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Titans and Tyrants #3
A Game So Reckless
When the brutal leader of the Irish mob murders my fiancé in front of me, I suck the olive right out of my martini and start to choke. Mad Darragh could have left me there. He's sadistic, cruel, and just crazy enough to enjoy watching me suffocate. But he doesn't. He hooks his fists beneath my ribs, pressing mercilessly. As I lose consciousness the last thing I hear is his "Every breath you breathe belongs to me now, pet. "
Turns out he wants more than just my breath. He wants my hand in marriage. And he's willing to break every rule in the book to get it. Darragh doesn't know who he's up against. He may be a gambling man. He may only play for keeps. . . But my name is Valentina Titone. And when I play, I play to win. A Game So Reckless is part one of Valentina and Darragh's story. It is a dark age-gap enemies to lovers mafia romance. It is recommended to read the preceding duet before this book (A Debt So Ruthless and A Vow So Soulless) but it is not necessary.
Turns out he wants more than just my breath. He wants my hand in marriage. And he's willing to break every rule in the book to get it. Darragh doesn't know who he's up against. He may be a gambling man. He may only play for keeps. . . But my name is Valentina Titone. And when I play, I play to win. A Game So Reckless is part one of Valentina and Darragh's story. It is a dark age-gap enemies to lovers mafia romance. It is recommended to read the preceding duet before this book (A Debt So Ruthless and A Vow So Soulless) but it is not necessary.
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Published February 17, 2025
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February 17, 2025
I love an unhinged, crazy, possessive MMC who isn’t afraid of bl🩸🩸d. 😉
𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒇--𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍. 𝑺𝒐 𝒇--𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 💦.
Dare I say that I loved him more than Elio! 😍😈
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒑𝒆𝒕.
I devoured this in one sitting and couldn’t put it down. Valentina is engaged to Dario, but all that changes when Darragh shows up one night and unalives him in front of her. Oh, did I mention he saves her too? So naturally, that means she belongs to him now. He’s obsessed with her and doesn’t like ANYONE touching her, and if they do well, they 💀.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆. 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚. 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒏.
Yes, this is a slow burn, but oh my, the tension between them is so freaking hot. 🥵
Vero girl, that cliffhanger, I need the next book now!!
𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒍🩸🩸𝒅.
I love your writing, but that doesn't surprise me since I love your alien books, too! 😉💜
𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒇--𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍. 𝑺𝒐 𝒇--𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 💦.
Dare I say that I loved him more than Elio! 😍😈
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒑𝒆𝒕.
I devoured this in one sitting and couldn’t put it down. Valentina is engaged to Dario, but all that changes when Darragh shows up one night and unalives him in front of her. Oh, did I mention he saves her too? So naturally, that means she belongs to him now. He’s obsessed with her and doesn’t like ANYONE touching her, and if they do well, they 💀.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆. 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚. 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒏.
Yes, this is a slow burn, but oh my, the tension between them is so freaking hot. 🥵
Vero girl, that cliffhanger, I need the next book now!!
𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒍🩸🩸𝒅.
I love your writing, but that doesn't surprise me since I love your alien books, too! 😉💜
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February 24, 2025DNF @ 20%
not in the mood for another virgin fmc, and a whore mmc
fucking disgusting
not in the mood for another virgin fmc, and a whore mmc
fucking disgusting
February 18, 2025
The only bad thing is that it's too short 🥲
February 22, 2025
Read in one sitting!!! DARRAGH!!!!!! I can’t believe I have to wait until June I am WEAK. Vero you absolute queen!!
February 16, 2025
🔥 “Every breath you breathe belongs to me now, pet.”
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Valentina Titone is one fierce young woman! Born in the Mafia world, her life has already been decided for her and she’s almost willing to accept it. Almost. Because, Valentina is a Titone after all! I loved her courage, feistiness and stubbornness. Even more, she’s quite rebellious, although sometimes she’s a little reckless, too. Valentina is awesome and I loved her so, so much!
And then, there’s Darragh Gowan - the sadistic leader of Toronto’s Irish mob. He’s dangerous, unhinged, uncontrollable, powerful, cruel and quite reckless. But, surprisingly, there is a lot more to him than meets the eye. Yes, Darragh is violently possessive and obsessive and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. But he also takes care and fiercely protects what’s his. And he’s a man of his word (in most cases). Darragh is not a good man but I couldn’t help but love everything about him!
I loved everything that happened between Valentina and Darragh! After her nineteenth birthday, Valentina is engaged to be married to a sleazy man, chosen by her father. Until Darragh crashes into her world, throws her fiancé off a building and sets his sights on her. I loved those two together! The tension between them was palpable and I loved every second of their games of push and pull. And, even though they shouldn’t, not only they couldn’t stop thinking about each other, but they also couldn’t seem to stay away. Even more, everything happening between Valentina and Darragh was intense and dangerous, the spice included, and I couldn’t get enough! But even when Darragh finally decides what he wants from the young Titone princess, things don’t go as planned, and that cliffhanger of an ending, had me both screaming and excited to see how their story will continue in the next book!
Overall, A Game So Reckless is an intense, dark and twisted story and another fantastic addition to the series.
I couldn’t put it down and I absolutely loved every single page of it!
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Valentina Titone is one fierce young woman! Born in the Mafia world, her life has already been decided for her and she’s almost willing to accept it. Almost. Because, Valentina is a Titone after all! I loved her courage, feistiness and stubbornness. Even more, she’s quite rebellious, although sometimes she’s a little reckless, too. Valentina is awesome and I loved her so, so much!
And then, there’s Darragh Gowan - the sadistic leader of Toronto’s Irish mob. He’s dangerous, unhinged, uncontrollable, powerful, cruel and quite reckless. But, surprisingly, there is a lot more to him than meets the eye. Yes, Darragh is violently possessive and obsessive and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. But he also takes care and fiercely protects what’s his. And he’s a man of his word (in most cases). Darragh is not a good man but I couldn’t help but love everything about him!
I loved everything that happened between Valentina and Darragh! After her nineteenth birthday, Valentina is engaged to be married to a sleazy man, chosen by her father. Until Darragh crashes into her world, throws her fiancé off a building and sets his sights on her. I loved those two together! The tension between them was palpable and I loved every second of their games of push and pull. And, even though they shouldn’t, not only they couldn’t stop thinking about each other, but they also couldn’t seem to stay away. Even more, everything happening between Valentina and Darragh was intense and dangerous, the spice included, and I couldn’t get enough! But even when Darragh finally decides what he wants from the young Titone princess, things don’t go as planned, and that cliffhanger of an ending, had me both screaming and excited to see how their story will continue in the next book!
Overall, A Game So Reckless is an intense, dark and twisted story and another fantastic addition to the series.
I couldn’t put it down and I absolutely loved every single page of it!
March 8, 2025
Aaahhhh!! Vero Heath's cliffhangers are devastating! I get sucked in every time. I am so excited that Mad Darragh got a book. I am all about this unhinged, hot AF Irishman. And I'm loving Valentina.
This was a super sexy slow burn. I'm not normally a big fan of a slow burn, but this one singes just enough to keep you going. Virgin, Mafia daughter FMC and big, bad Mob boss MMC make the best story. Darragh kills Valentina's fiance and then saves her life. She in turn lies about what happened, and Darragh is now obsessed with her. You know the type - touch her and 💀. There are fewer things better than a Mafia Stalker Romance. Yummmm.
I'm going to take this moment to remind you that this book does end on a cliffhanger. It's one I didn't expect but probably should have. I'm not confident in my ability to patiently wait for the conclusion to come out in June!
This was a super sexy slow burn. I'm not normally a big fan of a slow burn, but this one singes just enough to keep you going. Virgin, Mafia daughter FMC and big, bad Mob boss MMC make the best story. Darragh kills Valentina's fiance and then saves her life. She in turn lies about what happened, and Darragh is now obsessed with her. You know the type - touch her and 💀. There are fewer things better than a Mafia Stalker Romance. Yummmm.
I'm going to take this moment to remind you that this book does end on a cliffhanger. It's one I didn't expect but probably should have. I'm not confident in my ability to patiently wait for the conclusion to come out in June!
March 19, 2025
I’ve developed a serious obsession with mafia romance books, and this one was absolutely fantastic! I didn’t read the first two books in the series, but after this one, I’m definitely considering circling back to them. Right from the beginning, the book grabbed me with a heart-racing moment where the protagonist nearly chokes to death on an olive—honestly, it’s exactly why I steer clear of olives! The story is rich with emotion intoxicating, the line between right and wrong is wonderfully blurred. The pacing is quick, but the romance doesn’t feel rushed. They take their time figuring each other out, and just when it seems like they might get their happily ever after, the author hits us with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. Now, I’m eagerly counting down the days until the next book releases on June 10th! I highly recommend if you enjoy dark romance.
February 16, 2025
First off - thank you to the author for an advanced reader copy of this book. **some spoilers may be attached in this review**
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because I love these characters!
I wasn't so sure I was going to like Valentina and Darragh together but man did I really get sucked into this story. The first dual set by this author got me hooked and I cannot wait to see how this one ends. The last 2 chapters really hit me and now the next release date cannot come fast enough.
Darragh is growing on me as a character and making me love him just as much as Elio from the first duet of books.
**If you are squeamish to periods/adult acts while on the period, there are a few chapters where this is in play.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because I love these characters!
I wasn't so sure I was going to like Valentina and Darragh together but man did I really get sucked into this story. The first dual set by this author got me hooked and I cannot wait to see how this one ends. The last 2 chapters really hit me and now the next release date cannot come fast enough.
Darragh is growing on me as a character and making me love him just as much as Elio from the first duet of books.
**If you are squeamish to periods/adult acts while on the period, there are a few chapters where this is in play.
February 27, 2025
Yes.... I'm into it. Your first encounter with the dude is him throwing your fiance over the edge of a building- yep, download.
I must have missed that the next book isn't coming out till June.
SO - FUTURE SELF, it ends like this, big red nails her down, virginity- swiped. Ring on her finger, but he has to bounce over to Ireland real quick to clean up some shit but he's coming back for her, she's like- oh shit, no thanks, I'm not pure anymore- we are all set here.
She comes out, her dad finds out big red and her have lied to him, not good. BETRAYED. SO, he sets her up to marry someone else and they are getting on a plane tonight to go do just that. Irishman is going to be pissed and kill everyone for sure, and we will wait for that.
I must have missed that the next book isn't coming out till June.
SO - FUTURE SELF, it ends like this, big red nails her down, virginity- swiped. Ring on her finger, but he has to bounce over to Ireland real quick to clean up some shit but he's coming back for her, she's like- oh shit, no thanks, I'm not pure anymore- we are all set here.
She comes out, her dad finds out big red and her have lied to him, not good. BETRAYED. SO, he sets her up to marry someone else and they are getting on a plane tonight to go do just that. Irishman is going to be pissed and kill everyone for sure, and we will wait for that.
April 10, 2025
Vero GIRL what did you put in these books because I am utterly shocked???!!!! I am in LOVE.
I never thought I would love Darragh and Vale but togheter they are something else. I'm just sorry that it ended quickly and I can't wait for the next book. I should have waited because now I can't even focus without thinking about these two 😩
I love love love the male characters point of views, I love how you may think they're just insufferable until you read what they think. Yes, it all may be over the top but let's not forget we are in mafia world so we can't except ordinary stuff I mean.
Again I would give 10000 stars. Loved this book, it's so good.
🌶️🌶️
I never thought I would love Darragh and Vale but togheter they are something else. I'm just sorry that it ended quickly and I can't wait for the next book. I should have waited because now I can't even focus without thinking about these two 😩
I love love love the male characters point of views, I love how you may think they're just insufferable until you read what they think. Yes, it all may be over the top but let's not forget we are in mafia world so we can't except ordinary stuff I mean.
Again I would give 10000 stars. Loved this book, it's so good.
🌶️🌶️
March 2, 2025
"I don’t want to look soft and pretty tonight. I want to look like I eat men’s hearts for breakfast, goddąmnit."
Vero Heath writes some of my favorite mafiå romance books, and this one was no exception. I've been waiting for this character arc since the first book and it did not disappoint.
I loved seeing how the characters fight the pull they feel towards each other. The chemistry between them is real and electric.
This book does end on a cliffhanger, but the 2nd part is available now. Be sure to check tw before reading. This is a dark mafiå book after all...
Vero Heath writes some of my favorite mafiå romance books, and this one was no exception. I've been waiting for this character arc since the first book and it did not disappoint.
I loved seeing how the characters fight the pull they feel towards each other. The chemistry between them is real and electric.
This book does end on a cliffhanger, but the 2nd part is available now. Be sure to check tw before reading. This is a dark mafiå book after all...
March 20, 2025
Thanks so much to Vero Heath for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really flew through this book once I got into it. While I think my overall love for mafia romances have dwindled in the last few years, Vero finds a way to bring me back in. I appreciate as a Canadian reviewer that I know all the settings in this series.
While I do think there are a lot of trope crossovers from the first two books, the females leads are different enough that we get something new from this story.
Overall, a good read and can't wait for book four.
I really flew through this book once I got into it. While I think my overall love for mafia romances have dwindled in the last few years, Vero finds a way to bring me back in. I appreciate as a Canadian reviewer that I know all the settings in this series.
While I do think there are a lot of trope crossovers from the first two books, the females leads are different enough that we get something new from this story.
Overall, a good read and can't wait for book four.
November 29, 2025
I didn’t love this as much as the first couple’s duet - It just didn’t hook me the same way and took probably about half the book before I got really into it. But once I did, it’s certainly addicting. The author writes such alluring stories and insane men, you can’t help but love them. That ending had me on the edge of my seat, and I can’t wait to get to the next one.
Favourite Quote
”Can barely fucking sleep when I’m not near you. And the few times I do, you’re there. Inside my head.”
Favourite Quote
”Can barely fucking sleep when I’m not near you. And the few times I do, you’re there. Inside my head.”
February 15, 2025
Man oh man this book was everything I wanted and more. I loved Valentina from the parts she played in the first 2 books and having her story unfold in this one was everything. Valentina is a girl lost in a world she is forced to survive in and until she meets Darragh she has never taken her life into her own hands. Darragh is a strong sexy Irish man who knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it together they make this book so deliciously twisted I absolutely need more of them!
April 2, 2025
Valentina & Darragh
Unexpected yet surprisingly good . Never would I have thought of these two together. But I’m glad Valentina dodged a bullet. But why, why, why, why? Why did you have to do a cliffhanger like that? I was so invested in this storyline and I was ready for what was to come only to be thrown off the deep end and having no idea how this will continue…
It’s a good story with enough depth, spice, mafia elements and a whole new side to Valentina which was awesome.
Unexpected yet surprisingly good . Never would I have thought of these two together. But I’m glad Valentina dodged a bullet. But why, why, why, why? Why did you have to do a cliffhanger like that? I was so invested in this storyline and I was ready for what was to come only to be thrown off the deep end and having no idea how this will continue…
It’s a good story with enough depth, spice, mafia elements and a whole new side to Valentina which was awesome.
June 17, 2025
4.5 étoiles
J'ai adoré ! Je savais que j'allais aimé Darragh quand on le rencontre dans le tome précédent. Mais je pensais pas quand j'aimerais autant la dynamique avec Valentina. Il y a une super alchimie entre les 2 ! Le rythme était très bien, et le roman pas trop long pour une première partie de la duologie. Leur banter et leur relation en général m'a rappelée un peu Rafe et Penny dans Sinners consumed.
J'ai hâte que la suite sorte !
J'ai adoré ! Je savais que j'allais aimé Darragh quand on le rencontre dans le tome précédent. Mais je pensais pas quand j'aimerais autant la dynamique avec Valentina. Il y a une super alchimie entre les 2 ! Le rythme était très bien, et le roman pas trop long pour une première partie de la duologie. Leur banter et leur relation en général m'a rappelée un peu Rafe et Penny dans Sinners consumed.
J'ai hâte que la suite sorte !
February 24, 2025
Every.single.release is a page turning, unputdownable, thrill of a read! I absolutely adore the world built in the Titans and Tyrant series. The fact that all the stories are interconnected make it so I don't have to leave some of my favorite characters behind. I may even like Darragh better than Elio 🫣
If you're looking for a quick, satisfying, mafia dark romance read - you must pick this up!
If you're looking for a quick, satisfying, mafia dark romance read - you must pick this up!
May 26, 2025
I cannot believe I have to wait for the next one! Omg this was so great. I loved Valentina’s attitude in the last two books but seeing inside her brain in this one was perfection! Darragh lives up to his nickname of being mad but omg he does it for the right reasons. In Vero I trust to get us to that happy ending but omg I know it’s going to be a rollercoaster getting there.
May 29, 2025
Absolutely loved this book. Darragh and Valentina are perfect for each other. I do hate her dad though, like really really hate him, I mean he is a mob boss but he's just so uncaring about his family and only wants to use them especially Valentina, I hope Darragh kills him in the next book and Elio becomes the boss. Can't wait for the next book.
March 31, 2025
I'm addicted with Valentina and Darragh's story! I can't wait for the next book. Darragh gives the word villain a new meaning. OMG, he's insanely hot, intoxicating and fascinating, his want and obsession with Valentina it's on a new level of madness.
I can't get enough of it!
I can't get enough of it!
April 14, 2025
Vero why??? Why? Why? Why? That cliffhanger?? I am absolutely in love with the series but I'm heartbroken about this cliffhanger! Gah 😫. The mmc *swoon* is incredible. Vero Heath is an incredible writer and I can't wait for the next book!
January 4, 2026
My review might be biased because I've read the first three books immediately after each other in one weekend but I liked Elio and Deirdre more 😭😭 nonetheless, read in one sitting and I was sucked right innnn
February 20, 2025
Necesito el siguiente yaaaa
Si hay algo que amo tanto en los libros es la tensión y no hay mejor tensión que sus libros, lo juro.
Si hay algo que amo tanto en los libros es la tensión y no hay mejor tensión que sus libros, lo juro.
March 5, 2025
🤯🤯 I knew this pairing would be explosive and cause heads to roll, but wow! Definitely a must read and I need book 4 like yesterday!! I'm so hooked and can't wait for more Valentina and Darragh!
March 18, 2025
Dark page turner
Not as good as the previous two books but its defiantly a page turner if your in the mood for a dark romance .
Not as good as the previous two books but its defiantly a page turner if your in the mood for a dark romance .
May 18, 2025
THE TFFFF??? It was all going great till he told her to put a tampon on while watching 😵💫.
May 24, 2025
Omg I need the next book now now now
Obsessed with Darragh
Obsessed with Darragh
June 18, 2025
Valentina and Darragh might be my new fave “completely-toxic-and-nasty-mfers-who-somehow-got-me-giggling-and-kicking-my-feet” couple…
need book two… like yesterday
need book two… like yesterday
June 20, 2025
I think I like this one better than the first and second (definitely the second) book.
Ugh I have a major book hangover 😩
Next book is only 5 days away but I can’t wait
Ugh I have a major book hangover 😩
Next book is only 5 days away but I can’t wait
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