ARC REVIEW - Condemned to Love
Title: Condemned To Love
Author: Siobhan Davis
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Type: standalone
POV: Dual
Release date: 31st Jan 2021
My rating: 💋💋💋💋1/2
Her teen crush is now a ruthless killer and powerful mafia heir.
Will one life-altering night unite or destroy them?
Bennett Mazzone grew up ignorant of the truth: he is the illegitimate son of the most powerful mafia boss in New York. Until it suited his father to drag him into a world where power, wealth, violence, and cruelty are the only currency.
Celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Sin City should be fun for Sierra Lawson, but events take a deadly turn when she ends up in a private club, surrounded by dangerous men who always get what they want.
And they want her.
Ben can’t believe his ex’s little sister is all grown up, stunningly beautiful, and close to being devoured by some of the most ruthless men he has ever known. The Vegas trip is about strengthening ties, but he won’t allow his associates to ruin her perfection. Although it comes at a high price, saving Sierra is his only choice.
The memory of Ben’s hands on her body is seared into Sierra’s flesh for eternity. She doesn’t regret that night. Not even when she discovers the guy she was crushing on as a teenager is a cold, calculating killer with dark impulses and lethal enemies who want him dead.
Understanding the risks, she walks away from the only man she will ever love, stowing her secrets securely in her heart. Until the truth becomes leverage and Sierra is drawn into a bloody war—a pawn in a vicious game she doesn’t want to play.
As the web of deceit is finally revealed, Ben will stop at nothing to protect Sierra. Even if loving her makes him weak. In a world where women serve a sole purpose, and alliances mean the difference between life and death, can he fight for love and win?
A STAND-ALONE DARK MAFIA ROMANCE.
Will one life-altering night unite or destroy them?
Bennett Mazzone grew up ignorant of the truth: he is the illegitimate son of the most powerful mafia boss in New York. Until it suited his father to drag him into a world where power, wealth, violence, and cruelty are the only currency.
Celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Sin City should be fun for Sierra Lawson, but events take a deadly turn when she ends up in a private club, surrounded by dangerous men who always get what they want.
And they want her.
Ben can’t believe his ex’s little sister is all grown up, stunningly beautiful, and close to being devoured by some of the most ruthless men he has ever known. The Vegas trip is about strengthening ties, but he won’t allow his associates to ruin her perfection. Although it comes at a high price, saving Sierra is his only choice.
The memory of Ben’s hands on her body is seared into Sierra’s flesh for eternity. She doesn’t regret that night. Not even when she discovers the guy she was crushing on as a teenager is a cold, calculating killer with dark impulses and lethal enemies who want him dead.
Understanding the risks, she walks away from the only man she will ever love, stowing her secrets securely in her heart. Until the truth becomes leverage and Sierra is drawn into a bloody war—a pawn in a vicious game she doesn’t want to play.
As the web of deceit is finally revealed, Ben will stop at nothing to protect Sierra. Even if loving her makes him weak. In a world where women serve a sole purpose, and alliances mean the difference between life and death, can he fight for love and win?
A STAND-ALONE DARK MAFIA ROMANCE.
* to be updated
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Star Rating : 4.5 / 5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : None
Hero : Ben. Hard and ruthless , he was a mafia Leader.
Heroine : Seirra. She was the sweet girl who had a crush on Ben when she was younger but now has matured into an amazing and sassy woman who still feels something for the boy she fell in love with.
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 7/10
Heat Rating : 7/10
Triggers Involved : Kidnapping
Plot Summary :
Sierra Met Ben when she was a teenager. He was the older boy who was her sister's boyfriend. The only person who actually understood her. She wanted him since but couldn't do anything since he belonged to her sister. That is until he disappeared without any trace. Soon she moved on with her life.
Now years later , she finds herself in a very difficult situation and comes face to face with Ben. The boy she grew to love has now matured into a hard ruthless leader and apparently the only one who can save her. Old feelings start to resurface , but what they don't realise is that they both are mere pawns in a much bigger game.
Overall Opinion :
I absolutely loved this one!! I am a huge fan of this author and she has killed me numerous times with her amazing contemporary romances as well as the reverse harem ones , but he'll I wasn't prepared for her to slay me in the mafia genre too! She introduced me to this new world and now has me all addicted and salivating for my next fix!
The book was simply phenomenal. I won't say it was very dark since I have read much darker books , but it was more like a contemporary mafia Romance with sprinkles of darkness in a few places! The book spanned over a large timeline and I was happy that the author made us read all the event's in such a thorough way , she didn't skip anything and I that was my favourite part of this book. It was one hell of a ride and i would definitely recommend this book to all the mafia Romance lovers out there!!
I am addicted to this new maida world and I really hope that she gives us the next book soon!
Final Verdict :
Amazing as always!
It wasn't a dark mafia Romance , more like a contemporary one with sprinkles of darkness in some places.
The plot was phenomenal , I loved the plot twists!
A must read for all the mafia Romance lovers out there!
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