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Twisted Arrangements #1
Stolen Vows
Roman de Luca
She’s promised to wed my enemy, but I’m going to make her mine.
I’ll do anything for revenge.
Lie.
Cheat.
Steal another man’s fiancée.
I’ve loved and lost once before.
Never again.
Except my new bride stirs unexpected feelings.
I’m incapable of loving her.
But now that I have her, I can’t let her go. Ever.
Sophia Pontrelli
One moment I’m at my engagement party.
And the next my father informs me that I’m switching grooms.
Trapped in a decadent mansion on a private estate, I’m determined to escape.
I know Roman de Luca’s reputation…he’s a monster.
But when he calls me wife.
When he protects me from my abusive ex-fiancé.
When he makes me crave his touch.
I begin to wonder if we can have a happily ever after…
…until I discover his secret.
My heart might not survive the fallout.
She’s promised to wed my enemy, but I’m going to make her mine.
I’ll do anything for revenge.
Lie.
Cheat.
Steal another man’s fiancée.
I’ve loved and lost once before.
Never again.
Except my new bride stirs unexpected feelings.
I’m incapable of loving her.
But now that I have her, I can’t let her go. Ever.
Sophia Pontrelli
One moment I’m at my engagement party.
And the next my father informs me that I’m switching grooms.
Trapped in a decadent mansion on a private estate, I’m determined to escape.
I know Roman de Luca’s reputation…he’s a monster.
But when he calls me wife.
When he protects me from my abusive ex-fiancé.
When he makes me crave his touch.
I begin to wonder if we can have a happily ever after…
…until I discover his secret.
My heart might not survive the fallout.
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Published January 1, 2024
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November 12, 2023
3 💥⚡️🤔⭐️s
An intriguing mafia romance read.
I liked the characters and the plot, yet it could have been developed more.
The unexpected revelation towards the end was tied up in a rush and inadequately.
An intriguing mafia romance read.
I liked the characters and the plot, yet it could have been developed more.
The unexpected revelation towards the end was tied up in a rush and inadequately.
January 11, 2025
It was good. It had a little twist in the end part of the betrayal that I didn't expect but nothing extreme.
August 13, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I'm a little bit conflicted on how to rate this one. Because the H was such a st*pid little man!!! no brain on that one, because he decided to extend his "revenge" so far that he, of course, ended up hurting the h. While she forgave so easily. I'm stunned, not in a positive way, though. Why rush the ending like that!?? why, why??
Luckily, I'm curious about the next book, so I'll continue the series.
What to expect
- mafia set-up, of course, a few triggers here and there, as expected for such a book
- age gap (10 years, I think, he's older, 21 / 31 !? maybe... I forgot his age already because he pissed me off so much 🤣)
- H in search for revenge... but of course, he falls for her, hard ... but has issues acknowledging this in front of ther (rolling my eyes)
- V h, celibate H (6 - 7 years, something like that)
- HFN/HEA ( I needed an epilogue at least a few years down the line ... but I'm sure we will see them in the next books)
I'm a little bit conflicted on how to rate this one. Because the H was such a st*pid little man!!! no brain on that one, because he decided to extend his "revenge" so far that he, of course, ended up hurting the h. While she forgave so easily. I'm stunned, not in a positive way, though. Why rush the ending like that!?? why, why??
Luckily, I'm curious about the next book, so I'll continue the series.
What to expect
- mafia set-up, of course, a few triggers here and there, as expected for such a book
- age gap (10 years, I think, he's older, 21 / 31 !? maybe... I forgot his age already because he pissed me off so much 🤣)
- H in search for revenge... but of course, he falls for her, hard ... but has issues acknowledging this in front of ther (rolling my eyes)
- V h, celibate H (6 - 7 years, something like that)
- HFN/HEA ( I needed an epilogue at least a few years down the line ... but I'm sure we will see them in the next books)
October 30, 2023
I received an arc for this book and this is my review.
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. I loved everything about Roman and Sophia’s story.
Roman and Sophia first meet when her father agrees to marry her off to him. Naturally Sophia is not happy with this arrangement and makes it well known, even as Roman brings her out to his estate in the country. Eventually Sophia starts to find herself and realise she may have a chance at living out her dreams of going to college and studying art.
I really liked that once Sophia realised she had the chance to go to college and study, she threw everything she had at it. She didn’t want to just be married to a rich man and live for him just wanted something for herself. She was such an innocent and sweet character but would let out her feisty side when the situation asked for it. I also also loved her two sisters - such opposites and her cousin and the relationship they had.
Roman was your typical workaholic, business owner/mafioso, hellbent on executing his revenge. He was closed off, unemotional and guarded. But I lived the glimpses of we got of his true feelings when he would let his guard down.
I loved everything about this couple and was rooting for them from the moment they met. I also really like what we got of the side characters and am looking forward to their books to see who they end each end up with.
Tropes include:
- Mafia romance
- Arranged marriage
- Billionaire romance
- Age gap
- Grumpy, closed off MMC hellbent on revenge
- Sweet, innocent FMC
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. I loved everything about Roman and Sophia’s story.
Roman and Sophia first meet when her father agrees to marry her off to him. Naturally Sophia is not happy with this arrangement and makes it well known, even as Roman brings her out to his estate in the country. Eventually Sophia starts to find herself and realise she may have a chance at living out her dreams of going to college and studying art.
I really liked that once Sophia realised she had the chance to go to college and study, she threw everything she had at it. She didn’t want to just be married to a rich man and live for him just wanted something for herself. She was such an innocent and sweet character but would let out her feisty side when the situation asked for it. I also also loved her two sisters - such opposites and her cousin and the relationship they had.
Roman was your typical workaholic, business owner/mafioso, hellbent on executing his revenge. He was closed off, unemotional and guarded. But I lived the glimpses of we got of his true feelings when he would let his guard down.
I loved everything about this couple and was rooting for them from the moment they met. I also really like what we got of the side characters and am looking forward to their books to see who they end each end up with.
Tropes include:
- Mafia romance
- Arranged marriage
- Billionaire romance
- Age gap
- Grumpy, closed off MMC hellbent on revenge
- Sweet, innocent FMC
June 16, 2024
I was honestly enjoying this book until the plot twist was revealed like wtf ?? The MMC roman was legally married to his wife/ex-wife for 6 years who happened on cheat on him with his rival and she was once pregnant too but MMC thought it was a better idea to lock up his wife in a mental institution and not see her ever again but go out in the world and take revenge on the enemy ??? Why brother ?? What for ?? So he take his enemy’s fiancée and marries her instead but wait wait it was all fake but Jesus the dude is still legally married to Olivia (his wife/ex-wife) and he trapped our FMC in a marriage shit bro I can’t even call it that. MMC did a huge show of the whole new marriage and wife also did a big ass honeymoon and started developing feelings for our FMC but didn’t even bother to divorce his legal wife or even inform our FMC about it, the enemy attacks and kidnaps the FMC and tells her everything. The FMC is so spineless and weak after the other half of the book ??? She even been let the MMC grovel ??? MMC presented her with divorce papers and explained his sad sobbing story and this idiot of fmc forgive him and started dating him and then married him again ??? WHAT THE FUCK BRO. This book wasted my time.
Cheating between MCs ✅
Weak FMC ✅
No grovel by MNC✅
Waste of time ✅
Cheating between MCs ✅
Weak FMC ✅
No grovel by MNC✅
Waste of time ✅
October 25, 2023
I received an ARC of this book and the following is my honest review. I don’t know about you but I love a dark romance, forced proximity and arranged marriage. Sophia is set to marry Nik who is a part of the Russian Bratva, however Roman has something else in mind. Roman forces Sophia’s fathers hand into calling off her engagement to Nik and handing her over to him…unwillingly she is carried out of her own engagement party to Romans estate. During this story you fall in love with Roman as does Sophia. “I’m in danger of catching feelings for this dark knight. If I fall down that rabbit hole, will he fall with me, or will I find myself all alone?” This does not come without danger to her and like most men, Roman makes mistakes. Can he earn Sophia’s trust and her heart all over again? 🌶️🌶️🌶️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was a great read and by 10 pages in I know I would love it!
April 28, 2024
Forgiven Too Easily
The depth that he betrays her to get his revenge is despicable. How could you ever trust someone who has acted in this way? His actions show his true character. He was willing to hurt, manipulate, and betray an innocent person just to get his revenge on someone else. It makes him worse than the villain in the story. At least the villain was honest about who he was and how awful he was.
Then she forgives him way too easily, because he was cheated on. Why does his damage not make him responsible for his own actions? If anything it makes it worse. Knowing how betrayal feels, he goes about it in an even worse way. What kind of man hurts someone who has never done anything to them?
Yeah, she says she loves him. But sometimes loving someone is not enough to justify keeping them in your life.
The depth that he betrays her to get his revenge is despicable. How could you ever trust someone who has acted in this way? His actions show his true character. He was willing to hurt, manipulate, and betray an innocent person just to get his revenge on someone else. It makes him worse than the villain in the story. At least the villain was honest about who he was and how awful he was.
Then she forgives him way too easily, because he was cheated on. Why does his damage not make him responsible for his own actions? If anything it makes it worse. Knowing how betrayal feels, he goes about it in an even worse way. What kind of man hurts someone who has never done anything to them?
Yeah, she says she loves him. But sometimes loving someone is not enough to justify keeping them in your life.
November 2, 2023
Aahhh I loved this book so much!! I couldn’t get enough!! Aahhhhh sooooo freak’n good!! Oh my gosh this book was intense.. & the twists had me wanting more & wanting to know what happens next!!! Did not wanna put this book down!!
Roman & Sophia aahhh love their characters!! They were freak’n amazing!!! Just loved them so much this was such a great read!!!
This is definitely a Must Read & Aahhhh I can’t wait to read Arianna’s & Dimitri’s story!!!🫶🏼🫶🏼🩵🖤
Roman & Sophia aahhh love their characters!! They were freak’n amazing!!! Just loved them so much this was such a great read!!!
This is definitely a Must Read & Aahhhh I can’t wait to read Arianna’s & Dimitri’s story!!!🫶🏼🫶🏼🩵🖤
March 10, 2026
This is my first book by Cassia Quinn and I really enjoyed it. This story follows Roman and mafia princess Sophia.
Sophia is engaged to be married in an arranged marriage, at her engagement party Roman sets his plan in motion to cripple Sophia's fiancé and use her as a pawn in his plan for revenge. After making a deal with Sophia's father to swap grooms he finds Sophia in the library getting smacked by her fiancé, after beating the shit out of him he takes Sophia.
What starts out as a plan for revenge doesn't stay there, Roman tries to keep his feelings out of it but ultimately he falls hard for Sophia and when Sophia's ex-fiancé kidnaps her and everything or what she's led to believe is true comes to light, Roman has to fight hard for her forgiveness.
Sophia is engaged to be married in an arranged marriage, at her engagement party Roman sets his plan in motion to cripple Sophia's fiancé and use her as a pawn in his plan for revenge. After making a deal with Sophia's father to swap grooms he finds Sophia in the library getting smacked by her fiancé, after beating the shit out of him he takes Sophia.
What starts out as a plan for revenge doesn't stay there, Roman tries to keep his feelings out of it but ultimately he falls hard for Sophia and when Sophia's ex-fiancé kidnaps her and everything or what she's led to believe is true comes to light, Roman has to fight hard for her forgiveness.
October 31, 2023
I did enjoy this book a good deal. It was spicy and romantic while having a sense of danger to it. It was my very first mafia romance to read and I was excited to dive into this world.
While I did enjoy it there were a few things that I didn’t enjoy. There was no world building. You just jumped right into the story with no idea anything about the different families or how they worked in the world you were going into. It made me pretty confused on a few things while I was reading.
Another thing I didn’t enjoy was towards the end, the story felt rushed to find it’s ending. While in the beginning there was suspense, towards the end of the book it felt like the author rushed to finish it and squeeze in details. I feel like this book could have been fleshed out more with world building and spreading the ending out for more suspense. I feel like Roman being so stand offish with romance and feelings could have been spread out more to add to the suspense and angst as well as the turmoil with the Russians.
Other than those things it was an enjoyable read just not high on my stars since it felt so rushed and lacked works building.
While I did enjoy it there were a few things that I didn’t enjoy. There was no world building. You just jumped right into the story with no idea anything about the different families or how they worked in the world you were going into. It made me pretty confused on a few things while I was reading.
Another thing I didn’t enjoy was towards the end, the story felt rushed to find it’s ending. While in the beginning there was suspense, towards the end of the book it felt like the author rushed to finish it and squeeze in details. I feel like this book could have been fleshed out more with world building and spreading the ending out for more suspense. I feel like Roman being so stand offish with romance and feelings could have been spread out more to add to the suspense and angst as well as the turmoil with the Russians.
Other than those things it was an enjoyable read just not high on my stars since it felt so rushed and lacked works building.
November 2, 2023
Roman De Luca 😍🔥 The story of Roman & Sophia was hot, but also had a really god plot. The characters felt genuine and nothing felt forced. I loved the twist, and how sweet it was as well. Will definitely be reading more from this author
December 31, 2024
Reading those fun little kindle unlimited books to reach my reading goal in time
September 12, 2025
3.7 ⭐️ A fast-paced mafia book with arranged marriage, forced proximity trope. I enjoyed reading it.
November 1, 2023
Roman and Sophia were an amazing mafia couple. Arranged marriage turned true love. Ruthless MMC turned I’ll do anything for you. I loved Roman’s character development, even Sophia’s too! There was spice, plot, and plot twists! I’m excited about book two to read more about Arianna.
October 31, 2023
I love a good mafia book, but when you throw in arranged marriage and forced proximity it makes it even better. This was a great read with plenty of twists and turns, and a story that kept me hooked until the end. I can’t wait to read the next one.
November 2, 2023
Arranged Romance
An absolutely amazing story from Cassia Quinn. Both the writing and the characters were developed with a slow burn passion and a tangled web that had me up late because I could not put this book down. Fantastic, dive right in, you won't be disappointed.
An absolutely amazing story from Cassia Quinn. Both the writing and the characters were developed with a slow burn passion and a tangled web that had me up late because I could not put this book down. Fantastic, dive right in, you won't be disappointed.
June 17, 2024
I don't even know how I managed to finish this book, maybe I kept going it'll get better. It's like whiplash, one minute she's hating him and the next loving him with not much 'growth' in between. FMC is like a carpet. Forgives easily, loves instantly.
May 3, 2024
Booo🍅🍅🍅, roman needed to grow the hell up
weak heroine & hero , roman was such a piece of crap and sophia was weak
weak heroine & hero , roman was such a piece of crap and sophia was weak
October 31, 2023
Wowzers, this book. I’ve been wanting to read another mafia romance book for awhile, and this book didn’t disappoint. It’s a dark romance, Mafia, enemies to lovers. It really wasn’t too dark compared to the books I have read. The spice was there but it also wasn’t overly spicy. In my opinion there was really good character development and relationships development. The ‘I love you’s’ did seem a little rushed but it was also perfect at the same time. I seriously couldn’t put this book down and I am so excited and ready for the next book in the series. Seriously, give this book a read!!
September 9, 2025
Hi hello, this book had me in a chokehold it’s like I was WAITING for the other shoe to drop but at no point did I think THAT PARTICULAR SHOE was even in the closet hello!?
We literally open this book to the middle of the mafia princess’ engagement party to one dude.. and then by the end of said party she’s being carried out over the shoulder of an another and honestly? Best way to start a love story if you ask me.
We literally open this book to the middle of the mafia princess’ engagement party to one dude.. and then by the end of said party she’s being carried out over the shoulder of an another and honestly? Best way to start a love story if you ask me.
October 24, 2023
✔️Age Gap
✔️Arranged/Forced Marriage
✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine
✔️ M@f1@ Romance
Really enjoyable first book by this author.
I enjoy mafia romance and this follows a similar pattern to the other ones I have read.
I did not see the twist coming at the end which was very enjoyable.
I can not wait to see what this author will offer next in the second book of the series, I will be rushing to add it to my TBR
✔️Arranged/Forced Marriage
✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine
✔️ M@f1@ Romance
Really enjoyable first book by this author.
I enjoy mafia romance and this follows a similar pattern to the other ones I have read.
I did not see the twist coming at the end which was very enjoyable.
I can not wait to see what this author will offer next in the second book of the series, I will be rushing to add it to my TBR
October 24, 2023
Yessss!!!!! The mafia books are ALWAYS going to be my favorite!!! This one did NOT disappoint!!! I DEVOURED this book in just a couple of hours!! If you are like me & love the mafia books, this is a MUST read!!!
This book will definitely be finding a home on my shelves!
Bring on Arianna & Dimitri's story!!!!!
This book will definitely be finding a home on my shelves!
Bring on Arianna & Dimitri's story!!!!!
October 29, 2023
Great mafia romance read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Arranged marriage to HEA with a insert of drama in between. A good plot and that plot twist was amazing! This is the first thing I’ve read from Cassia but I can’t wait for Arianna and Dimitri’s story. Also, where can I find a Roman, asking for a friend 👀
Arranged marriage to HEA with a insert of drama in between. A good plot and that plot twist was amazing! This is the first thing I’ve read from Cassia but I can’t wait for Arianna and Dimitri’s story. Also, where can I find a Roman, asking for a friend 👀
November 1, 2023
4.75⭐️|4🌶️
Honestly this book was near perfection. The story build was gripping. The character development had me feeling for both the FMC and MMC.
The plot twist I never saw coming.
I laughed, I cried and yelled at characters.
As I said, near perfection.
Honestly this book was near perfection. The story build was gripping. The character development had me feeling for both the FMC and MMC.
The plot twist I never saw coming.
I laughed, I cried and yelled at characters.
As I said, near perfection.
November 1, 2023
I received a ARC for this book and it was a great read:
"Roman and Sophias chemistry were amazing from the start. The banter and bravery of the couple made this book unpredictable and I couldn't put it down."
"Roman and Sophias chemistry were amazing from the start. The banter and bravery of the couple made this book unpredictable and I couldn't put it down."
March 18, 2026
Sophia Pontrelli is a mafia princess, born and bred for this life. As the oldest of three daughters, she knows her marriage will set the tone for the family and perhaps the future will will be easier for her sisters.
Sophia is set to marry Nikolai Kozlov, Russian bratva, not someone she would have picked for herself but as a good daughter she agrees to marry. The night of her engagement party is when things go wrong, one of the attendees is Roman De Luca, they call him a monster, a man who doesn't take no for an answer, they call him wife killer.
Roman calls Nikolai enemy. Bad blood swims between the two men and has done for years, Roman has been plotting his revenge, taking his time to destroy Nikolai. This engagement party sets the perfect trap. Roman demands Sophia's father calls off the engagement to Nikolai and offers Sophia to Roman. Having little choice, Sophia marries Roman.
Away living in Romans country estate the two find common ground, and Sophia starts to find herself. Perhaps this marriage will suit the two, or perhaps the past and lies come to destroy it all.
8/10 Would Recommend.
Sophia is set to marry Nikolai Kozlov, Russian bratva, not someone she would have picked for herself but as a good daughter she agrees to marry. The night of her engagement party is when things go wrong, one of the attendees is Roman De Luca, they call him a monster, a man who doesn't take no for an answer, they call him wife killer.
Roman calls Nikolai enemy. Bad blood swims between the two men and has done for years, Roman has been plotting his revenge, taking his time to destroy Nikolai. This engagement party sets the perfect trap. Roman demands Sophia's father calls off the engagement to Nikolai and offers Sophia to Roman. Having little choice, Sophia marries Roman.
Away living in Romans country estate the two find common ground, and Sophia starts to find herself. Perhaps this marriage will suit the two, or perhaps the past and lies come to destroy it all.
8/10 Would Recommend.
December 21, 2024
A very good read!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Give it a go - it’s worth your time! I am happy to recommend this book.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Give it a go - it’s worth your time! I am happy to recommend this book.
January 30, 2025
It’s 3am. I’ve just finished this. Chefs kiss*
July 6, 2025
Yo me suscribí a esto, “principesa”, mafia, romance, arranged marriage, todo lo que está bien en esta vida para un libro brain rot que me dio ganas de leer los demás 🫣
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