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He's determined to make me his. I'd prefer to shoot him instead.

Catalina

Life has never been easy for me. Now, the mafia empire I ripped from my dead husband's hands has been destroyed from within. To survive, I must form new connections. But only one man has what I need: Marco.

A man as ruthless as the husband I killed.

A man as handsome and seductive as the devil.

A man I can never trust.

Marco

I see Catalina for exactly what she is: capable, merciless, deadly, and meant to be my queen. Entering into a bargain with her will give me exactly what I want most—access. I will test her, stalk and possess her, until she's begging me for more.

Because in this game of cat and mouse, there can only be one winner. And I will do anything to make sure she becomes mine—even if that means burning this entire world to ash.

Crowned In Blood is intended for mature audiences. This story contains references to and detailed depictions of child neglect, child abuse, physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse (including sexual assault), domestic violence, starvation, PTSD, panic and anxiety attacks, disassociation, violence to women and children, extreme violence, murder, racism, kidnapping, explicit language, and sexually explicit scenes.

This book also mentions: Suicidal thoughts, suicide, death of a parent, removal of body parts, torture, pregnancy by marital rape, and pregnancy by rape (not the FMC in either case).

The following kinks have also been included in this work: Praise, Pleasure Dom behavior, degradation, punishment, spanking, DD/LQ behavior, breath play, breeding, shibari, and primal play.

Dark Mafia Romance Special Edition - Crowned In Blood Hardcover Only

If you're looking for a dark mafia age gap romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, obsessive heroes, and morally gray heroines, Crowned In Blood by Melissa Cummins delivers. This premium dark mafia romance special edition hardcover includes silver foiling, sprayed edges, and exclusive artwork.

DO YOU...

Love a strong heroine who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty?
Like an arranged marriage with a bloody twist?
Need a hero who's obsessed and falls first and hard?
Ache for a slow burn that combusts when the tension finally breaks?
Crave hilarious banter, found family, and mental health rep?

Then Crowned In Blood is the perfect book for you.

Special Edition Hardcover Features:

Beautiful 6x9" matte hardcover with Silver Foiling
Gorgeous Silver Foiled dust jacket
Incredible Sprayed Edges
Seven pages of full color artwork
Exclusive chapter headings for each POV
Digitally signed with a handwritten thank you note
Full color immersive endpages
Red and black head and tail bands, and red ribboning
Deleted scene and bonus epilogue

"I tried to be patient," I growled.

Catalina's eyes widened. "What?"

"I tried to be patient with you. I tried to give you time, to not pressure you, or ask you for more than you were willing to give. Clearly, I must have gone wrong somewhere if you really thought I'd ever let you go."

If you like these Dark Mafia Romance Tropes, then you'll love Crowned In Blood:

Enemies-to-lovers
Age Gap
Slow-burn
Obsessed Stalker Mafia hero
He falls first and hard
Forced proximity
Who did this to you?
Touch him or her and die

"This was such a great mafia romance I have nothing but high praise for it." --⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader

"If you like mafia romances and touch either of them and die then this is for you!" --⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader

"I honestly don't know if any other Mafia Romance can compete and I've read a lot but this one gives you things you didn't even know you were missing." --⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader

📖 Not sure yet? Read Chapter 1 free below!

Catalina

Killer.

Monster.

I was called both from the moment I was born.

My father, Simon Herrera, was at a rally, campaigning for a seat in the Senate, when my mother, Alana, went into labor. By the time he arrived at the hospital, she had already passed.

There were dozens of photos of my father's tears over the loss of his wife. How was he going to manage in a world without her, especially while trying to navigate life with a newborn?

But Simon Herrera persevered.

He took me with him wherever he could and pushed for new laws to protect children and their families, predominantly for low and middle-income families.

The press went wild over him.

There were countless images of him holding a small, smiling version of me wrapped in the prettiest lace and the softest, most sparkling outfits.

Everyone believed I wanted for nothing, that everything I could have ever desired would be placed in the palm of my hand. And it was those images that helped my father succeed in his goal.

He was a pioneer, a "real man," who put his child first. He was an authority women compared their men to, saying, "If he can take care of his daughter while running for the Senate, why can't my husband take care of the kids for an afternoon?"

Women supported my father. They believed in him, wanted him to win, because they secretly wanted him.

But it was all a lie.

To them, he was a good, just person. A man dedicated to family. Someone who loved me more than anything in the world. They were wrong.

Simon Herrera was a monster, one even worse than me.

As a child, I didn't truly understand my fear of my father. I hardly remembered anything before the age of four, only that the photos which hung in his office—his mementos—terrified me. But there was one specific instance I did recall.

`I had attended a public rally with my father in the middle of summer. He'd chosen a thick velvet dress for me to wear, because it matched his outfit best and had small reflective stones. But he hadn’t accounted for the heat.

Sweat dripped off my brow, constantly getting into my eyes. I kept swiping at them, messing up my short brown bangs. I tried to tough it out for my father as long as I could, but my headache turned into nausea. And then I committed the worst offense of all—I stopped smiling and waving and I began to cry.

My father took me home as soon as he could, but it wasn't out of care or concern for me. The moment we stepped inside, he loosened his belt, wrapped one end around his fist and said, "I'll give you something to cry about." And he did.

He beat me mercilessly, screaming, "This is all your fault," and if I "would have just kept smiling," he wouldn't have had to resort to whipping me.

I begged him to stop, promised I'd never do it again, but he told me he wouldn't. Not until I learned how to smile through the pain and tears.

True to his word, he didn't stop until I eventually passed out from the torment, covered in tears with the smile I'd forced onto my face.

Although I’d somehow blocked out the other times, that wasn't the first or last time he'd beat and abused me.

When I outgrew the clothes he'd bought me at six years old, he called me fat. When I calmly tried to tell him they were simply the wrong size, he beat me, then locked me in my room with nothing to eat for two days.

After that, I started stealing snacks from the kitchen in case it ever happened again. It did, multiple times, but at least I always had something to eat.

At eleven, my father found a love note tucked away in my backpack. He screamed at me, told me I was a, "Disgrace who would never be allowed to date, even fantasize over anything for anyone," he, "didn’t approve of."

I thought he would merely beat me again, as he normally did, but he pushed me down the stairs instead. I broke my arm trying to brace for the fall and wasn't able to write for six weeks.

The doctor and nurses asked me what happened, but my father always intercepted, constantly reiterating that he'd simply come home and found me at the bottom of the stairs. He told them I was clumsy, always running into things, bumping into walls, showing up with scratches and scrapes on my golden skin with no explanation.

They didn't seem to believe him, though. Instead, they kept looking at me to say something, anything that would allow them to help me.

But how could I? He was a powerful senator. And even if I said something, would they believe me?

I had been his punching bag for years. He'd hurt me so many times that I rarely felt the pain anymore. If I opened my mouth, if I told them what he'd done, what would they be able to do? And how far would my father go to keep his secret?

I didn't know the answer to those questions, but I did know two things. Simon Herrera would do anything to protect his image, and he was capable of grave violence.

I didn't want anyone else to experience what I had, so I'd simply nodded along with his excuse that I'd been running through the house and tripped down the stairs.

Oddly, that response had given me some reprieve. Once I healed, my father removed me from school and forced me to learn at home with a tutor.

For a while after that, the beatings had lessened, and outside of public appearances, he’d mostly acted like I didn’t exist. It was like he'd gotten the confirmation he needed, that I had accepted what I was to him—his doll, a pawn to morph and marionette into whatever he required that day.

That hurt the little pride I had, but there was no other alternative. I couldn't escape from him, not yet, but I would one day. I just had to survive to that point.

By sixteen, I'd become an expert in acting.

In front of others, I smiled, waved, danced at soirees where some men leered at me like a hungry lion dying for a taste. I kept my grades up, excelled at everything my father ordered me to, and sang my father’s praises to the masses.

But at night, when it was dark, and I was by myself, I'd let everything fade away except the anger and the hate.

I resented everything my father stood for: the law, politics, government. Sometimes, I was jealous of my mother for dying while I survived only to live a miserable life.

I was certain my father had abused her too. In every photo, her blonde hair was in a sophisticated updo. She was always thin, dressed immaculately. The epitome of the ideal wife.

She was the perfect hostess at parties, the first person my father thanked at award speeches and always with a wide smile on her face—the same one I had been faking for years.

If my mother were alive, would my life have been different? Would someone have finally loved me? Would someone have saved me from this torture?

I wanted to believe at least one of my parents cared about me. It was the only comfort I had… Until I found my mother's diary.

Alana had been forced to marry my father, and he'd abused her every single day of her life.

From broken ribs to marital rape to constant threats upon her life, she'd gone through it all. My mother’s appearance was always flawless, her behavior impeccable, because if she weren't, she would face unimaginable pain and terror.

My mother never had a moment of peace, and any hope she'd carried in her heart of finally getting it had eventually been drained out of her. In that way, we were the same. But unlike me, she had taken the easy way out.

In a little pocket, hidden at the back of her diary, was a detailed plan on how she would kill herself. My mother couldn't bring herself to do it while pregnant with me, but the moment she gave birth, she swore she'd take her own life. And she did.

My mother had also left a letter for me. She apologized for giving birth to me, said she never wanted to bring me into a world with that bastard as my father, but she had no choice.

He had her watched nearly twenty-four hours a day. A baby would make the media see him as a family man. It was exactly what he needed for his campaign, and he wouldn’t let anyone stand in the way of that—especially my mother.

She hoped that one day I would find a way out. That someone would save me, or I'd find the strength to save myself. She apologized for being weak, for not persevering for me, for being selfish.

I didn't bother to read the rest because she was selfish.

I understood she didn't have a choice, but I couldn't forgive her. She'd left me with my father. She knew that by dying, I would be in the same situation she had been. Yet she still went through with the pregnancy and her suicide.

Did she know how that would affect me? How many times I would be called a killer?

I'd been mocked, hurt, constantly reminded that I was lower than scum by my father, and I'd believed it. I understood it was my fault, that I killed her and shouldn't be alive. And now, sixteen years later, I found out that I’d been framed by my own mother.

She’d forced me to take the fall for something I never should have had to. I’d lived with guilt and shame that had never belonged to me.

That wasn't right. That wasn't fair. That wasn't love.

No one had ever shown me what love was, but that wasn't it. This wasn't how a parent was supposed to treat their child. They were supposed to care for, nurse, worry about, guide, and protect them. But nobody had ever done that for me.

If I hadn’t become the perfect tool for shaping my father's image, I likely wouldn't have made it past infancy.

But I had, and I was determined to survive. If I had to keep acting, pretending I loved my father and my life, I would. If I had to worship the ground he walked on, or hide his abuse, I would.

I would do whatever I had to survive, and when I was able, I'd leave him for good. Yes, he was a senator, but he couldn't stop me once I became an adult.

Then I'd escape.

Then I'd be free.

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I’m not one for over the top mushy love books, but there was so much action beyond the bedroom doors with it being a mafia seemed book. The spice level would be 4/5 because the author did such a wonderful job at keeping detail, but not over the top, once again. I absolutely love the strong female character, although her pushback was a little annoying. I loved the “burn the world down “main male character. The twist towards the end did catch me off guard, which does not happen very often.

Purchasing the ebook took less than 30 seconds as applepay is accepted. The book itself was so short, but an absolute masterpiece. I’m disappointed it’s not longer because the story itself IS THAT good but knew it was sold as was—a short story. I do wish for a prequel or sequel as I’d love to hear more about these characters.

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✨We got another revieeeeeeew✨

Okay what did I just read? Because WOOOOOOOOOW

I didn’t want this book to end at all!!

First before I say anything - THANK YOU melissacumminsauthor for picking me to be an arc reader for this book, it was honestly wow I want more I need more 🫣

Crowned in blood was honestly such a beautiful read! It flowed so perfectly and the character building was perfect! Especially Catalina from the start enduring abuse from her pathetic excuse of a father, to marrying her off to some scum, to her being a BADASS and murdering him and taking his mafia empire and leading it herself and being a girl boss! The story and the way everything was portrayed is SO good, the relationship between her and Marco oh my god! The guy knows what he wants and he got it!!!!

Tropes :
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Stalking
Touch her and 💀
Abuse
Age Gap
Arranged marriage with a bloody twist
Obsessed Stalker Mafia hero
He falls first and hard
Forced proximity
Mental health representation
Morally gray characters
Who did this to you?
Grumpy Sunshine but with a murdery twist
Found Family

Honestly when this book comes out you HAVE to get your hands on it. This book is honestly more than a 5 star read

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STRONG WOMAN

Check trigger/content Warnings ⚠️10⭐️ 10🌶O.M.G THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD, my first by this author & MOST DEFINITELY WON'T BE MY LAST. FMC Catalina is just WOW the way she was treated as a child was just horrible but the moment she was an adult & saw the opportunity to take charge of her life she did in a huge way that even im proud of & she became a strong capable woman. Then enter our Strong powerful se*y, tatt, hero, boss man Marco who takes his time showing Catalina that he wants to be with her & by her side never pushing her but showing her in small ways that she means something to him & that he'd crawl through h3// to be with her & to have her as his queen, always giving her a shoulder to lean on if needed, always telling her she is beautiful, important & enough & that he'd drop to his knees to worship her if she wanted him to. I just LOVE MARCO SO MUCH THAT I'd like to know where I can find one 🤣. Catalina takes a lil time to come around but when she does there nothing she won't do to save & protect her King Marco. Also if you love spicy then this book truly delivers. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BOOK.

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One of the better special editions I’ve received - beautiful!

The book is beautiful.

Loved It!!!♥️🖤

Oh my gosh I really loved this book and couldn’t get enough!!! Oh my wow I loved Catalina’s character she is so dang strong and badazz!! She’s amazing!! & don’t get me started on Marco aahhh loved his character as well he’s so sweet but also ruthless when he needs to be!!! Aahhh this book was everything and I can’t wait to read more books by Melissa Cummins !! ♥️🖤

Absolutely obsessed with this book! Catalina and Marco's story is EVERYTHING: intense, steamy, and just the right amount of twisted. Catalina is fierce and resilient, surviving trauma and rising from her past as a powerful leader. And Marco? Ohhh he's the ultimate "he falls first" anti-hero, totally fixated on making Catalina his queen. His obsession with her (like bringing different flowers every day to figure out her favorite!?!) had me swooning.
The tension, the rivalry, the "touch her and die" vibes-SO. MUCH. YES. Catalina doesn't make it easy for him either, and I LIVED for the banter and slow-burn! If you love mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, and powerful characters who don't give in easily, get this on your TBR ASAP!🌟😍❤️‍🔥

So, So happy I got my Crowned In Blood book in today!! Looks Absolutely Stunning! So Excited To Read It! 😁 Thank you.

4.25⭐️

Crowned in Blood by Melissa Cummins is a gripping dark romance that weaves trauma, empowerment, and passion into a compelling tale. Catalina rises from a life of abuse to lead her late husband's mafia empire, battling PTSD while vowing to protect others from her pain. Her strength is tested when Marco, a morally complex rival, forms an alliance to take down a human trafficking ring. Despite her fear of men, sparks fly, and their intense, slow-burn relationship blossoms.With strong character development and raw mental health representation, this story balances action, chemistry, and emotional depth. While the plot feels rushed in places, the blend of tension, vulnerability, and dark themes keeps readers hooked. A unique twist on mafia romance, Crowned in Blood is a must-read for fans of edgy, character-driven stories.Rating: 4.25/5Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️Thank you for the ARC ♥️

Couldn’t put it down! One of the best reads 🥰

I throughly enjoyed reading this book. I've read a lot of mafia theme romance books however I throughly enjoyed that it was a woman in power. When reading these types of books it's normally the male who's the leader. I loved that It was a strong female character the depth of Catalina's emotional trauma to becoming powerful was portrayed so excellently. I loved Marco's insistence and carefulness in perusing Catalina and knowing what he wants from the start. Marco was certainly giving touch her and die vibes but also giving Catalina the respect and space to grow without overstepping (only sometimes 😂). Oooo and let me tell you the intense face paced spice 🙈🥵 the whole book had me in a chokehold. Seeing what a badass Catalina was becoming knowing when to let Marco take control. Marco was giving some possessiveness but also was such a golden retriever vibe when it came to Catalina. Having Marco interpret his partners needs so well suggesting therapy and helping Catalina to cope with her trauma and recognise the strong woman she is and will continue to be was so moving. The fact he would give up everything to make her safe and comfortable and never ask her for anything was really heartfelt and really helped you connect to the characters. I was sooo pleased with the ending that everyone got what was coming to them eventually and the thought and care about the victims not just ending. I would 100% recommend reading I cannot wait to read more of Melissa's work it was a pleasure to be given the chance to read it. 😊

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "CROWNED IN BLOOD" I Love a great Mafia Romance & thisn doesn't disappoint its a page turner you can't put down.
Catalina is one awesome tough character she's been through so much abuse, among other things & came out being ruthless making you want to cheer her on.
Marco is ruthless won't let anyone near her or they'll won't like what happens he's such a perfect mate for her he'll do anything to get what he wants no exceptions.
Marco & Catalina's story is one you don't want to miss what she has to overcome & having Marco with her through it all.
I absolutely loved this story & highly recommend if you like a hot dark Mafia Romance this is one you must read.

Nothing about Catalina is average or weak. She is the perfect Mafia Queen, and she's a queen in her own right. I love her personality. Like adore it. She's one of my new favorite FMCs. She didn't need to be saved!! And Mateo is swoonworthy! It was such slow burn between them, but the fire and chemistry was off the charts. I need more!!!! I need more female bosses instead of all the men! Love the ending

This is an emotional story with interesting characters trying to live life the best they can. This story is enjoyable to read and characters written wonderfully. It was intense, brimming with twists, spicy in all the best ways, and the end was brutal. The story was nearly non-stop action, and I couldn’t put it down once I started reading. I thought the book had the perfect balance of plot and spice. I loved how unique the story was. I can't wait for the next book to come out so I can see what happens next.

I found this book to be so lovely. By lovely I mean Catalina and Marco. They were both so similar in a way that they liked each other but it didn’t stop at just making him hers. The way he felt towards her just continued to grow and he was just so pleasing. I loved how he made sure she felt loved. Also, both so strong minded.

I was so invested that I couldn’t put the book down. It was so good and man this guy really knows how to put on a show! Catalina on the other hand, i loved how she was. She is the queen after all.

I loved it all.

Stalking His Queen

When Catalina needs an alliance, she seeks out the most dangerous man in her world, Marco. He is determined to possess her and make her his queen. This dark romance was intriguing and suspenseful as she is a strong FMC that has endured tragedy and pain to a great degree. I really enjoyed how Marco did not give up on her, albeit with a little stalking. It was entertaining and enthralling, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the end.

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily leave this review.

Catalina had been at the mercy of her powerful mafia father for years, and her only escape has been foiled as he married her off to a cruel man she just met. However, her fight for freedom grants her the seat at the head of a powerful mafia family. Now, Marco, a rival family head, won’t seem to go away and is everywhere she turns. As she navigates her new role and this unlikely alliance, she is wary of Marco until she can no longer their mutual attraction.

I liked how this was a twist on a mafia romance and centered Catalina, the abused mafia lord’s daughter. I also liked how Marco is an absolute golden retriever while not shying away from torture. I found the story emotional, intriguing, and unexpected.

I was given a free copy. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

4.5 Stars!

This is a dark romance novel with mafia and it’s one of the ones that actually have a lot of action. It’s dual pov and definitely a slow burn. We follow FMC Catalina and she has a very traumatic upbringing and deals with her past and she becomes strong and doesn’t take any abuse anymore from anyone and runs the mafia very well, Boss bish vibes. We also follow Marco, heir to his family mafia that has a thing for Catalina. As the story progresses Catalina’s feelings change toward Marco as they become closer. I do love the connection between them and how Marco talks to Catalina. This isn’t dark romance to me at all, it’s just a slow burn but the romance is very spicy! I loved it.

I was chosen to read an ARC of this book, and let me say 10/10 I LOVE this book. As others have said usually a lead female role isn’t a strong story line, but this book was just amazing. I loved how Marco’s role wasn’t too overbearing like in some other books with a female lead. This book at least focused on Catalina as a whole. The spicy level was 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. I legit was on the edge of my seat at some points waiting for them to just get together and when they did admit to feelings for each other I’m pretty sure I jumped for joy. I hope there is a second book.

I seriously cannot wait to read more books by Melissa Cummins.

Dark Edgy Romance🖤🖤🔪

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2Crowned in Blood is an intense and captivating romance that follows Catalina, a woman who rises from the ashes of her traumatic past to become a formidable leader. Born into a corrupt world controlled by her abusive father, Catalina is forced into a marriage with an older, ruthless familia boss. After enduring years of suffering, she finally gains freedom when her new husband dies (on their wedding night!) and she takes control of his empire, stepping into a new role of power.However, her internal struggles persist. Battling PTSD from her past, Catalina transforms both mentally and physically, becoming fiercely protective of her familia and vowing to never let anyone else experience the pain she did. As she gains strength, she fights to keep her life in her own hands.Enter Marco, the head of a rival familia, a morally complex and enigmatic figure. Marco has been watching Catalina for over a year, obsessed with her, and finally allies with her to take down a human trafficking ring once run by her late husband. Their partnership is dangerous, with plenty of sparks flying between them. Despite her deep fear of men and trust issues, Catalina begins to fall for Marco, experiencing many “firsts”-including her first kiss and her first experience of true love. Their romance is intense, filled with chemistry and tension as they take on powerful enemies.Crowned in Blood is a gripping, spicey romance that blends high-stakes action, intense passion, a powerful story of overcoming trauma, and a touch of magic. With plot twists, thrilling moments, and a deeply emotional love story, it’s a must read for fans of dark, edgy romances featuring strong, complex characters.

I loved this book! Melissa managed to write a MMC that was both dangerous and a cinnamon roll and it was really refreshing to read about the MMC not being a complete walking red flag to his woman. I love mafia romances and this is easily one of my favorites now. As always check your trigger warnings!

𝑻𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆 : Crowned In Blood
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 : Melissa Cummins
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 : 𝟱/𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 😮‍💨
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A big thank you to Melissa Cummins for generously providing me with an ARC for an honest review.

“Crowned in Blood” stands as a captivating standalone mafia romance infused with paranormal elements.

The story follows Catalina Salazar, who, having endured abuse from her senator father and being sold into marriage with a mafia boss, takes matters into her own hands by killing him on their wedding night and assumes the role of the don. Marco, the leader of a rival famiglia, is infatuated with Catalina, having stalked her for a year and admired her resilience. His devotion to her demonstrates his desire for her true self. The writing is strong, the romance is passionate, and Catalina emerges as a formidable heroine despite her PTSD. The plot is thrilling and engaging, making this book an enjoyable read. 🔥♥️

I absolutely adore this book for its compelling storyline, pacing, and tropes, but most of all for the writing. Melissa’s prose resonates deeply, evoking a wide spectrum of emotions—beautiful, inspiring, devastating, humorous, and heart-wrenching—always hitting the mark perfectly. 🫶✨

Make sure you read the content warnings listed on the author's website before reading.

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✨️✨️✨️9/10 would recommend!!✨️✨️✨️

I love the strong FMC especially the character growth from her situation in the beginning.
This was my first mafia romance and I loved it.
Not my first dark romance but this is definitely a great dark romance for beginners.

The MMC stole the show.
I loved every scene with him.
He is wonderfully charismatic and his love and loyalty to the FMC is great.

Overall the story is nicely paced and very well written.
It was an absolute privilege to be an ARC reader and I can't wait to read more from this author.

This was a very entertaining read that I devoured within a week.
Please please please don't hesitate!
Get the book! You won't be disappointed!

Again thank you so much Melissa for the opportunity to be an ARC reader.
Your story is phenomenal! 🤩🤩🤩

Amazing couple

Catalina and Marco have a mafia romance. Catalina had a rough past and shows her strength in her present. The banter between Catalina and Marco along with their chemistry and connection was incredible. I loved their interactions. This is a darker read that had an amazing build.