Review: Born into Sin (Untouchables Mafia #1) by Lucy Darling

Plot Summary

Mona O’Haire

I don't want to get married, but it's not like anyone has asked my opinion on it. I'm just an ornament for a powerful mob boss, nothing more. But I grab one night of freedom before my doom, and that night is the best of my life. It's where I meet him. And our first meeting is one I'll never forget.

Matteo Cattaneo

A woman walks into a bar--that's the start of a joke for some; it was the start of a new life for me. This woman is mine. I know it in my bones, and I show her just how serious I am about my claim. But then she disappears. I scour the city to find her, only to happen upon her at her engagement party. Too bad for her would-be groom, she belongs to me now and forever.

My Review

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Born into Sin is a fast-paced mafia romance that follows Mona O’Haire, a woman caught in a dangerous web of crime and power. With an arranged marriage looming over her, she seeks one last night of freedom—only to cross paths with Matteo Cattaneo, a ruthless and possessive man who becomes determined to make her his. Their connection is instant, but when he finds her again, it’s at her own engagement party. Refusing to let her slip away, Matteo takes control, setting up a whirlwind romance filled with tension, desire, and high stakes.

The story delivers a classic dark romance experience, with an alpha male lead and a heroine trying to carve out her own fate. The chemistry between Mona and Matteo is intense, and the book’s fast pace makes for a quick, engaging read. Fans of possessive heroes and mafia intrigue may enjoy the dynamic between the characters.

Though the novella is short, it manages to create a world of danger and passion that suits the genre. Born into Sin offers an easy, steamy read for those who enjoy dominant heroes and high-stakes romance.