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Shadows of fury
Roxy
Perfect hair. Impeccable dress. Always the right words.
But inside, a void nothing can fill.
Twenty years ago, a serial killer stole my chance at normal. Now he's back to shatter the fragile peace I built.
Damien Kaminski, my stalker, steps in to shield me with one simple condition. Marry him.
Damien
Everyone has a demon inside. Mine burns like lava, clouding my judgment until the world runs red.
But when I see her, my thoughts quiet. Control returns, cold and lethal.
And when her life is in danger? There's no line I won't cross to keep her safe. Even if it means binding her to me forever.
Perfect hair. Impeccable dress. Always the right words.
But inside, a void nothing can fill.
Twenty years ago, a serial killer stole my chance at normal. Now he's back to shatter the fragile peace I built.
Damien Kaminski, my stalker, steps in to shield me with one simple condition. Marry him.
Damien
Everyone has a demon inside. Mine burns like lava, clouding my judgment until the world runs red.
But when I see her, my thoughts quiet. Control returns, cold and lethal.
And when her life is in danger? There's no line I won't cross to keep her safe. Even if it means binding her to me forever.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2026
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February 6, 2026
So we’ve got a stalker and an “that’s my fucking wife” MMC??? Yeah. We are being absolutely spoiled with this one.
But this woman doesn’t have one stalker, she has two👀.
One of them is her future husband. The other one murdered her mother and is now coming for her.
And yes, there IS such a thing as a good stalker and a bad stalker. One follows you to make sure you’re safe, memorizes everything you love, and never lets you out of his sight. The other one wants to destroy your life.
So Damien (the good stalker and head of the Polish mafia) comes up with a genius plan. To keep her safe, she has to marry him and move in with him. He claims it benefits both of them… but let’s be real. He’s just obsessed with her and wants her to be HIS. We love to see a man down BAD BADD😮💨🤭🙂↕️
And I’m telling you right now, if you live for a man who says “my wife” You’re going to devour this book the same way I did.
Damien might be dangerous, but he has this lighthearted, flirtatious charm that makes him impossible not to love. He’s devoted, loyal, and would do anything for Roxy. He’ll burn the world down for her and he’ll do it with a smile on his face because he’s just THAT charming. This man is the blueprint for a perfect MMC.
There are some books where you just connect with the characters on a deeper level, and this was absolutely one of those for me. Every time that little voice in Roxanne’s head spoke up, it felt painfully relatable. She struggles with serious insecurities, never feeling good enough, never feeling like the first choice and Damien does everything in his power to reassure her and make her feel secure in their relationship. It genuinely melted my heart.
As a couple these two ride hard for each other. You get a possessive MMC and an FMC who may or may not stab a man in the 🍆 for daring to hurt her husband. We absolutely love to see it.👏🏻
And beyond the couple, the story itself will have you hooked. I read 90% of this book in one sitting I literally could not stop. Between the mafia plotline, the twists and turns, and the underlying mystery, the writing completely pulls you in. There’s such a thick layer of emotion throughout, and I really appreciate how perfectly everything is balanced. You get a gripping plot, characters you’ll invest in, relationships you’ll root for, and incredible spice to top it all off.
So if tropes like:
– he’s in the mafia
– he heals her inner child by loving her unconditionally
– marriage of convenience turned full-on MY WIFE
– “it’s always been you”
– a touch of murder mystery
– and a man who hands her a credit card and casually says the limit is $100,000 a day
are calling your name… yeah. This book is for you.
Another absolute banger. Top-tier dark mafia romance.
But this woman doesn’t have one stalker, she has two👀.
One of them is her future husband. The other one murdered her mother and is now coming for her.
And yes, there IS such a thing as a good stalker and a bad stalker. One follows you to make sure you’re safe, memorizes everything you love, and never lets you out of his sight. The other one wants to destroy your life.
So Damien (the good stalker and head of the Polish mafia) comes up with a genius plan. To keep her safe, she has to marry him and move in with him. He claims it benefits both of them… but let’s be real. He’s just obsessed with her and wants her to be HIS. We love to see a man down BAD BADD😮💨🤭🙂↕️
And I’m telling you right now, if you live for a man who says “my wife” You’re going to devour this book the same way I did.
Damien might be dangerous, but he has this lighthearted, flirtatious charm that makes him impossible not to love. He’s devoted, loyal, and would do anything for Roxy. He’ll burn the world down for her and he’ll do it with a smile on his face because he’s just THAT charming. This man is the blueprint for a perfect MMC.
There are some books where you just connect with the characters on a deeper level, and this was absolutely one of those for me. Every time that little voice in Roxanne’s head spoke up, it felt painfully relatable. She struggles with serious insecurities, never feeling good enough, never feeling like the first choice and Damien does everything in his power to reassure her and make her feel secure in their relationship. It genuinely melted my heart.
As a couple these two ride hard for each other. You get a possessive MMC and an FMC who may or may not stab a man in the 🍆 for daring to hurt her husband. We absolutely love to see it.👏🏻
And beyond the couple, the story itself will have you hooked. I read 90% of this book in one sitting I literally could not stop. Between the mafia plotline, the twists and turns, and the underlying mystery, the writing completely pulls you in. There’s such a thick layer of emotion throughout, and I really appreciate how perfectly everything is balanced. You get a gripping plot, characters you’ll invest in, relationships you’ll root for, and incredible spice to top it all off.
So if tropes like:
– he’s in the mafia
– he heals her inner child by loving her unconditionally
– marriage of convenience turned full-on MY WIFE
– “it’s always been you”
– a touch of murder mystery
– and a man who hands her a credit card and casually says the limit is $100,000 a day
are calling your name… yeah. This book is for you.
Another absolute banger. Top-tier dark mafia romance.
March 25, 2026
dnf 48%
Whoever compared this to The Maddest Obsession, I’m offended.
Whoever compared this to The Maddest Obsession, I’m offended.
April 1, 2026
Damien Kaminski!! APPROVED! 🔥
He’s totally my type. Damaged, a biker, and funny - see: Rook van Doren.
Unhinged, dangerous, a little insane… but when it comes to her, he’s a protective, obsessive, supportive, loyal, and playful lover. OMG! A man who smiles and jokes just because Roxy wants a husband like that. A man who calls her a “dog person” and then becomes her golden retriever himself.
His every move, every thought, and every word melted me. The mouth on this man actually is so criminal. My jaw was constantly on the floor 🫠
And Roxy, girllll… even with all her insecurities, feeling not good enough, and like she had never been loved, she was incredibly strong. She is sharp-tongued, brave, and protective. She would defend her husband against anyone and could even kill for him 💅
Their love was unbelievably intense and powerful.. no joke. AND this book is full of “my wife” and “my husband” moments.🔥🔥🔥
I loved it✨
He’s totally my type. Damaged, a biker, and funny - see: Rook van Doren.
Unhinged, dangerous, a little insane… but when it comes to her, he’s a protective, obsessive, supportive, loyal, and playful lover. OMG! A man who smiles and jokes just because Roxy wants a husband like that. A man who calls her a “dog person” and then becomes her golden retriever himself.
His every move, every thought, and every word melted me. The mouth on this man actually is so criminal. My jaw was constantly on the floor 🫠
And Roxy, girllll… even with all her insecurities, feeling not good enough, and like she had never been loved, she was incredibly strong. She is sharp-tongued, brave, and protective. She would defend her husband against anyone and could even kill for him 💅
Their love was unbelievably intense and powerful.. no joke. AND this book is full of “my wife” and “my husband” moments.🔥🔥🔥
I loved it✨
February 26, 2026
Such an underrated mafia book! Damien Kaminski has me feral & Roxanne is such a BADDIE.
The way this man is a golden retriever stalking her whilst being the head of the Polish mafia was EVERYTHING.
Their chemistry was the best, the plot was SO ENGAGING! The writing is amazing & the way she intertwined the characters from the previous books was great.
Roxy being equally as possessive & protective as Damien was EVERYTHING
Loved this so much 4.75 💫
The way this man is a golden retriever stalking her whilst being the head of the Polish mafia was EVERYTHING.
Their chemistry was the best, the plot was SO ENGAGING! The writing is amazing & the way she intertwined the characters from the previous books was great.
Roxy being equally as possessive & protective as Damien was EVERYTHING
Loved this so much 4.75 💫
March 29, 2026
the amount of caps used to emphasize yelling is not it its giving wattpad writing
February 22, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5 stars)
I’m just going to say it upfront, if a morally gray man confidently calling her “my wife” is your weakness, this book will absolutely have you in a chokehold.
This book was intense, addictive, and far more unhinged (in the best way) than I expected.
Damien is lethal, ruthless, and a walking red flag to everyone except the woman he loves. But somehow, wrapped around all that danger is this playful, charming energy that makes him impossible to resist. He’s unwaveringly loyal, deeply devoted, and fully prepared to destroy anyone who dares looking at Roxy. Burning the world down for her isn’t a threat, it’s a promise. And honestly? He’s top-tier MMC material.
Roxy was just as compelling. She’s sharp-tongued, bold, and unapologetically strong, but there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface. Her past casts a long shadow, and the emotional weight she carries adds real depth to her character. I loved watching her layers slowly reveal themselves.
Together, Damien and Roxanne have a relationship built on tension, restraint, and the kind of trust that doesn’t need to be spoken aloud. It’s not gentle or comforting, it’s volatile, dangerous, and charged with everything they’re too afraid to voice. Their connection feels like it could either save them or completely ruin them, and that balance kept me hooked.
I was actively messaging the author while reading, sending theories, reactions, and wild guesses, and when the story took that turn? I was genuinely stunned. The plot escalation came out of nowhere, and I didn’t see it coming at all.
I’m just going to say it upfront, if a morally gray man confidently calling her “my wife” is your weakness, this book will absolutely have you in a chokehold.
This book was intense, addictive, and far more unhinged (in the best way) than I expected.
Damien is lethal, ruthless, and a walking red flag to everyone except the woman he loves. But somehow, wrapped around all that danger is this playful, charming energy that makes him impossible to resist. He’s unwaveringly loyal, deeply devoted, and fully prepared to destroy anyone who dares looking at Roxy. Burning the world down for her isn’t a threat, it’s a promise. And honestly? He’s top-tier MMC material.
Roxy was just as compelling. She’s sharp-tongued, bold, and unapologetically strong, but there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface. Her past casts a long shadow, and the emotional weight she carries adds real depth to her character. I loved watching her layers slowly reveal themselves.
Together, Damien and Roxanne have a relationship built on tension, restraint, and the kind of trust that doesn’t need to be spoken aloud. It’s not gentle or comforting, it’s volatile, dangerous, and charged with everything they’re too afraid to voice. Their connection feels like it could either save them or completely ruin them, and that balance kept me hooked.
I was actively messaging the author while reading, sending theories, reactions, and wild guesses, and when the story took that turn? I was genuinely stunned. The plot escalation came out of nowhere, and I didn’t see it coming at all.
April 11, 2025
Superbă! Fiecare carte pe care o scrie Ramona e mai bună ca cealaltă....Love it! 💜
February 18, 2026
FUCKING IMPECCABLE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 like seriously this book was perfect from beginning to end . After the masterpiece of shadows of past (the second book in this series) I already knew I was going to give this book five stars like just from the snippets of Damien and Roxy from the second book I just KNEW their book was going to eat ‼️‼️ . The plot , the romance , and the characters was perfectttt😩😩😩 I loved everything like the way Damien talked about Roxy , treated her , and loved her was the most ROMANTIC thing everrr❤️❤️❤️. He loved her so so sooo fucking much like his love for Roxy made it so easy to fall in love with him plus he was funny but his backstory and everything his bitch of a mother put him through just made me love him more ☺️☺️. Then my girlll Roxy I love herrrr like she is such a bad bitchhh but her backstory also broke my heart I really hated how she always felt like a burden and bothered but I’m glad she got that love and support now🥰. The romance between Roxy and Damien was just sooo fucking good they BOTH didn’t play about each other and loved each other so damn fiercely it made my heart ache . Then lastly the plot the mafia and suspense storylines mixed together was soo good and interesting to follow and that plot twist towards the end I was NOT expecting that but like seriously this book was fucking amazing I plan to follow this author and read everything she writes in the future she is too talented ‼️‼️.
April 8, 2025
Un roman complex, care te trece print toate starile posibile, simt o scriere diferită, complexă, studiata si conturată cu minuțiozitate. Lady R. Nimes din suflet te felicit! Personaje bine creionate, actiune si suspans...scene 🔥🔥🔥... O iubeam pe Roxy inca din primul volum, o ador dupa volumul dedicat ei. Cumva Roman o sa ramana prima mea iubire, dar Damien se apropie destul de mult in clasament. Tipul dragut, periculos, simpatic și șarmant cu doza de nebunie specifică- pașește în lumina reflectoarelor Damien🔥❤️. Un roman complex in care intriga,actiunea, sentimentele, traumele,imperfectiunea si iubirea se impletesc perfect. Rezultatul este grandios un cuplu care se regaseste si care isi alina "demonii trecutului" regasind dragostea promisa înca din copilarie...un asasin la care nu te astepti și care iti provoaca imaginația... încheierea potrivita pentru ce o sa urmeze. Simt cumva cartea urmatoare ...Victoria te asteptam cu drag!
"N-o sa am niciodata cuvintele necesare ca să descriu ce simt pentru tine și la naiba,nici n-aș vrea să încerc să explic cuiva.Dar îmi esti fiecare inspirație si expirație. Îmi ești fiecare celulă care-mi traversează corpul. Îmi ești totul. ..."- R. Nimes,În umbra furiei
"N-o sa am niciodata cuvintele necesare ca să descriu ce simt pentru tine și la naiba,nici n-aș vrea să încerc să explic cuiva.Dar îmi esti fiecare inspirație si expirație. Îmi ești fiecare celulă care-mi traversează corpul. Îmi ești totul. ..."- R. Nimes,În umbra furiei
November 26, 2025
cea mai buna carte din serie si poate cea mai buna carte citita anul acesta.
March 24, 2026
4.75 ⭐️
I loved this book so much!
Damien Kaminski is my new fave MMC. He was obsessed, possessive and yet so attentive and caring towards Roxanne, AGHHH he was EVERYTHING!!! Roxanne’s story was so moving, she deserved so much more and in the end she got it…I loved her, I really felt for her too🥹
The story was well written, the added suspense and mystery had me at the edge of my seat. Overall a mafia romance that’s a fun, spicy time, engaging and yet so emotional at the same time. These are the vibes I’m expecting from now on from my mafia romances. 10/10 would recommend.
I loved this book so much!
Damien Kaminski is my new fave MMC. He was obsessed, possessive and yet so attentive and caring towards Roxanne, AGHHH he was EVERYTHING!!! Roxanne’s story was so moving, she deserved so much more and in the end she got it…I loved her, I really felt for her too🥹
The story was well written, the added suspense and mystery had me at the edge of my seat. Overall a mafia romance that’s a fun, spicy time, engaging and yet so emotional at the same time. These are the vibes I’m expecting from now on from my mafia romances. 10/10 would recommend.
March 16, 2026
WOW OMG this book was everything and more. The way I was falling for Damien the second he appeared 😩I love a man who’s been obsessed for YEARS. Even better, one that is so concerned about her safety, he stalks her. It’s called caring 💅& don’t even get me started on that PET NAME!!!! & the amount of times he called her “baby” I AM WEAK.
And Roxy, one of my new favourite FMC’s, I genuinely connected to her character so quickly. Her fear about letting her walls down and having her heart broken and the way she shied away from showing she cared to protect herself 😭. I also LOVED the way she defended him to others even before she was openly showing him affection. I love an FMC who stands up for the MMC.
ANDDD all that and the trope is marriage of convenience so we also get multiple “my wife” moments. The plot was amazing and so interesting throughout. That first proper spicy scene had me SWEATING. I’m obsessed with him, her, them together & the story.
And Roxy, one of my new favourite FMC’s, I genuinely connected to her character so quickly. Her fear about letting her walls down and having her heart broken and the way she shied away from showing she cared to protect herself 😭. I also LOVED the way she defended him to others even before she was openly showing him affection. I love an FMC who stands up for the MMC.
ANDDD all that and the trope is marriage of convenience so we also get multiple “my wife” moments. The plot was amazing and so interesting throughout. That first proper spicy scene had me SWEATING. I’m obsessed with him, her, them together & the story.
February 10, 2026
»I don't want to be your hero, Roxanne. I want to be the blade that peels away your fears, your enemies, and your nightmares, one by one.«
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑹𝒐𝒙𝒚 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I loved her. She‘s an interesting and well developed character and no push-over.
❥ 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒏 ⋆✮
This man is everything! He‘s a dangerous mafia boss, protective and knows how to express his unhinged love.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was an easy 5 star read! I adored this story. The plot, the tension and the characters are awesome and I couldn‘t stop reading. I‘m so glad I found this author because her mafia books are the perfect mixture of darkness, possessive men and a well thought-out plot. R. Nimes is one of my favourite mafia romance authors and you should give her a fair chance!
Roxy and Damien are a chaotic but lovely couple with great chemistry and an emotional love story. Damien was one of my fav characters since the first book and I wasn‘t let down by his own book. I‘m a sucker for overly possessive and stalker male characters. Roxy is his perfect fit because she‘s kinda unhinged too which I adored. Together they‘re quit the power couple.
Overall this was a great dark mafia romance book!
PS: Please tell me that Vi and Cas get a book of their own? Pretty please!!!!?
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, 100%!
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 5/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ₊ ⊹
protective and possessive hero, mafia romance, dark, mafia boss x event planner, stalker, marriage of convenience, one bed, forced proximity, dark golden retriever, family secrets, found family, touch her and die
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Shadows of obsession ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Shadows of the past ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Shadows of fury ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑹𝒐𝒙𝒚 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
I loved her. She‘s an interesting and well developed character and no push-over.
❥ 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒏 ⋆✮
This man is everything! He‘s a dangerous mafia boss, protective and knows how to express his unhinged love.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
This was an easy 5 star read! I adored this story. The plot, the tension and the characters are awesome and I couldn‘t stop reading. I‘m so glad I found this author because her mafia books are the perfect mixture of darkness, possessive men and a well thought-out plot. R. Nimes is one of my favourite mafia romance authors and you should give her a fair chance!
Roxy and Damien are a chaotic but lovely couple with great chemistry and an emotional love story. Damien was one of my fav characters since the first book and I wasn‘t let down by his own book. I‘m a sucker for overly possessive and stalker male characters. Roxy is his perfect fit because she‘s kinda unhinged too which I adored. Together they‘re quit the power couple.
Overall this was a great dark mafia romance book!
PS: Please tell me that Vi and Cas get a book of their own? Pretty please!!!!?
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, 100%!
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓 ׂㅤ𐙚 ࣪ ⭒
plot: 5/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 5/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 ₊ ⊹
protective and possessive hero, mafia romance, dark, mafia boss x event planner, stalker, marriage of convenience, one bed, forced proximity, dark golden retriever, family secrets, found family, touch her and die
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Shadows of obsession ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Shadows of the past ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Shadows of fury ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
February 18, 2026
This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me.
Dark, intense, and impossible to put down.
Shadow of Fury pulls you in from the very first chapter and doesn’t let go. This story is heavy with emotion, danger, and a romance that walks the line between obsession and devotion. The FMC’s past trauma is handled with depth, making her journey feel raw and real, while Damien is the definition of a morally gray, fiercely protective anti-hero.
The chemistry between the main characters is explosive—charged with tension, fear, and desire. Their dynamic is messy, intense, and sometimes uncomfortable, which fits perfectly with the dark tone of the story. The forced marriage/protection trope adds constant suspense and keeps the pages turning.
This is not a light romance. It’s gritty, emotional, and unapologetically dark, but that’s exactly what makes it so compelling. The pacing is strong, the plot keeps you hooked, and the emotional payoff is worth it.
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before reading.
Overall:
A powerful dark romance filled with fury, pain, and passion. Perfect for readers who love intense mafia romance, dominant anti-heroes, and emotionally charged stories. Highly recommended.
Dark, intense, and impossible to put down.
Shadow of Fury pulls you in from the very first chapter and doesn’t let go. This story is heavy with emotion, danger, and a romance that walks the line between obsession and devotion. The FMC’s past trauma is handled with depth, making her journey feel raw and real, while Damien is the definition of a morally gray, fiercely protective anti-hero.
The chemistry between the main characters is explosive—charged with tension, fear, and desire. Their dynamic is messy, intense, and sometimes uncomfortable, which fits perfectly with the dark tone of the story. The forced marriage/protection trope adds constant suspense and keeps the pages turning.
This is not a light romance. It’s gritty, emotional, and unapologetically dark, but that’s exactly what makes it so compelling. The pacing is strong, the plot keeps you hooked, and the emotional payoff is worth it.
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before reading.
Overall:
A powerful dark romance filled with fury, pain, and passion. Perfect for readers who love intense mafia romance, dominant anti-heroes, and emotionally charged stories. Highly recommended.
April 6, 2026
4 ⭐️ I could just tell from book 1 in the series I was going to love Roxy and Damien. Roxy’s back story was very relatable and the plot twist got me 😮
“I don’t want to be your hero, Roxanne. I want to be the blade that peels away your fears, your enemies, and your nightmares, one by one.”
“I don’t want to be your hero, Roxanne. I want to be the blade that peels away your fears, your enemies, and your nightmares, one by one.”
April 26, 2026
dnfed 25%
The decline in the quality of mafia romance as a genre genuinely needs to be studied. What used to be intense, dangerous, and addictive has turned into the same recycled, low-effort nonsense.
Mafia romance used to deliver obsession, power, and complexity. Now it’s just vibes and empty tropes.
The decline in the quality of mafia romance as a genre genuinely needs to be studied. What used to be intense, dangerous, and addictive has turned into the same recycled, low-effort nonsense.
Mafia romance used to deliver obsession, power, and complexity. Now it’s just vibes and empty tropes.
January 23, 2026
I think I’ve found my favourite couple of the series😭 I have been itching to have Damien and Roxy’s book in my hand from the crumbs we’ve gotten of these two over the series and their story certainly didn’t disappoint.
First and foremost I absolutely adore Roxy - she’s as feisty as they come and this is definitely an aspect that Damien is intrigued by. While she may have a hard exterior there is some troubles that lie beneath her surface which stem a lot from her youth and childhood. Roxy lost her mother at a young age and this put a strain on her and her fathers relationship- she constantly sought his approval but he basically decided his new family was worth more of his time and my heart absolutely broke for her. While she may deny it all Roxy wants is someone to show up for her and love her and Damien is the man that will give her that.
From the moment Damien collided with Roxy that was it for him, he would have no other woman than her. When something from Roxy’s past comes out from the woodwork Damien doesn’t hesitate to step in and protect Roxy, and he does this by giving her his name. It is certainly no hardship on his part as her becoming his wife was always something he saw coming to pass.
It is not only Roxy’s past that surfaces oh no Damien’s past also decides to come back in the form of his mother who is looking to take his position at the table. The one thing I would say about this couple they are more intwined that I thought before I started this book🤭
I don’t want to give to much away about this book but overall I absolutely loved it - this couples chemistry is off the charts, there is no denying the spark these two have. They were the missing pieces to each others puzzles.The plot and the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat😫
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
First and foremost I absolutely adore Roxy - she’s as feisty as they come and this is definitely an aspect that Damien is intrigued by. While she may have a hard exterior there is some troubles that lie beneath her surface which stem a lot from her youth and childhood. Roxy lost her mother at a young age and this put a strain on her and her fathers relationship- she constantly sought his approval but he basically decided his new family was worth more of his time and my heart absolutely broke for her. While she may deny it all Roxy wants is someone to show up for her and love her and Damien is the man that will give her that.
From the moment Damien collided with Roxy that was it for him, he would have no other woman than her. When something from Roxy’s past comes out from the woodwork Damien doesn’t hesitate to step in and protect Roxy, and he does this by giving her his name. It is certainly no hardship on his part as her becoming his wife was always something he saw coming to pass.
It is not only Roxy’s past that surfaces oh no Damien’s past also decides to come back in the form of his mother who is looking to take his position at the table. The one thing I would say about this couple they are more intwined that I thought before I started this book🤭
I don’t want to give to much away about this book but overall I absolutely loved it - this couples chemistry is off the charts, there is no denying the spark these two have. They were the missing pieces to each others puzzles.The plot and the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat😫
Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
January 28, 2026
Damien and Roxanne I loved them from start to finish. This would have to be my favorite out of the series. They are just perfect for each other. It was the plot twist at the end I never expected. I loved how all the characters from the last two books came into the third book.
June 13, 2025
Nu am cuvinte sa descriu cat de atașata sunt de lumea creata de Ramo..🥹🥹❤️
February 19, 2026
"What do you want from me, Damien?" I can't hide the exhaustion in my voice. He studies me for a long beat, then his hand drifts to the base of my throat, coaxing my chin up to meet his eyes. "Simple," he says. "I want you. A house. As many kids as you want but at least two. No cats. I'm allergic. You seem like a Rottweiler person anyway." "In your dreams, Damien. And stop following me. Or at least do it better. It's not fun having a stalker I can spot every time." His grin turns smug. "I knew you loved having me around. Don't worry, baby. I'll hide better."
“Marry me.” His words make my eyes go wide. “Excuse me? Can you repeat that, please? I think I must have hit my head when I was running from that madman, because it sounded like you just asked me to marry you.” “You heard me right. You need protection. Your apartment is clearly compromised. If I could, I'd lay my entire organization’s protection at your feet, but I’ve got a goddamn Council on my back that won’t tolerate me diverting my attention and resources to a woman who has no official role in my life.” “I know I keep asking this, but have you been taking your meds?” “Not even a whole bottle could make me stop wanting you, Roxanne. Give me six months. Six months for me to find that bastard and to keep you safe.
He calls me his little sun, but I don't think he realizes he's the fire that's keeping me alive right now. And I have a feeling it's going to be damn hard to live in the cold after knowing such warmth.
Every instinct screams at me to grab her, lift her into my arms, and show her how every inch of this house was built for her. The source of my inspiration? Her secret Pinterest account, which I gained access to through a small… special operation. I had to convince Maksim to help me, which wasn't easy. I solemnly swore on all the angels in heaven, on rainbows, and on everything holy that my intentions were as pure as a teardrop.
"The limit. Right. A hundred thousand," he answers. "I can manage on a hundred thousand a month," I say, though I have no intention of ever spending that much. He frowns, then a slow smile spreads across his face. He leans in to kiss my cheek and whispers, amused, "A day, baby."
He studies me from head to toe before spitting, "You're crazy, lady. No wonder that lunatic married you." My expression shifts from a smile to furious. "Did you just insult my husband?"
"Love me. I don't know how to let someone do that." "You don't have to let me do that, Roxanne. That’s like teaching me to breathe or showing my heart how to pump blood through my veins. It's natural. It's something my entire being knows how to do, something my whole soul yearns to do."
“Marry me.” His words make my eyes go wide. “Excuse me? Can you repeat that, please? I think I must have hit my head when I was running from that madman, because it sounded like you just asked me to marry you.” “You heard me right. You need protection. Your apartment is clearly compromised. If I could, I'd lay my entire organization’s protection at your feet, but I’ve got a goddamn Council on my back that won’t tolerate me diverting my attention and resources to a woman who has no official role in my life.” “I know I keep asking this, but have you been taking your meds?” “Not even a whole bottle could make me stop wanting you, Roxanne. Give me six months. Six months for me to find that bastard and to keep you safe.
He calls me his little sun, but I don't think he realizes he's the fire that's keeping me alive right now. And I have a feeling it's going to be damn hard to live in the cold after knowing such warmth.
Every instinct screams at me to grab her, lift her into my arms, and show her how every inch of this house was built for her. The source of my inspiration? Her secret Pinterest account, which I gained access to through a small… special operation. I had to convince Maksim to help me, which wasn't easy. I solemnly swore on all the angels in heaven, on rainbows, and on everything holy that my intentions were as pure as a teardrop.
"The limit. Right. A hundred thousand," he answers. "I can manage on a hundred thousand a month," I say, though I have no intention of ever spending that much. He frowns, then a slow smile spreads across his face. He leans in to kiss my cheek and whispers, amused, "A day, baby."
He studies me from head to toe before spitting, "You're crazy, lady. No wonder that lunatic married you." My expression shifts from a smile to furious. "Did you just insult my husband?"
"Love me. I don't know how to let someone do that." "You don't have to let me do that, Roxanne. That’s like teaching me to breathe or showing my heart how to pump blood through my veins. It's natural. It's something my entire being knows how to do, something my whole soul yearns to do."
April 5, 2026
I loved this book. I really enjoyed the relationship development b/t the MMC and FMC and even though I would consider this book to be more “mafia lite” I appreciated the storyline overall- the only thing I will criticize is I feel like the “black dahlia” concept with in the story line wasn’t expanded upon enough… by the end I still had a lot of questions regarding that
April 18, 2026
I don’t want to jinx it, but this reading streak I’m on is starting to feel a little too good to be true. I finished this in about 24 hours like I had nothing better to do (I did).
It starts pretty fast (and I usually prefer a slow burn), but I didn’t even get the chance to complain because I was already invested. The plot actually kept my attention the whole time - which, let’s be honest, is not always guaranteed.
I really liked both main characters. A black cat FMC who doesn’t tolerate any bullshit and a “golden retriever” MMC who’s still morally grey. Their chemistry felt natural and had me fully hooked.
*This is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone
It starts pretty fast (and I usually prefer a slow burn), but I didn’t even get the chance to complain because I was already invested. The plot actually kept my attention the whole time - which, let’s be honest, is not always guaranteed.
I really liked both main characters. A black cat FMC who doesn’t tolerate any bullshit and a “golden retriever” MMC who’s still morally grey. Their chemistry felt natural and had me fully hooked.
*This is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone
February 11, 2026
Wat een stront boek! Ja sorry wat heb ik gelezen. Ik dacht echt dat het leuk zou worden, totdat die stalker van haar (Damien) gewoon haar nummer had. En ze vroeg hem om naar haar huis te komen, want ze was bang voor haar andere stalker. En ook zo slecht geschreven de romantiek, het enige wat mij nog liet verder lezen was de mysterie van die stalker. Echt jammer dit...
Ik geef dit boek 2⭐️
Ik geef dit boek 2⭐️
February 18, 2026
“Never. You never put yourself in danger for me. For anyone. If that danger is me, you take whatever weapon you have and you save yourself. If I tell you to run, you run, Roxanne. Because you don’t want to unleash the monster inside me, which seethes at the very thought of you getting hurt.”
“No matter how far you run, słonko, there isn’t a single corner of this world where you can hide your light from me. I will always see you shine.”
“If anyone's ever getting on their knees, it'll be me, never you.”
“No matter how far you run, słonko, there isn’t a single corner of this world where you can hide your light from me. I will always see you shine.”
“If anyone's ever getting on their knees, it'll be me, never you.”
February 21, 2026
If I could give this 6 stars I would😫 THIS WAS PERFECTION EVERYTHING I LOVED LOVED TILL THE TEA I CAN’T DESCRIBE THIS TYPE OF LOVE
Ladies and ladies meet Damien: "I'd find you in every lifetime, Roxanne. And I'd make sure in each one
I made you laugh at least once."
Ladies and ladies meet Damien: "I'd find you in every lifetime, Roxanne. And I'd make sure in each one
I made you laugh at least once."
May 4, 2026
This book was pure perfection I couldn’t stop reading even for a minute
If I ever get amnesia someone make me read it again just so I can experience their love all over again
If I ever get amnesia someone make me read it again just so I can experience their love all over again
April 1, 2026
i’m actually laughing at how bad this book was. i read it it because someone on tiktok said it was like the maddest obsession, now i have a feeling they must have not truly read the maddest obsession because comparing these two are CRAZY 😭😭 this was so bad like so bad
Review of advance copy received from Author
Damien..the man you are 🤌🔝
This is the kind of book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
I was so excited to read their story and I was NOT disappointed.
Damien and Roxanne have the kind of connection built on tension, unspoken trust, and choices that could destroy them both.
Even if their relationship isn’t soft or easy, it’s sharp, dangerous, and heavy with everything they refuse to say.
I felt like every moment they had together was like a risk worth taking.
Both share a love built in silence and stolen moments which I was craving for. 🥹
I loooved that in a world shaped by fury and shadows, they choose each other with a devotion that lingers in every glance and unspoken promise.
Their love is dangerous, yet tender, and powerful because it survives everything meant to break it.
(ARC)
This is the kind of book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
I was so excited to read their story and I was NOT disappointed.
Damien and Roxanne have the kind of connection built on tension, unspoken trust, and choices that could destroy them both.
Even if their relationship isn’t soft or easy, it’s sharp, dangerous, and heavy with everything they refuse to say.
I felt like every moment they had together was like a risk worth taking.
Both share a love built in silence and stolen moments which I was craving for. 🥹
I loooved that in a world shaped by fury and shadows, they choose each other with a devotion that lingers in every glance and unspoken promise.
Their love is dangerous, yet tender, and powerful because it survives everything meant to break it.
(ARC)
July 18, 2025
Gen: Dark-Romance
Vârstă: 18+
Notă: 4,8/5⭐️
● Mi-a plăcut enorm combinația de Dark Romance cu mister și thriller. E fix echilibrul care face povestea intensă, tensionată, dar fără să simți că se duce prea departe, genul de carte care te prinde de la primul avertisment și nu-ți mai dă drumul. Dovadă că am stat până la 2 noapte să o termin 🤭👀
● Personajele sunt atât de bine conturate. Atât de diferite și totuși făcute să se atragă ca un magnet, fiecare cu demonii lui. El? A fost pe sufletul meu, psihopatul perfect, imperfect, dar atât de real încât îl simți respirând lângă tine 👀.
● Damien și Roxy au fost perfecți împreună, fără dramă inutilă, fără certuri trase de păr. Au avut momente care m-au pus la un pas de lacrimi, am empatizat cu tot ce au trăit și mi-a fost sincer milă de cât au avut de dus în spate. Am simțit tot, și asta mi se pare una dintre cele mai mari calități ale poveștii.
● Mi-a plăcut mult partea de thriller și mister, chiar a adus un plus de tensiune și a ținut povestea vie. Totuși, mi-aș fi dorit să primesc ceva mai multe detalii ca să înțeleg mai bine de ce acel personaj a ajuns să facă acel gest la final. Știu că sigur o să-l mai întâlnim în volumele următoare și poate o să primesc răspunsurile acolo, dar parcă a lipsit un mic ceva pe partea asta. Oricum, m-a luat prin surprindere cine s-a dovedit vinovat și mi-a plăcut că nu am bănuit deloc, deși cred că ar fi fost interesant să existe câteva indicii presărate pe parcurs.
● Când am terminat cartea, aveam atât de multe de spus și încă regret că nu am scris recenzia atunci, la cald, pentru că acum, când încerc să pun totul în cuvinte, am o ceață totală în minte. Dar un lucru e sigur: mi-a plăcut enorm. Îmi plac la nebunie cărțile Ramonei și ador cât suflet pune în fiecare poveste. De fiecare dată personajele ei poartă traume adânci, sunt construite atât de bine încât pur și simplu nu ai cum să nu le iubești și să nu suferi alături de ele. Iar la final, când închizi cartea, rămâi cu o stare de liniște și bucurie în suflet, ca și cum fericirea lor devine și a ta, măcar pentru puțin timp.
Vârstă: 18+
Notă: 4,8/5⭐️
● Mi-a plăcut enorm combinația de Dark Romance cu mister și thriller. E fix echilibrul care face povestea intensă, tensionată, dar fără să simți că se duce prea departe, genul de carte care te prinde de la primul avertisment și nu-ți mai dă drumul. Dovadă că am stat până la 2 noapte să o termin 🤭👀
● Personajele sunt atât de bine conturate. Atât de diferite și totuși făcute să se atragă ca un magnet, fiecare cu demonii lui. El? A fost pe sufletul meu, psihopatul perfect, imperfect, dar atât de real încât îl simți respirând lângă tine 👀.
● Damien și Roxy au fost perfecți împreună, fără dramă inutilă, fără certuri trase de păr. Au avut momente care m-au pus la un pas de lacrimi, am empatizat cu tot ce au trăit și mi-a fost sincer milă de cât au avut de dus în spate. Am simțit tot, și asta mi se pare una dintre cele mai mari calități ale poveștii.
● Mi-a plăcut mult partea de thriller și mister, chiar a adus un plus de tensiune și a ținut povestea vie. Totuși, mi-aș fi dorit să primesc ceva mai multe detalii ca să înțeleg mai bine de ce acel personaj a ajuns să facă acel gest la final. Știu că sigur o să-l mai întâlnim în volumele următoare și poate o să primesc răspunsurile acolo, dar parcă a lipsit un mic ceva pe partea asta. Oricum, m-a luat prin surprindere cine s-a dovedit vinovat și mi-a plăcut că nu am bănuit deloc, deși cred că ar fi fost interesant să existe câteva indicii presărate pe parcurs.
● Când am terminat cartea, aveam atât de multe de spus și încă regret că nu am scris recenzia atunci, la cald, pentru că acum, când încerc să pun totul în cuvinte, am o ceață totală în minte. Dar un lucru e sigur: mi-a plăcut enorm. Îmi plac la nebunie cărțile Ramonei și ador cât suflet pune în fiecare poveste. De fiecare dată personajele ei poartă traume adânci, sunt construite atât de bine încât pur și simplu nu ai cum să nu le iubești și să nu suferi alături de ele. Iar la final, când închizi cartea, rămâi cu o stare de liniște și bucurie în suflet, ca și cum fericirea lor devine și a ta, măcar pentru puțin timp.
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