read! So hot and there was never a full moment for sure! I love this series so much and it just gets better with every book! Top shelf rules!
This is a dark romance. You have been warned!!
When I learned this book was coming out, I was ecstatic! I love the Top Shelf series.
Matthew is one of the co-owner of Spiked Roses. He is a stern man and no one crosses him. But when Vittorio Costa stole his shipment of paintings, he knew he would get revenge. How? Kidnap Vittorio’s daughter Aria.
Aria is a mafia princess, even though she hates being called a princess. She knows her father is a bad man. She knows to her father she is just an asset, someone to help make his business grow once he marries her off.
When Vittorio has a party, an “adult” party, Matthew knew that was his chance. But when he saw that Aria had also joined the party, hiding in a corner, he knew what he had to do.
But what Matthew did not expect was that Aria would do to him.
What will happen between them? Is it all business or will pleasure be involved? And what about their hearts?
Matthew is very stern with a strict hand and Aria finds that out the hard way. There were a few times when I was not happy with Matthew. That he mad me mad. But in a dark romance book, that is going to happen. You won’t always like all the characters at all times but you will eventually understand them.
Aria was a very strong character. She was mouthy and independent, but that also got her in trouble at times. (Matthew’s strict hand)
I felt their connection. I felt their pain. I felt their lust. I felt their love.
Throw in Tennessee and you have a really good story.
Aria is the daughter of a mafia king. He has stolen something from Matthew and Mathew is going to take Aria. Aria is turned on by the discipline that Matthew gives her and they get to know one another while waiting for her father to return Matthew’s property. I loved the pacing of this story until the end. Thrn it just seemed rushed. You can read this book as a standalone. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow… Unbelievable! Alta has done it again with another addition to the Top Shelf series. Sinners & Gin is without a doubt unstoppable!
“I loved that I had the power to dominate, the power to control, and the power to please. … When it came to women, I had become the master of how to demand ecstasy.”
Throughout all 5 previous books, we have seen Matthew Price as the level headed, law abiding alpha. Now, we get to witness the man himself- in all his dominate glory when his business is in jeopardy. And damn! Matthew is one man not to reckon’ with. When paired with spoiled mafia daughter, naïve- feisty Aria- it’s a match perfect for the Spiked Roses co-owner himself. What’s a man to do?!
Alta nailed this one out of the park, make it over the ocean. I really enjoyed this novel and really couldn’t put it down. The emotion behind Aria’s background gave it light to Matthew’s darker side and combined this story sailed!
I think this is the ending to the series, and if so, it’s a nice finish. Great story about Matthew getting revenge with Aria being collateral damage. I like Aria’s feistiness and her growth throughout the story.
I had an awesome time reading Mathew and Aria’s. The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is dark and intense. The storyline pulls you in from the start and does not slow down. Hot and dangerously dark.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.