Broken Ghosts: A Dark Mafia Romance

by Nicolette Chase

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 19, 2026

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "BROKEN GHOSTS" I was completely hooked on this interesting, intriguing, intense emotional journey, with loss, past betrayals, pain, steam, all keeping you turning the pages.
Alejandro Vargas is haunted by his past demons, broken after losing his wife Sofia & BF Carlos has him moving through the city sight unseen like a ghost in Hollywood Hills.
Isabella Rodriguez is an investigator looking for truth in LA's corrupt part of town during a Cartel Raid by Delacroix known as the Architech ho built his Empire on pain, pulling Alejandro from his quiet sanctuary.
The Architech is baiting him to come out of exile Elias has been taken by Delacroix to use as bait the drug bust was intown was a distraction to see if you'd show.
Alejandro spots Isabella he tells her you should be affraid of me you don't belong to the Cartel she replies.
Isabella went to a meeting where one of the enforcers tried to grab her then gunfire errupts Alejandro rescues her from the Cartel she wasn't affraid him.
Alejandro tells Isabella she doesn't belong in that war nor do you she says, they exchange names, stay clear he tells her this fight isn't for you.
Will Isabella learn the truth she was looking for & can Alejandro put a stop to the Cartel for them to survive & maybe be together exciting on the edge of your seat journey these characters take you on.

[shadowarc13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.” Broken Ghost. Alejandro Vargas lives in self imposed exile after the loss of his wife, moving through Los Angeles like a ghost. His isolation is shattered when a cartel leader known as the Architect orchestrates a raid to draw him back into a war he tried to escape.
Investigator Isabella Rodriguez is searching for the truth behind LA’s corruption when her path collides with Alejandro’s. As violence escalates and the cartel tightens its grip, Alejandro is forced to protect Isabella despite insisting she doesn’t belong in his world. Together, they must confront the past, uncover the truth, and decide whether survival leaves room for something more.💛

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you don't have any pertinent plans for the day, then I suggest you start reading this marvelous romance book right here. Alejandro and Isabella are going to entertain you for several hours, however if you have things to do be prepared to put those things on the backburner because this book just consumed your day reading it. Loved the romance and characters and found that they had a magnetic force to keep your eyes glued to your kindle and fingers turning the pages. Nicolette did a PHENOMENAL job writing this 5/5-star book.

[Melissa Willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a slow burn, but I liked the build up. It ended up being a bit spicy but I also liked it. It was a bit twisty, every time you would think they had gotten away, they ended up being found. I thought maybe there was a mole, but that never came out. It was a little bit repetitive, but war can be a little repetitive. I loved that Alejandro and Isabella ended up with a happy ending! My only question is was Isabella really a reporter or was she working for some other law Enforcement agency?

[Kristen Arkley · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC review: Okay I love the storyline and the characters and that would be 5 stars, but the writting needed some work as there are repetitive lines used everytime the characters have a discussion . It got a little maddening that these two great characters could only say 2 or 3 lines that are the same throughout the book. other than that I loved the book. still recommend it for sure.

[Frances Packingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting story. Alejandro and Isabella are an odd couple at first. He's a mafia ghost and she repeatedly said she used to have a badge, giving the idea that she was a police officer. This isn't a clean book but it isn't particularly spicy either. It'll basically say they were doing the tango but there wasn't any type of description or details given in regards to those scenes.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was just okay for me. It didn’t really grab my attention. There was some action and danger. But it just kinda fell flat for me.

[Sammye · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Alejandro and Isabella’s slow burn story. It’s entertaining, intense and engaging. The plot was well developed. Great read.