Finnegan O’SheaMy uncle had never deserved to be the boss of the Sons of Munster, and for the longest time I thought that pompous jackass was my worst nightmare. Then Gio Avellino sent a crew to Philly to take down the syndicate I’d just become the unofficial boss of. He’d kidnapped my uncle, put the love of my life in harm’s way, and…he’d murdered my mother.So yeah, my first year as a married … way, and…he’d murdered my mother.
So yeah, my first year as a married man was off to a rousing start—we were on the run, severely outnumbered, and I still hadn’t told my wife the truth about her own mother and her connection to the Avellino family.
Luck of the Irish? Uh-huh. I was gonna need a lot of that.
Emilia O’Shea
Was there such a thing as getting used to being married to a mobster? Finnegan lied and stole for a living, and trust didn’t come easy. If only the bastard hadn’t stolen my damn heart.
After spending the summer in hiding, I was ready to shoulder my role as the new matriarch of the family. Even though my husband’s mother’s shoes were impossible to fill, I would do my best and take on the responsibility with my own little twist. I couldn’t be the mother to everyone, but I could be a Daughter of Munster.
Because though I struggled with some aspects of Finnegan’s lifestyle, this was personal.
This was war.
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Hold on to your shoes, because Cara is going to blow them away. This installment will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. So be sure to be wearing your big girl/boy panties when diving in to this read.
We go on along as Finnegan and his fellow mobsters go to war with the scum that had his mother killed at the end of book 1.
With Whistler and his princess traveling across the country to across Europe, both separately and together. Also we get to see how Em comes into her own with proving she can be an asset to the Sons.
You will hate some characters later on in the book, and enjoy when they get what’s coming to them.
There are also some that you will cry for. Of Course there are the hot scenes, however not as many in this book as in a lot of Cara’s other books. But with that said it wouldn’t be a Cara book without some spice.
The ending is going to make you want the next installment.
Guns, cars and s*x, yes give me more!
I loved this book. It was yet another great story from Cara Dee.
Whistler and Emilia are back with more fast cars, more guns, more steamy romance and even some arguments! If you enjoyed the 1st book you’ll absolutely love this one!
I really need book 3 now please!
Another fantastic book from Cara Dee!
I’ve been a huge fan of this story from the minute Cara told us she was writing it and she hasn’t let us fans down!
This instalment of the This Life world took me on a rollercoaster of emotions..
Firstly.. character;
Finnegan.. the mobster with a heart!
I’ve loved reading about his growth, how at the start he was dead set on getting revenge and killing his uncle only for him to do a complete 180 and decide he’d spare his uncles life… (he still got his revenge for Grace though!)
He made me feel SO many emotions.. from his loss and anger to his happiness and love.
Emilia.. the daughter of Munster!
I’ve loved reading about her growth too, how at first she tried to live up to the hole Grace death had left but then came into her own and realised she wanted to be a bigger part of her husband world. She definitely took us on an emotional journey.
I also loved reading about all the old characters and quite a few new ones, I definitely feel some spin offs coming!
Secondly.. storyline;
From the beginning we were hit with everyone dealing with Grace’ death, then being on the run from the Italians was just the start of this incredible story..
We got to read about all the ups and downs between Emilia and Finnegan from the arguments about lying and deceiving to the absolute love and faith they had in each other, they are one of my absolute favourite couples
There was only 1 part of the amazing storyline that I kinda guessed (Sarah!) but apart from that I was on the edge of my seat trying to guess what was going to happen but finally gave up after about 10 chapters. lol
OH MY GOSH… PATRICK’S DEATH!!!!
I cried like a bloody baby!!!
I’ve been anticipating this book since 2018 and Cara did NOT let me down!
I’ve been a huge fan of the This Life gang since it’s beginning in the FanFic world and Cara just keeps dragging me deeper!
I can’t wait to read more from this world!
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
Thank you Cara Dee for your crazy world and amazing words!
I’ve been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint!!! What a thrill ride! Cara has done it again!! Can’t wait for the other books in this series
This Life 2 by Cara Dee. Once again, this is an incredible book! I can feel the raw emotions that you have always been amazingly good at portraying in all of your stories. It never fails that I get deeply engrossed in Cara Dee’s books. Emilia O’Shea is proud, confident, loyal, determined, and with a stubborn streak. I can’t wait to read book three to see how these two go forward on this wild ride. This story somehow manages to be light-hearted at times & fun while also being spine-tingling intense! In the end, I feel as much as part of the story as the characters.
I could not wait for this book to be released after reading the first one. Cara Dee knows how to pull you in and make you love her characters. This book has thrill, action, romance, sex, laughs and lots of lust. You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of time when you start this book because you won’t want to put it down.
This Life II is…It’s just… *sigh* It’s everything. All the laughs, all the love, all the feels…everything.
Emilia is her brilliant, funny, caring self and seeing her evolve from the skittish teenager she was into the worldly woman she becomes by the end of this book is an absolute pleasure. She’s the perfect heroine to balance out the swoonworthy Finnegan.
With all this flaws, his pigheadedness being the biggest, Finnegan is just a guy who loves his girl and has an immense amount of pressure on his shoulders. Above all, he’s loyal to a fault and treasures his family—something we all should do.
This book was absolutely everything I hoped it would be, and more. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I have been waiting on pins and needles for this book and it was worth every second! Cara Dee did a great job bringing these Irish Mobsters to life. I laughed, screamed and cried through out this entire book. Cara Dee has a way of taking romance and making it feel real. I fell in love with these characters all over again and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Cara Dee created a fast-paced, action-packed and wonderfully insane follow up to This Life I. Every moment drew me in as a reader. It was well worth the wait for this sequel.
The character development was amazing and not just for the primary characters but across the board. My heart clenched at places because I was so invested in these characters. Cara Dee succeeded in creating the complex, never perfect and realistic characters I’ve come to expect. I absolutely loved the world-building.
The story is now among my favorite mafia stories. The author takes a unique approach and it provided an excellent storyline. It kept me thoroughly engaged and I loved every moment of the emotional rollercoaster I went through.
5 stars for a unique, complex, and engrossing read.
This has been one of the most anticipated book in a long time, and it went above and beyond any expectations I had.
There is pain, and there is love, action, angst and so much more.
I have found few authors who do angst as well and smoothly as Cara does. Because of this there always lays a certain risk in reading her books, especially with the year I’ve had.
I am one of the many who have waited not so patiently for This Life II and let me tell you it was worth the wait.
Now, anyone who read the fanfic and expected it to be the same can throw that idea out the window. Yes, they go to a car show. Yes, they travel to Ireland for St Patrick. And yes, they live in London for a while, but Dudes and Dudines… that’s about it. Sure, what you fell in love with in the original characters is still there, but they are so much more three dimensional than they were before
There are new characters as well who brought extra flavour to the story, and I was happy when I learned some of them will get their own stories.
I laughed so hard my stomach ached at parts, and cried just as hard at others.
I couldn’t put it down. Reading, I unconsciously held my breath, fearing the inevitable, but let me tell you, it was so much worse.
And now we have to wait for book three, as well as the two promised spin-offs.
Cara you kill me
This book definitely made me fall in love with both Emilia and Finnegan more than I thought I would. I have been waiting for the second part for what feels like so long!
If you love suspense, romance, and crime filled this book is for you!
Can’t wait to read the next part!
Fast-paced and drama-filled, This Life II picked up right where we left off from This Life I and continued the thrilling story of Emilia and Finn’s road of vengeance. Besides being action and danger packed, this book was also filled with emotions inflicted by romance, family, friendship and brotherhood.
Emilia and Finn continued to grow into their character who become stronger and more certain of their role in the Sons of Muster syndicate. Even with all the bumps and huddles brought upon by the secrets and lies, their relationship flourished. I loved that they can find the good in each other and always build each other up. It was endearing that they had formed a special bond where they can find peace and content with each other in their stressful and ugly world. I couldn’t come up with a more perfect ending to the story that warmed my heart.
I truly enjoyed this fast-paced, thrilling, mafia romance. I’m emotionally invested in the SoM world and I’m excited to learn that there’ll be more books to come from this series. I’m hoping Kellan’s story (MM age gap daddy?) would be next but I would be fine with Liam’s (enemies-to-lovers?) too. Just bring them on!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I have been waiting on pins and needles for this. Cara has done the continuation justice. Both Finn and Em go through a lot, but in the end they have each other as well as their family. Amongst the bad comes the good as well as a new hope for the future.
Loved this book so much! I read it twice, hoping to articulate my thoughts better, and.. that isn’t happening. You have to read This Life I before this tho, as This Life II really is not a standalone.
I love these characters so much. I mean, sure, they’re fictional, and mobsters at that, but they are really loveable mobsters.
This book was an action packed emotional rollercoaster(the good kind!), that’s all I can really say without giving away anything. So glad I received an ARC, cos I have an exam when the books releasing, and I wouldn’t have done anything regarding that for sure. And with this book hangover, wanting to reread the book again? Yeah, probably would have given my exam sleep deprived for sure. So, fair warning to you guys.
Can’t wait for the next books in the series!
The next book is a standalone MM book in this series, so everyone who loves MM? This one’s it. It’s Kellans book and I’m so freaking excited!
I don’t even know where to start. I’ve been anxiously waiting for this book, for what feels like a decade, and all I can say is that is was SO worth the wait. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy: I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but my god it killed me. Cara is a genius and I was on the edge of my seat reading it. The relationships she created between these characters are amazing. If only we could all have our own Whistler! RUN and get yourself a copy of this book. Crime, Romance, Family, Laughter.. it’s all there in a pretty Irish bow.