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Kings of Las Vegas #4
King of Corruption
Until death do us part.
When my father sells my sister to a cruel Mafia king, I know I need to escape before it’s my turn.
I’ll need money, so I do the only thing I’ve ever been good counting cards.
From the start, though, I make a huge mistake.
The Las Vegas casino I choose to steal from?
It belongs to my sister’s fiancé.
I’m hauled into his office, shoved into a chair by his goons as he stands above me, his stare cold enough to freeze my soul.
He’s a man who is above the law, he can do anything he wants.
But he does the worst thing of all…he makes me wait. Imagine. Stew.
He’ll decide how he wants to punish me after the wedding.
I barely pull myself together for the ceremony.
I just have to stand by my sister’s side.
Except, my sister is nowhere to be found.
Instead, a white dress hangs on the back of the rectory door.
Turns out, there’s been a change of plans.
He’s decided on my punishment after all.
And now…
I’m the bride.
When my father sells my sister to a cruel Mafia king, I know I need to escape before it’s my turn.
I’ll need money, so I do the only thing I’ve ever been good counting cards.
From the start, though, I make a huge mistake.
The Las Vegas casino I choose to steal from?
It belongs to my sister’s fiancé.
I’m hauled into his office, shoved into a chair by his goons as he stands above me, his stare cold enough to freeze my soul.
He’s a man who is above the law, he can do anything he wants.
But he does the worst thing of all…he makes me wait. Imagine. Stew.
He’ll decide how he wants to punish me after the wedding.
I barely pull myself together for the ceremony.
I just have to stand by my sister’s side.
Except, my sister is nowhere to be found.
Instead, a white dress hangs on the back of the rectory door.
Turns out, there’s been a change of plans.
He’s decided on my punishment after all.
And now…
I’m the bride.
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Published December 26, 2025
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December 30, 2025
It was ok, I enjoyed it, but that's all.
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January 2, 2026DNF 20%
Craving a good mafia story, sadly picked the wrong one.
Craving a good mafia story, sadly picked the wrong one.
January 3, 2026
Could have done without the constant reminders of his past experiences and her lack there of. There was an opportunity for a really good and long grovel but it was sort of breezed over and just ended with a HFN (Yr later). He really hurt her and it was so easy to feel for her. I feel like the author could have done a lot with it.
I will say though I loved the neurodivergent FMC rep. She’s a V but it makes sense bc she is locked in a prison her whole life. I could tell she was on the spectrum before it was even told to us. Her character was written very well and you couldn’t help but love her. This could have easily been a 5 star without his constant past reminders and with a really good grovel. I was pretty invested and just wanted more.
I will say though I loved the neurodivergent FMC rep. She’s a V but it makes sense bc she is locked in a prison her whole life. I could tell she was on the spectrum before it was even told to us. Her character was written very well and you couldn’t help but love her. This could have easily been a 5 star without his constant past reminders and with a really good grovel. I was pretty invested and just wanted more.
January 13, 2026
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I've enjoyed this series so far, and I did enjoy this book as well but I have to say the pace was a little too fast for me. There was a lot that felt skimmed over too much and it didn't give the characters the attention I felt they needed. Overall, still a good read and I'll be continuing with the series.
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I've enjoyed this series so far, and I did enjoy this book as well but I have to say the pace was a little too fast for me. There was a lot that felt skimmed over too much and it didn't give the characters the attention I felt they needed. Overall, still a good read and I'll be continuing with the series.
January 23, 2026
It was okay,not the best entry in this series.
December 31, 2025
I’m rating this 3.5⭐️. Because it read like a smooth liquor sliding into my mind and filling it with the next installment in this series.
Next in the series is Ryker and Sasha. See Ryker was contracted to marry Katarina. But through some double dealing, he ended up marrying Sasha. Both are Dimitri’s sisters and he’s marrying them off to protect them from his father.
Sasha is interesting because she’s considered fragile but is a math genius. She’s the youngest daughter, the one that’s ignored and beaten by her father for being different.
Ryker feels like he’s an outsider in his family because while they share the same mother, he and his older brothers has different fathers. This causes him to make a series of bad decisions.
Sasha & Ryker marry and spend the week learning to love each other. Then several incidents happen that test their relationship. It leads to the ending which spins us into Book 5 of the series.
Borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited. And yes, I will read book 5 when it drops.
Next in the series is Ryker and Sasha. See Ryker was contracted to marry Katarina. But through some double dealing, he ended up marrying Sasha. Both are Dimitri’s sisters and he’s marrying them off to protect them from his father.
Sasha is interesting because she’s considered fragile but is a math genius. She’s the youngest daughter, the one that’s ignored and beaten by her father for being different.
Ryker feels like he’s an outsider in his family because while they share the same mother, he and his older brothers has different fathers. This causes him to make a series of bad decisions.
Sasha & Ryker marry and spend the week learning to love each other. Then several incidents happen that test their relationship. It leads to the ending which spins us into Book 5 of the series.
Borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited. And yes, I will read book 5 when it drops.
February 4, 2026
wow....
February 27, 2026
Sasha and Ryker
A little disappointed in Ryker’s story. He’s Killian’s brother and half brother to all the Smiths. He wants to make his own way, come out from the shadow of his Smith bros and manipulating marriage to Sasha is his way of getting what he wants. Ryker has a strong and very dark personality. He hides his ambition from his brothers. I thought he’d end up with someone equally ambitious.
The only time Sasha showed any strength is when she went to his casino to count cards so she can make money to escape. The rest of the book, Sasha is very fragile and delicate and requires a great deal of care. She’s incredibly insecure and trusts no one. To her, everyone has an agenda and it will usually hurt her. She never shows much more strength or growth through the rest of the book.
This is a short one so it feels rushed. Ryker develops feelings pretty quickly and spends most of his time getting Sasha to trust him and making sure she’s safe while still hiding his agenda from his brothers. The resolution to that was also rushed and not explained well. So disappointing. But there’s no real 3rd act breakup so that’s good.
A little disappointed in Ryker’s story. He’s Killian’s brother and half brother to all the Smiths. He wants to make his own way, come out from the shadow of his Smith bros and manipulating marriage to Sasha is his way of getting what he wants. Ryker has a strong and very dark personality. He hides his ambition from his brothers. I thought he’d end up with someone equally ambitious.
The only time Sasha showed any strength is when she went to his casino to count cards so she can make money to escape. The rest of the book, Sasha is very fragile and delicate and requires a great deal of care. She’s incredibly insecure and trusts no one. To her, everyone has an agenda and it will usually hurt her. She never shows much more strength or growth through the rest of the book.
This is a short one so it feels rushed. Ryker develops feelings pretty quickly and spends most of his time getting Sasha to trust him and making sure she’s safe while still hiding his agenda from his brothers. The resolution to that was also rushed and not explained well. So disappointing. But there’s no real 3rd act breakup so that’s good.
December 29, 2025
The fourth book in the Kings of Las Vegas series is an engrossing entry following Ryker Smith, a non-blood family member seeking to prove himself. To protect Dimitri Ivanov's sisters from their brutal father, Ryker initially agrees to an arranged marriage with Dimitri's sister, Katrina. However, after Sasha Ivanov attempts a fearless escape and ends up at Ryker’s casino, he changes the terms to marry her instead—a revelation Sasha only discovers upon arriving at the church. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC Review — King of Corruption by Tammy Andresen
Thank you to Tammy Andresen for the opportunity to read an ARC of King of Corruption, book four in the Kings of Las Vegas series.
This installment delivers exactly what I’ve come to expect from Tammy Andresen’s mafia world: sharp writing, high tension, and emotionally charged relationships all packed into a fast-paced, tightly written story that never drags.
Ryker Smith has always felt like the outsider among the Kings of Las Vegas. Though wealthy and included, he and his brother Killian know they aren’t blood and Ryker’s hunger to prove himself and step out of his brothers’ shadows drives many of his choices. When a deal is struck with Dimitri Ivanov to protect his sisters from their brutal father, Ryker agrees to an arranged marriage meant to keep one of them safe. But when Sasha—fearless, guarded, and desperate for freedom crosses Ryker’s path at his casino, everything changes.
Sasha is a standout heroine. Treated as a bargaining chip for most of her life, her distrust is completely justified, and her strength builds organically throughout the story. I loved watching her come into her own, especially as Ryker gives her space, protection, and eventually respect. Ryker himself is morally gray, calculating, and driven by secret motives, but his unexpectedly tender side with Sasha adds real depth to his character. Their chemistry is intense, layered with suspicion, attraction, and emotional tension that keeps the pages turning.
The mafia dynamics feel realistic and dark, highlighting the dangers women face in this world and making Sasha’s need for autonomy especially compelling. The suspense is constant, with twists that keep both the Smiths and Ivanovs on edge, and I appreciated how seamlessly this book ties into the larger series.
That said, the ending felt a bit abrupt and slightly open-ended. While I understand it’s meant to lead into the next book, it didn’t fully deliver the standalone sense of closure I was hoping for.
Overall, King of Corruption is a gripping, emotional, and addictive mafia romance that proves a powerful story doesn’t need hundreds of pages to work. Tammy Andresen’s writing is tight, engaging, and always worth picking up. Highly recommended for fans of dark mafia romance just be sure to check trigger warnings before diving in.
Thank you to Tammy Andresen for the opportunity to read an ARC of King of Corruption, book four in the Kings of Las Vegas series.
This installment delivers exactly what I’ve come to expect from Tammy Andresen’s mafia world: sharp writing, high tension, and emotionally charged relationships all packed into a fast-paced, tightly written story that never drags.
Ryker Smith has always felt like the outsider among the Kings of Las Vegas. Though wealthy and included, he and his brother Killian know they aren’t blood and Ryker’s hunger to prove himself and step out of his brothers’ shadows drives many of his choices. When a deal is struck with Dimitri Ivanov to protect his sisters from their brutal father, Ryker agrees to an arranged marriage meant to keep one of them safe. But when Sasha—fearless, guarded, and desperate for freedom crosses Ryker’s path at his casino, everything changes.
Sasha is a standout heroine. Treated as a bargaining chip for most of her life, her distrust is completely justified, and her strength builds organically throughout the story. I loved watching her come into her own, especially as Ryker gives her space, protection, and eventually respect. Ryker himself is morally gray, calculating, and driven by secret motives, but his unexpectedly tender side with Sasha adds real depth to his character. Their chemistry is intense, layered with suspicion, attraction, and emotional tension that keeps the pages turning.
The mafia dynamics feel realistic and dark, highlighting the dangers women face in this world and making Sasha’s need for autonomy especially compelling. The suspense is constant, with twists that keep both the Smiths and Ivanovs on edge, and I appreciated how seamlessly this book ties into the larger series.
That said, the ending felt a bit abrupt and slightly open-ended. While I understand it’s meant to lead into the next book, it didn’t fully deliver the standalone sense of closure I was hoping for.
Overall, King of Corruption is a gripping, emotional, and addictive mafia romance that proves a powerful story doesn’t need hundreds of pages to work. Tammy Andresen’s writing is tight, engaging, and always worth picking up. Highly recommended for fans of dark mafia romance just be sure to check trigger warnings before diving in.
January 3, 2026
“I promised you safety. Next to me is the safest place for you to be. ❌❌❌
King of Corruption (Kings of Las Vegas #4)
by Tammy Andresen
❌
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE
FORCED MARRIAGE
ANXIETY REP
FAMILY/ FOUND FAMILY
VULNERABLE HERIONE
POWERFUL MAN
ABOVE THE LAW
CASINO/LAS VEGAS
REOCCURRING CHARACTERS
❌
𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚁𝚃: 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚏𝚎𝚠 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑. 𝙻𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚖𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚜. 𝚂𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛'𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝.
Unfortunately, this was bland and a bit corny. We will leave it at that.
❌
“Until death do us part.”
❌
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.* :☆ﾟ. ───
King of Corruption (Kings of Las Vegas #4)
by Tammy Andresen
❌
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE
FORCED MARRIAGE
ANXIETY REP
FAMILY/ FOUND FAMILY
VULNERABLE HERIONE
POWERFUL MAN
ABOVE THE LAW
CASINO/LAS VEGAS
REOCCURRING CHARACTERS
❌
𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚁𝚃: 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚏𝚎𝚠 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑. 𝙻𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚖𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚜. 𝚂𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛'𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝.
Unfortunately, this was bland and a bit corny. We will leave it at that.
❌
“Until death do us part.”
❌
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.* :☆ﾟ. ───
December 26, 2025
Another page turner
What a great story which fits perfectly into kings of Las Vegas universe! I feel mesmerized by this book - it’s was written so well and captivated my attention from the first pages. I loved to see Ryker getting his heart stolen, just like I felt so happy seeing Sasha in the right place with her perfect fiancé. Author did awesome job with this book - amazing romance without unnecessary drama. A must read for me.
What a great story which fits perfectly into kings of Las Vegas universe! I feel mesmerized by this book - it’s was written so well and captivated my attention from the first pages. I loved to see Ryker getting his heart stolen, just like I felt so happy seeing Sasha in the right place with her perfect fiancé. Author did awesome job with this book - amazing romance without unnecessary drama. A must read for me.
December 24, 2025
Oh Ryker! The “research and development” guy in the family who just wants to be more. And sweet Sasha who is just looking to escape because she can’t see herself being married off. Ryker sees her vulnerability and takes advantage of the opportunity to have her as his bride. She is just so fragile and it was so hard to see. But through his protection, she is able to find strength in herself and he finds purpose. They end up with a beautiful love story!
December 27, 2025
.5 stars
I'm not going to rant, the .5 rating is enough because there's too much I didn't like and I'm honestly just triggered.
Major things:
This needs editing, and the lack of trigger warnings for the amount of triggers (some pretty big ones at that) was really awful.
So trigger warning: childhood abuse, suicide attempt !!!!!
Not including a trigger warning is really irritating to me and so I won't be reading any further books personally if the author doesn't care about her readers enough to provide a warning for something like that.
I'm not going to rant, the .5 rating is enough because there's too much I didn't like and I'm honestly just triggered.
Major things:
This needs editing, and the lack of trigger warnings for the amount of triggers (some pretty big ones at that) was really awful.
So trigger warning: childhood abuse, suicide attempt !!!!!
Not including a trigger warning is really irritating to me and so I won't be reading any further books personally if the author doesn't care about her readers enough to provide a warning for something like that.
December 31, 2025
Omg, what did I just force myself to do. I enjoyed the first books, and this one was not on the same level. Totally awful. It's like someone else wrote this. I will not be reading any more of this series! The pace of the book was too fast. There was a twist I wasn't expecting. But still... It's still a no.
Review of advance copy
King of Corruption: Dark, Mafia, Steamy Romance
(Kings of Las Vegas Book 4)
Ryker Smith has never really felt like his family worries about him. He knows the family secret, he knows his brother Killian and he aren’t truly Smith’s. Sure he is included but he feels he is on the outside…when in truth he wants to be on the inside…he deserves it.
In book 3, we met Dimitri Ivanov, he was trying to break away from his father and trying to get his sisters Katarina and Sasha out of his father’s hands. With the help of the Smith brothers and the Kincaid family Katarina and Sasha are now in Vegas. These ladies having been held by their father for years aren’t sure they are any safer with Dimitri. Understandable…because they just found out to keep them safe, one of them is going to marry Ryker Smith, yes for protection but there is more to the agreement.
These two sisters are not close by any means, it is going to come to who is left the day of the wedding. Sasha tried once to get away, while Katrina bided time!
Unfortunately, when Sasha tried her escape, she ended up at Ryker Smith’s Casino and in Ryker’s hands. Not good news for Sasha, Ryker on the other hand wanted the agreement changed…..Sasha however, only found out about the change at the Church.
A woman who has no trust has an option but will she make the first year of her marriage. Ryker is plans but he has promised her that he will give her time and protect her.
Will he and the Smith family really protect her? When he gives her as much space as he can, is he fooling her? The words he uses when they are alone, are they made up? And what happened to Katarina?
Suspense and tension and a surprise that no one had ever even thought of, keeps both the Smith/Kincaid/Ivanov group on their toes! I read this book in one sitting it was full of action and emotions. A five star read from me!
(Kings of Las Vegas Book 4)
Ryker Smith has never really felt like his family worries about him. He knows the family secret, he knows his brother Killian and he aren’t truly Smith’s. Sure he is included but he feels he is on the outside…when in truth he wants to be on the inside…he deserves it.
In book 3, we met Dimitri Ivanov, he was trying to break away from his father and trying to get his sisters Katarina and Sasha out of his father’s hands. With the help of the Smith brothers and the Kincaid family Katarina and Sasha are now in Vegas. These ladies having been held by their father for years aren’t sure they are any safer with Dimitri. Understandable…because they just found out to keep them safe, one of them is going to marry Ryker Smith, yes for protection but there is more to the agreement.
These two sisters are not close by any means, it is going to come to who is left the day of the wedding. Sasha tried once to get away, while Katrina bided time!
Unfortunately, when Sasha tried her escape, she ended up at Ryker Smith’s Casino and in Ryker’s hands. Not good news for Sasha, Ryker on the other hand wanted the agreement changed…..Sasha however, only found out about the change at the Church.
A woman who has no trust has an option but will she make the first year of her marriage. Ryker is plans but he has promised her that he will give her time and protect her.
Will he and the Smith family really protect her? When he gives her as much space as he can, is he fooling her? The words he uses when they are alone, are they made up? And what happened to Katarina?
Suspense and tension and a surprise that no one had ever even thought of, keeps both the Smith/Kincaid/Ivanov group on their toes! I read this book in one sitting it was full of action and emotions. A five star read from me!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tammy Andresen delivers another irresistible installment in the "Lord of Las Vegas" series, masterfully weaving together the intricate ties between three Mafia families. In this captivating story, we meet Ryker Smith, a member of the powerful Smith family who has always felt like an outsider striving to prove his worth. Determined to carve his own path, Ryker strikes a deal with Dimitri to marry his sister, Katarina—but fate has other plans.
Enter Sasha, Dimitri’s other sister, who is desperate to escape the life her family has mapped out for her. Fearing she’ll be used as a pawn in a marriage arrangement, Sasha boldly heads to a casino to count cards, hoping to win enough money to secure her freedom. However, she chooses the wrong casino—one controlled by Ryker Smith, who now holds her future in his hands.
From the moment Ryker meets Sasha, he’s captivated, determined to make her his bride. What follows is a thrilling tale of underhanded deals and unexpected twists, as a bride switch sets tensions soaring. The passion and chemistry between Ryker and Sasha are undeniable, burning through the pages with intensity.
As Ryker’s secret dealings come to light, he risks losing everything—his family, his wife, and even his life. This electrifying Mafia series offers heart-pounding action, intense romance, and jaw-dropping betrayals, pulling readers into a dark underworld where nothing is as it seems and survival comes at a steep price.
"Lord of Las Vegas" is truly an edge-of-your-seat read, blending steamy romance with riveting action. The epilogue left me eager for more, and I can’t wait to dive into Katarina’s story. If you’re looking for a gripping tale filled with passion, danger, and unexpected twists, this series is a must-read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Enter Sasha, Dimitri’s other sister, who is desperate to escape the life her family has mapped out for her. Fearing she’ll be used as a pawn in a marriage arrangement, Sasha boldly heads to a casino to count cards, hoping to win enough money to secure her freedom. However, she chooses the wrong casino—one controlled by Ryker Smith, who now holds her future in his hands.
From the moment Ryker meets Sasha, he’s captivated, determined to make her his bride. What follows is a thrilling tale of underhanded deals and unexpected twists, as a bride switch sets tensions soaring. The passion and chemistry between Ryker and Sasha are undeniable, burning through the pages with intensity.
As Ryker’s secret dealings come to light, he risks losing everything—his family, his wife, and even his life. This electrifying Mafia series offers heart-pounding action, intense romance, and jaw-dropping betrayals, pulling readers into a dark underworld where nothing is as it seems and survival comes at a steep price.
"Lord of Las Vegas" is truly an edge-of-your-seat read, blending steamy romance with riveting action. The epilogue left me eager for more, and I can’t wait to dive into Katarina’s story. If you’re looking for a gripping tale filled with passion, danger, and unexpected twists, this series is a must-read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 3, 2026
This series blends three mafia families together, the Kincaid’s from America, the Smiths from Great Britain, and the Ivanovs from Russian with marriages and business dealings all centered around the Las Vegas casinos. In this book a reluctant bride, Katarina Ivanov, being forced to marry into a rival family makes a deal with her would-be groom, Ryker Smith, that has her sister, Sasha Ivanov, saying “I do” instead with a threat of blackmail hanging over the new bride’s head. Now Ryker may think he’s got what he wants but instead he may just have what he needs and it may be the hardest deal he’s ever made. All this while a hitman is trying to take them all out and the men are scrambling to keep their women safe. A marvelous blend of emotional trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, loving, caring relationship with moments of hot, steamy chemistry, danger, intrigue, and bonding amongst families who aren’t sure they can trust each other completely but are there for each other if called. An interesting criminal caught-deal made scene, a first time taking scene done right, several protective, alpha scenes and one horrific self-hurting scene that ends with a broken, remorseful man, one damaged, love-seeking woman surrounded by supporting family members standing firm. This book is powerfully moving for anyone who is aching to be loved or finds themselves always on the outside looking in. I received an Advance Review Copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 12, 2026
“I have this moment where I realize the feeling of drowning I feel around him isn’t death at all. It’s love.”
⭐️ 3.5/5
Sasha is a twenty one year old Brava princess who has grown up believing she has no value. Abused and isolated by her father, she assumes that everyone will use her the same way, including her own family. When her brother Dimitri brings her to Las Vegas, she expects another form of control, not realizing she is about to be pulled into a tangled web of mafia politics and an unexpected marriage.
Ryker Smith manipulates an arranged marriage meant for Sasha’s sister Katarina and ends up married to Sasha instead. What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly turns complicated as feelings grow on both sides. Ryker is not exactly a hero. He has his own agenda and has quietly altered contracts to cut himself off from his family and steal from Sasha’s, leaving him trapped in a mess of his own making.
This was a quick, fast paced mafia romance that hit all the familiar beats. The story is not especially believable, but it is entertaining and well written for its length. The looming threat of her father’s hitman added stakes, but I wanted more payoff there. The resolution came too quickly, which made the ending feel rushed instead of satisfying, but overall it worked as a solid installment in the larger series.
⭐️ 3.5/5
Sasha is a twenty one year old Brava princess who has grown up believing she has no value. Abused and isolated by her father, she assumes that everyone will use her the same way, including her own family. When her brother Dimitri brings her to Las Vegas, she expects another form of control, not realizing she is about to be pulled into a tangled web of mafia politics and an unexpected marriage.
Ryker Smith manipulates an arranged marriage meant for Sasha’s sister Katarina and ends up married to Sasha instead. What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly turns complicated as feelings grow on both sides. Ryker is not exactly a hero. He has his own agenda and has quietly altered contracts to cut himself off from his family and steal from Sasha’s, leaving him trapped in a mess of his own making.
This was a quick, fast paced mafia romance that hit all the familiar beats. The story is not especially believable, but it is entertaining and well written for its length. The looming threat of her father’s hitman added stakes, but I wanted more payoff there. The resolution came too quickly, which made the ending feel rushed instead of satisfying, but overall it worked as a solid installment in the larger series.
February 10, 2026
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪
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𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia romance, arranged marriage, age gap, touch her and die
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Honestly, I’ve been waiting so impatiently for this book ever since the last one, and Tammy did it again. She made me fall in love with her world all over. I swear this series owns me at this point.
Sasha was literally everything. I loved the way her character was written. She knew exactly what situation she was in, she handled herself so well, and it broke my heart how her father made her feel like she wasn’t enough or didn’t deserve love. Watching her grow out of that was honestly so satisfying.
And Ryker… omg. I love this man. I loved that he didn’t just look at Sasha once and decide “yup, obsessed now.” He actually got to know her first and then fell for her. To him, she wasn’t just a pretty face she was someone worth choosing again and again. And the way he showed her she deserved love and everything she ever wanted?? Yeah, I melted.
Sasha and Ryker together were perfection. I loved how they actually communicated instead of dragging drama out. And don’t even get me started on their chemistry Ryker’s dirty mouth had me BLUSHING during the spicy chapters. Like sir, please.
Kat and Win’s book is next and I’m already so excited. If you’re in the mood for a mafia series with green flag MMCs definitely add this one to your TBR.
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𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: mafia romance, arranged marriage, age gap, touch her and die
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Honestly, I’ve been waiting so impatiently for this book ever since the last one, and Tammy did it again. She made me fall in love with her world all over. I swear this series owns me at this point.
Sasha was literally everything. I loved the way her character was written. She knew exactly what situation she was in, she handled herself so well, and it broke my heart how her father made her feel like she wasn’t enough or didn’t deserve love. Watching her grow out of that was honestly so satisfying.
And Ryker… omg. I love this man. I loved that he didn’t just look at Sasha once and decide “yup, obsessed now.” He actually got to know her first and then fell for her. To him, she wasn’t just a pretty face she was someone worth choosing again and again. And the way he showed her she deserved love and everything she ever wanted?? Yeah, I melted.
Sasha and Ryker together were perfection. I loved how they actually communicated instead of dragging drama out. And don’t even get me started on their chemistry Ryker’s dirty mouth had me BLUSHING during the spicy chapters. Like sir, please.
Kat and Win’s book is next and I’m already so excited. If you’re in the mood for a mafia series with green flag MMCs definitely add this one to your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is Ryker Smith’s story, one of the 5 brothers that make up the Kings of Las Vegas. He and his brother Killian are actually step-brothers to the original 3 King brothers. While his step-brothers are good to him and have made him a wealthy man, he’s always felt overlooked. In a deal his brothers have made with Dimitri Ivanov, Ryker has agreed to marry his sister Katarina. A move Dimitri is making to protect her from their father. However, when he catches Dimitri’s younger sister, Sasha, counting cards and basically stealing from his casino, Ryker immediately devises a plan to marry Sasha and gain control of the assets (that she knows nothing about) and make his own mark on Vegas while giving Sasha the one thing she truly wants. But somewhere down the line, things don’t go exactly as he planned. In fact both Ryker and Sasha’s world is about to be turned upside down and not all of it in a good way.
This is an exciting mafia read and an excellent addition to the series. This reader highly recommends all the Kings of Las Vegas as well as the first series Lords of Las Vegas. While they don’t have to be read in order, I suggest doing so for a much better reading experience, as the characters and storylines from both series do overlap.
2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
This is an exciting mafia read and an excellent addition to the series. This reader highly recommends all the Kings of Las Vegas as well as the first series Lords of Las Vegas. While they don’t have to be read in order, I suggest doing so for a much better reading experience, as the characters and storylines from both series do overlap.
2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
January 6, 2026
King of Corruption – Tammy Andresen
Kings of Las Vegas | Book 4
I have been waiting months for this book, and let me tell you—it was so worth it. This was one of the first books since I really got into reading that I had to patiently wait for, and Tammy Andresen absolutely delivered.
The writing pulls you in immediately and doesn’t let go. Two sisters trying to escape their Russian father so they won’t be sold, only to end up in an even worse situation when their brother finds them and tries to marry one of them off. Then everything shifts—and suddenly Sasha is the one left behind.
Sasha honestly broke my heart at first. She believes she’ll never be loved or married because she’s different—fragile, closed off, unable to express emotions. Watching her grow throughout her marriage? Yeah… that got me. I definitely teared up. Her emotional journey was written so beautifully, and seeing her slowly come into herself made this story hit deep.
This book had the perfect mix of dark mafia romance, emotional growth, and that slow, painful, but satisfying character development. Another strong addition to the Kings of Las Vegas series—and honestly one of my favorites so far.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book 5 in February because I already know I’m not ready. 😩🔥📖
Kings of Las Vegas | Book 4
I have been waiting months for this book, and let me tell you—it was so worth it. This was one of the first books since I really got into reading that I had to patiently wait for, and Tammy Andresen absolutely delivered.
The writing pulls you in immediately and doesn’t let go. Two sisters trying to escape their Russian father so they won’t be sold, only to end up in an even worse situation when their brother finds them and tries to marry one of them off. Then everything shifts—and suddenly Sasha is the one left behind.
Sasha honestly broke my heart at first. She believes she’ll never be loved or married because she’s different—fragile, closed off, unable to express emotions. Watching her grow throughout her marriage? Yeah… that got me. I definitely teared up. Her emotional journey was written so beautifully, and seeing her slowly come into herself made this story hit deep.
This book had the perfect mix of dark mafia romance, emotional growth, and that slow, painful, but satisfying character development. Another strong addition to the Kings of Las Vegas series—and honestly one of my favorites so far.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book 5 in February because I already know I’m not ready. 😩🔥📖
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2026
Didn’t know so much could happen all in 5 days…
Ryker- I wasn’t expecting Ryker to be such an ass. I thought he’d be soft and caring like Tristan or Dimitri. I enjoyed his change of heart and realization of his true feelings towards Sasha. Although I feel like Killian should have kicked his ass.
Sasha - She showed weakness, not an ounce of strength in that girl. My goodness, I even found her a bit childish. Her desperation for a drop of love was sad. Wished Ryker showed more love and compassion toward her.
Killian - well hot dam. Our crazy psychopath has grown so much since his book (1). It’s hard to believe he’s become this protective man towards the girls. The way he spoke to Sasha, at eye level 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Chloe did an amazing job at softening him up and I am so glad to continue to read about his character development throughout the series.
The ending pissed me off!!!! I need to know what happens in between. How Ryker won Sasha? How he made up for his stupidity? Sasha’s character development? Did she grow strength? Did she accept her truth? Did Dimitri understand his father’s cruelty toward his sisters? Like miss Tammy wtf
Ryker- I wasn’t expecting Ryker to be such an ass. I thought he’d be soft and caring like Tristan or Dimitri. I enjoyed his change of heart and realization of his true feelings towards Sasha. Although I feel like Killian should have kicked his ass.
Sasha - She showed weakness, not an ounce of strength in that girl. My goodness, I even found her a bit childish. Her desperation for a drop of love was sad. Wished Ryker showed more love and compassion toward her.
Killian - well hot dam. Our crazy psychopath has grown so much since his book (1). It’s hard to believe he’s become this protective man towards the girls. The way he spoke to Sasha, at eye level 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Chloe did an amazing job at softening him up and I am so glad to continue to read about his character development throughout the series.
The ending pissed me off!!!! I need to know what happens in between. How Ryker won Sasha? How he made up for his stupidity? Sasha’s character development? Did she grow strength? Did she accept her truth? Did Dimitri understand his father’s cruelty toward his sisters? Like miss Tammy wtf
December 31, 2025
⋆ ᴋɪɴɢ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴏʀʀᴜᴘᴛɪᴏɴ |
#ᴀʀᴄʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: 5★
Tropes- Forced Marriage, Touch her & die, Mafia Romance, Age gap, Found family, Vulnerable fmc
ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ -
Ouuu I was waiting for this book and it did not disappoint I absolutely loved this book and it had me on the edge of my seat with everything going on. Tammy has done so good with this series cause every book just keep getting better and better
The chemistry with these is just amazing and the way he showed her that she can be loved. Sasha and Ryker just go so amazingly together and their love so deep. I couldn’t get enough I read this book in one sitting
Sasha is just amazing and I love her, she has been through so much my heart broke for her. I loved watching her come into her own person and be so happy and independent and Ryker just made her feel so special and safe
I love me a good mafia romance and this was no different. Even though I wanted more towards the end, but definitely feel like it will be answered in the next book and I can’t wait
Ryker my mannnn, I love him he’s just chef kiss, morally grey, and rich ofc. I love him and he’s family dynamic it’s everything although him and Killian don’t have the same father as the rest and paid for it by their “father”. And he just want to proves himself
I can’t wait to the next book I just know it’s going to be amazing
Thank You Tammy For giving me this arc it was amazing!
•pics are from Pinterest, edits is mine•
#ᴀʀᴄʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: 5★
Tropes- Forced Marriage, Touch her & die, Mafia Romance, Age gap, Found family, Vulnerable fmc
ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ -
Ouuu I was waiting for this book and it did not disappoint I absolutely loved this book and it had me on the edge of my seat with everything going on. Tammy has done so good with this series cause every book just keep getting better and better
The chemistry with these is just amazing and the way he showed her that she can be loved. Sasha and Ryker just go so amazingly together and their love so deep. I couldn’t get enough I read this book in one sitting
Sasha is just amazing and I love her, she has been through so much my heart broke for her. I loved watching her come into her own person and be so happy and independent and Ryker just made her feel so special and safe
I love me a good mafia romance and this was no different. Even though I wanted more towards the end, but definitely feel like it will be answered in the next book and I can’t wait
Ryker my mannnn, I love him he’s just chef kiss, morally grey, and rich ofc. I love him and he’s family dynamic it’s everything although him and Killian don’t have the same father as the rest and paid for it by their “father”. And he just want to proves himself
I can’t wait to the next book I just know it’s going to be amazing
Thank You Tammy For giving me this arc it was amazing!
•pics are from Pinterest, edits is mine•
December 27, 2025
King of Corruption proves that a powerful, addictive story does not need 500 or 600 pages to work. Tammy Andresen’s writing is sharp, direct, and free of filler, and honestly, not reading her books feels like missing out. The mafia dynamics are clear and realistic, with women treated as bargaining chips and pawns in a male dominated world, making Sasha’s need for freedom especially compelling. Ryker is driven by secret motives and a desire to step out of his brothers’ shadows, yet he makes the dangerous choice to marry Sasha not her sister, risking everything he has built. The tension and chemistry between them are constant, intense, and beautifully built, heightened by how unexpectedly caring he is toward her. This story is gripping, well paced, and surprisingly heartfelt, proving once again that Tammy Andresen knows exactly how to tell a complete and addictive story in fewer pages. Highly recommended!!!
Trigger warning: this book contains sensitive and potentially triggering content.
Trigger warning: this book contains sensitive and potentially triggering content.
January 24, 2026
A Brutal Setup, a Shattered Heart, and a Redemption That Has to Be Earned
Sasha has spent her life trapped under a cruel father who treats his daughters like property. When she finally tries to break free, she makes one dangerous mistake—she targets the wrong casino… and ends up in the orbit of Ryker, the very man her sister was supposed to marry.
This story is intense in the best way. Sasha’s situation is heartbreaking, and the stakes feel razor-sharp from the start. Ryker might be powerful enough to protect her, but power isn’t the same thing as trust—and trust doesn’t come easy when someone has spent years being controlled and manipulated.
And then there’s the question that kept me turning pages: when feelings start to change, can they survive the choices that were made at the beginning? Can Ryker become the kind of man Sasha can believe in… or will the truth break her all over again?
Dark, steamy, and emotionally gripping, this one hit hard. I loved it—and it left me eager for what comes next in the series.
Sasha has spent her life trapped under a cruel father who treats his daughters like property. When she finally tries to break free, she makes one dangerous mistake—she targets the wrong casino… and ends up in the orbit of Ryker, the very man her sister was supposed to marry.
This story is intense in the best way. Sasha’s situation is heartbreaking, and the stakes feel razor-sharp from the start. Ryker might be powerful enough to protect her, but power isn’t the same thing as trust—and trust doesn’t come easy when someone has spent years being controlled and manipulated.
And then there’s the question that kept me turning pages: when feelings start to change, can they survive the choices that were made at the beginning? Can Ryker become the kind of man Sasha can believe in… or will the truth break her all over again?
Dark, steamy, and emotionally gripping, this one hit hard. I loved it—and it left me eager for what comes next in the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ryker has always felt he didn’t fit in & wants to prove he’s as good as his brothers. So he devices a plan. Sasha needs money to escape, so she sneaks out to a casino to raise the cash by counting cards. She doesn’t realise that the casino belongs to her sister’s fiancé. She’s hauled into his office, shoved into a chair by his goons & told he’ll decide how he wants to punish me after the wedding.
Then Katarina disappears.
Another engrossing book, I loved both Ryker & Sasha who start married life not knowing each other but he promises that after a year she can walk. Their chemistry sizzled but they also got to know each other & bring out each other’s strengths. They also allow themselves to feel but of course secrets are bound to emerge just when there’s a threat to them. Then a surprise throws everyone. I loved their journey to a HEA
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
Then Katarina disappears.
Another engrossing book, I loved both Ryker & Sasha who start married life not knowing each other but he promises that after a year she can walk. Their chemistry sizzled but they also got to know each other & bring out each other’s strengths. They also allow themselves to feel but of course secrets are bound to emerge just when there’s a threat to them. Then a surprise throws everyone. I loved their journey to a HEA
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
December 31, 2025
An intense and fiery attraction develops between Sasha and Ryker when it is discovered that she is fleecing him at the tables in his casino. Desperate to make her escape, Sasha is well aware that she can do nothing without money, and living as she is, she has no access to funds unless she devises a way out of the secure apartment where she is temporarily housed. Dragged before her sister's fiancé, Sasha dreads finding out what her punishment will be, but does not expect to end up in a too-large wedding dress before a priest while her sister makes her escape! Ryker thinks he has made the perfect coup when he marries Sasha, but the wheels soon start to come off, especially when their enemies put in an appearance. Fortunately, Ryker comes to recognize how wrong he has been, bringing the novel to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this romance as a gift, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
January 17, 2026
Ryker was surprisingly tender and sweet with Sasha from the get go. Usually in these types of books, the MMC starts off hardened and angry, and softens over time. That wasn't the case here because from the get go, Ryker looks like he pretty much has Sasha all figured out. I so, soooo, wish he groveled more. She gave in too damn quickly! Poor Sasha and her breakdown, which was done so well. I loved the imigary of the Smith med and her brother circling around her to protect her. The revelation of who Sasha's father is wasn't a surprise. What was a surprise you ask? It abrupt ending that came out of nowhere! I thought there would be more but nope, her dad jumps over the balcony and we move on to an epilogue. The ending felt rushed, and this is one of the few times I can say that I wanted the book to be longer. There were definitely lots of touch her and die moments, lots of tender moments. Lots of sweetness - dare I say, a little much at times.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I want to start this review by telling you the truth, I did not want to read this book right away, because I knew once I read it, I would want the next book published immediately. But I could not put it off, and when I started it, I did not stop. Like all the other books in this series I Loved it. It is another amazing addition to the series. Ryker is one of the Smith brothers who decides he is going to marry their enemy/business partner to form an alliance. He is going to marry the older sister of Dimitri, but circumstances and his choice he marries Sasha. I think they are perfect for each other. I don’t know what else to say, except I have loved every book in this series and the series leading up to this one. I cannot wait for the next book, which I knew I would be very impatient waiting for.
I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest opinion.
I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest opinion.
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