Weaponized

by Kelly Kilburn

Love is a dangerous game…and she's the perfect weapon. A femme fatale mafia princess meets her dark, brooding match in this searing opposites-attract new adult romance

Gráinne

I belong to the mob.

I’m a beautiful, seductive pawn—a weapon in my family’s extensive armory.

It’s why I’m at St. Agnes. Catering to America’s richest and most corrupt, the college is the perfect place to get a world-class education and secure my father’s legacy.

My orders? Choose one of the men on my father’s list and make him want to marry me.

My only rule? Don’t fall in love.

Luca

Most people view me as my brother’s enforcer.

The son of a powerful mafia don, I scare people. Intimidate them until they do what I—what we—want.

Those who aren’t after my family connections think I’m a monster.

But not Gráinne.

She wants me despite my darkness—maybe even because of it.

The problem? She was never meant to be mine.

Heirs of the Organized

Book 1: Weaponized
Book 2: Scandalized

Audible Audio

Expected publication January 20, 2026

About the author

Despite a reading addiction that takes up most of her free time, Kelly Kilburn loves to write her own romance novels. She’s an absolute sucker for a morally grey hero with a twisted path toward happily-ever-after.

Kelly lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her partner in crime (otherwise known as her husband) and occasionally their daughter (when she deems them worthy of a visit from college). When she’s not immersed in a romance, Kelly often can be found drinking copious amounts of coffee while watching the deer play in the woods outside her window.

Reviews

[Ali Alley EscapeThroughABook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did the book description sound good? Yes. Did I expect to love this book the way I did? Yes and no. I had that *feeling*… I know that sounds crazy, but the cover and book description really gave off the right type of vibes for me. So did I expect it? No, but also I had a feeling, so yes. This book absolutely didn’t disappoint. Even as a dual narration, it is so good. I admit I do love a duet, and the books done in that style just read smoother. It tends to make getting lost and emotionally invested easier in this book. That wasn’t a problem at all with this book. So for a book to be this good as a dual narration? That says a lot. The amazing writing combined with the amazing narration blew me away. This book is angsty, and the narration puts so much emotion into their voices. I just wow. This mafia romance is dark, and yeah, you need to check your TWs, but it’s not super dark. It’s what you would expect, tbh. It has the rival mafias and the whole opposites attract thing going on. But for me, the biggest hook was Luca. The way he loved her, even when he didn’t know how or thought he deserved her. It just was a lot. The book is also spicy, but not overly so. The spice also tends to add to the emotion in the book. I feel like I keep pointing out how emotional this book is, but for real, this book is super emotional and *chef’s kiss*. I am looking forward to the next book in the series and definitely recommend this book to all angsty mafia romance lovers.

This contemporary romance is book 1 of The Heirs of the Organized series. This book does have darker themes and scenes. The romance in this book is a forbidden romance. This book is spicy with open door spicy scenes. Gráinne has been sent to find a husband by her father who is the Irish mafia leader. Luca belongs to the Italian mafia and is one her father’s recommended husband potentials. Luca is a dangerous enforcer, but when he’s with her, he is someone else. She was supposed to spy and not fall in love. It was going to be easy. Until she met Luca.
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🎧Audiobook
✨Thank You Harlequin Audio for the ALC✨

[Aura C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun, addictive mafia romance with high tension, real stakes, and a love story that felt both dangerous and tender at the same time. The dynamic between the main characters gave me strong Romeo and Juliet energy, mixed with a Beauty and the Beast vibe where fear, power, and vulnerability are constantly colliding.

The chemistry was undeniable and built naturally. I loved how loyalty, family expectations, and personal choice were all tangled together, making every decision feel heavy and meaningful. The romance felt intense without overpowering the story, and the emotional beats hit at just the right moments.

There is plenty of action, intrigue, and spice, but what really worked for me was how invested I became in the characters and their world. I flew through this and never once felt bored.

If you enjoy mafia romance with strong chemistry, emotional tension, and a dramatic love story, this one is absolutely worth picking up. I am definitely continuing the series.

[litlindseyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍, 𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕."

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and Kelly Kilburn for the opportunity to listen to this ALC!

First of all, I enjoyed the premise of this story. A bunch of heirs to the mafia all going to a college together? And the FMC is a badass mafia princess that can take care of herself? Count me in.

One of the things that stood out to me about this book was Luca's inner monologue. He's only soft for Gráinne (which we love of course!), but his inner monologue was just so funny to me sometimes. He truly can't believe that Gráinne is interested in him.

The narrators were great. J.T. Londale & Harper Holloway did an excellent job and really added to the emotional depth of the story.

Listen on January 20th!

[Gayla Storz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this dark romance with Luca and Gràinne and loved how he was so soft and so in love with her. This is my first book with this author and I can’t wait to listen to the next book.