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Devoted Demise : DiFranco Duet
I, Jacob DiFranco, have lived my entire life by the laws of The Family — until Aurora Bruno, the illegitimate daughter of one of the elders, enters my life.
Loving her feels like stepping onto thin ice. If I let my guard down, I could lose more of her, and that would be worse than death itself. After an unthinkable accident places us in a precarious position, I am ordered to cut ties with her and fulfill my promise to marry her sister. Her safety and that of The Family lie within me; I have to be the one to pull back.
I must decide whether to honor a blood oath or fight a system that buries anyone who resists. Torn between duty and a woman who awakens the man I thought dead, I must face lies, betrayal, and The Family’s darkest rites to save the only person I can’t afford to lose.
This is a ruthless, addictive novel about domination, devotion, and what happens when family law turns to murder.
Loving her feels like stepping onto thin ice. If I let my guard down, I could lose more of her, and that would be worse than death itself. After an unthinkable accident places us in a precarious position, I am ordered to cut ties with her and fulfill my promise to marry her sister. Her safety and that of The Family lie within me; I have to be the one to pull back.
I must decide whether to honor a blood oath or fight a system that buries anyone who resists. Torn between duty and a woman who awakens the man I thought dead, I must face lies, betrayal, and The Family’s darkest rites to save the only person I can’t afford to lose.
This is a ruthless, addictive novel about domination, devotion, and what happens when family law turns to murder.
- GenresDark Romance
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2026
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October 14, 2026
Per usual, Andrea Huston definitely knows how to write a dark romance filled with secrets, betrayal, and forbidden love!
Devoted Demise takes us deeper into the world of The Family, where loyalty means everything and breaking the rules can cost you your life.
Jacob DiFranco has spent his entire life following The Family's rules, but Aurora Bruno changes everything. The problem? He's promised to marry her sister, and The Family isn't exactly known for letting people make their own decisions!
I absolutely love the whole forbidden love aspect of this story. There's just something about a man who has to choose between everything he's ever known and the woman he can't imagine losing. Jacob's situation definitely makes you question how far someone should go to protect the people they love.
Between the family secrets, dangerous traditions, betrayal, and the constant battle between love and loyalty, there's definitely plenty of drama!
What makes this storyline so interesting is that doing the right thing isn't always as simple as it seems. Sometimes protecting someone means making decisions that could destroy everything.
If you love dark romance with forbidden relationships, complicated family dynamics, possessive men, and plenty of suspense, definitely add Devoted Demise to your TBR!
🖤 Because sometimes love is worth breaking every rule!
Devoted Demise takes us deeper into the world of The Family, where loyalty means everything and breaking the rules can cost you your life.
Jacob DiFranco has spent his entire life following The Family's rules, but Aurora Bruno changes everything. The problem? He's promised to marry her sister, and The Family isn't exactly known for letting people make their own decisions!
I absolutely love the whole forbidden love aspect of this story. There's just something about a man who has to choose between everything he's ever known and the woman he can't imagine losing. Jacob's situation definitely makes you question how far someone should go to protect the people they love.
Between the family secrets, dangerous traditions, betrayal, and the constant battle between love and loyalty, there's definitely plenty of drama!
What makes this storyline so interesting is that doing the right thing isn't always as simple as it seems. Sometimes protecting someone means making decisions that could destroy everything.
If you love dark romance with forbidden relationships, complicated family dynamics, possessive men, and plenty of suspense, definitely add Devoted Demise to your TBR!
🖤 Because sometimes love is worth breaking every rule!
June 8, 2026
Devoted Demise picked up exactly where Broken or Buried left off and somehow managed to make me even more obsessed with Rorie and Jake. From the very first chapter, I was completely locked in, desperate to know what would happen next and already dreading reaching the final page.
The heartbreak in this story hit hard. Every revelation, every twist, and every unanswered question had me craving more. The mystery kept me hooked the entire time, but it was the devotion between Rorie and Jake that truly stole the show. Their connection is intense, consuming, and unforgettable. Through every obstacle, their loyalty to each other felt so real that I couldn’t help but feel every emotion right alongside them.
This book gave me everything I wanted heartache, tension, mystery, and a romance that refuses to let go. And that ending was everything that I needed! Thank you, Andrea! I am ready for Rocky’s book ASAP!!!!
The heartbreak in this story hit hard. Every revelation, every twist, and every unanswered question had me craving more. The mystery kept me hooked the entire time, but it was the devotion between Rorie and Jake that truly stole the show. Their connection is intense, consuming, and unforgettable. Through every obstacle, their loyalty to each other felt so real that I couldn’t help but feel every emotion right alongside them.
This book gave me everything I wanted heartache, tension, mystery, and a romance that refuses to let go. And that ending was everything that I needed! Thank you, Andrea! I am ready for Rocky’s book ASAP!!!!
October 18, 2026
After he was forced to kill to save Rorie, and finally confessed his feelings, Jake is told he needs to break it off with her and keep his distance, which is easier said than done when their families are sharing a house. Forced to put on a show with Rorie’s half sister and move forward with their arranged marriage, Jake knows that every day is breaking Rorie a bit more. While he wants to protect her from what Enzo could do if he found out the depth of their relationship, he tells himself their stolen moments together are enough as he waits to see what his father has planned.
Being forced to watch Jake with her half sister is slowly eroding at Rorie’s strength and will. While she was willing to consider staying with The Family if it meant being with Jake, every time he pulls away is making her more convinced she has to run. With her previous arranged marriage off the table, her father proposes a new arrangement, to Jake’s cousin. While at first she tells herself that she isn’t ready to give up on what she and Jake have, the more time she spends with Rocky, the more she starts to wonder whether her life could look different that what her father has forced her into.
I was given a chance to read this book from @the_Space_network and it was even more of an emotional rollercoaster than the first one. With Jake and Rorie finally confessing their feelings, I had such hope that they were going to take on The Family and have their happily ever after, but things just couldn’t be that simple. Rorie was so sheltered and innocent when she came to The Family, and Jake was her first experience with any member of the opposite sex. While it would be easy to blame her feelings on attachment due to him being her first everything, every time someone told her it meant nothing I could see a piece of her dying. I hated what Jake put her through, but also understood why he felt he had no choice, and when she herself was given an impossible ultimatum, it was clear there was only one option. I both loved and disliked Rocky for her, because he knew about her feelings for Jake and still pushed, but seemed so sincere about his feelings for her that it seemed like his heartbreak was inevitable. With so many secrets, lies and betrayals, this book kept me guessing until the very last page.
Being forced to watch Jake with her half sister is slowly eroding at Rorie’s strength and will. While she was willing to consider staying with The Family if it meant being with Jake, every time he pulls away is making her more convinced she has to run. With her previous arranged marriage off the table, her father proposes a new arrangement, to Jake’s cousin. While at first she tells herself that she isn’t ready to give up on what she and Jake have, the more time she spends with Rocky, the more she starts to wonder whether her life could look different that what her father has forced her into.
I was given a chance to read this book from @the_Space_network and it was even more of an emotional rollercoaster than the first one. With Jake and Rorie finally confessing their feelings, I had such hope that they were going to take on The Family and have their happily ever after, but things just couldn’t be that simple. Rorie was so sheltered and innocent when she came to The Family, and Jake was her first experience with any member of the opposite sex. While it would be easy to blame her feelings on attachment due to him being her first everything, every time someone told her it meant nothing I could see a piece of her dying. I hated what Jake put her through, but also understood why he felt he had no choice, and when she herself was given an impossible ultimatum, it was clear there was only one option. I both loved and disliked Rocky for her, because he knew about her feelings for Jake and still pushed, but seemed so sincere about his feelings for her that it seemed like his heartbreak was inevitable. With so many secrets, lies and betrayals, this book kept me guessing until the very last page.
August 18, 2026
The second book in the Forbidden Forma Series did not disappoint. The story continues straight on from the end of book one and throws us back into the messy world that Jake and Aurora have been hiding from.
This book is a tangled Web of secrecy and lies but the love between Jake and Aurora will never be diminished despite Enzo and The Family. Everyone else thinks they know what's best for them, but do they manage to navigate the dangerous world they live in and find their HEA.
Just like the first book I did not want to put it down. With love and loyalty flowing through the pages the big question is it what is more dangerous, the life The Family brings or running from the love of your life because of that danger?
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This book is a tangled Web of secrecy and lies but the love between Jake and Aurora will never be diminished despite Enzo and The Family. Everyone else thinks they know what's best for them, but do they manage to navigate the dangerous world they live in and find their HEA.
Just like the first book I did not want to put it down. With love and loyalty flowing through the pages the big question is it what is more dangerous, the life The Family brings or running from the love of your life because of that danger?
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August 19, 2026
Absolutely stunned! Devoted Demise is nonstop action, emotional damage, and pure carnal chaos beginning with page one until the very end! I was not sure where we would land with Jake and Aurora (Rorie). So much pain and trauma between them! The yearning in this book is the most intense I have ever experienced as a reader. Jake cannot let Rorie go and every decision he makes has an unrelenting consequence! Keeping himself and his mind under control is crucial to the inner workings of The Family and taking down the current brutal leader, Enzo, but he cannot seem to find the ability to do so. If you like books that are nonstop action and thrill with a ton of satisfying spice, this series is definitely for you.
September 20, 2026
I’m really liking this series! 🖤 This story had me SHOCKED multiple times. The twists kept coming. And I was actually rooting for Rocky?! Like… I kind of liked him. 😂 Messy, dark, twisted, and definitely kept me invested. I’m ready to see where this series goes next!
September 30, 2026
This book is so addicting, and emotional damaging. The forbidden love between Jake and Aurora. The arrange marriages, the forced alliances, touch her and die vibe. There's a plot twist that I so didnt see coming .
October 16, 2026
Jacob and Aurora’s story continues to break hearts. Will they find a safe way to be together? Will they be able to move past each other and find happiness? Such a gripping and well written duet!
August 13, 2026
Damn, what a roller coaster of emotions!
Jake and Rorie absolutely put my heart through it in this book. No matter how many times they were told they couldn’t be together or how many times they broke each other’s hearts trying to protect one another, they never stopped loving each other. I was literally in tears more than once just wanting them to finally be able to be together.
And the secrets! Every time I thought I knew where things were going, something else was revealed that had me needing answers.
I was still completely crazy about Jake, and after all the heartbreak, sacrifices, and emotional damage these two put me through, I was SO happy to finally get the ending I wanted. Jake and Rorie deserved their happy ending. 🖤
Thank you so much to Åndrea Huston and The Space Network for the opportunity to read Devoted Demise!
Damn, what a roller coaster of emotions!
Jake and Rorie absolutely put my heart through it in this book. No matter how many times they were told they couldn’t be together or how many times they broke each other’s hearts trying to protect one another, they never stopped loving each other. I was literally in tears more than once just wanting them to finally be able to be together.
And the secrets! Every time I thought I knew where things were going, something else was revealed that had me needing answers.
I was still completely crazy about Jake, and after all the heartbreak, sacrifices, and emotional damage these two put me through, I was SO happy to finally get the ending I wanted. Jake and Rorie deserved their happy ending. 🖤
Thank you so much to Åndrea Huston and The Space Network for the opportunity to read Devoted Demise!
Jake and Rorie absolutely put my heart through it in this book. No matter how many times they were told they couldn’t be together or how many times they broke each other’s hearts trying to protect one another, they never stopped loving each other. I was literally in tears more than once just wanting them to finally be able to be together.
And the secrets! Every time I thought I knew where things were going, something else was revealed that had me needing answers.
I was still completely crazy about Jake, and after all the heartbreak, sacrifices, and emotional damage these two put me through, I was SO happy to finally get the ending I wanted. Jake and Rorie deserved their happy ending. 🖤
Thank you so much to Åndrea Huston and The Space Network for the opportunity to read Devoted Demise!
Damn, what a roller coaster of emotions!
Jake and Rorie absolutely put my heart through it in this book. No matter how many times they were told they couldn’t be together or how many times they broke each other’s hearts trying to protect one another, they never stopped loving each other. I was literally in tears more than once just wanting them to finally be able to be together.
And the secrets! Every time I thought I knew where things were going, something else was revealed that had me needing answers.
I was still completely crazy about Jake, and after all the heartbreak, sacrifices, and emotional damage these two put me through, I was SO happy to finally get the ending I wanted. Jake and Rorie deserved their happy ending. 🖤
Thank you so much to Åndrea Huston and The Space Network for the opportunity to read Devoted Demise!
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September 19, 2026If you want a book that grabs your attention and won’t let go until you finish, then this is the book for you! Jake and Rorie continue to have me so invested and hooked. The pain, trauma and yearning. And let’s not forget the spice. Please pick this series up!
August 20, 2026
Devoted Demise really put me through all the emotions. You could feel the raw emotions and heartbreak in both main characters as they navigated their lives and places in The Family. It was a great wrap-up to an emotional rollercoaster of a story. I couldn't put it down and devoured it in one day. There are twists and turns, betrayals, gut-wrenching tearful moments, and somehow, you are put back together and made whole by the end. This was definitely worth every tear and heartbreak the book took me through!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a wild, emotional ride.
This book had me hooked from the very first chapter and somehow managed to keep raising the stakes all the way to the end. Between mafia politics, family betrayals, forbidden love, shocking revelations, and impossible choices, there was never a moment where I felt bored.
Aurora’s journey completely consumed me. Watching her navigate a world she never should have been pulled into while being caught between duty, loyalty, and love was heartbreaking at times. Every decision seemed impossible, and the consequences of those choices rippled throughout the entire story.
The love triangle had me STRESSED. I found myself constantly torn between what I wanted to happen and what I thought would happen. Both relationships carried so much emotional weight, making every interaction feel significant. The tension, longing, jealousy, and heartbreak were written so well that I felt every single moment.
The family dynamics were one of my favorite parts of the book. Secrets, rivalries, loyalty, power struggles, and generations of history created an atmosphere where danger was always lurking beneath the surface. Every reveal seemed to uncover another layer of deception, and the twist had me shook.
There were so many standout moments throughout the story: shocking confrontations, deadly consequences, long-buried secrets coming to light, unexpected alliances, heartbreaking losses, and revelations that completely changed how I viewed certain characters. Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading, another twist would send everything in a different direction.
The book was absolute chaos in the best way possible. Family wars escalated, truths were finally exposed, relationships were tested, and several moments had me genuinely worried about how things could possibly be resolved. I was completely glued to the pages.
What I loved most was that beneath all the drama, violence, and high-stakes conflict was a story about love, forgiveness, healing, and finding where you truly belong.
The ending was everything I wanted. The emotional payoff felt earned, the epilogue was beautiful, and the time jump gave readers the chance to see these characters finally find the happily ever after they fought so hard for.
And that tease at the end?
I immediately need Rocky’s story.
If you love mafia romance, family sagas, forbidden love, emotional angst, shocking twists, and characters who will put your heart through the wringer before giving you an HEA. You need this.
This book had me hooked from the very first chapter and somehow managed to keep raising the stakes all the way to the end. Between mafia politics, family betrayals, forbidden love, shocking revelations, and impossible choices, there was never a moment where I felt bored.
Aurora’s journey completely consumed me. Watching her navigate a world she never should have been pulled into while being caught between duty, loyalty, and love was heartbreaking at times. Every decision seemed impossible, and the consequences of those choices rippled throughout the entire story.
The love triangle had me STRESSED. I found myself constantly torn between what I wanted to happen and what I thought would happen. Both relationships carried so much emotional weight, making every interaction feel significant. The tension, longing, jealousy, and heartbreak were written so well that I felt every single moment.
The family dynamics were one of my favorite parts of the book. Secrets, rivalries, loyalty, power struggles, and generations of history created an atmosphere where danger was always lurking beneath the surface. Every reveal seemed to uncover another layer of deception, and the twist had me shook.
There were so many standout moments throughout the story: shocking confrontations, deadly consequences, long-buried secrets coming to light, unexpected alliances, heartbreaking losses, and revelations that completely changed how I viewed certain characters. Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading, another twist would send everything in a different direction.
The book was absolute chaos in the best way possible. Family wars escalated, truths were finally exposed, relationships were tested, and several moments had me genuinely worried about how things could possibly be resolved. I was completely glued to the pages.
What I loved most was that beneath all the drama, violence, and high-stakes conflict was a story about love, forgiveness, healing, and finding where you truly belong.
The ending was everything I wanted. The emotional payoff felt earned, the epilogue was beautiful, and the time jump gave readers the chance to see these characters finally find the happily ever after they fought so hard for.
And that tease at the end?
I immediately need Rocky’s story.
If you love mafia romance, family sagas, forbidden love, emotional angst, shocking twists, and characters who will put your heart through the wringer before giving you an HEA. You need this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Reader Review
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Devoted Demise which is Part 2 of Broken or Buried...was everything I wanted in a sequel and more. I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. The tension, the drama, the romance, and the constant emotional pull had me completely hooked.
Jacob DiFranco is still torn between his loyalty to The Family and the undeniable love he has for Aurora, and watching that internal battle unfold was both heartbreaking and addicting. No matter how hard they tried to stay away from each other, the connection between them was impossible to ignore. Their chemistry was intense, emotional, and impossible not to root for.
This book constantly kept me on edge, making me desperate to know what would happen next — especially with the plan to overthrow the current head of The Family. Every chapter added more suspense and emotion, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
Aurora definitely frustrated me at times, especially with the choices she made involving Rocky because it felt so out of character for her, but at the same time, I understood her struggle. She was caught in an emotional tug-of-war between two very different men, and that conflict felt realistic and raw.
What I loved most was how perfectly this second book tied everything together. It delivered the emotional payoff I was hoping for and turned what could have been a devastating love story into a truly satisfying ending. And knowing there’s more to come from The Family universe makes me even more excited for future books.
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Devoted Demise which is Part 2 of Broken or Buried...was everything I wanted in a sequel and more. I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. The tension, the drama, the romance, and the constant emotional pull had me completely hooked.
Jacob DiFranco is still torn between his loyalty to The Family and the undeniable love he has for Aurora, and watching that internal battle unfold was both heartbreaking and addicting. No matter how hard they tried to stay away from each other, the connection between them was impossible to ignore. Their chemistry was intense, emotional, and impossible not to root for.
This book constantly kept me on edge, making me desperate to know what would happen next — especially with the plan to overthrow the current head of The Family. Every chapter added more suspense and emotion, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
Aurora definitely frustrated me at times, especially with the choices she made involving Rocky because it felt so out of character for her, but at the same time, I understood her struggle. She was caught in an emotional tug-of-war between two very different men, and that conflict felt realistic and raw.
What I loved most was how perfectly this second book tied everything together. It delivered the emotional payoff I was hoping for and turned what could have been a devastating love story into a truly satisfying ending. And knowing there’s more to come from The Family universe makes me even more excited for future books.
Review of advance copy
Devoted Demise is an emotional, addictive conclusion to the DiFranco Duet that had me completely invested from beginning to end. Andrea Huston puts Jacob and Aurora through the wringer, and I felt every ounce of their heartbreak, longing, and impossible choices.
This book grabbed me early and refused to let go. There were multiple moments that genuinely shocked me, including one twist I never saw coming, and several scenes that left me emotionally wrecked. The push and pull between duty, family loyalty, and love creates a constant tension that kept me turning pages long past bedtime.
Jacob remains one of the highlights of this series. Beneath all the mafia expectations and family obligations is a man who loves deeply, and watching him fight for what matters most was both frustrating and rewarding. Aurora continues to be a heroine worth rooting for, even when the odds seem stacked against her.
While there were a few pacing issues where some sections felt drawn out while others moved very quickly, they never took away from the emotional impact of the story. The chemistry is intense, the stakes are high, and the emotional roller coaster feels very real.
If you enjoy mafia romance filled with forbidden love, family drama, emotional angst, and characters willing to risk everything for each other, this duet is worth picking up.
Thank you to Andrea Huston and The SPACE Network for the opportunity to read this book early.
This book grabbed me early and refused to let go. There were multiple moments that genuinely shocked me, including one twist I never saw coming, and several scenes that left me emotionally wrecked. The push and pull between duty, family loyalty, and love creates a constant tension that kept me turning pages long past bedtime.
Jacob remains one of the highlights of this series. Beneath all the mafia expectations and family obligations is a man who loves deeply, and watching him fight for what matters most was both frustrating and rewarding. Aurora continues to be a heroine worth rooting for, even when the odds seem stacked against her.
While there were a few pacing issues where some sections felt drawn out while others moved very quickly, they never took away from the emotional impact of the story. The chemistry is intense, the stakes are high, and the emotional roller coaster feels very real.
If you enjoy mafia romance filled with forbidden love, family drama, emotional angst, and characters willing to risk everything for each other, this duet is worth picking up.
Thank you to Andrea Huston and The SPACE Network for the opportunity to read this book early.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Devoted Demise by Åndrea Huston completely consumed me from beginning to end. This book was dark, emotional, addictive, and absolutely impossible to put down. Jacob and Aurora’s story only gets more intense as secrets unravel, loyalties crumble, and the danger surrounding them closes in from every angle.
Jacob is the perfect morally gray MMC — ruthless, possessive, protective, and willing to burn everything down for the woman he loves. Aurora’s growth throughout the story was incredible to watch. She’s strong even in her most vulnerable moments, and the chemistry between them was explosive. Every interaction felt heavy with tension, devotion, and heartbreak.
The secret society and mafia-family dynamics added so much depth to the story. The twists genuinely shocked me, and the emotional moments hit hard. One minute I was swooning, the next I was stressed, angry, or completely heartbroken. This book had me feeling EVERYTHING.
If you love dark college romance, secret societies, forbidden love, morally gray men, emotional damage, and high-stakes obsession, you need this book immediately. Åndrea Huston knows exactly how to pull readers into a story and refuse to let go.
An unforgettable conclusion to The DiFranco Duet that left me wrecked in the best way possible.
Devoted Demise by Åndrea Huston completely consumed me from beginning to end. This book was dark, emotional, addictive, and absolutely impossible to put down. Jacob and Aurora’s story only gets more intense as secrets unravel, loyalties crumble, and the danger surrounding them closes in from every angle.
Jacob is the perfect morally gray MMC — ruthless, possessive, protective, and willing to burn everything down for the woman he loves. Aurora’s growth throughout the story was incredible to watch. She’s strong even in her most vulnerable moments, and the chemistry between them was explosive. Every interaction felt heavy with tension, devotion, and heartbreak.
The secret society and mafia-family dynamics added so much depth to the story. The twists genuinely shocked me, and the emotional moments hit hard. One minute I was swooning, the next I was stressed, angry, or completely heartbroken. This book had me feeling EVERYTHING.
If you love dark college romance, secret societies, forbidden love, morally gray men, emotional damage, and high-stakes obsession, you need this book immediately. Åndrea Huston knows exactly how to pull readers into a story and refuse to let go.
An unforgettable conclusion to The DiFranco Duet that left me wrecked in the best way possible.
September 14, 2026
Jumping straight back in where Broken or Buried left us, Devoted Demise wastes absolutely no time pulling you straight back into the drama.
I absolutely flew through this book, and whenever I wasn't reading, I was practically feral to get back to it.
The sheer range of emotions you experience throughout this read creates the perfect recipe for a truly wild ride. There's frustration, longing, hurt, fear, awakening, conflict and retribution — and somehow, Andrea balances it all brilliantly.
It sounds like a lot — and it is — but it's written in such a masterful and addictive way that you're constantly flying through the pages without the story ever feeling overwhelming. Instead, every new revelation, emotional blow and shift in the characters' relationships just makes it harder to put down.
And the yearning?! The tension?! I was being FED.
If you enjoy love triangles (done absolutely right), secret societies, yearning, morally grey and possessive men, complicated relationships and delicious spice, you're going to have a VERY good time with Devoted Demise.
Addictive, emotional, messy in all the best ways and ridiculously difficult to put down. I cannot recommend picking this one up ASAP highly enough.
I absolutely flew through this book, and whenever I wasn't reading, I was practically feral to get back to it.
The sheer range of emotions you experience throughout this read creates the perfect recipe for a truly wild ride. There's frustration, longing, hurt, fear, awakening, conflict and retribution — and somehow, Andrea balances it all brilliantly.
It sounds like a lot — and it is — but it's written in such a masterful and addictive way that you're constantly flying through the pages without the story ever feeling overwhelming. Instead, every new revelation, emotional blow and shift in the characters' relationships just makes it harder to put down.
And the yearning?! The tension?! I was being FED.
If you enjoy love triangles (done absolutely right), secret societies, yearning, morally grey and possessive men, complicated relationships and delicious spice, you're going to have a VERY good time with Devoted Demise.
Addictive, emotional, messy in all the best ways and ridiculously difficult to put down. I cannot recommend picking this one up ASAP highly enough.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Andrea never lets us down with her writing and giving us her best! This book picks up where book 1 left off.
There were so many times reading this I wanted to throw my kindle I got so mad and so many What did I just read moments. As we get further engrossed into Jacob and Auroras journey, we are even more obsessed with them.
Lines get crossed and secrets are everywhere and nobody knows who is telling the truth or just saying what you want to hear. When “The Family” tells you who you can be with and have already had your marriage arranged and you have no say in it, but your heart belongs to someone else, you learn to fight back and fight for who your heart truly belongs to.
Jacob might be a little rough around the edges but his love and devotion to Aurora never falters and he spends most of his days fighting for her and trying to keep her safe, but Enzo has other plans and is determined to keep them apart. But what will happen when they start to push back against “The Father” of “The Family”?
This book will keep you on your toes and the adrenaline flowing strong! I am absolutely loving this series!
There were so many times reading this I wanted to throw my kindle I got so mad and so many What did I just read moments. As we get further engrossed into Jacob and Auroras journey, we are even more obsessed with them.
Lines get crossed and secrets are everywhere and nobody knows who is telling the truth or just saying what you want to hear. When “The Family” tells you who you can be with and have already had your marriage arranged and you have no say in it, but your heart belongs to someone else, you learn to fight back and fight for who your heart truly belongs to.
Jacob might be a little rough around the edges but his love and devotion to Aurora never falters and he spends most of his days fighting for her and trying to keep her safe, but Enzo has other plans and is determined to keep them apart. But what will happen when they start to push back against “The Father” of “The Family”?
This book will keep you on your toes and the adrenaline flowing strong! I am absolutely loving this series!
September 4, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
My emotions are not ok right now!
Devoted Demise is the stunning second instalment in the DiFranco Duet and it did not disappoint. I was so completely invested following on from Broken or Buried and I NEEDED to see how the world played out for Jacob and Aurora.
Andrea you did it again!! I swear this story refuses to let me go. So many times I promised I was going to make good life choices and go to sleep early…yeah sure!! That one more chapter approach either left me shook, devastated or unable to not keep turning the pages.
The story is jam packed with secrets, betrayal, forbidden love, impossible choices and the loses hit sooooo hard!!!!
But beneath the surface this is really a story of love, of healing, of forgiveness and finding a true sense of belonging.
The ending!!! Was absolutely everything I needed and wanted it to be and it’s not very often I feel like that when a book I love comes to an end.
All that’s left to say is Rocky…I’m ready for your story 🖤
My emotions are not ok right now!
Devoted Demise is the stunning second instalment in the DiFranco Duet and it did not disappoint. I was so completely invested following on from Broken or Buried and I NEEDED to see how the world played out for Jacob and Aurora.
Andrea you did it again!! I swear this story refuses to let me go. So many times I promised I was going to make good life choices and go to sleep early…yeah sure!! That one more chapter approach either left me shook, devastated or unable to not keep turning the pages.
The story is jam packed with secrets, betrayal, forbidden love, impossible choices and the loses hit sooooo hard!!!!
But beneath the surface this is really a story of love, of healing, of forgiveness and finding a true sense of belonging.
The ending!!! Was absolutely everything I needed and wanted it to be and it’s not very often I feel like that when a book I love comes to an end.
All that’s left to say is Rocky…I’m ready for your story 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Talk about an action packed conclusion to Jake and Aurora's story!! I cannot put this book down because of the wild ride that Åndrea Huston takes you on. Jake and Rorie are perfect for each other but The Family, especially a certain member of The Family... Doesn't agree. Talk about tension and angst and downright jealousy from both MCs, and I was here for it all!! I'm sad to see this couple story come to an end but I absolutely loved the ending. 🥰🥰
Tropes:
- Morally Gray MMC's
- Pósséssívè/Óbséssívé MC's
- Secret Society
- Dark Romance
- Émótíóñál DAMAGE
- Touch Her & ☠️
- Extreme Angst/Tension
TW's:
- PTSD
- Àlcóhôl & drüg use
- Éxplícít Séxüâl Scenes
- Non Con
- Dominant Alpha
- Arranged marriage
- Secret Society
- Love triangle
- Gúñ Víóléñce
- Unaliving
- Súícídé
- Gróômíñg
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Talk about an action packed conclusion to Jake and Aurora's story!! I cannot put this book down because of the wild ride that Åndrea Huston takes you on. Jake and Rorie are perfect for each other but The Family, especially a certain member of The Family... Doesn't agree. Talk about tension and angst and downright jealousy from both MCs, and I was here for it all!! I'm sad to see this couple story come to an end but I absolutely loved the ending. 🥰🥰
Tropes:
- Morally Gray MMC's
- Pósséssívè/Óbséssívé MC's
- Secret Society
- Dark Romance
- Émótíóñál DAMAGE
- Touch Her & ☠️
- Extreme Angst/Tension
TW's:
- PTSD
- Àlcóhôl & drüg use
- Éxplícít Séxüâl Scenes
- Non Con
- Dominant Alpha
- Arranged marriage
- Secret Society
- Love triangle
- Gúñ Víóléñce
- Unaliving
- Súícídé
- Gróômíñg
Review of advance copy received from Author
The book gave me pure edge of the seat experience... my heart was in my mouth from start to finish.
I did not like Jacob DiFranco as much in book 1 but this DiFranco is a new man... I couldn't recognise him, I'm sure he felt uncomfortable in his new skin. The man struggled between his loyalty for the family and the girl he was head over heels in love with. He has only been loyal to her from the start.
Aurora on the other hand knows that she only wants Jake and wants to be no part of the family. I understand her need to step away from the whole family but it merely breaks me see her Jake so much.
I thought Rocky was the one who was hurt the most in the process.
The game at play was very interesting as it unraveled itself.
I have loved this book and I think you will too!
I did not like Jacob DiFranco as much in book 1 but this DiFranco is a new man... I couldn't recognise him, I'm sure he felt uncomfortable in his new skin. The man struggled between his loyalty for the family and the girl he was head over heels in love with. He has only been loyal to her from the start.
Aurora on the other hand knows that she only wants Jake and wants to be no part of the family. I understand her need to step away from the whole family but it merely breaks me see her Jake so much.
I thought Rocky was the one who was hurt the most in the process.
The game at play was very interesting as it unraveled itself.
I have loved this book and I think you will too!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars
🌶️ 3/5 Spice
🚩 5/5 Chaos
💔 47/5 Emotional Damage
Andrea: Here’s a nice mafia romance.
Andrea five pages later: 🔪
Me: Oh.
Andrea ten pages later: 🔪🔪
Me: OH.
Andrea twenty pages later: 🔪🔪🔪
Me: Respectfully, what the actual hell?
Jacob and Aurora had me kicking my feet one minute and staring into the void the next. The plot twists plot-twisted. The chaos was chaotic. The emotional damage was emotionally damaging.
Every time I thought I knew where this story was going, Andrea grabbed me by the throat and said, “Try again.”
Jacob and Aurora consumed my entire personality. The tension, the loyalty, the sacrifices, the heartbreak, the absolute feral devotion… I was unwell.
Also, Rocky.
That’s it. That’s the review.
Rocky.
😭🖤✨
🌶️ 3/5 Spice
🚩 5/5 Chaos
💔 47/5 Emotional Damage
Andrea: Here’s a nice mafia romance.
Andrea five pages later: 🔪
Me: Oh.
Andrea ten pages later: 🔪🔪
Me: OH.
Andrea twenty pages later: 🔪🔪🔪
Me: Respectfully, what the actual hell?
Jacob and Aurora had me kicking my feet one minute and staring into the void the next. The plot twists plot-twisted. The chaos was chaotic. The emotional damage was emotionally damaging.
Every time I thought I knew where this story was going, Andrea grabbed me by the throat and said, “Try again.”
Jacob and Aurora consumed my entire personality. The tension, the loyalty, the sacrifices, the heartbreak, the absolute feral devotion… I was unwell.
Also, Rocky.
That’s it. That’s the review.
Rocky.
😭🖤✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
Andrea Huston did it again! What a fantastic book. This book was even better than the first book. I love the way the story of Jake and Aurora transforms as the story goes on . I read it in 3 hours. I literally could not stop once I started it. It picks up right either the first book left off. This book has more action than the first book and will keep you hooked as you read. There is tension, jealousy, and threats. The family is still agonist J and A being together and is forcing them to continue with the arrange marriages. Jake does not give up. He is deeply in love with Aurora as she is with him, and although they face several challenges, I love how the book comes full circle in the end.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4+ Stars ⭐⭐⭐🌟 DEVOTED DEMISE evokes a wide range of feelings, creating a rollercoaster of emotions. The contentious push-and-pull between Jacob and Aurora, which results in her heartfelt frustration and pain, provides a level of high drama in itself. Add in the subplot’s intense conflict, its dark outcomes, and the potential for less than a happy ending, and you’ll be kept engrossed in this tale from beginning to end. The two parts of this story, with their intriguing narratives and well-crafted characterizations, deliver a thoroughly captivating and darkly portrayed romance that you will find disturbingly enjoyable.
Review of advance copy
Devoted Demise picks up right after Broken or Buried.
I can not get enough of Rorie and Jake! Did Jake piss me off a lot? Yes. Does Rorie deserve "better"? Also yes. Did I still want them to have a HEA? Absolutely!
Let's keep in mind this is a fictional story.
Yes, their relationship is extremely toxic.
I would never want a anyone I know in this type of relationship but it is perfect for the plot. Andrea Huston did an amazing job with their relationship.
All of the characters in this book had so much depth and were very well written. I thoroughly enjoyed this duet and will now read everything Huston has written.
Thank you to the author and S.P.A.C.E. for the ARC!
I can not get enough of Rorie and Jake! Did Jake piss me off a lot? Yes. Does Rorie deserve "better"? Also yes. Did I still want them to have a HEA? Absolutely!
Let's keep in mind this is a fictional story.
Yes, their relationship is extremely toxic.
I would never want a anyone I know in this type of relationship but it is perfect for the plot. Andrea Huston did an amazing job with their relationship.
All of the characters in this book had so much depth and were very well written. I thoroughly enjoyed this duet and will now read everything Huston has written.
Thank you to the author and S.P.A.C.E. for the ARC!
June 12, 2026
I wanted to read the conclusion of Jake and Rorie’s (Aurora) to see how it would end.
There are no longer similarities with another series the story is completely different and continues to be well written.
There is emotional angst for Rorie as she finds herself having to pretend she’s not with Jake and keep their relationship secret.
It’s heartbreaking to read what happened and Jake’s behaviour and betrayal. I was happy that it was resolved and they had their HEA but I honestly think Jake needed to grovel more and was frustrated with him.
I absolutely felt for Rocky and what happened to him in this book. I can’t wait to read his book.
I read an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Andrea Huston
There are no longer similarities with another series the story is completely different and continues to be well written.
There is emotional angst for Rorie as she finds herself having to pretend she’s not with Jake and keep their relationship secret.
It’s heartbreaking to read what happened and Jake’s behaviour and betrayal. I was happy that it was resolved and they had their HEA but I honestly think Jake needed to grovel more and was frustrated with him.
I absolutely felt for Rocky and what happened to him in this book. I can’t wait to read his book.
I read an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Andrea Huston
July 8, 2026
love it
OMG, Andrea outdid herself on this one when I tell you, I was on the edge of my seat multiple times screaming and yelling at the story. I know so need her to write some more mafia Romance this was just chef’s kiss. I can’t wait to continue reading in this universe and reading more about Rocky. I have already fell in love with that man when I tell you you get pulled in and the story does not let you go from start to finish. It is absolutely amazing. I give this absolutely five stars. If I could get a bit more like always I would I cannot wait to get the physical copy of this book to add to my collection.
OMG, Andrea outdid herself on this one when I tell you, I was on the edge of my seat multiple times screaming and yelling at the story. I know so need her to write some more mafia Romance this was just chef’s kiss. I can’t wait to continue reading in this universe and reading more about Rocky. I have already fell in love with that man when I tell you you get pulled in and the story does not let you go from start to finish. It is absolutely amazing. I give this absolutely five stars. If I could get a bit more like always I would I cannot wait to get the physical copy of this book to add to my collection.
August 18, 2026
Devoted Demise picked up right where Broken or Buried had ended.
It's as if I even hadn't put the first book down.
I loved every second if it, it got me hooked from start to finish.
The mystery, the story, the spice.
It was all so perfect and fitting! It wasn't too much neither too little which made it easy to read through.
I disliked Aurora from the first book and I couldn't stand her in this one either, but I completely understand how she felt and where she came from and I felt sorry for her.
I loved the way even Rocky was introduced and the development of his persona.
Definitely recommed if you want to read a mafia story which keeps you excited from start to finish.
It's as if I even hadn't put the first book down.
I loved every second if it, it got me hooked from start to finish.
The mystery, the story, the spice.
It was all so perfect and fitting! It wasn't too much neither too little which made it easy to read through.
I disliked Aurora from the first book and I couldn't stand her in this one either, but I completely understand how she felt and where she came from and I felt sorry for her.
I loved the way even Rocky was introduced and the development of his persona.
Definitely recommed if you want to read a mafia story which keeps you excited from start to finish.
September 23, 2026
This book follows on from Broken or Buried..
Jake and Aurora no longer allowed to be in contact with the danger hanging over them since the death of Barry.
Jake is still to marry Ceska however with Auroras betrothed now dead and buried, a new man is arranged to marry her.. Rocky Tancredi, Jake’s cousin!
The love between Jake and Aurora is still potent and strong, there’s a lot of back and forth and rules broken. There are incredible twists in this book that had me gasping and worried.
This book ends on a HEA, but the trip getting to that ending is wild and so entertaining. Start with broken or buried, I promise you won’t be disappointed. These books are fantastic.
Jake and Aurora no longer allowed to be in contact with the danger hanging over them since the death of Barry.
Jake is still to marry Ceska however with Auroras betrothed now dead and buried, a new man is arranged to marry her.. Rocky Tancredi, Jake’s cousin!
The love between Jake and Aurora is still potent and strong, there’s a lot of back and forth and rules broken. There are incredible twists in this book that had me gasping and worried.
This book ends on a HEA, but the trip getting to that ending is wild and so entertaining. Start with broken or buried, I promise you won’t be disappointed. These books are fantastic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2026
This was one hell of a rollercoaster ride. But there’s no way I would’ve passed this up for anything. Every single one of the characters were going through it. I was rooting for each of them because how could you not? Between all of the twists and turns, everyone finally got to where they belonged. And I lives that more than anything. This was a seriously captivating read. One of the best mafia reads I’ve read in a long time. This brought it and then some. An absolutely amazing must read. Toss this on your TBR. I know I’ll be running out for a copy to put in my shelves.
September 21, 2026
3.5/5⭐️
This story picks up immediately where we left off and as expected, nothing is going to be easy for Jake and Rorie. As unexpected roadblocks and twists keep getting thrown in their path, it becomes almost impossible to believe that their love could ever stand a chance.
Look, I did like this story, but I really do feel like Rorie and Rocky had more chemistry than Rorie and Jake. I hated how in the dark Jake was kept about everything and how hard they were being yanked apart. The spice was spicing though, and the yearning reached an all time high.
Rocky better get his own book 👀
This story picks up immediately where we left off and as expected, nothing is going to be easy for Jake and Rorie. As unexpected roadblocks and twists keep getting thrown in their path, it becomes almost impossible to believe that their love could ever stand a chance.
Look, I did like this story, but I really do feel like Rorie and Rocky had more chemistry than Rorie and Jake. I hated how in the dark Jake was kept about everything and how hard they were being yanked apart. The spice was spicing though, and the yearning reached an all time high.
Rocky better get his own book 👀
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