ARC REVIEW - Wicked Liar

by Abstract Book - January 05, 2021

Title: Wicked Liar

Author: Faith Summers

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

Type: Dark Syndicate #3

POV: Single

Release date: 31st Dec 2021

My rating: 💋💋💋💋1/2

Maybe it’s the angel who tempts the devil, not the other way around…
Two years ago, the angel was mine.
She didn’t belong with a mafia devil like me.
All it took was one night for me to break her wings.
She nearly died from my mistakes.
So I left.
I planned to stay away, but then my old enemies resurfaced.
Forced to go home, I had to face her
One look and obsession made me want her.
One forbidden kiss and I wanted her to be mine again.
One night with her and I wanted redemption.
She can fight me all she wants, but I'll fight back to own her.
I’m the selfish devil who will do anything to get his girl back.
So when I see her in an auction, I bid.
Fifteen million dollars makes her mine for thirty days.
And that’s where our story truly begins.
When the past and present collide, I find out she has dark secrets.
As the secrets spill, nightmares come to life.
We find out who the monsters and demons truly are.
And they make me look like a saint...

“Wicked Liar” is the third book in the Dark Syndicate series. It is a stand-alone Dark Mafia Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance, complete with a HEA.
Please note: this book is a dark mafia romance that contains mature content, graphic violence and may contain triggers. If such material offends you, please do not read.

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Star Rating : 5/5 Stars

POV : Dual

Cliffhanger : No

Hero : Dominic D'Agostino. He is Possessive and a past drug addict who has now fully recovered. I loved the way he chased Candace and didn't let anyone get in between them!

Heroine : Candace. She is the sweet girl who worked in Dominic's house. She is Innocent yet sassy when needed. I loved her spunk and determination.

Pace of the story : Moderate

Angst Rating : 5/10

Heat Rating : 7/10

Triggers Involved : Past Abuse including Rape and a descriptive scene of violent murder.

Plot Summary : Candace and Dominic have always known each other from Their childhood. Candace has always loved him but thought that she never stood a chance with him since she was the help in his house. So she watched him afar. Until one day he noticed her. And then things changed for the worst. Dominic left her on her deathbed and is now back after years. This time , convincing her again to give him a chance won't be that easy.

Despite of what Candace believed , she was the only one he saw ever since they were kids. When years later she was the one paying for mistakes , he had no choice but to leave her to get better. Now he is back because his family is in danger. Seeing Candace , reignites new feelings and he knows that this time there was no separating them. Is only he could make her understand that!

Overall Opinion : I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! OMG , like the suspense was amazing , the storyline was amazing and the steamy scenes were hot too!! I have been hooked in this series right from the first book and am so sad to let these characters go! I hope we see more of them in the future since a few questions of mine are still unanswered.

The pace of the story was moderate and I loved that there was no drama in it. The ending was amazing and didn't feel rushed to me and this author has been successful in keeping me hooked throughout this whole book. Can't wait for more from her!!

Final Verdict :

Moderate pace of the story.

Kept me hooked.

Suspense was amazing.

A Definite recommendation to all the mafia Romance lovers!!

Note : This book is not a Standalone. Even though each book features a different brother, you still need to read the whole trilogy as the plots are very very connected!