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Book Description
VAL
When I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father’s death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn’t prepared for.When I was nineteen, I went to my mother’s funeral. We weren’t close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before.
Sure, I have a halfbrother who runs The Alliance. And yeah, he’s given me his protection — in the form of a bodyguard and chauffeur. But I don’t have anyone that really knows me. No one to really love me.
Until I meet him. The man in the airport.
And when one chance meeting turns into something hotter, something more serious, I let myself believe that maybe he’s the one. Maybe this man is the one who will finally save me from my loneliness. The one to give me the family I’ve always craved.
DOM
The Mafia is in my blood. It’s what I do.
So when that blood is spilled and one funeral turns into three, drastic measures need to be taken.
And when this battle turns into a war, I’m going to need more men. More power.
I’m going to need The Alliance.
And I’ll become a member. By any means necessary.
About S.J. Tilly
S.J. Tilly was born and raised in Minnesota, which is why so many of her books are based there. But she now resides in the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her husband and misfit herd of rescue boxers.
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My Thoughts
Dom by S.J. Tilly, narrated with incredible depth by Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan, is a raw and emotional addition to the Alliance series. It masterfully balances the "soft-bodied woman" trope with the "strong, psychotic man" dynamic, creating a story that is as intense as it is addictive.
The narrative centers on Valentine Gandy, a character whose quiet strength and resilience in the face of a traumatic childhood make her deeply sympathetic. Dealt a terrible hand by a mother who viewed her as little more than a bargaining chip, Val carries the weight of abandonment issues and profound isolation.
Her journey—from the funerals of her youth to her life under the distant protection of her half-brother—is a heartbreaking exploration of what it means to crave a family that truly sees you. When she meets Dominic Gonzalez, an intense and commanding mafia figure, the sparks are immediate, though his initial motives are far from pure.
Dom is a man driven by blood and the pursuit of power, and he enters Val’s life with a manipulative agenda to secure a foothold in the Alliance. His "by any means necessary" approach to winning her over is arguably unethical and initially frustrating, as he ruthlessly exploits her vulnerabilities to get what he wants.
However, the brilliance of this story lies in Dom’s redemption. He evolves from a man using a woman for leverage into a fiercely loyal partner who worships her, eventually choosing love over cold ambition. He doesn't just protect her; he learns to understand her soul.
The emotional stakes are incredibly high, ranging from moments of genuine laughter to scenes that demand a box of tissues—particularly the gut-wrenching ambush and Val’s phone call to Vaughn. Seeing Dom’s family eventually welcome her with "huge hugs and warm mugs" provides a beautiful, healing contrast to her dark past.
Their connection is transformative, proving that even the most morally grey, possessive men can be redeemed by the right woman. While Dom starts as a manipulator, he ends as a man who makes her feel truly loved, making this a standout read for anyone who loves high-spice, high-emotion romance.
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