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Sacred Vows #2
The Butcher's Wife
My new husband hates me.
Even a wicked man fears Dom the Butcher, named for the way he’ll carve flesh from bone with only a whispered command from his sinister Don.
To me, he’s just Dom, the captivating older man who’s always protected my sister and me from the worst of our vicious world. Now, he’s the man I’ve forced into marriage to avoid a violent end.
But my desperate plan seems destined to fail when Dom barely acknowledges my existence in his lonely penthouse. He refuses to touch me, claiming his hands are too stained with blood for a sweet, innocent Mafia princess like me.
But I’ve never been sweet. And I haven’t been innocent in years.
That girl he thinks I am? She’s dead. I’m her second-rate twin sister who’s taken her place, hiding in plain sight while my enemies close in, craving revenge.
With death and ruin haunting me at every corner, I’m running out of time to crack Dom’s resolve.
Soon he’ll be asked to make an impossible choice between loyalty to his Don and love for his wife.
And I'm determined to bring the Butcher to his knees.
My husband will love me.
The Butcher’s Wife is the second book of the Sacred Vows series but can be read as a standalone with a traditional HEA. It contains dark themes, morally grey characters, graphic violence, and explicit spice. Full triggers are listed on the author’s website.
Even a wicked man fears Dom the Butcher, named for the way he’ll carve flesh from bone with only a whispered command from his sinister Don.
To me, he’s just Dom, the captivating older man who’s always protected my sister and me from the worst of our vicious world. Now, he’s the man I’ve forced into marriage to avoid a violent end.
But my desperate plan seems destined to fail when Dom barely acknowledges my existence in his lonely penthouse. He refuses to touch me, claiming his hands are too stained with blood for a sweet, innocent Mafia princess like me.
But I’ve never been sweet. And I haven’t been innocent in years.
That girl he thinks I am? She’s dead. I’m her second-rate twin sister who’s taken her place, hiding in plain sight while my enemies close in, craving revenge.
With death and ruin haunting me at every corner, I’m running out of time to crack Dom’s resolve.
Soon he’ll be asked to make an impossible choice between loyalty to his Don and love for his wife.
And I'm determined to bring the Butcher to his knees.
My husband will love me.
The Butcher’s Wife is the second book of the Sacred Vows series but can be read as a standalone with a traditional HEA. It contains dark themes, morally grey characters, graphic violence, and explicit spice. Full triggers are listed on the author’s website.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2025
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December 12, 2025
Eve Ciric did it again with The Butcher’s Wife. Eve led me through a mafia story that had me questioning every character’s intention—even the unalived ones. The story carried mystery, suspense, a bit of angst, and lots of delicious spice.
The Butcher’s Wife puts Annetta in the forefront—the twin who brought tears to my eyes each time she was rejected and treated poorly. I also questioned, is she a ruthless unaliver too? She’s forced to play a role to protect herself and her family from an unfortunate circumstance that had occurred, and finds herself having to marry Dom the Butcher.
I absolutely adore Dom. There’s a considerable age and size difference. Annetta is a tiny thing, and Dom is older and a big guy—everywhere. Dom is brutal, ruthless, and feared by everyone except Annetta. He is a “touch my wife” and literally di3 kind of guy. And I loved that part of his character. What’s special about Dom is how he had confidence in Annetta when no one else did or had ever. His actions proved that several times.
If you’re looking for a book to read this weekend or to finish off 2025 with, then Eve Ciric’s The Butcher’s Wife is it. Books 1, The Devil’s Wife and The Butcher’s Wife, are both available on KU now.
Thank you to Author Eve Ciric for the gifted copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Butcher’s Wife puts Annetta in the forefront—the twin who brought tears to my eyes each time she was rejected and treated poorly. I also questioned, is she a ruthless unaliver too? She’s forced to play a role to protect herself and her family from an unfortunate circumstance that had occurred, and finds herself having to marry Dom the Butcher.
I absolutely adore Dom. There’s a considerable age and size difference. Annetta is a tiny thing, and Dom is older and a big guy—everywhere. Dom is brutal, ruthless, and feared by everyone except Annetta. He is a “touch my wife” and literally di3 kind of guy. And I loved that part of his character. What’s special about Dom is how he had confidence in Annetta when no one else did or had ever. His actions proved that several times.
If you’re looking for a book to read this weekend or to finish off 2025 with, then Eve Ciric’s The Butcher’s Wife is it. Books 1, The Devil’s Wife and The Butcher’s Wife, are both available on KU now.
Thank you to Author Eve Ciric for the gifted copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 14, 2026
A must read😍
Loved this second book of the series. The main characters are intriguing, but awesome and full of surprises. The book has lot of spice, which makes you sq.uirm (🌶🌶🌶🌶). Highly recommend this book.
Love💓💕
Loved this second book of the series. The main characters are intriguing, but awesome and full of surprises. The book has lot of spice, which makes you sq.uirm (🌶🌶🌶🌶). Highly recommend this book.
Love💓💕
November 9, 2025
💍She forces him to marry her
🌶️Age Gap
✨Suspense
💋Feminine Rage
I love the first book in the series, the Devil‘s wife, so I was very excited to be chosen as an ARC reader for the next book in the series- the butchers’s wife. We meet the main male character, Dom, in the first book and he is described as stoic, large and covered in tattoos. So it’s safe to say I was very excited to be getting his book. He is placed into an arranged marriage with who he believes to be Serafina when in all actuality, it’s her twin who has taken her place because Serafina was the victim of a rival crime family. Usually, I don’t like the twin switching trope, but Dom is a very smart man and immediately knows that something is up. I loved the character of Annette, or Serafina, as she is pretending to be, she is strong, dedicated to becoming a physical weapon, and also a fantastic cook. She is a perfect mix of soft and hard. Also, throughout the book she is grieving the loss of her twin sister, and I think this book really shows a realistic picture of what grief can be like. I love the dynamic between the two of them, and when Dom finally gives in to his true feelings, the results are explosive. And of course, it wouldn’t be a mafia book without rival families, inner politics, and a lot of violence. Loved this book and I’m so excited to be getting Gio’s book next.
🌶️Age Gap
✨Suspense
💋Feminine Rage
I love the first book in the series, the Devil‘s wife, so I was very excited to be chosen as an ARC reader for the next book in the series- the butchers’s wife. We meet the main male character, Dom, in the first book and he is described as stoic, large and covered in tattoos. So it’s safe to say I was very excited to be getting his book. He is placed into an arranged marriage with who he believes to be Serafina when in all actuality, it’s her twin who has taken her place because Serafina was the victim of a rival crime family. Usually, I don’t like the twin switching trope, but Dom is a very smart man and immediately knows that something is up. I loved the character of Annette, or Serafina, as she is pretending to be, she is strong, dedicated to becoming a physical weapon, and also a fantastic cook. She is a perfect mix of soft and hard. Also, throughout the book she is grieving the loss of her twin sister, and I think this book really shows a realistic picture of what grief can be like. I love the dynamic between the two of them, and when Dom finally gives in to his true feelings, the results are explosive. And of course, it wouldn’t be a mafia book without rival families, inner politics, and a lot of violence. Loved this book and I’m so excited to be getting Gio’s book next.
November 10, 2025
Given its status as a dark mafia romance, it was a surefire hit with me!
It had a aura of mystery and was action packed from the outset. The book drew me in with Annetta, (FMC) She’s remarkably blunt, authentic and raw with a past that richly defines her. Unraveling each step she takes, her emotions are deep and intensely felt off page.. Annetta's character is consumed by deep losses, seated guilt, loneliness, and shame, until Dom, (Mmc) a no nonsense man, trusted family friend, her secret crush, and the Mafia boss's chief protector, known for shielding everyone, steps in to save the day.
With unexpected Twists, Annetta and Dom's bond is about to be stress-tested! They're like a slow-burning candle, the back-and-forth between them will keep you guessing, and wow, the sizzle is real!
The plots well written, thick with action, family bonds, tested loyalties and dark themes. The storyline is ridiculously engaging, with a mystery aura as the story unfolds, revealing past secrets brought into the light, showing everyone's cards in a jaw-dropping way.
Warning: I found this to be a gripping emotionally charged, comical tale, skillfully paced with an appetite for an Italian feast! It's got romance, mystery, and more twists than a plate of spaghetti - so buckle up!
It had a aura of mystery and was action packed from the outset. The book drew me in with Annetta, (FMC) She’s remarkably blunt, authentic and raw with a past that richly defines her. Unraveling each step she takes, her emotions are deep and intensely felt off page.. Annetta's character is consumed by deep losses, seated guilt, loneliness, and shame, until Dom, (Mmc) a no nonsense man, trusted family friend, her secret crush, and the Mafia boss's chief protector, known for shielding everyone, steps in to save the day.
With unexpected Twists, Annetta and Dom's bond is about to be stress-tested! They're like a slow-burning candle, the back-and-forth between them will keep you guessing, and wow, the sizzle is real!
The plots well written, thick with action, family bonds, tested loyalties and dark themes. The storyline is ridiculously engaging, with a mystery aura as the story unfolds, revealing past secrets brought into the light, showing everyone's cards in a jaw-dropping way.
Warning: I found this to be a gripping emotionally charged, comical tale, skillfully paced with an appetite for an Italian feast! It's got romance, mystery, and more twists than a plate of spaghetti - so buckle up!
December 8, 2025
The Butcher’s Wife pulls you straight into a world of danger, deception, and forbidden longing. Annetta Barbara has already survived the unthinkable—killing her ex-husband—but when a revenge hit meant for her takes her twin sister’s life instead, her world shatters again. Forced by her parents to assume Serafina’s identity, Annetta realizes a simple masquerade won’t keep anyone safe. Her solution? Propose an arranged marriage to Domenico Lombardi, a family friend and loyal mafia enforcer… and the man who granted her first kiss when she turned eighteen.
Dom is older, gorgeous, and fiercely protective—but he believes she’s Serafina. What Annetta doesn’t know is that Dom has always been drawn to her, not her timid twin. Their slow-burn tension ignites as the truth edges closer, and watching Dom’s walls crumble when he finally sees the woman behind the disguise is deliciously satisfying. The mix of suspense, chemistry, and emotional vulnerability gives the story real depth.
This was my first read by Eve Ciric, and I’m officially hooked. I’m eager for Nico and Valeria’s story next! A solid, addictive 4-star read.
Dom is older, gorgeous, and fiercely protective—but he believes she’s Serafina. What Annetta doesn’t know is that Dom has always been drawn to her, not her timid twin. Their slow-burn tension ignites as the truth edges closer, and watching Dom’s walls crumble when he finally sees the woman behind the disguise is deliciously satisfying. The mix of suspense, chemistry, and emotional vulnerability gives the story real depth.
This was my first read by Eve Ciric, and I’m officially hooked. I’m eager for Nico and Valeria’s story next! A solid, addictive 4-star read.
November 8, 2025
I've had to take a couple days to take this whole book in, before writing this review.
The Devil's Wife was AMAZING! But THE BUTCHER'S WIFE?!?!?! There is just something about the FMC and Dom that is just pure *chef's kiss*! And the slight mystery had me on the edge of my seat wondering when and if anyone would figure it out and what will happen when they do! This book also had the perfect amount of spice to plot ratio and who doesn't love it when the woman finds her voice against her man in the bedroom and a man who willingly and shamelessly accepts his fate!?
Seriously so glad I chose this book for my ARC journey comeback! It was the absolute best choice and a book you will not regret reading! Reading book 1 isn't necessary but will make this book ten times better if you understand some of the other characters beforehand!
The Devil's Wife was AMAZING! But THE BUTCHER'S WIFE?!?!?! There is just something about the FMC and Dom that is just pure *chef's kiss*! And the slight mystery had me on the edge of my seat wondering when and if anyone would figure it out and what will happen when they do! This book also had the perfect amount of spice to plot ratio and who doesn't love it when the woman finds her voice against her man in the bedroom and a man who willingly and shamelessly accepts his fate!?
Seriously so glad I chose this book for my ARC journey comeback! It was the absolute best choice and a book you will not regret reading! Reading book 1 isn't necessary but will make this book ten times better if you understand some of the other characters beforehand!
March 6, 2026
The Butcher’s Wife by Eve Ciric
I just loved the dynamic between Dom 38 and Annetta 20. I have learned that Eve gives us not just morally grey men but woman as well. Annetta is a mix between soft and hard, strength and vulnerability. I loved that Dom believed in her and supported her when no one in her life had done that. The spice is hot and when he is all about kneeling for her and taking commands scorching! A man who loves to eat and not just food 😉. Not your typical mafia romance and I loved it. I am here for the next one in the series Valeria and Nico.
Age Gape (38/20)
Mafia Romance
Forced Marriage by Her
Jealous MMC
Size Difference
Touch her & d¡£
—𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘻 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴… 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.—
—𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦? 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.”—
I just loved the dynamic between Dom 38 and Annetta 20. I have learned that Eve gives us not just morally grey men but woman as well. Annetta is a mix between soft and hard, strength and vulnerability. I loved that Dom believed in her and supported her when no one in her life had done that. The spice is hot and when he is all about kneeling for her and taking commands scorching! A man who loves to eat and not just food 😉. Not your typical mafia romance and I loved it. I am here for the next one in the series Valeria and Nico.
Age Gape (38/20)
Mafia Romance
Forced Marriage by Her
Jealous MMC
Size Difference
Touch her & d¡£
—𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘻 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴… 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.—
—𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦? 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.”—
June 16, 2026
Another fantastic book in the sacred vows series by eve ciric. Well written, engaging. Loved the FMC she's a woman who's seen the worst of humanity and still gives people a change, the MMC is someone who does bad things for the right reasons, he's always cared for annetta and serafina. When serafina decides she wants to marry dom he reluctantly and begrudgingly agrees, and leaves her at the alter to go hunting as soon as there married. When he comes back she's moved into his apartment doing very un-Serafina like things. He starts to get the suspicion he's been had, and he's right because when the truth comes out serafina is actually annetta who killed her husband and his family got the wrong twin. Dom promises to stand by her having always known he loved her in his own way. They have to fight like hell to survive as both a couple and individually
August 10, 2026
This book was like 2.5-3.00 for me
I'll start with the age gap. I didn't like that at all. 20 year gap wth!! It's not normal even for a dark book bro! But the author wrote well.
Their chemistry was really good. Dom being gentle with Annetta is everything. Annetta is strong in her own way. She endured everything and still stayed kind. Dom leaving everything to go with her and take her revenge, i looovedd that.
Another thing I didn't like is that Salvatore didn't help dom at all. Marisol literally used Annetta. This was not right. When dom helped Salvatore in every step when he was starting war for Marisol.
There was no connection between dom and Salvatore. Ik he's the don but they're like brothers so how could he not help him when dom once literally voiced it out. So yeah i didn't like that at all
Overall this book was kinda messy to me.
I'll start with the age gap. I didn't like that at all. 20 year gap wth!! It's not normal even for a dark book bro! But the author wrote well.
Their chemistry was really good. Dom being gentle with Annetta is everything. Annetta is strong in her own way. She endured everything and still stayed kind. Dom leaving everything to go with her and take her revenge, i looovedd that.
Another thing I didn't like is that Salvatore didn't help dom at all. Marisol literally used Annetta. This was not right. When dom helped Salvatore in every step when he was starting war for Marisol.
There was no connection between dom and Salvatore. Ik he's the don but they're like brothers so how could he not help him when dom once literally voiced it out. So yeah i didn't like that at all
Overall this book was kinda messy to me.
November 12, 2025
Another absolute hit for mafia romance from Eve Ciric. I didn't know how the author would top Marisol and Turis story but Dom and Annetta... They take power couple to a whole other level.
Age gap, she forces him to marry her, secret identities, spice, and violence all mixed in one incredible story.
Annetta pretends to be her sister after her sister dies. But its only because they mixed the girls up after Annetta ends her husband's life. But Dom suspects because he watched them girls grow up and he sees the differences when she forces him to marry and then moves in with him.
I absolutely love how much of a cuddle bug Dom turns into with Annetta even with the tough exterior. And I love how Annetta takes control and I absolutely love how this story takes you to a whole other world.
Age gap, she forces him to marry her, secret identities, spice, and violence all mixed in one incredible story.
Annetta pretends to be her sister after her sister dies. But its only because they mixed the girls up after Annetta ends her husband's life. But Dom suspects because he watched them girls grow up and he sees the differences when she forces him to marry and then moves in with him.
I absolutely love how much of a cuddle bug Dom turns into with Annetta even with the tough exterior. And I love how Annetta takes control and I absolutely love how this story takes you to a whole other world.
November 2, 2025
Thank you so much for this ARC! This book was sooo good! I finished it in one sitting! Annetta is a queen! I love her 😍 the way she tells him what she wants and needs 😮💨❤️🔥 she’s this strong and brave woman how went through some horrible things, one after another and she’s so resilient and at the same time is so sweet! That man didn’t stand a chance 💖and Dom is a freaking teddy bear full of tattoos 🫠🩷 I love how protective of her he is and at the same time he understands how strong she is! They are perfect for each other, one of the things I love the most is that it doesn’t have a third act breakup YAYYYY
I can’t wait to know more about Valeria in book 3 😍
I can’t wait to know more about Valeria in book 3 😍
November 2, 2025
Whats a woman to do when her lifes in the balance, for the butcher to marry her of course. Dom had always been there to help Anetta and her sister and now she needs him more than ever but once the deed is done he shuns her away not wanting to break her innocence, if only he knew she had already been broken, rebuilt and standing strong all on her own, but when loyalty is tested where will his be? Well written the story and characters draw you in with suspense desires, drama, and more a great addition to the series, though works as a standalone, i cant wait for bk3!
November 5, 2025
Nothing like a secret to start a marriage... especially a secret that means you aren't actually who you say you are... With all your family helping hide the lie... Abusive ex spouse, pretending to be the twin who really died, husband who knows truth before she wants to tell him... Really enjoyed this books as we followed along with Dom and Annetta's love story and the cliffs and valleys that come along with it. As always, expect some drama, both with the couple and their family (mafia or otherwise) but the HEA is there, I promise!
November 11, 2025
The Butcher's Wife ARC Review
Annetta + Dom
When I finished reading I was left with mixed feelings. I loved how the couple where together. Dom's protectiveness helped Annetta feel safe, loved and cared for during her time of grief. And Annetta helped Dom see what he was missing. Compared to coming home alone to having someone greet you after a long day. Dom was the definition of I don't care about anyone except those I consider family. What I was left mixed about was some of Annetta's decisions. Knowing full well who would be punished if she left she still did it. That left me rethinking that Annetta is only selfless when she wants to be. Dom did make some questionable decisions but out of misguidance. Honestly my favorite character was Barbara (Annetta's father). I found it funny how he always pretended to sleep but was actually always attentive. He cared about his children in his own way. Overall I did enjoy the books plotline and how happy and compatible they are at the end.
🖤Mafia Romance
🖤Age Gap
🖤Twin FMC
🖤Forced Marriage
🖤Protective MMC
Annetta + Dom
When I finished reading I was left with mixed feelings. I loved how the couple where together. Dom's protectiveness helped Annetta feel safe, loved and cared for during her time of grief. And Annetta helped Dom see what he was missing. Compared to coming home alone to having someone greet you after a long day. Dom was the definition of I don't care about anyone except those I consider family. What I was left mixed about was some of Annetta's decisions. Knowing full well who would be punished if she left she still did it. That left me rethinking that Annetta is only selfless when she wants to be. Dom did make some questionable decisions but out of misguidance. Honestly my favorite character was Barbara (Annetta's father). I found it funny how he always pretended to sleep but was actually always attentive. He cared about his children in his own way. Overall I did enjoy the books plotline and how happy and compatible they are at the end.
🖤Mafia Romance
🖤Age Gap
🖤Twin FMC
🖤Forced Marriage
🖤Protective MMC
November 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed meeting the Butcher and his wife in this book. It is a dark mafia romance, which is book 2 in the series, but you can read it as a standalone. I hadn't read the first book but had no issues reading this. I do think I'll be going back to book 1 and the prequel to get all up to date.
The Butcher, Dom, and his wife, Annetta, have a great dynamic. He helps her discover her true self, and she teaches him that vulnerability is allowed, and they can be a great team! I enjoyed this book; Mafia Men, Forbidden Love, Arranged Marriage, and Spice—what more do you need!
I enjoyed meeting the Butcher and his wife in this book. It is a dark mafia romance, which is book 2 in the series, but you can read it as a standalone. I hadn't read the first book but had no issues reading this. I do think I'll be going back to book 1 and the prequel to get all up to date.
The Butcher, Dom, and his wife, Annetta, have a great dynamic. He helps her discover her true self, and she teaches him that vulnerability is allowed, and they can be a great team! I enjoyed this book; Mafia Men, Forbidden Love, Arranged Marriage, and Spice—what more do you need!
July 13, 2026
“You are not *just* anything. You are Anetta f*
If Eve Ciric writes it, I’m reading it!
The Butcher’s Wife has the PERFECT blend of mafia, plot, and spice.
I love when a brave woman marries a dangerous man! It’s even better when he’s a mountain of a man that listens to his little lady.
Eve can *write*! This was so good! I absolutely ate it up. I loved all of the characters, the plot was juicy, the spice was finger licking good. Don’t sleep on this series!
What you’ll find in The Butcher’s Wife:
🔪 Age gap
✨ Size difference - he’s 6’5”, she’s 5’3”
🔪 He calls her reginetta
✨ He likes to eat - inside and outside of the bedroom
🔪 She forces him to marry her
✨ She likes to be in charge
🔪 Feminine rage
If Eve Ciric writes it, I’m reading it!
The Butcher’s Wife has the PERFECT blend of mafia, plot, and spice.
I love when a brave woman marries a dangerous man! It’s even better when he’s a mountain of a man that listens to his little lady.
Eve can *write*! This was so good! I absolutely ate it up. I loved all of the characters, the plot was juicy, the spice was finger licking good. Don’t sleep on this series!
What you’ll find in The Butcher’s Wife:
🔪 Age gap
✨ Size difference - he’s 6’5”, she’s 5’3”
🔪 He calls her reginetta
✨ He likes to eat - inside and outside of the bedroom
🔪 She forces him to marry her
✨ She likes to be in charge
🔪 Feminine rage
June 11, 2026
This one really surprised me. There was a relatively (mild) suspenseful storyline that wrapped around the plot and it was quite interesting. I will say, it took me a while to get into it because I found the beginning to be a bit confusing but it's just that the story unwraps very slowly. The MCs are pretty hot together, which sort of moves things along. I liked it a lot, although there were some plot holes but the spice and chemistry made up for it.
November 4, 2025
I really enjoyed this book, and Dom is my new book boyfriend. I liked the chemistry between the protogonists, and I liked how their personal growth during the story. The book is well-written and the character development really worked for me. I highly recommend.
Thank you to the author for an advance copy. These are my opinions, and they are freely expressed.
Thank you to the author for an advance copy. These are my opinions, and they are freely expressed.
November 21, 2025
As someone who doesn't really read mafia romance at all, let me tell you... This book is so good. It hits that perfect balance of plot, character development and swoony romance. And yes, smut. Annetta and Dom are both characters who feel real and believable, who go through it and eventually make each other better. I loved this.
January 21, 2026
Easy 5 star read!!
This book was beautiful from start to finish, I couldn’t put it down!
Dom and Annetta’s relationship was everything, the tension, the yearning, the banter!!!
The mafia portion wasn’t hard to follow or confusing, and added so much suspense!
Highly recommend!!
This book was beautiful from start to finish, I couldn’t put it down!
Dom and Annetta’s relationship was everything, the tension, the yearning, the banter!!!
The mafia portion wasn’t hard to follow or confusing, and added so much suspense!
Highly recommend!!
June 30, 2026
-mafia
-hidden identities
-age gap
She wanted protection. She knew Dom could protect her. So she had her dad arrange the marriage. Now he hates her. Will be protect her?
This one was soooo good. I can’t wait for the next one. FMC is such a badass. MMC is a brooding tree of a man. I loved every minute of this.
-hidden identities
-age gap
She wanted protection. She knew Dom could protect her. So she had her dad arrange the marriage. Now he hates her. Will be protect her?
This one was soooo good. I can’t wait for the next one. FMC is such a badass. MMC is a brooding tree of a man. I loved every minute of this.
August 1, 2026
Mafia lumbersnack!
I knew I loved Dom during The Devil's Wife and this seals the deal. He's book husband material. And I love Annetta! I'm honestly glad it was her that got to marry Dom, especially after the bit of backstory we learned in the first book. Annetta is so friggin fierce and I'm glad we'll get to see more of her at least in the next book!
I knew I loved Dom during The Devil's Wife and this seals the deal. He's book husband material. And I love Annetta! I'm honestly glad it was her that got to marry Dom, especially after the bit of backstory we learned in the first book. Annetta is so friggin fierce and I'm glad we'll get to see more of her at least in the next book!
August 6, 2026
I was so confused with this Anette/Serafina switch the whole time, it annoyed me so much that I just couldn’t get too invested into the story. I hated Anette, one if the most annoying FMCs I read about and I didn’t feel like she and Dom were a good match. Urgh. The book and characters had potential but this was a catastrophe
November 6, 2025
This book is for the people that love dark mafia romances but wish the men would be a little more progressive.
What’s more romantic than cutting off someone’s face when they hurt your wife?
Microtropes: wrong twin, he doesn’t mind being told what to do.
What’s more romantic than cutting off someone’s face when they hurt your wife?
Microtropes: wrong twin, he doesn’t mind being told what to do.
December 5, 2025
The book had a strong beginning. But the issues of twin mix up and the arranged marriage got solved way too soon. The rest of the book dragged on too long without anything much of substance happening.
A quick read. Would not read again.
A quick read. Would not read again.
June 14, 2026
DNF
I think the storyline had so much potential but for me it was really difficult to read and understand what was going on. Absolutely,jerky could just be me being thick, but DNF’d at about 40%
I think the storyline had so much potential but for me it was really difficult to read and understand what was going on. Absolutely,jerky could just be me being thick, but DNF’d at about 40%
July 18, 2026
Love it, absolutly love it. I think i liked it better than the first book. The way he recognized her even as everyone told him she was dead. I loved the way she trusted him, the way he softened for her and together they moved forward.
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December 19, 2025
I love myself a good mafia book, this wasn’t it tho
January 7, 2026
Amo como la autora escribe a los personajes femeninos. Se puso medio cursi de a ratos, pero la trama es adictiva
January 19, 2026
There’s nothing like a dark mafia romance with lots of 👅🔥🔥🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and lots of triggers 🤣🤣🤣
Will i find my butcher too?🤭🤭
Just amazing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Will i find my butcher too?🤭🤭
Just amazing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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