The Wiseguy is book three in the Savage Empire series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger. A brilliantly crafted story with broken individuals and a storyline fueled by revenge that by throat with it's pulse-pounding action, secrecy, mystery, and adventure. It's interconnected with characters from previous books appearing which adds depth to the story. This story contains dark themes and strong sexual contents which includes spankings and rough intense fucking that may some may finds offensive. If such material offends you, please don't don't buy or review this book. A fast paced, dark, violent, sociopathic, and thrilling read. This is Maddox and Zoe story. It's told from a dual point of view. An absorbing addicting and impossible unputdownable read. This series keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see what Piper come up with next. Will Thomas get his book or Louie?
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Maddox Rourke Cormier is the best friend and third in command to the kingpin Arman Thibodeaux of the Crime Syndicate out New Orleans. A man he considered is brother, someone who he values his friendship. There wasn't anything in world that he wouldn't do for Arman including taking a bullet for him him, scouring cities to locate enemies and assholes who dared to get in our way or betray us. He's Wiseguy and enforcer for one of the most notorious and powerful crime syndicates east of the Mississippi. He was an enforcer, a man both feared and respected by men within their organization as well as within the ranks of their enemies. He was a sadistic, cold-blooded and lethal man. His methods of eliminating problems are legendary and he hides in shadows he's known as the Boogeyman. He's the son of drug addict. The son of an alcoholic. The son of an abuser.
Zoe Thibodeaux is the oldest of Arman she's twenty-three years and living in New York City going to school. She wants to do her own thing away from the mob or possibly do something on the legal side of the business. Maddox had always been her bodyguard since she was a little girl and one day on her eighteen birthday she her friends went out and they got drunk, Maddox finally saw that she had grown up with curves so he had to get out of there. Arman had always tell him that she was off-limit. When Zoe was going away to school she got the courage to give to kiss him on the plane when her dad wasn't looking but Maddox rejects her telling her to enjoy school. She was so devastated by his rejection. There was a threat in regards to Zoe so Arman asked the only person who he trusted the most with his life to go on protect his daughter without her knowing that he's there in New York until he and his wife gets there for her graduation in a few days. Zoe is moonlighting at seedy bar for money without her father knowing. It was there as he watch her let music take her, he see that she's a woman and he's drawn to her allure and attracted to her.
Although Arman's dad is no longer the kingin of the he secretly entered into an agreement for an arranged marriage with Devin Carlo for his son for a strong alliance without telling anyone of his plans. When Arman got wind of contract he tried to buy out with every dollar that he had and call Devin on the phone to broke it but he wouldn't answer. He was in fear for his daughter and that's why he convince to return to New Orleans after her graduation. But deal came back and bite in the butt almost causing his life as well his daughter. Arman convinced her to come back after her graduation and they have a big elaborate party where they invite everyone from the mayor to actress, everyone who was who's. Zoe was trying to get Maddox jealousy by flirting with two guys but it backfired and he had to save her from the aggressive guy. It was that night Maddox said he had enough and fucked her in the greenhouse. But as soon as they were finished the same threat that Arman was worried about and didn't tell anyone about struck when mask men storm his home.
Arman was shot and end up fighting for his life. Francois was the acting kingpin so he tells Maddox to take Zoe to his private estate in St. Barts to protect. Maddox was happy being away from the action. Someone was trying to tear the organization inside out and destroyed the Thibodeaux Family. It was a push and pull between Zoe and Maddox on the island as the attraction burns and reaches a fever pitch. They succumb to their passion and it was electrifying, magnetic and scorching hot. Trouble finds them in paradise and it was a fight their lives as Zoe proves that she can hold her own and she's not going out without a fight. Tony tells Maddox that Lucas Marciano is an assassin out of New York for the Gambino Family. But guy who he saw was around sixty and he can't be doing assassin. But the real assassin is around forty something but now he's working for some bigwig rancher in Maddox hackles raised because Devin Carlos rules a portion of Texas.
Lucas has the same reputation as the boogeyman, someone who sticks to the shadows. Maddox have to stay in thick of things surrounding even though he's on the island so as he researches threat. The real Lucas Marciano had been murdered. When someone tried to kill Zoe and blow up Maddox plane he knew that it was time for them to leave. They were so many surprises when they confronted Jean Baptiste Arman's dad and find out that he didn't sign that marriage license they decided to go to Texas because Zoe belongs to Maddox and he wasn't going to let her go. Everything came to head when the man who he thought was in prison shown up at Devin house guns still hell bent on killing his son because he didn't want him and he hated the fact that Jean Baptiste sent him to prison then took him in.
Maddox father Jack was Jean Baptiste right hand man until he threw him away. He betrayed by sealing $400, 000 from him when worked for him to fund a mercenary army, Jean then accepted Maddox into his family as one of his son. He had him toss in prison and was the reason for his face getting caught on fire. Jack has been trying to destroy the Thibodeaux Family for Jean Baptiste betrayal starting with his granddaughter and he plan on finishing his he promised. But when Maddox hears him mention Zoe's name he saw red and just end it right there. Maddox had vowed to be alone after the overdose of his ex-girlfriend twenty years ago but Zoe is the light to his darkness and she makes him want kids something his best friend has. I devoured every single detail of this book. Dark. Complex. It's naughty. And downright savagery and depraved.


I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Louise Car73 1 follower

This intricately woven mafia-themed story by Ms. Stone had many layers and diverse
and distinctive characters that enthralled me from start to finish. It is a dark, forbidden romance with elements of danger, revenge, fear, and sacrifice. It bleeds raw passion and is seductive, devious, daring, and full of hope for a relationship between Zoe and Maddox. The tension was palpable. The sex scenes were explosive, and trust me, there was a lot of sex between these two. It was interesting to see how their relationship developed while facing danger and family disapproval. I feel that their bond intensified when danger was present and made them more determined to plow through obstacles in their way.

What would you sacrifice for love? This is the dilemma Maddox found himself in while
trying to keep Zoe safe. Zoe was the only daughter of his best friend and boss,
Thibodeaux. Maddox was an enforcer for the family, and killing was his drug of choice. Despite the age gap, Maddox knew Zoe was off-limits, but he was obsessed, and the more time he spent trying to keep her safe, the more his forbidden desire to make her his increased. Maddox's knowledge and instincts taught him how to stay one step ahead of danger which kept them both safe. I found him to be a complex man. He was an enigma, and the snippets you get from his past paint a picture of an emotionally scared man. He was so dark and complex.

Zoe was a mafia princess trying to live away from her overprotective father. She was a valuable commodity who would never have an everyday life. Zoe had no illusions about her father's lifestyle, but she was determined to have Maddox. He was her childhood fantasy, but she was forbidden fruit until they were forced to spend time together alone, keeping her safe. Zoe was feisty and no shrinking violet. I loved that she was strong and sassy. It is a perfect mix of strength and submission. She loved to push Maddox’s buttons,but his punishments were harsh. I admired how Zoe stood up to her father and put their Maddox first.

I did not have a clue who was after Zoe or why, and when all of the pieces of the puzzle came together, no one was more surprised than me. It is the perfect ending to a perfect story. Jan1,756 9

Maddox Cormier aka The Boogeyman has been Zoe Thibodeaux, Arman’s daughter’s bodyguard for a while. She is temptation that he needs to resist. He knows that she is off limits but she is tempting him at every turn. Zoe has had a crush on Maddox for a while. She even told him about it. But he keeps ignoring her. When she comes home after her stay in NY, things go awry. Home is compromised and members of the family are attacked. When Arman directs Maddox to take Zoe away, things heat up with them. I give it to Maddox. That man stayed strong. He didn’t want to cross any lines between his friend Arman. But Zoe makes it really difficult to not be tempted. For Zoe, she is going to push him. She wants Maddox. She is tired of being ignored. She isn’t a little girl anymore. You have to give it to her. She is one tough cookie. Yes, she was trained by Maddox how to protect herself. Her fighting not only to get through Maddox but also what is following her. The passion these two have is hot and steamy. You have to love a man that talks dirty. I know I love that. I thought I knew who did what but I was totally off. There was more going on then any of us knew. And that dream Zoe had, I don’t know. Did that tell us something? The story was intense and shocking.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Arin Baur400 6

This is a wonderful forbidden twist revenge filled with best friend’s daughter themes I personally couldn’t get enough of it! With a hard past wiseguy does what he knows best which means protecting those he sees as family no matter what it cost. All Zoe wants is to show her independence in this big scary world but that’s a little difficult when you’re In a mafia family. Luckily she’s has the bogeyman on her side. These two characters are something else with knowing each other all their lives especially forced to be close together constantly it’s hard to keep the chemistry among other things from coming out in the open. As a threat comes they are put to the test along with trying to figure things out plus staying alive. Will these two headstrong starving for someone to see their true self and be okay with everything they see. This is a very action packed, steamy, suspenseful, spark driven, passionate, page turner read. With so much funny moments between the two main characters especially when they fighting so hard to not give in to their dark desires among all the danger going on around them! It reminds of enemies to lovers plus the already best friends daughter these themes are some are my favorites to read in books.:) I love this series can’t wait to see what else the amazing dark adventures Piper Stone will take us on in other book:). Epic ending too in this book too! Beverly McCallAuthor 2 books26

The Wiseguy is the third installment in the Savage Empire series penned by Piper Stone. In it she chronicles the romantic journey of Zoe Thibodeaux and Maddox Cormier. She is the daughter of Arman Thibodeaux, the Don of the Thibodeaux Crime Family. Maddox is Arman’s best friend and pseudo brother. He is also known as the Boogyman, the Enforcer. Nevertheless, both Zoe and Maddox are attracted to each other and have been for years. Now, she is a college graduate with a nursing degree and a concert pianist. Maddox discovers that there is an arranged marriage for Zoe and a threat against her. Realizing that he cannot let her be with anyone other than himself, Maddox casts aside the emotional shackles that kept him in check for years. Will he find out who is behind the threat Zoe faces? Will he keep her safe? Will they find happiness? To find out, you must read this captivating book.

Ms. Stone, once again, does an outstanding job u7tilizing literary devices. Her dialog, boh conversational and internal monologues are outstanding. Readers garner a better understanding of their character traits, their back stories, their pain, and their happiness. The lead characters are multi-dimensional. The secondary characters add interest and help to move this plot along. I d the way she uses intrigue to enhance this character-driven romantic plot and capture her readers attention.
Denise 929 9

“The Wiseguy” is the third book in the Savage Empire series by Piper Stone. It’s an age-gap, father’s best friend, Mafia romance.

Zoe is a true Mafia princess, but she has tried to live her life as part of the real world as much as she can since she went away to college. Her long-time bodyguard, Maddox, is also her father’s closest friend and a trusted advisor. He is fiercely loyal to the family and she thinks he sees her as a child, despite the massive crush she has had on him for years. Little does she know that several years ago he started to see her as the beautiful woman she is, although of course he would never let her know it. When it suddenly becomes apparent that Zoe is in danger, Maddox becomes even more intense about keeping her safe – and the lines of propriety keeping them apart begin to blur.

This is an interesting story with multiple twists and turns. It kept my attention from the beginning until the very end. Once Zoe and Maddox are open about their feelings, the story gets extremely steamy, too. I enjoyed the ending very much, and look forward to seeing what comes next.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily sharing my thoughts and opinions. Rhonda Hicks4,180 74

Have you been following Piper Stone's "Savage Empire" series"? Book three, 'The Wiseguy' has recently been released and it's all I was hoping for and more. Maddox Cormier, our Hero, is third in line within the family on top of being Arman's best friend and enforcer. He's also known as the Boogeyman for good reason. He's been with the family for so long that he's always been the only one to be the bodyguard of Arman's only child, Zoe. Zoe has always been a bit precocious, being raised as a Mafia Princess but her father also instilled in her the need to take risks once in a while and to live her life rather than hiding in the shadows. That small piece of life advice has put Zoe on a path of independence that her father has begrudgingly allowed … well, he did have Maddox in the shadows keeping an eye on her. This is an age-gap, mafia romance with domestic discipline involved. What a storyline! The twists and turns, the danger that seemingly comes out of nowhere, the mystery of who is involved and what they want, the open avenues of possibilities, and the push and pull of our Hero and heroine fighting their feelings for each other make this book near impossible to put down. This was a fantastic addition to the series and a great standalone read.
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STUNNING!!
It was very exciting and thrilling reading Maddox and Zoe’s book. The Wiseguy is absolutely ASTOUNDING, from beginning to end. The chemistry between Maddox and Zoe is off the charts
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