Un amour déchu: Mafia, mariage arrangé et dark romance (The Fallen t. 4)

The enemies-to-lovers trope is so intense here, but I kept wondering whether their feelings were genuine or born out of manipulation. How did others interpret their connection?

The dark, dangerous atmosphere really adds to the tension. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal experiences or just created this setting to heighten the stakes.

Being trapped together in high-stakes situations sure cranked up the emotions, but did it also make the relationship feel authentic, or did it rely too much on circumstance?