Vipers Den

The Dance of Serpents and Men #1

by Abby Moore

In a world where war has ravaged two rival mafia families, the Vipers and the Panthers, Charlotte must learn quickly how to become a mafia princess. What started as a war for territory, now has become a game of leveling the playing field. Blood has been shed, and lives have been lost during this endless brutal war for power.
Charlotte was taken from her parents' crime scene by the leader of the Vipers, Dimitri Angeloff. He has brought her home for his four sons to protect as if she were their own flesh and blood. She might not have been born into the mafia, but her new brothers will make certain she thrives.
Charlotte must figure out the ways of the mafia in order to survive this deadly world she was brought into. This will include learning to live while her protective brothers watch her every move. When Charlotte convinces Dimitri to allow her to follow her brothers to college, he agrees but with one term.
Charlotte will have a new bodyguard assigned to her. An ex-military, broody man that is in every way off limits to her.

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I really liked the family dynamics and the romance in this! I also loved the side characters. And I liked the plot idea and thought it was very interesting! However, the writing wasn't my personal favorite. It just felt a little rushed at times, and some of the dialogue felt unnatural at times. I also noticed a couple of continuity errors as I was reading. But I did really enjoy parts of it, and I will definitely be continuing the series when the next book comes out!

[Jaelyn Killmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

First and foremost, I want to take a second to show my appreciation to Ms. Abby Moore for allowing me to read this book before it’s released. I was lucky enough to receive an arc of this book and I am truly truly blessed. NOWWWW, for the book!!

If I could give this a 6 star rating, I would. This book was so captivating. I related to Charlotte so much more than I thought I would, I think that may be why I loved it so much. If you love a good body guard love trope, this book is definitely for you. I have to say Finn has my heart 😩🩵. Charlotte and Finn together?? The greatest couple EVER. At some points, I was wanting to jump into the book just to stand up for our FMC🤣🤣.

This book was all things I would consider perfect. It kept my attention from page 1. I was immediately hooked. I couldn’t put it down. (Thank you to my full time job for not allowing me to finish this right away😒). This book gave a full description of family. And how family should always protect one another. It showed the depths that family will go to for each other, especially the glue that holds the family together. This book also does have some triggers so I would definitely check those! This book depicted REAL life problems that young adult females go through on a daily basis.

I have to say, I adored this book. If you love romance, forbidden romance, mafia life, and family dynamics, then this book is 100% for you. I highly highly recommend reading this book. It truly deserves ALL of the praise it can get. Again, thank you Ms. Abby Moore for trusting me with this masterpiece, I will forever be grateful❤️.

[Leona Bucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vipers Den is a story of a young girl who is kidnapped by a mafia king who raised her as his own. This story has a strong LFC (Charlotte) that, by the end, you will need a box of tissues, but you will want the fight along beside her as she becomes a mafia princess of the Vipers and wadges war on the rival mafia group the Panthers.

[Kendall Scotto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Viper’s Den by Abby Moore was so intriguing and honestly fascinating from start to finish. I don’t write a lot of reviews but this one really stuck with me. Abby Moore’s writing is amazing and feels like nothing else I’ve read. I was so in my feelings toward the end I was not expecting it to be over so soon. I loved every bit of it and I can’t wait for the next one whenever the author is ready (ps. take your time, I’ll be here waiting!)
Anyways everyone should give it a try I love the author and I hope a lot more people can come across her like I did!!

[Kara Thrower · Rating 5 out of 5]

I literally started this book after work and just finished it! I am absolutely heartbroken over the ending and need the second book immediately. Watch for some really dark trigger warnings! I cried the whole ending of the book. My sweet Charlotte. I cannot wait to immerse myself in the female rage that will be pouring out of the next book. 😩

[Shannon Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is amazing. I feel if you like mafia romance mixed with found family and a woman defending what she knows she deserves, which is revenge. Please check your trigger warnings, which contains rape and lots of mental abuse, as well as physical abuse. I am so happy the author sent me this book to read and would recommend it to everyone!!!!

[Suellynn Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah I’m probably going to change this to a 5⭐️ I’m currently processing all of my feelings after that ending. I’m so sad I can’t dive into book two right now but I know I’m going to love it.

[Kaylee K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I looooved this book! I really enjoyed the multiple twists throughout the story! The characters were amazing. the dynamic of Charlotte with her 4 overprotective brothers was so cute! Having them be willing to die or kill for her was adorable. I also absolutely loved whenever her bodyguard was in the scene (especially around her father) Tbh I just loved all of this book. I could literally just keep going about each character or scene that I loved (minus some parts with certain someone's) But getting to watch charlotte slowly grow into herself was amazing to see and even though shes not completely herself yet, it makes me not be able to wait for the next books to come out and continue this story with her and her families growth!

[Alexis Piele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me tellllll youuuu I looveeeee a good mafia romance and this gave me everything I was craving 🥵 charlotte is definitely one of my new favorite fmc.

[Cheyenne Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the honor of being an ARC reader for this amazing book! Couldn’t stop reading! Phenomenal characters, great storyline, and plot twists the entire book! Watching Charlottes character slowly grow and see just how amazing she truly is with the protection of her 4 brothers and body guard! Forbidden Love, Mafia Family, Kidnapping!

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and was hooked from the beginning! The familial aspects were so sweet - I love how protective Charlotte’s brothers’ were of her. Finn is my favorite and I can’t wait to see his and Charlotte’s relationship develop in the next book!

[Brittany Rubin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick and captivating read! I enjoyed it!

[Noelle Hartley · Rating 4 out of 5]

So first off I want to say how lovely Abby Moore is as a person and an author! I reached out to her to ask a bit about her favorite books and she said her dark romance book (Vipers Den) was one she was very proud of. I can absolutely see why!!

It was fun, whitty, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable! There are heavier themes in the book so definitely be cautious about that but DO NOT turn this book away because of it! It was well written and honestly a pretty small part towards the end. The courage and the strength that the FMC faces is stunning and her growth is amazing to watch.

Finn.. omg. Where do I even begin?!!! I LOVE HIM😭
I could tell from the beginning I had to remember that name and he is so fun and spunky and just such a great MMC!
I really liked that the dual POV was of Charlotte (FMC) and her dad instead of the usual love interests. It shows how strong and deep a fathers love for his adopted daughter truly is and the fact it was mafia based was really refreshing to see a book with that troupe as fun and as loving as it was!

Highly highly recommend!!!

[Haleigh Beirne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need book two immediately!

I have always like mafia romance and all of the morally corrupt men. BUT LET ME TELL YOU - the way that Abby Moore has written these men is absolutely outstanding. I was hooked right from be beginning to the very last period.

She has taken the Vipers men and Charlie and created an incredible story line including the plot twits through out. My jaw was on the floor for the majority of the book.

I truly think my favorite part was the ending right before Charlie fell asleep again. I can already tell this next book is going to be everything and more in her villain era. And who’s going to help?? All of her brothers, and Finn 👨‍🍳💋. I may be throwing out wild ideas but I think her friend group is also going to get involved in her revenge plan… that would be freaking awesome.

10/10 will be recommending this to everyone who will listen 🫡

[Cameron Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was an Arc reader for this book. It is amazing read. The entire book was an infinity star for me. I cannot stop thinking about the story the plot twists, it had several points where I was giggling and laughing, but also getting angry for the main character.
This book is an incredible mafia book.

[Jalynn Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read from the author Abby Moore. I was immediately hooked from the beginning. Me personally I have never read anything like it. There is so much to unpack and my emotions were everywhere, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I would actually read it again haha.

[Greyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as an arc reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and as soon as I picked it up, I was not able to put it down. I finished it in half a day because it was that good. This is the second book by this author that I have thoroughly fallen in love with.

[Briana 🥰 · Rating 5 out of 5]

First 5 star read of the year. I audibly screamed when the book ended on the biggest cliffhanger I’ve encountered this year. It has enemies to lovers, it has forbidden romance, it has a badass FMC. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
I would highly recommend this to any and all of my dark romance girlies. 5/5.

[Erin O’Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abby does it again, I loved this book so much, it is one of my first dark romances and I loved it. I was hooked from the first few chapters in and that ending! I need more!!

[Whits Bookish Life · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first Abby Moore book and I am absolutely hooked!!!

I loved the found family in this book and how each brother was so different but all still shared the same love and drive to protect their sister!! I love how this book doesn’t follow the normal path that a book about a mafia princess and her family normally follows. Their family dynamics were loving and protective and at times possessive but never controlling or demeaning to Charlotte. I loved the twist and turns in this book. I am already dying for book two!!

[Alena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Cow!!! I loved this book so much! Perfect ratio of plot and spice! Read trigger warnings before reading though because it does get intense! I cant wait for the next book!! Youve done it again Abby! Amazing writing!❤️

[Jill Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book!! I highly recommend it!

[Jennifer Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait for the other books in the series and diving into the brothers bastories more!

[Sarah Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Wow, just wow! Abby Moore's 'Vipers Den' is an absolute masterpiece that completely blew me away – easily a 5-star read! From the moment Charlotte is thrust into the brutal world of the Vipers and Panthers, I was utterly captivated. The war between these rival mafia families, the bloodshed, the power struggles – it all felt so real and intense. Watching Charlotte navigate this deadly new life, taken in by Dimitri Angeloff after such a tragic start, and then seeing her with her protective new brothers, was just phenomenal. The stakes are incredibly high, and the way she has to learn the mafia ropes to survive kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

The whole dynamic of Charlotte going to college with her brothers, only to get an ex-military, broody bodyguard who is totally off-limits, added such an incredible layer of tension and intrigue. It’s a world full of danger and dark allure, and Abby Moore crafts every scene with such vivid detail that you can almost feel the adrenaline. This isn't just a story; it's an immersive experience where every character, every twist, and every secret pulls you deeper into the heart of the mafia.

And let's talk about Finn! Seriously, if you haven't met Finn yet, you are missing out. He's complex, he's protective, he's got that perfect blend of danger and charm that makes him utterly irresistible. He should absolutely be everyone's next book boyfriend – I mean it! Abby Moore has created such a compelling character in him that you can't help but fall head over heels. If you love a gritty, captivating mafia romance with incredible characters and a story that won't let you go, then 'Vipers Den' needs to be at the top of your TBR pile. You won't regret it!"

[Sherae Mize · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first mafia romance I have read but I love Abby's other books so I gave it a shot and I'm glad I did. She warned me it had some dark themes but I would call this more of a light Mafia with a dark ending scene. I can't wait for book 2!

[Savanna Hamrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give this a 4 star but really a 3 star. It should have been edited first before releasing. It was a good book don’t get me wrong. Charlotte was a lovley FMC. Amara was lovley as well. Charlottes brothers were amazing. Finn I needed more, I needed his POVS. The dad I felt for him😣. Charlottes went through hell with the r*pings and beating (21 men r*ped her?!) Dominic and Sadie can dig themselves a hole. It was too short of a book for me. Griffin and Amara are kinda cute. Hope there’s a book 2!

[Courtney Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I flew through this book, honestly. Sign me up for anything dark romance and found families!

[Priscilla South · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 🌟. I enjoyed learning about the family heritage the book had a lot of suspense, actions,and thrill in it . All wrapped into a Book. It will have you on the edge of your seating just dying to know what’s going to happen next in the storyline . It has betrayal of friendships and relationships in it and protective bodyguards. I would recommend this Book to Enthusiasts of Dark Romance, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Mafia , and Action lovers . It is a really good book and I hope the storyline continues . The author did such an excellent job at writing this book, it is now one of my favorites.

[Morgan Juanes · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book had many unexpected twist and turns and kept me on my toes not knowing what to expect next.

it did take me a little bit to get interested but once I was hooked I couldn't put the book down.

[kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. So invested in the characters and what's going to happen next with Finn and Charlie and The Panthers.