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Tainted Embrace: A Dark Mafia Romance

By Raye, Maria

First published 2026

A dark mafia romance with a ruthless anti-hero, obsession, and explicit spice. He is death in human form—untouchable, unfeeling, inevitable. He was never meant to love… until she decides he belongs to her. Violence shaped me. Blood taught me patience. Control kept me alive—over my body, my mind, my need. I built distance between the boy I once was and the man I’ve become. I thought it would be enough. The ones who thought they were safe will learn otherwise. The ones who kept their hands clean will bleed first. I will tear through every lie, every betrayal, every name whispered in guilt—and leave nothing standing. Women were never worth losing control. But she saw exactly what I am and stepped closer anyway. She didn’t flinch at the damage. She didn’t care about the violence. She didn’t ask for safety or softness. She wanted me—all of me—with an obsession that mirrored my own. Morally black characters • Obsession • Forbidden love • Revenge • Secrets and trauma • A heroine who doesn’t run • A hero who doesn’t stop This story contains mature and potentially disturbing themes. Please check content warnings inside.

Published
13 May 2026
Pages
356
Publisher
Northlight Books
Edition
Paperback
Elsewhere
Open Library
  • Romance
  • Thriller

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