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Renting Love
Rent an Enforcer
I might not do high winds. Or turtles. Or straws. Or mullets… definitely not those.
But a terrifying, tattooed mafia enforcer? Apparently that’s fine.
I ran from a creep straight into Tristan’s chest, begged him to pretend to be my boyfriend, and somehow ended up with his arm around me while he threatened to gouge the guy’s eyes out. He walked me home, met my emotional-support bunny, and kissed me like he’d already decided I was his.
Two days later his black SUV was still outside my building.
Red flags? Sure.
Did I get in the car anyway? Absolutely.
I’m scared of everything except the most dangerous man I’ve ever met.
And somehow, that feels exactly right.
This is a dark and spicy romcom standalone ending in a happily ever after.
Tropes and Triggers: Dark Rom-Com, Mafia Romance, a tiny bit of Stalking, and a lot of dirty talk!
But a terrifying, tattooed mafia enforcer? Apparently that’s fine.
I ran from a creep straight into Tristan’s chest, begged him to pretend to be my boyfriend, and somehow ended up with his arm around me while he threatened to gouge the guy’s eyes out. He walked me home, met my emotional-support bunny, and kissed me like he’d already decided I was his.
Two days later his black SUV was still outside my building.
Red flags? Sure.
Did I get in the car anyway? Absolutely.
I’m scared of everything except the most dangerous man I’ve ever met.
And somehow, that feels exactly right.
This is a dark and spicy romcom standalone ending in a happily ever after.
Tropes and Triggers: Dark Rom-Com, Mafia Romance, a tiny bit of Stalking, and a lot of dirty talk!
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2026
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Darcy Rose
141 books446 followersDarcy Rose is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes about shy and innocent heroines, to match them up with dark and intense heroes who have only eyes for one girl.
If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.
If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.
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September 30, 2026
Tristan and Stella
Tristan is the enforcer for Dorian Moretti, the head of a major organized crime family along the coast. On the other hand, there's Stella, a girl who won't venture outside unless the wind is blowing at a maximum of 11 mph. She's got a long list of phobias, but after Tristan saved her from a tight spot, she's willing to do just about anything for him, even if it means leaving her apartment when the wind hits 15 mph.
Looking for something short and hilarious? You're exactly where you need to be!! This one's got dark rom-com vibes, mafia romance energy, a sprinkle of stalking, and plenty of spicy dialogue to keep things interesting.
Review of advance copy
Thank you to BookSirens and the author for giving me a free advance review copy of this book so I could share my opinions about it.
I read another of the books in this series (Rent a Bad Boy) and absolutely LOVED it, so I thought I'd give another one of the books a try. I ended up really liking this book, although there was less of that same "magical from start to finish" quality of the other one. With that said, I actually feel like if this book had just been slightly longer, it very realistically might have gotten there.
Either way, it was a quick, very satisfying read about a protective guy who endless adores a fiesty yet vulnerable woman, while giving her the stability and support to start her healing process. That's all I need to feel happy, so I give this 4 happy stars.
I read another of the books in this series (Rent a Bad Boy) and absolutely LOVED it, so I thought I'd give another one of the books a try. I ended up really liking this book, although there was less of that same "magical from start to finish" quality of the other one. With that said, I actually feel like if this book had just been slightly longer, it very realistically might have gotten there.
Either way, it was a quick, very satisfying read about a protective guy who endless adores a fiesty yet vulnerable woman, while giving her the stability and support to start her healing process. That's all I need to feel happy, so I give this 4 happy stars.
October 16, 2026
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : dark romance x romcom x novella x mafia enforcer x some stalking x cute heroine x mental illness x spicy
Une petite romance étonnamment mignonne malgré des vibes de dark romance
Il semblerait que le Dark Romcom devienne l’un de mes genres préférés =D J’ai lu ce livre grâce à une chronique de Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas et, même si c’était trop court, j’ai beaucoup aimé ma lecture =) C’était sexy, amusant (le lapin de l’héroïne xD Et toutes ses peurs bizarres même si en vrai, elles sont tragiquement justifiées …) et même si le héro a une vibe de mafieux flippant, la romance avec l’héroïne était étonnamment mignonne =)
Bref, une petite romance sexy et amusante que j’ai lu avec plaisir ! Je fonce lire le tome avec son patron, je suis hyper curieuse =D
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
A short romance that’s surprisingly cute, despite having "dark romance" vibes
It seems that "dark rom-com" is becoming one of my favorite genres ! =D I picked up this book thanks to a review by Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas, and even though it was a bit too short, I really enjoyed it ! =) It was sexy and fun—I mean, the heroine’s rabbit ! xD And all her bizarre fears—though, in reality, they’re actually tragically justified … And even though the hero gives off a creepy, mobster-like vibe, the romance with the heroine was surprisingly cute =)
In short, it’s a fun, sexy little romance that I really enjoyed reading! I’m off to read the volume featuring his boss—I’m super curious =D
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : dark romance x romcom x novella x mafia enforcer x some stalking x cute heroine x mental illness x spicy
Une petite romance étonnamment mignonne malgré des vibes de dark romance
Il semblerait que le Dark Romcom devienne l’un de mes genres préférés =D J’ai lu ce livre grâce à une chronique de Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas et, même si c’était trop court, j’ai beaucoup aimé ma lecture =) C’était sexy, amusant (le lapin de l’héroïne xD Et toutes ses peurs bizarres même si en vrai, elles sont tragiquement justifiées …) et même si le héro a une vibe de mafieux flippant, la romance avec l’héroïne était étonnamment mignonne =)
Bref, une petite romance sexy et amusante que j’ai lu avec plaisir ! Je fonce lire le tome avec son patron, je suis hyper curieuse =D
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
A short romance that’s surprisingly cute, despite having "dark romance" vibes
It seems that "dark rom-com" is becoming one of my favorite genres ! =D I picked up this book thanks to a review by Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas, and even though it was a bit too short, I really enjoyed it ! =) It was sexy and fun—I mean, the heroine’s rabbit ! xD And all her bizarre fears—though, in reality, they’re actually tragically justified … And even though the hero gives off a creepy, mobster-like vibe, the romance with the heroine was surprisingly cute =)
In short, it’s a fun, sexy little romance that I really enjoyed reading! I’m off to read the volume featuring his boss—I’m super curious =D
September 26, 2026
Tristan, Dorian's head of security who gives EVERYONE pause, has met his special someone and she's kind of a mess. Stella has a list of fears a mile long, can barely talk herself into leaving the house, and is inexplicably unafraid of the big, burly enforcer she ran into.
As an aside, Stella's fears aren't exactly as off the wall as they sound. She has reasons for each of her phobias and somehow Tristan's presence cuts through all that. He quiets the noise in her head and makes her feel safe.
Which is, frankly, not an experience Tristan is used to. He's used to fear and trembling, not a sweet lady cuddling up to him and making herself comfortable. As it turns out, he likes it. But he's still an enforcer with a job to do and (as Dorian rightfully points out) this relationship can't be built on lies. He needs to tell Stella what he does for a living before she figures it out on her own.
An emotional support bunny who JUDGES, a whole lot of past emotional baggage, an enforcer who does what needs to be done (and never expected someone as sweet as Stella to look twice at him), and a lady who sees under the tattoos and scars to the big guy underneath who will protect her from anything. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
As an aside, Stella's fears aren't exactly as off the wall as they sound. She has reasons for each of her phobias and somehow Tristan's presence cuts through all that. He quiets the noise in her head and makes her feel safe.
Which is, frankly, not an experience Tristan is used to. He's used to fear and trembling, not a sweet lady cuddling up to him and making herself comfortable. As it turns out, he likes it. But he's still an enforcer with a job to do and (as Dorian rightfully points out) this relationship can't be built on lies. He needs to tell Stella what he does for a living before she figures it out on her own.
An emotional support bunny who JUDGES, a whole lot of past emotional baggage, an enforcer who does what needs to be done (and never expected someone as sweet as Stella to look twice at him), and a lady who sees under the tattoos and scars to the big guy underneath who will protect her from anything. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
September 30, 2026
I’m pretty sure Darcy Rose has figured out how to write characters I can’t help but fall in love with.
Rent an Enforcer is technically Book 7 in the Renting Love series, but it’s a complete standalone, so there’s no need to read the previous books first.
This is a dark, spicy rom-com novella with mafia, a tiny bit of stalking, a LOT of dirty talk, along with profanity, violence, sex, death, and some discussion of anxiety syndromes. The FMC also has an emotional-support bunny, which probably tells you something about the kind of story this is. So while it’s a rom-com, it’s definitely not a fluffy or sweet one, despite the bunny.
Like the previous book I read by Darcy Rose, it was the characters that really pulled me into this one. I liked them individually, but I especially liked them together. Their chemistry worked really well, and I found myself invested in their relationship and where the story was going.
The plot moves along nicely and develops without feeling rushed. There was enough happening to keep me interested, but it never felt like the story was trying to cram too much into a novella.
And, once again, this was a book I didn’t really want to put down. I kept thinking I’d read a little more and then stop, but that didn’t happen very often.
Another Darcy Rose read that I really enjoyed, with great chemistry, plenty of spice, some darker elements, and a HEA.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Rent an Enforcer is technically Book 7 in the Renting Love series, but it’s a complete standalone, so there’s no need to read the previous books first.
This is a dark, spicy rom-com novella with mafia, a tiny bit of stalking, a LOT of dirty talk, along with profanity, violence, sex, death, and some discussion of anxiety syndromes. The FMC also has an emotional-support bunny, which probably tells you something about the kind of story this is. So while it’s a rom-com, it’s definitely not a fluffy or sweet one, despite the bunny.
Like the previous book I read by Darcy Rose, it was the characters that really pulled me into this one. I liked them individually, but I especially liked them together. Their chemistry worked really well, and I found myself invested in their relationship and where the story was going.
The plot moves along nicely and develops without feeling rushed. There was enough happening to keep me interested, but it never felt like the story was trying to cram too much into a novella.
And, once again, this was a book I didn’t really want to put down. I kept thinking I’d read a little more and then stop, but that didn’t happen very often.
Another Darcy Rose read that I really enjoyed, with great chemistry, plenty of spice, some darker elements, and a HEA.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 6, 2026
While trying to escape one of her many fears, Stella crashes into a wall of muscle in an alley. Instead of being afraid of the tall, muscled, and tattooed man with the fierce scowl, he somehow calms her. When he walks her home, then she finds him watching her apartment two days later, she invites him in.
Tristan is an enforcer for organized crime. With his looks and overall menacing vibe, no one sticks around him for long. That's why it's so baffling, yet addictive, that this woman who's afraid of everything not only wants him around, but wants to get closer. But will she stay if he tells her the truth about who he is?
This is short and sweet, yet spicy and oddly satisfying. I've enjoyed this whole series of novellas so far and i can't wait for the next one!
Tristan is an enforcer for organized crime. With his looks and overall menacing vibe, no one sticks around him for long. That's why it's so baffling, yet addictive, that this woman who's afraid of everything not only wants him around, but wants to get closer. But will she stay if he tells her the truth about who he is?
This is short and sweet, yet spicy and oddly satisfying. I've enjoyed this whole series of novellas so far and i can't wait for the next one!
October 10, 2026
I absolutely loved Tristan and Stella in RENT AN ENFORCER. Stella with all her eccentricities, quirks, truth spewing, rabbit emotional support animal, he quiets her fears . . . Tristan, with his stoic, ‘monster’ energy that EVERYONE fears except Stella, his acceptance of her ticks & triggers, his ability the way he touched her 🫦, and my favorite, he smiles. Just for her.
I kept expecting him to call her Kitten. The reason is simple really. He’s huge, tatted up, shaves his head bald, always wears the unreadable hollow expression — typical mafioso enforcer. Yet, Stella, simply by refusing to be anything other than her true self, manages to instill hope and wonderment into Tristan’s dark and dangerous life. oveLoveLOVE this 2-hour touched-me-deeper-than-expected love story.
*** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Tristan
FMC:
✨Stella
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 5: Renting Love
Tropes:
👉mafia romance
👉stalker romance
👉enforcer romance
👉he falls first
👉insta lust
👉touch her and ☠️
Triggers:🛑see content warning page/author’s website for full list🛑
💥18+
💥 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, mf, open🚪sex
💥profanity
💥death
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I kept expecting him to call her Kitten. The reason is simple really. He’s huge, tatted up, shaves his head bald, always wears the unreadable hollow expression — typical mafioso enforcer. Yet, Stella, simply by refusing to be anything other than her true self, manages to instill hope and wonderment into Tristan’s dark and dangerous life. oveLoveLOVE this 2-hour touched-me-deeper-than-expected love story.
*** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Tristan
FMC:
✨Stella
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 5: Renting Love
Tropes:
👉mafia romance
👉stalker romance
👉enforcer romance
👉he falls first
👉insta lust
👉touch her and ☠️
Triggers:🛑see content warning page/author’s website for full list🛑
💥18+
💥 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, mf, open🚪sex
💥profanity
💥death
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 29, 2026
I always like these stories there sweet yet not at the same time. They can be funny as well as serious.
Tristan is the Mafia Enforcer and he's tall, scary, not one anyone would want to mess with especially a sweet red head who needed a quick boyfriend to scare some creep stalker. She's small, scared of everything, wind, mullets of all things, straws and turtles, but she is a beauty. He wants to keep her for himself.
Stella runs right into a big hunk of man meat, so she asked him to act like her boyfriend for a minute to scare some guy with a mullet off who was following her home. Stella has a reason for her phobias that involved her past when she was a very young child and he going to help her without even knowing it, after that first meeting. She wants Tristan to come back because he's the only one who calms the noise in her head and he's sexy and that kiss kept her up all night.
Tristan is the Mafia Enforcer and he's tall, scary, not one anyone would want to mess with especially a sweet red head who needed a quick boyfriend to scare some creep stalker. She's small, scared of everything, wind, mullets of all things, straws and turtles, but she is a beauty. He wants to keep her for himself.
Stella runs right into a big hunk of man meat, so she asked him to act like her boyfriend for a minute to scare some guy with a mullet off who was following her home. Stella has a reason for her phobias that involved her past when she was a very young child and he going to help her without even knowing it, after that first meeting. She wants Tristan to come back because he's the only one who calms the noise in her head and he's sexy and that kiss kept her up all night.
September 30, 2026
This book was such a fun, spicy, dark rom-com, and I absolutely loved Tristan! A terrifying, tattooed mafia enforcer who is basically a walking red flag? Yeah… apparently that’s my kind of man.
Stella runs from a creep straight into Tristan’s arms and asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend, but we all know that fake boyfriend situation isn’t staying fake for long. I loved watching their relationship develop, especially because Tristan was so attentive to the little things about her. He noticed things others probably would have overlooked, and it was obvious how much she got under his skin.
He had never wanted anyone the way he wanted her, and you could feel that intensity between them. He was protective, possessive, and completely gone for her.
And honestly, the fact that she’s scared of basically everything except the most dangerous man she’s ever met had me laughing.
Stella runs from a creep straight into Tristan’s arms and asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend, but we all know that fake boyfriend situation isn’t staying fake for long. I loved watching their relationship develop, especially because Tristan was so attentive to the little things about her. He noticed things others probably would have overlooked, and it was obvious how much she got under his skin.
He had never wanted anyone the way he wanted her, and you could feel that intensity between them. He was protective, possessive, and completely gone for her.
And honestly, the fact that she’s scared of basically everything except the most dangerous man she’s ever met had me laughing.
October 1, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨
So excited to read another book from the Rent Series, and it did not disappoint! It’s another quick, spicy mafia rom-com story!
We have our enforcer, Tristan, and our FMC, Stella, who struggles with serious anxiety. Their first meeting is so cute, though, and they fall for each other so fast! 🥺
And it’s so sweet because, despite his tough appearance, Tristan is such a softie. He’s quietly attentive to Stella without even needing to say much, always doing little things to make her feel safe and comfortable. 🥺 Swooooon! Five-star boyfriend material right here! 🖤
I also kept laughing at how hilarious Stella is when she’s forced into a situation where she has to use 🔫. That scene was SO funny hahaha! She really was made to be Tristan’s girl lol. And I absolutely loved the Godfather reference!
Thank you for the ARC, Darcy & Quirky Heart PR! 💛
So excited to read another book from the Rent Series, and it did not disappoint! It’s another quick, spicy mafia rom-com story!
We have our enforcer, Tristan, and our FMC, Stella, who struggles with serious anxiety. Their first meeting is so cute, though, and they fall for each other so fast! 🥺
And it’s so sweet because, despite his tough appearance, Tristan is such a softie. He’s quietly attentive to Stella without even needing to say much, always doing little things to make her feel safe and comfortable. 🥺 Swooooon! Five-star boyfriend material right here! 🖤
I also kept laughing at how hilarious Stella is when she’s forced into a situation where she has to use 🔫. That scene was SO funny hahaha! She really was made to be Tristan’s girl lol. And I absolutely loved the Godfather reference!
Thank you for the ARC, Darcy & Quirky Heart PR! 💛
September 29, 2026
Stella has a lot of seemingly random fears, one of them being mullets, which is what brings Tristan into her life. They are both captivated by each other from the very beginning. Despite his intense, overpowering presence, Stella is immediately calmed and feels safe with him. I loved the representation of anxiety and fears throughout this book and the things Tristan was able to do to help ease that burden for her and ultimately help her overcome them. In return, Stella was able to bring softness into his life of enforcing that he wasn’t expecting or even knew he was missing. If you like past trauma, emotional baggage, a HEA, this is the perfect read for you!
*I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily*
*I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily*
Review of advance copy
Brilliant - loved the humour!
This book was sweet, hot, funny, powerful, and poignant.
And sweet ... and funny (in case I didn't mention it).
And very enjoyable.
The main characters (Stella & Tristan) were both drawn very well indeed.
I completely understood where Stella was coming from with regard to her panic attacks and with regard to her calm acceptance of things other than the ones that triggered her fears:
"You could've let that guy have me, and you didn't.
... That's more of a reference than most people come with."
I also liked that Tristan had difficulty understanding the different aspects of Stella's nature:
"She's afraid of a gust of wind and a pigeon, but she isn't afraid of me."
There is understanding of the difficulty of an unplanned carer ...
"She did her best. I just think her best came with a lot of fear mixed in."
... but it's the use of humour that really wins me over
"a hostess who smiles at us and doesn't appear to be concealing any
weapons ... though I suppose that's sort of the point of concealing them."
Finally, Socks - the emotional support rabbit - was superb!
(I was fortunate to receive an ARC however the above is, as ever, my own opinion.)
This book was sweet, hot, funny, powerful, and poignant.
And sweet ... and funny (in case I didn't mention it).
And very enjoyable.
The main characters (Stella & Tristan) were both drawn very well indeed.
I completely understood where Stella was coming from with regard to her panic attacks and with regard to her calm acceptance of things other than the ones that triggered her fears:
"You could've let that guy have me, and you didn't.
... That's more of a reference than most people come with."
I also liked that Tristan had difficulty understanding the different aspects of Stella's nature:
"She's afraid of a gust of wind and a pigeon, but she isn't afraid of me."
There is understanding of the difficulty of an unplanned carer ...
"She did her best. I just think her best came with a lot of fear mixed in."
... but it's the use of humour that really wins me over
"a hostess who smiles at us and doesn't appear to be concealing any
weapons ... though I suppose that's sort of the point of concealing them."
Finally, Socks - the emotional support rabbit - was superb!
(I was fortunate to receive an ARC however the above is, as ever, my own opinion.)
September 29, 2026
I really enjoyed this novella. I have anxiety and can relate to Stella. I love that her safe person is Tristan a dangerous mafia enforcer that is head over heels for her. The way he accepts all of her completely had me swooning over him. Plus the banter between them is so good.
If you are looking for a dark mafia romance on the lighter side with little spicy but has plenty of chaos then this novella is for you.
Tropes
Novella
Dark Romcom
Mafia Enforcer
Artist FMC
Emotional Support Bunny
Thank you Darcy Rose and Quirky Hearts allowing me to Arc read this wonderful story.
If you are looking for a dark mafia romance on the lighter side with little spicy but has plenty of chaos then this novella is for you.
Tropes
Novella
Dark Romcom
Mafia Enforcer
Artist FMC
Emotional Support Bunny
Thank you Darcy Rose and Quirky Hearts allowing me to Arc read this wonderful story.
September 30, 2026
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Super cute and sweet in a way I was 100% not expecting.
While this was the perfect length, I absolutely wish there was a full length of these two because I loved them.
Love the short stories the author comes up with and can't wait for the next!
Super cute and sweet in a way I was 100% not expecting.
While this was the perfect length, I absolutely wish there was a full length of these two because I loved them.
Love the short stories the author comes up with and can't wait for the next!
October 1, 2026
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This went fast & hard with plenty of funny rom-com moments! There were some sad moments, but it added another layer & gave it a little more depth.
And that Godfather moment? I was cracking up! 😂 One of my fav parts in the story. Socks was giving Godfather vibes himself, and I was here for it. Such a cute, fun, quick story to read when you want something entertaining without a huge time commitment.
This went fast & hard with plenty of funny rom-com moments! There were some sad moments, but it added another layer & gave it a little more depth.
And that Godfather moment? I was cracking up! 😂 One of my fav parts in the story. Socks was giving Godfather vibes himself, and I was here for it. Such a cute, fun, quick story to read when you want something entertaining without a huge time commitment.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
Just got yesterday the lastest in the series of 'rent an' and absolutely loved it! Has to be up there as one of my favourite in the series.
We have met the MMC before...
She is afraid of everything, she tracks the wind speed and anyone with a mullet. But one day she needs to go the store, she doesnt expect him or his help. But when he doesnt stop helping she finds she cant stop falling.
Like your fun FMCs and MMCs who turn up and make sure everything around you is easier? Like a sassy rabbit who is constantly silently judging? This is for you!
Book quote:
I just shot a man. I, Stella Brown, who is afraid of straws and turtles and wind, just picked up a gun and shot a man in the leg in an alley behind an art supply store. After dropping two poorly chosen Godfather quotes, no less.
Just got yesterday the lastest in the series of 'rent an' and absolutely loved it! Has to be up there as one of my favourite in the series.
We have met the MMC before...
She is afraid of everything, she tracks the wind speed and anyone with a mullet. But one day she needs to go the store, she doesnt expect him or his help. But when he doesnt stop helping she finds she cant stop falling.
Like your fun FMCs and MMCs who turn up and make sure everything around you is easier? Like a sassy rabbit who is constantly silently judging? This is for you!
Book quote:
I just shot a man. I, Stella Brown, who is afraid of straws and turtles and wind, just picked up a gun and shot a man in the leg in an alley behind an art supply store. After dropping two poorly chosen Godfather quotes, no less.
September 26, 2026
Honestly? A cute short read that made me want a little more but overall typical for this genre. Our FMC Stella is an artist but she has extreme anxiety and things such as the wind make her panic. Then we have our MMC Tristan an enforcer that scares everyone but makes Stella feel calm. My one issue is that there was no real danger/rising action that needed to be dealt with and made the story fall flat. Other than that I did enjoy this story. Also for those who like this trope Tristan is one of the guys who likes to talk her through it. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 28, 2026
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I really enjoy this series from Darcy Rose.
This one is quirky, funny and a quick read. Just enough to lighten your day and bring laughter to it.
There are always a cute kid or animal in these stories, and this time it's Socks the Rabbit, who has attitude.
Stella is adorable and so is Tristan in an enforcer type way, they just get each other.
received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really enjoy this series from Darcy Rose.
This one is quirky, funny and a quick read. Just enough to lighten your day and bring laughter to it.
There are always a cute kid or animal in these stories, and this time it's Socks the Rabbit, who has attitude.
Stella is adorable and so is Tristan in an enforcer type way, they just get each other.
received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Renting Love: Tristan & Stella
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was adorable, funny, cute and spicy all rolled into one!
Tristan is hard as nails with everyone else, but when it comes to Stella? He’s basically squishy. I absolutely loved that contrast. The big, scary mafia enforcer turning into a complete softie for her was super cute.
Stella had me laughing with her list of things she's terrified of, especially when the most dangerous man she’s ever met somehow becomes the one person she feels completely safe with. I loved watching her deal with her trauma while also having this completely unhinged awakening when it comes to Tristan.
There were so many little moments that made me squee.I mean, an emotional-support bunny who just sits there watching everything unfold, and getting the return of Dorian and Quinn?
I was VERY happy to see them again!
This was just such a fun read. A little dark, a little spicy, completely chaotic, and surprisingly sweet underneath all the mafia danger.
And for someone who is scared of pretty much everything, Stella certainly picked the most dangerous man possible to fall for.
I had so much fun with these two!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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This was adorable, funny, cute and spicy all rolled into one!
Tristan is hard as nails with everyone else, but when it comes to Stella? He’s basically squishy. I absolutely loved that contrast. The big, scary mafia enforcer turning into a complete softie for her was super cute.
Stella had me laughing with her list of things she's terrified of, especially when the most dangerous man she’s ever met somehow becomes the one person she feels completely safe with. I loved watching her deal with her trauma while also having this completely unhinged awakening when it comes to Tristan.
There were so many little moments that made me squee.I mean, an emotional-support bunny who just sits there watching everything unfold, and getting the return of Dorian and Quinn?
I was VERY happy to see them again!
This was just such a fun read. A little dark, a little spicy, completely chaotic, and surprisingly sweet underneath all the mafia danger.
And for someone who is scared of pretty much everything, Stella certainly picked the most dangerous man possible to fall for.
I had so much fun with these two!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 26, 2026
I think it’s the dynamic between the main characters that really made this short read work for me. I have read other books in this series and have really enjoyed them as well. Stella is an artist who is afraid of everything. She is so full of anxiety. Tristian is an enforcer. He who is dangerous and scares and intimidates everyone. He is the one thing that calms Stella. And he’s truly head over heels for her. This is just a sweet, fun short read.
September 27, 2026
I could not put this one down once I started it. I loved the emotional support bunny; perfectly written into the story. As for the characters they were just lovely. Stella and Tristan really are quite the pair. I loved their banter. It's funny, cute, spicy and entertaining. Thank you to Quirky PR and the author for copy of this. All thoughts are my own and freely expressed.
One of my favorite lines:
"She's afraid of a gust of wind and a pigeon, but she isn't afraid of me."
One of my favorite lines:
"She's afraid of a gust of wind and a pigeon, but she isn't afraid of me."
October 20, 2026
Short spicy darkish rom com. Fake boyfriend troupe
September 27, 2026
Okay but why was this such a cute read? I have loved both books in the series that I read so much. Poptart (my fav character) made a cameo and I lost it and was really happy to see them again!
Thank you so much to Darcy Rose and QuirkyHeartPR for the ARC! I can’t wait to read more!
Thank you so much to Darcy Rose and QuirkyHeartPR for the ARC! I can’t wait to read more!
September 25, 2026
Rent an Enforcer by Darcy Rose was such a fun little read. Stella is terrified of practically everything, while Tristan is the exact opposite: intimidating, dangerous, and completely gone for her. Their dynamic had me smiling, especially watching this tough mafia enforcer turn into a softie. Add Stella’s chaotic humour, plenty of spice, and Socks the emotional-support bunny, and this novella is ridiculously easy to devour.
September 25, 2026
I enjoyed reading this book. Stella and Tristan made for a very interesting couple. I liked the fact that he did not try to change her, and she accepted him for who he was as well. It is a great read if you want something steamy for a light afternoon read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 27, 2026
Really enjoyed this book it was nice that it had the same characters in from the previous book
September 27, 2026
This series has a very strange special place in my heart even though there small and unassuming they always make me feel better🥰
Review of advance copy received from Author
This may have been a fast/quick read but it was cute and funny and enough to make you wish you had your own enforcer. Stella and her bunny and all her quirks and a broody, take no nonsense, isn't for anyone Tristan. Oh boy this was a read I will probably reread because it was just cute and exactly what I needed.
September 26, 2026
freaking AMAZING!
I love quirky book people. Where they’re different and yet fun, and I love the guys that just go right along with it all- and this was that, I really liked when she was accepted him in his element, even after already having accepted him
I love quirky book people. Where they’re different and yet fun, and I love the guys that just go right along with it all- and this was that, I really liked when she was accepted him in his element, even after already having accepted him
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