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Angel of Darkness

An Italian Mafia Romance (Lords of the Commission: New York, Book 4)

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ANGEL OF DARKNESS—Book 4 in The Lords of The Commission Series

This book is not meant to be listened to as a standalone.

Alison

Alison Battaglia, the mafia princess. In stories like mine, the tension usually starts with an arranged marriage set for an alliance, a payment, or simply a duty.

Not mine.

Marrying a mafia Don seemed like the perfect solution to forget all my problems–getting away, starting fresh, finding my place, trying to forget the man who took a lot more than my virginity three years ago. He was my brother’s best friend, his bodyguard, his second in command. The man who didn’t want me.

Bottom line–not my future husband.

His vow to the Cosa Nostra and my family was more valuable to him than figuring out what this pull between us was.

He had secrets. Ones he said could destroy me.

But there’s this thing about fate. You can never run away from it.

Let’s just hope mine spits me back out alive.

Angel of Darkness is the first book in a duet

©2025 Stephanie Amaral (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing Romantic Suspense Marriage
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Angel of Darkness is book 4 in the ‘Lords of The Commission’ series and the first part of a duet. It’s a dark and emotionally charged Italian mafia romance filled with tension, power struggles and characters who are as complex as the world they’re born or pulled into.

I listened to the audiobook version of Angel of Darkness, which is narrated by Andi Eloise and Sean Masters and I honestly think the narrator choices were very well suited to the story. Both narrators brought a depth of emotion and intensity that made it really easy to get pulled into the story along with them. Their performances made you feel the emotions and made the characters feel real and engaging which kept me listening past bedtime.

The story itself was really easy to get into. It had that addictive quality where you just want to keep going and I found myself quickly invested in what was happening. No spoilers but I really didn’t know who I was rooting for at times! The pacing worked well keeping things moving while still allowing time for the more emotional and intense moments to sink in.. and there’s many.

One of the strongest aspects of is its characters, especially Alison Battaglia. From the very beginning, Alison stands out as more than just a ‘mafia princess’. She’s caught between expectations, family loyalty and her own identity. There’s a vulnerability to her but it’s balanced with a quiet strength and determination to figure out who she is beyond her last name and the expectations it brings. Watching her navigate that internal conflict makes her easy to connect with and genuinely compelling to follow, she also has a very caring side which Andi Eloise really had you feeling.

Max, now he brings a completely different energy to the story.. his darker, more intense and far more guarded. His connection to the Battaglia family runs deep but so do his own struggles which makes him feel very complex and not just brooding. There’s a constant push and pull in the way he interacts with Alison, where moments of care clash with controlled and planned distance. (I sometimes wanted to knock some manners or sense into him!) That contrast creates a delicious tension between them that feels highly charged from the very start and making their dynamic one of the most gripping parts of the book for me.

The darker tone and character dynamics all added an extra layer of tension that kept things interesting and me hooked in on the edge of my seat, especially as the relationships developed and shifted between them. There’s a good balance between emotion, intensity, intrigue and action. That made it a really addictive to listen.
If you’re someone who enjoys darker romance with strong characters and an immersive atmosphere, then I’d definitely recommend getting this audiobook. I now need book two… stat… what an ending! 😨

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This is a dark, addictive blend of tension, emotion, and character-driven storytelling that keeps you fully invested from start to finish!
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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the performance and story were amazing 😍 can't wait for Angel of Light to release because I neeeeeeed it

I need Angel of Light NOW

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I have said before that I am selective when it comes to mafia books but this book was one of the first ebook reads that i received beforehand and did in the mafia world and it was even better in audio. I devoured this one between my work and life. The push and pull these main characters had was so well written and i love a good build up but this was next level. I got so angry at times that i wanted to yeet my headphones. Listening to it again and have reading it was on a total different level. It played out like a movie and yes I need more of this.

The way Andi and Sean brought Ali and Maxi max to life was amazing. I adore Andi and the way she has that perfect balance between her sass, her humor and the serious side that she brings to the table makes her one hell of a narrator. Sean masters doesnt need much introduction. Each character that he plays, he makes it his own. The choice of him being Max was well thought through. His tone that he uses for his emotions makes the listener sit on the edge of their seats.

This book will give you mafia suspense. There is a bodyguard that has the mental control of a god but when he is in the room with a mafia princess, his sanity is out the window and thats dangerous. Everyone who dares to lay a hand on her will have to reconsider taking up a life insurrance. She is suppose to stay out of the mafia life and yet she is the mafia princess because of her name. She makes a deal of an arranged marriage for her family but is that what she really wants or does she run away from the problem that she needs to deal with. Altough the back and forward game they play gets me on the edge of my seat, i want to find out more about maxi max. His character is so mysterious and i feel like you havent even scratched the surface of his personality yet. Cant wait to get to know this one better in the next story.

This one ends with a cliffhanger and because of the previous ones, I know she likes to torture us a bit but in the end she will give us what we want. I hope. On to the next one and if you havent picked up a Stephanie Amaral book yet, you really should.

Great add in this storyline

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This was my first time reading this author, and it definitely won’t be my last. This story follows Alison, a mafia princess and Massimo her bodyguard and brother's best friend. what ensues is who so much angst, push & pull between the pair. The forbidden energy is strong with this one, as Massimo is so dedicated to the family and tries to fight all his feelings but keeps getting pulled back. they both live in some denial about their true feelings but still can never fight them when they’re together. with family alliances, betrayals and high tension this story kept moving at a great pace, and I found myself completely invested in what would happen next.
Huge praise to Andi Eloise and Sean Masters, they did such a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. Their performances added so much emotion and depth, and the chemistry between the dual POVs made the story feel really immersive. The angst, tension, and emotional scenes all landed perfectly. And that ending… wow. That cliffhanger completely got me. I’m officially invested and now I need closure, because there’s no way I’m walking away without finding out what happens next. Huge thanks to stephanie & bluenose for this opportunity

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