I am new to the dark romance genre. Keep, even though it is part of the dark romance genre, has an MMC, Vasile, as the leader of the Romanian mob. On the one hand, he is taught to his people and the other gangs; on the other hand, towards the women population and children, he is a gentleman and a lamb.
Fawn, the MFC, is surprised by Vasile's behavior toward her because she was used to more violent and abusive behavior by David Ashmore, her previous "handler." Vasile sees Fawn as his woman and life partner from the first moment, even when he gives Fawn time to acclimate to her new life with or without him. It is interesting to see how two men with power show it differently to the people around them.
The author, Kaye Blue, gave a dark and intense tone. The mafia romance gives the emotional and dramatic tone of the plot. Sometimes, complex relationships and unexpected twists with an obsessive romance are a compelling read.