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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This is a great addition to this series and is a standalone. When her father feels from him he feels there’s only one thing he can do kidnap his daughter the ? Is what t o do when he has her
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I’ve been waiting for this next book in the Top Shelf series for what seems like forever! The passion is INTENSE, and the insta-love attraction is spot on between Matthew and Aria. The sparks fly so insanely hot that I couldn’t stop reading. Another bites the dust from the owners of Spiked Roses, and I can’t wait for the next one in line.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I love the world of Spiked Roses. The men are all very strong characters who know their minds and who are going to do exactly what they want whenever they want to, and they aren’t going to let anyone get in their way.
Matthew is going to get back the items that were stolen from him. To do that, he’s going to steal something of equal value from the person who stole from him. That’s Aria, a mafia princess. Her father stole from him, so Matthew is going to get his revenge.
I like Aria. I also felt sorry for her. She has lived in a horrible place with her father, and been so isolated. But, for all that, she’s a survivor. She managed to keep herself together and not lose any of her light. I admire that.
Matthew is a good guy, mostly. I also think that he’s an idiot. He eventually deals with his idiocy, but it took him a minute.
Sinners & Gin was a captivating addition to the Top Shelf series. Matthew was so much more than I expected him to be and I definitely enjoyed discovering the dominant and dirty-talking man behind his controlled facade. Aria’s fiery personality intrigued Matthew and in spite of their relationship developing so quickly there was an obvious connection. I loved catching up with some of the previous characters from this series and Tennesse was a definite favorite of mine that I couldn’t get enough of. With plenty of drama and passion plus a touch of suspense Sinners & Gin was a deliciously sinful treat.
I have been waiting patiently for the next Top Shelf book and Sinners & Gin did not disappoint. Matthew is one of the owners of Spiked Roses and Aria’s father Costa is the Mafia crime boss who stole from Matthew. Matthew claims Aria as his to get revenge on her father but he didn’t count on falling for her at the same time. This is well written and filled with danger, drama, angst, passion and a delicious love story.
This book is another in the Top Shelf series by Alta Hensley & like all of the others can be read completely standalone. This is the story of Matthew who seeks revenge for the theft of his diamonds by kidnapping Aria. This book was an ok read but wasn’t a favourite from this author. I felt some of the language between the characters, particularly in the first part of the story, was a little cringey & not up to the authors usual standard. Thankfully, the last half of the story improved.
A sexy read with a perfect little ending
—>>> Another sexy read from the men of Spiked Roses, this time starring Matthew Price, who had to make it clear to one disrespecting Mafia boss named Vittorio Costa that he had broken a rule by stealing a precious shipment from him. The best way to do so, he determines, is to take his daughter Aria, a mafia princess by all accounts, as his captive to send Costa a clear message. However, the plan ultimately may backfire on Matthew, because what he finds is that he is intrigued by this spitfire of a captive, who turns out to be nothing he had expected. For Aria, confusion develops whether Matthew is her enemy or her savior. For Matthew, a man who lives and breathes by his strict code, perhaps there may be an exception to his rules, when it involves Aria, when playing the collateral-damage game. A sexy read with a perfect little ending.
Awesome addition to this exceptional series. No words I put down in this review do justice to how outstanding this story is. This smoking hot, darkly delicious story held me captive from the first page. Matthew is magnificent in his dominance. Aria’s submissiveness doesn’t stop her from challenging him and speaking her mind. The heat, the desire, the connection between Matthew and Aria is thrilling. I loved it.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
Fabulous phenomenal story!!! Aria is taken from a party by Matthew because her father Vittorio took something that belonged to Matthew. His dominance will make her see another side of herself that will make her grow as a person. She admires the way he stands up to her father and what he stands for. They have this intense attraction that makes this one of the best book on the shelf!
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I love this whole series! It’s a little dark yet not. It’s always the big strong men that think they’re the boss…yet NOT lol
Alta is really good at showing the male dominance and how the women they fall for have just as much power. The
men just don’t like to admit it!! I was so excited when I found out there was another book in this series. Now I’m hoping for the next one. : )
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This book is to be savored. The men of Spiked Roses are a species all to themselves, and their stories are as unique as the desires that make them who they are. Each chapter is like a sip that while going down smoothly leaves a lasting burn, till you reach the end and know you have tasted perfection in story form. Matthew and Aria have earned their place on the shelf, and their chemistry blazes off the pages in a romance that grows from the darkest beginnings and flourishes in ways that are so wrong yet so very right. So quit reading reviews, sit back, and enjoy. Fabulous addition to the series.
A real kinky treat, a fun read, packed with a lote of steaming scenes. I love how the characters are built, how their connection grew. The story is not dark yet it is delicious full of bdsm elements. Can’t wait for next book of Alta’s to come out, I love her way of fantasy
I’m so excited to be back at Spiked Roses, even if very little of this story is placed there. I’ve grown very fond of these powerful men and the women they claim.
This story is about Mathew and Aria and it’s sort of a revenge romance. Some of the characters from the previous stories make an appearance, but it’s minimal. The plot is fast-paced and super steamy, and the connection between Mathew and Aria is on fire. Aria is strong and stubborn, but she also grew up in a dangerous situation so she’s fairly cautious. She has never really lived and isn’t even really sure how to stand on her own two feet, even though that is her burning desire. Mathew gives her the strength and encouragement she needs to flourish. The story has some dangerous situations and there are some BDSM elements, but it’s not a particularly dark book and doesn’t have strong triggers. Instead, it has a beautiful love story that is more like the Rapunzel fairy tale it references. Only with a lot more heat. It’s a wonderfully written romance that will heat you up and keep you begging for more.
Sinners & Gin is the sixth book in the Top Shelf series. I have read every one of the books in the Top Shelf books and I think this one is my favorite. Matthew is bound to get his revenge on a mafia king and he knows that the daughter is his way in.
Aria is a mafia princess, and yet she feels more like a prisoner than anything else. When Matthew kidnaps her to get to her father, she feels like maybe she has found her savior. But she has just traded one prison for another.
Matthew and Aria have the best chemistry. The story flows and you do not want to put the book down until you are at the end. Alta brings everything to life. I love this series.
3.5 stars
What is a man to do when something from his has been taken? Why he takes something priceless of yours in return.
When Matthew decides to seek out his revenge for something that was taken from him he has bitten off more than he can chew. Aria is a beautiful naïve young woman whose curiosity gets the better of her. When the two of them meet something more starts to happen then either of them anticipated. The smoldering heat that heats up between the these two will leave you panting and fanning yourself. Their passion and chemistry so much more than either one of them could have ever imagined. There is more to Matthew than cares to show, and meeting Aria starts to melt the block of ice around his heart.
The story flows really well, and is fast paced. The characters are well written, and mesh really well together. My only complaint about this book is I thought it would be darker than it is. Other than that the storyline is great.
Matthew And Aria’s Story Is A Dark Read Where Anger And Fear Eventually Lead To Love! The Contradictions In Matthew’s Character Are Confusing.
Trigger warning: those sensitive to “forced consent,” spankings, and rough play should beware.
This is book six of the Top Shelf series about the men from Spiked Roses, a New Orleans members only men’s club for the wealthy. Owned by seven friends who are more like brothers, the club is their playground. They host Tastings – raunchy, dirty parties – to up their business and indulge in sin. Rubbing elbows with the wealthy also leads to numerous business opportunities. This book is Matthew and Aria’s story. Although it reads perfectly as a stand-alone, those that have read the earlier books in the series will appreciate that Matthew’s business partners make brief appearances.
Matthew Price, probably in his late thirties, is a businessman with his toes in the underworld. He worked hard to earn his vast wealth. With businesses in multiple cities, he doesn’t have one place he calls home, but New Orleans and Spiked Roses have much of his attention. With a stolen shipment of precious paintings and diamonds, Matthew is furious. He operates with a strict code of conduct and demands respect in all things. He answers to nobody and he absolutely cannot let this slide – a message must be sent. He knows mafia boss Vittorio Costa is responsible and has a plan, but he needs his friends’ help.
Aria Costa, twenty-two, is a mafia princess. She is an asset to her father, kept tucked away, untouched, and ready to be traded as a bride when the right business opportunity comes along. She has never aspired to anything because marriage is her only escape. Although stubborn, she isn’t a typical mafia princess. She feels guilty for living a useless existence and never working a day in her life. She is bored. So she has recently taken to dressing in disguise and briefly attending her father’s quarterly pet parties held at their Aspen estate. Watching the debauchery excites her, but she is smart enough to sneak back to her bedroom before consuming so much alcohol that she risks getting caught. She doesn’t put it past her father to kill her for shaming him.
When Matthew attends a pet party and kidnaps Costa’s daughter from under his nose, he has no idea that Aria will captivate him. Aria takes his cruelty and anger and yet doesn’t cower, leaving him unprepared for the feelings that he begins to feel. Aria feels comfort and safety in Matthew’s domination, which confuses her. Her guilt has her fighting back, but when Matthew’s plan draws to its inevitable conclusion, she must face her feelings.
Matthew and Aria’s story is a dark read where anger and fear eventually lead to love. Matthew’s strict nature is unforgiving, so Aria’s undisciplined upbringing proves to be a challenge for them both. The kidnapping is a constant reminder that their time is limited, despite what they might secretly desire. The couple eventually earns their happily ever after.
There are a few issues that merit mention. To begin, Matthew’s getaway plan with Aria was weak and not entirely credible. Second, it is perhaps too tricky to reconcile having Matthew be a man that respects women and hadn’t planned to go all the way with Aria when he kidnapped her, to a man that enjoys forced consent and forced rough spankings. It doesn’t feel authentic. Moreover, he later contradicts himself and states he planned to sleep with Aria. Next, Aria’s hot and cold attitudes seems too random to make sense. Fourth, the rough spanking followed by sleeping together didn’t make much sense when earlier in the day Aria looked like death and had a lingering cough. Finally, some of the dialogue doesn’t ring true.
Matthew and Aria’s twisted love story has a captive mafia princess falling for the dominant captor who rescued her from her father’s prison. The story is fairly simple. The characters are nicely developed, but the contradictions in Matthew’s character don’t ring true. The story is written in first person and the POV alternates between Matthew and Aria. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
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What an awesome story. I have not read the others before this book but I am DEFINITELY going to now. I love theyre all standalones because I wasnt confused at all. I also ADORED Matthew. He was fierce.. Aria was perfect. Just the right amount of spunk. And most importantly she wasnt an immature child. OHHH how I looooved Tennesse too!!! He brought all the smiles out for me in this book. 5 stars!
Such a great dark romance. Mathew is not a man to be messed with. Seeing him with Aria, we see both his dominant side and his passionate, caring side. I have enjoyed all of the Top Shelf books, and this one is no different.
I loved all the previous Top Shelf Books. This book is about Matthew Price. Matthew’s paintings with diamonds were stolen by Mafia Kingpin Vittorio Costa. Matthew planned on making sure he got his property back. He got invites to a party at Vittorio Costa’s home.
Matthew found Aria Costa watching people at the party. He kidnapped her from the party and took her to his home in Colorado. Matthew likes to punish Aria by using his leather belt when she doesn’t submit to him. Aria is a stubborn girl. They spend a lot of time together. Will Matthew be ready to trade Aria for his property ? Is Aria ready to go back to her father ? I was given an arc of this book and this is my own personal opinion.
I love this series. I love to read about strong powerful men who know how to get what they want and keep it. It is easy to compare Matthew with his drink of choice. He reminds you of the smoothness of gin, and then BAM it hits you hard. Matthew struck and hit hard and found his love whether he was ready for it or not. I am not sure about you , but I am always up for a story that is smooth, sultry, sexy, and memorable.