description : π₯ Steamy Dark Mafia Romance in a Gritty Coastal City — possessive fixer x stubborn florist, fake engagement, found family, high heat + HEA.
πΉ She sells roses. He carries knives. When independent florist Lila Voss witnesses a hit, the Syndicate’s feared fixer Rafael ‘Rafe’ Mancini shields her—and offers a public solution: a fake engagement to keep predators off while he hunts a traitor inside his circle. From the 3 a.m. flower market to a storm-lit penthouse and a cold-storage rescue, staged touches turn real. She refuses to be owned; he refuses to be anything but her safest place. Together they choose the light in a city that loves secrets.
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β Why you’ll love it
• π₯ Dark mafia romance + romantic suspense with real stakes
• π€ Possessive protector / morally gray hero who actually listens
• π Stubborn, big-hearted florist heroine who fights back
• π«Ά Consent-forward, praise, and aftercare on the page
• πͺ Found family warmth (Nonna, crew, market vendors)
• π Fake engagement β real vows and a standalone HEA
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πΆοΈ Tropes & Vibes
• Fake engagement, forced proximity, bodyguard/protector
• Grumpy x sunshine, jealousy sparks, dirty talk, praise kink
• Single-POV, first-person present for maximum immersion
• Kidnapping rescue, mole/traitor hunt, sting at the engagement blessing
• Gritty coastal city setting (Black Harbor), penthouse nights, 3 a.m. markets
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β Content & Promises
• High steam with heart; clear boundaries & consent every time
• Protective dominance without cruelty; no cheating
• Violence is brief/non-graphic; adults only
• Standalone in world with a happy ever after
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π Perfect for fans of…
• Steamy dark mafia romance, protective alpha heroes, small-business heroines
• Romantic suspense that delivers both heat and hope
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π¬ Quick hook
‘Say please. Say yes. Say stop. Say home.’ In Black Harbor, safety isn’t the absence of danger—it’s the presence of someone who listens.
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π One-click if you’re craving
A possessive fixer, a sunshine florist, a fake ring that turns real, and a city that can’t stay dark once they start telling the truth. Download now and meet your new favorite couple.
Genre: Romance
πΉ She sells roses. He carries knives. When independent florist Lila Voss witnesses a hit, the Syndicate’s feared fixer Rafael ‘Rafe’ Mancini shields her—and offers a public solution: a fake engagement to keep predators off while he hunts a traitor inside his circle. From the 3 a.m. flower market to a storm-lit penthouse and a cold-storage rescue, staged touches turn real. She refuses to be owned; he refuses to be anything but her safest place. Together they choose the light in a city that loves secrets.
βΈ»
β Why you’ll love it
• π₯ Dark mafia romance + romantic suspense with real stakes
• π€ Possessive protector / morally gray hero who actually listens
• π Stubborn, big-hearted florist heroine who fights back
• π«Ά Consent-forward, praise, and aftercare on the page
• πͺ Found family warmth (Nonna, crew, market vendors)
• π Fake engagement β real vows and a standalone HEA
βΈ»
πΆοΈ Tropes & Vibes
• Fake engagement, forced proximity, bodyguard/protector
• Grumpy x sunshine, jealousy sparks, dirty talk, praise kink
• Single-POV, first-person present for maximum immersion
• Kidnapping rescue, mole/traitor hunt, sting at the engagement blessing
• Gritty coastal city setting (Black Harbor), penthouse nights, 3 a.m. markets
βΈ»
β Content & Promises
• High steam with heart; clear boundaries & consent every time
• Protective dominance without cruelty; no cheating
• Violence is brief/non-graphic; adults only
• Standalone in world with a happy ever after
βΈ»
π Perfect for fans of…
• Steamy dark mafia romance, protective alpha heroes, small-business heroines
• Romantic suspense that delivers both heat and hope
βΈ»
π¬ Quick hook
‘Say please. Say yes. Say stop. Say home.’ In Black Harbor, safety isn’t the absence of danger—it’s the presence of someone who listens.
βΈ»
π One-click if you’re craving
A possessive fixer, a sunshine florist, a fake ring that turns real, and a city that can’t stay dark once they start telling the truth. Download now and meet your new favorite couple.
Genre: Romance
Used availability for Christin Wales's Ruined Desire