A review by bookstagramming_through_life
Arranged Deception by CC Monroe

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This dark mafia romance was everything!!! I absolutely loved the characters from Nico to Emilia to Giulio.

Why you should read it:

• Great character development
• The spice is top notch
• Lots of action and romance

Tropes:

• Arranged marriage
• Mafia/dark romance
• Gun/knife/breath play
• "My Wife"
• Touch her and die/ultra-possessive alpha male
• Strong FMC with a soft side

Favorite quote:
“We could never be just fucking friends. You awaken too much in me. You make something warm spark through the coldness inside me.”

Thank you to The Author Agency and C.C. Monroe for the chance to ARC read this. All opinions are my own.