“But I will always kneel before you, my goddess. I will worship you with every fiber of my being.” 🖤

Luna Mason’s Beneath the Mask series has been sitting on my tbr list for a second now after falling in love with her Beneath the Secrets series. So a hot new cover and bonus content is all it took to me lure me in, and it didn’t disappoint. Every single Luna Mason book I’ve ever read always gets devoured within 24 hours without fail.

Ten days ago Sienna walked in on her fiancé inside of someone else. After spending the last ten days in her bedroom watching Vampire Diaries and swooning over Damon Salvatore like the rest of us, her best friend forces her to leave the house. What could be better than a girls night out at The End Zone, a new nightclub in the area? The End Zone is apparently owned by some mystery man who’s not only New York magazine’s most eligible bachelor, but also the most unattainable playboy boxer. When Sienna stumbles and ends up with her hands on none other than the elusive club owner, Keller Russo, she realizes maybe she won’t be swearing off men after all.

🤍 “good girl”
🖤 fighter mmc
🤍 obsessive & possessive
🖤 touch her and 💀
🤍 one night stand
🖤 secret tattoos

Thank you so much Luna Mason and Hambright PR for allowing me to read Distance and fall for Keller and Sienna. I cannot wait to continue this series and read Grayson & Maddie’s story.

Distance by Luna Mason is now available on Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and paperback! 🖤

Distance by Luna Mason is a scorching hot dark romance. I don't think I have ever read any romance where the hero is a sports sensation and a mafia enforcer! Keller Russo definitely brings a lot of dark alpha energy here. He is super possessive and ultra protective. He had a rough upbringing and even having the boxing champion title hasn't erased the darkness completely. Sienna literally crashed into his life. She might seem sweet and sunny at first glance but she has a hidden sassy vixen side.

Keller never thought he would be in love. His world is too violent and volatile. But it was epic chemistry and intense connection with Sienna from the beginning. She has a lot of trauma and vulnerability. But she is also fighting her demons constantly. It was a dilemma for Keller. To claim her to brighten his world or let her go to keep her safe. At the end, they both know that leaving isn't an option. This book is super spicy and full of action. This version also contains the bonus novella Distance Forever and an interview with Keller.

I feel this book had a lot of potential to turn into something so good. A lot of things were left half finished. From character building to plot to feels. Everything felt a bit hurried and half hearted.

I reviewed a complimentary copy voluntarily

Loved this book! I read this in 2 days, could not put it down! The plot had similar vibes to Hooked, by Emily McIntyre mixed with the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day, but held it's own. It had it's own unique plot and storyline. The story is about the MMC who had a troubled childhood and became a world champion boxer/business man by day and the mafia's hitman by night. The FMC, also comes from a troubled childhood and has been let down by everyone in her life, except her best friend Maddie. Her best friend takes her to a new club for their birthday celebration and this is where they end up colliding into the MMC's world. The romance and MMC gives everything all of us women dream of! If you like touch her and I'll burn the world down, but treats her like a queen, this is for you! The most refreshing part of this book is that the romantic relationship was built at a satisfying pace, not too slow or too fast. It felt genuine and not forced, like so many others do. You could feel the love and respect they had for each other. There was an exciting twist that kept you on the edge of your seat and an enjoyable ending. I will definitely be reading the other books in this series, this was book one. They are stand alone but the characters from this book continue with their own stories in the rest of the series.

3.5

“I don’t ever care about other people, but with her, it’s different. I don’t want her to fear me. I don’t want her to know my darkest side.”

This was a new to me author but truly had me at MMA and Mafia. I enjoyed this read! I loved that our MMC Keller was immediately drawn into Sienna. This was filled with subtle humorous moments that made me laugh ( we love a Damon Salvatore name drop).

Although they are instantly drawn together, there is a lot push and pull that left me wanting more. Keller has quite the past and it mixing in with the suspense. This was a quick read that gave all the heat, laughs and finished off perfectly! I’ll be excited to read more from this series!

Again hats off to an amazing playlist 🧢

I devoured this in one sitting!! Holy crap was it SO freaking good!!

Luna Mason has now become an instant buy author for me! I can’t believe this was the first book I have read by her! I have definitely been missing out and can’t wait to read the rest of her books!

Distance has absolutely everything I love in a mafia romance! OMG was it AMAZING!!

I was immediately hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t put it down! I absolutely loved Sienna and Keller together! The chemistry and tension between them was absolutely incredible! Luna had a way of making you fall in love with all of the character and man does she know how to write a story!

I cannot wait to read Detonate (Grayson + Maddie)!!

𝐼𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒…
- Dual POV
- He Falls First & HARD
- Insta Lust
- Morally Gray MMC
- Hitman x Good Girl
- Touch Her and Die
- You’re Mine
- Spice
- Possessive MMC
- Crazy Ex
- Mafia Romance
- Boxer 🥊
- Surprise Tattoo

I absolutely adore insta-love trope! And this one didn't disappointment! Keller Russo is delicious MMC! All hard angles but truly soft inside.
Keller and Sienna attraction, tension and chemistry were everything!

Keller is a fighter and run some affairs for mafia. Sienna wants to forget her cheating ex. They have got a very tough past experiences.
They thought that one night stand is a great idea, but... It's not that simple. Sienna needs his protection.
Keller is obsessed and possessed by Sienna! Insane chemistry!

OMG, I've never wanted this book to end. The spice was incredible and so hot.
I've enjoyed the writing style very much!


Tropes:
- Insta-love
- tattoos
- possessive MMC
- strangers to lovers
- dark romance

I just love Luna Mason and Distance Beneath The Mask was amazing. I love me a dark deadly alpha male and Keller “The Killer” Russo made my heart beat so fast. Sienna and Keller met at his club and it was insta attraction, and it was so hot. Of course being as awesome as Sienna is she has a dumpster fire of an ex fiancé who won’t let her go. I love how even though Keller doesn’t want to bring Sienna into his world he also can’t get her out of his mind. These two just can’t keep their hands off each other and I freaking love it. And when he calls her his goddess, freaking swoon!! Distance has great spice, an amazing plot, drama and the HEA I was freaking craving for these two.

Distance (Beneath The Mask) - Luna Mason

Thank you @authorlunamason & @hambright_pr for my gifted ebook copy

My Review:
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pages: 304
Genre: Dark Romance
Tropes:

🖤 Dark Romance
🤫 M@fia Vibes
🥊 Fighter MMC (boxing)
💪🏼 Surprise Tattoos
🙏 "Good Girl" Praise
🏃‍♀️ Fast Burn
👊 Touch Her and

This is Keller and Sienna’s story. You will definitely fall in love with these two! He is a product of the foster system. She was never wanted and suffered neglect from her the woman who gave birth to her. Two broken people who together form a bond that makes them whole.

This is a story of overcoming and healing. Sienna is determine to give back and formed a program for foster children. Keller helps her enlarge her system and is in awe of what she accomplished.

Both very cautious with each other and on love in general it will warm your heart watching them navigate their feelings and the life they live to survive.

Keller wants to cut ties with the mafia to remove any threat that might put her in danger. She already has an ex-boyfriend lawyer who is determined to do just that.

You need to read this book to find out how it all plays out. I very highly recommend!

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I had to DNF this book unfortunately it just wasn't for me. The ebook formatting also was annoying for me to try to read. But thank you for the opportunity.

This was an interesting dark romance. Overall, this book did not grab my full attention, the characters felt underdeveloped and I didn't believe the chemistry between the two.

Distance, was an addicting read & I was completely obsessed with this book! It consumed me! I finished it in a day! A dark mafia romance with a boxer! If anyone knows me, mafia romance is everything to me! It had all the mafia vibes I needed! The chemistry, tension, heat, angst & spice in this book was wow! I loved all the characters, even the side characters!

I was so invested in Keller & Siennas story from the first time they met! I could not put this book down. At one point in this story I was crying, but such happy tears! Keller is oh my goodness, he was everything! A hot big tattooed, strong, mafia, boxer & totally obsessed with Sienna! But has a heart & a softy for no one but Sienna. The lengths he would go for her, is amazing! A true touch her & d*e read! Keller & Sienna were destined to be together! I need me a Keller, please & thank you!

Reading their story was just beautiful & I was here for all of it! I CANNOT wait for the next book! Now, I think I need to recover!

Luna Mason, you have a fan!

Easy 5 stars from me!

If you're looking for an ott obsessed mmc who will literally kill anyone who looks at the fmc, this is the book for you (who doesn't love a morally grey mmc). Keller is obsessed from the moment he sees Sienna and he falls harder every moment of every day. Sienna needed to learn to love herself after she got out of an abusive relationship, but she grew to trust and love so much more throughout the story.
The story had a lot going on and it kept going at a decent pace. A great start to the series, letting us get to know a lot of characters!

“God, I want her. I want to possess her, claim her, and make her mine. I want to protect her and care for her.”


Really enjoyable read. It was fast paced and full of action which I really enjoyed. Keller Russo is a boxing champ by day mafia enforcer by night bad boy. Sienna Anderson is a British girl wanting to help kids who have had a go start to life and is down on the dating luck. She meets Keller and the chemistry is undeniable. And their chemistry is HOT! 🥵
They go through a lot of setbacks and troubles but Keller is down bad and won’t quit in his determination to keep Sienna as his. Very fun mafia read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️


*Mafia Romance
*He falls first
*Possessive/Protective MMC
*Childhood trauma both MC’s
*He’ll burn down the world for her


“Boxers know how to go the full twelve rounds, that’s for sure.”

“You own my every thought; you are it for me. I have never gotten on my knees for anyone. I am the monster people kneel before. But I will always kneel before you”

Absolutely loved this book! I have heard so many things about it as well as this author and I’m so glad I read this!

Distance is a wild ride from page one—dark, intense, and completely addictive. If you’re into mafia romances that don’t tiptoe around the spice and aren’t afraid to get messy, this book is your next obsession.

The male lead? Broody, possessive, and gives off major Damon Salvatore energy—if Damon was darker, more dangerous, and was in the mafia. He’s the kind of antihero you know you shouldn’t want, but can’t help falling for anyway. There’s a stalker ex lurking in the shadows, adding that delicious tension and danger. And let’s talk about the groveling—YES. Actual, satisfying groveling that makes all the chaos worth it.

The FMC is a dark romance reader herself (iconic), and watching her navigate this storm of love, obsession, and trauma while staying true to herself made me root for her so hard. She’s not just a damsel in distress—she knows her worth, even if love tries to rip her apart.

This is not a slow burn. It’s fiery, intense, and a little unhinged—in the best way. Perfect for fans of morally gray men, messy love stories, and plots that keep your heart racing.

Well, well, well… that was a fun one! I devoured this book and finished it in a day! I couldn’t put it down. Keller “The K!ller” Russo and Sienna were so good together.

I really enjoyed the characters, plot, and the delicious spice! 🥵 The spice in this one was so freaking good. And you don’t have to wait very long it! It starts to get spicy in Chapter 4!

I loved Keller and Sienna. They were so good together. And how they met was so funny. 😂 The push and pull between these two was really good. I loved how Keller tried to stay away, to keep Sienna away from his dangerous life. He wanted to protect her, but he just couldn’t resist her pull. I loved their attraction and draw to each other.

This was my first read by Luna, but certainly not my last! I cannot wait to read more of her books! I especially can’t wait to start the Beneath The Secrets series. I’m obsessed with those model covers! 😂 Yes, I judge books by their covers… Have you seen them?!? 🔥🥵

🖤 Dark Romance
🖤 Mafia Vibes
🖤 Fighter MMC
🖤 Fast Burn
🖤 Touch Her & 💀
🖤 “Good Girl”
🖤 Surprise Tattoo

✨ Publication date: February 25, 2025✨

Distance is the first book in a stand alone dark mafia series by Luna Mason. This is a refresh originally published in 2023.

Sienna is newly single and trying to piece her life back together after walking in on her fiancé sleeping with another woman. She’s moved back in with her best friend and is just trying to lay low and focus on her job and friends, not looking for another relationship any time soon.

Sienna reluctantly joins her friends at the newly opens night club in town and quite literally runs into the owner, not realizing he is also the deal and broody boxer Keller. After their brief run in, neither can stop thinking about each other.

They decide to spend one night together to get each other out of their systems but it only proves how good they are together. Keller is reluctant to bring Sienna into his dark world but when her ex starts working with the rival mafia, Sienna is caught in the crossfire.

This book and plot had a ton of potential. There is a lot of spice but the writing needs some work. These characters are a bit all over the place, insta-love but break up with very little thought. Together, not together, can’t live without each other. I enjoyed the premise for the most part but with this being a debut, the writing could use some maturity and growth. This was a 3 star read for me.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The beginning of a great series that has everything you need from a dark mafia romance, a morally grey man obsessed with his girl and willing to fight for her and a broken hearted girl looking for her happily ever after, can she find it with once the mask has bene removed? Something about a fighter who is willing to use his strength to protect what is his while also being the softness his girl needs just turns me into a puddle.

Who doesn't LOVE a possessive hero in their books. Luna Mason delivered on that front! The chemistry between the two characters, Keller and Sienna is phenomenal and wrote so well. It makes me want more of the authors books immediately.

🖤𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
🖤𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚-𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞

✨𝒯𝒽ℴ𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈✨
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 book was fast-paced and featured instant love - both main characters were pretty much obsessed with each other from the get-go.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 believes that Keller is a savage boxer, but he’s actually a deadly enforcer in NYC. When he stumbles upon Sienna, the attraction is instant. They’re both hot and heavy for each other, and now he’s trying to protect her from the dangers of his world and a horrible ex.

𝐈 absolutely enjoyed Sienna and Keller's explosive chemistry. Filled with thrilling mafia drama and angsty moments, this is a great binge read for fans of mafia romance.

Thank you to 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 and 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐑 for this e-copy. All thoughts and opinions shared here are entirely my own.

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟒⭐️ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 𝟑🔥