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If You Go
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Expected 21 Nov 25Surry O’Brien swore she’d never fall in love again. Not after Gavin. Not after the scars—both the ones inked into her skin and the one carved into her face. But freedom doesn’t come without ghosts, and when those ghosts start sending threats painted in blood and ruin, her carefully rebuilt world begins to fracture.
Brenden Slater built his empire with his brothers—construction by day, justice by night. The Slaters fix what’s broken, even when what’s broken fights back. But the last thing he expects is her—a woman who smells like rain and danger, who stirs something protective, primal, and absolutely forbidden inside him.
When Surry’s past resurfaces, dragging the Irish and Russian mafias into a storm of vengeance, Brenden becomes the one man standing between her and the monster who refuses to let her go. She’s fire and fight and everything he didn’t know he wanted. But loving her might cost him everything—including his soul.
Dark romance meets found family in If You Go, a story of trauma, healing, and the kind of love that burns hot enough to brand.
Brenden Slater built his empire with his brothers—construction by day, justice by night. The Slaters fix what’s broken, even when what’s broken fights back. But the last thing he expects is her—a woman who smells like rain and danger, who stirs something protective, primal, and absolutely forbidden inside him.
When Surry’s past resurfaces, dragging the Irish and Russian mafias into a storm of vengeance, Brenden becomes the one man standing between her and the monster who refuses to let her go. She’s fire and fight and everything he didn’t know he wanted. But loving her might cost him everything—including his soul.
Dark romance meets found family in If You Go, a story of trauma, healing, and the kind of love that burns hot enough to brand.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 21, 2025
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November 7, 2025
If You Go is intense, raw, holds no punches, with a truly resilient FMC that doesn't let anyone steal her thunder?
This is a book you need to read the triggers, because there is no closed door allusion to incidents that occur, they are explicitly written out on the pages. Surry O'Brien has quite literally lived through and escaped hell, and it has taken years for her to get through the trauma and scars that she was left with, to her current day self, where she is happy and surrounded by friends that are family. Brenden Slater, having witnessed a horror at a young age, makes it his life's mission (along with his brothers), to make sure those that hurt others cease to exist. When Surry's past rears its ugly head, it hits close to home, taking out a friends business. When Surry goes over to the Slater's house with all her friends for a night to try and forget the evil of the day, she runs into Brenden, and the desire between them is immediate. From that moment on, Brenden and Surry work together to finally take down the past that permanently scarred her future.
Ah, this book is so good! I love the fact that we have a rival mafia war, granted it does not occur in the way you might think. I loved how explicit this book is, you get to experience every painful detail alongside the characters. The hatred that you feel towards Gavin only increases the more you read about his character. Surry's family is true old world Irish mafia, and that of course always can have its own consequences. Surry is such a strong character, to have lived through what Gavin did to her, and come out on the other side stronger than ever, is just amazing. I love Brenden and the other Slater brothers, especially their line of business.
This story is full of spice, angst, and wanting to know what comes next. Set some time aside when you start reading, because you won't be able to put this down!
Thank you so much to the author for a copy of this book!
This is a book you need to read the triggers, because there is no closed door allusion to incidents that occur, they are explicitly written out on the pages. Surry O'Brien has quite literally lived through and escaped hell, and it has taken years for her to get through the trauma and scars that she was left with, to her current day self, where she is happy and surrounded by friends that are family. Brenden Slater, having witnessed a horror at a young age, makes it his life's mission (along with his brothers), to make sure those that hurt others cease to exist. When Surry's past rears its ugly head, it hits close to home, taking out a friends business. When Surry goes over to the Slater's house with all her friends for a night to try and forget the evil of the day, she runs into Brenden, and the desire between them is immediate. From that moment on, Brenden and Surry work together to finally take down the past that permanently scarred her future.
Ah, this book is so good! I love the fact that we have a rival mafia war, granted it does not occur in the way you might think. I loved how explicit this book is, you get to experience every painful detail alongside the characters. The hatred that you feel towards Gavin only increases the more you read about his character. Surry's family is true old world Irish mafia, and that of course always can have its own consequences. Surry is such a strong character, to have lived through what Gavin did to her, and come out on the other side stronger than ever, is just amazing. I love Brenden and the other Slater brothers, especially their line of business.
This story is full of spice, angst, and wanting to know what comes next. Set some time aside when you start reading, because you won't be able to put this down!
Thank you so much to the author for a copy of this book!
November 2, 2025
If you go
If You Go by M.M. Tish
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The first installment of the Tattoos on The Bay series, If You Go is the beginning of an interconnected standalone dark mafia series! I binged this book in hours- and my only regret is that I wasn’t listening to the playlist while reading! This is everything a dark mafia romance should have, and I can’t wait for the next book! I absolutely loved all the side characters and the storylines being set up! If you enjoy vengeance and hot MMC this is a must read!
⚠️ check trigger warnings ⚠️
Thank you @crownsandchaos_pr and @authormmtish for this eARC!
#ifyougo #crownsandchaospr #authormmtish #indieauthor #newrelease #bookstagram
If You Go by M.M. Tish
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The first installment of the Tattoos on The Bay series, If You Go is the beginning of an interconnected standalone dark mafia series! I binged this book in hours- and my only regret is that I wasn’t listening to the playlist while reading! This is everything a dark mafia romance should have, and I can’t wait for the next book! I absolutely loved all the side characters and the storylines being set up! If you enjoy vengeance and hot MMC this is a must read!
⚠️ check trigger warnings ⚠️
Thank you @crownsandchaos_pr and @authormmtish for this eARC!
#ifyougo #crownsandchaospr #authormmtish #indieauthor #newrelease #bookstagram
November 2, 2025
ARC REVIEW
For this authors first ever published book she did an incredible job at introducing and taking us readers on ride through the lives of Surry and Brenden! It got dark and it got DARK. Please read the triggers before starting your own journey through the series but for those like myself who are mentally deranged and have a hard time reading without them this book is for you! I found myself captivated throughout the whole story which also had a nice pace to it. A job well done! I eagerly await to see what else this author will come up with for more!
For this authors first ever published book she did an incredible job at introducing and taking us readers on ride through the lives of Surry and Brenden! It got dark and it got DARK. Please read the triggers before starting your own journey through the series but for those like myself who are mentally deranged and have a hard time reading without them this book is for you! I found myself captivated throughout the whole story which also had a nice pace to it. A job well done! I eagerly await to see what else this author will come up with for more!
November 4, 2025
Dark, dangerous, and beautifully written. This Irish mafia romance took me straight into the shadows of Seattle/Oregon, and I couldn’t put it down. The story was brutal at times — definitely not for the faint of heart — but every moment was crafted so vividly that I felt every hit, kiss, and heartbreak. Each spicy scene was so detailed and descriptive, that I could almost feel it all myself. M.M. Tish has opened a new world within our own and I’m so excited to see where she takes it!
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