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Unexpected Queen
I agreed to marry a woman I’ve never met for one reason only—to become part of the Larone family, the most powerful mafia name in this city. My bride was never important to me. Sure, I’d treat her fine and keep her at arm’s length, but this was never going to be a love match.
Until I heard her smart mouth. Until I saw her. Until I lifted her veil and looked into her eyes.
That was it for me. I went from being a made man to a man who would do anything for Angelica Larone.
Do I care that she says she’s only waiting around for me to die so she can have my empire? No. Because this thing between us—it’s real. I’m going to show her just how real on our wedding night and every night after that.
The only problem? Marrying a Larone has put a target on my back, and Angelica is right in the crosshairs.
Until I heard her smart mouth. Until I saw her. Until I lifted her veil and looked into her eyes.
That was it for me. I went from being a made man to a man who would do anything for Angelica Larone.
Do I care that she says she’s only waiting around for me to die so she can have my empire? No. Because this thing between us—it’s real. I’m going to show her just how real on our wedding night and every night after that.
The only problem? Marrying a Larone has put a target on my back, and Angelica is right in the crosshairs.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2022
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July 6, 2025
I miss MINK’s books 🥺💜
September 29, 2022
❗❗ARRANGE MARRIAGE ROMANCE❗❗
✅I guess this was.......... okay? I really liked the h. She was so cute when she was trying to kill the H. Yes, you read that right.
✅Idk something's wrong with me, these days I am not finding any book worth the spark, that excitement has gone.
✅I am more excited about Bianca and Butcher's story though.
🖤ANGELICA-
🖤ANTONIO-
🤎Virgin h
🤎Celibate H.
🤎No-cheating.
🤎7/10-Chemistry.
🤎7/10-Smut.
🤎No OW/OM drama.
🤎HEA.
🤎There's a bit of violence.
🤎Epilogue-Married with h pregnant.
✅I guess this was.......... okay? I really liked the h. She was so cute when she was trying to kill the H. Yes, you read that right.
✅Idk something's wrong with me, these days I am not finding any book worth the spark, that excitement has gone.
✅I am more excited about Bianca and Butcher's story though.
🖤ANGELICA-
🖤ANTONIO-
🤎Virgin h
🤎Celibate H.
🤎No-cheating.
🤎7/10-Chemistry.
🤎7/10-Smut.
🤎No OW/OM drama.
🤎HEA.
🤎There's a bit of violence.
🤎Epilogue-Married with h pregnant.
October 6, 2022
Spoilers ahead
Marriage of convenience to true love
I loved that the h had a backbone and a smart mouth despite her upbringing in the mafia
H was the touch my girl and die type and he actually followed through! Yay thank you dear author. I enjoy nothing more than the H to unalive ppl because of his woman
Pretty quick read
Hints for the other couples who were secondary characters
No mention of the H's past
No cheating
Virgin h
Marriage of convenience to true love
I loved that the h had a backbone and a smart mouth despite her upbringing in the mafia
H was the touch my girl and die type and he actually followed through! Yay thank you dear author. I enjoy nothing more than the H to unalive ppl because of his woman
Pretty quick read
Hints for the other couples who were secondary characters
No mention of the H's past
No cheating
Virgin h
September 27, 2022
This was an unexpectedly good story... Just what I needed now, with a perfect amount of smutty.
October 5, 2022
"Unexpected Queen" is the story of Angelica and Antonio.
The heroine is a mafia princess, the hero a mob boss. They enter a marriage of convenience, which changes immediately as the hero falls head over heels for her. With lots of sweet moments, some jealousy and smutty lovemaking, they find their HEA.
Excited for Bianca and Butcher!
Safe
3.25/5
The heroine is a mafia princess, the hero a mob boss. They enter a marriage of convenience, which changes immediately as the hero falls head over heels for her. With lots of sweet moments, some jealousy and smutty lovemaking, they find their HEA.
Excited for Bianca and Butcher!
Safe
3.25/5
September 28, 2022
This one was nice, but sort of drawn out? I got to a point where I REALLY wanted to read about the side characters, rather than the main ones-
I'll be waiting for Bianca and Butcher's story 🧍♀️.
I'll be waiting for Bianca and Butcher's story 🧍♀️.
September 26, 2022
It’s Mink, one of the few romance authors out there who has never let me down yet!!
It had everything I love about a Mink book:
an insane obsessed alpha hero who marries the heroine as a mafia arrangement. He has no interest in loving the heroine but all it takes is for him to see her hissing and spitting at him like a pissed off feline and he’s done for.
A feisty and fierce heroine can still be soft and sweet when it counts. She has no interest in falling for her husband, even if he does make certain parts of her melt.
A fat grumpy cat that hates others but loves the heroine.
Safe. Hero’s past isn’t mentioned at all but he didn’t come off as a manwhore. Loyalty means a lot to him as his father taught him to be loyal to his family and his woman, so no cheating here. Heroine is a virgin and gives the hero the gift of claiming all of her firsts for himself. No others, no cheating or abuse or sharing. HEA with epilogue a few months out.
It had everything I love about a Mink book:
an insane obsessed alpha hero who marries the heroine as a mafia arrangement. He has no interest in loving the heroine but all it takes is for him to see her hissing and spitting at him like a pissed off feline and he’s done for.
A feisty and fierce heroine can still be soft and sweet when it counts. She has no interest in falling for her husband, even if he does make certain parts of her melt.
A fat grumpy cat that hates others but loves the heroine.
Safe. Hero’s past isn’t mentioned at all but he didn’t come off as a manwhore. Loyalty means a lot to him as his father taught him to be loyal to his family and his woman, so no cheating here. Heroine is a virgin and gives the hero the gift of claiming all of her firsts for himself. No others, no cheating or abuse or sharing. HEA with epilogue a few months out.
October 28, 2022
Sweet, hot and recommended.
Absolutely loved the sassy, salty, mouthy heroine.
Absolutely loved the sassy, salty, mouthy heroine.
September 27, 2022
Can't wait for Butcher and Bianca's story.
January 15, 2023
I've never read this author before, but I really liked this one. Which is also surprising because this is a novella and those usually don't work for me, lol. I decided to give this one a shot because I was looking for a relatively quick book (under 300 pages) that had a mafia or dark twist to it.
I'm not even sure how I came upon this one, but I'm glad I did. I don't normally like Insta-love either, but this one worked. It might be because Antonio falls first and that doesn't normally happen.
Antonio checks all the boxes for me: alpha male, dominant, possessive, and jealous. He doesn't expect himself to be as attracted to Angelica as he is. She has a mouth on her and a fight in her he seems to like.
Angelica comes onto the scene with a bang and it was great! She wasn't a pushover at all and while she had no idea how Antonio would treat her, she didn't watch her mouth.
I wish we would've had more details on the fight/war with the families towards the end. I felt like it ended rather abruptly, but I'm hoping we get more in the next book, Unexpected Love which features Butcher and Bianca. I'm not sure why this isn't listed as a series because these books are clearly linked. I also found Unexpected Devotion which is Carina and Gilly's book, who are also in this one.
I'm not even sure how I came upon this one, but I'm glad I did. I don't normally like Insta-love either, but this one worked. It might be because Antonio falls first and that doesn't normally happen.
Antonio checks all the boxes for me: alpha male, dominant, possessive, and jealous. He doesn't expect himself to be as attracted to Angelica as he is. She has a mouth on her and a fight in her he seems to like.
Angelica comes onto the scene with a bang and it was great! She wasn't a pushover at all and while she had no idea how Antonio would treat her, she didn't watch her mouth.
I wish we would've had more details on the fight/war with the families towards the end. I felt like it ended rather abruptly, but I'm hoping we get more in the next book, Unexpected Love which features Butcher and Bianca. I'm not sure why this isn't listed as a series because these books are clearly linked. I also found Unexpected Devotion which is Carina and Gilly's book, who are also in this one.
October 8, 2024
La historia arrancó super rápido pero es una novela muy corta así que como era de esperarse todo es super acelerado.
No voy a mentir y la verdad sé parece a cualquier otra historia de dark romance qué hayamos visto anteriormente.
Angélica y Antonio son esa pareja de chica reprimida por su padre y él todo un sobreportector, mafioso y super lindo. 😐
Me lo vendió Tiktok pero esperaba más
No voy a mentir y la verdad sé parece a cualquier otra historia de dark romance qué hayamos visto anteriormente.
Angélica y Antonio son esa pareja de chica reprimida por su padre y él todo un sobreportector, mafioso y super lindo. 😐
Me lo vendió Tiktok pero esperaba más
September 29, 2022
This book was irritating.
Angelica didn’t want to get married right? Ok cool.
Antonio didnt want to get married either but falls in love? Good I’m in.
Angelica finally gives in and says I love you? Aww sweet
Does Antonio ever say it? Once. Just. Fucking. Once, and not even to Angelica!!!!!!!! He literally tells his right hand guy to tell her. Angelica says it like 4 times and he says it once but not even to her because “she knows”. Fuck that.
Again, this book was irritating.
Angelica didn’t want to get married right? Ok cool.
Antonio didnt want to get married either but falls in love? Good I’m in.
Angelica finally gives in and says I love you? Aww sweet
Does Antonio ever say it? Once. Just. Fucking. Once, and not even to Angelica!!!!!!!! He literally tells his right hand guy to tell her. Angelica says it like 4 times and he says it once but not even to her because “she knows”. Fuck that.
Again, this book was irritating.
September 27, 2022
I got exactly what I wanted. A short smutty mafia romance.
July 22, 2023
Y’all it was actually really good. really no miscommunication, honest with each other. The chemistry was there from the beginning with Antonio & Angelina. The build up of anticipation with the side characters story was great. Ott/j/p H & V h
Steam-3/3 light breeding kink
Steam-3/3 light breeding kink
September 20, 2022
I always think mink can’t better her last story and then she gives me Antonio and I’m swooning over this man.
Authors of book world, that write quick steamy reads, you need to take a note from this author! She delivers quantity, swoon Worthy alphas, laugh out loud moments and relatable female leads. It’s refreshing to be honest, I’m so over authors writing characters are in their 20 and 30’s that come across as eighteen year olds who have no brains.
Mink gives over the top five stars with no problems.
It’s a yes from me!
Authors of book world, that write quick steamy reads, you need to take a note from this author! She delivers quantity, swoon Worthy alphas, laugh out loud moments and relatable female leads. It’s refreshing to be honest, I’m so over authors writing characters are in their 20 and 30’s that come across as eighteen year olds who have no brains.
Mink gives over the top five stars with no problems.
It’s a yes from me!
October 31, 2022
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Antonio has been making a name for himself within the mafia families, he is a rising star and to secure his position he will marry one of the Larone mafia daughters. He doesn’t care which sister he marries, he just wants the connection. Angelica doesn’t want to get married, it will take her away from her beloved older sister, Bianca who she protects by being the loud bossy sister. Plus what kind of fiancé never even wants to meet his betrothed? One that’s going to be a bad husband, that’s who. At the alter Antonio is a shocked by Angelica, she is an Angel with a sailors mouth and he loves it. After their vows he sweeps her away, but trouble follows them, they are attacked in their limo, Antonio shoot a bunch of the attackers and gives his Angel a gun to protect herself while he gets the others. They find out it was her father who ordered the hit to get Antonio’s money. Needing to keep his Angel safe they go to his estate, Angelica tells him she will not submit to him and he tries to convince her that she will. Their chemistry is hot and soon she craves his kisses and more. Their sexy times are sweet spicy and plentiful. Worried about her sister she and her sister in law Carina Skype with Bianca while Antonio is meeting with her father about the attack. Butcher, Antonio’s enforcer sees Bianca and knows he can protect her, he leaves without telling anyone and takes Bianca to a safe house. This causes further problems when Angelica’s father demands Bianca back so she can marry a real bad guy from another crime family. Another attack, lots of guns, shooting, grenades, and dead henchmen. Bad guys are killed or run off. Epilogue with Angelica pregnant.
Very interested to read Carina and Gilly’s story. He is Antonio’s right hand man. Up next is Butcher and Bianca.
Antonio has been making a name for himself within the mafia families, he is a rising star and to secure his position he will marry one of the Larone mafia daughters. He doesn’t care which sister he marries, he just wants the connection. Angelica doesn’t want to get married, it will take her away from her beloved older sister, Bianca who she protects by being the loud bossy sister. Plus what kind of fiancé never even wants to meet his betrothed? One that’s going to be a bad husband, that’s who. At the alter Antonio is a shocked by Angelica, she is an Angel with a sailors mouth and he loves it. After their vows he sweeps her away, but trouble follows them, they are attacked in their limo, Antonio shoot a bunch of the attackers and gives his Angel a gun to protect herself while he gets the others. They find out it was her father who ordered the hit to get Antonio’s money. Needing to keep his Angel safe they go to his estate, Angelica tells him she will not submit to him and he tries to convince her that she will. Their chemistry is hot and soon she craves his kisses and more. Their sexy times are sweet spicy and plentiful. Worried about her sister she and her sister in law Carina Skype with Bianca while Antonio is meeting with her father about the attack. Butcher, Antonio’s enforcer sees Bianca and knows he can protect her, he leaves without telling anyone and takes Bianca to a safe house. This causes further problems when Angelica’s father demands Bianca back so she can marry a real bad guy from another crime family. Another attack, lots of guns, shooting, grenades, and dead henchmen. Bad guys are killed or run off. Epilogue with Angelica pregnant.
Very interested to read Carina and Gilly’s story. He is Antonio’s right hand man. Up next is Butcher and Bianca.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 1, 2024
Antonio agreed to the arranged marriage with Angelica Larone knowing that an insult was there for not marrying the oldest daughter but the youngest. He figured it was an arranged marriage so it is what it is, until he saw her. She is stunning and feisty, Antonio knows his new wife is the woman who he will protect and love forever. The only problem is that the arranged marriage seems more of a plot to take him out, if Angelica is hurt seems not to matter. He is underestimated though and has every plan to extract his revenge while keeping his new bride safely by his side.
This was a lot of fun. I am definitely intrigued by some of the characters, Butcher specifically. Wish it had been a tad bit longer but overall entertaining and a full story.
This was a lot of fun. I am definitely intrigued by some of the characters, Butcher specifically. Wish it had been a tad bit longer but overall entertaining and a full story.
May 6, 2023
The couple: Antonio and Angelica
Romance trope: insta-love; arranged marriage
Length: 132 pages
Plot: Angelica is being forced to marry a mafia boss so that her family and his can be joined. She doesn't want to but has no choice. Antonio doesn't care one way or another, but he falls in love when he sees her at the altar. It will take a little longer for her to fall for him and in the meantime, he has to keep her safe.
Commentary: I liked the allusion to Butcher and Bianca's story - I actually read that one first and enjoyed it. This one was okay, and I did like how Angelica kept saying she was only in it for the inheritance. I wanted a little more intro to who Gilly was though because he just appeared without knowing much about it despite the fact that he plays a significant role in this book and later in Carina's book.
Romance trope: insta-love; arranged marriage
Length: 132 pages
Plot: Angelica is being forced to marry a mafia boss so that her family and his can be joined. She doesn't want to but has no choice. Antonio doesn't care one way or another, but he falls in love when he sees her at the altar. It will take a little longer for her to fall for him and in the meantime, he has to keep her safe.
Commentary: I liked the allusion to Butcher and Bianca's story - I actually read that one first and enjoyed it. This one was okay, and I did like how Angelica kept saying she was only in it for the inheritance. I wanted a little more intro to who Gilly was though because he just appeared without knowing much about it despite the fact that he plays a significant role in this book and later in Carina's book.
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July 5, 20251.5★ » No tengo ni idea de por qué fui elegido para ser el afortunado bastardo que se embolsó a este ardiente Angel, pero sé que nunca la dejaré ir ahora que es mía.
—Honestamente esperaba más, fue un poco raro al respecto, porqué hubo partes que me hicieron reír, pero idk. Angelica no es del todo de mi agrado y Antonio pues tampoco jeje, la historia en cuestión estuvo bien y no me sorprendió que la situación entre ellos sucediera tan rápido a pesar de ser un matrimonio arreglado dado que es una historia corta, pero siento que tenía el potencial para ser un poco más larga y explorar los sentimientos de los protagonistas mejor. No es nada que no haya leído antes.
—Honestamente esperaba más, fue un poco raro al respecto, porqué hubo partes que me hicieron reír, pero idk. Angelica no es del todo de mi agrado y Antonio pues tampoco jeje, la historia en cuestión estuvo bien y no me sorprendió que la situación entre ellos sucediera tan rápido a pesar de ser un matrimonio arreglado dado que es una historia corta, pero siento que tenía el potencial para ser un poco más larga y explorar los sentimientos de los protagonistas mejor. No es nada que no haya leído antes.
September 20, 2022
The fact the author mentioned Lore Olympus and the characters love for it had me squealing .
December 7, 2022
This is a mafia romance, but it's a light read. Funny and sweet with no angst. This is the perfect book to relax and unwind with.
May 7, 2023
One more super crazy story, instant love, mafia, I don't even know why I read this hahaha but I can't stop even though it's crazy.
August 3, 2024
Fácil, rápido y un poco confuso. Pero me gustó 🥰
September 23, 2022
Oh my gosh, Angelica is a firecracker, I loved her attitude! Antonio is caught by surprise, it takes him a minute to get his act together. Antonio has it all under control but he wasn't expecting to be bowled over by his little queen. Such a fun read, I didn't want it to end. This author always delivers, I drop everything when a new book comes out. I cannot recommend her enough, 6 stars for Antonio and Angelica!
September 26, 2022
The first 80% is closer to 4 stars and then the last five percent is like 2 stars. I actually enjoyed the story and the build up but then it just fizzles.
August 16, 2024
Mink has done it again—she’s one of the few romance authors who never lets me down! "Unexpected Queen" had everything I love about a Mink book: an obsessed alpha hero, Antonio, who marries the fierce mafia princess, Angelica, in a marriage of convenience. Antonio starts out with no interest in love, but one look at Angelica standing up to him with her fiery spirit, and he’s completely captivated.
Angelica is the perfect mix of fierce and sweet, holding her own despite her mafia upbringing. I loved her backbone and smart mouth, and Antonio’s protective side was spot on—he’s definitely the "touch my girl and die" type, and he doesn’t disappoint! Their chemistry is electric from the start, with plenty of sweet moments, smoldering scenes, and a satisfying journey from convenience to true love.
The story also hints at future romances for the side characters, which I’m super excited about—especially Bianca and Butcher. No miscommunication, no cheating, and a virgin heroine who was absolutely adorable, even when she was trying to kill Antonio (yes, you read that right!).
It’s a quick, smutty mafia romance that delivers exactly what I wanted. I can’t wait to dive into more from Mink!
Angelica is the perfect mix of fierce and sweet, holding her own despite her mafia upbringing. I loved her backbone and smart mouth, and Antonio’s protective side was spot on—he’s definitely the "touch my girl and die" type, and he doesn’t disappoint! Their chemistry is electric from the start, with plenty of sweet moments, smoldering scenes, and a satisfying journey from convenience to true love.
The story also hints at future romances for the side characters, which I’m super excited about—especially Bianca and Butcher. No miscommunication, no cheating, and a virgin heroine who was absolutely adorable, even when she was trying to kill Antonio (yes, you read that right!).
It’s a quick, smutty mafia romance that delivers exactly what I wanted. I can’t wait to dive into more from Mink!
September 22, 2026
Para salir del bloque lector esta cool 🤏🏻
July 16, 2024
CRINGEEEE
August 16, 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Angelica + Antonia
◆ Mafia Romance
◆ Arranged Marriage
◆ Hate to Love
◆ Slow-insta
◆ Virgin FMC
◆ Violence
◆ No OP Drama
◆ Dual POV - First Person
◆ HEA with Epilogue
Angelica + Antonia
◆ Mafia Romance
◆ Arranged Marriage
◆ Hate to Love
◆ Slow-insta
◆ Virgin FMC
◆ Violence
◆ No OP Drama
◆ Dual POV - First Person
◆ HEA with Epilogue
October 28, 2022
No puedo esperar por la historia de Bianca y Butcher, sólo espero que Bi lo haga sufrir por su atencion.
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