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My Legacy To TakeWhen the bullet left her gun, shattering the tyrannical reign of her father, taking his life and that of his right-hand man. Rewriting the rules of a game she was never meant to play.

Arianna refuses to marry for everyone else’s benefit, choosing her own path and forging her own relationship.

But will he rule alongside her or destroy her and seize it for himself?

With only three months to prove her worth, the Syndicate will never allow her to succeed.

Blood and betrayal stain her world.

Can she thrive and carve her own legacy?

Blood. Destruction. Chaos

Nothing is off limits… not even love.

My Legacy To Take is a Dark Mafia Romance.
F/M
18+
Trigger warnings and tropes can be found on the author’s website.
www.harleyraige.com

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My Legacy To Take
My Legacy To Break

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2026

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Profile Image for Dora Koutsoukou .
2,311 reviews746 followers
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April 5, 2026
Part 2/3

I was really looking forward to this, especially after the first part, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations.

Intrigue and suspense were fully present!
However, I was concerned about a few issues.

The transition from the “unremarkable Don’s daughter” to the “badass Donna” wasn’t executed properly.
Arianna may have had teachers who taught her many skills, but it was unrealistic to become Wonder Woman overnight.
The author just overloaded the heroine with a bunch of superpower traits that ended up being far too many.

Moreover, I expected more of Vittorio. He didn’t seem to be an alpha male and lacked of significance, authority and arrogance.
He was just not her equal.

Sadly, my interest was lost…

Dnf @ 56%
Profile Image for Philomena Callan Cheekypee.
4,036 reviews434 followers
January 8, 2026
Read Prelude before you read this. I am absolutely loving Arianna. She is fearless and intends to fight for everything she wants. The storyline is so good and it flows so well. I loved every letter of this story.

Heed the trigger warnings. Now I just have to wait rather impatiently for the next book.
Profile Image for Cassandra Barton.
121 reviews
February 5, 2026
*My Legacy To Take* is a ruthless continuation of Arianna Bianchi’s story, transforming her from a silent pawn into a woman willing to burn the entire board to claim her power. The novel opens with a defining act of violence—the bullet that ends her father’s reign and shatters generations of patriarchal control. From that moment on, the story never looks back.

Arianna’s refusal to be bartered into marriage or ruled by Syndicate tradition sets the heart of the novel beating. She isn’t asking for permission—she’s daring the Five to stop her. Given only three months to prove she belongs in a world that was never meant to accept her, Arianna must navigate a landscape soaked in blood, betrayal, and political maneuvering. The tension is relentless, with every alliance feeling temporary and every moment shadowed by the threat of betrayal.

The romance adds an electrifying layer of danger. Rather than serving as a refuge, love becomes another battlefield. The man beside her may be her greatest ally—or the one who destroys everything she’s fighting for. This uncertainty keeps the stakes high and the emotional pull intense, reinforcing the novel’s central question: can power and love truly coexist in a world built on violence?

The writing is unapologetically brutal, matching the chaos of the Syndicate itself. Themes of legacy, autonomy, and survival are woven through scenes of destruction and moral ambiguity, creating a heroine who is neither soft nor saintly—but fiercely human.

*My Legacy To Take* is a dark mafia romance that refuses to play safe. It’s a story about choosing power, risking love, and carving a legacy with blood-stained hands. Fans of morally gray characters, high-stakes romance, and unapologetic female leads will find this book impossible to put down.
Profile Image for Cassidy Reyne.
Author 12 books30 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 4, 2026
This is part one of a duology that the prelude set the scene to with a bang. Or a scream.
The FMC, Arianna, is hellbent on taking over her father’s mafia business and his position in the criminal underworld, but she’s got a fight on her hands. 
The MMC, Vittorio, has rejected his own mafia family to marry Arianna. Through murders, kidnappings, torture, and arranged marriages, the two of them find their comfort and security in each other, and it becomes them against the mafia Syndicate.
Arianna crushes her opposition one by one, and Vittorio protects her unflinchingly and unconditionally, supporting her every step.
Reaching out to family, they both want to forge a stronger unit, but the obstacles might be too big and too difficult to scale. Despite that, they pull Vittorio’s older brother, kicking and screaming, closer to into their midst. His agenda might just be a little different from theirs.
Hold on tight, because this story cracks on at breakneck speed and won’t let you out of its clutches until you’ve turned the very last page.
Don’t forget to read the trigger warnings as it’s bloody, gory, and hot enough to burn the pages.
Profile Image for She Dreams In Books.
580 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 23, 2026
Geezus, fuck me dead now! Harley nows how to ruin us with these insane, heart thumping cliffhangers! My Legacy to Take is her entrance into the mafia romance genre and she totally fucking nailed it. Forget about a male lead kicking arse in a mafia romance, this book has Arianna. She is one smart, calculated, fearless, badass, knife wielding bitch, and I absolutely fucking love her. And behind every great woman, is a great man, and that man is Vittorio.

After reading the prelude, I just knew this story was going to be a banger. Having the fmc as a true lead in a story, with the men really being secondary in the story, makes for a refreshing read and gets me all giddy like a kid in a candy store. The story is well paced with and awesome, engaging plot. There is hella spicy goodness that builds up throughout the book. It's quite obvious that it was a one sit read for me.

I love and loathe Harley for what she has done to me. The cliffhanger got me screaming!
Profile Image for April.
515 reviews28 followers
February 6, 2026
This Book 1 in Harley's Legacy Series and continues straight after where Prelude left off.

After seizing her father's empire after his... unfortunate demise... Arianna now has to face old-fashionied, misogynistic values from The Syndicate while battling to carve a reputation of her as a ruthless, cunning, no-nonsense Donna.

We really see Arianna come into her own in Book 1 and we also see just how far she will take the darkness in an attempt to tear apart tradition to form her own.

With the introduction of a couple of love interests, things are also spicing up and the question on everyone's lips, will she/won't she???

Arianna is truely a Queen in her own right, strong and brave but truely terrifying!

Harley has written a deliciously dark start to the series, with an enthralling story which has made me fully invested in Arianna and what the future holds for our ultimate bad a$$... even if we do end on a little cliffhanger...!

If you love the genre then this is for you ❤️.
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75 reviews6 followers
March 11, 2026
⋆⁺₊⋆☽⋆ 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 ⋆☾⋆⁺₊⋆
ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — ✩ — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ
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— ∘♡༉∘ — 𝗔𝗿𝗰 ♥ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 — ∘༉♡∘ —

that CLIFFHANGER!

HARLEY RAIGE! EXCUSE ME THAT IS UNCALLED FOR!

the gasp i gusped! i cannot wait to see what happens in my legacy to break! this was the perfect first book and perfect setup for whats to come! I had a feeling! but i was not 100% that was how it was going to go!!!

i'm loving Arianna, the fact she doesnt back down and hold her ground is *CHEF KISS*. i cant wait to see how much more she develops as a character in the 2nd book.

can i just swoon a little longer over Vittorio and how he is with Ari? and how much he cares? and im ready to see him burning the world for her.

im sat here wondering if Bellino and Vittorio will ever see that both of them got played by their father growing up and that they both hate each other for 'no reason' so to speak.

im excited to see what's to come and how the rest of the story goes
Profile Image for Kelly Jones.
74 reviews3 followers
January 22, 2026
***BOOK REVIEW***

‘ My Legacy To Take’ by Harley Raige

4 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️

What the actual duck!!! 🤣 Arghhhhh!!!!! … what a ride!! … am I ready for more? … Do I want to know what happens next? …

YES!! NOW!! MORE!! 🥰🤣💋

What a gigantic cliffhanger!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙈

I’m crying! I’m laughing!! I’m passionately - patiently WAITING!!! … for MORE!!! 🖤

What a fab book!! ❤️ A great MAFIA story! 🔪☠️ With twists and turns that keep you guessing with every page 📑 turn!!

The FMC & MMC are both equally 🤩 perfect!! … The way they react to each other! - They just Complement each other so blinking well!! I love how different they are and how their relationship is developing and evolving!! And the spice is just the right amount of heat 🔥🌶️💋

Bring on book two!!! Totally recommend reading this series!! You won’t regret it!! Xxx
59 reviews3 followers
February 11, 2026
This was the first series I have read from this author and omg I am totally a fan of hers. This book does end in a cliff hanger and you also definitely want to read Prelude the book before this one. I love the spin on the Mafia story. The FMC is a strong girl who doesn't take crap from anyone. It's nice to read a book with a strong FMC. I love how she is growing into herself throughout the book. With her inner thoughts you can see the struggles she really goes through. The spice was amazing and definitely hot. ❤️ You need to read the triggers as this book is not for everyone. I can not wait to read the next book and see what happens. And I will definitely being reading more of Harley Raige books as she is an amazing author. If you like strong FMC, violence, spice, mafia story this is a must read
5 reviews
January 2, 2026
When I tell you I am HOOKED!

When Vittorio says ‘now you are mine, and I am yours. Together we are stronger. Divided, they will fall’ and proceeded to prove he had thought of everything 😍

I did assume either betrayal or death for Matteo, will Ari get to give him her trademark makeover, she’s a strong woman who takes what she wants and lets no one stand in her way

Something big is coming I can feel it 🔥

They are the definition of a power couple, will they withstand what’s to come though…..I really hope so.

Will they burn the world whilst they rise to the top or will the syndicate be proven right…..the writing is brilliant the only downfall is I have to wait for the next book! I both love and hate a cliffhanger 🙈
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Profile Image for Marcia - itsabookthing2021 .
837 reviews21 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 1, 2026
After reading Prelude I couldn't wait to read My Legacy To Take. What a wild ride we have, I really enjoyed reading this book! I love Arianna and her flare for the dramatic - when it comes to her signature move. I love how feisty she is and it's so refreshing to have a bad ass female character who doesn't fall over themselves once the hot guy is on the scene. I love how she continues to be her strong self even if she's got Matteo and Vittorio.
I loved the developments of the storyline, the writing itself is great - pulling you in and holding you there in a chokehold. I love how we have spice as well as action scenes, I think the balance is on point, the twist at the end of the novel I did not see coming! I can't wait to read the next book. That cliffhanger - I need answers.
Profile Image for Joe Kendall.
759 reviews10 followers
February 11, 2026
OMG what a ride. What a cliffhanger. Harley you are amazingly cruel. I love it. 
This book follows on from Prelude and will continue in My Legacy To Break. If you don't like to be left hanging. Make sure you have all three. I have 😺
Arianna is a powerhouse. She had taken over from her father and is now aiming to take her place in a world built around men, their wants and needs. 
She keeps her friends close, now she needs to find out if Vittorio is her enemy or her future. 
I do not want to give anything away. 
These characters are written beautifully. Full of passion, pain and torture. The world is detailed and complete. 
Expect to go through the wringer. The pain is real and the release powerful. 
I highly recommend this book, series, and author
243 reviews2 followers
March 15, 2026
What we have come to realize is that Harley Raige writes amazing female leads and shocking but great cliff hangers.
We are now in the world of mafia, and Arianna finally gets to free herself of the way her family treat her and doing things to survive, we sort of. Shes starting to build her empire and she joins forces, so to speak with the gorgeous brother of the guy her father had promised her to - and if you think that doesn't make that mafia family more determined to come after and destroy her then you need to think again - and more importantly, read this series! This is a story of the rise of a female mafia lead in the best dark romance kinda way!!

This has been a great read and I'm looking forward to jumping right into book 2
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99 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 27, 2025
Wow! I’m hooked I thought the prelude was epic but this blows it away! I love a strong female lead and the more ruthless the better. To have a strong female lead that’s actually in the mafia and is taking them on is just outstanding!

Ari is one woman who sure as hell takes no punches, she doesn’t hold back she unleashes and takes no prisoners. This woman is focused and knows what she wants. She also gets what she wants.

The writing is smooth and flows beautifully without getting lost. The plot is unique and the cliffhanger - damn you woman I need the next book! Like now!!! 🤣
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21 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 31, 2025
Just as Arianna needs to take control of the syndicate, just as Matteo needs to be seen by the woman he loves, just as Vittorio needs Arianna to accept every part of him… I NEED TO KNOW HOW THIS ENDS. The prelude was a good but this blew me out of the water! The violence, the spice, the plot thickening. It’s so good. Harley Raige has always been an impressive author and I am amazed how this series can be this good for being her first Mafia romance series. No doubt in my mind that if you’re this far, asking yourself if you should read it, you already know the dirty little answer.
Profile Image for The.Curly.Reader.
39 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 31, 2025
Wow-wee-woo!!!!!
Another fabulous installment from the Queen of strong female characters 😁

We continue exactly where Prelude (book 0.5) left off, with Arianna continuing her one badass woman mission to destroy a world that has been run by men for years.

Actually Badass doesn't even begin to cover how exceptional this woman is! She knows exactly what she wants and she'll do anything to get it 💪🏼

The story moves along at a nice pace and that cliffhanger ending.....!!!!!
I need book 2 now Miss Raige 🤯😁
4 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
January 12, 2026
ARC read 5/5 5⭐️ 2.5🌶️

Definitely need to make sure you read prelude first, but wow - what a chuffing story! …Surprise love, betrayal and the best ‘makeovers’ I’ve seen in a while - it was 200 pages of bliss

Read cover to cover in one sitting….cause who needs sleep with Arianna and Vittorio!! Loved the intensity between these two and they’re definitely ‘stronger together’

I hate a cliff-hanger usually and I’m pretty sure I was yelling at the last few pages what it was, but I’m convinced…it’s so worth it! I NEED the final instalment now! 💥🔥
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Profile Image for Deeq81reads.
184 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2026
I was fortunate enough to receive this as an ARC read and this is my honest opinion.

OH MY GOD WTAF!!!!!!

YOU MUST READ THE PRELUDE FIRST ITS A MUST !!!

I absolutely devoured this I kept putting it down wanting to make it last longer but at the same time needing to know what happened next.
I loved every thing about this story and can’t believe the cliffhanger it’s been left on.
I’m not putting any spoilers in my review if you love mafia, touch her and ☠️ super strong female energy then this series is for you.
You will not regret it.
1,848 reviews35 followers
December 29, 2025
WOW what a start to this series, I absolutely loved Arianna and Vittorio’s story ❤️❤️❤️ she is one determined, tough woman. She has taken on the Syndicate and plans on winning. So far she is owning her world and they should be worried. Matteo is a problem I hope Vittorio brings him to an end. A definite page turner and very entertaining. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎🖤
Profile Image for Stacie (Bookswithstacie).
244 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 29, 2025
Oh My freaking gods that was such a ride! I loved every minute of this story. It's definitely once you pick it up you can't put it down. You just have to devour it.

I love Arianna, she's a bad ass bitch and such a fantastic character.
Of all the male characters I'm a sloppy mess for Vittorio.

From the writing to the character to the storyline, Everything about this novel is perfect!
New favourite series!
Profile Image for Julie Simpkins.
150 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2026
Gotta love a women who’s had just enough to bring the violence!!

And, boy does she.

Arianna is done playing nice, and quiet. She’s ready to show the “boys club” that she’s better than them.

Vittorio is a little too nice honestly for the boys club. I can’t wait to watch him get mad.

Bellino is the brother of Vittorio and honestly I need more of him. His crazy matched her crazy.

The betrayer makes sense and he’s such a little boy.

Can’t wait for the next book!
Profile Image for Janene .
121 reviews6 followers
January 27, 2026
Absolutely amazing read. What a ride this was and I cant wait to jump into book 2. Arianna is a force to be reckoned with but love seeing her softer side. Vittorio is the underdog when it comes to his family but OMG does he show up. The connection between the MCs is electric and absolutely delicious to read. Bellino is unhinged is the best way, can’t wait to see how book 2 plays out. This story had me on the edge of my seat with the twists. And that cliffhanger ahhh. Highly recommend reading
Profile Image for Justina Staniforth.
Author 5 books51 followers
January 27, 2026
Oh.my.Lord… Vittorio! That is all <3
These are some messed up characters. But would you expect anything else with competing Mafia families?!
Arianna is dark, deadly and as sharp as a blade. And Vittorio is the softness to her hard edges - or is that just one side to him?
With a 50 shades of black brother like Bellino, the depths of hell are the limit.
Can’t wait to see it all come to heads in the conclusion.
4⭐️
4 🌶️
13 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 4, 2026
Arianna Bianchi is taking her rightful place and nothing is standing in her way! Deciding to take control of the Bianchi family as their Donna is just the first rule of the game she’s changing. Arianna is facing obstacles at every turn and not knowing who to trust. She’s fending off attacks coming around every corner. She’s one bad FMC though who keeps on going, let’s see how she comes out of the latest entanglement! Can’t wait for the conclusion!
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81 reviews2 followers
February 9, 2026
Again, I have became OBSESSED with this series. The drama, the gore, the spice. 1000% addicting. Love Ari and Rio together! The way Rio becomes obsessed with her is everything 🥵 love everything about them. 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 on the spice for me!
Matteo really pissed me off in this one but i love that Harley is keeping me on my toes lol obviously still not a fan of Rio's dad and I'm still on the fence about Bellino. We shall see how he is in the next book 🙃
100% still recommend this series!
45 reviews
March 6, 2026
Wow what a book. Read prelude first. Check trigger warnings. This book is explosive - once it starts it doesn’t stop! Arianna is fearless, powerful and decisive when taking her role as the mafia queen. This is one of the best mafia books I have read. Non - stop action with a spicy romance blossoming. Arianna and her husband are chef’s kiss. I can’t wait for part 2 because this ends on such a cliff hanger !!!
Profile Image for Lisa.
858 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 28, 2025
We’ve read the prequel and now it’s TIME for the ‘big guns’

Arianna, in her ‘new’ role……

Vittorio, can’t wait for his ‘new’ role…….

Bellino, does not like where he’s now at………

This is book 1 in the new Legacy series and it packs a 🤛

It has 🩸
It has 🥵
It has 🔪
It has 😵
It is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then the last page!!!!!!!!!!👌👌👌👌👌👌
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Author 2 books8 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 1, 2026
Wow!! The Queen of cliffhangers does it again. This continues on from prelude and sees arianna working to solidify her place and destroying anyone who gets in her way. I loved how spicy this was and I love Arianna as a character she’s such a fiery female boss and I loved vittario he’s perfect in every way. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book after the way this one ended!!
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194 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 7, 2026
F^cking matteo

Am I surprised? Yes and no like I knew someone was gonna double cross her but I never saw this not till the very end LIKE WTF

Anyways thanks for that rollercoaster Harley I am panting for book three now book two had all the questions all the spice and her becoming more unhinged just to be tamed in the nicest way possible ALL TO BE BETRAYED I’m mad but excited 😂😅

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100 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 15, 2026
I always eat up anything by Harley But OMG I absoluteuly live Arianna. such a badass and she is so on the ball and pays attention to 100% to every little detail. and in truly Harley form another cliffhanger. between the nonstop action going from one place to another making my head spin to the 🔥🔥 I am so excited for book 2.
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