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MIDNIGHT ASSEMBLY : A Dark College Enemies to Lovers Romance
From author C.S. Solarys comes a dark, slow-burn stalker mafia romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a dangerously obsessive, morally black antihero.I am haunted by the legacy of a madman. My father is a brutal, vicious capo dei capi who’ll do anything for a profit he doesn’t need.
And I want no part of it.
I’ve spent all my life planning my exit, building an empire that will crush his, and everything is finally aligned for my takeover, until the stunning Scarlett Morgana Greene ruins it just by existing.
Loathing her is mercy.
She’s also my best friend’s girl and my current assignment in Aurea Dominorum—The Golden Masters.
My eyes are on her.
Always on her.
Even when I see her tripping and doing things she’ll regret, things no one else should see, I don’t shut the door or tell my friend to take care of his girl.
I press record.
She owes me in blood, and I will collect.
And I want no part of it.
I’ve spent all my life planning my exit, building an empire that will crush his, and everything is finally aligned for my takeover, until the stunning Scarlett Morgana Greene ruins it just by existing.
Loathing her is mercy.
She’s also my best friend’s girl and my current assignment in Aurea Dominorum—The Golden Masters.
My eyes are on her.
Always on her.
Even when I see her tripping and doing things she’ll regret, things no one else should see, I don’t shut the door or tell my friend to take care of his girl.
I press record.
She owes me in blood, and I will collect.
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2025
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C.S. Solarys
12 books41 followersC.S. SOLARYS writes steamy, high-stakes romances where morally gray alpha-holes are brought to their knees by feisty, unapologetic heroines.
Her stories will make you cry a little, laugh a lot, and yell at the pages more than once.
She has a thing for Fantasy and Sci-fi shows, and nothing pairs better with her smutty reads than a hot cup of tea.
You’ll find her on socials as cssolarys.
Her stories will make you cry a little, laugh a lot, and yell at the pages more than once.
She has a thing for Fantasy and Sci-fi shows, and nothing pairs better with her smutty reads than a hot cup of tea.
You’ll find her on socials as cssolarys.
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November 1, 2025
3 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Midnight Assembly had dark academia vibes, a secret society, and a broody romance but the execution fell a little flat for me. The pacing felt uneven, and the writing came off a bit juvenile at times, which didn’t fit the darker tone the story was going for.
I also struggled with the romance; it felt rushed and forced, like the characters didn’t really get to know each other before supposedly falling in love. And the whole “secret society” aspect was confusing way too many people seemed to know about it for something that’s supposed to be hidden.
Cool concept, but I wanted more depth in the world-building and character development.
**I received this eARC from Happily Booked PR and the author C. S. Solarys. Thank you for this opportunity! All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily. **
Midnight Assembly had dark academia vibes, a secret society, and a broody romance but the execution fell a little flat for me. The pacing felt uneven, and the writing came off a bit juvenile at times, which didn’t fit the darker tone the story was going for.
I also struggled with the romance; it felt rushed and forced, like the characters didn’t really get to know each other before supposedly falling in love. And the whole “secret society” aspect was confusing way too many people seemed to know about it for something that’s supposed to be hidden.
Cool concept, but I wanted more depth in the world-building and character development.
**I received this eARC from Happily Booked PR and the author C. S. Solarys. Thank you for this opportunity! All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily. **
October 28, 2025
I enjoyed this book it’s not something I would read but very good. It’s part of 4 book series Golden Masters
Blurb
From author C.S. Solarys comes a dark, slow-burn stalker mafia romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a dangerously obsessive, morally black antihero.
I am haunted by the legacy of a madman. My father is a brutal, vicious capo dei capi who’ll do anything for a profit he doesn’t need.
And I want no part of it.
I’ve spent all my life planning my exit, building an empire that will crush his, and everything is finally aligned for my takeover, until the stunning Scarlett Morgana Greene ruins it just by existing.
Loathing her is mercy.
She’s also my best friend’s girl and my current assignment in Aurea Dominorum—The Golden Masters.
My eyes are on her.
Always on her.
Even when I see her tripping and doing things she’ll regret, things no one else should see, I don’t shut the door or tell my friend to take care of his girl.
I press record.
She owes me in blood, and I will collect.
Blurb
From author C.S. Solarys comes a dark, slow-burn stalker mafia romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a dangerously obsessive, morally black antihero.
I am haunted by the legacy of a madman. My father is a brutal, vicious capo dei capi who’ll do anything for a profit he doesn’t need.
And I want no part of it.
I’ve spent all my life planning my exit, building an empire that will crush his, and everything is finally aligned for my takeover, until the stunning Scarlett Morgana Greene ruins it just by existing.
Loathing her is mercy.
She’s also my best friend’s girl and my current assignment in Aurea Dominorum—The Golden Masters.
My eyes are on her.
Always on her.
Even when I see her tripping and doing things she’ll regret, things no one else should see, I don’t shut the door or tell my friend to take care of his girl.
I press record.
She owes me in blood, and I will collect.
October 27, 2025
This was a dark college / mafia romance.
4 best friends become Golden masters in their dangerous secret society, and each is allowed one request.
Torre is vowed to help his best friend gain his request, marriage to Scarlett, except she has no idea about any of it or the dangers she is being dragged into. Torre's job is simple, to help her fall for Ry, and survive her upcoming trials.
Scarlett instantly hates him, but as he's forced to protect her, stalk her and guard her, their feelings shift into something that could kill them all. Their society has laws, and their families expect loyalty.
This is a dark forbidden romance, with high stakes threats, stalking, obsession, possession, and spice. The guys are red flags walking, and there are lots of twists.
4 best friends become Golden masters in their dangerous secret society, and each is allowed one request.
Torre is vowed to help his best friend gain his request, marriage to Scarlett, except she has no idea about any of it or the dangers she is being dragged into. Torre's job is simple, to help her fall for Ry, and survive her upcoming trials.
Scarlett instantly hates him, but as he's forced to protect her, stalk her and guard her, their feelings shift into something that could kill them all. Their society has laws, and their families expect loyalty.
This is a dark forbidden romance, with high stakes threats, stalking, obsession, possession, and spice. The guys are red flags walking, and there are lots of twists.
December 29, 2025
This author is a first for me, however not the genre.
Because if you love a dark college, slow-burn stalker mafia romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity and a dangerously obsessive, morally black antihero, then this story is definitely for you.
With family there are certain traditions that children must uphold, footsteps they must follow in the name of their father, within the walls lays a dangerous secret society, where they are governed by there own laws and they expect nothing by devout loyalty.
Our MMC Torre, is put in a position where he must help his best friend Ry with his request, marriage to our FMC Scarlett. They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you, but keeping her in the dark, opens her to dangers that she doesn’t see coming and what lays before her with no idea of what she is about to be dragged into.
All Torre needs to do is his job, help her fall from Ry and for Scarlett to survive her upcoming trials, but between them the hate is instant, yet when he is forced to guard her, in the process stalking her to keep her safe, their feelings for each other change the very dynamic of their relationship, engaging in something forbidden will have disastrous consequences for them both if they are found out.
Dark forbidden romance is a fan favourite, but when you’re dealing with threats, and high stakes ones at that, it takes the obsession and possession to a whole new level, and the spice, will have you fanning yourself in all the right places, and let’s not forget the walking red flags and the twist, it will keep you guessing from the first word to the last.
Highly recommend both the author and the book. Can’t wait to read what this author writes next.
I received an ARC. Therefore, I am submitting a voluntary review.
Because if you love a dark college, slow-burn stalker mafia romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity and a dangerously obsessive, morally black antihero, then this story is definitely for you.
With family there are certain traditions that children must uphold, footsteps they must follow in the name of their father, within the walls lays a dangerous secret society, where they are governed by there own laws and they expect nothing by devout loyalty.
Our MMC Torre, is put in a position where he must help his best friend Ry with his request, marriage to our FMC Scarlett. They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you, but keeping her in the dark, opens her to dangers that she doesn’t see coming and what lays before her with no idea of what she is about to be dragged into.
All Torre needs to do is his job, help her fall from Ry and for Scarlett to survive her upcoming trials, but between them the hate is instant, yet when he is forced to guard her, in the process stalking her to keep her safe, their feelings for each other change the very dynamic of their relationship, engaging in something forbidden will have disastrous consequences for them both if they are found out.
Dark forbidden romance is a fan favourite, but when you’re dealing with threats, and high stakes ones at that, it takes the obsession and possession to a whole new level, and the spice, will have you fanning yourself in all the right places, and let’s not forget the walking red flags and the twist, it will keep you guessing from the first word to the last.
Highly recommend both the author and the book. Can’t wait to read what this author writes next.
I received an ARC. Therefore, I am submitting a voluntary review.
October 28, 2025
I knew this would be dark, but… um…. wow. This was so messed up. But in a good way.
I was absolutely hooked when I saw the write before signing up for the advanced copy. Then I second-guessed when I downloaded it, because it seemed a bit dark for my tastes…
Take note, there are a LOT of triggers… and for a person who doesn’t mind grey with morally grey heroes, this story was full of pitch black and thoroughly addicting.
There’s smut, violence, drugs, betrayal… did I mention betrayal? On so many levels.
Torre ended up being surprisingly sweet… well, as sweet as a murderously unhinged mafia/secret society leader can be.
Scarlett was a hard one for me. She appeared strong, and faced some pretty horrible situations, then had to deal with falling for her mortal enemy.
They were a classic hate-at-first-sight - and both their reactions made me giggle. The plot certainly kept you guessing. Will they? Won’t they? And the love triangle with Ryder, the guy who wants ‘Scarnage’? I wish there was a little more interaction because I kind of wanted to see how (and whether) he would grovel.
Plenty of conflict (like a lot), crazy wannabe OW everywhere, secret societies, unwanted arranged marriages/engagements and a c.rappy family (his side)…
So, even though it was dark, and filthy, and unhinged, there were elements of sweet, too. Loved seeing their relationship evolve.
I enjoyed.
I was absolutely hooked when I saw the write before signing up for the advanced copy. Then I second-guessed when I downloaded it, because it seemed a bit dark for my tastes…
Take note, there are a LOT of triggers… and for a person who doesn’t mind grey with morally grey heroes, this story was full of pitch black and thoroughly addicting.
There’s smut, violence, drugs, betrayal… did I mention betrayal? On so many levels.
Torre ended up being surprisingly sweet… well, as sweet as a murderously unhinged mafia/secret society leader can be.
Scarlett was a hard one for me. She appeared strong, and faced some pretty horrible situations, then had to deal with falling for her mortal enemy.
They were a classic hate-at-first-sight - and both their reactions made me giggle. The plot certainly kept you guessing. Will they? Won’t they? And the love triangle with Ryder, the guy who wants ‘Scarnage’? I wish there was a little more interaction because I kind of wanted to see how (and whether) he would grovel.
Plenty of conflict (like a lot), crazy wannabe OW everywhere, secret societies, unwanted arranged marriages/engagements and a c.rappy family (his side)…
So, even though it was dark, and filthy, and unhinged, there were elements of sweet, too. Loved seeing their relationship evolve.
I enjoyed.
November 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This dark, slow-burn dark academia romance features a secret society and will eventually be four books each focusing on one of the four members of the Aurera Dominorum, The Golden Masters: Torre, Ryker, Caden and Maxim. Book 1 introduces the characters and tells the story of Torre and his assignment, Scarlett, who is promised to his friend, Ryker.
Torre is supposed to keep an eye his best friend’s intended and inform Ryker if Scarlett is getting into trouble or risking their relationship; however, instead of the hatred he feels for her, he quickly becomes obsessed and begins to stalk her for himself. When she steps out of line, he takes matters into his own hands and risks his allegiance to The Golden Masters and his friend to indulge in his obsession.
Scarlett and Torre’s chemistry is filled with all the tension that makes an enemies to lovers story sizzle. Written in dual POV, I loved Torre’s morally black character and found myself enjoying the chapters from his POV the best. The beginning of the book is heavy on world building and the balance between this and Scarlett and Torre’s story was at times unevenly paced. Overall, the plot was intriguing and I found the characters relatable. If you are looking for a dark, mafia stalker romance that includes forced proximity, a morally black antihero MC and a dangerous academic secret society setting, this one might be for you.
November 21, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Midnight Assembly is a dark academia, secred society, forbidden romance.
I liked the dark academia vibe, the idea of a school only for the super rich and corrupt. What left me a bit perplexed was the secret society, when as usual they give world domeneering powers to kids that are yet to graduate. It always feel a bit ridiculus, but still, it was ok within the story. The secret society bit started rather strong, with a redemption arc for the MMC that didn't really find it's conclusion in this book, and a brotherhood vibe that I hope will be expanded in the next books in the series.
The romance is a bit of a slow burn at first, with the MCs that pass from hateing each other to professions of love in the span of a couple of chapters. It felt rushed and out of context. Torre and Scarlet barely interact, and while I get why he might be infatuated with her, I don't get how she goes from lust to love in the span of a couple of days.
The italian was a bit butchered, both in phrases and names, both in cultural generaliztion, but that's probably something that only a native speaker will notice. Still, every time I saw the MMC name spelled wrong from the original Italian it took me a bit out of the story.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Midnight Assembly is a dark academia, secred society, forbidden romance.
I liked the dark academia vibe, the idea of a school only for the super rich and corrupt. What left me a bit perplexed was the secret society, when as usual they give world domeneering powers to kids that are yet to graduate. It always feel a bit ridiculus, but still, it was ok within the story. The secret society bit started rather strong, with a redemption arc for the MMC that didn't really find it's conclusion in this book, and a brotherhood vibe that I hope will be expanded in the next books in the series.
The romance is a bit of a slow burn at first, with the MCs that pass from hateing each other to professions of love in the span of a couple of chapters. It felt rushed and out of context. Torre and Scarlet barely interact, and while I get why he might be infatuated with her, I don't get how she goes from lust to love in the span of a couple of days.
The italian was a bit butchered, both in phrases and names, both in cultural generaliztion, but that's probably something that only a native speaker will notice. Still, every time I saw the MMC name spelled wrong from the original Italian it took me a bit out of the story.
November 15, 2025
Secret society
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Dual POV
Dark mafia
Forced proximity
A part of a secret society, our mmc Torre is supposed to keep an eye his best friend's intended and inform Ryker if Scarlett is getting into trouble; but instead he becomes obsessed with her and starts st@lking her for his own needs.
And When she steps out of line, he takes matters into his own hands and risks his allegiance to The Golden Masters and his friend to indulge in his obsession. Indulge in her.
Scarlett and Torre's chemistry is filled with all the tension with that enemies to lovers, slow burn sizzle. It’s electric. Written in dual POV, I loved Torre's morally black character. Loved the world building, the plot was intriguing pulling me into the story and I found the characters relatable. If you are looking for a dark, mafia, stalker romance with tropes including forced proximity, a morally black antihero MC and a dangerous secret society setting, this one might be for you. I’d definitely recommend this read, I enjoyed this.
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Dual POV
Dark mafia
Forced proximity
A part of a secret society, our mmc Torre is supposed to keep an eye his best friend's intended and inform Ryker if Scarlett is getting into trouble; but instead he becomes obsessed with her and starts st@lking her for his own needs.
And When she steps out of line, he takes matters into his own hands and risks his allegiance to The Golden Masters and his friend to indulge in his obsession. Indulge in her.
Scarlett and Torre's chemistry is filled with all the tension with that enemies to lovers, slow burn sizzle. It’s electric. Written in dual POV, I loved Torre's morally black character. Loved the world building, the plot was intriguing pulling me into the story and I found the characters relatable. If you are looking for a dark, mafia, stalker romance with tropes including forced proximity, a morally black antihero MC and a dangerous secret society setting, this one might be for you. I’d definitely recommend this read, I enjoyed this.
November 15, 2025
"I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.” Midnight Assembly is a dark romance featuring numerous potential triggers, including explicit content, violence, drug use, and multiple forms of betrayal. The narrative centers on Torre, a morally ambiguous mafia and secret-society leader, and Scarlett, a resilient heroine who faces significant adversity before becoming entangled with her enemy.
Their relationship follows a classic adversarial dynamic, shifting from sharp initial conflict to a reluctant emotional connection. A secondary love triangle thread involving Ryder adds additional tension, though it receives limited development.
The plot includes substantial conflict rivalries, secret societies, arranged marriages and engagements, and complicated family dynamics. The story blends intense, grim elements with moments intended to show emotional growth between the main characters.
Overall, the book delivers a high conflict, dark romance narrative with themes of power, loyalty, and morally grey decision making.💛
Their relationship follows a classic adversarial dynamic, shifting from sharp initial conflict to a reluctant emotional connection. A secondary love triangle thread involving Ryder adds additional tension, though it receives limited development.
The plot includes substantial conflict rivalries, secret societies, arranged marriages and engagements, and complicated family dynamics. The story blends intense, grim elements with moments intended to show emotional growth between the main characters.
Overall, the book delivers a high conflict, dark romance narrative with themes of power, loyalty, and morally grey decision making.💛
November 21, 2025
This was amazing. Ate it right up. The secret society aspect was really cool but it’s a bit dark. I really loved how Scarlett and Torre’s relationship was genuine enemies to lovers. She was super naive when they first met and she got embroiled in this totally insane web of secrets and hidden agendas. Ryker kind of gave me the ick from a romantic standpoint and I was glad he didn’t get the girl in the end even though he was a good friend to Torre. I liked the glimpses of Maxim and Caden in this and I look forward to learning more about them. Torre was honestly super romantic even if he was completely unhinged about it. He’s a lot more honorable than you would expect for someone in his position. The spice in this was outrageously hot and there was so much of it once it finally got going. The tension between Torre and Scarlett was hot af. His little nickname for her is so perfect. I loved the way both of them changed over the course of the story but they both became stronger in different ways. This was a really incredible read and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
November 1, 2025
When Dark Academia Meets Mafia Madness
OK Besties... "Midnight Assembly" by C.S. Solarys isn’t your cute little enemies-to-lovers story. This is dark academia meets mafia obs€ssion with a side of “I’ll ruin you and love you for it.” Scarlett? She’s smart, haunted, and trying to outrun her father’s bloody empire. Torre? Oh, that man is pure danger wrapped in silk—her best friend’s man, her shadow, her sta£ker, her reckoning. The tension? Slow-burn h€llfire. The secret society vibes? Dripping in gold and sin. Torre’s obsession is chillingly intimate, the kind that makes you question your morals and still whisper one more chapter. If you love morally black antiheroes, corruption arcs, and the type of chemistry that burns through the page, "Midnight Assembly" is your next dark fix. Looking forward to this series.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
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OK Besties... "Midnight Assembly" by C.S. Solarys isn’t your cute little enemies-to-lovers story. This is dark academia meets mafia obs€ssion with a side of “I’ll ruin you and love you for it.” Scarlett? She’s smart, haunted, and trying to outrun her father’s bloody empire. Torre? Oh, that man is pure danger wrapped in silk—her best friend’s man, her shadow, her sta£ker, her reckoning. The tension? Slow-burn h€llfire. The secret society vibes? Dripping in gold and sin. Torre’s obsession is chillingly intimate, the kind that makes you question your morals and still whisper one more chapter. If you love morally black antiheroes, corruption arcs, and the type of chemistry that burns through the page, "Midnight Assembly" is your next dark fix. Looking forward to this series.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
November 3, 2025
Just finished Midnight Assembly by C.S Solarys. It’s a dark romance that gives L.O.R.D.S series vibes mixed with some mafia. It follows our MC Torre son of a powerful don at university of the worlds elite. Students from different powerful families. He meta his best friends girlfriend who just came to university a year after they did. Scarlett she is a firecracker not afraid to speak her mind so when she Mets Torre, they instantly hated each other. But Torre felt something else he started texting her from a burner just to figure her out. The story is good the spice is good. The only thing is that I felt like there was things missing like we don’t see how Scarlett finds out it was Torre she was texting which I feel like that could have added alittle bit more to the growth and connection between the 2. But overall it was a good book to read.
November 16, 2025
Hello, people!
The book belongs to the dark college and mafia romance genre. Lately I have noticed a boom in mafia romance and I tend to like it. There have been quite a few creative and imaginative stories of this genre and I am particularly happy about it. I must warn you that the book deals with many harsh topics such as violence, prostitution and drugs. Therefore, if you do not like these, then do not read it.
Of course, all these issues are topical and frequent but I can understand if you cannot read them.
The story is well written and interesting. Also, the writing is tough, has tension and suspense. In addition, the world building has a very good structure and is quite dark. Finally, due to its almost cinematic plot I can say that I would like to see it in a movie.
Thank you very much to the author and Happily Booked PR for the eARCs!
This is my honest review!
The book belongs to the dark college and mafia romance genre. Lately I have noticed a boom in mafia romance and I tend to like it. There have been quite a few creative and imaginative stories of this genre and I am particularly happy about it. I must warn you that the book deals with many harsh topics such as violence, prostitution and drugs. Therefore, if you do not like these, then do not read it.
Of course, all these issues are topical and frequent but I can understand if you cannot read them.
The story is well written and interesting. Also, the writing is tough, has tension and suspense. In addition, the world building has a very good structure and is quite dark. Finally, due to its almost cinematic plot I can say that I would like to see it in a movie.
Thank you very much to the author and Happily Booked PR for the eARCs!
This is my honest review!
November 6, 2025
Midnight Assembly is a dark academia, enemies to lovers, slow burn, secret society read.
This was a great start to the series. It was thrilling with the stalkerish aspect. Scarlett and Torre start off as enemies but he becomes intrigued with her and begins to stalk her, texting her from a burner phone to learn more. Due to his very obsessive/possessive personality, there is a lot of tension created between the two of them. This also makes for some very spicy spice. You could feel the intensity between them! The story is really well written and will have you flying through the pages. I can't wait for the next one!!!!
This was a great start to the series. It was thrilling with the stalkerish aspect. Scarlett and Torre start off as enemies but he becomes intrigued with her and begins to stalk her, texting her from a burner phone to learn more. Due to his very obsessive/possessive personality, there is a lot of tension created between the two of them. This also makes for some very spicy spice. You could feel the intensity between them! The story is really well written and will have you flying through the pages. I can't wait for the next one!!!!
November 12, 2025
ARC Review
4⭐
Torre is obsessive & possessive over his best friends girl and I couldn't wait to see the fall out.
I love the shady mafia, secret society vibes in this book.
Poor Scarlett didn't actually have a clue what she signed herself up for.
I was enjoying this book but then felt like there were chapters missing as there were lots of time jumps? I came away feeling like I'd missed part of the storyline.
I will definitely read the next one as I would like to see Maxim, Caden and Ryder's stories. Hopefully they include Aisha and Irina 😆🤞
Thank you to the Author for the chance to read this book 💛
4⭐
Torre is obsessive & possessive over his best friends girl and I couldn't wait to see the fall out.
I love the shady mafia, secret society vibes in this book.
Poor Scarlett didn't actually have a clue what she signed herself up for.
I was enjoying this book but then felt like there were chapters missing as there were lots of time jumps? I came away feeling like I'd missed part of the storyline.
I will definitely read the next one as I would like to see Maxim, Caden and Ryder's stories. Hopefully they include Aisha and Irina 😆🤞
Thank you to the Author for the chance to read this book 💛
November 19, 2025
High stakes ,loyalty but to who ? Is it family ? Brothers in arms? Or the lady with charms ….Its gritty. His scrupulous father has wealth he doesn’t need through greed and he wants to escape from his clutches but at what cost? He vows to win at all cost . Escape the haunted memories and make better ones with his own e,pure about to destroy the legacy his father is about ready to relinquish but this woman ,his friend’s woman potential bride is a thorn in his side . He’s determined to win at all, costs even through blackmail if that’s what it takes to overcome…except …who’s stalking who and who’s wooing who because the secret assembly is all eyes and when once despise because passion the mighty assembly might just come tumbling down around them …Family ties that bind and a society that has laws are major flaws in a would be romance dance . Do they have a chance to succeed ? You’ll just have to read for yourself to find out ,it’s on bookshelves now .
November 6, 2025
It had me in the first half. This book gave me Cruel intentions/eyes wide shut to start with and all of the capitalist flair of a 00s teen drama with the college lifetsyle and designer goods chasing. BUT Torre being a chaotically unhinged Mafia psycho, really made the american teenage dream love triangle work. Scarlett's appearance is such a stark contrast to her personality, there were definitely clues to her villian era being more than just rebellion from the start. Can't wait to see more from this series and see the other Golden Masters fall.
November 20, 2025
Dark Mafia at its finest. This book was filled with just about everything you could ask for in this type of read. A dark MMC, twists and turns all over. It was a true trope fest. Sexy, and hot. With spice set to burn. This book ticked every box for me. The characters were hot, the description was amazing, and I couldn’t put this book down. Thank you for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this book. I’ll definitely be reading the rest. Are these coming out in paperback? Because I need a physical copy to Grace my shelves.
December 5, 2025
It starts kind of slow for my taste but beware just hang on it will be well worth the read. It's a Mafia dark romance book that will have rooting for the so called underdog.
Scarlett is a young girl coming to college to be with her love only to have find it wasn't what she thought it was going to be. He was in the arms of another.
Torre is the leader of The Golden Masters and he finds himself doing everything in his power to save Scarlett from a life Ryker, her ex , has thrown on her.
There are so many plots & twist you'll find yourself screaming and wondering what's happening next.
Scarlett is a young girl coming to college to be with her love only to have find it wasn't what she thought it was going to be. He was in the arms of another.
Torre is the leader of The Golden Masters and he finds himself doing everything in his power to save Scarlett from a life Ryker, her ex , has thrown on her.
There are so many plots & twist you'll find yourself screaming and wondering what's happening next.
October 20, 2025
Spice. Tropes galore. Stalker vibes. Dark romance. This book had it all!
I love a good mafia story and this hit the nail on the head for me with the plot. I always enjoy a red flag guy in the dark romance genre and our MC did not disappoint.
He is obsessed with her while trying to make something of himself outside of his father’s rule. His obsession border lines psychotic but it’s also appealing at the same time!
I love a good mafia story and this hit the nail on the head for me with the plot. I always enjoy a red flag guy in the dark romance genre and our MC did not disappoint.
He is obsessed with her while trying to make something of himself outside of his father’s rule. His obsession border lines psychotic but it’s also appealing at the same time!
October 30, 2025
This is the first book that I've read by C.S. Solarys and OMG. I absolutely loved it. I couldn't put it down and read it in one night. There's so much going on that it held my attention. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.
Here's what you can expect from this book:
🔪I'll ruin you/I'll save you
❤️Enemies to Lovers
🔪Forced Proximity
❤️Stalker
🔪Best Friend's Girlfriend
❤️Ritual Romance
🔪Secret Society
❤️Dark Academia
🔪Corruption Arc
Here's what you can expect from this book:
🔪I'll ruin you/I'll save you
❤️Enemies to Lovers
🔪Forced Proximity
❤️Stalker
🔪Best Friend's Girlfriend
❤️Ritual Romance
🔪Secret Society
❤️Dark Academia
🔪Corruption Arc
November 17, 2025
Falling for the one he is supposed to watch and protect puts the sanctity of his secret society is at risk. They worked hard to gain their positions before classes started. She comes to school late after taking time to convince her parents to let her attend.
Dark academia, touch her and die, forbidden romance. All the tropes are on point. Torre knows exactly what buttons to push when it comes to Scarlett.
Dark academia, touch her and die, forbidden romance. All the tropes are on point. Torre knows exactly what buttons to push when it comes to Scarlett.
December 21, 2025
This book started really strong, but then the pacing felt off, and we skipped over a lot of the world building/relationship building in my opinion, so it really just fell flat for me. The world intrigues me, so I will give the next book a shot when it comes out. I just really wish there was more depth and steady pacing. I know some people loved this, so I do still recommend trying it and forming your own opinion on this book. Check the trigger warnings!
October 30, 2025
A college mafia book that is not for the weak. This is a morally black, shopping list of triggers book that only a select group will love. The plot is great, the pace is perfect, the characters draw you in, the family betrayal comes in so many ways. I am looking forward to reading more about this elite group.
November 1, 2025
Midnight Assembly is dark academia turned obsessive romance—and it pulls no punches. When rivals in a twisted college ritual thrust together, every glance becomes a gamble and every secret a weapon. Solarys writes tension like a knife: dangerous, unyielding, and ticking—until the hate morphs into something dangerously close to desire.
November 3, 2025
This is a dark romance - check triggers before reading.
A great dark academia story with some mafia thrown in. Scarlett, our FMC, is smart and fierce, and her MMC, Torre, is dangerous and obsessive. The slow burn is real, but the spice is spicy too. The corruption arc was perfect for spooky season as well.
A great dark academia story with some mafia thrown in. Scarlett, our FMC, is smart and fierce, and her MMC, Torre, is dangerous and obsessive. The slow burn is real, but the spice is spicy too. The corruption arc was perfect for spooky season as well.
November 4, 2025
I enjoyed this book, especially the interesting mix of dark academia and mafia romance.
The dangerous secret society was intriguing with their strict laws and the forced loyalty.
The suspense and twists were well written and had me on the edge of my chair in anticipation.
The forbidden romance, threats, stalking, possessiveness, obsession and hot AF steamy scenes made for an overall good read.
The dangerous secret society was intriguing with their strict laws and the forced loyalty.
The suspense and twists were well written and had me on the edge of my chair in anticipation.
The forbidden romance, threats, stalking, possessiveness, obsession and hot AF steamy scenes made for an overall good read.
November 12, 2025
This is a terrific revenge mafia romance with a MMC who st@lks his friend's girlfriend. This story was so captivating and if you love enemies to lovers, secret society and a college setting then you read this. This romance is a sizzling slow burn that turns into a blaze. Great plot, unique storyline, what's not to love?!
October 25, 2025
college gone wild
It’s like college gone wild with your secret society’s and hidden secrets
If you’re in the know then you really get it if you’re not then you barely scratch the surface of what’s going on
Power rules all
Everyone wants something
It’s like college gone wild with your secret society’s and hidden secrets
If you’re in the know then you really get it if you’re not then you barely scratch the surface of what’s going on
Power rules all
Everyone wants something
November 8, 2025
I liked this! She's a new to me author & this is Torre & Scarlett's story. This is the start of a series; he's obsessed with her & it causes issues. There's a lot going on here; secrets, rival families. The spice was great & loved the story! Highly recommend this book & author!
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