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Vicious Reign: A Dark Mafia Romance (Five Families Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Penelope Black (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Fate is a fickle mistress. She gives as easily as she takes and she makes no apologies for it.
When I’m on the precipice of an inconceivable loss, and a betrayal slices me wide open, I have a decision to make.

I can stay the polite, subservient girl.
Or I can shed my societal restraints and become the person I was destined to be. With my dark Italian kings by my side, we don’t just change the rules, we remake the whole game.

Gone is the girl with stars in her eyes, and in her place is a woman with vengeance in her veins.
It’s time I stop asking for permission and start claiming what’s mine.
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  1. I used to think that she'd be my destruction, but now I know she'll be my salvation, even if it means I destroy myself in the process. She’s the purest thing I’ve ever had in my life, and I’ll drag the world to hell before I ever give her up.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HSGCHTG
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
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Perfect ending❤️
I really,and desperately wished for the Five Families series to continue at least for a couple of more books but alas! It is what it is. Vicious Reign was the perfect ending and now I have a slight pang in my heart, already missing my new found family. It is not often that I come across such an intricate plot with layers of secrets to be uncurtained.Maddie was the all around perfect human being with a gentle heart along with a fierce soul. She wasn’t a meek, needy woman at all the horrible events and revelations. Instead, she was courageous and smart enough to overcome any obstacles created by her mafia surrounding. Above all, she was soft enough to enjoy dominance and possessiveness by her men.“She’s the purest thing I’ve ever had in my life, and I’ll drag the world to hell before I ever give her up.”-MatteoLet me continue with the guys. Leo’s charm and pure love, Matteo’s stoic strength and possessiveness , Dante’s protectiveness and his hidden romantic side just for his Maddie, and finally Raphael’s intelligence and wit, his all around determination of having his love… The fact that they are willing to do anything or sacrifice everything for her to be safe and in their arms must be a heady feeling. I need one of each men right by my side please! This book was a real eye-opener and Penelope Black unveiled what has been hidden from us poor, innocent women living vicariously through novels. We want to be spoiled, taken care of by four handsome, powerful and protective men as well. Now, she shouldn’t leave us hanging. Now, Ms. Black should come up with a new story that will keep our hearts warm and tingling.
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Imelda
5.0 out of 5 stars great ending
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Finished this series in a matter of days! Happy to get some steamier scenes and how it all played out. I did wish they talked more about Lainey and Mary. The ending!! Happy to see how it ended and if there’s another book to this series in the future, I’ll definitely get it. Don’t sleep on this series. IT’s everything!
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kimmie
4.0 out of 5 stars YAYYY
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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we finally got some action!!! and this didn't end in a cliffhanger!!! I'm glad I stayed reading through the end. it's 215am rn but I'm glad they got their happily ever after. 4/5!!!! maddie and her boys are so cute.
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jjdejong
5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing book by Penelope!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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Let’s chat about plot twists, shall we? This book is going to throw them at you right and left but goodness gracious are they perfection! We pick up with Aries and Maddie working together from their little soup incident (hehe) as Matteo and Dante are working on getting back to the group from the latest Family Meeting only to get a call from Aries to meet somewhere else. Honestly, these boys don’t like leaving things to chance and the fear that something happened to Madison has both these two going as fast as they can to get to her to check on her themselves. “His lips demand penance for our separation, and if this is how he commands it, I’ll gladly offer it.“

As they fly to Las Vegas to deal with some issues, not only do we watch Maddie enjoy the patio of the hotel multiple times, but we also get to witness her showing these guys that she is more than just a pretty face. Aries has made the decision that she needs to learn a few things about the business they are in and how to protect herself a little more. “She can handle more than you give her credit for, and I’m only telling her what we already know. There might be a time where her ignorance will be her downfall.”

We learn so much more about Madison and more importantly her mom as well as her twin’s sister, Mary. They have so much happening that Madison is really just along for the ride most of the time, but I mean what a ride that has to be with these 4 guys there. Because not only do we watch Madison truly grow into her skin, we have to watch as things unfold for Matteo, Dante and his brothers when it comes to the Five Families. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t all sugar and fun times. I had tears falling a couple times and a few “Oh no’s” shouted out loud. I mean we have to witness Madison thinking this: “It’s a grief that you feel in your body. Your very cells shift, become misshapen as if they’ve now taken a new form.” So be prepared for it all but enjoy the ride and man that amazing ending. Another amazing book, Penelope, Bravo!

How about one more quote because it is just too good not to put down. “The most beautiful thing about you, Madison Murphy Walsh, is that you have absolutely no idea how perfect you are.”
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Amber Wines Sofield
3.0 out of 5 stars slow burn
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
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Such a damn slow burn. Three books later and we got a little spice. Like a small small small amount. I stand by my statement that this series is not a smut novel. It is very much a dark romance with some rated R activities. The plot twist and story was really good! Truly! I just wasn’t expecting not a smut novel? I think since it was recommended to me under the spicy pretense I was just forever waiting and forever getting disappointed. If you go into this book not expecting spicy then it’s for you! An okay book as far as reverse harems but probably one of my least favorites. Overall just mid.
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Cdant
5.0 out of 5 stars Twist and turns oh my!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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Book 3 of the 5 families

Wow just wow.
Anytime I thought I just might have a grip on what was going to happen,or what/who was doing what BOOM major plot twist!!!! But not in a bad way at all.
After book 2,that cliff hanger really hurt, I am so glad we could get that cleared up.
This book was probably my favorite and least favorite at the same time. Only because I felt so much. I fell in love with all of the characters.
I did feel that Mary did get a little walked over with her story and we needed a little "more". But maybe with the next series we will get the full effect.
My emotions were everywhere. Thr spice level was great. Aries and Matteo willing to burn the world down for Maddie is what every girl wants. Add in Leo and dante and it is the perfect harem. Surprise ending? HEA ? Of course :-)
Happy reading
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Alicia S
4.0 out of 5 stars Remember When …
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
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Vicious Reign (Book 3 of the Italian Mafia series) by Penelope Black

4/5 ⭐️
5/5 🌶️

This was by far the best book in the entire series so far. However, I took 1 ⭐️ away only because of the epilogue - extended epilogue (but there’s a 4th book) so I’m a tad confused since there are so many plot holes. So, unfortunately because of this I have to take a star away - and that’s the only reason.

When I tell you this book had me on my toes, I’m not lying. This book had my heart in my stomach, and my eyes welling with tears for some moments.

There were some super 🌶️ scenes, there were scenes that took my breath away with how romantic they are, times when I thought “this can’t be the end”.

The storylines that are missing pieces still irk me, however the way the story of the harem is told, makes my heart swell. I think I highlighted more in this book than I did in any of the others. There were still some parts that were super descriptive but I just moved past them and found that this is just how this author is and I can’t change that.

Fall in love with these men - because I sure have!

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Booktravert
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2022
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Great ending to the Five Families series! Love these characters and especially some of the surprises that unfold. Really enjoyed the suspense and action along with some serious heat. Interested to see Mary's story because she has been pretty hard to like so far.
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Jemma
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2022
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I loved this book so much , so many twists and turns. I loved every second. Maddie and her guys were amazing and i can't wait to read the next book for them and more books to come from other characters in this universe.
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Kat
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible final instalment in the Five Families series
Reviewed in Australia on January 15, 2022
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Vicious Reign is the third and final instalment in the Five Families Trilogy. It is a mafia RH romance.
This should not be read as a stand-alone.

This whole trilogy has been one piece of incredible writing after another. I have been so invested in this series right from the start and was jumping up and down with excitement when I saw that Vicious Reign had landed on my Kindle.

Holy moly!! This book was absolutely amazing 🤩 Once I started reading I could not put it down. Each chapter ends in anticipation of what happens next and there was no point where I could easily put it down to pick back up later. I was up all night swiping pages right to the very end.

Vicious Reign picks up right after the cliffhanger where Twisted Queen left off.
I loved seeing the growth of all of the characters in this book.
Maddie becomes more comfortable with all her men and was stronger in asking what she wanted and needed. Along the way she gets some life changing news. The way she handles it proves just how much she has grown from the start of the series.
Matteo, Leo, Dante and Aries prove time and time again why they are the most incredible humans. Their love and devotion to Maddie and their acceptance that they are all what is best for her was strong throughout this book. They finally see that she is strong enough to make her own choices and stand proud alongside them.

I’m sad that Maddie’s story is over.. or is it? 🤐

I cannot wait to read more of Penelope’s stories. She is an incredible writer and I’m so happy I stumbled across Wolf and fell in love with her writing.
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Alyssa Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Ending 4.5 stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2022
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The final chapter had me second guessing everything I had read. It was so well written. I love all the guys and their relationship with Madison. The reveal with her mom opens up some really good characters. The epilogue was so fulfilling and has me excited for the future. I can’t wait to see if we get any books about the three Santorini brothers.
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Kerrie
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely ending
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2022
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Oh I'm so sad this is the end of these guys story, I'm gonna miss them!

Maddie is very much the star of the show in this one and I am so here for it. She knows what she wants and she's sure as hell gonna get it. I loved seeing the guys finally accept her strength too. This was full of action, surprises and twists and turns. Not to mention the steam, lordy did those sparks ignite.

I would have liked to get more of the time between the ending and the epilogue but penelope does mention a novella so at least we won't have to leave them all forever. All in all this was an enjoyable read and one I'll no doubt come back too
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