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The Masked King

I spent a year looking for Demi.
I found her in the dark.


I never wanted a wife. Women were easy. Temporary. I preferred them that way.

Then her. The one woman I couldn't walk away from.

Then nothing. No goodbye. No explanation. Twelve months of dead ends.

Until a stranger pressed a card into my hand.

JADED.

Invitation only. Every room black. Every man in a mask...

Every name invented. Every voice run through a filter until it belongs to no one.

Nothing to see. Nothing to hear. Nothing I'm allowed to touch.

I know her anyway.

I should walk away.

I keep going back.

But JADED isn't a playground.

It's a trap.

And when the men behind it finally make their move, they take her.

They took her to break me.
They should have taken me instead.


The Masked King is A standalone dark mafia romantic suspense featuring second-chance romance, secret identities, an undercover cop heroine, a masked antihero who falls first, obsession, captivity, and a guaranteed HEA. Part of The Sabatelli Empire.

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 20, 2026

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Profile Image for Donna L.
334 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 14, 2026
💣 Very Dark Mafia Suspense Romance

Vivy Skys does a fantastic job of balancing vulnerability, tension, danger and romance in a way that keeps you completely hooked. Enzo and Demi (secondary characters from “One Filthy Kiss” and “Filthy Sins”) get a second chance at love in a most surprising and unusual scenario. I love it when an author comes up with a plot that is out of the ordinary.

Demi is “Nyx”, an undercover NYPD asset at a Bratva dark and erotic club that traffics women. Enzo is the Sabatelli mafia enforcer she fell in love with, then ghosted after coming to terms with his criminal lifestyle. They had a passionate and enjoyable relationship until she left without a goodbye. He has been spiraling in a depressed state for the past year. This story takes some unexpected, nefarious, and surprising twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages.
You will love this book if you enjoy:

💘Second Chance at Love
💥 Off-the-Charts Chemistry
😱 Dark and Twisted Secrets Revealed

If you crave slow-burn tension, undeniable chemistry, and a hero who protects with his body and his heart, this morally grey romance will leave you breathless. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,041 reviews3 followers
August 22, 2026
Arc Review

This may read as a standalone but it’s best to read in order. Simply because the characters are crossing over and a better understanding of the story will be a benefit.

Enzo Sabatelli & Demi Payne once had history, this was also in prior read.
Now broken hearts have been shattered for a while but strangely the universe has brought them back.

Here, and for a while, 2 rules were in effect. A mask and no real names. I won’t spoil as a blurb is already available as per author. What I will say is take the time and read this. It may not appeal to all readers, but for the ones who have read the prior 2 books you will understand the context.

Yes, we are still dealing with trafficking of women and children, there may be trigger points but there is also love lost and found. A dark entry into the world of unlimited drama, fantasies, memories that can come true. Demi has entered a world that is sinister but also aiming to find the answers to her mission - trafficking. Will Enzo be able to save her and himself?

Will add the added bonus of Enzo & Demi. They too deserve a HEA.

* Now this is a cover of intrigue.

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1,080 reviews2 followers
September 4, 2026
Hot!

This story was good from page one to the last page.Enzo Sabatelli 's life is in a bottle and has been every day since Demi Payne walk out.Even his brother Giovanni or Megan can bring him out,his life is a mess and he only thinks of Demi,like where is she,why did she walk away and he gets no answers,he just blames his self and keeps on drinking, until one night a mysterious women talks to him at the bar,he tells her he isn't interested but later on he fines a card with the name Jared on it.So he decides to investigate and finds that it's a club and he is taken in a room where he is in a mask and he meets Nyx and he becomes Brain but he still thinks of his old flame,the night and the next and the next night he spends with Nyx,he feels some kind attractment to her,she kind of remain him of Demi.Nyx is there under cover because it's a sting,so she is Nyx but also Kate by day.This story doesn't lack for a story line,it's dark,full of mystery,secrets, hadred.I kept reading because I was team Enzo and I really wanted him to find Demi and stop blaming himself. I wish there was a story on Bianca, that women was living a brutal life and she could stand a ray of sunshine!
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7,952 reviews35 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 18, 2026
It was all Kismet -
I was absolutely blown away by this exciting second chance love story between Enzo and Demi who were total opposite in their life choices, but their love connection kept pulling them together. Even though Enzo and Demi were both in disguises when they met again, it felt like a magnetic field drew their bodies towards each other, which made them feel like an electric current had passed through them.

Unfortunately, neither Enzo and Demi knew they would have to endure one heck of a dangerous rollercoaster ride filled with kidnapping, betrayals, steamy moments and enough dramatic moments before they got a chance at having the life they previously missed out on. If you are ready to astounded with this spellbinding romance story with interesting twists, lots of violence, some interestingly dramatic scenes, that came together in this exciting storyline, then grab a copy of this book now and you won’t regret your decision.

I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
238 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
August 9, 2026
Demi is undercover in club suspected of trafficking women. Enzo has never gotten over Demi leaving him. He finds a card for a club, which he attends. It is nothing like what he expected but connects with Nyx.
Demi has not been successful finding any leads but does find her client Brian to be intriguing.
Brian steps over the line, is tased and dumped in a back alley. This leads to frustration on his part, and questions from Demi.
This story was very dark with betrayal, treachery, mystery and a Bratva boss who is brutal. I loved the attraction between Nyx and Brian and his fight to find her after the club closes. There is more going on than just Demi going missing. There is a spectacular culmination with more than just a battle for supremacy.
This is a must-read story which will set your Kindle on fire.

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2,983 reviews21 followers
August 21, 2026
I loved this book; it's well-written and intriguing, with great characters. It's dark and features a second chance, mystery, intrigue, betrayal, treachery and love. Enzo and Demi shared an encounter from which they both walked away. Enzo, a member of the Mafia, never forgot his time with Demi.

Now Demi is a police officer working undercover as a sex worker to catch a gang trafficking women.

Whilst Demi is undercover, Enzo goes to the club "Jaded" and enters Demi's room, not knowing that the woman behind the mask is Demi. Both are masked, and the darkness of the room obscures their identities. Eventually, they realise they have met and who each one of them is. But then Demi’s true identity is discovered by her employer, placing her life in imminent danger. Will Enzo and Demi's story end there - no spoilers from me -download the book and ENJOY!.

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Profile Image for Cathy Moir-Allen.
740 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 19, 2026
Book three of "The Sabatelli Empire". Although this book can be read as a standalone, the context is much richer if you have read "One Filthy Kiss" and especially, "Filthy Sins". This book starts off a year and a bit after "Filthy Sins". Demi made the hard decision to leave Enzo and go back to her old life in law enforcement. Enzo has spent the last twelve months looking for her and trying to numb the pain, but someone is out there conspiring to have their paths cross yet again, and not for positive reasons. Demi accepts an undercover assignment at an underground sex club that has been linked to possible trafficking. Someone makes sure that Enzo finds a card for the club and he goes to find out why. In the background, the revenge plots of old enemies start roiling, threatening everyone in the path.
1,053 reviews3 followers
August 30, 2026
The Masked King is the third story in The Sabatelli Empire series. It is another suspenseful story.

Demi and Enzo have a history together. She is undercover in a club. He has never gotten past their history together. She is trying to find out about the trafficking ring at the club. Her client, Brian, gets killed and his body is dumped. Enzo works in the mafia. When Enzo goes to the club, he has no idea Demi is working as a sex worker. They are both wearing masks so they do not know either of their identities. Demi's identity is uncovered by her employer. She is in danger. Will Enzo save her?

I enjoyed the suspense in the story. It is intriguing and different. I loved the chemistry that remained between Demi and Enzo. I look forward to the next story from this talented author.

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2 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 18, 2026
In the third installment of the Sabetelli Empire series, Enzo and Demi are thrust back into a love that never truly died—one that comes with dangerous stakes and an impossible choice.

Enzo has never stopped loving Demi and is willing to go to any lengths to win her back. Although Demi has tried everything to move on, the pull between them proves impossible to resist, drawing them back together once again.

This is a slow-burn romance to begin with, but stick with it because it is worth it. The storyline is well written and keeps you intrigued with secrets, hidden identities, obsession, and a love that refuses to fade.

A captivating second-chance romance with plenty of twists, emotion, and a forever-love connection. ♥️
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5,573 reviews
August 20, 2026
Review of an advance copy received from the author.




This is the story of Enzo and Demi. They meet when she is working undercover to dismantle a human trafficking network, but when she meets Enzo, it is difficult to keep her focus, as she quickly develops feelings for Enzo, who works as an enforcer. They had a brief encounter that brought feelings to the surface for both of them. When she is gone, he is heartbroken, but by fate he finds her again in an expensive club for exclusive members only, and when he sees that her life is in danger, he does everything he can to protect her. There is drama, action, suspense, danger, chemistry, and attraction, and plenty of passion and steam.



I received an Advance Reader copy of this series and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Jackie.
682 reviews1 follower
August 28, 2026
DNF PAGE 52

Right out the gate there's a timeline inconsistency. Enzo spent a year looking for Demi according to the blurb, but the prolog says they don't even know each other, they kiss at an elevator in a hospital, he puts her in it and hits the down button. Next thing you know it's a year later and he's drinking and being morose because he couldn't find her. She walked out of his apartment and never looked back. Like she had kept 🌶 personal items there so when did that happen?

Also, your sister shows up on your doorstep, she's had the shit beat outta her, you clean her up, put her to bed where you notice a random business card for a sex club some random woman gave to a week prior and you say must be fate? Ew, that's weird.
2,103 reviews20 followers
Review of advance copy
August 18, 2026
Rating 3.5
This is a new author for me and I don’t know what I was expecting but I had a hard time getting drawn into the story and this feeling lasted for quite awhile. As hard as I tried, I couldn’t seem to get an interest on the story. Then the action starts and it seems to explode. I did like the two main characters, Enzo and Demi. I didn’t get drawn into the story until Enzo and Demi reconnected and from there it did get better. I am sure there are a lot of readers who will absolutely love this story but it just never fully appealed to me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and are voluntarily leaving a review.
2 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 20, 2026
The Masked King is a GREAT book!!! Even though it is the third book in the series, you don't have to read the first two books to understand what is going on! I read this book first and LOVED it!!! Enzo and Demi are so good together!!! This book has twists and turns that I didn't see coming! It has suspense and danger and love and 🌶🌶🥵🌶🌶!!! It had me engaged from page one!! Vivy Skys has a way of writing love stories that have all the feels!!! I couldn't put the book down!!! I am looking forward to reading the first two books in the series next!!!

I highly recommend this book!!!.

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33 reviews
August 24, 2026
Vivy Skys does it again! Enzo Sabatelli lost the love of his life; he has been looking for a year to find her.
Demi left the love of her life for integrity purposes. Demi lives a cop's life, going undercover in a new secret taboo club to ferret out human trafficking. She finds "Brian."
Enzo's search for Demi leads him to JADED a taboo club, where he encounters 'Nyx."
This book leaves the reader on the edge of their seat, devouring page by page. This story proves that love does sustain through chaos.
The Masked King is a five-star read, hands down.

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340 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 15, 2026
This is a second chance romance and its one that will not be easy to put down for long, I know I couldn't.
Enzo Sabatelli the families enforcer has not been himself, depressed that the love of his life Demi disappeared.
He's never stopped looking for her and ends up in an excusive club following a clue and meets Nyx,
both wearing full masks never knowing who they really are.
It's a story filled with danger, violence, kidnapping and revenge and a story that will keep your attention right to the last page.
I loved it.
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173 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy
August 16, 2026
This is Book 3 of The Sabatelli Empire and features the delicious story of Enzo and Demi. If you are a fan on dark romantic suspense that includes tropes such as second chance, secret identities, obsession, captivity, and an antihero and a heroine then dive into this one! Lots of sizzling chemistry, angst, drama, and steamy this book will get you right in the feels and tug at your heart! Well written, great characters, and a superb story line!!!.

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2,151 reviews19 followers
August 24, 2026
Enzo and Demi are character from previous story's it's great to see them get a second chance at love. Demi's an undercover NYPD asset and Enzo is the Sabatelli mafia enforcer she fell in love with and left behind. I so happy they get a chance to find happiness. Vivy Skys writes such passion, emotions as this story twists and turns taking them on a journey that's worth reading as fate steps in and gives them a second chance. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
15 reviews
September 3, 2026
ooof

SPOILERS; Lots of buildup, then torture and degradation, a totally unbelievable shoot out in a burned out house (who fires into a cloud of smoke not knowing where the heroine might be) and an even more unbelievable hospital scene where smoke grenades are deployed, no smoke alarms go off, no nurse comes to check vitals EVER and a corpse is left propped on a chair. Then ridiculous hospital sex (sorry but an arm fracture and two people with gun shot wounds ARE NOT getting frisky. )
9,788 reviews68 followers
Review of advance copy
August 15, 2026
Demi went undercover to discover a trafficking ring, only she ended up falling for enforcer Enzo, but she left knowing their lives were to opposite, Enzo felt the spiral,after she left until a card led him to her at an exclusive club but when those behind it all come for Demi, Enzo will go to any length to to her safe. Well written engaging steamy desires drama action and more, a second chance romance
719 reviews
September 1, 2026
It begins with an invitation.

Enzo and Demi's twisted love story involves a secret club, secret fantasies and secret identities. Soon the mafia clashes with the Bratva as things get very personal and very dangerous for Enzo and Demi. Be ready for heartache, violence, abduction, captivity, betrayal, vendetta, bloodshed, explosions, passion and second chances. This is the third book in the series and I recommend reading the books in chronological order for continuity.
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24 reviews
September 5, 2026
Enzo and Demi’s love story is filled with secrets, passion, danger, and second chances. When the Mafia and the Bratva collide things become interesting and fast paced. This book has violence, betrayal, abduction, explosions, plenty of suspense and hot spicy sex. Drink lots of liquids before, during and after.
This is her third book in the series and you need to make sure you read them in order.

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1,534 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 12, 2026
Wonderful book! Enzo and Demi are two extremely well written characters, sensitive and in tune with each other. A Mafia Underboss and NYPD cop what could possibly go wrong. Fast paced read, action packed page turner. Vivy did it again with this 3rd book in the series.

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3,731 reviews3 followers
August 28, 2026
The Masked King

Wow! This story will make you wonder if memories will keep you guessing! Meeting someone in disguise unable to see each other, there's a connection. Yet, there are forces at work, to do harm. The intensity of this story is full on, drama, and true love hard at work.
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898 reviews4 followers
August 28, 2026
Wow, just wow. Talk about second chances, along with twists and turns, secrets, danger, tension, and don't get me started on Demi and Enzo chemistry. I just couldn't put this down and see what was happening next. You get a rewarding HEA!.

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4,910 reviews78 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 15, 2026
The Masked King is absolutely fantastic! Mix an underboss with an NYPD cop and that makes for quite a story. It's a must read story that brings lots of action, betrayal, drama, suspense and intrigue. From start to finish it was impossible to put this book down making it a great, one sitting read!
1,180 reviews4 followers
August 17, 2026
Darkness
Demi and Enzo. They find each other behind masks, in darkness, not knowing who they are. Unable to touch, to feel. Yet, somehow they sense their connection. They know that what they feel has to mean something. Has to lead them back to who they truly love.
51 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 17, 2026
A well written mafia romance from Vivy, as always. The chemistry between Demi and Enzo continues in this the 3rd Sabatelli book. I did find this one difficult to follow at times however hence the 4* review.

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467 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy
August 19, 2026
Vivy Skys has done it again. I lost sleep over this book. I could see it play out while I was reading. The emotions just flew off the pages.

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148 reviews
August 31, 2026
I usually like Vivy Skys but I couldn't get into this book. Too many side characters?, too long? not enough early development of the main characters so I could root for them later?
not sure what it was but it didn't hit the spot with me.
2,527 reviews6 followers
September 1, 2026
Did not finish.

I stopped at 17 percent. This story didn't hold my interest. It was too slow. The main characters did not appeal to me.
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