Review: Bully (Untouchables Mafia #2) by Lucy Darling

Plot Summary

Nikolai Cattaneo

Riley hates me. She has plenty of reasons. But that doesn’t stop me from following her every move. She’s part of my family now, an addition I never saw coming. Having her this close is more than I can stand. I don’t care if she hates me, I want her, and I’ll do whatever it takes to get her.

Riley O’Haire

Nikolai hates me. He thinks I snitched on him. Of course he’s wrong, but I’m not going to waste my time telling him the truth. Not when he stalks my steps and even enrolls in my school to keep an eye on me. It doesn’t matter that I’m attracted to him, that I find myself thinking about him far too much. We can’t be anything to each other, not with our past, not even if I want it.

My Review

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Bully is the second book in Lucy Darling’s Untouchables Mafia series, following Riley O’Haire and Nikolai Cattaneo, two teens bound by their ties to the mafia. Riley believes Nikolai dislikes her, but the truth is far more complicated.

Nikolai has always been drawn to Riley, yet instead of revealing his feelings, he keeps his distance—until he can’t stay away any longer. When he transfers to her high school, his presence becomes impossible to ignore. Though Riley initially sees him as nothing more than a bully, she soon realizes his actions stem from a fierce need to protect her. As tensions rise, so does their undeniable attraction, pulling them into an intense and passionate romance.

With a fast-paced plot and an all-consuming, possessive love interest, Bully delivers high-stakes drama and electrifying chemistry. The protective hero trope takes center stage, making this story ideal for readers who enjoy obsessive romances with an edge of danger. While those who prefer slow-burn relationships may not find it as engaging, fans of intense, passion-driven love stories will likely be captivated.