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Bloody Vows
My father is dead. And I’m going to be next…unless I marry the man they’ve chosen for me.
Three days ago, I was the daughter of the second most powerful mafia boss in Miami. Now I’m the daughter of a traitor. My name, my future, and my life are nothing more than pieces on a board, and the men in power are already making their moves.
Including him.
Tristan O’Malley. Second son of the Irish mafia kingpin in Boston. He’s come to claim my father’s empire. And I’m given a choice.
Marry him or die.Tristan is arrogant, prideful, and stubborn…and also the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on. What begins as a forced union turns into a battle of wills that threatens both of our futures with every passing day. But I’m no one’s pawn. I’m the daughter of a king, and I won’t break without a fight.
In this world, love is a weapon…and vows are written in blood.
Perfect for fans of dark, dangerous, and addictive mafia romances, this story will captivate readers who love the intensity, passion, and high stakes found in books by Cora Reilly, J.L. Beck, Monica Robinson, Sophie Lark, and A. Zavarelli.
Three days ago, I was the daughter of the second most powerful mafia boss in Miami. Now I’m the daughter of a traitor. My name, my future, and my life are nothing more than pieces on a board, and the men in power are already making their moves.
Including him.
Tristan O’Malley. Second son of the Irish mafia kingpin in Boston. He’s come to claim my father’s empire. And I’m given a choice.
Marry him or die.Tristan is arrogant, prideful, and stubborn…and also the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on. What begins as a forced union turns into a battle of wills that threatens both of our futures with every passing day. But I’m no one’s pawn. I’m the daughter of a king, and I won’t break without a fight.
In this world, love is a weapon…and vows are written in blood.
Perfect for fans of dark, dangerous, and addictive mafia romances, this story will captivate readers who love the intensity, passion, and high stakes found in books by Cora Reilly, J.L. Beck, Monica Robinson, Sophie Lark, and A. Zavarelli.
- GenresDark Romance
401 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
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M. James
65 books413 followersPrepare to be captivated by the sensational world of M. James, the mastermind behind a genre-defying realm of romance and intrigue. With a pen dipped in passion and a heart that beats to the rhythm of forbidden desires, M. James weaves tantalizing tales that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
Follow her to the dark side where strong heroines fearlessly navigate treacherous paths and damaged heroes find solace in their darkest corners. Her words will wrap around your senses like a seductive embrace, transporting you to a world where love and danger dance a wicked tango.
M. James resides in the suburbs of Chicago but lives for the big moments that make life interesting. Although writing brings her passion and darkest fantasies alive, watching suspenseful thrillers with her two dogs and loving husband brings her excitement in the most exhilarating way. Nonetheless, getting lost in a dark mafia romance along with a tall glass of wine makes any day a bit juicier.
From enemies to lovers to forbidden romances, M. James' stories of passion, intrigue, and betrayal will keep you hooked until the very end. If your appetite craves the intoxicating prose of Rina Kent or the allure of Sophie Lark, prepare to be entangled in M. James' captivating new series. But be warned, dear reader, for her world is not for the faint of heart. It is a world where inhibitions are shed, and inhibitions are tested. It is a world where passion reigns supreme, and where the pursuit of love can ignite a blaze that consumes all in its path.
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Follow her to the dark side where strong heroines fearlessly navigate treacherous paths and damaged heroes find solace in their darkest corners. Her words will wrap around your senses like a seductive embrace, transporting you to a world where love and danger dance a wicked tango.
M. James resides in the suburbs of Chicago but lives for the big moments that make life interesting. Although writing brings her passion and darkest fantasies alive, watching suspenseful thrillers with her two dogs and loving husband brings her excitement in the most exhilarating way. Nonetheless, getting lost in a dark mafia romance along with a tall glass of wine makes any day a bit juicier.
From enemies to lovers to forbidden romances, M. James' stories of passion, intrigue, and betrayal will keep you hooked until the very end. If your appetite craves the intoxicating prose of Rina Kent or the allure of Sophie Lark, prepare to be entangled in M. James' captivating new series. But be warned, dear reader, for her world is not for the faint of heart. It is a world where inhibitions are shed, and inhibitions are tested. It is a world where passion reigns supreme, and where the pursuit of love can ignite a blaze that consumes all in its path.
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September 17, 2025
Infuriating Female Lead
Infuriating Female Lead. I finished the book for Tristan. The plot could have been better. Reading Simone was truly painful.
Infuriating Female Lead. I finished the book for Tristan. The plot could have been better. Reading Simone was truly painful.
August 25, 2025
After her father’s death, Simone is left with a massive empire and surrounded by men desperate for power. When Tristan steps in and claims her as his wife, what begins as a power play quickly turns into a battle of wills and passion. And once they finally stop resisting each other…BAM. Fireworks!
“I’d rather spend the rest of my life fighting with you than being bored with anyone else.”
Simone was fiery from start to finish. I loved her backbone, her determination, and the way she held onto her self-respect even when control seemed to slip through her fingers. Did I still want to shake her when she let her body betray her or surrendered to Tristan’s toxicity? Absolutely. But let’s be real, this was Tristan. Girly tried her best. What I admired most was how she fought tooth and nail to be his equal, never content to just stand behind her husband. Her strength and resilience made her the perfect match for him.
Tristian…oh he was a tricky one for me. Yes he was charming and meant well, I appreciated his strength for fidelity in marriage too, but I usually prefer some of M James’s “kinder” MMCs, and the whole force-her-into-submission vibe was a little much at times. I kept wanting to yell at Tristan to back off for one second and just give them a chance. His inner voice often echoed my own thoughts, so watching him defy his better judgment in favour of toxic patterns from his upbringing was frustrating. But he did win me over in the end, especially once he became more level headed and stopped letting his pride drive every move. His heart was in the right place, even if it took him a while to get there.
The spice was excellent once their feelings were laid bare. The fight for control in the bedroom was HAWT, especially when Simone flipped the script and left Tristan a little unsteady. Let's just say Simone wasn't the only one clenching IYKYK. Their quieter moments of surrender when they let down their walls and were simply real with each other were few but powerful, and those were my favourites.
“Her place was never on her knees on in the shadows—it’s always been by my side. Next to me, not behind me.”
And the epilogue. Huge shoutout to M James for giving us such a heartfelt and satisfying extended ending. Seeing them finally come together as a family, fully in love and deserving of the happily ever after they fought for (and at times fought each other for haha) was perfect. Bloody Vows kept me hooked from start to finish. Between Tristan’s ruthlessness, Simone’s fire, and the constant battle for power and control, there was never a dull moment.
“I’d rather spend the rest of my life fighting with you than being bored with anyone else.”
Simone was fiery from start to finish. I loved her backbone, her determination, and the way she held onto her self-respect even when control seemed to slip through her fingers. Did I still want to shake her when she let her body betray her or surrendered to Tristan’s toxicity? Absolutely. But let’s be real, this was Tristan. Girly tried her best. What I admired most was how she fought tooth and nail to be his equal, never content to just stand behind her husband. Her strength and resilience made her the perfect match for him.
Tristian…oh he was a tricky one for me. Yes he was charming and meant well, I appreciated his strength for fidelity in marriage too, but I usually prefer some of M James’s “kinder” MMCs, and the whole force-her-into-submission vibe was a little much at times. I kept wanting to yell at Tristan to back off for one second and just give them a chance. His inner voice often echoed my own thoughts, so watching him defy his better judgment in favour of toxic patterns from his upbringing was frustrating. But he did win me over in the end, especially once he became more level headed and stopped letting his pride drive every move. His heart was in the right place, even if it took him a while to get there.
The spice was excellent once their feelings were laid bare. The fight for control in the bedroom was HAWT, especially when Simone flipped the script and left Tristan a little unsteady. Let's just say Simone wasn't the only one clenching IYKYK. Their quieter moments of surrender when they let down their walls and were simply real with each other were few but powerful, and those were my favourites.
“Her place was never on her knees on in the shadows—it’s always been by my side. Next to me, not behind me.”
And the epilogue. Huge shoutout to M James for giving us such a heartfelt and satisfying extended ending. Seeing them finally come together as a family, fully in love and deserving of the happily ever after they fought for (and at times fought each other for haha) was perfect. Bloody Vows kept me hooked from start to finish. Between Tristan’s ruthlessness, Simone’s fire, and the constant battle for power and control, there was never a dull moment.
September 2, 2025
This book was extraordinarily great. Simone and Tristan always kept me guessing if they would get it together.
Furious that she is pushed into an arranged marriage to the arrogant Irish Mafia son, Tristan OMalley, Mafia daughter Simone Russo plans to make his life so hard.
I loved the push pull of the relationship. Simone was a whiny brat who couldn't get out of her own way to accept that was just the way things were in the Mafia world. Tristan certainly didn't ingratiate himself to her at first but he didn't know much better.
But of these two had the chemistry and once she starts to accept what he is offering, she finds she really likes it. That spark sure shows.
So well done, i enjoyed all the drama and the clashes with their enemies. And the fight they had to work through to realise what they meant to each other was grand. Even the happy ending got me smiling.
Very well done on all levels. This author always surprises me and this book did as well. Such a fantastic read!!
Furious that she is pushed into an arranged marriage to the arrogant Irish Mafia son, Tristan OMalley, Mafia daughter Simone Russo plans to make his life so hard.
I loved the push pull of the relationship. Simone was a whiny brat who couldn't get out of her own way to accept that was just the way things were in the Mafia world. Tristan certainly didn't ingratiate himself to her at first but he didn't know much better.
But of these two had the chemistry and once she starts to accept what he is offering, she finds she really likes it. That spark sure shows.
So well done, i enjoyed all the drama and the clashes with their enemies. And the fight they had to work through to realise what they meant to each other was grand. Even the happy ending got me smiling.
Very well done on all levels. This author always surprises me and this book did as well. Such a fantastic read!!
September 6, 2025
Stubborn, obsessive, passionate, demanding, arrogant, prideful, protective, sizzling hot…
Simone and Tristan are both hot-headed, stubborn individuals that just need to be hit upside the head! They both need to learn to let go of what they know - but neither will!
This one has a lot of inward dialogue/reflection but it doesn't take away from the story. There's conflict, bad guys, spice, a little torture and lots of temper.
Not my favorite of M. James books but it was still great. I think I just didn’t like Simone, she acted like a spoiled princess instead of the strong mafia woman we love. Although… she does come out to play - eventually.
Simone and Tristan are both hot-headed, stubborn individuals that just need to be hit upside the head! They both need to learn to let go of what they know - but neither will!
This one has a lot of inward dialogue/reflection but it doesn't take away from the story. There's conflict, bad guys, spice, a little torture and lots of temper.
Not my favorite of M. James books but it was still great. I think I just didn’t like Simone, she acted like a spoiled princess instead of the strong mafia woman we love. Although… she does come out to play - eventually.
September 10, 2025
They spend too much time fighting each other rather than fighting outside people has a couple.
This is really dub-con, even if the author uses all the inner monologues to assure the MC are "into it"!!
They are always arguing it always ends up in s*x and at the 60% mark stars to feel repetitive, same problem, not communicating, arguing, s*x, again problem because the H uses sex has a punishment, the h resents the H for forcing her and it goes again...
The h is the template mafia Princess, useless and was really annoying at times...
The H doesn't cheats, and is very protective of the h.
This is really dub-con, even if the author uses all the inner monologues to assure the MC are "into it"!!
They are always arguing it always ends up in s*x and at the 60% mark stars to feel repetitive, same problem, not communicating, arguing, s*x, again problem because the H uses sex has a punishment, the h resents the H for forcing her and it goes again...
The h is the template mafia Princess, useless and was really annoying at times...
The H doesn't cheats, and is very protective of the h.
October 28, 2025
A dark & steamy Mafia romance.
Real enemies to lovers story, mafia Princess Simone is forced into an arranged marriage with Irish mafia heir Tristan O Malley, following the death of her father having been his only surviving child.
They are both feisty & Simone is angry that she has lost her family empire, home & legacy to her new husband that she despises. There is no love lost & Simone is looking for an escape & way out from her loveless controlled marriage.
When that opportunity arises is she stepping out of the frying pan into the fire with no one to save her.
Real enemies to lovers story, mafia Princess Simone is forced into an arranged marriage with Irish mafia heir Tristan O Malley, following the death of her father having been his only surviving child.
They are both feisty & Simone is angry that she has lost her family empire, home & legacy to her new husband that she despises. There is no love lost & Simone is looking for an escape & way out from her loveless controlled marriage.
When that opportunity arises is she stepping out of the frying pan into the fire with no one to save her.
September 8, 2025
They need to quit being so stubborn.
M. James is one of my favorite authors. She is amazing. This books will keep you hooked to the very end. Main characters are great, stubborn, willful, proud and argumentative. Simone is giving a choice, marrying or face the consequences. Trista, a second son, just a body if his older brother dies. This book is awesome. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
M. James is one of my favorite authors. She is amazing. This books will keep you hooked to the very end. Main characters are great, stubborn, willful, proud and argumentative. Simone is giving a choice, marrying or face the consequences. Trista, a second son, just a body if his older brother dies. This book is awesome. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
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September 14, 2025Tristan O'Mallery married Simone for her dead father's empire. She was so angry that every man decides her life. She is rebellious and doesn't care what people expect of her. She would fight with her husband about everything. He did not understand; instead of commanding her, Tristan could have just asked her. She was taught to be wallpaper and nothing else. She did not get close to him; instead, she kept him at a distance.
December 12, 2025
I love M James... I think he or she is a great author but I've noticed that she writes the most annoying FMC's ever!!!!! 60% of the book was fighting... at least make it 40% it becomes annoying...I almost dnfed the book its 12am and only finished it cause of Tristan and loyalty to this author... M James needs to re think how she portrays women on her books cause they are super annoying...to the point of making me stop reading the book
August 26, 2025
This was a really great story. I’m a little disappointed that the female character was so bitchy. She grew up in that world and knew what was going to happen. She never tried till towards the end to compromise with Tristan. Also, how did Sol know she was pregnant unless he had an inside mole?
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September 8, 2025
Simone and Tristan are a great couple. Their chemistry is awesome. I enjoyed this enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, mafia romance. The drama, action and spice kept me on the edge of my seat! An amazing read.
September 10, 2025
I absolutely love these two. I can’t get enough of Simone’s fire. Tristan is her match in every way, once he woke up to reality.
Arranged marriage, mafia romance, enemies to lovers revenge, and perfect in every way.
Also, 🔥🔥
Arranged marriage, mafia romance, enemies to lovers revenge, and perfect in every way.
Also, 🔥🔥
September 5, 2025
Really enjoy the characters chemistry the author is excellent in pulling you into the storyline one of my all time favorite authors
September 9, 2025
This book is dark and amazing read that had me hooked from the beginning.
September 20, 2025
Great Job
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more. This author books have always made me giddy.Keep writing M.James.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more. This author books have always made me giddy.Keep writing M.James.
October 4, 2025
3.5
se lee demasiado rápido después de la mitad, me gustó mucho pero me exaspero mucho tristan pero lo disfrute un montónnnn
se lee demasiado rápido después de la mitad, me gustó mucho pero me exaspero mucho tristan pero lo disfrute un montónnnn
pass
December 15, 2025Spoiled FMC
September 26, 2025
somewhere between ⭐️⭐️.75 and ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mehhh— it wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t good either. The FMC was so annoying.
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