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The Devil's Plaything #1
Her Cruel Empire
Thirty days. One million dollars. A deal with the devil.I think I've made a terrible mistake…
The auction was supposed to be simple—thirty days of my life for enough money to save my family. What I got instead?
Eva Novak.
An arms dealer. A coldhearted criminal. The most dangerously beautiful woman I've ever seen.
She steals me away to a castle that belongs to nightmares, where the villagers in the town below cross themselves when she passes by and whisper warnings about women she’s made disappear.
Eva’s touch makes me forget I should fear her, but she doesn't just want my body. She wants my secrets, my smiles, my stubborn hope that refuses to break even in the darkest places.
And the worst part? I think I'm starting to want her, too.
I came here to save the people I love.
Now I'm not even sure I can save myself.
***
Her Cruel Empire is the first book in The Devil's Plaything dark Sapphic mafia romance series. Reader discretion is advised, and content notes are available on the Copyright page.
The auction was supposed to be simple—thirty days of my life for enough money to save my family. What I got instead?
Eva Novak.
An arms dealer. A coldhearted criminal. The most dangerously beautiful woman I've ever seen.
She steals me away to a castle that belongs to nightmares, where the villagers in the town below cross themselves when she passes by and whisper warnings about women she’s made disappear.
Eva’s touch makes me forget I should fear her, but she doesn't just want my body. She wants my secrets, my smiles, my stubborn hope that refuses to break even in the darkest places.
And the worst part? I think I'm starting to want her, too.
I came here to save the people I love.
Now I'm not even sure I can save myself.
***
Her Cruel Empire is the first book in The Devil's Plaything dark Sapphic mafia romance series. Reader discretion is advised, and content notes are available on the Copyright page.
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Published July 31, 2025
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August 26, 2025
4 ⭐️ - I mean it’s not classic literature, but for an ice queen, mafia romance, it hits all the beats perfectly. I found it entertaining and exactly what I was in the mood to read. I look forward to book 2 when it’s released at the end of this month.
August 6, 2025
Hmm, I liked this one. Very low key on all the mafia business and mostly focused on the relationship, which is what I was looking for.
Although I feel like the second book in the series would be the opposite, we'll see.
Although I feel like the second book in the series would be the opposite, we'll see.
August 23, 2025
A bittersweet dark sapphic romance.
A story about a struggling, down and out of luck American school teacher and a central-eastern European arms dealing high society crime lord.
The attraction between the two is obvious from the start of the story. And I do love the emotional tension between Eva and Robin and also of the gradual growing affection for each other. A little too much of the naughty imo but I suppose it does fit well with the narrative.
Eva is the likeable ice queen anti-hero, and Robin the obedient disobedient, naïve, starry-eyed hopeful realist. A sprinkling of tragedy, action and suspense here and there complements nicely the overall pace of the book which isn't too fast or too slow.
The story ends with a tense emotional standoff and a cliffhanger of sorts. The story continues in Persephone Black's next book: Her wicked promise.
A story about a struggling, down and out of luck American school teacher and a central-eastern European arms dealing high society crime lord.
The attraction between the two is obvious from the start of the story. And I do love the emotional tension between Eva and Robin and also of the gradual growing affection for each other. A little too much of the naughty imo but I suppose it does fit well with the narrative.
Eva is the likeable ice queen anti-hero, and Robin the obedient disobedient, naïve, starry-eyed hopeful realist. A sprinkling of tragedy, action and suspense here and there complements nicely the overall pace of the book which isn't too fast or too slow.
The story ends with a tense emotional standoff and a cliffhanger of sorts. The story continues in Persephone Black's next book: Her wicked promise.
July 31, 2025
Wow
I love a good ice queen and this book was a rollercoaster. I didn't like Eva in the Columbo duet, but here in her own story she's fantastic. Absolutely can't wait until the next book come out! A month is too long!
I love a good ice queen and this book was a rollercoaster. I didn't like Eva in the Columbo duet, but here in her own story she's fantastic. Absolutely can't wait until the next book come out! A month is too long!
September 3, 2025
2.75 rounded up.
honestly, i'm a bit blown away by the change of pacing. the pacing was inconsistent & very choppy once we hit the last 40-50 or so pages. it started off very promising... slow & detail oriented, then next thing you know were passing whole hours/days in a matter of sentences.
also, the way this ended...? the ending was SO rushed & it didn't need to be, especially if it was going to be a part 2 (which is totally not needed btw). i feel this could have been paced well, fleshed out & completed in a single book with about 350 pages.
i feel the conflict really should have been connected to eva's father rather than her shoving herself into emotional detachment in a time of grief.
hmm. still processing.
honestly, i'm a bit blown away by the change of pacing. the pacing was inconsistent & very choppy once we hit the last 40-50 or so pages. it started off very promising... slow & detail oriented, then next thing you know were passing whole hours/days in a matter of sentences.
also, the way this ended...? the ending was SO rushed & it didn't need to be, especially if it was going to be a part 2 (which is totally not needed btw). i feel this could have been paced well, fleshed out & completed in a single book with about 350 pages.
i feel the conflict really should have been connected to eva's father rather than her shoving herself into emotional detachment in a time of grief.
hmm. still processing.
October 14, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Riveting! Just had to finish it at one go…
Riveting! Just had to finish it at one go…
August 28, 2025
A surprise
I’m an avid reader of Persephone Black. This review is just my opinion on this specific book.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with this book. The characters are developed enough, but the timing of the story seems off. The story rushes through the MC’s beginning relationship and the follow through seems more like filler and not storyline development.
As I write this, book 2 hasn’t been released. I have hope the next book will be better.
Again, this is my opinion. Read it for yourself!
I’m an avid reader of Persephone Black. This review is just my opinion on this specific book.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with this book. The characters are developed enough, but the timing of the story seems off. The story rushes through the MC’s beginning relationship and the follow through seems more like filler and not storyline development.
As I write this, book 2 hasn’t been released. I have hope the next book will be better.
Again, this is my opinion. Read it for yourself!
August 2, 2025
3.5⭐️
Out of all the trigger warnings - foot play should have been at the top, in bold🤢… as for the story, the usual ice queen x soft girl. I did expect this book to be darker? But Eva was actually tame the whole time? Wasn’t my favourite. But still one of my fav authors so I’ll always read and support.
Out of all the trigger warnings - foot play should have been at the top, in bold🤢… as for the story, the usual ice queen x soft girl. I did expect this book to be darker? But Eva was actually tame the whole time? Wasn’t my favourite. But still one of my fav authors so I’ll always read and support.
August 2, 2025
Ohhh... EVA "bloody" NOVAK.
The sly "villain" in The Colombo Family Duet.
The ultimate ICE QUEEN of the UNDERWORLD.
But can she be "thawed?"
Can her "plaything" give her a run for her own money?
When it comes to matters of the heart?
Persephone Black DELIVERS! Again! Yet another sapphic mafia GEM! Gosh, I simply ADORE Black's writing, her storytelling, plot weaving, and this "quantum entanglement" of her mafia stories from Hades and the Wolf of the Styx Syndicate, to the Bianchi and the Colombo Families, they all circle back to the Novak Empire aka The Consortium aka EVA NOVAK. She has curated this totally captivating, deliciously addictive "underbelly" universe that keeps you on the edge of your seat whilst engrossed with the characters, their absorbing stories, and their ever-insatiable romance that ranges from age-gap to ice-queen to enemies-to-lovers tropes. All of which, I utterly love and adore!
Speaking of this latest installment of Black's dark, sapphic mafia prose, I devoured it. Oh yes, I did. In a mere couple of hours. It was absolutely brilliant, to say the least. I LOVE Eva even MORE now! Ohhhh....this precious ICE QUEEN! Protect her at all costs, please!! Thankyouthankyouthankyou, Persephone, for showing us the hidden/secret side of the "devil" herself.
To me, Eva is undoubtedly, the "diamond in the rough," in my book. What a bangin' backstory she's been given! I love me some ancient ancestral dynasties and empires because they provide such a rich history to understanding what makes the descendants who and what they are, whether they'd continue the legacy that their ancestors built, retaining the status quo, or strike out on their own, creating their own legacy, instead.
That's why my fave prose of Black's in all her stories, thusfar, has been the deconstruction of her ice-queen characters with the slow-stripping of their otherwise "evil", "villainous" masks to reveal their true, heroic....or more accurately, the ANTI-heroic nature of their nobility, courage and goodness in the world that is never what it seems, never black and white but always grey. Her narrative is always grounded in authenticity when it comes to understanding and relating to the emotional complexities and nuances of the human condition, the resilience of the human spirit when it comes to love, the deep-seated, life-changing, life-altering kind. All I can say is, bloody well done, Persephone Black.
Alas, I now have to wait FOUR (4) [excruciating] WEEKS for the conclusion of Eva Novak's plight that is "Her Wicked Promise"! *sigh* 29th Aug can't come soon enuf! A-n-d...even longer for the audiobooks to surface! Aargghhh!! Hoping for certain someone(s) I'd thoroughly enjoy listening to, tho. I know, beggars can't be choosers. Oh well, if not, I will always have Black's OG narrative of Eva and Robin whose voices I'd already created synaesthetically whilst reading it, ha! Needless to say, I CANNOT WAIT to find out how Black wraps up Eva's journey...with her Robin!! Meanwhile, I'm gonna re-read this story a couple more times!
Whilst "Her Cruel Empire" can be read as a standalone, but if you ask me, I think it'd actually serve to understand Eva Novak's story and her character better if you read/listen to The Colombo Family Duet ("Guarding her Gangster Girl" and "Guarding her Gangster Queen") first. Just to get the context, the history of who Eva Novak is, her larger role in Black's underworld. But again, you don't have to. Just sayin'.
"Her Cruel Empire" is most definitely A MUST-READ! HIGHLY recommended!
The sly "villain" in The Colombo Family Duet.
The ultimate ICE QUEEN of the UNDERWORLD.
But can she be "thawed?"
Can her "plaything" give her a run for her own money?
When it comes to matters of the heart?
Persephone Black DELIVERS! Again! Yet another sapphic mafia GEM! Gosh, I simply ADORE Black's writing, her storytelling, plot weaving, and this "quantum entanglement" of her mafia stories from Hades and the Wolf of the Styx Syndicate, to the Bianchi and the Colombo Families, they all circle back to the Novak Empire aka The Consortium aka EVA NOVAK. She has curated this totally captivating, deliciously addictive "underbelly" universe that keeps you on the edge of your seat whilst engrossed with the characters, their absorbing stories, and their ever-insatiable romance that ranges from age-gap to ice-queen to enemies-to-lovers tropes. All of which, I utterly love and adore!
Speaking of this latest installment of Black's dark, sapphic mafia prose, I devoured it. Oh yes, I did. In a mere couple of hours. It was absolutely brilliant, to say the least. I LOVE Eva even MORE now! Ohhhh....this precious ICE QUEEN! Protect her at all costs, please!! Thankyouthankyouthankyou, Persephone, for showing us the hidden/secret side of the "devil" herself.
To me, Eva is undoubtedly, the "diamond in the rough," in my book. What a bangin' backstory she's been given! I love me some ancient ancestral dynasties and empires because they provide such a rich history to understanding what makes the descendants who and what they are, whether they'd continue the legacy that their ancestors built, retaining the status quo, or strike out on their own, creating their own legacy, instead.
That's why my fave prose of Black's in all her stories, thusfar, has been the deconstruction of her ice-queen characters with the slow-stripping of their otherwise "evil", "villainous" masks to reveal their true, heroic....or more accurately, the ANTI-heroic nature of their nobility, courage and goodness in the world that is never what it seems, never black and white but always grey. Her narrative is always grounded in authenticity when it comes to understanding and relating to the emotional complexities and nuances of the human condition, the resilience of the human spirit when it comes to love, the deep-seated, life-changing, life-altering kind. All I can say is, bloody well done, Persephone Black.
Alas, I now have to wait FOUR (4) [excruciating] WEEKS for the conclusion of Eva Novak's plight that is "Her Wicked Promise"! *sigh* 29th Aug can't come soon enuf! A-n-d...even longer for the audiobooks to surface! Aargghhh!! Hoping for certain someone(s) I'd thoroughly enjoy listening to, tho. I know, beggars can't be choosers. Oh well, if not, I will always have Black's OG narrative of Eva and Robin whose voices I'd already created synaesthetically whilst reading it, ha! Needless to say, I CANNOT WAIT to find out how Black wraps up Eva's journey...with her Robin!! Meanwhile, I'm gonna re-read this story a couple more times!
Whilst "Her Cruel Empire" can be read as a standalone, but if you ask me, I think it'd actually serve to understand Eva Novak's story and her character better if you read/listen to The Colombo Family Duet ("Guarding her Gangster Girl" and "Guarding her Gangster Queen") first. Just to get the context, the history of who Eva Novak is, her larger role in Black's underworld. But again, you don't have to. Just sayin'.
"Her Cruel Empire" is most definitely A MUST-READ! HIGHLY recommended!
November 26, 2025
Robin meets mobster Eva Novak at the Las Vegas dive bar Robin works at to support her family. Desperate to stave off bills and help her ill sister, Robin agrees to be a slave for a month for 100 thousand. Its instantly clear this is a bad idea.
Eva is there negotiating, and sees Robin in jeopardy. She orders her bodyguard to buy her, then they swiftly flee, even as she cuts negotiations with the gang involved.
She takes Robin back to her castle, and is charmed by the girl's innocence. She's not there to con her, seduce her or anything else, AND Eva discovers she's submissive as hell.
Robin is astonished at all of it, and is shocked by how turned on Eva makes her. But she's worried about her family, and the weird rules Eva insists on.
Robin learns her secret, and comforts Eva. They go to Paris together and for the first time in years Eva plays hooky. Then a assassination attempt hits, and a personal tragedy. Eva abruptly breaks things off and sends Robin home.
Solid 3.5 stars. Good plot, good characters, erotica but not crass.
You don't have to have read her other books, but this shared continuity with them.
Eva is there negotiating, and sees Robin in jeopardy. She orders her bodyguard to buy her, then they swiftly flee, even as she cuts negotiations with the gang involved.
She takes Robin back to her castle, and is charmed by the girl's innocence. She's not there to con her, seduce her or anything else, AND Eva discovers she's submissive as hell.
Robin is astonished at all of it, and is shocked by how turned on Eva makes her. But she's worried about her family, and the weird rules Eva insists on.
Robin learns her secret, and comforts Eva. They go to Paris together and for the first time in years Eva plays hooky. Then a assassination attempt hits, and a personal tragedy. Eva abruptly breaks things off and sends Robin home.
Solid 3.5 stars. Good plot, good characters, erotica but not crass.
You don't have to have read her other books, but this shared continuity with them.
August 6, 2025
I ate this one up in about a day. Out of all of Black’s books, this one (in my opinion) is the one that pushes boundaries and expectations the most. You know going into it that the characters are flawed, but their flaws aren’t sugarcoated for the sake of a romance. Obviously there are some changes they go through that make them more likable, but it remains the rough story you hope to get upon reading the initial description. Eva is twisted and it shows in her thoughts, words, and actions. Robin is overly trusting and naive. Yet they both have redeemable qualities that keep the story interesting. It all comes together perfectly. I am so excited for the next book!
Side note: Since another review mentioned it, there is ONE (1) sex scene involving feet and you know what? It was HOT. lol. It perfectly showed Eva’s control over Robin and set the stage for how the rest of their time together would go. All of the sex scenes display the power dynamic between Eva and Robin, especially the one in question. Definitely some of the best spicy scenes I’ve read. Again, this book really went beyond what I was expecting and I found I loved every second of it.
Side note: Since another review mentioned it, there is ONE (1) sex scene involving feet and you know what? It was HOT. lol. It perfectly showed Eva’s control over Robin and set the stage for how the rest of their time together would go. All of the sex scenes display the power dynamic between Eva and Robin, especially the one in question. Definitely some of the best spicy scenes I’ve read. Again, this book really went beyond what I was expecting and I found I loved every second of it.
August 9, 2025
Another Intriguing Mafia Romance!
The chemistry between Eva & Robin was definitely felt through the story. Of course when Robin admits to having second thoughts about the sleaze Gatto honcho offer, you know where our minds went but yes naive Robin gives in as she needs to help keep her family. But as we suspected, the sleeve puts her up for auction with some really bad dudes but when sleazy man is trying to impress Eva after a meeting and asks her to pick out one which she declines. But when she notices Robin up there she walks away and then a man bids 1 million dollars for Robin but it’s Leon, Eva’s bodyguard. The story takes a couple of twists and turns and suddenly Eva who was showing signs of sentiment with Robin, turns cold as ice and returns her home. But things are not good in either household. Next book up!
The chemistry between Eva & Robin was definitely felt through the story. Of course when Robin admits to having second thoughts about the sleaze Gatto honcho offer, you know where our minds went but yes naive Robin gives in as she needs to help keep her family. But as we suspected, the sleeve puts her up for auction with some really bad dudes but when sleazy man is trying to impress Eva after a meeting and asks her to pick out one which she declines. But when she notices Robin up there she walks away and then a man bids 1 million dollars for Robin but it’s Leon, Eva’s bodyguard. The story takes a couple of twists and turns and suddenly Eva who was showing signs of sentiment with Robin, turns cold as ice and returns her home. But things are not good in either household. Next book up!
August 21, 2025
DEVOURED this book! Perspehone Black is the queen of dark mafia romance books and she once again confirms it with this book. I’m already counting down the days until the 2nd book is released.
The chemistry between Eva & Robin feels right. Even though it’s a fast passed book, it doesn’t feel rushed. They meet and are intrigued with each other which quickly evolves in an undeniable chemistry. The spice is 🔥 Do I wan’t to be auctioned off and “saved” by a hot mafia billionaire? Eeuhm, yes please!
Robin’s character is mature which I liked a lot considering how this book ends. Although Eva’s reaction was a bit predictable, it fits her character and keeps me intrigued into finding out how, it’ll evolve in the next installments.
Did find some minor grammatical errors but nothing that took me out of the story tho.
The chemistry between Eva & Robin feels right. Even though it’s a fast passed book, it doesn’t feel rushed. They meet and are intrigued with each other which quickly evolves in an undeniable chemistry. The spice is 🔥 Do I wan’t to be auctioned off and “saved” by a hot mafia billionaire? Eeuhm, yes please!
Robin’s character is mature which I liked a lot considering how this book ends. Although Eva’s reaction was a bit predictable, it fits her character and keeps me intrigued into finding out how, it’ll evolve in the next installments.
Did find some minor grammatical errors but nothing that took me out of the story tho.
October 2, 2025
Wow, just WOW! I absolutely loved this book! 🏳️🌈
While the lesbian romance storyline follows a familiar pattern I've encountered before, the author's masterful storytelling and structure completely drew me into this world. She crafts two compelling characters: a naive girl who believes in hope and would do anything for her family's happiness, and the daughter of a mafia boss who buys out her lovers' companies but guards her heart, giving it only to family.
The way Persephone Black weaves their story together is captivating; I found myself completely invested in their journey. I'm already downloading the second book because I NEED to know what happens next!
Have you read this series? What did you think of the character dynamics? I'd love to hear your thoughts on sapphic mafia romance, drop a comment below! 📚💕
While the lesbian romance storyline follows a familiar pattern I've encountered before, the author's masterful storytelling and structure completely drew me into this world. She crafts two compelling characters: a naive girl who believes in hope and would do anything for her family's happiness, and the daughter of a mafia boss who buys out her lovers' companies but guards her heart, giving it only to family.
The way Persephone Black weaves their story together is captivating; I found myself completely invested in their journey. I'm already downloading the second book because I NEED to know what happens next!
Have you read this series? What did you think of the character dynamics? I'd love to hear your thoughts on sapphic mafia romance, drop a comment below! 📚💕
September 12, 2025
Kind of mystery and dark contemporary romance, but with a whole lot of smut. Usually when I read romances, I prefer them limited with the actual sexual depictions, but in this case the sexual aspects are reflective of their moods and are a window into the realities of the relationship between Eva and Robin.
I really didn't see a lot of actual mafia-type action, it was more the mystique of the character of Eva, as the Big Bad Devil, in this one.
It differs from others written by Persephone Black in that it was mostly focused on the relationship and not so much on the dynamics of the dark, bleakness mafia underworld. I nice detraction from others.
I really didn't see a lot of actual mafia-type action, it was more the mystique of the character of Eva, as the Big Bad Devil, in this one.
It differs from others written by Persephone Black in that it was mostly focused on the relationship and not so much on the dynamics of the dark, bleakness mafia underworld. I nice detraction from others.
August 27, 2025
Gripping and with so much heat!
Persephone Black is one heck of a force in her writing! This dark story has held me enthralled from page one and now I have to wait for book two! These characters; Eva and Robin have reached under my skin and taken hold. The locations are striking; Vegas so many bright lights with a severe undercurrent of evil and then Russia, yikes! Yes this is worth the read.
Persephone Black is one heck of a force in her writing! This dark story has held me enthralled from page one and now I have to wait for book two! These characters; Eva and Robin have reached under my skin and taken hold. The locations are striking; Vegas so many bright lights with a severe undercurrent of evil and then Russia, yikes! Yes this is worth the read.
September 27, 2025
Love a good dark romance and P. Black never disappoints. Read this one and the follow up 10 days ago and screamed at the end of book two! Now I have to wait - I don't know how long (I don't do Amazon) for the solution, grrr. So Persephone, if you by any chance would be reading reviews on Goodreads, You are a genius, I love your writing, but please make them available on other platforms - (Kobo, for example?) - So I do not have to 'illegally' download them.
October 19, 2025
Amazing build up.
Persephone Black never disappoints, but this may be her best yet. By turns incredibly beautiful and Incredibly horrific, this may be the coldest ice queen she's written yet, only just surpassing Hadria, who was the previous owner of that title. The delicate flower that she plucks out of obscurity is exactly who she needs and won't allow herself to have, which is a trope that I can get behind 100%. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Persephone Black never disappoints, but this may be her best yet. By turns incredibly beautiful and Incredibly horrific, this may be the coldest ice queen she's written yet, only just surpassing Hadria, who was the previous owner of that title. The delicate flower that she plucks out of obscurity is exactly who she needs and won't allow herself to have, which is a trope that I can get behind 100%. I can't wait to see what happens next.
August 3, 2025
Ok I'm hooked again
I didnt think that I would or could like Eva Novak. After her coldness with Brie and Nik, I really had thought I couldn't get into a book about her. I was wrong. I should have known better. There's not much better than an untouchable ice queen melting. So, yes, just as I love all the underworld bosses I guess this is another one to love.
I didnt think that I would or could like Eva Novak. After her coldness with Brie and Nik, I really had thought I couldn't get into a book about her. I was wrong. I should have known better. There's not much better than an untouchable ice queen melting. So, yes, just as I love all the underworld bosses I guess this is another one to love.
August 13, 2025
She has done it again 😉
Brilliant Author Pers, takes you away to an ancient castle, auction floor, hot 🔥 steamy nights in Paris, family responsibilities to falling inlove. Spellbound and intrigued, our FMC's had a hard life with trauma and loss. A 5🌟 all the way. Cant wait for book 2.
Brilliant Author Pers, takes you away to an ancient castle, auction floor, hot 🔥 steamy nights in Paris, family responsibilities to falling inlove. Spellbound and intrigued, our FMC's had a hard life with trauma and loss. A 5🌟 all the way. Cant wait for book 2.
August 14, 2025
Mafia Continues
Eva, the gun seller, gets her story. One night after a frustrating deal goes wrong. Eva wants nothing more than a dive bar. Robin, a school teacher who just lost her job, picks up extra cash as a waitress. Eva offers a deal she cant refuse. But if you have read the prior books you know she is a hard woman. And the story goes.
Eva, the gun seller, gets her story. One night after a frustrating deal goes wrong. Eva wants nothing more than a dive bar. Robin, a school teacher who just lost her job, picks up extra cash as a waitress. Eva offers a deal she cant refuse. But if you have read the prior books you know she is a hard woman. And the story goes.
October 1, 2025
This was an interesting journey. Not my favorite trope but interesting take on the ice queen romance. Every single spicy scene was made directly for the male gaze however and the POV was first person but also not first person? Made me want to go back to English class lol. I will be reading the next one because I obvs have to.
December 20, 2025
Cruel
This book takes you through all the emotions. Eva the ice queen thinks that everyone is out to get her and has a harden heart. Robin the innocent little bird that see through the ice queen. I story of Hope. Can Robin get enough money to save her family and Eva have a happy ever after. Beautiful written and can't wait to read the next book.
This book takes you through all the emotions. Eva the ice queen thinks that everyone is out to get her and has a harden heart. Robin the innocent little bird that see through the ice queen. I story of Hope. Can Robin get enough money to save her family and Eva have a happy ever after. Beautiful written and can't wait to read the next book.
August 13, 2025
I loved this next installment by Black. It was dark in all the right ways, while still having that ice queen breaking down point. I love both of the MCs, and I am very intrigued to see where she takes their story next.
August 19, 2025
another amazing book and series!!
sooo enjoyed this book. a few characters from prior stories but mostly a new story and adventure. I love beauty and the beast, and this is the adult version.. with hot scenes. cannot wait for book 2!!
sooo enjoyed this book. a few characters from prior stories but mostly a new story and adventure. I love beauty and the beast, and this is the adult version.. with hot scenes. cannot wait for book 2!!
October 16, 2025
Another epic addition to the mafia world Persephone created. This time we enter the mind of a ruthless arms dealer. Although this could be read as a stand alone, go check out Persephones previous works. It's nice to see familiar characters from her other books.
October 19, 2025
First lesbian book, mafia romance, Girl was auctioned off to a mafia arms dealer. Has to live with her for a month to get money. The girl is in charge of her siblings and her sick sister. They end up falling in love.
August 7, 2025
Why the fuck did I read this. I need book 2 now 😭
August 15, 2025
Love Persephone’s Books
Every book, every series keeps me on the edge of my seat! I don’t know how I will wait the 2 weeks until book 2 comes out! Definitely 5 stars ⭐️
Every book, every series keeps me on the edge of my seat! I don’t know how I will wait the 2 weeks until book 2 comes out! Definitely 5 stars ⭐️
August 22, 2025
Can’t wait for the next one
I could hardly put this book down. It was spicy and intense . P Black is one of my favorite authors.
I could hardly put this book down. It was spicy and intense . P Black is one of my favorite authors.
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