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The Chief: An Irish Mafia Dark Romance
🔥 He’s the last man I should trust… but the only one who can save me. 🔥
I never meant to start a war.
One wrong move, one desperate mistake, and now the Mac Tíre Clan thinks I’m the spark that could burn their empire to the ground.
Their Chief, Keir Flanagan, was sent to fix the problem. Ruthless. Unyielding. A man who doesn’t believe in mercy. He should have killed me on sight. Instead, he took me captive.
Now, I’m trapped in his world—locked away, forced to play by his rules, and watched by those cold dark eyes that see too much. He says he’s keeping me alive to find out the truth, but the way he looks at me? It’s not just about business.
The longer I stay, the more I realize Keir isn’t just dangerous—he’s the only thing standing between me and the enemies closing in. But in this world, protection comes at a price.
And his price… is me.
I never meant to start a war.
One wrong move, one desperate mistake, and now the Mac Tíre Clan thinks I’m the spark that could burn their empire to the ground.
Their Chief, Keir Flanagan, was sent to fix the problem. Ruthless. Unyielding. A man who doesn’t believe in mercy. He should have killed me on sight. Instead, he took me captive.
Now, I’m trapped in his world—locked away, forced to play by his rules, and watched by those cold dark eyes that see too much. He says he’s keeping me alive to find out the truth, but the way he looks at me? It’s not just about business.
The longer I stay, the more I realize Keir isn’t just dangerous—he’s the only thing standing between me and the enemies closing in. But in this world, protection comes at a price.
And his price… is me.
- GenresDark RomanceDark
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2025
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Kally Ash
40 books287 followersKally Ash is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes dark, gritty romances. She loves reading dirty books with strong-willed heroines who bring their men to their knees.
Kally lives with her husband and daughter, her ginger cat and an unhealthy LEGO obsession.
Kally lives with her husband and daughter, her ginger cat and an unhealthy LEGO obsession.
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September 23, 2025
I knew when I finished The Reaper that I was so excited for Keir and Molly's story. I am mind blown once again!!! The gritty darkness captured me in a chokehold, and I stayed for the hate-to-love spice. If you haven't been introduced to the world of Kally Ash yet, let this be your sign!
August 19, 2025
This is the second book I’ve read by Kally Ash and color me impressed. I love a good mafia romance as much as the next gal and boy oh boy did she deliver.
This is the story of Kier and Molly. Kier is the war chief for the Mac Tire clan with the Irish Mafia. He puts on a happy go lucky show for the world to cover up his darkness that lurks just under the surface. He thought he was in love with one of his clan brothers gf but what he thought he wanted in Fallon was a farce and he found everything he never knew he needed in Molly.
Molly aka Caitria, brutally murdered her abjseive stepdad when she was just a kid and then ran and changed her whole identity to protect her Ma and Sister. But her past caught up with her when Grady from the Fiach clan and and ex boyfriend reappears in her life. When he threatens her sister she has to carry out a declaration of war against the Mac Tire clan.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put it down. Please read the triggers warnings with this series. There are some pretty dark flash backs from their childhoods that stirred up emotions in me that I thought I had worked through.
None the less I’m glad I read the story and was very impressed with how it flowed nicely from book 2 to book 3. I can’t wait to dive into book 4 and keep the adventure going.
I highly suggest this series if you love dark romance, light BDSM, mafia drama, family betrayal, obsessed morally gray mmc, and as always a baddy mfc.
The spice level was off the charts with these two. I love when an author can draw me in with both plot and spice and this book delivered on both fronts.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the story of Kier and Molly. Kier is the war chief for the Mac Tire clan with the Irish Mafia. He puts on a happy go lucky show for the world to cover up his darkness that lurks just under the surface. He thought he was in love with one of his clan brothers gf but what he thought he wanted in Fallon was a farce and he found everything he never knew he needed in Molly.
Molly aka Caitria, brutally murdered her abjseive stepdad when she was just a kid and then ran and changed her whole identity to protect her Ma and Sister. But her past caught up with her when Grady from the Fiach clan and and ex boyfriend reappears in her life. When he threatens her sister she has to carry out a declaration of war against the Mac Tire clan.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put it down. Please read the triggers warnings with this series. There are some pretty dark flash backs from their childhoods that stirred up emotions in me that I thought I had worked through.
None the less I’m glad I read the story and was very impressed with how it flowed nicely from book 2 to book 3. I can’t wait to dive into book 4 and keep the adventure going.
I highly suggest this series if you love dark romance, light BDSM, mafia drama, family betrayal, obsessed morally gray mmc, and as always a baddy mfc.
The spice level was off the charts with these two. I love when an author can draw me in with both plot and spice and this book delivered on both fronts.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Ohhh I love this series so much
This book has a sassy, strong-willed FMC and a walls up MMC but they just go together so well!
If you are into possessive romance, a thrilling storyline and maybe a few dead mafia men..this is the book for you!
I loved that in this book we got to meet some characters from other clans ✨
Thankyou Kally for the gifted arc - I love being on your team and am always cheering you on! 🤍
Ohhh I love this series so much
This book has a sassy, strong-willed FMC and a walls up MMC but they just go together so well!
If you are into possessive romance, a thrilling storyline and maybe a few dead mafia men..this is the book for you!
I loved that in this book we got to meet some characters from other clans ✨
Thankyou Kally for the gifted arc - I love being on your team and am always cheering you on! 🤍
November 3, 2025
“The Chief” is the third book in the “Mac Tíre Mafia Series” and is best described as “a gritty, addictive dark romance that delivers danger, desire, and deliciously sinful Irish men.” Kier Quinn is War Chief for the Mac Tíre Clan, aka, the Irish Mob. Molly, aka Jynx, is being stalked and blackmailed by her ex, Grady Nolan. She was forced to run and get away from him before the domestic violence got any worse. To stop him threatening her mother and sister, he wants a bullet delivered to Finnan Quinn, the boss of the Mac Tire Clan. The bullet is inscribed with “To Finnan.”
“You’d better keep running unless you want me to find you. And I swear … I will find you.”
Unfortunately, Molly is now on the family radar….but she can’t run, again! She was one year away from finishing her nursing course….“You can’t escape me, Jynx” “Run, because if I catch you, you’re mine” “Books can’t save you. Not when I’m on your tail.” How did Kier get her number? After escaping him, he rescue’s her from being raped by Grady. Now she is in his world and the only rules that apply are his!
💚Enemies to Lovers💚Forced Proximity
💚Trigger Warnings💚Dark Romance
💚Irish Mafia
The story is full of passion, humor, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner - most of all love ♥️ There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! The book goes from pages that sizzle, to extreme violence, to the most beautiful tender moments!
You will fall in love with Keir and Molly, hoping that everything with work out for them and if they have a future together. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! I know I was - just love these two! A thoroughly enjoyable read from page to page, one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
“You’d better keep running unless you want me to find you. And I swear … I will find you.”
Unfortunately, Molly is now on the family radar….but she can’t run, again! She was one year away from finishing her nursing course….“You can’t escape me, Jynx” “Run, because if I catch you, you’re mine” “Books can’t save you. Not when I’m on your tail.” How did Kier get her number? After escaping him, he rescue’s her from being raped by Grady. Now she is in his world and the only rules that apply are his!
💚Enemies to Lovers💚Forced Proximity
💚Trigger Warnings💚Dark Romance
💚Irish Mafia
The story is full of passion, humor, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner - most of all love ♥️ There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! The book goes from pages that sizzle, to extreme violence, to the most beautiful tender moments!
You will fall in love with Keir and Molly, hoping that everything with work out for them and if they have a future together. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! I know I was - just love these two! A thoroughly enjoyable read from page to page, one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
August 21, 2025
"𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒅 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒇**𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝑱𝒚𝒏𝒙."
This dark irish mafia romance was a chef's kiss to the irish mafia genre. I really enjoyed the alphahole Keir in his quest to discover who wanted to take out his boss, Finnan. It just so happened to be the one he'd been balls deep in just a few days earlier.
The witty banter was perfect and the sass behind Molly was great. I loved this enemies to lovers romance. The fact that the attraction wasn't instantaneous was great. I really did like the fact that it was a slow burn in that aspect. It made you fall a little more in love with their unconventional romance.
"𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒌!𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅, 𝑰'𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒊𝒕."
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Trigger Warnings, Dark Romance, Irish Mafia
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Spice: 3 🌶️
This dark irish mafia romance was a chef's kiss to the irish mafia genre. I really enjoyed the alphahole Keir in his quest to discover who wanted to take out his boss, Finnan. It just so happened to be the one he'd been balls deep in just a few days earlier.
The witty banter was perfect and the sass behind Molly was great. I loved this enemies to lovers romance. The fact that the attraction wasn't instantaneous was great. I really did like the fact that it was a slow burn in that aspect. It made you fall a little more in love with their unconventional romance.
"𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒌!𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅, 𝑰'𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒊𝒕."
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Trigger Warnings, Dark Romance, Irish Mafia
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Spice: 3 🌶️
August 8, 2025
Irish mafia? Say less.
The Chief.... This one played like a movie in my head. And not just any movie… I’m talking explosions, tension, swoon-worthy obsession, I mean, Keir had a freaking RPG, for ffs! 😂🔥
Keir & Molly did not let me down. Their chemistry? Unmatched. The danger? Delicious. The emotional damage? Oh, it’s there and I loved every second of it. Who doesn’t fall hard for a broken man who’d scorch the world just to protect his girl? 🖤
If you’re into dark romance with mafia politics, fiery love, and a hero who might just blow up a building for you this book is calling your name.
The Chief.... This one played like a movie in my head. And not just any movie… I’m talking explosions, tension, swoon-worthy obsession, I mean, Keir had a freaking RPG, for ffs! 😂🔥
Keir & Molly did not let me down. Their chemistry? Unmatched. The danger? Delicious. The emotional damage? Oh, it’s there and I loved every second of it. Who doesn’t fall hard for a broken man who’d scorch the world just to protect his girl? 🖤
If you’re into dark romance with mafia politics, fiery love, and a hero who might just blow up a building for you this book is calling your name.
August 15, 2025
Molly only wanted to become something more than her parents could dream of by going to college, but falling for a dangerous man leads her to being blackmailed into starting a war. Keir as cheif is determined to find put who started the war but when he comes across Molly, he finds shes in need of protection not ending, and not just her. But nothings smooth sailing, ahead the war rages and shes a target ready for the cross fire. Well written engaging steamy desires drama action and more a great addition to the series
August 24, 2025
I am very lucky to be part of Kally's ARC team so was very excited when her newest landed on my kindle & devoured within 48 hours!
- Mafia Suspense
- Enemies to Lovers
- Age Gap
- Trauma Healing
Molly is trying her best to make it through college to support her mother & sister. As she studies to become something more than what her parents ever were, she starts dating a dangerous man that eventually shows her true colours. Sadly, he doesn't show his true colours till after Molly has told him her biggest secret, which leads him to blackmail her in more ways in one. And her first ask, set a war between two Irish mafia clans.
Keir has been sent to find the woman who has started the war & weed information out of her. Being The Chief of his clan, he knows he must do what is necessary. But when he finds Molly & discovers she was only necessary to protect not just herself but her family, he gets a soft spot for. A soft spot he has never had before. And instead of ending her, he decides to keep her.
As Molly & Keirs lives get even more tangled, lines get crossed that Molly tried desperately to not cross. But as Keir shows her how a man truly can be, and how he will treat her like she never has been treated before - including looking after her sister - She finds herself trusting a man she never thought she would. And as the mafia war starts, she needs him by her side more than she ever thought possible. As secrets are revealed, will her & Keir ever get to live a life together?
4/5 stars with 3/5 steam.
The chemistry between Keir & Molly is undeniable from their first interaction. It was clear they were soul mates and I loved reading about not just Molly knocking down Keir's walls, but Keir also letting Molly in.
- Mafia Suspense
- Enemies to Lovers
- Age Gap
- Trauma Healing
Molly is trying her best to make it through college to support her mother & sister. As she studies to become something more than what her parents ever were, she starts dating a dangerous man that eventually shows her true colours. Sadly, he doesn't show his true colours till after Molly has told him her biggest secret, which leads him to blackmail her in more ways in one. And her first ask, set a war between two Irish mafia clans.
Keir has been sent to find the woman who has started the war & weed information out of her. Being The Chief of his clan, he knows he must do what is necessary. But when he finds Molly & discovers she was only necessary to protect not just herself but her family, he gets a soft spot for. A soft spot he has never had before. And instead of ending her, he decides to keep her.
As Molly & Keirs lives get even more tangled, lines get crossed that Molly tried desperately to not cross. But as Keir shows her how a man truly can be, and how he will treat her like she never has been treated before - including looking after her sister - She finds herself trusting a man she never thought she would. And as the mafia war starts, she needs him by her side more than she ever thought possible. As secrets are revealed, will her & Keir ever get to live a life together?
4/5 stars with 3/5 steam.
The chemistry between Keir & Molly is undeniable from their first interaction. It was clear they were soul mates and I loved reading about not just Molly knocking down Keir's walls, but Keir also letting Molly in.
September 1, 2025
Couldn't put it down
Each book gets better and better! I devoured this book and finished in one sitting I simply couldn't put it down.
This author writes just the right amount of grit, grim, spicy and everything in between.
This is book 3 in this world but can be read as a complete standalone.
Each book gets better and better! I devoured this book and finished in one sitting I simply couldn't put it down.
This author writes just the right amount of grit, grim, spicy and everything in between.
This is book 3 in this world but can be read as a complete standalone.
September 2, 2025
Well first of all I am not a fan of a dude getting a 🍆 from choking out someone. Also I am not a fan of a woman who clearly has had S.A. and your turned on my touching her in her sleep cause that was consensual ? Sorry not my thing but if your into choking, thinking your partner might kill you and likes to touch you while your sleeping then this book is for you .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2025
Fire! 🔥🔥🔥
I really enjoyed this book!! This book needs some type of hotness warning. If you like your MMC with unapologetic filthy mouths and ravishes his MFC whenever and wherever, then this book is for you. I really enjoyed the storyline as well and was very well written. I would love to hear the audio of this so I can just enjoy those accents!! Hint hint!!
I really enjoyed this book!! This book needs some type of hotness warning. If you like your MMC with unapologetic filthy mouths and ravishes his MFC whenever and wherever, then this book is for you. I really enjoyed the storyline as well and was very well written. I would love to hear the audio of this so I can just enjoy those accents!! Hint hint!!
September 4, 2025
Love this book! With the prelude I was hooked knowing this story was not going to allow me to put it down. Keri and Molly started in hate and as they were forced to spend time together their lust took over until they realized they matched each other perfectly. Their darkness match and their light softens the other.
August 25, 2025
It was a great book. I had so much fun reading this. The book kept me on my toes the whole time with all the twists and turns. The dynamics were awesome and I was glad that Kier almost always believed in Molly. The spice was top notch!
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
September 2, 2025
It was everything Kally promised!
A strong heroine was needed to put up with The Chief and Molly delivered it in spades. It was gritty, mysterious and dark and perfectly written. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Tick Tock Kally!
A strong heroine was needed to put up with The Chief and Molly delivered it in spades. It was gritty, mysterious and dark and perfectly written. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Tick Tock Kally!
August 27, 2025
darker, more gritty and im here for it!!
back with a review after I've processed the newest words from Kally Ash!!
back with a review after I've processed the newest words from Kally Ash!!
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