Cover of Sweet Deception: A Forced Proximity Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 4)

Sweet Deception: A Forced Proximity Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 4)

by Renee Parker

4.4
Published August 27 2025
Mafia Romance forced proximity

Veronika crashes a high-stakes double wedding of the Irish Kings with one goal: hack a phone to save her best friend’s abducted sister. She targets Darren, a lethal mafia enforcer, intending to manipulate him. However, the plan goes haywire when their initial encounter shifts from a tactical mission to a night of undeniable, scorching chemistry. Forced to flee, Veronika leaves behind more than just a hacked device; she leaves an obsessed man determined to hunt her down. The game turns deadly when a rival syndicate targets Veronika, forcing the unlikely pair into a volatile situation. Now, they are trapped together in a safehouse, bound by forced proximity and a mutual need for survival. Darren, the Kings’ self-proclaimed chaos agent, prides himself on destruction, not protection. Yet, as the walls close in and the danger escalates, his resolve begins to crumble. Featuring the enemies-to-lovers trope, *Sweet Deception* is a high-octane mafia romance that explores the thin line between predator and prey. As Veronika and Darren navigate a web of secrets, betrayal, and lethal threats, they must decide if their connection is a path to salvation or a blueprint for their mutual destruction.