Beth’s whole world broke apart and she didn’t know if she would be able to handle it. She lost everything that mattered to her. But she had to find a way to stay strong because people depended on her.
Alaister’s world imploded, and he lost what sanity he had. His worst fear was coming true, and he didn’t know how to deal with it. He made some mistakes that could take the best thing in his life away from him. He had to get over his terror and fight for the other half of his soul.
Bad decisions almost took Beth from him for good, but when she got hurt, his focus returned. But it just might be too late now.
Be Warned: anal sex
Excerpt:
“Alastair, I want you up here.”
Alastair smiled and separated her tender folds. “You got to taste me, so now I get to taste you.”
“So, you’ll only take the amount of time you gave me?” Beth asked.
He snorted before he bent and started sucking on her clit. The sensation went through her body and pushed her into an orgasm she hadn’t thought was that close—another effect of the pregnancy.
He lifted his head. “Damn. That was quick. I wonder how many times I can get you to come?”
Oh, God. She didn’t know if she would survive. “Please, Alastair. I need you in me.”
He crawled up her body and took her lips again. This time, he made sure she tasted herself. The first few times he’d done that, she’d been grossed out, but when she saw how much he enjoyed it, she got used to it.
He raised her legs on either side of his hips and then slammed into her. She screamed as another wave of ecstasy rolled through her.
He chuckled. “Damn, tonight is going to be great.”
She hoped it didn’t hurt the baby. She thought about all the sex they had in the last few months, and if that hadn’t affected the baby, this wouldn’t.
He cradled the back of her head with one hand and wrapped the other around her waist. When he held her this way, she knew no air would be able to slide through their bodies. Alastair would make slow, deep lunges and then fast, shallow ones that kept her need high but didn’t throw her over.
“Alastair…”
“I need to have all of you. You know what that means, right?”
“My bottom.”
“That’s right. Are you going to be able to handle it tonight?” he asked.
There was no way she was going to say no to this man. “Yes. Please.”
“You’re such a good girl.”
“Do you want me to roll over?”
He shook his head. “No. I want to watch you.”
She could feel her face heat up with a blush.
He didn’t release her, but he did reach down and move the head of his cock to the tight opening and started pushing in.
“Tell me if it’s too much.”
She shivered at the guttural tone of his voice.
He would pull out and grab some more of the cream, sliding out of her and then back to her ass. A gasp tore from her when he slammed the last two inches into her. Alastair pressed his forehead to her shoulder and took a few shaky breaths. She ran her hands up and down his sweaty back, trying to soothe him.
“Being in your body, anywhere in your body, is paradise,” he said. He lifted his head to stare down at her. “How are you? I know it’s a bit tighter fucking you this way.”
She smiled and raised her knees. “I think having you anywhere in my body is paradise.”
He smiled gently down at her before kissing her sweetly. With their eyes staring at each other the whole time, he fucked her, and it seemed to go on and on.
She felt herself tighten up. “Alastair…”
“I know. I feel it. I’m close, too.” He adjusted his embrace. “Hold onto me, love.”
Her arms wrapped around his upper arms. He was so muscular she couldn’t hold on, but she could use her nails to brace herself. His lunges were smooth but hard enough that she knew she’d come quickly. She felt her body tighten, and it was soon becoming agonizing.
“Don’t close your eyes,” he growled.
She fought to keep them open. She felt him harden and grow bigger and knew he was ready.
“Come for me, love,” Alastair yelled.
That’s all it took for her to fly. The sounds of ecstasy they made echoed in the room.
Alastair turned them to the side but kept his cock in her. They both concentrated on slowing their heartbeats before they moved. Beth gasped when he pulled out of her.
He kissed her lips. “I’m sorry. I’m going to clean up, and then I’ll take care of you. Stay where you are.”
Beth nodded and watched him walk away. She pulled the throw blanket at the bottom of the bed over her when she started to shiver.
I wasn't expecting Alistair to behave the way he did in this book. Usually, the Maclean men are super sweet, loving, and protective towards their women, but in this novella, all that kindness and care seems to be forgotten about. It was such an angsty and emotional read, and despite being a short novella, it really packed a punch.
I'm used to the surprise pregnancy trope being done when it's a new relationship or a one-night stand, so to see it spring up in the middle of a seemingly happy marriage and the fallout it caused was unexpected. Alistair went hard on Beth, and although he wasn't physically abusive, the things he said and the way he acted hurt more than any physical blows would, and seeing the fallout from that was hard to read.
I would have loved to have seen more of a grovel from Alistair's character and felt that once he realised his mistake, things came to a close a little bit too quickly for my liking, but it deserves 4 stars just for the heartbreak it caused in the build-up to that moment.
5/5
A mafia christmas
Written by P W on 14th Jan 2024
What a huge mistake he made and now has to try really hard to get them back together. Such a heartbreak but also a love that cannot be broken.
I recieved a free copy via Booksprout and I’m giving my review freely and honestly
5/5
Beth and Alaister
Written by Babs on 14th Jan 2024
The tenth book in the Maclean Mafia Men, Beth and Alaister’s short story is well written and has a very good storyline.
4/5
Enjoyable
Written by Maria M on 14th Jan 2024
This is a newish author to me
I'm really enjoying this series and have been able to read others
Great characters and stories
Looking forward to more.
4/5
Alastair and Beth
Written by Angela F on 14th Jan 2024
This is Book 10 of The Maclean Mafia Men Series.
This is a quick read and a novella that is full of drama, angst, highly emotional and the male lead does a lot of stupid stuff ?
But in the end we get that HEA and Alastair redeems himself.
5/5
Love this series!
Written by Kimmijane on 14th Jan 2024
This one made me cry! I loved how this one evokes all of the feels. I also like how Beth has this whole extended family. If you love short OTT mafia romances, you’ll like this book and series. You definitely need to read book 1 before you read this book.
5/5
Made my heart hurts
Written by Anne H on 14th Jan 2024
Made my heart hurt
Beth and Alistair. We have met them in previous books and their love for one another is just pure beauty. But Beth is keeping a secret from Alistair. A secret she knows that could destroy them. Because Alistair has not made it a secret that he does not want children, every time best tries to talk about children, he shuts it down straight away. So Beth now finds herself pregnant and unsure what to do.
Honestly, this book broke my heart and I felt the pain that these two were going through. In fact it wasn’t just them. The decisions that Alistair made and the way he acted stolen my breath. It impacted a lot of people himself included. Soooo will they make it back together or will Beth find herself a single parent with lots of really nice friends around her, that are more like Family ??? Such an emotional read alright I wanna say something but then I can’t because I don’t wanna give a story away but let me just tell you this book touch my heart.
4/5
good read
Written by Nasra on 14th Jan 2024
i feel like Alastair and Beth's was explain a little bit through out the series , in this book it was all about them and i got to enjoy them more, one thing i didn't get and was a bit disappointed was, we know he loves her so much it almost obsessions so even if it frightened him that she might love their baby more than him, in my view i thought he would be heart broken and beg her and being small Infront of her but no, he was harsh in his words very harsh even through her out the house knowing she doesnt have any family of her own, beth is such a sweetheart she doesn't deserve that from anyone even if he was confused which by the way was laughable, like seriously bro she is pregnant with your kid, are you seriously make her choose between you and your unborn baby? Also the forgiveness was very fast she should have let him beg some more.
5/5
Mafia Christmas
Written by Steacyn on 14th Jan 2024
What will my husband say when I tell him we are having a baby? He's never wanted a baby. Now we don't have a choice... what will I do if he decides he doesn't want us?? So many things. Such a great short book.
5/5
This book was a quick heart string puller
Written by JudyCh on 14th Jan 2024
We had read about Allister and Beth early on in the series but this book is about how Beth gets pregnant and Allister goes nuts and kicks her out all because she was pregnant and he goes crazy but when fake divorce papers show up he confronts Beth and tells her he doesn’t love her and she tries to take her life but they save her in time but it was what was needed to get Allister to admit he wanted the baby and wait for your surprise ending, this was very enjoyable and fast paced.
5/5
Emotional Story
Written by Maleficent on 14th Jan 2024
Beth has kept a secret from Alaister and she does not know how he will handle it. She is afraid that she is about to lose all that they had. He told her he did not want children and she is pregnant.
Alaister's world implodes when he finds out his wife is pregnant. He makes her chose between him and the baby. When she tells him she will not abort the baby, he kicks her out with the clothes on her back.
Both individuals are heartbroken, can they find a way around this? This was an emotional story, everyone was disgusted with one of the characters.
4/5
Beth and Alastair
Written by SeahawkGirl on 14th Jan 2024
Beth has been keeping a secret. She is pregnant with Alastair's baby and she knows that he does not want children. She is hesitant to tell him and makes plans in case he gets upset and makes her choose between him or the baby. Things go worse than anyone had predicted. Like previous MacLean books, there are darker undertones in this book. Alastair was cruel and I don't believe I would have forgiven him for the things he said and did. The anger covered his fear but still words hurt and can leave lasting damage. Very emotional story.
5/5
ALISTAIR AND BETH
Written by Gkp2460 on 14th Jan 2024
Christmas Mafia is a great, short story featuring old favorites Alistair and Beth. It's an intense, emotional story that easily pulls you in and has you feeling all of the pain, angst and heartache these characters feel.
5/5
A mafia christmas
Written by Reensburger on 14th Jan 2024
This book had a bit if everything. I was a bit concerned that Alistair wasn't going to redeem himself after his finding out the love of his life was pregnant and letting fear of the unknown and losing her take over. He pushes her away and it isn't until after an awful event he realizes what he's losing. I had all the feelings whilst reading this book, right til the very happily ever after at the end.
4/5
So much silliness
Written by RahiaLeight on 14th Jan 2024
The conflict was very well written. The emotion comes through spectacularly - so much so that you wish you could be in the room to protect Beth, or even take the place of his father or brothers. We all feel how we feel, but I'd really like to know how he thought he'd have felt if things would have played out like he'd asked. I'm not really sure how I feel about the big climax that brought them together...not that it felt forced, it just felt odd. Overall, it's an emotional workout that goes by pretty quickly.
5/5
Great story
Written by PHOENIX96 on 14th Jan 2024
Beth finds out she expecting and now has the fear of telling Alastair, how he will reaction will have you gripping the pages screaming! Can Beth ever come back from the hurt? Well written heartbreaking desires, drama and more! A great addition to the series
5/5
A Mafia Christmas
Written by Karen99 on 14th Jan 2024
Short Novella
An intensely sad but happy storyline following on from Alistair and Beth’s life from the first book in the series!
Alistair couldn’t deal with the fact that Beth was pregnant, he never wanted children so when he found out, he threw her away only to realize his mistake.
Could he save their relationship or was it too late?
An immensely satisfying ending from this short but steamy novella which will have your emotions pulling one way then the other!
5/5
Emotional
Written by Michele77 on 14th Jan 2024
In this story we revisit the couple from the first book in the series. They take us on an emotional roller coaster in this story, their pain leaps from the pages. A very quick read that does pack a punch.
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She lost everything that mattered to her. But she had to find a way to stay strong because people depended on her.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAlaister’s world imploded, and he lost what sanity he had. His worst fear was coming true, and he didn’t know how to deal with it. He made some mistakes that could take the best thing in his life away from him. He had to get over his terror and fight for the other half of his soul.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBad decisions almost took Beth from him for good, but when she got hurt, his focus returned. But it just might be too late now.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe Warned: anal sex\u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Alastair, I want you up here.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAlastair smiled and separated her tender folds. “You got to taste me, so now I get to taste you.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“So, you’ll only take the amount of time you gave me?” Beth asked.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe snorted before he bent and started sucking on her clit. The sensation went through her body and pushed her into an orgasm she hadn’t thought was that close—another effect of the pregnancy.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe lifted his head. “Damn. That was quick. I wonder how many times I can get you to come?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eOh, God. She didn’t know if she would survive. “Please, Alastair. I need you in me.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe crawled up her body and took her lips again. This time, he made sure she tasted herself. The first few times he’d done that, she’d been grossed out, but when she saw how much he enjoyed it, she got used to it.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe raised her legs on either side of his hips and then slammed into her. She screamed as another wave of ecstasy rolled through her.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe chuckled. “Damn, tonight is going to be great.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe hoped it didn’t hurt the baby. She thought about all the sex they had in the last few months, and if that hadn’t affected the baby, this wouldn’t.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe cradled the back of her head with one hand and wrapped the other around her waist. When he held her this way, she knew no air would be able to slide through their bodies. Alastair would make slow, deep lunges and then fast, shallow ones that kept her need high but didn’t throw her over.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Alastair…”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I need to have all of you. You know what that means, right?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“My bottom.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“That’s right. Are you going to be able to handle it tonight?” he asked.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThere was no way she was going to say no to this man. “Yes. Please.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“You’re such a good girl.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Do you want me to roll over?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe shook his head. “No. I want to watch you.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe could feel her face heat up with a blush.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe didn’t release her, but he did reach down and move the head of his cock to the tight opening and started pushing in.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Tell me if it’s too much.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe shivered at the guttural tone of his voice.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe would pull out and grab some more of the cream, sliding out of her and then back to her ass. A gasp tore from her when he slammed the last two inches into her. Alastair pressed his forehead to her shoulder and took a few shaky breaths. She ran her hands up and down his sweaty back, trying to soothe him.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Being in your body, anywhere in your body, is paradise,” he said. He lifted his head to stare down at her. “How are you? I know it’s a bit tighter fucking you this way.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe smiled and raised her knees. “I think having you anywhere in my body is paradise.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe smiled gently down at her before kissing her sweetly. With their eyes staring at each other the whole time, he fucked her, and it seemed to go on and on.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe felt herself tighten up. “Alastair…”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“I know. I feel it. I’m close, too.” He adjusted his embrace. “Hold onto me, love.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHer arms wrapped around his upper arms. He was so muscular she couldn’t hold on, but she could use her nails to brace herself. His lunges were smooth but hard enough that she knew she’d come quickly. She felt her body tighten, and it was soon becoming agonizing.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Don’t close your eyes,” he growled.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eShe fought to keep them open. She felt him harden and grow bigger and knew he was ready.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003e“Come for me, love,” Alastair yelled.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eThat’s all it took for her to fly. The sounds of ecstasy they made echoed in the room.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eAlastair turned them to the side but kept his cock in her. They both concentrated on slowing their heartbeats before they moved. Beth gasped when he pulled out of her.\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eHe kissed her lips. “I’m sorry. I’m going to clean up, and then I’ll take care of you. Stay where you are.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"\u003eBeth nodded and watched him walk away. 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The emotion comes through spectacularly - so much so that you wish you could be in the room to protect Beth, or even take the place of his father or brothers. We all feel how we feel, but I'd really like to know how he thought he'd have felt if things would have played out like he'd asked. I'm not really sure how I feel about the big climax that brought them together...not that it felt forced, it just felt odd. Overall, it's an emotional workout that goes by pretty quickly.","date":"14th Jan 2024"},{"name":"PHOENIX96","rating":"5","title":" Great story","text":"Beth finds out she expecting and now has the fear of telling Alastair, how he will reaction will have you gripping the pages screaming! Can Beth ever come back from the hurt? Well written heartbreaking desires, drama and more! 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