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Devoted To The Devil
Hannah spent years running from the darkness that shaped her childhood.
Determined to build a life of her own, she buried herself in school, work, and the quiet comfort of independence. For the first time, she believed she was finally free from the past that haunted her.
Until the night everything changed.
When Hannah crosses paths with Tristen—a powerful, mysterious man feared by many and controlled by no one—her carefully built world begins to unravel. With piercing green eyes, a dangerous reputation, and secrets that follow him like shadows, Tristen is the kind of man people are warned to stay away from.
They call him the Devil.
Tristen lives in a world ruled by power, loyalty, and darkness. A world Hannah never should have stepped into. But the deeper she’s pulled into his life, the harder it becomes to walk away. What begins as curiosity quickly turns into something far more dangerous—an undeniable connection neither of them expected.
But Hannah’s past isn’t finished with her yet.
Old wounds reopen, secrets begin to surface, and the life she thought she escaped threatens to drag her back into the darkness. As danger closes in from all sides, Hannah must decide who she can trust—and whether loving a man like Tristen will save her… or destroy her completely.
Because when you give your heart to the Devil, there’s no guarantee you’ll ever get it back.
Determined to build a life of her own, she buried herself in school, work, and the quiet comfort of independence. For the first time, she believed she was finally free from the past that haunted her.
Until the night everything changed.
When Hannah crosses paths with Tristen—a powerful, mysterious man feared by many and controlled by no one—her carefully built world begins to unravel. With piercing green eyes, a dangerous reputation, and secrets that follow him like shadows, Tristen is the kind of man people are warned to stay away from.
They call him the Devil.
Tristen lives in a world ruled by power, loyalty, and darkness. A world Hannah never should have stepped into. But the deeper she’s pulled into his life, the harder it becomes to walk away. What begins as curiosity quickly turns into something far more dangerous—an undeniable connection neither of them expected.
But Hannah’s past isn’t finished with her yet.
Old wounds reopen, secrets begin to surface, and the life she thought she escaped threatens to drag her back into the darkness. As danger closes in from all sides, Hannah must decide who she can trust—and whether loving a man like Tristen will save her… or destroy her completely.
Because when you give your heart to the Devil, there’s no guarantee you’ll ever get it back.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2026
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July 25, 2026
3.75-4 star. Devoted to the Devil was a fun, fast-paced read! Only around 170 Kindle pages, it's a quick binge that still packs plenty of dark mafia romance vibes. As someone who loves mafia romances, this definitely scratched that itch.
Hannah, the FMC, is a nerdy paralegal who's secretly fascinated by true crime, murder, and all things dark while trying to escape her abusive father. Tristen, the MMC, is a ruthless mafia-sons leader known as "The Shadow" for his deadly reputation. When their worlds collide, their relationship develops quickly fueled by obsession and possessiveness alone.
While I enjoyed the story, I did feel like the pacing was rushed at times. The timeline occasionally felt choppy, making some scenes feel out of order or lacking smooth transitions. I think adding a few scene breaks or clearer transitions would have helped the story flow more naturally.
That said, those issues never took away from my enjoyment. I was invested from beginning to end and never found myself wanting to put it down. I was genuinely curious to see where Hannah and Tristen's story was headed, and by the end, I was left wanting to continue their journey in book two.
Hannah, the FMC, is a nerdy paralegal who's secretly fascinated by true crime, murder, and all things dark while trying to escape her abusive father. Tristen, the MMC, is a ruthless mafia-sons leader known as "The Shadow" for his deadly reputation. When their worlds collide, their relationship develops quickly fueled by obsession and possessiveness alone.
While I enjoyed the story, I did feel like the pacing was rushed at times. The timeline occasionally felt choppy, making some scenes feel out of order or lacking smooth transitions. I think adding a few scene breaks or clearer transitions would have helped the story flow more naturally.
That said, those issues never took away from my enjoyment. I was invested from beginning to end and never found myself wanting to put it down. I was genuinely curious to see where Hannah and Tristen's story was headed, and by the end, I was left wanting to continue their journey in book two.
May 8, 2026
“God help me… I think I’d let the Devil drag me straight to Hell.” ❤️🔥
“Because if anyone hunts Hannah— I become the Devil.”
Just a couple of my favorite lines 🤭
This books is roughly 162 pages of pure adrenaline. Dark mafia with an MMC who stalks, demands, kills for her, & praises her with the two simple words that all dark romance lovers love to see: “good girl.”
We have Hannah, who has run away from her father and tried to create a normal life for herself. She becomes a paralegal while in school for criminal justice. One day, she has to call Tristen Maroni, the heir to the most nefarious Brooklyn Mafia: The Crimson Veil. Also known as the shadow king, the one all of New York fears. He tells her his tech guy will be doing a back ground check on her and that it’s something he has done with every person he speaks to. That is just the beginning for this fast-paced, deliciously dark love story.
Some things happen, and that sends her father on the hunt to fine her again. Tristen has laid his claim to her & will do anything to keep her safe…until he can’t… This very last line of the story, “Game on motherf——,” has me DYING to get to book two!!
The only thing that stopped me from giving this book five stars, was the constant repetition of “get it together, Hannah” & “get it together, Tristen.” It was slightly irritating because it was just so repetitive that it stood out to me. But that’s the only issue I had with this story! It’s a super quick read, and it will definitely keep you on your toes and your heart racing from the beginning to the very last sentence!
“Because if anyone hunts Hannah— I become the Devil.”
Just a couple of my favorite lines 🤭
This books is roughly 162 pages of pure adrenaline. Dark mafia with an MMC who stalks, demands, kills for her, & praises her with the two simple words that all dark romance lovers love to see: “good girl.”
We have Hannah, who has run away from her father and tried to create a normal life for herself. She becomes a paralegal while in school for criminal justice. One day, she has to call Tristen Maroni, the heir to the most nefarious Brooklyn Mafia: The Crimson Veil. Also known as the shadow king, the one all of New York fears. He tells her his tech guy will be doing a back ground check on her and that it’s something he has done with every person he speaks to. That is just the beginning for this fast-paced, deliciously dark love story.
Some things happen, and that sends her father on the hunt to fine her again. Tristen has laid his claim to her & will do anything to keep her safe…until he can’t… This very last line of the story, “Game on motherf——,” has me DYING to get to book two!!
The only thing that stopped me from giving this book five stars, was the constant repetition of “get it together, Hannah” & “get it together, Tristen.” It was slightly irritating because it was just so repetitive that it stood out to me. But that’s the only issue I had with this story! It’s a super quick read, and it will definitely keep you on your toes and your heart racing from the beginning to the very last sentence!
May 9, 2026
4/5 ⭐
2.5/5🌶️
This book has so many good little pieces that made me squeal and kick my feet!
From Tristen knowing Hannah Googled him to using an unknown number to warn her she is in danger to finding out just how obsessed he is with her. And all it took for Tristen was hearing her voice one time! Eek!
There was just the right amount of spice for the book length in my opinion.
Thankfully, the cliffhanger didn't wreck me, it just left me wanting more!
I rated this book 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt somewhat confused at the way the MCs interacted after a time jump. I do wish we had more context as to what happened during that time. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, definitely recommend and cannot wait for book 2!
2.5/5🌶️
This book has so many good little pieces that made me squeal and kick my feet!
From Tristen knowing Hannah Googled him to using an unknown number to warn her she is in danger to finding out just how obsessed he is with her. And all it took for Tristen was hearing her voice one time! Eek!
There was just the right amount of spice for the book length in my opinion.
Thankfully, the cliffhanger didn't wreck me, it just left me wanting more!
I rated this book 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt somewhat confused at the way the MCs interacted after a time jump. I do wish we had more context as to what happened during that time. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, definitely recommend and cannot wait for book 2!
April 29, 2026
THIS… IS THE NEXT BEST BOOK IN DARK MAFIA ROMANCE AND I’M NOT SAYING THAT LIGHTLY. I’M SAYING THIS BECAUSE Devoted to the Devil BY KARA MURPHY COMES IN LIKE A FULL-BLOWN STORM AND DOESN’T JUST GRAB YOUR ATTENTION IT STRANGLES IT, DEMANDS YOUR TIME, AND DOES NOT LET YOU GO
Let me tell you something right now this book is an EXPERIENCE.
We follow Hannah… a woman just trying to survive her world… until one night changes everything. She’s working late, vulnerable, exposed and then BAM danger shows up wearing a familiar face tied to her father’s control. And just when things are about to go VERY wrong… Tristan steps in.
And Tristan? He’s not your hero.
He’s THE DEVIL.
He’s the SHADOW KING.
He’s a full blown mafia boss with power, presence, and a reputation that screams don’t touch what’s mine unless you want to die.
And THAT energy? It bleeds through EVERY SINGLE PAGE.
This book is PACKED with that “touch her and you’re dead” intensity and it does NOT hold back. Every interaction between Tristan and Hannah is charged, dangerous, emotional and borderline explosive. You FEEL the tension. You FEEL the obsession. You FEEL the pull.
And here’s the thing this isn’t a slow burn that drags.
This book MOVES.
165 pages… and I’m telling you right now I flew through it like my life depended on it. I’m talking eyes glued to the page, heart racing, chest heaving, breathing heavy because the WRITING is that addictive.
Kara Murphy doesn’t just write scenes she HOOKS YOU. She pulls you in so deep that you’re not reading anymore… you’re LIVING it.
And Tristan? This man is DARK. He’s ruthless. He’s dangerous. But when it comes to Hannah? There’s something there something twisted, protective, and absolutely captivating. Especially when he finds out there are SEVEN hits out on her from another mob boss.
Seven.
And the way that tension builds? The way the stakes rise? It turns this already intense story into a full-blown emotional rollercoaster.
And then that ending…
OH. MY. GOD.
It doesn’t just leave you wanting more it DEMANDS it. It punches you straight in the chest and says, “You’re not done yet.”
Because the layers start peeling back Hannah’s father, Tristan’s actions, the chaos in that parking lot—it all sets up something MUCH bigger lurking beneath the surface. There’s mystery. There’s power plays. There’s something brewing that makes you NEED book two immediately.
Like… not tomorrow.
NOW.
Kara Murphy is about to be a MAJOR name in mafia romance,mark that right now.
This book is ADDICTIVE. It’s INTENSE. It’s EMOTIONAL. It’s SPICY. It’s everything you want in a dark mafia romance and then some.
This is a 10-star read in a 5-star world.
If you love dark romance… if you love dangerous men with soft spots for one woman… if you love stories that grab your throat and refuse to let go
PUT. THIS. ON. YOUR. TBR.
IMMEDIATELY.
And trust me… once you start it?
You’re not putting it down.
Let me tell you something right now this book is an EXPERIENCE.
We follow Hannah… a woman just trying to survive her world… until one night changes everything. She’s working late, vulnerable, exposed and then BAM danger shows up wearing a familiar face tied to her father’s control. And just when things are about to go VERY wrong… Tristan steps in.
And Tristan? He’s not your hero.
He’s THE DEVIL.
He’s the SHADOW KING.
He’s a full blown mafia boss with power, presence, and a reputation that screams don’t touch what’s mine unless you want to die.
And THAT energy? It bleeds through EVERY SINGLE PAGE.
This book is PACKED with that “touch her and you’re dead” intensity and it does NOT hold back. Every interaction between Tristan and Hannah is charged, dangerous, emotional and borderline explosive. You FEEL the tension. You FEEL the obsession. You FEEL the pull.
And here’s the thing this isn’t a slow burn that drags.
This book MOVES.
165 pages… and I’m telling you right now I flew through it like my life depended on it. I’m talking eyes glued to the page, heart racing, chest heaving, breathing heavy because the WRITING is that addictive.
Kara Murphy doesn’t just write scenes she HOOKS YOU. She pulls you in so deep that you’re not reading anymore… you’re LIVING it.
And Tristan? This man is DARK. He’s ruthless. He’s dangerous. But when it comes to Hannah? There’s something there something twisted, protective, and absolutely captivating. Especially when he finds out there are SEVEN hits out on her from another mob boss.
Seven.
And the way that tension builds? The way the stakes rise? It turns this already intense story into a full-blown emotional rollercoaster.
And then that ending…
OH. MY. GOD.
It doesn’t just leave you wanting more it DEMANDS it. It punches you straight in the chest and says, “You’re not done yet.”
Because the layers start peeling back Hannah’s father, Tristan’s actions, the chaos in that parking lot—it all sets up something MUCH bigger lurking beneath the surface. There’s mystery. There’s power plays. There’s something brewing that makes you NEED book two immediately.
Like… not tomorrow.
NOW.
Kara Murphy is about to be a MAJOR name in mafia romance,mark that right now.
This book is ADDICTIVE. It’s INTENSE. It’s EMOTIONAL. It’s SPICY. It’s everything you want in a dark mafia romance and then some.
This is a 10-star read in a 5-star world.
If you love dark romance… if you love dangerous men with soft spots for one woman… if you love stories that grab your throat and refuse to let go
PUT. THIS. ON. YOUR. TBR.
IMMEDIATELY.
And trust me… once you start it?
You’re not putting it down.
July 25, 2026
This book was really promising. Hannah, a true-crime enthusiast working as a paralegal, seems sweet at first glance. Tristen, is a ruthless man known for his involvement in organized crime. Hannah ends up working on Tristen’s case at her firm, a situation that is both exciting and terrifying.
The storyline is really good, but the pacing is far too rushed. I love obsessive characters who would burn the world down for love, but here, everything moved too quickly for it to make sense. After just one photo and one phone call, the two characters became obsessed with each other. Several times, I felt like the scenes were incomplete and lacked development and depth. It is a book on the shorter side with 170 pages so maybe that in order to put everything in, some things needed to be put aside or cut short. I would have prefered more pages to make sure that scenes we're detailed properly and felt more complete.
However, despite the suddenness of his obsession, I like Tristen’s character. He is arrogant and likes to provoke, yet he is willing to do anything to protect Hannah. The story ends on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting to know more. Despite the flaws I mentioned, I am curious to see how their story unfolds.
The storyline is really good, but the pacing is far too rushed. I love obsessive characters who would burn the world down for love, but here, everything moved too quickly for it to make sense. After just one photo and one phone call, the two characters became obsessed with each other. Several times, I felt like the scenes were incomplete and lacked development and depth. It is a book on the shorter side with 170 pages so maybe that in order to put everything in, some things needed to be put aside or cut short. I would have prefered more pages to make sure that scenes we're detailed properly and felt more complete.
However, despite the suddenness of his obsession, I like Tristen’s character. He is arrogant and likes to provoke, yet he is willing to do anything to protect Hannah. The story ends on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting to know more. Despite the flaws I mentioned, I am curious to see how their story unfolds.
June 13, 2026
Devoted to the Devil is a short dark romance but dont let that fool you. DTTD is one of those books that completely pulls you in from the very first page. The author does an incredible job blending suspense, emotion, and dark mystery into a story that is impossible to put down. I had this finished in an hour. The characters Tristan and Hannah feel real and layered, and the tension builds perfectly throughout the book.
What stood out the most was the atmosphere — every chapter leaves you wanting more. There was a part during the time gape that i wish was more developed however it didnt take away from the story, I would just perfer more story. This books writing is vivid and addictive, making it easy to become fully invested in the story and its characters.
If you enjoy dark romance, psychological tension, and stories that keep your heart racing, this book is absolutely worth reading. Devoted to the Devil is gripping, intense, and unforgettable. I finished it thinking about the story long after the last page. I cant wait for book 2
What stood out the most was the atmosphere — every chapter leaves you wanting more. There was a part during the time gape that i wish was more developed however it didnt take away from the story, I would just perfer more story. This books writing is vivid and addictive, making it easy to become fully invested in the story and its characters.
If you enjoy dark romance, psychological tension, and stories that keep your heart racing, this book is absolutely worth reading. Devoted to the Devil is gripping, intense, and unforgettable. I finished it thinking about the story long after the last page. I cant wait for book 2
June 21, 2026
Spicy, Dark Mafia Romance
Are you looking for a fatal attraction type romance? This book just might be for you! It has a fun, old-timey, black and white Minnie Mafia feel and lord help me, it made me laugh.
The main female character follows the rich girl rejects her parents money to make it on her own trope- but with a fun little twist- She's very attracted to power, especially the power wielded by our main male character.
Now about our main male character- the whole city knows him as The Shadow King, though Johnny law has yet to prove he's committed a crime.
I can't help it, I like those cheesy old time dime store novel tropes...
All its missing is the "Now listen here" that comes before the "Sweet heart". I can even forgive that one villain for his poor math skills.
Oh, I also learned something from this book... Did you know "penthouse" no longer means the super luxury suite at the top of a high rise? Me either. Turns out anything that has nice appliances can be called one by marketers these days. Who knew? Kara Knew, and now so do we!
Are you looking for a fatal attraction type romance? This book just might be for you! It has a fun, old-timey, black and white Minnie Mafia feel and lord help me, it made me laugh.
The main female character follows the rich girl rejects her parents money to make it on her own trope- but with a fun little twist- She's very attracted to power, especially the power wielded by our main male character.
Now about our main male character- the whole city knows him as The Shadow King, though Johnny law has yet to prove he's committed a crime.
I can't help it, I like those cheesy old time dime store novel tropes...
All its missing is the "Now listen here" that comes before the "Sweet heart". I can even forgive that one villain for his poor math skills.
Oh, I also learned something from this book... Did you know "penthouse" no longer means the super luxury suite at the top of a high rise? Me either. Turns out anything that has nice appliances can be called one by marketers these days. Who knew? Kara Knew, and now so do we!
July 20, 2026
Wow. I couldn't put this book down. It had me hooked since chapter 1. It's a short book but boy does it pack a punch. We follow Hannah who ran away from her father at 18 to pursue her own life and study Criminal Justice because she always wanted to know why people did what they did when they committed crimes. Then there's Tristen the Mafia Prince who was just in the headlines with a case for murder. She works at a paralegal office while in college. When she sees him on the TV she decided to go look into him and the obsession on her end started. She had to call him for his lawyer and tell him the case got dropped. Then his obsession came. He started stalking her and help save her from one of her father's goons. He tries to stay away but she can't let him. They are perfect for each other. Can Hannah get Tristen to see that he deserves her? Can Tristen let himself have Hannah and keep her safe from everyone? Run and get this book. Oh, and the ending.....I NEED Book 2 lol
May 14, 2026
🥀 Arc Review 🥀
This is one of the best mafia romances I've read yet. Tristan and Hannah has so much pull between one another that you'd think it was fate. Both from diffrent worlds however both with a connection so deep that nothing can break it. It ends on a cliffhanger but I hear from a creditable source (Author 🤣) book 2 will be im the works soon! Spice rating a solid 4/5! Plot is thriving for a novella! I highly recommend to anyone who loves mafia romance thats so gripping that you won't beable to put down.
This is one of the best mafia romances I've read yet. Tristan and Hannah has so much pull between one another that you'd think it was fate. Both from diffrent worlds however both with a connection so deep that nothing can break it. It ends on a cliffhanger but I hear from a creditable source (Author 🤣) book 2 will be im the works soon! Spice rating a solid 4/5! Plot is thriving for a novella! I highly recommend to anyone who loves mafia romance thats so gripping that you won't beable to put down.
May 13, 2026
OMFG tis book had me hooked from start to finish and still wanting more. Never thought I would be the one for a mafia boss book but comes to find out I got hooked. the way Kara told Tristen and Hannahs story is amazing and will make you not want to put the book down. I was still sitting on the edge of my seat making me feel like I was part of the book and that to me is a good book. I love a good book that makes me feel like I am in the story as the character. Definitely a must read book.
Did Not Finish
August 21, 2026I thought this would be a quick, dark read. It started off good, but then the timeline wasn’t matching up. The pacing was off and it was too fast to make it believable for me that the FMC would care for the MMC. I could understand the MMC having those feelings since it was said he had been watching her, but not her. I feel like this needed to be longer and some more editing on the timeline. Unfortunately, I could not finish this.
October 3, 2026
Devoted to the devil is a dark mafia romance you have Hannah who is a paralegal and who is in love with crime shows and Tristen the MMC who is involved with the mafia. Tristen show s up one night at Hannah's work and that's where it all started the obsession the protecting and touch her and d!e vibes this is a fast pasted addictive could be read in one sitting type of book and I can't wait to see what happens in book 2 cause I've got questions!
May 17, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! From the very first page, I was drawn into the story and couldn't put it down. It's a short read but page turning worthy.
Tristen is morally grey in all the right ways. His obsession with Hannah is a perfect blend of unnerving and delicious. I was captivated by the journey of Hannah and Tristen and devoured this book in 3 hours.
I cannot wait for book 2!!!
Tristen is morally grey in all the right ways. His obsession with Hannah is a perfect blend of unnerving and delicious. I was captivated by the journey of Hannah and Tristen and devoured this book in 3 hours.
I cannot wait for book 2!!!
May 13, 2026
This book was perfect!! It had spice and an amazing thrill to it. Tristen is the protective mmc that we all want in our lives!! The way she writes bring so much emotion to the chapters😍 so excited to read her other book and to continue reading the series as it is released🤭
August 29, 2026
Man this book was diabolical. Tristan is definitely a new fave book boyfriend! And Hannah... well she is my kinda girl. She dives head first into danger despite everything her instincts telling her to run. And I love it!
October 2, 2026
Love this dark romance mafia. It was fast paced with a little bit of everything. An angsty forbidden romance. Suspense. Crime. Compelling story. Addictive romance. A little bit of spice. And even some small plot twists to keep you wanting more! Cant wait for book2!
May 14, 2026
i could not put this book down once i started reading! definitely one of the best mafia romance books i have read!
June 12, 2026
ARC Read - mini spoilers
Not too spicy, not too dark for those who like to dabble in dark romance this is a good place to be!
This book had me blushing from the flirtatious devil known as Tristian. He gave me ALL the vibes 🥵 burn the world, literally kill for you, make you scream his name and then, fix you a bath.
Hannah and her simplicity normal girl yet has been through some things yet to be known. She is just like us, her perfect colored coffee, her books and dog by her side.
The way this ended having me kicking my feet for more! I Absolutley loved this read! Read in one day, I need more Tristian and I need him now! 🖤
Not too spicy, not too dark for those who like to dabble in dark romance this is a good place to be!
This book had me blushing from the flirtatious devil known as Tristian. He gave me ALL the vibes 🥵 burn the world, literally kill for you, make you scream his name and then, fix you a bath.
Hannah and her simplicity normal girl yet has been through some things yet to be known. She is just like us, her perfect colored coffee, her books and dog by her side.
The way this ended having me kicking my feet for more! I Absolutley loved this read! Read in one day, I need more Tristian and I need him now! 🖤
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