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Black Fates
Nemesis: A Billionaire Fake Dating Dark Mafia Romance
Lilith Caccia is a woman who knows how to get things done. As a mafia fixer with a unique skill set, she's known for her ability to make her kills look natural. When two women disappear from her sister's business, Lilith takes on the challenge of finding them. But what starts as a case of missing women quickly turns into something more sinister.
Each woman was lured into using a secret dating app for the wealthy, Eros. To get to the bottom of the app's user base without violating their privacy contract, Lilith agrees to attend Eros events with the handsome and charismatic owner, Benjamin Camden, who seems to have something to hide. However, Lilith's growing feelings for him could endanger her mission and her heart.
As she delves deeper into the case, Lilith finds herself fighting several battles at once with powerful and corrupt groups of individuals who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the city's underworld and challenge the Caccia family's authority.
In Lilith's pursuit of the truth, she must confront her dark past and make choices that will come at a cost not only to her, but the people she loves. In "Nemesis," author Christine Roi delivers a suspenseful ride with sexy twists and surprising turns. With complex characters, sinister secrets, and heart-pounding action, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Each woman was lured into using a secret dating app for the wealthy, Eros. To get to the bottom of the app's user base without violating their privacy contract, Lilith agrees to attend Eros events with the handsome and charismatic owner, Benjamin Camden, who seems to have something to hide. However, Lilith's growing feelings for him could endanger her mission and her heart.
As she delves deeper into the case, Lilith finds herself fighting several battles at once with powerful and corrupt groups of individuals who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the city's underworld and challenge the Caccia family's authority.
In Lilith's pursuit of the truth, she must confront her dark past and make choices that will come at a cost not only to her, but the people she loves. In "Nemesis," author Christine Roi delivers a suspenseful ride with sexy twists and surprising turns. With complex characters, sinister secrets, and heart-pounding action, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2024
39 people are currently reading
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About the author
Christine Roi
5 books17 followersWriting has always been my escape—a way to avoid reality, spin better ones, and create book boyfriends who set impossibly high standards. In 2023, I went all in on the dream: I went full delulu and quit my full-time job to finish my Black Fates series.
Turns out, writing books is the easy part; sharing your life online is where things get weird. As someone who’s spent years wrestling with terrible self-esteem, anxiety, and impostor syndrome, learning to own my story has been equal parts terrifying and transformative.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me baking various things, hiking through the gorgeous terrain of Colorado, and hunting for secondhand treasures at local thrift shops. Spoiler: If you think my characters are oddly specific, it’s probably because they borrowed some of their eccentricities from me.
Turns out, writing books is the easy part; sharing your life online is where things get weird. As someone who’s spent years wrestling with terrible self-esteem, anxiety, and impostor syndrome, learning to own my story has been equal parts terrifying and transformative.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me baking various things, hiking through the gorgeous terrain of Colorado, and hunting for secondhand treasures at local thrift shops. Spoiler: If you think my characters are oddly specific, it’s probably because they borrowed some of their eccentricities from me.
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March 27, 2024
This is fake dating done right! Lilith is so refreshing as a MC. I felt like I was reading about one of my friends, albeit one with a penchant for poisons. Benjamin gave me all the feels and this book had me guessing till the very end. I enjoyed all the twists and turns, and Roi’s writing kept me engaged through it all. So glad I can start book two immediately!
August 26, 2023
In constant suspense
I love this book and I can not wait for the next. I love Kaia and Lilith, they are so badass! I have a million theories going through my head. I felt constantly in the moment with them and couldn’t put it down and read it in one day. Highly recommended. Mafia but even more bad Ass. Slow slow burn and a little spicy. Highly recommend this book!!
I love this book and I can not wait for the next. I love Kaia and Lilith, they are so badass! I have a million theories going through my head. I felt constantly in the moment with them and couldn’t put it down and read it in one day. Highly recommended. Mafia but even more bad Ass. Slow slow burn and a little spicy. Highly recommend this book!!
January 22, 2024
Such a rollercoaster!! I just finished it and wow. This is much more than a romance story, because we have the history of the Caccia family, the mystery of the missing girls and all the killing that does Lilith, the badass FMC.
Don't worry about the cliffhanger, the next book in the series is about to be out.
Don't worry about the cliffhanger, the next book in the series is about to be out.
August 19, 2023
Wow! I absolutely loved this book! So much happens and there are so many plot twists. I can’t lie I dod not see that ending coming. I had my suspicions of some people but not him - it seems obvious now though. I’m excited to see what happens next.
November 22, 2023
Smart and sexy
I like the vulnerability of Lil even though she's bad ass. It's a cliffhanger, I'm looking forward to the next one!
I like the vulnerability of Lil even though she's bad ass. It's a cliffhanger, I'm looking forward to the next one!
July 30, 2023
Must Read! Anxiously Awaiting Book 2
Ms. Roi weaves a masterful tale of love, loyalty, intrigue, death, honor and sensuality wrapped in an observant and dark comedy.
Kaia and Lilith take the mantle of Girl Boss and Right Hand person to soaring heights as the dynamic duo deftly leading the Caccia Family.
The twists and turns Ms. Roi takes you on as you follow Lilith’s journey to unlock the mysterious connection between an exclusive dating app, Eros, and her missing friends will keep you on your toes. The cliffhanger will leave you clamoring for more.
Ms. Roi weaves a masterful tale of love, loyalty, intrigue, death, honor and sensuality wrapped in an observant and dark comedy.
Kaia and Lilith take the mantle of Girl Boss and Right Hand person to soaring heights as the dynamic duo deftly leading the Caccia Family.
The twists and turns Ms. Roi takes you on as you follow Lilith’s journey to unlock the mysterious connection between an exclusive dating app, Eros, and her missing friends will keep you on your toes. The cliffhanger will leave you clamoring for more.
July 12, 2023
This book was the first from this author. It took a little while to get into the book but once i got just before half way I couldn’t put it down. The story had u hooked and everything that happen had me on the edge of my seat! The ending I was not expecting. When is book 2 coming!
January 5, 2025
parts are unbelievable
So she’s a baddie mafia fixer who has amazing situational awareness but just ignores all the red flags on this guy and literally every family member warning her about this one person? Make it make sense
So she’s a baddie mafia fixer who has amazing situational awareness but just ignores all the red flags on this guy and literally every family member warning her about this one person? Make it make sense
January 8, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶
⚠️This review contains spoilers!!⚠️
I loved this book! It caught my interest from the very beginning and kept it throughout the whole book! I loved the family dynamics between Lili, Kaia, and Daniel!!
I found the mafia dynamic and the murder mystery-type side plot to be super interesting!! And this was a rare instance where I care more about the plot than the romance in a book that has any type of romance in it!! And the main reason for that is I hated Benjamin from the beginning... He gave me creepy vibes and I just didn't like reading about him (I have lots of annotations in the ebook about hating him) But I actually enjoyed having someone to hate so it wasn't a bad thing at all haha
I do love West, though, and can't wait to see how his and Lili's relationship/dynamic changes and progress in the next book!!
Quotes I loved:
My plan to create an apothecary from hell came with a lot of tools and expensive equipment.
Nonno, of course, gave it to him with a steep interest rate. Also, the threat of death if he didn’t pay it back. You know, mafia stuff.
Actually, I wasn’t religious about anything. But when you kill people for a living, you tend to hope there won’t be someone to judge you when you die.
Those men eventually all got dealt with, now six feet under, and we ended up with a much smaller crew. Small batch, artisanal crime.
“Killing a man with a gun is easy. Any neanderthal can do it. Taking life with a blade is art.”
🌶🌶🌶
⚠️This review contains spoilers!!⚠️
I loved this book! It caught my interest from the very beginning and kept it throughout the whole book! I loved the family dynamics between Lili, Kaia, and Daniel!!
I found the mafia dynamic and the murder mystery-type side plot to be super interesting!! And this was a rare instance where I care more about the plot than the romance in a book that has any type of romance in it!! And the main reason for that is I hated Benjamin from the beginning... He gave me creepy vibes and I just didn't like reading about him (I have lots of annotations in the ebook about hating him) But I actually enjoyed having someone to hate so it wasn't a bad thing at all haha
I do love West, though, and can't wait to see how his and Lili's relationship/dynamic changes and progress in the next book!!
Quotes I loved:
My plan to create an apothecary from hell came with a lot of tools and expensive equipment.
Nonno, of course, gave it to him with a steep interest rate. Also, the threat of death if he didn’t pay it back. You know, mafia stuff.
Actually, I wasn’t religious about anything. But when you kill people for a living, you tend to hope there won’t be someone to judge you when you die.
Those men eventually all got dealt with, now six feet under, and we ended up with a much smaller crew. Small batch, artisanal crime.
“Killing a man with a gun is easy. Any neanderthal can do it. Taking life with a blade is art.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2023
I loved this different take on a mafia story with a female boss and her sister fixer. It is a dark romance with a storyline that just kept me guessing the whole way through. There are so many twists and turns and one hell of a cliffhanger. I just love the characters especially Lilith and how she is portrayed as a strong but she still comes across as human and not a complete b!tch. It is a slow burn but once the spice kicks in it is steamy. I really enjoyed the storyline progression and am looking forward to the next book in the series. This is a dark romance so please check your TW before reading.
December 31, 2024
excuse me?! now I have to read the second one immediately!
I have to admit I don’t normally read mafia based books. But omg. I gave this a shot and it blew my expectations out of the water. I was hooked from the first page, and didn’t feel like I could relax the entire time. I didn’t have a great vibe about you know who, but I wasn’t expecting THAT. On to the next one, because I can’t possibly go a minute without finding out what happens next.
I have to admit I don’t normally read mafia based books. But omg. I gave this a shot and it blew my expectations out of the water. I was hooked from the first page, and didn’t feel like I could relax the entire time. I didn’t have a great vibe about you know who, but I wasn’t expecting THAT. On to the next one, because I can’t possibly go a minute without finding out what happens next.
January 4, 2025
Love, love, love that this has a female-led family, and absolutely adored the characters!
It felt a little difficult to get into, but definitely picked up around the halfway mark. There were times I found myself wanting to get out of Lili’s head and back to the action—with so many key players in the family and story, I wanted to see her interacting more with the people around her and less on her own with her thoughts.
It felt a little difficult to get into, but definitely picked up around the halfway mark. There were times I found myself wanting to get out of Lili’s head and back to the action—with so many key players in the family and story, I wanted to see her interacting more with the people around her and less on her own with her thoughts.
February 20, 2025
Amazing
It starts off slow but as the story progresses things start to heat up and finishes with one hell of an ending. One of the best mafia books I’ve read, it has everything from a strong female character to a mystery that leaves you guessing until the end. Can’t wait to read the next one.
It starts off slow but as the story progresses things start to heat up and finishes with one hell of an ending. One of the best mafia books I’ve read, it has everything from a strong female character to a mystery that leaves you guessing until the end. Can’t wait to read the next one.
November 22, 2025
I enjoyed this story. This being not only in 1st person but also one POV was a change from the last few books I've read (two POV's or third person). Following Lilith was like being with Scarpetta (Patricia Cornwell) except Lili is a killer and has descriptive spicy scenes.
And then the cliffhanger....OMG
And then the cliffhanger....OMG
April 12, 2025
Although I saw the plot twist coming, there was still a part of me that thought I was wrong. I wasn’t entirely sure how the storyline was going to play out and I was equally as pleased and disappointed when the suspected twist came true.
I can’t wait to read the next books and continue the story!
I can’t wait to read the next books and continue the story!
January 6, 2025
Rollercoaster!
Loved this book! Started off a little slow but it picked up! It was a rollercoaster and I absolutely loved the characters!
Loved this book! Started off a little slow but it picked up! It was a rollercoaster and I absolutely loved the characters!
September 9, 2025
Finnally something diffetent, and i loved it so damn much... Lili is perfect FMC and all the plot was the best
February 15, 2025
Enjoyable, looking forward to reading the next in series
January 1, 2024
Nemesis: A Black Fates Novel is Christine Roi’s debut novel. And boy did she hit it out of the park!
If you love spice, a strong mafia family, and an even stronger heroine, then Nemesis by Christine Roi is for you! I loved the dynamics of the Caccia Family and their mafia fixer, Lilith Caccia. She’s loyal to the ones she loves, seeks vengeance for those wronged, and protects her vulnerable heart with a sarcastic and prickly veneer. We see the change and softening of her facade the more time she spends with Benjamin Camden. I was not prepared for the twists and was at the edge of my seat in the last chapters - I could not read fast enough!
I am hooked and am counting down the days until Miss Roi graces us with book two and the continuation of Lilith’s story!
If you love spice, a strong mafia family, and an even stronger heroine, then Nemesis by Christine Roi is for you! I loved the dynamics of the Caccia Family and their mafia fixer, Lilith Caccia. She’s loyal to the ones she loves, seeks vengeance for those wronged, and protects her vulnerable heart with a sarcastic and prickly veneer. We see the change and softening of her facade the more time she spends with Benjamin Camden. I was not prepared for the twists and was at the edge of my seat in the last chapters - I could not read fast enough!
I am hooked and am counting down the days until Miss Roi graces us with book two and the continuation of Lilith’s story!
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