Bad For You by Monica James is LIVE! This new dark and twisted mafia romance is not to be missed. If you have any triggers, you should check Monica's author notes. Check out my spoiler-free review below.
Synopsis:
I am Valentina Ricci.
But I wasn’t born with a name.
My mother, Sister Margarette, was a woman of God, but she soon forgot her vows when she was sent by her parish to provide spiritual guidance to death row inmate #39280.
Many have said my mother and father’s meeting wasn’t fated in the stars, but rather, it was churned in the bowels of hell.
Because nothing good would ever come from my mother falling in love with convicted and infamous serial killer Patrick O’Loughlin and having his daughter…me.
The day he was executed was the day I was born.
Again, another cruel twist of fate because I always felt like a part of his soul took over mine on that day. That can be the only explanation for why I do the despicable things that I do and like them…so very much.
I am part monster, part saint.
There is no salvation for a sinner like me.
Saint Maria’s orphanage was my home as a child. And it was nothing but hell until I met him…
Lennon Shepherd.
We found one another in the direst of circumstances, and I thought he was my forever. But forever came with an expiration date when he became the enemy.
Our adoptive mother, Gianna Ricci, has trained us to be her weapons in a war we never wanted to be a part of.
Now grown, Lennon and I are on opposite sides.
The boy I’ve loved since I was ten years old is the man I have to kill because if I don’t…he’ll kill me.
I am hunted.
But I am also the hunter.
This is war…
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Spoiler-free Review:

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Monica James is back with one of her darkest, most intense books to date. Bad For You is a brutal, twisted tale of revenge, lies, lust, and betrayal set in the heart of the ruthless mafia underworld. This story isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s gritty, raw, and packed with some well-placed jaw-dropping twists.
Lenny and Valentina’s relationship is the definition of dysfunctional, forged in a world of chaos, deception, and deadly secrets. From the first page, Monica pulls you into a whirlwind of danger and twisted desires, weaving an intricate web of secrets and retribution. Monica James masterfully crafts a world where nothing is black and white—only bloodstained shades of gray. If you love dark mafia romances filled with tension, betrayal, and sizzling intensity, this book is one-click-worthy. I can’t wait to see where this story goes. Trigger Warnings: This book delves into heavy, potentially disturbing themes. Be sure to check Monica’s author’s note if needed.