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The Simplicity of Us
I'm the daughter of one of the most powerful mobsters in the city. But being in that position comes with a price. On the day of my eighteenth birthday, I'm told it's my duty to marry Ryder St. Claire, the son of the most dangerous mobster ever to exist. In doing so, our families will be tied together, which is what everyone wants.
Except for me.
I've known Ryder forever, and he used to be sweet until high school started and he betrayed me. After that, he became cold, arrogant, and cruel. I have no desire to marry him, but I don't have a choice since escaping this world alive isn't an option.
I've become a bargaining chip in a deadly power game, and I'm unsure if I'll survive.
A full-length m/f dark mafia arranged marriage romance novel. Orginally titled Fateful allure.
Except for me.
I've known Ryder forever, and he used to be sweet until high school started and he betrayed me. After that, he became cold, arrogant, and cruel. I have no desire to marry him, but I don't have a choice since escaping this world alive isn't an option.
I've become a bargaining chip in a deadly power game, and I'm unsure if I'll survive.
A full-length m/f dark mafia arranged marriage romance novel. Orginally titled Fateful allure.
606 pages, Paperback
Published July 3, 2024
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January 5, 2024
Almost
Almost revealed why it happened, almost revealed the reason why the family betrayed them, almost almost, almost. Almost the end!
Almost revealed why it happened, almost revealed the reason why the family betrayed them, almost almost, almost. Almost the end!
November 8, 2025
I really don’t get it. This books really seemed to be a great book. But the writing reminds me of the wattpad story i used to read. All the cliché are in there i can’t.
And sorry but Reece and Blase, ARE YOU A BITCH ? Like wtf why do they always seems to be scared or obey like little puppies to Ryder ? Is he the boss of your ? I’m sorry but i really hate when there is one leader in the groupe like they all need to be themself please !
Oh and of course the FMC needs to be horny for them and her body betrayed her when they get close to her or touch her like did you just erase the last 3 years of your memory ? Have you Alzeihmer or something ? And also like she keeps repeating herself like we get it the first and all the other time you said it but start acting like you think.
I’m at 26% of the book so i will come back really hoping that it will get better … 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
So i finished the book, the end is really bad tough there was so much potential. I wanted to see book 2 maybe, see how they will have make it. There was many question who needed response and it was sloppy. I started enjoying the book a Little. Reece is my favorite. The characters had some personnality, the weiting was better but really the end was not what i expected. It was poor and sorry but the jump 1 year later ? We didinnt get to see how it went and I’m sorry you don’t get to this point 1 year later it’s not realistic. Anyway, it’s a good book to read but it really needed to improve on a lot of things so i will say 3,5 stars but i can’t so i will let my 3 stars sorry.
And sorry but Reece and Blase, ARE YOU A BITCH ? Like wtf why do they always seems to be scared or obey like little puppies to Ryder ? Is he the boss of your ? I’m sorry but i really hate when there is one leader in the groupe like they all need to be themself please !
Oh and of course the FMC needs to be horny for them and her body betrayed her when they get close to her or touch her like did you just erase the last 3 years of your memory ? Have you Alzeihmer or something ? And also like she keeps repeating herself like we get it the first and all the other time you said it but start acting like you think.
I’m at 26% of the book so i will come back really hoping that it will get better … 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
So i finished the book, the end is really bad tough there was so much potential. I wanted to see book 2 maybe, see how they will have make it. There was many question who needed response and it was sloppy. I started enjoying the book a Little. Reece is my favorite. The characters had some personnality, the weiting was better but really the end was not what i expected. It was poor and sorry but the jump 1 year later ? We didinnt get to see how it went and I’m sorry you don’t get to this point 1 year later it’s not realistic. Anyway, it’s a good book to read but it really needed to improve on a lot of things so i will say 3,5 stars but i can’t so i will let my 3 stars sorry.
July 31, 2024
two Titles
This was a really great story,t here are two titles to this book.
Fateful Allure/The simplicity of us.
Ryder, Blaine, Reece and Allura are all mafia kids.
Best friends through to when they weren’t in high school.
The boys had a secret. There twists and turns through the book.
Read TWS.
This was a really great story,t here are two titles to this book.
Fateful Allure/The simplicity of us.
Ryder, Blaine, Reece and Allura are all mafia kids.
Best friends through to when they weren’t in high school.
The boys had a secret. There twists and turns through the book.
Read TWS.
February 13, 2024
So good
I really enjoy this author. I love her stories and this was no exception. It will pull you in from the first page to the last.
I really enjoy this author. I love her stories and this was no exception. It will pull you in from the first page to the last.
February 17, 2024
‘cause you don’t feel pretty you feel used’ - TS
4.5 stars - I’ve been in a massive book slump, sort of drifting from half book to half book.
Boy did this book suck me in. Honestly, who knew best friends to enemies to arranged marriage trope was my thing.
Al is arranged to be married to her 3 ex best friends who have turned into her enemies.
If you think, this book only covers 3 days…but it feels like so much longer.
You really feel for Al, and my heart hurt for her. And that cliff hanger…
4.5 stars - I’ve been in a massive book slump, sort of drifting from half book to half book.
Boy did this book suck me in. Honestly, who knew best friends to enemies to arranged marriage trope was my thing.
Al is arranged to be married to her 3 ex best friends who have turned into her enemies.
If you think, this book only covers 3 days…but it feels like so much longer.
You really feel for Al, and my heart hurt for her. And that cliff hanger…
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December 31, 2023Excellent
This book was a giant gift for me. I lost my husband of 35 years and have been unable to read since. I have always been a voracious reader. I saw this book, it caught my interest and it kept my interest. I'm so glad to have found a book that I enjoyed so much and now I will read book two tomorrow. 😊
This book was a giant gift for me. I lost my husband of 35 years and have been unable to read since. I have always been a voracious reader. I saw this book, it caught my interest and it kept my interest. I'm so glad to have found a book that I enjoyed so much and now I will read book two tomorrow. 😊
December 13, 2023
Couldn’t put it down
This book was so good I could not put it down. I can not wait for the next 2 books.
This book was so good I could not put it down. I can not wait for the next 2 books.
January 14, 2024
Great read
I am really enjoying this story. I was hooked from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I am really enjoying this story. I was hooked from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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