CONFLICTED: a morally grey mafia romance

by Lena Little

LENA LITTLE's new series

DARKER STEAMY SHORTS
These men don't ask. They stake a claim on what's theirs.
They'll raze the world to the ground before they let their women go.
Their obsession knows no bounds.

CONFLICTED

by Lena Little

Darker Steamy Book 6



What ignites between them is wrong.

Straight up wrong—a passion born from darkness, confusion, and an attraction neither of them can control.

She doesn't know the monster he is.

He can't stay away from the light she carries.





⚠️ Extremely dark. Morally complex. Unapologetically steamy.

Perfect for readers who crave antiheroes, forbidden attraction, and dangerous devotion.







MARA

My dad was my whole world.

Until the night I come home and find him.

Blood everywhere.

His body cold. My life destroyed in an instant.

I don't know who did this. I don't know why.

All I know is that I'm alone now.

Terrified. Grieving. Unravelling.

And then he appears. Dark. Dangerous. Older.

He watches me like he knows something I don't.

He shouldn't make me feel safe—but he does.

He shouldn't make me burn with desire—but I do.

Is there something wrong about the way I want him?

The way he looks at me.



RADOMIR

I kill for a living. It's what I'm good at.

Cold. Efficient. Brutal.

Her father was a target. A monster.

I eliminate him without hesitation. Without remorse.

I should walk away. But then I spot her.

Mara.

Innocent. Beautiful. Broken.

She finds his body—my work—and I watch from the shadows as her world shatters.

I should feel nothing. Instead, I feel everything.

An obsession I can't control. A hunger I have no right to feel.

She doesn't know what I am. What I've done.

And every time I touch her, every time she looks at me with those trusting eyes,

I'm is wrong. But I can't stay away. I won't.

She's mine now—even if the truth could destroy us both.


🔥Unapologetically steamy!


⚠️ A dark, morally conflicted romance where love is born from lies, blood, and an obsession neither can escape. Steamy, erotic, suspenseful.

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CONFLICTED
A short, dark, steamy story from Lena Little

Obsessive Hero, Age gap, Alpha, Mafia enforcer, Trafficking,
Suspense, High Heat, Daddy, DDlg, No OW/OM, Guaranteed HEA!

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79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2026

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Reviews

[Zahra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some love stories are born from light.
This one was born from blood, obsession, and moral collapse.

Conflicted is a dark, taboo mafia romance that fully leans into obsession and morally grey territory. The chemistry is intense, the power imbalance is deliberate, and Radomir is unapologetically dangerous while Mara’s grief adds emotional weight to their connection.

The story is fast-paced and steamy, delivering exactly what dark romance readers expect. While I enjoyed the premise and intensity, the shorter length made some emotional transitions feel rushed, especially after major revelations.

Overall, this is a solid, high-heat read for fans of morally grey MMCs, taboo dynamics, and unapologetic dark romance. Be sure to check trigger warnings before reading.

🖤 Trope Breakdown
• Morally Grey / Anti-Hero MMC
• Touch-Her-And-Die
• Obsessive Protector
• Age Gap
• Daddy Kink
• Mafia Romance
• Trauma Bonding
• Forbidden Love
• “I Shouldn’t Want You” Energy

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dark, obsessive, and deliciously conflicted

CONFLICTED by Lena Little is exactly what the title promises—a morally grey, obsession-fueled mafia romance that leans into the darkness.

Radomir is not a good man. He doesn’t pretend to be. He kills without remorse… until Mara walks into the aftermath of his violence and shatters in front of him. Watching her discover the body he left behind should mean nothing to him. Instead, it means everything.

That shift—from detached enforcer to obsessed protector—is where the story hooks you. His internal conflict drives the tension. He knows wanting her is wrong. He knows protecting her is hypocritical. He’s the danger. And yet he can’t walk away.

Mara’s innocence and vulnerability heighten the emotional stakes. The fact that she trusts him without knowing the truth adds a constant undercurrent of dread. Every touch, every possessive declaration, feels layered with guilt and inevitability.

The steam is unapologetic, fitting the Darker Steamy Shorts series vibe. The “touch her and die” energy is strong, and Radomir’s alpha presence dominates every scene he’s in. It’s intense, possessive, and built on obsession—but still delivers a hard-earned HEA.

If you like morally grey heroes who know they’re monsters and fall anyway, dark themes, and short reads that hit hard and fast, CONFLICTED delivers exactly what it promises.

Sinful. Twisted. Addictive. 🖤🔥.

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[Char · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mara has recently lost her father. He was shot in the head tied to a chair in his home. Mara is now all alone. She is trying to connect with her photography as she is out and about. Randomir is an enforcer for the mafia mob. He was given the order to kill Mara’s father. He didn’t know there was a daughter. When he found out and saw her picture, he was stunned. She is beautiful. He starts following her. He becomes enamored with her. She soon notices someone following her and they converse on the sidewalk. He is huge, broad, colorful tattoos going up and down his neck. He sees Mara’s passion, spirit, bravery, her sass. He feels a connection. He knows she feels it too. He knows it’s wrong, but their feelings are intense and he doesn’t know what to do about it. Their relationship is extremely intense. Can a relationship that starts with deception/lies survive?.

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[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 6 of the Darker Steamy Shorts series. Can be read as a standalone.

'A dark, morally conflicted romance where love is born from lies, blood, and an obsession neither can escape.'

The characters drove the storyline and they were very compelling and complex and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Kick back and enjoy the read!.

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[Linda Bonanno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lena Little has been a favorite author of mine for some time, she knows how to grab onto to her readers from the 1st page to the last. The story of Radomir and Mara is one of being sent to kill someone who turns out to be the father of someone that you quickly become obsessed with. This is the 6th book in the Darker Steamy Shorts series and you will be sorry if you miss this one!.

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[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book with a hero in a morally gray area, facing a very unusual situation. Radomir is a hitman sent to take out Mara's father. Radomir was blindsided by his reaction to Mara. Now he is stepping in to protect her. There are twists in this story that make it so good. Excellent short read with a perfect HEA.

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[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a darker older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Radomir and Mara. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, secrets, revelations and steam.

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[Trixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I understand why the title is “Conflicted.” At first, I thought it was about a moral dilemma, but there's a deeper truth to the story. This feeling of conflict was eventually overshadowed by either lust or love—who can really tell? In the end, they did find their happily ever after.

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[Unrulyreadr Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well the title says it all. This was a conflicted book, but was it a good book. YES, was it morally grey..again YES. If what happen in the book, happen in real life would it be a documentary at some point. Hell yeah. Did I love it....DUH YES!.

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[Kim Roseborough · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. I couldn't put it down. Mara and Radomir were both incredible characters. I absolutely recommend this book.

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