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Shattered Vows: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance
CIARA
He’s the monster responsible for my father’s death.
Soon, he’ll be my husband.
Marrying Ronan Sullivan is the last thing I want,
but it’s the only way my family’s name will survive.
I go into this marriage with one
Making Ronan pay for what he did.
Only I never expected to fall in love with him.
RONAN
She thinks she knows the truth,
But what she doesn’t realize is everything I did was for her.
Not that it matters.
This marriage is nothing but a business arrangement.
It’s easier if emotions are left out of it.
It’s easier if she hates me.
Because my focus needs to be on the mafia, not her.
Someone I know and trust is trying to destroy me.
The last thing I need right now her distracting me.
Shattered Vows is Book 1 of The Sullivan Mafia Series, featuring an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. Ronan and Ciara’s story continues and concludes in Avenged Vows.
He’s the monster responsible for my father’s death.
Soon, he’ll be my husband.
Marrying Ronan Sullivan is the last thing I want,
but it’s the only way my family’s name will survive.
I go into this marriage with one
Making Ronan pay for what he did.
Only I never expected to fall in love with him.
RONAN
She thinks she knows the truth,
But what she doesn’t realize is everything I did was for her.
Not that it matters.
This marriage is nothing but a business arrangement.
It’s easier if emotions are left out of it.
It’s easier if she hates me.
Because my focus needs to be on the mafia, not her.
Someone I know and trust is trying to destroy me.
The last thing I need right now her distracting me.
Shattered Vows is Book 1 of The Sullivan Mafia Series, featuring an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. Ronan and Ciara’s story continues and concludes in Avenged Vows.
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Published January 23, 2026
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February 2, 2026
Shattered Vows is book one of The Sullivan Mafia Series, featuring an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. This is Ronan and Ciara’s story which end on a mind-blowingcliffhanger. It continues and concludes in Avenged Vows. Simply a wonderful story that you don't want to miss. This story is thrilling and had me caught up from the beginning with all the drama until the end. I love a good mafia romance and this another one to add to my collection. It hit all the boxes, murder, revenge, alliance, plot twists, and so much steamy tension it sizzles. Utter Perfection. A fast paced, dark. twisted and gripping story. Immerse yourself in this tantalizing rollercoaster ride filled with heart-stopping moments, non-stop twists and turns, high-octane adventures, panty-melting passion and heat.
Follow along in this spicy mafia romance, where Ciara marries her father's killer for family survival, but with a plan of revenge against her husband Ronan Sullivan while facing unexpected feelings. Ciara McCarthy was forced into a marriage with a man, Ronan Sullivan who hates and believes is responsible for the murder of her in order to save her family's name that is in ruin. Despite of her dislike and unwillingness her brother as arranged the marriage between her and Ronan following the death of his father in order to form an alliance which would strengthen both families. She believes that he's monster and is responsible for the downfall of her family.
Marrying him was the last thing that he wanted but it's the only way that her family's name as a chance of surviving. She thinks that she knows the truth about what happened to her father but the truth is she as no idea and everything is not what it appears to be. Ronan knows the truth but he's not going to tell her. In fact he prefers her staying mad at him because his focus needs to be on the mafia and not her. It's easier if she continues to hate him. He's in the fight of his life to keep his empire in tact, because someone who he knows and trust is trying to destroy him. So the last thing he needs right now is her distracting him. Ronan Sullivan is new the Don of the Sullivan family following the assassination of his father. And he wants revenge and will stop at anything to get the truth. Ronan is ruthless, cold-blooded, dangerous, powerful and relentless. He is driven by revenge for the murder of his father. Ronan and Ciara hates each and doesn't trust other.
But they both of something in common their father's was murdered; and if they can put their hate for each other aside and work together they might be able to figure out who's responsible for these murder. Ciara has a IT background in cybersecurity that can be helpful for him to get the some answers, but he's not willing to let her access the Sullivan computer or records. The more than they feud with each other is more their attraction grows for each other. But they continue to fight against it then have angry sex after their fights which is smoking hot and naughty.
Ronan likes to get a rise out of Ciara and knows what buttons to push. But once these two put their differences aside and decides to start trusting each other things starts to revealed that rocks both their families. A lot was revealed as they worked together some treachery, murder, bloodshed, betrayals, drama, lies, deception, secrets galore, suspense, surprises, and tension.
These two were a formidable team together. Ciara is sassy, fiery, defiant, challenging and beautiful. This is a enemies-to-lovers romance, hate-to-love vibes story, arranged marriage romance, forced marriage romance, forced proximity romance, marriage-started-with-a-contract romance, he-falls-first romance, dark mafia romance, protective alpha hero romance, morally-grey antihero romance, billionaire romance, contemporary romance, organize crime story, touch-her-and-die romance, romantic suspense story, slow burn romance, with possessiveness, power and control, obsession, consensual intense rough sex, dominance, submission, dirty talking, revelations, survival, resilience, push and pull, witty banter, humor, laugh-out-loud-moments, and more.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Follow along in this spicy mafia romance, where Ciara marries her father's killer for family survival, but with a plan of revenge against her husband Ronan Sullivan while facing unexpected feelings. Ciara McCarthy was forced into a marriage with a man, Ronan Sullivan who hates and believes is responsible for the murder of her in order to save her family's name that is in ruin. Despite of her dislike and unwillingness her brother as arranged the marriage between her and Ronan following the death of his father in order to form an alliance which would strengthen both families. She believes that he's monster and is responsible for the downfall of her family.
Marrying him was the last thing that he wanted but it's the only way that her family's name as a chance of surviving. She thinks that she knows the truth about what happened to her father but the truth is she as no idea and everything is not what it appears to be. Ronan knows the truth but he's not going to tell her. In fact he prefers her staying mad at him because his focus needs to be on the mafia and not her. It's easier if she continues to hate him. He's in the fight of his life to keep his empire in tact, because someone who he knows and trust is trying to destroy him. So the last thing he needs right now is her distracting him. Ronan Sullivan is new the Don of the Sullivan family following the assassination of his father. And he wants revenge and will stop at anything to get the truth. Ronan is ruthless, cold-blooded, dangerous, powerful and relentless. He is driven by revenge for the murder of his father. Ronan and Ciara hates each and doesn't trust other.
But they both of something in common their father's was murdered; and if they can put their hate for each other aside and work together they might be able to figure out who's responsible for these murder. Ciara has a IT background in cybersecurity that can be helpful for him to get the some answers, but he's not willing to let her access the Sullivan computer or records. The more than they feud with each other is more their attraction grows for each other. But they continue to fight against it then have angry sex after their fights which is smoking hot and naughty.
Ronan likes to get a rise out of Ciara and knows what buttons to push. But once these two put their differences aside and decides to start trusting each other things starts to revealed that rocks both their families. A lot was revealed as they worked together some treachery, murder, bloodshed, betrayals, drama, lies, deception, secrets galore, suspense, surprises, and tension.
These two were a formidable team together. Ciara is sassy, fiery, defiant, challenging and beautiful. This is a enemies-to-lovers romance, hate-to-love vibes story, arranged marriage romance, forced marriage romance, forced proximity romance, marriage-started-with-a-contract romance, he-falls-first romance, dark mafia romance, protective alpha hero romance, morally-grey antihero romance, billionaire romance, contemporary romance, organize crime story, touch-her-and-die romance, romantic suspense story, slow burn romance, with possessiveness, power and control, obsession, consensual intense rough sex, dominance, submission, dirty talking, revelations, survival, resilience, push and pull, witty banter, humor, laugh-out-loud-moments, and more.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 28, 2026
“Shattered Vows” is the first book in “The Sullivan Mafia Series” and yes, it ends on a cliffhanger. The story features an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. Ronan Sullivan has just taken over as head of the Sullivan Irish Mob after his father was recently assassinated. Ciara McCarthy is the daughter of the deceased head of the McCarthy Family, that is now disgraced. “The McCarthy name was once a force to be reckoned with, a reference. Now, it is a curse.” Now it is just herself and her brother Callum that are left. The life her father worked so hard to build for them has crumbled before their very eyes. The Sullivans dismantled her family and its legacy piece by piece until there was nothing left.
Ronan Sullivan, the devil himself! “Dressed in all black, Ronan should blend into the crowd of New York’s mafia elite, but instead, he draws the attention of the entire room. His powerful, broad frame cuts a path through the adoring crowd, his tailored suit looking like it might burst under the swell of his muscles with each step.”
Ciara is the only woman in a long time that has stirred something inside him. Her honesty is also refreshing, but nothing will come of it as she hates him and his family. With the death of his father, they need to show strength, not weakness. They need something that makes a statement as well as solidifies their position at the top of the food chain. An alliance by marriage….”I’m talking about Ciara McCarthy.” Is this just about power or is it about fulfilling his father’s last wish? In less than a week, they are to married, husband and wife. “Don’t flatter yourself. This isn’t a marriage. It’s a hostile takeover.” What she wants is irrelevant, this marriage is happening.
Ronan and Ciara’s relationship starts as a business deal and very quickly develops into more. I love these two characters - things heat up very quickly. The story is full of passion, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! The book goes through moments of the thoughts or possibilities that it could happen to, to extreme violence to the most beautiful tender moments! I’m very happily hooked! I did not want it to end! From page to page, chapter to chapter, I could not put it down - you will metaphorically be on the edge of your chair! Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
Ronan Sullivan, the devil himself! “Dressed in all black, Ronan should blend into the crowd of New York’s mafia elite, but instead, he draws the attention of the entire room. His powerful, broad frame cuts a path through the adoring crowd, his tailored suit looking like it might burst under the swell of his muscles with each step.”
Ciara is the only woman in a long time that has stirred something inside him. Her honesty is also refreshing, but nothing will come of it as she hates him and his family. With the death of his father, they need to show strength, not weakness. They need something that makes a statement as well as solidifies their position at the top of the food chain. An alliance by marriage….”I’m talking about Ciara McCarthy.” Is this just about power or is it about fulfilling his father’s last wish? In less than a week, they are to married, husband and wife. “Don’t flatter yourself. This isn’t a marriage. It’s a hostile takeover.” What she wants is irrelevant, this marriage is happening.
Ronan and Ciara’s relationship starts as a business deal and very quickly develops into more. I love these two characters - things heat up very quickly. The story is full of passion, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! The book goes through moments of the thoughts or possibilities that it could happen to, to extreme violence to the most beautiful tender moments! I’m very happily hooked! I did not want it to end! From page to page, chapter to chapter, I could not put it down - you will metaphorically be on the edge of your chair! Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
Review of advance copy
This is book 1 in the Sullivan Mafia Series by Kira Cole. She has become a favorite of mine this year and I adore her writing style.
If you love a good mafia romance this book is a great place to start to check her out. But I warn you this one is left on a cliffhanger and I can not wait to jump into book 2.
Please read the trigger warnings as this book does include mafia related incidents.
This is the story of Ronan Sullivan, the newly installed mafia don for the Sullivan family, and Ciara McCarthy, the daughter of a disgraced mafia family. This is an arranged/forced marriage romance.
Kira knows how to keep you on your toes and is an amazing author. I loved the chemistry between these two characters. The spice level was off the charts and you could cut the tension with a knife. So good. I loved how our cocky mfc pushed Ciara’s buttons and how she fought back only to submit. Ugh it was so hot. I love the push pull of the dom/sub relationship in this book.
This book ends with our stubborn girl running into a fight she may not come out of and I knew going into this book it ended on a cliffhanger and still was upset when I got to the end. But I know Kira will make it worth my wait.
If you love a good mafia romance then check out this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you love a good mafia romance this book is a great place to start to check her out. But I warn you this one is left on a cliffhanger and I can not wait to jump into book 2.
Please read the trigger warnings as this book does include mafia related incidents.
This is the story of Ronan Sullivan, the newly installed mafia don for the Sullivan family, and Ciara McCarthy, the daughter of a disgraced mafia family. This is an arranged/forced marriage romance.
Kira knows how to keep you on your toes and is an amazing author. I loved the chemistry between these two characters. The spice level was off the charts and you could cut the tension with a knife. So good. I loved how our cocky mfc pushed Ciara’s buttons and how she fought back only to submit. Ugh it was so hot. I love the push pull of the dom/sub relationship in this book.
This book ends with our stubborn girl running into a fight she may not come out of and I knew going into this book it ended on a cliffhanger and still was upset when I got to the end. But I know Kira will make it worth my wait.
If you love a good mafia romance then check out this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Shattered Vows is the first book in The Sullivan Mafia Series and what a fantastic start to the series it is, I was captivated from the very start until the heart stopping cliffhanger ending!
I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book Avenged Vows.
This book was the story of Ciara McCarthy who with her brother Callum is struggling as the McCarthy name which was once great, is now just the two of them after their father killed himself and now they have no income and no respect in the mafia community. Ronan Sullivan is the eldest son and heir. After Ronan’s father was killed and he decided that it would be beneficial for an arranged marriage between himself and Ciara McCarthy. She is vehemently against the idea but her brother talks her into going through with the marriage. The chemistry between Ciara and Ronan is off the charts and the way Ciara stands up for herself against Ronan every time is great and I think Ronan really enjoys it too, even though it frustrates him. Their steamy scenes are incredible. The way that Ronan and Ciara have to weave their way through mysteries, lies, danger, murder and kidnapping while their relationship is growing more real for both of them but neither of has told the other yet!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book Avenged Vows.
This book was the story of Ciara McCarthy who with her brother Callum is struggling as the McCarthy name which was once great, is now just the two of them after their father killed himself and now they have no income and no respect in the mafia community. Ronan Sullivan is the eldest son and heir. After Ronan’s father was killed and he decided that it would be beneficial for an arranged marriage between himself and Ciara McCarthy. She is vehemently against the idea but her brother talks her into going through with the marriage. The chemistry between Ciara and Ronan is off the charts and the way Ciara stands up for herself against Ronan every time is great and I think Ronan really enjoys it too, even though it frustrates him. Their steamy scenes are incredible. The way that Ronan and Ciara have to weave their way through mysteries, lies, danger, murder and kidnapping while their relationship is growing more real for both of them but neither of has told the other yet!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2026
Shattered Vows is a dark, deliciously intense Irish mafia romance that had me hooked from page one. The arranged marriage trope mixed with enemies-to-lovers tension? Absolutely addictive. Ciara is fierce, stubborn, and driven by revenge, while Ronan is the kind of morally gray mafia man you love to hate—and then hate yourself for loving.
The chemistry between them crackles with tension. Every interaction is loaded with unspoken desire, resentment, and a pull neither of them wants to admit. The slow burn is chef’s kiss, and when the emotions start bleeding through the walls they’ve built, it’s impossible not to feel it. Secrets, betrayal, obsession, and power plays keep the story moving at a relentless pace.
And that ending… brutal. The kind of cliffhanger that leaves you staring at the last page, heart pounding, already desperate for the next book. I need Avenged Vows immediately because I have to know how this tangled, dangerous relationship plays out.
If you love dark mafia romance with angst, spice, forced proximity, and characters who blur the line between love and destruction, this one is a must-read.
I received a free ARC and this review is only my opinion.
The chemistry between them crackles with tension. Every interaction is loaded with unspoken desire, resentment, and a pull neither of them wants to admit. The slow burn is chef’s kiss, and when the emotions start bleeding through the walls they’ve built, it’s impossible not to feel it. Secrets, betrayal, obsession, and power plays keep the story moving at a relentless pace.
And that ending… brutal. The kind of cliffhanger that leaves you staring at the last page, heart pounding, already desperate for the next book. I need Avenged Vows immediately because I have to know how this tangled, dangerous relationship plays out.
If you love dark mafia romance with angst, spice, forced proximity, and characters who blur the line between love and destruction, this one is a must-read.
I received a free ARC and this review is only my opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
arc review
The McCarthy name was once all powerful. After the death of the parents the siblings are now become pariahs within the Mafia world.
Ronan Sullivan of The Sullivans, well known and all powerful. They have dismantled her family piece by piece but there is a huge “why”
Choices - Clara is placed in a situation to save the McCarthy name. What is her sibling Callum up to now that she has married into the Sullivan family.
A marriage nothing but a business deal, but feelings are being developed with clauses. A testament of will power. Both are strong minded but only one will be the victor. Not only the loss is their fathers but secrets are being held too. What is buried in encryption? What did Seamus Sullivan have coded??
2 hearts, 2 minds, 2 wilful people - one outcome?
There is a monster out there. Who is the real monster here? Trafficking and not drugs. Bombshell. Secrets always have a way of coming out.
Cliffhanger, most definitely. Who is the new player? Just when trust was being shared between Ronan & Clara, everything changed.
New blood/vengeance. What is the secret being hidden? It’s more than trafficking.
Get ready for the next instalment
The McCarthy name was once all powerful. After the death of the parents the siblings are now become pariahs within the Mafia world.
Ronan Sullivan of The Sullivans, well known and all powerful. They have dismantled her family piece by piece but there is a huge “why”
Choices - Clara is placed in a situation to save the McCarthy name. What is her sibling Callum up to now that she has married into the Sullivan family.
A marriage nothing but a business deal, but feelings are being developed with clauses. A testament of will power. Both are strong minded but only one will be the victor. Not only the loss is their fathers but secrets are being held too. What is buried in encryption? What did Seamus Sullivan have coded??
2 hearts, 2 minds, 2 wilful people - one outcome?
There is a monster out there. Who is the real monster here? Trafficking and not drugs. Bombshell. Secrets always have a way of coming out.
Cliffhanger, most definitely. Who is the new player? Just when trust was being shared between Ronan & Clara, everything changed.
New blood/vengeance. What is the secret being hidden? It’s more than trafficking.
Get ready for the next instalment
January 24, 2026
This was my first book by Kira Cole, and what a good read it was. The secrets uncovered throughout the story were so good and kept me turning pages. I was constantly trying to figure out who was involved and what the secrets actually were. I love a mystery to solve, and this book definitely delivered on that.
Ciara is basically forced to marry Ronan to save her family name. Their relationship is hot and cold at first, but slowly they start to open up and trust each other. Slow burn and enemies-to-lovers is a favourite of mine.
Ronan was such a fun character, even though he's ruthless and cold-hearted. His snarky comments, mostly to get a rise out of Ciara, had me smiling, and her stubbornness drove him absolutely insane in the best way. Their banter and chemistry were so entertaining to read.
And let’s talk about that cliffhanger. I’m sorry, what? What just happened? I was not prepared for it at all.
If you love enemies to lovers with amazing banter and chemistry, while trying to unravel plot twists filled with secrets and betrayal, then you will absolutely love this book.
Ciara is basically forced to marry Ronan to save her family name. Their relationship is hot and cold at first, but slowly they start to open up and trust each other. Slow burn and enemies-to-lovers is a favourite of mine.
Ronan was such a fun character, even though he's ruthless and cold-hearted. His snarky comments, mostly to get a rise out of Ciara, had me smiling, and her stubbornness drove him absolutely insane in the best way. Their banter and chemistry were so entertaining to read.
And let’s talk about that cliffhanger. I’m sorry, what? What just happened? I was not prepared for it at all.
If you love enemies to lovers with amazing banter and chemistry, while trying to unravel plot twists filled with secrets and betrayal, then you will absolutely love this book.
Review of advance copy
Good lawd, I am floored! Utterly. Flipping. Floored, I tell you. This book was Eve.Ry.Thing!! The twist and turns, the passion, the drama, it all grips you tight and doesn't let go till the end. It was the best kind of book ride, let me tell you! And that ending? I have no words! I NEED the next book like I need my next breath!
This is one of those gem of a novels that creeps up on you and just bulldozes over you with how phenomenal it is before you realize what's actually happening. Holy crap, was this an epic read. Loved the characters of Ciara and Ronan. The chemistry they had for one another, even when there was hate between them, was off the charts! This is one read that is so unique and is gonna stay with me, living rent free in my head, for a long time to come.
To say this is one book EVERYONE needs to read is an understatement of epic proportions! This is one book i would happily recommend to anyone who would listen about it. My mouth is still on the floor over this book. Can not recommend it enough! Wow! Just wow!!
This is one of those gem of a novels that creeps up on you and just bulldozes over you with how phenomenal it is before you realize what's actually happening. Holy crap, was this an epic read. Loved the characters of Ciara and Ronan. The chemistry they had for one another, even when there was hate between them, was off the charts! This is one read that is so unique and is gonna stay with me, living rent free in my head, for a long time to come.
To say this is one book EVERYONE needs to read is an understatement of epic proportions! This is one book i would happily recommend to anyone who would listen about it. My mouth is still on the floor over this book. Can not recommend it enough! Wow! Just wow!!
January 26, 2026
Ronan and Ciara
Tropes:
* Mafia romance
* Arranged marriage
* Enemies to lovers
* Obsession
* Revenge
If you’re after a mafia romance where even when you’re hating on the MMC, you’re still rooting for a HEA, then this is for you.
This ends on a cliffhanger, so be prepared.. you’re going to want to start book 2 straight away.
Forced into a marriage to forge a mend in their family feud, Ciara is doing her best to fight back. But despite his tendencies to act the a-z, Ronan somehow manages to win her over to his side, and they uncover a pretty big conspiracy…
I actually really liked how Kira wrote a domineering MMC. He assumed he knew all, made decisions based on this, and was unapologetically an a-z about it. What a pity then, that Ciara was a bit smarter and managed to uncover information that he disregarded and proved him wrong.
This keeps you on your toes, plenty of twists and turns, it leaves you with an idea of who might be causing the problems, but definitely leaves you itching to get into the next book.
Thanks Kira, for the early opportunity to read.
Tropes:
* Mafia romance
* Arranged marriage
* Enemies to lovers
* Obsession
* Revenge
If you’re after a mafia romance where even when you’re hating on the MMC, you’re still rooting for a HEA, then this is for you.
This ends on a cliffhanger, so be prepared.. you’re going to want to start book 2 straight away.
Forced into a marriage to forge a mend in their family feud, Ciara is doing her best to fight back. But despite his tendencies to act the a-z, Ronan somehow manages to win her over to his side, and they uncover a pretty big conspiracy…
I actually really liked how Kira wrote a domineering MMC. He assumed he knew all, made decisions based on this, and was unapologetically an a-z about it. What a pity then, that Ciara was a bit smarter and managed to uncover information that he disregarded and proved him wrong.
This keeps you on your toes, plenty of twists and turns, it leaves you with an idea of who might be causing the problems, but definitely leaves you itching to get into the next book.
Thanks Kira, for the early opportunity to read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
When Ronan's father is assassinated at an engagement party, Ronan becomes the new Don. He decides to strengthen ties between the families by arranging a mafia wedding to a reluctant Ciara. Once Ronan, Ciara, and her brother Callum have agreed to the deal, the wedding is set for a week later. Ciara decides that Ronan might think he has the upper hand, but she is determined to bring his whole family down when the opportunity arises. Kira keeps you turning the pages with the chemistry between the two and Ronan pushing all her buttons to get a reaction. Along with all the twists and turns that you don't see coming.
I recieved an arc from Booksprout from my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love reading dark mafia romances, then you will love this book. Be warned, this book does end on a cliffhanger, and I cant wait till the next book comes out to see what happens next.
I recieved an arc from Booksprout from my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love reading dark mafia romances, then you will love this book. Be warned, this book does end on a cliffhanger, and I cant wait till the next book comes out to see what happens next.
January 31, 2026
Shattered Vows, book one in the Sullivan Mafia series follows Mafia heir Ronan Sullivan and the daughter of a rival family, Ciara McCarthy. With the death of her father, Ciara and her brother Callum are struggling to keep their family name afloat. When Ronan’s father is assassinated, Ronan offers to marry Ciara to form an alliance between the two families, and her brother Callum basically forces her to do it. Ciara on the other hand, only goes along with the plan so she can get closer to Ronan, looking for a way to find the truth behind what happened.. and prove that Ronan is the monster she believes him to be. But the more Ciara digs, the more she discovers about her father’s unsavory deals.. Will she make Ronan pay for his sins? Or will she discover that the truth she thought she knew, wasn’t the truth after all?
Review of advance copy
Ronan marries Ciara in an arranged marriage after his father is assassinated.
Ciara blames Ronan and his family for her father's suicide. She is intent on discovering how his family is implicated.
Ronan is attracted to Ciara, but he is resisting her. He is intent on finding out who was responsible for murdering his father.
Ciara has a background in cybersecurity, but Ronan refuses to give her access to Sullivan records. They continue to feud while they dance around their attraction.
There is a cliff hanger ending, I can't wait for the next book in the series.
The plot is very complex with great heat between the main characters, along with treachery and deceit.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ciara blames Ronan and his family for her father's suicide. She is intent on discovering how his family is implicated.
Ronan is attracted to Ciara, but he is resisting her. He is intent on finding out who was responsible for murdering his father.
Ciara has a background in cybersecurity, but Ronan refuses to give her access to Sullivan records. They continue to feud while they dance around their attraction.
There is a cliff hanger ending, I can't wait for the next book in the series.
The plot is very complex with great heat between the main characters, along with treachery and deceit.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
A new series from Kira Cole and Shattered Vows is book 1 in the Sullivan Mafia series. For Ciara marrying Ronan Sullivan is the last thing she wanted, his family murdered my father. Ciara and Ronan are like to tigers always biting and arguing to be in control, to gain control of her life, but Ronan has other plans. I love these two they're perfect together. Will all secrets and lies tear them apart? A captivating story that does has several twists and turns and then end in a cliff hanger. I can't wait for book two of their story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Shattered Vows is Book 1 of The Sullivan Mafia series and features Ronan and Ciara. If you are a fan of hot possessive mafia men, revenge, deceit, arranged marriages, enemies to lovers, secrets, family loyalty, drama, angst, and hot chemistry then this book is definitely for you! I always enjoy this authors writing style, the interesting characters, and the morally gray hero you just can't help but love!! This book ends on a cliffhanger and Ronan and Ciara’s story continues directly in Book 2. Excited to see where they end up in book 2!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Shattered Vows is the first story in The Sullivan Mafia Series. It is an amazingly well-written mafia romance. I absolutely devoured this story. I loved the characters and the plot.
Ciara is devastated after her father's death. She vows revenge on the man she believes is responsible, Ronan. Ronan's family is wealthy and respected. Ronan's father is shot and suddenly he becomes head of his family.
Callum, Ciara's brother and only family member, makes a deal with Ronan. Roman will marry Ciara in order to save her family. Her family is in desperate need of help. Ciara reluctantly refuses but decides she can marry Ronan and take him down. Ronan sees this as a business deal for his family even though he is very attracted to Ciara. After they are married, Ciara moves in with Ronan. They are both attracted to each other. Ciara refuses to give in to Ronan and he wants to remain in control of his life.
I loved how strong Ciara was. She was so driven and wanted to find out what happened to her father. I loved how possessive Ronan was with Ciara. He couldn't help himself with her. Their story is filled with secrets and suspense. This is a story you don't want to miss. I look forward to the next one.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ciara is devastated after her father's death. She vows revenge on the man she believes is responsible, Ronan. Ronan's family is wealthy and respected. Ronan's father is shot and suddenly he becomes head of his family.
Callum, Ciara's brother and only family member, makes a deal with Ronan. Roman will marry Ciara in order to save her family. Her family is in desperate need of help. Ciara reluctantly refuses but decides she can marry Ronan and take him down. Ronan sees this as a business deal for his family even though he is very attracted to Ciara. After they are married, Ciara moves in with Ronan. They are both attracted to each other. Ciara refuses to give in to Ronan and he wants to remain in control of his life.
I loved how strong Ciara was. She was so driven and wanted to find out what happened to her father. I loved how possessive Ronan was with Ciara. He couldn't help himself with her. Their story is filled with secrets and suspense. This is a story you don't want to miss. I look forward to the next one.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 26, 2026
Omg ....this book had it all....romance, action, suspense and abit of laughter. There's also family dynamics...
I devoured the duet in a day.
Ronan becomes the Pakhan, after the unexpected assination of his father.
He fulfill his father's last wish by marrying Ciara.
Ciara, marries him to avenge her father's death.
But after the marriage sparks fly between these 2, with Ronan trying his best to treat Ciara as a business transaction.
But love in the end wins with both of them admitting their feelings.
This duet is the start of the Sullivan Mafia Series and I can't wait for the 2nd duet with Ronan brother Kieran.
I devoured the duet in a day.
Ronan becomes the Pakhan, after the unexpected assination of his father.
He fulfill his father's last wish by marrying Ciara.
Ciara, marries him to avenge her father's death.
But after the marriage sparks fly between these 2, with Ronan trying his best to treat Ciara as a business transaction.
But love in the end wins with both of them admitting their feelings.
This duet is the start of the Sullivan Mafia Series and I can't wait for the 2nd duet with Ronan brother Kieran.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such a fantastic story. Mafia themed, forced marriage, fast paced and steamy.
Ciera a Mafia princess is forced by her brother to marry Irish Mafia Don Ronan.
Ciera is bratty, stubborn and overwhelmed with conflict when she marries Ronan, wanting to hate him. But Ronan is the ultimate Mafia man, moody and somewhat brutal. But that passion they have is explosive.
Danger, drama, suspense and a little mystery.
Such a brilliant read and the conclusion i can't wait for. So good!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ciera a Mafia princess is forced by her brother to marry Irish Mafia Don Ronan.
Ciera is bratty, stubborn and overwhelmed with conflict when she marries Ronan, wanting to hate him. But Ronan is the ultimate Mafia man, moody and somewhat brutal. But that passion they have is explosive.
Danger, drama, suspense and a little mystery.
Such a brilliant read and the conclusion i can't wait for. So good!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a wonderful mafia romance book to read on a weekend when you have nothing to do except stay home, read and relax. This book is not only compelling but from the very beginning it sucks right into the characters story. Ciara and Ronan are definitely well written characters in a page turning romance story. You can almost feel the emotions the characters deliver as you keep reading. LOVED the HOT cover, the romance and suspense Kira writes about in this book. Now I NEED book number two so I can see how things keep on going.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the first book I have read by this author and omg I am going to find more. This forced marriage is everything you want out of this troupe. The banter, the chemistry , the give and take of this couple is so amazing. Then the twists and turns of everything around them. I was drawn in from the beginning and when I was left on a cliffhanger all I could think about was where was book 2. Please make sure you read the trigger warnings before reading forward.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
'Shattered Vows is Book 1 of The Sullivan Mafia Series, featuring an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. Ronan and Ciara’s story continues and concludes in Avenged Vows.'
The characters were very complex and complicated and compelling and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. A great start to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters were very complex and complicated and compelling and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. A great start to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 27, 2026
This is Book 1 in The Sullivan Mafia Series by this author. It is a dark mafia romance between Ronan and Ciara. These two flawed but likeable souls and the unique plot make for an interesting read. What starts out as an arranged marriage turns into something more. It is a love story with drama and steam, sexual tension and chemistry, suspense and betrayal, danger and action, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters. An emotional read ending on a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Forced to marry a man who's family were responsible for her father committing suicide does not make Ciara a happy wife.
Ronan the new Don and her husband is one man who likes rules even for his wife or she will be punished.
These two are at each other's throat's from the start, he wants to control her and that never going to happen any time soon.
Who's going to give in first in this intriguing story filled with secrets, traitors and a love story if they could get there act together.
Ronan the new Don and her husband is one man who likes rules even for his wife or she will be punished.
These two are at each other's throat's from the start, he wants to control her and that never going to happen any time soon.
Who's going to give in first in this intriguing story filled with secrets, traitors and a love story if they could get there act together.
Review of advance copy
Enemies with a burning attraction to each other! Ciara is set on fully hating Ronan because after all he did kill her father. When Ciara is then set to marry the man who took everything from her, secrets start to come out that things are always as they seem. Ciara's dislike for Ronan only fuels his want & need for her. His hot & cold attitude doesn't help the situation. When more secrets come out to play Ronan worries he might lose it all; as Ciara gets in over her head. I couldn't put this book down, it kept me on my toes assuming I knew what was on the next page! I can't wait for "Avenged Vows," to come out to find out what the future holds for Ronan & Ciara!
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMG was this hot. Absolutely loved everything about this book from beginning to end (or rather the cliffhanger) - will have to await book 2 to see if the chemistry between these two flourish into anything more. A typically Kira mafia romance filled with passion, heat and full of twists and thrills of the a dangerous thriller. Fabulous.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
This is book 1 of 2 and ends on a cliffhanger. Ronan is the new leader of his mafia family. Ciara is entered into an arranged/forced marriage with Ronan because of her family’s reputation. This book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I love the chemistry between Ronan and Ciara. Ciara is strong and stubborn. At the end of the book she gets herself into some trouble and we won’t know what happens until the next book. Great book!!! Can’t wait until book 2 is released.
Review of advance copy
This was another great mafia trope read by Kira Cole! Not only did the storyline lure me in, but Ciara and Ronan were compelling and had me hooked!
I really liked Ciara! Ronan was a bit more difficult. He was, as Ciara described him, very Jekyll and Hyde!
There is a lot going on with multiple possibly related mysteries and it does end on a cliffhanger that has me on pins and needles waiting for the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really liked Ciara! Ronan was a bit more difficult. He was, as Ciara described him, very Jekyll and Hyde!
There is a lot going on with multiple possibly related mysteries and it does end on a cliffhanger that has me on pins and needles waiting for the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 27, 2026
Danger Looming
Ronan and Ciara are set to be married but secrets and betrayal are lingering at every turn. While their arrangement is meant to solidify their respective families complications threaten to destroy everything and that cliffhanger is just the icing on the cake. It was intense , heart pounding and filled with conflicting emotion. I could not put it down.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ronan and Ciara are set to be married but secrets and betrayal are lingering at every turn. While their arrangement is meant to solidify their respective families complications threaten to destroy everything and that cliffhanger is just the icing on the cake. It was intense , heart pounding and filled with conflicting emotion. I could not put it down.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 31, 2026
So good! I loved Ciara’s character. She is smart and strong. She matches Ronans BS pound for pound. Of course Ronan falls first and hard. To be perfectly honest it feels like he’s loved her for a while and didn’t realize it. Well before the story began. It ends in a cliffhanger that makes you want to grab the second one immediately.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 3, 2026
The tension between the two main characters is amazing! I just finished and I could SCREAM at that ending, so good! I am starting the next book immediately. I love a good enemies to lovers trope and with Mafia on top..... chefs kiss 🤌🏻 I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book. The story was great, I'm so intrigued to keep going, the spice was excellent. This was my first Kira Cole read and I can tell you this series will not be my last.
February 4, 2026
A fabulous first book in a new mafia series from Kira Cole! This is the first part of Ronan and ciara’s story and I loved it. Their love/hate relationship had me gripped, the story is full of twists and turns, secrets, lies, passion and steam! Everything you could want in a mafia romance and everything that Kira delivers so well! Can’t wait to read book 2.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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