My name is Riona Murphy and I’m the daughter of the Captain of the Murphy Clan. As a mafia princess I’m forced to have two faces. The fake innocent princess that everyone sees and the real ruthless killer that lurks in the dark.
At least that’s the case until my best friend, Aisling, was taken. Now my mask is down and my daggers are clean. No one is going to stop me from tearing this city apart to find her.
My only problem, or should I say three problems, are the gorgeous Italians that have sworn to help me find her. With each day I spend with them, I find myself being pulled in by Enzo’s sweet charm, Matteo’s pure sex appeal, and Dante’s dark stares.
When I let them into my bed, it was supposed to be just fun. Temporary.
I definitely wasn’t supposed to fall for them. Now I’m caught between two families. Pulling toward one while being pulled by the other. Who will win? Me or my Captain?
This is book one of two of the Set the World on Fire Duet. They do need to be read in order and this book does end on a cliffhanger. Due to the mature content this book is recommend for only readers 18 years or older. This is a dark romance where the female main character has more than one love interest and she doesn't choose between them. Some of the content may be triggering, please refer to the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.
E. Molgaard was born and raised in North Carolina. She currently lives in Raleigh, NC with her dog Mia. When she isn't writing you can find her curled up with her dog watching her favorite shows or hanging out with her friends and family.
She became an avid reader after college, which inspired her to start writing down the stories in her head.
This is my very first ARC read. I love Riona and the Russo boys. The plot was great, the characters were well developed. The twists at the end had my jaw on the floor. I cannot believe Rionas father. The very descriptive spicy scenes were phenomenal. And it wasn't too long or too short, also. Perfect length book. I can't wait to read the duo. Warning, it does end on a cliffhanger but it is 1110% worth the read.
I just finished the ARC of this, and all I can say is I LOVED this book and the drama and the suspense. I can't wait for the second one to come out. I need to know what happens. I am so frustrated it ended in a cliffhanger..... lol.. I loved all of the characters and I hope her scummy dad gets all the karma coming to him. Definitely recommend this book.
I loved this book! I just couldn't put it down. Like really not. Most of the time I need a day or two for a book... I devoured this one I a couple of hours. It was so well written, had a nice and steady flow in it and the action scenes and the smutty scenes where just spot on througout the book.
The sass Riona had has given her a spot right into my heart. I freaking loved everything about her. Her princess side but most of all her assassin side. And then the boys. Poehh Italians for me is always a win-win.. But three of them in the same house with Riona.. Yess!! They all had their own amazing personality and I really loved that they all get to bond with Riona on their own.
Reading the book from all four of them really gives a extra touch to the book. It's nice to get a inside in all of them and not just from Riona.
And then the ending of the book.. You serious? Such a cliffhanger! You can't end a book that way.. I was like no.. no.. nooo whyy?? Safe to say I need book 2 as soon as possible..
Thank you so much for the ARC to read! I left this review voluntarily.
♡Book Review♡ 📖 Igniciate The Fire By E.Molgaard📖 RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SPICE 🌶🌶🌶
My thoughts ~ LOVEEEE, this is such an exquisite why choose mafia Romance I devoured it from cover to cover. It was action packed in every way, there are a couple plot twisted that had be gasping. It is just over all a great read. My absolute favorite thing about the whole book is that there were many povs and by that I mean much needed every main character got a pov I loved the different personalities that fit soo well together ❤️ the rosso Brothers were just cheifs kiss! Ri is such a strong character but falls apart easily when it comes to the brothers, her character is bad a** with a tough of sweet,caring,sexy an much more.
I cannot wait for the second book 😍
The author did a great job with the writing and detailing the storyline. Tons of spice 😍
THE CLIFF HANGER OMFGGGGG No just you can't do that do my hearttttt this is why I can't stand clif hangers I got to give it to the authors though because it DEFINITELY makes you want the next book asap lol.
📚 About The Book📚 My name is Riona Murphy and I'm the daughter of the captain of the Murphy Clan. As a mafia princess, I'm forced to have two faces. The fake innocent princess that everyone sees and ghe real Ruthless killer that lurks in the dark.
At least that's the case until my best friend. Aisling, was taken. Now my mask is down and my daggers are clean. No one is going to stop me from tearing this city apart to find her.
My only problem, or should I say three problem, are the gorgeous Italians that have sworn to help me find her. With each day i spend with them, I fund myself being pulled in by Enzo's sweet charm, Matteo's pure sex appeal,and Dante's dark stares.
When I let them into my bed, it was supposed to be just fun. Temporary.
I definitely wasn't supposed to fall for them. Now I'm caughted between two families. Pulling toward one while being pulled by the other.
“I know she’s made for this world. And she’s going to rule over it one day”.
I just wanna say that this was my first ever “Why Choose/ Reverse Harem” and I was a little nervous because sometimes it can be hard for an author to keep a good flowing storyline with just one love interest, but three?? Oh my god, it sounded like a minefield waiting to be detonated. Honestly though, I think this book just made it one of my favorite genres, because who says you can only have one dick the rest of your life? Certainly not me after this read 😮💨.
I think the author did a really good job of giving us enough time with each of the love interests to get a feel for their personalities, and of course I wasn’t expecting their full blown life history considering this is a duet and there’s still time to learn more. It did however give me “insta-love” vibes, now this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, that’s a lot of peoples cup of tea, I just don’t know if it’s mine. I just couldn’t really connect the pieces in my brain on how she went from “wtf you drugged me” to kissing and cuddling two of them in bed just a day-ish later. I think it was more so just how comfortable she immediately was with them. Other than that though, I think their love for each other grew at a nice pace throughout the book.
ONE MORE POINT, and this is the most important one. The FMC, is a bad mf bitch. AHHH, I fucking loved it. I’ve been itching to get back to books with women that can handle their own and Riona did exactly that. I loved her character soooo much. In her own very wise words, “I’m not a toy you can piss on and mark as yours”. PERIOD!!!!
Ugh but the cliffhanger got me 😩 I will be reading the next one immediately!! I am counting the days until it is released!
(Side Note: All of the men are described as having nice asses and I’m just a sucker for a man with a juicy booty 🫣)
Riona Murphy is a Mafia princess. Daughter of the head of the Murphy Clan of New York. One of the top tier Mafia families in power. On the outside, she’s all ball gowns and proper, but what people don’t know is that she’s an infamous assassin.
After a night out at a local club results in her best friend (and future sister-in-law) in being kidnapped, Riona vows to hunt down the people who took her. After Riona’s father feels like her life is in danger, she is sent to live with 3 men, the Russo brothers, who were hired to protect her while they search for Aisling.
Can they save Aisling in time?
I love how this was done. I love how BADASS the FMC is, but not only how badass she is (and knows she is), but the fact that the 3 love interests also know how badass she is and that her ability to kick ass and protect herself is never questioned by the men. They very much respect Riona, as a woman, and as a top tier assassin.
This book is very much a fast burn. I loved the change in dynamics of what I’m used to. I’m used to the FMC having to go with the MMCs against her will or the MMCs to be all brooding and kind of jerks to the FMC at the beginning, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I love that. But it was nice to have a why choose book have the main characters really not have any issues with each other and everything just snowballs out of pure attraction and desire from the beginning.
This books ends on a cliffhanger and I CANNOT wait for the next one!!
I read this book as an ARC. It releases on 03/31 🖤
Oh my God this book was so so good!!!! A mafia why choose romance that will immediately have you hooked.
I knew I from the start I was going to love Riona. She lives a double life, the beautiful mafia princess and the badass assassin who takes no crap. Her confidence, sass and fiery personality was so infectious. She is the true definition of a powerhouse female.. When her best friend gets taken she will stop at nothing to get her back. However she has to accept help from the Russo brothers when her father puts her under their protection.
Now let’s talk about the Russo brothers. Dante, Enzo and Matteo are now among the list of my fictional book boyfriends. I absolutely loved the chemistry between them and Riona. But not just that, they were so supportive and trusting of her. Whether it was a feeling she had or a dream they didn’t question her. It was incredible seeing their relationship grow throughout the book.
There’s so much spice that will leave you drooling but it also touches on some darker topics. The FMC does have past trauma but it was so well written because that made her who she is today.
I have so many great things to say about Ignite the fire. This was so much more than just your typical Why choose romance. There were twists and turns you never saw coming. And that Cliffhanger!!! I can’t wait for book 2!!!
Thank you E for sending me an ARC! I freaking loved it!
This author knows how to write captivating characters. Right off the bat I loved Riona, she was a strong and witty woman who was living a double life, she’s a bad*ss character who I’m sure we can all relate to in some way. Now let’s talk about the men of my dreams Enzo, Matteo and Dante. From the moment we get to meet the mmcs the chemistry is off the chart between the main characters. These men were very much OTT/JP of the fmc and it was such a joy to read their relationship build through out this book.
This book is packed with lots of amazingly written spice and suspense, this book definitely touches on a lot of darker topics and the fmc goes through a lot and struggles with some trauma but these scenes were so well written it didn’t feel gimmicky or to much.
I struggled to put this book down and spent my entire weekend devouring this why choose romance. I really enjoyed how it was more than a romance book and there was a lot of twists and turns you didn’t see coming. You really got to go along on the journey with Riona and her men as she tries to save Aisling.
The cliffhanger has me on the edge of my seat and I will be devouring the next book as soon as I can get it.
Ignite the Fire was a really great read. I really enjoy Mafia books where the FMC has a role in the family business and Riona Murphy has a pretty dangerous role. Innocent Mafia princess by day ruthless assassin by night. The book starts out action packed and barely slows down. Riona on her own is a force to be reckoned with and then in walk 3 Italian babes. The Russo Brothers. There is immediate chemistry with the brothers and like any red blooded woman....why choose between them. Spoiler Alert: She doesn't. I love books with multiple POVs, it just adds so much more to the story for me. It's always fun to get into the heads of our guys and read all about what they're thinking! It can get pretty spicy and the Russo boys do not disappoint. For a shorter read it was full of twists and turns and lots of omg moments. As much as I complain about cliffhangers and how torturous they are, I secretly love them and this one ends on a doozy!! I can't wait for the next instalment.
Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I so very much enjoyed. This book. Riona is a mafia princess. but she not like all the other spoilt daughters she is her own person. She won't take orders from anyone as she is actually quite dangerous. she is a trained assassin. For her father and for others that need her help. her brother and his girlfriend Aisling who is her best friend and like a sister to her. Are her world. Aisling and Riona have a night out. where Riona meets two hot guys contestant number one and two but unbeknown to Riona someone abducts Aisling who her father did not protect. Meet the hot Russo brothers! Dante Enzo Matteo who are going to help her and be her protectors. Riona falls for the three brothers the scenes are so hot. Can she find and get to Aisling in time. it's so good and what a cliffhanger this book has it all hot lies and deceit hope we don't have to wait to long for book two.
Unfortunately, this duet just didn’t work for me. I listened to the audiobook, which I don’t think helped the experience. There was very little character development, the romance moved straight into insta-love, and much of the dialogue felt overly cheesy.
I wanted to DNF fairly early on in book one due to the rushed pacing and lack of depth, but since I had already purchased both books, I decided to continue. This is a joint review for both because they felt very similar in execution, and unfortunately, the second book didn’t improve on the issues I had with the first.
The assault scenes were particularly difficult to get through and, in my opinion, handled poorly. Including a non-clothed child on the page felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. I’ve read many dark romances with heavy themes, but this didn’t feel thoughtfully executed.
What surprised me most is that I remember enjoying Stained when I read it previously, so I’m not sure what changed here. I know I may be in the minority with this duet, but I didn’t connect with it at all. The FMC and MMC were ultimately forgettable, and the story didn’t leave much of an impression.
WTH! Major cliffhanger!!! Ok first of. Can I say how much I love badass woman! Ri is the badass assassin for her family. Doing the dirty job for her dad. Things go downhill when her best friend/soul sister gets captured so now Ri has to find a way to bring her some safe. She joins forces with the Russo brothers. Mr. Mystery Man. Mr. Sex appeal and Boss man. Enzo. Matteo and Dante. They all work together to find Ash and during the close proximity they give into their attraction for one another. During the time they spend together feelings start to develop. Life takes a turn and she now finds herself in a position where she can loose it all. MAJOR CLIFFHANGER BUT OF SOOOOOO FREAKING GOOOOOOD! Can't wait for book two! Thank you E. Molgaard for allowing me to be part of the ARC team ❤️.
If you are a mafia and why choose romance fan then this book is for you!
Ri, our FMC, is a mafia princess or so it seems to the rest of the mafia world. Little do they know that she is actually her fathers assassin. When her friend is kidnapped, her father sends her into the protection of the Russo brothers, Enzo, Dante, and Matteo. The chemistry between them all is explosive! When the threat is gone, daddy wants her back cause he has big plans that Ri doesn’t know about.
There is a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book to see how this all plays out! Will Ri get her HEA with her guys or are they dead??
I received an arc of this book for an honest review
I gave this book a 3 star because there are moments that I felt like it was rushed. Then times I felt like the story was going well. I wanted more to be completely honest. I almost feel like it fell a little flat. There is a huge story within this story that, as a reader, you don't get much details on. I also felt like some of the steamy scenes were just thrown in as place fillers, and others were very much in the right spots at the right time. Riona is a totally fierce bad ass woman who is in control of herself and not afraid to prove it. Major Cliffhanger on multiple levels.
TW: (past/flashback) SA, kidnapping, Sharing, violence.
Omg the cliff hanger! The fmc is absolutely bad a**! She has past trauma which she has turned into her being the most feared! The love she has for her best friend and brother is something we all dream of! Her mafia men whom she loves but hasn't admitted to yet is left wondering what is going on! Her father is mafia evil as well as some other characters that make repeated appearances! The plot twists and the writing have you excited for the story being told from the first chapter! Multiple live interests with nick names! It's a swoon worthy mafia why choose!
Just finished reading this book in anticipation for book 2 ! I loved Riona and the character development!! Also not to mention the Russo Boys !!! This book had an insane plot twist that I didn't see coming and had me shocked. Also I love a good spicy scene 🥵🥵 If you don't like waiting for cliff hangers to be resolved then wait for the release of book two before starting because I'm desperate for book two !! 😅
Oh. My. Gosh. This book was absolutely amazing! I literally could not put it down, I read for four consecutive hours and that ending, noooo! What a cliffhanger. So ready to devour book two. I highly recommend reading this book but check the trigger warnings first! I personally loved every dark juicy detail.
I highly recommend this book! I read it in one day I couldn’t put it down! It’s a reverse harem! A mafia why choose! So much smut and spice! Very fast paced so you won’t get bored! It will have you thirsting for more after each page!
This is a great book. Filled with thrill and spice! I love the female main character and how strong she is. The book will leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more! Can't wait to start the next one!
Best mafia book I have read in a long time I love all 3 of the men and the relationships that they have with the MFC of you like 🌶️ blood and hot as hell men this book is definitely for you highly recommend 10/10
A quick spicy read with a kick-@ss FMC. I read this in 1 sitting and while it read at a lightning pace that ending was 😳 book 2 can't come fast enough, I need answers
I enjoyed this book. Ri is the FMC who has been through a lot and has come out the other side better off, as one should. I think the spicy scenes took over a lot, BUT I liked the storyline. I am hoping to see Ri get the vengeance she deserves.
This book was amazing!! This is my second reverse harem series I've read, and I've gotta say they are 👌. The smutty parts were extra hot and fantastic. The 3 men have their own quirks and it makes the book hard to put down. I love that Riona doesn't take any crap from anyone.
I absolutely loved this book! I read it in two sittings! This female main character is an absolute beast (bonus points for red head power), this is a reverse harem mafia romance that has you hooked from the beginning! I loved the characters and their development and the story development throughout! It ends on a cliff so now I’m slowly dying inside waiting for book 2!
This is a great book leaving u on the edge of your seat... great story, it is hot and spicy love that she is a strong character.. I can't wait for book 2 to see how the story continues.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️ Why choose mafia vibes Check triggers warnings This butthole i knew he was up to no good What a cliffhanger can’t wait for book 2 Great book I like it
Loved the plot! Instalove, and a fast paced story. Who doesn't love a strong FMC? Riona is my idle!! And tho all 3 Russo men were *chef's kiss*, I think it's Killian for me.
This was the first of two books and I loved it it is a book you can’t put down for sure and make sure you have book two ready as I just finished the first and right away I need book two which I have and will be reading the plots and storyline are really good the way she holds her own and can do what needs to be done and oh of course those spice scenes will have you heating up