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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Stephanie nicole

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chased by Ms. Felicity Brandon was absolutely amazing, I have to say its one of my new favorite bad boy romances. Upon first reading Chased I didn’t realize it was a series and boy am I glad it is because I want more. Ms. Brandon’s characters bring her story to life as you furiously flip through the pages to see what happens next. This bad boy romance has everything a romance lover needs a girl who won’t bend to ever whim, a sexy bad boy, and twists and turns in every chapter. Felicity Brandon will definitely grab your attention in chapter one and leave you guessing until the very end. So if your looking for a bad boy romance to keep you on your toes then I highly recommend Chased by Felicity Brandon.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Kayla Octaviano

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chase is not your average guy, but Allegra is your average girl. When their lives collide, Chase is challenged in a way he’s never been before. “Chased” is an enticing and exciting read. It keeps you engaged the entire time, and it is such a hard book to put down. Read this book if you love bad boys, thrills, and great writing!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honor—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book only for those over 18 dues to the adult nature of the content and possibly triggering themes.

Chase Benedict is a man who knows what he wants, he is the head of the Men of Honour and he has a dark side which would leave most people reeling and disgusted, however, his charm and debonair attitude keep reeling the ladies in, that is until Allegra comes along. Allegra Vallance s a law student who wants to specialise in human rights law, so in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, she is taking her course online and is stuck in her halls of residence thanks to the nationwide lockdown the government has imposed, but that will all change when she meets Chase.

Chase is sat in his leather chair at the head of the meeting table as usual going through the items on the minutes and considering his decisions carefully, especially about the plans for the group’s 160th anniversary celebrations this year, all the while all the time thinking of the upcoming weekends entertainment and how his life has turned out. He looks around the room afterwards, glorying in the old school decoration, the abundance, the men who held this position before him and the premium scotch he has tucked away for just this time of the day, the decision to have a public charity event and a more sordid affair afterwards have him excited and happy to be breaking the rules he had no intention of obeying in the first place. Meanwhile Allegra is stuck, she cannot think of what she needs to write for the piece she is desperately trying to write for her course, so she decides to go for a walk to get out of the house and out of her head, despite the torrential rain outside, but when she crosses the street, she is nearly hit by a car she didn’t hear or see coming. When the driver gets out of the car and starts having a go at her, in an arrogant and self-important manner, he hackles are raised and she bristles with indignation at his accusations and comments, she speaks her mind like she always does and it seems to take him aback, as though nobody speaks to him that way and this shocks her. After a short time, the man leaves and Allegra decides to go back to her room, her hope of settling her mind hasn’t happened though and she decides to go for another walk for some food.

As she is walking to the local takeaway, she is stopped by a young policeman and interrogated as to why she is out during a lockdown and whether she is breaking the rules, she is slightly offended by his mannerisms and although she knows she is bending the rules, she wants to stand up for herself, but his attention is thankfully drawn away when a car comes racing down the road and the policeman goes to intercept it. As Chase returns to where he met the enigmatic woman he cannot stop thinking about, he is stopped by a policeman and dressed down about his speed, however, it is instead Chase that dresses him down, demanding that he calls his superior to amend his mistake. He takes the opportunity during this confrontation to speak to the charming young lady again and this time it is a less confrontational conversation where he gets more of an inkling of her attitude and personality and as such, he invites her to his group’s upcoming event, she accepts and they both leave with Chase promising to contact her with the details.

This invitation is going to be an evening of glamour, black tie clothing and champagne, however, it isn’t going to be one soon forgotten as the lives and lifestyles of Allegra and Chase are going to collide in a flurry of personality clashes, but will the drive them apart or further together? This dark mafia style romance will keep you hooked as two strong personalities meet and clash with consequences neither can imagine.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Alexandria Richard

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first introduction to Felicity Brandon’s writing and I was well entertained. I enjoyed the Covid Pandemic angle of this. You’re cooped up and social distancing, why would you have reason to meet someone new? The way Allegra and Chase came to interact was a clever twist I was not expecting.
I enjoyed Allegra’s passion and strength. Who doesn’t like a strong female fighting for justice and to empower others? I also enjoyed having a FMC of mixed race, and reading how that impacted what she wanted to do in life.
Chase is a pompous arse, but I enjoyed seeing his transition from seemingly one dimensional arrogant playboy and crime lord who couldn’t care less about anyone outside of his social circle, to love interest; even if he is still the domineering type.
The spanking and Dom/sub trope was not one I was expecting but I felt it was introduced in a way that also introduced us readers to it. In Chased, the reader gets to see the FMC explore the power dynamic of this relationship, and the push and pull of being introduced to the Dom/sub life.
While I enjoyed the story, I didn’t fall for the insta-love that occurred for Allegra. She’s known the guy about 2 weeks, having actually gone out with him just once after their meeting, and she’s falling in love? Sure there was texting and such in the meantime, but it just wasn’t believable to me.
I do want to go find the story of Alice and Oscar and find out more about how that relationship evolved as it is mentioned numerous times.

Trigger warning for aspects and talk of human trafficking.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Ashley Lape

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While reading Chased I had an internal game of tug of war. I loved the dynamic of Chase, the lead of an organized crime association and Allegra, the up and coming human rights lawyer, at the start of their relationship. I could feel the turmoil Allegra was unknowingly thrown into. As the book came to a close I fell back in love with Chase and Allegra’s budding relationship. I can’t wait to learn how the two come to common ground and learn to love the fire between them two.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Krista Vaughan

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Krista Vaughan

Allegra is studying hard to become a lawyer. Chase is the leader of the largest criminal organisation in Britain. The day Chase almost hits Allegra when she’s crossing the street starts the explosive relationship between these two. Neither of them can stop thinking about the other and everything starts to heat up as they communicate and spend more time together. Kinky, hot and heavy these two jump off the page at you! A definite must read!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Emily McCoy

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had such a good time entering this world of bad boys who answer to no one. Chase is sexy, fun, and demands respect as soon as he walks through the door. Allegra is a smart girl with good intentions who really caught the attention of the worst bad boy we all love to hate. I loved watching the dynamic between Chase and Allegra, he is a downright criminal, and here she is studying law. The tension between them is so palpable I could not help but read some of their conversations and encounters repeatedly. This is the first book by Felicity Brandon that I have gotten the chance to read, and I will most certainly be coming back for more.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Jenni Bishop

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honor—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon. Felicity is known for her dark stories, and I love a dark bad boy romance story. He is in the dark belly of the underground, and she is an up-and-coming person on the right side of the law. She knows he is bad for her, but she cannot stay away, and he knows what he wants he gets, and he wants her. It is dark and violent and a whole new world, but you can’t help but want what is often considered wrong.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Karen Pearman

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new author for me but I am a fan of the dark mafia romantic genre so I thought I would give it a read. I’m glad that I did. It’s a good story. I will admit that it did take me a couple of chapters to really get into but once I did I found it hard to stop reading. This author did a fabulous job with her characters and making me despise them yet root them on at the same time. She has an ability to leave the reader holding a grudge due to all the events that take place, but you also feel like you can understand the reasoning behind what they are doing. I did have some issues with the main characters relationship not feeling real but that subsided the more I read into their complexities. I look forward to reading a follow-up to this book.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Katie Mansfield

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This specific type of book is a little outside my normal but I really loved how strong the main character, Allegra, was. Even though she sometimes seemed to “bow down”, she didn’t truly back down. She still had that fire inside her that you could tell wouldn’t go away any time soon.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Lauren Schnoebelen

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5⭐️

Chase Benedict has lived the life of luxury since he was born. He always went to the right schools, was the leader in everything he did, and also got exactly what he wanted. This meant that he’s not very accustomed to someone telling him what he doesn’t want to hear but that changed when he almost hit Allegra with his car. Now the top man at one of London’s largest criminal organizations is now being told exactly what a young woman thinks of him and his driving capabilities. This chance encounter could change their lives in ways neither of them anticipated when Chase and Allegra realize they can’t stop thinking about each other and there’s little that can be done to address it other than see what comes of it.

Overall I enjoyed the story and the sexual tension and smut were by far the best part. It explores Allegra’s introduction to a part of herself she wasn’t aware of while having Chase focus on laying out rules and consent in the beginning. I’m not sure how much I enjoyed the twist with how it impacts the couple but it was really interesting getting an idea of what would continue to happen between them. My biggest complaint personally (and which might not be an issue at for others) was the incorporation of the pandemic and how Chase is powerful enough to not abide by the restrictions in place. I definitely understand that realistically this is probably the case for certain parts of society but personally it really pulled me out of the book because I would get frustrated. Overall it was a quick read and had all sorts of chemistry!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Michelle Austin

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chased was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning.

Chase is the ultimate arrogant bad boy with his own agenda. He always gets what he wants and when he almost hit Allegra with his car, something about her pulled him in. Allegra is a college student trying to keep it all together in the middle of a pandemic. When she meets Chase there is something about him she can’t stop thinking about. When fate steps in and they see each other again, it gives Chase the opportunity he needed to ask her out.

What will happen when Allegra finds out who Chase really is?

Allegra was great, I loved her sassiness and she knew how to push Chase’s buttons. I think that is what drew Chase to her. I really enjoyed their story and I can’t wait to read more from this series. The author does a great job with her writing and you feel like you’re right there with the characters. If you’re looking for a great dark read with a hot dominant man, 1-click and get started today.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow….wow…wow, this story. Definitely a very good read. Chase and Allegra the chemistry no doubt is undeniable. Chase, leader of large organized crime family, at first I really loved his bad boy persona. I also admired Allegra’s strong character going to school to better herself in law. Then something happens that Chase loses his trust and Allegra betrays him. Chase is totally ruthless, but Allegra cannot stay away. Their relationship makes me want to shake them both! It is very intense for sure. This book is very good read and I recommend if you like bad boy, dark mafia books.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Lisa Helmick

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really loved this at the beginning. I don’t believe I have ever read a book with a MC like Chase. He is proud of his opulent and indulgent life. Knowing he is above everyone/anything-can do whatever he wants and NO ONE can or will say a word about it. If they do its because they don’t know who he is…YET. Most characters who are like him have flaws to figure out but this guy is PROUD of everything. With that being said it lost some of its zest the further the story went. Then it just seemed to end. No resolution. The story became more about the relationship or whatever they have going on and less about his job and such. That led me to be disappointed in the story as I felt its really more erotica and not much else.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Karyn Taylor

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m quite conflicted about Chased: A Cambridge Men Of Honor Novel. It was my first time reading any of this author’s work and I’m sure I will read more as overall I did enjoy the book although there are a few things that I did not like.
I really liked Allegra, the female lead character. I understand why she fell under the spell of Chase Benedict as he certainly knew how to put on the charm.
I like reading a dark romance and this certainly fits the bill. I did really like Felicity Brandon’s writing style. The story is well told and flows well, keeping the reader engaged.
One thing that I found different is that this is the first book that I have read that is set in Covid times. I really enjoyed reading a novel set in this time as it was a new experience and had expected authors not to write about this particular time.
I didn’t really get the impression of a mafia novel. Yes, Chase was an evil crime lord but I didn’t get a mafia vibe from the book.
One thing I just didn’t get at all was Chase giving Allegra 75 spanks, especially for a first spanking. Hey, I’m no expert on BDSM but that is much higher than in any other novel I have read and it seemed excessive.
Overall, I did enjoy the book and have given it 4 stars.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Dawn Brown

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Allegra is a law student, during the Covid pandemic, and has been pretty isolated. While out for exercise, Chase almost runs over her. When he runs into her again, he can’t help but ask her out. The problem they don’t know about is that they are on opposing sides of an important issue.
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The steam is high in this age difference book. Morals do not necessarily abound, even though Allegra has then. The story is quick paced and hot hot hot. The story does venture into the dark world of wealth and power.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Emma Clawson

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

. Chased is part of The Men of Honour series of stand alones. It’s the story of Allegra and Chase. Chase Benedict takes pleasure in inflicting suffering on enemies and observers alike. Allegra is a law student with aspirations to help the under privileged, and Chase is one of the leaders of an organized crime association. If you are a fan of dark mafia romance, this is an author you most definitely want to read.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Natasha Hlinka

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was amazing!! I usually do not like “love at first sight” kind of stories but I could not put this one down. The relationship between Allegra and Chase seems so easy but when you look more into it, for Allegra, it is confusing and deeper than just lust for Chase. The reason I gave this only four stars instead of five is I did not agree with somethings that happened in the book but I realized they were essential to move the plot forward. Also I just wanted to know what happens next! I would read a part that I don’t really like but then I would realize that I still want to read more. Allegra just has this spunkiness and attitude about her that you just want to know what she is going to do or say next. Also, I think that Felicity Brandon made the right choice in having the story in Allegra and Chase’s point of view because if you didn’t agree with a decision they made at least you saw where they were coming from and you could see their thought process which always keeps me interested in reading the story. This book is perfect for anyone who wants a fast paced read that will keep your attention and make you want more!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have very mixed feelings about this book and my main problem for this book was that I just didn’t care about the characters. I really wanted to like Chase and Allegra (if I’ve spelt that right?) but they just annoyed me for the majority of this book and I really wanted to believe their relationship but I had issues with that too. Especially over a certain scene, I was just like huh? So I did stick out reading the whole of this book which did take a few to get through but overall I’m glad I read it. I might even read some more of her books who knows. I liked the writing though and that is something that kept me reading.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Amanda Lundin

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh boy! This book is not for the faint of heart! It is definitely for those interested in submission, kink, and the darker side of life

Felicity’s characters were well developed and by no means flat. It was interesting to be put in the mindset of someone coming to terms with a certain type of psychological warfare in their own head about what they know is right and how they feel.

The content and situations can definitely be a trigger for some people with: kidnapping, bondage, forced submission, and human trafficking. However, if there was a way to talk about those things classally, this book did it. I’m personally not very knowledgeable about some of these topics but I feel there is some truth to the way she portrayed things which made the story more believable and better.

There are side characters that I’m very interested in and would love to hear more about their stories. I have not yet looked into the other books that she has written but I feel like they will be well written and keep you engaged, just like this one.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chased is the first book in the Cambridge Men of Honor series by Felicity Brandon. It is the first book I have read by this author, and it was very well written. The imagery used lets us envision the characters, and the scenes play out. At first it had a bit of a 50 Shades feel to it- rich powerful male, who likes to be in control; Young innocent female college student. But then it evolved, and we caught a glimpse of the mafia side of Chase. Allegra did not end up being what we expected, but I feel there is more to her story to come. The book has some strong themes, that I believe should have a reader warning. They were a little much for me. Without giving things away, sexual exploitation, rape, bondage, and kidnapping. Reader discretion is advised. The book was well written, and the author told a good, intense story.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Angela Hayes

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Chased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Chased is the first book in the Cambridge Men of Honour series by Felicity Brandon. This is a dark and angsty mafia/crime lord romance- but maybe not quite the mafia you may be expecting. I love Felicity Brandon’s books- so I was really excited to get my hands on this book and discover the Cambridge Men of Honour.
While I normally love a good anti-hero, and devour dark romantic suspense- this story really frustrated me and I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters. Chase was arrogant, rude, controlling, and ruthless- wrapped up in an expensive suit and a sexy English accent. He should have had me swooning from the get go- as bad boys in suits are my weakness. But instead, he just annoyed me and made me angry. I am so sorry to say that- because I genuinely love Ms. Brandon’s writing- but this time this book wasn’t for me. I liked Allegra a little more than Chase- but ultimately not enough to sway my opinion of the book. There were aspects of Allegra and Chase’s relationship that felt forced and not believable. I had a few issues with the story, and I had trouble accepting that Chase would spank an inexperienced (in any kind of BDSM) prospective lover 75 times on the first occasion, out of the blue- and what followed with his ‘aftercare’ and her reaction to the experience just didn’t sit right with me-it felt ‘wrong’ and I can’t tell you why exactly.
I really wish I could give this book all the stars, but I always give my honest opinion in any reviews I write. I apologise to the author for not loving it more- because it is something she has created and it’s obvious that she put a lot of thought, energy, and heart into it- so I appreciate her time and effort. Like I said, I normally love her books, and I really wanted to love this one far more than I did. I will revisit this book in a month or two, to see if I still feel the same way, or if I was just having an ‘off’ reading day.
I do want to continue with the series- I am curious to see what Book #2 holds for us.

Thank you, Felicity Brandon!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Anastasia Dodson

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good bad boy Romance that is the first book in the series. I enjoyed this book and was pulled in from page one. The story was well written and the characters were good. The chemistry between the MCs was spicyyy! I am looking forward to read more by this author in the future!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Deb Robinson

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Felicity Brandon has the talent of taking you right into the book and ignoring the outside world. The imagery makes you feel like you are experiencing the same things as the characters. I would recommend this book to any who love a dominant, billionaire, mafia main character who will do anything to get what he wants. Sensitive content for those who may have triggers. The author’s writing style was flowing and kept you informed from both points of view. Excellent book.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Danielle Thompson

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honor Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance by Felicity Brandon has all the trimmings of what one could hope for in a dark romance. It’s a first-person read told from the point of view of our two leading characters. Alegra is a lawyer with a strong personality and do-good moral compass who finds herself enthralled with a villainous male, Chase. Opposites attract indeed; he is the leader of the largest crime organization in Britain (albeit with the world at his fingertips). I actually appreciate that in sticking with the theme his character is true to what one would expect of someone involved in organized crime without all sugar-coating the character for the sake of making them more likable. Honestly in that position of power being a softy would make you weak and a target. So if you have any interest in organized crime historically you might appreciate that. The story is a page-turner and recommended for adults who enjoy a true “bad boy” type fictional character.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Angela Shirley

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chase is pure evil, he has to be to run the most notorious criminal gang in England but he has to questioned the is there any humanity in his soul but then Allegra comes into his life.

Chase is the leader of the most hideous criminal gang but although he demands the world and takes everything else with out question, one chance meeting makes him question himself and can does he have any humanity left in his soul to love.

Allegra is a law student minding her own business when she is almost run over by Chase, she feels the sparks from that minute but after she realises who he is, can they go there separate ways or is Allegra willing to submit to biggest gangster and become his property more than his equal.

I have to say if you are not into the darker side of life and are turned away by trafficking, degradation of people and especially violence then this may not be the book for you. I understand that this in not everybody’s cup of tea but if you truly read the story you will find a brilliantly, well written story with complex characters and nail biting twist and turns.

Is Chase a Barsteward, YES! is he evil YES! but I think this just makes for a more meaningful story, Allegra is a strong, intelligent young women who is the best character to address and fight against the bad behaviour of Chase. To see the turmoil for both of them as Chase has never met anyone who has openly defied him like she has which frustrates that he can not control her, let alone possess her and he has to try and deal with those emotions and has to learn to be more for her. Then also the dilemma that Allegra has that if she gives just a little bit to Chase will she lose her free will and become a piece of property and not an equal which is such an intriguing read.

I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and see where the next instalment sits.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Heather Lovelace

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  • Intense. Just crazy intense. This book was jam packed with intense emotion and the whole thing just was an explosion in my brain. I couldn’t put it down. Very well written. An emotional rollercoaster that kept me glued to my seat.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Liz Vrchota

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allegra and Chase really lit up my kindle with this wild and crazy read. I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this read up by Felicity Brandon, but I am glad that I went in blind. I really loved the complex characters and storylines that had me guessing from beginning to end and never once bored. I really was transported into this wild world where danger only fueled the passion. Things were not predictable which is hard to do sometimes with these mafia series. I will definitely be interested in seeing what else the rest of the books in this dark mafia series will bring us.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Tausha Treadway

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon. I LOVED this book and can’t wait to read the next one. This is the story of Chase Benedict who is a cut throat leader of Britain’s largest organized crime family. Chase does what he needs to do and doesn’t care who gets in his way to do it. Allegra is a law student who wants to help people. Chase accidentally almost runs Allegra over with is car and that is how the two meet. Allegra is the first person that doesn’t do exactly what Chase tells him to do and he doesn’t know how to take that! Allegra feeds into his dark thoughts and he is smitten with her. When Chase asks her to a fundraiser Allegra is hesitant to agree to go because she knows once she accepts she will be his property from then on. This book will have you turning the pages as fast as you can all the while swooning as much as possible!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Tracy Wilkin

ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chased is book one in the Cambridge Men of Honour by Felicity Brandon. It is dark, dangerous and high energy. There is nothing I like more than an angsty and edgy read, and this story ticked all the boxes. The characters blended together and provided a plethora of drama and suspense. The unfolding of the story was hard to turn away from and not a lot got done until I finished it. It was very easy to become immersed and blend with the characters and story. The men is this story were hard edged and had zero tolerance for fools, making this story riveting and a delight to read. Easy to follow, easy to relate, easy to fall for the cast of Chased. 4 stars.

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