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Painted Scars

by Neva Altaj
Perfectly Imperfect · Book 1
HEA Standalone 2022 Adult
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Best for readers who like: Lighter mafia romance, protective heroes, humor, fast reads
Spice4/5
Darkness5/10
Obsession7/10
Psychological4/10
Violence4/10
Emotional Damage5/10
Trigger Intensity6/10
Romance Focus9/10

Book at a Glance

POVDual POV • First person
PaceFast
EndingHEA
WorldContemporary • Mafia / Criminal
SettingMafia / Criminal Underworld
RelationshipArranged / Forced Marriage • M/F
Obsession TypePossession / Ownership • Protective Obsession
Experience LevelExperienced / Adult
SubgenreMafia romance
MMC TypeKiller / Criminal
FMC TypeDefiant / Strong
MMC OccupationMafia / Organized Crime
Writing StyleAction-Forward • Banter / Humorous
MMC PersonalityStrategic, protective, physically scarred
FMC PersonalityQuirky, brave, adaptable

Tropes & Themes

Arranged marriagedisability representationforced proximityMafia romanceopposites attractpossessive hero

Trigger Warnings

Check the content notes below before reading. These tags describe potentially sensitive material in the book.

arranged marriage pressureinjuryorganized crimethreatsviolence

Eerie Take

Highly recommended as an approachable mafia-romance entry point

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