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Beneath the Reign #1
Untamed
He’s a mafia boss and a cowboy. They can come after my ranch, my freedom, even my life. But, no one gets away with touching my wife…
Hunter Sterling.
People call me by different names depending on which version of me they know.
The owner of Sterling ranch.
The heir to a mafia empire.
The murderer the town wants caged.
I have ninety days to prove I didn’t kill the mother of my son or I lose everything.
I should be focused on survival.
Instead, I fall for the same girl my best friend does.
Lola Jackson. The city girl. My firefly.
I’m the one she runs to when he hurts her and I’m the one who punishes him for it.
And I make her my wife so that the Sterling name will keep her protected long after I’m gone.
But it was always more than just names on a piece of paper. It’s the one thing that makes me fight harder to stay alive.
When the truth is revealed, it doesn’t just shatter me, it forces me to choose between my empire… or my wife.
But they’ve all forgotten who they’re dealing with.
And now they’re going to learn what happens when a cowboy stops playing nice and a mafia boss goes to war.
Hunter Sterling.
People call me by different names depending on which version of me they know.
The owner of Sterling ranch.
The heir to a mafia empire.
The murderer the town wants caged.
I have ninety days to prove I didn’t kill the mother of my son or I lose everything.
I should be focused on survival.
Instead, I fall for the same girl my best friend does.
Lola Jackson. The city girl. My firefly.
I’m the one she runs to when he hurts her and I’m the one who punishes him for it.
And I make her my wife so that the Sterling name will keep her protected long after I’m gone.
But it was always more than just names on a piece of paper. It’s the one thing that makes me fight harder to stay alive.
When the truth is revealed, it doesn’t just shatter me, it forces me to choose between my empire… or my wife.
But they’ve all forgotten who they’re dealing with.
And now they’re going to learn what happens when a cowboy stops playing nice and a mafia boss goes to war.
486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2026
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April 26, 2026
*4.5 - SMAAAAAAASH ❤️🔥 Hunter Sterling absolutely provided redemption and may have just become my #1 cowboy 🫦
Pre-read:
I am here for redemption and this dedication is already delivering! 🤠
This one is for my smut enthusiasts who look at a hot, tatted cowboy and think… "I wonder if he'd ride me that hard." Saddle up. You're in for a wild time. Hunter Sterling is about to give you his hat and prove… cowboys fuck better.
Pre-read:
I am here for redemption and this dedication is already delivering! 🤠
This one is for my smut enthusiasts who look at a hot, tatted cowboy and think… "I wonder if he'd ride me that hard." Saddle up. You're in for a wild time. Hunter Sterling is about to give you his hat and prove… cowboys fuck better.
April 10, 2026
Welp, I picked this one up and didn't want to put it down. The combination of mafia and small town cowboy is where it is at. I mean what more can you ask for than a morally grey cowboy? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Listen, Untamed will deliver everything that you love about Luna Mason. You will get a morally grey MMC who will literally burn the world down for his FMC, a dose of insta love, and a spicy plot. It's always a really good time. What I loved about the one is the bit of suspense. I always love to read a book with a bad guy and try to figure out who it is. And this book had that element so I was in heaven.
There was truly nothing that I didn't like about this one. The vibes were there. The plot kept me engaged. I loved all of the characters and the easter eggs for what is to come. Hunter is morally grey and he will quite literally burn the world down for Lola. She is his light in the dark. Lola has a fun personality and she keeps Hunter on his toes. She also meets his crazy and accepts him and his criminal ways. Hunter's son Wyatt was absolutely adorable. The way he loved Lola like a mother was so sweet to see. And an honorable mentions: Gray the goat.
Luna, I love the direction you are going with this one and I can NOT wait for the next Sterling brother! The easter eggs in this book has me straight feral!
You should most definitely read this book if you like:
- Small Town/Dark Romance
- Cowboy x City Girl
- Instalove/lust
- Single Dad
- Marriage of Convenience
- Mafia
- Morally Grey MMC
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Luna Mason for allowing me the absolute pleasure to read Untamed as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
Listen, Untamed will deliver everything that you love about Luna Mason. You will get a morally grey MMC who will literally burn the world down for his FMC, a dose of insta love, and a spicy plot. It's always a really good time. What I loved about the one is the bit of suspense. I always love to read a book with a bad guy and try to figure out who it is. And this book had that element so I was in heaven.
There was truly nothing that I didn't like about this one. The vibes were there. The plot kept me engaged. I loved all of the characters and the easter eggs for what is to come. Hunter is morally grey and he will quite literally burn the world down for Lola. She is his light in the dark. Lola has a fun personality and she keeps Hunter on his toes. She also meets his crazy and accepts him and his criminal ways. Hunter's son Wyatt was absolutely adorable. The way he loved Lola like a mother was so sweet to see. And an honorable mentions: Gray the goat.
Luna, I love the direction you are going with this one and I can NOT wait for the next Sterling brother! The easter eggs in this book has me straight feral!
You should most definitely read this book if you like:
- Small Town/Dark Romance
- Cowboy x City Girl
- Instalove/lust
- Single Dad
- Marriage of Convenience
- Mafia
- Morally Grey MMC
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Luna Mason for allowing me the absolute pleasure to read Untamed as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
April 19, 2026
5(♾️)🌟, 4🌶️
Untamed really said saddle up… and then hit me with cowboy charm and pure, unfiltered trouble 😏🤠
Mafia, cowboy, and chaos? Say less, I was already sold. 🔥
A morally grey cowboy tied to danger, a high-stakes situation hanging over his head, and a woman who walks straight into his world like she owns it had me hooked instantly. What starts as a messy, accidental connection turns into something way more intense when they’re forced into each other’s orbit, and neither of them can really step away.
Hunter is all control and danger on the outside, but underneath he is soft in a way that really hits, especially when it comes to his son 🥺. Lola brings light, chaos, and just enough boldness to match him without ever backing down. Their chemistry is instant and intense, the tension never lets up, and the emotional moments land so well. Add in the suspense, the found family, and those little hints of what is coming next, and I was completely locked in
This book just delivers on every level. It is emotional, fun, and a little unhinged in the best way, and so easy to get lost in. The author has me fully hooked because how does she keep doing this every single time? Five stars, no hesitation.
This book owns me at this point 💋
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Huge thank you to Luna Mason and Valentine PR for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
Untamed really said saddle up… and then hit me with cowboy charm and pure, unfiltered trouble 😏🤠
Mafia, cowboy, and chaos? Say less, I was already sold. 🔥
A morally grey cowboy tied to danger, a high-stakes situation hanging over his head, and a woman who walks straight into his world like she owns it had me hooked instantly. What starts as a messy, accidental connection turns into something way more intense when they’re forced into each other’s orbit, and neither of them can really step away.
Hunter is all control and danger on the outside, but underneath he is soft in a way that really hits, especially when it comes to his son 🥺. Lola brings light, chaos, and just enough boldness to match him without ever backing down. Their chemistry is instant and intense, the tension never lets up, and the emotional moments land so well. Add in the suspense, the found family, and those little hints of what is coming next, and I was completely locked in
This book just delivers on every level. It is emotional, fun, and a little unhinged in the best way, and so easy to get lost in. The author has me fully hooked because how does she keep doing this every single time? Five stars, no hesitation.
This book owns me at this point 💋
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Huge thank you to Luna Mason and Valentine PR for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
April 13, 2026
Hunter might be one of my newest top 5 book boyfriends from Luna Masons universe!
Right from the beginning Daddy Hunter energy was off the charts! The chemistry between him and Lola was so electric I could not stop reading! Plus seeing him interact with his son had me swooning immediately.
I really enjoyed the small town cowboy aspect to this mafia mix but found it was still exciting with the mafia pacing but a touch slower during the first half (more small town vibes).
It was also so fun to see Drago, Enzo, and Conan in this book! I love them all so much and cannot wait for book 2! I called Axe being next up and I’m so so excited!!! 😏
Add to your TBR if you like:
- mafia cowboy x city girl
- betrayal & satisfying revenge
- he falls first
- single dad vibes
- mafia shenanigans
- BD$M (snowballing, ropes, yes sir, good girl)
- grumpy x sunshine
I am so grateful for the opportunity to ARC read this book and am forever grateful to Luna and her team!
Right from the beginning Daddy Hunter energy was off the charts! The chemistry between him and Lola was so electric I could not stop reading! Plus seeing him interact with his son had me swooning immediately.
I really enjoyed the small town cowboy aspect to this mafia mix but found it was still exciting with the mafia pacing but a touch slower during the first half (more small town vibes).
It was also so fun to see Drago, Enzo, and Conan in this book! I love them all so much and cannot wait for book 2! I called Axe being next up and I’m so so excited!!! 😏
Add to your TBR if you like:
- mafia cowboy x city girl
- betrayal & satisfying revenge
- he falls first
- single dad vibes
- mafia shenanigans
- BD$M (snowballing, ropes, yes sir, good girl)
- grumpy x sunshine
I am so grateful for the opportunity to ARC read this book and am forever grateful to Luna and her team!
April 17, 2026
DNF at 60%
Soooooo cringe and the most insta EVERYTHING I’ve ever read
Soooooo cringe and the most insta EVERYTHING I’ve ever read
April 20, 2026
Okay so this was a cowboy/mafia romance which I feel like is very uncommon in the mafia romance world so I was very intrigued going into it and honestly it didn’t disappoint. I was sucked in since the start with this one.. I loved the relationship development b/t the MMC and FMC, the side stories and the spice 🥵 was really good also. Usually I don’t like the single dad storyline but this one wasn’t too bad and I feel like overall the story was very beautifully written. The only harp I’ll give it is the pet names b/t the main characters gotta a little cringy at moments but overall still very cute and enjoyed it
April 18, 2026
Untamed by Luna Mason 🐴🩸⛓️
⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 3 stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️/ spice rating
The first like 90 pages of this book had me hooked in and I couldn’t put my kindle down. However, these two came together WAYYYY too soon for my liking. Now hear me out, I don’t mind the instant attraction trope, but these two felt such big emotions without actually knowing anything about each other. And whilst I did actually like Hunter & Lola as characters I couldn’t really enjoy their relationship together because it felt so surface level, they came together at around 38% percent into the book and from there on out the book felt off. I am very curious about the rest of the characters in this series and can see why this book is going to appeal to many but it was rushed in my opinion. The characters should have got to know each other more and I would have felt more confident in their love for one another. This is just a personal preference I have when I want to become invested in the main couples romance. Now I’m really intrigued about Harper & Ace’s story for sure as I can sense a second chance romance coming and I need Violets book too because my girl did make me cackle quite a few times 🤭
What to Expect/ Tropes:
~ insta love/ insta attraction 🫦
~ morally grey cowboy x city girl ❤️🔥
~ touch her & you die 💀
~ single dad
~ murder mystery
~ marriage for “protection”
~ ranchers that work with the mafia
~ lots of sizzling spicy scenes with; rope play, mirrors, a fuck in his truck, primal play, spanking, bath tub fucking, lots of blow jobs and Hunter loves to eat Lola out 🥵💦🍆😺
April 19, 2026
Luna Mason has entered her cowboy era and I’m here for it. It wouldn’t be a Luna Mason story without a mafia twist to it though! Untamed is book one in her all new series Beneath The Reign. Make it a single dad story and I’m sold even more. Being a darker themed book Luna still manages to pack all the insta love, swoon worthy moments and banter into it. One thing this author always does that I love is she always finds a way to bring all of her worlds together. Characters from her past series that you love will always pop up for little glimpses.
April 20, 2026
Oh I absolutely LOVED this!!! 🔥🔥
Fast paced, growly cowboy/mafia vibes, love at first sight ugh I just loved this so much!
Hunter Sterling is my new favourite cowboy and I will take no criticism on this man!
Can’t wait for Aces story next!!! I loved him in this book!
Fast paced, growly cowboy/mafia vibes, love at first sight ugh I just loved this so much!
Hunter Sterling is my new favourite cowboy and I will take no criticism on this man!
Can’t wait for Aces story next!!! I loved him in this book!
May 5, 2026
May be the quickest I’ve ever read a book😅 insane and I loved every second of it, I was so hooked!
May 4, 2026
literally 6 million stars
this book ate and left NO CRUMBS
I knew from like 10% in I was going to be completely obsessed with this book. I mean how could I not, Hunter Sterling.
I had no idea what I was getting into with this book, but it didn’t disappoint. It had me on the edge of my seat, kicking my feet giggling, jumping up and down, crying, freaking out, all the feels.
Hunter Sterling is literally THAT MAN.
A god really
A single dad, with the heart of gold, masked by all kinds of darkness and danger.
Seeing him be so down bad for Lola from the start was working for me. I love a down bad man 🥵🥵😍
Lola is literally THAT BITCH THO
She’s a bad ass
I love her
I love how much she loved Hunter and Wyatt no matter what.
She loved Hunter for who he was, despite all the bad.
I loved the “insta love” connection between the two of them actually.
It just felt so natural and their chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS.
The spice? You’re kidding 🥵🥵
The ending had me SWEATING and feeling SO SICK
because wtf do you mean
(Lowkey I felt suspicious about half way through the book & I was right)
Overall, I’m completely obsessed with this book
(Hunter Sterling especially)
I will be recommending this book a million times over
It is my new personality
all the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this book ate and left NO CRUMBS
I knew from like 10% in I was going to be completely obsessed with this book. I mean how could I not, Hunter Sterling.
I had no idea what I was getting into with this book, but it didn’t disappoint. It had me on the edge of my seat, kicking my feet giggling, jumping up and down, crying, freaking out, all the feels.
Hunter Sterling is literally THAT MAN.
A god really
A single dad, with the heart of gold, masked by all kinds of darkness and danger.
Seeing him be so down bad for Lola from the start was working for me. I love a down bad man 🥵🥵😍
Lola is literally THAT BITCH THO
She’s a bad ass
I love her
I love how much she loved Hunter and Wyatt no matter what.
She loved Hunter for who he was, despite all the bad.
I loved the “insta love” connection between the two of them actually.
It just felt so natural and their chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS.
The spice? You’re kidding 🥵🥵
The ending had me SWEATING and feeling SO SICK
because wtf do you mean
(Lowkey I felt suspicious about half way through the book & I was right)
Overall, I’m completely obsessed with this book
(Hunter Sterling especially)
I will be recommending this book a million times over
It is my new personality
all the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 18, 2026
the concept of the small town, ranch life and cowboys mixed with the mafia suspense and excitement was amazing. add in lots of spice and steamy moments, and you get the perfect blend to keep you entertained.
we get a morally grey mafia cowboy mmc who will burn down the world for her, and the city girl fmc who keeps him on his toes, and is his light in the dark.
“𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒. 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼’𝑚 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑖𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠.”
i loved hunter&lola together. as hunter said; soulmates. their connection was instant, and while their love is fast paced, it gets its fair share of being tested within this story.
also loved how hunter was with wyatt, he really tries his best to be the greatest single dad to this adorable little boy.
but lola & wyatt? ugh my heart. their relationship was so pure and precious. this little boy who is so strong for his age, and just wants love and his family.
plus gary the goat? he’s so fun and i love him.
we get some cameos from characters in the beneath series which i loved, and this story and the sterling brothers set everything up perfect for what comes next.
we get a morally grey mafia cowboy mmc who will burn down the world for her, and the city girl fmc who keeps him on his toes, and is his light in the dark.
“𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒. 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼’𝑚 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑖𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠.”
i loved hunter&lola together. as hunter said; soulmates. their connection was instant, and while their love is fast paced, it gets its fair share of being tested within this story.
also loved how hunter was with wyatt, he really tries his best to be the greatest single dad to this adorable little boy.
but lola & wyatt? ugh my heart. their relationship was so pure and precious. this little boy who is so strong for his age, and just wants love and his family.
plus gary the goat? he’s so fun and i love him.
we get some cameos from characters in the beneath series which i loved, and this story and the sterling brothers set everything up perfect for what comes next.
April 24, 2026
Okay! Sold!
I've read only one book by Luna Mason, Indulge, which I really enjoyed. But after Untamed? I'm officially a fan of Luna Mason's book and I'm now going to go read more of her books because Untamed was freaking AWESOME! Mason gives us a book that collides two of my favourite tropes ...mafia romance and cowboy romance.
yes you heard that right.....COWBOY. MAFIA.ROMANCE. Let that sink in ... COWBOY. MAFIA. ROMANCE
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝
It's honestly been ages since I've read a book like this. A book that was incredibly sexy yet the storyline was just as good.
Untamed was a wild ride through and through! It was sexy AF, Dark, mysterious, intense and thrilling... A book that just grabs you.
It's honestly been a while since I read a book that kept me up all night , a book that made me say "who needs sleep"..untamed was so good!
I've read only one book by Luna Mason, Indulge, which I really enjoyed. But after Untamed? I'm officially a fan of Luna Mason's book and I'm now going to go read more of her books because Untamed was freaking AWESOME! Mason gives us a book that collides two of my favourite tropes ...mafia romance and cowboy romance.
yes you heard that right.....COWBOY. MAFIA.ROMANCE. Let that sink in ... COWBOY. MAFIA. ROMANCE
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝
It's honestly been ages since I've read a book like this. A book that was incredibly sexy yet the storyline was just as good.
Untamed was a wild ride through and through! It was sexy AF, Dark, mysterious, intense and thrilling... A book that just grabs you.
It's honestly been a while since I read a book that kept me up all night , a book that made me say "who needs sleep"..untamed was so good!
April 20, 2026
This was great. Cowboys and mafia? Sign me up. Add in single dad and running towards it. Luna did a great job in this new genre while still staying true to her roots. Loved the cameos of the rest of the family.
April 19, 2026
Definitely my favorite dark cowboy romance!!! Omggg
Hunter is our bad boy mafia cowboy who's also a single dad. Lola moves to his town from NYC. They lock eyes at a bar and it's game over. That's honestly all im gonna say....enjoy 🥵
Hunter is our bad boy mafia cowboy who's also a single dad. Lola moves to his town from NYC. They lock eyes at a bar and it's game over. That's honestly all im gonna say....enjoy 🥵
April 16, 2026
ARC Review
Okay HOLD ON, mafia boss and cowboy?? Yeah, Untamed had me feral before I even finished the blurb. Luna really said “why choose one morally questionable man when I can give you BOTH in one” and I respect that deeply. Oh and did I mention he's a single dad too? Yeah besties, you're gonna want to read this one.
Our MMC is Hunter Sterling, Head of the Sterling family ranch, that man is dangerous. He’s Cold, powerful, fully capable of violence to the outside world but to his family, his son and Lola he is all protective, soft (only for her obviously).
Our FMC is city girl Lola, she comes from high society, fashion powerhouse but to her that just isn't her calling. So what does she do? She follows her best friend to Arizona on a mission to find herself and what she actually wants to do with her life. It's there that she meets Hunter and her life turns upside down. I loved Lola, she’s strong, emotional, and holds her own in a world that could literally swallow her whole. The “city girl dropped into a mafia cowboy world becoming Hunter’s Firefly and...wife! This consumed me, their connection was instant & electric, like they both knew they were meant for each other. The tension in this book both with the enemies at Sterling Ranch's door, a potential prison sentence, a quick marriage, the Lunaverse character appearances and the new faces that I can't wait to have their stories - Hello Ace Sterling! This book kept me invested and already hungry for more. Shoutout to the cutie that is Wyatt Sterling, Hunters' son and his best friend Gary the goat
Also fair warning: Hunter Sterling might ruin all other book boyfriends for you - Cowboys who go to war for their wife, yeah I’m not recovering from this
Okay HOLD ON, mafia boss and cowboy?? Yeah, Untamed had me feral before I even finished the blurb. Luna really said “why choose one morally questionable man when I can give you BOTH in one” and I respect that deeply. Oh and did I mention he's a single dad too? Yeah besties, you're gonna want to read this one.
Our MMC is Hunter Sterling, Head of the Sterling family ranch, that man is dangerous. He’s Cold, powerful, fully capable of violence to the outside world but to his family, his son and Lola he is all protective, soft (only for her obviously).
Our FMC is city girl Lola, she comes from high society, fashion powerhouse but to her that just isn't her calling. So what does she do? She follows her best friend to Arizona on a mission to find herself and what she actually wants to do with her life. It's there that she meets Hunter and her life turns upside down. I loved Lola, she’s strong, emotional, and holds her own in a world that could literally swallow her whole. The “city girl dropped into a mafia cowboy world becoming Hunter’s Firefly and...wife! This consumed me, their connection was instant & electric, like they both knew they were meant for each other. The tension in this book both with the enemies at Sterling Ranch's door, a potential prison sentence, a quick marriage, the Lunaverse character appearances and the new faces that I can't wait to have their stories - Hello Ace Sterling! This book kept me invested and already hungry for more. Shoutout to the cutie that is Wyatt Sterling, Hunters' son and his best friend Gary the goat
Also fair warning: Hunter Sterling might ruin all other book boyfriends for you - Cowboys who go to war for their wife, yeah I’m not recovering from this
April 19, 2026
✨ARC REVIEW ✨
Untamed definitely took me by surprise. I have been a huge fan of Luna Mason for a while now and so when I heard that she was making a mafia cowboy romance I immediately knew I had to saddle up for a wild ride. Hunter is probably one of my favorite MMC‘s that Luna has ever written, from his tattoos to his crazy obsession with Lola, his hard exterior, but gooey inside, he truly had me swooning the whole book. I also loved Lola as an FMC. I loved her aesthetic. She was truly giving New York it girl, but I also love that we got to see a different side to her that was strong and independent. I loved that we got to see her give up some of her control to Hunter without giving up her stubbornness and strong will. Hunter and Lola‘s love story is definitely one of my favorites Luna has ever written. I loved their banter and dynamic from the get-go, they started out blazing hot and ended the exact same way and I love that we got to see the family dynamic blossom throughout the book between Lola, Hunter and Wyatt, Lola and Wyatt’s relationship was so beautiful to see and im glad we got to see a lot of their dynamic in the book! I'm glad we got a tiny glimpse into Ace's story, and I can’t wait to go back to Arizona and see what else New Falls has in store for us!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🍒mafia x cowboy romance
🍒age gap
🍒boyfriends best friend
🍒marriage of convenience
🍒grumpy fugitive x city girl sunshine
🍒single dad
🍒Rope & Primal play
🍒small town
Untamed definitely took me by surprise. I have been a huge fan of Luna Mason for a while now and so when I heard that she was making a mafia cowboy romance I immediately knew I had to saddle up for a wild ride. Hunter is probably one of my favorite MMC‘s that Luna has ever written, from his tattoos to his crazy obsession with Lola, his hard exterior, but gooey inside, he truly had me swooning the whole book. I also loved Lola as an FMC. I loved her aesthetic. She was truly giving New York it girl, but I also love that we got to see a different side to her that was strong and independent. I loved that we got to see her give up some of her control to Hunter without giving up her stubbornness and strong will. Hunter and Lola‘s love story is definitely one of my favorites Luna has ever written. I loved their banter and dynamic from the get-go, they started out blazing hot and ended the exact same way and I love that we got to see the family dynamic blossom throughout the book between Lola, Hunter and Wyatt, Lola and Wyatt’s relationship was so beautiful to see and im glad we got to see a lot of their dynamic in the book! I'm glad we got a tiny glimpse into Ace's story, and I can’t wait to go back to Arizona and see what else New Falls has in store for us!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🍒mafia x cowboy romance
🍒age gap
🍒boyfriends best friend
🍒marriage of convenience
🍒grumpy fugitive x city girl sunshine
🍒single dad
🍒Rope & Primal play
🍒small town
April 27, 2026
3/5 ⭐ 3/5 🌶️
To really appreciate this book, I first had to ignore the instant lust, instant love, instant everything… It was so cringe. Especially when it comes to the MMC’s son. Maybe the author doesn’t have children, I don’t know, but she describes Wyatt as a clueless little boy who goes through a thousand traumas but then gets a hug and forgets all about it. He loooooves the FMC 5 minutes after meeting her.
The plot is cool, if only it had a normal timeline. The relationship was rushed and it felt very surface level.
The villain was so obvious that I couldn’t believe he was the real villain, and I spent the whole book thinking it was going to be someone else. Good job!
Anyway, I liked both the main characters, they are cute together (sometimes a bit too sickly sweet) and the spice was ok. It turns out they had almost every kink, but not in a natural way. It’s as if the author were just ticking boxes.
I would probably read the next one cause it is second chance (AND there is kidnapping 🫣😏), so no more cringey instalove for me!
To really appreciate this book, I first had to ignore the instant lust, instant love, instant everything… It was so cringe. Especially when it comes to the MMC’s son. Maybe the author doesn’t have children, I don’t know, but she describes Wyatt as a clueless little boy who goes through a thousand traumas but then gets a hug and forgets all about it. He loooooves the FMC 5 minutes after meeting her.
The plot is cool, if only it had a normal timeline. The relationship was rushed and it felt very surface level.
The villain was so obvious that I couldn’t believe he was the real villain, and I spent the whole book thinking it was going to be someone else. Good job!
Anyway, I liked both the main characters, they are cute together (sometimes a bit too sickly sweet) and the spice was ok. It turns out they had almost every kink, but not in a natural way. It’s as if the author were just ticking boxes.
I would probably read the next one cause it is second chance (AND there is kidnapping 🫣😏), so no more cringey instalove for me!
April 20, 2026
Review 📖
Untamed
Beneath the Reign Book 1
Written by Luna Mason
@authorlunamason
New obsession unlocked!
Well hor damn these two are playing with fire and they both can't stop staring at each other or wondering about something more. The chemistry between them is 🔥! Lola is very confident in herself and goes for Hunter even though he warns her away. She has a quick wit and a smart mouth Hunter can’t ignore.
I was not expecting how this story would unfold but I'm hooked and love the drama and the twists! The spice and how much they want and need each other is addictive to read. I love books like this one as they remind me again why I love reading so much.
Tropes to expect:
✨Fugítive single dad
✨city girl x cowboy
✨rope play (v spicy)
✨a bit of a mürder mystery
✨he’s a mafia boss
✨marriage of convenience
✨she’s his best friends “girlfriend”
✨touch her you 💀 - LITERALLY.
#LunaMason
#BeneaththeReign
#darkmafiacowboyromance
Untamed
Beneath the Reign Book 1
Written by Luna Mason
@authorlunamason
New obsession unlocked!
Well hor damn these two are playing with fire and they both can't stop staring at each other or wondering about something more. The chemistry between them is 🔥! Lola is very confident in herself and goes for Hunter even though he warns her away. She has a quick wit and a smart mouth Hunter can’t ignore.
I was not expecting how this story would unfold but I'm hooked and love the drama and the twists! The spice and how much they want and need each other is addictive to read. I love books like this one as they remind me again why I love reading so much.
Tropes to expect:
✨Fugítive single dad
✨city girl x cowboy
✨rope play (v spicy)
✨a bit of a mürder mystery
✨he’s a mafia boss
✨marriage of convenience
✨she’s his best friends “girlfriend”
✨touch her you 💀 - LITERALLY.
#LunaMason
#BeneaththeReign
#darkmafiacowboyromance
April 17, 2026
POV: you didn’t know you needed a Mafia x Cowboy genre mix… until now 🤠🔥
I swear, I had NO idea I was missing this combo in my life more than my next breath 😭📚 Then Luna came in and proved, yeah, this was missing from ALL of us.
I was insanely curious about this story. The moment I started reading, that classic Luna vibe, I was HOOKED. Couldn’t put it down.
Single dad + mouthy city girl… do I even need to say more?? 👀 I fell HARD for the characters. Not just the main ones, but the side characters too, their relationships, their dynamics… I’m already desperate for their books.
BUT LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT BETRAYAL. Because WHAT. WAS. THAT. 💀
I have NEVER experienced something like that while reading. Not even CLOSE. I didn’t see it coming AT ALL. Not even a little bit.
My jaw literally dropped. I almost fell off the couch. I couldn’t breathe, had to put the book down, and just stared at the wall like: “this can’t be real…”
Safe to say, this series has a STRONG start.
That twist hit me just as hard as it hit the characters. Straight to the gut. Left a bitter taste I still can’t shake. Absolutely GENIUS move by the author, and I’m still not over it.
And don’t even get me started on the fact that we already KNOW who the next main characters are gonna be 👀 The tropes?? Yeah, I’m already obsessed.
All I know is… I won’t be able to focus on anything until I have that next book in my hands. 📖🔥
I swear, I had NO idea I was missing this combo in my life more than my next breath 😭📚 Then Luna came in and proved, yeah, this was missing from ALL of us.
I was insanely curious about this story. The moment I started reading, that classic Luna vibe, I was HOOKED. Couldn’t put it down.
Single dad + mouthy city girl… do I even need to say more?? 👀 I fell HARD for the characters. Not just the main ones, but the side characters too, their relationships, their dynamics… I’m already desperate for their books.
BUT LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT BETRAYAL. Because WHAT. WAS. THAT. 💀
I have NEVER experienced something like that while reading. Not even CLOSE. I didn’t see it coming AT ALL. Not even a little bit.
My jaw literally dropped. I almost fell off the couch. I couldn’t breathe, had to put the book down, and just stared at the wall like: “this can’t be real…”
Safe to say, this series has a STRONG start.
That twist hit me just as hard as it hit the characters. Straight to the gut. Left a bitter taste I still can’t shake. Absolutely GENIUS move by the author, and I’m still not over it.
And don’t even get me started on the fact that we already KNOW who the next main characters are gonna be 👀 The tropes?? Yeah, I’m already obsessed.
All I know is… I won’t be able to focus on anything until I have that next book in my hands. 📖🔥
April 14, 2026
“I fell for you for who you are. How I feel when I’m with you. That ain’t something you learn. It’s just something you know. Like soulmates.”
Luna…this series is going to be so incredible omg! I never would have imagined cowboy x mafia being one of my new favorite tropes but here we are 🤪. If you’re looking for a really good spicy dark romance with betrayals and plot twists, this is definitely the book for you.
Hunter and Lola’s story is fast paced. Their connection and attraction for each other was instant. But, their relationship was tested multiple times, especially when Hunter becomes a suspect in the murder of the mother of his child. This book had so many twists that I wasn’t expecting, which made this read exciting! Hunter a top tier book boyfriend. He’s super protective and obsessed with Lola. Lola is amazing. I loved her character development and her personality throughout this story.
I am super excited to read more of this series and to find out more about these amazing characters!
This book is perfect for readers who love:
* Cowboy x Mafia
* Instant Love/Lust
* Single Dad
* Marriage of Convenience
Luna…this series is going to be so incredible omg! I never would have imagined cowboy x mafia being one of my new favorite tropes but here we are 🤪. If you’re looking for a really good spicy dark romance with betrayals and plot twists, this is definitely the book for you.
Hunter and Lola’s story is fast paced. Their connection and attraction for each other was instant. But, their relationship was tested multiple times, especially when Hunter becomes a suspect in the murder of the mother of his child. This book had so many twists that I wasn’t expecting, which made this read exciting! Hunter a top tier book boyfriend. He’s super protective and obsessed with Lola. Lola is amazing. I loved her character development and her personality throughout this story.
I am super excited to read more of this series and to find out more about these amazing characters!
This book is perfect for readers who love:
* Cowboy x Mafia
* Instant Love/Lust
* Single Dad
* Marriage of Convenience
April 30, 2026
3.5 stars. Cowboys and mafia? I was hooked. Lola had that man down bad for her. One of the better Luna Mason books I’ve read and I’m excited to read the next book in this series!
April 30, 2026
4.5⭐️ oh hunter 😍😍
May 1, 2026
I usually hate insta love tropes..but I literally devoured this book. Was it surface level? Yes but it somehow had me hooked..can’t wait to read about Ace.
April 29, 2026
5 plus Stars
Spice: 3/5
Hunter & Lola were everything and more. Wyatt, the Sterling siblings, Violet and Gary were icing on the cake. Excited to read Ace & Harper’s story.
Don’t miss out on the bonus epilogue.
This was my first book by Luna Mason. I will be exploring all of her backlog. Definite “auto buy” moving forward.
Spice: 3/5
Hunter & Lola were everything and more. Wyatt, the Sterling siblings, Violet and Gary were icing on the cake. Excited to read Ace & Harper’s story.
Don’t miss out on the bonus epilogue.
This was my first book by Luna Mason. I will be exploring all of her backlog. Definite “auto buy” moving forward.
Did Not Finish
April 21, 2026Instant DNF when there’s too much dialogue about social media.
April 23, 2026
OMG. Luna Mason you jerk! This book shattered me! I’m just glad you put my heart back together. This is probably the first book in a while that made me feel feelings other than 🥵 spice.
Lola is a model / influencer and does a lot of work with her parents company, “training” to become CEO. But she is told to primarily be the “face” of the company. She would rather be a photographer instead. She moves to Arizona with her bff Violet (who is taking over her uncle’s catering business).
Hunter is the head of the local ranch and also a mob boss. He has 3 other brothers: Beau, Colton, and Ace. (Beau is suspicious from the beginning.) He also has a 6 year old boy, Wyatt.
Hunter and Lola get together. Hunter says immediately that Lola is it for him. Lola is just as enamored but is afraid it’s too fast.
Reese, local attorney and realtor, is her landlord and tries really hard to hard to date her. She gets bad vibes from him and calls him out in front of everyone when Reese puts his hat on her head. Reese then pushes her around the next day demanding she be with him. Lola gets away and goes to Hunter. Hunter goes and beats Reese up saying “he was raised better and no friend of his would act like that”.
Life moves on, there are some Greek mob guys trying to get Hunter to sign a deal but Hunter says no. Beau adamantly tris to get Hunter to sign, but still he refuses. Hunter has a contact look into the Greeks for more information.
Amber, Wyatt’s mom, is unalived and pinned on Hunter. Hunter realizes that Lola isn’t safe without his name, so he marries her. Beau is upset but accepts, as this divides his “share” of the ranch even more.
Lola has to go back to NY for her father’s bday party but she doesn’t want to. Hunter asks if she will keep her rings on while there and she doesn’t think she should because her parents will be upset.
Hunter says some really mean things, and Lola takes her rings off and leaves to the airport. Beau offers to driver her.
At the airport, Beau leaves her cell phone and nabs her to a house no one knows about. Hunter realizes something is wrong and he and Ace go to the airport to find Lola. They find her phone but not her. The info on the Greeks comes back and Reese has been meeting with them, but so has Beau!
Beau nabs Wyatt and brings him to the house. Wyatt helps free Lola and she gets him out the house, telling him to run and don’t stop. She stays behind to distract Beau and Reese.
Hunter find the house and sees Wyatt running down the road. They get to the house and Hunter and Ace unalive Beau, after a confrontation. They also unalive Reese.
All ends well!
Lola is a model / influencer and does a lot of work with her parents company, “training” to become CEO. But she is told to primarily be the “face” of the company. She would rather be a photographer instead. She moves to Arizona with her bff Violet (who is taking over her uncle’s catering business).
Hunter is the head of the local ranch and also a mob boss. He has 3 other brothers: Beau, Colton, and Ace. (Beau is suspicious from the beginning.) He also has a 6 year old boy, Wyatt.
Hunter and Lola get together. Hunter says immediately that Lola is it for him. Lola is just as enamored but is afraid it’s too fast.
Reese, local attorney and realtor, is her landlord and tries really hard to hard to date her. She gets bad vibes from him and calls him out in front of everyone when Reese puts his hat on her head. Reese then pushes her around the next day demanding she be with him. Lola gets away and goes to Hunter. Hunter goes and beats Reese up saying “he was raised better and no friend of his would act like that”.
Life moves on, there are some Greek mob guys trying to get Hunter to sign a deal but Hunter says no. Beau adamantly tris to get Hunter to sign, but still he refuses. Hunter has a contact look into the Greeks for more information.
Amber, Wyatt’s mom, is unalived and pinned on Hunter. Hunter realizes that Lola isn’t safe without his name, so he marries her. Beau is upset but accepts, as this divides his “share” of the ranch even more.
Lola has to go back to NY for her father’s bday party but she doesn’t want to. Hunter asks if she will keep her rings on while there and she doesn’t think she should because her parents will be upset.
Hunter says some really mean things, and Lola takes her rings off and leaves to the airport. Beau offers to driver her.
At the airport, Beau leaves her cell phone and nabs her to a house no one knows about. Hunter realizes something is wrong and he and Ace go to the airport to find Lola. They find her phone but not her. The info on the Greeks comes back and Reese has been meeting with them, but so has Beau!
Beau nabs Wyatt and brings him to the house. Wyatt helps free Lola and she gets him out the house, telling him to run and don’t stop. She stays behind to distract Beau and Reese.
Hunter find the house and sees Wyatt running down the road. They get to the house and Hunter and Ace unalive Beau, after a confrontation. They also unalive Reese.
All ends well!
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May 6, 2026Cowboy + mafia romance?? yeah no Luna already had me SOLD 😭🖤 and somehow this book still exceeded every expectation I had. This story gives us a city girl x small town romance mixed with mafia danger, marriage of convenience, a morally grey obsessive cowboy MMC, plot twists, AND the single dad trope??? literally the deadliest combination possible🔥
Hunter Sterling absolutely ruined me.
This man is possessive, obsessive, protective, morally grey, dangerous… but also deeply devoted to his son and his brothers. One second he’s giving terrifying mafia man energy and the next he’s being soft and caring with the people he loves😭🖤 AND HE OWNS A RANCH??? I genuinely think this book gave me a cowboy obsession because Hunter Sterling is INSANE in the best way possible. The way he constantly wants to protect Lola had me melting the entire book. Even through the marriage of convenience trope, you could feel how much he cared about keeping her safe and close to him. And the nickname “firefly”??? EXCUSE ME 😭🖤
Then there’s Lola 🥹✨I absolutely loved her. Her bond with Hunter’s son was so genuine and heartwarming, and I loved how fiercely protective she became of both of them. She didn’t just fall for Hunter,she chose his family too. ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE PLOT TWISTS??? because WOAH😭 Every time I thought I knew where the story was going, another twist came in and had me fully shocked. And honestly… Hunter saying:
“What my wife wants, she gets. That’s the rule.”
SIR???????? How am I supposed to recover after that😭🖤
This book had me giggling, screaming, kicking my feet, and fully obsessed from beginning to end.
Hunter Sterling absolutely ruined me.
This man is possessive, obsessive, protective, morally grey, dangerous… but also deeply devoted to his son and his brothers. One second he’s giving terrifying mafia man energy and the next he’s being soft and caring with the people he loves😭🖤 AND HE OWNS A RANCH??? I genuinely think this book gave me a cowboy obsession because Hunter Sterling is INSANE in the best way possible. The way he constantly wants to protect Lola had me melting the entire book. Even through the marriage of convenience trope, you could feel how much he cared about keeping her safe and close to him. And the nickname “firefly”??? EXCUSE ME 😭🖤
Then there’s Lola 🥹✨I absolutely loved her. Her bond with Hunter’s son was so genuine and heartwarming, and I loved how fiercely protective she became of both of them. She didn’t just fall for Hunter,she chose his family too. ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE PLOT TWISTS??? because WOAH😭 Every time I thought I knew where the story was going, another twist came in and had me fully shocked. And honestly… Hunter saying:
“What my wife wants, she gets. That’s the rule.”
SIR???????? How am I supposed to recover after that😭🖤
This book had me giggling, screaming, kicking my feet, and fully obsessed from beginning to end.
May 2, 2026
Who knew a small-town cowboy romance mixed with a touch of mafia drama was exactly what I needed? These are two elements you wouldn’t expect to blend well, but under Luna’s guidance, it not only works, it flourishes. I read this in a single day because I simply couldn’t put it down.
Hunter is absolutely top-tier when it comes to book boyfriends. The moment he sets his sights on Lola, it’s game over in the best way. There is a bit of an insta-love element, which isn’t usually my favorite, but somehow it fits perfectly here and never feels forced. Their connection just works.
Lola was such a standout character for me, strong yet vulnerable in a way that felt real and grounded. I loved watching her navigate everything thrown her way while still holding onto herself. And Hunter? Morally gray, intense, and completely devoted. He would burn the world down for Lola without hesitation, and she becomes his light in the darkness. Their dynamic is electric, and Lola’s fun, lively personality keeps Hunter on his toes. What I really appreciated is how she meets him where he is—embracing his chaos and accepting every part of him, even the darker edges.
There was honestly nothing I didn’t enjoy about this book. The vibes were spot on, the plot kept me hooked, and I loved every single character. The little Easter eggs hinting at what’s to come made it even more exciting.
Hunter’s son, Wyatt, completely stole my heart. His bond with Lola was incredibly sweet, and seeing him grow to love her like a mother added such a tender layer to the story. And I can’t forget an honorable mention for Gray the goat, an unexpected but delightful addition!
With so many twists and turns, emotional depth, and a romance that feels both intense and heartfelt, this book delivered on every level. Hunter is utterly feral for Lola, and together they create a story that’s equal parts wild, swoony, and unforgettable.
Hunter is absolutely top-tier when it comes to book boyfriends. The moment he sets his sights on Lola, it’s game over in the best way. There is a bit of an insta-love element, which isn’t usually my favorite, but somehow it fits perfectly here and never feels forced. Their connection just works.
Lola was such a standout character for me, strong yet vulnerable in a way that felt real and grounded. I loved watching her navigate everything thrown her way while still holding onto herself. And Hunter? Morally gray, intense, and completely devoted. He would burn the world down for Lola without hesitation, and she becomes his light in the darkness. Their dynamic is electric, and Lola’s fun, lively personality keeps Hunter on his toes. What I really appreciated is how she meets him where he is—embracing his chaos and accepting every part of him, even the darker edges.
There was honestly nothing I didn’t enjoy about this book. The vibes were spot on, the plot kept me hooked, and I loved every single character. The little Easter eggs hinting at what’s to come made it even more exciting.
Hunter’s son, Wyatt, completely stole my heart. His bond with Lola was incredibly sweet, and seeing him grow to love her like a mother added such a tender layer to the story. And I can’t forget an honorable mention for Gray the goat, an unexpected but delightful addition!
With so many twists and turns, emotional depth, and a romance that feels both intense and heartfelt, this book delivered on every level. Hunter is utterly feral for Lola, and together they create a story that’s equal parts wild, swoony, and unforgettable.
April 14, 2026
𝖴𝖭𝖳𝖠𝖬𝖤𝖣 𝖡𝖸 𝖫𝖴𝖭𝖠 𝖬𝖠𝖲𝖮𝖭 🖤🐐✨🤠
What in the dark mafia cowboy romance did i just read !?! First of all, thank you so much for this arc Luna Mason and VPR.. second of all,
I am obsessed and even that is an understatement. I love cowboy romances, i love mafia romances, i love dark romances but what do i love more???? A dark mafia cowboy romances!!! Fill my glass up with all these things and you make me happy for life.
I also had the pleasure of reading a arc for luna at the beginning of last year and i already knew then that i loveeed her writing style. And yes with this new series, she did it again.
The chemistry between the mmc and fmc, the family bonding and found family pieces. And don’t get me started on the best friend relationship ship in this book, it made me feel so happy for Lola.
Oh and Luna if you can send some money over so I can buy myself Gary the goat? Because of course i need a goat now 🐐 all the stupid shit that goat did in the book it made me laugh so much 😂
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