So good right off the bat. I love a good slow burn and build up but sometimes I just want it right away and this book gave it right away. I especially liked that we didn’t have to wait long for the action (shootings) to happen.

One thing I didn’t like was the amount of POV’s we got. I feel like it would’ve been fine honestly with just Teague & Callie’s.
Also, I feel like their acceptance of each other was a bit fast, but this did not ruin the book.

Overall, a good book (not my favorite by Katee Robert, but still good!)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Callie is in a bind. She may have accidentally fallen for her fiancé. Their marriage is one of partnership between powerful Mafia houses. But that doesn't meant they can't actually fall for each other, right?

There were so high points in this for me and some not so high points.
First, I liked Callie and Teague. They were very similar to each other in that they don't agree with a lot of the things their families do. I also enjoyed Callie being a bad ass. She pushes for more control and power in her family.
The spice is on point, as it always is with Robert.

What I didn't really like:
There are a lot of characters that are followed. I know that this is setting up for a longer series, but the attention was pulled too much from Callie and Teague which gave the book an instalove feeling. I wanted more with them, more drama, more angst, more falling for each other.

All in all, this was a good read and I will still continue on with the series!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was a first time read for me by Katee Robert. I always hear people raving about her on TikTok so when I had the opportunity to read this book I was all in!! I found the story sexy, interesting and captivating. There is action and mystery that makes the story even more enjoyable! Some may not like the fact that this is a bit of an insta-love but that wasn't a problem for me. I love a good insta-love story. I would definitely recommend this book and I can't wait to read the other books in this series.




Thank you NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

This was exactly what I needed. I was reading something kinda heavy so this book was great! I loved Callie and Teague so much. Teague had a soft heart from the beginning instead of being cold and hardened by life while Callie was strong while still being able to be vulnerable. Katee Robert doesn't disappoint!
As I have said before, I am unintentionally going through Katee Robert's backlist and enjoying pretty much every minute of it.

Teague O' Malley and Callista Sheridan are forced into a "business" alliance only to meet each other and realize they do want each other. As they get closer, the more trouble they are in because Callie's keeping a secret from everyone. When her secret is discovered, will they survive?

4/5 Stars

This book was so good and had my attention from the beginning! Reminded me a little bit of Romeo and Juliet with fighting and wars between families. There's violence, fighting, death, love, and spice! All of the good aspects in a book! While the beginning kicked off with a bang, the middle was a little slower for me but picked up again with the last 40% of the book. I would definitely recommend reading this book overall though! The unexpected romance that bloomed between the two main characters was sweet and adorable to read.

3.5 ⭐️

when it’s an arranged marriage but then they fall for each other >>

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This one started off a little slow for me, but I really did enjoy the dynamic between Callie and Teague. I wanted moooooreeeeee of them!

I hope that the rest of the series continues with them and we get to see more as they work to bring their families to the legal side of things 👀

Thank you Forever Romance and Netgalley for my gifted arc in exchange for an honest review!


I’m a huge fan of Katee’s Dark Olympus series, so I was excited to read another series!! I loved getting to know the O’Malleys and look forward to Carrigan’s book next. There are so many characters, so it took a little bit of time to keep all the families straight. I really needed a family tree at the beginning! I loved Teague and how Callie could hold her own. There is lots of darkness and sadness in the book, but also so many happy moments!

This was one of my first forays into dark/mafia romances and I am a huge fan! I went ahead and bought the next book in the series because I loved this one so much. Teague and Callie were SO spicy. I love the marriage contract trope and the suspense was perfect, as well. I'm excited to hop into the rest of the series!

This book pulled me in from the very beginning! The storyline was intriguing and kept me interested all the way through and kept me wanting more…I needed to know what was happening next. Even though their marriage was arranged, Teague and Callie had an instant connection. Both are strong characters that would do anything for their families. I loved Callie and how strong she was. She had to be strong to survive her secret. Teague was a dream book boyfriend! He was protective of Callie and his family. The two of them together were electric! The sparks were definitely flying with these two! I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more of the O’Malleys!

A worthy addition to the Katee Robert cannon. I don't love mafia romances, but I will read anything she reads.

"Here's to the men who love us, the losers who lost us, and the lucky bastards who have yet to meet us."

I don't think I've read a Katee Robert book that I haven't liked. Dark Succession is no exception.

Dark Succession is an arranged marriage, mafia romance. Anytime two families make an alliance, leaving one in the dust, you know there is going to be war.

Callie and Teague were a dream together. He was so sweet and strong, and she was smart and brave. They had instant chemistry. Usually, insta-lust books are not my jam, but because of the pacing, I loved this one. Teague slowed their relationship down so they could get to know each other despite the cravings he had for her.

I felt like we could have gotten a little deeper into the details of the family business. Maybe see the two families come together on deals instead of just the backlash of their alliance. Maybe that will come later in the series?

I think this book sets the stage well for the rest of the series. After the bits of Carrigan and James, I can't wait to read their book!

I'm not overly interested in mafia romance, but in this case characters and storyline were very compelling. This is a republishing of the O'Malley series by Katee Robert from 2015 so it's nice to know we can continue with the series without having to wait until the next books are written.

There are 3 big Irish mafia families in this world, the Sheridans, O'Malleys and the Hallorans.. Callista is supposed to marry one of the sons in the Halloran who is known to be abusive to women. She is attacked by him and ends up killing him.

After that, Callista is engaged to a son in the other family, the O'Malleys. They meet and end up being interested in each other.

Meanwhile there are attacks from one family to another, and we are introduced to the "good" people in each family. While Callista and Teague are prepared to get married within a month, the sons in each family are trying to avoid an all out war.

I enjoyed the characters of Callista and Teague, and enjoyed seeing them get to their future as a married couple. I also enjoyed Teague's sister Carrigan meeting James Halloran and am looking forward to their story in the next book.

The book did end kind of suddenly, I guess making it more of a serial than a standalone. You could stop here but the overall "winning" family has not been determined by this point. Teague and Callista have their HEA though, so it could be considered a standalone if you want it to be.

Good series by Katee Robert, and recommended if you like Irish books, mafia books, and/or romance books.

I received a promotional copy and am giving an honest review.

I love Katee so much all her books are super fun easy to read and amazing on the spice this was so different it was amazing which I wouldn't except anything less from her

3.5/5 stars

Thank you to Forever for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was good, but it was also a little slow. I’m not normally a fan of Mafia romance, but I am a HUGE fan of Katee Robert, so I knew I would like this one more than others. And I did! I loved Callie’s and Teague’s relationship, and I think this book set up perfectly for the rest of the books in this series.

Absolutely loved this mafia romance, marriage-of-convenience from Katee Robert. I know this is a reprint but i think that readers who like her Dark Olympus series are going to love the O’Malley’s. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!

Classic Katee Robert but make it mafia-style 😌 when I read this it was quick and easy and satisfied the craving I had for something a little smutty BUT engrossing. I didn’t think I’d continue the series but I’m flying through the second and think it’s entertaining!

An organized crime romance novel that is sure to satisfy fans of the genre. Katee Roberts crafts a compelling narrative that leans heavily into the "Departed" of it all, sometimes at the expense of the romance. Still - a satisfying read!

This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

The characterization in this book is simply terrific. Each character is so well-developed and has their own unique personality that makes them stand out. The chemistry between the two main characters is electric, and their banter had me laughing out loud. I love the diversity. Katee will always be a one-click for me.

The story line is also top-notch. It's full of unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely adored Dark Succession

Katee Robert captured my attention with her Dark Olympus series so when I saw this backlist book receiving a new cover, I knew I wanted to dive right in! I was not disappointed! While I am new to mafia/dark romance in general, I thought this was exceptionally well done. My attention was hooked from the beginning and I was achingly rooting for the two mains to find a HEA. In typical Katee fashion, the spice was very hot!

If you are a fan of open door spicy contemporary romantic suspense books, you should add this to your TBR today!

Dark Succession is a mafia romance, which is my first of that romance subgenre. While I appreciated the tension and drama filled throughout, this reminded me why I don't read mafia books. From now on, I'll stick to other books published by Katee Robert.