Nine Months with a Mafia Menace

De: Lakia

Narrado por: Trei Taylor, Ace Bentley

At just twenty years old, Vincent was forced into the leadership role in one of the most ruthless crime families in Florida after the brutal murder of his father and sister.

Hardened by grief, Vincent became cold and calculated, living only to expand his empire and protect the only family he had left. Love was nonexistent in a life like his.

Then came Anila. She is the opposite of everything Vincent knows. An equestrian with a heart of gold and dreams of making an impact in her community. She's no stranger to sacrifice, and falling for Vincent's dangerously magnetic charm is the last risk she can afford to take.

Vincent isn't used to hearing the word no, and Anila isn't used to being pursued with such intensity. Their connection is undeniable, and their passion unstoppable, but a glimpse into Vincent's unhinged antics forces Anila to run away.

In this African American Urban Romance standalone, boundaries are pushed past their limits, and the stakes rise higher than ever. Can Anila truly love a man whose empire is built on blood? Or will loving the mafia menace be one of the best decisions in her life?

©2025 Lakia Berrien (P)2026 Podium Audio

A true GEM ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I stumbled upon this sweet, grown & sexy love story. MMC totally unhinged but was immediately tamed by "Gammybear"😍 The narration is FANTASTIC and the spice is hot & spicy 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 Go ahead and spend that credit. Well worth it 💕💕

Origami!!

I loved the equestrian character for Anila this is my first book ive read with that portrayal. Khaleesi is my girl she stood ten toes down behind her Auntie. Stanley was a hot mess. this was a good listen and I enjoyed every minute of this book. I hope Xain and Selena get a story or even Khalessi. loved it.

Very detailed allows a reader to picture each character.

Love this book. Hoping that Zane and Khaleesi story is written soon. I can see their fireworks.

A pleasant surprise 😳

I loved every second of this book 📕.. new favorite author ✍️ for sure 👍🏽! Keep dropping these gems lady!!

Loved all of this!

This was a really good listen!

Vincent is a cold, no-nonsense mafia leader who doesn’t believe in love, and Anila is his complete opposite—soft, selfless, and full of heart. Their chemistry is undeniable from the moment they meet.

I appreciated how upfront Vincent was about who he is. It made the relationship feel more real and intense because there were no illusions—just choices.

The story had a great balance of emotion, tension, and romance, and it definitely kept me engaged.

If you enjoy mafia romance with strong contrasts between characters and a bit of emotional push and pull, this one is worth the listen!

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If you want, I can turn this into a spicy lounge version or add a 7-second TikTok hook that’ll go viral fast 👀🔥