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Villains & Brides #2
The Devil's Bride
♡ a forced marriage dark mafia romance ♡
I made one reckless choice at my bachelorette. I let a stranger in a devil mask kiss me.
That same stranger walked into the cathedral, objected to the marriage, and put a bullet through my fiancé’s face while I stood there in white. Then Santino Moretti, the Devil, took me.
I am Aurora Ventura, little sister of the Serpent’s wife. I was promised to a man I did not want.
Now I live under the Devil's roof. His prize. His unfinished war.I hate him. I hate that I kissed him back the first night, and I hate that I always come back to him.
The Devil’s Bride is a standalone forced marriage, enemies to lovers dark mafia romance. Possessive antihero, forced proximity, touch her and die tropes included. HEA. No cheating.
I made one reckless choice at my bachelorette. I let a stranger in a devil mask kiss me.
That same stranger walked into the cathedral, objected to the marriage, and put a bullet through my fiancé’s face while I stood there in white. Then Santino Moretti, the Devil, took me.
I am Aurora Ventura, little sister of the Serpent’s wife. I was promised to a man I did not want.
Now I live under the Devil's roof. His prize. His unfinished war.I hate him. I hate that I kissed him back the first night, and I hate that I always come back to him.
The Devil’s Bride is a standalone forced marriage, enemies to lovers dark mafia romance. Possessive antihero, forced proximity, touch her and die tropes included. HEA. No cheating.
491 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2026
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Quinn Noir
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Quinn Noir writes dark mafia romance about ruthless villains who take what they want and the younger women who refuse to break.
Current series: Villains & Brides
Forced marriage, age gap, possessive antiheroes, and guaranteed HEAs.
♡ Prequel: The Godfather’s Bride (newsletter exclusive)
♡ Book 1: The Serpent’s Bride
♡ Book 2: The Devil’s Bride
♡ Book 3: The Kingpin’s Bride
♡ Book 4: The Butcher's Bride (October 31st)
♡ Book 5: The Heir's Bride (November 31st)
♡ Book 6: The Brother's Bride (December 31st)
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Quinn Noir writes dark mafia romance about ruthless villains who take what they want and the younger women who refuse to break.
Current series: Villains & Brides
Forced marriage, age gap, possessive antiheroes, and guaranteed HEAs.
♡ Prequel: The Godfather’s Bride (newsletter exclusive)
♡ Book 1: The Serpent’s Bride
♡ Book 2: The Devil’s Bride
♡ Book 3: The Kingpin’s Bride
♡ Book 4: The Butcher's Bride (October 31st)
♡ Book 5: The Heir's Bride (November 31st)
♡ Book 6: The Brother's Bride (December 31st)
Join the newsletter for the free 80k prequel and bonus epilogues.
socials: @quinnnoirbooks
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September 2, 2026
This book was the second installment of this series and tbh I liked this one more than the first. There was aspects of this book I disliked similar to the first like how weak the FMC was, instead of making the MMC grovel for anything she just forgives him right away 😐 but overall I enjoyed this book- if you’re looking for the pregnancy trope or breeding kink this is the series for you the men in these books are all about making babies lol
August 24, 2026
So I started book one of this series Friday afternoon, and I was done with book two midday . I have absolutely devoured this series! I honestly don’t think it’s possible to love a MC more than I love Santino, so I completely understand how Aurora feels.
I know I said it already, but I absolutely loved Santino and Aurora. From the second she ordered the lemonade and the games started, I was locked in! The back and forth and jokes between them had me giddy. I loved that they both saw something in each other that they didn’t really allow other people to see. When she clocked the origin of the watch, I literally screamed in my living room!
After Santino decided to speak his mind and absolutely not hold his peace, I was stunned!! And the fact that Aurora kept saying how come he was like. It was a normal day was just wild! But once everything settled, I loved how Santino gave her the illusion of freedom, while our girl knew exactly where she belonged and kept coming back. And guys… the scene/explanation about Santino and Angelo’s birthday broke my freaking heart.
I really enjoyed the little bits and pieces we got about Angelo( I really want more), and I also really loved Santino and Marco’s relationship. I really hope Marco gets his happily ever after! And speaking of relationships, I actually really appreciated Aurora’s conversations with Nonna Rosa. She was someone who had known Santino from birth to now and loved every side of him, so those conversations felt really special.
At one point, I honestly thought I could have done without Mateo’s storyline in this book altogether. However, I ended up really enjoying how everything played out and how it set us up for the next book in the series. I also have to say, I think having each book take place four years apart is such a great touch. I really hope we get little snippets of Leo and Santino dealing with their kids being teenagers, especially Santino with his girls! 😂
One more thing before I go… I kept thinking about how ugly Sergio must’ve been. I just know Leo and Santino were shook! 😂😂😂
I know I said it already, but I absolutely loved Santino and Aurora. From the second she ordered the lemonade and the games started, I was locked in! The back and forth and jokes between them had me giddy. I loved that they both saw something in each other that they didn’t really allow other people to see. When she clocked the origin of the watch, I literally screamed in my living room!
After Santino decided to speak his mind and absolutely not hold his peace, I was stunned!! And the fact that Aurora kept saying how come he was like. It was a normal day was just wild! But once everything settled, I loved how Santino gave her the illusion of freedom, while our girl knew exactly where she belonged and kept coming back. And guys… the scene/explanation about Santino and Angelo’s birthday broke my freaking heart.
I really enjoyed the little bits and pieces we got about Angelo( I really want more), and I also really loved Santino and Marco’s relationship. I really hope Marco gets his happily ever after! And speaking of relationships, I actually really appreciated Aurora’s conversations with Nonna Rosa. She was someone who had known Santino from birth to now and loved every side of him, so those conversations felt really special.
At one point, I honestly thought I could have done without Mateo’s storyline in this book altogether. However, I ended up really enjoying how everything played out and how it set us up for the next book in the series. I also have to say, I think having each book take place four years apart is such a great touch. I really hope we get little snippets of Leo and Santino dealing with their kids being teenagers, especially Santino with his girls! 😂
One more thing before I go… I kept thinking about how ugly Sergio must’ve been. I just know Leo and Santino were shook! 😂😂😂
September 26, 2026
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I enjoyed reading this book. I’m excited for the next one.
I 10/10 recommend this book and series.
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I enjoyed reading this book. I’m excited for the next one.
I 10/10 recommend this book and series.
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
• 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 5✨
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - July 1, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- Mafia Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Kidnapped Bride
- Possessive Hero
- Obsessive MMC
- Forced Proximity
- Pregnancy Trope
- Touch Her & Die
- Morally Black Hero
- Family Feud
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Aurora's life is turned upside down when a devil-masked stranger from one reckless night crashes her wedding, kills her fiancé, and takes her for himself. What follows is a dark, dangerous, and addictive journey filled with obsession, loyalty, family conflicts, and a love that refuses to be broken.
I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. The chemistry between Aurora and Santino was intense from the start, and every interaction had me completely invested in their story.
Santino was hands down my favorite part of this book. This man was absolutely unhinged, obsessed, possessive, and completely gone for Aurora. He would burn the entire world down if it meant keeping her safe. Beneath all that darkness was a man with a heartbreaking past that honestly made me emotional. The more I learned about him, the more my heart hurt for him. What made me love him even more was how incredibly soft he was with Aurora. He was ruthless, feared, and deadly to everyone else, but with her, he showed a completely different side. Every protective moment, every act of care, and every little glimpse of his softer side had me kicking my feet.
Aurora was strong, stubborn, and never backed down easily. I loved that she challenged Santino instead of simply accepting everything he did.
The romance, obsession, mafia drama, action, and emotional moments were perfectly balanced. I devoured this book and loved every second of it. Santino and Aurora completely stole my heart.
So excited for Matteo book!!
Thank you author for the ARC! 🖤
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - July 1, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- Mafia Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Kidnapped Bride
- Possessive Hero
- Obsessive MMC
- Forced Proximity
- Pregnancy Trope
- Touch Her & Die
- Morally Black Hero
- Family Feud
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Aurora's life is turned upside down when a devil-masked stranger from one reckless night crashes her wedding, kills her fiancé, and takes her for himself. What follows is a dark, dangerous, and addictive journey filled with obsession, loyalty, family conflicts, and a love that refuses to be broken.
I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. The chemistry between Aurora and Santino was intense from the start, and every interaction had me completely invested in their story.
Santino was hands down my favorite part of this book. This man was absolutely unhinged, obsessed, possessive, and completely gone for Aurora. He would burn the entire world down if it meant keeping her safe. Beneath all that darkness was a man with a heartbreaking past that honestly made me emotional. The more I learned about him, the more my heart hurt for him. What made me love him even more was how incredibly soft he was with Aurora. He was ruthless, feared, and deadly to everyone else, but with her, he showed a completely different side. Every protective moment, every act of care, and every little glimpse of his softer side had me kicking my feet.
Aurora was strong, stubborn, and never backed down easily. I loved that she challenged Santino instead of simply accepting everything he did.
The romance, obsession, mafia drama, action, and emotional moments were perfectly balanced. I devoured this book and loved every second of it. Santino and Aurora completely stole my heart.
So excited for Matteo book!!
Thank you author for the ARC! 🖤
August 19, 2026
Of course I was going to grab this one after reading The Serpent’s Bride mainly because I wanted to know about Sergio 😬
Aurora, whom we met in SB is being forced into marriage by her sister and her husband, Chiara and Leo, a loveless marriage she never wanted, never wanted to be a part of the mafia, wanted her freedom too much but her sister wants her to be protected. A last hurrah, Aurora leaves her bodyguard along with her friends and ends up a club. The owner of the club sees her and is instantly fascinated, all bets are off. The wedding does not go without a hitch (I say this tongue in cheek 🤭) Aurora finds herself a captive to Santino…will she find her freedom?
There is so much packed into this storyline, flowing through from page to page with the MCs back n forth, the angst, the emotions, each sharing their backgrounds, his obsession and revenge all makes for a great mafia romance.
Forced marriage | spice | breeding kink | lady napping | Forced pregnancy | Possessive MC | Mafia Romance | Violence | Found Family | Interconnected series
Aurora, whom we met in SB is being forced into marriage by her sister and her husband, Chiara and Leo, a loveless marriage she never wanted, never wanted to be a part of the mafia, wanted her freedom too much but her sister wants her to be protected. A last hurrah, Aurora leaves her bodyguard along with her friends and ends up a club. The owner of the club sees her and is instantly fascinated, all bets are off. The wedding does not go without a hitch (I say this tongue in cheek 🤭) Aurora finds herself a captive to Santino…will she find her freedom?
There is so much packed into this storyline, flowing through from page to page with the MCs back n forth, the angst, the emotions, each sharing their backgrounds, his obsession and revenge all makes for a great mafia romance.
Forced marriage | spice | breeding kink | lady napping | Forced pregnancy | Possessive MC | Mafia Romance | Violence | Found Family | Interconnected series
August 21, 2026
Santino Moretti's soul has been dead for four years since his twin brother was brutally taken from him. But one kiss from a bride-to-be when she wandered into his nightclub brought him back to life. He'll stop at nothing to make her his... even unalive her groom at the altar. Aurora has become his obsession, his hope, his love.
This is my first book by this author and can be read a a standalone even though it's book 2 in the series. Santino is definitely morally grey with a tortured past, but with a secret sweetness just for her. I liked seeing their relationship develop slowly and how he gave her time to fall for him. I felt the story itself was good, but could use some more editing. Parts of the story jumped around or were repeated, sometimes I couldn't tell who exactly was speaking, and a few scenes were a bit confusing. But overall I did like the book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
This is my first book by this author and can be read a a standalone even though it's book 2 in the series. Santino is definitely morally grey with a tortured past, but with a secret sweetness just for her. I liked seeing their relationship develop slowly and how he gave her time to fall for him. I felt the story itself was good, but could use some more editing. Parts of the story jumped around or were repeated, sometimes I couldn't tell who exactly was speaking, and a few scenes were a bit confusing. But overall I did like the book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
September 19, 2026
Absolutely love this series - fantastic storylines loveable characters story and spice
September 6, 2026
A dark, sizzling and sexy read with Santino and Aurora. She finally sees him and wants him, a dangerous man who is absolutely obsessed with her and knows exactly where he wants her. Every morning, day and night. Oh yeah... I'm off to find the other books in this series now...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2026
She is in an arranged marriage and on her wedding day, the man she kissed a week ago shoots her groom and kidnaps her. He falls first, starts a war, can he keep her safe? Can he stay alive? Will she come to love him? Very spicy and thoroughly enjoyable story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A stolen bride falls for the devil who burns her world down.
Aurora has spent her life being told what her future should look like. One reckless night changes everything, and she finds herself caught in the orbit of mafia boss Santino. Dangerous, obsessive, and impossible to ignore, he's the last man she should trust and the one she can't stop thinking about.
Santino built his reputation on control, loyalty, and fear. Grief has hollowed him out, leaving behind a man who takes what he wants and never looks back. Yet Aurora challenges every certainty he has, turning possession into something far more complicated.
As enemies close in and old wounds resurface, Aurora must decide whether freedom means walking away or choosing a future she never expected. Santino, meanwhile, faces the cost of obsession and the consequences of a life built on violence. Together, they confront what love looks like when it grows from chaos instead of safety.
Aurora learns to trust her instincts, claim her choices, and pursue a future she actively wants. Santino begins to understand devotion beyond possession and control. Their connection evolves from dangerous attraction and reluctant captivity into a fiercely loyal partnership where trust and emotional intimacy become just as important as desire.
An ultra-steamy, enemies to lovers, captive romance, morally gray mafia romance filled with obsession, possessiveness, danger, loyalty, and hard-won trust. It explores grief, power, identity, freedom, family expectations, trauma, devotion, and the complicated line between being taken and choosing to stay. It’s about a woman determined to claim her own future, a man forced to confront the cost of his obsession, and a love story forged in chaos that ultimately becomes a choice made by both of them.
The Elevator Pitch: A bride trapped between duty and desire finds her life upended by a dangerous man whose obsession threatens to ignite a war. As old grief, family loyalties, and buried fears collide, what begins as captivity evolves into a battle over choice, trust, and the future they might build together. In a world shaped by violence and devotion, two damaged hearts must decide whether love is a cage or a freedom worth fighting for.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
Aurora has spent her life being told what her future should look like. One reckless night changes everything, and she finds herself caught in the orbit of mafia boss Santino. Dangerous, obsessive, and impossible to ignore, he's the last man she should trust and the one she can't stop thinking about.
Santino built his reputation on control, loyalty, and fear. Grief has hollowed him out, leaving behind a man who takes what he wants and never looks back. Yet Aurora challenges every certainty he has, turning possession into something far more complicated.
As enemies close in and old wounds resurface, Aurora must decide whether freedom means walking away or choosing a future she never expected. Santino, meanwhile, faces the cost of obsession and the consequences of a life built on violence. Together, they confront what love looks like when it grows from chaos instead of safety.
Aurora learns to trust her instincts, claim her choices, and pursue a future she actively wants. Santino begins to understand devotion beyond possession and control. Their connection evolves from dangerous attraction and reluctant captivity into a fiercely loyal partnership where trust and emotional intimacy become just as important as desire.
An ultra-steamy, enemies to lovers, captive romance, morally gray mafia romance filled with obsession, possessiveness, danger, loyalty, and hard-won trust. It explores grief, power, identity, freedom, family expectations, trauma, devotion, and the complicated line between being taken and choosing to stay. It’s about a woman determined to claim her own future, a man forced to confront the cost of his obsession, and a love story forged in chaos that ultimately becomes a choice made by both of them.
The Elevator Pitch: A bride trapped between duty and desire finds her life upended by a dangerous man whose obsession threatens to ignite a war. As old grief, family loyalties, and buried fears collide, what begins as captivity evolves into a battle over choice, trust, and the future they might build together. In a world shaped by violence and devotion, two damaged hearts must decide whether love is a cage or a freedom worth fighting for.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
July 9, 2026
We have Aurora, searching for her own identity, for freedom and autonomy, while on the other side we have Santino, still clinging to the past, to the memories of his twin brother. He lives in constant conflict, caught between intense resentment and a thirst for revenge.
What begins as a struggle for survival and freedom quickly transforms into a dangerous game of seduction, where the lines blur from the very beginning. From their first encounter, Santino's obsession with Aurora is so strong that it completely consumes you, trapping and captivating you.
It was a bit strange to read how Leo and Chiara were a little harsh or more "strict" in this story (that's how I felt at first), but this will gradually change as the plot unfolds.
What also surprised me greatly was how the villain became the protagonist; it was strangely captivating and completely changed my perspective from when I read the first book, and I think I absolutely loved it. It's a story full of shadows from the past, pain, and dangerous pacts.
It's a sensual, addictive, erotic, passionate, and beautifully dark read.
What begins as a struggle for survival and freedom quickly transforms into a dangerous game of seduction, where the lines blur from the very beginning. From their first encounter, Santino's obsession with Aurora is so strong that it completely consumes you, trapping and captivating you.
It was a bit strange to read how Leo and Chiara were a little harsh or more "strict" in this story (that's how I felt at first), but this will gradually change as the plot unfolds.
What also surprised me greatly was how the villain became the protagonist; it was strangely captivating and completely changed my perspective from when I read the first book, and I think I absolutely loved it. It's a story full of shadows from the past, pain, and dangerous pacts.
It's a sensual, addictive, erotic, passionate, and beautifully dark read.
August 21, 2026
An obsessed mafia villain, a bloodstained altar and a forced marriage full of danger and passion.
Filled with obsession, danger and an extremely gripping opening. The story begins when the virginal Aurora Ventura has an impulsive, chemistry-filled encounter with a stranger wearing a devil’s mask at her hen party. However, everything takes a drastic turn on her wedding day: the mysterious man turns out to be Santino Moretti (‘The Devil’), who interrupts the ceremony in the cathedral, murders her fiancé at the altar and claims her as his own. Amidst wars between criminal families, mutual hatred and a forced marriage, Aurora’s fury and resistance clash with the boundless, lethal obsession of a villain determined to destroy everything, who will not hesitate to kill again to protect what he considers his own—whatever it takes to keep her.
Filled with obsession, danger and an extremely gripping opening. The story begins when the virginal Aurora Ventura has an impulsive, chemistry-filled encounter with a stranger wearing a devil’s mask at her hen party. However, everything takes a drastic turn on her wedding day: the mysterious man turns out to be Santino Moretti (‘The Devil’), who interrupts the ceremony in the cathedral, murders her fiancé at the altar and claims her as his own. Amidst wars between criminal families, mutual hatred and a forced marriage, Aurora’s fury and resistance clash with the boundless, lethal obsession of a villain determined to destroy everything, who will not hesitate to kill again to protect what he considers his own—whatever it takes to keep her.
July 10, 2026
Please go ahead and read it. It's worth it.This story actually shows that emotional bonding between the FMCs and MMCs. Yes, Santino is feral. Yes, he has forced things on her but you'll still feel like she has a choice. In everything. And Aurora being my warrior looked straight to his eyes and challenged everything he did. Made him lose control. (**** If you don't like breeding kink then please do avoid). Character development of each of the characters will help you see how this story unfolds.
August 23, 2026
Aurora from the beginning was head strong and wanted a choice. In the beginning I wasnt sure about Santino and sad about Sergio, until Santino's character was explained more. Then he became a favorite and I loved the ending!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Quinn Noir is officially one of my all time favorite authors because this book was everything I hoped it would be and more.
Dark, brutal, and overflowing with emotion, this story isn't just about obsession—it's about healing, redemption, and finding light in the darkest corners. Every page pulled me deeper into a world filled with violence, loyalty, and impossible choices, yet at its heart was a love story that felt raw, earned, and unforgettable.
Santino is the kind of morally black hero you can't look away from. Ruthless, feared, and completely unapologetic, he wears the mask of the devil himself, but beneath it is a man carrying years of loneliness and pain. Aurora is every bit his equal—strong-willed, fearless, and never afraid to challenge him. Together they are explosive. Their banter, stubbornness, and undeniable chemistry made every interaction impossible to put down.
The tension was addictive, the spice was incredible, and the emotional depth gave the story so much weight. I loved watching two broken souls become each other's salvation without ever losing who they were individually.
Tropes you can expect:
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
❤️ Enemies to Lovers
🔥 Morally Black MMC
⛓️ Captive Romance
💀 Obsession & Possessiveness
🩸 Sin, Redemption & Salvation
⚔️ Touch Her and Die
🌶️ Ultra Steamy
🖤 Fierce, Strong FMC
✨ Healing Through Love
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️
Looking forward to Matteo's story next
Dark, brutal, and overflowing with emotion, this story isn't just about obsession—it's about healing, redemption, and finding light in the darkest corners. Every page pulled me deeper into a world filled with violence, loyalty, and impossible choices, yet at its heart was a love story that felt raw, earned, and unforgettable.
Santino is the kind of morally black hero you can't look away from. Ruthless, feared, and completely unapologetic, he wears the mask of the devil himself, but beneath it is a man carrying years of loneliness and pain. Aurora is every bit his equal—strong-willed, fearless, and never afraid to challenge him. Together they are explosive. Their banter, stubbornness, and undeniable chemistry made every interaction impossible to put down.
The tension was addictive, the spice was incredible, and the emotional depth gave the story so much weight. I loved watching two broken souls become each other's salvation without ever losing who they were individually.
Tropes you can expect:
🖤 Dark Mafia Romance
❤️ Enemies to Lovers
🔥 Morally Black MMC
⛓️ Captive Romance
💀 Obsession & Possessiveness
🩸 Sin, Redemption & Salvation
⚔️ Touch Her and Die
🌶️ Ultra Steamy
🖤 Fierce, Strong FMC
✨ Healing Through Love
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️
Looking forward to Matteo's story next
August 22, 2026
Wat een heerlijk boek! Een maffia dark romance waarvan ik er nog vele van wil lezen.
Review of advance copy
This book was full of the thoughts of each of the protagonists and not as much danger, although there was some. Two people, Aurora, a bride marrying a man old enough to be her father against her will and the other, Santino, brother of her brother-in-law sees her and attends the wedding just to kill the groom and make off with the bride.
Even though she was unhappy with her groom, being stolen and told she is being kept makes her steaming mad. She is tired of others telling her what to do!!!
But Santino does nothing to force her or hurt her. He says he was saving her from an unhappy marriage. She just wants to leave and do what she wants to do. Plus, she does not want Santino's actions to start a Mafia war between brothers.
This book goes deep into the thoughts and feelings of each of the main protagonists as they get to know one another. Both want to deny what is growing between them and they are pretty good at doing this. I enjoyed reading and following their development as well as the exciting ending when the enemies of Santino come for them both.
It is well worth the time to read. Pick it up.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Even though she was unhappy with her groom, being stolen and told she is being kept makes her steaming mad. She is tired of others telling her what to do!!!
But Santino does nothing to force her or hurt her. He says he was saving her from an unhappy marriage. She just wants to leave and do what she wants to do. Plus, she does not want Santino's actions to start a Mafia war between brothers.
This book goes deep into the thoughts and feelings of each of the main protagonists as they get to know one another. Both want to deny what is growing between them and they are pretty good at doing this. I enjoyed reading and following their development as well as the exciting ending when the enemies of Santino come for them both.
It is well worth the time to read. Pick it up.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2026
Book: The Devil’s Bride
Author: Quinn Noir
Pages: 332
Series: Yes {Villains & Brides Series} book 2
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5 {13, 14, 17, 18, 25}
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Protective Psychopath
🖤 Virgin FMC
🖤 Soft only for her
🖤 Praise
🖤 Breeding Kink
🖤 Burns the World for her
🖤 Jealous/Possessive Mafia Villain
✨ Dedication: To those who choose the devil over Prince Charming ✨
Aurora is being forced into a marriage she does not want to help “keep her safe” and she wants no part of that! She goes out for her bachelorette party where she meets a man in a devil mask and kisses him.
The man in the devil mask just happens to be the same man that shows up to her wedding, takes out her groom, and kidnaps her.
Santino Moretti wants revenge but the more time he spends with Aurora he wonders if that’s what he really wants.
This book gave me all the feels and I love their back and forth banter!!
“Quotes”
“Tell me something, Aurora. While your poor fiancé was reciting his vows…” My gaze dragged slowly over her face. “Were you thinking about him? Or were you thinking about the man in the devil mask?”
"They suit you," he said voice dropping into that dangerous register that made my knees weak. "Diamonds and defiance. My favorite fucking combination."
Author: Quinn Noir
Pages: 332
Series: Yes {Villains & Brides Series} book 2
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5 {13, 14, 17, 18, 25}
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Protective Psychopath
🖤 Virgin FMC
🖤 Soft only for her
🖤 Praise
🖤 Breeding Kink
🖤 Burns the World for her
🖤 Jealous/Possessive Mafia Villain
✨ Dedication: To those who choose the devil over Prince Charming ✨
Aurora is being forced into a marriage she does not want to help “keep her safe” and she wants no part of that! She goes out for her bachelorette party where she meets a man in a devil mask and kisses him.
The man in the devil mask just happens to be the same man that shows up to her wedding, takes out her groom, and kidnaps her.
Santino Moretti wants revenge but the more time he spends with Aurora he wonders if that’s what he really wants.
This book gave me all the feels and I love their back and forth banter!!
“Quotes”
“Tell me something, Aurora. While your poor fiancé was reciting his vows…” My gaze dragged slowly over her face. “Were you thinking about him? Or were you thinking about the man in the devil mask?”
"They suit you," he said voice dropping into that dangerous register that made my knees weak. "Diamonds and defiance. My favorite fucking combination."
July 5, 2026
Santino Had Me Loving Every Red Flag!
Aurora and Santino had me hooked from the very first page of "The Devil's Bride" . That prologue immediately sets the tone with obsession, violence, and just chaos, and I knew I was in for one wild ride. Besties... Santino is completely unhinged, and somehow that only made me love his character more. The way his grief over losing his twin brother adds another layer beneath all those 🚩🚩🚩 made him surprisingly easy to root for.
The chemistry between Aurora and Santino is absolutely explosive. Their banter had me laughing just as much as the tension had me holding my breath, and those spicy moments DEFINITELY delivered. Uhhh... Santino has a filthy mouth and his dirty talk... HOT AF! 🥵
🥰LOVED: Bruno ~ scene stealer. Matteo ~ hilarious!
😒ANNOYED: Aurora constantly wandering off alone! Knowing full well someone was after her!
😳WHOA: That plot twist! And don't get me started on Sergio!
Still, this mafia romance packed suspense, emotion, humor, and heat into one addictive story. I cannot wait for Matteo's book!
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
🥀 My ratings and review are my own. For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Aurora and Santino had me hooked from the very first page of "The Devil's Bride" . That prologue immediately sets the tone with obsession, violence, and just chaos, and I knew I was in for one wild ride. Besties... Santino is completely unhinged, and somehow that only made me love his character more. The way his grief over losing his twin brother adds another layer beneath all those 🚩🚩🚩 made him surprisingly easy to root for.
The chemistry between Aurora and Santino is absolutely explosive. Their banter had me laughing just as much as the tension had me holding my breath, and those spicy moments DEFINITELY delivered. Uhhh... Santino has a filthy mouth and his dirty talk... HOT AF! 🥵
🥰LOVED: Bruno ~ scene stealer. Matteo ~ hilarious!
😒ANNOYED: Aurora constantly wandering off alone! Knowing full well someone was after her!
😳WHOA: That plot twist! And don't get me started on Sergio!
Still, this mafia romance packed suspense, emotion, humor, and heat into one addictive story. I cannot wait for Matteo's book!
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
🥀 My ratings and review are my own. For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
July 9, 2026
This book was absolutely amazing! Quinn always blows me away with her writing and characters. I am looking forward to Book 3!!!
Review of advance copy
The devil you know by MeemsAngel82
This was so good! Exciting and kept my attention. The characters were fleshed out and I love continuity and this book definitely had that. While this can definitely be read as a standalone, there is a book one about her sister that was excellent. I ended up loving this H and the h was good for him.
He stole the bride and kept her.
He had every right to be man, too what he did considering this is the mafia world and they deal in death and violence. She did what she could and when it came down to it their chemistry was there and they understood one another. They are really steamy together and there is such a shock towards the and of the book. Now I still stand by this, for me, I wanted her with her brother's man. His friend and the constant that was in the first book. Making her and him a pair was teased at the end of that book and I was so happy about that. I read about this book and who she ended up with and had to read it because it is still so good. I just wished the H was the man we knew from before.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was so good! Exciting and kept my attention. The characters were fleshed out and I love continuity and this book definitely had that. While this can definitely be read as a standalone, there is a book one about her sister that was excellent. I ended up loving this H and the h was good for him.
He stole the bride and kept her.
He had every right to be man, too what he did considering this is the mafia world and they deal in death and violence. She did what she could and when it came down to it their chemistry was there and they understood one another. They are really steamy together and there is such a shock towards the and of the book. Now I still stand by this, for me, I wanted her with her brother's man. His friend and the constant that was in the first book. Making her and him a pair was teased at the end of that book and I was so happy about that. I read about this book and who she ended up with and had to read it because it is still so good. I just wished the H was the man we knew from before.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2026
This is the second book in the series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Santino Moretti is nicknamed the Devil and he is quick to act like the devil too, especially after the darkness his life descended into after the death of his twin brother, Angelo.
Aurora is 18 and has been betrothed by her brother-in-law to marry Sergio, his right hand man. This is the last thing she wants to do and as an act of rebellion goes out on a bachelorette party to have some fun before the wedding.
She goes into a club, which she thinks is a nightclub. How wrong can she be?? It's actually an upmarket sex club owned by Santino.
Her friends leave her to explore the club and she ends up talking to Santino - neither of them knew each other's name. They end up going to a private room in the club and only kissed - but very passionately.
Neither of them can stop thinking about the other one, but Aurora's wedding goes ahead. During the service, when the priest asks if anyone objects, Santino stands up and says he does.
Their story develops as Aurora feels initially trapped, scared and attracted all at the same time.
A gripping story which made me kept turning the pages.
Santino Moretti is nicknamed the Devil and he is quick to act like the devil too, especially after the darkness his life descended into after the death of his twin brother, Angelo.
Aurora is 18 and has been betrothed by her brother-in-law to marry Sergio, his right hand man. This is the last thing she wants to do and as an act of rebellion goes out on a bachelorette party to have some fun before the wedding.
She goes into a club, which she thinks is a nightclub. How wrong can she be?? It's actually an upmarket sex club owned by Santino.
Her friends leave her to explore the club and she ends up talking to Santino - neither of them knew each other's name. They end up going to a private room in the club and only kissed - but very passionately.
Neither of them can stop thinking about the other one, but Aurora's wedding goes ahead. During the service, when the priest asks if anyone objects, Santino stands up and says he does.
Their story develops as Aurora feels initially trapped, scared and attracted all at the same time.
A gripping story which made me kept turning the pages.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2026
If I could give 10 stars for this book, I would!! It is the second book in the Villians & Brides series and follows on from the first book 'The Serpent's bride' with one of the Chiara's younger siblings (from the first book) Aurora kidnapped on her wedding day after her fiance Sergio is murdered.
Aurora is kidnapped by Santiano who meets Aurora by accident at his club a couple of weeks earlier and cannot get her out of his mind.Santiano takes Aurora back to his home and from there, the storyline really kicks in with their emotions, passion for each other spills out. Santiano has a complicated family and has been drifting for the past 4 years since his twin Angelo was murdered.
They are being attacked on all sides by people who do not want them together. There is a twist I did not see coming but it is a good twist. The spice in this book is super hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting!
I cannot wait for the next book in the series about another sibling Matteo!
Aurora is kidnapped by Santiano who meets Aurora by accident at his club a couple of weeks earlier and cannot get her out of his mind.Santiano takes Aurora back to his home and from there, the storyline really kicks in with their emotions, passion for each other spills out. Santiano has a complicated family and has been drifting for the past 4 years since his twin Angelo was murdered.
They are being attacked on all sides by people who do not want them together. There is a twist I did not see coming but it is a good twist. The spice in this book is super hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting!
I cannot wait for the next book in the series about another sibling Matteo!
July 3, 2026
I thought this was a phenomenal read. This series is addicted. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved everything in it. The storyline was fantastic and the characters just were complicated but intriguing. I can’t wait to read the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2026
The beginning shocked me! I read the first book and was honestly so surprised by the events that started this book. I did not expect it. This of course hooked me for the rest of the book. Aurora and Santino are so good together. I didn’t think I was going to like Santino because of his brother in book 1 but he’s so different. I really enjoyed their dynamic and the story flowed really well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2026
This book takes you on a ride of redemption. A path to surviving and living again. Ofcourse, it has twists and turns along the way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2026
Advanced reader copy: I was desperate to read this immediately after finishing Quinn’s The Serpent’s Bride, and I was not disappointed 👏🏼 (while these are standalone books, the only thing better than 1 book is 2 so go ahead and read The Serpent’s Bride real quick and come back, I’ll wait….)
The banter was bantering.
The flirting was flirting.
And the spiceeee was spicyyyyy 🌶️
Clutch those pearls ladies and gents, the betrayalllll, the power, the GASPED THAT WERE GUSPED as the flirting strangers became enemies that then became lovers.
Aurora + Santino EASILY top 3 mafia romance stories for me.
TOUCH 👏🏼 HER 👏🏼 AND 👏🏼 DIE 👏🏼
The banter was bantering.
The flirting was flirting.
And the spiceeee was spicyyyyy 🌶️
Clutch those pearls ladies and gents, the betrayalllll, the power, the GASPED THAT WERE GUSPED as the flirting strangers became enemies that then became lovers.
Aurora + Santino EASILY top 3 mafia romance stories for me.
TOUCH 👏🏼 HER 👏🏼 AND 👏🏼 DIE 👏🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved everything about this book. Santino and Auroras story was complete fire 🔥. Some surprising twists i didn't see at all. Perfect balance of plot and spiciness. Excited to see what the next book has in store for Matteo
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
July 3, 2026
4.5 stars
💋 One stolen kiss. One dead fiancé. One obsessed Devil.
Aurora is only eighteen and a half and about to be forced into marriage, so the only thing she asks for beforehand is one bachelorette party... and we all know how those usually end. 😂 Hers ends with a stolen kiss from a masked stranger. Then that same man kills her fiancé at the altar, kidnaps her, and declares she's his. Wow!!!! 😳
Aurora is witty, stubborn, and I loved her in the first book. She never lets Santino walk all over her. Their banter was so funny and enjoyable. Santino is possessive, ruthless, and completely obsessed with Aurora. After losing his twin brother Angelo four years ago, he wasn't really living, just existing... until Aurora walks into his club. Suddenly, he's willing to risk his life, his empire, his future, even a war, for one completely insane reason: her. He has already chosen her over everything, and he'd paint the city red to keep his little troublemaker safe. 😭
Their chemistry is steamy hot. That first time was shocking, to say the least. 😳 Resentment slowly turns into trust, attraction, and love, and Santino even makes alliances he never would have considered just to get her back. This book is packed with action, family drama, betrayal, secrets, unexpected twists, emotional moments, and plenty of tension.
This is usually an easy five-star read for me, but one thing prevented it: Chiara. If you read The Serpent's Bride (which I highly recommend), expect to hate her fiercely here. I just couldn't overlook that! She knew exactly what it felt like to be forced into a marriage she never wanted, yet she pushed Aurora toward the same fate. I understand she wanted to protect her sister, but come on, Chiara... you of all people should have known better! Thankfully, Santino and Aurora more than made up for it. They deserved their happy ending, and now I'm incredibly curious about Matteo's book.
It seems interesting. Very interesting. 👀😂
💋 One stolen kiss. One dead fiancé. One obsessed Devil.
Aurora is only eighteen and a half and about to be forced into marriage, so the only thing she asks for beforehand is one bachelorette party... and we all know how those usually end. 😂 Hers ends with a stolen kiss from a masked stranger. Then that same man kills her fiancé at the altar, kidnaps her, and declares she's his. Wow!!!! 😳
Aurora is witty, stubborn, and I loved her in the first book. She never lets Santino walk all over her. Their banter was so funny and enjoyable. Santino is possessive, ruthless, and completely obsessed with Aurora. After losing his twin brother Angelo four years ago, he wasn't really living, just existing... until Aurora walks into his club. Suddenly, he's willing to risk his life, his empire, his future, even a war, for one completely insane reason: her. He has already chosen her over everything, and he'd paint the city red to keep his little troublemaker safe. 😭
Their chemistry is steamy hot. That first time was shocking, to say the least. 😳 Resentment slowly turns into trust, attraction, and love, and Santino even makes alliances he never would have considered just to get her back. This book is packed with action, family drama, betrayal, secrets, unexpected twists, emotional moments, and plenty of tension.
This is usually an easy five-star read for me, but one thing prevented it: Chiara. If you read The Serpent's Bride (which I highly recommend), expect to hate her fiercely here. I just couldn't overlook that! She knew exactly what it felt like to be forced into a marriage she never wanted, yet she pushed Aurora toward the same fate. I understand she wanted to protect her sister, but come on, Chiara... you of all people should have known better! Thankfully, Santino and Aurora more than made up for it. They deserved their happy ending, and now I'm incredibly curious about Matteo's book.
It seems interesting. Very interesting. 👀😂
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am giving this book 4 stars solely because I absolutely loved Santino and Aurora as characters. Otherwise, this would have been a 2-star read, if not a 1-star.
Aurora and Santino’s characters were wonderful. Their banter at the beginning was so entertaining, especially with Aurora's sharp wit. The grief and loss Santino experienced was written like a living, breathing thing. It felt so raw that you could almost reach out and touch it. Throughout the entire book, there is this heavy sense of loss, of something that can never be recovered.
⚠️ WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD AND WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE!
Still, Santino and Aurora saved this for me but unfortunately, not entirely.
Aurora and Santino’s characters were wonderful. Their banter at the beginning was so entertaining, especially with Aurora's sharp wit. The grief and loss Santino experienced was written like a living, breathing thing. It felt so raw that you could almost reach out and touch it. Throughout the entire book, there is this heavy sense of loss, of something that can never be recovered.
⚠️ WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD AND WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE!
Still, Santino and Aurora saved this for me but unfortunately, not entirely.
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