Thank you Katee Robert and Netgalley for sending me an arc copy of Twisted Secrets in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I’m glad that I read the other two in the series before this one. Each story does stand up on its own but they do tie nicely together. Katee Robert's does a great job making each of the couple's stories stand out in this series. Her character development is like no other. I find myself really empathizing with the characters. The plot can be a bit slow at times but overall the storyline is great and entertaining with a nice blend of spice. I was hooked to the last page.

I recommend this book (and this series) to anyone who is a fan of a good mafia romance.

Katee did it again, y'all. Did it again. I will say that this one took me a little longer to get into than the first two in the series BUT I think it ended up being my favorite in the end. Cillian is one of those characters you just wanna give a hug. Olivia too. And sweet baby Hadley. This book has my whole heart. That's all.

4⭐️ 3🌶️

This man is THE definition of if he wanted to he would and I will die on this hill!!! It’s truly books like these that make one realize how low our standards have fallen 😩😩

It’s Katee Robert and it’s the O’Malleys series. I’ve yet to read something by her I haven’t loved and this series is no exception. So far every single book has been terrific. This one has not surpassed one or two for me but it was still such a good read!!

There’s so much chemistry, I love that it was established early on in the series too because thing move at a quicker pace so they don’t feel so insta lovey. Cilian is a freaking sweetheart and I love him so much!! I wanted to story to go on for a little longer when the ending came. The tension was great, the spice was even better. Love seeing single mothers represented. It was satisfying the way thing concluded and it’s left me all the more excited to see where the rest of the siblings will end up!!

I would like to thank Katee Robert for sending me an arc of Twisted Secrets via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I haven't read the other books in this series (yet) but Cillian and Olivia's story makes me want to go back to see the interesting familal dynamics in play. I appreciated the not-super-slow burn and of course Katee's signature spice. There were a few elements that felt a bit off or rushed during the narrative, but overall a very enjoyable read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert!

Before I begin, I would like to thank Forever and Katee Robert for sending me an arc of Twisted Secrets via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I am so happy I got an arc for the third book in this series. If you have read my previous reviews for this series, you know how much I enjoy it. I'm going to admit, I was a little worried I would like Cillian's story, because I just didn't connect to him in the last two books. I connected to him in Twisted Secrets, though.
I really liked this book!
Katee Robert's has done a good job making each couple's story stand out in this series. Whereas in Dark Succession, Teague and Callista were an arranged marriage to partner up their families, and in Heated Rivals, it was a forbidden love between enemy families, Cillian's book has an interesting plot device. Still a forbidden love story, because Cillian and Olivia are each a member of enemy families, but different because of the circumstances Olivia is in. Whereas in Heated Rivals, Carrigan and James know its forbidden, and the consequences of their relationship, Cillian doesn't know Olivia is technically the daughter of the Rashidi family; a prominent family in the Russian mob and located in New York, and a family that is not pleased with the O'Malley's (as Carrigan (Heated Rivals) was arranged to be married to Oliva's brother before she ran off to be with James). Another difference is Olivia doesn't want to be a Rashidi. In fact, she fled New York and was living with her daughter in hiding, because she doesn't want to obligations she would be forced to accept being a Rashidi.

It's an interesting dynamic, especially with the addition of an eighteen-month old child.
I'm not usually a fan of children in romances.
I have kids. I don't need to read about them. haha.
But seriously, Katee managed to write the little girl into the story without it being overburdened with kids and family life. I appreciate that, because I won't lie, reading Cillian being so good with her was lovely to read. I do love it when a guy who isn't around children all that much is just naturally good with them.
Because of course our book hero is good with kids!

The overall story in Twisted Secrets is great. It's entertaining. I was hooked to the last page. Cillian and Olivia were likeable characters, and the chemistry between them was great. I can't wait to read the next book in the series - Beautiful Vengeance - which is expected to be published with its new name and cover March 2024. As for Twisted Secrets, expect it on shelves September 19th, 2023.

WRONG REVIEW! Will change when I finish Twisted Secrets!


We all knew after Dark Succession that it was only a matter of time before Carrigan and James had another run in and we all knew it would be fireworks. They did and it was. In Heated Rivals, we follow along as they try deny their attraction because of how problematic it would be for their pride and their family rivalry. The more they try to deny it though, the more attractive they become to each other. Unfortunately, Carrigan is being forced into a marriage that will benefit her family and James is absolutely not on that list. So even though all she can think about his him and all he can do is think about her, she feels like she has no choice but to select someone her father approves of. ....and that is the first three fourths of the novel....they're push and pull to want each other and deny each other. The last fourth is where it gets juicy. Loyalties are tested, family decisions are huge and on the line, and the end leaves you just waiting for what will happen with next.

I'm digging the weaving of the narrative of the other siblings into each of these novels and wonder where they'll end up and with whom.

The bastard child of the Russian mob and a guilt ridden Irishman walk into a bar…no literally…

Olivia has ran from her life in NY for not only her sake, but her daughters. All it takes is one frisky moment in the alley outside the bar she works at with Cillian and he’s rushing to save the day for her. With the Irish and the Russians at odds, it’s a recipe for turmoil and backstabbing for these two to come together. It would be simple for him to send her back home and do what’s right for his family, only his heart won’t allow it.

Get ready for a white night savior begging to prove himself to a damsel who generally can handle sh!t herself and some mouse shaped pancakes. This was an incredibly hot read and such an engaging story.


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I really enjoyed this book; I’m glad that I read the other two in the series before this one. You don’t necessarily have to read the other two but it does provide some back story to this book. I would recommend reading the first two.

I’m really enjoying this series, the story and the spice! Out of all the Katee Robert’s books I think this is my favourite series from her!

This has been my favorite one so far. I love seeing how the siblings get out from under their father's thumb and start to thrive on their own. Cillian and Olivia were fiery and I enjoyed watching their smoking hot chemistry explode. Really hope that everyone comes to their senses about Carrigan soon but she's out there living her best life so whatever. This series is a lot of fun.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.

This series just keeps getting better. And hotter. Twisted Secrets is the new release of the third book in the O'Malley mafia series. This book features Cilian, who is struggling with his grief. Olivia is a single mom trying to escape her own ties to a mafia family.

This book focuses so much on trust and a moral code and what it means to put family first. It is hot and steamy but also deep and thought-provoking.

I especially appreciated that we got more insight into more characters for future books. There are so many tangled ties of love and loyalty and secrets.

for me, I think this couple is my least favorite. I have always thought Cillian was a little too crabby and sullen and it carries through most of this book. But his sheer determination to protect Olivia and to do things the right way instead of the family way makes me root for him the entire time. Robert does such a stellar job of weaving the story arc of all 6 couples into each book This is about Cillian and Olivia and her struggle for freedom from a past relationship. But we see happiness from Teague and Callie and glimpses of James and Carrigan and even hints to the next book. It's my very favorite to feel like I am getting a whole new story but staying firmly placed in the world I want to be in.

Thank you to Forever, Katee Roberts, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a solid read. Not my favorite in the series, but an easy read. I think Cillain may be my favorite O’Malley so far! I also liked the plot of this one more, although it was a bit slow at times. The last 20% had me hooked the entire time!

Thank you to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing, and to Katee Robert for this arc in exchange for an honest review!!

Guys, I’m geeking. One of my very first ✨steamy books✨ was Neon Gods, and it was EVERYTHING. I RAVED about it, and I honestly can’t believe I get to come full circle and review an arc for an author that opened my eyes to the world of spice. An honor! Truly!!

Now let’s get to Twisted Secrets ❤️‍🔥!!

I haven’t read a mafia romance in a hot minute, and this book definitely reminded me that I loveeee the thrill of it all. The heat, the passion, the way my stomach dropped during the peak of the action…this book was anything but slow. The quick pace kept me lighting sparks as I turned the page, desperately anticipating whatever came next.

And she’s SPICY. So get ready to sweat while reading this one!!

I hope to read more from this series because it left so much unraveled between so many characters, and I need to be filled in. Asap.

All around, great mafia read. Thanks Katee!!!!

I could not put this one down. Loved the characters and plot sequence. I loved how this book picked right up from the first book

A complicated romance steeped in ink and self-control.

"Twisted Secrets" follows the son of an Irish mob boss, Cillian O'Malley, and local bartender, Olivia Rashidi, as they clash in an effort to run and hide from their own pasts. Cillian is mourning a loss he has not been able to grieve. Olivia is a single mother trying to survive with her 14-month-old daughter, Hadley, while keeping her away from the violent lifestyle she once knew.

While Olivia knew from one look that the Irish man was nothing but trouble and went out of her way to keep her distance, rejecting his advances, there was something about him that kept pulling her into his orbit. He couldn't seem to get the thought of her out of his mind, and he was determined to show her that he was not the man she imagined him to be. When her past comes back to haunt her, Cillian is willing to go against his family's own wishes to protect her and Hadley at any cost - even if it means watching them disappear from his life forever.

Katee Roberts wields her pen like a knife with sharp edges. Everything is laid out and bare in the rawest of ways that you can't help but to connect with on an emotional spectrum. Through dual point of views, we're able to glimpse the struggles both characters face unbeknownst to the other, wondering when and how the other will learn of each other's secrets beneath the surface of lust and longing.

I highly recommend this novel for anyone who is interested in mafia romance tales with action-packed, heart-wrenching events that spur a couple to face their past and rise above. The spice, the love, the chaos, and the adorable little Hadley are well worth the read!

Thanks to @readforeverpub for this eARC 💚

Back to Boston with some new twists within the O’Malley clan. Olivia is trying to get away from her half family but Cillian walks into the bar she is working.
This starts 🔥 and ends 🔥. We get more of the family with what is going on from the previous books. We get more mafia 🔫 and more mafia 🔪. Enjoying this series!

Thank you for the opportunity to read an ARC for Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert. She is the queen of spice, so in that way you know you’re going to be in for a good time! It just wasn’t really as much of my type of story as I expected, and it was rather predictable. It wasn’t my favorite of her series, I guess it just felt kind of flat and cliche.

I loved Olivia and Cillian's chemistry. She didn't immediately fall for any of his charming tactics and I enjoyed that. After all the drama it felt like it was over all too soon and I wanted more of them.
I also enjoyed getting to know the side characters that were introduced.

Olivia Rashidi came to Boston to get away from her family. For years her father never acknowledged her and on his death told her half-brother to bring into the family fold. But in order to protect herself and most importantly her daughter she snuck away.

When she meets Cillian O'Malley she recognizes his family name and its ties to the mob. She tries to stay away but when he offers a casual hook-up with no strings attached she goes for it.

Cillian is still reeling from his brother's death leaves him vulnerable. Not that anyone realizes except for Olivia. Pretty soon they're both falling for one another. When Olivia needs help Cillian is more than willing to step up and protect her and her daughter, even though she's part of a rival crime family.

Thank you so much to the author and Forever Publishing for this ARC to review.

❤️‍🔥I really enjoyed this smokin’ hot romantic suspense story!❤️‍🔥

♦️**Please Note: This book is a re-write of An Indecent Proposal published in 2016 - I didn’t read that version so I am not sure of the differences. **♦️

“Twisted Secrets” is the third book in the O'Malleys series by Katee Robert. It tells the story of Olivia Rashidi, a young woman who is trying to escape her mafia family's past. When she meets Cillian O'Malley, a dangerous and mysterious man, she is drawn to him despite her better judgment.

The book is full of suspense, romance, and heat. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging. I especially enjoyed the chemistry between Olivia and Cillian. They are both strong and independent characters, but they also have a vulnerability that makes them relatable.

Here are some of the things I liked about the book:
🔹Tropes - Forced Proximity, Mafia/Organized Crime, Single mom,
🔹The characters are well-developed and complex. Olivia is a strong and independent woman who is trying to escape her past. Cillian is a dangerous and mysterious man who is hiding a dark secret.
🔹The plot is suspenseful and engaging. There are plenty of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.
🔹The romance is steamy and passionate. Olivia and Cillian have undeniable chemistry.

Overall, I enjoyed “Twisted Secrets”. It is a well-written romance with a good story. If you are looking for a steamy romance with romantic suspense then I highly recommend “Twisted Secrets”.

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4.5 Flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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