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Drawn To Darkness (Kings Of Mafia) Kindle Edition
Poverty is an understatement when it comes to describing my circumstances. My mother is a lost cause I can't get rid of, and I work my fingers to the bone just trying to keep my head above water.
To ease the stress bearing down on my shoulders, I like to dance. Working as a janitor at a ballet company makes it easy for me to steal thirty minutes at night when the place is empty.
Or so I thought. Just my luck that the dangerously handsome owner catches me red-handed. He thinks I'm a hardworking ballerina, and I don't bother correcting him... because, you know, I'd like to keep my job.
Dario La Rosa has every girl at the company swooning, hoping she'll be the one to end his bachelor status. Me? I just want to keep my secret and try to avoid the man at all costs.
But then my mother's sins burst through my dilapidated front door, and my life takes a turn for the worse.
Turns out Dario isn't who I thought he was, and the man has the power to not only change my entire life, but to keep me from losing it.
Even though I'm drawn to the darkness coming off him waves, I'm not sure whether I should run or stay.
What would you do?
STANDALONE: A Mafia Romance full-length novel.
WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 3, 2024
- File size3.3 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0CV21M6RW
- Publisher : MA Heard (June 3, 2024)
- Publication date : June 3, 2024
- Language : English
- File size : 3.3 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 379 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B0D673P6KX
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,694 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #46 in Organized Crime Thrillers
- #60 in Organized Crime (Kindle Store)
- #93 in Mafia Romance eBooks
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About the author

Michelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author. She writes emotional, heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
VAALBARA - Romantic Fantasy:
Visions & Shadows
The Land of Shadows - coming 2025
A Light in the Shadows - coming 2026
THE KINGS OF MAFIA SERIES:
Tempted By The Devil
Craving Danger
Hunted By A Shadow
Drawn To Darkness
God Of Vengeance
ST. MONARCH'S MAFIA WORLD:
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints
Cruel Saints
Ruthless Saints
Tears of Betrayal
Tears of Salvation
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner
Owned By A Sinner
Stolen By A Sinner
Chosen By A Sinner
Captured By A Sinner
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me
Control Me
Brutalize Me
Restrain Me
Possess Me
New Adult / Contemporary Romance
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless
Reckless
Careless
Ruthless
Shameless
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon
Mason
Lake
Julian
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir
Arrogant Heir
Defiant Heir
Loyal Heir
Callous Heir
Sinful Heir
Tempted Heir
Forbidden Heir
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us
The Girl In The Closet
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
All The Wasted Time
We Were Lost
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Lifeline - Suspense FBI Romance
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
Unforgettable - Contemporary Romance
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Customers enjoyed reading the book. They found the storyline heartwarming and lighthearted. The romance was described as sweet and instalove. Readers enjoyed the characters, especially Eden, who was portrayed as headstrong. They appreciated the writing quality and pacing, describing it as excellent and well-thought-out.
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Customers enjoy reading the book. They find it engaging with an entertaining story and action. The book holds their interest and is worth reading.
"...novel I’d highly recommend reading the first two as well because they are so good. And if you like Mafia Romance, this is the author for you!..." Read more
"What a refreshing read compared to the others in this series. I suppose it's a tie now for me, I've liked 2 and hated 2...." Read more
"...It's quick, fast paced laughter, sadness, action. Love it." Read more
"...While the story is not particularly memorable and lacks depth, it's a fun, heartwarming read perfect for those seeking a light, sweet romance." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it heartwarming, enjoyable, and lighthearted. The book is filled with action, suspense, love, trials, and emotional charge. Readers also enjoy the mafia action towards the end.
"...The overall story was wonderful, it showcased a young woman that was born into a bad situation with the cards already stacked against her yet she..." Read more
"...I really enjoyed the plot throughout the whole book, and the Costa Nostra is growing on me. I'll always love the priesthood more, though." Read more
"...It's quick, fast paced laughter, sadness, action. Love it." Read more
"This story was sooooo exciting, entertaining and just WOW!!...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romantic and sweet aspects of the book. They find the characters charming and describe the story as a light Mafia romance with plenty of sexual chemistry, family drama, and angst.
"...And of course, at the heart of the book, it is a Mafia Romance, and there is violence and flexing of the Cosa Nostra muscle...." Read more
"...it's a fun, heartwarming read perfect for those seeking a light, sweet romance." Read more
"I thought this book was so amazing and nice Love story I wish there was more to the story I could read this book for ages" Read more
"...I love the dance academy vibes which collide with mafia vibes. It was refreshing...." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development. They find Eden a headstrong heroine and the relationship between Dario and Eden to be romantic. Readers appreciate Dario's protectiveness and how he treats Eden like a princess.
"...Eden is very independent, she’s taken care of herself for longer then she remembers and she’s very aware of the gap in their social status which is..." Read more
"...I really enjoyed the characters. It was refreshing to see a mafia boss be a softy but hard when he has to be...." Read more
"...enjoyed the story, particularly because it featured appearances from other mafia members, allowing me to see the progression of their lives." Read more
"...I enjoyed the story, and I liked the characters; however, the writing is not all that great, and the dialogue was somewhat stilted and was just okay...." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written with no grammar or spelling errors. The dialogue is appreciated by readers. Overall, customers describe the book as a wonderful addition to the series.
"...Michelle is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and writer!!🤗☺️...." Read more
"...This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling...." Read more
"...I can't wait to read the next one. The author has done a great job." Read more
"...I loved her relationship with Tyrone. I loved the dialogue. There is a lot of profanity, but the characters spoke like real people...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the love story engaging and intense, with passion, danger, and obsession. The book grips readers from beginning to end with its fast-paced narrative and emotional depth.
"...Dario is truly remarkable their spicy moments are so passionate and intense it dripped off the pages, and I loved every minute. Dario is perfect...." Read more
"...Eden was strong, independent, and overall a bad a**...." Read more
"...The pacing of the book felt a little off...." Read more
"...Please see trigger warnings but I had to give it five stars. It's quick, fast paced laughter, sadness, action. Love it." Read more
Customers appreciate the strong heroine. They find her brave, stubborn, and a survivor. The book is described as a refreshing break from violent mafia books in the Kings series.
"...it really put a spotlight on her resilience, determination, and strength...." Read more
"...I have nothing negative to say about either character. Eden was strong, independent, and overall a bad a**...." Read more
"...Dario, a mafia man with a heart of gold, and Eden, a strong and hardworking heroine, share an insta-love romance that's filled with adorable moments...." Read more
"...for Eden as she’d had such a tough life, but she certainly is a strong woman who keeps putting one foot in front of the other...." Read more
Customers enjoy the series. They find the story engaging and praise the playlist embedded in the story.
"...I love so many things about it! First the playlist embedded in the story is spot on. This a poverty stricken heroine like no other...." Read more
"...This may have been my favorite in the entire series...." Read more
"This series is soooo good, you’ll be drooling all over ur kindle!! Ladies, where can we pick up these beastly men lol...." Read more
"...I laughed out loud and sighed more than once. If you want an amazing series, read this series-especially this book." Read more
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Sweet and fairly simple, Drawn To Darkness is an engaging read.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024This is the 3rd book in Michelle Heard’s Kings of Mafia series, and while each book is a standalone novel I’d highly recommend reading the first two as well because they are so good. And if you like Mafia Romance, this is the author for you! I’ve loved every single title I’ve read from Michelle.
This is a lighter book from her others, but there are still trigger warnings to be mindful of, so read the warnings and remember the mind matters.
All that said….Dario La Rosa *sighs with heart eyes* if there were a wait list for such a man I’d want top spot…Dario is one of the five heads of the Cosa Nostra, he is also passionate about the arts and owns a ballet company which is where he first meets Eden Taylor. Eden has not had an easy life. Living in a run-down apartment on the bad side of town, she holds two jobs just to make ends meet. A waitress by day and janitor at the baller company at night. The only time she feels a sense of calm is when she steels some time in one of the studios at night after everyone else is gone. She puts on music and dances as an escape to feel free. She knows if she gets caught, she will lose her job, so when Dario walks in on her and assumes she’s one of the ballet dancers, she doesn’t correct him. But things start heating up between the pair, and she can’t hide who she is forever…
Talk about turning up the sweet heat! The chemistry between Eden and Dario is truly remarkable their spicy moments are so passionate and intense it dripped off the pages, and I loved every minute. Dario is perfect. I mean perfection he is so captivated by Eden she really just stole his breath and heart in one dance. Eden is very independent, she’s taken care of herself for longer then she remembers and she’s very aware of the gap in their social status which is not even a thought in Dario’s mind there is nothing snobbish about him but it does add a little conflict in the relationship. And of course, at the heart of the book, it is a Mafia Romance, and there is violence and flexing of the Cosa Nostra muscle. While it is not the main focus of the book, there are some pretty heavy chapters involving Eden getting taken and drugged . I enjoyed that Eden fought like hell. She was not a wilting flower waiting on rescue it really put a spotlight on her resilience, determination, and strength.
The overall story was wonderful, it showcased a young woman that was born into a bad situation with the cards already stacked against her yet she rose above working hard and making her own way and even after she was offered everything she still valued hard work, independence and wouldn’t forget the community she grew up with. Beautiful, emotional, and spicy. ❤️
- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024What a refreshing read compared to the others in this series. I suppose it's a tie now for me, I've liked 2 and hated 2. The last book to come in August will determine how the series plays out as a whole. I really enjoyed the characters. It was refreshing to see a mafia boss be a softy but hard when he has to be. It was even more refreshing to see a strong heroine. I have nothing negative to say about either character. Eden was strong, independent, and overall a bad a**. I also appreciated that michelle didn't make her completely dependent on the mmc like she does in almost every other book. I give 4 stars because of course, insta love. I've gotten used to it with this author, but it still annoys me. She did it well, though I will say. Spicy scenes were good enough. It's a little corny with the dirty talk, but that's okay. I really enjoyed the plot throughout the whole book, and the Costa Nostra is growing on me. I'll always love the priesthood more, though.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025Omg!! Boy do I love Dario! Another book boyfriend added to the list. The fact that this mobster has the most gentle side to him I don't wanna get spoilers, but there's also brow romance that I live for.!!! Hahah! Eden about time we have a Fearless bad azzzzz FMC! I probably love her so much because she reminds me of myself! It's actually scary to think the plot of the story really happens in life. Please see trigger warnings but I had to give it five stars. It's quick, fast paced laughter, sadness, action. Love it.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024"Drawn to Darkness" by Michelle Heard is a sweet departure from her usual intense stories. This cute, short, and easy read is heavy on clichés but light on plot. Dario, a mafia man with a heart of gold, and Eden, a strong and hardworking heroine, share an insta-love romance that's filled with adorable moments. Dario's bond with his dog, Bella, adds an extra layer of charm. While the story is not particularly memorable and lacks depth, it's a fun, heartwarming read perfect for those seeking a light, sweet romance.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025This story was sooooo exciting, entertaining and just WOW!!. It just goes to show that the heart doesn't see how rich or poor you are to fall in love😍😘. Michelle is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and writer!!🤗☺️.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025I thought this book was so amazing and nice Love story I wish there was more to the story I could read this book for ages
Top reviews from other countries
- Nice, though kind of cheap feelingReviewed in Canada on December 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars such a beautiful story
I recommend this book to anyone with a need for romance. It was emotionally compelling and had me with a whirlwind of emotions.
- Mary-LouiseReviewed in Brazil on June 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Amazing as all of the of the books in this series. Dario is really sweet and the dicotomy between their worlds was incredible to read about. I am really looking forward for the last one. Totally recommend this one!!
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Vero GamboaReviewed in Mexico on June 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars EL HOMBRE SOÑADO
Excelente libro, excelente trama.
El protagonista es un hombre sensible y rudo, una combnación perfecta.
La historia es orgánica y fluye hasta un final épico.
10/10
- Diva.CiReviewed in France on October 9, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected 😕
You can find a better mafia romance 😬
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on September 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
It was a very different read not the usual read at all. It was deeet and beautiful and a must read