Revenge : An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance

by Amber Row

830 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 9, 2026

Reviews

[Aleksandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revenge: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amber Row is a fierce, fiery, and fully consuming ride that had me hooked from the first breathless page. Seraphina Vale’s quest for vengeance — born from tragedy and forged through years of pain — is as intense as her tangled connection with Don Lorenzo Bianchi, and watching their dance of seduction and danger unfold was absolutely compelling.
What makes this story stand out is how deeply emotional it feels beneath all the high-stakes intrigue. Giuliana’s reinvention as Seraphina to infiltrate Lorenzo’s world is bold and driven, and the chemistry between her and the ruthless Don crackles with tension, desire, and shifting power. This isn’t just enemies to lovers for the trope’s sake — it’s a collision of purpose and passion, with both characters learning that the heart can be the most dangerous territory of all.
The pacing is perfect for this kind of dramatic romance: you get the tension, the mystery, the danger, and some seriously steamy moments that feel earned rather than thrown in. While a few twists may be familiar to seasoned mafia romance fans, Amber Row delivers them with style and emotional weight that kept me fully engaged.
If you crave a dark, seductive enemies-to-lovers tale with razor-sharp intensity and real emotional stakes, Revenge lands beautifully. I’ll definitely be seeking out more from this author.

[Victoria Golby · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's returning from the dead for revenge

Another wonderfully written story by Amber Row. A fast-paced enemies-to-lovers mafia romance, full of murder, action, drama, emotion, seduction, love, enemy mafia families with some great twists and a lovely ending.

After her parents were murdered and she was left for dead, Giuliana was rescued by a friend and trained so she could one day get her revenge. Seventeen years later she returns as Seraphina, the best tango dancer in Rome, and from the stage she captures Lorenzo with a look and a smile.

Lorenzo became the Don when his parents died and is engaged to Isabella though he's refusing to set a date for the wedding. When he first sees Seraphina he feels seen for the first time in years and can't stop thinking about her, knowing that he wants her.

Seraphina starts with dance lessons with Lorenzo and befriends Isabella to get closer to him, but neither she nor he can deny the tension and chemistry developing between them and there are some great twists with Isabella's true nature coming to light.

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

[Debbie Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Revenge!

This story is filled with so many secrets, lies and greed! A little nine year girl is left to die ,watching her parents being murdered, that little girl was Guiliana but now is Seraphia who is pent on revenge from Lorenzo or she thinks killed her parents,she works to get under his skin and even befriend's his fiancée of seventeen years Isabella.But all the work that she did to bring down Lorenzo and she falls in love with him but Isabella is feeling neglected by Lorenzo, he is telling lies,she doesn't trust him and even hires a PI but she also ask Seraphia for advice.After her being attack she finds out that it wasn't Lorenzo that took out her parents but Isabella and her father.This story was my favorite of all Amber Row's stories, of a little girl left for dead but grows up seeking revenge and if she is knocked down she gets back up! Lorenzo is there in the background ready to help Guiliana seek answers, peace and maybe a happy ending and he also gets answers of his own.This story is worth more then five stars!

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance story we meet Guilianna whose life is turned upside down as a child who finds herself rescued by a friend that raises her as her own and teaches her the tools needed to get her revenge on those who took her parents lives, becoming Seraphina the best Tango dancer Rome has seen! Lorenzo the most powerful Don is unfortunately engaged to Isabella for years as he refuses to set a date. When Lorenzo finds himself memorized by Seraphina does he find himself satisfying his heart over common sense. Isabella believes she finds a friend in Seraphina and boy is their relationship toxic until it blows up and Isabella goes nuclear! Isabella uses cruelty to gain control over Seraphina with the backing of her power hungry father. What Lorenzo does for love will keep us on the edge of our seats. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kazz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge is an intense and fully consuming read. It is all about a quest for vengeance that came from the tragic murder of Guiliana’s father, she decided at the time she would let the world think she died too. As she sought her revenge many years later, as Seraphina Vale a great Tango dancer from Rome she sets her target on Don Lorenzo Bianchi. To get close to him she first befriends his fiancé Isabella. What Guiliana didn’t count on was the unbelievably hot chemistry between Lorenzo and herself every touch is a spark of intense want, their glances at each other become instant fire! They faced intrigue and danger, tension, desire, some very serious steamy moments. I was mesmerised from the very first page and couldn’t put the book down until the very last page.

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book via BookSprout and I am writing this review voluntarily

[Sara Marquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Worth It

You are captured from start to finish. The author has you engaged from the beginning.

Guliana at age nine is witness to her parents ending and left for dead. Years later, she returns to avenge her parents death, but as Seraphina Vale a dancer.

Don Lorenzo Bianchi has been engaged to Isabella for 17 years, an alliance that has yet to be completed. Things are about to change, once Lorenzo sets his eyes on Seraphina and her seductive tango dance.

Seraphina is after revenge but her heart is not quite there? Marcella, who saved and raised Seraphina reminds her of the end goal. Seraphina discovers who is really behind the deaths of her parents and it is not Lorenzo.

Can she tell Lorenzo who she really is? Will he hate her for using him? Will Isabella discover who Seraphina is? Enjoy and there is a HEA.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc Review

An outstanding read. Simply could not get enough. Lorenzo & Giuliano suffered a lot. 17 years to be precise. That is all I’m offering. A non spoiler.

The read itself was captivating. Was it gory? - yes. Was it insensitive? Again, yes. Destructive, death, lethal, compromising, selfish, demanding, vulnerable - erotic.

Every page was diabolically luscious. Though you know the end, you just want to start from the beginning again.

Non spoiling - characters:

Giuliana - Marco Vitale’s daughter currently 26 yrs young
Seraphina Vale - mysterious tango instructor
Marcella - saviour, tale of her own

Lorenzo Bianchi - Don. Currently 43 yrs young. Wealthiest man in Italy

Isabella Ventresca - fiancé

Again - Cruel
Calculated
Intoxicating

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Giuliana has one thing on her mind and one thing only. Revenge.

"Giuliana Vitale is not dead yet. I'm coming for you all."

And like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Seraphina Vale is born and Don Lorenzo Bianchi will never know what hit him.

"Looking at her feels like looking at my own destruction wrapped in black silk and grey eyes."

This story is incredibly intense, dramatic and consuming. There's intrigue and danger and all the feels throwed in as well. Revenge is my first read by this author and you can believe I'll be searching for more by her. This book is fantastic!

[Michelle Shamy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guilianna and Lorenzo were everything in this story. She made an exceptional plan for revenge. But she didn’t account for feelings becoming a part of her revenge. With glances and sight touches, bending his fiancé, she thought she’d created the perfect plan. But she ended up falling for him. Now hearts are involved. A fire is burning between them.
This was intense and completed. And I was invested. I was turning pages like they were a lifeline. To devour this was the only way to read it. This was a love and then some for me. I’ll be reading many more from this author.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge is a strong emotion and its one that has driven Giuliana on for years after witnessing the death of her father. She becomes the woman she needs to be to get close to Lorenzo even befriending his fiancé. Things take a turn when feelings get in the way. This story is thrilling and filled with intensity that kept me glued to the pages.

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

[Loda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could not finish.

DNF
Stopped when I discovered they were using starved dogs to feast on people still alive after being tortured. A theme right to the end to justify their revenge.Very descriptive way past what I can stomach and beyond cruel. Not what I accept from the heroines of any story. I expect women and children to be the exception to .any form of torture. Not my thing.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fuel of Revenge

Seraphina has been waiting years to take her revenge on those who murdered her parents. Thinking Lorenzo to be part of it she embeds herself in his world. Revelations fueled the fire of her plans despite the connection she built with the man who completes her. Together they are unstoppable which made this story exciting as well as suspenseful. I could not put it down.

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

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seraphina knew pain, but she put that as Giulianna behind her as motivation for revenge, and her soghts are set on Lorenzo, only nothing is quite what it seems, as Lorenzos a mafia don with an engagement to Isabella, hes struck by Seraphina, but to what end? Well written twist filled suspense, desires action drama and more

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge is a fantastic read that keeps you so entertained that it’s impossible to put down. It is filled with tragedy, pain, loss, secrets, and mystery. This is my first read by this author and it won't be the last.

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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific dark romance read that had my eyes glued to my kindle for several days. I absolutely inhaled this book due to the amazing storyline and characters.
All the twists and turns as well as suspense in this book is perfect. This 5-star book needs to be in your kindle because it is an impressive must-read book by Amber you're going to enjoy reading.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Giuliana vitale a child left for dead while her parents are murdered now older has one thing on her mind vengeance. This story was fantastic you will enjoy the characters as they circle around each other as she find the truth.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us an enemies-to-lovers story that pulls us into the lives of Guiliana/Seraphina and Lorenzo. The heart pounding story keeps us turning the pages with suspense, the need for revenge, danger, secrets and steam.

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

[Patricia Meyers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge!

Truly one of the greatest mafia romances I've ever read! I just couldn't put it down! I loved Lorenzo and Guiliana/Serafina. I was lost to the the story from the first chapter! I recommend this book to any reader searching for a suspenseful, steamy romantic reading experience!

[Ilene G> · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good enemies to lovers story.

A story with secrets, lies , and heat. The tension and attraction between Seraphina and Lorenzo is good. The pace of this story is fast. Seraphina is out for revenge. Lorenzo fell hard for her. There are twists. The action and steamy scenes are good. There is action and violence. The story is long , but it's worth reading.

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

The characters felt shallow. The plot was dumb with its continuity issues. The book doesn't have enemies to lovers at all. They love each other instantly.

And I'm pretty sure the book was triple-spaced to add more pages for money. For a book that's "800 pages," it felt like everything happened so fast.

[Tammy Carl-Salazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning

From Mafia book this one was exceptional, the story is so well told in my opinion compared to others I've read. The author was able to get the emotions of the characters on paper And caused me to feel each and every emotion they had. But I have to say this is the 1st story that actually had me Cry at the end.

[Sammye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very engaging ememies-to-lovers romance. It grabbed and pulled me in right away. Seraphina and Lorenzo‘s intriguing intense story was full of twists and turns. It’s very well written and entertaining. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lourdes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was listening to to the book, but when I started reading the book I enjoyed. Money and greed. People playing with other people like think things will never catch up to them. I recommend to read the book instead of listening to it!

[Patty Frisch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected outcome of some of the players

The book was a thriller of not knowing who some of the people were involved in the story for the duration of the seventeen years. Who were the player in the crimes that had been committed against the two different families.

[CASS DORETY · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!!!

Amazing story line, characters, well written. This was my first book by Amber and most certainly won’t be my last!♥️