Bartered Innocence

An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Made Men of Manhattan, Book 1)

By: B Sobjakken

Narrated by: Angelina Rocca, Lance Greenfield

He was supposed to be my savior, but became my keeper instead…I’ve spent years learning everything I can to take over my family’s restaurant. I’ve never envisioned myself doing anything else.

It all comes to a crashing halt when rumors of an arranged marriage circle the Famiglia and my brother doesn’t stop my name from being put forth as an eligible bride.

Determined to not have my dreams taken away, I do the only thing I have control over: get rid of my virginity. It’s supposed to be a simple one-night stand with a stranger until I figure out the man I’d bedded is our biggest rival.

Rian O’Callaghan is the heir to the Irish Mafia, and he holds a secret that could ruin me.

Bartered Innocence is a spicy arranged marriage mafia romance about a young chef desperate to keep her life and an obsessed mafia heir determined to make her his.

Made Men in Manhattan series is interconnected with each book a different couple who find their HEA.

©2025 B.Sobjakken (P)2025 B.Sobjakken

Goldie Mafia boss 😮‍💨

Literally obsessed w everything about this book. My only complaint is that I want more. Rian is my new obsession. His protectiveness of Isabelle but softness behind closed doors is so beautiful. And the plot. Omg. I literally will read anything she writes!

A New Favorite Author!!!

I’m not a huge fan of the Mafia genre, although I have listened to a few that featured arranged marriages. So far, this is my absolute favorite.

The plot was great, the dialogue and banter were above par, the twists and turns didn’t feel contrived, the heat was blazing! Since I mentioned the heat, I want to note that it did not take center stage. That is one of the things I loved about this, compared to some others. Instead of a thinly veiled story of a sexually charged relationship with a little plot to tie it all together, this story wove the heat, suspense, plot and character building together seamlessly.

The Duet Narration added just the right touch to bring this story to life. Five Plus Stars!!!!!

Everyone dreams of a Rian!

If you love a good mafia romance with sizzling tension and unforgettable chemistry, this book is it. Rian and Isabella are an absolute force together. He’s the heir to the Irish mafia—broody, intense, and hot as hell. She’s a strong, headstrong woman determined to take over her family’s Italian restaurant, not just sit pretty as someone’s wife.

Their marriage might have started as one of good faith, but the fire between them is very real. The banter? Chefs kiss. I found myself smiling and was fully invested in every push and pull between them.

There’s so much to love here—power plays, family dynamics, and a romance that builds beautifully from tension to trust. And seriously, Rian… just wow!

Highly recommend if you’re into mafia romances with strong leads, witty banter, and serious heat.