Tijan has done it again.

I didn't know this booked was linked with others when i requested it, and not having read the others had no negative impact on my reading experience at all.

This book is a blast from start to finish. In typical Tijan fashion we have fantastic characters, hilarious banter, wonderful side characters and the hottest angst and spice.

Jake and Sawyer sizzle from their first meeting. Jake is tortured and broody and Sawyer is fresh off a life changing separation. She is the queen of disassociating and her need for life to turn into a musical is something i agree with. Jake and Sawyers family life couldn't be more different, one taught to be an assassin before he became and adult, Sawyer with a close knit group of strong women.

Family is at the centre of this story and finding yourself within the expectations of others. Throw in some kidnappings, hitmen and some will they or won't they and you have all the ingredients for a spicy good time.

I find Tijan to be an author that I can read again and again. Their books always suck me in and punch me in the emotions, and A Captive Situation delivers again and again.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for this arc.

A Captive Situation is the third book in the Kings of New York series. While characters from the first two novels make appearances, the story stands on its own. I found many aspects of this book enjoyable, especially the steamy moments. However, some plot points felt unresolved and certain aspects of the Female Main Character (FMC), who is 36, didn't quite reflect her age, making me suspend my disbelief at times. Still, I think it's a solid 3.5/5 read and sparked my interest in reading the first two books.

I liked it! The main character was funny in a witty way, which I appreciated. The pacing is fast, but not in a bad way. It is a quick, easy read and the tropes are very fun.

This was a fun, easy read. I enjoyed Jake and Sawyer's chemistry. I like insta-lust, so that wasn't a problem for me. I wish we had gotten to see Sawyer's ex's reaction at the end to a few things, but he was really a non-factor, so it makes sense that we didn't see him.

The first two books in this series I listened to on audiobook, so maybe that was why this one felt so different. It was a little chaotic at times. I was happy we got to revisit the characters we know. I liked when Jake was more unhinged and I wish we got to see more of that. I don't know if we got to see a deep bond form between Sawyer and Jake, but they really didn't have much time together. Sawyer made a lot of bad decisions, which was annoying. It took her too long to get with the program.

This was a really good set up for the next book. I really want to read Blake's book. Her story seems like it is going to be the most interesting.

An amazing bold romance with lots of suspenseful and lots of chemistry between those two.

Loved every aspect of this book. I couldn't recommend it more.

Thanks netgalley for this ARC.

If you like mafia romance and you don’t mind insta-love stories then you’ll probably enjoy this. Tijan writes a good morally gray MMC. I liked Sawyer and her idiosyncrasies, and that she’s 36. This can be a stand alone (for now?), but certain characters and motivations might have made more sense if I had read the other two in the series. Sawyer’s family was really funny. My preference for the romance part would have been to have more substance behind the falling in love, but this ended on an HFN with a sneak peek for the next book, so maybe I’ll get my wish then.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake.

This was definitely a fast-paced mafia romance. There were enough twists and turns to keep me interested but insta-lust is just not for me and this book had A LOT of it. I still recommend giving it a chance it just didn't work for me.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tijan has done it agian "A Captive Situation" is a fun and engaging romp featuring a hot mess named Sawyer and Jake a man who is balancing his life as an ex-cop (very recent) and his family with mob ties. Is Jake a good guy? Definitely!!!! He just might not know it. Sawyer is coming off a breakup with a very long term fiance who cheated with her good friend. She is downright crazed the first two times Jake encounters her. Sawyer becomes Jake's captive when he realizes that a hit is out on his life and Sawyer's life is now in danger. I definitely recommend this story if you want some solid escapist fun. From the epilogue- it seems that this might be the start of a new series. Yea!!!

A Captive Situation is a dark romance with kidnapping, romance, and sass. Jake and Sawyer are the definition of complicated,, but it seems like chaos is right for them.

Sawyer has fled to NYC after a bad breakup and ends up meeting Jake, an ex-cop with mafia ties. What happened to be an odd meeting, turned into a captive situation, like the title suggests. His motives for kidnapping her are secretive but as they spend forced time together, chemistry ignites.

I liked the bag and forth banter as well as the unexpected moments. By the end, I felt like things were falling into place as they should and the spicy scenes were so enjoyable!!

3.75⭐️
A Captive Situation is the third book in the series, featuring Jake as the male main character (MMC) and Sawyer as the female main character (FMC). Although it can be read as a standalone, the series features interconnected characters, which I really enjoy, especially the witty banter between them throughout the books. Sawyer ends up tangled in the world of the Mafia, and I loved the dynamic of her family in this story. The relationship that develops between her and Jake was great to see, and the twist involving the villain added an unexpected layer to the plot. While there were a few places the story went a bit off for me, overall it was enjoyable

This book was just ok for me. Tijan is definitely a hot or miss author for me. I have no doubt some will absolutely love this book. Thanks for the ARC

This is the 3rd book in the this series and I feel you do not have to read the previous ones to understand what is going on. We meet Sawyer who is trying to find herself after being cheated on by her fiancée of many many years. She goes to New York to find a family member that she has never met. She wants to see the city and do something with her life. After being held at the police station she meets Jake where things take quite a turn and not for the better. What we get is a fast paced mafia story. This was an insta love like no other, but it fit the story line. I didn’t feel it was too rushed. The ending made me want to find out what is going to happen next, which is perfect.

The premise of this novel sounded so good, I was very excited to read it. I just feel it was a little all over the place.

I wanted far more focus on Jake and Sawyer and their dynamic, how they were dealing with things rather than the spicy scenes.

I think if the pacing for the situation was slower this would have been an amazing book, instead I feel it was an ok book.

Not sure how I feel about this book, the first two were great. This one felt like it was all over the place, even with the inner monologues and conversations. I wasn't a fan of it, nor the characters. I wish I could give it more stars because overall, the series is pretty great, but this one was a miss for me. To the author-I'm sorry!

This book moved quite quick and although with some books, you’re sometimes waiting a few chapters to get going this was not the case. That being said, I do love a mafia romance book. The book seemed a bit too far fetched to me. I’d like to read some of the authors other books and I definitely will in the future. 3/5 for me. Thank you for the advanced copy :-)

4,2 stars

,, I was taking her whether she wanted to go or not. She was mine. It was that simple. My captive. My cross to bear. My woman. Mine.”


I'm a big fan of this series but I have to admit that the first two parts of this series are much better than this one. I can't say it's bad but something was missing for me, it didn't hold my attention in some chapters and I simply skipped parts. There were also some incredibly unrealistic parts, e.g. female family members acting like badass girls and the women are in their 50s. There were also humorous situations and all in all the book was ok and I spent a few carefree hours with it

I received this book from NetGalley and publisher in exchange for my honest opinion .

the book omg it was amazing
never read a tijan book before
feel so lucky to have been choosen for an arc
cant wait for more people to read it

Jake become the boss after being a detective. Sawyer literally is damsel she wants to connect with her cousin but she seems to cry a lot and cant speak up for herself when she goes to goes to visit him. She is arrestedbut she is not and she meet Jake cousin who was arrested and she need to go to rehab and Sawyer goes for the ride. and Thhen Jake is shoout at and Sawyer was there and to keep her safe he takes her. I felt the books was all over the place with unneccessary drama wish i would of like it atleast and i really love the author so it kinda sucks because i really want to like Jake book

I will read most anything Tijan writes. I have never read a book by Tijan that I didn't enjoy. This book is a mafia, dark romance, kidnapping, on the run, and left at the alter. I enjoyed Sawyer's extended family. Those parts were funny and some touching but not everyone may feel that way. I really enjoyed that Sawyer and Jack weren't "young." They're both getting close to 40 and definitely do not have their lives figured out whatsoever!

Sawyer has fled Montana to NYC. Mostly, Sawyer is running from her miserable life. Sawyer ends up getting picked up by the police. At the police station is where Sawyer formally meets Jack. Jack is an ex cop, and there to pick up his cousin. There this meeting goes south really quickly. Jack is playing both sides. Jack was a cop but his family is mafia. That's what gets Jack and Sawyer in over their heads. Jack underestimated Sawyer. There was an immediate connection between Sawyer and Jack. Jack kept making decisions that irrated Sawyer, understandably so.

What's not love about Sawyer? Sawyer is 36, in the middle of a mid life crisis, her life is falling apart, and she expects everyone on the subway to break out into musicals. Best of all, Sawyer has fight, so her character speaks to my own heart.

Sawyer and Jack both didn't have great lives before finding each other. There were different reasons for their being miserable. Although Jack shows Sawyer the best side of himself mostly, he definitely has a dark side. Jack has to come to terms with that. Then there is Sawyer's big crazy family to deal with, and the mafia. Sawyer has one of the wildest families I've read. I could almost picture the whole family. Especially the aunts in their NYC tourist attire.

Dark Romance, Grumpy X Sunshine, Mafia X Ex Cop, Angst X Spice, Hostage X Kidnap
I received this book as an ARC for free in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 4th book I have read by Tijan. I have been anxiously waiting for the 3rs book of this series to come out. If you love dark romance, alpha, mafia and spice, This book is for you!

Jake is an ex NYC cop that has been appointed to be the head of his mafia family. A life that he never wanted but can’t escape his past. Sawyer runs away to NYC after being dumped by her fiancé who actually left her for her best friend. Jake and Sawyer keep running into each other and end up in a Captive situation after they are both being followed by the mafia. They have an insta- attraction to each other, both of them unhinged and have crazy sexual chemistry. Fun, easy to read story and some funny moments when Sawyers family get together.

Thank you so much to Tijan & NetGalley for the ARC!