Name: Resisting Mateo (Morelli Family, #5)
ISBN: 9781974148455

Sam Mariano

If you dance with the devil, don't be surprised when all Hell breaks loose.PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A STANDALONE. YOU WILL NOT ENJOY THIS IF YOU ARE NOT INVESTED IN THE CHARACTERS. Must be read in order!

Resisting Mateo (Morelli Family, #5)

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️

Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂

I will keep this review very minimal but this book is one piece of work. What Mateo is willing to do to the people that he loves, in specifically, Mia, to prove that he can trust her when she has always proved her worthiness is insane to me but somehow I am addicted and I can't stop picking these books up. I had more issues with Mia though in this book than what Mateo does to be honest. I just don't care for how she treats Vince (view spoiler)

We should dance," I tell Vince, placing my empty champagne glass down on the table.

In this story, we continue on from where book four leaves off from the wedding of Salvatore and Francesca, and thus begins the drama between our two couples and four main protaganists: Mateo, Meg, Mia and Vince. This whole foursome like triangle is intense and there is definitely moments of cheating in this one. And all I can say is poor poor Vince. My heart just breaks for this man who loves so deeply and has never been loved like he deserves. Then we have Mateo who never trusts anyone no matter how much they prove themselves and is willing to hurt the women he loves to make sure he gets everything he wants haha and Meg and Mia just have to deal with his machinations. He is an anti hero and and pushes those he loves to their breaking points.

Honestly there isn't much to love in this book to be honest. This was the hardest book I have ever had to read from this author. She does warn you though in her authors note how difficult this book is to read though. I honestly can't really think of a moment in this book I truly loved to be honest, maybe at the end when Mateo has to reveal truths to Mia because he is at the end of his rope and realizes how far he has gone in how he has treated Mia. Will this man ever learn that Mia's loyalty is always to him? I have NO clue haha Why he tests her so much and not Meg I am not sure, I do think at this point in the series, that he loves Mia on a level he will never love Meg and I am wondering what happens to Meg with all this because I cheated and read the ending haha I don't need the stress and anxiety but now I need to know how this whole menage a trois is going to work or the sister wife thing happening? Yeah its weird and I honestly am speechless about this all happening. And I know Vince will be back in the picture and I am curious how that happens, and how he finds his HEA.

So many many things haha and I don't want to say too much as its going to spoil the book. But lets just say that Mateo really pushes the limits and when I say pushes, he goes way TOO far and we see some psychological damage and emotional abuse happening here. It isn't going to be easy so make sure you know what you are heading into. If you want more details, feel free to DM me and I can share it if you don't mind to be spoiled.

Resisting Mateo is a challenging book that will push your limits and boundaries in ways you have never experienced, this one won't be easy to read but will be well worth it in the end 

Themes: Dubious Non Consent, Family Saga, Hot Smexy Times, Tear Jerker

Relationship Conflict is the focus in this one.

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy

Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.

Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.

Lover of Romance 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨


First Impressions
I will keep this review very minimal but this book is one piece of work. What Mateo is willing to do to the people that he loves, in specifically, Mia, to prove that he can trust her when she has always proved her worthiness is insane to me but somehow I am addicted and I can't stop picking these books up. I had more issues with Mia though in this book than what Mateo does to be honest. I just don't care for how she treats Vince (view spoiler)

First Line
We should dance," I tell Vince, placing my empty champagne glass down on the table.

Summary
In this story, we continue on from where book four leaves off from the wedding of Salvatore and Francesca, and thus begins the drama between our two couples and four main protaganists: Mateo, Meg, Mia and Vince. This whole foursome like triangle is intense and there is definitely moments of cheating in this one. And all I can say is poor poor Vince. My heart just breaks for this man who loves so deeply and has never been loved like he deserves. Then we have Mateo who never trusts anyone no matter how much they prove themselves and is willing to hurt the women he loves to make sure he gets everything he wants haha and Meg and Mia just have to deal with his machinations. He is an anti hero and and pushes those he loves to their breaking points.

What I Loved
Honestly there isn't much to love in this book to be honest. This was the hardest book I have ever had to read from this author. She does warn you though in her authors note how difficult this book is to read though. I honestly can't really think of a moment in this book I truly loved to be honest, maybe at the end when Mateo has to reveal truths to Mia because he is at the end of his rope and realizes how far he has gone in how he has treated Mia. Will this man ever learn that Mia's loyalty is always to him? I have NO clue haha Why he tests her so much and not Meg I am not sure, I do think at this point in the series, that he loves Mia on a level he will never love Meg and I am wondering what happens to Meg with all this because I cheated and read the ending haha I don't need the stress and anxiety but now I need to know how this whole menage a trois is going to work or the sister wife thing happening? Yeah its weird and I honestly am speechless about this all happening. And I know Vince will be back in the picture and I am curious how that happens, and how he finds his HEA.

What I Struggled With
So many many things haha and I don't want to say too much as its going to spoil the book. But lets just say that Mateo really pushes the limits and when I say pushes, he goes way TOO far and we see some psychological damage and emotional abuse happening here. It isn't going to be easy so make sure you know what you are heading into. If you want more details, feel free to DM me and I can share it if you don't mind to be spoiled.

Overall View
Resisting Mateo is a challenging book that will push your limits and boundaries in ways you have never experienced, this one won't be easy to read but will be well worth it in the end fingers cross

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Dark Romance
Character Types: Bullying, Mafia
Themes: Dubious Non Consent, Family Saga, Hot Smexy Times, Tear Jerker
Tropes: Love Triangle

Book Perspective
Multiple POV's

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict is the focus in this one.

Recommendation For Reading Order
You must read these in order.

Steam/Spice Explanations

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
