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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love all of Sonya Jesus’s novels so when I saw she was putting out a new psychological thriller I could not wait to get my hands on it. This is book one in the her newest series, Dr. Nolan Mills, and I promise you this will legit blow your socks off. I was so sucked into this book I literally had to remove myself from people to devour it because I was turning into a grumpy mama bear with each distraction. I could not put this sucker down and it has quickly become my favorite novel yet from Sonya.

This thing is jam packed with adventure, action, revenge, mystery, psychological plot twists and more. I was so invested in finding out how things would turn out for the main character Eleanor. She has had enough of her failing relationship and now she has her mind set on revenge. She seeks a therapist to help her through this, Dr. Nolan Mills. The doctor quickly becomes a man of mystery and intrigue making you second guess everything you read about him. This book will make you feel as if you are watching a crazy movie, complete with the yelling and tossing objects at the characters, only with a kindle. I cannot wait to see where the next book will take us and I so so need it like yesterday! This is one killer book hangover but oh so worth every bit of it!!

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sonya Jesus always finds a way to mesmerize me with the stories she weaves. Twists, turns, and just an incredible story. The characters jumped off the page in a fantastic way. I read this in one setting because I simply couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talk about a page turner! I read this in about 3.5 hours. I couldn’t stop! The story drew me in. It’s dark and twisty…perfect thing to me up into the night. The characters are equally evil and complex. Did I laugh or cry at this? no but my eyes stayed glued to the pages anyway.

While this is the Nolan Mills series…Elle completely captivated me. We learn more about her as the story progresses. She comes of flakey but she is strong and impressively smart. Kacey I am not overly impressed with. He would be one that could be left behind. I know…I know they have a shared history. Yeah wrong choices and all that but not sure that forgiveness is the key with them.

I did enjoy the tasks that Dr Nolan gave them to work on. Great idea! I do look forward to more in this series. This is a twisty romantic thriller.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Piper Foster

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading The Bullet Theory By Sonya Jesus.
The author has great attention to detail and has woven a web for reader’s to unravel themselves. Ellie is looking for this killer. Everyone has something to hide. How far will Eleanor go will she go. There a ton of different motives in this Book some that surprise you others don’t. It’s a well written psychological romance thriller. This book keeps readers on there are toes and looking for clue’s whilst trying to figure out who the Bullet man is.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

The Bullet Theory is the first book in the Dr. Nolan Mills series by Sonya Jesus. It is such an intriguing and exciting start to her new series and something a little different from the other books of hers that I have read.
I love the original and clever premise to the story- and love that Sonya Jesus had me wondering how things would play out for most of the way through the book. It definitely captured my attention, as well as my imagination- I couldn’t put it down for fear of missing something. So, I ended up reading it in one thrilling session- and came away wanting more (in a good way).
This book is a fully contained story, so there is not major cliffhanger as such- but it does leave room for more instalments- sooooo, I really can’t wait to get my hands on the next book to find out where we go from here. I neeeeed book two- STAT!!!! I volunteer to do all of Sonya Jesus’s housework, cooking, cleaning, and any other chores- just so she can concentrate on getting the next book done ASAP 😊.
As with her other books, this story was a wonderfully detailed and descriptive- and Sonja Jesus created quite a lot of intensity, intrigue, and tension- making me think- wondering where the story was leading and pretty much kept me guessing the whole way through.
This is a gripping story told from several POV’s- which really gave a great perspective of what was going on- while creating enough intrigue and suspense to keep me completely invested in the outcome.
As I have mentioned in the past, Ms. Jesus is quite skilled when it comes to character her development. Creating characters who are fully realised individuals, with interesting and complex personalities, quirk, and flaws. They really were so interesting- and the story was all the more exciting for their involvement.
With murder, mystery, suspense, jealousy, betrayal, revenge, dirty deals, flashbacks, tension, emotion, and romance- this book is a must read. Seriously, go grab a copy and dive in- you will be happy you did!
There is absolutely no doubt that I will be reading the next book! I need it like, yesterday!!!

Thank you, Sonya Jesus!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus is a psychological thriller. This intricately woven web of murder and crime is full of suspense as we follow the clues and the twists and turns. The characters are complex and well developed and each dealing with their own heart ache. Sonya certainly puts them and us through our paces with this story. The trauma is deep, and the manipulation is ripe which makes you wonder just how far you would go for revenge. Would you sell your soul to the devil?

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus
The Bullet Theory is the first book in Dr. Nolan Mills Series by Sonya Jesus. Holy Cow the suspense and twists and turns had me on the edge and I couldn’t stop reading till I finished. I literally finished in one afternoon. This author has quickly become one of my top go to authors. Her style of writing never ceases to amaze me. Her characters are relatable and fully developed. Eleanor and Dr. Nolan Mills, she is a woman who is out to get revenge. Dr. Nolan Mills is a therapist who is helping her with her life. She finds herself working with her ex when there’s a killer on the loose. The therapist could be the person she is looking for. Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1)
By Sonya Jesus
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus. It is a story that had me hooked from the very beginning. One of the reasons that this book is so good is the characters of Eleanor Deveraux and Dr. Nolan Mills. Eleanor is a woman who is living day by day with thoughts of revenge. She is a woman who is intelligent, strong, and intent on a path that she feels will mend her mind. Dr. Nolan Mills is a therapist that is helping Eleanor with her life. He is a mysterious and intriguing character. How far will Eleanor go? What will she do when offered a chance at revenge? Read this book to find out. This story had me wondering what was going to happen next. Eleanor is a character that I couldn’t help but have empathy for. Other characters are introduced that are also interesting to read about. Revenge, manipulation, and trauma are included in this book. This is a story that will have you asking yourself what I would do in the same situation. Don’t miss out on a story that you will not want to put down until the final page. Even then I couldn’t put it out of my mind. Wonderfully written. I highly recommend reading it.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills, #1)The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book and it is one of my favorites by this author. This author continues to impress me with her writing skills and her attention to details. This book is no different. It is full of suspense, action and revenge. The characters are well throughout and bring the story to life. I had no problem connecting with them. The twists and turns left me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. Some of them even shocked me. Eleanor’s relationship has been falling apart and now she just wants some revenge. When she finds herself working with him, she finds herself in her therapists office. There is a killer on the loose that needs to be caught. The problem with this is that the person who is trying to help her could be the one she is after. When faced with revenge, will she take it or will she do what’s right? Eleanor is my favorite. She is strong and really just made the story for me. This was an easy story to read as it was entertaining as well as suspenseful. This made a great afternoon read on a cold day. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus
Genre – Psychological Fiction, Police Procedural, Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 205 pages
Cover Designer – Christian Bentulan
There’s a theory about a bullet and a tortured heart: when both exist, the only variable is opportunity.
After months of moping around and watching her relationship fall apart, Eleanor Deveraux only has one thing left to live for—revenge. So when her fiancé insists on salvaging their relationship by working together on a case, her first step lands her in a therapist’s office.
She begrudgingly attends her first session with Dr. Nolan Mills and abides to his ridiculous ‘homework assignments’ for one reason only: she needs the case files on the proxy killer who has been causing havoc in her city.
While the rest of the precinct wants to stop the vigilante and his bullet messages, Eleanor wants to hire the man who solves the unsolvable cases. All she needs is the name of the killer on a bullet, and she’ll do the rest.
But Eleanor has no idea the very man she wants to catch is the one mending her broken mind. When he gives her a chance at revenge, will she take the shot or turn him in?

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She believes in fairytales and in the beautiful things a mind can conjure. She’s a firm believer of empowering the crazy fictional ideas, putting them down on paper (figurative paper because she’s not a fan of writing in notebooks), and letting them flourish into a story. Sometimes that story is about psychos and murders.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Stephannie Zaleski

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Brutal & Raw (Beneventi Family, #1)Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So I will start off this review by saying that I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book. Once I started however it was hard to put it down. Sonya Jesus has this uncanny ability to really put you into the book and make you feel like you’re right there with the character as she winds down a path you don’t really see coming. It’s such an intense read that is a little messed up in the best possible way if that makes sense. I hate horror movies but this was a fascinating read!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Raylene Green

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the very definition of a psychological thriller. Its brutal, it will leave you raw, its twisted, and will tie you up in knots. And most important is the fact that its real scenarios. I wanted to hate Breaker, but his upbringing makes you understand why he is the way he is. This is one of those books that cannot be spoiled. The twisty turns will shock you but this book is awesome. And its quite a ride!! Buckle your seatbelts!!!!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Michelle Austin

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Brutal & Raw (Beneventi Family, #1)Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw was a great very dark 5 star read and book one in the Beneventi Family.
All I can say is this title was perfect for this story, it was brutal and raw and I loved it! I was pulled in right from the beginning.

She was known as 327, they never called them by their names because they didn’t want to humanize them. But there was something about 327 that drew Breaker in, he spent time with her specifically and told her things about the family. Knowing that she was getting too close to him and he was feeling things he shouldn’t Breaker had Butcher do his thing, BUT she got away. She wasn’t supposed to get away and now she knows things that could destroy his family.

Now she’s on the run and afraid he will find her, BUT the name he has isn’t really who she is. Trying to find her is bringing up more questions than answers. The longer it takes to find her the bigger the risk. Who is this woman that has captured his attention? Will Breaker find her before she tells anyone about the family secrets and destroys him?

Overall this is a very dark mafia read that could have big triggers for some. There were some scenes that had me cringing and pushing my boundaries to a new level. I loved hating Breaker but there was a little part of me that felt for the man. He is as dangerous as they come and doesn’t hesitate to show who the boss is. 327 has seen something in Breaker as well, something that was good and called to her. The secondary characters were great. There are several shocking twists and turns. If you like dark reads than this is a MUST READ for you, it’s hard to find authors that are willing to really push the boundaries and Sonya Jesus is one of them. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Juls Dick

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book centres around the Beneventi crime family and their leader’s obsession with a girl that escaped him. This is a very dark book and not for the faint hearted, the subject matter is at times really gruesome and graphic and the concept of “the farm” is a bit disturbing. However, it is really well written and hopefully in following books the romance will come out a bit more.

The central story focuses on Breaker Beneventi and his, somewhat distorted, view of love for a girl he refers to as 327, a prisoner who he had developed feelings for (after kidnapping her) and then subsequently released. 327 (or Lyla) has found a safe-haven and is trying to move on with her life however this does not go to plan. I would like to learn more about Lyla’s past and see how this story develops as well as learning more about the other Beneventi siblings.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal and Raw by Sonya Jesus was very difficult for me personally to read. It was very well written and a very entertaining story, but there should definitely be a trigger warning involved for some readers. The characters were very well developed, and the story does grab you and hold you. There was drama, romance and suspense, and for that and overall writing style I’m giving this novel 4 stars. Just personally, this wasn’t the novel for me. I will read more from this author though in the future.

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Brutal & Raw : Mafia Romance and Physiological Thriller ( Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she left me speechless. I have not read a mafia book in a long time and this book got me back into it. This is the first book in the Beneventi series and wow what a crazy start. This book gave me chills and nightmares. I could not put this book down although there were parts that made me sick to my stomach. I wanted to know what was going to happen so I kept reading. It only took me a few hours to devour this interesting book.

Her whole life she has been on the run but one night she runs into her end. She finds herself in a place called the farm and the only way out is death. When she meets the boss, she can’t help but feel something for him. He is the only one that is nice to her in this hell that she is in. Breaker told her all kinds of his secrets when they were together. He only knew her by the number 327. She is so scared but she makes her escape and she finds herself in a home. Now Breaker needs to find her because she knows everything that could tear his world apart but he doesn’t even know her real name. Will Breaker find her or will she find him first?

Review by @heatherbass
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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal and Raw by Sonya Jesus a five-star read that will bring out the rawest emotions. This is the first novel in the Beneventi Family series, and I can’t wait for more. This will keep you hooked and won’t let up until the last pages, its dark and thrilling and will truly keep you on the edge of your toes. The characters in this story are some that will challenge you, the feelings and emotions this story will bring up can be difficult to handle at times, but my goodness they will hook you. Breaker almost broke me, but in the end that went to 327. This has the makings of a great series and an author I will be keeping my eyes open for as what amazing writing.

Review by @saraoxo

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Joanne Ellis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

He wanted everything, and therefore, he could have my nothings too….

On a careless night, a girl found herself in the hands of a mafia boss, who wanted nothing more than to play mind games with her and through this, gave her the the identity known as 327! That’s what he called her.

But then, Breaker Beneventi told 327, all his family secrets found a way into her heart and then ordered her death. He set her free, knowing all too well the butcher would find her, and he will do this by searching for her all over the country spilling the blood of innocent people.

Now, she has escaped and has all the power and secrets to destroy the whole organisation and how can he find her without a name?

This is a powerful, dark, psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns that will certainly keep you on your toes. Breaker is a new mafia boss who is figuring out his new life and everybody loves a bad boy….. I did like the journey the writer took you on with him. A very dark character indeed . Then we have 327, who struggles with her thoughts and feelings, which a lot of girls can relate too….

I would most definitely recommend this book, it’s a page turner and brilliantly written. Looking forward the next book!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

I’m in tears after reading this story. It was too much to handle. I can’t really understand Lyla’s point of view. I have read where women fall for their captors but this is a new level of it. The brutality felt through every page. The pain and fear dripped from the authors words. I was in shock. The story was not bad I just can’t find the good stuff. I can’t give it away because that would be pointless. But to read what these women are going through and for her to love him anyway is a hard pill to swallow. Lyla is a brave woman to try and escape and survive. I understood her confusion when it came to Breaker. Through the whole story I disliked him. He never had any redeeming qualities. I applauded his actions toward the end. I say before you read this story prepare your heart for the tragedy. It was an interesting read because it’s a life I couldn’t ever imagine. It was a story I wouldn’t wish on any enemy.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Michelle King

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark romance? Sign me up! I love a good dark romance! So I started reading this and after the first chapter I’m like “where’s the romance???” And this is way beyond dark…evil, gruesome, bloody, and I’m not sure what I’m reading! BUT – I keep reading and then I can’t STOP reading! I’m not sure what it says about me but I became totally invested in these characters!

My mother always told me I was attracted to guys who I thought needed to be fixed. I always see the good in people even when there isn’t any there. That is this book in a nutshell. I want to see the good…but there isn’t any there! Even if you think someone is good, they’re probably not!

There are so many twists and turns in this story and you’ll never see them coming! Trust me, you won’t be able to put this down and you’ll be left wanting more as soon as you finish the last page. But do prepare yourself to be swallowed up in the darkness that is Breaker Beneventi and 327 along with all the others you will meet between these pages!

Reviewed by @chellek44

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus. Wow what a story!!! Honestly wow doesn’t even come close to how incredible this book was but it’s all I can think. I knew I was in for quite the story but this book blew me away with its twists and turns. I found myself ignoring real life to sink into this book, I simply couldn’t put it down until the last page and I was sad when I reached it because this story is so good! The characters are complex and unique I loved reading their story. I was completely hooked from start to finish. It’s dark and Everything I was wanting. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. If you’re looking for an edge of your seat ride take this book for a spin. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, I was literally hooked from page one until I turned the last page of this psychological mafia romance thriller. This was a fast paced attention grabbing book by Sonya Jesus which I could not put down. The story centres around the Beneventi Family, a dark, powerful and dangerous mafia family. We are introduced to a female known only as 327, “327. That’s what he called me. That’s all I was to him”. Breaker Beneventi a handsome, powerful but extremely dangerous man with a dark side and a damaged soul takes a liking to 327 and tells her his secrets, secrets which could bring down his whole organisation if she ever gets free of him. Having ordered her death she is let go. However 327, knows this is just another twisted way of Breaker trying to control her with fear, knowing that he will be sending the ‘Butcher’ after her. Breaker searches everywhere for the, on the run Lyla Vaughn, but is that who she really is? No spoilers, you just have to read this book.

This is more a suspenseful psychological thriller than a romance, any romance there is has an underlying dark essence. The book is packed full of great characters, even if you don’t and can’t like them, such as the main alpha character, Breaker. It has an action packed storyline which had me holding my breathe in anticipation in parts and it is full of plot twists which keep you guessing so it’s definitely not a predictable read. Jesus is so detailed in her writing that the dark, twisted and dangerous world of the Beneventi family and the mafia as a whole is bought to life. “Breaker’s world is not light-hearted”, and I would say this book is not for the faint hearted either.

A great read which will have you up reading all night, I recommend it and I am looking forward to further books in the Beneventi Family series.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a dark and thrilling book that had me wondering what was going to happen next. Sonya was a new author for me, but I fell in love with her writing and her mind instantly. The two main characters were so strongly created I slipped into my favorite part of reading and became part of the story! I don’t want anyone to think this will be an “easy” read. It was emotional and the situations that our characters are put through are horrible. This isn’t your typical mafia romance story at all. With every twist and turn of this book I was held captive! It took me one day to read this. I will absolutely read the next book and will read everything by Sonya Jesus.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw is Book 1 in the Beneventi Series by Sonya Jesus. Jesus is a new author to me and if this book is anything to go by then I’m sure this series is going to be outstanding. I absolutely loved this book. I was instantly gripped from the very beginning and was not let go until the story ended. Even then, I think I was still enmeshed in this fantastically woven tale.
Lyla Vaughn has escaped from the clutches of mafia boos Breaker Beneventi and has no intention of ever being captured by him. So why does he still control all her thoughts? And why can’t she forget how good he made her feel at times?
Breaker Beneventi has recently killed his mafia boss father and has taken over the family. His head is all over the place though and not totally in the game. The one woman who has ever interested him (Lyla, or number 327, as she’s known) has been allowed to escape and he needs her back, to kill her, as she knows far too many of his secrets.
This is a fascinating tale, told from both POV’s as Lyla tries to evade capture by staying at a woman’s refuge and Breaker does everything possible to find her.
The author does a fantastic job of keeping you on the edge of your seat, wondering what the hell is going to happen next. I can add that there are a few curveballs thrown that I never saw coming and totally surprised the hell out of me.
I guarantee any reader will love this book if you like a good psychological thriller. I really could not put this book down and eagerly anticipate more of this series.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like Psychological Thriller, this is a must read. Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus.is just that a Psychological Thriller with a little bit of Romance thrown in the mix. Sonya Jesus does a great job of keeping me the reader on the seat of my chair. Not only this book a Psychological Thriller and Romance, but also a Mafia story as well. The characters are complex on many different levels. It was written with so many details that the images flew off the page. This is about a Mafia boss who told too many details of his life to a woman. The woman ran away and could expose the family with what she knows. What will the Mafia boss do to contain the woman and her knowledge? This a must read for all Psychological thriller fans

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal and Raw: Mafia Romance and Thriller Psychological Thriller by Sonya Jesus is the first book in the Beneventi Family series. This is an intense and thrilling book.
It felt like for most of this book my heart was absolutely racing. The emotions were so raw and stripped back to the bare bones of what they are about. The characters were so dark and twisted, and yet strong and intriguing. I was drawn into them so easily and they captured my attention for the entirety of the book.
This isn’t my first book by this author but it has to be my favourite one so far. It was a thrilling story and one I didn’t want to end. I cannot wait to read more from this series.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So before i get into this, I will say if you haven’t read Thirty One Kisses, read that first. Its an introduction of this family and will help answer questions that would arise in Brutal & Raw if you didnt meet them yet.
This book, wow where on earth do i start? 327 is just a number and has somehow made her way into Breakers heart in a very fast amount of time. But being a mafia boss, a new one at that, he can’t have a weakness and he definitely doesn’t believe in love or feelings.
327, has many names in this story and I will call.her that as to not confuse in this review. She escapes a game and is now terrified of being found. As we see her grow a little in the months of hiding, we also see the pull she has to the man she should hate.

I can’t go into too many details as there’s twists and turns I didn’t see coming but just because you’re in charge doesn’t mean everyone listens to you or doesn’t have their own agenda to get to where they want to be.
While a lot of things in this book were disturbing, it made connecting with the character a bit easier to me as if that was how I grew up, I would probably feel the same way they all did.
I can’t wait for more in this series,and to see where it goes with the ending we get here.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read Sonya Jesus’s phenomenal Knight’s series before, so anything else by this author I knew was an automatic read, but I never thought this read would be better than them, but boy was I wrong!

This read is dark, suspenseful, psychological, it has romance and leaves me on the edge of my seat with anticipation wondering what could happen next. It is full of twists and turns that have you completely captivated and entranced with this read.
This author had created incredible characters and a storyline that is incredible from the start and takes you along an emotional journey. What made this read even more thrilling was how mentally visual this read was, it was as though you were there alongside the characters, it was real, brilliant and I cannot fault it what so ever.
I can’t wait to read more from this series and what is to come next!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus

5 ++++++++ Stars

Oh my word!! WOW!! Not sure where to start with this review….

This is my second book by this author and I’m completely blown away, like sitting here trying to figure out what I just read. I have to confess that when I was at the very beginning I was a bit worried because I was more than a little confused as to what was happening, but that lasted about 5 minutes and then I was so fully immersed in this story that putting it down physically hurt…then at 5% left I closed the book and immediately went to see if the second was out yet because I was scared to death to finish it, I didn’t want to finish it! In looking for the second (which to my sadness is not out yet) I found the novella that came out last year..I quickly purchased that and will be starting that the second I’m done with this review.

No book I’ve ever read has matched a title more than this book! My mind is still all jacked up, there are so many moving parts of this story that take your emotions, squeezes the life out of them then twists them up and has you questioning so many things about how you feel about certain characters in this book. Then add in the twists and turns that have you spinning like a top and I’m telling you right now I feel completely raw.

I’m not even going to attempt to sum up this storyline…the author’s blurb is enough. I am going to attempt to convince anyone that loves to read to buy this book. I’d say buy the novella and this one even if I haven’t read the novella yet, I knew without a doubt I had to have it. Some of the content of this story was completely cringe worthy but that didn’t stop me from becoming completely invested in these characters.

I will be the first in line to buy the next book and will be stalking or I mean following this author everywhere waiting for news on the next!

As I mentioned above..Completely blown away with this authors writing style and the way she made me feel the emotions described.

PHENOMENAL!!

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Heather Harmon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller by Sonya Jesus
“He wanted everything. He could have my nothings too.” “My whole life, I’ve been running, living just under the radar. The day I arrived on the East Coast, looking for a new start, I found an end instead. “

Wow, What a great book! I couldn’t put this book down. The characters and storyline really held my attention and had me wanting more! The twist and turns in this story are written so well. Here’s a brief bit about what this story is about. Ok, So a woman named 327, falls in love with Breaker who’s the Mob bosses Brother, things don’t go as 327 hopes for and Breaker being the non-typical mob guy nice and may have feelings, winds up helping 327 which could end badly for him as well. Want to know more? Get this book and read it!

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