Wicked Altar

by Jane Henry

I've hated Cavin McCarthy since the day he made me cry in a school closet.

He was my tormentor. My nightmare. The cruel boy who turned my name into a punchline and my life into hell.

Now? He's my fiancé.

An arranged marriage neither of us wanted, brokered by families who deal in blood and power. I'd refuse if I could. But my sister is dying, and the McCarthy's hold the key to saving her life.

So I'll walk down the aisle. I'll say the vows. I'll become Mrs. Cavin McCarthy.

But I'll never forgive him.

Except... the monster I remember isn't the man standing before me now. The boy who destroyed me has become someone who fights for me. Protects me. Touches me like I'm something precious instead of broken.

And when his hands are on my throat, his voice rough in my ear, I'm not thinking about revenge anymore.

I'm only thinking about surrender.

Genres: Dark, Marriage Of Convenience

Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 30, 2026

About the author

Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read – character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.

Reviews

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[Donna reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook is mind blowing because the author wrote it to be—every command, pause and power shift crafted with such precision that the narrators don’t perform it… they unleash it.

This is wicked… in the most devastating way possible.

From the first page, this story grips you hard and never lets go.

What begins as childhood cruelty spirals into heart-gripping love , brutal twists, and shocking revelations that keep tightening the hold.

Cavin McCarthy is an ultimate dark book-boyfriend-control incarnate.
Ruthless , strategic, devastatingly dominant and dangerously intuitive. He reads Erin with unnerving accuracy. He knows her sensitivities, her limits, the way her body reacts before her mind catches up. He knows exactly when to push, when to restrain and how to unravel her completely without ever rushing her.

And the girl he once broke? Erin is no longer fragile.
She is innocent yet bold, intelligent, quietly fearless—fire wrapped in scars.
Without realizing it, she terrifies Cavin.
She sees him.
Challenges him.
Becomes his weakness. And instead of fighting it, he claims it—possessive, unapologetic and completely focused on her.

Bound by an arranged marriage forged in blood and desperation to save her dying sister, Erin is betrayed and dragged into the McCarthy world, where loyalty is lethal and truths hit harder every time they surface. Just when you think you understand Cavin’s motives, the story twists again, sharper, darker, deeper.

Every instinct tells Erin he’s the enemy… yet her body craves him anyway.!
Cavin doesn’t soften himself, but he is patient. He unravels her slowly—with command, restraint and praise that sinks deep and stays there.
When he lowers his voice and tells her she’s doing exactly what he wants, it hits harder than any touch—and he knows it.
Her surrender is chosen, intoxicating, and it pleases him in ways that blur power into devotion.

The tension is feral, especially inside his club—where desire is currency and control is everything. His jealousy is primal. His possessiveness unmistakable. And instead of fear, Erin feels heat—because being wanted that completely is addictive.

🎧 Audiobook Excellence
The heat works because the writing is fearless—and the performances unleash it.
Wes Ross as Cavin McCarthy—GAME OVER🫠
Velvet-dark, commanding, and lethal with intention, his delivery turns every line into a controlled strike. You don’t just hear Cavin—you feel him.

Kai Kennicott’s portrayal of Erin is stunning—layered, emotional, and quietly powerful. She captures Erin’s strength, vulnerability, and awakening beautifully, grounding every moment with raw authenticity.

🔥 Listener Warning: Listen with headphones… unless you want to explain why you suddenly stopped breathing.

Jane delivers a jaw-dropping masterclass in dark mafia romance—layering erotic tension, betrayal, brutal loyalty, kink-charged power dynamics and emotional depth with fearless precision. The chemistry smolders, the danger never loosens its grip and every page pulses with intent.

Some love stories save you. This one claims you!
The audiobook makes sure you feel every second of it.

[Claudia, Cmarie927 · Rating 5 out of 5]

JUST SOOO GOOD!

As a huge fan of this author's "Dangerous Doms" Irish mafia series, (that I consumed over 4 years ago), I was anxiously awaiting the next generation! And - whew - this did not disappoint!

While you don't HAVE to know all the stories that proceed this one, I highly recommend it. Knowing the history on how the older members of the McCarthy clan handled betrayals and threats makes what is happening in this storyline even more delicious!

Cavin McCarthy has nothing to prove when it comes to loyalty to his family. Just out of prison, he is arranged to marry Erin Kavanaugh, a woman whom he bullied in high school. To say that neither of them are thrilled with this situation is a gross understatement. Erin's peculiarities made her an easy target to torment, but in doing so, she was underestimated, something Cavin finds out was a big mistake. The mystery of who is truly pulling the strings and setting Cavin up to fail is a compelling part of this read, and I was surprised at how that resolved.

I love how the chemistry swirls around this couple and their effort to fight against the sizzling connection is very entertaining. All of the expected bloodshed, violence and mayhem of this world is on full display, and it is engaging and addictive! The layers in this storyline kept me flipping pages, and I finished this quicker than I expected. Soo good!

I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next new release from this prolific and creative author.
I highly recommend visiting her catalog (once done here) for more unforgettable stories. Worth your time, IMO.

I received an ARC (thank you) and happily leave my review.

[Katie Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

We were introduced to the McCarthy family in Unrequited when we got Seamus and Zoya’s story. Now we are getting Cavin and Erin’s story and let’s just say these two have quite a lot of history 😅

The McCarthy’s need access to trade routes in which the Kavanagh family. Meanwhile Erin’s sister Bridget is terminally ill and she needs access to a doctor that is close to the McCarthy family. Both families have something that the other wants so it’s logical that an arranged marriage is proposed between Cavin and Erin. But Erin was completely unaware that she firstly has a new fiance and secondly that her new fiance would be the man who made her life hell when they were in school together. She finds out about her impending marriage at a dinner party in which she thought was just two families coming together for a friendly discussion.

Our FMC Erin is neurodivergent and has developed various mechanisms in order to help her. She is a woman who enjoys a puzzle which she uses later in the book to uncover who is trying to destroy the McCarthy family. Cavin notices this very quickly about his wife and he fosters a warm environment by creating a space in their home for Erin where she can retreat if she needs be to knit, read or whatever she would like. This is definitely a moment where Erin’s walls come down a lot as her perception of the Cavin she knew in school is a lot different from the man he his today.

Erin didn’t realise that when she got Cavin in trouble in school it resulted in consequences at home, and this was a reason why the animosity between them started all those years go. Cavin is regretful of his actions all those years ago and he goes to the ends of the earth to apologise and ensure his wife will be happy in their marriage.

I loved seeing these two get to know each other on a deeper level and from this a romance blossomed. Cavin is oh so protective of his wife and I am absolutely here for it👏🏼

I am so excited to see where Jane takes this series next. Thank you to VPR who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭

[Kristi Lange · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this! it hooked me in from the start an then i couldn’t put it down! we get an HEA for Cavin and Erin but it seems like there will be an overarching storyline that continues throughout the series. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Cavin and Erin grew up together, both from mafia families but Erin never really felt like she fit in. Cavin didn’t have a choice but to fit in and part of that was bullying Erin in school.. something inconsequential to him but set the tone for Erin moving forward.

Fast forward, Erin’s younger sister is extremely sick and her only chance of survival is experimental treatments from a bribable doctor with a two year wait list. This doctor happens to be friends with Cavin’s family and so Erin’s parents arrange a marriage between the two of them without telling Erin.

She would do anything for her sister but in this case, marriage to her enemy might not be the worst thing…turns out Cavin isn’t the same boy she went to school with anymore and he would do anything to make her happy

-arranged marriage
-bad boy x good girl
-anti hero
-band of brothers
-childhood bully
-virgin FMC
-he falls first
-irish mafia
-enemies to lovers
-boy obsessed
-neurodivergent FMC

[Anne Young-Cronister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!! High danger! I loved it! We are back in Balleyhock again! Yay! This story is about Cavin McCarthy & Erin. They are so steamy!! This has everything. Danger and Desire, eagerness & Electric, complex & compelling characters abound! . Love and family is always the answer in this Irish Mafia next Generation of the McCarthy family! This HEA was very hard earned. It’s very exciting reading!!


I reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wowzers! Jane Henry took a collection of diverse tropes (anti-hero, arranged marriage, bad boy/good girl, band of brothers, BD$M, bully, family saga, inexperienced heroine, he falls first, Irish hero, enemies to lovers, obsessed hero, neurodivergent heroine, mafia romance) and masterfully wove them into a cohesive story that will make your trope loving heart so happy and have you kicking your feet with joy.

This is a dark Irish mafia romance where Erin Kavanagh (FMC) is forced to marry Cavin McCarthy (MMC) in order to save her sister. This arranged marriage will benefit both families but Erin and Cavin are true enemies. They both have their reasons for disliking the other which makes the transformation from enemies to lovers oh so sweet. Erin’s neurodivergence gave her an innocence and vulnerability, but she also had an unexpected strength which made her so easy to root for. Cavin was this brutal mafia “bad boy” who could also be a tender, protective gentleman. His loyalty made him so hawt. He was loyal to his family but beyond that, he was loyal to Erin even when he didn’t like her. And a hero that doesn’t hesitate to apologize for his cruelty? I’m not swooning; you’re swooning. Watching Erin and Cavin turn their mutual disdain into blistering chemistry was everything I could possibly want in a romance. I mean, he falls first and is obsessed? Say less. 🥵 I also felt that Erin and Cav’s journey to love was perfectly paced and well-earned. The passion and spice had a k!nky edge but without being overly dark. It seemed to complement their relationship dynamic and the story so well.

The McCarthy family and their power and influence within a dangerous Irish mafia world is a living backdrop for this story. I do love a good family saga, so I enjoyed that aspect a lot. I just wish that I would have had a better handle on the extended family dynamics like how Malachy and the uncles and cousins all fit into the picture. I’m not certain if the murkiness surrounding the family players is on the author or me but I believe that a character map might have helped to keep it all straight. Knowing all the characters, even superficially, does add to the enjoyment of this story.

This was an enjoyable read and was written well enough, but I did take issue the foul language. Look, I know that profanity is pretty much a necessity in a mafia romance. While realism is important, the relentless use of curse words felt gratuitous and distracting. It was over the top even for a mafia romance. If bad language is a deal breaker for you, you might want to skip this one.

This is worth picking up if you are looking for a dark, spicy, high stakes mafia romance that is trope heavy but delivers on its promises. The twists kept me guessing, and the ending was emotionally satisfying. Not quite perfect, but still a swoon-worthy addition to your reading list.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warning: do not start reading this book at bedtime. You will find yourself still reading it 3 hours later!

At first, you will wonder how Cavin and Erin could ever make a real couple. They have hated each other since they were in school together. He because she 'tattled' on him all the time and got him beaten, and she because he and his possee bullied her and even once locked her in a closet.

Erin seems to be OCD and her behavior along with her awkwardness in social situations causes her mother to belittle and snap at her constantly. One thing is for sure, she adores her little sister, Bridget. Bridget is very ill with aplastic anemia or bone marrow failure and her prognosis is grim. The one doctor who could possibly help her is booked solid and even their father's money hasn't managed to get them an appointment. This is one-half of what will bring about the arranged marriage between the families. An arrangement that nobody tells Erin about until Cavin references it. Oops.

Cavin is recently out of prison and the deathbed confession of a close family ally has put him in charge of a responsibility that he isn't supposed to share with the family. A shocking incident at the funeral proves that the inherited 'tribute' is no joke. A proposed marriage arrangement with his teenage nemesis is just icing on his crap cake.

It won't take long to realize that Cavin and Erin are actually perfect for each other, they just have to spend time together not arguing or being spiteful. Easy, right?

Lots more to the story that I'm not going to spill. Just remember my bedtime warning....I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[Brownshugar · Rating 5 out of 5]

​Wicked Altar is a masterclass in emotional, dark Irish Mafia romance. As the first installment in The McCarthy Family Legacy series, Jane Henry delivers a story that is as devastating as it is beautiful.
​The narrative follows Cavin McCarthy and Erin Kavanaugh. Both come from mafia royalty, but their history is stained with pain. Cavin, freshly out of prison, finds himself in an arranged marriage to Erin, the woman he once bullied. While the marriage is a business arrangement for the families, it is a life-saving mission for Erin. Her younger sister is gravely ill, and the only way to get her the medical care she needs is through the McCarthy family's connections.
​Cavin is a complex, dominant MMC who is dangerously intuitive. He understands Erin’s limits and her sensitivities better than she does. The way he uses restraint and command to earn her surrender is intoxicating. Erin herself is a phenomenal lead. She is innocent but bold, possessing a quiet fearlessness that eventually makes her Cavin’s greatest weakness.
​The suspense element is top notch. The mystery of who is pulling the strings and sabotaging Cavin kept me turning pages late into the night. The resolution was surprising and deeply satisfying. While I have always loved Seamus and Zoya, Cavin and Erin have a chemistry that is unmatched. This is Jane Henry’s best work yet. Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[HollyJane · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Review: Wicked Altar by Jane Henry

If you love mafia romance with grit, drama, and emotional depth — Wicked Altar delivers. Cavin McCarthy is painfully broken and beautifully dark. He’s ruthless, dominant, and so emotionally layered it hurts. From tormentor to protector, his transformation is magnetic. And Erin? She’s everything I want in a FMC — smart, witty, independent, and strong. She wanted nothing to do with him, and I ate that tension up.

Their dynamic is wickedly good. The drama, the history, the way they unravel each other — it’s intense and intimate. Cavin’s attentiveness to Erin’s vulnerability and anxiety made me melt. He knew exactly how to calm her, and she was the only one who could soothe his rage. Their connection is raw, healing, and addictive.

The childhood enemies-to-lovers arc adds so much depth. Erin starts off broken and sheltered, but through Cavin, she finds her strength — and becomes his greatest weakness. I’m obsessed. If the rest of this series hits like this book, I’m sold.

🎧 Audiobook Note
Huge thank you to Valentine PR for the opportunity to receive this Advance Listening Copy. I’m so grateful to be able to review both the story and the audiobook experience honestly. The narration brought every emotion to life — intense, vulnerable, and unforgettable.

[Glenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely obsessed. I genuinely could not put this book down I literally stayed up all night reading because it was just that addictive. Mafia romance is my go-to trope, and ever since discovering Jane Henry last year through her Bratva Kings series, I’ve been completely hooked on her writing. This new series did not disappoint she truly knocked it out of the park.
I instantly fell in love with Erin and Cavin. They felt refreshingly different from other characters in the genre, and I loved watching their relationship unfold and grow throughout the story. Trust me, you’ll fall head over heels for these two just as hard as I did.
And let’s talk about the side characters because wow. We even get a few special guests I already adored, but there was one particular character who completely stole my heart. I’m really hoping they get their own book in the future. But honestly, that’s no surprise. Jane Henry has a way of creating characters you can’t help but connect with and fall in love with across her entire world.
Her writing pulls you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the end. This is absolutely one you’ll want to preorder or download the moment it becomes available. I can’t wait to see what she has in store next for this series.

[Dee Mishel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Jane & Valentine PR for the E-ARC of Wicked Altar!

4 stars

I was IMMEDIATELY sucked into this book- finished in two days. Mafia...say less. Enemies to lovers....I'm sat. Neurodivergent FMC...so intriguing! As someone who is a sucker for a mafia romance this book did not disappoint! We love a good dark romance and Erin/Cavin gave me all the feels.

I absolutely loved the neurodivergent representation in this book and the way Cavin loved all her quirks and straight up intelligence was everything. She was quiet and shy in public, but a bad ass in private- gambling strategist, accountant, and evil villain problem solver....round of applause.

Cavin was straight up touch her and die, MY WIFE, and completely overprotective. The way he was also a fighter...hot. He was such a supportive husband that he encouraged Erin to KNIT of all things because he knew it made her happy...swoon. The way he took care of her sister no questions asked and rescued Erin while being severely injured was perfection. I do wish we got a certain scene in The Craic though!

I absolutely loved his family dynamic and can't wait to continue on in the series. I need to see Bridget have an HEA after everything she's been through and I have a feeling it may be with Declan...

[Joy Westerfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a powerful story! I love mafia style stories and when it’s Irish, even better. Plus it’s the continuation of the McCarthy family, who I can’t get enough of. Quite a bit goes on in this story that made my head spin. Plus the depth of emotions I felt while reading just proved to me how exceptional Cavin and Erin’s story is. They have known each other for years, both hating each other for their own reasons. So when they are told, that for the good of the family, that they must marry, the sparks fly! Cavin is oh so delicious, so dominant, so loyal to his family. And Erin is a breath of fresh air, so beautiful, so resilient and so dedicated to her sister. These two are meant for each other even if they don’t know it. They made me laugh with their witty banter. Their chemistry is sizzling to the point I swear my fingers got singed by their heat as I turned the pages. I have to say that this author writes Irish mafia like no other and I can’t wait to read the next book in this incredible series!

[Tori Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great, it’s an Irish Mafia arraigned marriage with some crazy twists. Some you really don’t see coming at all.
Erin is a quiet and odd girl with anxiety problems, nervous ticks and a brain that won’t shut off but can run numbers like it’s the only viable option to her. She only cares about saving her sister and is willing to put her childhood trauma aside to marry a man who was the cause of her trauma.
Cavin is headstrong and stubborn and wants nothing to do with Erin who he blames for his own childhood issues, until he starts to see her in a different light and realizes that him and Erin share more in common that misunderstandings.
The book takes some crazy turns you don’t see coming and pulls you along for the ride. We see Erin and Cavin overcome trials together as they get their bearings on the situations that have been forced into and come out triumphant and thriving by the end.
The Spice was great and not to much, the possessiveness and obsession were just right for this story and the shocker at the end… crazy but worth it.

[KayBeReading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wicked Altar is about Cavin and Erin. Our girl Erin doesn’t like Cavin at all, he use to be her bully. And now they are forced into an arranged marriage where both of their families will benefit. This is going to go well. These may not be able to stand each other but the tension is there and you know what I mean. Erin is quiet and deemed as Miss Perfect but she has some spunk to her. Cavin is macho man that will hurt you. Little Miss Perfect got herself into a little situation and the Big man had to let her know who the boss is. Something is going on and I need to know what it is. I love how Erin’s brain works. Now I’m going to tell you now, you are going to have to wait for the spice and was it worth it? Yes. This story had some twist I didn’t see coming. The ending wrapped it up where it could be over but it also left it open for more. I hope there is more, I need more. Cavin and Erin may have had a rough start but now they are together and happy. I’m glad they were able to make peace with the past and come together. They are a force to be reckoned with.

[Hayley Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book from the moment I turned the first page until the very end
I was hooked and I couldn't put it down. I read his book in a day. It was a powerful story about familys and commitment and love.

Mafia romance is one of my favourite tropes and this book hit everything I love.

Cavin and Erin are perfect for each other of they get over haring each other first and once Cavin broke down Erin's walls and her view of Cavin really changed

They had to earn there happily ever after with danger weaved throughout the book that had me on the edge of my seat throughout the middle part of the book

The chemistry between the two of them was sizzling hot and had me hot while reading the scenes

I loved watching their relationship change and grow throughout the book and the growth in characters for both Cavin and Erin

Thankyou for allowing me to be an arc reader cant wait to read more

[Wendy Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another powerful, addictive book from Jane.
What would you do if your sister was dying and the only way to help her his through the man who bullied you and made your life unbearable at school,
Erin finds herself engaged to the said bully, a power play by her family that she has no choice about. Cavin doesn't want the strange, bookish girl who spent her days at school getting him into trouble, but his family loyalty demands it.
The forced proximity soon builds new understanding of both the past and the present for our unwilling pair.
A tale set among the Irish Mafia, it gives us passion, danger, betrayal, while outside forces work to destroy everything Erin and Cavin have built between them. As always with Jane's characters you will be on the edge of your seat, unwilling to stop reading until the last page.

[Romance_book_obsessed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to VPR for this ARC!

I always enjoy Jane’s mafia romances!
This story follows Erin, who is arranged to marry her high school bully to help save her sister’s life. At first, she’s against the idea but Cavin realizes he was wrong in the past and determined to make it right.

Erin has some neurodivergence and has some coping mechanisms Cavin notices. She enjoys staying home and knitting, along with finances. Cavin’s family has been facing a threat and Erin agrees to help him find out their enemy.

There’s also a kink club that Cavin takes his bride to explore their connection.

Cavin and Erin find their home in each other. I would love an epilogue, but I’ll wait for what’s next in the series!

[Carol Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cavin and Erin, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, hot mafia guy, shy nerdy girl. if any of these call to you then this is the book you need to read. Cavin and Erin knew each other from school where he was a bully or bully adjacent, and she was the target. Erin developed coping mechanisms to help her anxiety, Cavin noticed and took note. when their parents arranged their marriage the coping mechanisms came out in full force causing Cavin to become protective and intrigued. Can they overcome their past in order to have a future? Can they be the support person the other needs? In my opinion this is a must read book! a wonderful start to a brand new series. Can be read as a standalone, however in my opinion it's better if you read the previous McCarthy series prior.

[Erica Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg where do I start aside from I KNEW THESE IRISH MEN WIJLD WIN ME OVER!! Those Russian mafia men don’t have anything on these Irish mafia men!

This is one of Seamus’s brother’s stories. And Cavin is absolutely book husband material. I mean he is second to Seamus, but he is up there. I want to hear more of the other brothers that’s for sure. Cavin is the one that takes everything on his shoulders and won’t tell anyone or ask for help. Until she comes along. Erin pushes his every nerve but wins him over and there is absolutely nothing these two wouldn’t do for each other.

I got this as an ALC and oh it was worth the wait. The narrators did absolutely amazing for duel narration. I honestly don’t think there isn’t a book of Jane Henry’s that I won’t want to listen to!!

[Hyzra · Rating 4 out of 5]

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🌶️🌶️🌶️

This is what we call enemies to lovers. Oh I love this couple truly! Cavin and Erin have my heart! When they decided to give each other a try and "not kill each other", I was kicking my feet giddy! I finished reading this in one day cause I really want to know how the ending goes. I got a little emotional when Cavin apologize to Erin on what he did ages ago, and my my, they are one of my fav couple. The plot of the book is easy but I do feel like the ending was a bit rushed. Erin has some neurodivergence and has her coping mechanisms. And Cavin notice this and everytime Erin feels overwhelm, he will help her cope. Urgh love this kind of tropes. Be sure to read this when its out! It will be released on January 30th.

[Tosha Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wicked Altar by Jane Henry is a dark Irish mafia romance centered on an enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage. Forced to marry Cavin McCarthy—the man who once tormented her—Erin agrees to the union to save her sister’s life. What begins as resentment and fear slowly shifts into dangerous attraction as power, obsession, and buried emotions collide. Gritty, intense, and emotionally charged, the story explores control, surrender, and transformation within a ruthless crime family. This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy dark romance, anti-heroes, and high-stakes relationships with morally gray dynamics.

[Reading In the Red Room · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5….I just finished listening to this intense book…and that’s how you start a new series!!! Cavin and Erin are up and boy oh boy do they have a story to tell. These two knew each other in school and to say they are enemies is an understatement. Cavin is dark, dangerous and so is his family. Erin is sassy, smart and a bit inexperienced in life…but when she has to be fiercely protective she is…especially when it comes to her sister. This is a well layered story with a few turns. These characters definitely keep you on your toes. The story was captivating and the characters were addictive. I’m excited to see what is coming next.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Families are always complex and none more so than the McCarthy and Kavanagh families that are joined by the marriage of Cavan and Erin in this story. Enemies to lovers doesn’t even come close to how Erin feels about Cavan following everything that happened in high school, but as they say stranger things have happened and in this page turner of a story they surely do. A desperately sick sister, bombings underground fights, betrayal and a wedding are just some of the events that happen and will keep you riveted to this book. I thoroughly enjoyed every word and can’t wait for the next one.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading Jane Henry for many years, so i first met Keenan McCarthy when he was young and married Caitlin, so it's really nice to see the next generation getting their HEAs. Erin and Cavin make a unique pairing, hating each other from childhood, but they are actually very similar. It's a good job that the McCarthy's are such a big family, some od the other leave much to be desired. Another corker that I would definitely recommend.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive this Arc and it’s the first book I have read from this author. We go into this Irish Mafia world where Erin is to wed Cavin in an arranged marriage. Both of them are doing it for reasons each other doesn’t know yet. They already know each other from school when Erin would get bullied a lot by Cavin and his friends so they have somewhat of a grudge with each other. This book had a good amount of spice, plot and a bit of a mystery to solve. I enjoyed it and hope to read more of this world.

[Megan Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good! I’m incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to get the audiobook version because the narration took the story to a whole new level! The Irish accents were so clear, easy to understand, and absolutely divine.

The overall plot and story was perfection and pulls you right in. There is so much tension, plot build up with suspense, and of a course some little plot twists along the way. I’m such a fan of Jane’s work and this book was an incredible read at to kick off a new series! I’m hooked!

[traci l. Stambaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This booked grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Between the sexual tension/chemistry between Erin and Cavin and the mystery surrounding Cavin, I was hooked. Putting this book down was difficult. Who would have thought that two people who had such a dysfunctional past could become such an amazing team. The McCarthy clan is becoming my new favorite. I can’t wait for more from this series.

[Kaity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cavin and Erin are two sweethearts.

I would never have thought that the childhood bully would work in the mafia romance world, but it effortlessly works for these two.

I love how their instant hate to their slow burn love. It was so damn perfect.

And that SPICE…. holy damnnnnnn

Thank you Jane and Valentine PR for an advanced copy.

[Madison Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got the pleasure to read the advanced copy of this book. I love anything mafia/dark romance related and this book checked all the boxes for me. If you enjoy spicy scenes, plot that actually makes you think, neurodivergent characters, and childhood rivals/enemies to lovers, then please give this book a read!

(Also the sister dynamic in this book had me giggling the whole time XD )