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Taken by the Rival Don: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Lite Romance
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Expected 2 Mar 26I kidnapped my enemy’s daughter.
Now I’m willing to burn the city down to keep her.I wasn’t supposed to touch Vivian Callaro.
She’s the daughter of my rival, the key to everything her dead father owed me.
Taking her should be simple.
Use her to collect what’s owed, then let her go.
But first, I make sure she sees me kill a man.
Now she can’t leave. Now she’s mine to contain.
That’s mistake number one.
We share late nights over bloodstained ledgers.
Her mouth challenges me, her brain saves my empire, her spine dares me to deserve her.
I tell myself it’s strategy when I protect her.
I tell myself it’s control when I touch her.
It stops being a lie the moment I choose her over my men.
Over my reputation.
Over my revenge.
Because while I’m falling for the woman I stole, the truth surfaces…
Her father’s death wasn’t collateral.
It was a setup.
And the worst part?
The man responsible is coming for her next…
And I’ll be damned if I let him take anything of mine, especially her.
Now I’m willing to burn the city down to keep her.I wasn’t supposed to touch Vivian Callaro.
She’s the daughter of my rival, the key to everything her dead father owed me.
Taking her should be simple.
Use her to collect what’s owed, then let her go.
But first, I make sure she sees me kill a man.
Now she can’t leave. Now she’s mine to contain.
That’s mistake number one.
We share late nights over bloodstained ledgers.
Her mouth challenges me, her brain saves my empire, her spine dares me to deserve her.
I tell myself it’s strategy when I protect her.
I tell myself it’s control when I touch her.
It stops being a lie the moment I choose her over my men.
Over my reputation.
Over my revenge.
Because while I’m falling for the woman I stole, the truth surfaces…
Her father’s death wasn’t collateral.
It was a setup.
And the worst part?
The man responsible is coming for her next…
And I’ll be damned if I let him take anything of mine, especially her.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 2, 2026
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I received this book as an ARC and was excited to dive in. I’m not even sure if “cozy dark romance” is an official subgenre, but that’s the best way I can describe this story. It opens with strong hooks that immediately pull you in, and the fast-paced tone keeps the momentum going. The characters feel refreshingly real, and their emotions are portrayed in a way that’s easy to connect with. There’s also a fairytale-style HEA vibe that adds a satisfying warmth to the darker elements.
I did notice some repetitive wording throughout. In certain moments it worked well, reinforcing the emotions being conveyed, but in other spots it felt a bit redundant.
Overall, this was a fun, enjoyable read that I’d especially recommend to someone new to the genre. The spice level is low and lightly detailed, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.
I received this book as an ARC and was excited to dive in. I’m not even sure if “cozy dark romance” is an official subgenre, but that’s the best way I can describe this story. It opens with strong hooks that immediately pull you in, and the fast-paced tone keeps the momentum going. The characters feel refreshingly real, and their emotions are portrayed in a way that’s easy to connect with. There’s also a fairytale-style HEA vibe that adds a satisfying warmth to the darker elements.
I did notice some repetitive wording throughout. In certain moments it worked well, reinforcing the emotions being conveyed, but in other spots it felt a bit redundant.
Overall, this was a fun, enjoyable read that I’d especially recommend to someone new to the genre. The spice level is low and lightly detailed, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.
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