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Irish Kings #3
Stolen Temptation
Kiara
I’ve only ever wanted the two things I can’t have—love and freedom. Instead, I’m a prisoner. Forced to create art for the De Lucas to exploit.
Until my father is murdered. Now my monstrous cousin is the new don, and life as I know it is about to end.
Instead of just selling my paintings, he's planning to auction me off to the highest bidder.
So I run.
Right into the hottest guy I’ve ever seen, who pins me to the wall and kisses me until my body lights up inside like a Christmas tree, before helping me escape.
But he’s no savior. He’s a member of the Irish Kings, the most vicious and powerful mafia family in New York City.
My abductor. My family's sworn enemy.
And the one man who can give me everything I desire...if he doesn't kill me first.
Rory
The assignment was simple. Infiltrate the enemy's underground auction, steal the most valuable item as leverage, and find the mole who's infiltrated the Gallagher family.
Instead, I find a gorgeous runaway who begs me to help her. She awakens the one thing in me I can’t afford.
Desire.
When I kissed her, I didn’t know who she was.
But it turns out I hit the motherlode. She’s Kiara De Luca. The crown princess of our arch enemies. The perfect bargaining tool.
And the woman who's captured my heart.
I can’t fall for her. She’s just a job. She’s not mine to keep.
If I do, I'm betraying my family. And I can't trust her. I've been betrayed by love before.
But I still can't seem to let her go.
*Stolen Temptation is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.
What to know more about Stolen
- Enemies to lovers
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Alpha male/
- Possessive hero
- Virgin FMC
- Has an HEA
- Can be read as a standalone
I’ve only ever wanted the two things I can’t have—love and freedom. Instead, I’m a prisoner. Forced to create art for the De Lucas to exploit.
Until my father is murdered. Now my monstrous cousin is the new don, and life as I know it is about to end.
Instead of just selling my paintings, he's planning to auction me off to the highest bidder.
So I run.
Right into the hottest guy I’ve ever seen, who pins me to the wall and kisses me until my body lights up inside like a Christmas tree, before helping me escape.
But he’s no savior. He’s a member of the Irish Kings, the most vicious and powerful mafia family in New York City.
My abductor. My family's sworn enemy.
And the one man who can give me everything I desire...if he doesn't kill me first.
Rory
The assignment was simple. Infiltrate the enemy's underground auction, steal the most valuable item as leverage, and find the mole who's infiltrated the Gallagher family.
Instead, I find a gorgeous runaway who begs me to help her. She awakens the one thing in me I can’t afford.
Desire.
When I kissed her, I didn’t know who she was.
But it turns out I hit the motherlode. She’s Kiara De Luca. The crown princess of our arch enemies. The perfect bargaining tool.
And the woman who's captured my heart.
I can’t fall for her. She’s just a job. She’s not mine to keep.
If I do, I'm betraying my family. And I can't trust her. I've been betrayed by love before.
But I still can't seem to let her go.
*Stolen Temptation is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.
What to know more about Stolen
- Enemies to lovers
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Alpha male/
- Possessive hero
- Virgin FMC
- Has an HEA
- Can be read as a standalone
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2025
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July 9, 2025
I liked this book, but that's about it. It was good enough to read, but it didn't make me feel excited or anything like that.
The story was easy to follow and the characters were fine. But I think something was missing. It was interesting while I was reading it, but after I finished, I didn't think about it much.
This book is okay if you want something simple to read. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. If you have free time and nothing else to read, you can try it.
I would give it to people who like easy books and don't want something too complicated.
The story was easy to follow and the characters were fine. But I think something was missing. It was interesting while I was reading it, but after I finished, I didn't think about it much.
This book is okay if you want something simple to read. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. If you have free time and nothing else to read, you can try it.
I would give it to people who like easy books and don't want something too complicated.
June 30, 2025
If you love Mafia romance, definitely try this series.
I already loved Rory from the previous book, he came across as this silent, intense type and in this book?..Kiara’s soulmate.
From the first meeting itself there was insane chemistry between them. It felt like them against the world.
I couldn’t stop reading their story.
This book had all the hit ingredients. Amazingly written, Yearning, drama, angst, obsessed hero, some push and pull, a strong plot and vile villain.
I especially loved Shane Gallagher. Even though I know it’s not going to happen but I hope he gets a book too.
Despite enjoying it very much I didn’t give it more stars because, although Kiara was innocent and very sweet, I was hoping for a little more fire from her during climax scenes.
I also wanted a better equation between Finn and Rory. Because there was so much tension between them, the friendship was lacking.
Ending felt a but rushed but you can bet yourself that I’m definitely going to read more from this author.
-Forbidden romance.
-Rival families.
-Secret Identity.
-Hacked x artist.
-Secret identity.
-Obsessed hero.
-Safe, KU, TW and recommended.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
I already loved Rory from the previous book, he came across as this silent, intense type and in this book?..Kiara’s soulmate.
From the first meeting itself there was insane chemistry between them. It felt like them against the world.
I couldn’t stop reading their story.
This book had all the hit ingredients. Amazingly written, Yearning, drama, angst, obsessed hero, some push and pull, a strong plot and vile villain.
I especially loved Shane Gallagher. Even though I know it’s not going to happen but I hope he gets a book too.
Despite enjoying it very much I didn’t give it more stars because, although Kiara was innocent and very sweet, I was hoping for a little more fire from her during climax scenes.
I also wanted a better equation between Finn and Rory. Because there was so much tension between them, the friendship was lacking.
Ending felt a but rushed but you can bet yourself that I’m definitely going to read more from this author.
-Forbidden romance.
-Rival families.
-Secret Identity.
-Hacked x artist.
-Secret identity.
-Obsessed hero.
-Safe, KU, TW and recommended.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
June 22, 2025
Mafia! Yes this is side character Rory’s story and follows the rival mafia gang that has been attacking the Kings. Rory is tech and love that he’s getting more spotlight and of course a twisty relationship! The story closes up the guesses of who was attacking the family (all for it) and just intense final chapters. Loved!
August 1, 2025
3⭐️
War nicht so gut wie die anderen beiden aus der Reihe. Hab eigentlich nur wegen der Hintergrundstory der Reihe weiter gelesen 🫠
War nicht so gut wie die anderen beiden aus der Reihe. Hab eigentlich nur wegen der Hintergrundstory der Reihe weiter gelesen 🫠
October 31, 2025
The story was okay, but could have been better.
Kiara and Rory's story is an uphill battle until the very end of this book. Finn and Shane's characters are as obnoxious in this story as they were in Harper and Cian's story. The only victim in this story is Kiara caught between a family that she has been trained to believe are pure evil and the DeLuca's that are pure evil. I grew weary of Rory trying to prove himself to the Kings while trying to find out who Kiara really is. She was understandably not forth coming considering that she was the bastard daughter of the dead Don and half sister to the now leader of the DeLuca's. She and her mother had been held hostages their entire lives, forced to forge artwork for the DeLuca's. Leo, Kiara's half brother was a monster that just kept growing heads.
There is allot of back and forth between are main characters while the King's and the DeLuca's keep adding to the drama. Communication and trust are tossed around like a ball throughout this book which grew tiresome for me because of so much interference from Finn and Shane. I disliked both characters in Harper and Cian's story which only grew in Rory's story. I think the story could have been much better if those characters had not been such a main part of the story. They interfered too much and were judgmental of not only Rory, but of a woman they knew nothing about, but considered an enemy. Their ride or die for only the King family was not only hypocritical but over stated throughout the book.
Kiara and Rory's story is an uphill battle until the very end of this book. Finn and Shane's characters are as obnoxious in this story as they were in Harper and Cian's story. The only victim in this story is Kiara caught between a family that she has been trained to believe are pure evil and the DeLuca's that are pure evil. I grew weary of Rory trying to prove himself to the Kings while trying to find out who Kiara really is. She was understandably not forth coming considering that she was the bastard daughter of the dead Don and half sister to the now leader of the DeLuca's. She and her mother had been held hostages their entire lives, forced to forge artwork for the DeLuca's. Leo, Kiara's half brother was a monster that just kept growing heads.
There is allot of back and forth between are main characters while the King's and the DeLuca's keep adding to the drama. Communication and trust are tossed around like a ball throughout this book which grew tiresome for me because of so much interference from Finn and Shane. I disliked both characters in Harper and Cian's story which only grew in Rory's story. I think the story could have been much better if those characters had not been such a main part of the story. They interfered too much and were judgmental of not only Rory, but of a woman they knew nothing about, but considered an enemy. Their ride or die for only the King family was not only hypocritical but over stated throughout the book.
February 5, 2026
Maravilloso! Con tintes de Romeo y Julieta esta pareja me regaló todo lo que amo en un mafia romance!
Rory por muy malo que intente ser es que es imposible
Kiara es un mujer luchadora que está decidida a tomar las riendas de su vida y ningún mafioso por muy guapo que sea va a cambiar sus planes
Me encanta como la
Trama de engaños y traiciones va teniendo un cierre ah que seguro nos abre nuevos enemigos en sus siguientes historias
La química como en cada pareja es brutal y se disfruta a tope
Rory por muy malo que intente ser es que es imposible
Kiara es un mujer luchadora que está decidida a tomar las riendas de su vida y ningún mafioso por muy guapo que sea va a cambiar sus planes
Me encanta como la
Trama de engaños y traiciones va teniendo un cierre ah que seguro nos abre nuevos enemigos en sus siguientes historias
La química como en cada pareja es brutal y se disfruta a tope
October 26, 2025
This ended up being such a snooze fest, which is so disappointing because I really loved the way it started off.
And it was also so insta love, which really isn’t my sort of thing.
And it was also so insta love, which really isn’t my sort of thing.
September 12, 2025
died of boredom omg
July 3, 2025
A sweet and hot mafia romance <3
July 2, 2025
4.5 stars
Well, well, well… this series just keeps getting better and better.
I really enjoyed Stolen Temptation. Renee Parker masterfully blends dark themes with heart, and this installment hit all the right notes for me.
Kiara has endured a life of torment: used and imprisoned by her mafia family, the De Lucas, who exploited her and her mother. When her cousin becomes don, he plans to auction her off. So, she runs.
Straight into Rory, a hot stranger who kisses her breathless and helps her escape. But he’s no savior. Rory is a tech specialist for the Irish Kings, sworn enemies of her family. He was sent to steal a high-value target, and unknowingly finds it in Kiara.
Their story unfolds with twists, betrayal, secrets, and emotional firsts. I loved that Kiara didn’t trust blindly; she questioned, fought, and held her ground. Rory is loyal, protective, and beautifully broken. Their chemistry builds slowly but intensely.
As in the earlier books, some overthinking from both characters slightly slowed the pace, but the final chapters were gripping and emotional, with a satisfying conclusion. I also guessed the mole’s identity since Book 1 😉😉 but it was still a solid payoff.
📌 Minor inconsistency: In Chapter 9, Kiara assumes Rory and the Kings see her as weak—before she actually knows she's been taken by them. A small detail, but noticeable.
Overall, this was a dark, emotional ride about love, freedom, and survival. Solid 4.5 stars from me. I can’t wait to see where the Irish Kings go next.
I received this book as an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Well, well, well… this series just keeps getting better and better.
I really enjoyed Stolen Temptation. Renee Parker masterfully blends dark themes with heart, and this installment hit all the right notes for me.
Kiara has endured a life of torment: used and imprisoned by her mafia family, the De Lucas, who exploited her and her mother. When her cousin becomes don, he plans to auction her off. So, she runs.
Straight into Rory, a hot stranger who kisses her breathless and helps her escape. But he’s no savior. Rory is a tech specialist for the Irish Kings, sworn enemies of her family. He was sent to steal a high-value target, and unknowingly finds it in Kiara.
Their story unfolds with twists, betrayal, secrets, and emotional firsts. I loved that Kiara didn’t trust blindly; she questioned, fought, and held her ground. Rory is loyal, protective, and beautifully broken. Their chemistry builds slowly but intensely.
As in the earlier books, some overthinking from both characters slightly slowed the pace, but the final chapters were gripping and emotional, with a satisfying conclusion. I also guessed the mole’s identity since Book 1 😉😉 but it was still a solid payoff.
📌 Minor inconsistency: In Chapter 9, Kiara assumes Rory and the Kings see her as weak—before she actually knows she's been taken by them. A small detail, but noticeable.
Overall, this was a dark, emotional ride about love, freedom, and survival. Solid 4.5 stars from me. I can’t wait to see where the Irish Kings go next.
I received this book as an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2025
this book 🤝 twilight
spider monkey
spider monkey
July 17, 2025
sin duda rory ha seido mi favorito
August 16, 2025
Es lindo y dulce pero demasiado instantáneo el love story
November 6, 2025
I DID love this one. It had so much more depth and background on both characters — finally some layers! And it was HOTTTT 🔥 exactly how I like my mafia romances.
October 1, 2025
2.5🌶
I loved Kiara and Rory! It's not my favourite of the series, but i still really enjoyed it.
I loved Kiara and Rory! It's not my favourite of the series, but i still really enjoyed it.
July 4, 2025
I really wanted to love this book… but sadly, it missed the mark for me.
While the writing style was smooth and easy to read, I couldn’t feel the chemistry between Rory and Kiara. I was hoping for more emotional connection, but it never quite got there.
I started skimming around 60%, the abrupt “to be continued” ending — with no epilogue and only a HFN — left me unsatisfied.
Something was missing, and it just didn’t fully deliver for me.
While the writing style was smooth and easy to read, I couldn’t feel the chemistry between Rory and Kiara. I was hoping for more emotional connection, but it never quite got there.
I started skimming around 60%, the abrupt “to be continued” ending — with no epilogue and only a HFN — left me unsatisfied.
Something was missing, and it just didn’t fully deliver for me.
February 6, 2026
ARC REVIEW 📖 Tentación Robada — Renee Parker ⬇️ (@byreneeparker)
Mana… ESTE libro 🔥
Si te gusta la mafia con tensión, vainita enemigos y una química durísima, quédate aquí.
¿Qué puedes esperar?
✨ Enemigos a amantes
✨ Amor prohibido
✨ Convivencia forzada
✨ Protagonista masculino alfa y posesivo
✨ Ella virgen
✨ Final feliz garantizado (HEA)
✨ Puede leerse independiente (aunque es el #3 de Reyes Irlandeses)
¿De qué va?
Kiara solo ha deseado dos cosas toda su vida: amor y libertad… y no ha tenido ninguna. Prisionera de su propia familia, obligada a pintar para que otros se beneficien, su vida da un giro cuando asesinan a su padre y deciden subastarla como si fuera un objeto más de la mafia.
Así que huye… y termina en brazos del hombre más sexy que ha visto. Un beso. Chispa. Fuego. Llama.
Pero sorpresa: no es su salvador.
Es Rory. Parte de los Reyes Irlandeses. Enemigo declarado de su familia. Su secuestrador… y el único hombre capaz de darle todo lo que siempre soñó.
Rory tenía una misión clara: infiltrarse, robar y salir.
No enamorarse.
Mucho menos de Kiara De Luca, la princesa de la familia que más odia y la moneda de cambio perfecta.
Pero mana… el deseo no pide permiso, y el corazón tampoco.
Mi opinión:
Mana, sin pensarlo, este es MI favorito de la serie. Kiara me encantó desde el inicio: inocente, sí, pero con carácter, respuestas rápidas y una curiosidad hermosa por la libertad. Me fascinó cómo va descubriendo que en otras familias de la mafia las mujeres sí pueden hablar, pelear y decidir.
El ritmo es rápido, siempre pasan cosas y la química entre Kiara y Rory es una COSAAAA🔥 desde que se ven hay candela, chispa, fuego y llama.
Y aunque ella estuvo cautiva toda su vida, nunca se deja — siempre tiene “menudo” para Rory (respuestas), y eso gusta.
Si estás buscando mafia romance en español, ya tú sabes mana, anota ahí!
5/5⭐️
📚 Tentación Robada ya está disponible en Amazon Kindle Unlimited
📍 Traducido por @sirenaaudiobooks
🔗🔗🔗
Sígueme para más @emsnewchapter
🔗🔗🔗
4,5 | Kiara y Rory <3 | VT
Mana… ESTE libro 🔥
Si te gusta la mafia con tensión, vainita enemigos y una química durísima, quédate aquí.
¿Qué puedes esperar?
✨ Enemigos a amantes
✨ Amor prohibido
✨ Convivencia forzada
✨ Protagonista masculino alfa y posesivo
✨ Ella virgen
✨ Final feliz garantizado (HEA)
✨ Puede leerse independiente (aunque es el #3 de Reyes Irlandeses)
¿De qué va?
Kiara solo ha deseado dos cosas toda su vida: amor y libertad… y no ha tenido ninguna. Prisionera de su propia familia, obligada a pintar para que otros se beneficien, su vida da un giro cuando asesinan a su padre y deciden subastarla como si fuera un objeto más de la mafia.
Así que huye… y termina en brazos del hombre más sexy que ha visto. Un beso. Chispa. Fuego. Llama.
Pero sorpresa: no es su salvador.
Es Rory. Parte de los Reyes Irlandeses. Enemigo declarado de su familia. Su secuestrador… y el único hombre capaz de darle todo lo que siempre soñó.
Rory tenía una misión clara: infiltrarse, robar y salir.
No enamorarse.
Mucho menos de Kiara De Luca, la princesa de la familia que más odia y la moneda de cambio perfecta.
Pero mana… el deseo no pide permiso, y el corazón tampoco.
Mi opinión:
Mana, sin pensarlo, este es MI favorito de la serie. Kiara me encantó desde el inicio: inocente, sí, pero con carácter, respuestas rápidas y una curiosidad hermosa por la libertad. Me fascinó cómo va descubriendo que en otras familias de la mafia las mujeres sí pueden hablar, pelear y decidir.
El ritmo es rápido, siempre pasan cosas y la química entre Kiara y Rory es una COSAAAA🔥 desde que se ven hay candela, chispa, fuego y llama.
Y aunque ella estuvo cautiva toda su vida, nunca se deja — siempre tiene “menudo” para Rory (respuestas), y eso gusta.
Si estás buscando mafia romance en español, ya tú sabes mana, anota ahí!
5/5⭐️
📚 Tentación Robada ya está disponible en Amazon Kindle Unlimited
📍 Traducido por @sirenaaudiobooks
🔗🔗🔗
Sígueme para más @emsnewchapter
🔗🔗🔗
4,5 | Kiara y Rory <3 | VT
July 2, 2025
Wow!
Book 3 in the Irish Kings Series. Although it says it can be read as a standalone. The books must be read in order in my opinion. The ending of this book is so much sweeter when you have the content of the previous 2 books.
ARC Review
What to know about Stolen Temptation
- Enemies to lovers
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Alpha male/
- Possessive hero
- Virgin FMC
- Has an HEA
- Can be read as a standalone
I was not disappointed in this book. I love a good tragic backstory. The harder it pulls at my heartstrings the more I love it. This book satisfied that craving.
Kiara, like her mother before her, is a Painter exploited by her family Forced to create works of art until her father dies and the new Don plans to sell her to the highest bidder. That is when she knows she has to escape. During her escape she asks for help from a stranger, only to get kidnapped.
Rory's assignment is to infiltrate the action and steal their rival's most valuable asset to use it as leverage. He ends up stumbling upon Kiara. He can't keep away from her. He knows she is keeping secrets and can't trust her but he can't help falling for her.
I liked that the Author balanced the love story with the underlying plot of the series. Trying to find the mole in their organization while going to war with the De Lucas. The pace was steady. The "slow"parts were necessary for the development Kiara and Rory's relationship. The Author also did and incredible job at showing why the characters are slow to trust in each other outside of being "enemies ". Rorys past failed relationship that ended is betrayal, and Kiara's abusive family where women are not treated as first class citizens. Not to mention the fact that she is hiding her true identity for fear of being killed or sent back to her family.
Book 3 in the Irish Kings Series. Although it says it can be read as a standalone. The books must be read in order in my opinion. The ending of this book is so much sweeter when you have the content of the previous 2 books.
ARC Review
What to know about Stolen Temptation
- Enemies to lovers
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Alpha male/
- Possessive hero
- Virgin FMC
- Has an HEA
- Can be read as a standalone
I was not disappointed in this book. I love a good tragic backstory. The harder it pulls at my heartstrings the more I love it. This book satisfied that craving.
Kiara, like her mother before her, is a Painter exploited by her family Forced to create works of art until her father dies and the new Don plans to sell her to the highest bidder. That is when she knows she has to escape. During her escape she asks for help from a stranger, only to get kidnapped.
Rory's assignment is to infiltrate the action and steal their rival's most valuable asset to use it as leverage. He ends up stumbling upon Kiara. He can't keep away from her. He knows she is keeping secrets and can't trust her but he can't help falling for her.
I liked that the Author balanced the love story with the underlying plot of the series. Trying to find the mole in their organization while going to war with the De Lucas. The pace was steady. The "slow"parts were necessary for the development Kiara and Rory's relationship. The Author also did and incredible job at showing why the characters are slow to trust in each other outside of being "enemies ". Rorys past failed relationship that ended is betrayal, and Kiara's abusive family where women are not treated as first class citizens. Not to mention the fact that she is hiding her true identity for fear of being killed or sent back to her family.
June 30, 2025
Stolen Temptation
Book three in the series has all the great tropes. Enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal, virgin FMC, alpha protective MMC. Kiara and Rory are forced together as she runs from her abusive family, literally into the arms of Rory. Definitely recommend this entire series, you won't be disappointed.
Book three in the series has all the great tropes. Enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal, virgin FMC, alpha protective MMC. Kiara and Rory are forced together as she runs from her abusive family, literally into the arms of Rory. Definitely recommend this entire series, you won't be disappointed.
July 1, 2025
3.25⭐️
The plot line and Kiara’s backstory were engaging, but I can’t with v-card spice.
All of the “to be continued” endings with no real follow up on the past couples without fully wrapping up their stories in their own books is starting to make me feel bamboozled by this author.
The plot line and Kiara’s backstory were engaging, but I can’t with v-card spice.
All of the “to be continued” endings with no real follow up on the past couples without fully wrapping up their stories in their own books is starting to make me feel bamboozled by this author.
Review of advance copy received from Autor
Arc review 👩🎨👨💻🖤💔🔥💦
4.75 ⭐
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Amor prohibido/ Forbidden Love
Convivencia forzada/ Forced Cohabitation
Protagonista masculino alfa/ Alpha Male
Héroe posesivo/ Possessive Hero
Protagonista femenina virgen
Un final feliz / HEA
Rory es mi chico, es mi nuevo favorito.
Es un ejecutor dentro de la familia real, el genio tecnológico de la familia, un hombre posesivo y tuvo una relación trágica.
Hace posible que Kiara cumpla algunos de sus sueños.
Es un encanto de hombre y un romántico, por muy duro que intente parecer. Hasta ahora, es el mejor tratando con chicas. Tiene que hacerse el duro por su trabajo y su misión, y va a derretirles el corazón. 🖤🔥
Vas a llorar con la historia de Rory y la enfermedad de su madre. 💔
Kiara es una chica dulce con una vida muy trágica. Criada en un entorno frío y violento, lucha por sobrevivir, arriesgando su vida. Es artista, obligada a pintar para su familia.
Tiene un secreto familiar. 🤐
Sentí pena por ella por su total falta de experiencia; no podría sobrevivir sola. 😞
¿Has leído los libros anteriores? ¿Pensabas que las gemelas habían sufrido? Pues prepárate para la historia de Kiara. Coge unos pañuelos, porque va a ser dramática. 🤭
¿Odiabas a Thomas, el padre de las gemelas? El giro argumental casi al final de este libro te va a dejar alucinado.
Rory is my guy, he's my new favorite.
He's an enforcer within the royal family, the tech genius of the family, a possessive man, and he had a tragic relationship.
He makes it possible for Kiara to fulfill some of her dreams.
He's a total sweetheart and a romantic, no matter how tough he tries to seem. So far, he's the best at dealing with girls. He has to act tough for his job and mission, and he's going to melt their hearts. 🖤🔥
You're going to cry with Rory's story and his mother's illness. 💔
Kiara is a sweet girl with a very tragic life. Raised in a cold and violent environment, she fights to survive, putting her life on the line. She's an artist, forced to paint for her family.
She has a family secret. 🤐
I felt sorry for her because of her complete lack of experience; she couldn't survive on her own. 😞
Have you read the previous books? You thought the twins had suffered? Well, get ready for Kiara's story. Grab some tissues—it's going to be dramatic. 🤭
You hated Thomas, the twins' father? The plot twist near the end of this book is going to blow your mind.
Thanks for the ARC 😘😘😘
4.75 ⭐
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Amor prohibido/ Forbidden Love
Convivencia forzada/ Forced Cohabitation
Protagonista masculino alfa/ Alpha Male
Héroe posesivo/ Possessive Hero
Protagonista femenina virgen
Un final feliz / HEA
Rory es mi chico, es mi nuevo favorito.
Es un ejecutor dentro de la familia real, el genio tecnológico de la familia, un hombre posesivo y tuvo una relación trágica.
Hace posible que Kiara cumpla algunos de sus sueños.
Es un encanto de hombre y un romántico, por muy duro que intente parecer. Hasta ahora, es el mejor tratando con chicas. Tiene que hacerse el duro por su trabajo y su misión, y va a derretirles el corazón. 🖤🔥
Vas a llorar con la historia de Rory y la enfermedad de su madre. 💔
Kiara es una chica dulce con una vida muy trágica. Criada en un entorno frío y violento, lucha por sobrevivir, arriesgando su vida. Es artista, obligada a pintar para su familia.
Tiene un secreto familiar. 🤐
Sentí pena por ella por su total falta de experiencia; no podría sobrevivir sola. 😞
¿Has leído los libros anteriores? ¿Pensabas que las gemelas habían sufrido? Pues prepárate para la historia de Kiara. Coge unos pañuelos, porque va a ser dramática. 🤭
¿Odiabas a Thomas, el padre de las gemelas? El giro argumental casi al final de este libro te va a dejar alucinado.
Rory is my guy, he's my new favorite.
He's an enforcer within the royal family, the tech genius of the family, a possessive man, and he had a tragic relationship.
He makes it possible for Kiara to fulfill some of her dreams.
He's a total sweetheart and a romantic, no matter how tough he tries to seem. So far, he's the best at dealing with girls. He has to act tough for his job and mission, and he's going to melt their hearts. 🖤🔥
You're going to cry with Rory's story and his mother's illness. 💔
Kiara is a sweet girl with a very tragic life. Raised in a cold and violent environment, she fights to survive, putting her life on the line. She's an artist, forced to paint for her family.
She has a family secret. 🤐
I felt sorry for her because of her complete lack of experience; she couldn't survive on her own. 😞
Have you read the previous books? You thought the twins had suffered? Well, get ready for Kiara's story. Grab some tissues—it's going to be dramatic. 🤭
You hated Thomas, the twins' father? The plot twist near the end of this book is going to blow your mind.
Thanks for the ARC 😘😘😘
Review of advance copy received from Autor
ARC review
"Tentación Robada" nos trae la historia de Rory, otro de nuestros Reyes Irlandeses y de Kiara De Luca, una joven con una historia tan triste que no podrá dejar de conmoverte.
Volvemos a encontrarnos con los personajes que aparecen en los libros anteriores y así comprobamos cómo les está yendo la vida, además de seguir las aventuras de Rory y Kiara. Y no solo nos reencontraremos con nuestros protagonistas favoritos, sino que Thomas Brennan, uno de los personajes literarios que más he odiado, sigue demostrando su "alegría" y "afabilidad" tanto o más que en las anteriores entregas.
¿Qué vas a encontrar en "Tentación Robada", además de una apasionada y apasionante historia de amor? Mucha más acción y emoción, eso puedo asegurarlo. Peligro, cautiverio, decisiones imposibles, traición... Y te voy a hacer un pequeño spoiler: por fin sabremos quién es el traidor que tanto daño está haciendo a nuestros Reyes Irlandeses.
Kiara es un pajarillo que ha crecido encerrado en una jaula de oro sin apenas tener contacto con el exterior. Una joven inocente que sigue soñando que un futuro normal pueda ser posible, pese a su familia. He adorado su capacidad de reacción, su lucha incansable, sus carreras maratonianas y esa ingenuidad que le da un pase directo a nuestro corazón. Imposible que su pasado te deje indiferente, del mismo modo que es imposible no seguir odiando a los De Luca, crueles incluso con quienes llevan su misma sangre.
En cuanto a Rory, me encantó presenciar desde primera fila cómo va cayendo en las redes del amor, él, que es nuestro especialista en redes (informáticas).
Sigo amando esta serie y a todos sus protagonistas. Estoy deseando que llegue por fin la historia de Darren. Cómo voy a disfrutar viendo cómo este cínico cae en las redes del amor...
En resumen, si te gustan las historias con personajes de moralidad gris que toman decisiones cuestionables, los mafia romance, las protagonistas con una triste historia que luchan por su felicidad y la consiguen; si adoras las lecturas donde la emoción y la acción te enganchen sin remedio y quieres saber cómo continúa la historia de nuestros Reyes Irlandeses, esta es tu novela.
"Tentación Robada" nos trae la historia de Rory, otro de nuestros Reyes Irlandeses y de Kiara De Luca, una joven con una historia tan triste que no podrá dejar de conmoverte.
Volvemos a encontrarnos con los personajes que aparecen en los libros anteriores y así comprobamos cómo les está yendo la vida, además de seguir las aventuras de Rory y Kiara. Y no solo nos reencontraremos con nuestros protagonistas favoritos, sino que Thomas Brennan, uno de los personajes literarios que más he odiado, sigue demostrando su "alegría" y "afabilidad" tanto o más que en las anteriores entregas.
¿Qué vas a encontrar en "Tentación Robada", además de una apasionada y apasionante historia de amor? Mucha más acción y emoción, eso puedo asegurarlo. Peligro, cautiverio, decisiones imposibles, traición... Y te voy a hacer un pequeño spoiler: por fin sabremos quién es el traidor que tanto daño está haciendo a nuestros Reyes Irlandeses.
Kiara es un pajarillo que ha crecido encerrado en una jaula de oro sin apenas tener contacto con el exterior. Una joven inocente que sigue soñando que un futuro normal pueda ser posible, pese a su familia. He adorado su capacidad de reacción, su lucha incansable, sus carreras maratonianas y esa ingenuidad que le da un pase directo a nuestro corazón. Imposible que su pasado te deje indiferente, del mismo modo que es imposible no seguir odiando a los De Luca, crueles incluso con quienes llevan su misma sangre.
En cuanto a Rory, me encantó presenciar desde primera fila cómo va cayendo en las redes del amor, él, que es nuestro especialista en redes (informáticas).
Sigo amando esta serie y a todos sus protagonistas. Estoy deseando que llegue por fin la historia de Darren. Cómo voy a disfrutar viendo cómo este cínico cae en las redes del amor...
En resumen, si te gustan las historias con personajes de moralidad gris que toman decisiones cuestionables, los mafia romance, las protagonistas con una triste historia que luchan por su felicidad y la consiguen; si adoras las lecturas donde la emoción y la acción te enganchen sin remedio y quieres saber cómo continúa la historia de nuestros Reyes Irlandeses, esta es tu novela.
November 18, 2025
Renee Parker really made it romantic,” and honestly, she delivered. Rory has been this broody tech genius lurking in the background since book one, and here he is finally stepping into the spotlight like Kiara’s personal apocalypse. The man barely talks but somehow manages to communicate feral devotion. Talent.
Kiara? My girl has been trapped, used, controlled, and suffocated by the De Lucas her entire life, and the moment she gets a sliver of freedom, she runs straight into a stranger who kisses her senseless before she even decides if she likes him. Unfortunately for her, he’s not a hero. He’s the enemy. Unfortunately for him, she’s everything he’s not supposed to want.
Their chemistry hits instantly and doesn’t dip once. It’s messy, forbidden, distrustful, and addictive in that "I know this is a bad idea, but I’m still flipping the page" kind of way. Kiara’s strength shines through every choice she makes, even when she’s terrified. Meanwhile, Rory is loyal, intense, and carrying emotional damage like it’s part of his job description.
This book is miles better than book two for me. Still not dethroning book one, but it absolutely earned its place. The overthinking from both sides slows things a touch, but those last chapters? Pure adrenaline and heartbreak stitched together.
If you want forbidden romance, rival families, a heroine reclaiming her power, and a hero who’d burn down a city for her, this is it.
Enemies to lovers
Forbidden love
Forced proximity
Possessive alpha hero
Virgin FMC
Rival mafia families
HEA guaranteed
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5
Kiara? My girl has been trapped, used, controlled, and suffocated by the De Lucas her entire life, and the moment she gets a sliver of freedom, she runs straight into a stranger who kisses her senseless before she even decides if she likes him. Unfortunately for her, he’s not a hero. He’s the enemy. Unfortunately for him, she’s everything he’s not supposed to want.
Their chemistry hits instantly and doesn’t dip once. It’s messy, forbidden, distrustful, and addictive in that "I know this is a bad idea, but I’m still flipping the page" kind of way. Kiara’s strength shines through every choice she makes, even when she’s terrified. Meanwhile, Rory is loyal, intense, and carrying emotional damage like it’s part of his job description.
This book is miles better than book two for me. Still not dethroning book one, but it absolutely earned its place. The overthinking from both sides slows things a touch, but those last chapters? Pure adrenaline and heartbreak stitched together.
If you want forbidden romance, rival families, a heroine reclaiming her power, and a hero who’d burn down a city for her, this is it.
Enemies to lovers
Forbidden love
Forced proximity
Possessive alpha hero
Virgin FMC
Rival mafia families
HEA guaranteed
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5
February 2, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tentación Robada es una historia de mafia romance que combina enemigos a amantes, secuestro, traición y un romance que se construye en medio del caos.
Kiara ha pasado toda su vida siendo explotada por la mafia italiana. Tanto ella como su madre fueron usadas como herramientas: su arte vendido sin consentimiento, su libertad arrebatada y, finalmente, su vida puesta en subasta como moneda de cambio. Cuando su propio hermano decide entregarla en matrimonio a un mafioso ruso, Kiara intenta huir… y es ahí donde su destino se cruza con Rory.
Rory, parte de los Reyes Irlandeses, la secuestra con la intención de usarla como pieza estratégica, pero desde el primer momento queda marcado por ella. Lo que comienza como desconfianza y deseo pronto se transforma en una conexión más profunda, aunque cargada de heridas del pasado. Rory arrastra el trauma de una traición anterior, lo que lo hace incapaz de confiar del todo.
El conflicto estalla cuando descubre que Kiara es una De Luca, la hermana del líder de la mafia italiana. La revelación rompe la frágil confianza entre ellos y los separa… hasta que Kiara vuelve a ser arrebatada de su lado. La historia se intensifica con intentos de secuestro, traiciones internas y un enemigo infiltrado entre los irlandeses.
El clímax llega con el rescate durante la boda forzada de Kiara, cerrando una historia que, pese a la violencia y la oscuridad, deja un mensaje claro: el amor también puede ser un acto de liberación.
Una novela intensa, emocional y bien construida, que me dejó con una sensación de cierre y esperanza.
Tentación Robada es una historia de mafia romance que combina enemigos a amantes, secuestro, traición y un romance que se construye en medio del caos.
Kiara ha pasado toda su vida siendo explotada por la mafia italiana. Tanto ella como su madre fueron usadas como herramientas: su arte vendido sin consentimiento, su libertad arrebatada y, finalmente, su vida puesta en subasta como moneda de cambio. Cuando su propio hermano decide entregarla en matrimonio a un mafioso ruso, Kiara intenta huir… y es ahí donde su destino se cruza con Rory.
Rory, parte de los Reyes Irlandeses, la secuestra con la intención de usarla como pieza estratégica, pero desde el primer momento queda marcado por ella. Lo que comienza como desconfianza y deseo pronto se transforma en una conexión más profunda, aunque cargada de heridas del pasado. Rory arrastra el trauma de una traición anterior, lo que lo hace incapaz de confiar del todo.
El conflicto estalla cuando descubre que Kiara es una De Luca, la hermana del líder de la mafia italiana. La revelación rompe la frágil confianza entre ellos y los separa… hasta que Kiara vuelve a ser arrebatada de su lado. La historia se intensifica con intentos de secuestro, traiciones internas y un enemigo infiltrado entre los irlandeses.
El clímax llega con el rescate durante la boda forzada de Kiara, cerrando una historia que, pese a la violencia y la oscuridad, deja un mensaje claro: el amor también puede ser un acto de liberación.
Una novela intensa, emocional y bien construida, que me dejó con una sensación de cierre y esperanza.
June 29, 2025
Stolen temptation review
Arc review
4.5⭐️
Wow wow wow!!! Rory and Kiara broke my heart so many times and then painfully put it back together. Kiara’s story had me sobbing and I wanted to reach through the screen to hug her and say everything was gonna be ok. While Rory definitely was NOT the man of the hour for a while there with his back and forth, he absolutely came through for her in the end and was the man she’s always deserved and wanted. Their willingness to sacrifice for each other shows just how strong their love is.
I really appreciated the inside to Finn and Rory’s relationship as it’s been a minute since I read Finn and Riley’s story but to see how protective (to a fault?) Finn is over his people remains me just how much I love how well Renee write her characters - they make mistakes, they overreact, they jump to conclusions but in the end they react so strongly BECAUSE they care so much. I definitely wanted a lil more from Rory near the end but I did understand that a majority of his background did come from the one relationship he had and the conflict that came with it - which also explained some of Finn’s behavior but that conversation is certainly not over with.
I could definitely go on and on about these characters not just our main couple this book but you definitely need to give Rory and Kiara a chance and experience their love from start to finish, and hang on tight cuz this mafia ride definitely ain’t over yet!
Arc review
4.5⭐️
Wow wow wow!!! Rory and Kiara broke my heart so many times and then painfully put it back together. Kiara’s story had me sobbing and I wanted to reach through the screen to hug her and say everything was gonna be ok. While Rory definitely was NOT the man of the hour for a while there with his back and forth, he absolutely came through for her in the end and was the man she’s always deserved and wanted. Their willingness to sacrifice for each other shows just how strong their love is.
I really appreciated the inside to Finn and Rory’s relationship as it’s been a minute since I read Finn and Riley’s story but to see how protective (to a fault?) Finn is over his people remains me just how much I love how well Renee write her characters - they make mistakes, they overreact, they jump to conclusions but in the end they react so strongly BECAUSE they care so much. I definitely wanted a lil more from Rory near the end but I did understand that a majority of his background did come from the one relationship he had and the conflict that came with it - which also explained some of Finn’s behavior but that conversation is certainly not over with.
I could definitely go on and on about these characters not just our main couple this book but you definitely need to give Rory and Kiara a chance and experience their love from start to finish, and hang on tight cuz this mafia ride definitely ain’t over yet!
July 1, 2025
Stolen Temptation is book three in the Irish Kings series, an interconnected standalone and is the story of Kiara and Rory. This is an enemies to lovers, forbidden love, forbidden love, mafia romance with a possessive hero and a sheltered FMC.
Kiara is a sheltered mafia princess who has been used by her family her entire life. When her father dies and her cousin becomes the head of the family he intends to auction her off to the highest bidder. At the auction she decides to run for her life and runs straight into Rory. The attractive stranger kisses her breathless and aids her in her escape.
Rory is the tech specialist for the rival mafia family, the Irish Kings and is at the auction to steal the most valuable auction item and use it as leverage. When he runs into Kiara as she tries to escape, he has no idea she is the crown jewel of the De Luca family and is the most valuable item he needed. What Rory did not need is to fall for Kiara.
This was a very emotional book that is well written that contains some dark themes so please read your content warnings and proceed as needed. I enjoyed this book and as it is the first in the series for me, I will go back and read the other two to get caught up. Rory's loyalty, protectiveness and brokenness really comes through in Renee's writing and how she built the world of Kiara's torment was wonderful. I recommend this book to all lovers of mafia romance with a great storyline, twists, turns and surprises.
Kiara is a sheltered mafia princess who has been used by her family her entire life. When her father dies and her cousin becomes the head of the family he intends to auction her off to the highest bidder. At the auction she decides to run for her life and runs straight into Rory. The attractive stranger kisses her breathless and aids her in her escape.
Rory is the tech specialist for the rival mafia family, the Irish Kings and is at the auction to steal the most valuable auction item and use it as leverage. When he runs into Kiara as she tries to escape, he has no idea she is the crown jewel of the De Luca family and is the most valuable item he needed. What Rory did not need is to fall for Kiara.
This was a very emotional book that is well written that contains some dark themes so please read your content warnings and proceed as needed. I enjoyed this book and as it is the first in the series for me, I will go back and read the other two to get caught up. Rory's loyalty, protectiveness and brokenness really comes through in Renee's writing and how she built the world of Kiara's torment was wonderful. I recommend this book to all lovers of mafia romance with a great storyline, twists, turns and surprises.
November 5, 2025
Stolen Temptation was such a cute story even with the mafia theme in the background 🖤 It had that captor × captive tension, but you could feel the attraction simmering between them from the start. The story wasn’t super deep, but I actually loved how it ended. And let’s be honest—I knew who the traitor was 😤 and thank god it turned out to be him because he was a real piece of shit.
Kiara is such a strong and resilient woman 💫 No matter what happened, no one could douse the flame in her. She’s an artist (and a hilarious one at that), and I was fuming when her art was used against her will. She’s funny, cute, and yes—she does run like an Olympic athlete 😂 But her backstory was heartbreaking. It wasn’t fair to her at all.
Rory... oh my god, that man. He’s cool, protective, and unexpectedly romantic in the best way possible. He tried so hard to stay detached, but the way he cared for Kiara and protected her melted me completely 🥹 And the fact that he was willing to let her go even after falling for her? Ugh, my heart.
Honestly, they’re such a cute couple and no one can tell me otherwise. It was a little forbidden, a little intense, and a whole lot adorable 😉
Now Darren’s the last man standing... and I cannot wait to see him eat his own words about “never falling like his best friends” 😂
Bring it on!!! 🤭
Kiara is such a strong and resilient woman 💫 No matter what happened, no one could douse the flame in her. She’s an artist (and a hilarious one at that), and I was fuming when her art was used against her will. She’s funny, cute, and yes—she does run like an Olympic athlete 😂 But her backstory was heartbreaking. It wasn’t fair to her at all.
Rory... oh my god, that man. He’s cool, protective, and unexpectedly romantic in the best way possible. He tried so hard to stay detached, but the way he cared for Kiara and protected her melted me completely 🥹 And the fact that he was willing to let her go even after falling for her? Ugh, my heart.
Honestly, they’re such a cute couple and no one can tell me otherwise. It was a little forbidden, a little intense, and a whole lot adorable 😉
Now Darren’s the last man standing... and I cannot wait to see him eat his own words about “never falling like his best friends” 😂
Bring it on!!! 🤭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2025
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Okay but… THIS BOOK?! 😭🔥 Renee Parker really said “let’s make them feral” and I fell for it, hard. The spice? Off. The. Charts. The tension? Physically painful in the best way. I was hooked, sweating, and giggling like a lovesick fool the entire time.
Kiara and Rory?? Their dynamic was EVERYTHING. The fire, the stubbornness, the CHEMISTRY....I swear you could feel it bleeding off the pages. They’re that perfect mix of enemies and soulmates, chaos and comfort, destruction and desire. Every argument, every stolen glance, every touch had me losing my mind. 😮💨🔥
Kiara was fierce...I loved that she never let Rory steamroll her, even when things got INTENSE. And Rory? That man is pure danger wrapped in temptation. Dark, dominant, possessive… but when it comes to her? He’s just undone. I was EATING. IT. UP.
As the third book in the Irish King Series, this one hit different. It had the grit and danger I expected, but the emotions?? Way deeper. It’s sexy, messy, and emotional in all the right ways.
4.5 ⭐️ because this book gave me everything...spice, tension, heartbreak, obsession. I laughed, I blushed, I gasped… and now I need more. Renee Parker, ma’am… you own me. 😭🔥❤️🔥
Okay but… THIS BOOK?! 😭🔥 Renee Parker really said “let’s make them feral” and I fell for it, hard. The spice? Off. The. Charts. The tension? Physically painful in the best way. I was hooked, sweating, and giggling like a lovesick fool the entire time.
Kiara and Rory?? Their dynamic was EVERYTHING. The fire, the stubbornness, the CHEMISTRY....I swear you could feel it bleeding off the pages. They’re that perfect mix of enemies and soulmates, chaos and comfort, destruction and desire. Every argument, every stolen glance, every touch had me losing my mind. 😮💨🔥
Kiara was fierce...I loved that she never let Rory steamroll her, even when things got INTENSE. And Rory? That man is pure danger wrapped in temptation. Dark, dominant, possessive… but when it comes to her? He’s just undone. I was EATING. IT. UP.
As the third book in the Irish King Series, this one hit different. It had the grit and danger I expected, but the emotions?? Way deeper. It’s sexy, messy, and emotional in all the right ways.
4.5 ⭐️ because this book gave me everything...spice, tension, heartbreak, obsession. I laughed, I blushed, I gasped… and now I need more. Renee Parker, ma’am… you own me. 😭🔥❤️🔥
July 10, 2025
Rory & Kiara
This is book 3 in the Irish Kings series by Renee Parker. It’s an interconnected standalone, but I’d recommend starting from book 1 for the full experience.
The story picks up right after book 2. The Irish Kings suspect a mole, and Rory—their tech specialist and spymaster—is sent to infiltrate the De Luca camp. His mission is clear: get in, find the mole, and steal their most valuable asset.
Kiara De Luca is that asset. A mafia princess, a gifted artist, and a prisoner in her own home. After her father’s murder, her cruel half-brother takes control and plans to auction her off. Desperate to escape, Kiara runs—straight into Rory.
Their chemistry is instant and intense. He was sent for leverage, not love. But nothing about this mission goes according to plan.
This was emotional, high-stakes, and beautifully written. Be sure to check the trigger/content warnings before diving in.
What You’ll Find:
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
🖤 Forbidden Romance
🖤 Mafia Enforcer/Hacker x Mafia Princess/Artist
🖤 Forced Proximity
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Rival Families
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is book 3 in the Irish Kings series by Renee Parker. It’s an interconnected standalone, but I’d recommend starting from book 1 for the full experience.
The story picks up right after book 2. The Irish Kings suspect a mole, and Rory—their tech specialist and spymaster—is sent to infiltrate the De Luca camp. His mission is clear: get in, find the mole, and steal their most valuable asset.
Kiara De Luca is that asset. A mafia princess, a gifted artist, and a prisoner in her own home. After her father’s murder, her cruel half-brother takes control and plans to auction her off. Desperate to escape, Kiara runs—straight into Rory.
Their chemistry is instant and intense. He was sent for leverage, not love. But nothing about this mission goes according to plan.
This was emotional, high-stakes, and beautifully written. Be sure to check the trigger/content warnings before diving in.
What You’ll Find:
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
🖤 Forbidden Romance
🖤 Mafia Enforcer/Hacker x Mafia Princess/Artist
🖤 Forced Proximity
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Rival Families
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 28, 2025
"She was supposed to escape... not fall for the enemy."
This book had me hooked from the moment Kiara made her move for freedom and accidentally ran straight into Rory—tech genius, Irish Kings member, and definitely not part of her escape plan.
Rory didn’t go to that underground auction expecting to find a woman who would upend his carefully calculated mission... or his heart. But here we are.
I really enjoyed the slow-burn tension and banter between Kiara and Rory. Their chemistry crackled, and the emotional unraveling of their backstories added a lot of depth. Rory's loyalty to his family and his inner struggle with opening up felt real, and Kiara’s transformation from sheltered to strong was super satisfying.
I did wish there was a little more time spent with Riley and Harper (from books 1 & 2), just to keep that connective thread between the stories stronger—but this one still stands solidly on its own.
Yes, it ends on a cliffhanger ("To Be Continued"), but it only made me more excited for what’s coming next. Bring on the chaos, secrets, and complicated love.
This book had me hooked from the moment Kiara made her move for freedom and accidentally ran straight into Rory—tech genius, Irish Kings member, and definitely not part of her escape plan.
Rory didn’t go to that underground auction expecting to find a woman who would upend his carefully calculated mission... or his heart. But here we are.
I really enjoyed the slow-burn tension and banter between Kiara and Rory. Their chemistry crackled, and the emotional unraveling of their backstories added a lot of depth. Rory's loyalty to his family and his inner struggle with opening up felt real, and Kiara’s transformation from sheltered to strong was super satisfying.
I did wish there was a little more time spent with Riley and Harper (from books 1 & 2), just to keep that connective thread between the stories stronger—but this one still stands solidly on its own.
Yes, it ends on a cliffhanger ("To Be Continued"), but it only made me more excited for what’s coming next. Bring on the chaos, secrets, and complicated love.
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