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The first time I saw her, I told myself to walk away.

She wasn’t meant for me.
She wasn’t meant for anyone, really.

She's too soft. Too good. Too… innocent.

That’s why I couldn’t stay away.

She doesn’t know it yet,
but she’s already mine.

Every breath. Every step.
Every second she exists—I’m watching.

She’ll never be safe.
Not from the world.
Not from the people who want to take her from me.

I see the way they look at her.
Like she’s something they can steal.
But she’s not theirs to take.
She’s mine.

Mine to protect.
Mine to ruin.
Mine to keep.

And if they think they can have her,
they’re already dead.

408 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2025

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Bella J.

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Bella J. is an International and Amazon top 100 bestselling author.

Writing DARK ROMANCE with twists, Bella has an affinity for the ruthless men of the MAFIA world and weaves tales that will leave you breathless and questioning your own moral compass.

When she's not busy creating worlds where danger and romance dance a tango, you can find Bella soaking up the sun in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. Her writing lair is occasionally invaded by her husband, two kids, and a basset hound who reigns supreme.

A firm believer that laughter is the best medicine, Bella infuses her fictional dark worlds with some wit and humor that peppers her novels.

So buckle up for a thrilling ride through the shadows of romance where happily ever afters have a dark side.

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1,491 reviews440 followers
February 24, 2025
Lol, Everly didn’t stand a chance against Isaia 😂 I love this unhinged psycho. 😈

𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒏𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔.

I can’t wait to continue their story. I need His Angel now!!!

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895 reviews
January 28, 2025
Tropes
——————-
Dark Sovereign book 9
Mafia
V FMC
OTT POSSESSIVE MMC
Jealous

Ends in a CLIFFHANGER, conclusion in His Angel …

Isaia DelRossa … 26, youngest DelRossa brother … enforcer of sorts , free spirit … never truly feels like he belongs in the mafia life …

Everly… 21 year old beauty he is instantly mesmerized with … 2 toned eyes 👀, bumbly personality, with a drooly dog ! She is a step daughter of mafia boss from NY . She cannot stand that man or anything he stands for

From the first interaction he was entranced with her entire being . He stalks her to get to know her better .. the secrets start to unravel . From their first kiss he was like a caveman screaming MINE!!!!!

Mistakes cost lives !!!!!
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715 reviews208 followers
February 27, 2025
4 stars

Tropes : mafia romance, J/P H, touch her and 💀, forced proximity, big guy x small gal, enemy’s stepdaughter
Ending : cliffhanger
Triggers : murder, violence, gore, attempted kidnapping, blackmail
Spice : 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️ /5
Angst : 🔥 🔥 🔥 /5
OM/OW drama : OM (h’s friend)
Intimacy details : virgin h, rough sex, no condom, oral, slight somnophilia, slight blood kink
Standalone / Series : part of an interconnected series but technically a duet

Hero : Isaia Del Rossa (26)
Heroine : Everly Beaumont/Paladino (21)

Apparently it’s a duet. I didn’t know that so I read it. Usually I don’t read incomplete series because I got bad memory so I prefer reading all the books right away so there was no gap. This shuckzzz.

This was about the youngest Del Rossa sibling. I didn’t read any of the previous books so I didn’t know the lore of the series but I understand most of the things that was happening here without reading those books. I almost read Alexius’ book but I think there were some pet peeves of mine there so I avoided it like a plague. Thankfully this one was safe for me. No sharing, no threesome before the h meet the H, no promiscuous MCs which was great.

The ending was quite something. But I think Anthony ain’t dead. But idk, will be reading the next one when it came out for sure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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412 reviews3 followers
October 10, 2025
Eccoci giunti al nono volume, dedicato stavolta al piccolo di casa Del Rossa: Isaia.
Piccolo di età, ma tra tutti i fratelli lui è in realtà il più crudele, il più oscuro e il più pericoloso.

«Isaia è il genere di persona che non si lascia niente alle spalle. Una volta che ti entra dentro, ti possiede: corpo, mente e anima.»

Questo romanzo, a confronto degli altri, è strutturato in maniera differente. Parte infatti molto più lento, dove ci sono degli "appuntamenti". Isaia passa più tempo a casa di Everly che a casa sua, tant'è che suo fratello Alexius inizia ad essere contrariato per la sparizione continua del fratello.
Questo cambiamento dell'autrice mi piace perché ha reso la storia più emozionante e ricca di suspence.
Riuscirà Isaia a far capitolare Everly senza usare il metodo del rapimento per farla sua?
La scrittura dell'autrice è incredibile, che come sempre è una scoperta. Avendo letto tutti i suoi libri posso dire che le sue storie non sono mai ripetitive e ha sempre idee originali.
Con la sua scrittura riesce a coinvolgere il lettore creando dipendenza. Per me Bella J. è come una droga, tanto che non riesco a farne a meno, e quando leggo devo impormi uno stop.
Isaia, tra tutti i fratelli, è quello che mi ha emozionato di più nonostante io abbia un debole per Caelian.
L'amore che prova Isaia nei confronti di Everly è incredibile, potente e folle.
Un romanzo intenso, adrenalinico, ricco d'azione e dal finale sconvolgente.
Lettura consigliata.

Valutazione: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Emozioni: 💘💘💘💘💘
Recensione a cura di Silvia Turi.
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89 reviews2 followers
February 5, 2025
I KNEW IT! Yes that was meant to be in capital letters because anyone that drives a yellow ferrari and sends out happy go lucky vibes will most definitely be the most unhinged in the group. I couldn't wait to get Isaia story because I knew it was going to be balls to the wall epic proportions. This man will have you eating up them pages, have you losing sleep.

Everly who's fighting her own demons, tries her best to not fall under his radar. But sure as the sun rises and sets, she ends up on it. Everly brought out all the sides of Isaia. I was even afraid for his bros. This man would burn everything in his path to get to his girl. His only focus is Everly. Could not put this one down. I enjoyed every page of it. Bella J has done it again. Each book in this series gets better and better.
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11 reviews
January 28, 2025
I received an ARC of this book (my very first 🩷)

Bella J’s Isaia brings together two strong-willed characters with undeniable chemistry.

Isaia, the male lead, is the classic mafia hero—brooding, possessive, and fiercely protective (“don’t touch my woman or I’ll burn the world down” vibes, and I loved it!). While he fits the typical mold, Bella J gives him depth that makes him more than a stereotype.

Everly, with her trusty basset hound Luna, is a refreshing contrast. She’s smart, strong, and relatable—not the helpless damsel often found in this genre. Her resilience and wit make her the perfect match for Isaia’s dark intensity, and their relationship feels natural and engaging.

The plot is easy to follow but avoids being predictable. Bella J keeps things exciting with twists that flow naturally. Be warned, though—the book ends on a cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more.

Overall, Isaia is a gripping dark mafia romance. The strong characters and thrilling story make it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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2,652 reviews61 followers
February 18, 2025
I’ll be the first to admit this book/series is not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for romance filled with sunshine and roses, these books are not for you. But if you are looking for dark, delicious and totally decadent storylines these hop aboard. I highly recommend reading the series in order as the basic background story flows from book to book.

Isaia isn’t an easy man. He’s not like his brothers, he doesn’t thrive on power and intimidation. But he does know his duty and knows how to play his part in the Dark Sovereign. But when his path crosses with a beauty that turns out to be a part of a rival family, will he believe her or his brothers? Can he convince them of her innocence or is she a plant there to reel them all in?

The book held me captive from start to finish and in true Bella J fashion it ends on a cliffhanger. But boy oh boy this reader can’t wait to see what happens next.

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
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339 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2025
Wow!!! Bella J does it again. Isaia is right up there with Nicoli for me.

He is the best possessive psychotic jealous MMC. All the red flags. But there's something about him, you know? Oooh weee!

Ok and Caelian with the comic relief!

Now am I the only one who wasn't mad at the competition???

It's all gonna be a problem. Can't wait for His Angel!!
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1,052 reviews42 followers
October 10, 2025
EXPLOSIVE and ASTOUNDING!!!

For all of those Del Rossa men fans out there, Isaia is going to blow your minds!!!
This dirty talking, obsessive, possessive bad boy should come with a panty-melting warning. Holy fudge he’s freaking hot!
I couldn’t wait to read Isaia’s book and let me tell you that it was MORE then I ever anticipated. Every moment of Isaia and Everly’s story consumed me.

Isaia Del Rossa may have brought Alexius down a notch in my book boyfriend favourites. Just when I thought that his brothers Nicoli and Caelian were the naughtiest dirty talkers…nope, Isaia wins hands down😮

As strong of a character Isaia is, I really enjoyed Everly. I like that even though she’s a sweetheart, she won’t be push around and her tenacity is impressive.
I love how much these two characters burn for one another and how fascinating, interesting and alluring their story is.
Why can’t we get enough of these Del Rossa men?? They’re like the most delicious tasting chocolate you have ever had the pleasure of devouring.

So if you want to escape into a dark mafia romance filled with angst, twist and turns, passionate spicy scenes, engaging family dynamics, amusing Del Rossa bantering and a unhinged, completed desire driven bad boy who would burn the entire world for the women he calls “Mine or Troublemaker”, you will be thoroughly satisfied, greatly captivated and deeply enticed by Isaia!
FYI: this books ends with a heart-gripping cliffhanger that will have you yearning for His Angel.

To say I enjoyed this book would be an understatement! I was mesmerized by this exhilarating and astonishing story.
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1,631 reviews56 followers
February 19, 2025
𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖, 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕤𝕥𝕪 & 𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕗𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕒𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕 🔥

🆆🅷🅰🆃 🆃🅾 🅻🅾🅾🅺 🅵🅾🆁🆆🅰🆁🅳 🆃🅾:

💥 Dark Mafia Romance
💥 OBSESSED with her 🔥
💥 Touch her & 🏴‍☠️ vibes
💥 Filthy Hot
💥 Employee- Boss
💥 V1RG1N h

💕 🅵🅰🆅🅾🆄🆁🅸🆃🅴 🆀🆄🅾🆃🅴🆂 💕

𝑯𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔.

𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰 𝒂𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕…𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒉𝒆𝒓.

“𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒀𝑰, 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒔.” 𝑰 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆. “𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒐𝒏𝒆.” 𝑯𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓, 𝒉𝒊���� 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚. “𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒔? 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓.”

🅼🆈 🆃🅷🅾🆄🅶🅷🆃🆂:

The Dark Sovereign Series has been a Wild ride full of alpha heroes that are filthy, dangerous to the max and them being brothers makes the dance between the forbidden and the precariousness that much more maddening and delicious too.

𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Finally we have the youngest brother, Isaia's book in our hands and I think I have to make a secret confession that - HE'S HAD MY HEART, A SOFT CORNER FOR HIM, RIGHT FROM THE START.

But I didn't expect to see his fierce Obsessive side that had me fanning myself from all the intensity - to drive me so FREAKING CRAZY.

𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕—𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓.

Isaia and Everly... Oh my... From the way they casually meet to when things get serious to the Max... I was GLUED TO THE PAGES.

Even though what starts as a simple - keep an eye on the suspect scenario, that suspect being Everly, Isaia had no idea he was going to have his world changed forever with the one woman he'd been waiting for since forever.

I've felt for this man, when we saw how he was fighting his feelings right from Book 1 in this series - when he was confused about those feelings for someone else... Someone forbidden.

But it isn't until Everly walks into his life does Isaia know what the true meaning of being OBSESSED IS.

“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒎𝒆, 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚,” 𝑰 𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒑, 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒓. “𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐, 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

Everly has always drifted from one place to another. Her unwanted connection to the mafia family and her step father, Rinaldi - kept her on her toes and wary of letting anyone close.

Isaia Del Rossa, though, comes like a thunder in her life and storms her with raging feelings and emotions she's never experienced before.

I was such a goner for the rollercoaster ride these two had taken me onto.

Even with the complicated angle of Everly's friend, Anthony and their friendship, the way Isaia just wouldn't let anyone near her or the way he would claim her... Oh my freaking goodness...
Let me just say THE PASSION BETWEEN THESE TWO... THE CHEMISTRY IS SO MADDENINGLY SPICY AND HOT...🥵🌶️🔥🔥

“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?”“𝑶𝒉, 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚,” 𝑰 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘, 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔, “𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

I really liked Anthony as Everly's friend for the way he didn't back down. Yes, he's also from an equally powerful mafia family and I sometimes did doubt his intentions but you couldn't help but like this man who was amazing in his own way.

This book was a Wild ride that grabbed me strongly in its clutches from that first page and HONESTLY IT'S ANOTHER REMINDER OF WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH BELLA J BOOKS... because the way she writes her stories, with heroes that dance a thin line of morally right and to heck with it Wrongs - Sometimes those lines blur, but what makes me totally IN... ALLL IN is the way Bella J makes me sing for that same hero who's being justifiably the Morally Gray King from page 1.

I was so on edge for those last pages, turning them like crazy AND HONESTLY THE TWISTS... ONE AFTER ANOTHER... To say I was shocked is the least.
I WAS LIKE WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED😯😳😱😱😱... I was so freaking SHOCKED.

Ahhh... I need freaking more... Especially after that ending but also there's so much happening that I can't wait to get my hands on the next book... What a freaking delicious, spicy, deadly and dangerously Wild ride of Emotions, Obsession and twists this one was. Absolutely loved loved this one. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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1,631 reviews56 followers
March 29, 2025
𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖, 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕤𝕥𝕪 & 𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕗𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕒𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕 🔥

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💥 Dark Mafia Romance
💥 OBSESSED with her 🔥
💥 Touch her & 🏴‍☠️ vibes
💥 Filthy Hot
💥 Employee- Boss
💥 V1RG1N h

💕 🅵🅰🆅🅾🆄🆁🅸🆃🅴 🆀🆄🅾🆃🅴🆂 💕

𝑯𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔.

𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰 𝒂𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕…𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒉𝒆𝒓.

“𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒀𝑰, 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒔.” 𝑰 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆. “𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒐𝒏𝒆.” 𝑯𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓, 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚. “𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒔? 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓.”

🅼🆈 🆃🅷🅾🆄🅶🅷🆃🆂:

The Dark Sovereign Series has been a Wild ride full of alpha heroes that are filthy, dangerous to the max and them being brothers makes the dance between the forbidden and the precariousness that much more maddening and delicious too.

𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Finally we have the youngest brother, Isaia's book in our hands and I think I have to make a secret confession that - HE'S HAD MY HEART, A SOFT CORNER FOR HIM, RIGHT FROM THE START.

But I didn't expect to see his fierce Obsessive side that had me fanning myself from all the intensity - to drive me so FREAKING CRAZY.

𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕—𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓.

Isaia and Everly... Oh my... From the way they casually meet to when things get serious to the Max... I was GLUED TO THE PAGES.

Even though what starts as a simple - keep an eye on the suspect scenario, that suspect being Everly, Isaia had no idea he was going to have his world changed forever with the one woman he'd been waiting for since forever.

I've felt for this man, when we saw how he was fighting his feelings right from Book 1 in this series - when he was confused about those feelings for someone else... Someone forbidden.

But it isn't until Everly walks into his life does Isaia know what the true meaning of being OBSESSED IS.

“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒎𝒆, 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚,” 𝑰 𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒑, 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒓. “𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐, 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

Everly has always drifted from one place to another. Her unwanted connection to the mafia family and her step father, Rinaldi - kept her on her toes and wary of letting anyone close.

Isaia Del Rossa, though, comes like a thunder in her life and storms her with raging feelings and emotions she's never experienced before.

I was such a goner for the rollercoaster ride these two had taken me onto.

Even with the complicated angle of Everly's friend, Anthony and their friendship, the way Isaia just wouldn't let anyone near her or the way he would claim her... Oh my freaking goodness...
Let me just say THE PASSION BETWEEN THESE TWO... THE CHEMISTRY IS SO MADDENINGLY SPICY AND HOT...🥵🌶️🔥🔥

“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?”“𝑶𝒉, 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚,” 𝑰 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘, 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔, “𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

I really liked Anthony as Everly's friend for the way he didn't back down. Yes, he's also from an equally powerful mafia family and I sometimes did doubt his intentions but you couldn't help but like this man who was amazing in his own way.

This book was a Wild ride that grabbed me strongly in its clutches from that first page and HONESTLY IT'S ANOTHER REMINDER OF WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH BELLA J BOOKS... because the way she writes her stories, with heroes that dance a thin line of morally right and to heck with it Wrongs - Sometimes those lines blur, but what makes me totally IN... ALLL IN is the way Bella J makes me sing for that same hero who's being justifiably the Morally Gray King from page 1.

I was so on edge for those last pages, turning them like crazy AND HONESTLY THE TWISTS... ONE AFTER ANOTHER... To say I was shocked is the least.
I WAS LIKE WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED😯😳😱😱😱... I was so freaking SHOCKED.

Ahhh... I need freaking more... Especially after that ending but also there's so much happening that I can't wait to get my hands on the next book... What a freaking delicious, spicy, deadly and dangerously Wild ride of Emotions, Obsession and twists this one was. Absolutely loved loved this one. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
22 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2025
ARC Review 💫
This book should come with a warning label!! And a recommendation for a very cold shower after!!

WOW ANOTHER INCREDIBLE BOOK!! Bella J knows how to write a book with a man who has the filthiest mouth and will leave you wanting to start smoking and sit in a very cold shower to recover 😂

Isaia can happily destroy my heart and body any day!! I volunteer as tribute 😂😂

I was sent this incredible book a few weeks ago and I have read it about 3 times already it's so good!!!
Isaias story has been one that I've been waiting to read since I first read Alexius because he just intrigued me so much!! He was the cheeky, quiet one with a big heart but also had that dark edge about him, he stood out to the others because he seemed to be different to his brothers.
I CAN SAY WITH GREAT CONFIDENCE THAT THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT!!!!
Now I was Team Nicoli, I love all 5 Del Rossa Brothers (cannot forget Maximo can we!) But Nicoli was the one who I thought was my favourite. Well that was until I read Isaias book!!!!! He is hands down my favourite!!!
Caelian and Nicoli both were amazing smutty talkers but ISAIA 🥵🥵🥵🥵 his mouth should come with a warning label!!!
This book was completely different to the other brothers stories because of how Isaia and Everly met, how their story is told is completely different and I absolutely loved that.
Everly is absolutely lovely and I really loved her throughout this story, she's quiet and appears to be this timid little mouse but she's got fire and she stands up for herself and won't be pushed around.
Isaia is obsessive, unhinged, unapologetically possessive and will do ANYTHING to keep Everly.
I wouldn't say it's exactly a slow burn but there's definitely a build up of tention between Isaia and Everly for a while but my god it's absolute perfection when you get to the 😉😈
You see the brothers relationship a fair bit in this book and I loved seeing Alexius and Isaias relationship more. The banter between Isaia and Caelian carries on from the previous books and it was hilarious 😂

The spice was 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 Bella J definitely knows how to write a Spicy scene!!!!
I just need more now!!!!!!!!
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10000000000% recommend!!! If you love dark smutty romance then start reading The Dark Sovereign series!!
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708 reviews15 followers
January 15, 2026
BookLover Isaia non è una semplice lettura, è un percorso oscuro che ti cattura pagina dopo pagina.libro dopo libro, tanto da diventarne dipendenti.

Isaia Del Rossa - che abbia conosciuto nei volumi precedenti - resta fedele a se stesso, dominante, pericoloso, ossessivo. Ma qui la sua oscurità sembra ancora più profonda, più viscerale. È il tipo di personaggio che non cerca giustificazioni, che non chiede perdono. Osserva, controlla, decide. E mentre leggi ti rendi conto che il confine tra protezione e possesso è sempre più sottile.

Everly è dolce, buona, quasi fuori posto in un mondo che non perdona. È luce pura in mezzo alle ombre di Isaia, ed è proprio questo contrasto a rendere il loro intreccio così magnetico. Lui sa che dovrebbe starle lontano, che lei non è fatta per il suo universo… eppure non riesce a lasciarla andare. Anzi, più cerca di resistere, più ne resta intrappolato.

Il loro rapporto non è fatto di gesti romantici, ma di tensione costante, di sguardi, di silenzi carichi di significato. C’è attrazione, certo, ma anche paura, controllo, bisogno.
Everly è inconsapevole del pericolo che la circonda, mentre Isaia combatte una battaglia interna tra il desiderio di proteggerla e quello, molto più oscuro, di possederla completamente.

La penna di Bella J. è diretta, intensa, capace di trascinarti nella mente di Isaia senza filtri. Non addolcisce nulla, non cerca di rendere accettabile ciò che non lo è. Ed è proprio questo che rende la lettura così coinvolgente: ti senti a disagio, ma non riesci a smettere di leggere.

E poi c’è il finale.
Questo volume non è autoconclusivo e il cliffhanger è di quelli che ti fanno chiudere il libro con il cuore in gola. Le dinamiche si complicano, le minacce diventano più concrete e il bisogno di iniziare il volume successivo è immediato.

Isaia – Sovrano Oscuro vol. 9 è una lettura consigliata a chi ama il dark romance senza compromessi, dove l’amore non è mai semplice e l’oscurità è sempre pronta a reclamare ciò che considera suo.
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1,773 reviews41 followers
February 25, 2025
Bella, Bella, Bella, what are you doing to me???
I've become addicted to your books, and I always want more and more...
Do I regret it??? Absolutely not... not even for a second.
Dear readers, If you want to dive into a Mafia series that will take you off your feet and make you dream... go for this one. You'll know why...
Isaia is book nine from the Dark Sovereign series and I advise you to read this entire series from the beginning. You'll thank me later.
This book explores the lives of Isaia and Everly.
Isaia is the youngest DelRossa's brother. All of them ruthless as they can be...
He had this happy vibe around him but he's wicked, possessive, intense, and a bit crazy.
He's different, that's for sure, and knows the power that comes with his last name. He knows what he wants so when he sees Everly...
Everly is a sweetheart with a huge mouth on her. lol
She wants to live her life freely and knows what she doesn't want.
Her only problem is her family and...
Jesus.. WTFFFFF
A cliffhanger, that's what.
Am I mad? Hell yeah, but not so much because I know that I'll have more and I can't wait for it.
This book was explosive to say the least.
The way the story progressed left me on edge the entire time and I just couldn't stop reading.
One page led to another and when I realized it was 6 am and the book was over...
Crazy right?? That's the way I stay each and every time I read a book from the amazing Bella J.
Isaia and Everly are amazing together and I love his craziness and her smart mouth.
Love that she doesn't back down from a fight and that she knows how to "tame" the monster that is Isaia. lol
And the hot stuff... jesus, lord have mercy on our souls... But I just love to walk on the left side... ah, ah, ah.
This book was amazing and I can't wait for the next one.
Please Bella, I need it soon... soon...
Not going to pressure you but can it be tomorrow??? Lol
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2,675 reviews51 followers
March 23, 2025
Isaia and his "Troublemaker Angel" ... volcanic

What you can expect:
✅ Obsessive/Protective/Possessive Hero
✅ Virgin Heroine
✅ Touch Her & Die Vibes
✅ Sizzling Heat
✅ Boss/Employee

"Isaia Del Rossa is a man who doesn't just command attention. He devours it."

ISAIA is the nineth installment in the Dark Sovereign series and the first in Isaia Del Rossa's duet. I have been waiting for Isaia's story since the beginning and Bella J did not disappoint, nor did she hold back on anything. Devouring this book in a matter of hours was easy as it was an addictive, unputdownable read. This is a dark romance, so it's not sweet or fluffy, it's filthy, forbidden, decadent, and violent. A wild ride you won't want to get off.

Alexius, Nicoli, and Caelian Del Rossa are all dominant, protective, and filthy mouthed men, but they have nothing on their youngest brother Isaia. This yellow Ferrari driving Del Rossa is filth at its filthiest, powerfully dominant, and over-the-top protective and ultra obsessive. I wouldn't have wanted him any other way ... he was delicious. Everly Beaumont wanted nothing more than to escape the mafia world, and she was succeeding until Isaia walked into her life. I adored Everly, while being an absolute sweetheart she was also tenacious, no walkover, and wasn't afraid to voice her opinions. She never stood a chance when it came to Isaia and his determination to have her. Their chemistry was incredible, and their heat was volcanic, but it was their banter which I couldn't get enough of.

Bella J brings back all the Del Rossa dynamics, the spice, the banter, the bossiness, the dominance, and the protective nature. Isaia is a man who will destroy everything and everyone who stands in the way of him having Everly, his "Troublemaker Angel". Isaia and Everly's journey is a wild one, there's plenty going on and of course it ends in a cliffhanger which had my jaw dropping. His Angel , their continuing story can't come soon enough.

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1,075 reviews35 followers
January 19, 2026
My history with this author is hot and cold. I gave it a 3 because I may not have liked the characters or the plot, but the author's writing and editing skills are solid whether it is a book I like or not. This plot has been told numerous times successfully, while this story completely missed the mark for me.

This author has a pattern with her MFC whereas they start out strong, smart, savvy only to reduce them to a character that makes terrible decisions, weak victims of their own making and unable to resolve or look at an issue that doesn't result in collateral damage for innocents, aka her fiancé and friend. Everly's character had allot of promise until she didn't. Lying and failing to disclose important facts and truths is another form of lying. Her step father was scum and her mother was easily the "reason" for Michele to trap Everly into a marriage. I didn't care for her mother; she was just another discarded female character in one of these stories where their worth is no longer relevant, other than to use them as blackmail or leverage.

Isaia was an obsessive maniac that had few attributes other than his obsession with Everly. There was a piece of him at times that revealed a different character, but wasn't enough for me to want to know more about him. I felt if Everly had been more truthful with Isaia that this story could have taken a different turn, just as interesting, but not down a bottomless rabbit hole. I've read many dark demented male characters in these books that resonated with me, while Isaia's character did not. This author's books are very long and have a tendency to be repetitive with little advancement in the story which I find annoying. Many people loved this book and this author, where I am still on the fence and will approach future new releases with added caution.
578 reviews5 followers
February 19, 2025


The youngest......

Isaia is the 9th installment in the Dark Sovereign Series and it can be read as a standalone, ending in a brutal cliffy , although I would suggest to read the books in order for a better comprehensiom of the background and architecture of liasons.

Isaia is the youngest Del Rossa, 26, lives the life on his own terms, one he wasn't born for but was toughened up to be...stealth, observer and lethal, he does the job as a Del Rossa and chooses not to feel, because the burden would be too much.

In the unlikely event...a fre@king meet-cute happens and Isaia experiences embarassment, attitude and wittiness, finds doubts and a lot of suspicion, loses his patience, his temper and eventually, his heart.
Everly, 21, bubly, dog girl, free-spiritted and opinionated, doesn't know where she's going, but does know where she ain't, as does how impressed she became with the rough around the edges black-eyed man her dog decided to trap.....

The Del Rossas stand above, knowing at every corner might be a potencial threat and absolutely nothing is coincidential, so the order is to keep tabs....
Isaia and Everly's connection is astoundly visceral, impetuous, undiluted and even his suspicions and the mystery blanketing her stay in Chicago, don't deviate their intense attraction, Isaia's means of achievement and Everly internal conflicts between wills, wants and volition to act and most of all, how safe is she.

Very energetic and fast-paced, the narrative runs in a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled succession of events, peril, blackmail and coerced capitulation where whites lies turn into the bl00d-stained truth of reality.


Oh Everly...I wouldn't want to be in your shoes....
920 reviews12 followers
February 23, 2025
2.5 stars. OTT mafia romance with decent plot. ( I forgot that I started reading book one in this series awhile ago and stopped after reading the reviews. Brothers sharing their whores and even the heroines. No thanks.) Isaia doesn’t share Everly (yet) and there’s another suitor who’s interested in her, so I was interested enough to finish the book, albeit skimming some. Everly makes a really dumb decision in the end (of course) but I will probably read next book to find out what happens.

This scene is what triggered my memory to the first book (Alexius/Leandra)- The rage in his eyes as he fucked Leandra in front of me, making her scream, marking her as his. He thought I loved her. For a while, I thought so too. But while he forced me to watch him fuck her, desperate to prove a point—the point being that Leandra belongs to him—I sat there bleeding, watching him take her, and my cock was rock fucking hard.

Then we has this scene when Everly first meets Isaia’s brothers and their wives- Leandra, Alexius’s wife, steps forward next. She’s regal in an almost intimidating way, but her smile softens her sharp features. “Isaia’s plus-one. You’re braver than I thought.” “Braver?” I ask, my brow arching. “Isaia’s a handful,” she replies, shooting him a knowing look. “But I suppose you already know that.” There’s no mistaking the edge in her tone—something I can’t quite place. Very classy, Leandra. Considering how much you got off on Isaia in previous books. 🤮Will be interesting to see how Everly reacts to the brothers/wives sexual pasts, if she ever finds out. Oh, and the details of their sex club. 🙄
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3,269 reviews61 followers
February 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dark, Dangerous, and Utterly Addictive!

Yet again, Bella J. delivers another fast-paced, white-knuckle ride with Isaia: A Dark Mafia Romance (Dark Sovereign Book 9). This sizzling hot dark romance pulls you in from the very first page and refuses to let go.

Isaia may appear to be the more polished, refined brother—cruising around in his sleek yellow Ferrari—but don’t be fooled. Beneath that smooth exterior lie dark, unreadable eyes hinting at depths few can imagine. He’s soft on the outside, sure, but there’s a storm beneath that surface—dangerous, unpredictable, and oh-so-deadly.

Enter Everly. The moment she crosses Isaia’s path, you know the ride is about to get wild. Their story unfolds with twist after shocking twist you won’t see coming. Everly isn’t just another love interest—she has her own secrets, just as dangerous, just as deadly. Together, Isaia and Everly’s chemistry is intoxicating—fiery, electric, and impossible to look away from.

Family dynamics add yet another layer of complexity, making this a compulsive, can’t-put-down read. And, of course, Bella J. delivers that ending—another nail-biting cliffhanger that leaves you gasping. Seriously, how does she keep doing this?!

If you’re looking for a dark romance dripping with danger, desire, and deliciously swoony moments only Bella J. can write, Isaia is an absolute must-read. Prepare to fall hard for this dark sovereign—because this isn’t just a romance; it’s a walk on the wild, dangerous side, and you’ll love every second.
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5,235 reviews73 followers
February 21, 2025
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

This is the first book in a duet inside the Dark Sovereign world. It is the story of Isaia and Everly. Isaia is the enforcer. The one they call when the job needs to be done. But he is also the youngest of the DelRossa brother's.. He has always felt a little like an outsider in the family because his brothers seem to take to this life like it is second nature and he doesn't. When he meets Everly the first thing that draws him to her are her unique eyes. She literally runs into him and he gets tangled in her dogs leash and he is not a dog person and her is a drooling menace according to him. I loved her personality so much. She is also a girl who doesn't stay in one place to long. She is in a way running from a stepfather she never wanted and one that wants things from her that shes not willing to give. She just wants her life and her freedom. Even if that means not staying in one place to long.She too is interested in Isaia from the moment she sees him, but is afraid to let him get too close. She knows who he is and what his life entails and her father is certainly not his family's friend. That's about all I can say about this book. I love every single second of this book. The prologue will suck you in and have to reading to find out what is going on. I was glued to this book and devoured it. This is a book that you do not want to miss. Now I just have to sit and patiently wait for His Angel to see what is going to happen.
72 reviews
April 14, 2025
TLDR:
Star Rating = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - I really liked it & will recommend it
Heat Level = 🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 -Hot AF
Angst Level = 🥺🥺🥺🥺/5 - Angsty
My Tags: Dark Sovereign, M/F, OTT Jealous/Possessive hero, Dirty talker, Obsessed Hero, 😇 Heroine, Touch Her & ☠️, Putting the fun in DysFUNctional Family
Tropes: Mafia Romance, Forbidden, Workplace Romance,

I have a wild theory about Isaia & Everly’s future that I can’t wait to confirm in the next book, because there is a cliffhanger at the end of Isaia. Something to do with him never feeling like he belonged and her not wanting to be a part of the life… we shall see. 😉😇

Good world building storyline ✔️ Forbidden Love Interest ✔️ Dirty Talking Hero ✔️

Favorite parts in no particular order:
- Everything Luna
- “I wake up to heat” or pretty much chapters 21-23 🥵🔥
- You changed the locks? 😈
- The ride out to the shore of Lake Michigan 🫠🏍️
- “Sorry I’m late, Baby girl.” ⌛️

I have no real nit picks for this one in terms of things I didn’t like. 🫶

I’m looking forward to the conclusion to see if my hunch is correct. I think Everly is going to be wrestling with herself based on her thoughts in the final moments of this book and I look forward to seeing how that plays out. All in all, I really liked it and would recommend it if you’re a fan of these same tropes or if you just want to keep up with the Dark Sovereign crew.

I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book, as always YMMV.
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344 reviews18 followers
February 16, 2025
Bella J has a talent for edge of your seat, dark and delicious gripping books. Each book in the dark sovereign series is unique, yet all pull together to create a world that you wish you were part of. The men are bossy, protective, possesive, charming but so dark that they each have certain traits that drive you crazy.
Isaia, is a broody 26 year old who doesn't really love the mafia world he was born into, not like his older brothers but he accepts and embraces the life. Meeting Everly changes him, she enters his life in a whirlwind. Her easy going, lovable nature makes him pause, his intense personality is not used to light and chatty young women. He becomes obsessed, finding all he can about her and what he discovers leaves him wanting to destroy and claim her. Isaia is a force of nature, he acts on impulse, without hesitation. Everly is a strong young women and can finally be herself with Isaia. They make a strong couple, she softens him amd he is her anchor.
Ending on a cliffhanger this book will make you crazy with the suspense. Gimme Gimme the next book His Angel Bella, I adore this series and don't want it to end. I received an ARC and urge you to pick it up on release day!
617 reviews9 followers
April 24, 2025
Isaia by Bella J. is a dark mafia romance that completely hooked me with its intense characters, emotional baggage, and high-stakes drama.

Everly is the stepdaughter of a New York mafia boss who’s trying to force her into a marriage with Anthony—the son of another powerful mobster. The twist? Everly and Anthony are actually close friends. Thanks to that friendship, and Anthony’s protection, her stepfather Michelle has mostly stayed out of her business and even allowed her to live in her own house.

But everything changes when she meets Isaia. He’s dangerous, intense, and everything Everly claims to hate. Still, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Even though she’s a virgin, she decides to take the leap with Isaia—and honestly, their connection is electric. That’s when things get even messier.

Michelle threatens her: if she doesn’t go through with the marriage to Anthony, her mother will die. Instead of turning to Isaia for help, Everly (frustratingly!) decides to return home and marry Anthony to protect her mom.

Then comes the explosive ending. Right after the wedding ceremony, Isaia crashes the church, shoots Michelle and Anthony , and takes Everly away with him. It’s wild, intense, and so very mafia-style dramatic.

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1,517 reviews15 followers
February 21, 2025
Bella really outdid herself with Isaia’s story. You really need to start with Alexius before reading Isaia. It’s always the quiet, seemingly nice ones you have to watch out for. While Nicoli is my king and owns my heart, Isaia carved out a place in my heart that is just his. Didn’t think it would happen, but he did it. What do you expect from a dirty talking, naughty, yellow Ferrari driving man. You may think you know Isaia from the other books, but you don’t. While he is the baby of the family, he certainly has his naughtiness 😈 in top form. This was packed with suspense, shocks, emotions all over the place and twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Everly better watch out. The chemistry between these two is explosively hot. 🥵 OMGOSH!! If you want sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns, this book is not for you. It is dark and oh so delicious. The ending shocked the living crap out of me. I was like…what!! 😳 I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and absolutely hooked from the beginning to the end. If you like dark, dirty-talking heroes, this book is for you. I love these Del Rossa men. Buckle up buttercup, you’re in for quite the ride. Whooooo!!! 😈❤️‍🔥😈❤️‍🔥
656 reviews5 followers
September 26, 2025
Story was just fine. Nothing really made it stand out. It was as basic as every other mafia romance. The predictions for the second book are also easy to guess (which I can point out when I get to it).

I'm disappointed because the beginning of the series (Alexius, His Wife, and Unraveled) was enjoyable to me. Alexius was not in his thirties like every other mafia guy, he wasn't abused, he had a good upbringing despite the world he grew up in. But he was still ruthless in getting what he wanted and manipulative when he needed to be. Leandra wasn't a naive little girl thinking she'll only marry for love, hard work is all she needs, that she has a lot of chances despite her situation, and she didn't accept the money for some moral cause. She accepted it to improve her life. She even admits to being jealous of the rich but having to pretend not to be for her own sanity.

Everything since their story has been stupid characters (Mira), thoughtless (Caelian), or unimaginative. I miss the days when everything wasn't a series and authors took their time actually writing a story unique to their characters e.g., Larissa Ione, Kresley Cole, Lora Leigh, etc.
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39 reviews6 followers
February 20, 2025
My new favourite brother!! Wow, wow and just wow!

I feel like I've waited a thousand years for this book and it did not disappoint 😍
Isaia always interested me in the other Dark Sovereign books, but I never knew he'd be so absolutely OTT, but I am so here for it.
He is everything I love in a MMC, just OTT and crazy. The "touch my girl and die" kinda guy, just pure yum!!

Also can we talk about Everly! My dream FMC is a book worm barista ( with V cards) but also feisty as fudge and it's like Bella J reached into my brain took this information and delivered the most perfect FMC to date.
I absolutely adore Everly, especially how she can hold her own again Isaia.
The banter between them was perfect ❤️

I read this book in one day and I don't regret a minute of it. I only regret that now I have to wait till April for the next one!
Yes, be prepared as it does end in a cliffy 😭

I can't recommend this book enough, but please start with at the very beginning of the Dark Sovereign Series. As they're all so amazing 🤩
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2,034 reviews20 followers
February 15, 2025
I’ve loved all the Del Rossa Brothers. But the one who intrigued and piqued my interest was Isaia.
The brother who was different from his siblings. In subtle ways but with a big impact.
And now his book is in my hands.
Absolutely loved his story!
What a complex and fascinating character he is. So much more to him than what meets the eye.
Everly won me over right away. She’s sassy and feisty. Doesn’t back down. And is a strong willed young lady. She has a mind of her own and knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t want.
The energy and vibe between her and Isaia is just so freaking intense and electrifying.
Their chemistry is incredible and just keeps getting more powerful with each encounter.
The passion and lust with them sizzles off the pages!
Their story is fast paced, gripping and throughly captivating.
And that cliffhanger is having me demand the next book, His Angel right now!
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260 reviews2 followers
June 19, 2025
The way these Mmc and his brothers objectifies every woman is bit disturbing to read as if women in their life are only for them to fuck.

This MMC has a troubled history with the first book Mmc's of this series. He kissed his brother's wife, watched them having sex, if that wasn't messed up enough then his brother was okay sharing his Wife initially. Kinda Exhibitionism ...I find exhibitionism acceptable only with, voluntary consent but letting the family members to watch the show is a BIG FAT NO.


I hadn’t read the first book, but there was a chapter where the MMC recalled some exhibitionist stuff so I figured I should check out the first one just to be safe so I paused it.. After reading the first book, I realized all the brothers are pretty much jerks who treat women like they're disposable. They share one women to every brothers (written in that book) and all are fucking manwhores but the irony is these assholes get the virgin Fmc's. GROSS!!!

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