Distance: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath The Mask Series)

First off, I do not regret the purchase of this book and I plan to purchase the other books within this series. The story was one that I found to be unique and hold qualities that I have not seen in a mafia romance book. I do enjoy the series name because by the end you understand why "Beneath the Mask" is utilized.If you love a storyline that follows the MMC and FMC and how they fall in love, then this is it!If you love a protective/touch her you die MMC and a witty/knows her worth FMC, this book will check the box!If you love a HEA with a special epilogue, then this book is for you!Distance proved that nothing beats a good mafia/boxer/assassin character meeting Miss British/ Independent/childhood trauma that has a body like a goddess. Usually, the sports tropes or anything close to a "sports trope" does not hit it for me (personally). Yet for this book to have an even blend of sport (boxing), mafia elements, love, spice, humor, and unique characters, I can say I enjoyed the aspects of it all. What made understanding the characters enjoyable was that their childhood upbringings were things that aided them in each of their unique ways. Keller used his childhood upbringing, and with the aid of his adopted brother, Luca, Keller was able to find a channel for the dark monster within. Then for Sienna, she was able to work through her childhood trauma with Keller by her side. Also, I appreciated how Luna Mason let Sienna and Keller use logic and reasoning in portions, throughout the story, rather than letting their emotions completely run everything. It was nice to see the MMC realize what it was going to take to get his woman back and that it was not to be easy.Now apart from the characters, the plot was solid overall and contained some good even pacing along the way. I liked the fact that the story was not rushed along, and humor and wit were placed in appropriate places when needed. Also, I liked how the plot allowed for other character-building to occur, apart from Keller and Sienna's storyline. I think what made the storyline overall solid was the introduction of characters, how the storyline progressed, and how it ended. Would I say that Sienna and Keller's storyline is solid across the board? No, but when you understand the character's motives and the outside forces that are affecting the characters, it is easier to understand why Keller and Sienna make the choices they make throughout the story. Plus, as I mentioned before, the series name ties in well, and since we are introduced to Grayson and Luca who have their books, it makes you want to see "Beneath the Mask" with them too.

This is good and hot! The story is well written and fun. Caracters are fun and sassy. The story does not have boring moment but some moments are little bit cheesy and could have been maybe in a different senario. Just to make it more private and belivable. Overall this was good read and cant wait for the next book.

This book made me very emotional. It was wrote very well and may have made me mad at some point. The ending was perfect and made the book worth while!

I don’t hate it, I don’t love it. It’s very 50/50. Sienna and Keller are an instant attraction where they don’t take long to get together and realize they want each other for the long run. One of the best things about this book is the communication between the main characters. Sienna’s ex is psycho and her mom is an abusive drunk. Keller grew up in foster care so you kind of get their histories. You’ll see them open up and be upfront about it while accepting each other’s flaws. Instant two stars for that!I’m giving it a solid 3 primarily because it didn’t excite me, there was not much to look forward to in the book. Certain things regarding the ex were predictable and their traumatic stories were brushed over almost immediately after. You don’t hear from the Sienna’s mom again or her panic attack, you don’t get much of Sienna and Jamie’s relationship considering she was engaged to the guy, Luca’s involvement in Keller’s life was not really emphasized all that much either, etc. I wasn’t able to relate or like any of the characters. There was no development or support in a lot of the scenes. It either dragged or moved too fast. Writing is decent and story is alright.

This book ahhh had me on the edge the whole time I cried I laughed and oh my god I don’t think another book could top this. I love the plot and the ending so so much. Best book of my year.

Just what the headline says. this books has the perfect split of spice and actual plot to keep you contained. a little predictable, but some books are. i wish it kept me on my toes a little more.

You know… it’s really hard to explain to your boyfriend why you start crying randomly…in the living room…. watching a freaking COMEDY show. So, there I sat, explaining my mafia, boxing boyfriend just shattered my heart after I almost died, while lying in a hospital bed.You get all the emotions with this one! The relationship portrayed between these characters, Sienna and Keller, is absolutely incredible. I personally feel like you can fully understand and FEEL their stories. From the very first embarrassing moment Sienna FALLS into Kellers lap, I was hooked! Their love, their relationship, their struggles are all throughly depicted in this perfect mafia romance. This has the perfect amount of scary, obsessed, stalker, psychotic ex action to bring out the caring, ruthless, obsessive, protective monster, Keller “the Killer” Russo. He would go to the ends of the earth to protect his Queen. The gut wrenching, tear jerking, heart breaking moment Keller shattered both their worlds, left me in an absolutely breathless, tear filled mess. The ending had me smiling like a kid on Christmas again.This entire book was extremely well written! The plot was absolutely stellar. The spice was * CHEFS KISS *. 10/10 would 100% read this again!What are you waiting for? Start reading this now!Good girl. ;)

I really love this book !!Siena and Keller are a really good combinationIt’s a fast read that will want to read more about them …I loved the groveling… hate when it’s too fast but was hard to read how bad both of them got with the time apart ! Maddie is the best friend that every girl needs and I can’t wait to read her book next (I have a Grayson on my head and he is hoooot … so I can’t wait for this explosion )Keller is a complex guy that fell hard and first for the girl next door. I love that Sienna is not a legs for days, blond, tall girl … makes you love her sassy even more. The chemistry of this couple is out of charts and I love it !It’s not a dark romance book at all but it’s a romance full with smuts (dear god those smuts 🥵), drama, HEA book that is worth the time.Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️Spicy : 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Range of emotions : 😜💓🥺😩😍Ending : HEA 💓POV : 👫 (Dual)

Great characters, excellent plot, intrigued, suspense, hot guys, a rollercoaster of emotions, it was fantastic a definite must read, I highly recommend it 😀

Leest lekker weg!

All dark romance smut readers this is another book for us. Steamily hot and a mix of darkness to light romance

Avevo aspettative altissime per questo libro, ma purtroppo non sempre va tutto liscio come l’olio.Keller è un campione di box, vive nel lusso e ha tutto dalla vita. Ma non è sempre stato così: è orfano ed è cresciuto in tantissime case famiglia diverse, senza mai trovare una famiglia in cui sentirsi sentirsi a casa. Ha anche un secondo “lavoro”, che nessuno sa: Keller è l’enforcer della famiglia mafiosa italiana di New York. Il fratello acquisito Luca ne è a capo e una volta che Keller avrà pagato il suo debito verrà liberato.Sienna è forte e combattiva, ha appena scoperto che il suo ragazzo la tradiva e decide di mettere fine alla relazione, ma lui non è dello stesso avviso. Comincia così a importunare Sienna, facendole regali inquietanti e spaventandola fuori casa. Keller e Sienna si conoscono una sera in un locale, e da quel momento non riescono più a staccarsi l’uno dall’altra.Sono consapevole che questo libro è un esordio, quindi vorrei dare il beneficio del dubbio all’autrice e continuare con la serie, anche perché i protagonisti del secondo libro mi ispirano molto di più e spero la scrittrice abbia fatto tesoro delle critiche ricevute per il primo, perché su Goodreads è pieno.Questo libro avrebbe bisogno di una bella ripassata nelle mani di un editor e correttore, molti errori grammaticali e punti salienti saltati a piè pari.Un amore, raccontato in questo libro, a mio parere un po’ troppo insta, tutto troppo veloce e parecchio surreale.Non lo chiamerei nemmeno un mafia romance a tutti gli effetti, le scene effettive saranno state tre in tutto, l’azione deriva più da lui che la protegge dal suo ex che dal suo lavoro di enforcer (in cui tra l’altro è mascherato perché essendo famoso non deve essere riconosciuto) ma per il resto la mafia viene solo nominata.“Luca E’ la mafia” oookaaaay. Spero che nel suo libro venga spiegato come sia salito al potere vista la sua stessa situazione di Keller nell’infanzia.Avrei preferito più angst reale forse piuttosto che questo continuo tira e molla palesemente finto visto che si sono innamorati da subito e non vedono l’ora di passare la vita insieme.Non saprei, non lo odio ma non mi è piaciuto tantissimo.Se vi incuriosisce leggetelo, ma con le pinze.