Author Disclaimer: This book is intended for readers 18+ only. It is a dark, erotic romance that contains copious amounts of violence, sex, murder, swearing, dubious content, and things that aren’t suitable for anyone but adults. This book also contains graphic abuse, some that may cause triggers. Please be advised that I as a person, do NOT content to this type of behavior and I do NOT agree … with emotional, and/or physical abuse in any way, shape or form. This is a work of fiction and nothing contained in it is based off of my life, or someone else’s. Please heed the warning when I say that this is dark. It’s not rainbow and ponies, its murder, and darkness that blooms into love.
“You don’t make deals with the mafia, my dear. I’m the mafia king, and I don’t take payments, unless they’re in blood. So tell me… Who shall be paying today?”
It was suppose to be a debt settled, just a price being repaid.
Instead love was born…
…from unpaid dues it bloomed.
See, that’s the funny thing about love, you never expect it.
After losing her mother to cancer a few months prior to graduating, Bree Forbes was finally able to take some time away and enjoy her college days. That all changed in a blink of an eye the moment Bree came home for break. She didn’t expect to find her dad strapped to chair, a gun pointed at his head.
Alzerro “Zerro” King wasn’t a man to be messed with. Women flocked to him and men ran from him. He ruled the mafia with an iron fist and no one ever crossed him unless they wanted to pay the price. He believed the only way to pay for something, if unable to do so, was to do it in blood. Nothing got him harder than stringing someone up, and putting a bullet in their head.
That is until Bree.
One look is all it took for him to know she could pay for her father’s debt in many other ways… Ways that could get him hard.
Could a big city mafia king fall in love with the small town country girl? Would she be able to handle his dark and demanding ways? When push comes to shove, would Bree end up running only to be killed? Or would she sacrifice herself for love?
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Indebted: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (King Crime Family Book 1)
J.L.Beck and C.Hallman
“Sold. My body, mind, and soul, given to the most
terrifying man I’ve ever met.”
Enzo and Amara was fantastic to read.
This was a good Mafia Romance at it best.
I liked how well written this book was.
I was never bored with the the story.
I liked the suspense and entertaining from my value point.
Overall this book meet my expectations.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a a good book.
Enzo and Amara are an exceptional set of characters. I loved this book from the very first word to the last one where I had to get mad that I will have to wait for the next book. I went into Indebted not knowing exactly what I would be reading, but knowing that it would end on a cliffy (which I am okay with), but still upset with myself for hating that it ended with one. I was invested right from the get-go with Amara and I didn’t hate Enzo so that helped.
I am excited to see what happens next.
4 1/2 stars
Wow, what an exciting beginning and really the action and adventure continued throughout the entire book, right up until the exciting cliffhanger ending. This is one of the main reasons for the extra half a star.
Lorenzo, or Enzo, King surely acts like he is royalty-mafia royalty.
Being the head of one notorious mafia family he is ruthless, demanding and heartless until he meets or rather acquires Amara who really is a challenge for him in many ways. She is a young, innocent college student who falls into the prey of twenty-five year old Enzo and discovers there is more to her personality than she thought. She is much tougher than I would be in her situation, I admire her courage and her sass. Enzo battles emotional trauma from his childhood and I will admit to feeling such empathy for him. He doesn’t always take the time I personally feel he needs to in order to sort things out, well that’s just my opinion but I still liked him as a character.
I am impressed with the great expressions and analogies in the story, they really add quite a lot of pep. Each character is carefully described as well as the various scenes. It’s super easy to visually picture the story unfold and because of the fast pace of the storyline, the book zips by quickly. Another reason for the extra half a star. I am already excited about the second book and can’t wait for it to be released.
Amara’s father made horrible decisions that placed both of their lives in danger. Instead of having Amara leave college, he borrowed heavily from the Mafia and couldn’t pay them back. Enzo used her father’s debt to get to Amara who he had gotten obsessed with.
Using her father’s well being as blackmail, Amara became Enzo’s possession to work off the debt.
Dark, graphically violent, and brutal as Enzo’s humanity was all but gone by the time Amara met up with him. Not a sweet romantic read, but filled with intense scenes and passion that sizzled the virtual pages of my reader!
This well written, fast paced, dark and tortuous romance ended on a HUGE cliffy which I hate, but I was forewarned by the author so no surprises here.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 1st part of a duet and what a thrilling beginning this story is. Enzo is a mafia king who is ruthless and violent, and Amara is taken as collateral for her father’s debt. The chemistry between these two is explosive, and Amara has conflicted feeling for Enzo and instead of feeling afraid of him, she starts chipping away at his tough persona, to show the possessive alpha underneath. This is a well written story which had me on tenterhooks throughout this thrilling and riveting story, which is filled with drama, twists, action, suspense, and love which all lead to an all-consuming and magical tale. I look forward to reading the 2nd part and I highly recommend this gifted duo of authors for all.
Enzo and Amara story was chalk full of suspense and steaminess and I’m looking forward to reading the next part (this does end on a cliffhanger). Amara gets the surprise of her life when her father tells her he owes a debt to the mob and they will kill him if she doesn’t agree to why is wanted, her! Amara has no idea exactly what she’s in for with Enzo but she does know she won’t go down without a fight and be this wallflower.
This book was captivating. These authors brought their dark romance A game with this story.
Drama , darkness and angst. This book will wreck you in the best page turning sleep depriving way.
Must read that left me wanting and impatiently waiting for more.
This author duo has been one of my favorites and really the ones who got me into the mafia romance stories. I just love Amara and Enzo. First I just love the names that this author duo has chosen for these characters. Amara is definitely a strong girl who wont give up with out a fight and will always stand her ground. Even when she is a little scared she does not back down from speaking her mind. This is book also in point of view which I love so you really get the feel of what each character is thinking or planning. The cliff hanger was a twist I didn’t see coming. Enzo really shows you throughout that even if he is starting to fall for Amara he is still the “king” and will have his hard shell/poker face on whenever he is not in the bedroom. I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining from start to finish for me. If you like POV, dark mafia romance books this is worth checking out.
Cliffhanger Reaction: *Jaw Drops* Duuuuude…..What the heck just happened?! I Need to know! I Need Book 2!
That was EPIC! (
This was incredible a fast paced Mafia story with such strong characters it will have your heart racing. When Enzo King collects he collects and goes all the way , he is super intense and ruthless but I love how Amara challeges him at every single turn what a great female character I loved her.
These to are super hot and fill each other with something unknown to them and I loved it the push and pull was hot. I can’t wait for more.
This book will leave you wanting to no what’s going to happen. J.L BECK AND C.HALLMAN wrote a story plot filled with great character development it hits you in your feelings.
Wow ! Ok y’all need to listen to me this book is the book by this duo that you need to read ! Holy shit I was not expecting this kind of story I mean I love everything I’ve read by these ladies but this book is in a whole other level ! It does end on a cliffhanger and what a cliffhanger it ends on because I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT ENDING!!! I need book 2 ASAP please !!! Don’t let the fact that it ends on a cliffy deter you from reading , this story is so intense and captivating right from the first page I was hooked it’s got angst steam drama power action it’s everything we expect from a mafia romance . It’s also a little heartbreaking there’s so much pain from these two characters Amara and Enzo my heart bleeds for them both they have more in common than they think and I can only pray they can find happiness together. I also think someone close to Enzo isn’t as loyal as he seems to think and that is going to end badly for them because come on this man is a killer but I think this killer might have found someone who softens and brings life to his stone cold heart sigh Listen up you need to go one click this book now you won’t be sorry! This is a definite must read and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book ! Because I’m left speechless at that ending I just can’t even right now it’s a doozy !
** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book **
I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, it’s well written with loads of action, desire and mafia bad boys. Lorenzo King ( Enzo) Mafia boss, cold hearted takes Amara as payment for her fathers unpaid debt, the chemistry is HOT, Amara is a strong level headed woman and begrudgingly accepts her fate she really wants Enzo but she resents his control and treatment of her, Enzo runs hot and cold with her so consequently there’s lots of angst between them. Enzo wants retribution for his mother’s death, with an informant within his mist who he needs Flushing out and everyone pointing fingers, will he successfully Identify the right culprit??? The cliffhanger at the end leaves you with your heart in your mouth, role on book two, we need answers and clarity. I was given this as an ARC by the author’s in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I was happy to provide.
What a great book! This story had so many twists and turns.
Amara comes home from college to find her father has made a deal with the devil.
Enzo is a Kingpin for the Mafia and has arrived to collect his debt. He is one powerful, deadly, sexy hunk of a man, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Even though Enzo wants his money….he finds himself drawn to Amara. But it seems everyone is out to get him.
Who will he trust???
Can Amara win his heart and save his soul??
I read the re-released version of this book, so I think there were some changes like the names etc.
Enzo has plenty of power, and he has killed to keep it. So far no woman has caught his heart, or even intrigued it, but that changes, when he sees a picture of a daughter of a man who owe him. Will he leave this innocent woman alone? Or is the temptation to corrupt her too much to resist? Amara doesn’t suspect a trip home to her father could change her life so dramatically, but it does, and her ordinary life will be introduced into a violent one. Can she survive it? Will her sassy mouth get her into trouble? I love Amara, she is a survivor and isn’t afraid to give her opinions, sometimes I don’t like what Enzo does, but I think I reluctantly like him (and he is growing on me). Please I must know what happens next, hurry and write the next book.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received, and giving my thoughts and opinions on it.
This book was one outstanding read from the very beginning! The storyline was well written and the characters were created with great detail and depth! The twists and turns kept me turning the pages as fast as I could because I couldn’t wait to see what was happening on the very next page! I cannot wait to read the next book in this duet!
I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat myself again… every book I read that has been written by these two fine authors simply blows me away. I hate to be redundant, I really do, but how else can I term my appreciation for this excellent writing duo?
Yet again JL Beck and C Hallman present a finely constructed, edge of your seat mafia thriller. It’s one of my favorite tropes, so of course I got pulled in from the first page. Enzo (Lorenzo) and Amara are two very interesting characters. Her light to his darkness is simply fascinating.
She’s a payment for a debt but he sees and wants so much more than that. She’s drawn to him but his inner monster frightens her. And it should. That monster is one dark S.O.B.
Like I’ve said before, I love the way these two portray mafia men. It’s true to form, and they don’t try to whitewash them with flimsy excuses for their behavior. They are dangerous, plain and simple. I appreciate this.
The story is tightly written, alarming at points, thrilling at others, with a good measure of loving scenes that satisfy quite well. It ends on a cliffhanger as it’s a duet, so prepare to finish the book with a rather high sense of anxiety. I loved every page. Highly recommended.
This book is so good! I loved it! Action, suspense, intrigue, and sexiness galore! The storyline and characters are amazing! The Narrators for the audiobook are fantastic and really bring the story to life! I cannot wait to read or listen to the next book!
This was a difficult book to deal with. Nothing about the characters was pleasant. Not a book I would recommend easily