I really enjoyed this I love Katee roberts Books this is very enjoyable I liked the mafia element of it I didn't read mafia romance before ever reading Katie Roberts and I feel like this is a great introduction to mafia romance if you’re interested in trying it.

Three mob families. Some murder. Some arranged marriages.

Some fall in love. Some get killed.

So many secrets. So many lies.

And obviously KR gave us the spicy scenes we all are looking for!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Forever (GCP) for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was pleasantly surprised by this! I don't usually read a lot of Mafia romance, but seeing it was Katee Robert, I decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did. The plot is exceptional, the spicy scenes are super steamy, and the whole "family" aspect is really well done. Dark Succession is different from most arranged marriage books I've read and I love that! Teague was definitely a curve-ball Callie didn't see coming her way. But despite everything, they had a strong connection. I loved the tension between them and their chemistry was crazy. Even from their first meeting, you knew that their were sparks. I also loved how this book set up future books for the rest of the siblings. It makes me excited for those to come out.

The way I was blushing the entire time should not be legal hahahaha. I love all things Katee Robert and am so glad this series is having its moment.

Katee Robert always hits it out of the park! I absolutely loved this mafia romance. It was different than the rest of her books that I’ve read but still carried that Katee Robert flare! The pacing was really good. I was hooked right from the beginning. The plot was good as well. I enjoyed how it was the perfect mix of suspense and romance! I definitely will recommend to any romance reader!

Dark Succession appears to be a re-release of The Marriage Contract. I'm a fan of a good mafia romance and this one fit right into my niche.

Our main characters, Teague O'Malley and Callista Sheridan come from different mafia families. When they are betrothed to one another in a sign of goodwill between their families, all hell breaks loose with another local mafia family that is slighted by Callie's quick engagement after her former fiancé, their son, was recently murdered. The Hallorans won't rest until they discover who murdered the oldest son of their family. Teague and Callie both move forward with meeting one another to commit to the engagement as a power play but when they meet one another , it's obvious there is more there. They actually have a true attraction to one another. But they each have a secret that they're keeping and secrets are dangerous.

I really found the mafia dynamic was done well and kept me engaged. There is so much potential for the rest of this series and I really look forward to it.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

I trust Katee Robert with my life, and that will always include her backlist. God I haven't read a mafia/crime family romance in a hot minute and Dark Succession was exactly what I needed it to be. Delicious, devourable, and devious just enough to make my heart beat a little faster. Katee has never steered me wrong and this re-pub is no exception.

Where there’s mafia romance, there’s bound to be arranged marriages and abductions and bloodshed, and we get a bit of it all in this book. Teague and Callie are made for each other, in that I’ve never seen two people make a series of bad decisions one after the other like these two. Instead in trying to be noble, they both just end up being foolishly destructive. I initially thought it was only Teague getting on my nerves with his holier than thou attitude and consequent half baked plans, but turns out Callie matched him idea for idea and they both really just needed to chill. Even though I get that they each had pressured that they were dealing with in their own way.

The best part of this book, hands down, is the O’Malley siblings and their complicated relationships. Aiden and Carrigan are clearly the superior O’Malleys so far. While Callie and Teague were mostly meh, the romance set up for the next book at the back end of this one is already more promising and more explosive than these two were in their own book. The action kicks into high gear in the second half of the book, and the stakes get unexpectedly higher too, so that overall this feels like more of an origin story of the O’Malley series rather than a true first book and I’m excited to see what comes next.

Looking for a steamy read that's more than just sexy times? Look no further than this mafia romance by Katee Robert! 

The O'Malley family is wealthy, powerful, dangerous, and bursting with scandal. And Teague O'Malley, the rebellious black sheep, is about to stir up some serious trouble.

Teague never wanted anything to do with his family's name, but when he's forced into a business alliance with the beautiful and mysterious Callista Sheridan, he sees an opportunity to finally break free. But Callie isn't just any love interest. Oh no, she's got secrets that could put them both in grave danger. Think witness protection program-level secrets. And if Teague wants to get out of the family business alive, he's going to have to help her.

But it's not just about the romance - this book has it all, from gangster politics to familial responsibility and just the right amount of suspense.

I absolutely loved reading this book - the writing was fantastic, the characters were engaging, and the plot was full of twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish. However, there is one aspect that left me feeling disappointed. While I understand that sometimes characters need to die for the sake of the plot, it felt like this death was done solely for shock value. It was a tactic that left me feeling cheated and frustrated. Despite this flaw, I still highly recommend the book - just be prepared for a heartbreaking loss that may leave you reeling.

With a modern twist on the classic marriage-of-convenience trope, it's a marriage of convenience that's about as convenient as a horse's head in your bed.  And let's be real, the plentiful and hot sexy times are just the cherry on top.

Dark Succession is the first book in the O'Malleys series and I enjoyed it. Its a mafia/ arranged marriage tale that held my attention from start to finish. Teague and Calle were wonderful characters and I enjoyed seeing them get to know each other. They had an instant connection and great chemistry from their first meeting. I liked that she was strong determined heroine and I loved Teague's possessive protective nature. They were well suited for each other inspite of the fact that they were entering into an arranged marriage.
The conflict/war among the families gave the novel a suspenseful element and it added lots of drama and conflict.
The story was fast paced and I was able to read it in one sitting. I loved the set up for Carrigan's story and I can't wait for more in this series. I enjoyed this novel and would definitely recommend it.

I am sooo obsessed with the O'Malley series from Katee Robert. It's like re-visiting old friends. Teague and Callie were fantastic. I loved the drama of three mafia families at each other's throats. I am obsessed! Now I have to read Carrigan and James Book! 4 stars! ~Ratula

Thank you so much for an advanced copy of Dark Succession!

There were a lot of things I liked about this book. I thought the mob characters were really interesting, and I found the plot line about the three warring families engaging. I also really liked the two main characters! They were both morally gray, which I'm a total simp for in every book. The book also gives insight into the other characters' thoughts and actions, though, and I think that did a good job to set up the subsequent books in the series.

That being said, the ending was incredibly rushed, and I didn't buy in to how neatly it was tied up in a bow. I also felt like the ending left me with a lot of questions that were unanswered about these main characters. I know there are other books in this series (It is a re-released series), but I'm not in a rush to read them right now sadly.

Overall, this was an engaging, moderately spicy romance. If you're a fan of Neon Gods etc, though, this one is way lower on the spice level.

Rating: 3⭐️

Katee Roberts definitely knows how to write a spicy book and Dark Succession is no exception. The arranged marriage plotline for this story is a lot of fun to read and is unique compared to other books with a similar trope. There was a lot of tension and the chemistry between the main characters was incredible. I haven't read many mafia romances before so I didn't really know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. I look forward to reading more by Katee Roberts in the future!

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

I never thought I would like a book that had a mob-like feeling, but I am so here for it, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books.

I really enjoyed getting to know more about the O’Malley family and the Sheridan family. Along with the other major wealthy, powerful and dangerous families of Boston. I thought there was just the right drama, suspense and of course some great chemistry in the bed and out of it. I found the power play of this book was done just right to make it something that someone wouldn’t lose interest in and still be able to see the romance side of the book. I loved how Robert put the right amount of discord and “Oh no” moments in that it created a great tension with the families and to the readers. I liked the dual POV from the characters and it really helps to bring the whole book wrapped up nicely and not having to guess what the other characters were thinking or how they felt.

The characters were easy to like and relatable. I loved seeing how Teague and Callie at first were like, okay I will do what is best for my family, but they then found themselves having feelings for each other. I thought their first meeting was on fire and I loved how that set a perfect tone for them, their chemistry was chief’s kiss. Their relationship did not feel rushed to me but had a nice build up with a lot of sweet, caring moments all mixed up with some hot, steamy ones. Of course, with having two powerhouse families coming together you will have some hot tension and some heartache but that is what really helped Teague and Callie understand their feelings for each other and brought them closer. I cannot wait to see what book two will bring for us and to see the other characters that get matched up in an arranged marriage. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense, emotional, action-packed romance.

I want to thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

Pretty standard for a Katee Robert book. Nothing special, but a good start to the series! Will be continuing

This is Callie and Teague's story, it was a slow start, but their chemistry was off the charts and I loved watching their relationship develop, even though it started out as an arranged marriage for the sake of family power. This is a mafia story that follows three crime families and their children, who are all tied together in a web of secrets and murder. Overall it was a great read that kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the Westside Story vibe and the kick-ass, intelligent characters of Callie and Teague. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and see what happens next in this intriguing world.

2.5 stars

I got this one on a whim, going more for Katee's name than digesting the synopsis.

I liked Callie and Teague. They both want something different, but loyalty to their families make them stay. I did enjoy how they worked to make something friendly into their forced relationship and how it organically switched. This has a pretty big cast of characters and a lot of POVs.

Plot wise, I expected a lot more. 3 feuding mafia families and we only get one gunfight--and it's barely on the page? Booooooo. The action was non-existent and so was the tension. We were constantly told that a war was coming, but the few violent things that happened were underwhelming.

Overall, it was the characters that kept me reading and I just might skim the next one to see how that plays out.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**

DNF 30% Katee's books are hit and miss for me. This one was a miss. I have read and enjoyed the occasional mafia romance, but this one did nothing for me. I found the beginning confusing and the story didn't develop quickly enough for it to catch me. Neither of the main characters were interesting and I wasn't rooting for anyone. I think this is a case of Katee's writing style having matured a lot since this was written, and it just not working for me a s a release.

I enjoyed this take on romance in rival Irish mob families in Boston -- there's lots of action and instant chemistry between the two leads! I will definitely be looking to read more books in this series very soon.

Roberts knows how's to bring the SPICE! Whew this one brings it and an engaging plot intertwined. These two had amazing chemistry that leaps off the page and draws you in. Teague and Callista are artfully crafted characters that I adored. Definitely a must read!