My mafia loving heart loves every book in this series. Each book is grittier and a bit more messed up 🥴 but that’s what makes them so captivating. Sawyer and Jakie 🫣 definitely did not disappoint. She’s a hot mess express and like his tattoo Jake is good & a little dirty but most importantly he is loyal to those he cares about.

He may not be the best kidnapper though😜 IYKYK

I didn’t read the preview for One Last Call because I want to go in without a peek. I am hoping it will involve a certain cousin and his obsession though 😬🖤

To be real, I did not really like this one as much as the previous ones in the series. Overall love the writing, it has been a while since the first 2 books, and I did not go back to read so was unfamiliar with who the mmc, Jake, was in the previous stories. Sawyer is super batty in the beginning, and a very strange meet cute, which was not cute. As always love the originality, there is no predictability which I highly enjoy. The end was a real information dump, did not like it that much. The end was just too much and it seemed like it was trying to wrap up way too fast, which does not make sense for a book that seems to lead to a sequel. I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

t was a great Train Wreck to Ride !!!

This story gets a 5 Starts on my review !!!

Jake, whooho, hot enough have to fan yourself like the story said ! Sawyer too, but her ex did a great job of wearing her down and thinking she was trash ! And then he treated her like trash by kicking her to the curb, stealing everything she had. And she didn't see it as spousal abuse until she met Jake ! Then it was like two matches igniting one stick of dynamite !!! Hot anger , yep they both had that !Although Sawyer had a soft side that Jake hasn't discovered yet. Kill to keep what he loves !! No problem for him. Neither has time for love, but they find it. And so do some fierce family members !!! Some fighting for them and some fighting against them. It was a great Train Wreck to Ride !!!

I love a good mafia romance. This has it all, except Jake Worthing is not quite mafia, he’s more of a reluctant mafia boss, he’s also an ex police officer, and luckily, he has a lot of contacts. I say luckily because there’s a price on his head and he has to pull all the strings to find out who’s put it there. Then we have Sawyer, the innocent tourist who’s been dragged into Jake’s drama, and she handles it extraordinarily well. She came to the City for an adventure, and she most certainly got one, to name but a few of her escapades, we have kidnapping, murder, shootouts, and so much more. We also get a peek at some of my favourite mafia bosses in and amongst. Sawyer’s family are a fun addition to the story and can most certainly give most mafia soldiers a run for their money. A fun, entertaining and sexy mafia romance.

Going into this I didn't realize this was a series. There were a few things that I'm pretty sure if I read the first two books I would understand but luckily it wasn't hard to follow along. This book is told in dual POV between Sawyer and Jake.

Sawyer just got dumped by her fiance for her best friend and she went to get away. She took a trip to NYC to meet her cousin, Graham and to fix a rift in the family. While there she meets Jake and it is insta lust. They don't act on it at first. Sawyer is going through a mental breakdown and while she is trying to meet her cousin she ends up in a situation where she gets arrested. Jake is going through his own family drama and just so happens to have to pick up his cousin from the same station. The cousin uses Sawyer as a buffer and she comes along for the ride. When Jake is in the process of bringing her home she becomes involved in a shooting and Jake basically kidnaps her to keep her safe. Things start spiraling after that.

I thought this book was hilarious. I was laughing so much especially during Sawyer's POV. I loved both the characters. But I have to say, Sawyer was my favorite. She was smart and naive at the same time. She was unintentionally funny and she was strong. Jake was most definitely your typical alpha hole. Their lust was palpable and pretty hot and heavy. I almost had to fan myself down to get through some scenes. Jake definitely has a short fuse but it works for his character. Just adds to the whole sexy but brooding image.

The aunts had me dying. They were too much! And I loved the budding relationship between Sawyer and Graham. I had so many questions about Blake and Creighton but I'm sure if there's another book which I'm sure there is it'll be about those two. The end was so cute. I'm definitely going to have to read the first two books and whatever book comes after in this series.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

This is a fast-paced, action-packed romance full of wit, spice and danger and xharacter growrh. Definitely worth a read.

Not a bad book by any means, I really enjoyed the first half. It was fast paced and kept me hooked. Then the book kind of slowed down for me. I found myself not picking it up when I wanted to read, leading me to take a long time to finish it. Because of that I will be rating at ⅗ starts. It was not a bad book, it had a good plotline, I just struggled to get through it.

This book had a lot of promise, but it was a bit difficult for me to get through. While I found Sawyer’s family dynamic entertaining, the chaotic plot at the beginning really threw me off. It felt a bit all over the place, and it took me a while to settle into the story.

I did enjoy the nickname Jake gave Sawyer, “Little Lunatic.” It was a fun and endearing touch that added some lightheartedness to the tension between them. Sawyer’s family was also hilarious, with the van scene being one of the funniest moments of the book. Her Aunts were one of the best parts of this book.

However, I wasn’t a fan of the insta-love, and at times, Sawyer’s actions felt much younger than her 36 years, which felt inconsistent with her character. Though it could have been intentional due to her small-town background in Montana, it still made it harder to connect with her at times.

Overall, there were some entertaining moments, but the chaotic pacing and rushed romance didn’t quite work for me. I’m giving it 3 stars—while it had its enjoyable parts, it wasn’t the most seamless read.

I wanted to love this one but it just wasn't for me. I know Tijan is a huge love for so many and I was really hopeful to enjoy this one but it just didn't hit for me like I was hoping it would. However, I do know so many others will love and enjoy.

I'm sorry Tijan, I previously loved Canary, but this book was just bad.
The conversations felt stunted, the writing was bad, Sawyer sounded and made stupid decisions like a 16 year old instead of a 36 year old, this was just plain insta-lust that did not even make sense.. I had to DNF at 45%, I just couldn't do it.

The storyline sounded great but the execution just wasn't it.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc!

I usually like the books from this author but this one was my least favourite. The whole thing was all over the place and Sawyer was the most annoying character on earth. I'm sorry, I really tried to like it but it took me more than a month to actually read this finish..

Tijan is back with another “Kings of New York” novel, A Captive Situation, and this time, she throws together a quirky, small-town girl with a cynical city boy who has experienced too much to still believe in good. Sawyer Matsen needed to escape her home in Montana, where her fiancée just dumped her for her best friend (and the best friend is pregnant). So, she decides to visit the Big Apple. Jake Worthing has just turned in his NYPD badge and now he must decide whether to take over as the lead of the family business, which just happens to be the mafia. When Sawyer finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, Jack steps in as her knight in shining armor, though Sawyer is more likely to say that Jack is kidnapping her.

Tijan’s books are always fun to read. The banter between the characters is entertaining, and the sexual chemistry is off the charts. I’m glad Tijan made time to visit the characters from the previous “Kings of New York” books; it made things feel full circle. The novel did leave on a little cliffhanger, and I’m excited to see how things get resolved in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for sharing this advanced review copy with me in exchange for my honest feedback!

A Captive Situation is full of heart-stopping action and is a roller coaster of emotions. It is a thrilling read!!

This is the 3rd book in the Kings of New York Series, but can be read as a complete standalone.

Sawyer is in New York having a bit of a break down, but she gets pulled into Jake Worthing's world and never leaves. It's intense and topsey-turvey, but considering she's having her own mental health crisis it takes a bit to realize just how dangerous Jake's world really is. Regardless of the reason, Jake Worthing is a morally grey character to fall head over heels for.

While the entire book is wild, it's also wild. Like - crazy in the best kind of fictional way. Yes, please, kidnap me, you delicious man, but seriously, no thank you in reality. 😂 I loved how off the rails the story sometimes got. For instance, when Sawyer is talking about where she was just a week ago and about how everything in her life has turned completely upside down, it's brought up that most people going through a midlife crisis buy a flashy car instead of falling in with the Mafia. 😂 It's hilarious and moments like these kept popping up throughout the entire book. So while it has a dark plot, it's sprinkled with lots of great humor. Jake and Sawyer also have great chemistry that kept the plot bubbling and brewing and moved this book more in the light gray zone vs in the dark one.

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for advance review copy and all opinions are my own.

I said it in book two and the same goes for A Captive Situation. This book started out a bit odd, but then things started to build and kept building until I was completely invested.

At first, I didn't like the typical cliche heroine who put everything into a man who betrayed her with her best friend. She gave so much of her life to someone who wasn't worth it. It was due to this that she ended up in the path of Jake and then it all went wonky from there. That also when things got very interesting.

Jake was awesome. Sawyer turned out had more fire in her than you first expect. Sawyer's family was highly entertaining. I loved seeing Ashton and Trace again. And I'm sure interested in Blake's story. I am a bit confused on if there will be more in the King of New York series. I will be happy if there is at least one more book if that brings us Blake's story.

ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

I'm a huge fan of Tijan & have loved all the books I have read from her.

The instant lust felt unreal. The MFC has some funny internal dialog. It’s a dual POV which I do love. If you are looking for a fast pace romance read, this if for you

This was a great read! Loved Sawyer and Jack and the entire story. All the characters were great actually and I loved Sawyers extended family for that comic relief as well. Would easily recommend to others!

I just felt like it was cheesy and read juvenile. The first person thing didn’t work for me here I didn’t like the main characters inner monologue and it just was so out of pocket

Dark romance mafia sign me up I absolutely loved this book I could hardly put down. Tijan is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors. This book has me going thru all the emotions, the story line was good the characters were great. Can’t wait to read more by this author!

Captive Situation is a fast-paced mafia romance with plenty of suspense, steamy moments, and a dash of humor, but it took me a while to fully invest in the story. The beginning felt slow, and I struggled to connect with Sawyer, the protagonist. The kidnapping and stalking scenes were intense and well-executed, adding a thrilling edge to the story. Jack, the ex-cop turned mafia head, was a compelling character, and his protective instincts toward Sawyer were swoon-worthy. Their chemistry was undeniable, and the banter between them brought a much-needed lightness to the darker themes. Sawyer’s quirky personality and her chaotic, lovable family added charm to the narrative, though I wish we’d seen more of the characters from the previous books. The ending was satisfying, but I’m left curious about Blake and the broader mafia world Tijan has built.

Wrong place, wrong time? I felt for Sawyer finding herself in the middle of what seems to be a mafia war and thrown together at his home. As they begin to know each other this reader could see that events were proving this just may have been in fact, wrong place right time. Jake definitely has his hands full with fighting for this mafia family but also keeping Sawyer safe and his somewhat dysfunctional family. This was a great story with plenty of suspense and romance.