Filthy: The Five Points' Mob Collection, Book 1

This was one of the very first books that I ever read in the mafia world - and let me say - I was hooked! Aoife and Finn are absolute mafia perfection together. This book brought me into the love and obsession that a mafia man has for his woman. I will say though - when that cliffhanger halfway through the book hit me... I was a little mad and a little thrown back. I cant wait to read more of this series!

Contains references and/or details of multiple subjects that may be a trigger or offensive to some including adult language, steamy adult intimate scenes with dominance, submission, restraints, deprivation, spanking consensual / non-consensual acts, etc. and violence such as attempted kidnapping, attempted murder, murder, betrayal, assault, torture, rape, drugs, human trafficking, money laundering, stalking, coercion, threats, blackmail and mental, physical and sexual abuse.WARNING: One of the potential triggers is mental, physical and sexual abuse of a child. Mental illness is also a theme.There are grammatical issues including typos, misspellings, incorrect word choice, missing and extra inserted words. I am trying to mention these for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is read, because errors interrupt the flow.The story / plot and world building is very good. I always feel strange writing that for a darker themed story, but Serena Akeroyd doesn’t rush the action. She took the time to let us get to know the characters, some of the flaws, strengths, background, and how their world functions - good and bad - which made their story come to life through scenes and multiple POVs.Since I love a bad boy / girl that is willing to do anything to care for those he / she loves, I highly enjoyed it, and I have no issue ignoring any questions I may have from a couple of scenes. I am ever hopeful that since the series is ongoing and interwoven with another that all of those and others that I haven’t even thought of yet will be addressed later.Finn is a bad boy that is a computer nerd at heart ❤️, who has a genius for making and laundering money for his chosen father’s criminal organization (aka Five Points Irish mob). He was taken in by his best friend’s family and raised as one of their own. Finn joined the ranks and moved up quickly. Now he was tasked with acquiring property so they could build and develop an upscale community. There was just one problem … a stubborn little Irish lass with curves designed to drive him mad.Aoife owned and operated a tearoom that she started with her mother. Her heart wasn’t really in this business, but she wasn’t going to give it up, she couldn’t. It was hard enough to get up every morning to get things ready. She really missed her mom. It has been 7 long months, but it was her mom’s dream since she was a girl. Too bad Acuig kept trying and tempting her with increasing offers, the latest 10% over market value. Then after they closed, but before they locked the door, the most handsome man Aoife had ever seen entered. Too bad he would only be interested in her BFF that looked like a supermodel …After seeing her picture and having Aoife followed for a few months, Finn knew it was time to handle things himself and he had just the information. If she wouldn’t sell willingly, then he would force her to, or he would expose her lover … the thought of her with a lover other himself tasted like ashes to him … maybe he could change that as part of the deal …

5/5 ⭐4/5 🌶️Filthy and the Five Points world are absolutely amazing. I'm loving the characters and the storylines, especially with how they weave through the other series in this world (Sinners MC and Valentini Family). I read the other series first, so it was fun seeing characters that will come to play bigger roles such as Jenny and Conor, and seeing the beginnings of storylines too.I love Finn and Aoife (ee-fah) so much, I don't usually love instalove, but something about these possessive mafia guys and their "mine" claims on the first night always get me. It didn't feel forced at all, these two were destined for each other. Aoife is so sweet, yet strong. A perfect balance that makes her perfect for Finn. It was great getting to know the brothers and the rest of the family too.While this book wrapped up 95% of their story nicely, it definitely doesn't feel finished. I'm looking forward to Filthy Secret when it sounds like this last 5% is going to blow up in Finn's face....

Having read this book multiple times, I love it all the more but cannot forgive Finn’s decision. 💔 It burns me up each time. This collection is amazing and has all the things and creates all the feels both good and bad. If you are going to read the collection thoroughly, be sure to follow the order, mixed with the MC. You won’t be sorry!!

I have to say the title is what got me. I love a good mafia family and stories of each person in the saga. This was a good start and I really enjoyed Finn and A ( sorry too much to spell her name) :) there were many twists and turns in this story and I was a bit upset that 1/4 of story was after the wedding and FC was shot and recovering. But it all tied in and even had some surprises in the family history. Great sex scenes and loved their relationship and deep feelings for eAch other. I'm going to read in the authors suggested order even though I really want to get to the next Five Point brother!

Bought the book July 2nd, finished July 4th. The chapters are very short. It's a POV per chapter, and it's not too detailed. It really had it's moments, but left much to be desired. Once I got to chapter 37, I struggled to reach the finish line. 44 chapters total, but again they are short, and I feel that they're rushed. I MIGHT purchase the 2nd book in the series, but I'm hoping that it builds up.+ for the pronunciation of the characters name at the beginning.

Wow, this book was amazing. Finn is one of the top men of the Irish Mafia in New York. Aoife has a busy life running a cafe and has no time for relationships. What starts out as Finn wanting to use Aoife for one night soon turns into an intense, gripping and truly exciting read. I loved the way their relationship moved so quickly, Finn is a man who always gets what he wants, and he has no doubt in his mind that he wants Aoife! The book also has an excellent storyline where both their pasts come together and puts a huge strain in their relationship. This was a fabulous read and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Mafia stories. I also loved Finn’s brothers and can’t wait to read their stories. I also listened to the book(s) on Audible ( this book contains both stories Screw You and Screw Me) and the narrators did an amazing job. A brilliant start to the series and I’m looking forward to reading the next book.

Loved this book, a brilliant introduction to the O'Donnelly clan. This book is about Finn, an adopted member of the Irish mafia clan which is led by Aidan O'Donnelly and his wife Lila. To say that Aidan appears to be batsh*t crazy would be an understatement, so when Finn begins a relationship with Aoifa things are tense.What I particularly liked about this book, is that when one of the characters is shot in the abdomen, recovery takes place over months. The descriptions of the wounded persons struggles with pain, movement and feelings of self worth are realistic. Unlike many books where recovery occurs with few effects over just days or a few weeks.I can't wait to read the books about Aidan's 5 sons, beginning with Eoghan in Filthy Rich.

This is the first book I've ever read and listened to by Serena Ackeroyd and what a heck of a start.I was floored and gripped from the first chapter and didn't put it down until I was through.It's got blackmail, extortion, drugs, guns and worse, but through it all is the start to a highly unconventional love story!! And if you've read the book, you'd know why, if you're about to start reading it, you soon will do 😉😉It's an Irish mob story, but in the middle of it is an Irish family of old world ideologies. That means church every Sunday and mass for EVERYONE, from the lowest echelon to the highest, has to attend and again EVERYONE also has to go to confession!! If anyone in their mob didn't go.....Well it's best not to say right here!!The great thing is, that all through this everything just works, until one fateful day Aoife asks Finn to look into something for her!! This is when I remembered some thing Lena asked Aoife when they went for coffee, and it suddenly made sense to me!!BUT......It wasn't only what I thought that was confirmed, but an entire twist I didn't expect floored me!! Trust me when I say I rarely miss something and to have this thrown in was aWHHAAAATTTTTT, moment to be sure!!So would I recommend the book one hundred thousand percent!!What I'm not sure on however is the audio!!Now I love Jacob Morgan and he's excellent in this, but I've never been a very big fan of Emma Wilder. Now don't get me wrong, when she does the lower vocals i love her as she has remarkable range, especially for males.It's the voice she's used before for the female lead and I've got to assume that it's her everyday voice and I'm horrid for saying this, but personally I find it to be extremely irritating.It grates over my nerves, a bit like nails down a chalkboard kinda thing!! But this is my personal opinion and others may find they believe differently. IHowever, if you want to know if I recommend the audio, I suppose I do!! If for nothing else Jacob is on top form as usual and if you can grin and bare it and let's not forget her lower ranges are not as annoying, then I'd say for her talent alone i do have to admit that it's worth it in the end.......🤦🤦🙈🙊

POV: Dual / First PersonGenre: Mafia / Age GapFinn O’Grady is not only a high ranking member of the Five Point Mob, aka the Irish Mob in New York, but he’s their money man which makes him integral to the organisation. He grew up with the O’Donnelly clan and is considered part of the family, he’s smart and handsome, a deadly combination to any woman, especially a woman like Aoife.Aoife runs a small tea shop that Finn needs to buy for a new development project, but she doesn’t want to sell, that is until Finn appears at her doorway. Aoife has been living her whole life in the streets of Hells Kitchen and she knows the drill... If someone refuses the Five Points then the outcome is never in their favour.Finn is instantly taken with Aoife. She is Irish and curvy, exactly his type. So he makes her an offer she can’t refuse and once he has her he knows he will never want anyone else.I loved Filthy!Firstly, it was a Mafia book, set in New York but it wasn’t Italian or Russian, I loved the breath of fresh air that Serena gave the New York Mafia.Secondly, Finn was just an incredible lead character, the love he held for Aoife was beautiful and, thirdly their chemistry together was explosive.This was a book that kept you on the edge of your seat, it was jam packed with action, romance and I was obsessed! The storyline itself was fantastic, it was just the most perfect start to the Five Point Mob world.

Finn is a nasty piece of work and Aoife is his victim. Don't read this expecting her to be anything else or you will be disappointed. Although I would have loved her to have had a backbone and stand up to him, I had some sympathy for her. She's scared of him, has been warned never to refuse a 5 points man and has very low self esteem. He blackmails her into having sex with him, so the first sex scene is little more than rape. She is a virgin and he is quite brutal. The author gets around this by making him good looking and muscly and she is flattered by a handsome man's attention. Does that make it ok? I don't think so but judging by the 5 star reviews some women do.The actual writing is very good so it gets a couple of stars for that, but the first half is just an account of Finn's subjugation of Aoife. Some of the sex scenes are difficult to stomach. I didn't feel any love between them just lust and he just sees her as his possession. It's not really a bad story but I just didn't like either of them, he's cruel and she is meek with a bit of smug. I prefer a heroine with some spirit. Read Filthy Rich instead it's so much better.