Claimed by the Irish

The Claimed and Beloved Duet #1

by Britt McKenna

He's next in line to rule the Irish mob, and he’ll do anything to make me his. I’ve been sheltered from the dangers of my family’s criminal activity for most of my life, but when one mistake puts me in debt to the Irish, I have no choice but to accept responsibility and agree to their demands. As Declan MacKenzie’s fiancée . Rumors paint the notorious womanizer as ruthless, wicked and devastatingly handsome. But I don’t know what to believe. You see, I’ve actually run into the Irish mobster before. The Declan I met was intelligent, a fellow art lover, and undeniably gorgeous. The lust he sparked within me was unlike anything I’d ever experienced, and the night we spent together was the best of my life. Until it wasn’t. Now, I’m his reluctant fiancée, and I don’t know what to think. Was anything about our time together real? Or was Declan manipulating me from the moment we first locked eyes? I suppose it doesn’t matter. I’m trapped in this arranged marriage whether I like it or not. Or am I? Claimed by the Irish is an arranged marriage mafia romance with mature themes, mild profanity, and slow-burn-steam. It's book one in The Claimed and Beloved Duet and ends on a cliffhanger.

Genres: Romance, Mafia Romance

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2023

About the author

Lover of all things romance, Britt McKenna is a contemporary adult romance author for those with spicy taste buds. ;)

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Reviews

[meghann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This. Was. Amazing. I loved Catarina. This was told entirely from her point of view, so I was right there with her for the roller coaster of emotions surrounding Declan MacKenzie. Every time I thought I knew who he was, something would happen that changed everything. I could not put this down, and for some reason I thought this would be a standalone. So imagine my delight when I reached the end and realized we are just getting started. I am so freaking excited for the next book and to see what Catarina does next. And there are some characters in this that I need to figure out as there seem to be many secrets. This is definitely one I will read again and again, especially while I wait for book two. <3

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Cat’s story was introduced in Worth a Thousand Words, I knew I would like this book immediately. Even though we knew what the “deal” was from the previous book, I like how this one gave their back story and how she and Declan met in order to get to their predicament. The club, the fire, the “deal” together add up to such a page turning story. The next installment is sure to be just as entertaining!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claimed by the Irish...

The Claimed and Beloved Duet book 1. Oh so twisty with plenty of WTF craziness. Two powerful families to mesh together with all drama angst, secrets, lies, and hot burning chemistry between the Italian princess and the next Irish Don. A new author for me and its fantastic.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

ends in cliffhanger

Should be required to tell you the book ends in a cliffhanger I really dislike when authors feel the need for series. The story dragged and did not need a second.

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need Beloved by the Irish like, right now. I need to know what happens…IMMEDIATELY.

[sandra silliman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

The fact he is a big fan for a while now but he does. He has a great time that

[Crystal Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall good book. Listening in monotone was a tad rough but good story. Want to find book 2 now.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

[Avid · Rating 1 out of 5]

AVOID !!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, on to the sequel now

[Brittany Cooney · Rating 3 out of 5]

end in an absolute cliff hanger. I was annoyed until I realised there was a part 2 - thank god for that