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Heirs of Obsession #2
Sweet Carnage: An Age Gap Secret Baby Dark Mafia Romance
He didn’t need love, only leverage. Until she ran, pregnant and broken...
Five years ago, I made a deal with the devil.
Bratva heir Artyom Petrov.
Ruthless. Filthy rich. Fourteen years older.
“Everything has a price, little thief,” he whispered in that dim room. “This is what my mercy costs.”
His powerful touch made my breath hitch, raw and irreversible.
But when those two pink lines showed up, I ran — driven away by the hissing nest of vipers that surrounds him.
Now I’m back in the city and I thought he’d forgotten me.
Oh how wrong I was — he might have ruined me, but I consumed him.
He spent five years protecting me in the dark shadows of obsession.
And as the bullets fly around us, he puts a ring on my finger.
Shattering my doubts with his rough hands and possessive words.
I’m his.
Which means there’s a blood-soaked target on my back. But his twisted plan will protect us.
It has to.
Because our daughter’s life is at stake if he can’t win this battle…
Sweet Carnage is a full-length romance novel set in the New York Bratva (Russian mafia) with violence, plenty of open-door spice and a morally grey male lead.
Heirs of Obsession is a series of interconnected standalone novels, with each book following a different couple to their HEA.
Five years ago, I made a deal with the devil.
Bratva heir Artyom Petrov.
Ruthless. Filthy rich. Fourteen years older.
“Everything has a price, little thief,” he whispered in that dim room. “This is what my mercy costs.”
His powerful touch made my breath hitch, raw and irreversible.
But when those two pink lines showed up, I ran — driven away by the hissing nest of vipers that surrounds him.
Now I’m back in the city and I thought he’d forgotten me.
Oh how wrong I was — he might have ruined me, but I consumed him.
He spent five years protecting me in the dark shadows of obsession.
And as the bullets fly around us, he puts a ring on my finger.
Shattering my doubts with his rough hands and possessive words.
I’m his.
Which means there’s a blood-soaked target on my back. But his twisted plan will protect us.
It has to.
Because our daughter’s life is at stake if he can’t win this battle…
Sweet Carnage is a full-length romance novel set in the New York Bratva (Russian mafia) with violence, plenty of open-door spice and a morally grey male lead.
Heirs of Obsession is a series of interconnected standalone novels, with each book following a different couple to their HEA.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2025
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About the author
Madison Juno
2 books50 followersBratva romance with equal parts angst and spice.
Currently writing the Heirs of Obsession series:
Ruinous Need - August 2025
Sweet Carnage - December 2025
...and more to come 👀
Currently writing the Heirs of Obsession series:
Ruinous Need - August 2025
Sweet Carnage - December 2025
...and more to come 👀
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December 5, 2025
I really wanted to enjoy this book but at certain points it felt a little flat. I felt like a lot of the plot was missing, expecially the whole back story of the relationship between Art and Nina. The prologue starts off with Art catching Nina from stealing money from him and he strikes a deal with her, except we never find out what it is, we can only guess that it was soemthing sex related. It also frustated me how it took Art way to long to relalise that Ava was his kind even though the guy he put on to watch Nina over the years never saw her with another guy, Art really just thought that the guy abandoned her, even though Ava is the exact age since Nina left him. Overall I had a hard time focusing on the book beacuse I kept getting lost plot wise, I feel like the end of it was rushed, multiple things were being shoved together and it was hard to keep track of what was happening.
November 27, 2025
Thank you to Madison Juno for giving me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh. My. God.
This book really said: “Plot? Consistency? Logic? Never heard of her. But here, have some unhinged smut and morally ridiculousness instead.” And honestly? I don’t know whether to scream, applaud, or ask the author if they’re okay.
This book was like being dragged through a haunted house by someone who alternates between kissing you, slapping you, and whispering cryptic nonsense in your ear. I spent half the time confused, a quarter aroused, and the final quarter wondering if I should call a therapist or a priest.
Do I understand the plot? No.
Do the characters make sense? Also no.
Did I enjoy myself? Against every instinct for sanity… yes, yes, I did.
The smut hits like a brick to the face in the middle of a tornado. The vibe is “do you want a storyline with that depravity?” and the answer is apparently irrelevant. I cannot explain why this worked for me. I don’t understand why I was hooked. I just know that this book short-circuited my brain and rewired something I fear cannot be undone.
Five stars? One star? Chaos star? Doesn’t matter. I’m unwell. Madison, sweetie, what the actual hell.
Oh. My. God.
This book really said: “Plot? Consistency? Logic? Never heard of her. But here, have some unhinged smut and morally ridiculousness instead.” And honestly? I don’t know whether to scream, applaud, or ask the author if they’re okay.
This book was like being dragged through a haunted house by someone who alternates between kissing you, slapping you, and whispering cryptic nonsense in your ear. I spent half the time confused, a quarter aroused, and the final quarter wondering if I should call a therapist or a priest.
Do I understand the plot? No.
Do the characters make sense? Also no.
Did I enjoy myself? Against every instinct for sanity… yes, yes, I did.
The smut hits like a brick to the face in the middle of a tornado. The vibe is “do you want a storyline with that depravity?” and the answer is apparently irrelevant. I cannot explain why this worked for me. I don’t understand why I was hooked. I just know that this book short-circuited my brain and rewired something I fear cannot be undone.
Five stars? One star? Chaos star? Doesn’t matter. I’m unwell. Madison, sweetie, what the actual hell.
December 8, 2025
4.5⭐️
3🌶️
🔥Bratva
🔥Billionaire
🔥Age Gap
🔥Secret Baby
🔥Second Chance
🔥Breeding
🔥Stalking
🔥Dual First Person POV
Sweet Carnage is a delicious dark romance about a next level obsessed mmc and an fmc who doesn’t back down in the face of danger. Nina is called into Artyom’s office because he caught her stealing from his club. He’s had his eye on her ever since she threw out his cousin for being drunk. He makes her a deal, he’ll forgive the money she took for college if she’ll be his. A few months later something causes Nina to run and end the relationship. Five years later, Art is expecting to take the Petrov family seat on the Bratva council. His grandmother surprises everyone with her announcement that she isn’t stepping down and won’t pass the seat to someone who isn’t married. After putting herself through medical school, Nina is now in the second year of her residency, all while raising her daughter, Ava. Art’s obsession only grew for Nina and he decides this is the perfect opportunity to win Nina back. He’s had someone watching her ever since she returned to the city. Nina doesn’t understand why Art starts popping up in her life. He does everything he can think of to make her life easier and win her over. Including buying the hospital she works at, pay increases, and free onsite childcare. Their non-communication was maddening at times, she thought he didn’t want them and he never knew why she ran. It was also pretty funny that he wanted to punish the deadbeat of a father for leaving Nina and Ava alone. Their chemistry and passion is undeniable, even when Nina was fighting her feelings at every turn. Their chemistry delivered some insane spicy scenes, especially the one in the stairwell. There are times in a mafia romance that you want to shake the mmc, I wanted to do that a few times to Art. The balance between their passionate romance and the brutality of his world showed that their love for each other makes them stronger. I would describe this as more mafia light, since it focuses more on the Petrov’s toxic and epic family drama. Madison knows how to write passionate and tension filled romances that will keep you up late, telling yourself just one more chapter.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 4
Engaging: 5
Character: 5
Thank you Madison Juno for the gifted advanced copy. I am excited to read about Amanda and Nikolai’s story!
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads 🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“I can hate him all I want, but I can’t hate this c* €k.”
“It’s so wrong, but it’s what we are. Complicated. Messy. The kind of couple who don’t make sense on paper.”
“So, being f* € ked like a wh0r£ is stress relief for Nina. I make a mental note of that, filing it away for future reference.”
“All of you is mine, Nenoka, and I’m going to prove it. Again, and again.”
“I am not a patient man, but I would have waited an eternity for you,”
3🌶️
🔥Bratva
🔥Billionaire
🔥Age Gap
🔥Secret Baby
🔥Second Chance
🔥Breeding
🔥Stalking
🔥Dual First Person POV
Sweet Carnage is a delicious dark romance about a next level obsessed mmc and an fmc who doesn’t back down in the face of danger. Nina is called into Artyom’s office because he caught her stealing from his club. He’s had his eye on her ever since she threw out his cousin for being drunk. He makes her a deal, he’ll forgive the money she took for college if she’ll be his. A few months later something causes Nina to run and end the relationship. Five years later, Art is expecting to take the Petrov family seat on the Bratva council. His grandmother surprises everyone with her announcement that she isn’t stepping down and won’t pass the seat to someone who isn’t married. After putting herself through medical school, Nina is now in the second year of her residency, all while raising her daughter, Ava. Art’s obsession only grew for Nina and he decides this is the perfect opportunity to win Nina back. He’s had someone watching her ever since she returned to the city. Nina doesn’t understand why Art starts popping up in her life. He does everything he can think of to make her life easier and win her over. Including buying the hospital she works at, pay increases, and free onsite childcare. Their non-communication was maddening at times, she thought he didn’t want them and he never knew why she ran. It was also pretty funny that he wanted to punish the deadbeat of a father for leaving Nina and Ava alone. Their chemistry and passion is undeniable, even when Nina was fighting her feelings at every turn. Their chemistry delivered some insane spicy scenes, especially the one in the stairwell. There are times in a mafia romance that you want to shake the mmc, I wanted to do that a few times to Art. The balance between their passionate romance and the brutality of his world showed that their love for each other makes them stronger. I would describe this as more mafia light, since it focuses more on the Petrov’s toxic and epic family drama. Madison knows how to write passionate and tension filled romances that will keep you up late, telling yourself just one more chapter.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 4
Engaging: 5
Character: 5
Thank you Madison Juno for the gifted advanced copy. I am excited to read about Amanda and Nikolai’s story!
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads 🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“I can hate him all I want, but I can’t hate this c* €k.”
“It’s so wrong, but it’s what we are. Complicated. Messy. The kind of couple who don’t make sense on paper.”
“So, being f* € ked like a wh0r£ is stress relief for Nina. I make a mental note of that, filing it away for future reference.”
“All of you is mine, Nenoka, and I’m going to prove it. Again, and again.”
“I am not a patient man, but I would have waited an eternity for you,”
December 23, 2025
It was a stereotypical mafia romance. It wasn’t ground breaking but if you are in a mood for a quick mid week mafia romance and if you are relatively new to mafia romance where it’s not a dark romance per say, then Sweet Carnage will be perfect for you.
🔅 Age Gap
🔅 Second Chance
🔅 Secret Baby
🔅 Stalking
🔅 Age Gap
🔅 Second Chance
🔅 Secret Baby
🔅 Stalking
Review of advance copy received from Autor
✨ ARC Review: Heirs of Obsession (Book 2) by Madison Juno! ✨
This is a must-read mafia romance! Madison Juno delivered everything we crave: a broody, obsessed MMC, a fierce FMC, and all the delicious tropes: Touch Her And Die, rampant jealousy, and possessive scenes. Plus, the spice is spicy (hello, breeding kink!).
My only note is I wished for a little more emotional depth to really connect with the characters.
The best part? I hadn't read Book 1, but this works perfectly as a standalone—it's so well-written, I never felt lost. Now, I'm diving into the first book!
Thank you, Madison Juno, for the opportunity!
This is a must-read mafia romance! Madison Juno delivered everything we crave: a broody, obsessed MMC, a fierce FMC, and all the delicious tropes: Touch Her And Die, rampant jealousy, and possessive scenes. Plus, the spice is spicy (hello, breeding kink!).
My only note is I wished for a little more emotional depth to really connect with the characters.
The best part? I hadn't read Book 1, but this works perfectly as a standalone—it's so well-written, I never felt lost. Now, I'm diving into the first book!
Thank you, Madison Juno, for the opportunity!
December 18, 2025
Thank you Madison and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!
This book packed a punch! I will say it a million times but i am such a sucker for man this down bad!! Waiting 5 years for her? Swooooon. He went above and beyond to make her life easier and then also took criticism when she explained how things weren’t actually helping. God damn.
This book packed a punch! I will say it a million times but i am such a sucker for man this down bad!! Waiting 5 years for her? Swooooon. He went above and beyond to make her life easier and then also took criticism when she explained how things weren’t actually helping. God damn.
December 1, 2025
This book was so good! I loved every bit of it! The connection between Artyom and Nina was off the charts hot and intense. Artyom’s personality mixed so well with Nina’s as the push and pull between these two was perfectly wrote. I loved the overall theme and suspense packed into this book!
Artyom is a Bratva heir who’s ruthless, dominating, and powerful. When he first meets Nina, she’s at a compromise and makes a deal with the devil. When an unexpected surprise occurs and she finds herself back in “his” city, tensions begin to rise. This man stops at nothing to win back his woman and take care of her. The lengths that he went for Nina knew no bounds. He’s loyal, devoted, and possessive.
Nina is a nurse at a hospital back in the city she grew up in. When she runs into Artyom again, she has a huge secret that she’s keeping from him. When tensions begin to soar and safety becomes threatened, the connection these two heightens. She’s not only a strong female character but refuses to give in to Artyom’s charm and money. The passion between these two was hot and intense including the banter. Their characters fit together perfectly as they both were independent, sarcastic, and loyal to a fault.
Artyom is a Bratva heir who’s ruthless, dominating, and powerful. When he first meets Nina, she’s at a compromise and makes a deal with the devil. When an unexpected surprise occurs and she finds herself back in “his” city, tensions begin to rise. This man stops at nothing to win back his woman and take care of her. The lengths that he went for Nina knew no bounds. He’s loyal, devoted, and possessive.
Nina is a nurse at a hospital back in the city she grew up in. When she runs into Artyom again, she has a huge secret that she’s keeping from him. When tensions begin to soar and safety becomes threatened, the connection these two heightens. She’s not only a strong female character but refuses to give in to Artyom’s charm and money. The passion between these two was hot and intense including the banter. Their characters fit together perfectly as they both were independent, sarcastic, and loyal to a fault.
December 1, 2025
Listen… I went into this book thinking, “Okay, mafia romance, let’s see what happens.”
I walked out feral, emotionally damaged, and absolutely obsessed.
This is one of those romances where the hero does NOT love gently.
Artyom Petrov???
HELLO???
This man is ruthless, filthy rich, morally gray, emotionally constipated, and somehow the most devoted menace I’ve ever read.
He didn’t want love — he wanted leverage.
He wanted power.
He wanted control.
And then she ran… pregnant… and BROKE HIM.
Left this terrifying Bratva heir with nothing but his obsession and the ghost of the woman he couldn’t forget.
AND THEN SHE COMES BACK.
And babes…
when I tell you he goes FULL feral Russian mafia gremlin the moment he realizes she’s back??
I mean full “you are mine and I will burn down the world before I lose you again” energy.
The passion? Off the charts.
The tension? Like a live wire.
The chemistry?? I needed water.
And the danger — oh my GOD the danger.
This is not a book where you sit back and relax.
This is a book where bullets fly, secrets explode, and every chapter has you gripping your Kindle like it owes you money.
Her being hunted by HIS OWN FAMILY???
I ate that twist UP.
I was pacing my house like I was personally about to get kidnapped by Russian mafia relatives.
And the fact that he’s been protecting her in the shadows for FIVE YEARS??
Sir, be serious.
I almost threw my Kindle across the room from the sheer devotion.
Madison Juno SERVED:
🔥 A morally gray MMC who loves like a weapon
🔥 A heroine who’s been through hell but still has fight
🔥 Mafia danger that actually feels dangerous
🔥 Possessive, obsessive, “mine” energy
🔥 Spice. Real spice. Not “fade to black, goodnight” spice
🔥 A twisty, bullet-filled, blood-soaked plot
🔥 A HEA that feels EARNED
For someone who hasn’t read a ton of mafia romance??
I inhaled this.
4.25 stars — because it gripped me, shocked me, and gave me a couple new intrusive thoughts.
If you like your romance messy, intense, violent, and emotionally unhinged?
Sweet Carnage is THAT girl.
I walked out feral, emotionally damaged, and absolutely obsessed.
This is one of those romances where the hero does NOT love gently.
Artyom Petrov???
HELLO???
This man is ruthless, filthy rich, morally gray, emotionally constipated, and somehow the most devoted menace I’ve ever read.
He didn’t want love — he wanted leverage.
He wanted power.
He wanted control.
And then she ran… pregnant… and BROKE HIM.
Left this terrifying Bratva heir with nothing but his obsession and the ghost of the woman he couldn’t forget.
AND THEN SHE COMES BACK.
And babes…
when I tell you he goes FULL feral Russian mafia gremlin the moment he realizes she’s back??
I mean full “you are mine and I will burn down the world before I lose you again” energy.
The passion? Off the charts.
The tension? Like a live wire.
The chemistry?? I needed water.
And the danger — oh my GOD the danger.
This is not a book where you sit back and relax.
This is a book where bullets fly, secrets explode, and every chapter has you gripping your Kindle like it owes you money.
Her being hunted by HIS OWN FAMILY???
I ate that twist UP.
I was pacing my house like I was personally about to get kidnapped by Russian mafia relatives.
And the fact that he’s been protecting her in the shadows for FIVE YEARS??
Sir, be serious.
I almost threw my Kindle across the room from the sheer devotion.
Madison Juno SERVED:
🔥 A morally gray MMC who loves like a weapon
🔥 A heroine who’s been through hell but still has fight
🔥 Mafia danger that actually feels dangerous
🔥 Possessive, obsessive, “mine” energy
🔥 Spice. Real spice. Not “fade to black, goodnight” spice
🔥 A twisty, bullet-filled, blood-soaked plot
🔥 A HEA that feels EARNED
For someone who hasn’t read a ton of mafia romance??
I inhaled this.
4.25 stars — because it gripped me, shocked me, and gave me a couple new intrusive thoughts.
If you like your romance messy, intense, violent, and emotionally unhinged?
Sweet Carnage is THAT girl.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2025
3.5 rounded up. A second chance, secret baby, mafia romance. To me this was a bit different compared to other mafia books I’ve read, but not in a bad way. I’m this mafia book we meet Artyom and Nina, we get a touch of their back story at the beginning and then 5 years later. The lengths Artyom goes through to get Nina back is the typical obsessive man we expect and love.
December 21, 2025
2 stars because they were both celibate during 5 year seperation, but that's pretty much it
December 1, 2025
4⭐️ 3🌶️
🖤bratva
✨billionaire
🖤secret baby
✨breeding
🖤age gap
✨stalking
🖤second chance
Are you looking for your next Bratva obsession? Look no further. Sweet Carnage was HOT. Artyom is a man obsessed, and I loved every minute of it. Nina’s feistiness was everything, and the push and pull between these two was off the charts good. The plot to spice ratio was perfect. This was a quick read, and the pacing was spot on. Definitely add this to your TBR if you’re looking for your next mafia read!
🖤bratva
✨billionaire
🖤secret baby
✨breeding
🖤age gap
✨stalking
🖤second chance
Are you looking for your next Bratva obsession? Look no further. Sweet Carnage was HOT. Artyom is a man obsessed, and I loved every minute of it. Nina’s feistiness was everything, and the push and pull between these two was off the charts good. The plot to spice ratio was perfect. This was a quick read, and the pacing was spot on. Definitely add this to your TBR if you’re looking for your next mafia read!
December 1, 2025
Thank you to Madison Juno for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Sweet Carnage was an entertaining read with a lot of potential, but ultimately it didn’t hit quite as hard for me as I hoped. I was really drawn in at the start — the setup was strong, the characters had compelling backstories, and I loved how down BAD Art was for Nina from page one.
Despite the promising foundation, I lost my sense of connection to the characters and their relationship a little before halfway through. The pacing sped up too quickly, and I found myself wanting a slower, more emotionally grounded build, even with their history. The intimacy also escalated much faster than I personally prefer, and in some moments, I found myself pulled out of the story and rolling my eyes on a few occasions.
The miscommunication trope is another big sticking point for me, and here it was so obvious that it became frustrating. It was one of those situations where you just want to grab the characters by the shoulders and tell them to use their words.
The characters’ backstories were genuinely sad and full of potential, and I found myself wishing we had even more of that emotional depth, especially regarding the Art’s mother. There was so much room for a heavier, more impactful storyline there (honestly, part of me was ready to believe his mother and uncle murdered his father, and I would’ve been here for that level of intensity).
Art’s motives and behavior sometimes felt inconsistent from beginning to end.
I also wanted more clarity on the “contract” at the start. It felt random and oddly abrupt — why exactly was he so obsessed with her, aside from watching her kick out his cousin from a bar? And then apparently “watching” (stalking) her. Sure there was a mutual sort of kinship regarding their family traumas, but I just found myself wanting more. What did he see that had him so completely GONE for this girl? More context around this would have helped build a stronger emotional connection early on.
One thing I absolutely appreciated, though, was the book’s stance on purity. When Art thinks, “Purity is vastly overvalued,” I felt that. Truly. The whole purity ideal is an ick for me, so this perspective was refreshing and honestly one of my favorite thematic moments.
Overall, Sweet Carnage had a lot of intriguing elements and was certainly entertaining, but the execution of the relationship and the pacing in the second half left me wanting more depth, mystery, and development. Still, it was a solid read, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to check it out early!
Sweet Carnage was an entertaining read with a lot of potential, but ultimately it didn’t hit quite as hard for me as I hoped. I was really drawn in at the start — the setup was strong, the characters had compelling backstories, and I loved how down BAD Art was for Nina from page one.
Despite the promising foundation, I lost my sense of connection to the characters and their relationship a little before halfway through. The pacing sped up too quickly, and I found myself wanting a slower, more emotionally grounded build, even with their history. The intimacy also escalated much faster than I personally prefer, and in some moments, I found myself pulled out of the story and rolling my eyes on a few occasions.
The miscommunication trope is another big sticking point for me, and here it was so obvious that it became frustrating. It was one of those situations where you just want to grab the characters by the shoulders and tell them to use their words.
The characters’ backstories were genuinely sad and full of potential, and I found myself wishing we had even more of that emotional depth, especially regarding the Art’s mother. There was so much room for a heavier, more impactful storyline there (honestly, part of me was ready to believe his mother and uncle murdered his father, and I would’ve been here for that level of intensity).
Art’s motives and behavior sometimes felt inconsistent from beginning to end.
I also wanted more clarity on the “contract” at the start. It felt random and oddly abrupt — why exactly was he so obsessed with her, aside from watching her kick out his cousin from a bar? And then apparently “watching” (stalking) her. Sure there was a mutual sort of kinship regarding their family traumas, but I just found myself wanting more. What did he see that had him so completely GONE for this girl? More context around this would have helped build a stronger emotional connection early on.
One thing I absolutely appreciated, though, was the book’s stance on purity. When Art thinks, “Purity is vastly overvalued,” I felt that. Truly. The whole purity ideal is an ick for me, so this perspective was refreshing and honestly one of my favorite thematic moments.
Overall, Sweet Carnage had a lot of intriguing elements and was certainly entertaining, but the execution of the relationship and the pacing in the second half left me wanting more depth, mystery, and development. Still, it was a solid read, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to check it out early!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 3, 2025
I’m BAWLING. I love a good second chance romance, but even more so when the mmc who’s supposedly this super feared mafia boss is such a whipped puppy for her, begging for a second chance. This book was a joyride, there were many times where I was squealing, many times I was in utter shock and many times I bawled my eyes out. The plot was great, there were many great twists especially that last one, but the characters really carried this story. Artyom is a possessive manipulative bitch, but only for her. Like wdym he buys the entire hospitals she works in because her boss was being mean??? The man doesn’t know how to grovel properly but his extravagant displays of possessiveness and love are a fair replacement. But he’s also hilarious, because… the kid.. like could he not line it up??? I also loved Nina, she’s the sweetest mom, and her chemistry with Art was so fire! And her kid Ava was such a cute little ray of sunshine that added light to the darker vibes of this book. I also loved the cameos from characters from the previous book in this series! I can’t wait to see what’s next int this universe. I give this 5/5
December 5, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC 💕
This was a pretty stereotypical mafia romance with a secret baby trope. 🤷🏻♀️ Pretty cookie-cutter, nothing too unique that makes it stand out from the others.
While the plot was straightforward, the characters didn't seem very stable with each other. 😓 I don't see Nina and Artyom's relationship lasting a lifetime. Nina's a flight risk and is ready to take off at the first sign of trouble. Artyom's refusal to communicate is only going to cause more friction. They seem like they're likely to end up in couple's counselling within a year. 😮💨 I think this is the biggest downside that made it hard for me to enjoy the book more. I wish the characters had some growth or improvement but unfortunately, there wasn't.
This is still a safe read for someone who just wants to turn off their brain.
This was a pretty stereotypical mafia romance with a secret baby trope. 🤷🏻♀️ Pretty cookie-cutter, nothing too unique that makes it stand out from the others.
While the plot was straightforward, the characters didn't seem very stable with each other. 😓 I don't see Nina and Artyom's relationship lasting a lifetime. Nina's a flight risk and is ready to take off at the first sign of trouble. Artyom's refusal to communicate is only going to cause more friction. They seem like they're likely to end up in couple's counselling within a year. 😮💨 I think this is the biggest downside that made it hard for me to enjoy the book more. I wish the characters had some growth or improvement but unfortunately, there wasn't.
This is still a safe read for someone who just wants to turn off their brain.
November 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was my first Madison Juno book and what a treat it was.
i do love a mafia romance and this one is a fast, gritty read with just the right mix of danger and chemistry.
I loved both the FMC & MMC and the relationship tney bith have... they are very intense vibes and messy characters.
Even if a few scenes felt a bit quick, I still found the story was enjoyable. It’s a totally bingeable read and perfect if you want something dark and dramatic.
Thank you to Netgalley and Madison Juno for the ARC 🥰
This was my first Madison Juno book and what a treat it was.
i do love a mafia romance and this one is a fast, gritty read with just the right mix of danger and chemistry.
I loved both the FMC & MMC and the relationship tney bith have... they are very intense vibes and messy characters.
Even if a few scenes felt a bit quick, I still found the story was enjoyable. It’s a totally bingeable read and perfect if you want something dark and dramatic.
Thank you to Netgalley and Madison Juno for the ARC 🥰
December 8, 2025
A little bit of plot mixed with alot of spice 😏🥵 what more can one ask for?
The spice? When that door opens, it opens wide. From the first kiss after 5 years to the end when their love’s flame cannot be extinguished.
The plot? Arts mom ran Nina off the day she went to tell him about the baby. 5 years later when he forces his was back into his life that fire is relit. Especially since neither of them been with anyone else. Being in the Bravta comes with a dangerous lifestyle. When Arts spot to take over is put on hold until he, or someone else in the family marries, it’s all or nothing. Art and Nina go back and forth with each other due to the secrecy and fear but at the end they promise forever.
A mafia romance
Second chance
MMC will burn the world down for her
FMC is independent and is head strong
Stalking
Breeding kink
What I didn’t like/needed more of:
⚫️Prolog-It starts off with the deal Nina and Art made but never explained. It’s hinted that it was her body but the chemistry and history seemed to be missing information.
⚫️ Art wanted to know Nina’s every move but not personal information so missed the fact she had a baby-he took too long to get the connection that she was his.
⚫️Nina’s work life, I feel like we missed a lot once Art bought the hospital
Overall I loved their story! Thank you Madison Juno for the ARC copy!
The spice? When that door opens, it opens wide. From the first kiss after 5 years to the end when their love’s flame cannot be extinguished.
The plot? Arts mom ran Nina off the day she went to tell him about the baby. 5 years later when he forces his was back into his life that fire is relit. Especially since neither of them been with anyone else. Being in the Bravta comes with a dangerous lifestyle. When Arts spot to take over is put on hold until he, or someone else in the family marries, it’s all or nothing. Art and Nina go back and forth with each other due to the secrecy and fear but at the end they promise forever.
A mafia romance
Second chance
MMC will burn the world down for her
FMC is independent and is head strong
Stalking
Breeding kink
What I didn’t like/needed more of:
⚫️Prolog-It starts off with the deal Nina and Art made but never explained. It’s hinted that it was her body but the chemistry and history seemed to be missing information.
⚫️ Art wanted to know Nina’s every move but not personal information so missed the fact she had a baby-he took too long to get the connection that she was his.
⚫️Nina’s work life, I feel like we missed a lot once Art bought the hospital
Overall I loved their story! Thank you Madison Juno for the ARC copy!
December 2, 2025
So… where do I even start with this book?
From the very first page, the story completely pulled me in. I told myself I’d “just read a little,” and then suddenly I was gone — fully hooked, abandoning the other book I was in the middle of because I simply had to finish this one first.
No spoilers, of course — but I will say this: this book is absolutely worth picking up. The writing is clean and effortless, no unnecessary drama or over-the-top descriptions, yet still packed with just the right amount of detail to make everything feel vivid.
Nina and Art… my new favorite duo. So calm, so quietly intense, and radiating that delicious “touch her and die” energy on every single page.
The pacing is perfect — not too fast, not too slow, exactly the kind of rhythm I love. I genuinely enjoyed Nina as a character, and Art… well, he speaks for himself.
Give this author a chance because she can easily hold her own among the big names, and she’s clearly going places.
I’m incredibly grateful I got to be one of the first people to read the ARC before the official release. Thank you to the author for both the opportunity and the wonderful story.
From the very first page, the story completely pulled me in. I told myself I’d “just read a little,” and then suddenly I was gone — fully hooked, abandoning the other book I was in the middle of because I simply had to finish this one first.
No spoilers, of course — but I will say this: this book is absolutely worth picking up. The writing is clean and effortless, no unnecessary drama or over-the-top descriptions, yet still packed with just the right amount of detail to make everything feel vivid.
Nina and Art… my new favorite duo. So calm, so quietly intense, and radiating that delicious “touch her and die” energy on every single page.
The pacing is perfect — not too fast, not too slow, exactly the kind of rhythm I love. I genuinely enjoyed Nina as a character, and Art… well, he speaks for himself.
Give this author a chance because she can easily hold her own among the big names, and she’s clearly going places.
I’m incredibly grateful I got to be one of the first people to read the ARC before the official release. Thank you to the author for both the opportunity and the wonderful story.
December 2, 2025
Honestly ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 review.
🌶️🌶️ - good amount of spice
Honestly - this book is all over the place. The plot is so all over the place. At one point I was yelling at the book like come on. The characters definitely needed more development. I’m a stickler for medical details and all the inaccuracies bothered me immensely.
Was the plot amazing? No.
Did things always make sense? No.
Did I enjoy it? Yes, absolutely.
I feel like it’s mafia more in name, more like royals with a little murder. If you are looking for a dark mafia book, this isn’t it. It’s more mafia lite, which isn’t a bad thing.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was a good filer read I enjoyed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🌶️🌶️ - good amount of spice
Honestly - this book is all over the place. The plot is so all over the place. At one point I was yelling at the book like come on. The characters definitely needed more development. I’m a stickler for medical details and all the inaccuracies bothered me immensely.
Was the plot amazing? No.
Did things always make sense? No.
Did I enjoy it? Yes, absolutely.
I feel like it’s mafia more in name, more like royals with a little murder. If you are looking for a dark mafia book, this isn’t it. It’s more mafia lite, which isn’t a bad thing.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was a good filer read I enjoyed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 12, 2025
3.5 stars!
Sweet Carnage is a second chance mafia romance. The way that Art would do anything for Nina and Ava was ugh sooo good. I liked that it focused more on their relationship than the Bratva, while still keeping the way it affected their relationship a main topic. Some plot points felt a bit brushed over but I don’t feel like it took away from the story. Love a good bingeable book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sweet Carnage is a second chance mafia romance. The way that Art would do anything for Nina and Ava was ugh sooo good. I liked that it focused more on their relationship than the Bratva, while still keeping the way it affected their relationship a main topic. Some plot points felt a bit brushed over but I don’t feel like it took away from the story. Love a good bingeable book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2025
Great story! Loved the spice, especially the staircase scene (iykyk). It was also interesting how all the issues were resolved and neatly wrapped up at the end. So name full to have received an advanced copy of this! Nina's a feisty heroine and I absolutely loved how she and Art complemented each other.
November 26, 2025
⭐️ 4/5 Stars
🔥 Spice Level: 5/5
🖤 Dark Romance | ARC Review
Sweet Carnage by Madison Juno completely hooked me. This dark romance delivers an obsessive, protective male lead and a heroine whose strength grows page by page. Nina and Artyom’s story is intense, twisted, emotional, and honestly impossible to look away from.
What I loved most is how their relationship shows that communication and trust are the foundation—even in the darkest love stories. Madison Juno does an amazing job balancing brutality with vulnerability, proving that love can overcome anything if you’re willing to give it a real chance.
Artyom is the definition of an obsessed MMC, and Nina’s arc felt raw, powerful, and believable. The chemistry? Off the charts. The spice? A full 5/5 and perfectly matched to the tone.
If you enjoy dark romance with obsession, grit, and heart beneath the chaos, this one absolutely needs to be on your radar.
🔥 Spice Level: 5/5
🖤 Dark Romance | ARC Review
Sweet Carnage by Madison Juno completely hooked me. This dark romance delivers an obsessive, protective male lead and a heroine whose strength grows page by page. Nina and Artyom’s story is intense, twisted, emotional, and honestly impossible to look away from.
What I loved most is how their relationship shows that communication and trust are the foundation—even in the darkest love stories. Madison Juno does an amazing job balancing brutality with vulnerability, proving that love can overcome anything if you’re willing to give it a real chance.
Artyom is the definition of an obsessed MMC, and Nina’s arc felt raw, powerful, and believable. The chemistry? Off the charts. The spice? A full 5/5 and perfectly matched to the tone.
If you enjoy dark romance with obsession, grit, and heart beneath the chaos, this one absolutely needs to be on your radar.
November 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I loved this book! The story, the chemistry, the characters, it just all went so perfectly together and created the perfect book. I’m honestly so grateful to have been chosen to ARC read this, because it was such an amazing book. I haven’t been a huge mafia book fan, but this book has changed me completely! I’m so glad they got their HEA, and so beautifully! 🖤
I loved this book! The story, the chemistry, the characters, it just all went so perfectly together and created the perfect book. I’m honestly so grateful to have been chosen to ARC read this, because it was such an amazing book. I haven’t been a huge mafia book fan, but this book has changed me completely! I’m so glad they got their HEA, and so beautifully! 🖤
November 29, 2025
3.5 ⭐
Thanks to the author for giving me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
[English review below]
Me gustó más que el primero, pero todavía hubo unas cosas que fueron muy convenientes para la trama 🤔
Primero que nada, que Artyom tenga heterocromía 🤩 En fin, me gustó bastante la historia de Artyom y de Nina, además de que el libro logró mantenerme enganchada desde el prólogo. La verdad es que la historia es súper ligera de leer y tanto Art como Nina fueron personajes interesantes de leer. Por un lado, tenemos a Nina, que ha estado luchando para pagar sus clases y así lograr ser enfermera. Y por otro lado esta Artyom, quien creció en una familia disfuncional y, aun así, valora harto la tradición familiar. Ambos tienen sus propios traumas y luchas y ambos han cometido actos malos, sin embargo, eso es lo que los hace interesantes.
Lo único que se me hizo un poco frustrante fue que Ava claramente era hija de Art, sin embargo, él no lo pudo notar al principio. Lo otro que me frustró fue el juego mental de Vanya con Art.
Por otra parte, amé ese crossover entre Lisette y Viktor de Ruinous Need con los personajes de este libro 🤩
Ahora necesito el libro de Lily y Nikolai 🤭
[ENG]
I liked it better than the first one, but there were still some things that were very convenient for the plot 🤔
First of all, Artyom has heterochromia 🤩 Anyway, I really liked the story of Artyom and Nina, and the book had me hooked from the prologue. The truth is that the story is very easy to read, and both Art and Nina were interesting characters. On the one hand, we have Nina, who has been struggling to pay for her classes so she can become a nurse. And on the other hand, there's Artyom, who grew up in a dysfunctional family and yet still values family tradition highly. Both have their own traumas and struggles, and both have committed bad things, but that's what makes them interesting to read.
The only thing that frustrated me a little was that Ava was clearly Art's daughter, yet he couldn't see it at first. And the other thing was Vanya's mind games with Art.
On the other hand, I loved the crossover between Lisette and Viktor from Ruinous Need and the characters in this book 🤩
Now I need Lily and Nikolai's book 🤭
Thanks to the author for giving me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
[English review below]
Me gustó más que el primero, pero todavía hubo unas cosas que fueron muy convenientes para la trama 🤔
Primero que nada, que Artyom tenga heterocromía 🤩 En fin, me gustó bastante la historia de Artyom y de Nina, además de que el libro logró mantenerme enganchada desde el prólogo. La verdad es que la historia es súper ligera de leer y tanto Art como Nina fueron personajes interesantes de leer. Por un lado, tenemos a Nina, que ha estado luchando para pagar sus clases y así lograr ser enfermera. Y por otro lado esta Artyom, quien creció en una familia disfuncional y, aun así, valora harto la tradición familiar. Ambos tienen sus propios traumas y luchas y ambos han cometido actos malos, sin embargo, eso es lo que los hace interesantes.
Lo único que se me hizo un poco frustrante fue que Ava claramente era hija de Art, sin embargo, él no lo pudo notar al principio. Lo otro que me frustró fue el juego mental de Vanya con Art.
Por otra parte, amé ese crossover entre Lisette y Viktor de Ruinous Need con los personajes de este libro 🤩
Ahora necesito el libro de Lily y Nikolai 🤭
[ENG]
I liked it better than the first one, but there were still some things that were very convenient for the plot 🤔
First of all, Artyom has heterochromia 🤩 Anyway, I really liked the story of Artyom and Nina, and the book had me hooked from the prologue. The truth is that the story is very easy to read, and both Art and Nina were interesting characters. On the one hand, we have Nina, who has been struggling to pay for her classes so she can become a nurse. And on the other hand, there's Artyom, who grew up in a dysfunctional family and yet still values family tradition highly. Both have their own traumas and struggles, and both have committed bad things, but that's what makes them interesting to read.
The only thing that frustrated me a little was that Ava was clearly Art's daughter, yet he couldn't see it at first. And the other thing was Vanya's mind games with Art.
On the other hand, I loved the crossover between Lisette and Viktor from Ruinous Need and the characters in this book 🤩
Now I need Lily and Nikolai's book 🤭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2025
Art and Nina’s story reminded me of the times when I would turn to romance novels as a way to escape a reading slump. This narrative is filled with passion, secrets, and betrayals, making it a compelling read. The May–December love affair added another layer of intrigue, heightening the drama and intensity. It is the kind of book that easily captures attention and can be finished in one sitting.
The female lead is portrayed as ambitious and career-driven, yet she finds herself entangled with a mafia boss. The intense scenes were written with care, avoiding unnecessary exaggeration, which made the story more enjoyable. The family secrets introduced significant stakes, and the male lead ultimately proved himself worthy of admiration. The balance between romance and suspense kept the plot engaging throughout.
What I enjoyed:
• Alternating narrative
• Age gap and Mafia trope
• Fast pacing that sustains interest
• Strong chemistry between the leads
What didn't work:
• Nina’s career as a doctor was diminished at times
• Art’s naivety regarding their child’s heritage
• The treatment Art received from his mother
• Some secondary characters lacked depth
Ratings Breakdown:
❥ Setting: 3⭐️
❥ Character Building: 4⭐️
❥ Writing Style: 3⭐️
❥ Message: 3⭐️
❥ Overall: 3⭐️
Final Verdict: This is an intense novel filled with steamy moments and well-developed characters. The mafia trope added an extra layer of excitement, while the blend of romance and family drama made the story dynamic. It is recommended for readers seeking a quick yet engaging read with an intriguing premise.
Thanks to NetGalley and author Madison Juno for providing an advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
~JaNnA~
The female lead is portrayed as ambitious and career-driven, yet she finds herself entangled with a mafia boss. The intense scenes were written with care, avoiding unnecessary exaggeration, which made the story more enjoyable. The family secrets introduced significant stakes, and the male lead ultimately proved himself worthy of admiration. The balance between romance and suspense kept the plot engaging throughout.
What I enjoyed:
• Alternating narrative
• Age gap and Mafia trope
• Fast pacing that sustains interest
• Strong chemistry between the leads
What didn't work:
• Nina’s career as a doctor was diminished at times
• Art’s naivety regarding their child’s heritage
• The treatment Art received from his mother
• Some secondary characters lacked depth
Ratings Breakdown:
❥ Setting: 3⭐️
❥ Character Building: 4⭐️
❥ Writing Style: 3⭐️
❥ Message: 3⭐️
❥ Overall: 3⭐️
Final Verdict: This is an intense novel filled with steamy moments and well-developed characters. The mafia trope added an extra layer of excitement, while the blend of romance and family drama made the story dynamic. It is recommended for readers seeking a quick yet engaging read with an intriguing premise.
Thanks to NetGalley and author Madison Juno for providing an advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
~JaNnA~
December 9, 2025
ARC Review of Sweet Carnage by Madison Juno
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Your dark second chance mafia romance is here with a side of sweetness, addiction and betrayal! Mind your tongue, this read is a tad spicy.
Years ago, they made a deal. Nothing harmful or serious, but enough that both parties lasted an impression on one another.
Five years later, they reconnect...but not by fate.
Artyom needs to accend his position in the family, and for that, he needed to get marriage. However, there was only one woman he would ever marry and she disappeared for him life. Now, it was time to get her back.
As if Nina would ever make it easy for him. A struggling single parent with her own toxic family left behind in her past, and dealing with the a-holes of the world as her bosses. She didn't think things could get any more complicated...that is until the worst heartbreak of her life walks back in an takes control of everything.
She has to think about protecting her daughter.
Their daughter.
However, this little family has to face the responsibilities of the crime family...and the crazies that will do anything for power.
Sizzling chemistry, lots of angry woohoo time, and just 'F this' behavior between these two it is almost comical. Ava is a little gem. Lily is an awesome bestie. The family is crazy, but that is to be expected. Artyom is sexy but a total moron in the sense his obsession with Nina doesn't really cover the plot holes in his plan, and Nina is not a push over so she is going to make him work for it all.
Plus, THAT SLAP! Woot woot!
Great read!
* * * * *
Your dark second chance mafia romance is here with a side of sweetness, addiction and betrayal! Mind your tongue, this read is a tad spicy.
Years ago, they made a deal. Nothing harmful or serious, but enough that both parties lasted an impression on one another.
Five years later, they reconnect...but not by fate.
Artyom needs to accend his position in the family, and for that, he needed to get marriage. However, there was only one woman he would ever marry and she disappeared for him life. Now, it was time to get her back.
As if Nina would ever make it easy for him. A struggling single parent with her own toxic family left behind in her past, and dealing with the a-holes of the world as her bosses. She didn't think things could get any more complicated...that is until the worst heartbreak of her life walks back in an takes control of everything.
She has to think about protecting her daughter.
Their daughter.
However, this little family has to face the responsibilities of the crime family...and the crazies that will do anything for power.
Sizzling chemistry, lots of angry woohoo time, and just 'F this' behavior between these two it is almost comical. Ava is a little gem. Lily is an awesome bestie. The family is crazy, but that is to be expected. Artyom is sexy but a total moron in the sense his obsession with Nina doesn't really cover the plot holes in his plan, and Nina is not a push over so she is going to make him work for it all.
Plus, THAT SLAP! Woot woot!
Great read!
December 28, 2025
It began with blackmail. Artyom Petrov would pay for Nina's medical school bills and not report her theft from his nightclub if she promised to be his. He never expected her to steal his heart. It's been five years without her, and he still doesn't know why she ran. He thought with a little space she'd come back to him. Now she's back in his city and he's determined not to let her go again... even if for some reason she hates him, even if she has a daughter from another man.
Five years ago she ran from the Bratva heir after his betrayal, carrying his child. She's stayed away, struggling through med school as a single mom, but now she's a resident in a hospital in his city. And he's coming for her... even after they find out the truth of five years ago, he'll protect her with his own life. Even from the biggest danger, his own family.
The stalking, the groveling, the possession, and especially Art's OTT protective nature. He's definitely morally grey, but the bad guy you hate to love 😆. The story was great, full of action and spice with fast pacing. This is my first book by this author, but now I want to read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Five years ago she ran from the Bratva heir after his betrayal, carrying his child. She's stayed away, struggling through med school as a single mom, but now she's a resident in a hospital in his city. And he's coming for her... even after they find out the truth of five years ago, he'll protect her with his own life. Even from the biggest danger, his own family.
The stalking, the groveling, the possession, and especially Art's OTT protective nature. He's definitely morally grey, but the bad guy you hate to love 😆. The story was great, full of action and spice with fast pacing. This is my first book by this author, but now I want to read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
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December 2, 2025thanks again for letting me arc reading for you 🖤 I just saw it’s about mafia and I need my hands on it 😂
Nina was desperate and needed money . She worked in a club which belongs to criminal syndicate. She stole money from them to finance her studies. But the owner Artyrum Petrov finds out and she’s just about to make Deal with the devil. She disappears five year with being pregnant but he definitely not forgot her and was always like a shadow in her life.
I really did enjoy this story ! The writing style was easy to follow and even it was about a man in the bratva who would die to become the head of the empire he’s such a cinnamon roll . All the things he did for her ?🥺 I’m literally melting. But also some things felt like a lack of credibility. And I was like really? 👀
he might be cruel and seen as a powerful man but with her he’s powerless in his feelings for her. She and a mini version of him who is pure bundle of joy and sunshine wrapped him around his finger.
If you ever need a good hot mess of drama and gutted feelings you should read this book!
I quite enjoyed the story and the story behind and it get 4 🌟 from me
Nina was desperate and needed money . She worked in a club which belongs to criminal syndicate. She stole money from them to finance her studies. But the owner Artyrum Petrov finds out and she’s just about to make Deal with the devil. She disappears five year with being pregnant but he definitely not forgot her and was always like a shadow in her life.
I really did enjoy this story ! The writing style was easy to follow and even it was about a man in the bratva who would die to become the head of the empire he’s such a cinnamon roll . All the things he did for her ?🥺 I’m literally melting. But also some things felt like a lack of credibility. And I was like really? 👀
he might be cruel and seen as a powerful man but with her he’s powerless in his feelings for her. She and a mini version of him who is pure bundle of joy and sunshine wrapped him around his finger.
If you ever need a good hot mess of drama and gutted feelings you should read this book!
I quite enjoyed the story and the story behind and it get 4 🌟 from me
December 14, 2025
ARC Review – Sweet Carnage by Madison Juno
If you love a spicy mafia romance with an obsessed, morally grey MMC, Sweet Carnage delivers. This is a Russian mafia romance where he’s powerful, dangerous, and absolutely unhinged when it comes to her—and honestly? That’s the best part.
She’s a girl who made a deal with the devil at a young age, and now that past comes back in a big way. Their dynamic is intense, possessive, and addictive. He’s stalking her, watching her, and would burn the world down to keep her safe. Billionaire. Mafia. Would kill for her. Enough said.
The spice level is a solid 4/5 with scenes spread throughout the book that actually move the story along instead of feeling random. The obsession is chef’s kiss, and the tension keeps you turning pages.
Even though this is book two in the series, it works perfectly as a standalone—I read it out of order and never felt lost. Overall, it’s an easy, enjoyable read that mafia romance lovers will fly through.
If you like dark romance, obsessed MMCs, and a little danger mixed with your spice, this one’s worth picking up. 🔥🖤
If you love a spicy mafia romance with an obsessed, morally grey MMC, Sweet Carnage delivers. This is a Russian mafia romance where he’s powerful, dangerous, and absolutely unhinged when it comes to her—and honestly? That’s the best part.
She’s a girl who made a deal with the devil at a young age, and now that past comes back in a big way. Their dynamic is intense, possessive, and addictive. He’s stalking her, watching her, and would burn the world down to keep her safe. Billionaire. Mafia. Would kill for her. Enough said.
The spice level is a solid 4/5 with scenes spread throughout the book that actually move the story along instead of feeling random. The obsession is chef’s kiss, and the tension keeps you turning pages.
Even though this is book two in the series, it works perfectly as a standalone—I read it out of order and never felt lost. Overall, it’s an easy, enjoyable read that mafia romance lovers will fly through.
If you like dark romance, obsessed MMCs, and a little danger mixed with your spice, this one’s worth picking up. 🔥🖤
November 26, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Madison Juno for sharing this ARC with me, in exchange for my honest review.
Sweet Carnage left me speechless, and that never happens LOL. This is my first book by Ms. Madison, I've been putting off getting into her books, HUGE mistake on my part. I loved EVERYTHING about this book. Even though I picked the wrong place to start, typical of me cuz that's what I do, I didn't feel lost or confused. The character development and world building is phenomenal. The flow, nothing short of perfection. The smuttiousness (yes this is now a word) I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I was hooked from beginning to end, and was begging for more. I have to know more about everyone. I can honestly say, and sounding so cliché, morally grey is my favorite color, and well, my favorite everything.
If I were y'all, I would run to get my hands on this book. Perhaps start with book 1, but nonetheless, get y'alls hands on this series.
As y'all can tell, I most definitely recommend this book.
Sweet Carnage left me speechless, and that never happens LOL. This is my first book by Ms. Madison, I've been putting off getting into her books, HUGE mistake on my part. I loved EVERYTHING about this book. Even though I picked the wrong place to start, typical of me cuz that's what I do, I didn't feel lost or confused. The character development and world building is phenomenal. The flow, nothing short of perfection. The smuttiousness (yes this is now a word) I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I was hooked from beginning to end, and was begging for more. I have to know more about everyone. I can honestly say, and sounding so cliché, morally grey is my favorite color, and well, my favorite everything.
If I were y'all, I would run to get my hands on this book. Perhaps start with book 1, but nonetheless, get y'alls hands on this series.
As y'all can tell, I most definitely recommend this book.
November 30, 2025
Quote 💜
“I am not a patient man, but I would have waited an eternity for you,”
Dedication 💜 : To the girls looking for a man who will yearn after you, wait five years, and take a bullet… only to destroy you in the bedroom. Artyom Petrov can do both.
Nina is over here being a total super mom juggling parenting, residency, and the chaos of everyday life. One bad decision tosses her straight into Art’s path, but she serves that payback right back 🤭. Art is part of the CVM In Pants Club 😏 and no complaints. Please proceed, sir.
The way Nina had him jumping through hoops was perfect.
The extreme lengths Art goes to for his woman are pure green flag behavior. Approved and officially promoted to the book boyfriend club. Chapter 19 was yeah, you will see - 🤭.
This book serves up the delicious bratva vibes I love reading about. We get humor, unaliving, bratva turmoil, sneaky betrayals, and a sprinkle of spice that hits just right 😋.
Chapter 42 had me like….What just happened?
A second chance romance with a happily ever after that I inhaled this weekend.
*Dual POV
*HEA
*Characters over 21+ yrs old
*Bratva vibes
*Secret baby
*Stalking
“I am not a patient man, but I would have waited an eternity for you,”
Dedication 💜 : To the girls looking for a man who will yearn after you, wait five years, and take a bullet… only to destroy you in the bedroom. Artyom Petrov can do both.
Nina is over here being a total super mom juggling parenting, residency, and the chaos of everyday life. One bad decision tosses her straight into Art’s path, but she serves that payback right back 🤭. Art is part of the CVM In Pants Club 😏 and no complaints. Please proceed, sir.
The way Nina had him jumping through hoops was perfect.
The extreme lengths Art goes to for his woman are pure green flag behavior. Approved and officially promoted to the book boyfriend club. Chapter 19 was yeah, you will see - 🤭.
This book serves up the delicious bratva vibes I love reading about. We get humor, unaliving, bratva turmoil, sneaky betrayals, and a sprinkle of spice that hits just right 😋.
Chapter 42 had me like….What just happened?
A second chance romance with a happily ever after that I inhaled this weekend.
*Dual POV
*HEA
*Characters over 21+ yrs old
*Bratva vibes
*Secret baby
*Stalking
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