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The Irish King's Obsession: A Forced Proximity Mafia Romance
I came to Ireland with a broken heart.
And left with an obsessed mafia king.
My ex and I spent months saving and planning for this trip,
But the coward dumped me while I was still wearing my graduation cap and sash.
So I got on the plane anyway.
I was supposed to spend a week getting over him.
Instead, I saved a little girl from falling off a cliff...
And caught her father's attention.
Lorcan Callaghan is powerful, feared, and dangerously possessive.
The Irish king takes one look at me and decides I'm his.
I should run.
I should stay far away from the ruthless man who rules an empire built on violence and secrets.
But the deeper I fall into his world, the harder it becomes to leave.
And when dangerous men become obsessed...
They don't let go.
Not even a ghost from the past can touch what's his.
***The Irish King's Obsession is a forced proximity mafia romance filled with dark obsession, scorching chemistry, and a dangerously possessive Irish mafia king who will burn the world down for what belongs to him. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhanger. 🖤
And left with an obsessed mafia king.
My ex and I spent months saving and planning for this trip,
But the coward dumped me while I was still wearing my graduation cap and sash.
So I got on the plane anyway.
I was supposed to spend a week getting over him.
Instead, I saved a little girl from falling off a cliff...
And caught her father's attention.
Lorcan Callaghan is powerful, feared, and dangerously possessive.
The Irish king takes one look at me and decides I'm his.
I should run.
I should stay far away from the ruthless man who rules an empire built on violence and secrets.
But the deeper I fall into his world, the harder it becomes to leave.
And when dangerous men become obsessed...
They don't let go.
Not even a ghost from the past can touch what's his.
***The Irish King's Obsession is a forced proximity mafia romance filled with dark obsession, scorching chemistry, and a dangerously possessive Irish mafia king who will burn the world down for what belongs to him. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhanger. 🖤
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Published June 13, 2026
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June 28, 2026
Absolute Perfection !
Loved this book from start to finish.
You’ve just graduated top of the class from university and about to go celebrate with a holiday in Ireland with your very steady boyfriend of five years. Then he dumps you, what do you do?
Of course you go on the holiday anyway.
On the upside she managed to dodge the dullest relationship in history of dull relationships everywhere. Phew! Instead….Hot mob boss, check. Adorable child sidekick, check. All the snark you need, check. So what are you waiting for?
Loved this book from start to finish.
You’ve just graduated top of the class from university and about to go celebrate with a holiday in Ireland with your very steady boyfriend of five years. Then he dumps you, what do you do?
Of course you go on the holiday anyway.
On the upside she managed to dodge the dullest relationship in history of dull relationships everywhere. Phew! Instead….Hot mob boss, check. Adorable child sidekick, check. All the snark you need, check. So what are you waiting for?
July 3, 2026
Irish mob romance
2.5 stars, rounded up
Lorcan's the head of the Irish mob syndicate based in Las Vegas. Atara's just graduated from college and travels to Ireland to gain some distance from a bad breakup. They meet when she rescues his young daughter from a hazardous cliff path. When a long ago enemy returns from the dead and initiates war, everyone in Lorcan's circle becomes a target and Lorcan kidnaps Atara to protect her.
Atara is a genius at finance and she uses her smarts to become an invaluable asset and to earn a seat at the table. She also forms a close and protective relationship with Lorcan's child, Maeve.
There's an age gap (he's 38 and she's 23), forced proximity, and lots of hate sex. There's also a lot of violence.
The editing of this book was sloppy and the inconsistencies were distracting. For example, Atara's eye color changes in one scene and her outfit changes within the same scene more than once.
2.5 stars, rounded up
Lorcan's the head of the Irish mob syndicate based in Las Vegas. Atara's just graduated from college and travels to Ireland to gain some distance from a bad breakup. They meet when she rescues his young daughter from a hazardous cliff path. When a long ago enemy returns from the dead and initiates war, everyone in Lorcan's circle becomes a target and Lorcan kidnaps Atara to protect her.
Atara is a genius at finance and she uses her smarts to become an invaluable asset and to earn a seat at the table. She also forms a close and protective relationship with Lorcan's child, Maeve.
There's an age gap (he's 38 and she's 23), forced proximity, and lots of hate sex. There's also a lot of violence.
The editing of this book was sloppy and the inconsistencies were distracting. For example, Atara's eye color changes in one scene and her outfit changes within the same scene more than once.
October 18, 2026
"I’d rather be a pauper with you in a walkable studio in Brooklyn than a king in a golden cage without you,"
Okay this story follows Atara and Lorcan. Atara is a post college graduate who gets dumped so she goes on her trip to Ireland anyway where she runs into a stranger after saving his daughter and they have chemistry from the start which turns into a one night stand and Lorcan enemies target him that night and he kidnaps Atara to keep her safe.
Lorcan ! He turns out to be the Don of the Irish mafia in Las Vegas and he has hard time admitting that what he wants is Atara more than just lust but something deeper. Now Lorcan drove me a little nuts at times he was so cold sometimes for no reason and I feel like I would have liked to see him with his daughter Maeve a little more. I did love the fact that he would give up everything for both his girls ! He just at times was a little soft in my opinion and I think I prefer when they are just hard but show a vulnerable side with the FMC but to a point. He often times was scared or froze. That being said I think their chemistry was great and the author did a great job of the captive romance as the FMC was not a doormat.
Atara she was my favorite character in this mafia romance. She was fiesty and didn’t take any shit even after being dumped after graduating. She was super intelligent and earned her place at the table … she was a bada** honestly!! Loved her and I love that she made him work for it ❤️❤️
So there are some grammar issues (I personally don’t care) but I feel it didn’t lessen the book and the plot was super interesting !
The reason for the 4 stars to be was some of the plot holes that didn’t add up I made a note about it. Atara saying she was a pencil pusher despite never having worked yet she had just graduated. Tania knowing who Maeve was but no where in the book had Atara discussed Maeve with Tania. Then her mother just was mentioned one time and that was it .. felt like the mom should have been left out honestly.
Overall I think it was a good mafia book !!
Okay this story follows Atara and Lorcan. Atara is a post college graduate who gets dumped so she goes on her trip to Ireland anyway where she runs into a stranger after saving his daughter and they have chemistry from the start which turns into a one night stand and Lorcan enemies target him that night and he kidnaps Atara to keep her safe.
Lorcan ! He turns out to be the Don of the Irish mafia in Las Vegas and he has hard time admitting that what he wants is Atara more than just lust but something deeper. Now Lorcan drove me a little nuts at times he was so cold sometimes for no reason and I feel like I would have liked to see him with his daughter Maeve a little more. I did love the fact that he would give up everything for both his girls ! He just at times was a little soft in my opinion and I think I prefer when they are just hard but show a vulnerable side with the FMC but to a point. He often times was scared or froze. That being said I think their chemistry was great and the author did a great job of the captive romance as the FMC was not a doormat.
Atara she was my favorite character in this mafia romance. She was fiesty and didn’t take any shit even after being dumped after graduating. She was super intelligent and earned her place at the table … she was a bada** honestly!! Loved her and I love that she made him work for it ❤️❤️
So there are some grammar issues (I personally don’t care) but I feel it didn’t lessen the book and the plot was super interesting !
The reason for the 4 stars to be was some of the plot holes that didn’t add up I made a note about it. Atara saying she was a pencil pusher despite never having worked yet she had just graduated. Tania knowing who Maeve was but no where in the book had Atara discussed Maeve with Tania. Then her mother just was mentioned one time and that was it .. felt like the mom should have been left out honestly.
Overall I think it was a good mafia book !!
July 22, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The Irish King’s Obsession by D.C. Beks
If you love your mafia romance dark, possessive, and packed with tension, The Irish King’s Obsession absolutely delivers.
Lorcan is the definition of an obsessed anti-hero—ruthless, protective, and completely gone for his heroine from the moment their paths cross. What starts as an unexpected encounter quickly spirals into a dangerous world of secrets, power, and undeniable chemistry. The forced proximity kept the tension high, and I loved watching the relationship develop despite the constant danger surrounding them.
The chemistry between Lorcan and Atara is electric, with plenty of emotional moments balancing the spice. I also enjoyed that Atara wasn’t a weak heroine—she held her own, making their dynamic even more compelling. The suspense, twists, and fast-paced plot kept me turning the pages, and once I started, I didn’t want to put it down.
If you’re looking for a possessive Irish mafia king, forced proximity, obsessive hero vibes, protective instincts, and a romance full of danger and passion, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you love your mafia romance dark, possessive, and packed with tension, The Irish King’s Obsession absolutely delivers.
Lorcan is the definition of an obsessed anti-hero—ruthless, protective, and completely gone for his heroine from the moment their paths cross. What starts as an unexpected encounter quickly spirals into a dangerous world of secrets, power, and undeniable chemistry. The forced proximity kept the tension high, and I loved watching the relationship develop despite the constant danger surrounding them.
The chemistry between Lorcan and Atara is electric, with plenty of emotional moments balancing the spice. I also enjoyed that Atara wasn’t a weak heroine—she held her own, making their dynamic even more compelling. The suspense, twists, and fast-paced plot kept me turning the pages, and once I started, I didn’t want to put it down.
If you’re looking for a possessive Irish mafia king, forced proximity, obsessive hero vibes, protective instincts, and a romance full of danger and passion, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 5, 2026
Irish Kings Obsession
I loved this book, one of the best Dark Romances I’ve read in a while. It had everything. It started ou5 with thinking she’s probably pitiful and played not very bright and played. Then you meet him , he’s dark and kind of annoying and nasty then you start to see the humor, the snark and from her brilliance and caring, from him obsession and love. They both have a sense of dry humor that also keeps them interesting. The daughter is not written as a whiny spoiled child character either. She’s very likable. Silas was a good villain but I don’t feel like they caught all the moles, who let them get in to get his daughter from the compound during the Gala?
I loved this book, one of the best Dark Romances I’ve read in a while. It had everything. It started ou5 with thinking she’s probably pitiful and played not very bright and played. Then you meet him , he’s dark and kind of annoying and nasty then you start to see the humor, the snark and from her brilliance and caring, from him obsession and love. They both have a sense of dry humor that also keeps them interesting. The daughter is not written as a whiny spoiled child character either. She’s very likable. Silas was a good villain but I don’t feel like they caught all the moles, who let them get in to get his daughter from the compound during the Gala?
June 24, 2026
I was really pleasantly surprised with this book. It seems like all the Mafia Romance books I’ve been reading lately were all the same just different names for characters, but not this one. The storyline was fresh and the characters were solid, believable. It was a fast page turner for me, I just couldn’t put it down. I thought I was going to read a chapter or two before going to bed, but that didn’t happen, I just kept on reading until the end. There’s some great heat in this story too, so I wouldn’t advise taking it to read while you’re waiting for your doctor’s appointment. I recommend The Irish King’s Obsession for anyone that likes steamy Romance books.
July 3, 2026
I dnf at 20%.
The characters were repetitive, especially in their internal monologues. The writing and timeline were all over the place. For example, he invites her to breakfast after saving his daughter from the cliffs, and partway through breakfast he gets a call he's needed elsewhere and tells her "it'll be a long night, wait up for me." What?
Also, for a single parent whose kid almost went over a cliff, he didn't react with the kind of fear most parents would. He didn't hug or spend time with his little girl after. No, he says he's obsessing over "teal silk".
The characters, timeline and writing didn't work well, in my opinion.
The characters were repetitive, especially in their internal monologues. The writing and timeline were all over the place. For example, he invites her to breakfast after saving his daughter from the cliffs, and partway through breakfast he gets a call he's needed elsewhere and tells her "it'll be a long night, wait up for me." What?
Also, for a single parent whose kid almost went over a cliff, he didn't react with the kind of fear most parents would. He didn't hug or spend time with his little girl after. No, he says he's obsessing over "teal silk".
The characters, timeline and writing didn't work well, in my opinion.
September 10, 2026
Lorcan & Atara
I personally did not care for the FMC. The first half of the book she acts like an entitled brat. He tells her what needs to be done to protect her and she does the opposite. And then the second half in the book she act like the don. Three months in and she’s no longer scared, brokenhearted girl, but strong like a Don??? And enough about the math, auditing, and ledgers. How many times do we need to read that she’s graduated with a 3.9 GPA and he’s good with numbers. There are some plot lines that just didn’t seem to close. The whole situation with her ex, what was the conclusion? Why did he act like that? Why was he devoted and then flipped the switch and was coldhearted?
I personally did not care for the FMC. The first half of the book she acts like an entitled brat. He tells her what needs to be done to protect her and she does the opposite. And then the second half in the book she act like the don. Three months in and she’s no longer scared, brokenhearted girl, but strong like a Don??? And enough about the math, auditing, and ledgers. How many times do we need to read that she’s graduated with a 3.9 GPA and he’s good with numbers. There are some plot lines that just didn’t seem to close. The whole situation with her ex, what was the conclusion? Why did he act like that? Why was he devoted and then flipped the switch and was coldhearted?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2026
DNF 56% someone call an editor. This book feels like it was hacked together. I am not sure if it was written by AI or not. It seriously needs an editor to clean up all the typos and half formed sentences. The way there are all these line breaks too is just strange. It has huge gaps in logic that make no sense. It feels incredibly chopping with no flow. There are times you just jump into scenes wondering how you got there. The characters go 180 for no reason. I stayed because the spice was good I left because everything else just got to be too much and I definitely didn’t care how it ended.
July 3, 2026
I would honestly give it more like a 4.5 stars. A strong female lead like Atara is rare in these types of books let alone one that is as much an equal to the male Don Lorcan. I was drawn in from the very start. Atara’s character grew quickly and strongly & didn’t take the easy way out even after getting romantically involved with Lorcan. And Maeve is a very smart little girl that only adds to it all. Always knew the show down was coming .. just didn’t know what would happen with Silas.
July 3, 2026
a good first read
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Darkness: 🩶🩶
Ending: HEA
Epilogue: YES
3 Stars: Enjoyable! A solid read that had its moments. While I enjoyed most of it, a few aspects didn't fully land for me. Still, it's worth picking up if it speaks to you-sometimes the right book just finds the right person at the right time.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Good blend of spice and storyline. Some detailed scenes. Praise talk. Spice was on the vanilla side but still good.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Darkness: 🩶🩶
Ending: HEA
Epilogue: YES
3 Stars: Enjoyable! A solid read that had its moments. While I enjoyed most of it, a few aspects didn't fully land for me. Still, it's worth picking up if it speaks to you-sometimes the right book just finds the right person at the right time.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Good blend of spice and storyline. Some detailed scenes. Praise talk. Spice was on the vanilla side but still good.
July 7, 2026
Going on vacation and dumped before leaving.
Atara and Mark just graduated from college and we’re headed to Ireland for a vacation. When Atara shows up to meet Mark he breaks up with her and thanks her for getting him through school. Heartbroken she takes the trip to Ireland alone and spots a young girl to close to the cliff. She saves her and attracts
Lorcan’s attention. Things take a twist and turn after that.
Atara and Mark just graduated from college and we’re headed to Ireland for a vacation. When Atara shows up to meet Mark he breaks up with her and thanks her for getting him through school. Heartbroken she takes the trip to Ireland alone and spots a young girl to close to the cliff. She saves her and attracts
Lorcan’s attention. Things take a twist and turn after that.
September 20, 2026
34% in and annoyed
Look i work in accounts, i get logistics etc etc etc, but you are making her whole personality abd brain numbers.
Its beyond annoying, it is, in fact ridiculous.
She is the most annoying and ridiculous leading lady ive ever read. he is trying to keep her alive and shes a snivelling annoying idiot.
Stay in the god damn roo., eat read and STFU its that simple.
Bored
I am going to read another 10% if its still the same crap im done.
Look i work in accounts, i get logistics etc etc etc, but you are making her whole personality abd brain numbers.
Its beyond annoying, it is, in fact ridiculous.
She is the most annoying and ridiculous leading lady ive ever read. he is trying to keep her alive and shes a snivelling annoying idiot.
Stay in the god damn roo., eat read and STFU its that simple.
Bored
I am going to read another 10% if its still the same crap im done.
July 16, 2026
A solid story, needs an editor
This was a fun read. Did the accounting puns get tiresome? Sure. But, that was okay. The typos, plot gaps, and inconsistencies really detracted from the experience. Saying that someone did something they didn't, using words that are similar but not right, saying his when you meant hers... All of that missed the mark.
This was a fun read. Did the accounting puns get tiresome? Sure. But, that was okay. The typos, plot gaps, and inconsistencies really detracted from the experience. Saying that someone did something they didn't, using words that are similar but not right, saying his when you meant hers... All of that missed the mark.
July 22, 2026
Not Reading
I read the 1 star reviews before starting; I'm not going to waste my time on inconsistencies or editing issues. Really pisses me off that I'm expected to figure the authors intent rather than enjoying a read. Many more of these and I'm canceling kindel. They are so prevalent in these books.
I read the 1 star reviews before starting; I'm not going to waste my time on inconsistencies or editing issues. Really pisses me off that I'm expected to figure the authors intent rather than enjoying a read. Many more of these and I'm canceling kindel. They are so prevalent in these books.
July 29, 2026
what even was this book. first off, almost the entire book takes place in vegas not ireland so that was a very clickbaity title. second, that child was so unchildlike, it was as if a 30 year old was speaking. and third, the fmc is into numbers and all that. we get it. you don’t need to state that every chapter. also literally every character including the fmc and mmc had zero personality.
August 6, 2026
Take a shot every time she mentions her 3.9 GPA and sorry not sorry I don't think a finance degree is near as valuable as she gives it credit as a mafia strategist.
Also shotguns don't shoot slugs.
I finished it and I'm mad about it.
ALSO I refuse to believe he prefers Nevada desert to Ireland. 'its so rainy and grey' and the desert is better??? Be so for real.
Also shotguns don't shoot slugs.
I finished it and I'm mad about it.
ALSO I refuse to believe he prefers Nevada desert to Ireland. 'its so rainy and grey' and the desert is better??? Be so for real.
August 23, 2026
Wow
I was rambling around for a book to read and nothing w ,as grabbing me. Found a few who said put me on your list I did, then I found this one!
I read the blurb and downloaded it immediatly. I couldn't put it down. Great writing, great storyline, great characters and the chemistry was off the charts!
I was rambling around for a book to read and nothing w ,as grabbing me. Found a few who said put me on your list I did, then I found this one!
I read the blurb and downloaded it immediatly. I couldn't put it down. Great writing, great storyline, great characters and the chemistry was off the charts!
October 15, 2026
Wow very unexpected
Love this book couldn't put it down! Grumpy mafia don and a woman with an attitude...perfect match. The banter in this book is so good. I found myself laughing with the two arguing. The spicy in this was top notch....had me fanning myself. And the action in the book was one of the best described I have read. Can't wait to read more by this author
Love this book couldn't put it down! Grumpy mafia don and a woman with an attitude...perfect match. The banter in this book is so good. I found myself laughing with the two arguing. The spicy in this was top notch....had me fanning myself. And the action in the book was one of the best described I have read. Can't wait to read more by this author
June 23, 2026
Really good read
I enjoyed the chemistry between Lorcan and Atara. It was a really good storyline, with no pauses or boring spots. I really enjoyed it, and would recommend to prospective readers.
I enjoyed the chemistry between Lorcan and Atara. It was a really good storyline, with no pauses or boring spots. I really enjoyed it, and would recommend to prospective readers.
June 30, 2026
Brilliant book
The humour, the characters, the storyline and the overall vibe is great. Wonderful read, very exciting storyline with a lot of satire and humour. The characters blended well. Definitely recommend this book.
The humour, the characters, the storyline and the overall vibe is great. Wonderful read, very exciting storyline with a lot of satire and humour. The characters blended well. Definitely recommend this book.
July 2, 2026
Excellent read
I trust there will be additional stories forthcoming. The character development was exceptionally well executed. this story rock hopefully this is not the end.
I trust there will be additional stories forthcoming. The character development was exceptionally well executed. this story rock hopefully this is not the end.
July 3, 2026
good story
Need a better proof reader Many spots he/she gets mixed up. At the end she was in a silk dress and then she was in somthing else.
But really good story line that kept my interest till the end
Need a better proof reader Many spots he/she gets mixed up. At the end she was in a silk dress and then she was in somthing else.
But really good story line that kept my interest till the end
July 11, 2026
GREAT STORY!
I loved this storyline. Excellent writing with witty banter.
Lorcan’s strength and his softer side were a pleasant balance. Atari’s grit, wit, and brain were a force to be reckoned with.
The way her mathematical mind worked was very clever.
Kudos to the author!
I loved this storyline. Excellent writing with witty banter.
Lorcan’s strength and his softer side were a pleasant balance. Atari’s grit, wit, and brain were a force to be reckoned with.
The way her mathematical mind worked was very clever.
Kudos to the author!
July 20, 2026
Fantastic story
Oh my god. I loved this story. Atara had me laughing so hard. She was a tough woman and Lorcans perfect match. Loved little Maeve and the guys. Great story and a must read
Oh my god. I loved this story. Atara had me laughing so hard. She was a tough woman and Lorcans perfect match. Loved little Maeve and the guys. Great story and a must read
July 25, 2026
great
Atara’ and Lorcan’s story great for the start. It sucks you you in quickly and keeps on going. Atara is amazing she is quick witted, sarcastic and brilliant. Lorcan is captivated from the start and he knows a good thing when he has it.
Atara’ and Lorcan’s story great for the start. It sucks you you in quickly and keeps on going. Atara is amazing she is quick witted, sarcastic and brilliant. Lorcan is captivated from the start and he knows a good thing when he has it.
September 21, 2026
A page turning read
I really enjoyed Atara’s character and her growing attraction to Lorcan. The action in the book had me turning the page’s quickly devouring the written words. Great writing and a solid storyline - looking forward to the next tough guy story 🥰
I really enjoyed Atara’s character and her growing attraction to Lorcan. The action in the book had me turning the page’s quickly devouring the written words. Great writing and a solid storyline - looking forward to the next tough guy story 🥰
June 20, 2026
Irish mafia
Looking for scenes in Ireland, nope. Las Vegas ....and what a time we have. Excellent writing, and very funny quips. A must read....
Looking for scenes in Ireland, nope. Las Vegas ....and what a time we have. Excellent writing, and very funny quips. A must read....
June 22, 2026
Ride of the year
Loved this book start to finish, couldn't put it down. One of the best mafia romances ive read in awhile.
Loved this book start to finish, couldn't put it down. One of the best mafia romances ive read in awhile.
June 25, 2026
I really loved the story line. I mean…. I already love mafia but these characters really were interesting.
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