Satin Hate

Satin Hate: A Dark Mafia Forced Marriage Romance
B. B. Hamel
## **Satin Hate – BB Hamel**

**✨ Unhinged Mafia Man? Yes Please. ✨**

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Okayyyy BB Hamel… I see you 👀🔥 I am quickly becoming a fan because *Satin Hate* delivered chaotic, possessive mafia goodness and I ate it up.

Stellan is about to become the new Don of the Corsetti Mafia, but there’s a problem — he isn’t fully Italian. So what does he do? He finds himself the perfect Italian wife to legitimize his claim.

And by “finds,” I mean:
🏢 Buys her apartment building
📈 Raises her rent
👀 Stalks her at work
💍 Pressures her into marriage

🚩🚩🚩

But as I always say: I do NOT apply real-world red flags to my book boyfriends 😂

Once they’re married though? Whew. The way Stellan shuts down anyone who disrespects Kira? That protective, possessive “that’s my wife” energy hit just right.

Kira was easy to root for. She grew up with a drug-addicted mother and worked two jobs to support herself and her genius little sister, Gem 🥺📚 (future Yale/Harvard queen). The sister bond was honestly one of my favorite parts of this book. And when Stellan gives Gem an entire floor of his mansion?? SIR. 🏰✨

There’s betrayal layered throughout and I genuinely didn’t see some of it coming. I kept waiting for the reveal that her father wasn’t actually a traitor. I’m still a little unsure about his true motives, which is the only reason this wasn’t a full five stars for me.

If you love:
🔥 Mafia romance
💍 Marriage of convenience
🖤 Alpha/obsessed MMC
💬 “You’re mine” energy
🛡️ Protective husband vibes
👑 Power struggles & family politics

This one will absolutely work for you.

**Spice:** 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (3.5–4/5)

Now excuse me while I wait (impatiently) for Gem to get her own story because I would read that immediately 😌📖

Vic

141 reviews

In Satin Hate, Stellan Corsetti has been waiting for his time. There is nothing he wants more than to be the don of the Corsetti Famiglia. He believes he is ready. He is ruthless and cold and feared by many. The famiglia doesn’t agree with him. They think he needs to be married to show stability. They also want him to marry an Italian woman. He says it’s his birthright to become don after his father. He does not want to get married but if has to, he knows who he wants. He has set his sights on Kira Santoro.

Kira is a waitress at a diner by night and a dog groomer by day. She has been busting her ass off for years. All she wants is for her smart little sister to go to college. She believes her sister has what it takes to be very successful but she needs money to make that happen. She will do anything for her sister. The night she meets Stellan, he asks her to dinner but she says no. She does not have time for romance. She needs to work. Every night when he is in the diner he asks her out and she still says no. When he becomes impatient after constant rejection, he buys her apartment building and threatens to double her rent until she says yes to dinner. When she gives in, he tells her if she marries him, he will make sure her sister goes to college. What will she choose?

BB Hamel made me feel for Kira. She has a really sad life. She hardly sleeps and even though she is attracted to Stellan, she only ever thinks of her sister. She works herself to the bone even when her sister offered to work, she said to just keep studying. I also felt bad for Stellan. He had to deal with rejection and betrayal from different directions. The only time he felt anything was with Kira. Their chemistry was great. I loved every time she told him off and he would just laugh it off but also leave her wanting him every time. Their scenes were hot. I was on the edge of my seat near the end of the book. This was full of action, drama, humor, danger, suspense, and heartbreaking twists.

Korkoi

7,211 reviews33 followers

The Sins of the Father Lives on -
Kira tried everything possible to keep Stellan at arms length even though he put her in a dire situation, but she begrudgingly accepted his invitation and subsequently marriage proposal. Stellan did everything possible to get Kira to agree to his dinner date and ultimately marry her, so he could get what he believed was rightfully his. However, Kira found out Stellan had been keeping a major secret from him, which caused friction between them and nearly disrupted his plans.

Nevertheless, Kira and Stellan finally got married as per their agreement, but their married life didn’t start with blissful moments. Unfortunately, just as Kira and Stellan managed to get their married life back on track, their lives were disrupted by betrayals, violent encounters and a kidnapping. As luck would Stellan was able to deal with all the obstacles placed in his path to getting what he believed he deserved and a happily ever after with Kira.

I started reading this book in the evening thinking I would take a break and finish it the next day, but I just could stop reading until I read the final word at 3AM. I really don’t know what else to say other than, B.B. Hamel hit another home run with this book. Grab a copy of this book to read as your weekend entertainment and you definitely won’t be disappointed.

I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Dee

5,106 reviews58 followers

- You might want to make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way. Kira is working herself to the bone two jobs to support herself, younger sister trying to get through high school, a college of her choice, and while working her night shift at diner a dark stranger comes in causing trouble for her only to be stopped by a stranger. Stellan sexy as all get out mafia he isn’t a man you want to be mixed up with he is dangerous, ruthless on a good day, deadly every day, and he recognizes danger immediately so when the a man walks in asking his girl out especially after she continued to tell him no he knew then it was up to him to protect her. But Stellan was also trying to become Don through the council all while fighting enemies but even through it all he wasn’t going to leave his girl unprotected even if it meant buying her apartment building, raising her rent , just little things to get her to agree to have dinner with him, live with him for protection (his words) but will she give him, will he be able to convince her, will they make him the next Don, will she see past his life, and can they find a happiness?

Judy

2,057 reviews2 followers

In this Dark Mafia Forced Marriage story we find Kira a young woman who works herself beyond exhaustion at 2 jobs to support her and Gem her younger sister with the thought of graduating high school and getting into a college of her choice. During Kira’s diner shift she finds herself in a dangerous situation until a dark stranger, Stellan steps in and saves her. Stellan is taken by Kira and does everything he can for a dinner date. Kira being a strong woman repeatedly turns him down. At the same time Stellan is trying to get the council to finally make him Don and struggling with enemies unknown and those in the family. Be creative Stellan buys Kira’s apartment building, doubles her rent, lowers everyone Elise and improves their quality of life. Kira stands her ground and Stellan slowly breaks down her walls by showing up with promises to take care of them. They both win by marrying and along the way trouble and danger find them but the strength they build together gives them a fighting chance at love and survival. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Naughty Nightie

875 reviews21 followers

Stellan Corsetti needs to be made the Don of the family. But he is being held back by a missing black book. Kira is running herself ragged doing two jobs to support her sister Gemma through school since their mother ran off a few years ago, and her father died years ago when Kira was ten. Stellan comes into the cafe where she works the graveyard shift, looking out of place dressed in his suit. He is a man on a mission; he wants Kira, and she refuses to go on a date with him. What does a man with money do when he can't get what he wants? He buys her apartment building and blackmails her. Kira eventually agrees to a date, and then he spills the real reason he needs her in his life. B.B keeps you turning the pages with all the mystery and intrigue while Stellan and Kira start building a life together.
I recieved an arc from Booksprout for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love a steamy, dark Mafia romance with plenty of mystery and intrigue to solve, then you will love this book. However, this book may not be for everyone; please heed the author's warnings before reading or purchasing the book.

Cindy Jones

616 reviews2 followers

February 18, 2026

Satin Hate is the first story in the Corsetti Mafia series. It is so well-written with amazing characters and a great plot.

Kira is working hard to support herself and her sister, Gem. Gem has dreams of finishing high school and being accepted into a good college. While working a shift at the diner, Kira is in a dangerous situation until Stellan steps in. He is a dangerous man who asks Kira to dinner. She refuses. He comes back into the diner the next day to ask her again and yet she still refuses. Stellan is not used to this and decides to buy Kira's apartment building. He goes up on her rent until she agrees to dinner with him. She eventually decides to go out with him. She can't figure out why someone rich and handsome would keep wanting to ask her out. There are so many things going on to this story and it will keep you on your toes.

I loved the chemistry between Kira and Stellan. I loved how hard Kira was and how she wanted Gem to have a better life. She was so strong. Kira and Stellan's story is a great way to begin this new series. I look forward to more from this very talented author.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Claudia, Cmarie927

2,093 reviews42 followers

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This has everything we love from this author:

Betrayals and bloodshed, unwavering passions, violence and quest for power, steamy chemistry and possessive claiming ... soo good!
Kira gives as good as she gets, and Stellan is obsessed! So addictive!

Stellan Corsetti is set to step into his rightful position as the next Don, but 2 things are preventing this - the council's approval and the lack of a wife (well, also something else, but you're gonna have to read to find out!)

Kira has no idea why Stellan is so interested in her, but he's not taking no for an answer. All she's focused on is doing everything she can to care for her sister, but they manage to come to an agreement.

The mystery of why Stellan needs her as his wife kept the pages flipping, and the intensity of the storyline had me hooked from page one.

I strongly recommend this story, this creative author, and suggest, when you’ve can this read, returning to her catalog for more unforgettable characters.

I can't wait for her next release!
I received an ARC (thank you) and happily leave my thoughts.

Rachel Santillan

427 reviews13 followers

February 16, 2026

Had all the elements to be a really good mafia read and it wasn’t bad. I just found myself wanting a deeper background, more development, and more support around Stellan stepping into his role.

Kira also had so much potential. She accepted being the mafia don’s wife, she was strong-willed and capable I just wanted it taken all the way. Give me full on Queen of the South energy (Northeast edition 😏). Make her even more badass.

There was a lot happening, but with another 100–150 pages to really develop the characters and tension, this could’ve easily been a 5⭐ read for me.

What we get:
• Small age gap (8 years)
• Financially struggling FMC
• Marriage of convenience (but feelings are already simmering 👀)
• FMC supporting her minor sister
• FMC unaware of her true family background
• Strong-willed FMC
• MMC trying to claim his place as Don
• Traitors inside the famiglia
• People actively working against him
• Mafia war
• Plenty of killing
• HEA

Solid mafia romance, I just wanted it bigger, deeper, and a even little more ruthless.

CherylB

795 reviews

This story is full of ruthless Mafia politics and Italian passion. Kira is working two jobs to help her sister get into a great college and a better life. Their father died when they were young and their mother basically abandoned them for a life of drugs. When Kira is attacked at the diner a handsome devil swoops in and saves her. Little does she know that he has been stalking her for a while. He says all he wants is for her to have dinner with him. But she has no time for dinner let alone dating. Stellan is the Don in waiting. He needs a wife and he wants Kira. They are both stubborn but he finally wears her down when she realizes he can help get Gemma to college. Then she finds out who he is and just what she signed up for. The passion and snark between these two is electric. Can Stellan get approval of the old guard? Can Kira accept what he is? When the stakes keep getting higher they find strength in one another.

868 reviews12 followers

Every time I see a new BB Hammel book I just know I'm gonna love it and have a good time reading. This book was no doubt one of my faves. This was on the lighter side of the mafia reads. The plot was fun and exciting, full of thrilling secrets and twists I didn't expect, along with the deliciously hot romance.

Stellan and Kira had me cracking up, giggling, kicking my feet, and totally melting. Their banter was hilarious, their connection sizzling, I devoured every interaction they had.

He is seriously relentless and one determined persistent man. I loved how OTT he was about all things Kira and his sense of humor for a mafia don was the best.

Kira was also a fun FMC, no meek little mouse here. I loved how she challenged Stellan and didn't just cave to his demands. I also really enjoyed the fact that she hadn't grown up in the mafia world, she worked hard and fought for respect.

Tropes:
Mafia
Arranged
Enemies-to-lovers
Possessive MMC
Stalking
Spicy
Dual POV

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Petra

1,519 reviews

I simply could NOT put this book down! I’ve read quite a few books by BB Hamel, but Stellan and Kira’s story is my absolute favourite so far. It’s dark mafia, and I loved it from start to finish. The action-packed scenes kept me glued to the pages.

Stellan is determined to convince Kira to marry him, and he doesn’t shy away from a little blackmailing her into doing so. Kira is a wonderful, strong woman who deserves the best, and I admire her resilience.

~~He looks like heaven. His hair’s freshly cut and styled and the stubble on his cheeks makes him look like he’s fresh off a movie set. I don’t know how a v1cious and dangerous man can be so obscenely attractive, but here he is, tempting me into all the wrong decisions.~~

~~His attention is addictive and dizzying. I find myself wanting more of it.~~.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Grinning Cat

3,899 reviews125 followers

Stellan needs a good Italian wife to become the head of his mafia family, and he has been low-key stalking Kira and her younger sister Gemma for years. He decides Kira would be perfect for the role. Kira has been raising her sister since their addiction mother abandoned them, so she’s too busy for a relationship. She eventually gives in to the magnetic mobster (who is not above playing dirty to get what he wants). There’s a lot of action involving a rival group trying to take over control of the city, and a mystery about a black book that is not a MacGuffin, but a seriously important article for the mafia. I found it exciting and entertaining and that graveyard sexytime scene was totally hawt. No cheating, much violence, and plenty of safe stalking that will be catnip to many.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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J.p

1,441 reviews4 followers

As with all of BB’s books this one had drama, violence,the excitement, great MCs and of course the heat. The FMc has had a tough and sad life, I really felt for her, with absent parents shes left to fend for herself and her sister, she works hard up to the point of exhaustion in order for her sister to have a better life and a career. During her night job she encounters the mmc who saves her and wants to take her out, she doesn’t have time for romance but he’s insistent. Stellan is from a mafia family trying to prove to his family he’s worthy of becoming the Don but he needs to be married for that. He wants Kira( she seems to be the only light in his dark world) therefore he proposes a marriage that’s convenient for both of them. Their journey is full of chemistry, attraction and danger. Will they get their hea? A juicy and dramatic enemies to lovers.

Rosemary

1,631 reviews6 followers

February 16, 2026

Kira and her sister Gemma have had a rough life since their mother left them. Kira is determined that she will work her ass off to make sure that her sister gets a better life than the one that was dealt to them. Stellan knows something about Kira's past that even she doesn't know and that secret is why she is the perfect woman to legitimize his assent to the top as the new Don of the Corsetti Mafia. Since he is only half Italian on his father's side, he needs an Italian wife, and Kira is who he sets his sights on. The many ways that Stellan goes about trying to "convince" her to have dinner with him (even a marriage needs a starting point) is creative and hilarious. Great story that starts out with two strangers who become a great love story with a dangerous path along the way.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Michele

1,917 reviews9 followers

February 17, 2026

Hamel weaves a twisted web that will hook you from the start!
Kira is a strong female protagonist as she works two jobs to get her sister, Gem into the best college and doesn’t take kindly to serving drunken men who don’t take “No” for an answer. When it gets out of hand, Stellan steps in to put the men in their place. It’s just like Kira turning down Stellan when he asks her out, because she doesn’t have the time to be in a relationship despite the electricity between them. When Stellan’s persistence buys Kira’s apartment building, she is up against steep hurdles to continue to make it on her own and finally accept Stellan’s offer. Stellan hides the fact that Kira’s father was his mentor turned traitor which has his counsel up in arms with his choice as wife. What follows are intense plot twists and ultra steamy scenes that will have you rooting for their happily ever after!

Laure

2,938 reviews17 followers

February 18, 2026

Kira has one goal, work to make sure her younger sister gets into a great college. But when some drunks at the diner where she works won’t take no for an answer, another customer steps in to save her from them. Stellan Corsetti is heir to the Corsetti familia and used to getting what he wants, and he will do anything to make Kira his wife.
These are fascinating characters. Kira is stubborn, head strong, and at times she made me laugh with the way she tries to put Stellan in his place, or at least she tries too. While Stellan is ... disturbingly deranged at times, but he loves Kira and will kill for her. Plenty of action, bloody violence, suspense, betrayal, unexpected twists in the plot, and a happily ever after. Fantastic must-read book!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC provided by Book Sprout and the author.

Deborah

450 reviews5 followers

Stellan has had is eye on Kira for a very long time, she just never knew, until he starts showing up at the diner where she endures the night shift. Kira will do anything to pay the bills and ensure her sister gets the best education, even if it means running herself ragged with two jobs and next to no sleep. Stellan offers an easy solution to all Kira’s problems, one she’s not interested in accepting, or is she? As the seemingly one sided attraction morphs into more, the danger, drama and long buried family secrets bring hit after hit. Satin Hate is a well crafted full length mafia romance that keeps you turning the pages. Thanks to BookSprout and the author for the opportunity to read and review her work.

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Jenni

8,964 reviews64 followers

Kira works her butt off in order to help her genius little sister achieve her best in college, she doesnt have time for distractions let alone romance but when two drunk thugs tarfet her its Stellan who comes to her aid. Hes smitten at first glance but she wont give him the time of day, so he devices a way to get it, he buys her apartment block, hikes up her rent, until she has no choice but to accept his terms to a date only he wants far more than that with her, and he wont accept anything less than her being his completely
Well written, the story and characters are engaging throughout, with steamy scenes, desires drama action and more!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Debbie Lyon

946 reviews3 followers

February 19, 2026

Crosses,!

This story is about Stellan finding something that's missing while trying to keep his family alive(he is almost a Don) and to add to that he needs to get married.He thinks he can take the part but Kira is playing hard to get.Stellan ties the screws tighter but she keeps saying no to his dinner invitation. She only has time for her sisterGemma,her sister's college applications,working two jobs.But he gets trying and he finally wins to yes to dinner and yes to getting married but everyone 's life changes after the wedding, This story has more more double crosses then I usually see in these type of stories and it made it so good.

Elizabeth

1,956 reviews

Stellan has reason for wanting Kira but she Is unaware of it and is rightfully wary of him. I felt tired just reading about all that Kira does to maintain a roof over her and Gem’s heads and to ensure that Gem gets into an Ivy League University. When she finds out the connection between her and Stellan she doesn’t run she gives him a chance and takes all the violence in her stride. There are some horrifying scenes but there are also some really hot scenes and a sweet ending. A couple of surprises along the way that you would not expect make for a great read

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SassyCM

150 reviews

I love how picking up ANY book by B.B. Hamel you just know it's going to be a great read.

Satin Hate gave me the much needed break from reality that I needed. It has everything I want and need from a B.B. Hamel book.

A morally grey MMC? ✓
A strong independent FMC? ✓
Blazing chemistry? ✓
Action? ✓
A gripping story? ✓
Passion? ✓
A fought for HEA? ✓
...

If you're already a fan, like I am, you don't really need convincing to go grab Satin Hate. If you're not sure yet? Well let's just say you're missing out every day you don't come over to Hamel's dark side.

Jacqueline

978 reviews6 followers

February 13, 2026

Kira is barely scraping by taking care of her sister, trying to set her up for better things. Stellan appears out of nowhere when Kira is attacked at work and defends her. This begins his chase of her, or so she thinks. Stellan has been watching her for awhile. Stellan is fiercely protective of Kira, even against his own Familiga. I loved that Kira is strong and doesn't back down when he tries to bully her. What a great mafia romance that begins with some stalking.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Alice

242 reviews2 followers

February 17, 2026

what a read!

BB Hamel, is right up there with many of my other favorite mafia book Authors.
She’s ranks highly like Michelle Heard , Jane Henry, Measha Stone, Jagger Cole and Sam Crescent.
This is a stand alone book but so action packed and hot and sexy. There are some dark and gritty moments too,put they really add to the entire storyline.
The romance between Kira and Stella is off the charts.
Hope we get to see a story for her sister Gemma at some point.
I couldn’t put this book down, so well written.

K. Smock

1,312 reviews3 followers

Kira has done everything possible to keep her sister in school so she an get to college. She works multiple jobs and hardly gets any sleep. Stellan has been watching her for quite a while and has decided she's the one for him. Little did she know what she was in for and how things would turn out. There is a pull between them that can't be ignored. Some good twists and turns in this one.

I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.

Debbie Brown

2,054 reviews18 followers

A captivating story where Stellan Corsetti has been waiting for his time, his time to be the Don of the family. He needs to be respectable, he needs to show the board of directors he’s ready to take charge. He’s intrigued by Kira she’s beautiful, sharp, and so stubborn, but she loves her sister. I loved their story so much I devoured it in just a few hours. They both get more than they bargained for, love and family. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Belinda Hayes

622 reviews2 followers