Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

Book Review of the Queens & Monsters Series, Book 1

Review by Maddison | Banned and Beloved

A spoiler-free review of Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger. Mafia romance meets emotional obsession in this dark, addictive love story. Perfect for fans of brooding anti-heroes and fiery heroines.

Genre: Dark Romance / Mafia Romance

Tropes: Protector, Obsession, Hidden Past, Emotional Slow Burn, Found Family, Trauma Bonding

Steam Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Available In Banned and Beloved Store:? Yes

💭 My Thoughts (Spoiler-Free I promise!):

If you love your romance deliciously dark, dangerous, and emotionally intense—Ruthless Creatures will wreck you in the best way. J.T. Geissinger’s writing style is addictive: sharp, sensualist, and laced with tension that never leaves you bored on the page. I was hooked from the introduction line in the front pages of the book.

Kage and Natalie are everything. He’s the kind of brooding, possessive anti-hero who makes you forget how to breathe. He is a perfect specimen for "but I can fix him" vibes. He has emotional blocks and challenges that Natalie helps to heal and build him into the man he was always intended to be. She’s fiery, vulnerable, and full of heart. Her loyalty to the ones she loves most draws you in. You follow her psyche of finding her closure in the chaos. Natalie is a heroine you root for even when the shadows start closing in. Their chemistry? Off the charts. With some comedy in there too! Natalie is bringing the sarcasm(yaaasss!) and Kage is ready with the quick dark humor when ever he gets the chance lol.

Their emotional journey? A slow burn that heats up the more invested you become in their light at the end of the tunnel. You really do want the best for them in the end.

Without giving anything away, this story dives deep into grief, secrets, and the kind of love that demands everything. There’s a mystery at the heart of it, and while you may think you know where it’s going… trust me, you don’t. I loved this book and I have started the second book in the Queens & Monsters Series called "Carnal Urges"  by J.T. Geissinger. The review for the second book will be up once I am done with that jewel. If you have not read this amazing book please do so asap and share your thoughts with us!

🔥 Why You Should Read It

• If you crave mafia romance with emotional depth

• If you love a protective alpha who’s hiding something big

• If you want a heroine who’s sweet but never passive

• If you’re ready for a series that blends beauty and brutality

🖤 Final Take

This book isn’t just a romance—it’s a reckoning. It’s about love that claws its way through grief and secrets, and characters who feel so real you’ll miss them when it’s over.

XOXO Until next time Beloves.

Maddi