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Cruel Command #6

Cruel Proposal

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337 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2026

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Profile Image for The Book Ssirren.
7,477 reviews184 followers
April 25, 2026
Noah kidnapped Summer. Held her hostage at his estate. But things didn’t go as planned. Feelings started to develop. That attraction was undeniable. I loved the tension, the suspense. These two were so spicy, so hot. I loved the push and pull between them. This was a really great read.
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1,517 reviews31 followers
May 14, 2026
Cruel Proposal is the sixth and final book in the Cruel Command Series. A full-length standalone romance with no cheating and complete with a happily-ever-after. The stories are interconnected with individuals from the previous books making appearance and contributing to the story. A woman is kidnapped by her family's enemies who surveils her, prevents her escape and claims he'll break her loyalty, but she begins questioning who the real enemy is as she uncovers hidden truth. This is Noah and Summer story which is told from a dual point of view. An amazing written story with complex individuals and a twisty storyline driven by revenge that captures the audience attention from the start and keeps you hooked and turning the pages. Immerse yourself in this tantalizing mind-blowing rollercoaster story filled with scorching hot panty-melting passion, high-octane adventures, non-stop twists and turns, mystery, surprises, suspense and pulse-pounding drama.
A contemporary romance, organize crime story, romantic suspense story, touch-her-and-die romance, enemies-to-lovers romance, off-limits romance, dark mafia romance, taboo romance, forbidden romance billionaires & millionaires romance, action& adventure romance, he-falls-first romance, aged gap trope romance, captor-captive romance with scorching hot panty-melting passion, dark hidden secret, hidden agendas, kidnapping, possessiveness, power and control, power play, obsession, anger, angst, revenge, steam, survival, retaliation, resilience, hate, mafia war, sibling rivalry, rivals, and love.
Mafia prince Noah Rinaldo was groomed from his childhood to become a ruthless mafia boss. Noah has had a vendetta towards the Lyndes for years especially Aiden because the Lynde family killed his father. He had been planning on a away to get his revenge against their family for the murder. Then one day he got his opportunity for revenge and kidnap mafia princess Summer Lyndes who's the youngest sister of the Lyndes family. But Summer has a family who would burn the city down to get her back. But too bad bad she's in the hands of a man who wants to destroy her family both families or mortal enemies. He's their nightmare and now owns her. She grew up surrounded by power, rules, and men who would kill to protect her. However, none of it matters now.
He watched her through hidden cameras, track her every move. And catches her every time that she would try to run as if she belongs to him. He tells her that he was going to break her until she choose him over her own blood. She hates him for it, for touching her and eventually she realize that she starts to like his touch. What started out as a revenge plot soon turn into him catching feelings for her. Noah not only had to deal the the Lyndes, and the war but also a siblings rivalry with his brother Robert. This is a story of deception, darkness, madness, danger, betrayal, double-cross, treachery and so much more.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
240 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2026
This is the final book in the Cruel Command series. Summer in a way hates her life. She loves her family, but she feels very overwhelmed. Out of all the Lyndes, she’s the one that wants her own life. She wants it away from that lifestyle. She feels trapped by her brother Aiden and can’t relate to her sisters and other brother since they are all caught up in their mafia world as well. They have been fighting a war with the Rinaldo’s for way too long and she is sick of it. She hates having bodyguards watch her every move. She tends to sneak out and have fun whenever she has a chance. Unfortunately, one of the nights she’s out, their enemy Noah kidnaps her. She’s scared and knows her family will do anything possible to get her back. What she doesn’t understand is that the more time she spends with Noah, even though she despises him, makes her question her sanity. She’s extremely attracted to him and he makes her feel things that he shouldn’t.

Noah is the enemy of the Lyndes. We first met him in the very first book and he is awful. He doesn’t care about anyone. He even steps on his own family to get ahead then feels betrayed by them. His one goal is to destroy the Lyndes. When he kidnaps Summer, that’s what he intends to do. He wants to use her to hurt them. However he is intrigued by her because she’s not what she seems. He starts to see the real her and becomes smitten. The more he gets to know her, the more he knows he’s not gonna let her go. He knows she feels things for him because he’s feeling them as well. Their spark at any minute can ignite if they let it. The moment they give in to their desires, all bets are off. Noah refuses to let her go, but what’s crazier is that Summer is debating whether she wants to leave at all.

Kira Cole had me questioning my own morals because I was rooting for these two. I felt bad for Summer because of the way she felt about her family. Yet, Noah made her feel alive and free. Even though he had her inside his home, she still felt some freedom. I was surprised Noah felt anything at all. Summer made him open up in ways I never thought. I refuse to believe I liked Noah. By the end of this book, I was rooting for him to get the girl. I loved their scenes together. It was definitely an emotional roller coaster that had me crying, but I also laughed sometimes. This was filled with drama, secrets, humor, angst, suspense, action, danger, lies, and some insane twists. I really enjoyed the series and I am not gonna forget these characters anytime soon.
Profile Image for Maria.
1,046 reviews3 followers
April 25, 2026
Arc Review

As seen this is the 6th instalment in the series. We have come a long way with all territorial rights and vengence on loss of the higher hierarchy.

The war still between the Renaldo’s & the Lynde family was never too far. Here we were taken up a notch on how revenge against a family member was done. Did Noah act on vengeance or territorial rights? His plan of retribution was probably not something any Mafia family wouldn’t have their palms in.
Yes, there is always traitors within the midst of family and their soldiers, its also a matter of eliminating them.

Noah being an elder compared to Summer carried with him his learnings from his father. Was his upbringing right for him, only he knows.

Summer, sibling to the Lynde men was on a mission of self destruction in the sense of seeking her independence. ??? On where that led her.

Overall, Noah has a fascination with pain and leadership. His mission on seeking revenge on the Lynde family as they are his enemies. He has no limits and doesn’t care who is in the way. Power is his goal. After the loss of his father and now being the ruthless leader and being undermined, his goal of revenge and power are teetering. Who can he trust in his inner circle?

Decisions, decisions - oh and let’s not forget Summer.

A dark read full of - Despise
Revenge
Age gap
Siblings
Trust
& yes - lust.

Must be read in order to understand the characters.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Kazz .
645 reviews7 followers
May 4, 2026
Cruel Proposal is the final story in the Cruel Command series. It is filled with suspense, danger, drama, betrayal, surprise twists and some very steamy scenes.
Summer loves her family but wants her own life away from the family and the world she grew up a part of, she sneaks out of home and is in Miami with her friend when Noah kidnaps her. He is going to use her as a pawn in the war between Noah and Summer’s brother Aiden. Noah wants to destroy all of Summer’s family and he will start by auctioning her off. The problem is, the more time they spend together Noah realises that Summer is nothing like he expected, and he is starting to think about not auctioning her off but keeping her himself. Summer should hate Noah but she is starting to have feelings for him. As they begin to know each other Noah doesn’t want to let Summer go!
I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book via BookSprout and I am writing this review voluntarily
1,072 reviews3 followers
April 29, 2026
Cruel Proposal is the sixth and final story in the Cruel Command series. It is suspenseful and so well-written.

Summer loves her family but wants to live away from her family's lifestyle. She doesn't want to be in the mafia world with bodyguards. When she decides to leave the home, Noah kidnaps her. He is her family's enemy. Summer doesn't want to be attracted to him but she is.

Noah doesn't care about anyone. He wants to destroy Summer's family. He kidnaps Summer so that he can hurt them. But Summer is not what he expected. As they get to know each other, he begins to have feelings for her and doesn't want her to leave. Will Summer go back to her family?

I loved how Noah and Summer had that instant connection. They were so good for each other. I look forward to more from this talented author.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
247 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
April 14, 2026
Summer Lynde is partying in Miami Beach when she's abducted by Noah. He holds her hostage in his estate in New York. What starts out as a way to get back at Aiden by auctioning her off, turns into a battle between Robert his half-brother and Noah.
Summer and Noah dance around their attraction but eventually give in to their needs. Summer feels seen for her herself for the first time.
In the background Robert is laying the seeds of a rebellion.
There is a surprising ending for the story which nearly destroys Summer.
This story had me reading far too late into the night.
The plot is complex with sinister overtones, plenty of heat and betrayal.
This is a must-read tale in this series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
104 reviews
April 26, 2026
I received and ARC from the author:

This book pulled me in from the very first chapter and didn’t let go.

If you love dark mafia romance filled with tension, obsession, and high stakes drama, this one delivers. The dynamic between Summer and Noah is intense from the start, with a kidnapping plot that immediately sets a dangerous, addictive tone.

Noah is ruthless, possessive, and completely unapologetic but the glimpses of vulnerability make him even more compelling. Summer is strong in her own right, constantly pushing back and refusing to break, which only heightens their chemistry.

It’s dark, messy, and addictive in the best way. If you’re into morally gray men and toxic but can’t look away romance, you’ll love this.
Profile Image for Debbie Brown.
2,157 reviews19 followers
Review of advance copy
April 24, 2026
A great story that starts out as Noah abducts Summer for revenge and it quickly backfires. The attraction between is undeniable. A captivating story with a great plot with sibling rivalry between half brother Robert and Noah. I love the witty banter between Noah and Summer, the sizzling chemistry is coming to life when they finally give into their desires. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Merry Jelks-Emmanuel.
15.6k reviews160 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
April 22, 2026
She is abducted for revenge, but it backfires when feelings become part of the mix. The dynamics between the characters is interesting with a powerplay between siblings in the mix. It is a well written book that had me connecting with Summer and Noah.

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13.4k reviews77 followers
April 24, 2026
The author has given us a older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Summer and Noah. The heart pounding story keeps us turning the pages with darkness, a kidnapping, danger, betrayal, realizations, action and steam.

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Profile Image for L KQ.
6,673 reviews28 followers
May 10, 2026
Kidnapped for Leverage

Forced proximity brings Noah and Summer together after he kidnaps her. The change in dynamic was well written and intriguing. It was truly an enjoyable story that develops with complex characters and themes.

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Profile Image for Iustina.
36 reviews3 followers
April 12, 2026
Wonderful!! I read it in one day and I really liked it. The chemistry between the characters was very important and I liked that. I highly recommend it!.

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Profile Image for Amy Jones.
1,475 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
April 18, 2026
Great Story!!
Awesome Story, Once I started reading Cruel Proposal I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Summer and Noah’s story was intense, action packed with crazy twist and turns and the chemistry between them was super hot. Loved the ending!!
Profile Image for Tina Howell.
899 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2026
This is the last book in this series. It was just as riveting as the other books. I read it in one sitting because I was immediately drawn in. I love the plot of the story. Summer and Noah’s chemistry is off the charts. Great book!
146 reviews3 followers
April 25, 2026
Cruel Proposal is an intense story that will keep you hooked. Summer and Noah have amazing chemistry. There are several twists and turns. The ending is wonderful.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
106 reviews
May 2, 2026
Fantastic book

I have been looking forward to reading this book and it was epic amazing story with Summer and Noah with how they met to them now their story was brilliant couldn't get enough of it action packed scenes omg on the edge of my seat I highly recommend this series 100%
Profile Image for Nate.
25k reviews19 followers
May 12, 2026
Cruel proposal was Noah and Summer’s story. It was an intriguing read. And voluntarily leaving this review.
43 reviews
June 1, 2026
Cruel Proposal is a spicy mafia romance that kept me hooked from beginning to end. When a powerful Mafia Don kidnaps the sister of his rival, neither of them expects their enemies-to-lovers journey to turn into something real. What starts as a dangerous game quickly becomes a love they both fight hard to deny. The chemistry is intense, the tension is addictive, and the story is packed with emotion. A definite 5-star read for mafia romance fans!.

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3,398 reviews
May 26, 2026
Summer and Noah may have a bit of age gap in their story, but they sizzle regardless. With old family wounds, secrets, twists, a kidnapping and some violence, see how these enemies to lovers manage to work through their differences without killing each other. A fab read.

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Profile Image for L KQ.
6,673 reviews28 followers
May 10, 2026
Kidnapped for Leverage

Forced proximity brings Noah and Summer together after he kidnaps her. The change in dynamic was well written and intriguing. It was truly an enjoyable story that develops with complex characters and themes.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Naughty Nightie.
1,066 reviews22 followers
April 28, 2026
This is the final book in the Enemies To Lovers Series, and what an ending it is. Summer ditches her bodyguards during a break with her best friend Tea, in Miami, which ends up to her detriment. She gets taken by Noah to use as a pawn in the war between Noah and her brother Aiden. Noah is torn between his plans to auction off Summer and keep her for himself. He's starting to get feelings. Summer, despite her predicament, finds herself getting feelings for Noah, and the steamy tension between the two is off the charts. Summer constantly tries to escape, no matter how much Noah tries to keep her tied down. Robert, who is Noah's half-brother, throws a spanner in the works at the auction, making Noah wild. Noah finds his businesses getting attacked by Aiden in his quest to get Summer back. Will Aiden succeed or will the love brewing between Noah and Summer ruin his plans?
I received an arc for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love a dark, twisted mafia romance, then you will enjoy this book. However, this book may not be for everyone; therefore please heed the author's trigger warnings before reading or purchasing this book.
Profile Image for Jennifer Rose.
45 reviews
April 29, 2026
Noah has lived a life being programmed to be a mafia leader, to think with his head & not his heart, & to think of the business. When he gets his hands on Summer that's his plan, revenge for her family killing his father, & for his family choosing their family because of love. Soon Noah starts seeing his revenge & his bargaining chip as more than that. He sees Summer as the beautiful woman she is. Summer doesn't back down easy, she's been raised in the same life as Noah. He expects her to be timid & to give up easily but boy was he wrong! She fights back every chance she gets, she kicks, screams, & runs away. But only one problem Summer starts to see the man behind the mask. She sees a side of Noah no one else does. What happens when feelings start to develop but blood, loyalty, & business get into the way?? I loved Summers strength, her ability to never give up, & to fight until the end. I also loved the end of this book, yes its a HEA, but with a twist!.
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2,366 reviews3 followers
May 5, 2026
This is the sixth and final book in the Cruel Command series. I hated to see it end but what a way to go!! Summer and Noah's story is intense and intriguing from the first page to the last. The action, drama, steam, suspense and unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat. I love this series and highly recommend reading it in its entirety. Can't wait to read more from Kira Cole.

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668 reviews2 followers
May 1, 2026
Cruel Proposal is the 6th book in the Cruel Command series. This book focuses on Summer and Noah. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book as Noah has been the villain throughout this entire series, however this book captivated me so much I struggled to put it down. This book gives you more of an insight into Noah and his past as well as lets you see another side of him. Summer has always been in the background and never truly seen until Noah. Be ready for an emotional rollercoaster with the ups, downs, twists, heartache, realizations and lots of spice!!!.

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2,176 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2026
This is the final story in the Cruel Command Series where we find Summer wanting her own life away from her siblings and the world she grew up in. While enjoying her time away in Miami with her friend the families one enemy comes for Summer, kidnapping her and taking her back to NY. When Aiden finds out he demands Summer be returned but Noah auctions Summer off and Robert his half brother decides to make a mess by making the winning outrage bid. We know that Noah has been cruel and hateful to the Lynde’s all for revenge but when Noah becomes intrigued by Summer his plans to use her for revenge start to fall apart. Summer finds herself free and settled with her attraction towards Noah and it becomes dangerous as those out to cause trouble cause chaos and Noah does what he needs to keep Summer and her crazy demanding family will surprise us all! I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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542 reviews1 follower
April 30, 2026
There was a LOT going on with this story. I’m not sure if I loved it or not, but I sure couldn’t put it down. All this build up for the man the family hated and wanted to end, to be one big happy family. But what an epic ride it wasz.

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1,313 reviews10 followers
April 23, 2026
This book had everything I’ve come to expect from Kira Cole and this series: action, suspense, drama, and a very healthy dose of steam! I couldn’t put this book down! I’m sad that this is the end for this series, but what a way to end it!!!
It took a bit for me to wrap my head around the fact that Summer and Noah became a couple. It seems like Noah was the mortal enemy of the Lyndes from the beginning of this series and I had him firmly in the villain category. But this book just blew all that up! That’s not to say that Noah hasn’t done some brutal and horrific things. It’s more that he can finally see a different option for his life. One he didn’t see before Summer.

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Profile Image for Johanna.
6,829 reviews122 followers
April 25, 2026
Book 6 of the Cruel Command series. This series just gets better and better with each new book.

'And the deeper I fall into his world…
the less I know who the real enemy is.
Because he doesn’t just want revenge.
He wants me.'

The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. All in all a great addition to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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Profile Image for Holly.
3,078 reviews
April 29, 2026
This is a great read. The storyline is very engaging and interesting.
The romance is dark and spicy. A lot of suspense ,drama and deceit. This is enemies to lovers trope.
This is page turner, enjoy reading.

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