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Today he made me his wife. Tonight he's going to make me scream his name.

My father arranged for me to marry the heir to the Santorelli crime family, but it was my brutally sexy soon-to-be husband who chased me down and spanked my ass red when I tried to run.

By the time I spoke my vows, I'd already come harder than I ever have in my life while this ruthless undercover agent turned mafia boss claimed me right there in the bridal dressing room.

But being led down the aisle with his seed slick on my thighs was just the beginning.

Because he's not going to be gentle with his bride. Not even on her wedding night.

Publisher's  Arranged is a standalone romance. It includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

502 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2025

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2,654 reviews
May 29, 2025
Arranged by Piper Stone is exactly what I crave when it comes to mafia romance: intense, raw, and filled with complicated characters that you can't help but get pulled into. The stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the chemistry between the protagonists is off the charts.
The story centers around the brutal, cold-blooded Dominic Santorelli, a man whose icy exterior is cracked open by the beautiful, fiery Carmella Lupini. The way their worlds collide feels like a slow burn that turns into an all-consuming inferno. The dynamic between them is absolutely gripping from the first page. Dominic is the kind of man who doesn't hesitate to do whatever it takes to get what he wants, but when Carmella comes into play, he finds himself in a battle with more than just rival families—he's fighting his own instincts, emotions, and the war between duty and desire. The tension between them is so palpable, you can practically feel it crackling in the air.
Carmella is everything you’d expect from a mafia princess: beautiful, powerful, and fiercely independent. She’s been promised to another man, but when tragedy strikes and her future is thrust into chaos, she has no choice but to face the dark, dangerous world of her new husband, Dominic. I loved how Carmella isn't just a passive character in this story; she's got depth, strength, and the ability to push back against the rough, demanding nature of Dominic—even though it's clear she’s drawn to him like a moth to a flame.
The marriage between them isn't one of love, but one of circumstance and possession, which makes it even more twisted and electrifying. The push and pull between them—her hatred, his hunger—is a delicious ride that kept me hooked. They both have secrets, and as the story unravels, you can see how those secrets threaten everything they’re building, even though they both know it’s something neither can resist.
There’s plenty of spice in this book (you were warned!), and it’s intense. There’s roughness and power plays in the bedroom that mirror the brutal reality of their mafia lives. It’s raw, unapologetic, and highly charged, which is exactly what I was looking for in a dark romance like this. It’s a gripping read for anyone who likes their mafia stories steamy, violent, and with that emotional turmoil that’s impossible to ignore.
Overall, Arranged is everything I want in a forbidden mafia romance. A dark, twisted world filled with powerful characters and undeniable chemistry. If you love stories where passion and danger collide, this is your next read. Just be prepared for the ride of your life.
506 reviews4 followers
August 28, 2025
Arranged

By: Piper Stone
Narrated by: Skyler Morgan

A perfect WOW! Masterful!

Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 08-28-25

Deception … power … control … violence … revenge … this is the world of Alejandro Banderas. A world pediatrician Carmella Lupini fought hard to escape. A world where her marriage is “Arranged” in a back room deal … a deal in which she has no say. If she doesn’t cooperate the consequences to those she loves are unconscionable … if she does, the cost may be her life. Oh what a tangled web we weave … tangled, deliciously hot, filled with suspense, action, and deeply emotional on so many levels, this, THIS is “Arranged”, and I LOVED every single fabulously narrated second! The story WOW, Alejandro and Carmella are meant for each other, two half’s of a whole! I loved her strength, ingenuity and take no guano attitude! Alejandro has been through a lot in his past, and as you listen all will be revealed! The beautifully flowing story is so well written that there are no holes, no gaps, no lags, AND the true ne’er-do-well is closely guarded until the reveal! I loved every twisty turn, and I really loved the astounding character development! I had initial impressions about several of the characters that were completely changed by story’s end! Some that I initially detested became beloved, while others I thought I liked became detested! There was plenty of beautifully placed humor and perfectly placed, SCORCHING heat as well! The narration was a masterclass in using subtle voice cues and timing to bring characters and scenes realistically ALIVE! When combined with masterful writing, I became completely immersed in the world of “Arranged”, feeling EVERYTHING, be it heart pounding, heartbreaking, or heart soaring - I felt it all, and I loved it! I FIVE fabulous stars loved it ALL!
1,189 reviews5 followers
May 27, 2025
When her father tells her that she has been arranged to be married, she fights. When he threatens her son, she knows that she has no choice. He is the new powerful mafia Dan who has to take over unexpectedly when his boss is slain. She wants nothing to do with them off your life. She’s created a life for herself and her son working in her clinic where she is a doctor. He is in the midst of a mafia war, and has to take on a new bride, as well as navigate secrets of his own. There’s a lot of drama in this story between rival mafia families. Two main characters are unique and original are what really led this story. Even though she grew up a mafia princess, she still fought those constraints, and she gives him challenges at every turn. He finds her fascinating is deeply attracted to her and the more she fights. The more attracted he becomes. There is a lot going on in the story, some of it got a little complex and tedious for me. However, the two main characters were very compelling, and you became easily invested in their story. This is a high drama story basically mafia drama goes from the very beginning all the way until the end so if you like a story with a little reprieve from that, this is not your pic. However, the main characters are worth the investment and do get their happily ever after.

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3,295 reviews
May 8, 2025
An entertaining and captivating read, strong character and a storyline that had me riveted
This has been a very engaging read from the start to the very last page of this simply wonderful read, I love this author Piper Stone who is able to write such exquisite characters and very complex plots that hold you riveted from start to the finish of this read.
I always thoroughly enjoy mafia stories and I have to say that the chemistry between these two characters and I know that you will find the tense and passion that is shared between these two main characters will hold you totally riveted between the pages.
I know that if you are like myself and enjoy mafia stories you will be blown away by the interactions between Carmella and the head of the mafia family she is soon about to marry, she finds him to be overbearing, annoying and extremely overbearing and I am sure that you will be blown away by this story.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

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6 reviews
September 14, 2025
Dark, Dangerous & Intoxicating

If you’re looking for a love story that’s equal parts dark, dangerous, and intoxicating, Arranged: A Dark Mafia Bride Romance delivers it in spades. This isn’t your typical boy-meets-girl romance—this is a world of power, loyalty, and blood oaths where love feels as risky as a loaded gun.
The author crafts a perfect balance of tension and tenderness. The hero is the kind of anti-hero you shouldn’t root for but absolutely will—a man shaped by violence and loyalty, whose every move is calculated yet magnetic. The heroine isn’t just a damsel in distress; she’s strong, clever, and refuses to be tamed, making their chemistry explosive.
The pacing is razor-sharp, pulling you deeper into a world of danger and desire with every chapter. Expect jaw-dropping twists, sizzling scenes, and a romance so intense it feels like stepping into a forbidden world.
Fans of dark romance and morally grey characters will eat this up. Just be ready to lose sleep over “just one more chapter.
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1,213 reviews57 followers
May 21, 2025
Arranged is a forced marriage romantic thriller with threats, betrayals, manipulation, murder and steamy passion.
Dr. Carmella Lupini separated herself from her father and his crime syndicate years ago to forge a new life. She went on to become a respected pediatrician and single mother to her adorable son Gabriel.
Then her father manipulated/threatened her into an arranged marriage to another mafia family to form an alliance.
Jeffers Sanchez aka Alejandro Banderas is ordered by Don Santorelli to marry Carmella daughter of Don Lupini after a hit on the two families. Neither of them are thrilled about their situation. The moment they meet there is an undeniable pull between them that turns to so much more.
Hold on tight for a wild ride of twist, turns, secrets, action, danger and steamy hot chemistry.

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Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
719 reviews
June 4, 2025
In this mafia tale, Carmella and underboss Alejandro are forced into an arranged marriage to keep the peace and fortify the positions of the two mafia families while they are both being attacked by outside forces. Things are not as they seem, as Alejandro is hiding his real identity as an undercover DEA agent. And Carmella resents being forced back into the mafia world that she thought she escaped.

I really liked this story. Carmella is strong willed, intelligent, and independent. Alejandro grows to realize that there is good and bad on both sides of the law. The couple deal with issues of trust in each other, as well as with the people who surround them. This is a good thing since there are traitors all around. The story has plenty of plot twists that keep you reading, and the steam that the couple have for each other is off the charts. It's a long read, but well worth the time.

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2,009 reviews19 followers
May 12, 2025
I absolutely loved this story. It’s full of action, unexpected surprises and numerous secondary characters that I really liked. Carmella and Alejandro have an unexpected arranged marriage that brings out the best in Alejandro. I loved everything about this story and never knowing for sure what was going to happen next kept my attention until the end. They get their HEA but it is not always easy as they don’t always know who to trust. Another thing I really enjoyed was the addition of Gabe and Jessica to the story. Their interaction with their respective parent was heart warming. There was one character that I came to really like and that was Drago. There was something about him that peaked my interest. This is a story that is worth reading.
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1,079 reviews5 followers
May 18, 2025
Another book by Piper Stone that has gripped me from the start. Carmella has tried hard to stay out of the family business and has become a pediatric doctor. Unfortunately her father has other ideas and she finds herself in an arranged marriage with Alejandro, bringing two families together. Their attraction is off the charts but Alejandro has a secret that could destroy both of them and their burgeoning love for each other. With someone determined to destroy the two families, secrets and betrayal surround them, but they are stronger when they work together as a team, especially when Alejandro's secret is exposed. Suspense, drama, twist and turns will literally leave you on the edge of your seat. I loved Alejandro and Carmella's story and had to read it in one sitting.
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5,306 reviews23 followers
May 20, 2025
I absolutely loved this story. It’s full of action, unexpected surprises and numerous secondary characters that I really liked. Carmella and Alejandro have an unexpected arranged marriage that brings out the best in Alejandro. I loved everything about this story and never knowing for sure what was going to happen next kept my attention until the end. They get their HEA but it is not always easy as they don’t always know who to trust. Another thing I really enjoyed was the addition of Gabe and Jessica to the story. Their interaction with their respective parent was heart warming. There was something about him that peaked my interest This was a captivating, five-star-worthy mafia romance.

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335 reviews8 followers
May 21, 2025
Arranged marriage between two top Mafia families to build up a partnership and discover who/what is trying to take them both down. This is the first book I’ve read by this particular author and I cannot wait to read more. I enjoyed the story and the pace quite a lot. My only hold up for giving this five stars was some of the language was pretty cheesy. I hated the nickname “Firesong”-in Italian super hot but in English not so much. Also…never once while given head have I thought “testicles” are the best thing ever. I’m not even sure I’ve ever called them testicles…who does that in the heat of the moment (even in your mind)?

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5,274 reviews29 followers
May 22, 2025
Dr. Carmella Lupini is a mafia princess but has tried to stay out of the life. She is a single mother and pediatrician with her own practice. He father, Don Lupini blackmails her, that if she does not marry who he choses he will be forced to give his younger daughter up.

It was supposed to be Dion who married Carmella but when he is gunned and in a coma, Don Santorelli elevates him, and he is to marry her. Neither is excited but there is no doubt the pair have insane chemistry.

There are a lot secrets being kept and so much betrayal but the one constant, when these two become united, nothing will stop them. As with all the author's books, the scenes between partners is intense.

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987 reviews3 followers
May 14, 2025
His Firesong!

This story was hot and oh so good! Camellia was a Mafia princess but she didn't want that for herself or for her little boy,so she fought it tooth and nail,she had her own life has a dr.But her father force her to marry into the mob,if she didn't he get her step sister Amber to do it.She agreed to marry Dion but he was hurt badly so a new man was chosen Alejandro, they didn't care for each other and he was living a double life.This story was exciting,,steamy,gorey,plenty of lives were loss and there was double crosses and secrets but it had a very good ending! A Must Read and worth more than five stars!
1,793 reviews8 followers
May 21, 2025
Camellia had tried to get away from her mafia background by having a medical career. She was happy running her own clinic and looking after her young son, the result of a bad marriage. Then her father calls her home and telling her that she will be marrying a high ranking mafia member. He threatens to marry off her younger sister and give her son to his uncaring father unless she marries. Then the man she is meant to marry is injured in an ambush and she is married to Alejandro instead. Alejandro has a secret of his own so life gets complicated.

I really enjoyed these characters.

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1,941 reviews9 followers
May 21, 2025
Hold on to your seat, because it’s a rocky road!
I fell in love with Carmella as she makes a life for herself and her son outside of her mafia family, and unwillingly agrees to an arranged marriage to keep her son with her and save her sister from this. Then there is Alejandro, a lieutenant for a rival mafia with an innate sense of feeling when something is not right, so when something goes wrong, he finds himself replacing his friend and marrying Carmella. What follows are a lot of ups and downs for the couple as threats increase against the two families and Alejandro’s secrets are just another plot twist that all folds together for an epic suspenseful and steamy read!
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547 reviews16 followers
May 7, 2025
Arranged is another powerful read from one of my favorite authors. Piper Stone delivers a dark, gripping mafia romance full of raw emotion, high stakes, and sizzling chemistry. The arranged marriage trope is done so well here—tense, passionate, and layered with real character growth. The heroine is strong and relatable, and the hero is the perfect mix of dangerous and protective. If you love mafia romance with depth, heat, and a touch of darkness, this one is a must-read!.

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4,545 reviews75 followers
May 15, 2025
Again this author has brought her readers another fantastic story! This one is Alejandro and Carmella's journey and I absolutely love it! Carmella is a force and she brings out a side of Alejandro that no one else ever sees. Carmella isn't your typical Mafia Princess at all and that in itself is wonderful! She the daughter of the Don who needs an alliance BUT she's also a Dr., a career woman with a child. Alejandro isn't exactly what he's portraying himself to be. These two bring quite a story and throw in all the twists, turns and surprises and you have an absolutely fantastic must read!
1,511 reviews11 followers
May 18, 2025
WOW!

Loved everything about this storyline!

An intense read full of twists and turns, betrayal, action, intrigue, secrets and lots of sizzling moments.

Carmella and Alejandro were forced into an arranged marriage. Carmella was independent and stubborn but he was the right man to tame her in the right way.

With lots of swoon-worthy moments and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat you’ll loose your heart to the ending as it finishes in such a beautiful way!.

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1,652 reviews6 followers
May 19, 2025
Carmella and Alejandro have a unique arranged marriage as he is the heir of the Santorelli crime family, and she was originally promised to a different man. Their initial interaction seemed to be based on mutual hate, but she didn't realize that Alejandro was actually leading a double life. Carmella wanted a different life for her son from the mafia life she grew up in. Can Alejandro be the man who can help make that happen? Addictive storyline!.

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6,090 reviews24 followers
June 1, 2025
Alliances and Betrayals

An arranged marriage between Carmella and Alejandro, the new Don of the Santorelli family is supposed to forge an alliance. However, traitors are among loyal soldiers, and the DEA is closing in on them. The secrets revealed were surprising and heart-pounding yet added excitement to this story. I was entranced right from the start. It was an intriguing book that I did not want to put down.

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4,684 reviews84 followers
September 6, 2025
The storyline is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. The editing is top-notch. However, the story does drag on at times, and I found myself wanting to set it aside. Still, I was determined to finish what I started.

While many of the scenes are solid, some come across as mediocre and even stilted, as if they were hastily written without clear thought and refinement.

Let me be clear: it was an overall decent read, but I wouldn't purchase it or read it again. Nonetheless, it effectively served its purpose as a way to unwind and disconnect from the day while relaxing at home.
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79 reviews3 followers
May 9, 2025
I enjoyed Arranged by Piper Stone. The story felt a little more unique in ways from other mafia romances, which was a nice surprise, and the characters were super likable.
There were a few spots that felt a bit confusing or needed editing, but overall, it was a solid, entertaining read. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into the genre.

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2,005 reviews
May 9, 2025
A refreshing perspective on a mafia forced marriage book. Alejandro is undercover which normally makes me nervous as I wait for them to be found out, but not this time. The forced marriage to form an alliance is not different but the approach these two take is unique in my experience. The rivalry, betrayal and infighting is not unusual, but there is an added element and the results are not what you may expect. This is a captivating story with the sweetest ending.
653 reviews6 followers
May 10, 2025
I so enjoyed this one. The arranged marriage, Mafia Trope isn't new but Piper Stone provides a new take and spin on this genre.
Strong characters and Strong storyline drive this book. The chemistry is off the charts hot and I loved all the delicious steaminess.
If you love Mafia but want a new and interesting twist to keep it fresh grab this one!.

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524 reviews10 followers
May 12, 2025
Carmella is a mafia princess and doctor with a young son. Her father is the Don who family marries her off to secure an alliance with the Santorelli family. Alejandro is an undercover agent who is going to wed Carmella when Dion is critically shot. Danger ensues causing difficult choices to be made. Twists, turns and steam have you at the edge of your seat.

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1,501 reviews6 followers
May 20, 2025
If you’re looking for a dark, mafia story full of action, twist and turns, drama, lies, chemistry, steam and love - you found an exceptional one.
It’s packed with amazing characters, to begin with Carmella, who is anything but a typical mafia princess.
It’s captivating, exciting and thrilling.
A real pleasure to see how this two become their hard earned happily ever after.

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1,556 reviews13 followers
May 21, 2025
A wonderful romantic thriller..
With likable characters and plot twists galore, you’ll stay up half the night just to see what happens next. Mob boss Alejandro Banderas and Dr. Carmella Lupini are forced together to unite their two crime families. They quickly realize they’re better together than apart. As long as the can survive the violence, lies and betrayal… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
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4,983 reviews
May 21, 2025
The story of Carmella and Alejandro keeps you glued to their story from the first page. They are brought together by circumstances to form an alliance between two powerful syndicates. That it goes differently than they had expected is a surprise for both of them and that they have feelings for each other no one expected.
A wonderful story with enough steam and romance.


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106 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2025
Arranged: A Dark Mafia Bride Romance

Wow, this book was a great read. MS Stone creates a world full of tension, treason, and passion that is difficult to describe.
Alejandro walks a razor thin wire which with one wrong move or word could implode at any time.
An arranged marriage was never in his plan, but his doctor wife was never going to make it easy for him.
This story was full of twists and turns that will keep you up past your bed time.
944 reviews1 follower
May 31, 2025
Not your typical mafia romance. What a surprise that Carmella and Alejandro work together and and find strength with each other. They face conflict from within and from without as well as internal politics and betrayals that could lead to their downfall. Danger from from all sides, full look of action and adventure, it's fast paced and and edgy and full of passion. What a great read!
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