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Nine Years After: An Irish Mafia Dark Romance
Betrayal. Secrets. Lies. War.
Can love survive when nothing is what it seems?
Maeve and Callum were once inseparable—until a sudden, brutal act shattered everything. For nine years, Maeve believed that he had betrayed her.
But it’s all an elaborate lie, and Maeve soon learns that she’s surrounded by secrets.
A staged fallout. A series of calculated deceptions. An arranged marriage. A bitter rivalry. Can Maeve navigate the lies and the bloodshed to take her rightful place as a leader?
Now, with the brutal Costa family closing in, Maeve agrees to an uneasy alliance with Callum, and their life together starts falling into place as the burden of the last nine years fades away. But some things are too good to be true. And just when she learns to trust Callum again, she discovers the truth. A truth he has kept from her.
He doesn’t just want an alliance.
He wants her.
A whirlwind international trip offers a temporary calm, but the stillness feels wrong. Too quiet. Too perfect. With old feelings resurfacing and buried secrets unraveling, Maeve begins to who can she trust?
Some truths destroy more than lies ever could.
And some hearts may not survive what’s coming.
Will they all make it back?
Can love survive when nothing is what it seems?
Maeve and Callum were once inseparable—until a sudden, brutal act shattered everything. For nine years, Maeve believed that he had betrayed her.
But it’s all an elaborate lie, and Maeve soon learns that she’s surrounded by secrets.
A staged fallout. A series of calculated deceptions. An arranged marriage. A bitter rivalry. Can Maeve navigate the lies and the bloodshed to take her rightful place as a leader?
Now, with the brutal Costa family closing in, Maeve agrees to an uneasy alliance with Callum, and their life together starts falling into place as the burden of the last nine years fades away. But some things are too good to be true. And just when she learns to trust Callum again, she discovers the truth. A truth he has kept from her.
He doesn’t just want an alliance.
He wants her.
A whirlwind international trip offers a temporary calm, but the stillness feels wrong. Too quiet. Too perfect. With old feelings resurfacing and buried secrets unraveling, Maeve begins to who can she trust?
Some truths destroy more than lies ever could.
And some hearts may not survive what’s coming.
Will they all make it back?
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2025
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September 24, 2025
I absolutely loved this debut novel by J.C. MACKE and was thrilled to get the chance to read it before it's release date. the story of Maeve, Callum and all those surrounding them will have you hooked and racing to the end.
There's chemistry, flirtations and spice between two people who have waited so long for each other that makes it even more intense, twists and turns and pure hatred for some characters ( IYKYK)
Your heart will break for and with Maeve, mend along side her and SHATTER all over again.
This is book 1 in a long series and I CANNOT WAIT for the rest.
5 stars from me!!
There's chemistry, flirtations and spice between two people who have waited so long for each other that makes it even more intense, twists and turns and pure hatred for some characters ( IYKYK)
Your heart will break for and with Maeve, mend along side her and SHATTER all over again.
This is book 1 in a long series and I CANNOT WAIT for the rest.
5 stars from me!!
December 30, 2025
This book had me hooked early on because I love a story built around past misunderstandings, buried secrets, and emotional baggage that refuses to stay buried. Add in family drama and romantic tension, and I’m already seated. The yearning was there, her history carried weight, and there was so much emotional potential baked into the setup.
That said, I did struggle at times with how easily things were resolved. Some conflicts felt like they should have hurt more or lingered longer, and instead they wrapped up fairly quickly. I found myself wanting more pushback, more emotional chaos—something messier that made those resolutions feel fully earned.
Now. Ireland.
This is entirely for my own personal gain and not an expectation of other readers—but once they made it to Ireland, I was locked in. It immediately reminded me of other books I’m deeply obsessed with, and that familiarity pulled me in hard. It felt comforting and immersive in a way that hit all the right buttons for me, and I genuinely loved that part of the story. It added something special that re-anchored my emotional connection.
The writing itself was engaging, and it’s clearly setting the stage for a sequel that has a lot of potential.
All in all, this is a concept full of tropes I love to eat up. While I wanted more depth and slower, more hard-earned emotional payoff, there were moments—especially later in the book—that really worked for me and reminded me exactly why I keep coming back to stories like this.
That said, I did struggle at times with how easily things were resolved. Some conflicts felt like they should have hurt more or lingered longer, and instead they wrapped up fairly quickly. I found myself wanting more pushback, more emotional chaos—something messier that made those resolutions feel fully earned.
Now. Ireland.
This is entirely for my own personal gain and not an expectation of other readers—but once they made it to Ireland, I was locked in. It immediately reminded me of other books I’m deeply obsessed with, and that familiarity pulled me in hard. It felt comforting and immersive in a way that hit all the right buttons for me, and I genuinely loved that part of the story. It added something special that re-anchored my emotional connection.
The writing itself was engaging, and it’s clearly setting the stage for a sequel that has a lot of potential.
All in all, this is a concept full of tropes I love to eat up. While I wanted more depth and slower, more hard-earned emotional payoff, there were moments—especially later in the book—that really worked for me and reminded me exactly why I keep coming back to stories like this.
January 6, 2026
Strong
This was a great story. I don't want to tell you to much but if you like mafia and some spicy then this story for you. Make sure you read the triggers!
This was a great story. I don't want to tell you to much but if you like mafia and some spicy then this story for you. Make sure you read the triggers!
September 26, 2025
I am obsesssssssssed with the heat between Maeve and Callum. Obviously telling every secret you’ve ever kept is impossible, but, Callum has been keeping some BIG secrets and I feel like trusting him is going to be so hard for her moving forward in future books. I adored all of the characters in the book and cannot wait to see what J.C. does with them in the upcoming books. This book ends in a cliffhanger that we are tossed right off of. I cannot wait to watch as Maeve becomes the fierce bada55 we know she can be. Once she takes a breath and gets over her initial panic and fear, when she can channel everything Lorcan worked with her on… yeah it’s going to be epic and I’m totally here for it.
October 5, 2025
Huge thank you to twisted chaos Pr and J.C. Macke for allowing me to be an arc reader for Nine Years After. I absolutely loved this book and am rating it 5 stars!
This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and didn’t let go until I was finished with it. My heart absolutely loved Maeve and Callum and I am dying to know what book two has in store for them.
Maeve, our FMC, was once inseparable with a man she loved ever since she was young. His name is Callum and he was loyal towards Maeve in everywhere until Maeve caught him in a precarious position with a family member of hers. With a broken heart and broken trust, Maeve spends the next nine years in the dark thinking that Callum betrayed her, only to reunite with him and learn the truth behind what happened all those years ago. Not only does Maeve realize she was tricked this whole time by family, she soon realizes just how many lies and betrayals have been happening around her that she was too blind to notice.
With the threat of the brutal Costa mafia family closing in, Maeve teams up with Callum and during that time their kove starts to fall into place once again. With Callum’s help, Maeve starts overcoming her trauma that she suffered years ago and is finally learning to trust Callum once again. However, she discovers a truth that even she can’t excuse him for, a truth that threatens everything they have been building up together once again.
Overall, this book was filled with such a beautiful romance that grows in the middle of pure chaos. The amount of betrayals in this book had me gasping and the ending of book one had me screaming “NO!”. I loved the writing style of this author and all of the characters have a special place in my heart besides the evil ones. I cannot wait for the next book to come out!
This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and didn’t let go until I was finished with it. My heart absolutely loved Maeve and Callum and I am dying to know what book two has in store for them.
Maeve, our FMC, was once inseparable with a man she loved ever since she was young. His name is Callum and he was loyal towards Maeve in everywhere until Maeve caught him in a precarious position with a family member of hers. With a broken heart and broken trust, Maeve spends the next nine years in the dark thinking that Callum betrayed her, only to reunite with him and learn the truth behind what happened all those years ago. Not only does Maeve realize she was tricked this whole time by family, she soon realizes just how many lies and betrayals have been happening around her that she was too blind to notice.
With the threat of the brutal Costa mafia family closing in, Maeve teams up with Callum and during that time their kove starts to fall into place once again. With Callum’s help, Maeve starts overcoming her trauma that she suffered years ago and is finally learning to trust Callum once again. However, she discovers a truth that even she can’t excuse him for, a truth that threatens everything they have been building up together once again.
Overall, this book was filled with such a beautiful romance that grows in the middle of pure chaos. The amount of betrayals in this book had me gasping and the ending of book one had me screaming “NO!”. I loved the writing style of this author and all of the characters have a special place in my heart besides the evil ones. I cannot wait for the next book to come out!
October 16, 2025
Nine Years After follows a young woman raised in an organised crime family. As a teenager, she fell for a boy from another family connected to her own, until one day she saw something that broke her heart. Nine years later he suddenly walks back into her life, and she starts to realise that maybe not everything was as it seemed back then.
I loved the premise. The whole “misunderstanding from the past” setup always hooks me, especially when you mix in family secrets, old wounds, and a bit of dark romance tension. The yearning between them and the difficulties she faced in her past gave it a lot of emotional potential.
But I did struggle a bit with how easily things were resolved. Conflicts that could have packed a big emotional punch were brushed aside so quickly that I found it hard to stay fully immersed. I just couldn’t quite believe how readily she accepted everything, and that lack of realism threw me out of the story a few times.
The Irish touches were also quite a lot. I’ll admit I don’t know any families in organised crime, but I do know plenty of Irish people, and the way it was written felt over the top to me. Maybe it’s a cultural thing, but I don’t really get the obsession with claiming distant heritage from a few generations ago. It’s not something that feels very natural to me, so it did pull me out of the story a bit.
The pacing was quick, not because loads happened, but because everything just moved so fast that it sometimes felt unrealistic, but the writing style was engaging and it's set up for an interesting sequel.
Overall, a great concept with the kind of tropes I usually love, but it just didn’t quite land the emotional depth I wanted because so much felt too easily accomplished.
I loved the premise. The whole “misunderstanding from the past” setup always hooks me, especially when you mix in family secrets, old wounds, and a bit of dark romance tension. The yearning between them and the difficulties she faced in her past gave it a lot of emotional potential.
But I did struggle a bit with how easily things were resolved. Conflicts that could have packed a big emotional punch were brushed aside so quickly that I found it hard to stay fully immersed. I just couldn’t quite believe how readily she accepted everything, and that lack of realism threw me out of the story a few times.
The Irish touches were also quite a lot. I’ll admit I don’t know any families in organised crime, but I do know plenty of Irish people, and the way it was written felt over the top to me. Maybe it’s a cultural thing, but I don’t really get the obsession with claiming distant heritage from a few generations ago. It’s not something that feels very natural to me, so it did pull me out of the story a bit.
The pacing was quick, not because loads happened, but because everything just moved so fast that it sometimes felt unrealistic, but the writing style was engaging and it's set up for an interesting sequel.
Overall, a great concept with the kind of tropes I usually love, but it just didn’t quite land the emotional depth I wanted because so much felt too easily accomplished.
October 5, 2025
So you know that scene in Brooklyn 99 where Jake is just screaming in the interrogation room? Yeah.... that was me aince about page 5 up to the very end of the author acknowledgements.
This was second chance on another level. The second chance trope and I exist in a bit of a love-hate relationship, when im in it, Im INNNNNNN IT. This book reminded me of all the reasons why I get INTO IT. I wanted the details of this plot to possess me and choke my soul. This was RETRIBUTION. LOVE withstanding ages. YEARNING that beats in the atoms of the space dust that makes up your existence. This was distance yet proximity, passionate need to possess and protect. I can't describe with words anymore so I'm just going to direct you back to the Jake gif. Don't even get me started on that cliffy because my brain WILL short circuit.
This FMC and MMC are like PB and J, literally perfect for each other. A strong and resilient FMC and the protective, obsessive MMC who would nuke the earth for her. These characters have curled up into a special place in my heart and I can't wait to see what happens next.
This was second chance on another level. The second chance trope and I exist in a bit of a love-hate relationship, when im in it, Im INNNNNNN IT. This book reminded me of all the reasons why I get INTO IT. I wanted the details of this plot to possess me and choke my soul. This was RETRIBUTION. LOVE withstanding ages. YEARNING that beats in the atoms of the space dust that makes up your existence. This was distance yet proximity, passionate need to possess and protect. I can't describe with words anymore so I'm just going to direct you back to the Jake gif. Don't even get me started on that cliffy because my brain WILL short circuit.
This FMC and MMC are like PB and J, literally perfect for each other. A strong and resilient FMC and the protective, obsessive MMC who would nuke the earth for her. These characters have curled up into a special place in my heart and I can't wait to see what happens next.
October 9, 2025
First of all- very heavy on the triggers and I almost threw my kindle at the end!
Nine Years After by J.C. Macke is a darkly addictive second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance set against the dangerous pulse of the mafia world. It’s the kind of story that grabs you by the throat from page one and doesn’t let go until the very last revelation — a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and undeniable obsession.
Nine years ago, everything fell apart. Maeve once the delicate sweet teen now a fierce adult dealing with the fallout of 2 intertwined families, including her own. But what she doesn’t know is that the lies run deeper than she ever imagined — and every single person she once trusted has something to hide.
Callum is the perfect storm of ruthless and devoted — a mafia heir whose obsession with Maeve never faded, not even after nearly a decade apart. His love borders on possession, but Macke writes it with a dangerous tenderness that makes it impossible to look away. He’s the kind of man who would burn the world down for her, even if it means lying to keep her close.
The tension between them is electric — built on years of anger, heartbreak, and unspoken love. Every argument feels like foreplay, every stolen glance loaded with history. Macke masterfully balances the hostility of their past with the haunting ache of everything left unsaid, creating a chemistry that simmers with emotional and physical intensity.
Absolutely loved this story! I need Eight Days Prior soon!
Nine Years After by J.C. Macke is a darkly addictive second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance set against the dangerous pulse of the mafia world. It’s the kind of story that grabs you by the throat from page one and doesn’t let go until the very last revelation — a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and undeniable obsession.
Nine years ago, everything fell apart. Maeve once the delicate sweet teen now a fierce adult dealing with the fallout of 2 intertwined families, including her own. But what she doesn’t know is that the lies run deeper than she ever imagined — and every single person she once trusted has something to hide.
Callum is the perfect storm of ruthless and devoted — a mafia heir whose obsession with Maeve never faded, not even after nearly a decade apart. His love borders on possession, but Macke writes it with a dangerous tenderness that makes it impossible to look away. He’s the kind of man who would burn the world down for her, even if it means lying to keep her close.
The tension between them is electric — built on years of anger, heartbreak, and unspoken love. Every argument feels like foreplay, every stolen glance loaded with history. Macke masterfully balances the hostility of their past with the haunting ache of everything left unsaid, creating a chemistry that simmers with emotional and physical intensity.
Absolutely loved this story! I need Eight Days Prior soon!
October 9, 2025
Nine Years After is a hauntingly beautiful and emotionally charged story that pulls you in from the very first page. J.C. Macke crafts a world where heartbreak and healing dance side by side, and the past refuses to stay buried. It’s one of those books that sneaks up on you — soft at first, then suddenly it hits like a storm, reminding you how powerful time, memory, and second chances can be.
What I loved most is how raw and real the characters feel. You can taste their pain, their longing, their what-ifs. The dialogue carries this natural rhythm that feels intimate, almost like you’re eavesdropping on something deeply personal. The chemistry between the leads isn’t just romantic — it’s electric and layered, filled with years of love, regret, and unfinished business.
Macke’s writing style is smooth and cinematic, painting emotions in every scene without ever overdoing it. There’s a quiet ache throughout the story that makes it both heartbreaking and healing at the same time. It’s a perfect mix of nostalgia and redemption — the kind of read that lingers long after you close the book.
If you’re into emotional slow burns, love stories that feel earned, and endings that make your heart race and your chest ache, Nine Years After will leave its mark on you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A beautifully written reminder that love doesn’t fade; it just waits for the right time to find you again.
What I loved most is how raw and real the characters feel. You can taste their pain, their longing, their what-ifs. The dialogue carries this natural rhythm that feels intimate, almost like you’re eavesdropping on something deeply personal. The chemistry between the leads isn’t just romantic — it’s electric and layered, filled with years of love, regret, and unfinished business.
Macke’s writing style is smooth and cinematic, painting emotions in every scene without ever overdoing it. There’s a quiet ache throughout the story that makes it both heartbreaking and healing at the same time. It’s a perfect mix of nostalgia and redemption — the kind of read that lingers long after you close the book.
If you’re into emotional slow burns, love stories that feel earned, and endings that make your heart race and your chest ache, Nine Years After will leave its mark on you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A beautifully written reminder that love doesn’t fade; it just waits for the right time to find you again.
October 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dark, intense, and utterly addictive
Nine Years After had me in a chokehold from chapter one. If you're into Irish mafia romances that serve up danger, passion, and complicated loyalties this book delivers hard.
Maeve? An absolute baddie. She’s sharp, fearless, and walks that fine line between ruthless and vulnerable in a way that had me obsessed. She doesn’t just survive in this brutal world she owns it. Every time she was on the page, I was locked in.
But let’s talk about Ronan and Orin easily my favorite characters. Ronan’s quiet intensity and loyalty hit all the right notes, and Orin? The kind of chaotic, charming menace that keeps you guessing and your heart racing. The layers to both of them made their storylines so addictive, I couldn’t get enough.
The world J.C. Macke created is gritty and violent, yes, but also full of emotional depth and tension that keeps building with every page. The relationships are messy, real, and totally captivating.
If you love mafia romance with a strong female lead and men who are dangerous, damaged, and impossible not to love. Nine Years After is a must-read. I’m already dying for the next one.
October 14, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5 rounded up
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
It took me a little while to get into Nine Years After — there’s a lot of world-building at the start, which I really appreciated, but it also made it harder to connect with the characters early on. The glimpses into Maeve and Callum’s past were some of my favorite parts, giving real emotional context to their complicated history.
That said, I struggled a bit with the way their relationship was rebuilt. After nine years apart, things fell back into place almost too quickly — as if those years had barely happened. I wanted a bit more tension, more emotional unpacking before they slipped back into each other’s lives.
On the other hand, the spice is plentiful, and the story definitely picks up toward the end. There’s intrigue, betrayal, and a solid cliffhanger that sets up book two nicely. If you’re into dark, twisty romances with high stakes and family rivalries, this one might just pull you in.
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
It took me a little while to get into Nine Years After — there’s a lot of world-building at the start, which I really appreciated, but it also made it harder to connect with the characters early on. The glimpses into Maeve and Callum’s past were some of my favorite parts, giving real emotional context to their complicated history.
That said, I struggled a bit with the way their relationship was rebuilt. After nine years apart, things fell back into place almost too quickly — as if those years had barely happened. I wanted a bit more tension, more emotional unpacking before they slipped back into each other’s lives.
On the other hand, the spice is plentiful, and the story definitely picks up toward the end. There’s intrigue, betrayal, and a solid cliffhanger that sets up book two nicely. If you’re into dark, twisty romances with high stakes and family rivalries, this one might just pull you in.
October 2, 2025
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️.5
🖤 second chance romance
🖤 secrets
🖤 mafia
🖤 childhood friend
🖤 found family
🖤 longing
🖤 cliff hanger
This one right here brought all the feelings. You have happy moments, heart wrenching moments, moments of rage, and even pride for what our main character over comes.
You start with Maeve getting her heart shattered in the very beginning by the love her life. Then you jump to 9 years later where she is forced to be around him again. The tension, the longing, and the confused feelings are all there. There are so many moving parts and secrets.
It’s beautifully written and I ate this up within 24 hours. It does end on a pretty big cliff hanger at the end so I’ll just be here patiently waiting for the next one.
Thank you J.C. Macke and Twisted Chaos PR for this arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
🌶️ 🌶️.5
🖤 second chance romance
🖤 secrets
🖤 mafia
🖤 childhood friend
🖤 found family
🖤 longing
🖤 cliff hanger
This one right here brought all the feelings. You have happy moments, heart wrenching moments, moments of rage, and even pride for what our main character over comes.
You start with Maeve getting her heart shattered in the very beginning by the love her life. Then you jump to 9 years later where she is forced to be around him again. The tension, the longing, and the confused feelings are all there. There are so many moving parts and secrets.
It’s beautifully written and I ate this up within 24 hours. It does end on a pretty big cliff hanger at the end so I’ll just be here patiently waiting for the next one.
Thank you J.C. Macke and Twisted Chaos PR for this arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 8, 2025
Maeve and Callum haven't seen each other for nine years - ever since he cheated on her and broke her heart when they were 16. It didn't help that their families, formerly tight knit, we're feuding. Except, not everything is as it seems and there are many secrets being kept from Maeve.
This story was full of angst, heartbreak, grief, and revenge. There was so much happening that I got a little confused at times, but I really enjoyed the story over all. Callum and Maeve had such strong chemistry from the very beginning. I feel so horrible for Maeve having so much kept from her, and not knowing who to trust. This book ends on a cliffhanger.
I recommend this if you enjoy second chance, meant to be, romances where the FMC is kind of a bad ass and the MMC supports and loves her, even from afar.
This story was full of angst, heartbreak, grief, and revenge. There was so much happening that I got a little confused at times, but I really enjoyed the story over all. Callum and Maeve had such strong chemistry from the very beginning. I feel so horrible for Maeve having so much kept from her, and not knowing who to trust. This book ends on a cliffhanger.
I recommend this if you enjoy second chance, meant to be, romances where the FMC is kind of a bad ass and the MMC supports and loves her, even from afar.
October 10, 2025
Well… These Dark Mafia Romances are becoming my palette cleansers 😎😎 (don’t judge me 🤣🤣)
I have to thank Twisted Chaos for another brilliant addition to their writing team! J.C. Macke absolutely nailed it with her debut novel Nine Years After!! I have been so lucky to be an ARC reader for Twisted Chaos… every single book that I have read has lived up to the menu of trigger warnings 😎
Nine Years After did not disappoint for the Mafia read selection. There is betrayal, lies, trauma, secrets, obsession, anger, and twists beyond turns.
The character and story development were fantastic… the author kept everything going at a pace that kept pages turning. I felt that both the characters and story had depth which is going to carry into the second book.
All in all, I am looking forward to reading more from J.C. Macke. Congratulations!!!
October 9, 2025
Who doesn't love a bad*ss FMC? After our girl feels betrayed by the one she gave her heart to and goes through a dark agonizing event she rises as a formidable opponent ready to go toe to toe with any who try to cross her or her loved ones.
Soft hearted bad boy MMC?? Yes PLEASE! How far would you go after being set up to look like you betrayed the only girl for you? Our MMC becomes a shadow always there and always watching and protecting his girl from a distance waiting for another chance to make things right.
Add in a slow burn romance, witty banter from childhood friends who understand THAT world, betrayal in the family, secrets everyone seems to know but the FMC, war with a rival mafia, and a cliffhanger and you have a book that you will be wanting to come back for more!
Soft hearted bad boy MMC?? Yes PLEASE! How far would you go after being set up to look like you betrayed the only girl for you? Our MMC becomes a shadow always there and always watching and protecting his girl from a distance waiting for another chance to make things right.
Add in a slow burn romance, witty banter from childhood friends who understand THAT world, betrayal in the family, secrets everyone seems to know but the FMC, war with a rival mafia, and a cliffhanger and you have a book that you will be wanting to come back for more!
January 2, 2026
Incredible book start to finish. From the very first words I was immediately captivated. This book delivered on every element you expect to see in a Dark Romance novel. Falling in love with Maeve was so easy to do, Callum too. Personally, I love the flashback scenes and felt like it added necessary depth to the backstories and character development. The spicy scenes were... well, let's just say it's EASY to imagine; some of them still have me sweating. The only negative thing about this book is the cliffhanger that has me LITERALLY, and I do mean literally, begging for more. I don't know what to do with myself because I wish I could just go straight into book 2. Definitely something I will probably re-read when book 2 comes out just so I can have the continuity.
November 16, 2025
4.5⭐ rounding up....
This book is absolutely amazing, the only reason I'm doing 4.5 instead of a 5 star is because I feel the FMC forgave the MMC far too quickly for my liking and it gave in a weird way an insta love kind of feel. I felt so many emotions while reading this, I took a good 5 minutes just staring at a blank wall after the ending. The spice in this was chefs kiss. I highly recommend reading this, and I'm so sad that I can't jump straight into the next one! I also feel like I need to mention my favorite character Orin, he is absolute perfection and he's made it in my top five book boyfriends list.
This book is absolutely amazing, the only reason I'm doing 4.5 instead of a 5 star is because I feel the FMC forgave the MMC far too quickly for my liking and it gave in a weird way an insta love kind of feel. I felt so many emotions while reading this, I took a good 5 minutes just staring at a blank wall after the ending. The spice in this was chefs kiss. I highly recommend reading this, and I'm so sad that I can't jump straight into the next one! I also feel like I need to mention my favorite character Orin, he is absolute perfection and he's made it in my top five book boyfriends list.
January 4, 2026
This is a book you're definitely going to want to read if you love dark mafia romance, but definitely check your triggers first.
I ate this book up. I love anything mafia related in this delivered.In so many different areas. You definitely get all the thrill that you expect in a mafia book along with enemies to lovers. You get all the lies and betrayal that you can handle.
Callum amd Maeve hours later the perfect storm. She is his obsession. That desire and obsession makes him want to tear everything down just to be with her. The sheer tension between them could be cut into. They are the perfect combination of fire and ice.
This was 100% a five star read for me. If you love dark mafia romance, than you definitely need to add this to your must read list.
I ate this book up. I love anything mafia related in this delivered.In so many different areas. You definitely get all the thrill that you expect in a mafia book along with enemies to lovers. You get all the lies and betrayal that you can handle.
Callum amd Maeve hours later the perfect storm. She is his obsession. That desire and obsession makes him want to tear everything down just to be with her. The sheer tension between them could be cut into. They are the perfect combination of fire and ice.
This was 100% a five star read for me. If you love dark mafia romance, than you definitely need to add this to your must read list.
October 11, 2025
I had the honor to reading J.C. Macke’s Nine Years After!
Nine Years After follows the story of Callum and Maeve. From lies and deception to mended relationships and forgiveness. Callum and Maeve fight for each other and work to tear down the walls that was placed from other peoples actions.
As you read through the story, you learn who to trust and who the enemies really are. As they work to find answers, more lies are revealed leading to the cliffhanger that will leave you stunned.
I cannot wait to see where the story continues!
Nine Years After follows the story of Callum and Maeve. From lies and deception to mended relationships and forgiveness. Callum and Maeve fight for each other and work to tear down the walls that was placed from other peoples actions.
As you read through the story, you learn who to trust and who the enemies really are. As they work to find answers, more lies are revealed leading to the cliffhanger that will leave you stunned.
I cannot wait to see where the story continues!
November 12, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! This book will have you crying and happy and mad all in one chapter sometimes. Maeve finds out different truths and lies through out the book and betrayal. Don’t get me started on the ending because it has a good cliffhanger aka you will be shocked that’s all I’m saying!! I can’t wait for book two now! If you love mafia, enemies to lovers, spice and roller coasters of emotions this book is for you. It’s the first book in the ten sinner series.
October 17, 2025
Absolutely amazing book! Love the entire vibe of the book. A wonderful second chance romance with mafia story line. The spice is spicy and just gets better each scene. The train scene is chefs kiss!! The ending will leave you wanting more! And screaming at the author for book 2! Overall an amazing read!
December 18, 2025
For first debut novel into our lovely book world, I loved this book! The whole story line kept me intrigued and the spicy scenes were spicy 😋 So many times while reading this, I felt the trust issues, the betrayal, and the longing for the love! Definitely would recommend to those who love 2nd chance rom, mafia and dark romance!! Brava on your debut novel!!
January 18, 2026
I would give 6 stars!!!
This was the best mafia book I have ever read! The flashbacks, the family drama, the secrets, the LOVE in it is what we all crave! Y'all go buy this book! It is worth it 100%! You will not regret it. I felt every emotion! Run don't walk!
I absolutely can not wait for book 2!
This was the best mafia book I have ever read! The flashbacks, the family drama, the secrets, the LOVE in it is what we all crave! Y'all go buy this book! It is worth it 100%! You will not regret it. I felt every emotion! Run don't walk!
I absolutely can not wait for book 2!
September 30, 2025
Well… this was an adventure. You really feel for Maeve who is left out the loop of everything. Callum and Maeve’s chemistry is insane. A lot of surprises I didn’t expect and there is a cliffhanger at the end. Can’t wait for the next one 🙏
October 9, 2025
Omg. I absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down. I always love a good mafia romance book. The history with the main characters as well as all the little twists and turns of the story I loved. The spicy scenes were great! I felt for the FMC. She got my emotions going throughout the book. I was really into the book when it ended on a cliffhanger. Need the next book like yesterday. Can’t wait till it comes out.
October 9, 2025
An incredible debut! Nine Years After had me hooked from the very first page. The chemistry, emotion, and tension between Maeve and Callum were absolutely gripping. Twists, heartbreak, and passion all rolled into one unforgettable story. I can’t wait for the next book!
October 14, 2025
This book was amazing- Irish mafia, second chance romance, this ends on a cliffhanger. I am so excited for book two. I love how Callum and Maeve both waited for each other and always kept the other in their sights even when she hated him
October 23, 2025
What a roller coaster! Wow! This mafia romance had the perfect amount of trauma and spice. Seriously I felt bad for the FMC. She was going through it! Highly recommend this book. The ending was shocking but amazing. Makes me want to read more.
October 6, 2025
✨ARC review✨
This book is everything you could ask for in a mafia romance and is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what the next boons has in store for everyone 😬
This book is everything you could ask for in a mafia romance and is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what the next boons has in store for everyone 😬
October 9, 2025
This book had me hooked early and wondering what was going to happen next. The characters are easy to relate to and understand their motivations. Friends to enemies to lovers. I loved that each chapter started with a new word and definition. I’m only sad I finished this book because now I have to wait to see what happens next!
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