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Married to the Rival
One night on the town, that’s all it takes to blow off some steam. As the heir to my father’s criminal empire, life can get stressful, and I turn to my usual recourse to keep my head – a drink, a quiet bar, and a hot woman to while the evening away. And that’s when I see her. A woman I’ve never laid eyes on before, the kind of woman who makes the world stop in it’s tracks. She must have men all over the city willing to do anything to get her attention, but for tonight, I’m determined to make her mine. But a territory dispute gets in the way before I can make my move for real – and I am left wondering just who this gorgeous woman might me, this mysterious woman who I haven’t even exchanged a word with yet. Little do I know, soon enough, I’ll know her better than I ever expected to…
- GenresRomance
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2023
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October 20, 2024
Todo entre los personajes principales se siente forzado, lo que resulta en un relato plano y predecible.
January 8, 2024
When Destiny Strikes -
This is a well written, action-packed, steamy romance, where rivalry and passion clash, but ultimately leads to a life of happiness that neither one of them expected. If you are looking for a book that will take you on one heck of a rollercoaster ride and leave you wanting more, then I urge you to grab a copy of this book now and indulge yourself for a few hours of enjoyment.
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a well written, action-packed, steamy romance, where rivalry and passion clash, but ultimately leads to a life of happiness that neither one of them expected. If you are looking for a book that will take you on one heck of a rollercoaster ride and leave you wanting more, then I urge you to grab a copy of this book now and indulge yourself for a few hours of enjoyment.
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 14, 2024
Todo entre los personajes principales se siente forzado, lo que resulta en un relato plano y predecible.
December 17, 2023
Kayla and Marcus, unlikely couple
Both Families of theirs, Kayla and Marcus’s new that their decades, long feud had to be taken care of for all too be happy in the future. So Kayla and Marcus were matched together. And they had to weather together, how to proceed as a married couple, and how to begin to learn to like each other, and eventually fall in love. But because of their families, their life wasn’t without hazards and Difficulty. And on top of that, Kayla finds out she’s going to have a baby and is concerned about how Marcus will try to keep her away from everything. She’s worked so hard for her with her father. But Marcus does come to a realization that his wife is more than just a wife and mother. She would be his partner and everything in life and if they could come together and have the best family and love.
Both Families of theirs, Kayla and Marcus’s new that their decades, long feud had to be taken care of for all too be happy in the future. So Kayla and Marcus were matched together. And they had to weather together, how to proceed as a married couple, and how to begin to learn to like each other, and eventually fall in love. But because of their families, their life wasn’t without hazards and Difficulty. And on top of that, Kayla finds out she’s going to have a baby and is concerned about how Marcus will try to keep her away from everything. She’s worked so hard for her with her father. But Marcus does come to a realization that his wife is more than just a wife and mother. She would be his partner and everything in life and if they could come together and have the best family and love.
August 6, 2025
This was different then the other Mafia romances that I have read. In this one, it focuses more on the romance then what actually happens when someone comes after them. He wants to protect her, but he tries to take her out of the business where she was the right hand of her father. They never got to know each other before they were married, so he had no idea what she could actually do. They had a problem with communication also, niether knew how to talk to the other. She was very inexperienced with men because she never dated, and he was a playboy who was into one night stands. They finally find out that marriage takes a lot of work to make it. A good book to read for the romance part.
February 13, 2024
i love it .!😻
Honestly, this book was so cute the whole them netting at the bar just briefly seeing each other and then ended up being an arrange marriage to both of them and she said yes quicker than anything. I understand where she had a come from when he wasn’t letting her into his business she grew up the same way as he did. It’s just he was doing is a lot more longer. He was caging her up and she didn’t like that. I like that abought her she was fire, fierce, saying no I’m coming with you. Honestly love this book. Super short, cute book.
Honestly, this book was so cute the whole them netting at the bar just briefly seeing each other and then ended up being an arrange marriage to both of them and she said yes quicker than anything. I understand where she had a come from when he wasn’t letting her into his business she grew up the same way as he did. It’s just he was doing is a lot more longer. He was caging her up and she didn’t like that. I like that abought her she was fire, fierce, saying no I’m coming with you. Honestly love this book. Super short, cute book.
January 15, 2024
What is his name?!?
The MMC's name changed from Marco to Marcus mid book and that was the least of it. With that being said the bones of the story weren't bad. It felt disjointed and jumped without explanation at times. It felt like the author was ticking points off a list rather than telling a story. Which is why I found myself not fully immersing myself in the story. I'll try the next book in the series but don't have I hopes.
The MMC's name changed from Marco to Marcus mid book and that was the least of it. With that being said the bones of the story weren't bad. It felt disjointed and jumped without explanation at times. It felt like the author was ticking points off a list rather than telling a story. Which is why I found myself not fully immersing myself in the story. I'll try the next book in the series but don't have I hopes.
December 14, 2023
Ooh such a good story
Mafia romance stories are my favorite especially when you have such a good author writing the stories the ending was awesome I should say the whole story is awesome!
Mafia romance stories are my favorite especially when you have such a good author writing the stories the ending was awesome I should say the whole story is awesome!
August 1, 2025
They both belong to rival mafia families who find themselves married to stop the bloodshed. Kayla is a strong character in her own right but paired with Marcus the combination is explosive. Will they be able to weather the dynamics between them and find happiness together.
December 11, 2023
Good little novella.. not much information was given on the mmc and even less on the fmc but overall the story is good 3.5⭐️
December 26, 2023
Wonderful
I really like this story and the characters . I can't wait to read more from this author. The story was well written.
I really like this story and the characters . I can't wait to read more from this author. The story was well written.
February 8, 2024
If you’re into a guy making up what would have happened with a women his hasn’t met this is your book.
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March 18, 2024
Lots of action. Was amazing book. 🌟💞📚🔥🌟💞📚🔥🌟
April 15, 2024
Excellently written. Loved the concept of this book. Would love to read more
April 18, 2024
Ridiculous
This is the most ridiculous book I've read in a while. I could only make it 60% and decided it wasn't worth my time to read. Run from this book! Shirley
This is the most ridiculous book I've read in a while. I could only make it 60% and decided it wasn't worth my time to read. Run from this book! Shirley
October 27, 2024
FMC more like a innocent princess than a heiress of mafia.
October 31, 2024
Spicy great start, now I have to read more about them both.
November 5, 2024
2.5⭐️ es un libro corto, no tiene un gran desarrollo, pero sirve si buscas algo ligero para leer.
August 1, 2025
They both belong to rival mafia families who find themselves married to stop the bloodshed. Kayla is a strong character in her own right but paired with Marcus the combination is explosive. Will they be able to weather the dynamics between them and find happiness together.
October 5, 2024
Jury’s out..
Not sure what to think about this ‘mafia’ book…
A 40 year old MMC (and heir ) that has no protection, his father has no protection, his wife has no protection - at one point he didn’t even know where she was??
There is not one mention of bodyguards, underboss or other characters apart from the 2 fathers, MMC, FMC and her sister… not even any ‘mafia’ business …. The apartment has a fire, they go to a safe house, and all we get to know from the father of the MMC is that it’s been sorted???
This is that not your typical Mafia book that’s for sure!!!! Boring and lacks substance.
Not sure what to think about this ‘mafia’ book…
A 40 year old MMC (and heir ) that has no protection, his father has no protection, his wife has no protection - at one point he didn’t even know where she was??
There is not one mention of bodyguards, underboss or other characters apart from the 2 fathers, MMC, FMC and her sister… not even any ‘mafia’ business …. The apartment has a fire, they go to a safe house, and all we get to know from the father of the MMC is that it’s been sorted???
This is that not your typical Mafia book that’s for sure!!!! Boring and lacks substance.
October 6, 2024
finished it for the plot
The book feels rushed and incomplete. I think there is a lot of potential to explore and delve into certain aspects of the book, in depth. For example, Kayla’s involvement in the family business. We could have seen Kayla actually working her father’s business having more conversations with Marco about her involvement in the VOLKOV business, her actually working there and finding her place. Also, the issue with this couple is they could have communicated more and better. Overall I’m not happy with this one. It’s not hit the mark for me.
The book feels rushed and incomplete. I think there is a lot of potential to explore and delve into certain aspects of the book, in depth. For example, Kayla’s involvement in the family business. We could have seen Kayla actually working her father’s business having more conversations with Marco about her involvement in the VOLKOV business, her actually working there and finding her place. Also, the issue with this couple is they could have communicated more and better. Overall I’m not happy with this one. It’s not hit the mark for me.
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