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Dante Gallo is pissed off.

When he gets married, he doesn’t intend to be blackmailed into it. However, Phillip Lewis has some damaging evidence. To keep his secrets, Dante must marry the man's plain youngest daughter, Aria.

Being married to Dante is a nightmare. One that Aria intends to get away from. Even though she is terrified of this man, who is considered to be the most brutal in the Pesci family mafia, she finds the courage to confront him.

Once learning the truth, Aria is horrified. She doesn’t want anyone to be forced to marry her. All she has to do is figure out a way to get the evidence to set Dante free.

When Dante overhears a conversation about how Aria feels about him, about sex, about being married, he doesn’t like it. He is going to give them something to talk about. He will hold onto his wife, he will be proud to be married to her.

But Aria has to set Dante free. She doesn’t want him to be forced into a marriage he didn’t want. The only problem, she has fallen in love with him. Letting him go is proving to be the hardest thing she has ever done.

What will Dante do when he is given the means to be set free? Will he leave or has he fallen in love with his plain bride?

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Excerpt:

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“Dante,” she said, pressing a hand to her chest. “You startled me.”

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“That was not my intention.”

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Her heart was racing. She hoped she’d not spoken aloud about any part of her plan.

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“I don’t imagine it was.” She was not going to freak out. Laughing, she couldn’t help but look toward the doorway right behind him and hope for a chance to escape. The last thing she wanted to do was make small talk.

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They stood, opposite sides of the kitchen. She was still near the sink, Dante in the doorway. He wasn’t wearing a jacket anymore. The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up, and he looked angry.

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Aria didn’t know what had set off his anger, and she wasn’t interested in learning either. Dante, other than to do his duty, hadn’t laid a finger on her, and she wanted to keep it that way. Other women were not quite so lucky. Black eyes, lots of makeup, and of course lies—that was what she was used to hearing from them.

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The silence between them was starting to make her uncomfortable. She wanted it to be over.

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“I was just getting a glass of water. I’m about to go to bed,” she said.

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Move. Try not to draw his attention.

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Not for a single second did she think she had the power to draw his attention, but she didn’t want to have to perform more of her duties.

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Go.

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Dante wasn’t saying anything, but he was staring at her. She had no choice but to attempt her escape.

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She moved toward him, and was just about to glide past him when he suddenly reached out, grasping her arm, and before she knew what was happening, she was pressed up against the wall. Panic swelled up inside her. What had happened? Had she done something wrong?

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She heard the cruelties of people at parties saying that he would probably beat her because she wasn’t anywhere in his league. Fear traveled down her spine, and it had no thought, no care, no consideration.

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She stared at him, waiting, wondering.

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“You don’t have to be afraid,” Dante said.

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“I don’t?”

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“No, you don’t. I just want to try something. Trust me.”

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Aria didn’t trust him. His reputation far exceeded him, but there was nowhere else for her to go. She felt the panic, but then Dante surprised her. The only time they had kissed was on their wedding day straight after the priest had told them the I do’s. The kiss at the altar had been chaste. To any onlooker, they couldn’t have mistaken that neither person wanted to be there.

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She’d been terrified. Since then, they had not kissed.

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They hadn’t even had a honeymoon, or done anything together, other than their duty. She struggled to think of it as sex … it was duty. Sex was something different to her, intimate.

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All thought fled her mind as Dante’s lips took possession of her own. She expected him to be somewhat cruel, unyielding, refusing to give up and just taking. This kiss was so many different things, and yet, all of them together.

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Dante’s hands went to the wall on either side of her head. At first, it was only their lips touching, and Aria couldn’t deny that it felt nice.

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Slowly, his body pressed against hers, they were flush together, and something changed within her. At first, she thought she was going to panic, but then suddenly, that all evaporated, and she felt the length of his body against hers. It was nice. Strange.

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And all too soon, the kiss had come to an end.

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Dante pulled away, and she stared up into his brown eyes. They had the same eye color, but her husband’s eyes were slightly darker, more intense, at least to her.

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He knew one day that he would be involved in an arranged marriage but he never thought he would have to be blackmailed into one. Dante was set to marry Aria Lewis, ten years his junior, her father Phillip Lewis was forcing him into the marriage he had no choice. Neither did Aria, whom Dante soon learns is absolutely nothing like her father. Their marriage of circumstance soon begins to mean so much more to both of them. Such a well written story, enjoyable characters and some delicious heat. I really enjoyed it and know you will too. Happy Reading. \r\nPlease note that I was given an arc of this book for my honest review which is exactly what I have given.\r\n5 out of 5 stars. ","date":"7th Sep 2024"},{"name":"Court050","rating":"5","title":"Loved it","text":"Blackmailed Marriage. I love the characters in these stories. Very entertaining, spicy. intense. a page turner. Well written. I highly recommend. This author does not disappoint and can't wait to see what she writes next.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Marie R","rating":"5","title":" Fantastic book!","text":"I enjoyed reading this book. Once I started reading Blackmailed Marriage, I didn't want to put it down. The characters are great and the storyline hooked me from the start. I don't want to spoil this book for anyone so I won't go into details. Please read the book blurb for some information about the book. I recommend reading this book! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"DebinOkla","rating":"5","title":" ??? Dante and Aria ???","text":"??? Dante and Aria ??? A forced marriage.... she's plain and he hates he was forced to marry her! Sam Crescent tells an incredible mafia story in this book! It's a great read like all of the other Sam Crescent books I have read!","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"vickymeowmeow","rating":"5","title":"Excellent touching Romance","text":"Loved the characters. Love the family Dynamics. Really enjoyed Dante's Journey from jerk to caring partner. Sex was very thorough and well described but didn't overwhelm the story it was actually a very intrical part of the story as well as the mafia overtones. The couple's Journey from arranged to caring thoroughly connected me to the characters and had me rooting for their success.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"ChrisL","rating":"5","title":"Blackmail","text":"This is a short read. This is Dante and Aria’s story. Aria has always been told she is ugly and more. Dante is going to be the next capo. When Aria’s dad blackmails Dante into marrying his daughter it does not go well. Following the drama of heartache as the marriage and talk from others hurt her. Will she ever find happiness? Dante does his duty to bring a heir, but not like he should. Will he get his heir and freedom from this marriage? Can they get the blackmail stuff from Aria’s dad so he can be free of her before she gets pregnant? He won’t even look at her when he does it.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Sua","rating":"5","title":"Great","text":"Excellent story that focuses on the characters feelings on what they want in a relationship and how they can convince themselves and the other that they’re good for each other or need to let go.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Heather1145","rating":"5","title":"Dante and Aria","text":"Wow I enjoyed this story. Dante was being blackmailed by Aria's father. They are to be married. I loved this and couldn't put it down. A wonderful read. I loved Sam Crescents stories, I highly recommend this one. ","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"SS1234","rating":"5","title":"Captivating","text":"Blackmailed Marriage was a well written and captivating read. Dante is blackmailed and forced into marrying Aria and he thinks she is like his father so he ignores her and pretty much treats her miserably . Aria is nothing like her family and Dante overhears how miserable she is and feels guilty . Aria wants to help Dante and find the proof which her father is holding against him so she can get divorced and both of them can live their lives and are not in this forced relationship. Dante doesn't have any faith in her but as he starts spending more time with her he starts falling for her and doesn't want divorce. The story was just beautiful . Once I started reading it I didn't want to put it down. Highly recommend this story . ","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Roberta R","rating":"5","title":"Sad way to start a marriage.","text":"Sam Crescent has done it again. Her books are so amazing. I don't think she could write a bad book. Dante was blackmailed into marrying Aria. He hated her but then started to see her in a different light. By the end he was in love with her. They got their HEA. I highly recommend this book to all dark mafia romance readers. ","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Redfaeryrose","rating":"5","title":"Changed man","text":"Dang! I swooned after reading that last paragraph. I was not too fond of the MMC initially; he epitomized his role as a capo. Somewhere along the way, he changed for the better, and it was because of his wife, the FMC. The FMC might appear small and weak, but she's the exact opposite. \r\n\r\nI loved the story and the happy life our MCs are living now.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Brooke T","rating":"5","title":"Amazing book!!","text":"Blackmailed Marriage was exciting and page-turning!!! I loved this take on the overhead trope. Usually it’s the FMC who overhears, but Sam Crescent has created a book where the MMC is the one who overhears the FMC. I love this take so much I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end. The storyline was original, the grovel was perfect and the drama and spice was page-turning!!! The characters were complex and had a slow burn chemistry. The FMC was determined and witty. The MMC was broody and intense. I can’t wait to see what comes next from this author. She has an amazing ability to tell stories that have me laughing crying and fist-pumping through her books. ","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Jen9731","rating":"5","title":"Dante and Aria","text":"Blackmailed Marriage is a short and steamy, enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract, age-gap, arranged marriage, forced-proximity, curvy BBW virgin gets her mafia man romance. Aria is a 25 year old smart and sweet, plain Jane, curvy daughter of an evil mafia man, Philip. Her family has pretty much treated her horribly her entire life, stating she's too fat and too plain. Dante is a 35 year old hunky, grumpy, mafia man set to be the next Capo. When Phillip approaches Dante's father, he has evidence to blackmail them and demands that Dante marry Aria. He reluctantly agrees but plans to make Aria's life hell. He will try for an heir but nothing more. Aria doesn't want to be married either and offers to try and get the blackmail proof so she can be then set free. Dante agrees. But when he overhears a conversation between her and her sister, something changes. He is intrigued by Aria and wants to get to know her better. I was not sure about this book at first. My heart just broke for Aria and her loveless marriage and even how cruel her own family was to her. Dante was so distant and cruel at first. But seeing them embrace their relationship and watching them accept each other and fall in love was everything. When Dante started to romance her and spend time with her, it was beautiful. They had great chemistry, and we got such a happy ending after the drama was resolved. I loved it so much!.","date":"8th Aug 2024"},{"name":"Maleficent","rating":"5","title":"Dante's wife","text":"Dante Gallo is being blackmailed into marrying Phillip Lewis' youngest daughter. He is mad at his new bride, thinking she is the same as her father. He installs her at his country house and only shows up once a month to do his duty to get an heir. Eight months later when she finds out her father did to get him to marry her, she vows to get all the evidence, to set him free.\r\n\r\nAria cannot believe what her father did, she is horrified the lengths he went thru, no wonder he husband hates her. Things change between the two them after he overhears her talking to her sister, he does not like what he is hearing. He should have done better with his new bride, it is time to make a change.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Kimmijane","rating":"4","title":"Good story","text":"This book is a typical mafia romance with an arranged marriage starting with hate between husband and wife. It’s going to be a great read for those who love mafia romance. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Sencillez","rating":"5","title":"Magnificent read","text":"I loved reading Dante and Aria’s story. Dante is a strong man who is a force to be reckoned with. The last thing he wants is to be forced into marriage with a nobody that he’s never met. Aria is a quite, sweet women who has spent her whole life listening to people say how plain she is. When they come together the one thing neither of them expected was to find their other half in each other but they have a fight on their hands to stay together.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"AngelaC","rating":"4","title":"Blackmailed Marriage","text":"I liked how Dante made a concerted effort to change after hearing some unflattering words by Aria in a private conversation. He realized that she was more than just one who had been foisted on him in unfavourable circumstances and that he had to make a decision that would put them first. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Firecracker","rating":"5","title":"Amazing","text":"Truly an amazing read. Characters are awesome and likeable!! A must read!! This is a 5 plus star book!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Andrea R","rating":"5","title":"Super fantastic book!!--Love this book so much","text":"This forced marriage saw a difficult beginning to marriage --pretty much because Dante thought that Aria was involved and knew what was happening but when she stood up for herself it shows him maybe he was wrong to assume things that weren't true. \r\nGreat book--great storyline and fast read too!!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Lynn ","rating":"5","title":"❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️","text":"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Dante did not want to get married. Now he is being blackmailed to marry Aria. The plain Jane Aria. He is going to make sure he does his duty and that is all. She needs to get pregnant and then he can get rid of her. Aria didn't want to marry someone who hated her. When she finds out why he hates her she decides she will help him and then they can divorce.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"JeniT","rating":"5","title":"Enemies to Lovers","text":"Dante is blackmailed into marriage and assumes Aria is complicit in the blackmail. She is known for being a plain Jane in a world that values beauty. When she decides to be free from the forced marriage things get interesting. Dante and Aria are an unlikely duo and their journey to happiness and love is intriguing to say the least. Love this tale and the steamy moments. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Pam B","rating":"4","title":"Dante and Aria","text":"Dante and Aria forced arranged marriage \r\n\r\nAria’s father arranged her marriage because he wanted to be connected to Dante’s crime family. He didn’t want to marry her and she didn’t want to marry him. Marriage started off ruff and he then he took interest in her and it starts to change the marriage. \r\n\r\n Read this story to see how Dante wanted to stay married. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Chmhowel","rating":"4","title":"Aria and Dante","text":"This book was a page turner. I was sad for Aria at the beginning of the book. But things turn around when she finds her voice. Dante finally notices that things are not what they seemed and began to change. I liked that we get to see Aria and Dante discover each other. I wish I could have seen more from when the engagement happened but overall of was a good book. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’ll be checking out more. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"JustMe83","rating":"5","title":"<3","text":"So up front I want to say.... just keep going!! At the beginning of this i was like WTH?!?! He was a total j3rk! And lordy she was so freaking sweet... and stayed sweet! But he for sure does redeem himself! ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Amd2662","rating":"5","title":"Blackmailed Marriage","text":"Dante Gallo/Aria Lewis. Slightly older man/Younger woman, Capo's Heir/Father - Illegitimate son of Don. Handsome/Plain. Blackmailed, Forced, arranged marriage. Duty? Hatred? Abandoned. Incriminating pictures. Evidence, Proof, Dangerous. Disheartened, Deal. Divorce? Proof destroyed. Decisions, Murder. Threatened. Secrets, Lies. Revelations. Determined. Success. Attraction. Taboo. Affection. Virgin. Consensual. Acceptance. Wonderful characters and endearing story. Love. HEA. Entertaining.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Amy J","rating":"5","title":"Loved it!!","text":"Loved reading Blackmailed Marriage. Aria and Dante’s story was so good I couldn’t put it down and loved the ending!!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Mary S","rating":"5","title":"Dante and Aria.","text":"Dante and Aria story was an awesome read. With this author you never know what you will get. Some of her story are so captivating and some not so much. Dante and Aria story was so good I’m sad that it was a bit short but I love reading Dante and Aria story so much. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Mr. Bobos","rating":"5","title":"so good","text":"This was so good. It is part of an anthology short it was a shorter book, but it was so good. It was missing nothing. The plot was engaging, the characters intriguing. I had to keep reading to see what was going on and how it was going to be resolved. Can highly recommend.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Anij","rating":"4","title":""You're my wife, Aria, and I think it's time I started treating you like it."","text":"Good mafia romance. With only about 100 pages I was pleasantly suprised that at no time did I ever feel rushed. And there's also zero insta-anything. I wasn't really impressed with Dante. He was just plain mean to sweet Aria for eight months! And while he eventually repents, I felt she should have made him work harder for it.\r\n\r\nAria was great. She's the reason I gave this 3 1/2 star book four stars. Despite having truly dreadful parents she was all things kind and selfless. \r\n\r\nThere's a bit of a plot but mostly this book focuses on their love story. And it comes without a ton of angst or tears. Another suprise. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Mreads90","rating":"4","title":"????","text":"I really like this book I like how he gradually fell in love with her and it wasn't just instant love. He is actually kind of sweet to her. I would give this one a four star","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Mistie Best","rating":"5","title":"So good!","text":"Dante was forced into a marriage with Aria when her father blackmailed him. These two had no love lost between them for months until Dante decided to turn the tables on everyone... Wow, what a great read!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"CrystalMae","rating":"5","title":"Good read!","text":"This was a good book. I thought it could have been a lot longer but that’s a personal preference. But it had a good story line. It was well written and had great character development. The plot and epilogue was good as well. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Readstoforget","rating":"4","title":"Mafia lite romance","text":"This one centres around an arranged marriage brought on by blackmail. Dante isn’t nice to Aria nor does he make their marriage enjoyable because he blames her for her father’s actions. After some time though he realises that she’s not to blame but to her it’s kind of too late as she wants to divorce but he does not. Good read.","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Deanna S","rating":"5","title":"Enemies to lovers","text":"Two people from two different families forced into a marriage neither wants. They do it for different reasons but fate brought them together for one. This was an interesting read. I loved that it wasn't wham bam thank you ma'am type of book. Definitely was a great read. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"BrightJacks","rating":"4","title":"Blackmailed marriage","text":"Aria and Dante did not plan for this marriage but because of Aria father here they are. Dante makes Aria very aware that he blames her. What bring them together is Aria trying to break them apart. Sweet story but made me want to reread her longer mafia romances. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"laura.lovesreading","rating":"5","title":"Mafia Marriage with a twist","text":"Dante was blackmailed into marrying Aria. He hates her father and projects this hatred on Aria and does everything he can to make her life miserable. She came as a virgin in the marriage and you get to know through flashbacks that he didn’t give her a nice experience for her first time and for six months after, all he does is doing his duty in trying to become her pregnant, he transmits his anger and hatred for her father to her and treats her cruelly. \r\nBut his thoughts and prejudices slowly change and he isn’t so sure anymore if he really wants a way out of this marriage. \r\nHe needed redemption for sure, but they grow as pair and I liked how Aria got portrayed. She is selfless and honest, but not in a cliché way. She was treated cruel by her family all her life for being to curvy and plain, but she didn’t harden her heart, she is open, warm and soft. \r\nThe book isn’t very steamy, you get your open door scenes, but it wasn’t the focus. \r\nThe story is written in dual third person POV. \r\n\r\nThe main focus lays on them as a married pair and not on him being part mafia or his role in it. \r\n\r\nThe tropes are blackmailed, arranged marriage, slow burn, redemption arc, pregnancy, virgin heroine. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Michelle E","rating":"5","title":"Dante and Aria","text":"Enemies to lovers. Dante was blackmailed into marrying Aria. He hates her father and takes his feelings out on her. Aria was treated poorly by her family, and despite that, she is a good person with a kind heart. Neither of them wanted the marriage, especially to Dante, who has a brutal reputation. \r\n\r\nAria makes a deal with Dante-they will work together to solve a problem, and then they can get a divorce. As they navigate this arrangement, something unexpected happens. Dante, who once despised Aria, finds himself falling for her. His feelings take him by surprise, and they will surely surprise and engage you too. I love the redemption and grovel tropes. \r\n\r\nOverall, it is a great short story about a couple who have the odds stacked against them from the beginning. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"RhondaVB","rating":"5","title":"Loved it","text":"Ohhh, this one was good. Dante is blackmailed into marrying Aria by her dad. Seems he has something on Dante. Aria has no desire to marry him but ends up going along with it because she can't stand her dad. Neither of them think feelings will change towards each other but as they learn about each other, they do. Aria is still wanting to help Dante get out from the blackmail her father has on him but will it be enough to make Dante finally give in and tell Aria his real feelings towards her? And will Aria reveal her true feelings? I loved the buildup of this story and couldn't put it down until I finished it. Great story!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"CarKar","rating":"5","title":"Dante and Aria","text":"Different emotions for me reading about how emotionally abused Aria was by her family. Aria was amazingly strong, and I loved how she found her backbone. Her motivations were always sincere, especially when it came to Dante. I have to hand it to Dante for taking a step back and realizing that Aria was not her family, especially her father. I love that he wanted to make their marriage work ... shocking given his background to have that tenderness reserved for Aria. I loved ARia and Dante ... their relationship was like the saying: "If you love something set it free ..."","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"LBing","rating":"5","title":"Wonderful slow burn romance","text":"This was a wonderful mafia romance that started off in a dark place. Aria's father blackmailed Dante into marrying her. She was treated cruelly by her family and Dante continues with this as he projects his anger at her father onto her... I love how Aria was a warm and giving gal, despite the hardships in her life. I respected her plan to help Dante so that they could divorce and she could finally be free. He has no faith in her skills at finding the blackmail proof but he soon enough realizes that she's a legit beautiful person. And that he doesn't want a divorce ;) What follows is a great slow burn romance that builds and strengthens their marriage into something special and lasting. I love how the author always has my back, taking something dark and making it into something beautiful :D ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Karen99","rating":"5","title":"Blackmailed Marriage","text":"Enemies to Lovers\r\n\r\nDante didn’t want a wife so he punished her until the day she tried to make a deal with him for a divorce.\r\n\r\nWas he too late to make a life with her or had his anger with the situation made it impossible for forgiveness and a new beginning?\r\n\r\nAn intense emotional read with a heart-felt HEA!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"PHOENIX96","rating":"5","title":"Great story","text":"Dante doesn't bend to anyone, but when some scandalous events occur he's blackmailed into marrying Aria. Aria didn't want marriage to a man with Dantes brutal reputation, and married life was far from happy, but learning of their situation and getting free are two different things, Aria offering to get him the evidence in exchange for a divorce was a no brainer, but will Dante take the chance to leave if given, when feelings change between them? Well written, steamy slow burning, he falls first, desires, forced marriage, blackmail and more!","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Jamee h","rating":"4","title":"Pretty good book","text":"This was overall a pretty good book. The characters definitely don’t start off on the best foot. But the ending turned out great I definitely recommend reading it","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Steacyn","rating":"4","title":"Mafia marriages","text":"Loving the enemy to lovers in this book. From the first chapter I wanted more of this couple. She's no trophy wife but special all the same. Read and find out what happens ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Savannah1321","rating":"4","title":"So darn good!","text":"OMG! I’m going to gush so bear with me. Sam Crescent is a favorite go to author for me. This book seemed so different from others I had to try it. Man, I’m glad I did. Aria and Dante were pure perfection! Dante was a tough broody A-hole, but who could blame him? He was blackmailed into a marriage. Aria was such a sweet kind hearted person. I loved how they just fit. Aria smoothed out his rough edges. For her to try to right the wrong her father did was awesome. I loved watching Dante soften up and be so sweet to her. I’m sad it ended. ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Nasra","rating":"5","title":"Beautiful","text":"If you looking for a refreshing story for a change, this one is for you. Good story. I like that there is a relationship building between them. I like that there is no surprise cheating and misunderstanding. Good job I really enjoyed it ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"De'Anna","rating":"5","title":"Loving Her Despite The Odds","text":"Hang on and you might want to make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) ?. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way! Aria is so sweet makes you want to give her a huge hug, she has been mistreated by her family all her life for being the plain, a little curvy, a little to shy, and she has always know her father wasn’t a good man but when he made her marry one of the most dangerous man producing a heir with him keeping the baby before she is free. Dante sexy as all get out hard exterior, hard interior for the most part next in line to take over after his father blackmailed to marry the daughter of the man blackmailing him, he hates her just as much as he hates her father, but he will do his duty, and along the way make her pay for the sins of her father. Their marriage starts off horrible but he doesn’t abuse her, pretty much leaves her alone which she is happy for until he comes up with an idea to pretend to enjoy their marriage giving the naysayers stuff to talk about making her father even angrier but the goal all along was to find the evidence he was blackmailing him with to give him his freedom but after getting to know his wife he doesn’t want to walk away, will she stay married to him after they have the evidence, will he be honest with her about his feelings, and can they find some form of happiness after a horrible start? ","date":"28th Jul 2024"},{"name":"Jes7s7","rating":"5","title":"Beautiful story!","text":"This was such a beautiful enemies to love story and the only disappointment was how short the story was. Dante and Aria were well written characters who started off with pain and manipulation. Things turned around once Dante realized the part he played in his forced marriage and how he could make a difference. The book turned out great even with the ups and downs from Aria's father. This is a highly recommended short read.","date":"28th Jul 2024"}]},"bulk_discount_rates":[],"meta_keywords":"","show_quantity_input":0,"title":"Blackmailed Marriage by Sam Crescent","gift_wrapping_available":false,"min_purchase_quantity":0,"customizations":[],"images":[{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-21532/images/stencil/{:size}/products/3291/3571/blackmailedmarriage1l__33343.1721414228.JPG?c=2","alt":"Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance\nHeat Level: 3\nWord Count: 27, 000\nISBN: 978-0-3695-1022-8\nEditor: Lisa Petrocelli\nCover Artist: Jay Aheer"}]}