A Journey to Disgrace - Part-Two-of-Three

In contrast if you were rich then prison could have all the comforts of home right down to a four poster bed if you paid enough for the privilege! There were a couple of coincidences in The Disgrace of Kitty Grey that were a little hard to believe but that didn't stop me thoroughly enjoying the story. Kitty was lucky enough to find some supportive friends who made life at Newgate prison a little more bearable for her and Betsy.

I think anyone with even a slight interest in history is going to love any of Mary Hooper's books and this one is no exception. I can't wait to see what interesting topic she introduces next. Dec 07, Serendipity Reviews rated it really liked it. Originally published on www. Every book she writes is so thoroughly researched, you feel like the author has magical powers allowing her to visit the periods in history she writes so realistically about.

During this novel, we are transported back to the time of Napoleon and find ourselves in a beautiful, idyllic country setting. With the love of Will, the ferryman, she is content and looks forward to spending the future with him. This book is full of fascinating contrasts. As the book progresses you begin to contrast life in the country with life in London. London comes across as grey and depressing, as Kitty struggles to survive. As each day passes, her situation just gets worse until she ends up in Newgate Prison, the lowest she can go.

I loved the descriptions in this book. From country life to London life, you get an excellent impression of both. Newgate Prison has always intrigued me. The conditions they lived under were appalling; the lack of places to sleep, no opportunities for cleanliness and very little food, yet if you had money you could pay to make your conditions better. This shows clearly the unfairness of society during this period in history. People were jailed for the least little thing. If someone burnt a chair these days, I doubt an eyebrow would be lifted, yet in those days you were thrown in jail, facing the possibility of being whipped or put in the stocks.

I wanted to see what would happen if Kitty continued on the route she was originally destined to take. How her life would have turned out if the events of the final pages had not occurred. On reviewing the book now, I wonder if the author might take that idea and use it for a future book and we might see what happens when someone actually takes the journey that Kitty nearly embarked on. Jan 26, Whispering Words And I love how her books are full of fact as well as fiction!

The Disgrace of Kitty Grey is the story of a young diary maid. Working for a rich lord, she lives a nice but sheltered country life, and often dreams of the day when her sweet heart Will can finally save enough money to propose to her. However things turn upside down for Kitty when Will disappears without as much as a goodbye. Certain that he has gone to London to find his fortune, Kitty is furious that he has left her alone to care for his four year old sister.

Therefore, when her mistress asks her to go to London, Kitty jumps at the chance — taking Wills sister along with her. Yet things go downhill for Kitty the moment she arrives in City. Robbed, penniless and with a child to care for, despair hits her when she realises her chances of finding Will are miniscule. Soon branded a thief and thrown in prison, Kitty is only a reassured in her thoughts that things cannot get worse, only the do.

While I thought it got off to a slow beginning, the story really picks up the pace the moment Kitty arrives in London. Kitty is a timid character but she is smart and kind hearted. Set in Regency England, I was also shocked to learn how unfair and corrupt the justice system was back then. I found it particularly interesting how harsh people were to Kitty - simply because they thought she had had a child out of wedlock, but it was also fascinating to read about the state and affairs of English prisons. So overall a most engaging book and one I truly enjoyed! Historically accurate but not at all boring, it will take you on a journey through the past and give you real insight into the period.

The Disgrace of Kitty Grey is charming, insightful and ripe with history. A very nice read - 4 stars! Dec 16, Sarah rated it really liked it Shelves: Reading a book by Mary Hooper is liking slipping on a comfy pair of slippers, all familiar and easy from the start, and that's why I wanted to read her latest as part of my Summer of Historical Fiction. The book introduces us to Kitty Grey as she works on a country estate as a dairymaid. Her life seems set with a job she loves and a man, the handsome Will, who has every intention of making her his wife. But then Will disappears after talking about going to London to make money and Kitty takes an Reading a book by Mary Hooper is liking slipping on a comfy pair of slippers, all familiar and easy from the start, and that's why I wanted to read her latest as part of my Summer of Historical Fiction.

But then Will disappears after talking about going to London to make money and Kitty takes an opportunity to go to London for her mistress and look for him while she is there. But London is bigger and more dangerous than she imagines possible. The story starts off quite pastoral, with a Kitty being hard working but happy, with plenty of the real detail I love from Mary Hooper about how a dairy would work and what gentry of that time would be up to.

But quickly we are taken to the capital. The London depicted in this novel is very Dickensian. Mary Hooper never shies away from depicting the true reality of life and her research is also spot on. Her prose really gave me an impression of a dirty, cold London where existing is a struggle.

I don't want to spoil the story for you, but Kitty's journey once there is far from smooth but I was with her every step of the way. The character of Kitty is someone you can really feel for and connect with. At no point was I in doubt of her motivations for her actions and she felt like a whole, real person.

My heart went out to her and I was very invested in her having a happy ending! I had read some of Mary's blog posts while she was researching thsis book so could anticipate some parts of the story line but it didn't spoil it for me at all, instead it gave me insight into why she chose some of Kitty's destinations and some of the events she experiences.

Mary Hooper includes historical notes at the end of each novel for anyone wanting to know more about what she has written but haven't read her blog. Fans of Mary's previous work won't be disappointed by this read and if you haven't read her books already I'd recommend you do! Dec 26, Feyza Doksanbir rated it really liked it Shelves: I went in completely unaware of what was awaiting me.

However, I must tell that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. The best part of this book was the plot. It was so entertaining that I had trouble putting this book down. It was depicted in a great way in my opinion and was pivotal when discussing this era.

However, even though the plot was perfect, the book did lack certain things in my opinion. One of the things I missed was the emotional aspect of the story. Another issue I found when reading the book is the language. Kitty was a milkmaid but at times was speaking as if she were a lady of high class. Oct 23, L. Johnson rated it liked it Shelves: I love Mary Hooper. It remains a fact that I will automatically read any of her new work because it is fairly guaranteed to be good.

If it's historical, you know you get a well told story in believable circumstances, and if it's contemporary such as her Megan series - the first of which is here - Megan , you know you get a well told story in believable circumstances. Hooper is good, there's no doubt about it, but I'm not sure The Disgrace of Kitty Grey is her best work. Such a statemement thoug I love Mary Hooper. Such a statemement though reflects the Scale of Hooper patent pending and therefore Kitty is still a really solid, engrossing book that I did enjoy.

I don't think it's packaged right. The cover and blurb didn't gel for me at all with the text. It's an intriguing book really but not one that is wholly reflected by that cover and blurb. So what is The Disgrace of Kitty Grey? It is a beautifully researched and written novel, featuring country life and London in and in lovely detail both. It is also my first readyourwayaroundtheUK book so yay for that.

And it is a genuinely interesting and moving book. But oh, that front cover and that blurb. Apr 02, Liberty Gilmore rated it really liked it Shelves: But the ending did leave me wanting a little more. Overall, though, this was thoroughly enjoyable. Jun 23, Lucy Fitzgerald rated it really liked it. Kitty's relationship with Will Kitty's relationship with the river boat boy Will was strong and close. And Kitty working so close to Will meant that they would see each other very often like everyday. Though I found that she started to second guess herself when Will told her that he wanted Kitty to go to London with him and start a new life there.

But I think Kitty was unsure because she was stable and comfortable with her job as a milkmaid at the Bridgeford Hall and was not ready to leave the ho Kitty's relationship with Will Kitty's relationship with the river boat boy Will was strong and close. But I think Kitty was unsure because she was stable and comfortable with her job as a milkmaid at the Bridgeford Hall and was not ready to leave the house though she still loved Will very much.

I also started to think that Kitty was not ready to leave the quiet countryside for the busy city atmosphere that she was not used to. Does she love Will so much that she would leave the life she enjoys for the person she supposedly loves more than anything. Well it was hard to say Though when Will suddenly vanished, and Kitty was upset and confused I thought that he didn't think she would want to life in the city with him but rather keep on working as a milkmaid at the Bridgeford Hall. And live the normal way that they were living before.

But it was also hard to understand there relationship during the book especially at the start because of Will unexpectedly vanishing. Feb 15, Kirsty rated it liked it Shelves: A really enjoyable YA historical fiction read which I really enjoyed. For me this book was a real eye opener for me about a something from the past that I knew very little about despite being a history teacher.

The story is set in the regency period and and follows the story of Kitty Grey as things go horribly wrong for her. To start with her sweetheart goes missing leaving her with his baby sister. She trails the child to London to find him whilst on the errand for her employers and whilst ther A really enjoyable YA historical fiction read which I really enjoyed.

She trails the child to London to find him whilst on the errand for her employers and whilst there a whole series of events leaves her and the child destitute.

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This story gives real insight into the unfairness of the justice system at the time. Kitty finds herself in an impossible situation and facing horrendous charges which are escalated due to the fact that everyone assumes she is an unmarried mother. It completely fascinated me to see what happened and felt me wanting to know more.

A book which I would really recommend highly. It does exactly what I think historical fiction should do in that it gives a real insight into a historical time period without overburdening the reader with boring detail and therefore keeping the reader really engaged and fascinated with the story. Jun 29, Marjorie rated it really liked it. I won this as a prize on the History Girls website, so it was a freebie but with no strings attached I enjoyed it.

Kitty is a Milkmaid working for a wealthy family living in Devon in , and the book follows her life at the manor, and her subsequent adventures and misadventures after she is sent to London. Mary Hooper does an excellent job of portraying the often brutal realities of life for an ordinary woman in 19th C London, and how easily one could slip into the clutches o Full Disclosure: Mary Hooper does an excellent job of portraying the often brutal realities of life for an ordinary woman in 19th C London, and how easily one could slip into the clutches of the law, and how impossible it was to escape 'justice'.

It's a period which interests me, and so little of the factual background was unfamiliar to me although I had not heard of the underground cows before! The ended strained my credulity a little; it wasn't impossible, just a bit improbable, but nevertheless I enjoyed the book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it, particularly to teens inrterested in history or law. Dec 28, S. This started off really well, and I commend the author on her characterisation and ability to draw the reader in to the time period.

Loved the bit about the tableau in the beginning! Unfortunately, however, after Kitty went to London the story like her fortunes went rapidly downhill. While I'm not disputing that the events in the novel could well have happened in that era - as a law student, I know something about the justice system of the period - as a reader I found myself increasingly frustra This started off really well, and I commend the author on her characterisation and ability to draw the reader in to the time period.

While I'm not disputing that the events in the novel could well have happened in that era - as a law student, I know something about the justice system of the period - as a reader I found myself increasingly frustrated first with Kitty's lack of sense in her handling of the situation and second with the story's unrelenting negativity. There's a difference between plot-driving conflict and sheer character abuse, and I'm not sure Mary Hooper quite knows where the line is! The fact that bad things kept happening to Kitty one after the other was itself difficult to accept, and it also made the happily-ever-after of the ending seem even more unlikely, such that I simply couldn't sustain my suspension of disbelief long enough to enjoy the book.

Well-written, well-characterised and excellently researched, but unfortunately the narrative implausibility of the plot let it down. Two stars from me. Aug 07, Tiff rated it it was amazing Shelves: I am a huge fan of Mary Hooper's historical teen fiction so when a friend passed this proof on to me I was thrilled. Kitty Grey does not disappoint! Kitty is a dairymaid in the s. She loves her work and her cows and her sweetheart Will, the local ferryman.

When Will disappears leaving his little sister with Kitty, she is furious - sure he has abandoned them to make his fortune in London. When her mistress askes Kitty to collect Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice from a bookshop in London nice I am a huge fan of Mary Hooper's historical teen fiction so when a friend passed this proof on to me I was thrilled. Just how hard would it be to find Will in London and reunite him with his sister? Poor country Kitty has no idea. The novel is well paced and wonderfully descriptive - I flew through this book reading of all of Kitty's trials and tribulations.

The character of Kitty is very likeable. She's a good girl so her desperate plight was distressing in places. As always, Mary Hooper's historical settings are magical and the novel includes some historical notes on Newgate Prison and transportation as well as a butter-making method perfect for your inner dairymaid!

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May 24, Luna rated it really liked it Shelves: There is a certain reassurance about picking up a Mary Hooper book. Before I read the first paragraph I know the story will be alive. The Disgrace of Kitty Grey certainly took me on journey. While I enjoyed the beginning I was neither overlay fond of Kitty nor that interested in her work. At one point I was actually in tears, which There is a certain reassurance about picking up a Mary Hooper book.

The Disgrace of Kitty Grey provides a vivid and emotional journey of a young woman in an unfair justice system. Mar 01, Ruth rated it liked it. Kitty Grey has a nice life working as a dairymaid with her sweetheart Will. Then Will ups and leaves for London. Only for everything to go completely downhill.

Mary Hooper weaves everything together so well — characters, historical facts, story. Although that little girl annoyed me by making things so Kitty Grey has a nice life working as a dairymaid with her sweetheart Will. Although that little girl annoyed me by making things so much worse for Kitty, she would have been just fine without her.

But that was the story, and kids are like that. It was a very quick read — I read it in half a day — but I got sucked up in her story and the horrible time she had in London, and really wanted to know how things would end up. This review is taken from my YA blog: Feb 14, Dulipthie rated it liked it Shelves: It was very original, and reminded me again of my unconditional love for historical fiction. Couldn't put it down, and literally read every it every day, in the little time I could spare for reading, which is 40 minutes in the train.

Gotta say though that I expected more of a tale, but the characters and settings were so vivid that I have no regrets at all. It was a pretty good read. D It had such a happy ending where everything fell perfectly together, which reminded me that of course, I'm rea It was very original, and reminded me again of my unconditional love for historical fiction. D It had such a happy ending where everything fell perfectly together, which reminded me that of course, I'm reading a work of fiction. Recommending this book as a Summer read, especially for teens and younger readers.

Aug 04, Josie rated it liked it Shelves: I guess I was expecting there to be more disgrace in this book and not, you know, a string of unfortunate circumstances that could've happened to anybody. Although Kitty did rather bring it on herself by dragging a five-year-old child along with her to London when she was so naive she couldn't even look after herself. Also, despite mentally comparing this to the last book I read about milkmaids , I didn't guess that view spoiler [Will had been press-ganged. I thought he was just a dick for leav I guess I was expecting there to be more disgrace in this book and not, you know, a string of unfortunate circumstances that could've happened to anybody.

I thought he was just a dick for leaving her Jul 17, Kirsti rated it it was amazing. Wow, after having finished with a total fail of a book, I wasn't sure I was ready for this book. I thought my brain had been sucked out by the other, and I just wasn't ready to commit. I was drawn in immediately, the story line was fresh, the characters enjoyable and well rounded.

I really enjoyed the historical references, and just the plain old story itself.

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The writing is in itself highly enjoyable. If you're tempted by the beautiful colors on the front cover, then you're being dra Wow, after having finished with a total fail of a book, I wasn't sure I was ready for this book.

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If you're tempted by the beautiful colors on the front cover, then you're being drawn in for the right reasons. A really wonderful book, and I highly recommend! Jul 17, Rebecca rated it really liked it. I picked this one up from the Library at school simply because I loved the cover!!!

Told from Kitty's perspective, it is a riches to rags tale in which Kitty goes from being a well-respected milkmaid, to a destitute penniless girl on the streets of London. Although the ending is a little far-fetched, it is a happy one and overall quite an enjoyable read. Oct 09, Kristine rated it liked it. But really, not everyone can have a happily ever after. I can't believe that everything works out so happily for Kitty in the end. But well, there's a reason why it's called historical fiction and not historical fact.

There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. Gives me all kinds of tingles and shivers. Truly one of my favourite couple ever. Their partnership just quakes deeply in my heart. They faced so much trials and tribulations from la familia and Cosa Nostra. They deserved their happy ending. Yes it was hard. But their love was deep and it could face anything. No matter how deep and bloody the streets were, they showed they are stronger together.

Seriously, if you love mafia, you have to read this duet. ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Apr 02, A Klue rated it really liked it Shelves: One of them is going to have to lose. When push comes to shove and blood starts to flow, the one left standing takes it all. The Calabrese clan not only have a score to settle with the Marcellos due to the explosive ending in book 1, but they foolishly think they have a right to ruin then reign over the Marcellos territory.

Like watching a determined small dog nip at the heels of a much larger one, the Calabrese try to use sneak attacks to get what they want. Using whatever means necessary, she does what she is told and then some to make certain John and she will get their HEA. With quite a bit of back and forth dialogue and setting the stage for murder and mayhem to set in, Siena and John are finally reunited.

But one by one as people start to fall and vengeance is taken, it is more important than ever that they both hold it together long enough to let the mafioso tide turn in their favor. This once disgraced and disrespected, out of control young man is now on the path of his own redemption and destiny. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Apr 03, Julia rated it it was amazing Shelves: Disgrace by Bethany-Kris is the second book in John and Siena duet.

It starts practically after the events of the first book. The choices are made, the streets are bloody and all is not as black and white as it seems to be. John Marcello has never been afraid of difficulties. He has chosen his way and he will take it 5 - they deserve it all - stars He craves for loyalty but he still thinks he is a disgrace He has chosen his way and he will take it no matter what. His path will be very difficult but he we'll go on because in the end he'll get her Once again he showed his true strong character.

Sometimes he seems so fragile that it hurts but over and over again he shows that he is much stronger. He is a true made men and a perfect lover and this made me fall in love with him again and again. Siena Calabrese knows where her heart and loyalty lies. Her life is at stake but she will do everythung to be with him Sometimes she seemed a little bit boring to me and unable to take action but it all turned out to be OK.

Her ability to sacrifice made me like her more. The war between the families is inevitable. The end is unclear and everyone is in danger. Lives will be lost, loyalty tested and the final is so shocking that it left me in awe for a couple of days for sure! Thank you Bethany for this duet. I was shocked, I was in awe, I was struck once again by your amazing ability to show made men's life. Everything was so thoroughly thought that I was speechless with the end she provided! Mar 14, Ari Reavis rated it it was amazing Shelves: A war is spreading blood all over the streets, John is striving for stability, and Siena is trying to breathe in her suffocating family and their rules.

Everything is coming to a head and it was glorious to read. I fell even more in love with John and Siena. She was his life raft in the middle of stormy seas and he was the reason she did everything possible to get into his arms again. I loved seeing their relationship grow, seeing her remind John of the life he wanted to live and what he needed to do to stick to that. I loved that John's relationship with his family was better, that he put effort into building what bridges he'd burned before back up and seeing the best in his family.

Siena was the definition of ride or die in this book. There was plenty of action, plotting, and violence. Plenty of sexy scenes, and glimpses into other family members' lives, the good and the bad of it. This book has me anxiously awaiting Andino's story. His mind is a thing of wonder and I'm not even in his mind yet. I loved the ending. The glimpse into their future was so touching. Mar 14, Paula White rated it really liked it. I was gifted an ARC for an honest review. We were left with a sorta cliff hanger at the end of book 1, this picks up where book 1 left off.

John is seeking treatment. The way John's bipolar was treated came across as realistic, he didn't come out of the treatment centre magically healed - it was a part of his life and he dealt with it - not always correctly but it was a learning process. Her brother's on the oth I was gifted an ARC for an honest review. Her brother's on the other hand - it was like the mob family was run by dumber and dumber!

They were seriously bad at running the family and didn't have a clue! I really enjoyed the twists and turns and of course the HEA was brilliant! Bethany-Kris just blows my mind. She creates such great character that are real life and not perfect in every way like most fictional characters are at times.

John's story and his struggles are real and at times too real. His journey is heartbreaking but necessary.

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His struggle will be life time long. Almost like an alcoholic or a type 1 diabetic. Mental Health has to be dealt with on a continuous plan and sometimes it is a difficult one that you want to throw the towel in on. Mental health need Bethany-Kris just blows my mind. Mental health needs to be looked as a condition that needs constant monitoring not something that should be kept in the closet and shamed. In order to help people we have to pull it out of the dark and knock out those bad connotations that come with mental issues so they ask for help. I know her family did her wrong, but she just seemed not to have any feelings about their demise.

I just thought there would be some throw back from that. She loves John and she is so queued into his ups and downs and helps him. She reminds me of Cross. She is the ultimate stand by your man! Andio is so hard to love sometimes. He just doesn't like to explain himself and because of that he causes more problems along the way. He did with Cross and Catherine and with John and Siena. I know he has a heart in there somewhere, but it just doesn't come out the right way at times. But he too stood by his friend and even took some beating for hit. His possible stand at times could be considered for his own gains, but he still stood firm.

I am sure his book is in the works. Lucian also grew as a father and character. His support of John was more obvious and loving in this book and I am glad he too adjusted his actions to help John. GREAT story sorry to see it end. Apr 10, Sangria rated it it was amazing Shelves: She never holds back the gore, the steam, the romance or the complexity of her very, very grey characters. Siena is playing double agent, a very dangerous game. I would never have the hutzpa to do whet needed to be done. She was the angel of death no one saw coming, lol.

I also loved the way she protected her half sisters. Also, the brilliant use of the Catholic Church for shuffling information. He will always be my first read, my first love and I squealed in delight for The Grovattis. He makes my heart flutter! What a brilliant mind!

Author, really, lol but, she just brings everything full circle for Lucien and Jonathon. That epilogue was one tha5 touched my heart and stayed true to their characters. If you are a Mafia romance reader and have not read this author, what on earth are you waiting for Dec 14, Tzelina rated it it was amazing. This book struggles with a very emotional matter such as mental health!! John as being bipolar fights and wants to be ok!! And Sienna fights with her own demons, living under her brothers demands!!

For me it was an emotional tale, as the rest of Marcello's series!! John and Sienna fought so long and so fucking hard to be finally together!! Both of them were so loyal to eachother!! This is a tale about strength Once again Bethany Kris just blows my mind!!! A Huge fucking amazing Bravo!!

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I swear every time I get with a dude Kris writes about I cheat on him! John has yanked my heartstrings right out of my cold dead heart and warmed me again! Allow me to convey , however, how beautifully written the story between John and Siena unfolds. Scenes in this installment will force you into a fetal position crying your eyes out. The suffering is so palpable I could hardly remain still. As John snd Siena continue to grow individually and as a unit, outside forces continue to wreak havoc on possible harmony.

Why must humans be awful? Disgrace is my favorite in the trilogy! Yes I can say that after only reading two of the three books. This installment has MORE. Apr 02, Suzanne Lily rated it really liked it Shelves: John and Siena were both in and out of disgrace depending on which angle they were being viewed from.

The flaunting of traditional expectations placed both families in a position where their options were quickly diminishing. Patience and precision timing held the key to John and Siena being able to be together. My mind accepted it but my heart was another matter altogether. And wait they did, I was silently pleading all along for the tide to change sooner rather than later. Siena is the wildcard in Disgrace, with her living on the edge by taking one day at a time.

At times her choices were reckless, in some instances she was the angel of mercy. Taking every opportunity to ease the bitterness her mother inflicted upon her younger sisters amplified the danger she put herself in for all the right reasons. While her motivation was admirable, her actions meant she was skating on thin ice. Unexpected twists in the plot and the personal challenges the characters faced were what made this story stand out.

Friendships and family dynamics are strained as the fractions between families are strained to breaking point. Loyalty and Disgrace brought together an unlikely couple who believed love would carry them beyond the boundaries that kept them apart. Another great romance from Bethany-Kris! This review and others can be found at Edgy Reviews Apr 11, Kristen rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a fantastic ending to a suspenseful, steamy and criminally good duet.

I'm starting to really love these types of storylines, thank goodness I don't have to wait to long to get to the end. It was beautifully crafted in a romantic but violent world of three two mafia families. Disgrace picks up right where we left off in book two, I had no idea how this duo was going to move forward with what happened last book. The shocking This was a fantastic ending to a suspenseful, steamy and criminally good duet. The shocking death of a leader and John dealing with his personal health, I was expecting a lot of emotional ups and downs.

And boy was I right and then some. Siena and John never really catch a break, Siena's brothers pick up after their father, her mother is a ruthless and heartless women whom just like her sons treat Siena harshly every chance they get. But crazy enough, her family enemy has taken her in, more like a spy but since she is John's her value is high. John comes back to an emotional pull from his family, he doesn't like what Siena is involved in and she is in constant danger, which triggers Johns temper and then some.

Their story concludes, but along the way they are dealt with some extremely shocking, emotional, scary moments. I wasn't sure who was going to survive and I had no idea the twist that occurred especially near the end, were going to happen. I was constantly on the edge of my seat and I wanted these two to have some sort of HEA.

Overall I'm hoping to see if Kris dives back into this world, their are a ton of side characters that I'd like to get inside their heads, especially Andino and Haven, there is more to tell with that couple for sure. Apr 11, Renee rated it it was amazing. You need to read the first book Loyalty first before picking this book up or your going to be lost. This book is so action back and emotional. It is a story of doing whatever it takes no matter the consequences. This is also the story of family, righting the past and of course the relationship between John and Siena and of course true love conquering all.

As you know John is bipolar and it is not always under control but in Disgrace he finally gets the help he needs but it also exposes his illness to Cosa Nostra. There is also a war coming between the Marcellos and the Calebreses which puts John and Siena on opposite sides. This reminds me of Romeo and Juliet and it doesn't let these two from seeing each other in secret.



She is a pillar of strength for both John and his family but this could cost her everything. But, Siena is willing to risk it all for the love of her life. You also get to see three generations of the Marcello family in this book which I thought was absolutely amazing. This has not been a hearts and roses kind of duet but one that is more real to life than one I have read in a while and I ended up loving this duet so much.

Apr 05, Aneeqa ReadMatic. Blog rated it really liked it Shelves: I picked this one up right as I finished Loyalty. If you have been following my reviews, then you will know that Bethany-Kris has become my new favorite go-to Mafia Romance Author. Continuing off exactly where Loyalty ended, Disgrace is now right there with all the other books I have read and loved by this author. The plethora of emotions and thoughts that were going through his head and the fact that the author gave us a detailed look at it was amazing.

I really loved that. The confusion, the uncertainty he had when it came to him and his family accepting the way he is. That showed a vulnerable side to John that I would say not many people get to see. That enriched the story even more. Both Siena and John are very strong characters, and with the story they have grown too, proving their strength and determination. Their relationship was kept so real, especially considering their situation. Nothing was rushed, nothing was left unexplained.

The events played up beautifully, the writing impeccable. The author left you on the edge of your seat, apprehending the worst yet eagerly anticipating for the happy ending we all knew they deserved. This duet was phenomenal, to say the least. With every book, I love her writing more and more, and this duet was no different. Mar 26, Tyi rated it it was amazing.

If you took the time as a reader and read Loyalty, then you need to jump into Disgrace. I'm in the conclusion of John and Siena's story was amazing. They had such a hard road when it came to any type of happily ever after but they fought for it. John fought for Siena and what he knew to be right.

Siena fought for John and had his back every step of the way. The Marcello family was a crime family that I can get behind. They had more than just loyalty when it came to being a part of th If you took the time as a reader and read Loyalty, then you need to jump into Disgrace. They had more than just loyalty when it came to being a part of their family. They had hope, faith, and love.

I loved the bromance that Andi and John had. They weren't just cousins. They were best friends. Sometimes the two didn't see eye to eye but they always had each others backs. When I was reading, I didn't think about the amount of pages or the amount chapters given. I was thinking about what was going to happen next and how John and Siena's story was going to unfold.

There were times I was on edge, others I was laughing because of the one liners, and others I felt the pain of what John was feeling. The author knows how to write a good mafia romance but she also knows how to discuss the ins and outs of living with a mental illness. Apr 17, Shirley rated it it was amazing Shelves: John was just phenomenal and I fell head over heels for him, his daily struggles just blew me away. The way BK wrote his character was pure perfection and the way she tackled his bipolar and struggles was amazing. I loved his family network and how supportive they were.

Her unwavering love and support 5 Stars I bloody loved every second of this duet. Her unwavering love and support were off the charts. Also to watch as he felt inadequate and confused was heartbreaking at times. Apr 02, Anne Milne rated it it was amazing. Wars are being waged on many fronts.

The author perfectly balanced the two sides of this story, we have the Mafia on one hand and the love story on the other. This was a fantastic conclusion to their story in what is fast becoming one of my favourite Mafia series. Mar 17, Book Loving Fairy-Blog rated it it was amazing. A war is brewing between the rival families, spilling blood of men all over the streets. Whilst John is trying to address his mental health issues at rehab, Siena is suffocating under family's strict rules and her brothers constantly breathing down her neck.

I fell even more in love with John and Siena in Disgrace. She was his lifeline in the middle of the chaos and he was the reason wh Rating: She was his lifeline in the middle of the chaos and he was the reason why she left her only family to be with him again. I loved seeing their relationship bloom- how they became closer, and how John shared his most private moments with her.. She might be the single reason why John's relationship with his family was better. He managed to learn to live with his illness instead of letting it take over his life. This allowed others to see the best in him and also to be respected even more.

There were endless action, plot twists and drama. I loved the ending- revenge was served right up to those who deserved it! John finally stepped into the role that was meant for him all along- I had not expected that to be honest! Everything came together beautifully and it was amazing to read. Love This book was good. Loved the triaps and tribulations of people trying so hard to be together, but having so many bostacles in their path.

That song and those passionate lyrics were on a loop when I read this book. It's about being someone's ride or die. Someone that sticks by their partner through thick and thin, they swear to be true, to be loyal, always try, or die trying. John and Siena are my favorite ride or die couple. In book two, Siena is essentially a prisoner in her life. She does not move or breathe out of turn without her brother's or his enforcers over her shoulder. Siena, the product of the organization that controlled her, she did not wallow in her heartbreak, oh no, Siena got even. Her family underestimated her.

Oh boy did they regretted that decision. Siena and Andi, John's cousin and best friend, team up.