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Blood Debt Brides #2
The Mafia Marriage Heist
She thought she could steal from me. From my family. From the men who’ve built empires out of blood and secrets. She was wrong.
I caught her in the middle of it, too damn composed for someone seconds away from dying. I should’ve ended it there.
One shot, no trace.
But I didn’t.
Now she’s locked in my world, bound to me by the same deal that keeps her breathing.
A forced marriage. A blood oath in disguise.
Pretty little Tierney Blake is an undercover agent with nerves of steel and eyes that promise nothing but ruin. She’s every mafia family’s worst nightmare.
Our enemy. My leverage. And every night, she’s the line I shouldn’t cross.
But I will.
Because I don’t believe in restraint.
And once I’ve had a taste of something forbidden— I don’t let it go.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is a dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with an alpha anti-hero, a fierce heroine, and enough heat to set your Kindle on fire. No cheating, no cliffhangers—just a deliciously sinful HEA.
Author This book contains mature content not suitable for readers under eighteen. Please see book for full list of trigger warnings. (November 2026 is only a placeholder date!)
One shot, no trace.
But I didn’t.
Now she’s locked in my world, bound to me by the same deal that keeps her breathing.
A forced marriage. A blood oath in disguise.
Pretty little Tierney Blake is an undercover agent with nerves of steel and eyes that promise nothing but ruin. She’s every mafia family’s worst nightmare.
Our enemy. My leverage. And every night, she’s the line I shouldn’t cross.
But I will.
Because I don’t believe in restraint.
And once I’ve had a taste of something forbidden— I don’t let it go.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is a dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with an alpha anti-hero, a fierce heroine, and enough heat to set your Kindle on fire. No cheating, no cliffhangers—just a deliciously sinful HEA.
Author This book contains mature content not suitable for readers under eighteen. Please see book for full list of trigger warnings. (November 2026 is only a placeholder date!)
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2026
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Title: The Mafia Marriage Heist (Blood Debt Brides: Book Two) - ARC
Author: Autumn Archer & Kristen Luciani
Review: This is the second book in the Blood Debt Brides series, where we meet Tierney Blake and Bronx Viacava.
Tierney is attempting to break into 'The Blood Vault'. A highly top secret building owned by the blood tribunal, that holds the most dangerous family secrets, bribes, money laundering and anything else that can be used as leverage.
Tierney is ordered by her father, Declan Blake (Head of the Irish Mob), to extract the information they have on her brother Connor, to save him from the tribunal’s clutches, but unfortunately, Tierney is unsuccessful. But she won’t leave empty handed. The information she does happen to extract is on the Viacava family.
Tierney’s father uses this information to blackmail the Viacava’s into an arranged marriage to strengthen his family’s position in the mafia world.
Tierney is unhappy with the arrangement but knows there is nothing she can do about it. They both always knew this day would come, but instead, they use this marriage for their own hidden agendas. To gain information on the other, and DON’T catch feelings..
Bronx is ordered to gain Tierney’s trust in order to get back the files her father has on their family. No easy feat, as Tierney is a highly skilled assassin, having locked her feelings away tight to avoid emotion on the job. Bronx definitely has his work cut out for him.
Bronx is so charming it was only a matter of time before the ice queen melted right into his arms. He really struggled between protecting his family and protecting the woman he fell in love with. These two were a perfect match and their banter was hilarious.
I loved that these two eventually gained each other’s trust and were able to be themselves completely behind closed doors without the outside pressure.
This book was even better than the first. It was action-packed with a joint thirst for blood with familial love and adoration. Both would do anything to protect their families.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is a dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with an alpha anti-hero, a fierce heroine, and enough heat to set your Kindle on fire. No cheating, no cliffhangers—just a deliciously sinful HEA.
Topes
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
🔪 Assassin x Enforcer
🖤 He Falls First
🔪 Family Secrets
🖤 Enemies To Lovers
🔪 Forced Alliance
🖤 Possessive Alpha
🔪 Touch Her & Die
🖤 Obsession
🔪 Morally Grey Characters
“The good looking Italian lives in New York. He’s the wild second son. The one the FBI can’t pin down because he’s smart enough not to leave a trail and apparently he has a reputation for being unpredictable.”
“Tierney can run all she wants. But she can’t run from me.”
“Most brides aren't being forced into marriage by psychotic criminals.”
The venom in her voice makes my blood heat.
“Psychotic? That's harsh, princess. I prefer ‘selectively violent.’”
“So she can run. She can hide behind her anger and her hurt and her fucking pride. But when she's done licking her wounds, when she realizes that what we had was real despite all the lies around it, I'll be waiting. Because Tierney fucking Viacava is my wife. Mine.
And I don't give up what's mine without a fight.”
I received an (ARC) Advanced Reader Copy for MY honest review for free.
Stars: 4.5/5 ★
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Author: Autumn Archer & Kristen Luciani
Review: This is the second book in the Blood Debt Brides series, where we meet Tierney Blake and Bronx Viacava.
Tierney is attempting to break into 'The Blood Vault'. A highly top secret building owned by the blood tribunal, that holds the most dangerous family secrets, bribes, money laundering and anything else that can be used as leverage.
Tierney is ordered by her father, Declan Blake (Head of the Irish Mob), to extract the information they have on her brother Connor, to save him from the tribunal’s clutches, but unfortunately, Tierney is unsuccessful. But she won’t leave empty handed. The information she does happen to extract is on the Viacava family.
Tierney’s father uses this information to blackmail the Viacava’s into an arranged marriage to strengthen his family’s position in the mafia world.
Tierney is unhappy with the arrangement but knows there is nothing she can do about it. They both always knew this day would come, but instead, they use this marriage for their own hidden agendas. To gain information on the other, and DON’T catch feelings..
Bronx is ordered to gain Tierney’s trust in order to get back the files her father has on their family. No easy feat, as Tierney is a highly skilled assassin, having locked her feelings away tight to avoid emotion on the job. Bronx definitely has his work cut out for him.
Bronx is so charming it was only a matter of time before the ice queen melted right into his arms. He really struggled between protecting his family and protecting the woman he fell in love with. These two were a perfect match and their banter was hilarious.
I loved that these two eventually gained each other’s trust and were able to be themselves completely behind closed doors without the outside pressure.
This book was even better than the first. It was action-packed with a joint thirst for blood with familial love and adoration. Both would do anything to protect their families.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is a dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with an alpha anti-hero, a fierce heroine, and enough heat to set your Kindle on fire. No cheating, no cliffhangers—just a deliciously sinful HEA.
Topes
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
🔪 Assassin x Enforcer
🖤 He Falls First
🔪 Family Secrets
🖤 Enemies To Lovers
🔪 Forced Alliance
🖤 Possessive Alpha
🔪 Touch Her & Die
🖤 Obsession
🔪 Morally Grey Characters
“The good looking Italian lives in New York. He’s the wild second son. The one the FBI can’t pin down because he’s smart enough not to leave a trail and apparently he has a reputation for being unpredictable.”
“Tierney can run all she wants. But she can’t run from me.”
“Most brides aren't being forced into marriage by psychotic criminals.”
The venom in her voice makes my blood heat.
“Psychotic? That's harsh, princess. I prefer ‘selectively violent.’”
“So she can run. She can hide behind her anger and her hurt and her fucking pride. But when she's done licking her wounds, when she realizes that what we had was real despite all the lies around it, I'll be waiting. Because Tierney fucking Viacava is my wife. Mine.
And I don't give up what's mine without a fight.”
I received an (ARC) Advanced Reader Copy for MY honest review for free.
Stars: 4.5/5 ★
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
May 26, 2026
Review of Advance copy received by the author.
I was really looking forward to Bronx‘s book since book 1 as his character was extremely likable. The book starts off with Tierney (Irish mafia) attempting to break into “the vault”. This is the place mentioned in book 1 where the red tribunal keeps all their top secret information. She is ordered by her father to steal a file that she believes will save her brother Connor. What she ends up with is information on the Viacava family, which her father uses to blackmail them into an arranged marriage between their families. Although they accept their fate, both of them enter the marriage with their own agenda. Tierney intends to eventually get out of the marriage, and Bronx is ordered to gain Tierney’s trust in order to get back the files her father has on his family.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that it’s not only about romantic love but familial love. Both Tierney and Bronx will do anything to protect their families. Tierney marries Bronx to protect her brother and Bronx marries her to protect his family. Bronx is impossible not to love. He is charming, possessive, and balances humor with ruthless loyalty in a way that makes him incredibly magnetic. Beneath the teasing confidence is a man carrying the weight of family expectations, and watching him slowly unravel as his feelings for Tierney grow was one of my favorite parts of the book. Bronx may enter the marriage with ulterior motives, but the emotional conflict that follows feels genuine. Tierney completely steals the show. Fierce, sharp-tongued, and unwilling to trust anyone, she’s not the kind of heroine who simply accepts her fate. She fights for herself and for her brother from the very beginning, and her determination gives the story real emotional stakes. Her mistrust of Bronx never feels forced either — considering the manipulation surrounding her marriage and the dangerous secrets tied to both families, her hesitation makes perfect sense.
The chemistry between Bronx and Tierney is immediate and electric. Their relationship is fueled by constant push and pull: attraction battling suspicion, loyalty clashing with desire, and vulnerability hidden beneath sharp banter. The emotional tension between them is intense because both characters are trapped between duty and what they actually want. Bronx falling in love with Tierney despite the mission he was given creates the kind of angst mafia romance readers crave. His struggle between protecting his family and protecting the woman he never expected to love adds depth to the romance instead of relying solely on drama.
Overall, The Mafia Marriage Heist is an enjoyable arranged marriage mafia romance packed with betrayal, explosive chemistry, and a fiercely independent heroine. If you love possessive mafia heroes, emotionally charged enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and high-stakes romance where trust is the most dangerous gamble of all, this book is for you.
I was really looking forward to Bronx‘s book since book 1 as his character was extremely likable. The book starts off with Tierney (Irish mafia) attempting to break into “the vault”. This is the place mentioned in book 1 where the red tribunal keeps all their top secret information. She is ordered by her father to steal a file that she believes will save her brother Connor. What she ends up with is information on the Viacava family, which her father uses to blackmail them into an arranged marriage between their families. Although they accept their fate, both of them enter the marriage with their own agenda. Tierney intends to eventually get out of the marriage, and Bronx is ordered to gain Tierney’s trust in order to get back the files her father has on his family.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that it’s not only about romantic love but familial love. Both Tierney and Bronx will do anything to protect their families. Tierney marries Bronx to protect her brother and Bronx marries her to protect his family. Bronx is impossible not to love. He is charming, possessive, and balances humor with ruthless loyalty in a way that makes him incredibly magnetic. Beneath the teasing confidence is a man carrying the weight of family expectations, and watching him slowly unravel as his feelings for Tierney grow was one of my favorite parts of the book. Bronx may enter the marriage with ulterior motives, but the emotional conflict that follows feels genuine. Tierney completely steals the show. Fierce, sharp-tongued, and unwilling to trust anyone, she’s not the kind of heroine who simply accepts her fate. She fights for herself and for her brother from the very beginning, and her determination gives the story real emotional stakes. Her mistrust of Bronx never feels forced either — considering the manipulation surrounding her marriage and the dangerous secrets tied to both families, her hesitation makes perfect sense.
The chemistry between Bronx and Tierney is immediate and electric. Their relationship is fueled by constant push and pull: attraction battling suspicion, loyalty clashing with desire, and vulnerability hidden beneath sharp banter. The emotional tension between them is intense because both characters are trapped between duty and what they actually want. Bronx falling in love with Tierney despite the mission he was given creates the kind of angst mafia romance readers crave. His struggle between protecting his family and protecting the woman he never expected to love adds depth to the romance instead of relying solely on drama.
Overall, The Mafia Marriage Heist is an enjoyable arranged marriage mafia romance packed with betrayal, explosive chemistry, and a fiercely independent heroine. If you love possessive mafia heroes, emotionally charged enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and high-stakes romance where trust is the most dangerous gamble of all, this book is for you.
May 30, 2026
THE MAFIA MARRIAGE HEIST is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult BLOOD DEBT BRIDES dark, erotic, Mafia romance series co-authored by Kristen Luciani and Autumn Archer. This is Bronx Viacava, and Tierney Blake’s story line. THE MAFIA MARRIAGE HEIST can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.
NOTE:Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Bronx and Tierney) THE MAFIA MARRIAG HEIST follows in the aftermath of the theft of personal, private and dangerous information regarding the Viacava family. Tierney Blake is her father’s secret weapon. A member of the Blake crime family, Tierny has been tasked with retrieving information about her brother but uncovers something more dangerous and dark. Forced to marry into the Italian Mafia, Tierney finds herself the reluctant bride of Bronx Viacava , where she becomes a virtual prisoner but all is not as it appears to be ,and when the truth is revealed, the betrayal will come from all sides.
The world building focuses on several intersecting pathways including the Viacava’s search for the truth, and the unexpected revelations that threaten our story line heroine. Tierney believed she was helping the family, saving lives and the life of her brother but will learn that when betrayal comes from within, the pain breaks more than her trust.
The relationship between Tierney and Bronx begins as an arrange / forced marriage of convenience, a marriage with which Tierney wants nothing to do. Struggling to keep her distance, Tierney battles between head and heart, as Bronx is determined to claim his wife as his own. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of desperate and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including the return of Bronx’s siblings: Kingston and his wife Olivia Viacava, brother Reign, their parents Allegra and Lorenzo Viacava, as well as the introduction of Tierney’s brother Connor, and their father Declan Blake. The requisite evil has many faces.
THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT is another story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family values, power and control, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is dramatic, edgy and intriguing; the romance is subtle; the character are determined, bold and dangerous.
copy supplied for review
NOTE:Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Bronx and Tierney) THE MAFIA MARRIAG HEIST follows in the aftermath of the theft of personal, private and dangerous information regarding the Viacava family. Tierney Blake is her father’s secret weapon. A member of the Blake crime family, Tierny has been tasked with retrieving information about her brother but uncovers something more dangerous and dark. Forced to marry into the Italian Mafia, Tierney finds herself the reluctant bride of Bronx Viacava , where she becomes a virtual prisoner but all is not as it appears to be ,and when the truth is revealed, the betrayal will come from all sides.
The world building focuses on several intersecting pathways including the Viacava’s search for the truth, and the unexpected revelations that threaten our story line heroine. Tierney believed she was helping the family, saving lives and the life of her brother but will learn that when betrayal comes from within, the pain breaks more than her trust.
The relationship between Tierney and Bronx begins as an arrange / forced marriage of convenience, a marriage with which Tierney wants nothing to do. Struggling to keep her distance, Tierney battles between head and heart, as Bronx is determined to claim his wife as his own. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of desperate and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including the return of Bronx’s siblings: Kingston and his wife Olivia Viacava, brother Reign, their parents Allegra and Lorenzo Viacava, as well as the introduction of Tierney’s brother Connor, and their father Declan Blake. The requisite evil has many faces.
THE MAFIA MARRIAGE CONTRACT is another story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family values, power and control, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is dramatic, edgy and intriguing; the romance is subtle; the character are determined, bold and dangerous.
copy supplied for review
May 30, 2026
ARC REVIEW
“I'm coming for you, Tierney Blake,” I say. “And this time, when I get my hands on you, I'll be ready.”
The Mafia Marriage Heist brought the drama, the tension and most definitely, the steam, making it an easy book to get swept up in. This is the second book in the Blood Debt Brides series and although it still involves New York’s Viacava family, following on from The Mafia Marriage Contract, this is primarily Bronx Viacava’s story, introducing a new Irish Mafia family through the feisty Tierney Blake.
Bronx is sent to Romania to look for The Blood Vault, a digital fortress which holds every dark and dirty secret that the Red Tribunals holds on all the powerful families throughout the world. While surveying the vault, he spots someone on camera inside and when they download his family’s information, Bronx feels he ha s no choice but to intervene, which is where things really begin!
Tierney Blake was such a standout FMC. Her father has trained her from day one to be his top soldier, to get in and out without a whisper, to watch her own back, never trusting anyone else to do it. She’s sharp, fearless and never felt like she faded into the background, even in a world full of dangerous men and power plays. I loved that she gave as good as she got and never backed down, especially when the tension between her and Bronx was at its peak. And speaking of him…obsessed is definitely the word. The possessiveness, the protective streak and the “touch her and die” energy was top tier.
My View: There was plenty of heat, angst and push and pull to keep things entertaining and I flew through it wanting to see who would crack first. The chemistry was immediate and intense and I really enjoyed watching the dynamic between them evolve.
That said, while I had a really good time with it, there were moments where I wanted a little more depth in places, especially with the emotional side of the relationship and some of the mafia plot elements. This absolutely had all my favourite tropes in one book, enemies to lovers with forced proximity, arranged marriage and an obsessed MMC, who falls hard first. The arranged marriage element worked really well and the mafia setting gave everything an extra layer of danger and tension. A few things felt a bit rushed and the “double cross” of sorts felt a little flat, which is why it lands at a strong 4 stars for me.
Overall, this was dark, steamy and addictive with all the delicious mafia romance chaos I signed up for. It’s giving alpha anti heroes, enemies to lovers, arranged marriage and a possessive man completely smitten for his woman, and you definitely need to be adding this to your TBR.
𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓: 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒘𝒏.
“I'm coming for you, Tierney Blake,” I say. “And this time, when I get my hands on you, I'll be ready.”
The Mafia Marriage Heist brought the drama, the tension and most definitely, the steam, making it an easy book to get swept up in. This is the second book in the Blood Debt Brides series and although it still involves New York’s Viacava family, following on from The Mafia Marriage Contract, this is primarily Bronx Viacava’s story, introducing a new Irish Mafia family through the feisty Tierney Blake.
Bronx is sent to Romania to look for The Blood Vault, a digital fortress which holds every dark and dirty secret that the Red Tribunals holds on all the powerful families throughout the world. While surveying the vault, he spots someone on camera inside and when they download his family’s information, Bronx feels he ha s no choice but to intervene, which is where things really begin!
Tierney Blake was such a standout FMC. Her father has trained her from day one to be his top soldier, to get in and out without a whisper, to watch her own back, never trusting anyone else to do it. She’s sharp, fearless and never felt like she faded into the background, even in a world full of dangerous men and power plays. I loved that she gave as good as she got and never backed down, especially when the tension between her and Bronx was at its peak. And speaking of him…obsessed is definitely the word. The possessiveness, the protective streak and the “touch her and die” energy was top tier.
My View: There was plenty of heat, angst and push and pull to keep things entertaining and I flew through it wanting to see who would crack first. The chemistry was immediate and intense and I really enjoyed watching the dynamic between them evolve.
That said, while I had a really good time with it, there were moments where I wanted a little more depth in places, especially with the emotional side of the relationship and some of the mafia plot elements. This absolutely had all my favourite tropes in one book, enemies to lovers with forced proximity, arranged marriage and an obsessed MMC, who falls hard first. The arranged marriage element worked really well and the mafia setting gave everything an extra layer of danger and tension. A few things felt a bit rushed and the “double cross” of sorts felt a little flat, which is why it lands at a strong 4 stars for me.
Overall, this was dark, steamy and addictive with all the delicious mafia romance chaos I signed up for. It’s giving alpha anti heroes, enemies to lovers, arranged marriage and a possessive man completely smitten for his woman, and you definitely need to be adding this to your TBR.
𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓: 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒘𝒏.
Review of advance copy received from Author
• 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 5✨
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - May 29, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- mafia romance
- enemies to lovers
- forced alliance
- touch her and die
- he falls first
- morally grey characters
- protective mmc
- family secrets
- obsession & possession
- action packed romance
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Tierney Blake breaks into one of the most dangerous vaults in the world to save her brother, but instead of leaving unnoticed, she crashes straight into Bronx Viacava. He is dangerous, possessive, ruthless, and now completely obsessed with the woman who stole secrets from his family.
This book had me hooked from the very first chapter. The tension between Tierney and Bronx was absolutely insane. Every single scene between them felt intense, dangerous, emotional, and addictive. I loved how strong Tierney was. She never backed down, even when Bronx tried to corner her. Their chemistry was honestly EVERYTHING 😭🔥
Bronx was exactly the type of mafia man I love reading about. Protective, jealous, unhinged, but secretly soft for her. The way he became obsessed after one meeting had me screaming. Their banter, fights, and constant push and pull made this book impossible to put down. That man was fully ready to destroy anyone who touched her.
I also loved the emotional side of the story with Connor and how far Tierney was willing to go for her family. It made everything feel deeper than just a mafia romance. The action scenes were so good, and the suspense kept getting better with every chapter. There was always something happening that kept me completely invested.
This book gave dangerous attraction, tension, obsession, loyalty, betrayal, and so many moments that had me kicking my feet 😭💍
Bronx Viacava officially owns a piece of my heart now..
Can’t wait to read Reign book 😭
Thank you author for the ARC!
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - May 29, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- mafia romance
- enemies to lovers
- forced alliance
- touch her and die
- he falls first
- morally grey characters
- protective mmc
- family secrets
- obsession & possession
- action packed romance
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Tierney Blake breaks into one of the most dangerous vaults in the world to save her brother, but instead of leaving unnoticed, she crashes straight into Bronx Viacava. He is dangerous, possessive, ruthless, and now completely obsessed with the woman who stole secrets from his family.
This book had me hooked from the very first chapter. The tension between Tierney and Bronx was absolutely insane. Every single scene between them felt intense, dangerous, emotional, and addictive. I loved how strong Tierney was. She never backed down, even when Bronx tried to corner her. Their chemistry was honestly EVERYTHING 😭🔥
Bronx was exactly the type of mafia man I love reading about. Protective, jealous, unhinged, but secretly soft for her. The way he became obsessed after one meeting had me screaming. Their banter, fights, and constant push and pull made this book impossible to put down. That man was fully ready to destroy anyone who touched her.
I also loved the emotional side of the story with Connor and how far Tierney was willing to go for her family. It made everything feel deeper than just a mafia romance. The action scenes were so good, and the suspense kept getting better with every chapter. There was always something happening that kept me completely invested.
This book gave dangerous attraction, tension, obsession, loyalty, betrayal, and so many moments that had me kicking my feet 😭💍
Bronx Viacava officially owns a piece of my heart now..
Can’t wait to read Reign book 😭
Thank you author for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Whew! The second book in this addictive storyline is everything we want in a dark mafia romance, and if you liked Kingston and Livvie's sizzling chemistry, you are gonna love this one.
Bronx has an insta-lust with the woman he caught in a place she shouldn't have been able to access, and- no surprise to anyone- he's unwilling to let her go.
Tierney is in the middle of a messy/possibly life ending situation, and the Red Tribunal danger isn't anything she wants to face. Her father sent her to find information to protect her family, and she's going to do just that. But when her father arranges her marriage to Bronx, she's enraged.
One thing we know about the Viacava family, they protect what’s theirs, by any means necessary. As luck would have it, Bronx takes to a dominant and possessive claiming of his new wife, and the pages couldn't flip fast enough!! I loved how "all in" he was, and his efforts towards keeping his wife safe.
This has everything we love from this author duo:
Steamy chemistry and sizzling scenes, betrayals and bloodshed, obsessive routines and protective behaviors, a fierce heroine who reluctantly falls, a rough, strong guy who falls first, twists and turns to keep you guessing, and a HEA perfect for them.
Sooo good!
I always recommend reading in order for the best experience, and encourage you to enjoy more unforgettable reads from these author's catalog, when finished here.
I thank the authors for my ARC, and voluntarily leave my thoughts.
Bronx has an insta-lust with the woman he caught in a place she shouldn't have been able to access, and- no surprise to anyone- he's unwilling to let her go.
Tierney is in the middle of a messy/possibly life ending situation, and the Red Tribunal danger isn't anything she wants to face. Her father sent her to find information to protect her family, and she's going to do just that. But when her father arranges her marriage to Bronx, she's enraged.
One thing we know about the Viacava family, they protect what’s theirs, by any means necessary. As luck would have it, Bronx takes to a dominant and possessive claiming of his new wife, and the pages couldn't flip fast enough!! I loved how "all in" he was, and his efforts towards keeping his wife safe.
This has everything we love from this author duo:
Steamy chemistry and sizzling scenes, betrayals and bloodshed, obsessive routines and protective behaviors, a fierce heroine who reluctantly falls, a rough, strong guy who falls first, twists and turns to keep you guessing, and a HEA perfect for them.
Sooo good!
I always recommend reading in order for the best experience, and encourage you to enjoy more unforgettable reads from these author's catalog, when finished here.
I thank the authors for my ARC, and voluntarily leave my thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, mafia romance, arranged marriage, forced proximity.
Dual POV - first person.
First things first; this book has been SO much fun to read. I don't know how Autumn Archer and Kristen Luciani do it, but this book was even better than book one in the series.
FMC Tierney is vivacious, strong and loyal(almost to a fault).
Generally she isn't the sort of FMC that I would be overly invested in, but there is something about her that I just adore... Maybe it's her steadfast loyalty to her brother; and her willingness to sacrifice her own happiness for family.
MMC Bronx is an interesting character to follow throughout the story. He is equal parts irrational *and* contemplative which provides a real contrast when reading his POV chapters.
does anyone else feel like he is an enigma?
The story begins when Tierney is tasked by her father to retrieve information; information that could put her life in danger just by attempting to get it and her attempt (which is nothing short of badass) is intercepted by Bronx...
What unfolds is an arranged marriage... forced proximity... he falls first... found family and an ARC for both MC's that will have you kicking your legs as you read - IYKYK.
5/5 for me and I can't wait to read the next instalment of Blood Debt Brides.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dual POV - first person.
First things first; this book has been SO much fun to read. I don't know how Autumn Archer and Kristen Luciani do it, but this book was even better than book one in the series.
FMC Tierney is vivacious, strong and loyal
Generally she isn't the sort of FMC that I would be overly invested in, but there is something about her that I just adore... Maybe it's her steadfast loyalty to her brother; and her willingness to sacrifice her own happiness for family.
MMC Bronx is an interesting character to follow throughout the story. He is equal parts irrational *and* contemplative which provides a real contrast when reading his POV chapters.
does anyone else feel like he is an enigma?
The story begins when Tierney is tasked by her father to retrieve information; information that could put her life in danger just by attempting to get it and her attempt (which is nothing short of badass) is intercepted by Bronx...
What unfolds is an arranged marriage... forced proximity... he falls first... found family and an ARC for both MC's that will have you kicking your legs as you read - IYKYK.
5/5 for me and I can't wait to read the next instalment of Blood Debt Brides.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖤 My review for The Mafia Marriage Heist 🖤
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🌶🌶🌶,5
This is definitely a 5 ⭐️ read!!
Tierney and Bronx story is full of hot spice, feelings, banter, a feisty strong FMC, forced proximity and an obsessed MMC 🤤
The writing is as perfect as always when you read one of Kristen or Autumn's books! Characters are incredible to read about. Story and spice is top tier! The story and character really drags you in and is super addictive!
Tierney is forced by her father to break into the Tribunal's blood vault to save her brother. She has to extract information and download it to a USB drive and travel home to give it to her father. The problem? The MMC caught her in the elevator with that USB drive. He couldn't shoot her to take the drive from her like he was supposed to. Her father calls the MMCs older brother to propose a deal. Deal's done and Bronx and Tierney has to get married. Bronx orders from the older brother is marry her, turn her against her family or seduce her to get what they want. But can he really betray her once she finally let her guard down and they start to fall for each other?
I really loved reading this book! I liked that Tierney is a strong character who definitely isn't a doormat who you can push around. Bronx is a hot, obsessive, charismatic MMC who doesn't back down when Tierney is fighting her feelings for him.
A huge thank you for gifting me this book!! Really enjoyed reading and review it! ❤️
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🌶🌶🌶,5
This is definitely a 5 ⭐️ read!!
Tierney and Bronx story is full of hot spice, feelings, banter, a feisty strong FMC, forced proximity and an obsessed MMC 🤤
The writing is as perfect as always when you read one of Kristen or Autumn's books! Characters are incredible to read about. Story and spice is top tier! The story and character really drags you in and is super addictive!
Tierney is forced by her father to break into the Tribunal's blood vault to save her brother. She has to extract information and download it to a USB drive and travel home to give it to her father. The problem? The MMC caught her in the elevator with that USB drive. He couldn't shoot her to take the drive from her like he was supposed to. Her father calls the MMCs older brother to propose a deal. Deal's done and Bronx and Tierney has to get married. Bronx orders from the older brother is marry her, turn her against her family or seduce her to get what they want. But can he really betray her once she finally let her guard down and they start to fall for each other?
I really loved reading this book! I liked that Tierney is a strong character who definitely isn't a doormat who you can push around. Bronx is a hot, obsessive, charismatic MMC who doesn't back down when Tierney is fighting her feelings for him.
A huge thank you for gifting me this book!! Really enjoyed reading and review it! ❤️
May 30, 2026
The FMC is a self-sufficient bada$$ weapon who spends a great deal of this story fighting against feelings of betrayal. Tierney Blake's father is the head of a small Irish mafia family in Belgrade. He raised his daughter to be a weaponized soldier and a skilled hacker. He sends her in on a dangerous assignment to save her brother from being killed by the Tribunal. She has no idea that our MMC, Bronx Viacava, enforcer for a large Italian mafia family, has been surveiling the building she infiltrated. When she steals information that could bring down the Viacava empire, Bronx must find a way to retrieve the damaging evidence.
I enjoyed the push and pull of these to characters. When the truth comes out about who was manipulating who, Tierney retreats into herself when her trust is shattered by everyone in her inner circle. I really like the premise behind this story, but some of the characters' reactions seemed...out of character which is why this was a 4-star read. I am very intrigued by how the epilogue left us hanging for the next book!
I enjoyed the push and pull of these to characters. When the truth comes out about who was manipulating who, Tierney retreats into herself when her trust is shattered by everyone in her inner circle. I really like the premise behind this story, but some of the characters' reactions seemed...out of character which is why this was a 4-star read. I am very intrigued by how the epilogue left us hanging for the next book!
May 30, 2026
Firstly, thank you to both Autumn and Kristen for the opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book , the second book in the Blood Debt Brides Series.
When these two amazing authors, in their own right, decide to collaborate, you know this is going to be a favourite.
The chemistry between the two lead characters is off the charts and so is the banter. I was laughing by the third chapter.
Just like the first book, there are two crime families who, due to circumstances, form an arranged alliance through marriage. Bronx Viacava, from a powerful Italian family, is one of them. Then you have Tierney Blake, the daughter of the head of an Irish family.
Both are loyal to their families and will do anything to protect those they love.
It is a story of two strong-willed people who, despite their opposition to each other, fall and fall hard. I don't do spoilers. I will only say three words: "You must read'.
I read it within a matter of hours, so yes, I highly
recommend it.
When these two amazing authors, in their own right, decide to collaborate, you know this is going to be a favourite.
The chemistry between the two lead characters is off the charts and so is the banter. I was laughing by the third chapter.
Just like the first book, there are two crime families who, due to circumstances, form an arranged alliance through marriage. Bronx Viacava, from a powerful Italian family, is one of them. Then you have Tierney Blake, the daughter of the head of an Irish family.
Both are loyal to their families and will do anything to protect those they love.
It is a story of two strong-willed people who, despite their opposition to each other, fall and fall hard. I don't do spoilers. I will only say three words: "You must read'.
I read it within a matter of hours, so yes, I highly
recommend it.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
We are given a story of a forced marriage of two people who know how to push each other's buttons, fight one another at every turn and set the pages on fire. Bronx and Tierney's story is a mafia romance where he falls first and is filled with angst, twists and turns, danger, secrets and a man who fell first and is obsessed with the woman the day he met her.
Tierney is fierce, strong, smart and skilled at what she has been taught by her Irish crime boss father. Bronx is a possessive, controlling and ruthless man whose Italian mafia family is in trouble with what Tierney stole from the Blood Vault. Now, in a forced marriage due to the need for protection and the need to retrieve what was stolen.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is gripping, entertaining and one book that is a must-read. I am excited to read the next book in the series.
Tierney is fierce, strong, smart and skilled at what she has been taught by her Irish crime boss father. Bronx is a possessive, controlling and ruthless man whose Italian mafia family is in trouble with what Tierney stole from the Blood Vault. Now, in a forced marriage due to the need for protection and the need to retrieve what was stolen.
The Mafia Marriage Heist is gripping, entertaining and one book that is a must-read. I am excited to read the next book in the series.
May 29, 2026
This is the second book in this impressive series, and this is Tierney and Bronx’s story.
Tierney is the daughter of the Irish mafia crime boss, while Bronx is possessive, controlling, and ruthless, whose Italian mafia family is in trouble. Tierney is caught stealing by Bronx, and he forces her into a marriage with him. These two certainly know how to push each other’s buttons.
This is a well written action packed, easy to read story, with family, friendships, emotions, tension, angst, obsession, secrets, forced marriage, touch her and die vibes, morally grey, enemies / lovers, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, and unpredictable, dark mafia romance.
I look forward to reading more from these talented authors’ whose work I highly recommend.
Tierney is the daughter of the Irish mafia crime boss, while Bronx is possessive, controlling, and ruthless, whose Italian mafia family is in trouble. Tierney is caught stealing by Bronx, and he forces her into a marriage with him. These two certainly know how to push each other’s buttons.
This is a well written action packed, easy to read story, with family, friendships, emotions, tension, angst, obsession, secrets, forced marriage, touch her and die vibes, morally grey, enemies / lovers, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, and unpredictable, dark mafia romance.
I look forward to reading more from these talented authors’ whose work I highly recommend.
May 30, 2026
Tierney and Bronx begin their marriage with secrets, obligations, and conflicting loyalties hanging over them. Every interaction feels like a negotiation, every moment of vulnerability comes with risk. As family expectations, betrayals, and hidden agendas close in around them, both characters are forced to decide whether duty is worth sacrificing the person they've come to love.
The story blends mafia intrigue with emotional growth, creating a romance that feels earned rather than inevitable. The constant twists, secrets, and shifting loyalties make it a genuine page-turner, keeping the tension high from beginning to end. By the end, it's not just about surviving family wars, it's about choosing who deserves your loyalty when your heart and your obligations are pulling you in opposite directions.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story blends mafia intrigue with emotional growth, creating a romance that feels earned rather than inevitable. The constant twists, secrets, and shifting loyalties make it a genuine page-turner, keeping the tension high from beginning to end. By the end, it's not just about surviving family wars, it's about choosing who deserves your loyalty when your heart and your obligations are pulling you in opposite directions.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 30, 2026
Book two of "Blood Debt Brides". Co-written with Autumn Archer. Tierney Blake was fourteen when she started training to be her father's soldier, his weapon. When he sends her to break into the Red Tribunal's data vault to recover evidence that can clear her brother's name, she doesn't question it. When the data she was sent for can't be found, she knows better than to come home empty handed so she steals a large file containing data on the Viacava's. Roark Viacava is surveilling the Red Tribunal bunker when he sites movement. A dark figure, a ghost moving in the blind spots of the cameras. At one point her profile pings and he has a name - Tierney Blake. The two battle, but Tierney escapes. When her da discovers the data goldmine that Tierney stole he blackmails the Viacavas into a marriage arrangement - between Tierney and Roark. A really good read !!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Mafia Marriage Heist is book 2 in the Blood Debt Brides series. This is Bronx and Tierney's story. Tierney Blake, Irish Mafia Princess and Bronx Viacava have a lot in common. They both want something from the tribunal. When Tierney gets what Bronx wants first, things get really interesting really quick. This story is fantastic! It's intense, dramatic and consuming. These characters are perfect for each other and the chemistry between them is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥! Tierney is one fierce woman! She has a spine of steel and doesn't back down for one minute from anyone. Bronx is an impulsive man. He acts first and worries about everything else later. Him and Tierney balance each other perfectly! I can't wait for more in the Blood Debt Brides series!
Review of advance copy
Wow what an explosive book right from the start Tierney Blake and Bronz Viacava meet under thrilling circumstances when they meet accidentally at the Red Tribunal, the keeper of secrets. Tierney is loyal to a fault she'll do anything for her family especially her brother Conner. Her father Declan is a demanding and overbearing man. Bronz and his family are out to keep their secrets safe and now she's a target. I love the these two their relationship is dynamic neither wanting to give up control, afraid of falling in love and having feelings for each other and especially being played for a fool. A captivating story with a strong independent woman and the man who knows what his family duty is. I love the sizzling passion, the witty banter and their loyalty to family.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Exciting and enthralling addition to a fabulous series.
This was a wonderful second book in this exciting series. Bronx and Tierney were fire together from first meeting. Tierney is an absolute force - intelligent, skilled and fierce - and she has met her perfect match in Bronx. I loved watching their feelings develop amongst danger, intrigue and deception. There were many twists and turns, with lies and danger around every corner, but the passion and heart at the centre of their story kept me invested and enthralled to the end. The final chapter, told from Bronx's brother Reign's point of view, foretells a final installment in the series that is going to be epic. I can't wait!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a wonderful second book in this exciting series. Bronx and Tierney were fire together from first meeting. Tierney is an absolute force - intelligent, skilled and fierce - and she has met her perfect match in Bronx. I loved watching their feelings develop amongst danger, intrigue and deception. There were many twists and turns, with lies and danger around every corner, but the passion and heart at the centre of their story kept me invested and enthralled to the end. The final chapter, told from Bronx's brother Reign's point of view, foretells a final installment in the series that is going to be epic. I can't wait!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Book 2 in the Blood Debt Brides series, The Mafia Marriage Heist features Bronx and Tierney. Tierney Blake is sent to retrieve some very sensitive information from the Tribunal, but she ends up wth so much more. Bronx Viacava wants what Tierney has in order to keep his family safe, and he’ll go to great lengths to do just that. These two are explosive together as lines get blurred, and the danger, lies and deceit come with disastrous results. This well written story with outstanding banter and romance between Bronx and Tierney keeps you engaged to the end. Thanks to the author and BookSprout for the opportunity to read and review her work in exchange for an honest review.
May 30, 2026
I loved the main characters in this book. They are loyal to their families and find themselves connected through an incident where Bronx catches Tierney trying to steal information. He should have killed her on spot, but he takes her under his fold and their path begins. It is a thrilling story filled on twists and turns surrounding betrayal, manipulation and shattered trust. Will their path finally lead them along the road to happiness for these two head strong individuals who have more in common than they think.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book more than the first!! This is not a continuation it’s about a whole new couple! Bronx is but isn’t the typical mafia type. I loved the progress of their relationship how they both fought their feelings her more so him. I expected OM drama with the ex but glad he wasn’t an issue. Did not see the twist coming concerning the truth of what all was really going on although I suspected part of it early on. I’m assuming Reign will have a book with how they dropped hints at the end which I didn’t not see happening at all!!! Off to Dublin we go!!
May 30, 2026
Riveting Mafia Romance
Tierney is a bada$$. Bronx is too.
He catches her stealing information that could hurt his family. She escapes. Then they meet again when her father informs her he has made a marriage agreement with none other than Bronx and his family.
The non romance part of the storyline was solid and honestly kept me guessing until the end. The romance, well let's just say that Bronx needed a bada$$ woman to be his woman and he got that and more with Tierney. Eager to read the next one!
Tierney is a bada$$. Bronx is too.
He catches her stealing information that could hurt his family. She escapes. Then they meet again when her father informs her he has made a marriage agreement with none other than Bronx and his family.
The non romance part of the storyline was solid and honestly kept me guessing until the end. The romance, well let's just say that Bronx needed a bada$$ woman to be his woman and he got that and more with Tierney. Eager to read the next one!
May 29, 2026
The chemistry between the ruthless Irish mob enforcer Bronx Viacava and the clever, fierce Tierney Blake is explosive from their very first encounter. The forced marriage plot is fast-paced, packed with suffocatingly good tension, and filled with sharp banter. It is the ultimate dark enemies-to-lovers romance. If you love possessive alphas, high stakes, and intense spice, read this immediately!.
Review of advance copy
Tierneys father sends her to steal information to get to her brother, but she gets caught by Bronx on the elevator, then her father makes a deal with Bronxs brother for a marriage between the pair, hes tasked with seducing her in to their side but when real feelings develop where will it leave them? Well written the story and characters draw you in with steamy desires drama action and more
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an awesome book! I loved the action and drama that this book offered. Tierney and Bronx knew that they should not fall for the other but they can't help it. Tierney only needed information to help her family, little she know she also stolen Bronx's heart. Bronx doesn't want or need anyone but his heart won't listen to his head. I loved this book and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
This is an excellent read. Tierney and Bronx's story is a page turner that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. All kinds of action, twists and turns. Loved the dynamics of the storyline. It's well crafted and so dang good. I couldn't put it down. Definitely recommend this book.
Did Not Finish
May 29, 2026Not in the mood for it right now. I will finish it at a later time
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