'Stolen Hearts' in the 'Dark Hearts' series by Jagger Cole revolves around the forbidden romance between Callie, a young Mafia princess, and Castle, a broody ex-Army Ranger. Callie is trapped in an arranged marriage with a much older man but finds solace in her crush on Castle, her best friend's older brother. Despite their age gap and the complicated circumstances, Castle ends up marrying Callie to protect both their families. delves into themes of duty, family honor, and the struggles of balancing personal desires with familial obligations. The writing style is described as engaging, with a mix of thrilling tension and steamy romance that keeps readers captivated till the end.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Callie displaying a mix of immaturity and determination, while Castle grapples with his dark past and protective instincts.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and fast-paced, effectively balancing romance with darker undertones.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Callie, who faces an arranged marriage while harboring feelings for Castle, leading to a complicated romance amidst family tensions.

Setting:

The setting is rooted in mafia family dynamics, highlighting power struggles and cultural traditions surrounding arranged marriages.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly fast, though some readers noted sections that felt prolonged, making it an easy but at times tedious read.

Notes:

The protagonist, Callie, feels trapped in an arranged marriage to a much older man.

Callie has had a crush on Castle for over a year and a half.

Castle is 12 years older than Callie and is her best friend's older brother.

The story involves mafia ties and family loyalty, with high stakes for both the Greek and Irish families.

Castle has a traumatic past as an Army Ranger, struggling with PTSD.

The book features a friends-to-lovers dynamic with a forbidden romance aspect.

Readers noted Callie's character as immature and bratty but still found her endearing.

The chemistry between Callie and Castle is praised, contributing to the romantic tension.

The author, Jagger Cole, is known for writing mafia-themed romances that readers adore.

The series contains dark themes that could trigger some readers, making it suitable for those cautious about such topics.

The book includes a mix of angst, spice, and intense banter among characters.

Fans are eager for more books in the series, indicating a strong following.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings include violence, mature themes, and references to trauma.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a strong romantic element throughout the book.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

I stole a kiss that wasn't mine to take.

From a man cloaked in pain, scars, and mystery.

Deadly and beautiful, twelve years my senior, a killer for the Irish Mafia.

...And my best friend's older brother.

But if we're going to point fingers, I refuse to take the full blame.

You see, I may have stolen the first kiss.

But that's only because he stole my heart.

Neither was ours for the taking.

Both come with a no return policy.

I'm supposed to forget about Castle James.

But when a ruthless Mafia don I've been promised to comes to collect, will Castle forget about me?

Or take what already belongs to him:

My heart.

Stolen Hearts is a standalone dark, arranged marriage, age-gap mafia romance with a smart, strong-willed heroine, and an ultra possessive "look at her and I'll unalive you hero. Readers are advised to read the TW inside. No cliffhanger; HEA included.

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Stolen Hearts

Jagger Cole

Book 5 in the series:Dark Hearts

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