Distance by Luna Mason was spicy. I enjoyed this book so much. It was a little slow to start then it started getting fast paced with non-stop action. It was brilliant! Recommend this book always.

Distance by Luna Mason was deliciously spicy. I enjoyed this book so much. It was a little slow to start then BAM in your face, non-stop action. It was great!

**I DNFed this book at 51%**

I am huge dark romance fan, but unfortunately, this book didn't do it for me, and here are the reasons why:

1- This book is insta-lust. At page 40ish they are already getting it on. It's not a problem in itself, it's just not for me. I like my characters to work for it.

2- Annoying ex-boyfriend trope. I can't do it. I hate that trope.

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3- The aforementioned ex-boyfriend harass the FMC, assaulting her twice in from of the MMC, and both times the MMC just threatens the ex. WTH?!? You need to take action Sir. This is a dark romance. Bare minimum is some roughing up or a few broken fingers. And the MMC is a professional boxer AND the mafia unaliver. His reason for not taking physical actions against the ex? He needs to lay low before his next championship. But you will kill and maim for the mafia the very same night?!? Nu-uh. Not buying it. He burns down the ex's car at around 45% but it's not enough...

4- MMC drops off FMC at her apartment. HE SEES HER EX STALKING HER, WATCHING HER APPARTMENT and...... HE LEAVES!!! You heard me right. He doesn't approach, or anything. Nop. He leaves.... wth??

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5- There were quite a few typos and grammar errors etc. Some sentences are hard to read. This book has been originally published in 2023 and is now being republished. Why are there still so many errors?

Sooooo, for all these reasons, I gave up at 51%. It's not a bad book (someone needs to proof read it better though!), it's just not for me. Which is why I'm giving it 3 stars anyway.

3.5 ⭐️

This was a solid read! I liked the dark romance with the boxing. I enjoyed the overall storyline & the characters! I thought they had great chemistry & the spice was really good too. It was definitely giving “insta lust” vibes which I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan of. But overall a good book & I’ll definitely keep reading this series!

When I saw that the book was about a boxer involved with the mafia, I was intrigued. The MFC, Keller, was raised in the system and had a lot of anger as a result. The FMC, Sienna, had a difficult childhood as well. They were both in NYC trying to follow their dreams.

I was a little disappointed with the storyline. It was an insta-lust story trying to pass as love. I enjoyed some parts, such as those quiet moments where they discussed their childhood and goals, the friendships, and found family. There were spicy scenes in the book that did not add to the storyline. The book was longer than it needed to be. After the epilogue, it dragged.

I loved this book it was so good. I am in love with the MMC and how he is. This was the dark romance I have been waiting for.

Luna Mason is one of my all time favourite authors, she can write one hell of a solid dark romance.

Admittedly, I've already read this one. I didn't realise it was the same book. I saw Luna Mason, gasped and signed up. It's a delight to see her here. So it was so nice rereading this.

Distance was my first Luna Mason book and when I tell you I was obsessed with this book, I was OBSESSED!! I adored our FMC Sienna and our MMC Keller. I adore the dynamic between these two. The way Keller is straight up obsessed with Sienna as soon as he sees her.

Filled to the brim with the most delicious spice and wonderful banter, Luna is one of auto purchase authors.

This was already on my TBR, and I was unsure as to why Distance had a new cover and why the ARC was available in 2025.

The reason is the extra content, which I so enjoyed. I love epilogues and seeing where the characters end up in the future.

Other than that this book has a great story, unfortunately that takes up around 30% of the book. The rest is pure smut. If you are in the mood for inspiration, than you will eat this up.

I found the story to drag on, and I kept putting the book down because I was over the same dirty talk, resulting in the same spicy ending. Every. Time.

I wouldn't even class it as a mafia romance as it barely touches on the topic like a feather.

A good story sans smut and a great playlist at the end.

"The dirty little princess wants the monster to protect her, own her, and devour every inch of her. So that's what l'll do."
I should've picked this book up a lot sooner!
Boxing is a lot sexier now than I thought it was before 🫠
I love the tension and back and forth between Sienna and Keller. The gym scene though 🔥 that will live rent free in my head forever.

3.75
"Distance" by Luna Mason is an intense and emotionally gripping romance that pulled me in from the first page. Mason’s writing is both immersive and evocative, creating a world that feels raw and real. The characters are complex and deeply layered, each with their own struggles and desires that make their journey compelling. The chemistry between the leads crackles with tension while also delivering heartfelt moments of vulnerability, I do wish we had more of those moments however, I think with more depth to the relationship then this would have been a four star read for me.
For fans of dark romance who like an easy read, then I would definitely give Distance a go. I am looking forward to delving into the rest of the series!

This was my first book by Luna Mason and I didn't love it but didn't hate it. I didn't really like how fast everything went with the couple I felt like it was too quick and scattered. It just seemed rushed at times. It seemed predictable a lot. The spice was great and the chemistry between the two were good and in all it was entertaining.

This is a mafia romance following a woman who falls in love with the hit man. I enjoyed reading this book. This has been on my TBR for a while and once I heard Kensington is publishing it, I wanted to wait. And how long I waited, I was not disappointed with the book. The story is well written with different conflicts throughout the story. I do have to say that the book did started getting focused on spice than plot. Which I usually don’t mind but I was enjoying the storyline a lot as it was a bit suspenseful with the ex drama. I also love how with the spicy and storyline, the author did an amazing job handling the FMC’s truama. This book is told from dual povs of both Keller and Sienna.

Sienna is the FMC of the story who has had many people walk out from her life. I enjoyed her character and seeing her develop. However, I do wonder if she still fears elevators as we never got to figure it out. Then we have Keller who is head over heals for Sienna. He’s rich, part of the mafia, and is a big time street fighter. I liked his character and seeing him become vulnerable for Sienna. They is a third act breakup but there romance is instant love and he falls first. I enjoyed their chemistry and seeing them work out. There are many side characters with my favorite being Maddie who is a friend everyone needs. I do have to say I wonder what happened to the guy friend.

The ending was well done and the new edition as an extended epilogue. I know many people didn’t enjoy this book because of grammatical errors, however that has changed as this book is at a traditional publisher. I wouldn’t check out those reviews about grammer because that could have been different from the indie publishing. Though if you are a fan of mafia romance with spice and fun, this is your book.

*this book was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

This book was interesting..I personally didn’t enjoy it . The writing wasn’t my favorite and the plot was inevitable, I guessed majority of it , the banter was okay but the nickname was cringey and the overall plot is over used . It was a quick read for me personally , but I don’t think I would purchase this book.

my first book by the author
heard wonders about luna mason writing
they did justice to their words
amazing writting amzing development

I really enjoyed this, it was such an entertaining read! Keller’s mouth had me swooning, and I loved his instant connection with Sienna. They tried to fight it, but staying away was never an option. It was so satisfying to see them overcome everything and finally get the happiness they deserved.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 (Rounded up)
# Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02.25.25

“Everyone wears a mask. You can never truly love all of someone unless you see beneath it.”

🥊 Dark Romance
🥊 Mafia
🥊 Boxing
🥊 Touch Her & Die
🥊 Dual POV
🥊 Hidden Identity
🥊 He Falls Hard
🥊 He Falls First

“Distance” by Luna Mason is my first book to read by her. I didn’t love it but I also didn’t hate it. It was just a like. I would have had it rated higher but it fell a little flat to me. There was some plot holes and questions that didn’t get answered. However, I do feel like the spice to plot ratio was great.

Overall, I enjoyed the character development and the insta love/ lust the main characters had for each other. All great concepts she had though! I will be continuing the series and want to see how her writing evolves. Also how the standalones interconnect. Definitely promise and I know this is a rerelease.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for this ARC

It's a good book and an easy read, I would recommend it for an intro for Luna Mason!

- Sports Romance - boxing
- Mafia
- Dual POVs
- Dark themes
- Spice
- Insta-lust/love with a wee bit of a slow burn vibe

3.75 stars. Sexy mafia-ish romance. Honestly you could take the whole mafia aspect out and label it a dark sports romance. I enjoyed it for the smutty sexy book it was. Some drama, and check your triggers.

An amazing dark romance book with insta chemistry. I usually don't love books like those, but was surprised by how much I did. This book had the perfect mix between spice and plot.

There were a lot of plot holes so I was confused for a bit, but was overall entertained enough to keep reading.

Distance is an intoxicating blend of twists and spice (sprinkled with a bit of violence) that keeps you breathless from start to finish. Just when you think you have the story figured out, Mason throws in a twist that shatters every expectation, pulling you deeper into the chaos. The tension between the characters is electric—every stolen touch, every heated moment laced with both danger and desire. The spice is deliciously intense, raw, and unapologetic, perfectly complementing the emotional rollercoaster. If you love dark, twisty romances that leave you wrecked in the best way, this one’s a must-read.