Reviewed by True
TITLE: Rogue
SERIES: Jericho’s Boys #2
AUTHOR: Onley James
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 364 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 29, 2024
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Levi Akira’s existence is far from ideal. His mother’s addiction consumes their lives, his academic standing is crumbling, and the convenience store he works at is a constant target for ruthless robberies. But amidst the chaos, Levi finds solace in only three things: his tight-knit group of friends, protecting his neighborhood as one of Jericho’s Boys, and streaming his favorite video game, where he assumes the role of Rogue—a hero who will break the rules for the greater good.
Shiloh Mizrahi’s hope has all but dwindled. With one brother unjustly imprisoned, and the other a sadistic puppeteer, he endures daily torment at the hands of the latter. And his latest demand? Get close to Levi at any cost.
In the midst of another ordinary night shift, Levi’s world is upended when a captivating and terrified stranger appears, brandishing a weapon and claiming he has been forced to kill Levi by his own brother. Levi, torn between self-preservation and an instinctive aversion to harming the vulnerable boy, takes a bold leap—he kisses him. And then, just like that, the boy disappears into the night, leaving Levi haunted by his memory.
Driven by an unshakeable connection, Levi’s path crosses with Shiloh’s once more, igniting a passionate bond that refuses to be extinguished. However, Shiloh harbors a labyrinth of secrets, torn between loyalty and desire. With his brother’s freedom dangling in the balance, can Levi and Shiloh navigate the treacherous path to be together, or will Levi forever remain a hero confined to the online realm?
REVIEW:
Micah is the ruler of Shiloh’s life, he hurts him, abuses him, and sets up traps so he can punish him even more. He’s utterly dangerous, and intelligent but crazy.
Shiloh can’t seem to get out of his brother’s claws.
Until he meets Levi, the assignment is to kill Levi, but Shiloh can’t. More punishment!
Levi wants to protect Shiloh, Jericho will find a way so Shiloh can be free.
Shiloh didn’t understand why Levi was so nice to him, no one was nice to him, except his other brother Mal who is in jail.
The big picture is Shiloh gets awfully bullied and abused by his eldest brother Micah, indoctrinated and manipulated to infiltrate him into and get information about Mulvaney’s business.
Besides this, there are several side plots, among them about the blooming relationship between Shiloh and Levi, Levi’s private situation, and fuss around ALL the characters from Jericho’s Boys and Necessary Evils series. LOL.
A world with morally grey people, who take justice into their own hands killing the bad people, where eyes are closed to just let them do their job. They are family, protective and possessive AF.
A family who are all categorized as dangerous, but incredibly likable, even lovable.
When they were able to get their revenge… omfg, the horror! You witnessed the family at their best!
The progress was slow, all the friends and family fuss made up for it. I love watching all these guys banter, with some sane ones who kept them in line.
Shiloh and Levi’s stories were quite hurtful, but the revenge was way more, if you catch my drift!
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