Orion Ruined

New York Mafia Vengeance #1

by Alexandra Iff

To the mafia, my loyalty means my life, but to me, it means someone else’s. How do I decide who lives and who dies?

Maisy
I should’ve run away to freedom. Not to his house. But a promise is a promise, even if it kills me. And it will, soon. The men who found me, three ruthless mafia heads, upended my life, ripped me open, and broke me down.
Apparently, that wasn’t enough. Now, they’re going to kill me.

Orion
The moment I open the door, ready to rain hell on whoever’s there, I find myself blindly pointing my gun at… her. I shouldn’t have taken her in. I should’ve killed her there and then. But the darkness inside her looked familiar.
Fool. That’s what I am.

Logan
She was an anomaly we should’ve killed. Not fucked. But my cock developed a mind of its own after tasting her silken heat. I was a goner, and even though I knew I had to end her life, I promised her protection.
I still wonder what she’s done to me.

Kai
As a mafia head, I can break as many rules as I want, and torture or even kill whoever’s in my way. That is, until I met her. My baby girl. I soon learned there are rules I’m willing to follow: hers.

ORION Ruined is Book 1 in the New York Mafia Vengeance series. A Why Choose/Dark Mafia Romance full of spice and suspense that will keep you turning the pages.
Publisher’s Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger, and it’s a dark romance that deals with mature themes that may be triggering for some.

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark, Smut, Why Choose, Romance, Mafia Romance, Enemies To Lovers

313 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2023

About the author

Alexandra is a dark romance author drawn to the raw, the ruthless, and the irresistible—writing sinfully addictive stories where brutal alpha males meet fierce, no-bullshit women who give as good as they get (eventually, of course!).

Join Alexandra’s reader group on Facebook for the latest news, book recommendation and plenty of fun. *Alexandra's Naughty, Good Girls Club* https://www.facebook.com/groups/alexa...

Sign up to Alexandra’s mailing list for exclusive news about future releases, giveaways and other stuff. www.alexandraiff.com/links

Reviews

[Emma_books_xoxo · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW!!!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I knew this book ended on a cliffhanger but WTF was that!!! I NEED book 2.. please 😩

Maisy is such a strong and brave FMC, she's smart asf too. With a photographic memory she's a valuable asset but found herself mixed up with the wrong person but not by choice. He gladly took what he wanted when he wanted. Maisy finds herself running from one mafia boss to another in hopes she can find safety but also find her sister. What she didn't count on was the three men she's found there.

Orion, Logan and Kai and three mafia bosses from three different families. They are all supposed to be enemies but brotherhood is thicker than the blood of family and these men will protect each other with their lives.

When Maisy shows up everything changes but with secrets and lies unfolding and enemies lurking at every corner will these three men and Maisy get the lives they all want and crave or will the kingdoms fall leaving the city to be run by a greater evil?? Read the book to find out 😏

Definitely recommend!! Can't wait for book two!!

[Yamy👻 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Only one star ⭐️ for the smut 🤣
I don’t even know where to begin,

This FMC is suppose be a genius only to be a stupid woman that gets herself into the same situation not once but 3 times!!! And to top it off! She set a trap for her 3 lovers! Because of her sister(which I get) but why not go ask them for help???
She’s a user!
I’m not continuing the series!!

[Chassity]

Had to DNF. The writing is horrible and the story is so unrealistic.

[Yes_I_Read_Lots · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG this book … those characters … that ending! Wow I was literally screaming for the last couple of pages, I did not expect that. This book totally captivated me right from the start.

The spice in this is off the charts for this amazing why choose mafia romance. So many secrets, this book will take you through a roller coaster of emotions.

I cannot wait for book 2 as it is going to take me sometime to recover from that cliff hanger.

If you love Reverse Harem or Why Choose … love Mafia … love a dark read … love spice … love strong characters … unique storyline … can’t put the book down … binge read ……. Then you need this in your life NOW

[Leah-Ann Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god, what a book. I got really engrossed in this book. The spice in here was spot on (MMMF).The storyline was great it kept you wanting to read more. For me, this book flowed. I think the next book will help massively with the ending of this book. Once i had opened this book and started reading, i had to finish it. I read every given opportunity i could. If there is one thing i could say is read it, just read it.

[Haribo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow such an amazing read. Loved how all how the mmcs are so individual and have so much personality. The plot unravels at a medium pace and the romance develops in a natural way. Lots of spice that will make you squirm 😏 there are some darker themes including non con (not by an mmc) so check the TW. That cliffy though 🤯

[C.E Boyle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’ve seen so many people rant and rave about this book and if you like quick books with lots of sex and no story line until the last like 50 pages then it’s a great book for you.
The FMC is supposed to be this genius but she acts so stupid ALL the time and gets herself into horrible situations almost being gangr*aped multiple times like what?
There’s no real build up to the three guys and her becoming this ‘couple’ just the first day she’s taken basically as their prisoner ‘for her own protection’ of course, she makes out with one of them and then they are having sex a few days later like they don’t even talk and she doesn’t know them.
Shit doesn’t make sense for a lot of it either again she almost gets used by many many guys at one time but gets saved in the nick of time, to be brought to the MMCs house and then the three guys fuck her like what?? She’s still freaked out and reeling from almost dying but sure that makes sense….
She’s clearly hiding a secret but it’s only brushes on like twice that it’s hard to even put the pieces together of what it could be. That’s how little plot there is.
I wanted to like the books but there’s just this fake superficial insta-connection that doesn’t tether the characters together yet they are all in love with each other in about a week. I won’t be buying the second book sorry! It’s just too fast and not enough emotion or thought from any of the characters.
Sorry!

[Maizie · Rating 5 out of 5]

💜 Disclaimer: I received this ARC for free. This review is my unbiased view and given freely and voluntarily. I have not been paid for this review 💜

Thank you so much Alexandra for entrusting me with such a wonderful copy of your work.
I couldn't wait to dive into Maizy's world and the antics of her and her three potential life lines.

From the start it was an action packed RH stormy read. Did I mention the spice 🌶️🔥🥵

The evolving relationship between Maisy, Orion (O-Ryon), Logan and Kai was burning hot. The tension rolled off the pages and left me breathless. Vengeance and loyalty is forefront, and as secrets and truths were uncovered, the character growth was superb.

That ending though 😱☠️ my heart was in my mouth. I'm trying to think of all the different scenarios and directions that things can go and I'm wrecked by it. This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster and wrecked me. Please come and rescue me. I'm in the corner in the fetal position, clutching onto my kindle for support (snacks would be good).

If you like fast paced, action packed dramatic and lust filled RH mafia romance, don't hesitate to pick up this book and dive between its dark and deliciously silky pages. I highly recommend it 🖤🥀

[Sanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you want to enjoy this book: Leave out the very few pages without smut, ignore the plot, ignore the characters, ignore the clichés, ignore realism. There is nothing to like apart from the smut.

[Seohyung · Rating 3 out of 5]

this has the weakest plot i ve ever seen

[Emma BooktokReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orion Ruined
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Don’t worry, baby girl. We got you.”

I had to sign up for the ARC as so as I seen it on TikTok, I love a mafia romance and knew this was right up my street so a Massive Thank You to Alexandra for including me ♥️

This is my first book by Alexandra Iff, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but omg I really enjoyed this book and loved the 4 POV’s.

I really felt for Maisy, she is a genius with a photographic memory because of this men have taken advantage of her her whole life until Orion, Kai, Logan the heads of 3 different mafia family became her protectors but maisy keeps secrets and lies
This book kept my attention and had me turning pages so fast! I couldn’t put it down, i knew it ended with a cliffhanger but i wasn’t prepared for that ending! I need the next book asap.


I really am a sucker for a Mafia Man, I think Kai is my favourite ❤️

🩶Jealous mafia men
🩶Strong FMC
🩶Reverse harem
🩶MMMF
🩶Praise k!nk
🩶Sp@nking
🩶D_gradation scenes
🩶Forced proximity

"I shouldn't have taken her. I should have
k!lled her there and then. But the darkness inside her looked familiar. Fool. That's what I am."

“He possesses a different kind of darkness. one that I can see lurking as if patiently waiting for something.”

"Keep showing up like this and you'll get your a$$ $panked, Maisy."

Please know this book ends in a cliffhanger

[Danielle Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book by the author Alexandra Iff that I have read, and the way this book grabbed me, I can guarantee it won't be the last.

Orion Ruined is a fantastic, action-packed story. From the very onset, it was jam-packed full of danger and deceit, as well as plenty of spice.


I really enjoyed the way the author built up the world the story is set in, with the heads of three families actually secretly being best friends. It's unusual to see such a union between rival families, but Orion, Kai, and Logan have shared ambitions for how they want the world to be, and their ambitions aren't the only thing they share when Maisy arrives in their lives.


Maisy's character was complicated. At times she seemed manipulative, and her lies got her in trouble, but through her own POV and inner monologues, we got to see that she was trying to protect herself and that deep down she's actually quite vulnerable and desperate for love, unsure whether that's what she's getting or if she's just being used. I loved not only her interactions with her men but also how she interacted with Lisa and Mya, who were brilliant sideline characters playing important roles within the story without being overly involved.


There are so many twists and turns in this story; both Maisy and her men were guilty of keeping secrets from each other, and after a massive cliffhanger, I'm hoping they get a chance to rectify that. The main thing is that so many questions were left unanswered, and as readers, all we know is that there are secrets and lies at play and someone is betraying the men.


Spicewise, the story was full of it, from simple one-on-one moments to full-on group activities. Some of the sessions were dark, and while there was talk of, and the threat of SA, we didn't actually witness any within the story. There were some slightly dubious moments that involved BDSM and lots of degradation and praise that made me question the men at points because of their words to Maisy, but it's clear to see how much she means to them, even if they don't always admit it. I can't wait for more.

[Aleks Olisar · Rating 1 out of 5]

I-just-want-to-be-done-with-this-book. I have never read something so far away from the god-damn mark y'all. If you're wanting a mafia romance, you get about three whole paragraphs containing anything coherently mafia-related. Everything else is smut. It is so pointlessly smut heavy, that when the book returned to the fucking plot, I didn't have the foggiest idea what the hell was happening. The focus is clearly this weirdly average looking woman and all her holes, and explaining how "badass" these mafia men are without anything mafia related happening. Do NOT get me started on the motorcycle content. A gas pedal on a motorcycle? A bad-ass leather jacket wearing mafia head on a fucking TOURING bike? Jesus take the wheel. A simple Google search would've been enough to not make me experience secondhand embarrassment.

The author goes so far as to make Maisy a genius because she has the common sense to omit self-incriminating information from MURDERERS and a photographic memory. This girl is a narcoleptic ditz with no street-smarts. I also found how detailed the scenes where Maisy is eating super strange. Why is how much pizza this broad can stuff in her mouth or how spicy the fucking pepperoni is relevant to literally anything whatsoever?

***Update after finishing: I don't even care if all four of these people are actually dead, but them getting mowed down was the most exciting part of this book. For the love of all the things holy, you'd think we would've spent more than TWO SENTENCES on raiding Milan's house and obtaining these oh-so-important files and DVDs. My favorite thing about this book was finishing it.

[Duo Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

dark romance girls 🤝 reverse harem girls

It’s review time once again, and the spotlight is on ORION Ruined by Alexandra Iff

✧ dark romance
✧ mafia romance
✧ reverse harem (MFMM)
✧ praise and degradation
✧ forced proximity
✧ fast burn (spicy scenes rise !!)

Maisy, this little brat, can’t help but start ovulating around the mafia men who took her in after she turns up at their door in need of help Despite their initial scepticism, they quickly succumb to her allure and BAM - smut every other chapter (feels like, and I LOVE IT).

Speaking of which, the knee gripping ass shaking toe curling smut?? TOP TIER. Sometimes too much smut may get monotonous but trust me when I tell you, I was looking forward to each one and it was written so well.

The characters were icons as well, for me, characters are make or break when it comes to books. And Miss Author smashed it, I LOVED THEM. The worry with reverse harems is that there isn’t enough character backbone for each, but I loved to see how different they are and how each MMC connects with the FMC in their own way.

Ratings
Spice level: 5/5 (theres SO much, as a reverse harem would go)
Characters: 4.5/5
Plot & Pace: 4/5

Overall: 5/5 (slayed so hard)

Closing notes: this is literally perfect for a smutty cleanser with that flavour of dark romance. Trust. I literally loved this book so much, Alexandra Iff has earned another loyal reader, and you guys should get on board too.

ORION Ruined is available on KU & discreet paperbacks are available on Amazon.

[Jen Verdaguer · Rating 1 out of 5]

‼️CONTAINS SPOILERS ‼️

I should have DNF’d this when I had the chance. I formally want to complain how I was NOT a fan of the writing or paragraph style. My brain felt like taking all those multiple breaks in between paragraphs or conversations was making me read at snails pace and I so badly wanted this book to be over.

There was NO character development or at least any build-up of relationships between the FMC and the other 3 MMCs.

For the FMC to be considered “genius” but then constantly do stupid shit and continuously lie to her captors (ie multiple times where she almost gets 🍇), that just irritated me 😒

Also the BDSM scene in the book — what happened to having a safe word and clear boundaries? Isn’t that supposed to be a thing before ANY sort of play is started??? Because that was also lacking.

And the part where the mute niece who’s been traumatized for years INSTANTLY starts talking once the perpetrator is killed??? LOL WHAT??? #therapyPLZ

Honestly, the whole book lacked thought and depth. Shit seemed to jump from one thought to another without any detail. I did not enjoy this book and I am definitely not reading the rest of series. There are better, well written and thought out dark mafia romances out there.

[Sassy Southern Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my Stars!!! Let me tell you what this book, this book absolutely blew me away!!! If this is the kind of material Alexandra writes i am going to need to go back through all of her books and read them. Because this book i mean although being a dark why choose mafia book was stunning!! It kept me on my toes. I loved all the different pov's. I loved how you could see the different quirks and personalities in each of the guys. But you could feel the chemistry the each had with Maisy. This book was fire also I mean those bedroom scenes!! I don't care if it was Kai, Logan or Orion or all of them or two of them it was scorching!!! I'm in a book hangover so bad I can see straight!! And it's not just do to that ending!!! But my word that ending, that ending let me tell you that will probably be one of the top 5 most cliffhanger book moments of my book reading life!! But I wouldn't trade it for anything else because what a rush!! I cannot wait for book 2!!! This is definitely a must read book and I highly highly recommend it!!! Can I give it more than 5 stars?? Because if I could I would.....go read now!! ~By Tina

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC review. I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I’m a huge fan of the Mafia romance genre. We have three male characters in this series, Orion Carte, Logan Vitali and Kai Delgado. They all seem like typical Mafia men, all strong, hand some and deadly. They are the heads of their own families, which I’m sure will be discovered in the coming books in the series. They all share a secret bond. Maisy is our female in this story, on the run from a bad man and looking for her twin sister, she finds herself on Orion’s doorstep. I didn’t get a great feel from any of these characters, or the writing style. There were some good scenes, drama and violence but I didn’t feel excited or hooked. The storyline was okay, the sex scenes were pretty hot and the ending left us with a big cliffhanger, but I’m not sure it was enough for me to read more in this series. There seemed to be a particular way Orion pronounces his name and it was mentioned a few times but I still can’t get my head around it.

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been one helluva ride! I did not know the book ended on a cliffy!! I'm so mad!

Lies upon lies, Maisy is a disaster. She entered Orion's home based on a lie. Played Orion and his two friends, Kai and Logan, like a fiddle. All because she needs protection and help to find her twin sister that was sold into prostitution to a rival gang leader.

Orion- super duper controlled alpha. Logan - the doctor and Kai- MC biker. All three with distinctive personalities and three distinctive cocks. 👀 Orion with a pierced cock.

The fuck was off the charts! Especially with Orion being into bdsm. Although majority of this book is about Maisy and her feelings for Kai, Logan and Orion and their hot fucking, there's also a storyline with substantial other things like the mafia, Lisa and her daughter, Maisy's sister so there is enough material to read about.
If you are into mafia, reverse harem, MMMF main chatacters, then this is one for ya!

[Phillys James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great story. Its a hot story.
Orion is a beautiful man with a darkness that calls to you.
Kia is such a loving man with a rough streak.
Logan has a rough streak but also wants to heal the body.
Maisy is beautiful, smart and sexy. She calls to each of the men in a different way that they have never seen.
The men are fiercely protective of her and will do all that they can to help her get what she is looking for. This book ends on a cliff hanger and I can't wait to read the next installment.

[Rae · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️ the storyline definitely had a lot of potential it was just not done right. The Maisy is a whiney little bitch. After realizing they were all there for her you think she would’ve just came out with the whole truth but nope. And then not even mentioning that it’s a set up in the end??? Milan didn’t even threaten to kill the sister if she told them she just blatantly chose to not to. Now yes this book kinda sucks but I still cried at the end. Not because it was a good sad but because I’m a cry baby when it comes to books lol

[Kalinn · Rating 1 out of 5]

There’s better reads out there

I’m mad I wasted time on this book. It was so unrealistic. The main character, Maisey, shows up on the “three most powerful mobsters” doorstep and then the next chapter they’re playing strip poker. She also gets almost sexually assaulted multiple times. There were too many half thought subplots and the only real plot seemed to be the very explicated sex lives of the four main characters. It ends on a huge cliffhanger and I’m pissed I’d have to go through a whole other book to find out if someone lives or not.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maisy sucks

I'm stopping at book 1. I had such high hopes for Maisy's character, and she's such a horrible person. The lying, manipulation, and constant backstabbing. You would think the woman would learn but if you read the synopsis of the other 3 books and then the 50 page epilogue, you can clearly see that she never learns. I honestly feel sorry for Orion, Logan and Kai. They don't deserve to be treat the way she habitually treats them.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Alexandra Iff's first reverse harem book and I love it so much! The book has a great story, superb sexy scenes (MMMF) and the story is so clever that there are a few ends that need to be tied in book 2, and hopefully book 3. Ending on a cliff-hanger doesn't usually bother me but omg is this a cliff-hanger or what? Let's just say I'm obsessed with it!

[Prousha Pourrostami · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to dnf 44% in. I didn’t like the way it started but kept going bc I don’t usually like to dnf and I hoped it would get better. But it kept going downhill. The way she just trusted the guys blindly was just too much for me. And the fact that Orion was really disrespectful towards her was the icing on the cake and really pissed me off. This might be the first book I’ve had to dnf in months.

[Alison-Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my dear God! This book is everything! The steamy scenes are out of this world (I may have read them a few times :)) and the story line is quite unique and kept turning the pages. That cliffhanger at the end just killed me. Can't wait to read book 2!

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The reviews were the reason I picked this, and they did not disappoint! Good plot, and spicy! And instantly fell in love with the characters. Wasn't expecting it to end on a cliffhanger either! Couldn't put it down!

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to love it, I really did. But I just couldn’t get into it. The most interesting thing about the female main character is she has a photographic memory. In fairness it could get better further in the book, but I didn’t make it that far.

[Cally Jacque · Rating 1 out of 5]

While the spicy chapters by themselves were decent, the plot left much to be desired. The FMC had zero growth and seemed to only suck the personality and defining characteristics out of others. I recognize there are other books in the series, but I won't be reading them to find out what happens.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

dark mafia

Orion. Logan. And Kai. Three friends who love the same girl maisey. Damaged. Forgotten. Forced to service by a madman. This was such an intense read. What is happening? The suspense is unbelievable. 🤔

[Elizabeth Wood-Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my God. I may be a bit ruined. This book, the sex, the drama, the ups and downs, a full blown Rollercoaster. You better hold onto your panties while reading this book. It is so beyond hot.