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Perfectly Imperfect #12
Frozen Heart
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Expected 30 May 26Love.
What a pathetic, absurd illusion.
A fairy tale spun for weak, useless bastards,
Too blind to grasp the world as it truly is.
The world is a rotting, godforsaken wasteland
Where only lies and deception thrive.
Everyone wears a mask.
Everyone hides a blade.
There are no saints here.
Nothing left but shades of grey.
I swore by that claim for years,
Until I met her.
A single innocent soul in a world drenched in sin.
A ray of sunshine in the bottomless black abyss,
A delicate flower from whom I must stay as far away as possible.
I can't.
I am going to steal her light,
Even knowing it was never meant for me.
What a pathetic, absurd illusion.
A fairy tale spun for weak, useless bastards,
Too blind to grasp the world as it truly is.
The world is a rotting, godforsaken wasteland
Where only lies and deception thrive.
Everyone wears a mask.
Everyone hides a blade.
There are no saints here.
Nothing left but shades of grey.
I swore by that claim for years,
Until I met her.
A single innocent soul in a world drenched in sin.
A ray of sunshine in the bottomless black abyss,
A delicate flower from whom I must stay as far away as possible.
I can't.
I am going to steal her light,
Even knowing it was never meant for me.
444 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 30, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
5 STARS, take all the stars I have!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹
I’m a bit emotional rn because wdym my favorite series is over?
But I’m also happy because I’m gonna see them again (hopefully) in the second generation.
Neva wrote yet another book that I will be obsessing over 🤭🤍
I crave her presence like a drug. I need my next fix, and soon. Without it, I’m going to descend into madness.
Iris from Sweet Prison is here again as the main character this time. And now she’s a girl who’s stalking a hot as fuck man (I totally get it 🧎🏻♀️) I mean, she stalks him in a cute way because she has a crush on him. He’s so composed, wears glasses, and never curses. In her mind, she’s questioning if he’s really a made man because he seems so normal… until she sees a side of him she definitely wasn’t supposed to see 👀
And when she needs help with something so important to her, guess who jumps in, The one and only…
DADDY Adriano Ruffo
“I. Will. Destroy. The world. To keep. Her. Safe. And I will die before I fail. That’s not a promise but a guarantee.”
this is the equivalent of “I'm not jealous. I just have an uncontrollable urge to kill any man who even looks at my wife” from my forever favorite Salvatore Ajello and I'm so here for it 🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
When I tell you this man is sex on sticks, you better believe me. This man is so whipped, it’s unreal. The amount of giggling I let out at 1 am is crazy because what do you mean he did all of that for her? 😋
You’re my air. My sun. My lifeline. I’m drowning without you. I need you.
When Iris catches him in a very compromising situation, he was supposed to not leave any witnesses, so when she pulls his own gun on him, THIS MAN GETS A HARD ON 🤣
Then she gives him a cookie to help with his migraines and flees, to tell you he was stunned is an understatement 😂
Does he forget that interaction? Never!!!!!
She’s mine. My pure little flower. My Little Iris.
This man put meaning to “to be loved is to be known” He memorizes every little thing about his little flower. Every. Thing. Even if she thinks it’s ridiculous. He was denying his feelings at every turn until he wasn’t....... until she melted his frozen heart 🥹🤍
The plot line was AMAZING. I loved when she turned the tables on him, it was satisfying seeing her play him like that 😂
Overall, the book was really enjoyable. It left me missing these two and all of the characters in the series. The epilogues made me tear up a lot. Seeing all of them in one scene made me emotional af
I’m so excited and can’t wait for what’s coming ❤️
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the amount of excitement I have for this book is indescribable
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12 books 12 couples, a whole universe I’m not ready to say goodbye to..
SIKE we're gonna see them and their children in the second generation 🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
SOS a silver fox is coming (ADRIANO MF RUFFO)
I'm still thinking about him, it’s not even funny, he's giving off so much Salvatore vibes istg if this man has the same obsession as Salvatore I WILL BE DONE FOR, the fact that he's her stalker too???? I can’t wait till 2026 😭
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I’m a bit emotional rn because wdym my favorite series is over?
But I’m also happy because I’m gonna see them again (hopefully) in the second generation.
Neva wrote yet another book that I will be obsessing over 🤭🤍
I crave her presence like a drug. I need my next fix, and soon. Without it, I’m going to descend into madness.
Iris from Sweet Prison is here again as the main character this time. And now she’s a girl who’s stalking a hot as fuck man (I totally get it 🧎🏻♀️) I mean, she stalks him in a cute way because she has a crush on him. He’s so composed, wears glasses, and never curses. In her mind, she’s questioning if he’s really a made man because he seems so normal… until she sees a side of him she definitely wasn’t supposed to see 👀
And when she needs help with something so important to her, guess who jumps in, The one and only…
DADDY Adriano Ruffo
“I. Will. Destroy. The world. To keep. Her. Safe. And I will die before I fail. That’s not a promise but a guarantee.”
this is the equivalent of “I'm not jealous. I just have an uncontrollable urge to kill any man who even looks at my wife” from my forever favorite Salvatore Ajello and I'm so here for it 🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
When I tell you this man is sex on sticks, you better believe me. This man is so whipped, it’s unreal. The amount of giggling I let out at 1 am is crazy because what do you mean he did all of that for her? 😋
You’re my air. My sun. My lifeline. I’m drowning without you. I need you.
When Iris catches him in a very compromising situation, he was supposed to not leave any witnesses, so when she pulls his own gun on him, THIS MAN GETS A HARD ON 🤣
Then she gives him a cookie to help with his migraines and flees, to tell you he was stunned is an understatement 😂
Does he forget that interaction? Never!!!!!
She’s mine. My pure little flower. My Little Iris.
This man put meaning to “to be loved is to be known” He memorizes every little thing about his little flower. Every. Thing. Even if she thinks it’s ridiculous. He was denying his feelings at every turn until he wasn’t....... until she melted his frozen heart 🥹🤍
The plot line was AMAZING. I loved when she turned the tables on him, it was satisfying seeing her play him like that 😂
Overall, the book was really enjoyable. It left me missing these two and all of the characters in the series. The epilogues made me tear up a lot. Seeing all of them in one scene made me emotional af
I’m so excited and can’t wait for what’s coming ❤️
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pre read 𝜗ৎ
the amount of excitement I have for this book is indescribable
_____
12 books 12 couples, a whole universe I’m not ready to say goodbye to..
SIKE we're gonna see them and their children in the second generation 🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
SOS a silver fox is coming (ADRIANO MF RUFFO)
I'm still thinking about him, it’s not even funny, he's giving off so much Salvatore vibes istg if this man has the same obsession as Salvatore I WILL BE DONE FOR, the fact that he's her stalker too???? I can’t wait till 2026 😭
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Stalker mafioso so obsessed he’s in therapy 🖤🔥 he STALKS TO CLOSE TO THE SUN because she falls for him & the ‘other him’?! But then he gets jealous of THE OTHER HIM?! Poetic!
Silent yearning. Blatant denial. Obsessive stalking.
Little Iris is a hardworking maid of a mafioso household so truly nothing can faze her. She’s actually got a mini crush on a handsome older gent in slutty little glasses…he just seems so genteel 👀 Until she walks in on stoic Adriano ‘losing it’ and realizes he’s THE BADDDEST OF THEM ALL! Iris thinks she escaped him but he can’t stop thinking about her cookie (no spoilers!)…
”Reason is gone. There’s only her.”
This book should be called STALKER’S OBSESSION because this man is not yearning…he’s stalking & salivating while pretending it’s not a big deal at all 🔥 This man is in PHYSICAL PAIN when she’s not near and finds desperate ways to be in her orbit. I mean he forces her to marry him but you know…it’s not like he likes her or anything…my man is so deep in denial! Truly giving Christian Allister vibes…
The many details I was obsessing over:
🖤 he’s unhinged but in THERAPY *that’s good I guess*
🍪 only she can calm him!
🖤 he only allows her to see his true ‘unhinged’ self
🍪 she slowly cracks his stoic veneer & the man starts LOSING IT!!
🖤 his dog hates him but loves her!
Slow burn for the ages! The writing builds up the romance so incredibly well that it has you absolutely thirsting by the end of it 🔥 FEAR & LUST are a potent mix and emotional intimacy between these two didn’t even require the physical touch to emphasize the CHEMISTRY and tension.
MINI REUNION! I’m balling that this is the last book in the series. I loved all the references to the previous books and the hilarious reunion scene. But seriously…I need more.
mafia romance
delicious AGE GAP! (he’s 43!)
OTT protective & jealous mmc
stalking
pure soul fmc
opposites attract
forced marriage
slow burn
blindfold
no OW drama
no 3rd act breakup
HEA
Thank you to Neva Altaj for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Silent yearning. Blatant denial. Obsessive stalking.
Little Iris is a hardworking maid of a mafioso household so truly nothing can faze her. She’s actually got a mini crush on a handsome older gent in slutty little glasses…he just seems so genteel 👀 Until she walks in on stoic Adriano ‘losing it’ and realizes he’s THE BADDDEST OF THEM ALL! Iris thinks she escaped him but he can’t stop thinking about her cookie (no spoilers!)…
”Reason is gone. There’s only her.”
This book should be called STALKER’S OBSESSION because this man is not yearning…he’s stalking & salivating while pretending it’s not a big deal at all 🔥 This man is in PHYSICAL PAIN when she’s not near and finds desperate ways to be in her orbit. I mean he forces her to marry him but you know…it’s not like he likes her or anything…my man is so deep in denial! Truly giving Christian Allister vibes…
The many details I was obsessing over:
🖤 he’s unhinged but in THERAPY *that’s good I guess*
🍪 only she can calm him!
🖤 he only allows her to see his true ‘unhinged’ self
🍪 she slowly cracks his stoic veneer & the man starts LOSING IT!!
🖤 his dog hates him but loves her!
Slow burn for the ages! The writing builds up the romance so incredibly well that it has you absolutely thirsting by the end of it 🔥 FEAR & LUST are a potent mix and emotional intimacy between these two didn’t even require the physical touch to emphasize the CHEMISTRY and tension.
MINI REUNION! I’m balling that this is the last book in the series. I loved all the references to the previous books and the hilarious reunion scene. But seriously…I need more.
mafia romance
delicious AGE GAP! (he’s 43!)
OTT protective & jealous mmc
stalking
pure soul fmc
opposites attract
forced marriage
slow burn
blindfold
no OW drama
no 3rd act breakup
HEA
Thank you to Neva Altaj for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Iris works as a maid in the Don Spada household... as well as a few extra jobs to keep her and her seriously ill mom from ending up on the streets, and continuing her never-ending battle with hospital bills. The only salvation for her mom lies in a heart transplant with a sum Iris can only dream of.
Adriano Ruffo is an unscrupulous and ambitious man who doesn't care about anyone - a man rumored to have killed his wife.
When Iris finds him in an inconvenient circumstance, he starts paying more attention to her. And he slowly becomes... obsessed (even though he claims he isn't).
It is very difficult not to give away spoilers (even the small ones, which you find out right at the start of the story).
I adore Iris; she's a strong, determined, hard-working, unwavering heroine, ready to do anything to save her mom - her only remaining unconditional support in life. Always ready to help others. Some would even consider her too naive, but I don't think so; she's just a good person.
And that is what particularly fascinates Adriano about her.
Their relationship, from acquaintances to lovers, is slow but so great and full of emotions.
Adriano, with his obsession, can match my favorite man, Salvatore Ajello from the fifth book of this series, 'Stolen Touches'.
I love obsessed male characters, where there is no one else for them but her. And as always - he's obsessed with her, and I'm obsessed with him.😂
What you can expect:
♡ age gap
♡ mafia romance
♡ arranged/forced marriage
♡ opposites attract
♡ obsessed mmc/touch her and die vibes
Although I'm very sad that this series is ending, I can't wait to see what Neva has in store for us with the second generation. ♥
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Adriano Ruffo is an unscrupulous and ambitious man who doesn't care about anyone - a man rumored to have killed his wife.
When Iris finds him in an inconvenient circumstance, he starts paying more attention to her. And he slowly becomes... obsessed (even though he claims he isn't).
It is very difficult not to give away spoilers (even the small ones, which you find out right at the start of the story).
I adore Iris; she's a strong, determined, hard-working, unwavering heroine, ready to do anything to save her mom - her only remaining unconditional support in life. Always ready to help others. Some would even consider her too naive, but I don't think so; she's just a good person.
And that is what particularly fascinates Adriano about her.
Their relationship, from acquaintances to lovers, is slow but so great and full of emotions.
Adriano, with his obsession, can match my favorite man, Salvatore Ajello from the fifth book of this series, 'Stolen Touches'.
I love obsessed male characters, where there is no one else for them but her. And as always - he's obsessed with her, and I'm obsessed with him.😂
What you can expect:
♡ age gap
♡ mafia romance
♡ arranged/forced marriage
♡ opposites attract
♡ obsessed mmc/touch her and die vibes
Although I'm very sad that this series is ending, I can't wait to see what Neva has in store for us with the second generation. ♥
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August 6, 2025wdym its coming 2026 🤨 give it to me rn!
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July 23, 2025PAUSE was this here before ???
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August 3, 2025ADRIANO BABY COME HOME 💔
And who tf is iris now,,
12couples , 12 books 🤭
Can't believe this will be the last book , I want it out rn but am not ready for it to be done 😫
This serie is really confusing me because some books were good and some others weren't but if you ask me? Totally would recommend it 🙈
And who tf is iris now,,
12couples , 12 books 🤭
Can't believe this will be the last book , I want it out rn but am not ready for it to be done 😫
This serie is really confusing me because some books were good and some others weren't but if you ask me? Totally would recommend it 🙈
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August 11, 2025ugh i wish this wasn't the last book but imma eat up the 2nd gen 🤞
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February 26, 2026♡ ⊹ ˚ ─── ˚ ⊹ ♡
The last book. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐓𝐇 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞.
I honestly can’t believe this series is ending. Not every book worked for me, but the ones that did? They really did.
And the men in this series? 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧.
And now we’re closing it with a man in his forties. 𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎?
And a STALKER???
I’m very much seated and slightly concerned. 😭
♡ ⊹ ˚ ─── ˚ ⊹ ♡
The last book. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐓𝐇 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞.
I honestly can’t believe this series is ending. Not every book worked for me, but the ones that did? They really did.
And the men in this series? 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧.
And now we’re closing it with a man in his forties. 𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎?
And a STALKER???
I’m very much seated and slightly concerned. 😭
♡ ⊹ ˚ ─── ˚ ⊹ ♡
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July 26, 2025WAIT, WHATTTTT??? Omggg de quién será este libro lptm. Esa sinopsis aaaahhhhhh
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July 24, 2025Wait
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WHOSE BOOK IS THIS ?????
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WHOSE BOOK IS THIS ?????
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July 31, 2025I fear this is going to be my newest obsession! Adriano already has me hooked 😮💨 I NEED IT NOW
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August 1, 2025it’s finally the silver fox’s turn. GIVE IT TO ME NOW NEVA 🫴🫴
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August 1, 2025pls someone tell me who's Adriano???😭😭😭😭
May 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 (ARC Review)
RTC
RTC
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August 2, 2025Iris and Adriano???? okay I didn't know I needed this but YES
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August 3, 2025Adriano 😽
I hope we get a book for Damian as well (luca’s younger brother)
I hope we get a book for Damian as well (luca’s younger brother)
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July 30, 2025EL NOMBREEEEE, sólo di el nombreeee jajaja.
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July 25, 2025omg wait… WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE–
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February 6, 2026I'm gonna eat this up. God give me patience😭
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July 30, 2025Adriano babe is this your book???? I don’t think mentioning him killing his wife in Sweet prison was for nothing!!! 🤨
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July 31, 202512. Frozen Heart (Iris & Adriano)
not-out-yet
April 27, 2026May 30thhhhhhh
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May 24, 2026RTC!
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July 24, 202512????? 12?!!!!!!
can’t wait to read it!!!
can’t wait to read it!!!
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January 20, 2026Ohhh no, please don't tell me this is the last one already...
May 21, 2026
🖤Mafia
🖤Arranged Marriage
🖤Age Gap
🖤Slow Burn
I am so sad one of my favorite mafia series has come to an end, but this was the perfect way to wrap it up. Adriano has been the man connecting everyone throughout the series, and his story completely exceeded my expectations. He wasn’t what I expected at all…he was even better.
Iris is doing everything she can to survive and save her mom, and I immediately connected with her. From their very first interaction, the chemistry between Adriano and Iris was undeniable. The tension, the banter, and the slow build of their relationship had me completely hooked. Watching their love and trust grow throughout the story was one of my favorite parts.
Adriano is powerful, protective, and intimidating, but there’s also a softer side to him that made me fall hard. The slow burn romance was done so well and made every moment between them feel worth the wait. Add in the mafia drama, danger, and emotional moments, and I could not put this book down.
Such a satisfying and emotional ending to an amazing series!
🖤Arranged Marriage
🖤Age Gap
🖤Slow Burn
I am so sad one of my favorite mafia series has come to an end, but this was the perfect way to wrap it up. Adriano has been the man connecting everyone throughout the series, and his story completely exceeded my expectations. He wasn’t what I expected at all…he was even better.
Iris is doing everything she can to survive and save her mom, and I immediately connected with her. From their very first interaction, the chemistry between Adriano and Iris was undeniable. The tension, the banter, and the slow build of their relationship had me completely hooked. Watching their love and trust grow throughout the story was one of my favorite parts.
Adriano is powerful, protective, and intimidating, but there’s also a softer side to him that made me fall hard. The slow burn romance was done so well and made every moment between them feel worth the wait. Add in the mafia drama, danger, and emotional moments, and I could not put this book down.
Such a satisfying and emotional ending to an amazing series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Frozen Heart was the perfect ending to an incredible series, and I’m honestly so sad to see it end. This 12 book mafia series has become one of my all time favorites, and saying goodbye to these characters feels emotional in the best way.
Adriano and Iris were everything. I loved the contrast between his cold, dangerous nature and her softness and kindness. Their relationship was intense, emotional, and so addictive to read. Adriano’s obsession and devotion to Iris had me completely hooked, and the way he slowly let her into his heart made every moment between them feel special.
The humor, tension, spice, and emotional moments were balanced so well, and the final epilogues genuinely made me emotional. Seeing everyone together one last time felt like the perfect goodbye to a series I’ve loved from the beginning.
Neva Altaj really created something special with this world, and I already know I’ll miss these characters so much.
Adriano and Iris were everything. I loved the contrast between his cold, dangerous nature and her softness and kindness. Their relationship was intense, emotional, and so addictive to read. Adriano’s obsession and devotion to Iris had me completely hooked, and the way he slowly let her into his heart made every moment between them feel special.
The humor, tension, spice, and emotional moments were balanced so well, and the final epilogues genuinely made me emotional. Seeing everyone together one last time felt like the perfect goodbye to a series I’ve loved from the beginning.
Neva Altaj really created something special with this world, and I already know I’ll miss these characters so much.
Review of advance copy
All I can say is this entire series is Top Tier and I am looking forward to the next generation. Iris and Adriano were perfect for each other and although it is an Age Gap romance they meshed well together. Iris really ironed out Adrianos wrinkles. Granted he was still not a "good man" perse but for her he was EVERYTHING. I love how we saw both Iris and Adriano grow as individuals and later as a couple.
The chef's kiss in this book was the epilogue with Adriano had a meeting with all of our favorite MMC's from the Perfectly Imperfect series. I was literally cackling at Sergei's antics and Roman's threats to him. Pure comedy. I am so looking forward to the next generation and all the headaches the children will bring their parent's once they are of age.
The chef's kiss in this book was the epilogue with Adriano had a meeting with all of our favorite MMC's from the Perfectly Imperfect series. I was literally cackling at Sergei's antics and Roman's threats to him. Pure comedy. I am so looking forward to the next generation and all the headaches the children will bring their parent's once they are of age.
May 23, 2026
This was a rollercoaster of all rollercoasters and i was there for it!
If you thought Salvatore was the most complex with his moods, Adriano was insane! I was on edge the whole book and while i had my suspicions on the major twists and i did guess them they were still absolutely diabolical and i was there for it!
I loved that we got to see my favourite Sergei once again (i love that chaotic psycho)! And i’m both happy and said that this was the last book in the series. I know we might be getting 2nd gen (we already got the first book a year or so ago) but i’ll hope that the 2nd gen will be even more amazing than this series!
Overall, i absolutely adored Adriano and Iris, they both were complex characters and neva portrayed them amazingly!
If you thought Salvatore was the most complex with his moods, Adriano was insane! I was on edge the whole book and while i had my suspicions on the major twists and i did guess them they were still absolutely diabolical and i was there for it!
I loved that we got to see my favourite Sergei once again (i love that chaotic psycho)! And i’m both happy and said that this was the last book in the series. I know we might be getting 2nd gen (we already got the first book a year or so ago) but i’ll hope that the 2nd gen will be even more amazing than this series!
Overall, i absolutely adored Adriano and Iris, they both were complex characters and neva portrayed them amazingly!
August 3, 2025
¡Libro final de la serie perfectamente Imperfecto
Nos explican un poco de quien es Adriano Ruffo y su pequeña obsesión Con Iris.
Adriano finalmente consiguió su propio! ¡Al parecer, él está en sus 40 tantos años y estoy salivando, debido a que neva nos da pequeños detalles de cómo es el.
El hombre ya está obsesionado y su libro no ha comenzado aún, pero las ansias de poder terminar y empezar con la segunda generación me están tentando.
Estos serían los tropos del libro:
El romance acosador que todos merecemos.
los opuestos se atraen
diferencia de edad héroe acosador
matrimonio forzado/arreglado
sólo ella puede calmarlo
tócala y muere
OTT héroe posesivo/celoso
Nos explican un poco de quien es Adriano Ruffo y su pequeña obsesión Con Iris.
Adriano finalmente consiguió su propio! ¡Al parecer, él está en sus 40 tantos años y estoy salivando, debido a que neva nos da pequeños detalles de cómo es el.
El hombre ya está obsesionado y su libro no ha comenzado aún, pero las ansias de poder terminar y empezar con la segunda generación me están tentando.
Estos serían los tropos del libro:
El romance acosador que todos merecemos.
los opuestos se atraen
diferencia de edad héroe acosador
matrimonio forzado/arreglado
sólo ella puede calmarlo
tócala y muere
OTT héroe posesivo/celoso
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