Super intriguing story and writing.

Set in the 80s we get a Mafia son who’s away at college and has enjoyed the freedom a little too much, so when his controlling father forces him home, he meets the new bodyguard/chauffer, Bruno, nicknamed the Ox.

Bruno feels decades older than he actually is, and he’s a perfect balance to Benny, who constantly wants to have fun and is a little reckless.

Their relationship is clandestine and could end badly if they are found out. And you can empathize with both of them as to why.

The writing is unique. I’m not sure how to describe it, but I like it. And the aspects like the 80s and Bruno having fled his home country really added something to the story.

Sometimes you just need to read some smut. Unfortunately, this book wasn't what I needed.

Enter the Ox is a short book about the youngest son of a Chicago crime boss. Benny has always been different from his family. He's an artistic soul and finally leaves his family house to go to art college, where, of course, he gets into partying. After a quick montage with a lot of telling not showing, Benny is forced to come back home and live with his family. He then meets the Ox - his father's new bodyguard/driver/everything the family needs. The two men are drawn to each other and quickly begin a relationship.

In theory, this story sounds great, but unfortunately it's poorly written. I understand that it is the author's second book, but it really needs some editing. The constant repetitions and unnatural sentences were quite annoying. Fortunately, it's quite a short book.

Aside from the technical issues, the story would be better if the characters weren't so stereotypical and one-dimensional. Their relationship didn't feel very real. I wouldn't mind if it was just a physical one, but the instant love felt forced. As did the ending.
I thought that maybe the sex scenes would save this, but it also didn't work for me. They felt repetitive even when they were doing different things.

Overall, this book wasn't what I expected. There was some potential, but it just didn't work.