Dom is the third installment in the Alliance series by S.J. Tilly. Featuring a plus-size female main character (FMC) and morally gray male main character (MMC), this spicy Mafia novel was released in 2023.
At the time of publishing this guide, this story was available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
VAL
When I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father’s death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn’t prepared for.
When I was nineteen, I went to my mother’s funeral. We weren’t close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before.
Sure, I have a halfbrother who runs The Alliance. And yeah, he’s given me his protection — in the form of a bodyguard and chauffeur. But I don’t have anyone that really knows me. No one to really love me.
Until I meet him. The man in the airport.
And when one chance meeting turns into something hotter, something more serious, I let myself believe that maybe he’s the one. Maybe this man is the one who will finally save me from my loneliness. The one to give me the family I’ve always craved.
DOM
The Mafia is in my blood. It’s what I do.
So when that blood is spilled and one funeral turns into three, drastic measures need to be taken.
And when this battle turns into a war, I’m going to need more men. More power.
I’m going to need The Alliance.
And I’ll become a member. By any means necessary.
Dom book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. “Lean into it.” What’s a phrase, mantra, or affirmation that helps you make bold (or risky) choices?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. What do you think about Dom and Val’s whirlwind romance on the plane? Would you ever lean into an intense connection that fast? One drink, a little turbulence, and a lot of chemistry—what would you do?
5. Is it “sisters before misters” or is Val making the right call in Vegas?
6. What did you think of Dom’s trick—playing her to gain access to something personal? Is deception forgivable if it ends in love? Or do you need a little more groveling before handing over your heart (and your phone number)?
7. Discuss when Val says no to the ring and ends up with a tattoo. Is the ring finger tattoo romantic? Would you ever get inked for love?
8. Dom’s family situation explains a lot, but is it enough to excuse how he hurt Val? When someone is healing, how much grace do you give before your boundaries take over?
9. If you married into a wealthy family, would you keep working? Would you chase your passion no matter what—or become a stay-at-home flirt with a luxury skincare routine and a secret project?
10. What’s your comfort outfit—and what outfit makes you feel hot?
11. “He risked his life to protect mine. And that’s what matters. Not how we started. Not his motivations. Not any of what happened before. What matters is what happens now. What happens next.” Do you agree with Val’s outlook on forgiveness and second chances—or does your version of closure look a little different?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. If you’ve read all three, do you prefer Nero, King, or Dom—and why?
Bonus: What questions do you have for the author? If you could dog-ear a page with a question for the author, what would it be?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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