Nero is the first book in the ever-popular Alliance series by S.J. Tilly, featuring a plus-size female main character (FMC) and a morally gray male main character (MMC).
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
Payton
Running away from home at 17 wasn’t easy. Let’s face it though, nothing before, or in the ten years since, has ever been easy for me.
And I’m doing okay. Sorta. I just need to keep scraping by, living under the radar. Staying out of people’s way, off people’s minds.
So when a man walks through my open patio door, stepping boldly into my home, and my life, I should be scared. Frightened. Terrified.
But I must be more broken than I realized, because I’m none of those things.
I’m intrigued.
And I’m wondering if the way to take control of my life is by giving in to him.
Nero
The first time I took a man’s life, I knew there’d be no going back. No normal existence in the cards for me.
So instead of walking away, I climbed a mountain of bodies, and created my own destiny. By forming The Alliance.
And I was fine with that. Content enough to carry on.
Until I stepped through those open doors, and into her life.
I should’ve walked away. Should’ve gone right back out the door I came through. But I didn’t.
And now her life is in danger.
But that’s the thing about being a bad man. I’ll happily paint the streets red to protect what’s mine.
And Payton is mine. Whether she knows it or not.
Nero 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. How do you feel about a mafia trope? Is it hot or not?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. If a stranger broke in and he looked like Nero—dangerous, broody, ridiculously hot—would you run, scream, or let the scene play out?
5. What do you do when the man who broke into your house casually throws his arm around your shoulders on the couch? Does the audacity make it hotter? Would you shove him off, lean in, or pretend you’re not wildly turned on?
6. Do you have an “in public” fantasy or fun story to share?
7. Are you into the way Nero speaks to Payton? Do you like a little dominance in your dirty talk—or does bossy banter kill the vibe for you?
8. How would you feel if someone did for you what Nero did for Payton with her stepdad? Would you be grateful… or terrified? Is vigilante justice romantic, or a red flag wrapped in a suit?
9. What do you think about instalove?
10. What is one thing you like about your body—or something your partner does that instantly gets you going?
11. If Nero were a mocktail, cocktail or specialty coffee, what would be in it? What would your personal spicy drink say about you?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. Payton says she knows that the shape of our bodies doesn’t indicate what kind of person we are, but still feels insecure. What’s something you know is true, but still struggle to believe about yourself? And if Nero whispered it to you while shirtless… would you believe it then?
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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