What do you think?
Rate this book
Dangerous Lovers #1
Private Property
He’s a dangerous criminal.
She’s dangerously curvy.
Having her around could possibly destroy everything he’s worked hard for. Yet, he can’t seem to stay away from her.
Former hitman, Constantine Novinkoff is close to paying off his debts to his former boss. Soon, he’ll be able to retire from a life of crime. Then in walks temptation. Her name is Cristal Dawson and she’s nothing like the women he’s used to. She challenges him at every turn. Her smart mouth makes him want to kiss her until she can’t speak. Her curvy figure haunts him when he’s awake and when he’s asleep. Yet, it’s the sadness he sometimes witnesses in her gaze that makes him want to claim her. It makes him want to protect her. It makes him want to find out who hurt her in her past so he can destroy that person and everyone that person loves. The sadness in her pretty brown eyes makes him want to protect her from the cold hard world. For her, he’s willing to do all that and more. But first, she must agree to belong to him and only him.
~Warning: This BWWM Romantic Suspense features a mob lifestyle and contains violence and graphic scenes. This book was previously part of the Obsessive Temptation boxset. Proceed with caution. ~
More books that feature characters from this mafia world...
The Going Nowhere Fast series.
The Dangerously Curvy series.
She’s dangerously curvy.
Having her around could possibly destroy everything he’s worked hard for. Yet, he can’t seem to stay away from her.
Former hitman, Constantine Novinkoff is close to paying off his debts to his former boss. Soon, he’ll be able to retire from a life of crime. Then in walks temptation. Her name is Cristal Dawson and she’s nothing like the women he’s used to. She challenges him at every turn. Her smart mouth makes him want to kiss her until she can’t speak. Her curvy figure haunts him when he’s awake and when he’s asleep. Yet, it’s the sadness he sometimes witnesses in her gaze that makes him want to claim her. It makes him want to protect her. It makes him want to find out who hurt her in her past so he can destroy that person and everyone that person loves. The sadness in her pretty brown eyes makes him want to protect her from the cold hard world. For her, he’s willing to do all that and more. But first, she must agree to belong to him and only him.
~Warning: This BWWM Romantic Suspense features a mob lifestyle and contains violence and graphic scenes. This book was previously part of the Obsessive Temptation boxset. Proceed with caution. ~
More books that feature characters from this mafia world...
The Going Nowhere Fast series.
The Dangerously Curvy series.
- GenresInterracial Romance
135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2019
143 people are currently reading
65 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 56 reviews
January 20, 2020
This was a fun and sexy read. M'Renee does it again. I love her heroines. Always curvy, always got a bit of a feisty and fun attitude even if they are dealing with crazy challenges in their lives. Con is sexy, dark and obsessed with Criss. It's actually really endearing how protective he is of her, despite him being a bit of a caveman/alpha, I still enjoyed him thoroughly and also them as a couple. I recommend.
January 8, 2020
I wish the story were longer.
January 29, 2020
It Was Too Short!!!!
Con was awesome!! Cupid shot an arrow straight into his as...sets and Criss became all he could see. I wish the story was one hundred pages more!!!
Con was awesome!! Cupid shot an arrow straight into his as...sets and Criss became all he could see. I wish the story was one hundred pages more!!!
January 20, 2020
Cristal was such a spit fire, loved how she carried herself and refused to take anyone's crap especially the man who haunted her lusty filled dreams. I laughed so hard at their interactions and her refusal to back down to his boorish tactics and his sexual innuendo on trying to show her he cares. Constantine was so domineering and sexy and refused to let her and her sharp witted tongue get away. They both sufferd such great losses in their pasts, I feel like that was another factor that cemented their bond. Cris challenged Constantine at every turn and this Alpha male wanted nothing more than to love her and show her how he'd kill a bastard before letting anyone or thing snatch his happines. After reading this I may need me a soldier hahaha. I hope to see more of these characters in Scar's or Yuru's novels.
September 22, 2020
I like!
I surely enjoyed this fast pased mafia book. Con’s domineering behavior and Chriss’ fight back was a beautiful sight be behold. It wasn’t as gruesome as I expected it to be but that did not take away too much from the story. I’m definitely looking forward to read Yurie’s story.
This book was also recommended to me by Unique Words, LLC and now I’m recommending this to you.
I surely enjoyed this fast pased mafia book. Con’s domineering behavior and Chriss’ fight back was a beautiful sight be behold. It wasn’t as gruesome as I expected it to be but that did not take away too much from the story. I’m definitely looking forward to read Yurie’s story.
This book was also recommended to me by Unique Words, LLC and now I’m recommending this to you.
January 19, 2020
Awesomeness ❤❤❤
I read Private Property: Con and Criss's story in the Obsessive Temptation Compilation and I adored it. These two right here are perfectly imperfect for each other. Can't wait for Do Not Disturb and Scar's Obsession !!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I read Private Property: Con and Criss's story in the Obsessive Temptation Compilation and I adored it. These two right here are perfectly imperfect for each other. Can't wait for Do Not Disturb and Scar's Obsession !!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
January 4, 2020
He loves her jiggle!
I remember reading this book as part of a boxed set. I still re read it because I enjoyed it that much. Loved Con and Criss as a couple. Can't wait for Yury's story!
I remember reading this book as part of a boxed set. I still re read it because I enjoyed it that much. Loved Con and Criss as a couple. Can't wait for Yury's story!
May 21, 2020
Short and sweet
This is another great read from the dangerously curvy series. I am now waiting on pins and needles to reach Scar’s book.
This is another great read from the dangerously curvy series. I am now waiting on pins and needles to reach Scar’s book.
June 30, 2023
Enjoyed. If you’ve read the dangerously curvy series you’ll know about the soldiers. This is about Constantine who works for them running a gentleman’s club after the original owner, his friend, Boris vanished. After hitting his car in an accident Con makes Crystal work at his club to pay for the damage or so he says. In reality he’s attracted to her and wants her. The problem. She hates him.
August 11, 2025
Awesome
This story is just pure perfection! Oh it has me twisted in a good way from the beginning with a exciting and superb characters and It will grab your mind like you can't believe. There's plenty of surprises and believe me you won't see them coming. Constantine and Christal relationship is really seductive with alluring tension and completely satisfying! They have spice which makes her grow exponentially and I enjoyed seeing her do it. What comes next is plenty of conflict that happens but of course this is where you find your heart breaking or at least it feels like it. Now Constantine who is referred as Con holds the story for all time and he's Christal's man forever even if she doesn't know it. Constantine and Yury's friendship stole the show though I know you won't care. Con is a killer for the Soldiers and Yury's boss but he doesn’t kill unless it’s for a good reason. He also grows a whole lot for Christal and the way it all plays out will make you want to throw things and talk to your reader. The secondary characters, along with the tension and the spice made this story have a mob vibe. Plus the ending had me melting into a puddle and made my heart happy . I can’t wait to read Yorky's story. Great romance which I recommend.
This story is just pure perfection! Oh it has me twisted in a good way from the beginning with a exciting and superb characters and It will grab your mind like you can't believe. There's plenty of surprises and believe me you won't see them coming. Constantine and Christal relationship is really seductive with alluring tension and completely satisfying! They have spice which makes her grow exponentially and I enjoyed seeing her do it. What comes next is plenty of conflict that happens but of course this is where you find your heart breaking or at least it feels like it. Now Constantine who is referred as Con holds the story for all time and he's Christal's man forever even if she doesn't know it. Constantine and Yury's friendship stole the show though I know you won't care. Con is a killer for the Soldiers and Yury's boss but he doesn’t kill unless it’s for a good reason. He also grows a whole lot for Christal and the way it all plays out will make you want to throw things and talk to your reader. The secondary characters, along with the tension and the spice made this story have a mob vibe. Plus the ending had me melting into a puddle and made my heart happy . I can’t wait to read Yorky's story. Great romance which I recommend.
December 9, 2020
C & C (Con and Criss) have the potential to be a powerful couple. Criss is a very independent woman that is used to struggling to take care of herself and her family. She makes it work regardless. She also speaks her mind, which I like. She doesn't back down even when she is in the presence of a powerful man like Con. Con oozes power. I think I could have lived without knowing all the reasons why he ended up in the same city as Criss. For me, Con's problems really didn't add to the story. I liked how he took care of Criss's problems. Criss often spoke of her father. I guess because his departure caused all of his protection to depart as well? Overall, I enjoyed the read about these two. I would love to know where they were after a year or two or five. I would recommend it to all my reading friends.
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
June 5, 2022
Savage ways always win!!
Whewww weee! Talk about hot and steamy! Constantine and Cristal were like oil and vinegar. They couldn't be civil to each other for nothing. Until Lina stepped in to help Crissie. And then that oil and water became 🔥🔥🔥! The chemistry and drama between Con and Crissie was in another stratosphere. But there was always some side drama.
I'm not trying to spoil the story for other readers. I'll say this. This story had so many where's my church fan moments. And a few "wait , what? Get out". In the end Crissie and Con got their HEA. and Cristal got her SAVAGE. I loved this book from synopsis to the epilogue. And the surprise character was a highlight for me in the book. Kudos to M'Renee Allen for ANOTHER great great story. I cannot recommend this book enough!! Trust that you will not be disappointed. 5⭐'s for sure.
Whewww weee! Talk about hot and steamy! Constantine and Cristal were like oil and vinegar. They couldn't be civil to each other for nothing. Until Lina stepped in to help Crissie. And then that oil and water became 🔥🔥🔥! The chemistry and drama between Con and Crissie was in another stratosphere. But there was always some side drama.
I'm not trying to spoil the story for other readers. I'll say this. This story had so many where's my church fan moments. And a few "wait , what? Get out". In the end Crissie and Con got their HEA. and Cristal got her SAVAGE. I loved this book from synopsis to the epilogue. And the surprise character was a highlight for me in the book. Kudos to M'Renee Allen for ANOTHER great great story. I cannot recommend this book enough!! Trust that you will not be disappointed. 5⭐'s for sure.
May 16, 2020
If it isn't love
Crystal, stuck in a situation, goes to work for Constantine who knows something is amiss and wants to save her and have her. Beautiful sassy Criss strikes up a deal with Con. She is singing at his club, barely making a few dollars when she and the bartender come up with a scheme to earn more. Prim and proper Criss takes Angelinas advice and fashion tips. The next time she's in the club, full on sex appeal and sultry songs brings the lustful crowd to her. Her plan works, but Con isn't having it. Criss is fighting for her niece, who's father is trying to sell for his drug habit, her life that Contantine has taken over, and the love she's trying to deny. It's a sexy, sinful meeting of lust and survival.
Crystal, stuck in a situation, goes to work for Constantine who knows something is amiss and wants to save her and have her. Beautiful sassy Criss strikes up a deal with Con. She is singing at his club, barely making a few dollars when she and the bartender come up with a scheme to earn more. Prim and proper Criss takes Angelinas advice and fashion tips. The next time she's in the club, full on sex appeal and sultry songs brings the lustful crowd to her. Her plan works, but Con isn't having it. Criss is fighting for her niece, who's father is trying to sell for his drug habit, her life that Contantine has taken over, and the love she's trying to deny. It's a sexy, sinful meeting of lust and survival.
October 24, 2020
From DEBT to DESIRE
This book was recommended by UniqueWords, LLC
What started out as a DEBT OWED becomes DESIRE AND LOVE. Cristal was working for Constantine to pay off a debt! He wasn’t looking for love. She had a lot going on in her life. However LOVE had snuck up on both of em! Con started falling for Criss and fought it for all its worth. Criss didn't want to involve Con in her madness! Criss realized Con was exactly what she needs and HE NEEDED HER! AND THE HOTNESS WHEN THESE 2 COME TOGETHER...OOOOOWWWEEEE!!!
H.E.A. happens when yoy open your heart!
M'Renee this book is beautifully written!! I LOVED IT!!!
HAPPY WRITING!! #NewFan 🤗🤗🤗🤗
This book was recommended by UniqueWords, LLC
What started out as a DEBT OWED becomes DESIRE AND LOVE. Cristal was working for Constantine to pay off a debt! He wasn’t looking for love. She had a lot going on in her life. However LOVE had snuck up on both of em! Con started falling for Criss and fought it for all its worth. Criss didn't want to involve Con in her madness! Criss realized Con was exactly what she needs and HE NEEDED HER! AND THE HOTNESS WHEN THESE 2 COME TOGETHER...OOOOOWWWEEEE!!!
H.E.A. happens when yoy open your heart!
M'Renee this book is beautifully written!! I LOVED IT!!!
HAPPY WRITING!! #NewFan 🤗🤗🤗🤗
May 23, 2020
So Good!
This book is the third in the Dangerously Curvy Series. It was a quick read but the author packed so much action, heat and humor in just a few pages. Con and Criss had such cute banter. In stories like this with an alpha male, the male can be portrayed as a selfish asshole. Con was just the opposite. He was certainly an alpha but he was also a caregiver. He took good care of the people important to him. Next in the series is Scar’s story....and then Con’s quiet bodyguard, Yury! Yippee....
This book is the third in the Dangerously Curvy Series. It was a quick read but the author packed so much action, heat and humor in just a few pages. Con and Criss had such cute banter. In stories like this with an alpha male, the male can be portrayed as a selfish asshole. Con was just the opposite. He was certainly an alpha but he was also a caregiver. He took good care of the people important to him. Next in the series is Scar’s story....and then Con’s quiet bodyguard, Yury! Yippee....
June 21, 2020
Whirlwind
Cristal and Constantine 's story is one that a freak accident brought two people to meet that they both had a fasanation with each other. Con was obsessed with Criss that he came up with a fake reason for her be around him all the time by giving her a job to pay for the damage she down to his car in the accident. Con vowed that Cris was going to be his , but Criss was a smart mouth woman with curves that couldn't stand him. Through troubled times they turned to each other to solve problems.
Very good book.
Cristal and Constantine 's story is one that a freak accident brought two people to meet that they both had a fasanation with each other. Con was obsessed with Criss that he came up with a fake reason for her be around him all the time by giving her a job to pay for the damage she down to his car in the accident. Con vowed that Cris was going to be his , but Criss was a smart mouth woman with curves that couldn't stand him. Through troubled times they turned to each other to solve problems.
Very good book.
September 22, 2020
All The Man You Need
Criss isn't ready for the physical pull she feels after a fender bender with the strong & silent Constantine. To repay her debt she agrees to work for the moody man. Con could care less about the money he wants the woman who lights his fire. He craves the woman who makes a fire burn inside his heart & soul. Criss is running from her past & present. Neither of them realizing they are the others future. This was a great read recommended by UniqueWords LLC.
Criss isn't ready for the physical pull she feels after a fender bender with the strong & silent Constantine. To repay her debt she agrees to work for the moody man. Con could care less about the money he wants the woman who lights his fire. He craves the woman who makes a fire burn inside his heart & soul. Criss is running from her past & present. Neither of them realizing they are the others future. This was a great read recommended by UniqueWords LLC.
May 21, 2022
Private Property
Con & Criss are hilariously adorable together…
They bicker, insult, daydream about each other, fight attraction, tug-of-war, manipulate, transform before their very eyes, loyal, defiant, and above all else family is sacred (proceed with extreme caution)…
Fender bender brought them together, blackmail kept them civil. Working together kept them complacent, but chemistry derailed them to “no turning back~you are mine~end of story type of commitment…
Con & Criss are hilariously adorable together…
They bicker, insult, daydream about each other, fight attraction, tug-of-war, manipulate, transform before their very eyes, loyal, defiant, and above all else family is sacred (proceed with extreme caution)…
Fender bender brought them together, blackmail kept them civil. Working together kept them complacent, but chemistry derailed them to “no turning back~you are mine~end of story type of commitment…
May 28, 2025
Con and Criss
Shorter than the other books, but enjoyed reading about Constatine and the wiman that took his breath away.
The men in these stories fall hard and fast. Con is no different. He meets Criss after she hits his vehicle. She agreed to pay to fix the damage if the cops aren't called.
He agreed only to keep her close. After a make over that has the male attention focused on Criss. Con lets her know where he stands in regards to her.
Shorter than the other books, but enjoyed reading about Constatine and the wiman that took his breath away.
The men in these stories fall hard and fast. Con is no different. He meets Criss after she hits his vehicle. She agreed to pay to fix the damage if the cops aren't called.
He agreed only to keep her close. After a make over that has the male attention focused on Criss. Con lets her know where he stands in regards to her.
February 22, 2020
Angsty Attraction
This book was laugh out loud funny and mesmerizing as I kept reading to learn what happened next. The sassy sexy dialogue between Con and Criss was worth the price of admission. It was like peeking into someone’s reality that’s different from my own yet just as authentic. A fun read!
This book was laugh out loud funny and mesmerizing as I kept reading to learn what happened next. The sassy sexy dialogue between Con and Criss was worth the price of admission. It was like peeking into someone’s reality that’s different from my own yet just as authentic. A fun read!
September 23, 2020
Worth the read
Con and Criss! If ever there was a more contrary couple! Lol, they will take you through some emotions, but in all the good ways. I wish it wasn't a novella, this book would've made a great full story. I'm looking to read Yuri and Scar's stories...I bet they're worth staying up late.
Con and Criss! If ever there was a more contrary couple! Lol, they will take you through some emotions, but in all the good ways. I wish it wasn't a novella, this book would've made a great full story. I'm looking to read Yuri and Scar's stories...I bet they're worth staying up late.
September 23, 2020
Enjoyed
I enjoyed this well written story. From the first page to the last three is drama, secrets, and chemistry. The characters are both interesting and loveable. I definitely want to read more about some of the other characters and will be reading more from this author. This book was recommended to me by UniqueWords LLC.
I enjoyed this well written story. From the first page to the last three is drama, secrets, and chemistry. The characters are both interesting and loveable. I definitely want to read more about some of the other characters and will be reading more from this author. This book was recommended to me by UniqueWords LLC.
October 25, 2020
Good Book
This was a good read it. I felt like it could of went into a little more depth about the soldiers my understand it was a Russian mob romance book. I really didn't see anything Russian beside the characters names. I do enjoyed the Dangerously Curvy series I just wish there was more action
This was a good read it. I felt like it could of went into a little more depth about the soldiers my understand it was a Russian mob romance book. I really didn't see anything Russian beside the characters names. I do enjoyed the Dangerously Curvy series I just wish there was more action
April 3, 2022
Boring and Annoying
I really tried to finish this book. I was almost there at 73%. But the more frustrated I got and rolled my eyes, the more I realized life is too short and just quit. I'm so tired of reading about these shy big girls one minute then all of a sudden they are bold and standing up for themselves and nothing took place for the transition to take place.
I really tried to finish this book. I was almost there at 73%. But the more frustrated I got and rolled my eyes, the more I realized life is too short and just quit. I'm so tired of reading about these shy big girls one minute then all of a sudden they are bold and standing up for themselves and nothing took place for the transition to take place.
July 13, 2022
Wow
And that’s why I can read your stories straight through, because they all deserve a 10 not a 5. I had to read Criss & Con story without a break, thought I would miss something if I put it down LOL 😆. I loved it going back for part 2. I feel I need to go to Vlad story and the others and just reread everyone. I love doing that when it’s a good sequel involved. Excellent read.
And that’s why I can read your stories straight through, because they all deserve a 10 not a 5. I had to read Criss & Con story without a break, thought I would miss something if I put it down LOL 😆. I loved it going back for part 2. I feel I need to go to Vlad story and the others and just reread everyone. I love doing that when it’s a good sequel involved. Excellent read.
July 23, 2025
It ended much too soon.
I was just getting ready for Con to go crazy alpha for Cristal especially on Scott’s sorry ass. It was nice hearing about characters from some of Ms. Allen’s other novels (Dean, Scar and Dean’s partner whose name escapes me) as well as the Timeless. Cristal and Con’s chemistry was great, but way too short.
I was just getting ready for Con to go crazy alpha for Cristal especially on Scott’s sorry ass. It was nice hearing about characters from some of Ms. Allen’s other novels (Dean, Scar and Dean’s partner whose name escapes me) as well as the Timeless. Cristal and Con’s chemistry was great, but way too short.
September 21, 2020
Nice read 👍
This was a good book pretty predictable but it was a nice story. There were laughs between the characters Constantine and Cristal. Constantine the boss, the Killer is trying to get next to Cristal. Cristal is trying to protect her niece and grandmother.
This was a good book pretty predictable but it was a nice story. There were laughs between the characters Constantine and Cristal. Constantine the boss, the Killer is trying to get next to Cristal. Cristal is trying to protect her niece and grandmother.
September 22, 2020
Five stars ⭐️
This book was recommended by UniqueWords, LLC.
This is my first time reading one of M’Renee Allen’s books and I would have to recommend this book to any one interested in it. It’s a really good book. The characters in this book are amazing.
This book was recommended by UniqueWords, LLC.
This is my first time reading one of M’Renee Allen’s books and I would have to recommend this book to any one interested in it. It’s a really good book. The characters in this book are amazing.
May 12, 2021
Love anything mafia!
I expected more action since this was mafia romance. Although I was disappointed by the lack of action, I still liked the characters and Novi's protective nature. An entertaining read.
I expected more action since this was mafia romance. Although I was disappointed by the lack of action, I still liked the characters and Novi's protective nature. An entertaining read.
August 29, 2021
Fire
So in love with Con! Love how Alpha he was with Cristal. They had chemistry for days. I also enjoyed the way the author allowed her previous characters to weave into one another.
So in love with Con! Love how Alpha he was with Cristal. They had chemistry for days. I also enjoyed the way the author allowed her previous characters to weave into one another.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 56 reviews