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Ruining Dahlia: A Dark Mafia Romance (Mafia Wars Book 1) Kindle Edition

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I was sold to my enemies. And not just my enemies. I was sold to monsters.

I should know all about how to survive monsters though, I come from a family of them.

We aren't Butchers in name only, and surely the Rossi family can’t be as bad as the devil that’s been destroying me since I was eight years old.

New York City, the powerful head of the Cosa Nostra, is my new home. Where Lucian, Raphael, and Gabriel Rossi now think they own me.

The thing they don't realize is that I'm more than what I seem.

A dahlia has always bloomed best in the light, and even though everything about this place and these men is shrouded in darkness, I’m determined to thrive…to win.

They play a game for keeps, a game where the only rule is that there are no rules.

They want to ruin me. But what disturbs me most is that I just might like it.

It’s me against them, and only time will tell If I'll be the winner or be destroyed in these cruel and merciless Mafia Wars.



*Ruining Dahlia is a full-length reverse harem novel in the dark and twisted Mafia Wars world.
*Recommended 18+ due to mature language, adult situations, triggers galore, and sensitive content.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KRGQRJQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 4, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 534 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09RNWBD23
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Customers enjoyed the suspenseful story with its twists and heart-pounding moments. They found the characters well-developed with unique personalities and a strong sense of character development. The emotional content was described as heartbreaking and real. Readers appreciated the dark content and sensual romance. The writing style was described as skillful and engaging, drawing them in.

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122 customers mention "Suspense"113 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story. They find the plots amazing and spiced up with great twists. The book is described as an intense, emotional read with a jumpy vibe.

"...The authors are doing a good job bringing the words to life and getting you invested but its not enough to stop the reader from spoting the..." Read more

"...This book had a jumpy vibe. I felt as if someone was always around the corner ready to grab me...." Read more

"...All of them are deep, dark, and complex. I will say I never saw the ending coming; I was completely shocked, I loved it...." Read more

"...If its not another story...it should be 😘. So YES THIS STORY WAS HOT HOT HOT !! And yes, dark...." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with unique personalities. They appreciate the main character's ability to overcome her demons. The characters are well-written and their emotions are realistic. Readers also mention that each character has their own trauma and grew through it.

"...Straight adrenaline forced me to keep reading. The characters were messy, dirty, dark, and completely addictive...." Read more

"...Raphael, and Lucian are all well-developed characters with unique personalities. All of them are deep, dark, and complex...." Read more

"...I've been enjoying this series. I enjoyed the story between these characters. I like the FMC and the guys...." Read more

"The tension in this book was everything. You can see that each guy is different and helps to heal dahlia in different ways...." Read more

36 customers mention "Emotional content"33 positive3 negative

Customers find the emotional content in the book compelling. They describe the characters as relatable, with realistic emotions and a journey that is both heartbreaking and beautiful. The story explores how love can heal broken souls and provides an emotional connection between the characters.

"...The spice is steamy and delicious. It’s an emotional story that pulled some very real tears; I felt a connection with Dahlia that made falling in..." Read more

"...Steamy hot, angsty, sad, beautiful, redemption. Read it it's excellent." Read more

"...Their journey is utterly heartbreaking and gutwrenchingly beautiful in it's own right...." Read more

"...Definitely soulmates! Nice twist and groveling at the end and satisfying HEA." Read more

33 customers mention "Dark content"26 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book's dark content. They find it engaging and describe it as a rollercoaster of darkness, romance, demons, and passion.

"...The characters were messy, dirty, dark, and completely addictive...." Read more

"...It’s deep, raw, and emotional. It’s dark, and gritty. Gabriel, Raphael, and Lucian are all well-developed characters with unique personalities...." Read more

"...Oh no. This book is deeper, darker and touches part of your soul. You'll feel the pain of the characters...." Read more

"...I seriously cannot recommend this series enough!! This was DARK." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing style"24 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style. They find it well-written and engaging. The authors do a good job of bringing the words to life and getting you invested. Readers appreciate reading different author styles and the narrators' work.

"...enjoyed the stories so far ....The authors are doing a good job bringing the words to life and getting you invested but its not enough to stop the..." Read more

"This is my favorite book of the Mafia Wars so far! I loved the writing style, the worldbuilding, and the character development...." Read more

"...OMG. It was beautiful, and heart breaking, and so well written! I couldn't get enough!..." Read more

"...I obviously devoured this one between the magnificent writing and story I was hooked...." Read more

27 customers mention "Romance"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find it sensual, sweet, and kind. The characters are described as sweet, loving, and accepting.

"...Compliant and docile women who are willing to renounce their independence for the treaty their Fathers and Brothers created to keep Mafia Peace???...." Read more

"...Sure explained a lot. I loved the world, the story, the anti-heros ALL. OF .IT. This book checked off many of my secret kinks lol...." Read more

"...So many juicy guys. Love how each one has problems but they all come together closer for her. #whychoose!" Read more

"Just wow! I absolutely loved Dahlia and her men. Dahlia is strong, fierce, and just freaking awesome...." Read more

14 customers mention "Spice level"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's spicy content. They find it delicious and steamy, with amazing quality spice throughout the story.

"...It wasn’t the usual predictable ending, which is fantastic. The spice is steamy and delicious...." Read more

"...I even liked the wedding scene that was wild and kinda hot. The spice wasn’t bad but I felt like that took forever to get to at like (75%) where it..." Read more

"...Definitely some angst and little bully but very spicy...." Read more

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12 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing. Some find it engaging and hard to put down, while others feel it gets repetitive and slow.

"Ruining Dahlia is amazing. This book will draw you in and you will not be able to stop reading it...." Read more

"Okay there is so much going on it’s hard to keep up. There are some very traumatized people in this book!..." Read more

"...But it was done so well and seamlessly, even a few foreshadowing and over lapping scenes feathered in beautifully...." Read more

"Love me some Dark Mafia and this book had it all. Loved the FMC! Love each one of the MMC. Add them all together and get a great read!" Read more

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This book ripped my heart out a few times and put it right back slightly bruised.I want to start off with a trigger warning on this. This book does contain experiences in sexual assault, abuse/torture, and self-harm. So if you have those triggers, this isn't the book for you.I loved how the author set up the setting and world so epically. I felt like I was there right from the start. I could feel every heartbeat and trepidation felt throughout the story. I seriously couldn't put it down. This is a RH(Reverse Harem) but that's all I'll say about that dynamic. I don't like spoiling what I think are important plot points.Characters:Dahlia: She might not seem like a fighter because of her upbringing, but SHE IS. She is a strong character who you root for and feel for and you just want to be there with her every step of the way in this story. She grew so much and blossomed into the best character in the end.Raphael: Geeze he is a grenade just waiting to explode throughout the book. You do not know whats going to happen or what he is going to do,which will put you on edge at every turn.Carlo: In the words of David Rose of Schitts Creek, "Hmm..Eat Glass!" Pretty good description right there.Leo: Can't expect someone to love you, if they can't love themselves.Lucien: A mystery wrapped in a suit. Swoon worthy but will probably stab you before kissing you and you'd enjoy every second of it.Gabriel: The sheltered one. Or so you think. Does wear his heart on his sleeve though. Could probably sell ice to an Eskimo with his smooth talk.Final Thoughts: GO READ THIS NOW. IT'S AN AMAZING MAFIA ROMANCE. You have the drama, the guns, the sneaky sneak, the steam, the romance, the violence. Need I seriously say more? It's sooo good. I highly recommend this. I really hope there will be more books in this world because I would love to see how the other families delt with the "the treaty".
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
    I don't know ........ Honestly what is going on in this set?? series?? of different authors supposedly collaborating with each other ........... according to what I was reading ... the book BINDING ROSE was Book 1 ..... then this book says it is 3 but yet is actually the second book in the series . SO far they seem to be a Bit all too a-like ......just different names ...... Cause the scenes are pretty much the same .......Instant attraction to people who should be your enemy. Compliant and docile women who are willing to renounce their independence for the treaty their Fathers and Brothers created to keep Mafia Peace???. Men who are purportedly the most dangerous mobsters until a pretty girl enters their life and they somehow all become better humans. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the stories so far ....The authors are doing a good job bringing the words to life and getting you invested but its not enough to stop the reader from spoting the retelling of more or less same story.......... and they all take on the Brothers as Lovers ?? Oh well I at least made it thru 2 of the books ..........

    Dahlia was promised to Lucian Rossi 10 years prior in a peace treaty amongst warring families.
    this is not your typical arranged marriage situation. This book is deeper, darker and sorta makes you feel the pain or heartache of the young women characters.

    Dahlia, is a young refined woman from England she is being sent to the US, as she's told she's getting married. She meets a charismatic American on the flight over and they have intense chemistry. Dahlia has never had any control of her life and she decides to take control of one aspect of her life. She gives him a piece of herself that is supposed to be meant for her intended mafia husband.YEP she gives away her virginity...........However she later discovers that the man she was with is actually her future brother in law. drama ensues!

    The author touches on many sensitive topics, so heed the trigger warnings. There are many. If you like your Mafia men..... jealous / possessive in your books, this one is for you..... The dynamics of 3 brothers .......trying to get a grip on their situation is truly a fun read. If you want your characters to grow, love, and heal ...and get the ending they deserve, read this now.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
    Reverse Harem
    Dark Mafia Romance
    Arranged marriage

    This book was like crack. I had no problem telling myself this was fiction, in fact,
    I could think of so many things I usually would've rolled my eyes about, but I just didn't care. I was going to continue on this dark path.
    I stuck my head in the clouds and rode this crazy train into twisted town. This book had a jumpy vibe. I felt as if someone was always around the corner ready to grab me. Straight adrenaline forced me to keep reading.

    The characters were messy, dirty, dark, and completely addictive. There were so many enemies and action within, yet I was solely focused on how the romance was going to play out. Honestly, the author could've split this up into a duet or even a series, because I didn't nearly get enough. I wanted to dive into the dark abyss of their souls and see what made them tick. I got the connection, yet it felt incomplete. Anyway, how dare this author make me want in such a manner. 🤣 Even through all the dark, I felt jealous that I didn't have a few psychopaths to obsess over me.

    And don't get me started on the heat. Godsdammmn! 🔥 If you like your romance on the twisted side, you'll definitely get it in this one.

    I feel like I should warn you. I put dark romance at the top, that should tell you err on the side of caution. To all my dark romance friends, I highly recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
    This is my favorite book of the Mafia Wars so far! I loved the writing style, the worldbuilding, and the character development. Everything was done so well. There are quite a few triggers so read the warnings. Dahlia has had a rough life; she’s in a constant struggle with herself about the need to live vs. wanting to end it all, and be at peace. She self-harms to ground herself. On the outside she’s fierce, and strong but on the inside, she’s hurting and in so much pain. It’s deep, raw, and emotional. It’s dark, and gritty. Gabriel, Raphael, and Lucian are all well-developed characters with unique personalities. All of them are deep, dark, and complex. I will say I never saw the ending coming; I was completely shocked, I loved it. It wasn’t the usual predictable ending, which is fantastic. The spice is steamy and delicious. It’s an emotional story that pulled some very real tears; I felt a connection with Dahlia that made falling in love with the story easy. If you’re in the need for a dark mafia romance with twists and turns I highly recommend it!! 🖤
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
    I know the mafia wars are supposed to be standalone novels set in the same universe , but I feel someone needs to have them clearly marked in which order to read. My first was this "Ruining Dahlia" but I'm pretty sure Valentina who was mentioned in this story was probably in another one, I haven't read yet but it involves twins . If its not another story...it should be 😘. So YES THIS STORY WAS HOT HOT HOT !! And yes, dark. But honestly for the darkest parts it didn't feel like it was there for shock value (ok..maybe some of the violence might be gratuitous) But Dahlia and Luciens childhood history was done well . It wasn't as graphic as it could of been , and it was brought into it to move the characters stories . Sure explained a lot. I loved the world, the story, the anti-heros ALL. OF .IT. This book checked off many of my secret kinks lol. and did not have any that I loathe , such as "pets" humiliation forced voyeurism and crazy punishment to tears. Yuck! None of that. I would of liked a better explanation of what happened in the aftermath of when Lucien was gone that 2 weeks, being that Carlo was the head of that family..wouldn't he of been looking for retributIon ? that part didn't seem genuine. Still it has got to be one of the very best, well done reverse harem type books I've read. I didn't read because of that aspect, I read it in spite of it. Ohhh so so good!
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  • Jess. (JessReviews)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2022
    This book was brilliant to read. The characters were great and the story was fantastic.

    Dahlia was a fantastic main character. She was strong considering what she had been through in the past. I loved seeing her tackle her demons in the end. I also loved watching her grow close to the three boys.

    The boys were great and all so different. Gabriel was such a sweetheart towards her and I just loved him. Lucian was a great character, but I think if it wasn’t for his POV chapters, I would have taken a lot longer to come around to him. He had his demons and unfortunately, he took them out on her at times. Raphael was another broken soul. I liked him, and then I hated him, and then I loved him. These boys just needed to communicate. Even though they were brothers, they didn’t really understand each other as well as they thought.

    I loved the development of their characters, and their relationship with Dahlia. She seemed to just click with them as the story progressed and I loved watching them accept sharing her. They all saved each other ultimately. They scenes between them were hot as well.

    Overall, this book was a fantastic addition to the Mafia Wars series. I loved the characters and the storyline. I would definitely recommend it.

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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wow!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 10, 2023
    This is a book dark and heavy. If you don't like heavy stuff do not read it. The author is amazing. I'm definitely going to read more of her books. The way she told the story. I never liked reversed harem before because the story is always weak but the way she wrote was amazing. It is worth trying it.
  • "cloegirl"
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend!
    Reviewed in Germany on February 12, 2022
    Es war das erste Buch der Autorin und ich muss sagen, dass ich definitiv weitere von ihr lesen werde.

    Dahlia stammt aus einer Mafia-Familie, die in dieser Serie vor 10 Jahren einen Pakt mit all den anderen in der Welt verteilten Clans geschlossen hat, ihre Töchter mit den Söhnen zu verheiraten, um sich untereinander zu verbünden und wohl einen Frieden zu sichern. Per Los gezogen, landet Dahlia in New York als Schachfigur in einem Spiel, das ihre Eltern unterzeichnet hatten.

    Dahlia ist ein toller Charakter. Als pflichtbewusste Tochter lehnt sie sich nicht auf, sondern fliegt brav nach New York, eigentlich auch, um den Dämonen aus ihrer Kindheit zu entfliehen und hat vor, ihre Rolle ihrer Bestimmung nach zu spielen. Dass sie in New York von ihrem potentielle Ehemann wenig begeistert empfangen wird, hat sie geahnt. Nicht geahnt hat sie, dass dieser zwei Brüder hat, von denen einer recht verrückt ist und der andere auf völlig andere Art und Weise begeistert ist, sie zu empfangen. Jede einzelne Person in diesem Buch hat eigene Dämonen zu überwinden und ich fand einfach nur spannend und mitreißend zu lesen, wie sie alle damit umgingen.

    Zum Glück wird hier nicht auf Dahlia herumgetrampelt, es ist eher so, dass Lucas (der den sie heiraten soll) sie lieber ignoriert, Gabriel sie offen anhimmelt und Raphael seine eigenen Spielchen spielt, die Dahlia jedoch bereits kennengelernt hat, nachdem er auf dem Flug nach NY neben ihr saß, ohne ihr zu sagen, wer er war. Das heißt, sie ist zwar in einer Position, wo sie nicht viel machen kann, aber sie lässt sich nicht herumschubsen und sie ist auch keine bemitleidenswerte Heulsuse. Sie ist verdammt stark, nach dem, was sie durchgemacht hat und dafür mag ich sie.

    Etwas irritiert haben mich die vielen gleich laufenden Handlungsstränge, in denen die Beziehungen zu den Männern, die sich langsam aufbaut, etwas untergeht. Manchmal kommen Dinge auch irgendwie aus dem nichts und lösen sich gleich wieder auf, aber das hat meine Meinung zu dem Buch nicht geändert. Ich kann es absolut empfehlen und fange jetzt an, die anderen Bücher in dieser Serie zu lesen, die von anderen Autoren geschrieben wurden.
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  • M.J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Spicy Rollercoaster
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2023
    I loved it. The narration was on point, the characters memorable. Dahlia is a strong MFC but not in the “kick your butt” style. All of the characters in this one have depth, flaws and its gritty and in your face. I loved it.

    And the spice… it was spicy!

    I swear this series has be hooked and I can’t stop.
  • Donna91
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark but brilliant
    Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2022
    Such a very dark book. Be sure to read trigger warnings, as this book deals with some pretty touchy subjects.
    That said, it does it brilliantly and holds up well as both a part of the Mafia Wars multi-author set and as a standalone.
    This was the second book I read from this set and I found Dahlia's story very easy to fall into.
    Her men, oh so sexy and sinful, all with their own quirks and personality. Her character and growth was great and I loved seeing it.
    I loved the writing style and while this was my first book by this author it definitely won't be my last.

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