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Lords of The Commission - New York #5
Angel of Light
MAX
There’s this moment in life when you discover the reason for your pitiful existence. When all the demons lurking in your mind quiet down, tamed and dominated by a light so bright it pierces the dark like a beam of salvation.
My moment was three years ago, and again every single time I see her.
Alison Battaglia – my capo’s little sister and the soon-to-be wife of California’s Mafia Don.
She looks at me as if I’m her saving grace, her knight in shining armor.
If only she knew I am just the opposite. A trojan horse disguised by fine suits and deception.
But my mask is starting to slip. She is tearing my walls, brick by brick, coming closer to my truths.
She craves them as much as I crave her.
Will she hate me when she finds out the monster I am? “...falser than vows made in wine.”
She will.
I do.
Angel of Light is the second book in a duet , written in dual POV with open door steamy scenes. The completed duet can be read as an interconnected stand-alone romance novel that ends with a guaranteed HEA.
For the complete experience please be sure to read the first book of the duet Angel of Darkness.
This is the fifth book in the Lords Of The Commission – New York series and it’s a lighter shade of Mafia romance, featuring arranged marriage and friends to enemies to forbidden lovers tropes amongst others. There are dark subjects throughout, but it can’t be considered an overly dark story. Content warnings do still apply.
There’s this moment in life when you discover the reason for your pitiful existence. When all the demons lurking in your mind quiet down, tamed and dominated by a light so bright it pierces the dark like a beam of salvation.
My moment was three years ago, and again every single time I see her.
Alison Battaglia – my capo’s little sister and the soon-to-be wife of California’s Mafia Don.
She looks at me as if I’m her saving grace, her knight in shining armor.
If only she knew I am just the opposite. A trojan horse disguised by fine suits and deception.
But my mask is starting to slip. She is tearing my walls, brick by brick, coming closer to my truths.
She craves them as much as I crave her.
Will she hate me when she finds out the monster I am? “...falser than vows made in wine.”
She will.
I do.
Angel of Light is the second book in a duet , written in dual POV with open door steamy scenes. The completed duet can be read as an interconnected stand-alone romance novel that ends with a guaranteed HEA.
For the complete experience please be sure to read the first book of the duet Angel of Darkness.
This is the fifth book in the Lords Of The Commission – New York series and it’s a lighter shade of Mafia romance, featuring arranged marriage and friends to enemies to forbidden lovers tropes amongst others. There are dark subjects throughout, but it can’t be considered an overly dark story. Content warnings do still apply.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2025
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What started as a way to push my boundaries and keep myself busy, turned into something I never expected when I clicked on a button with the word “publish”.
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The Beyond Series.
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July 25, 2025
The next book in the series, the conclusion of the duet and what a conclusion!
Having read and loved the other books in the series there is no way I could not read this book. As Stephanie fans know she loves to leave us on a destroying cliffhanger, so we have a NEED to know what happens in the next book!
I feel this book is more than just a romance book, yes the story is about a couple and their difficult journey to try and find a way to be together. But it is also a story full of intrigue, there are shocking discoveries about family members, there are definitely Who did it moments and some of these had me on the edge of my seat and even jumping up in surprise and there is humor in it as well.
Stephanie has weaved a world with interesting characters and a back stories, and you cannot help but love or dislike (dare I even say hate) them. Sometimes they end up on the wrong list and then when she reveals their true intentions you feel gutted about your initial feelings towards them.
We revisit the story of Max and Alison, they story started in Angel of Darkness. Their love is forbidden, but the attraction is strong. The tension between them just jumps of the pages that combined with the mafia element and the danger of that is just a perfect mix.
Max is dark and broody and moody, he has secrets and a need to protect her at all costs, he is also a total asshole at some points and that really made me want to punch him in the face a few times.
Alison really comes in to her own in this book, in the first book she was already sassy and smart, but she is now revealing a side to her that no one has ever seen. I love her progression and the power she gives to herself.
***Spoiler***
Fair warning: This is a Stephanie book so it does end on a cliffhanger, and even though I was fully expecting it I was still angry! (I really do love you Stephanie but COME ON!)
Having read and loved the other books in the series there is no way I could not read this book. As Stephanie fans know she loves to leave us on a destroying cliffhanger, so we have a NEED to know what happens in the next book!
I feel this book is more than just a romance book, yes the story is about a couple and their difficult journey to try and find a way to be together. But it is also a story full of intrigue, there are shocking discoveries about family members, there are definitely Who did it moments and some of these had me on the edge of my seat and even jumping up in surprise and there is humor in it as well.
Stephanie has weaved a world with interesting characters and a back stories, and you cannot help but love or dislike (dare I even say hate) them. Sometimes they end up on the wrong list and then when she reveals their true intentions you feel gutted about your initial feelings towards them.
We revisit the story of Max and Alison, they story started in Angel of Darkness. Their love is forbidden, but the attraction is strong. The tension between them just jumps of the pages that combined with the mafia element and the danger of that is just a perfect mix.
Max is dark and broody and moody, he has secrets and a need to protect her at all costs, he is also a total asshole at some points and that really made me want to punch him in the face a few times.
Alison really comes in to her own in this book, in the first book she was already sassy and smart, but she is now revealing a side to her that no one has ever seen. I love her progression and the power she gives to herself.
***Spoiler***
Fair warning: This is a Stephanie book so it does end on a cliffhanger, and even though I was fully expecting it I was still angry! (I really do love you Stephanie but COME ON!)
July 24, 2025
This is one emotional rollercoaster of a finale. Stephanie pulled no punches in the conclusion to Alison and Max’s duet, and honestly? My Kindle is still trying to work through the emotional damage sustained.
In the first book, we watched Alison and Max—well, mostly Max—keep each other at arm’s length. Alison was bound by family duty, walking into a marriage with another man, while Max pushed her away to protect her from his demons. But in this book? That wall comes crashing down—starting with the cliffhanger at the end of the first book that flipped everything on its head.
The emotional vulnerability in this story was stunning. Max’s devotion to Alison is front and center, raw and unapologetic. He will do anything to free her, to fight for her. And while Alison tries to shield her heart after being burned before, there’s no denying that Max has awakened something in her that she can’t ignore. Their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. Some scenes had me reaching for a cold shower, no lie.
There are twists, turns, and so many moments that had me on edge—I got the book yesterday and literally could not put it down.
I’m being intentionally vague here, because I don’t want to spoil a single thing from book one or two. Trust me, this is a journey best experienced with no spoilers.
Alison and Max’s story wasn’t easy, but they fought tooth and nail for their HEA. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to them, I know we haven’t seen the last of them. Stephanie has already teased what’s coming next in the series and I am losing it.
This duet—and the series as a whole—is all about love and loyalty. Whether it’s blood family or found family, these FMCs and MMCs will go to war for the ones they love. And I’ll be right there with them, ready for the next book.
In the first book, we watched Alison and Max—well, mostly Max—keep each other at arm’s length. Alison was bound by family duty, walking into a marriage with another man, while Max pushed her away to protect her from his demons. But in this book? That wall comes crashing down—starting with the cliffhanger at the end of the first book that flipped everything on its head.
The emotional vulnerability in this story was stunning. Max’s devotion to Alison is front and center, raw and unapologetic. He will do anything to free her, to fight for her. And while Alison tries to shield her heart after being burned before, there’s no denying that Max has awakened something in her that she can’t ignore. Their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. Some scenes had me reaching for a cold shower, no lie.
There are twists, turns, and so many moments that had me on edge—I got the book yesterday and literally could not put it down.
I’m being intentionally vague here, because I don’t want to spoil a single thing from book one or two. Trust me, this is a journey best experienced with no spoilers.
Alison and Max’s story wasn’t easy, but they fought tooth and nail for their HEA. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to them, I know we haven’t seen the last of them. Stephanie has already teased what’s coming next in the series and I am losing it.
This duet—and the series as a whole—is all about love and loyalty. Whether it’s blood family or found family, these FMCs and MMCs will go to war for the ones they love. And I’ll be right there with them, ready for the next book.
July 21, 2025
Yes! The way I squeeled when this was delivered to my mailbox! Since Angel of Darkness ends with a huge cliffhanger, I was really looking forward to the next book. Eagerly I dove right in, because these characters better get their happy ending!
I loved Max and Alison, there is so much fire and emotion between them! Their forbidden romance is such a rollercoaster, and Stephanie sure made me feel all kinds of things again. From laughing out loud to ugly crying, and from screaming and wanting to yeet my kindle to happy tears.
If a story can make me feel this much, the writing is simply amazing. Because I got sucked right in and was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The story has a fast pace and is action-packed. Ofcourse the spice is spicing too! 🥵
Max and Alison get their happy ending, though there is still a cliffhanger leading up to the Russian Monarch. And I cannot wait for it! I just know I will love it as much as the rest of the series!
I loved Max and Alison, there is so much fire and emotion between them! Their forbidden romance is such a rollercoaster, and Stephanie sure made me feel all kinds of things again. From laughing out loud to ugly crying, and from screaming and wanting to yeet my kindle to happy tears.
If a story can make me feel this much, the writing is simply amazing. Because I got sucked right in and was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The story has a fast pace and is action-packed. Ofcourse the spice is spicing too! 🥵
Max and Alison get their happy ending, though there is still a cliffhanger leading up to the Russian Monarch. And I cannot wait for it! I just know I will love it as much as the rest of the series!
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February 7, 2026long story short, Max continued to act like a limp dicked sausage, and was even the best man as he watched her marry another man, HIS OWN BROTHER.
then boom turns out Vincenzo is already married to OW and Allison is free 😐😐😐
Allison is still a simping mess
we also got background, that Max was the one who took Allison's virginity 3 years ago, we know she hasn't been celibate since then ( yay ), but no info on him, apart from when Allison saw him kiss a gorgeous redhead whom she said was his girlfriend, he later said he ended it and it was just a job.. the redhead Zoe did show up again and hugged him and went into for a kiss but he stopped it yet didn't reject her when she said he should come over later he just said " maybe " , and or course again we never got confirmation if he slept with her 💀💀
next book is about Adrianna aka Allison's half sister, and Nikolai
then boom turns out Vincenzo is already married to OW and Allison is free 😐😐😐
Allison is still a simping mess
we also got background, that Max was the one who took Allison's virginity 3 years ago, we know she hasn't been celibate since then ( yay ), but no info on him, apart from when Allison saw him kiss a gorgeous redhead whom she said was his girlfriend, he later said he ended it and it was just a job.. the redhead Zoe did show up again and hugged him and went into for a kiss but he stopped it yet didn't reject her when she said he should come over later he just said " maybe " , and or course again we never got confirmation if he slept with her 💀💀
next book is about Adrianna aka Allison's half sister, and Nikolai
July 24, 2025
This is a mafia, dark romance. (Check those triggers) Forbidden love, arranged marriage, beyond possessive feral MMC, and an absolute queen of an FMC.
Picking up straight after Angel of Darkness, which left us on a huge cliffhanger. (if you haven't read that yet, make sure you read it before this book as it's a duet)
As with every other book in this series, it had me in a chokehold. The way I dropped absolutely everything when this arc hit my inbox! 🖤
I don't think I've ever annotated a book as much as I did this one! Just perfection 👌🏼
So much tension, secrets and spicy scenes!
Thank you to the author for allowing me an advanced copy of this.
Picking up straight after Angel of Darkness, which left us on a huge cliffhanger. (if you haven't read that yet, make sure you read it before this book as it's a duet)
As with every other book in this series, it had me in a chokehold. The way I dropped absolutely everything when this arc hit my inbox! 🖤
I don't think I've ever annotated a book as much as I did this one! Just perfection 👌🏼
So much tension, secrets and spicy scenes!
Thank you to the author for allowing me an advanced copy of this.
July 27, 2025
one door closes, another one opens.
Oh my goodness!! 😭🥹🥰❤️ what an INSANE ride Max & Allison have been on!! I don’t think I have gone through so many emotions, multiple times, in a single book. Such a deep felt, guttural emotions, from them both. So well described and felt everything the characters were going through. I can’t say much more without spoiling it, but so beautiful!!
Oh my goodness!! 😭🥹🥰❤️ what an INSANE ride Max & Allison have been on!! I don’t think I have gone through so many emotions, multiple times, in a single book. Such a deep felt, guttural emotions, from them both. So well described and felt everything the characters were going through. I can’t say much more without spoiling it, but so beautiful!!
August 7, 2025
what a rollercoaster of emotions! Stephanie did it again, the writing is exquised! loved every bit of it and the spicy scenes are SPICY. i love how Max loves Alison, there story is amazing!
October 21, 2025
“You think I’m giving up my happiness? Baby, my happiness isn’t tied to a city or a job or even my own life. It’s tied to you. It’s your laugh when you think no one’s watching. It’s they way you scrunch your nose when you’re concentrating. It’s the way you make me feel like I’m worth something more than an oath.”
How did I not know that this book had been released?
I was slumping so bad before I started reading this, Looks like I can always trust a mafia book to pull me right out of it!
The first book in this duology was my favourite so far, but my gosh this was even better! The action, the sass, those smutty scenes.
How I loved both Max and Alison, Max and his broken soul and Alison’s strength and fierceness! I had been rooting for them from there first scenes in the previous books and I was elated!
I honestly don’t think that this book can be topped. But the way it ended I am looking forward to the next book in the series and to learn more about Adrianne. Roll on January!
How did I not know that this book had been released?
I was slumping so bad before I started reading this, Looks like I can always trust a mafia book to pull me right out of it!
The first book in this duology was my favourite so far, but my gosh this was even better! The action, the sass, those smutty scenes.
How I loved both Max and Alison, Max and his broken soul and Alison’s strength and fierceness! I had been rooting for them from there first scenes in the previous books and I was elated!
I honestly don’t think that this book can be topped. But the way it ended I am looking forward to the next book in the series and to learn more about Adrianne. Roll on January!
July 28, 2025
The BEST for nearly last
Another five star read for Mrs. Stephanie Amaral and her amazing talent of bringing Mafia romance to light and wishing we all had a Max to obsess over us. A dog d of applause for the brilliant feminism and Bad Bish attitude she gives Alison! I always love a good Mafioso/body guard romance and the spice is *chefs kiss*! Can't wait to see what's up next in the Lords of Commission!
Another five star read for Mrs. Stephanie Amaral and her amazing talent of bringing Mafia romance to light and wishing we all had a Max to obsess over us. A dog d of applause for the brilliant feminism and Bad Bish attitude she gives Alison! I always love a good Mafioso/body guard romance and the spice is *chefs kiss*! Can't wait to see what's up next in the Lords of Commission!
July 29, 2025
Angel of Light is the second installment of a duet (following Angel of Darkness) in Stephanie Amaral’s Lords of the Commission – New York series. From first line to final page, the emotional stakes skyrocket as Max and Alison’s forbidden love becomes an inferno of heartbreak and hope .
Max is a fiercely conflicted protector—haunted by guilt, deception, and deep self-loathing. Alison, the capo’s sister and mafia princess, is the light that wounds him, the reason he questions everything he’s built to believe about himself. Their vulnerability is baring souls, not just skin.
Every moment between them is charged—not just with desire—but with raw emotional turbulence. Joy and ecstasy collide with desperation and fear. It’s love that trembles on a knife’s edge, believing each touch could heal—or destroy.
There are incredible moments in this book, that will find you crying, gasping and wanting the main characters to find peace. Max’s internal battles are so poignant. His inability to fully lean into his feelings—led to gut‑wrenching pain for both him and Alison. The frustration, the longing, the miscommunication—it all felt achingly real.
In the rare tender moments, you feel them truly connecting, undercut by the knowledge those moments may slip away forever. Alison’s gradual unraveling of Max’s mask brick by brick, and his fear of being exposed as the monster he believes himself to be is emotional devastation and hope entwined.
While this romance unfolds within organized crime, it leans into a lighter shade of mafia genre—dark themes are present, but balanced by moments of emotional solace and the promise of a happy ending .
Presented in dual POV, open‑door steamy scenes, Angel of Light delivers not just the romance and steam but a soul‑shattering transformation that redeems and rebuilds.
Expect to cry. Expect to swoon. Expect to feel the full weight of their love—and their losses. Angel of Light doesn’t just deliver heat—it delivers heartbreak, redemption, and redemption earned.
I received a free ARC of this book, and this review is only my opinion
Max is a fiercely conflicted protector—haunted by guilt, deception, and deep self-loathing. Alison, the capo’s sister and mafia princess, is the light that wounds him, the reason he questions everything he’s built to believe about himself. Their vulnerability is baring souls, not just skin.
Every moment between them is charged—not just with desire—but with raw emotional turbulence. Joy and ecstasy collide with desperation and fear. It’s love that trembles on a knife’s edge, believing each touch could heal—or destroy.
There are incredible moments in this book, that will find you crying, gasping and wanting the main characters to find peace. Max’s internal battles are so poignant. His inability to fully lean into his feelings—led to gut‑wrenching pain for both him and Alison. The frustration, the longing, the miscommunication—it all felt achingly real.
In the rare tender moments, you feel them truly connecting, undercut by the knowledge those moments may slip away forever. Alison’s gradual unraveling of Max’s mask brick by brick, and his fear of being exposed as the monster he believes himself to be is emotional devastation and hope entwined.
While this romance unfolds within organized crime, it leans into a lighter shade of mafia genre—dark themes are present, but balanced by moments of emotional solace and the promise of a happy ending .
Presented in dual POV, open‑door steamy scenes, Angel of Light delivers not just the romance and steam but a soul‑shattering transformation that redeems and rebuilds.
Expect to cry. Expect to swoon. Expect to feel the full weight of their love—and their losses. Angel of Light doesn’t just deliver heat—it delivers heartbreak, redemption, and redemption earned.
I received a free ARC of this book, and this review is only my opinion
July 19, 2025
Honestly buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotions because this is the conclusion to Alison and Max’s duet and Stephanie pulled out all the stops👏🏼
Stephanie wasn’t lying when she said this book would bring me to tears at certain points because my kindle was covered in them. In the first half of the duet we see Alison and Max (more so Max) trying to keep each other at arms length. Alison decides to marry another man for the duty of her family and Max keeps her away to keep her safe from his demons but in this book that is thrown out the window and that turning point was most certainly the cliffhanger of the last book.
The vulnerability of these characters with one another was absolutely beautiful. Max’s devotion was completely laid bare when it came to Alison and he did absolutely everything possible to get her free of the marriage agreement. Of course Alison wanted to protect her heart since Max was so hot and cold previously, but she awoke the beast in him and there was no holding back now. Their chemistry was off the charts and those spicy moments - well a cold shower was needed🤭
This book most certainly had quite a few twists and turns and kept me on my toes. I mean I only got the book yesterday and I literally couldn’t put it down😂
I am being quite vague in terms of what I am writing here but there’s a reason for that as I do not want to give away any plot points in book one or two and ruin the overall reading experience.
Alison and Max’s journey most certainly wasn’t an easy one but they fought for their HEA. While it is so bittersweet to be saying goodbye to them both, it’s not so much goodbye and I know they will pop up again in other books. And that is another thing because the author has also set up the next book in the series and I am freaking out ✨
This duet and this series in general is about love and loyalty, whether that it is the family bond or the bond with the significant other- these FMCs and MMCs will do absolutely anything for one another.
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Stephanie wasn’t lying when she said this book would bring me to tears at certain points because my kindle was covered in them. In the first half of the duet we see Alison and Max (more so Max) trying to keep each other at arms length. Alison decides to marry another man for the duty of her family and Max keeps her away to keep her safe from his demons but in this book that is thrown out the window and that turning point was most certainly the cliffhanger of the last book.
The vulnerability of these characters with one another was absolutely beautiful. Max’s devotion was completely laid bare when it came to Alison and he did absolutely everything possible to get her free of the marriage agreement. Of course Alison wanted to protect her heart since Max was so hot and cold previously, but she awoke the beast in him and there was no holding back now. Their chemistry was off the charts and those spicy moments - well a cold shower was needed🤭
This book most certainly had quite a few twists and turns and kept me on my toes. I mean I only got the book yesterday and I literally couldn’t put it down😂
I am being quite vague in terms of what I am writing here but there’s a reason for that as I do not want to give away any plot points in book one or two and ruin the overall reading experience.
Alison and Max’s journey most certainly wasn’t an easy one but they fought for their HEA. While it is so bittersweet to be saying goodbye to them both, it’s not so much goodbye and I know they will pop up again in other books. And that is another thing because the author has also set up the next book in the series and I am freaking out ✨
This duet and this series in general is about love and loyalty, whether that it is the family bond or the bond with the significant other- these FMCs and MMCs will do absolutely anything for one another.
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
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July 24, 2025Honestly buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotions because this is the conclusion to Alison and Max’s duet and Stephanie pulled out all the stops👏🏼
Stephanie wasn’t lying when she said this book would bring me to tears at certain points because my kindle was covered in them. In the first half of the duet we see Alison and Max (more so Max) trying to keep each other at arms length. Alison decides to marry another man for the duty of her family and Max keeps her away to keep her safe from his demons but in this book that is thrown out the window and that turning point was most certainly the cliffhanger of the last book.
The vulnerability of these characters with one another was absolutely beautiful. Max’s devotion was completely laid bare when it came to Alison and he did absolutely everything possible to get her free of the marriage agreement. Of course Alison wanted to protect her heart since Max was so hot and cold previously, but she awoke the beast in him and there was no holding back now. Their chemistry was off the charts and those spicy moments - well a cold shower was needed🤭
This book most certainly had quite a few twists and turns and kept me on my toes. I mean I only got the book yesterday and I literally couldn’t put it down😂
I am being quite vague in terms of what I am writing here but there’s a reason for that as I do not want to give away any plot points in book one or two and ruin the overall reading experience.
Alison and Max’s journey most certainly wasn’t an easy one but they fought for their HEA. While it is so bittersweet to be saying goodbye to them both, it’s not so much goodbye and I know they will pop up again in other books. And that is another thing because the author has also set up the next book in the series and I am freaking out ✨
This duet and this series in general is about love and loyalty, whether that it is the family bond or the bond with the significant other- these FMCs and MMCs will do absolutely anything for one another.
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Stephanie wasn’t lying when she said this book would bring me to tears at certain points because my kindle was covered in them. In the first half of the duet we see Alison and Max (more so Max) trying to keep each other at arms length. Alison decides to marry another man for the duty of her family and Max keeps her away to keep her safe from his demons but in this book that is thrown out the window and that turning point was most certainly the cliffhanger of the last book.
The vulnerability of these characters with one another was absolutely beautiful. Max’s devotion was completely laid bare when it came to Alison and he did absolutely everything possible to get her free of the marriage agreement. Of course Alison wanted to protect her heart since Max was so hot and cold previously, but she awoke the beast in him and there was no holding back now. Their chemistry was off the charts and those spicy moments - well a cold shower was needed🤭
This book most certainly had quite a few twists and turns and kept me on my toes. I mean I only got the book yesterday and I literally couldn’t put it down😂
I am being quite vague in terms of what I am writing here but there’s a reason for that as I do not want to give away any plot points in book one or two and ruin the overall reading experience.
Alison and Max’s journey most certainly wasn’t an easy one but they fought for their HEA. While it is so bittersweet to be saying goodbye to them both, it’s not so much goodbye and I know they will pop up again in other books. And that is another thing because the author has also set up the next book in the series and I am freaking out ✨
This duet and this series in general is about love and loyalty, whether that it is the family bond or the bond with the significant other- these FMCs and MMCs will do absolutely anything for one another.
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
July 22, 2025
Wow wow wow! Finally finished the Angel of Darkness and Angel of Light duet and I am recovering!
Angel of Light picks up exactly where Angel of Darkness left off so if you haven’t read that book, you must do that first. We pick up right after the bombing of AD and Alison is recovering in the hospital with amnesia of the past 2 months. Usually I hate the amnesia trope but because it’s only 2 months of Alison’s memories, it didn’t both me at all. If anything, the amnesia moved the story along because it made Max realize he couldn’t take Alison and his love for granted.
So many of the questions I had during Angel of Darkness and answered in this book! Why Max was so harsh towards Alison these past years, his hatred for her fiancé, how Jackson and the Yakuza relate to everything, and who Alison’s half sister is! There were so many different side stories that got wrapped up nicely with a bow.
After book 1, I can’t lie, I was team Vincenzo. He just seemed so kind and understanding, and unlike Max, he wasn’t afraid of speaking his feelings. Of course, we start to learn at the end of book one and all of book two more about Vincenzo but I still loved his character. You learn a lot more about his backstory and what motivates him in this book, and I’m still proudly team Vincenzo. Love me an anti hero!
One of the biggest annoyances I had with Max in Angel of Darkness, was what a coward he was when it came to his feelings. Without giving anything away, we finally learn his motivation behind this behavior in this book, and Alison learns it too, for worse and for better.
I have loved every page of Alison and Max’s epic love story and readers will be happy to get the ending we’ve all been waiting for.
But of course, everything couldn’t be wrapped up perfectly because we’re left on a MAJOR cliffhanger and let’s just say… I am DYING for the next book! It’ll follow a new duo
Angel of Light picks up exactly where Angel of Darkness left off so if you haven’t read that book, you must do that first. We pick up right after the bombing of AD and Alison is recovering in the hospital with amnesia of the past 2 months. Usually I hate the amnesia trope but because it’s only 2 months of Alison’s memories, it didn’t both me at all. If anything, the amnesia moved the story along because it made Max realize he couldn’t take Alison and his love for granted.
So many of the questions I had during Angel of Darkness and answered in this book! Why Max was so harsh towards Alison these past years, his hatred for her fiancé, how Jackson and the Yakuza relate to everything, and who Alison’s half sister is! There were so many different side stories that got wrapped up nicely with a bow.
After book 1, I can’t lie, I was team Vincenzo. He just seemed so kind and understanding, and unlike Max, he wasn’t afraid of speaking his feelings. Of course, we start to learn at the end of book one and all of book two more about Vincenzo but I still loved his character. You learn a lot more about his backstory and what motivates him in this book, and I’m still proudly team Vincenzo. Love me an anti hero!
One of the biggest annoyances I had with Max in Angel of Darkness, was what a coward he was when it came to his feelings. Without giving anything away, we finally learn his motivation behind this behavior in this book, and Alison learns it too, for worse and for better.
I have loved every page of Alison and Max’s epic love story and readers will be happy to get the ending we’ve all been waiting for.
But of course, everything couldn’t be wrapped up perfectly because we’re left on a MAJOR cliffhanger and let’s just say… I am DYING for the next book! It’ll follow a new duo
July 28, 2025
Angel of Light is a breathtaking continuation in Stephanie Amaral’s powerful series . Once again, she delivers a story packed with drama, angst, passion, betrayal, and love. This book had all the feels, and I was completely hooked from start to finish.
Picking up right where Angel of Darkness left us hanging on that intense cliffhanger, the plot doesn't slow down for a second. It's enough to keep you on edge, but detailed enough to immerse you in every twist and emotional turn. I devoured it in just two days and could not put it down.
This installment continues with Max and Alison. While Max is as magnetic as ever, it was Alison who truly stole the show for me. She represents fierce strength and unwavering loyalty. She is a woman who will do whatever it takes to protect her family. Watching her transformation from the “precious princess” everyone felt the need to shield, into a powerful Queen who reclaims her identity, was absolutely empowering. She’s a total badass, and I loved every second of her journey.
One scene in particular stopped me in my tracks, the moment Alison discovers a haunting canvas titled “Un Fottuto Angelo.” The imagery was devastating and beautiful: a broken angel on the floor, clutching a bleeding heart split in two, wings torn and scattered like snow stained in blood. That painting wasn’t just art - it was her truth, her pain, and her love for Max brought to life. It resonated with me so deeply, I now feel inspired to recreate this painting myself.
Stephanie Amaral has once again crafted a vivid, passionate story that doesn’t just entertain - it leaves a mark. If you're a fan of mafia-style romance with depth, spice, and powerful female leads, Angel of Light is a must-read.
Picking up right where Angel of Darkness left us hanging on that intense cliffhanger, the plot doesn't slow down for a second. It's enough to keep you on edge, but detailed enough to immerse you in every twist and emotional turn. I devoured it in just two days and could not put it down.
This installment continues with Max and Alison. While Max is as magnetic as ever, it was Alison who truly stole the show for me. She represents fierce strength and unwavering loyalty. She is a woman who will do whatever it takes to protect her family. Watching her transformation from the “precious princess” everyone felt the need to shield, into a powerful Queen who reclaims her identity, was absolutely empowering. She’s a total badass, and I loved every second of her journey.
One scene in particular stopped me in my tracks, the moment Alison discovers a haunting canvas titled “Un Fottuto Angelo.” The imagery was devastating and beautiful: a broken angel on the floor, clutching a bleeding heart split in two, wings torn and scattered like snow stained in blood. That painting wasn’t just art - it was her truth, her pain, and her love for Max brought to life. It resonated with me so deeply, I now feel inspired to recreate this painting myself.
Stephanie Amaral has once again crafted a vivid, passionate story that doesn’t just entertain - it leaves a mark. If you're a fan of mafia-style romance with depth, spice, and powerful female leads, Angel of Light is a must-read.
July 24, 2025
Everything I wanted, and more!
Angel of Light- Lords of the Commission part 5 by Stephanie Amaral
⭐️: 5 🌶️: 4
✨Mafia ✨He’s her bodyguard ✨Gůn Play ✨Dual POV
Alison and Max’s story continues after a crippling cliffhanger. Alison is such and incredible FMC. She is a complete badåss and is so committed to finding a way out of the mess they found themselves in. Her determination and the fact that she never gives up makes you love her even more.
Max is… Max- and you I know you know exactly what I mean by that. I KNOW he was always coming from a place of love and with Alison’s safety as his top priority but I swear I don’t even know how someone can have that many secrets. I knew Stephanie would give us a hard earned HEA but for a bit I was still concerned Alison wasn’t going to be able to forgive him.
With more twists and turns than a backwoods mountain road, Angel of Light is going to suck you in and have you in a freaking chokehold. And remember who your author is here- you’re gonna cry so have tissues ready. Stephanie broke me a part a couple times before she put me back together. I can’t recommend this enough and five stars isn’t even sufficient.
Oh by the way, how freaking happy are we that Adrianne gets her story next?! Remember that Angel of Light is the conclusion of a duet AND book five in the Lords of The Commission series so you really need to start at the beginning.
#mafiaromance #bodyguardromance #touchheranddie #strongFMC
#spicyromancebooks #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #booklover #bookworm #booknerd #romance #readingissexy #romancebooks #romancereader #smuttybooks #bookreviews
Angel of Light- Lords of the Commission part 5 by Stephanie Amaral
⭐️: 5 🌶️: 4
✨Mafia ✨He’s her bodyguard ✨Gůn Play ✨Dual POV
Alison and Max’s story continues after a crippling cliffhanger. Alison is such and incredible FMC. She is a complete badåss and is so committed to finding a way out of the mess they found themselves in. Her determination and the fact that she never gives up makes you love her even more.
Max is… Max- and you I know you know exactly what I mean by that. I KNOW he was always coming from a place of love and with Alison’s safety as his top priority but I swear I don’t even know how someone can have that many secrets. I knew Stephanie would give us a hard earned HEA but for a bit I was still concerned Alison wasn’t going to be able to forgive him.
With more twists and turns than a backwoods mountain road, Angel of Light is going to suck you in and have you in a freaking chokehold. And remember who your author is here- you’re gonna cry so have tissues ready. Stephanie broke me a part a couple times before she put me back together. I can’t recommend this enough and five stars isn’t even sufficient.
Oh by the way, how freaking happy are we that Adrianne gets her story next?! Remember that Angel of Light is the conclusion of a duet AND book five in the Lords of The Commission series so you really need to start at the beginning.
#mafiaromance #bodyguardromance #touchheranddie #strongFMC
#spicyromancebooks #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #booklover #bookworm #booknerd #romance #readingissexy #romancebooks #romancereader #smuttybooks #bookreviews
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July 28, 2025🔥 Hell hath no fury like a man obsessed with a queen👑
Get ready for the wedding of the year—but don’t expect a fairy tale. Alison Battaglia is set to marry Vincenzo Massimo, but love isn’t the only thing on the line. 🤔 Does Alison really love Vincenzo? Does he truly love her? And who is Adrienne... or Gabriel… or Camila and Lorenzo? This book is packed with secrets and surprises that will leave your jaw on the floor. 😱
"Angel of Darkness" is Alison’s story—Max’s Angel, the light to his darkness. We dive deep into her choices, her pain, and the tangled web of loyalty, love, and deception. The emotional weight of this book is heavy, but in the best possible way. I gasped, rolled my eyes, and even shed tears—both happy and heartbreaking. 😭💔🥹
Stephanie brilliantly brings out the full spectrum of emotion in her characters. You feel every ounce of joy, rage, betrayal, and longing. And if you’ve followed the Lords of Commission series, you’ll love the cameos from familiar faces—Matteo & Francesca, Liam & Jamie… ❤️🔥
And that ending? A CLIFFHANGER of epic proportions. I need the next book like yesterday. 😩📖
Stephanie, you’ve done it again. This book was a ride, and I didn’t want to get off.
Tropes:
🔫Italian Mafia Romance
💍She’s engaged to another man
🥵 F$cks her at a family gathering
☠️ Touch her and d!e
#ARCReview #AngelOfDarkness #BeyondRedemptionDuet #LordsOfCommission #StephanieWrites🔥 #MafiaRomance #MafiaPrincess #DarkRomance#EnemiesToLovers #ArrangedMarriage #DarkRomance #EmotionalRollercoaster #CliffhangerQueen #BookHangover #ReadItNow 📚
Get ready for the wedding of the year—but don’t expect a fairy tale. Alison Battaglia is set to marry Vincenzo Massimo, but love isn’t the only thing on the line. 🤔 Does Alison really love Vincenzo? Does he truly love her? And who is Adrienne... or Gabriel… or Camila and Lorenzo? This book is packed with secrets and surprises that will leave your jaw on the floor. 😱
"Angel of Darkness" is Alison’s story—Max’s Angel, the light to his darkness. We dive deep into her choices, her pain, and the tangled web of loyalty, love, and deception. The emotional weight of this book is heavy, but in the best possible way. I gasped, rolled my eyes, and even shed tears—both happy and heartbreaking. 😭💔🥹
Stephanie brilliantly brings out the full spectrum of emotion in her characters. You feel every ounce of joy, rage, betrayal, and longing. And if you’ve followed the Lords of Commission series, you’ll love the cameos from familiar faces—Matteo & Francesca, Liam & Jamie… ❤️🔥
And that ending? A CLIFFHANGER of epic proportions. I need the next book like yesterday. 😩📖
Stephanie, you’ve done it again. This book was a ride, and I didn’t want to get off.
Tropes:
🔫Italian Mafia Romance
💍She’s engaged to another man
🥵 F$cks her at a family gathering
☠️ Touch her and d!e
#ARCReview #AngelOfDarkness #BeyondRedemptionDuet #LordsOfCommission #StephanieWrites🔥 #MafiaRomance #MafiaPrincess #DarkRomance#EnemiesToLovers #ArrangedMarriage #DarkRomance #EmotionalRollercoaster #CliffhangerQueen #BookHangover #ReadItNow 📚
July 28, 2025
*spoilers included in this review
**important need to read Angel of Darkness as it is the 1st book in the duet***
I was so excited to get the Arc for this book I have patiently been waiting to see what would happen with Max and Alison after the huge cliffhanger from Angel of Darkness. Angel of Light did not disappoint it. It had everything to finish out Max and Alisons story, from the plot to the build-up, and the spicy 🌶 scenes were chef's kisses 💋. When Alison woke up and had no memories, and then seeing the broken angel painting brought all the memories crashing back of Max and the last three years had me ugly crying, Then, the way Max finally started giving in to his desire for Alison was hot, and to find out his real name is Gabriel 🤯. The way Max is determined to get her out of her arranged marriage to Vincenzo, and he fights to the very end to free her from it even going and finding the one person to stop Vincenzo from marry his woman just to be told no broke my heart for him. Then chapter 37 was everything the way he worshipped her and had her walk down the hallway in her wedding dress. By far I loved this chapter. Im so glad they got their HEA. Stephanie definitely knows how to write a book. She has a way with her words, she had me in all of my feelings from laughing to crying. Overall it was above a 5 star read!!! I cant wait for the book In the lord's of commission series The Russian Monarch and to hear Adrianne story
**important need to read Angel of Darkness as it is the 1st book in the duet***
I was so excited to get the Arc for this book I have patiently been waiting to see what would happen with Max and Alison after the huge cliffhanger from Angel of Darkness. Angel of Light did not disappoint it. It had everything to finish out Max and Alisons story, from the plot to the build-up, and the spicy 🌶 scenes were chef's kisses 💋. When Alison woke up and had no memories, and then seeing the broken angel painting brought all the memories crashing back of Max and the last three years had me ugly crying, Then, the way Max finally started giving in to his desire for Alison was hot, and to find out his real name is Gabriel 🤯. The way Max is determined to get her out of her arranged marriage to Vincenzo, and he fights to the very end to free her from it even going and finding the one person to stop Vincenzo from marry his woman just to be told no broke my heart for him. Then chapter 37 was everything the way he worshipped her and had her walk down the hallway in her wedding dress. By far I loved this chapter. Im so glad they got their HEA. Stephanie definitely knows how to write a book. She has a way with her words, she had me in all of my feelings from laughing to crying. Overall it was above a 5 star read!!! I cant wait for the book In the lord's of commission series The Russian Monarch and to hear Adrianne story
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2025
"Some demons are disguised as angels..."
That line alone sets the tone for this dark, delicious, and utterly addictive second installment of the duet. If you thought Angel of Darkness was intense — buckle up, because Angel of Light grabs your heart, shreds it, and somehow glues it back together with tension, heat, and heartbreak.
Max is the broken anti-hero we all love — dangerous, loyal, tortured — and Alison is the perfect contrast: light to his dark, strength wrapped in vulnerability. Their chemistry crackles on the page, and the emotional stakes are impossibly high.
This book delivers:
🔥 Forbidden love that burns with slow-burn intensity
🖤 Mafia politics, secrets, and betrayals
🛡 A bodyguard torn between duty and desire
💍 A wedding countdown that feels like a ticking bomb
💔 Angst, passion, and that addictive edge-of-your-seat suspense
Even though it's full of danger and deception, Angel of Light is deeply emotional — and Max’s inner struggle might just destroy you. The pacing is tight, the writing is sharp, and the tension never lets up.
Final Thoughts:
This isn’t just a romance — it’s a story about identity, redemption, and the thin line between love and obsession. You must read Angel of Darkness first to fully appreciate the gravity of what’s at stake here. But once you're in? You won’t be able to stop.
That line alone sets the tone for this dark, delicious, and utterly addictive second installment of the duet. If you thought Angel of Darkness was intense — buckle up, because Angel of Light grabs your heart, shreds it, and somehow glues it back together with tension, heat, and heartbreak.
Max is the broken anti-hero we all love — dangerous, loyal, tortured — and Alison is the perfect contrast: light to his dark, strength wrapped in vulnerability. Their chemistry crackles on the page, and the emotional stakes are impossibly high.
This book delivers:
🔥 Forbidden love that burns with slow-burn intensity
🖤 Mafia politics, secrets, and betrayals
🛡 A bodyguard torn between duty and desire
💍 A wedding countdown that feels like a ticking bomb
💔 Angst, passion, and that addictive edge-of-your-seat suspense
Even though it's full of danger and deception, Angel of Light is deeply emotional — and Max’s inner struggle might just destroy you. The pacing is tight, the writing is sharp, and the tension never lets up.
Final Thoughts:
This isn’t just a romance — it’s a story about identity, redemption, and the thin line between love and obsession. You must read Angel of Darkness first to fully appreciate the gravity of what’s at stake here. But once you're in? You won’t be able to stop.
July 22, 2025
Book hangover much? Why yes, don't mind if I do.
WHY IS IT OVER? 😭 I cried, I laughed, I was frustrated, I was nostalgic, I was angry, I was turned on, all at the same damn time.
Buckle up, buttercup, because this book has P-L-O-T and it will send you on a roller coaster of emotions. Steph wasnt kidding when she said this would be the ride of my life and I dove right into AoL after the cliffhanger from AoD had me screaming and edging on my seat!
How does she come up with these brilliant, complicated, twisted, earth-shattering, brain-altering, heart-squeazing plots I will never understand, but I wish she never stops.
Max and Alison are absolutely everything I have ever wanted. She reminds me so much of myself 10 years ago and Max...let's just say I lost my Max and this duet haunts my every dream and waking thought.
And Vincenzo? Just read his POV, listen to his story and then you will understand him. He left me speechless, questioning some things. In the end, I am glad I was right.
The toxic love we all crave, the secrets, the tension, the hidden identity, the games, the angst, the grovelling, the SPICE? Hello, miss ma'am! Excuse me while I cry single into a pillow! Infinite galaxies of stars for Angel of Light.
WHY IS IT OVER? 😭 I cried, I laughed, I was frustrated, I was nostalgic, I was angry, I was turned on, all at the same damn time.
Buckle up, buttercup, because this book has P-L-O-T and it will send you on a roller coaster of emotions. Steph wasnt kidding when she said this would be the ride of my life and I dove right into AoL after the cliffhanger from AoD had me screaming and edging on my seat!
How does she come up with these brilliant, complicated, twisted, earth-shattering, brain-altering, heart-squeazing plots I will never understand, but I wish she never stops.
Max and Alison are absolutely everything I have ever wanted. She reminds me so much of myself 10 years ago and Max...let's just say I lost my Max and this duet haunts my every dream and waking thought.
And Vincenzo? Just read his POV, listen to his story and then you will understand him. He left me speechless, questioning some things. In the end, I am glad I was right.
The toxic love we all crave, the secrets, the tension, the hidden identity, the games, the angst, the grovelling, the SPICE? Hello, miss ma'am! Excuse me while I cry single into a pillow! Infinite galaxies of stars for Angel of Light.
July 25, 2025
just finished reading book 5 in the lord's of commission series (book 2 to Angel of darkness) which you should for sure read the whole series to get to know and love all the characters in the the book, after reading Angel of Darkness I couldn't wait to get my hands on this and I was not disappointed this book had me hooked, in a choke hold from the first page, in Stephanie's books we always get taken on a roller coaster of emotions but this book WOW I was nervous, scared, happy, angry crying, this book continues with the forbidden love of a mafia princess and her bodyguard (I don't want to spoil too much) you are rooting for them to get together but so many obstacles come in their way to stop them being together but they battle through each one because they can't breathe without eachother, oh and cannot forget the spice WOW 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ the scene in the club for the death til us party (love this line) the emotions, this author has a way of pulling you into the world the story and being invested in the characters and every girl deserves a max in their life 🥰 another amazing book by @Author Stephanie Amaral
#fyp #mafia #mafiaromance #forbiddenlove #spicey #booktok #love #againstallodds
#fyp #mafia #mafiaromance #forbiddenlove #spicey #booktok #love #againstallodds
July 29, 2025
“𝐼 𝓉𝑜𝓁𝒹 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝐼’𝒹 𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓊𝓅 𝒾𝒻 𝒾𝓉 𝓂𝑒𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊’𝒹 𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝒻𝑒. 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝐼’𝒹 𝓌𝒶𝓉𝒸𝒽 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝒶 𝒹𝒾𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝑒𝓇𝑒. 𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝐼 𝒸𝒶𝓃’𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓉𝒸𝒽 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓈𝒽. 𝒯𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒’𝓈 𝓃𝑜 𝑜𝓍𝓎𝑔𝑒𝓃 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊.”
I’ve laughed and cried at this book, then I’ve laughed and I’ve cried again. I want, no I DEMAND this series are made into movies.
Our FMC - Alison, is our feisty little princess mafia, who has a heart of gold and will stop at nothing to make sure she honours her family. To the point of even marrying someone trying to escape the cartel.
Our MMC - Max. Ah Maxy Max. Me and him weren’t friends in the first instalment of their story. But now, my heart broke for him. The way he begged her had my eyes leaking and a lump in my throat.
The build up to Alison and Vincenzo’s wedding is nothing short of brutal, emotional and intense. The constant willing of them to find a way to be together had me reeling. Because that’s what Stephanie does, she gets you, hurts you right to your core and leaves you begging for more. Thank you for letting me read this early and the taster for the next book was just the icing on the cake.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mafia/touch her and 💀/forced marriage
A questionable rum bottle
HEA for the main characters-ish
I’ve laughed and cried at this book, then I’ve laughed and I’ve cried again. I want, no I DEMAND this series are made into movies.
Our FMC - Alison, is our feisty little princess mafia, who has a heart of gold and will stop at nothing to make sure she honours her family. To the point of even marrying someone trying to escape the cartel.
Our MMC - Max. Ah Maxy Max. Me and him weren’t friends in the first instalment of their story. But now, my heart broke for him. The way he begged her had my eyes leaking and a lump in my throat.
The build up to Alison and Vincenzo’s wedding is nothing short of brutal, emotional and intense. The constant willing of them to find a way to be together had me reeling. Because that’s what Stephanie does, she gets you, hurts you right to your core and leaves you begging for more. Thank you for letting me read this early and the taster for the next book was just the icing on the cake.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mafia/touch her and 💀/forced marriage
A questionable rum bottle
HEA for the main characters-ish
July 24, 2025
Angel of light
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you haven’t read Angel of darkness then you need to before you ever start Angel of Light. In our Lords of the Commission series. This is our follow up debut with Max and Allison. Here are story picks up where we left off and in a twist of events. You find out what happens from Torn by honor (which is book 3) which if you want to read that then you need to read Bound by deception first! But onto our story at hand. In a whirlwind roller coaster there were a lot of scenes in this book that need to play out! More so things and stories that needed there finish. Allison was set to marry Vic and in a turn of events we find out that Max is actually Gabriel who is actually Vic’s little brother. Yes you read that completely right. But what is even more telling is this is story is seriously a book of truths from ALL our characters. Everyone single person we have loved from the beginning. In order to help our girl heal she demands truth from everyone who she loves and cares for. And I honestly couldn’t be more proud of her and who she became in this book! Our author Stephanie (queen of cliffhangers) has done it once again with another cliffhanger that I’m sure will be explained in our next book and I’m here for it completely! This book was written so well, very detailed to a “T”, this one will have you in tears from the beginning and some parts throughout the book. I loved it and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you haven’t read Angel of darkness then you need to before you ever start Angel of Light. In our Lords of the Commission series. This is our follow up debut with Max and Allison. Here are story picks up where we left off and in a twist of events. You find out what happens from Torn by honor (which is book 3) which if you want to read that then you need to read Bound by deception first! But onto our story at hand. In a whirlwind roller coaster there were a lot of scenes in this book that need to play out! More so things and stories that needed there finish. Allison was set to marry Vic and in a turn of events we find out that Max is actually Gabriel who is actually Vic’s little brother. Yes you read that completely right. But what is even more telling is this is story is seriously a book of truths from ALL our characters. Everyone single person we have loved from the beginning. In order to help our girl heal she demands truth from everyone who she loves and cares for. And I honestly couldn’t be more proud of her and who she became in this book! Our author Stephanie (queen of cliffhangers) has done it once again with another cliffhanger that I’m sure will be explained in our next book and I’m here for it completely! This book was written so well, very detailed to a “T”, this one will have you in tears from the beginning and some parts throughout the book. I loved it and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
July 25, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Angel of Light picks up right where Angel of Darkness left off, and once again, Stephanie Amaral delivers a captivating, emotionally charged story.
The writing is superb as always, with Alison and Max’s journey continuing to tug at my heartstrings. After a near-death experience, Alison wakes up in the hospital with newfound clarity—she wants Max, and she’s no longer afraid to fight for him. I loved seeing this more assertive and confident side of her. You only get one life, and she’s ready to live hers on her own terms.
Of course, their path to a HEA isn’t without obstacles. Just when things seem like they might settle, the mystery that is Max is finally revealed—and it changes everything. Their chemistry is so good, it practically jumps off the page. Honestly, I do love me a bit of Max. 😉
The family dynamics throughout added warmth and depth to the story. Yes, there are a few cheesy moments—but I’m absolutely here for them.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. This is my honest review, and I can confidently say Stephanie Amaral has delivered yet another fantastic read!
Angel of Light picks up right where Angel of Darkness left off, and once again, Stephanie Amaral delivers a captivating, emotionally charged story.
The writing is superb as always, with Alison and Max’s journey continuing to tug at my heartstrings. After a near-death experience, Alison wakes up in the hospital with newfound clarity—she wants Max, and she’s no longer afraid to fight for him. I loved seeing this more assertive and confident side of her. You only get one life, and she’s ready to live hers on her own terms.
Of course, their path to a HEA isn’t without obstacles. Just when things seem like they might settle, the mystery that is Max is finally revealed—and it changes everything. Their chemistry is so good, it practically jumps off the page. Honestly, I do love me a bit of Max. 😉
The family dynamics throughout added warmth and depth to the story. Yes, there are a few cheesy moments—but I’m absolutely here for them.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. This is my honest review, and I can confidently say Stephanie Amaral has delivered yet another fantastic read!
July 25, 2025
After the explosion that rocks her workplace, Alison is injured but Max rescues her without hesitation. But as she heals, it’s clear Alison can’t escape her arranged marriage, at least not without causing bloodshed and starting a war. While Max finally confronts his feelings and admits how much he loves her, he’s also searching for a way to stop the wedding without anyone getting hurt. Can they find a way to be together or are they destined to love each other from afar, bound to a different fate by duty, honour and blood?
Ok so I adore Liam- he was my first in this world and I’ll always love him. And I fell for Matt when he put Francesca’s dreams above his own feelings. But I am OBSESSED with Max! Throughout this entire duet I was slowly falling for him until I realised I was already there! The way he loves Alison, the way he was willing to risk everything for her, the way his heart was breaking- I can’t even!! And my God is he the kind of guy you want in your bed, Jesus Christ 🥵🥵 I will hear no criticism of my Maxy Max thank you very much!! Though now I desperately need the next book because I have a feeling a certain Russian will soon be turning my head!
Ok so I adore Liam- he was my first in this world and I’ll always love him. And I fell for Matt when he put Francesca’s dreams above his own feelings. But I am OBSESSED with Max! Throughout this entire duet I was slowly falling for him until I realised I was already there! The way he loves Alison, the way he was willing to risk everything for her, the way his heart was breaking- I can’t even!! And my God is he the kind of guy you want in your bed, Jesus Christ 🥵🥵 I will hear no criticism of my Maxy Max thank you very much!! Though now I desperately need the next book because I have a feeling a certain Russian will soon be turning my head!
July 29, 2025
I love all of Stephanie's books, but this one took it to new heights!
Max and Allison's story raises the bar on Mafia romance. It was everything and gave all the feels, not just among the 2 of them but with all the characters involved.
Their chemistry and connection are undeniablely heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
This book will wreck you and then heal you!
Alison is fierce and sassy with the biggest, wamest heart and way more stronger than anyone gives her credit for, a true Mafia princess turned Queen.
Max is everything you would expect a soldato to be just better, and my heart hurt for him. He would do anything if it means protecting Alison, including giving up what his rightful position could be in this world. His love and support for Alison was endless.
In a world full of money, greed, and power, the Battaglia family's love, banter, and relatio ships are not without their own traumas and drama but it's enticing, hilarious and so real.
"Some wars aren’t fought with bullets, indeed. One piece of paper. One fucking piece of paper was all it took to shatter everything".
ARC Review - 5⭐️
Thank you Stephanie Amaral for this ARC and amazing book!
Max and Allison's story raises the bar on Mafia romance. It was everything and gave all the feels, not just among the 2 of them but with all the characters involved.
Their chemistry and connection are undeniablely heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
This book will wreck you and then heal you!
Alison is fierce and sassy with the biggest, wamest heart and way more stronger than anyone gives her credit for, a true Mafia princess turned Queen.
Max is everything you would expect a soldato to be just better, and my heart hurt for him. He would do anything if it means protecting Alison, including giving up what his rightful position could be in this world. His love and support for Alison was endless.
In a world full of money, greed, and power, the Battaglia family's love, banter, and relatio ships are not without their own traumas and drama but it's enticing, hilarious and so real.
"Some wars aren’t fought with bullets, indeed. One piece of paper. One fucking piece of paper was all it took to shatter everything".
ARC Review - 5⭐️
Thank you Stephanie Amaral for this ARC and amazing book!
August 17, 2025
Alright… Stephanie has done it again.
I first read Angel of Dark back in February for Allison and Max’s story, and whew—I’m still catching my breath. Angel of Light picks right up with all the push-and-pull tension (will they, won’t they, are they done for good?) that makes this couple so addicting to follow. The emotional rollercoaster is real.
What I loved most is how this book finally gives Allison and Max the conclusion we’ve been waiting for—it felt like the right payoff after everything they’ve been through AND IN DRAMATIC FASHION TO THE VERY FREAKING END! But it’s not just their story that finds closure. Stephanie took the time to bring a lot of resolution for other family members too, which made the whole book feel fuller and more satisfying.
Of course, she couldn’t just leave us with neatly tied bows. While one chapter closes, she’s already planting the seeds for what’s next, shifting our attention to side characters whose stories are begging to be told.
So yes, I got the closure I wanted, but I’m also walking away with that classic “I need the next book NOW” feeling.
I first read Angel of Dark back in February for Allison and Max’s story, and whew—I’m still catching my breath. Angel of Light picks right up with all the push-and-pull tension (will they, won’t they, are they done for good?) that makes this couple so addicting to follow. The emotional rollercoaster is real.
What I loved most is how this book finally gives Allison and Max the conclusion we’ve been waiting for—it felt like the right payoff after everything they’ve been through AND IN DRAMATIC FASHION TO THE VERY FREAKING END! But it’s not just their story that finds closure. Stephanie took the time to bring a lot of resolution for other family members too, which made the whole book feel fuller and more satisfying.
Of course, she couldn’t just leave us with neatly tied bows. While one chapter closes, she’s already planting the seeds for what’s next, shifting our attention to side characters whose stories are begging to be told.
So yes, I got the closure I wanted, but I’m also walking away with that classic “I need the next book NOW” feeling.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 23, 2025
3.5⭐
3🌶️
11 Spicy Scenes
Max finally found his light 🥰🥰🥰
I have looked forward to this book from the beginning of this series and now I dont know what to do now that its over!
Max always thought that he was unlovable and that his darkness was to much but Allison saw who the man was in the darkness and brought some light into his life!
I have loved Allison in all of the books in the series but I was so happy to see her badass side come out in this book! She wasn't taking shit from anybody in this book and decided that if nobody was going to able to get her out of this mess than she was going to get out of it herself. One of my favorite moments came towards the end when Allison, Matt, and Liam were all together and you really got to see some of the sibling relationship between everyone.
Now lets talk about Max. I loved how he really opened himself up more in this book. We got his backstory here and more of the story between Max and Vincenzo. I do wish we had seen a little more of Max's POV in scenes with him and Allison. I feel like most of the scenes from his POV were spicy which I definitely appreciated but I just wanted more of them.
I did NOT see that ending coming that set up the next book and the last chapter everything was just surprising.
This book did take a while for me to get into compared to some of the other books in the series, but I overall still really enjoyed it!!
3🌶️
11 Spicy Scenes
Max finally found his light 🥰🥰🥰
I have looked forward to this book from the beginning of this series and now I dont know what to do now that its over!
Max always thought that he was unlovable and that his darkness was to much but Allison saw who the man was in the darkness and brought some light into his life!
I have loved Allison in all of the books in the series but I was so happy to see her badass side come out in this book! She wasn't taking shit from anybody in this book and decided that if nobody was going to able to get her out of this mess than she was going to get out of it herself. One of my favorite moments came towards the end when Allison, Matt, and Liam were all together and you really got to see some of the sibling relationship between everyone.
Now lets talk about Max. I loved how he really opened himself up more in this book. We got his backstory here and more of the story between Max and Vincenzo. I do wish we had seen a little more of Max's POV in scenes with him and Allison. I feel like most of the scenes from his POV were spicy which I definitely appreciated but I just wanted more of them.
I did NOT see that ending coming that set up the next book and the last chapter everything was just surprising.
This book did take a while for me to get into compared to some of the other books in the series, but I overall still really enjoyed it!!
July 24, 2025
A Gripping Conclusion to a Powerful Mafia Romance Duet
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angel of Light is everything I hoped for and more after finishing Angel of Darkness. If you're into mafia romance with angst, emotional depth, and characters who truly earn their love story, this book is for you.
We pick up right where book one left off—so definitely read that first! Allison agrees to an arranged marriage to honor her family's wishes, not realizing that Max is in love with her just as much as she is with him. He pushes her away to protect her, but fate has other plans. A twist of fate (and memory loss!) brings them back into each other’s orbit, and the chemistry between them is magnetic.
What I loved most? Allison’s transformation. She becomes the fierce, capable heroine of her own story. And while Max wants to save her, in the end, she saves him too. Their love story is messy, complicated, and so worth the journey.
If you like to be wrecked, rebuilt, and swept away in a story full of love, loyalty, and second chances—this book delivers on all fronts.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️
Angel of Light is everything I hoped for and more after finishing Angel of Darkness. If you're into mafia romance with angst, emotional depth, and characters who truly earn their love story, this book is for you.
We pick up right where book one left off—so definitely read that first! Allison agrees to an arranged marriage to honor her family's wishes, not realizing that Max is in love with her just as much as she is with him. He pushes her away to protect her, but fate has other plans. A twist of fate (and memory loss!) brings them back into each other’s orbit, and the chemistry between them is magnetic.
What I loved most? Allison’s transformation. She becomes the fierce, capable heroine of her own story. And while Max wants to save her, in the end, she saves him too. Their love story is messy, complicated, and so worth the journey.
If you like to be wrecked, rebuilt, and swept away in a story full of love, loyalty, and second chances—this book delivers on all fronts.
July 24, 2025
Wee okay Stephanie you had me hooked in this one for sure. The long awaited wait was over and I was all too happy to dive in and you didn’t disappoint you had me crying multiple times throughout the book and you had me laughing as well I’m sorry but the transformers reference had me cackling it was pure gold. You did Alison and Max such justice and I loved it they may have gotten a bit of a happy ending overcoming all the obstacles they had to face but alas you killed me with that cliffhanger so happiness for them was short lived but I’m not surprised at all. It was a plot twist I did not see coming so good job. Ugh I just love Alison and Max so much and it was so well worth the wait. The spice. The tension. The forbidden romance that has to trump all. Chefs kiss. And ahh the reunion and well needed healing for certain characters to come together in the end was perfection. It was all perfection. Thank you for letting me in on the chaos and man I cannot wait for the next one because ugh answers and retribution need to be had and I’m ready. 🥰
July 29, 2025
This is the second book and picks up right after Angel of Darkness so if you haven’t read it I’d recommend you do that first.
We continue with the bombing that had occurred at AD and what happened to Allison, which this changes everything for both but mostly max, we see Allison truly develop into the queen she’s always meant to be. I had a lot of questions with the first book and I sure did get the answers here.
Allison is going forward with the arranged marriage while Max is trying to stop it while he still won’t confess his feelings for her but we learn why here, its such an emotional rollercoaster so get tissues ready, there are definitely a lot of twists and turns and a lot more of chemistry between them.
Max and Allison’s love journey is a complicated one we finally get to know why max kept pushing her away instead of just confessing his feelings for her, but we do get that HEA we wanted, but also it does end on a cliffhanger which prepares us for what’s next and I absolutely can’t wait.
We continue with the bombing that had occurred at AD and what happened to Allison, which this changes everything for both but mostly max, we see Allison truly develop into the queen she’s always meant to be. I had a lot of questions with the first book and I sure did get the answers here.
Allison is going forward with the arranged marriage while Max is trying to stop it while he still won’t confess his feelings for her but we learn why here, its such an emotional rollercoaster so get tissues ready, there are definitely a lot of twists and turns and a lot more of chemistry between them.
Max and Allison’s love journey is a complicated one we finally get to know why max kept pushing her away instead of just confessing his feelings for her, but we do get that HEA we wanted, but also it does end on a cliffhanger which prepares us for what’s next and I absolutely can’t wait.
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