Dark Succession (previously published as The Marriage Contract)

Gritty,addictive and yet romantic. Looking forward to the other books in the series. Good movie material. Teague and Callie make a fitting couple, both capable of taking control.

The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert is the first book in her new Series The O'Malley's. It is about mob families in Boston and it was a fantastic read. Gritty, steamy, fraught with danger, immersed in passion, and just an all-around great read. Teague O'Malley is being married off to Callista Sheridan in an effort to create an alliance between their two families. Never mind that she was just supposed to marry the now dead heir to the Halloran family and that this new alliance that cuts the Hallorans out will incite a war. Callie and Teague agree before they have even met - it is their place to help the family and this is their way. When they do meet, sparks fly. Neither one expects it and both are surprised. Callie is still dealing with her dark secret and is resistant to Teague despite her inner most desires but Teague is thoroughly smitten from the first moment he lays his lips on her. I cannot wait for book 2, The Wedding Pact to see what happens with Carrigan and James.

I was totally surprised by this book. I totally expected a bored, playboy businessman with too much time on his hands, etc, etc... I did NOT expect a mob romance story - with all the grit and sweetness it could muster! I'm totally down for this new series. This is a winner! Can't wait for the rest!