Review: Lucien (The Marchesi Family #1) by Silvia Violet
When Peter shows up to take his sleazy cousin Jimmy's place as a receptionist, his manager is a controlling, powerful suit to whom Peter is both attracted and scared of. But it's when he punishes Peter for not doing exactly as he had commanded that Peter knows he's in really big trouble. Especially when it becomes obvious Lucien has staked his claim on Peter, whether Peter wants him to or not. Now the only question is, does Lucien want his heart along with his body, or Peter doomed to being just Lucien's plaything and property, or will Lucien accept the love in his heart, too?
Lucien knows his Mafia world isn't safe for Peter, and when it comes to his safety, he wants Peter protected at all hours. What better solution than to move him in? But can Peter accept Lucien's control, both in and out of the bedroom? Accept it and submit?
I would call this Mafia-lite, but it's still entertaining. I like the dynamics of Peter and Lucien's relationship - it's BDSM-lite and Lucien isn't too over the top control freakish or dominant, but he is intent on exploring the power exchange with his new love. It's fairly standard issue - damaged hero who doesn't do love, but falls anyway, and the partner who thinks he or she isn't strong or good enough for the alpha, but it was still well written and I liked both Peter and Lucien. Add a little bit of action and the story felt well rounded, and the chemistry between the two is hot, so 4 stars is very fair.
ARC via Gay Romance Reviews.
"Once you crossed that threshold"—he gestured toward the door to his office—"you became mine."
When Peter shows up to take his sleazy cousin Jimmy's place as a receptionist, his manager is a controlling, powerful suit to whom Peter is both attracted and scared of. But it's when he punishes Peter for not doing exactly as he had commanded that Peter knows he's in really big trouble. Especially when it becomes obvious Lucien has staked his claim on Peter, whether Peter wants him to or not. Now the only question is, does Lucien want his heart along with his body, or Peter doomed to being just Lucien's plaything and property, or will Lucien accept the love in his heart, too?
"Do you need a man who will demand obedience from you, Peter?"
"No, I...don't know."
"I think you do. I'm going to be that man for you. I'm going to control you, but I'm also going to take care of you."
"No, I...don't know."
"I think you do. I'm going to be that man for you. I'm going to control you, but I'm also going to take care of you."
I would call this Mafia-lite, but it's still entertaining. I like the dynamics of Peter and Lucien's relationship - it's BDSM-lite and Lucien isn't too over the top control freakish or dominant, but he is intent on exploring the power exchange with his new love. It's fairly standard issue - damaged hero who doesn't do love, but falls anyway, and the partner who thinks he or she isn't strong or good enough for the alpha, but it was still well written and I liked both Peter and Lucien. Add a little bit of action and the story felt well rounded, and the chemistry between the two is hot, so 4 stars is very fair.
ARC via Gay Romance Reviews.
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