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Violence
A lot
Mafia violence is pervasive — both protagonists order and commit violence as part of their world
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content — the power struggle between two equally dangerous people extends to the bedroom
Substance Use
Barely any
Alcohol and drug use in criminal organization settings
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological territory of two dominant personalities in a forced marriage — power, respect, genuine feeling — is the novel's sustained interest
What this book is about
Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan are heirs to the most powerful mafia families in Chicago. Their arranged marriage is a merger of criminal empires — neither of them wants it, and both of them are determined to dominate. McAvoy's dark romance launches a series where both protagonists are genuinely dangerous people who find their match in each other.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Pervasive mafia violence — both protagonists are killers
Explicit sexual content
Dark moral territory — there are no heroes here
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