Title: The Pawn
Duet: War of Hearts #2
Author: Natasha Knight
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Age Gap/Forbidden Love/Dark Past
Enemies to Lovers/Virgin Heroine
Release Date: October 29, 2025
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I rule a kingdom built on blood.
Brutality is my legacy.
The moment I saw Allegra Moretti, I knew I had to have her.
The night I planned to make her my wife, my enemies attacked.
They took her from me.
They did not know the monster they unleashed.
I burned the world down to bring her home.
Now, I’ll go to war for her.
I will tear our families apart and I will deliver her enemies to her in pieces.
Allegra is my queen and I will destroy any man who dares hurt her.
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After barely surviving the cliffhanger in “The Villain,” I needed a play by play of EVERYTHING for part 2 and I can safely say that this author delivered. My heart has a million band aids over it right now but it's intact,and that's the most that I can ask for.
Picking up right after that jaw dropping cliffhanger, Allegra Moretti is now at the mercy of the one thing she truly feared the most. Time is running out and with the danger intensifying minute by minute, a war has just begun.
One thing that Cassian Trevino has learned in the past few days is to not underestimate ANYTHING. Allegra has and always will be his main focus and he's determined to get her back by any means necessary. While planning his enemies demise, Cassian is unaware of the hell that Allegra is enduring which is only making time more crucial. Will he be able to get to her in time or will he mourn his queen by burning everything to the ground?
I have to say that even though I was anticipating this story, I was not expecting that kind of intensity level. This was more fast paced than “The Villain” and darker which I loved!!! Casian was a man not to be messed with and we saw just how far he would go for his loved ones. I also really liked seeing Allegra come into her own and knowing that with or without Cassian, she could handle herself and she did that.
I'm really hoping that this author is going to give two side characters their own book because that is needed!! Their chemistry together is undeniable and has to be told. If you're looking for a dark gritty mafia duet, then you should definitely give this one a try.
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Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
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Title: The Villain
Duet: War of Hearts #1
Author: Natasha Knight
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Touch Her & Die/Possessive Anti-Hero
Morally Grey/Forced Proximity
Release Date: October 22, 2025
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My life changed the moment I saw Cassian Trevino in the shadows of my father’s study.
A ruthless villain in a suit, he’s the head of a rival mafia family.
I should have been safe.
Instead, I was trapped by the man my brother betrayed.
Cassian came for blood.
But he took me instead.
Now I’m his possession.
His obsession.
He demands my surrender. He wants my body, my heart and soul.
And the most dangerous part? My heart has already betrayed me.
But the truce between our families is fracturing. We stand on the brink of a mafia war.
Loving my enemy isn’t only forbidden. It’s the deadliest betrayal of all.
This is a dark mafia romance. There is NO cheating. Check TW on my website.
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COMING SOON
After being betrayed by her brother in the worst possible way,Allegra Moretti now has to come to terms with her new normal. Being under the watchful eye of none other than mob boss Cassian Trevino. Their worlds are dangerous and scars from Allegra's past have been a footprint for her in recent years. But for a man like Cassian, he always gets what he wants and having Allegra is going to be no different.
It takes more than guts to call yourself a true mob boss and for a man like Cassian, his actions speak volumes. An enemy is always on high alert and he doesn't repeat himself. When Allegra crosses his path, he knows that he has to play his cards right because a woman like her, has the power to make or break his dynasty.
I have to say that despite a few hiccups between the main characters, I found myself genuinely rooting for them. Cassian showed us his true self from the very beginning so I was content with his end game knowing that there was going to be a little wiggle room to change the course of things. Allegra was a real fighter and I loved that about her because she went through a lot but still showed a vulnerable side to Cassian.
Now can we talk about the chemistry and action???? I CANNOT look at Olive Oil the same way again and that's all I'm going to say about that!! These characters were electric together and when you throw in some non stop action, you have yourself one heck of a read. I'm so glad that I already have part 2 because that cliffhanger was outrageous!! If you're a mafia romance fan with a sprinkle of action, I highly recommend you read this duet.
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Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
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War of Hearts Duet
Author: Natasha Knight
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Touch Her & Die/Possessive Anti-Hero
Forced Proximity/Virgin Heroine/Age Gap
THE VILLAIN
Releasing October 22
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My life changed the moment I saw Cassian Trevino in the shadows of my father’s study.
A ruthless villain in a suit, he’s the head of a rival mafia family.
I should have been safe.
Instead, I was trapped by the man my brother betrayed.
Cassian came for blood.
But he took me instead.
Now I’m his possession.
His obsession.
He demands my surrender. He wants my body, my heart and soul.
And the most dangerous part? My heart has already betrayed me.
But the truce between our families is fracturing. We stand on the brink of a mafia war.
Loving my enemy isn’t only forbidden. It’s the deadliest betrayal of all.
This is a dark mafia romance. There is NO cheating. Check TW on my website.
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THE PAWN
Releasing October 29
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I rule a kingdom built on blood.
Brutality is my legacy.
The moment I saw Allegra Moretti, I knew I had to have her.
The night I planned to make her my wife, my enemies attacked.
They took her from me.
They did not know the monster they unleashed.
I burned the world down to bring her home.
Now, I’ll go to war for her.
I will tear our families apart and I will deliver her enemies to her in pieces.
AUTHOR BIO
Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
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A mind-bending, psychological thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid!
Lesson #1: trust no one
Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…
Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.
Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says.
But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.
From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge.
Lesson #1: trust no one
Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…
Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.
Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says.
But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.
From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge.
Listen to me very carefully. I've read A LOT of books and I'm at the point where I don't really think that there's anything that can shock me. I've basically seen it all in a sense and I've started this game with myself where I try to figure out the plot twist before I'm half way through a book. Unfortunately I'm mostly correct in guessing the suspects and I pat myself on the back and continue to read. This story was the typical open and shut case for me because it was blatantly obvious who the real deceivers were. I knew it, I had it and I was ok with it. So here I go minding my own business and trying to wrap everything up when I get sucker punched in the face with not one, but TWO twists!!!
I cannot make this shish up! This nearly took me out and I'm so shook right now.
How????!
What??!
Some of these characters had no morals so you would think that there's nothing they wouldn't do to save their own skin or charm their way out of certain situations and you've accepted that but… man I didn't see this coming and quite frankly if I'm being honest, I'm scared to read anything else from this author. I want to know what goes into her bloodstream when she decides to sit down and write a book!! The shock value doesn't do it justice and I'm really curious to know how she sets out to give her readers anxiety and heart problems.
While this story might not be for everyone because it crosses the line of student/teacher, I still highly recommend it. It's a forbidden dangerous thriller that will leave you shocked until you've read the final words “ The End”.
Title: Soft Tissue Damage
A Boyfriend's Dad Dark Romance
Series: Deadly Hearts #2
Author: Lilith Vincent
Genre: Dark Romance
Tropes: Forbidden Romance/Boyfriend's Dad
Release Date: September 24, 2025
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His obsession for me is deadly, and I’m falling prey to his pleasure.
There’s never been any security in my life. After being dumped on indifferent relatives as a child, it hurt when I realized that no one was ever going to protect me.
But Cullan, my boyfriend’s father, makes me feel safer than any man I’ve ever known. He’s twice my age and totally forbidden, but his protective embraces, deep voice, and inked muscles have awoken things in me that I shouldn’t want.
When darkness swallows me, it’s Cullan who pulls me into his strong arms and leads me back into the light. He gives me protection, and a job as a nanny to his very young child. But I suspect that Cullan is drenched in his own darkness. There’s a killer on the loose in the city, and I think I know the identity of the man behind the red mask.
My instincts tell me to run from Cullan as fast as I can, but my boyfriend’s father has stolen my heart with hands that are soaked in blood.
And though it should be impossible, I think I’m having his baby.
Author’s note: Soft Tissue Damage is a standalone boyfriend’s father MF romance with dark themes, a twenty-year age gap, the hero as the other man, breeding, a jealous and possessive alphahole, and a sweet but strong virgin heroine. This book features appearances of characters from Fear Me, Love Me. The story is dark, dirty and delicious, so please read at your discretion.
This book was hot on my radar from the moment that I read the blurb. I needed it badly because it had the promise of a dark and gritty storyline that toed the line with not only the forbidden relationship between the main characters, but we also had to check our moral compass in a sense. While I was left a bit disappointed in certain things, I still liked that we were introduced to these messed up characters.
The only thing that Elena has always wanted was to be loved. Raised by two women that has a disdain for her because they had to give her the bare minimum, she knows that she's missing the warmth of being loved. Trying her best to work and keep her head down while making time for her boyfriend is not easy. But having his support and someone to call her own, means everything to her. That all changes when a 6’5 handsome older man enters her life and she discovers that he's her boyfriend's father with a deadly secret.
I was prepared for the crazy, dark and sexy for this story and even though some things were right on point, I still felt like I was missing a lot. The dark themes felt very tamed and it didn't live up to the intensity that was teasing us throughout the book. I did love the main characters as a couple and you really saw how much Cullen loved Elena and vice versa.
If you're looking for a forbidden romance with a light dark theme, you should give this one a try.
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Lilith Vincent is a steamy romance author who believes in living on the wild side! Whether it’s reverse harem or M/F romance, mafia men and bad boys with tattoos are her weakness, and the heroines who bring them to their knees.
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