Tag: #mafiasuspense

Feb 07

#sweetpoison

Sweet Poison by Rachel Van Dyken is the perfect dark, decadent finale to Rise of the De Langes. 🖤 This book feels like stepping back into a world of tailored suits, whispered threats, and loyalty written in blood.

Louis and Tempest are explosive together. She thinks she’s choosing the game, the rules, and the weapon. Louis walks in like a man who already survived the fire and decided he’s done burning for everyone else. Their chemistry is sharp, dangerous, and completely addictive. 🔥

Seeing all our favorites from the Five Families make appearances felt like a reunion of legends, and longtime readers will love every nod to the past. We do say goodbye to a couple of OGs, which hurts, but it felt meaningful rather than cruel. I’m just grateful my main man made it through. 😅

The ending gives closure while still hinting that this world isn’t finished with us yet. Sweet, brutal, emotional, and perfectly mafia. A fitting send-off that tastes like honey… with a blade hidden underneath. 🗝️💀

Dec 06

#FallenGods

Fallen Gods feels like what would happen if Frozen, Marvel, and old-school mafia romance all had a beautifully unhinged baby—and I mean that in the best way. Rachel Van Dyken takes Norse mythology, modern power plays, dark family secrets, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension and blends them into a story that feels epic, cinematic, and addictive.

We follow Rey, raised to be her father’s weapon—trained, sharpened, and sent into the lion’s den of Endir University on a mission that could rewrite the fate of the world. Her job? Steal Mjolnir. No pressure right 🥴. If she fails, the people she loves pay the price.😳

Aric Erikson is THE ice-cold heir to the enemy line, the last guy she should even look at twice. He’s all frost and distance, until cracks start to form…and suddenly the girl who’s been taught to follow orders finds herself questioning everything.
Their chemistry is sharp and absolutely magnetic.
Their stakes are literally world-ending.

The tension builds like a fuse burning toward a powder keg, with ancient gods stirring, secrets collapsing, and loyalties getting tested from every angle. It’s dark academia meets mythic chaos, with a dash of mafia-style manipulation and a romance that hits with the intensity of a storm.

These Fallen Gods will grab you from page one and refuse to let go.

Oct 29

#mydarkeverafter

This was the perfect conclusion to Rafa and Guinevere’s story — dark, emotional, and utterly consuming. I wasn’t sure how Giana Darling was going to wrap up their tangled, dangerous love, but she did it in a way that felt raw and real. It’s not an easy story — it’s brutal at times, layered with family secrets, revenge, and choices that blur every line between love and control. But through all of it, Rafa and Vera’s connection never loses its pull.

Dane Anderson and CJ Bloom brought every ounce of that tension and heartbreak to life. Dane’s deep, commanding tone is Raffaele Romano — you can hear the danger in every word, but also that thread of devotion he can’t quite hide. And CJ Bloom perfectly captures Vera’s emotional journey — the strength in her fear, the courage in her heartbreak. Together, they made this audiobook addictive in the best way.

By the time it ended, I felt wrung out but satisfied. It’s dark, yes — but it’s also a story about surviving what was meant to break you and finding your version of “ever after,” even if it doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Dark, passionate, and beautifully narrated. A powerful ending for one of Giana Darling’s most haunting couples.

Oct 21

#badbishop

I love a good mafia romance, and Bad Bishop delivers everything I crave—dark power struggles, dangerous chemistry, and a hero who’s as ruthless as he is unexpectedly soft.

Tiernan Callaghan is like a burnt marshmallow—all tough and crusty on the outside but gooey in the middle. He’s the head of the Irish mob, cold and calculated, but when it comes to Lila—the Camorra princess with a heartbreaking past—he’ll burn the world to protect her.

This book is dark and emotional, full of secrets, trauma, and revenge, but also flashes of vulnerability that hit hard. Both Tiernan and Lila have been through hell, yet somehow they find a way to love and heal in a world that doesn’t make room for either.

The audiobook is absolute perfection. Lucy Rivers brings so much heart and emotion to Lila, while Corvin King’s delicious Irish accent makes Tiernan even more addictive. 🫠 Together, they pull you straight into the grit and passion of this world—I couldn’t stop listening.🖤🔥

It’s brutal, beautiful, and completely addictive.

Sep 05

#ahatefulnegotiation

Tijan does it again! A Hateful Negotiation is a dark, slow-burn mafia romance that had me hooked from the very first page. Creighton is everything I love in a mafia hero—dangerous, ruthless, and a little unhinged (ok maybe a lot🫣)—but when it comes to Blake, he’s all in, protective to the point of obsession👀.

Blake just wants normal, but nothing about her life with Creighton circling her world is normal. The foster-sibling angle, the age gap, and all that back-and-forth tension made their story so addictive. Their “negotiation” really did feel like a battle of wills😬 And y’all the chemistry & tension between them is off the charts.

This book gave me everything I love in mafia romance—angst, obsession, loyalty, danger, and a love story that hits hard once those walls finally break down. Creighton and Blake are dark, messy, and unforgettable, and I loved every second of it.

Aug 03

#handsomedevil

Tate Blackthorn is unhinged, obsessive, and so devilishly in control I wanted to punch him and kiss him in the same breath. My girl, Gia,walked straight into the fire—and made it hers💪🏻

This book is a wild, addictive ride through mafia territory, with all the things I love: enemies to lovers, fake marriage (with very real tension), turf power plays, and a hero who’s practically allergic to etiquette. Tate plays the long game and always wins—calm, calculating, and completely out of his mind.

Somehow Leigh made grief, revenge, and generational trauma sexy. But then she also gave us laugh-out-loud moments like:
“So? She communicated with that Lina woman and said I was doing a good job. You think I don’t know I’m on probation?”

The obsession is sharp. The banter? Killer. And the cameos from my fave alpha-holes? Chef’s kiss.

But what really got me were those unexpectedly tender gut-punches:
“Happiness. I was happy. Not in a fleeting kind of way but in a f**k, I’ve been doing this life thing all wrong the entire time way.”

And of course, Tate just had to break me a little with:
“I was still, at my core, a man accustomed to and enamored with darkness.”

Handsome Devil is dark, twisted, and exactly the kind of story I crave—equal parts fury and filth, with just enough heart to ruin me.

Definitely looking forward to the Society of Villains series🖤

May 29

#littlenightmare

Eagle Elite…home sweet home🖤

I love love love the OG Elite but the next gen is making just as many moves as their parents. Raven finds herself in a bit of a situation but it’s exactly where she us meant to be. With someone who will lay his life down for her & her choices.

Gah! Is there anything sexier that a loyal yo a fault guy who will do anything to protect you & your family🔥 Ace is every bit that guy. His journey was not an easy one but it made him into the person he was meant to be.

I love anything EE & mafia so this was a freaking treat! Cannot wait for Tempest😈

Mar 28

#mydarkfairytale

This one was such a breath of fresh air! The imagery was incredible—every scene felt so real. I loved the age gap and of course the mafia🖤

One of my favorite lines was, ‘Tonight, I feel like playing the hero instead of the villain.’ —I love the person Raffa allowed himself to be with Vera🖤

‘But to me, you are the shooting star that lights up my life.’ 😍😍😍 I’m not sure how to say sawoon in Italian…

I’m a sucker for authentic feeling mafia guys & the Italian phrases throughout the book were perfect! I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook because it’s going to be so yummy!

I was hooked from start to finish and can’t wait for the next book to come out. Highly recommend it!

Aug 19

#thedevilhimself

*The Devil Himself* by BB Easton is pure, wicked pleasure for your ears. Eric Nolan’s narration? Oh, my God, it’s next-level hot. We all know Joe Arden saying “fuuuuck” is sexy as hell, but when the Devil Himself whispers “shh”? Prepare to melt.

Nolan’s voice is a sinful treat that brings BB Easton’s dark, seductive tale to life. His devilish charm is irresistible, pulling you deeper into the story with every word. Together Eric & Elizabeth bring every bit of this genre bending tale together😈

And guess what? I’m about to jet off to Ireland, dreaming of sexy accents and hoping to avoid any drama like Alexei’s wild escapades in the book. But hey, a little adventure never hurt anyone, right😳

Seriously, if you haven’t listened to The Devil Himself, do it now. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Jun 24

#ciaobella

You had me at Ciao!

The Queen of Mafia is back, and man, did she have me gasping and guessing the whole way through. RVD’s ‘Ciao Bella’ is one wild ride from start to finish.

Right from the start, I was hooked. I just knew she couldn’t have done what it looked like, but RVD kept me on the edge of my seat, dying to figure out what was going on with the Families. Holy plot twist, Batman! They were insane!

RVD knows how to spin a story that’s both gripping and totally unpredictable. The mafia world felt so real, I could almost feel the tension and danger myself. I love where RVD took us with this one – it’s packed with suspense, intrigue, and jaw-dropping surprises.

If you love intense stories with lots of drama and twists, ‘Ciao Bella’ is a must-read. Seriously, you won’t be able to put it down!”

🖤fave quotes📖
At least that’s how I imagined it, like they were some sort of mafia Elvises.—-omg 🖤😜

“And if I would have begged you to save me from drowning in the darkness, what then?”
I turned to face him. “Maybe I would have told you I’d drown right with you, the only way to the other side is through the darkness—only then can you find the light, you know?”——well dang 🥺

“…Always say hello and goodbye. No matter what.”
“Every day?”
“Every day. I want my days to start with Ciao Bella, and I want them to end with Ciao Bella.”🖤🖤🖤

Just because Nixon is my dude but I love when they mess with him:
“On a scale of one to ten, how painful was it to say that out loud, Dad?” “Fourteen,” Nixon grunted.

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