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My family is at war.

With the Cartel and Bratva closing in on us, we need to make allies, and fast.
My father makes a deal, the answer to our problems.

The solution? A marriage between me—the heir of the New York Mafia—and a sweet little Mafia princess, the Don of the Chicago outfit’s only daughter.

Only it turns out my new wife isn’t exactly what she seems. I expected a sheltered girl, who had been hidden away and is unaware of the threats that surround us. I didn’t expect her to have skills and determination that rival my own.

Turns out she’s not the quiet, perfect little princess everyone thinks she is, she’s a queen. My queen.

And I’ll kill anyone who dares to think they can touch what’s mine.

Threats. Betrayal. Secrets. Blood, gunshots and tears.

Can me and Izzy overcome everything that’s thrown our way? Can she uphold everything she vowed to me?

Or will we implode just as fast as we began?



This is an arranged marriage, dark mafia romance. Told in dual POV and has no cheating and a HEA. This is book one in a series of three interconnected stand alone's, each of which features one of the Romano brothers. Trigger warnings listed inside the book.

337 pages, ebook

Published May 30, 2024

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Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,680 reviews2,438 followers
August 26, 2024
3.5 ⭐️

I believe this is the authors first book. I could be wrong (correct me). Luca is the oldest son and next in line. The group is having trouble and a rat problem, so his father has a plan to marry him off to grow the family, and he meets Izzy, who he thinks is pure, innocent shelter. Everything is perfect on paper. Little did he know his soon to he wife wasn't really innocent, lol. She hid some parts and played the part. She knew how to handle herself, trained, and did some hacking on the side.

The wedding day was an eventful event. lol Izzy gift to her husband was awesome. I loved that she wanted to show him she could handle herself. The friendships she has with Luca younger brother Enzo were everything loved he was psycho but was nice towards her.

I'll be honest it's very insta and perfect. You wonder what the drama was going to be. And wow. What drama. My heart did hurt for Izzy when she was taken and found out who betrayed her and her husband. And it did hurt when they were going through drama.

I can't wait to see who's next.


No ow drama/tiny om drama, no cheating, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins

Recommend-yes
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Heat level-🌶🌶🌶


Slowinsta
Violence
Praise kink
No condom
Tortue
Murder
Talk about sex trafficking
Hea
Epilogue
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770 reviews711 followers
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January 19, 2025
dnf @30%

I was bored while reading this book but decided to push through because I thought it would get better. But I'm so over the whole "I'm not like other girls" bullshit. STOP🤚🏻 We get that you're a pick me🙄 Like okay, I gave her the benefit of doubt the first because not everyone likes the color pink. But when she kept reiterating that "omg it's so pink! why does this shit have to be so girly???" it just annoyed me ngl😭 The writing didn't hook me, frankly speaking, despite the initial smut scene being decent. It just wasn't enough for me to continue reading and truth be told, it was boring me to tears lol🥱 Izzy's "badass" behavior felt a bit over the top for me (you expect me to believe that a single woman overpowered three men and kidnapped them? I was ready to let that go had it not been for the whole "I'm not like other girls" shit) and I didn't enjoy how frequently Luca kept comparing Izzy to his past fuck buddies like ION WANNA HEAR IT OKAY????? Also side note...but why can't I see the chapters in this book? So weird lol🤨

safety squad:
- no OW/OM drama
- no virgins
- ex manhoe (I got those vibes idk)
- forced marriage/marriage of convenience
- mafia romance
- independent heroine
- he falls first
- HEA (I think?)
Profile Image for Ire.
18 reviews
October 25, 2024
Dnf at 7%
I just couldn’t stand how the fmc is all “I’m not like other mafia princesses” “I am strong and independent” her discourse is filled with it and the mmc is no different. He’s all bland and his thoughts are not serious enough. His thinking is filled with “I’m bad bc I’m in the mafia and I’m rough and I’m not expecting a virgin bc I’m rough” and then he sees her and he’s “oh he’s not skinny like other girls who eat salads” WTF what’s wrong with being skinny and eating salads?
Profile Image for Jay.
407 reviews12 followers
January 21, 2025
I thought this book was supposed to be a re-edited?
The amount of grammer mistakes, spelling errors, wrong words used, laziness in choosing adjectives. Everything was 'fuck' and 'shit'

After all the 'I love you'and 'I trust you', he loses trust in her immediately when he sees some pictures and videos? Didn't even give her the benefit of the doubt.
His own brother believed her yet he didn't?

His distrust would have made more sense if the book was a slow burn. But it was Insta lust and Insta love.

The storyline wasn't bad. Just very lazily written. So that's why I'm giving it 2 ⭐
Profile Image for Paige.
754 reviews13 followers
May 31, 2024
4-4.5 stars for Luca and Izzy!

So this was this authors debut book and it was so good!! I did catch a few typos but it didn’t bother me much or take away from the book.

I love mafia/arranged marriage books and I really enjoyed this one.

I absolutely loved both of these characters!! I loved how Izzy wasn’t a usual sheltered mafia princess but she was a badass who handled things on her own. I thought it was so funny that at their wedding Luca tells her this won’t be a love match and it’s only an arranged marriage and yet TWO days later this man is utterly and completely obsessed and in love with his wife. He definitely falls first. They were together very early on in the book it was like 20% and they were already like sleeping together and I was like well what’s going to happen the rest of the book if they are already so into each other?

Luca was so damn sweet. He was a marshmallow!! Izzy was his everything. He was so possessive, obsessive and protective (all of the ives) and I loved him for it. He was so good to her. I loved that even before he met her he was protective of her. He was like anyone who lays a hand on my wife dies and he was like it may be an arranged marriage but I will never cheat on her. I loved that so much!!

I will say that the first half of the book was kind of boring. There were way too many sex scenes and that’s my reason for not giving it 5 stars. But I still wanted to read it because I loved the characters so much. Once it hits 70% it’s like BAM! All the drama and I was like woah I wasn’t expecting it but it was angsty and I liked it!!!

My favorite character was Enzo. Omg I loved him so much. His relationship with Izzy was so freaking cute and even though he’s a stalker psycho he’s so adorable lol. I can’t wait for his book!!! I also loved Luca’s dad too and wouldn’t mind him having a book even if he is considered old. He’s such a great guy!! But it would be a dead ex trope so idk lol.

Anyway can’t wait for the rest of the series. Such a great job!!

NO CHEATING
NO OW DRAMA (not even him being flirted with!! It was so refreshing)
MILD OM DRAMA (not really but he was so possessive so to him it was drama lol)
THIRD ACT BREAK UP (it was angsty and I loved it, they are both celibate and it’s not bad only a few weeks)
NO VIRGINS
TOUCH HER AND DIE (literally)
GRAPHIC TORTUE
MURDER
TALK OF SEX TRAFFICKING
HEA!!!
Profile Image for Kez Marie.
1,231 reviews76 followers
May 29, 2024
This is now one of my favourite mafia romances.
I absolutely loved the characters in this, Izzy is so fierce, witty and resilient, Luca is a protective sweetheart, and Enzo was adorable as the annoying but loyal brother.
This is a dark mafia romance, there's lots of violence including torture, and you see the darkness of the world they live in, but it's also a highly emotional journey and story of love and growth.
An arranged marriage turns into a perfect pairing for these slightly unhinged psychos, and the spicy scenes were perfect.
If you like stabby FMC, protective MMC, action, twists, a touch of drama, a steamy slow burn but passionate romance, and some twisted violence - this is the book for you.
I can't wait to see Marco and Enzo's stories in the future!

🔪 "After all... Doesn't every man need a woman to put him in his place?"
🔪 "She's right about one thing though, she's certainly no princess, she's a fucking queen. Psychotic, but a motherfucking queen, nonetheless"
🔪 "She's half angel, half succubus. She's fucking mine"
🔪"You want space for a while? I'll do that. You want dates and flowers? Done. You want me to burn the city to ashes for you baby? Just say the word and I'll light the match while kneeling at your feet"
Profile Image for Grecia Robles.
1,697 reviews469 followers
dnf
October 20, 2024
Deberás lo intenté pero no me estaba gustando.
Todo es demasiado rápido, la narrativa es muy meeh, no es para mí.
Lo peor de todo es que es un mafia romance con matrimonio arreglado, de mis combinaciones favoritas.
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437 reviews26 followers
March 11, 2025
this sure was something (((derogatory)))
Profile Image for christelle.
46 reviews1 follower
May 28, 2024
“It feels as though she was made just for me, as though my soul recognizes hers, like we’re both two halves of a whole, destined to complete each other.”

Thank you S. Wilson for sending me this ARC to read. Congratulations on your first book 🥳

In this book, we follow Izzy, our badass fmc and daughter of a mafia don from Chicago, and Luca, heir of a mafia don in New York. These two end up in an arranged marriage to help with the war between mafia clans in New York.
I loved the characters and the mafia world setting. The world building was well described and written, and so are the other characters in the book. I did not expected the plot twist and I loved the ending. Izzy and Luca are so cute together. Also, the spice is 🫠🫠 . They’re perfect for each other.

I can’t wait for the other books of the Romano brothers. Enzo seems to be so unhinged and Marco seems so calm I’m pretty sure there are lots of secrets around him.

Vow To Me releases on May 30th, so if you love mafia romance, with badass fmc, and protective/possessive mmc, this one is definitely for you !
Profile Image for Tiffany.
283 reviews10 followers
September 25, 2024
Loved it! Izzy and Luca were both fun to read. It may have started out as an arranged marriage for business purposes but it ended with love. They’re both unhinged and perfect for eachother, well maybe she’s a little crazier than him 😂

I’m excited for Enzo’s book, he will probably be my favorite character in this series 😄
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Profile Image for Maryam Hallaj.
5 reviews
July 17, 2025
I give this book 3.5 stars. While at some points I was dying to see what happened next (mainly just the mafia aspect) I also realized that half the book is just smut. I don mind spice in a book but if it's every other chapter, it makes the book pointless. And not to mention the grammar and spelling. They were bad but I didn't really care because I still understood what was happening, although it is unprofessional. I think the only reason I sort of enjoyed this book is the fact that it had a lot of tropes I really like, such as arranged marriages, mafia, short chapters and I also liked the brothers. But I didn't really like Izzy because why is she acting like being a girl is so wrong? I do not support. There's also just not much depth, it's very surface level, not very memorable but if you're looking for a quick read, this book isn't too bad, but I wouldn't recommend to anyone who asked me for recs.
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317 reviews28 followers
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April 15, 2025
Dnf @37% I was really trying to push through because I really loved the plot but the writing is so bad and seeing all my fellow Goodreads friends also not liking it, that definitely helped my decision
Profile Image for Rethika Athukorala.
133 reviews4 followers
June 3, 2025
DNF - 30% in and they’ve already slept together and he can’t imagine his life without her. Don’t piss me off that’s ridiculous 🫠🙃
Profile Image for Tanya.
363 reviews4 followers
November 20, 2025
3.5🌶

It was going okay until it really wasn't. I found myself bored and rolling my eyes. Not for me.
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234 reviews4 followers
April 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️/5 I could see my self liking this…maybe but I don’t like the writing style. I like the story line I mean who doesn’t with a good mafia romance but this one not for me
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Profile Image for Lorna.
265 reviews15 followers
June 4, 2025
This is my first book by S. Wilson and I absolutely loved it from start to finish 😊 this story follows Luca and Isabella.

Both from mafia families Luca is based in New York and is the heir to his mafia family and Isabella from Chicago. With a war going on and Luca's men are dying his father sets up a deal with Isabella's father in an arranged marriage between the pair. Luca really doesn't want to get married but agrees to it for the sake of his family.

Isabella's mother died when she was 11 and her father has changed since then often reminding her that she should have been a boy and it's her fault her mother died. He's horrible to her so the idea of an arranged marriage is a chance for her to get away from her father while hoping her future husband is a good man. On their wedding day Isabella decides to give Luca a wedding gift in the form of the rat that is selling Luca's family out.

I absolutely loved this story and the fact that the FMC isn't the normal type of mafia princess where she's shy and timid, she's instead crazy as much as Luca and honest to him when her father tries getting her to rat out Luca's family in order to have a one up so he can overrule their family to the point that he even gets her old bodyguard to kidnap her.

Luca is a told swoon even when he decides to give his wedding gift to the FMC in the form of the rats cut tongue in a jar and a bow made of the rats skin 🤣 can not wait to read the next book 😊
1,525 reviews45 followers
October 22, 2024
Izzy was brought up to be the perfect mafia princess, she knew she was going to have an arranged marriage, one thing she wasn’t going to let her future husband walk over her.
Luca knew he had to do his duty to his family and agree to the arranged marriage. He was sure of one thing he wasn’t going to pamper to the mafia princesses needs. More surprised that Luca hadn’t met his wife until the wedding day, he’s surprised when she has a wedding gift for him. Lucas soon realises everything he thought about his wife was wrong and he knows she’s not a princess but a queen.
Izzy never believed in the happily ever after but she’s starting to wonder if she can actually have it with Lucas. Until everything she thought becomes a lie, Lucas was the one person she thought she could depend on and he lets her down. Can he make her realise that he truly does love her and will never make the same mistake again.
Profile Image for Maddy Hookom.
62 reviews
April 21, 2025
3.85 ⭐️
I originally wasn’t going to read this book and was going to skip to the second book book. But after reading the first chapter of book 2 I got a sneak peek into this story and knew I needed to read it.
I really liked the fmc. She is a total badass but can be a little bit of a pick me at times which is a little annoying. I loveeeeeddddd her friendship with her brother in law Enzo it was actually the sweetest thing.
The MMC was fine. He didn’t really stick out to me and overall meh. I’m probably gonna forget him.
There was this character named Allessio ( or something like that i can’t spell) who was like the fmc’s childhood friend and trainer and i always pictured him as an old dude about was weird when then mentioned him as young.
the book had a little too much going on and uneeded plot twists. this book could have ended at like page 100.
Profile Image for Milana Milvv.
1 review
June 16, 2025

Честно говоря, о этой книге очень мало кто говорит, и это даже обидно. "Поклянись мне" зацепила отношением главного героя. Мужчина относится к девушке с такой нежностью, любовью и искренней заботой, что готов пойти ради неё на всё.

Я никогда не стану одним из тех мужчин, Иззи, если ты когда-нибудь решишь впустить меня в свое оберегаемое сердце, я никогда не уйду, и я скорее умру, чем причиню тебе боль.
— Иззи, ты заслуживаешь целого мира.
Я хочу встать перед залом, полным семьи и друзей — не деловых партнеров, собравшихся здесь для приличия, — и поклясться любить тебя вечно.
Автор цепляет не мафиозной темой (хотя она и есть), а тем, как раскрыты чувства. Это не просто "мафия и страсти",а история о том, насколько сильно человек может любить. Для меня Лука Романо — настоящий грин-флаг.(хотя были моменты когда раздражал )

Да, 42-я глава просто уничтожила меня, а некоторые последующие — добили окончательно. Но финал оказался хорошим, и это радует.🤗

ПОЭТОМУ ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬНО СОВЕТУЮ !!!
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138 reviews1 follower
August 31, 2025
HOLY FAKKING FUCK

DENNA BOK VAR JU ALLT

Alltså Satan i gatan vilken jäkla brud hon e. Izzy är ju liksom allt allt allt. Snacka om att vara cool. Ällsjat hur hon från start bara går loco, sååå najs

Luca alltså sättet han va så kär i henne. Så jäkla fint. Också hur han skyddar henne så brutalt. Han har ju sååå fin familj ocksååååå

Alltsååå jag avlider, när man får läsa från hans sida och han inser att hon blev kidnappad holy fuck bara

Izzy e ju så komisk typ, älskar hur hon inte tar skit. Hon e ju sådan power girl

Att det liksom är massa mord och tortur i denna bok e ju oroväckande men de e underhållande vilket kanske e mer oroväckande ioförsog

Enzo e ju så jävla gull - hur han bara inte tar någon sida men verkligen litar på de fullt ut och alltid finns där för alla. Nawwww
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27 reviews6 followers
May 28, 2024
S.Wilson is a new author to me, but when I saw the tropes that would be in this book, I RAN to sign up for the ARC. Marriage of convenience and mafia.. what more could a girl ask for?! I loved the FMC in this book! Izzy is a secret badass who isn’t afraid to stand up for herself! Honestly, probably one of the strongest FMC I have read in a romance book in a very long time! Luca is an amazing MMC that is secretly a cinnamon roll in my opinion who loves deeply and will die protecting his family. This book is truly amazing and is a book everyone needs in their life if they love mafia, touch her and die, possessive MMC, and marriage of convenience!
Profile Image for Samantha  Karman .
1 review
January 7, 2025
3.5 chili's out of 5
Plot 4.5/5
Strong FMC, even in an arranged mafia marriage (which i love)
MMC gives "touch her and die" as well as "i will give you the match to watch you burn the world down" vibes.
The only thing I didn't like was the minor misscommunication trope/even though he was 'obsessed ' with her, he never bothered to get to know her on more than a surface level.
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14 reviews2 followers
April 2, 2025
⭐️ 3.5/5
🌶️ 2.5/5

It wasn't bad. Too cute of a hero for my taste, and very fast paced plot development. But I liked the heroine. Predictable events in places. I'm more interested in the brothers' stories. I will continue reading the rest of the books.
For one quiet evening it's fine for reading, but not much more than that.
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680 reviews95 followers
December 3, 2025
Someone told me to read this. Idk who it was but I would unfriend them if I could remember.

Now, tell me how you can recommend a book to someone knowing it’s full of plot holes 🙄

(Also, female Mc is an unbearable pick me supreme)
Profile Image for Amie Smith.
25 reviews
May 13, 2024
Such a good book, I've never read mafia romance before and this was amazing. A strong female character too, as well as a man who will protect her at all costs. Loved it and couldn't put it down!
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