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The Devil and Her Details
She’s ready to kill for the truth. He’s ready to kill for her.
Declan
The second a bullet hit my father’s heart, my life changed forever. In that moment, I became the new Boss of the Irish mafia. A role that I’ve been preparing for my whole life.
Revenge is not my first priority, but Zahra has other ideas. Our families have been allied for decades after all. But I never expected the magnetic pull between us.
As much as I want to deny myself, I want her. But she thinks I murdered her father…and my own.
And I’m not sure she’s wrong.
Zahra
Of course they’re shocked I’m the heir—no woman has ever run the Persian Mafia. But my father’s death wasn’t about progress. And I need to avenge him.
All signs point to the one man who had everything to gain. A man so cunning and cruel he killed his own father to take power.
I just have to prove his guilt, which requires me to get close to him.
Close enough that I end up marrying him.
The Devil and Her Details is dual POV Mafia Romance featuring a marriage of convenience between Declan McAlister (the protective, jealous, and possessive Boss to the Irish Mafia), and Zahra Azhimi (expert hacker and new Boss of Persian Empire). Please see the author's note for full list of content warnings.
Declan
The second a bullet hit my father’s heart, my life changed forever. In that moment, I became the new Boss of the Irish mafia. A role that I’ve been preparing for my whole life.
Revenge is not my first priority, but Zahra has other ideas. Our families have been allied for decades after all. But I never expected the magnetic pull between us.
As much as I want to deny myself, I want her. But she thinks I murdered her father…and my own.
And I’m not sure she’s wrong.
Zahra
Of course they’re shocked I’m the heir—no woman has ever run the Persian Mafia. But my father’s death wasn’t about progress. And I need to avenge him.
All signs point to the one man who had everything to gain. A man so cunning and cruel he killed his own father to take power.
I just have to prove his guilt, which requires me to get close to him.
Close enough that I end up marrying him.
The Devil and Her Details is dual POV Mafia Romance featuring a marriage of convenience between Declan McAlister (the protective, jealous, and possessive Boss to the Irish Mafia), and Zahra Azhimi (expert hacker and new Boss of Persian Empire). Please see the author's note for full list of content warnings.
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Published January 16, 2026
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January 31, 2026 DNF…
I love the idea of a female mafia boss AND an arranged marriage? Sign me up!! But this just didn’t work for me personally. I found the writing clunky and very ‘telling’ and I couldn’t get into the story with all the awkward descriptions of things. I think this must be a me thing cause nobody else pointed this out and many readers loved it!!
Thank you so much to the author and LoveNotes PR for the ARC. I really appreciate it.
I love the idea of a female mafia boss AND an arranged marriage? Sign me up!! But this just didn’t work for me personally. I found the writing clunky and very ‘telling’ and I couldn’t get into the story with all the awkward descriptions of things. I think this must be a me thing cause nobody else pointed this out and many readers loved it!!
Thank you so much to the author and LoveNotes PR for the ARC. I really appreciate it.
January 10, 2026
ARC REVIEW | The Devil and Her Details by Mina Myles
Declan & Zahra
Heirs to the Irish & Persian mafia
Their fathers were best friends and both were killed
Declan wants to find out who did this to them and make them pay but can’t deny the immediate attraction he felt for Zahra
Zahra, however, thinks Declan is guilty and she needs to get close to him to get hardcore evidence
Close enough that she decides to marry him 😏
——
This story started off a little slow
Part of me wanted to scream because Declan was so oblivious to the fact that this woman he was so attracted to wanted to kill him 🤣
He was down bad for her - he even took a bullet for her
Zahra had no choice but to have her walls up and made them as thick as possible
She was the first female mafia boss and that was enough pressure on its own
She carried this story on her back and I was here for it
…a boss in the streets and a sub in the sheets 🤭
Also, I totally called it from early on who the suspect was. Proud of myself for that.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Female mafia bosses are something I could definitely get into
Declan & Zahra
Heirs to the Irish & Persian mafia
Their fathers were best friends and both were killed
Declan wants to find out who did this to them and make them pay but can’t deny the immediate attraction he felt for Zahra
Zahra, however, thinks Declan is guilty and she needs to get close to him to get hardcore evidence
Close enough that she decides to marry him 😏
——
This story started off a little slow
Part of me wanted to scream because Declan was so oblivious to the fact that this woman he was so attracted to wanted to kill him 🤣
He was down bad for her - he even took a bullet for her
Zahra had no choice but to have her walls up and made them as thick as possible
She was the first female mafia boss and that was enough pressure on its own
She carried this story on her back and I was here for it
…a boss in the streets and a sub in the sheets 🤭
Also, I totally called it from early on who the suspect was. Proud of myself for that.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Female mafia bosses are something I could definitely get into
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thanks to Love Notes for providing the eARC. This is my honest opinion.
A female Don, a dangerous world, and a romance that sparks at every turn.
In the mafia romance 'The Devil and Her Details', Declan and Zahra step into the role of Don after the deaths of their fathers. Zahra, in particular, faces distrust, many believe a woman could never do the job as well as a man. She is an intriguing main character who must hold her ground in a male-dominated world where every move is scrutinized.
When Zahra begins to suspect that someone from her inner circle may have been involved in her father’s murder, she steps dangerously close to the fire to uncover the truth.
From the very first page, 'The Devil and Her Details' draws you into the story. The writing flows smoothly, the dialogue is laced with humor, and the chemistry between the main characters creates a constant undercurrent of tension. The fast pace and short chapters make it easy to keep turning the pages.
While the storyline can be predictable at times, the threat within the mafia world adds a satisfying layer of tension alongside the romance. The combination of mafia atmosphere, romance, and playful chemistry makes this a story that is easy to get lost in.
A book that proves just how irresistible mafia romance can be.
A female Don, a dangerous world, and a romance that sparks at every turn.
In the mafia romance 'The Devil and Her Details', Declan and Zahra step into the role of Don after the deaths of their fathers. Zahra, in particular, faces distrust, many believe a woman could never do the job as well as a man. She is an intriguing main character who must hold her ground in a male-dominated world where every move is scrutinized.
When Zahra begins to suspect that someone from her inner circle may have been involved in her father’s murder, she steps dangerously close to the fire to uncover the truth.
From the very first page, 'The Devil and Her Details' draws you into the story. The writing flows smoothly, the dialogue is laced with humor, and the chemistry between the main characters creates a constant undercurrent of tension. The fast pace and short chapters make it easy to keep turning the pages.
While the storyline can be predictable at times, the threat within the mafia world adds a satisfying layer of tension alongside the romance. The combination of mafia atmosphere, romance, and playful chemistry makes this a story that is easy to get lost in.
A book that proves just how irresistible mafia romance can be.
January 13, 2026
—— 3,5 ★
⤿〝 Society will spew that it's women who can’t be trusted to lead because they’re too emotional, and yet my afternoon has been filled by one man freaking out because he may have to work with me, 〞
⤷ This has been very good and very entertaining, but to be honest I have felt like a lot of process was missing in the relationship they had?? One day they were left that it was professional and the next they were telling each other that they needed each other, I have not felt that something was missing but removing that it has been quite good
⤷ characters .ᐟ
⋆˙⟡ Zahra
shes a baddie from head to toe, I loved her character and the mentality they have regarding everything and especially her development
❝ Beauty and a sharp mind are weapons that can be wielded just as lethally as a gun. ❞
⋆˙⟡ Declan
A man who yearn is a man who earns, which can be said, he had no chance of resisting Zahra but I feel that his character lacks something that is not well developed at all
❝ If only she knew how tightly she had me wrapped around her finger already. ❞
⤿〝 Society will spew that it's women who can’t be trusted to lead because they’re too emotional, and yet my afternoon has been filled by one man freaking out because he may have to work with me, 〞
⤷ This has been very good and very entertaining, but to be honest I have felt like a lot of process was missing in the relationship they had?? One day they were left that it was professional and the next they were telling each other that they needed each other, I have not felt that something was missing but removing that it has been quite good
⤷ characters .ᐟ
⋆˙⟡ Zahra
shes a baddie from head to toe, I loved her character and the mentality they have regarding everything and especially her development
❝ Beauty and a sharp mind are weapons that can be wielded just as lethally as a gun. ❞
⋆˙⟡ Declan
A man who yearn is a man who earns, which can be said, he had no chance of resisting Zahra but I feel that his character lacks something that is not well developed at all
❝ If only she knew how tightly she had me wrapped around her finger already. ❞
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5⭐ ARC Review
'The Devil and Her Details'
She’s ready to kill for the truth. He’s ready to kill for her.
🩸 Marriage of Convenience
🩸 Mafia Romance
🩸 Banter
🩸 He falls first
🩸 Enemies to Lovers
🩸 Touch her and die
🩸 Forced Proximity
🩸 Romantic Suspense
I absolutely love when a story features a main FMC as a badass, especially when it comes to novels containing the Mafia world. It's really a nice change. Zahra is our fierce, determined next heir to the Persian Empire. A young, underestimated women who has been kept hidden her whole life by her father for her safety. Declan our protective and possessive MMC, is the heir to the Irish Mafia. These two characters are brought together ultimately due to the death's of both their fathers, two best friends.
To keep relations and business operational, they must work together for both family legacies and for their fathers honor.
Amongst traitors, multiple assassination attempts and feelings they both can't ignore any longer, it's a fight for life!
I loved these characters. Both separately dealing with past and current trauma. Find their way in each other, exposing secrets, self doubt and worth. Learning to trust, when in there world, trust can be a death sentence. Giving in to undeniable passion they can't ignore. The action and suspense kept me not being able to put this read down. Secrets and betrayal, I was totally whiplashed. Great writing style and the POV view was a helpful understanding of character views. I absolutely loved the banter in this story, especially from other characters as well. I really enjoyed this read, Thank you for the opportunity ♥️
'The Devil and Her Details'
She’s ready to kill for the truth. He’s ready to kill for her.
🩸 Marriage of Convenience
🩸 Mafia Romance
🩸 Banter
🩸 He falls first
🩸 Enemies to Lovers
🩸 Touch her and die
🩸 Forced Proximity
🩸 Romantic Suspense
I absolutely love when a story features a main FMC as a badass, especially when it comes to novels containing the Mafia world. It's really a nice change. Zahra is our fierce, determined next heir to the Persian Empire. A young, underestimated women who has been kept hidden her whole life by her father for her safety. Declan our protective and possessive MMC, is the heir to the Irish Mafia. These two characters are brought together ultimately due to the death's of both their fathers, two best friends.
To keep relations and business operational, they must work together for both family legacies and for their fathers honor.
Amongst traitors, multiple assassination attempts and feelings they both can't ignore any longer, it's a fight for life!
I loved these characters. Both separately dealing with past and current trauma. Find their way in each other, exposing secrets, self doubt and worth. Learning to trust, when in there world, trust can be a death sentence. Giving in to undeniable passion they can't ignore. The action and suspense kept me not being able to put this read down. Secrets and betrayal, I was totally whiplashed. Great writing style and the POV view was a helpful understanding of character views. I absolutely loved the banter in this story, especially from other characters as well. I really enjoyed this read, Thank you for the opportunity ♥️
January 21, 2026
I was extremely excited for this release as I loved/liked a lot previous Mina Myle’s books I read (2 books) and excuse me but the tropes? The blurb? Mob boss x mob boss AND she’s a total badass?! Sing me the f up!
And that’s what I did. I signed up for the ARC. I got it (big thanks to LoveNotesPR 🩷) but then I started reading and I knew from the early pages it won’t be a full 5 stars.
At first I thought it might be me but it wasn’t, it was the book or maybe I should put it this way: it was how the book landed for me.
I can see it being a 4 or 5 star read to some but to me it’s a 3.5 tops and setting it as goodreads 3.
The book is not *that* long but it felt like it. I kept pausing and putting it back up but I wasn’t really invested. In the first 100 pages it really got on my nerves how many times the FMC was so sure the MMC killed their fathers. But then she pretty much believed him he didn’t out of the blue. It felt like the evidence or lack of it is important only how and when it fits the story and is not really consistent.
The writing is not specifically bad, it’s ok but there was something in how the story progressed and was written that didn’t make me invested much or feel any tension or interest in the “mystery” part.
All the tropes made me so excited but the execution felt lacking for me.
I plan to continue reading any new books by Mina when it comes to contemporary romance but I don’t think I will read the mafia ones. I might change my mind but for now this mafia romance didn’t give me *the feels* I expect from this genre. I wanted to love this book and I did, before I read it, but sadly it didn’t deliver for me.
And that’s what I did. I signed up for the ARC. I got it (big thanks to LoveNotesPR 🩷) but then I started reading and I knew from the early pages it won’t be a full 5 stars.
At first I thought it might be me but it wasn’t, it was the book or maybe I should put it this way: it was how the book landed for me.
I can see it being a 4 or 5 star read to some but to me it’s a 3.5 tops and setting it as goodreads 3.
The book is not *that* long but it felt like it. I kept pausing and putting it back up but I wasn’t really invested. In the first 100 pages it really got on my nerves how many times the FMC was so sure the MMC killed their fathers. But then she pretty much believed him he didn’t out of the blue. It felt like the evidence or lack of it is important only how and when it fits the story and is not really consistent.
The writing is not specifically bad, it’s ok but there was something in how the story progressed and was written that didn’t make me invested much or feel any tension or interest in the “mystery” part.
All the tropes made me so excited but the execution felt lacking for me.
I plan to continue reading any new books by Mina when it comes to contemporary romance but I don’t think I will read the mafia ones. I might change my mind but for now this mafia romance didn’t give me *the feels* I expect from this genre. I wanted to love this book and I did, before I read it, but sadly it didn’t deliver for me.
January 12, 2026
Thank you to Love Notes PR and Mina Myles for the E-Arc!
To finally say I have read one of my most anticipated reads since last year is such an honor!!
The Devil In Her Details is a Mafia Romance between to recently appointed head bosses who have both experienced terrible loss, Zahra Azhimi has inherited the Persian Empire and Declan McAlister has inherited the Irish Mafia. New alliances, new faces, and new threats...
Trust isn't easily given especially when all signs say you cannot even trust the irresistible allure of the man who killed his father.
TENSIONNNNN!!!
To be a fly in the wall throughout this entire book had me even feeling fomo, the chemistry is sicking and the stakes are high. Truly so worth reading! Just like I have experienced, readers will be enticed by Zahra's intelligence and Declan's determination.
Zahra is not only the head of the Persian Empire but she's an expert hacker, her talents are honestly endless. She's hot, smart, and LETHAL. Seeing how committed she is to her father's legacy was truly beautiful. In grief, there is loss but there is resilience and Zahra perfectly represents that.
Declan is hardhead and passionate, he's so used to going by the rules but that immediately gets thrown out the second he lays eyes on Zahra. The man is devoted, not to his job but to Zahra. We could all use a Declan in our lives.
So excited for everyone to read this! I hope Mina Myles has much more in store for readers in the future.
To finally say I have read one of my most anticipated reads since last year is such an honor!!
The Devil In Her Details is a Mafia Romance between to recently appointed head bosses who have both experienced terrible loss, Zahra Azhimi has inherited the Persian Empire and Declan McAlister has inherited the Irish Mafia. New alliances, new faces, and new threats...
Trust isn't easily given especially when all signs say you cannot even trust the irresistible allure of the man who killed his father.
TENSIONNNNN!!!
To be a fly in the wall throughout this entire book had me even feeling fomo, the chemistry is sicking and the stakes are high. Truly so worth reading! Just like I have experienced, readers will be enticed by Zahra's intelligence and Declan's determination.
Zahra is not only the head of the Persian Empire but she's an expert hacker, her talents are honestly endless. She's hot, smart, and LETHAL. Seeing how committed she is to her father's legacy was truly beautiful. In grief, there is loss but there is resilience and Zahra perfectly represents that.
Declan is hardhead and passionate, he's so used to going by the rules but that immediately gets thrown out the second he lays eyes on Zahra. The man is devoted, not to his job but to Zahra. We could all use a Declan in our lives.
So excited for everyone to read this! I hope Mina Myles has much more in store for readers in the future.
February 2, 2026
Zahra Azhimi and Declan McAlister have two things in common, both of their fathers were murdered and both of them are now the heir to their mafias. Zahra is the new boss of the Persian Empire after the loss of her father and Declan is the new boss of the Irish Mafia after the loss of his father. Zahra thinks that Declan murdered her father and wants to discover the truth, no matter what means necessary and bring justice to his death. Declan needs to get married for a specific reason and marries Zahra. Will she get the answers that she was hoping for? Is Declan guilty? Who killed their fathers? Is this just a marriage out of a convenience or is it something more?
This book was so cute to me in the ways that Declan is like a golden retriever, always there for her. The way he yearns for her and quite literally has him wrapped around her finger is UGH. I did like the storyline and the plot twists throughout the book. The spice in this was through the roof in a good way. I definitely think this book would be great for anyone who loves mafia romances, a man who will do anything for his woman, and a strong female main character that doesn’t mess around!
Thank you so much to Mina Myles and Love Notes PR for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so cute to me in the ways that Declan is like a golden retriever, always there for her. The way he yearns for her and quite literally has him wrapped around her finger is UGH. I did like the storyline and the plot twists throughout the book. The spice in this was through the roof in a good way. I definitely think this book would be great for anyone who loves mafia romances, a man who will do anything for his woman, and a strong female main character that doesn’t mess around!
Thank you so much to Mina Myles and Love Notes PR for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review.
January 23, 2026
2.5 ⭐ rounded up
"if only she knew how tightly she had me wrapped around her finger already."
i'm a big mafia/dark romance fan, and i felt so drawn in by the tropes when they were first released, but the execution for this book wasn't fulfilled in the way i thought it would be. personally, the mafia romance vibe is very hard to get right, although i do think this book has potential, it just needs some tweaking and more research done on the topic. definitely a good read for those wanting an intro to mafia romance books!
i did find myself thoroughly enjoying the book in the last 30-40%, but everything prior to the last third of the book felt rushed and a little all over the place. there were also character traits that i didn't like/vibe with, such as declan being a "pleasure dom" (i really didn't enjoy how that was introduced and some of his explicit dialogue during the spicy scenes were a bit cringy to me), and the fact that zahra was a "professional hacker" wasn't carried out as professionally as i would have liked.
as for the side characters, i loved azula (zahra's second) and i would love to see a book written about her. i was also drawn do aidan (declan's brother), and i would love to see more on him in the future as well. and that cover? so gorgeous! i'll definitely be looking forward to the author's future books, especially her contemporary romances.
❤︎ "my wife"
❤︎ he falls first
❤︎ boy obsessed
❤︎ mafia romance
❤︎ marriage of convenience
thank you so much to the author and lovenotes pr for the e-arc!
"if only she knew how tightly she had me wrapped around her finger already."
i'm a big mafia/dark romance fan, and i felt so drawn in by the tropes when they were first released, but the execution for this book wasn't fulfilled in the way i thought it would be. personally, the mafia romance vibe is very hard to get right, although i do think this book has potential, it just needs some tweaking and more research done on the topic. definitely a good read for those wanting an intro to mafia romance books!
i did find myself thoroughly enjoying the book in the last 30-40%, but everything prior to the last third of the book felt rushed and a little all over the place. there were also character traits that i didn't like/vibe with, such as declan being a "pleasure dom" (i really didn't enjoy how that was introduced and some of his explicit dialogue during the spicy scenes were a bit cringy to me), and the fact that zahra was a "professional hacker" wasn't carried out as professionally as i would have liked.
as for the side characters, i loved azula (zahra's second) and i would love to see a book written about her. i was also drawn do aidan (declan's brother), and i would love to see more on him in the future as well. and that cover? so gorgeous! i'll definitely be looking forward to the author's future books, especially her contemporary romances.
❤︎ "my wife"
❤︎ he falls first
❤︎ boy obsessed
❤︎ mafia romance
❤︎ marriage of convenience
thank you so much to the author and lovenotes pr for the e-arc!
January 11, 2026
I usually do not love mafia romance, but this one really worked for me. The Devil and Her Details surprised me in the best way 🖤 The romance was done so well, with he falls first, marriage of convenience, and so many my wife moments that had me smiling 😍
The chemistry felt natural and the story stayed engaging without losing the emotional depth. I flew through it and stayed invested the whole time 📖✨
I am so thankful I received this as an ARC and truly appreciate the chance to read it early 💫🙏
Overall an easy four star read for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend if you want a mafia romance that is done right 😌🔥
The chemistry felt natural and the story stayed engaging without losing the emotional depth. I flew through it and stayed invested the whole time 📖✨
I am so thankful I received this as an ARC and truly appreciate the chance to read it early 💫🙏
Overall an easy four star read for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend if you want a mafia romance that is done right 😌🔥
January 16, 2026
Love the cover! It’s giving boss babe. Very sexy.
Each of them Taking over as boss of their respective mafias since the murders of their fathers who were best friends.
Our FMC Zahra needs to prove not only to herself, but every doubter (mostly men) that she is very capable of being the boss of the Persian Empire her father left to her.
Our MMC Declan is one loyal, sexy, and dedicated man who grew up in the midst of his fathers reign. He is now tasked in running the Irish Mafia with his brother Aiden as his right hand man. His uncle, who was his fathers right hand man, isn’t happy about his decision.
I liked the two POVs. While one is trying his best to become true allies; friends, The other is trying to figure out how to expose them and their treacherous ways for what the other thinks is their true character: a murderer. That was the first third of the book. Which I liked. Then each part after that unfortunately just didn’t work for me.
The repetition of losing their fathers in every. Single. Chapter. Irked me! Multiple times. In pretty much every chapter.
The constant “oh I know he’s up to no good. He can’t fool me, I’m a computer hacking bad ass, nobody can get anything over me” “my suspicions about his deceit is legit, all the evidence I’m collecting… blah, blah, blah. When in actuality it’s circumstantial “evidence” the fact that they were looking into someone framing the Italians when in actuality someone was framing Declan and she was so adamant of being right she was blind to the truth. It was just so obvious.
There was a scene where Declan was in the room with Maura with the door closed apologizing to her for his choice of words then all of a sudden they are back in the kitchen with Aiden and Maura is about to cook breakfast… it just didn’t make sense. It wasn’t transitional whatsoever. I had to re-read it a couple of times because I thought I was missing something.
Declan flying off the handle at any little thing someone says about HIS wife didn’t have me swooning for him. It was irksome. His wife this his wife that. Grating.
The last part of the book was dragging for me and I just couldn’t get with the kinky parts or the spice. It wasn’t giving Dom/Sub to me, especially the things he was saying to her :
“I can’t have all these people here know what a dirty little thing you are.”
Thing?! Yeah. No.
Also, where did the infatuation come from?!? One day they finally meet face to face, the next they’re in love?! It was just too fast, unbelievable & unrealistic. Also, it was an easy guess as to who was the villain in all of this was. Furthermore, there were a bit more errors than I liked to see, hard to ignore.
Not a bad read at all. I think this was my first mafia romance so Im not sure what I should have expected. Definitely want to dibble dabble in more.
Thank you Love Notes and Mina Myles for the eARC. All opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Each of them Taking over as boss of their respective mafias since the murders of their fathers who were best friends.
Our FMC Zahra needs to prove not only to herself, but every doubter (mostly men) that she is very capable of being the boss of the Persian Empire her father left to her.
Our MMC Declan is one loyal, sexy, and dedicated man who grew up in the midst of his fathers reign. He is now tasked in running the Irish Mafia with his brother Aiden as his right hand man. His uncle, who was his fathers right hand man, isn’t happy about his decision.
I liked the two POVs. While one is trying his best to become true allies; friends, The other is trying to figure out how to expose them and their treacherous ways for what the other thinks is their true character: a murderer. That was the first third of the book. Which I liked. Then each part after that unfortunately just didn’t work for me.
The repetition of losing their fathers in every. Single. Chapter. Irked me! Multiple times. In pretty much every chapter.
The constant “oh I know he’s up to no good. He can’t fool me, I’m a computer hacking bad ass, nobody can get anything over me” “my suspicions about his deceit is legit, all the evidence I’m collecting… blah, blah, blah. When in actuality it’s circumstantial “evidence” the fact that they were looking into someone framing the Italians when in actuality someone was framing Declan and she was so adamant of being right she was blind to the truth. It was just so obvious.
There was a scene where Declan was in the room with Maura with the door closed apologizing to her for his choice of words then all of a sudden they are back in the kitchen with Aiden and Maura is about to cook breakfast… it just didn’t make sense. It wasn’t transitional whatsoever. I had to re-read it a couple of times because I thought I was missing something.
Declan flying off the handle at any little thing someone says about HIS wife didn’t have me swooning for him. It was irksome. His wife this his wife that. Grating.
The last part of the book was dragging for me and I just couldn’t get with the kinky parts or the spice. It wasn’t giving Dom/Sub to me, especially the things he was saying to her :
“I can’t have all these people here know what a dirty little thing you are.”
Thing?! Yeah. No.
Also, where did the infatuation come from?!? One day they finally meet face to face, the next they’re in love?! It was just too fast, unbelievable & unrealistic. Also, it was an easy guess as to who was the villain in all of this was. Furthermore, there were a bit more errors than I liked to see, hard to ignore.
Not a bad read at all. I think this was my first mafia romance so Im not sure what I should have expected. Definitely want to dibble dabble in more.
Thank you Love Notes and Mina Myles for the eARC. All opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are entirely my own.
January 16, 2026
Looking for a badass FMC and down bad MMC with killer instinct? Then LOOK NO FURTHER. This steamy, mafia romance had me in a chokehold; I just can't help falling for dangerous, messy characters who do the wrong thing in the hopes for better. Thanks Love Notes PR and Mina Myles for selecting me as an ARC reader!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
"Let this be a reminder to anyone who dares challenge me, my family, and my allies. When you take aim at the devil, make sure you don't miss. Because if you do, I promise I won't."
Zahra inherits the role as the new Don of the Persian mafia after the death of her father and his best friend. No woman has ever run the mafia and many seek to take her down. Her first role as boss is to find out who killed her father, and her first suspect is the son of her late fathers ally. Though he plays the grieving son well, she leverages their parent's previous alliance to keep him close. But is the enemy truly who she thinks?
Since his fathers death Declan has had to deal with the aftermath and chaos of his inherited role as head of the Irish mafia. With a rat in his inner circle and other mafias running rampant, Zahra offers a fake marriage to keep everyone in check and strengthen their positions as not to be messed with. Unbeknownst to him she is keeping her enemies close and trying to prove his guilt, and he's not quite sure that she's wrong.
"And whether he realizes it or not, those words have just sealed his fate. Because he's right. He is mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill."
Zahra is the epitome of female rage and I love it. Whilst she and Declan are so casually dark - like they're in a pew pew scene and it's so satire and at moments funny - you can't help but root for them. Their chemistry is a slow, torturous burn that ignites into something so consuming. It's refreshing to have a dominant woman with a dominant, down bad man who is willing to submit. I would have liked the hate to have burned deeper at the beginning but the slow-burn kept me on my toes.
"Soon, my sweet wife, you're going to lose all that control you have and let yourself take what you want. And when you do, I'll be more than ready to give it to you."
The balance between the romance and plot was perfect! There were so many plot twists and obstacles they had to overcome together and individually, keeping me enthralled in their own journey of self-reflection and growth. The elements of found family with their second in commands also provided many funny moments that had me kicking my feet. The grief journey was a major part of the storyline and added emotional depth to the story. When I first saw this up for an ARC I knew it was going to be incredible and it delivered 100%!
"It wouldn't be entirely out of the question that he changes his mind. decide to go from your killer to a stalker after your own heart." Bingo. Now her fantasies made sense. "You're reading dark romance again, aren't you?"
What's included:
🥀Mafia Romance
🥀Marriage of Convenience
🥀Touch her and die
🥀He falls first (and harder)
🥀He yearns for her
🥀Romantic suspense
🥀Found Family
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
"Let this be a reminder to anyone who dares challenge me, my family, and my allies. When you take aim at the devil, make sure you don't miss. Because if you do, I promise I won't."
Zahra inherits the role as the new Don of the Persian mafia after the death of her father and his best friend. No woman has ever run the mafia and many seek to take her down. Her first role as boss is to find out who killed her father, and her first suspect is the son of her late fathers ally. Though he plays the grieving son well, she leverages their parent's previous alliance to keep him close. But is the enemy truly who she thinks?
Since his fathers death Declan has had to deal with the aftermath and chaos of his inherited role as head of the Irish mafia. With a rat in his inner circle and other mafias running rampant, Zahra offers a fake marriage to keep everyone in check and strengthen their positions as not to be messed with. Unbeknownst to him she is keeping her enemies close and trying to prove his guilt, and he's not quite sure that she's wrong.
"And whether he realizes it or not, those words have just sealed his fate. Because he's right. He is mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill."
Zahra is the epitome of female rage and I love it. Whilst she and Declan are so casually dark - like they're in a pew pew scene and it's so satire and at moments funny - you can't help but root for them. Their chemistry is a slow, torturous burn that ignites into something so consuming. It's refreshing to have a dominant woman with a dominant, down bad man who is willing to submit. I would have liked the hate to have burned deeper at the beginning but the slow-burn kept me on my toes.
"Soon, my sweet wife, you're going to lose all that control you have and let yourself take what you want. And when you do, I'll be more than ready to give it to you."
The balance between the romance and plot was perfect! There were so many plot twists and obstacles they had to overcome together and individually, keeping me enthralled in their own journey of self-reflection and growth. The elements of found family with their second in commands also provided many funny moments that had me kicking my feet. The grief journey was a major part of the storyline and added emotional depth to the story. When I first saw this up for an ARC I knew it was going to be incredible and it delivered 100%!
"It wouldn't be entirely out of the question that he changes his mind. decide to go from your killer to a stalker after your own heart." Bingo. Now her fantasies made sense. "You're reading dark romance again, aren't you?"
What's included:
🥀Mafia Romance
🥀Marriage of Convenience
🥀Touch her and die
🥀He falls first (and harder)
🥀He yearns for her
🥀Romantic suspense
🥀Found Family
January 16, 2026
All you had to tell me was that this book starts with becoming the boss of the Irish mafia AND OUR FMC IS OF THE PERSIAN MAFIA and I was immediately sat. say less. Mafia romance is always going to be on the table for me I don’t know what it is about these stories but they get me every single time.The Devil and Her Details is a dual POV mafia romance that follows Declan McAlister who steps into power as the new boss of the Irish mafia after his father is murdered and Zahra Azhimi who becomes the first woman to ever run the Persian Mafia. Zahra is convinced Declan is responsible for her father’s death, and she’s determined to prove it even if that means getting close enough to him to marry him. What starts as a marriage of convenience built on suspicion, grief, and revenge quickly turns into something way more dangerous: real feelings.I absolutely loved the characters, and I fell hard for this world. Zahra is such a strong female lead an absolute badass. She’s smart, ruthless when she needs to be, and unapologetically powerful. Watching her navigate a male dominated world while plotting revenge was one of my favorite parts of the story. And Declan is a Protective, jealous, possessive mafia boss energy done right. The chemistry between them was so good full of tension, distrust, and that magnetic pull you can’t ignore even when you want to.This was my first book by this author, and it definitely will not be my last. The pacing kept me hooked, the romance delivered, and the story had everything I want when I’m in the mood for a mafia read. Overall, this was a really solid, addictive romance, and if you love morally gray characters, powerful women, and forced proximity with high stakes, you need this on your shelf. Highly recommend adding The Devil and Her Details to your TBR it comes out January 16, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
January 16, 2026
Okay where to begin.. It’s been a minute since I’ve read a mafia romance, and I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed them. I had my eye on this book from the second the author announced it, and let me tell you..The wait was WORTH IT. From beginning to end, this story had me locked in. I adored the two main characters. The fact the she’s the heir to the Persian Empire, AND he’s the boss of the Irish mafia??? Sign. Me. Up.
While the story initially starts off slow, it paints the picture of how things got to where we are. We’re given essential back story, and lore surrounding these two mafia families, which is crucial. This story is filled with passion, twists, betrayal and grief. But when all the pieces finally come together, the story resonates deeply and feels complete.
Declan being completely down bad for Zahra, was adorable.
Zahra, was a lethal mafia boss who captured my heart from the beginning. Together? These two were electric. The tension and chemistry between them delivered everything I wanted and more. I was smiling and giggling at my Kindle as if I were the one in the story. I simply couldn’t get enough of them.
Even though I saw the ending coming, it didn’t diminish how much I enjoyed this story. I was swooning, emotionally invested, and rooting for their happiness until the very end.
If you love mafia romance with strong characters, and a plot that keeps you gripped, this is a MUST read!
While the story initially starts off slow, it paints the picture of how things got to where we are. We’re given essential back story, and lore surrounding these two mafia families, which is crucial. This story is filled with passion, twists, betrayal and grief. But when all the pieces finally come together, the story resonates deeply and feels complete.
Declan being completely down bad for Zahra, was adorable.
Zahra, was a lethal mafia boss who captured my heart from the beginning. Together? These two were electric. The tension and chemistry between them delivered everything I wanted and more. I was smiling and giggling at my Kindle as if I were the one in the story. I simply couldn’t get enough of them.
Even though I saw the ending coming, it didn’t diminish how much I enjoyed this story. I was swooning, emotionally invested, and rooting for their happiness until the very end.
If you love mafia romance with strong characters, and a plot that keeps you gripped, this is a MUST read!
January 21, 2026
Disclaimer: Received an ARC from Love Notes PR / Mina Myles. This did not affect my review in any way.
I wanted to love this one so badly, but I just didn't. It fell completely flat for me. It's my first mafia romance, so it's possible that some of my gripe with it is that it's not a subgenre for me - although I would maybe be interested in reading a few more to figure out for sure.
I nearly DNF'd the book by the time I reached the 15-20% mark but decided to skim-ish read through 50%. The plot started picking up around that point, so I was able to push myself through the second half, which was an improvement upon the first half but still had many of the same issues as the first half.
My main issue with the book was that I found the prose and dialogue so clunky and unnatural. Some of the dialogue felt unnecessary, and as other reviewers have noted, there is a LOT of "telling" rather than showing. The romance was also not super compelling to me, perhaps due to the writing and perhaps due to the plotting/pacing. I know it's a slow burn, but I didn't feel enough tension and then the switch to building the romance. Things felt super sudden and surface-level. The spicy scenes were decently well-written though. Again, the romance feel didn't quite hit the mark for me, and it felt like the audience was at a distance from the characters. But those scenes were standouts compared to the rest of the story and writing.
If it's a slow burn book, it's also a slow burn plot. As I mentioned, the first half completely drags and then the last 20% felt like speedrunning through plot points and resolution. I saw the plot "twist" from a million miles away and pretty much only kept reading because I wanted to know if my guess about who the villain was (made at about the 10% mark) was correct - and it was.
All in all, I was drawn in by the cover and the author's promos on Instagram but the book ultimately fell flat for me. If I wasn't reading this for review purposes, I likely would have DNF'd it. But if you love a slow burn and don't mind a potentially slower pace and if you like mafia romances featuring soft characters (who still aren't afraid to get their hands dirty when they need to) or if you like mafia romances and like the idea of a slightly unconventional mafia boss (loved the idea of computer hacking and technology as a key part of a current day mafia empire), you might enjoy this!
I wanted to love this one so badly, but I just didn't. It fell completely flat for me. It's my first mafia romance, so it's possible that some of my gripe with it is that it's not a subgenre for me - although I would maybe be interested in reading a few more to figure out for sure.
I nearly DNF'd the book by the time I reached the 15-20% mark but decided to skim-ish read through 50%. The plot started picking up around that point, so I was able to push myself through the second half, which was an improvement upon the first half but still had many of the same issues as the first half.
My main issue with the book was that I found the prose and dialogue so clunky and unnatural. Some of the dialogue felt unnecessary, and as other reviewers have noted, there is a LOT of "telling" rather than showing. The romance was also not super compelling to me, perhaps due to the writing and perhaps due to the plotting/pacing. I know it's a slow burn, but I didn't feel enough tension and then the switch to building the romance. Things felt super sudden and surface-level. The spicy scenes were decently well-written though. Again, the romance feel didn't quite hit the mark for me, and it felt like the audience was at a distance from the characters. But those scenes were standouts compared to the rest of the story and writing.
If it's a slow burn book, it's also a slow burn plot. As I mentioned, the first half completely drags and then the last 20% felt like speedrunning through plot points and resolution. I saw the plot "twist" from a million miles away and pretty much only kept reading because I wanted to know if my guess about who the villain was (made at about the 10% mark) was correct - and it was.
All in all, I was drawn in by the cover and the author's promos on Instagram but the book ultimately fell flat for me. If I wasn't reading this for review purposes, I likely would have DNF'd it. But if you love a slow burn and don't mind a potentially slower pace and if you like mafia romances featuring soft characters (who still aren't afraid to get their hands dirty when they need to) or if you like mafia romances and like the idea of a slightly unconventional mafia boss (loved the idea of computer hacking and technology as a key part of a current day mafia empire), you might enjoy this!
January 14, 2026
Final rating 3.25/5
Thank you to Love Notes PR and Mina Myles for an ARC of this book.
The Devil and Her Details follows Declan and Zahra as they take on the Don roles of their respective families following the murders of their fathers. Unbeknownst to Declan, however, Zahra is under the impression Declan is responsible for the murders and is set to catch him in his lie.
What I thought really worked for this book was the concept of an enemies to lovers storyline where only one party was aware of them being enemies. Declan is aware that Zahra doesn’t really like him, but is completely unaware as to why and is set on them becoming friends. The marriage of convenience also did work with the plot and added an extra layer in their relationship.
The writing style itself didn’t resonate with me as much. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what didn’t work for me. The progression of the relationship wasn’t as strong. There was a lot of telling rather than showing, so a lot of the friendship and trust built between Declan and Zahra happened off page. I thought that more of their interactions being shown in that regard would have made the relationship more believable on an emotional level.
Overall, there were things that really worked for me in this story, and other elements that were not as strong. The Devil and her Details releases January 16 2026.
Thank you to Love Notes PR and Mina Myles for an ARC of this book.
The Devil and Her Details follows Declan and Zahra as they take on the Don roles of their respective families following the murders of their fathers. Unbeknownst to Declan, however, Zahra is under the impression Declan is responsible for the murders and is set to catch him in his lie.
What I thought really worked for this book was the concept of an enemies to lovers storyline where only one party was aware of them being enemies. Declan is aware that Zahra doesn’t really like him, but is completely unaware as to why and is set on them becoming friends. The marriage of convenience also did work with the plot and added an extra layer in their relationship.
The writing style itself didn’t resonate with me as much. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what didn’t work for me. The progression of the relationship wasn’t as strong. There was a lot of telling rather than showing, so a lot of the friendship and trust built between Declan and Zahra happened off page. I thought that more of their interactions being shown in that regard would have made the relationship more believable on an emotional level.
Overall, there were things that really worked for me in this story, and other elements that were not as strong. The Devil and her Details releases January 16 2026.
January 12, 2026
ARC COPY READ || Thanks to @Love Notes PR and @Mina Myles
What to expect:
💍 Marriage of Convenience
🤭 “My Wife”
🖤 Mafia Romance
💀 He Kills for Her
💘 He Falls First and Harder
💞 Fated Lovers
🥰 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
💟 Diverse Cultures and Traditions
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Spice
📚 BLURB 📚
She's ready to kill for the truth.
He's ready to kill for her.
I absolutely loved this book! It definitely is written beautifully if you love mafia romances and a FMC who is totally in charge of everyone and everything around her.
This book carries a strong female lead with a man who will do anything for her. If you like romance tropes where the characters are morally grey, badasses and extremely strong leaders then this book is definitely for you.
I never liked predictable romance or books but this book had me hooked and rethinking. You immediately get hooked right in the beginning when the FMC, Zahra, is introduced and you can tell she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. Zahra will do anything she sets her mind to and there is no getting in her way. Declan, the MMC, is the one guy she wants but not in the way you think. Or is it? 🤭❤️
What to expect:
💍 Marriage of Convenience
🤭 “My Wife”
🖤 Mafia Romance
💀 He Kills for Her
💘 He Falls First and Harder
💞 Fated Lovers
🥰 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
💟 Diverse Cultures and Traditions
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Spice
📚 BLURB 📚
She's ready to kill for the truth.
He's ready to kill for her.
I absolutely loved this book! It definitely is written beautifully if you love mafia romances and a FMC who is totally in charge of everyone and everything around her.
This book carries a strong female lead with a man who will do anything for her. If you like romance tropes where the characters are morally grey, badasses and extremely strong leaders then this book is definitely for you.
I never liked predictable romance or books but this book had me hooked and rethinking. You immediately get hooked right in the beginning when the FMC, Zahra, is introduced and you can tell she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. Zahra will do anything she sets her mind to and there is no getting in her way. Declan, the MMC, is the one guy she wants but not in the way you think. Or is it? 🤭❤️
January 16, 2026
This book delivered such a great spin to the mafia romance genre! Declan and Zahra suddenly find themselves thrust into the helm of their family’s respective mafias after the murder of both of their fathers. Zahra is suspicious that Declan was behind it and wants to get closer to him to prove it. However the more time they spend together, the more they start to care for one another.
I really loved this take on mafia romance. I especially loved seeing a woman of color in a leadership position. Even if she hadn’t been thrust into said position due to the death of her father, she would have earned it anyway. She’s intelligent, fierce and commands respect. She’s a total badass. As for Declan, any time an MMC falls first for the FMC, I just eat it up. He’s just as enamored and impressed with Zahra as I was. This had a great plot that kept the pace well and a twist at the end I did not see coming.
If you’re looking for something fresh and new in regard to a mafia romance, I definitely recommend picking this book up!
I received an eARC from Love Notes PR. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really loved this take on mafia romance. I especially loved seeing a woman of color in a leadership position. Even if she hadn’t been thrust into said position due to the death of her father, she would have earned it anyway. She’s intelligent, fierce and commands respect. She’s a total badass. As for Declan, any time an MMC falls first for the FMC, I just eat it up. He’s just as enamored and impressed with Zahra as I was. This had a great plot that kept the pace well and a twist at the end I did not see coming.
If you’re looking for something fresh and new in regard to a mafia romance, I definitely recommend picking this book up!
I received an eARC from Love Notes PR. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 21, 2026
The Devil & Her Details
By: Mina Myles
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Genre: Mafia Romance
Released: 1/16/2026
☠️Marriage of Convenience
💍 He Falls First & Harder
☠️Enemies to Lovers
💍 Irish Mob Boss x Persian Mob Boss
☠️Forced Proximity
———*———*———-
My thoughts:
Oh my my! Declan & Zara are just everything!! The tension and chemistry between them two is what I loved the most! Of course it starts off soooo messy but I loved how we got the backend of their relationship and why it was so messy to begin with. Zara is my fav! She’s such a strong person even after everything she’s been through!
And ohhhh that betrayal; man I was pissed!!! But it did makeup at the end.
Favorite Quotes:
“Whatever you need. Whenever you need it. I’m yours.” The words fall off his lips like they're a promise to me. And whether he realizes it or not, those words have just sealed his fate. Because he’s right. He is mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill.
I received an advance reader copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you Mina for the ARC! I appreciate it!
As a reminder please always check TWs!
By: Mina Myles
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Genre: Mafia Romance
Released: 1/16/2026
☠️Marriage of Convenience
💍 He Falls First & Harder
☠️Enemies to Lovers
💍 Irish Mob Boss x Persian Mob Boss
☠️Forced Proximity
———*———*———-
My thoughts:
Oh my my! Declan & Zara are just everything!! The tension and chemistry between them two is what I loved the most! Of course it starts off soooo messy but I loved how we got the backend of their relationship and why it was so messy to begin with. Zara is my fav! She’s such a strong person even after everything she’s been through!
And ohhhh that betrayal; man I was pissed!!! But it did makeup at the end.
Favorite Quotes:
“Whatever you need. Whenever you need it. I’m yours.” The words fall off his lips like they're a promise to me. And whether he realizes it or not, those words have just sealed his fate. Because he’s right. He is mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill.
I received an advance reader copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you Mina for the ARC! I appreciate it!
As a reminder please always check TWs!
January 20, 2026
arc review!!
this was SO GOOD. Listen i love me some mafia romance and some morally grey characters, and this was that!!!!
Declan my love!!! He was down BAD! From the second he saw her my man knew what he wanted, and he WORKED FOR HER. He took a BULLET FOR HERRRRR.
Zahra was an absolute icon. She knew she was a badass and did not let anyone convince her otherwise. And while she was a badass she also had the softest heart. The way she loved Declan was so cute and the character development within her was so good!
The plot of this was so good. The pov switches were so perfectly placed to see what was going on without giving everything away! I wish we got to the romance just a tad sooner but that’s just me being greedy and a wh*re, thanks…
The wedding scene will play in my head rent free thanks for understanding.
Ily Mina Myles you will never fail me!!!!
Thank you Love Notes PR for the arc💌
this was SO GOOD. Listen i love me some mafia romance and some morally grey characters, and this was that!!!!
Declan my love!!! He was down BAD! From the second he saw her my man knew what he wanted, and he WORKED FOR HER. He took a BULLET FOR HERRRRR.
Zahra was an absolute icon. She knew she was a badass and did not let anyone convince her otherwise. And while she was a badass she also had the softest heart. The way she loved Declan was so cute and the character development within her was so good!
The plot of this was so good. The pov switches were so perfectly placed to see what was going on without giving everything away! I wish we got to the romance just a tad sooner but that’s just me being greedy and a wh*re, thanks…
The wedding scene will play in my head rent free thanks for understanding.
Ily Mina Myles you will never fail me!!!!
Thank you Love Notes PR for the arc💌
January 11, 2026
4.5⭐️
When you take aim at the devil, make sure you don’t miss. Because if you do, I promise I won’t.
That’s right, she said that. ICONIC
This story follows Zahra, the heiress to the Persian mafia empire. After the tragic death of her father, she has to take over the business and face not only blatant sexism, but also numerous failed assassination attempts. Enter Declan, the heir to the Irish mafia empire whose father got killed the very same day. Together they must find the traitor living somewhere right among them…
And yet, despite their fathers having been close allies, Zahra has her doubts about Declan.
All in all, I really loved this book. It was refreshing to see a woman being the boss of a mostly male-lead organization. Also, I didn’t see the plot twist coming right away which was exciting!!!
Thank you so much for providing me with an arc!
~arc for honest review~
When you take aim at the devil, make sure you don’t miss. Because if you do, I promise I won’t.
That’s right, she said that. ICONIC
This story follows Zahra, the heiress to the Persian mafia empire. After the tragic death of her father, she has to take over the business and face not only blatant sexism, but also numerous failed assassination attempts. Enter Declan, the heir to the Irish mafia empire whose father got killed the very same day. Together they must find the traitor living somewhere right among them…
And yet, despite their fathers having been close allies, Zahra has her doubts about Declan.
All in all, I really loved this book. It was refreshing to see a woman being the boss of a mostly male-lead organization. Also, I didn’t see the plot twist coming right away which was exciting!!!
Thank you so much for providing me with an arc!
~arc for honest review~
January 4, 2026
The first review of the year and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from @lovenotes.pr and @minamylesbooks 🩶 It has been a minute since I read a mafia romance and I was not disappointed, the fact that they are both mob bosses and can understand the heaviness each other carries in this line of business was perfectly executed, Zahra slowly letting those walls down around Declan and accepting that e is her shoulder to lean on and safe space was so beautiful.
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“You have me.” I reach over, gently bringing her into my arms. “You have me. And together we’ll get through this. Through anything.” To my surprise, instead of pushing back, she tucks her head into my chest and lets me run my fingers through her hair. Her grip on my waist tightens as she whispers, “Together.”
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“You have me.” I reach over, gently bringing her into my arms. “You have me. And together we’ll get through this. Through anything.” To my surprise, instead of pushing back, she tucks her head into my chest and lets me run my fingers through her hair. Her grip on my waist tightens as she whispers, “Together.”
January 13, 2026
when I say I want a strong fmc THIS BOOK is what I’m talking about. Because I was obsessed with Zara from start to finish, she is ICONIC, and she’s got Declan wrapped around her spicy little finger from the very first chapter. I love a marriage of convenience mafia romance, especially when they’re both bad ass morally grey mafia bosses! This book had a great plot, because what do you mean he was just pining after her like a lost puppy while she was trying to kill him because she thinks he killed her father. There’s lots of mafia shenanigans, kidnapping, gun violence, and all the other typical stuff. I think what made this book stand out to me was definitely the pining, and the badass fmc, but also how the plot and the romance balanced perfectly, and how the romantic plot developed alongside the escalating tensions of the murder mystery plot. There were some amazing plot twists that I did not expect at all and it all wrapped up in a sweet and spicy conclusion. I loved the characters, Zahra is a queen but honestly Declan was such an amazing character too. I also loved him pleasure dom side! Overall this book was a super fun, high stakes mafia romance read, and I give it a 4/5.
January 19, 2026
I loved the matchup of Zahra and Declan—heirs to their Persian and Irish mafia dynasties. Their fathers were strong allies, both taken out and killed, and Zahra immediately suspects Declan. From there, she makes it her mission to expose him and destroy him.
“He’s mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill.” ❤️🔥
The story starts a bit slow as it builds the backstories and introduces the mafia families, but once it gains momentum, it’s hard to put down. I loved the mystery and intrigue, along with the wit and strong female characters. Zahra truly stole the show—she proved her strength, intelligence, and ability to lead.
Declan fell fast and hard, with his focus solely on Zahra, which added an intense layer to their chemistry. The twists and reveals throughout kept the suspense flowing, and I devoured the last half to confirm my suspicions about the murders. Overall, a compelling read with great chemistry with diverse engaging characters!
Thank you to the author and Love Notes PR for opportunity to read and review this e-arc.
“He’s mine now. Mine to deceive, mine to ruin, and mine to kill.” ❤️🔥
The story starts a bit slow as it builds the backstories and introduces the mafia families, but once it gains momentum, it’s hard to put down. I loved the mystery and intrigue, along with the wit and strong female characters. Zahra truly stole the show—she proved her strength, intelligence, and ability to lead.
Declan fell fast and hard, with his focus solely on Zahra, which added an intense layer to their chemistry. The twists and reveals throughout kept the suspense flowing, and I devoured the last half to confirm my suspicions about the murders. Overall, a compelling read with great chemistry with diverse engaging characters!
Thank you to the author and Love Notes PR for opportunity to read and review this e-arc.
January 15, 2026
ARC Review
It tells the story of Zahra and Declan, two mafia bosses whose families have always been allies. After their parents die, they have to take over the Persian and Irish empires, and that’s when they decide to get married to create a stronger alliance.
I really liked Zahra. She’s a strong woman, very fierce and a badass. I loved seeing how she slowly opens up and lets her more vulnerable side show.
I liked Declan too. He’s super loyal to his people, and I really like the way he takes care of Zahra.
The story is well developed and has a few plot twists (even though I saw them coming from the start), but it’s definitely a good book if you’re into mafia romances.
It tells the story of Zahra and Declan, two mafia bosses whose families have always been allies. After their parents die, they have to take over the Persian and Irish empires, and that’s when they decide to get married to create a stronger alliance.
I really liked Zahra. She’s a strong woman, very fierce and a badass. I loved seeing how she slowly opens up and lets her more vulnerable side show.
I liked Declan too. He’s super loyal to his people, and I really like the way he takes care of Zahra.
The story is well developed and has a few plot twists (even though I saw them coming from the start), but it’s definitely a good book if you’re into mafia romances.
January 23, 2026
The Devil and Her Details ARC review
3.75⭐️
3.5🌶️
I love when an FMC takes charge and Zhara as a mafia boss is just feminine rage at its finest!
I thought the characters were so well written and I really loved Declan’s softer side for the people he cared about; it made him so sympathetic and always had me rooting for him. Zhara was also just such a strong and confident character, and I love how much pride she had in the life and legacy that her family created.
The story kept me wondering who the true villain was, and I was left guessing up until the end. I also love the hint towards the potential future of the world. This was definitely just such a fun and slightly bloody mafia read.
3.75⭐️
3.5🌶️
I love when an FMC takes charge and Zhara as a mafia boss is just feminine rage at its finest!
I thought the characters were so well written and I really loved Declan’s softer side for the people he cared about; it made him so sympathetic and always had me rooting for him. Zhara was also just such a strong and confident character, and I love how much pride she had in the life and legacy that her family created.
The story kept me wondering who the true villain was, and I was left guessing up until the end. I also love the hint towards the potential future of the world. This was definitely just such a fun and slightly bloody mafia read.
January 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½
I absolutely loved this. I’m a sucker for a mafia boss romance, and this one really worked for me—especially with a strong female mafia boss in the mix. The dynamic between them was so well done, and I loved seeing that balance of power and intensity.
The chemistry felt natural, the story stayed engaging the whole way through, and I flew through it in 24 hours!😍
It had the perfect mix of romance, tension, and those moments that just make you smile. Overall, an easy 4.5-star read for me, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for a mafia romance done right 🔥📖
I absolutely loved this. I’m a sucker for a mafia boss romance, and this one really worked for me—especially with a strong female mafia boss in the mix. The dynamic between them was so well done, and I loved seeing that balance of power and intensity.
The chemistry felt natural, the story stayed engaging the whole way through, and I flew through it in 24 hours!😍
It had the perfect mix of romance, tension, and those moments that just make you smile. Overall, an easy 4.5-star read for me, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for a mafia romance done right 🔥📖
January 17, 2026
The Devil and Her Details by Mina Myles was fast, engaging, and incredibly easy to fly through. The writing kept me hooked from the start, and I honestly blew through it way quicker than I expected.
Yes, the plot is fairly predictable, but it didn’t really bother me. Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a story like that while being well written. The tension and chemistry kept things entertaining.
Yes, the plot is fairly predictable, but it didn’t really bother me. Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a story like that while being well written. The tension and chemistry kept things entertaining.
January 22, 2026
✨ARC Review✨ This book was so good! Zahra and Declan are both such great characters. They feel relatable and human while remaining vulnerable in the wake of grief. I really love the relationship that develops in this book and their cautious progress in the face of the danger they face throughout. I was never much of a dark romance reader, but this mafia marriage of convenience may just convert me! 5/5 Stars ⭐️
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