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.
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.
Used availability for Christin Wales's Ruined Desire