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Bare: A Dark Mafia Reverse Harem
A cash-in-hand stripping job was supposed to solve one problem.
Instead, I walk into an illegal bare-knuckle fight I was never meant to see—and discover the Mafia empire behind it.
The Keane brothers are billionaires by day. Unhinged violence by night.
Lorcan is the first to make me obey.
Tiernan is the first to threaten me.
Fintan is the one who says the least but scares me the most.
The moment they realise I don’t belong, I’ve already seen enough to threaten everything they’ve built. I’m a witness they can’t ignore and a risk they should eliminate.
They decide to keep me close, locked up, and entirely at their mercy.
I want to escape. The brothers plan to make me beg to stay.
My silence is requested in ways I can’t refuse, but every warning, every touch, and every filthy promise makes me want to scream.
They want every defence stripped away.
They want me bare.
This is a dark contemporary mafia Reverse Harem book 1 out of 2 in a brand new DUET by USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton. You will come across TWs, so please see inside for details.
Instead, I walk into an illegal bare-knuckle fight I was never meant to see—and discover the Mafia empire behind it.
The Keane brothers are billionaires by day. Unhinged violence by night.
Lorcan is the first to make me obey.
Tiernan is the first to threaten me.
Fintan is the one who says the least but scares me the most.
The moment they realise I don’t belong, I’ve already seen enough to threaten everything they’ve built. I’m a witness they can’t ignore and a risk they should eliminate.
They decide to keep me close, locked up, and entirely at their mercy.
I want to escape. The brothers plan to make me beg to stay.
My silence is requested in ways I can’t refuse, but every warning, every touch, and every filthy promise makes me want to scream.
They want every defence stripped away.
They want me bare.
This is a dark contemporary mafia Reverse Harem book 1 out of 2 in a brand new DUET by USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton. You will come across TWs, so please see inside for details.
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2026
About the author
Eve Newton
292 books1,012 followersEve is a USA Today Bestselling Author with a specialty for steamy romance with strong female leads.
She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!
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Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/sinfullyde...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorEve
Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
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September 21, 2026
This is quite the start to a new trilogy from Eve. The beginning of the book is on the darker side of morally grey, and it doesn’t get much lighter as we go through the book.
When Elle walks into the wrong place on the way to a job, little did she know just who she’d stumbles across. Three brothers. One of which is now obsessed after her performance in the ring. She knows she hasn’t seen the last of them after she’s let go. But somewhere between Lorcan dressing her and Tiernan cooking for her she has become comfortable with them. So comfortable that she stops trying to escape. And then we get the cliffhanger (I won’t put it here… spoilers!)
An excellent read and am now (im)patiently waiting for the next book.
When Elle walks into the wrong place on the way to a job, little did she know just who she’d stumbles across. Three brothers. One of which is now obsessed after her performance in the ring. She knows she hasn’t seen the last of them after she’s let go. But somewhere between Lorcan dressing her and Tiernan cooking for her she has become comfortable with them. So comfortable that she stops trying to escape. And then we get the cliffhanger (I won’t put it here… spoilers!)
An excellent read and am now (im)patiently waiting for the next book.
September 22, 2026
HOT DAWG!! NOW that's how you get a girl hooked! I need more and more!! That had me obsessed from page one. I really needed this dark twisted read! If you love triggers and lots of warnings you need to read this. Gawd this was so stinking GOOD!! I'm so happy Eve wrote this and released it for the world to read. That scene in the club? Chefs kiss or should I say lick? You definitely need to read this just understand the deliciousness and the down right unhinged things these MMCs do. Don't forget our FMC, I know there is more to come with her.
Ugh just read it already and come join the new fan club. Because this is down right unhinged greatness.
Ugh just read it already and come join the new fan club. Because this is down right unhinged greatness.
September 22, 2026
One job and one wrong door led Stripper - Elle into the Mafia World of the Keane brothers - Lorcan, Tieran and Fintan. Three dark & seductive men who don't really know how to take no for an answer with regards to bossing Elle around and found great pleasure in getting what they wanted for her. Even with all of that going on Elle still managed to dig her heels in and refused to be controlled into doing what the brothers wanted her too. Elle was in no way a pushover though which I flaming loved. The heat between these characters was just brilliant in this book. With a cliff-hanger-ish ending but a good one all the same.
September 22, 2026
Oh my
What happens when you decide to open the wrong door? For Elle it means finding the wrong men or are they the right men? Life lately has not been kind and she's just been surviving it, and now that she gains their attention? Things are definitely about to change. For good or bad? That's to be revealed, but questions and secrets are coming out whether anyone wants it or not
What happens when you decide to open the wrong door? For Elle it means finding the wrong men or are they the right men? Life lately has not been kind and she's just been surviving it, and now that she gains their attention? Things are definitely about to change. For good or bad? That's to be revealed, but questions and secrets are coming out whether anyone wants it or not
October 2, 2026
One chapter and I'm done
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you love dark mafia RH romances with a female lead who has a heartbreaking past and fiercely possessive men, this one is worth picking up!
Barely scratching the surface of Elle, Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan, Bare leaves us with more questions than answers—and, in true Eve Newton fashion, a cliffhanger! I’m officially on pins and needles waiting for the next book!
Barely scratching the surface of Elle, Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan, Bare leaves us with more questions than answers—and, in true Eve Newton fashion, a cliffhanger! I’m officially on pins and needles waiting for the next book!
September 29, 2026
**Well… that was filthy, chaotic, completely addictive.**
I genuinely don't know what I expected going into this book but Eve Newton said “let's throw this woman into the absolute worst situation possible” and then proceeded to make me question every single one of my life choices for the next 374 pages. 😂
The beginning immediately pulled me in. One wrong job, one wrong place, one glimpse of something she was never supposed to see. But did anyways. and suddenly she's caught in the world of the Keane brothers. And these men are NOT your sweet, protective, morally-gray book boyfriends. They are dangerous, possessive, violent, intimidating men who know exactly how terrifying they are.
And somehow… i kept wanting more, glutton for punishment I know!
Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan each bring something completely different to the story. I loved that There was a different kind of tension with each of them, and Fintan especially had that quiet, unsettling energy where the less he said, the more I wanted to know what was going on in his head.
The FMC is thrown into an absolutely insane situation, and watching her try to navigate these men, their world, and everything she's being exposed to kept me turning pages. This isn't a fluffy romance where everyone communicates their feelings and makes healthy decisions. 😂
There are definitely moments where I wanted to shake the characters, scream at them, or yell “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” but honestly, that's part of what made it so addictive.
The spice? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The tension? **Absolutely there.**
The men? **Walking red flags with abs.**
My sanity after finishing? **Questionable.**
Now excuse me while I pretend I have absolutely no interest in whatever these Keane brothers are going to do to my emotional stability in the next book. 😂🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
I knew I was going to have a hard time putting this one down as soon as I realized what kind of men Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan were. They are possessive, dangerous, and exactly the type of morally grey men I enjoy reading about. Then there’s Elle, who has been through more than anyone should have to deal with, but there’s so much more to her than she initially gives herself credit for.
What starts as Elle taking a job because she needs some extra money quickly turns into something she could never have expected. One wrong decision puts her in a situation she can’t easily walk away from, especially once these three brothers become interested in her.
I really enjoyed how quickly this story pulled me in. Eve Newton did a great job making me invested in Elle and curious about what was going to happen next. There was always something that made me want to keep reading, and before I knew it, I had finished the entire book in one day.
I’m definitely interested in seeing where this series goes, especially after the way this first book ended. If you’re into dark mafia romance, morally grey men, possessiveness, and a heroine who is much stronger than she realizes, Bare is worth adding to your TBR.
What starts as Elle taking a job because she needs some extra money quickly turns into something she could never have expected. One wrong decision puts her in a situation she can’t easily walk away from, especially once these three brothers become interested in her.
I really enjoyed how quickly this story pulled me in. Eve Newton did a great job making me invested in Elle and curious about what was going to happen next. There was always something that made me want to keep reading, and before I knew it, I had finished the entire book in one day.
I’m definitely interested in seeing where this series goes, especially after the way this first book ended. If you’re into dark mafia romance, morally grey men, possessiveness, and a heroine who is much stronger than she realizes, Bare is worth adding to your TBR.
September 21, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sizzling, Dangerous, and Addictive
Bare doesn't hold back; it strips away every defense and delivers top-tier dark romance perfection. If you love high-stakes mafia intrigue, complex anti-heroes, and a heroine who refuses to break even under the heaviest pressure, grab this book immediately.
If you like your romance dripping with danger, moral ambiguity, and enough tension to snap steel, Bare by Eve Newton is an absolute must-read. She takes the classic captive-to-the-mob trope and turns it completely on its head, delivering a dark, breathless ride that will leave you reading long past your bedtime.
From the very first page, the atmosphere is suffocatingly tense. What starts as a desperate cash-in-hand shift quickly spirals into a nightmare when our heroine accidentally stumbles into an underground illegal fight club run by the Keane brothers. Billionaires by day and unhinged enforcers by night, the Keane men are a terrifyingly lethal package—and they are not about to let a witness walk away
Bare doesn't hold back; it strips away every defense and delivers top-tier dark romance perfection. If you love high-stakes mafia intrigue, complex anti-heroes, and a heroine who refuses to break even under the heaviest pressure, grab this book immediately.
If you like your romance dripping with danger, moral ambiguity, and enough tension to snap steel, Bare by Eve Newton is an absolute must-read. She takes the classic captive-to-the-mob trope and turns it completely on its head, delivering a dark, breathless ride that will leave you reading long past your bedtime.
From the very first page, the atmosphere is suffocatingly tense. What starts as a desperate cash-in-hand shift quickly spirals into a nightmare when our heroine accidentally stumbles into an underground illegal fight club run by the Keane brothers. Billionaires by day and unhinged enforcers by night, the Keane men are a terrifyingly lethal package—and they are not about to let a witness walk away
October 22, 2026
Lost & Kept
I don’t really know where this is going, but I am interested in finding out.
Tropes
- Mafia
- Close Proximity
- Violence
- Why Choose
- Billionaire
- He’s Obsessed
- He Falls First
First things first I want to do a small morning about this book because between the FMC and MMC consent gets very questionable. Especially at the beginning of anything sexual happening between them. So if you’re really not into anything in the gray, this isn’t for you. I am personally trying to look past it, but it is a pretty big deal. I did have to reread it a few times just to see if I could find any sort of consent coming from her. Other than that, this is a pretty fast pace story. The ending of this book feels like a cliffhanger as well. A lot of questions left on answered so they will get me to read book 2.
4/5 ✨
3/5 🌶️
I don’t really know where this is going, but I am interested in finding out.
Tropes
- Mafia
- Close Proximity
- Violence
- Why Choose
- Billionaire
- He’s Obsessed
- He Falls First
First things first I want to do a small morning about this book because between the FMC and MMC consent gets very questionable. Especially at the beginning of anything sexual happening between them. So if you’re really not into anything in the gray, this isn’t for you. I am personally trying to look past it, but it is a pretty big deal. I did have to reread it a few times just to see if I could find any sort of consent coming from her. Other than that, this is a pretty fast pace story. The ending of this book feels like a cliffhanger as well. A lot of questions left on answered so they will get me to read book 2.
4/5 ✨
3/5 🌶️
September 21, 2026
A fast paced read with a doozy of a cliffhanger
As always with Eve's books, be conscious of the trigger warnings before you start
Eve is the QUEEN of a cliffhanger. This book gutted me. I felt for Elle so much, but also I mean as much as they are walking red flags her men... oh her men. I thought I was going to hate Lorcan after the first meeting, but he's grown on me, Fintan is sweet and Tiernan is the middle that sometimes you just need. Book two cant come out quick enough.
I read this book in 1 sitting, couldn't put it down.
As always with Eve's books, be conscious of the trigger warnings before you start
Eve is the QUEEN of a cliffhanger. This book gutted me. I felt for Elle so much, but also I mean as much as they are walking red flags her men... oh her men. I thought I was going to hate Lorcan after the first meeting, but he's grown on me, Fintan is sweet and Tiernan is the middle that sometimes you just need. Book two cant come out quick enough.
I read this book in 1 sitting, couldn't put it down.
September 22, 2026
Wow, this one was fantastic!! Eve managed to create a FMC that is super relatable that you continously cheer on from start to finish. She's been put down for years and believes she's nothing.
A chance encounter after she enters the wrong door may turn everything she thinks she knows about herself on her head. Lorcan, Tiernan and Fintan are not hero's. They're morally grey and used to getting what they want, and they want Elle.
This story pulls you in and keeps you glued to your kindle until the end. That cliffhanger, 🥵! I can't wait until the next one!!
A chance encounter after she enters the wrong door may turn everything she thinks she knows about herself on her head. Lorcan, Tiernan and Fintan are not hero's. They're morally grey and used to getting what they want, and they want Elle.
This story pulls you in and keeps you glued to your kindle until the end. That cliffhanger, 🥵! I can't wait until the next one!!
November 5, 2026
the timeline is nonexistent
I will say the writing in this is so good and if she would’ve spread out the timeline, it definitely would’ve been five stars, but everything just kept coming down to the fact that she was OK with being kidnapped and the brothers were already falling in love with her within four days of her being kidnapped by them. Also only knowing her for 4 days….
Just really threw me off.
If it would’ve been spread out even two weeks, definitely five stars, but it really just makes you not get into the book because of that reason.
Spice was 5/5
I will say the writing in this is so good and if she would’ve spread out the timeline, it definitely would’ve been five stars, but everything just kept coming down to the fact that she was OK with being kidnapped and the brothers were already falling in love with her within four days of her being kidnapped by them. Also only knowing her for 4 days….
Just really threw me off.
If it would’ve been spread out even two weeks, definitely five stars, but it really just makes you not get into the book because of that reason.
Spice was 5/5
September 27, 2026
Oh it's that good...
What happens when you walk through the wrong door? Bare happens! Elle Langley just walked into the wrong place and now has three hot billionaires obsessed with her. Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan are three billionaire brothers who now have their sites set on Elle, but things aren't always what they seem on the surface. Now why can't I walk through a wrong door and have three hot tattooed billionaires obsessed with me?? Where is that dang door....
What happens when you walk through the wrong door? Bare happens! Elle Langley just walked into the wrong place and now has three hot billionaires obsessed with her. Lorcan, Tiernan, and Fintan are three billionaire brothers who now have their sites set on Elle, but things aren't always what they seem on the surface. Now why can't I walk through a wrong door and have three hot tattooed billionaires obsessed with me?? Where is that dang door....
September 28, 2026
Dark Mafia RH? Yes please and especially by this author. I'm a big fan yes I know but with good reason. This is book 1 in a new trilogy. It is evolving around Elle and she walks into the wrong place. Now one of the guys is obsessed with Elle and for sure it won't be the last she sees of the three brothers. I really enjoy how they infiltrate her life so much she doesn't even run but oh the cliffy. Perfect! Can't wait for the next one.
October 4, 2026
This book had me completely hooked, and I loved the combination of romance, angst, and the darker mafia side of the story. The danger and intensity made everything feel so much more exciting, and I was definitely invested in the characters and their relationships. I found myself constantly thinking about the book when I wasn’t reading it. If you love spicy why-choose romance with a mafia twist, this is definitely one to check out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
How did I love thee... let me count the ways! Lorcan, Tiernan, Fintan are the men your momma warns you about!!! Then you have sweet, damaged and stronger than she realizes Elle, your heart will hurt for her!! This story sucked me in and did not let go! If you like morally grey men who want to consume their woman. Download today!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
First I must say that I love dark twisted and deranged mafia men. Elle story sucked me in from taking a job to make quick cash and seeing something she shouldn't to three brothers that want her. Eve's stories know how to capture her auidience and keep them hooked from start to finish. This book did just that and more. A brand new series that promises everything. Buckle in for one h3ll of a ride.
October 1, 2026
Oh yes! I love Eve’s style—she’s knocking it out of the park again. The characters are dynamic, dangerous, and absolutely delicious! There are some wicked twists and turns, and I am totally here for it. Yes ma’am!
October 3, 2026
I am hooked on the Keane brothers! Their world is full of darkness and they are delicious I am here for it. Their story with Elle is dark and twisted with plenty of heat and danger. I wanted more before the book even ended but with that ending I am even more excited for the next!
October 4, 2026
Brand new series and I was so there for it!! First off 3 billionaire brothers. Ummm yes please. Dark mafia RH read. Absolutely!!! Loved reading about Elle who is the FMC. Storyline for me sucked me right in right up until the end. Highly recommend reading. So need the next book asap.
October 17, 2026
So far I’m liking this book. Elle is a little boring, imo. Maybe she will find her groove in book 2. The brothers are the usual alphas. You have the asshole, the brute, and the cinnamon roll. They definitely keep it interesting. Onto book 2.
September 25, 2026
Tbh I am conflicted on whether this book was good or not… for now I’m giving it 4/5 stars but I don’t think I’ll be able to form a full opinion till I can read the next book 🤷🏼♀️
September 25, 2026
Hot!
Holy help this is crazy hot. Three delicious, possessive, not Irish men. Read it in a day and loved it and am now desperate for the next books.
Holy help this is crazy hot. Three delicious, possessive, not Irish men. Read it in a day and loved it and am now desperate for the next books.
Did Not Finish
October 13, 2026DNFd 50% in
They literally treat her as an object a possession to own. The non con was concerning. I just couldn’t.
They literally treat her as an object a possession to own. The non con was concerning. I just couldn’t.
October 19, 2026
I didn't like the degradation.
October 25, 2026
Great first book. So much story that is unpacking....wondering how it will go.....on to the next one...
October 26, 2026
I’m torn, I love some of it, but other things, not so much.
October 28, 2026
😻
I really lobe this authors writing style. She knows how to hook young and keep you coming back for more!
I really lobe this authors writing style. She knows how to hook young and keep you coming back for more!
Did Not Finish
November 6, 2026DNF - a big no from me
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