Scorned Obsession by Victoria Paige
POV: Dual 1st Person
3rd ACT BREAK-UP: No
TROPES: Age Gap; Mafia; OTT Hero; Friends to Lover; Forced Marriage; Slow Burn
SERIES: Scorned Fate
TYPE OF SERIES: Series of Standalones
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2025
PoP: 67%
Victoria Paige has once again delivered a mafia romance that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. Scorned Obsession gives us a hero who is equal parts possessive, broody, and emotionally constipated—aka my favorite kind of mafia alpha—and a heroine while sheltered, refuses to be anyone’s doormat.
Sandro Rossi is the kind of man who makes you want to throw things. He’s powerful, ruthless, and absolutely in love with Bianca De Lucci—but, of course, admitting that would be too easy. Instead, he continually pushes her away, hurting her so deeply that she finally listens. I live for a heroine who knows her worth and refuses to settle. Bianca does just that, making him work for her trust when she returns. And oh, does Sandro work for it.
Especially after a forced marriage, and her brother getting shot.
The tension in Scorned Obsession is chef’s kiss. Mafia intrigue, jealousy, and just the right amount of slightly unhinged devotion? Absolutely. Both Sandro and Bianca have their stalker moments, and honestly, I loved every second of it. When a hero says “You’re mine,” I want to feel it in my soul—and Sandro delivers that possessive energy in spades.
One thing I love about this story is the fact that while Bianca loved Sandro, and didn’t always make the best decisions when it came to him… she didn’t wait for him.
Victoria Paige balances the intensity with scorching chemistry, emotional depth, and a heroine who isn’t afraid to push back against her over-the-top hero. If you love a mafia romance where the hero is his own worst enemy, the heroine makes him grovel, and the passion burns hot, this one is for you.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves their romance obsessive, their heroes growly, and their heroines willing to walk away until he earns her.
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