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Kings of Mafia #7
Forceful God
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Expected 26 Jan 26
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.
I was born into the Cosa Nostra, so I should be used to the blood, violence, and constant threat of death, right?
Wrong.
Every time one of the men I love gets hurt, another piece of me fractures beyond repair. But the moment I see the man who owns my heart fall, it annihilates me.
The fear of losing Christiano forces me to the edge of my sanity. I shut down and push him as far away as possible, convinced distance is the only way to keep myself from unraveling. Christiano is as cold and merciless as his father, raised to rule the Cosa Nostra with an iron fist. Obsession runs just as deep as power in his bloodline, so no matter what I say, he won't let me go.
Refusing to marry him doesn't drive him away. It changes him, making him an unforgiving and ruthless man who will use force to keep me exactly where he wants me. I hide my weakness behind lies, but they only seem to feed the darkness in him.
Like the predator he is, he watches me, waits for me, corners me. Every explosive encounter strips away my resolve until there's almost nothing left.
The threat of the five families being torn apart is the only thing that finally makes me give in to his advances, but as I say my vows to Christiano, I know it's only a matter of time before he realizes I'm not the perfect mafia princess he thinks I am.
What will happen when the capo dei capi discovers I'm too fragile to be his Cosa Nostra queen?
I was born into the Cosa Nostra, so I should be used to the blood, violence, and constant threat of death, right?
Wrong.
Every time one of the men I love gets hurt, another piece of me fractures beyond repair. But the moment I see the man who owns my heart fall, it annihilates me.
The fear of losing Christiano forces me to the edge of my sanity. I shut down and push him as far away as possible, convinced distance is the only way to keep myself from unraveling. Christiano is as cold and merciless as his father, raised to rule the Cosa Nostra with an iron fist. Obsession runs just as deep as power in his bloodline, so no matter what I say, he won't let me go.
Refusing to marry him doesn't drive him away. It changes him, making him an unforgiving and ruthless man who will use force to keep me exactly where he wants me. I hide my weakness behind lies, but they only seem to feed the darkness in him.
Like the predator he is, he watches me, waits for me, corners me. Every explosive encounter strips away my resolve until there's almost nothing left.
The threat of the five families being torn apart is the only thing that finally makes me give in to his advances, but as I say my vows to Christiano, I know it's only a matter of time before he realizes I'm not the perfect mafia princess he thinks I am.
What will happen when the capo dei capi discovers I'm too fragile to be his Cosa Nostra queen?
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About the author
Michelle Heard
80 books12.1k followersMichelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author.
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
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December 9, 2025🎆- 26th of January, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I'll never get enough of Michelle Heard's posessive MMCs. I loved that Christiano took it up a notch with his more direct approach to a reluctant Sienna. The forced marriage element was one of my favorite parts of the story.
Sienna experience trauma in her past with Christiano and her anxiety is definitely heightened being with him again. The author did a good job taking care of the mental health elements of the story and I loved seeing Sienna work through that past trauma.
Overall this was a really good mafia story! I loved the fight with the Irish and Christiano's brutality. It was so satisfying seeing him go from the capo to soft for Sienna.
Sienna experience trauma in her past with Christiano and her anxiety is definitely heightened being with him again. The author did a good job taking care of the mental health elements of the story and I loved seeing Sienna work through that past trauma.
Overall this was a really good mafia story! I loved the fight with the Irish and Christiano's brutality. It was so satisfying seeing him go from the capo to soft for Sienna.
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December 30, 2025Genre/Tropes: Powerful MMC vs Introverted MFC / Opposites Attract / Forced Marriage / OTT Protective & Possessive Hero / MMC that never gives up / Cameos by old favorites in the Kings of Mafia series
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January 24, 2026I can’t describe how much I loved FORCEFUL GOD!
MY BACKSIDE IS NUMB!!! I sat at our table and read FORCEFUL GOD from cover to cover because I couldn't put it down. Author Michelle Heard has written another mafia bestseller. Her secret ingredient?? The most possessive and obsessive MMC that I have ever read worked to claim his woman and treat her like a queen. I loved every page, every word, and every character in this opposites-attract, forced-marriage, he-falls-forever romance.
Simply put, I loved Christiano and Sienna’s story.
Being born into the mafia way of live doesn’t automatically guarantee that one is inured to it. For Sienna, it ramped her anxiety onto high until one incident tipped her over the edge and she had to escape from the pressure. An event that was meant to celebrate the love between her and Christiano changed the trajectory of their lives instead. Her fear was too debilitating and it pushed her to the extreme edges of sanity. As parents, do we force our children to stay and fight, or do we protect them and hope that therapy and time will help them heal. Sienna’s parents protected her, but time didn’t heal.
Christiano knew exactly who Sienna was and obsessively loved her anyway. He knew something was up but she and her parents stayed quiet. I understand that anxiety might be seen as a vulnerable weakness in the Mafia world, and I might’ve felt more antipathy towards her in what I thought was a selfish disregard for his depth of feelings had it not been for the gift of Ms Heard’s writing in communicating the extreme level of Sienna’s suffering.
It didn’t stop my heart hurting for Christiano that she’d had any doubt of his feelings for her. Afterall he’d been gloriously enamoured of her for years and I loved that he was a man who’d stayed faithful to his feelings of love that had never left him. His sense of loss was palpable and left a deep hole in MY heart!!!! 💔 Check this;
“What’s the use of having a soul when it’s been torn in half? She’s out there enjoying her life without me, while I sink deeper and deeper into the darkness she left behind after she tore my heart from my fucking chest.”
Seriously, 😭😭😭. He’d used that time of enforced separation to become a ruthless Capo, waging war on the family who had dared attack another family during a celebration when women and children were present.
As always, Ms Heard had me crying into my drink while I was reading FORCEFUL GOD. These deadly and ruthless characters of hers love their woman obsessively and will go to the wire for family and each other. For them, showing love and respect was not a vulnerability but a strength. Possessive and obsessive, Christiano was next level extreme in wanting to claim Sienna as his wife, and warned her as such;
“I will never move on. You need to stop this (...) before it causes a war between the families.”
I also have to add here that I love finding what I think may be the inspiration behind the title, in this case FORCEFUL GOD;
“It’s time for you to stop this (...) so I can put my ring on your finger.” “What happens if I don’t?” Any warmth she’s making me feel fades away until the monster she’s helped create stares back at her. “Then I will take you by force.” Her lips part as fear bleeds over her face. “You wouldn’t risk the family for me. There’s too much at stake.” My tone is cold and unforgiving as I say, “You have no idea what I would and wouldn’t do.”
...
“Are you really going to force her?” Nico asks while he watches me in the rearview mirror. “Yes. Eventually” I’ll do anything I have to do to make Sienna mine."
As an aside, I loved reading about Christiano’s parents Damiano and Gabriella, and once I’d finished FORCEFUL GOD I was motivated to hit their book GOD OF VENGEANCE straight afterwards and I adored Damiano’s obsessive protection of Christiano’s mother, Gabriella along with his own mother, so it was easy to see that Christiano really was a chip of the old block. It was little wonder that his father had understood his need to claim Sienna and supported him (within reason of course!), knowing she would be treated with the upmost of love and respect.
And in case there was any doubt that Christiano wasn’t consistent about his intentions, he again reminds Sienna to make sure she understood;
“I will burn the Cosa Nostra to the ground for you, Sienna, so think twice before you run to your father and brother for help. While I love the family, it is nothing compared to what I feel for you. I will destroy anyone and anything that dares to stand between us, without hesitation and mercy. I refuse to be denied what’s mine.”
Phwoar!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is it about the obsessive possessive alphas that we love so much in romances such as this??? Sensible women would run, mafia romance readers love it, and when writers of Ms Heard’s calibre create these heroes, we’re all here with our hands for the koolaid!
Yep, the writing of Ms Heard is so addictive and one book will never be enough! FORCEFUL GOD is another perfect addition to her Kings Of Mafia romance series. I loved every book and highly recommend them as guaranteed great reading! 5-Burn-it-all-to-the-ground-Stars✨🌹•*✯
MY BACKSIDE IS NUMB!!! I sat at our table and read FORCEFUL GOD from cover to cover because I couldn't put it down. Author Michelle Heard has written another mafia bestseller. Her secret ingredient?? The most possessive and obsessive MMC that I have ever read worked to claim his woman and treat her like a queen. I loved every page, every word, and every character in this opposites-attract, forced-marriage, he-falls-forever romance.
Simply put, I loved Christiano and Sienna’s story.
Being born into the mafia way of live doesn’t automatically guarantee that one is inured to it. For Sienna, it ramped her anxiety onto high until one incident tipped her over the edge and she had to escape from the pressure. An event that was meant to celebrate the love between her and Christiano changed the trajectory of their lives instead. Her fear was too debilitating and it pushed her to the extreme edges of sanity. As parents, do we force our children to stay and fight, or do we protect them and hope that therapy and time will help them heal. Sienna’s parents protected her, but time didn’t heal.
Christiano knew exactly who Sienna was and obsessively loved her anyway. He knew something was up but she and her parents stayed quiet. I understand that anxiety might be seen as a vulnerable weakness in the Mafia world, and I might’ve felt more antipathy towards her in what I thought was a selfish disregard for his depth of feelings had it not been for the gift of Ms Heard’s writing in communicating the extreme level of Sienna’s suffering.
It didn’t stop my heart hurting for Christiano that she’d had any doubt of his feelings for her. Afterall he’d been gloriously enamoured of her for years and I loved that he was a man who’d stayed faithful to his feelings of love that had never left him. His sense of loss was palpable and left a deep hole in MY heart!!!! 💔 Check this;
“What’s the use of having a soul when it’s been torn in half? She’s out there enjoying her life without me, while I sink deeper and deeper into the darkness she left behind after she tore my heart from my fucking chest.”
Seriously, 😭😭😭. He’d used that time of enforced separation to become a ruthless Capo, waging war on the family who had dared attack another family during a celebration when women and children were present.
As always, Ms Heard had me crying into my drink while I was reading FORCEFUL GOD. These deadly and ruthless characters of hers love their woman obsessively and will go to the wire for family and each other. For them, showing love and respect was not a vulnerability but a strength. Possessive and obsessive, Christiano was next level extreme in wanting to claim Sienna as his wife, and warned her as such;
“I will never move on. You need to stop this (...) before it causes a war between the families.”
I also have to add here that I love finding what I think may be the inspiration behind the title, in this case FORCEFUL GOD;
“It’s time for you to stop this (...) so I can put my ring on your finger.” “What happens if I don’t?” Any warmth she’s making me feel fades away until the monster she’s helped create stares back at her. “Then I will take you by force.” Her lips part as fear bleeds over her face. “You wouldn’t risk the family for me. There’s too much at stake.” My tone is cold and unforgiving as I say, “You have no idea what I would and wouldn’t do.”
...
“Are you really going to force her?” Nico asks while he watches me in the rearview mirror. “Yes. Eventually” I’ll do anything I have to do to make Sienna mine."
As an aside, I loved reading about Christiano’s parents Damiano and Gabriella, and once I’d finished FORCEFUL GOD I was motivated to hit their book GOD OF VENGEANCE straight afterwards and I adored Damiano’s obsessive protection of Christiano’s mother, Gabriella along with his own mother, so it was easy to see that Christiano really was a chip of the old block. It was little wonder that his father had understood his need to claim Sienna and supported him (within reason of course!), knowing she would be treated with the upmost of love and respect.
And in case there was any doubt that Christiano wasn’t consistent about his intentions, he again reminds Sienna to make sure she understood;
“I will burn the Cosa Nostra to the ground for you, Sienna, so think twice before you run to your father and brother for help. While I love the family, it is nothing compared to what I feel for you. I will destroy anyone and anything that dares to stand between us, without hesitation and mercy. I refuse to be denied what’s mine.”
Phwoar!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is it about the obsessive possessive alphas that we love so much in romances such as this??? Sensible women would run, mafia romance readers love it, and when writers of Ms Heard’s calibre create these heroes, we’re all here with our hands for the koolaid!
Yep, the writing of Ms Heard is so addictive and one book will never be enough! FORCEFUL GOD is another perfect addition to her Kings Of Mafia romance series. I loved every book and highly recommend them as guaranteed great reading! 5-Burn-it-all-to-the-ground-Stars✨🌹•*✯
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖤 Mafia Romance
👑 Cosa Nostra Royalty
🔥 Obsessive Hero
🩸 Morally Grey MMC
💍 Forced Marriage
🕷️ Possessive Alpha
👀 Stalking
⚔️ Power Imbalance
🖤 Dark Romance
💔 Emotionally Fragile FMC
🧠 Trauma Driven Decisions
🔒 Captive Wife
🔥 Touch Her and Die
♟️ Mafia Politics
🖤 Standalone in a Series
Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Forceful God is a brutally intense and emotional Michelle Heard’s Kings of Mafia series, pushing deep into the darker edges of obsession, power, and love shaped by fear. As book seven, it carries the weight of everything that has come before, yet it stands confidently on its own, delivering a story that is raw, unsettling, and impossible to look away from.
Sienna has never been naïve about the world she was born into. Raised in the Cosa Nostra, bloodshed and violence are constants, but familiarity does not equal immunity. Each injury suffered by the men she loves chips away at her stability, and the thought of losing Christiano threatens to break her completely. Her fear is consuming and deeply internalized, driving her to shut down emotionally and push him away in an attempt to preserve what little of herself remains. This emotional fragility is portrayed with aching honesty, making her struggle feel both personal and devastating.
Christiano is cold, calculating, and shaped by a legacy that demands dominance. Groomed to rule, he equates control with security and obsession with devotion. When she refuses to marry him, it does not weaken his resolve, it hardens him. His response is not persuasion but force, and the story makes it clear that his love is possessive, relentless, and rooted in the belief that she belongs to him. The predator and prey dynamic is deliberately uncomfortable, filled with tension, surveillance, and explosive confrontations that blur the line between desire and fear.
The romance is dark and confrontational, refusing to soften its edges. Power imbalances are central to the narrative, and the emotional stakes escalate as lies, silence, and denial feed the growing darkness between them. Every encounter strips away another layer of resistance, leaving Sienna increasingly trapped by circumstance, obligation, and the looming threat of mafia war. The marriage is not a fairy tale resolution but a turning point that amplifies the danger, binding them together while exposing just how fragile she truly is.
What sets Forceful God apart is its emotional weight. The story does not romanticize trauma or pretend that love alone heals deep fractures. Instead, it leans into the consequences of prolonged fear and emotional suppression, asking hard questions about strength, survival, and what it means to rule at any cost. The looming threat of the five families adds tension and urgency, grounding the personal conflict in broader mafia politics.
Forceful God is unapologetically dark, morally complex, and emotionally demanding. It is a story of obsession masquerading as protection and love twisted by power, making it a compelling read for fans of intense mafia romance who are drawn to high stakes, deeply flawed characters, and relationships that challenge comfort zones rather than soothe them.
👑 Cosa Nostra Royalty
🔥 Obsessive Hero
🩸 Morally Grey MMC
💍 Forced Marriage
🕷️ Possessive Alpha
👀 Stalking
⚔️ Power Imbalance
🖤 Dark Romance
💔 Emotionally Fragile FMC
🧠 Trauma Driven Decisions
🔒 Captive Wife
🔥 Touch Her and Die
♟️ Mafia Politics
🖤 Standalone in a Series
Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Forceful God is a brutally intense and emotional Michelle Heard’s Kings of Mafia series, pushing deep into the darker edges of obsession, power, and love shaped by fear. As book seven, it carries the weight of everything that has come before, yet it stands confidently on its own, delivering a story that is raw, unsettling, and impossible to look away from.
Sienna has never been naïve about the world she was born into. Raised in the Cosa Nostra, bloodshed and violence are constants, but familiarity does not equal immunity. Each injury suffered by the men she loves chips away at her stability, and the thought of losing Christiano threatens to break her completely. Her fear is consuming and deeply internalized, driving her to shut down emotionally and push him away in an attempt to preserve what little of herself remains. This emotional fragility is portrayed with aching honesty, making her struggle feel both personal and devastating.
Christiano is cold, calculating, and shaped by a legacy that demands dominance. Groomed to rule, he equates control with security and obsession with devotion. When she refuses to marry him, it does not weaken his resolve, it hardens him. His response is not persuasion but force, and the story makes it clear that his love is possessive, relentless, and rooted in the belief that she belongs to him. The predator and prey dynamic is deliberately uncomfortable, filled with tension, surveillance, and explosive confrontations that blur the line between desire and fear.
The romance is dark and confrontational, refusing to soften its edges. Power imbalances are central to the narrative, and the emotional stakes escalate as lies, silence, and denial feed the growing darkness between them. Every encounter strips away another layer of resistance, leaving Sienna increasingly trapped by circumstance, obligation, and the looming threat of mafia war. The marriage is not a fairy tale resolution but a turning point that amplifies the danger, binding them together while exposing just how fragile she truly is.
What sets Forceful God apart is its emotional weight. The story does not romanticize trauma or pretend that love alone heals deep fractures. Instead, it leans into the consequences of prolonged fear and emotional suppression, asking hard questions about strength, survival, and what it means to rule at any cost. The looming threat of the five families adds tension and urgency, grounding the personal conflict in broader mafia politics.
Forceful God is unapologetically dark, morally complex, and emotionally demanding. It is a story of obsession masquerading as protection and love twisted by power, making it a compelling read for fans of intense mafia romance who are drawn to high stakes, deeply flawed characters, and relationships that challenge comfort zones rather than soothe them.
January 24, 2026
4.5 ⭐
Started this book last night and finished this morning and let’s just say that Sienna and Christiano’s journey is a raw and emotional journey.
Taking you right back to the beginning 7 years ago everything was good, these two were set to get engaged but while at their engagement party a sneak attack occurred and Christiano was amongst those who was injured and this is where a switch flipped with Sienna and she realised that she couldn’t bear to witness those she loved getting hurt and even worse losing them entirely. Sienna decided at that moment she couldn’t marry Christiano and she needed distance from this life.
7 years later and Christiano is still ever as obsessed with and loyal to Sienna- there was absolutely no moving on for him, in his eyes she will be his wife and that’s that. But after these years of catching rare glimpses of Sienna his patience is wearing thin and is eager to have her as is wife. The author did a great job of conveying Christiano’s feelings toward Sienna- he just wanted to understand what was going on and he was willing to fix any problem that she may have had. When everything comes to light between the couple, he stops at nothing to reassure and help her🥹
Sienna never stopped loving Christiano and while she tried to maintain her distance she was constantly drawn to him as he was to her. She was lost in her mind due to her fears and tried to put him first, but Christiano had nothing if she was not by his side and she soon came to realise that he would never give up.
I related to Sienna in a lot of ways and it is completely valid of her fear of losing those she loved as I feel it is a fear that we all have. But it shouldn’t put your life on hold and with the help of Christiano she was able to live her life once again.
I absolutely loved this couple and I cannot wait for more of this series. Thank you to the Candi Kane PR who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Started this book last night and finished this morning and let’s just say that Sienna and Christiano’s journey is a raw and emotional journey.
Taking you right back to the beginning 7 years ago everything was good, these two were set to get engaged but while at their engagement party a sneak attack occurred and Christiano was amongst those who was injured and this is where a switch flipped with Sienna and she realised that she couldn’t bear to witness those she loved getting hurt and even worse losing them entirely. Sienna decided at that moment she couldn’t marry Christiano and she needed distance from this life.
7 years later and Christiano is still ever as obsessed with and loyal to Sienna- there was absolutely no moving on for him, in his eyes she will be his wife and that’s that. But after these years of catching rare glimpses of Sienna his patience is wearing thin and is eager to have her as is wife. The author did a great job of conveying Christiano’s feelings toward Sienna- he just wanted to understand what was going on and he was willing to fix any problem that she may have had. When everything comes to light between the couple, he stops at nothing to reassure and help her🥹
Sienna never stopped loving Christiano and while she tried to maintain her distance she was constantly drawn to him as he was to her. She was lost in her mind due to her fears and tried to put him first, but Christiano had nothing if she was not by his side and she soon came to realise that he would never give up.
I related to Sienna in a lot of ways and it is completely valid of her fear of losing those she loved as I feel it is a fear that we all have. But it shouldn’t put your life on hold and with the help of Christiano she was able to live her life once again.
I absolutely loved this couple and I cannot wait for more of this series. Thank you to the Candi Kane PR who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Review of advance copy received from Author
Forceful God
Kings of Mafia #7
by Michelle Heard
I’ve followed the Kings of Mafia series since book one, and the way Michelle Heard has built this world is something I genuinely love. Each book works perfectly as a standalone, yet everything is so seamlessly interconnected that it makes the series feel rich, layered, and alive.
Forceful God was every emotion you can possibly think of.
Our FMC, Sienna, completely broke my heart. After an attack on Christiano, she develops a phobia that changes everything. Instead of leaning on him, she does what she’s always done—puts everyone else first and convinces herself that leaving is the only way to make his life easier. She carries her pain quietly, hides her fear behind composure, and refuses to be a burden. I related to her deeply—the way she minimizes her own struggles, puts on a brave face when needed, and believes her suffering is something she has to handle alone.
Then there’s Christiano—our ruthless capo, brutal on the outside, but deeply devoted when it comes to the woman he loves. Despite the title Forceful God, what stood out most to me was his patience. Yes, he’s powerful, possessive, and unwavering, but with Sienna he’s also observant, gentle, and endlessly present. He sees through her act, notices the cracks she tries to hide, and never abandons her—even when she pushes him away.
What made this story hit so hard was how beautifully it handled trauma. This wasn’t just about obsession or power—it was about fear, healing, communication, and learning how to stand beside someone when they’re at their weakest. Watching both Sienna and Christiano grow, understand one another, and choose each other through the pain was gut-wrenching and stunning.
This story is emotional, raw, and achingly beautiful. It’s about overcoming trauma, learning to lean on love instead of running from it, and finding strength not in control—but in connection.
Kings of Mafia #7
by Michelle Heard
I’ve followed the Kings of Mafia series since book one, and the way Michelle Heard has built this world is something I genuinely love. Each book works perfectly as a standalone, yet everything is so seamlessly interconnected that it makes the series feel rich, layered, and alive.
Forceful God was every emotion you can possibly think of.
Our FMC, Sienna, completely broke my heart. After an attack on Christiano, she develops a phobia that changes everything. Instead of leaning on him, she does what she’s always done—puts everyone else first and convinces herself that leaving is the only way to make his life easier. She carries her pain quietly, hides her fear behind composure, and refuses to be a burden. I related to her deeply—the way she minimizes her own struggles, puts on a brave face when needed, and believes her suffering is something she has to handle alone.
Then there’s Christiano—our ruthless capo, brutal on the outside, but deeply devoted when it comes to the woman he loves. Despite the title Forceful God, what stood out most to me was his patience. Yes, he’s powerful, possessive, and unwavering, but with Sienna he’s also observant, gentle, and endlessly present. He sees through her act, notices the cracks she tries to hide, and never abandons her—even when she pushes him away.
What made this story hit so hard was how beautifully it handled trauma. This wasn’t just about obsession or power—it was about fear, healing, communication, and learning how to stand beside someone when they’re at their weakest. Watching both Sienna and Christiano grow, understand one another, and choose each other through the pain was gut-wrenching and stunning.
This story is emotional, raw, and achingly beautiful. It’s about overcoming trauma, learning to lean on love instead of running from it, and finding strength not in control—but in connection.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Christiano and Sienna are one of the angstiest slow burn couples I have met 😩 The yearning and patience 🥹 There were so many layers to them and their story that kept me intrigued 🔥 Thank you so much, Michelle, for this ARC 🥹❤️ When I noticed their moments in Craving Revenge, I knew I needed them and you delivered 😏🤭
Sienna Vitale 🔥 I adore this fmc so much 🥹 Her character was beautifully written with so much of depth and rawness. Her emotions were brought across in such a way I couldn't help sobbing at times 😭❤️ I just wanted to hug this woman 😩 Her life was thrown for a loop with the one man she loves and she braved it all on her own 🥺 Beautiful, intelligent, sunshine, quiet, rich, protective, hides her emotions from everyone, obsessed with Christiano, shy, adores her friends and family, and fights for herself!
Christiano Falco 🔥😏 If you thought the 1st gen men were obsessed, oh baby, the 2nd Gen does it harder and Christiano is ott! He is obsessed with his woman since 19 and continued to love her even when they were apart and he was going through hell 🥺 Reading his pov had me sobbing, with how deeply he adores her and just wants to be in her life 😩 Tall, devastatingly handsome, rich, Capo dei Capi, possessive, obsessed, touch her and die, ott, morally grey, does anything to be there for her, and supports her with everything he is 🥹❤️
The spice was kinky and oh so steamy 😌🔥The chemistry was sizzling and the attraction out the roof 🫦 The sneak peaks to other couples has me kicking my feet and those little possibilities 🤭🔥 Michelle!!
Sienna Vitale 🔥 I adore this fmc so much 🥹 Her character was beautifully written with so much of depth and rawness. Her emotions were brought across in such a way I couldn't help sobbing at times 😭❤️ I just wanted to hug this woman 😩 Her life was thrown for a loop with the one man she loves and she braved it all on her own 🥺 Beautiful, intelligent, sunshine, quiet, rich, protective, hides her emotions from everyone, obsessed with Christiano, shy, adores her friends and family, and fights for herself!
Christiano Falco 🔥😏 If you thought the 1st gen men were obsessed, oh baby, the 2nd Gen does it harder and Christiano is ott! He is obsessed with his woman since 19 and continued to love her even when they were apart and he was going through hell 🥺 Reading his pov had me sobbing, with how deeply he adores her and just wants to be in her life 😩 Tall, devastatingly handsome, rich, Capo dei Capi, possessive, obsessed, touch her and die, ott, morally grey, does anything to be there for her, and supports her with everything he is 🥹❤️
The spice was kinky and oh so steamy 😌🔥The chemistry was sizzling and the attraction out the roof 🫦 The sneak peaks to other couples has me kicking my feet and those little possibilities 🤭🔥 Michelle!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an emotional treat!
I’ve read almost all of Michelle’s books and I can truly say, Sienna is the purest soul. She’s so soft and gentle, empathetic to a fault. To her detriment even. I have read FMCs in mafia that are scared or don’t want the life or things like that, but Sienna was so much more complex. Her fears and feelings so deep and valid, paralyzing. It was heartbreaking to see her go through such a difficult situation. But the love Christiano made her feel, forced her to embrace, truly was the best medicine. Not a cure, because it’s still a medical condition, but the ease and comfort she needed.
Christiano was such a devoted and loyal man. He saw, coveted and fought for Sienna until he got her, happy and healthy in his life. He would have given everything up, burnt it all down and built it back up if she had asked. He was the definition of adoration. I couldn’t get enough of him longing for Sienna, forcing his way into her life to make her see how good they still were together…and that spicy side…that man was feral for her!
I will take 1000 more books in this world if Michelle wants to give them to us!
Thank you, Michelle and CandiKane, for the early copy!!
Quotes:
It confirms the fact that there will never be another. The instant I fell for Sienna, it was for life.
There's only Sienna.
She holds my past, my present, and my future in the palm of her hand.
"I will adapt to you, Sienna, because your peace of mind and happiness are the most important things to me."
I’ve read almost all of Michelle’s books and I can truly say, Sienna is the purest soul. She’s so soft and gentle, empathetic to a fault. To her detriment even. I have read FMCs in mafia that are scared or don’t want the life or things like that, but Sienna was so much more complex. Her fears and feelings so deep and valid, paralyzing. It was heartbreaking to see her go through such a difficult situation. But the love Christiano made her feel, forced her to embrace, truly was the best medicine. Not a cure, because it’s still a medical condition, but the ease and comfort she needed.
Christiano was such a devoted and loyal man. He saw, coveted and fought for Sienna until he got her, happy and healthy in his life. He would have given everything up, burnt it all down and built it back up if she had asked. He was the definition of adoration. I couldn’t get enough of him longing for Sienna, forcing his way into her life to make her see how good they still were together…and that spicy side…that man was feral for her!
I will take 1000 more books in this world if Michelle wants to give them to us!
Thank you, Michelle and CandiKane, for the early copy!!
Quotes:
It confirms the fact that there will never be another. The instant I fell for Sienna, it was for life.
There's only Sienna.
She holds my past, my present, and my future in the palm of her hand.
"I will adapt to you, Sienna, because your peace of mind and happiness are the most important things to me."
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
6🌟 Review: Forceful God by Michelle Heard
Wow, just wow! Michelle Heard’s Forceful God is an absolute masterpiece that had me completely captivated from the very first page. Cristiano’s commanding presence and Sienna’s vulnerability drew me in instantly, making this book a perfect blend of mafia and heartfelt romance.
The chemistry between Cristiano and Sienna is electric, crackles with tension, and attraction is undeniable. The push and pull of their desires, combined with their raw emotional struggles, kept me glued to every word. Michelle Heard has a rare gift for crafting characters so authentic you feel their pain and growth profoundly.
The pacing is impeccable, never dragging, never rushing. I lived each heartbeat, each pulse of their story, feeling breathless in the best way. I found myself crying with so much emotion 😭. This story will stays with you long after the last page.
Michelle Heard’s storytelling is simply flawless, her writing capturing power, emotion, and seduction all at once. Forceful God seamlessly weaves romance, danger, and loyalty into an intoxicating tale. If you’re craving a gripping, passionate adventure, this is a must-read!
Six stars? Not enough. It’s truly extraordinary.
January 24, 2026
ARC Review
Forceful God by Michelle Heard
5/5 stars
Every time I get a Michelle Heard book, I know I will be up for the night because I can NOT put it down and I was right. I'll go to sleep after one more chapter is the biggest lie and for MH, I'll gladly tell it.
I LOVED HOW INVOLVED ALL OF THE FAMILIES ARE IN THEIR BABIES’ LIVES. I loved the tension and the drama and I love the found family aspect of the mafia families and I love them, your honor.
CHRISITANO. Or shall I say a mini- Daminano. Lord this man. We love to see it. I'm glad that he recognizes and respects Sienna and all of her struggles. We love to see a grump to world and sweet to his wife man
Sienna, my baby. I'm right there with her, the fear and worry about losing their loved ones. I love how real she is and feeling emotions is not a weakness, but a strength.
Here is my plea to Michelle Heard to injure, harm, or anything but the death of ANY one of my babies, the old and the new. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
Catch this book out on Jan. 26th and TRIGGER WARNINGS be minded.
Thank you to @authormichelleheard and @candikanepr for an eARC.
Forceful God by Michelle Heard
5/5 stars
Every time I get a Michelle Heard book, I know I will be up for the night because I can NOT put it down and I was right. I'll go to sleep after one more chapter is the biggest lie and for MH, I'll gladly tell it.
I LOVED HOW INVOLVED ALL OF THE FAMILIES ARE IN THEIR BABIES’ LIVES. I loved the tension and the drama and I love the found family aspect of the mafia families and I love them, your honor.
CHRISITANO. Or shall I say a mini- Daminano. Lord this man. We love to see it. I'm glad that he recognizes and respects Sienna and all of her struggles. We love to see a grump to world and sweet to his wife man
Sienna, my baby. I'm right there with her, the fear and worry about losing their loved ones. I love how real she is and feeling emotions is not a weakness, but a strength.
Here is my plea to Michelle Heard to injure, harm, or anything but the death of ANY one of my babies, the old and the new. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
Catch this book out on Jan. 26th and TRIGGER WARNINGS be minded.
Thank you to @authormichelleheard and @candikanepr for an eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Forceful God is intense, emotional, obsessive, and deeply romantic in the dark mafia way Michelle Heard does so well. Sienna’s struggle with "Thanatophobia", her overwhelming fear of losing the people she loves, drives her to put her love with Christiano on hold for seven long years, and while she runs from her feelings, he waits, endures, and eventually reaches the point where love turns into obsession and obsession into resolve. Christiano is everything I love in a mafia MMC: cold, powerful, ruthless, the Capo dei Capi and head of the five families, yet completely undone by the one woman who denies him love, and never gives up no matter how many times she pushes him away. What truly worked for me is that his obsession isn’t just about possession but about protection, about doing whatever it takes to make Sienna feel safe enough to face her fears. The romance is angsty, emotional, and consuming, and while this book feels different from others in the series, it hits exactly how it needs to. This is a story of patience, devotion, obsession, and if mafia romance MMCs are what make you fall in love with a story, this one absolutely delivers. Highly recommended.
January 25, 2026
🖤Mafia
🖤Forced Marriage
🖤Obsessed MMC
🖤Mental Health Rep
This book was completely addictive! I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to end. Sienna and Christiano were everything I could have wanted and more. On the night of their engagement party, they are attacked, and the traumatic events that follow cause Sienna’s mental health to deteriorate significantly. Believing she is too weak to be Christiano’s wife, she calls everything off.
Christiano truly has the patience of a saint. He waits years for Sienna to be ready to marry him…until his patience finally runs out.
My heart absolutely broke for Sienna and everything she had to endure. She sees herself as weak, but in reality, she is incredibly strong. Her vulnerability is exactly what Christiano needs to temper his darker side. He is endlessly gentle with her while never giving up on her, no matter how hard things get. These two were perfect for each other.
This book was emotional, tense, and completely different from the rest of the series…in the best way possible. It was exactly how their story needed to be told.
🖤Forced Marriage
🖤Obsessed MMC
🖤Mental Health Rep
This book was completely addictive! I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to end. Sienna and Christiano were everything I could have wanted and more. On the night of their engagement party, they are attacked, and the traumatic events that follow cause Sienna’s mental health to deteriorate significantly. Believing she is too weak to be Christiano’s wife, she calls everything off.
Christiano truly has the patience of a saint. He waits years for Sienna to be ready to marry him…until his patience finally runs out.
My heart absolutely broke for Sienna and everything she had to endure. She sees herself as weak, but in reality, she is incredibly strong. Her vulnerability is exactly what Christiano needs to temper his darker side. He is endlessly gentle with her while never giving up on her, no matter how hard things get. These two were perfect for each other.
This book was emotional, tense, and completely different from the rest of the series…in the best way possible. It was exactly how their story needed to be told.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Forceful God is book seven of the Kings Of Mafia Series.
My heart broke for Sienna and everything she deals with throughout this story. She is only doing what she thinks is best for Christiano. However, like all the men in this series, when they fall for their love, there is nothing going to get in their way of having them in their life. I loved the dedication Christiano had for Sienna. He knew he loved her and gave her the time and space she needed until finally he had to call it and get his love.
Right from the start you can feel the love they have for each other, but events cause Sienna to change her views on some things and she pushes Christiano away, as she feels she is unworthy of his love. Even with all of her pushing and fighting her feelings, you can still constantly catch the glimpses of her love for him.
I'm not sure there is a story in this series that isn't amazing. This one is definitely in the top and will be added to my reread list.
My heart broke for Sienna and everything she deals with throughout this story. She is only doing what she thinks is best for Christiano. However, like all the men in this series, when they fall for their love, there is nothing going to get in their way of having them in their life. I loved the dedication Christiano had for Sienna. He knew he loved her and gave her the time and space she needed until finally he had to call it and get his love.
Right from the start you can feel the love they have for each other, but events cause Sienna to change her views on some things and she pushes Christiano away, as she feels she is unworthy of his love. Even with all of her pushing and fighting her feelings, you can still constantly catch the glimpses of her love for him.
I'm not sure there is a story in this series that isn't amazing. This one is definitely in the top and will be added to my reread list.
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 UNBELIEVABLE STARS!
This book was EVERYTHING and so much more!!! I literally devoured it in one sitting. Okay, bear with me because I can’t believe I’m saying this…..Christiano is my favorite MMC she’s ever written. This is saying a lot because no one had topped Viktor for me!!
I loved Christiano and Sienna so much. The way he helped her through her struggles…..he was perfect and she was the perfect queen for him. I almost feel like this should have been the last book because I’m not sure it can get any better These two were literal PERFECTION!!!!!!
What to expect:
🖤Forced marriage
🖤 MMC feels only darkness unless he's with the FMC
🖤Next lever obsession!!!
🖤Powerful MMC vs Introverted MFC
🖤OTT Protective & Possessive Hero
🖤MMC who never gives up
Thank you so much to Michelle Heard and Candi Kane Pr for the e-arc.
This book was EVERYTHING and so much more!!! I literally devoured it in one sitting. Okay, bear with me because I can’t believe I’m saying this…..Christiano is my favorite MMC she’s ever written. This is saying a lot because no one had topped Viktor for me!!
I loved Christiano and Sienna so much. The way he helped her through her struggles…..he was perfect and she was the perfect queen for him. I almost feel like this should have been the last book because I’m not sure it can get any better These two were literal PERFECTION!!!!!!
What to expect:
🖤Forced marriage
🖤 MMC feels only darkness unless he's with the FMC
🖤Next lever obsession!!!
🖤Powerful MMC vs Introverted MFC
🖤OTT Protective & Possessive Hero
🖤MMC who never gives up
Thank you so much to Michelle Heard and Candi Kane Pr for the e-arc.
Review of advance copy received from Author
From the very beginning I was hooked! I love this series and looked forward to Christiano’s story, and it was well worth the wait! He is the Capo and wants to be with Sienna, but when outside forces interfere, things change between them. Sienna loves him but because of what happened, needs to keep her distance. My heart hurt for both of them because I knew they truly belong together. Christiano refuses to give up and pursues Sienna with all that he is. I completely fell in love with him, oh so dominant and oh so delicious. And Sienna is so beautiful, strong and resilient. I enjoyed the journey I was taken on and didn’t want it to end. Christiano and Sienna are a force to be reckoned with and nothing will prevent them from being together. My heart is filled with so much love for this story! Absolutely brilliant!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Michelle as always, another gripping read. Christiano is the dark to Sienna's light, and the reasons behind her breaking off their relationship several years before broke my heart. With the passing of my own Mum, I could relate to some of the anxiety around what Sienna was feeling and experiencing.
However as much as Sienna tries to dissuade Christiano and encourage him to find a suitable Queen, he wants her, and only her. Christiano is the Capo, and what he wants he gets, and his unhinged obsessive heart wants Sienna, even if this is by force. And, when he finds out why she needs to let him go the way he shows her he is EVERYTHING.....wow wow WOW. So much angst and high emotion, absolute perfection.
Every single book in this series is amazing, and again, Michelle, I loved this and cannot wait for book 8.
However as much as Sienna tries to dissuade Christiano and encourage him to find a suitable Queen, he wants her, and only her. Christiano is the Capo, and what he wants he gets, and his unhinged obsessive heart wants Sienna, even if this is by force. And, when he finds out why she needs to let him go the way he shows her he is EVERYTHING.....wow wow WOW. So much angst and high emotion, absolute perfection.
Every single book in this series is amazing, and again, Michelle, I loved this and cannot wait for book 8.
January 24, 2026
Thank you Candi Kane PR for this ARC🖤
Christiano knew he wanted to marry Sienna at 22 and was determined to make her his. After a traumatic event, her mental health takes a turn. She has to break up with Christiano to protect her peace and his future in the Cosa Nostra.
Christiano is not willing to give up and after 7 years apart, he finally decides to force her to marry him. He knows she loves him too, but she’s hiding something from him. While Sienna sees her issues as a weakness, Christiano sees them as strengths. Her fears are warranted and he will do anything to make her see that they are meant to be.
This MMC is possessive and obsessive! He loves his girl and won’t let anything stand in their way!
Christiano knew he wanted to marry Sienna at 22 and was determined to make her his. After a traumatic event, her mental health takes a turn. She has to break up with Christiano to protect her peace and his future in the Cosa Nostra.
Christiano is not willing to give up and after 7 years apart, he finally decides to force her to marry him. He knows she loves him too, but she’s hiding something from him. While Sienna sees her issues as a weakness, Christiano sees them as strengths. Her fears are warranted and he will do anything to make her see that they are meant to be.
This MMC is possessive and obsessive! He loves his girl and won’t let anything stand in their way!
January 23, 2026
I dont know what drugs Michelle puts into her books but i will take them willinginly every single time.
Book 7 of the Mafia Kings series stars Christian’s and Sienna.
It has alllll the tropes.
Mafia, possessive and obsessed mmc, tragic healing fmc, forced marriage, it’s ALWAYS been you.
Sienna tried desperately to save Christiano from her trauma but it all fails because a man like Christiano does not give up on anything, expectantly on the woman he loves
I loved watch her heal and him loving her even if she sees herself as broken.
Can not wait to add the physical copy to my shelf!
Book 7 of the Mafia Kings series stars Christian’s and Sienna.
It has alllll the tropes.
Mafia, possessive and obsessed mmc, tragic healing fmc, forced marriage, it’s ALWAYS been you.
Sienna tried desperately to save Christiano from her trauma but it all fails because a man like Christiano does not give up on anything, expectantly on the woman he loves
I loved watch her heal and him loving her even if she sees herself as broken.
Can not wait to add the physical copy to my shelf!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Michelle Heard continues to build her Kings of Mafia universe with Forceful God and another example of the obsessed mafia MMC in Christiano.
The overlaps with previous stories allows for a clear map of the timeline, but of course, this book can standalone. Christiano's duality -- ruthless brutality and compassion for Sienna -- made him such an interesting character to read. Plus learning about Sienna's mental health struggles provided a fresh perspective on a mafia queen.
Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
The overlaps with previous stories allows for a clear map of the timeline, but of course, this book can standalone. Christiano's duality -- ruthless brutality and compassion for Sienna -- made him such an interesting character to read. Plus learning about Sienna's mental health struggles provided a fresh perspective on a mafia queen.
Thank you for gifting me an advanced reader copy. Review reflective of my personal opinions
Review of advance copy
Christiano, where do I even begin with this man. He loved Sienna with his whole heart. He was obsessed and his love for her carried on through their time apart. He took that time to become the ruthless capo.
Sienna, she is smart and considerate, her vulnerability shines through. Her fear of losing the people she loves has her pushing Christiano away. The way he doesn’t give up and continues to pursue her had my heart melting.
And the spice….holy smokes!
Sienna, she is smart and considerate, her vulnerability shines through. Her fear of losing the people she loves has her pushing Christiano away. The way he doesn’t give up and continues to pursue her had my heart melting.
And the spice….holy smokes!
Review of advance copy received from Author
No words. Honestly, I’m still a little speechless—this was phenomenal. I loved how dark it got, and how that vulnerability and fear actually made the story even more beautiful. You really have to be brave to reach that hard-earned happy ending. And Christiano? He gave everything. The reassurance, the understanding, the self-control, and the depth of his love for her were just incredible. The story seeped into me in the best way raw, emotional, and unforgettable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sienna and Christiano have a story like no other. Filled with extreme angst, anger, and despair, yet also peace, strength, and love. Let me not forget to mention the insatiable and sinful heat between these two!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another one and it's perfection again. Christiano and Sienna brought the emotions out of me. This one was definitely different than the rest and it hits you exactly how you would need it to. I completely enjoyed this read , it was angsty and emotional and pure love. Great read .
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