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Chains Of Rage
Chained-up betrayals. A past that won't die. One choice that could cost everythingCHILLER
I spent years doing my father's dirty work in his gun trading business. But when enemies came for my daughter, I ran.
A new life. A bar of my own. A chance to start over. However, the past doesn't forget.
When my bar goes up in flames, the message is loud and I'll never outrun the life I left behind. Now there's one thing left to do. Hunt down those responsible and get my revenge.
Then she entered my life, complicating everything I thought I'd figured out.
And this time, there may be no way out.
Chains Of Rage is a dark romance where one bad decision leads to another until it's too late. Best read when your mental health is at its worst, with morally gray characters who will have you questioning your whole life.
If you're looking for heart-pounding tension, betrayal, and delicious romance that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about love, this book is for you. Just don't blame me when you're hooked and finish it in one sitting.
I spent years doing my father's dirty work in his gun trading business. But when enemies came for my daughter, I ran.
A new life. A bar of my own. A chance to start over. However, the past doesn't forget.
When my bar goes up in flames, the message is loud and I'll never outrun the life I left behind. Now there's one thing left to do. Hunt down those responsible and get my revenge.
Then she entered my life, complicating everything I thought I'd figured out.
And this time, there may be no way out.
Chains Of Rage is a dark romance where one bad decision leads to another until it's too late. Best read when your mental health is at its worst, with morally gray characters who will have you questioning your whole life.
If you're looking for heart-pounding tension, betrayal, and delicious romance that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about love, this book is for you. Just don't blame me when you're hooked and finish it in one sitting.
- GenresDark Romance
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2025
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July 26, 2025
‘Kill me, Delilah. Fucking kill me with everything you have.’
This book was a 3.5 star read for me.
The vibes were ✨chef’s kiss✨
Luci Rayn debutes her first novel, a maffia romance. For this being her first book, I’m thoroughly impressed by the writing. I feel with other Flemish authors the writing is often simple but with Luci, it felt deeper on another level.
Yet the pacing was very quick, too quick for my liking. Therefore some scenes felt too flowy for me, like I couldn’t quite grasp them.
Overall the story was engaging and kept me hooked after every chapter. The chapters were also quite short so it made the reading process smoother.
I also enjoyed the male pov throughout the book, it’s something you don’t often get. And like someone else mentioned in a review already, I also enjoyed how the characters aren’t perfect but just human.
This book was a 3.5 star read for me.
The vibes were ✨chef’s kiss✨
Luci Rayn debutes her first novel, a maffia romance. For this being her first book, I’m thoroughly impressed by the writing. I feel with other Flemish authors the writing is often simple but with Luci, it felt deeper on another level.
Yet the pacing was very quick, too quick for my liking. Therefore some scenes felt too flowy for me, like I couldn’t quite grasp them.
Overall the story was engaging and kept me hooked after every chapter. The chapters were also quite short so it made the reading process smoother.
I also enjoyed the male pov throughout the book, it’s something you don’t often get. And like someone else mentioned in a review already, I also enjoyed how the characters aren’t perfect but just human.
July 27, 2025
DNF at 75%
I bought this book at an event where the author was signing. She was super sweet and friendly, and I was so excited to read this book. It had been a long time since I’d read a romance novel—especially a mafia romance.
But I was so disappointed...
The writing style just wasn’t for me. It was really repetitive, and many times I felt that the word choices used to describe certain scenes weren’t the best.
While reading, I often felt like there was a lot of background information missing. What exactly was the issue between Chiller and Trenton? I couldn’t find a single clear reason for why Chiller was so angry with him.
This is supposed to be a mafia romance, but I didn’t feel like the mafia aspects were well-developed at all. Sure, his parents were involved in the weapons trade, but that’s where the “mafia” part seemed to end. It felt like Luci was trying to make Chiller into this terrifying guy that everyone feared—I get the intention—but it just didn’t work for me. There was nothing truly scary about him. To me, he came across more like an overgrown manchild. He’d get angry and start fighting after someone said a single sentence to him. He killed people just because they were "loose ends," which felt completely over the top. And he cursed a lot. The constant swearing really got on my nerves—it felt unnecessary and didn’t add any emphasis or emotional depth.
Also, he acted more like a self-made detective than a feared mafia boss.
As for the romance: they meet, she saves him, and BAM—he’s in love. She was supposed to be this badass woman, but honestly, she just talked to people. That’s not badass, that’s basic human decency. And when she suggested he give all the evidence about Trenton to the media, he reacted like it was this groundbreaking idea he never would have come up with himself?? You're telling me this man has been in the mafia for years and never thought of that?
I know I didn’t finish the book, so maybe some things are explained later on. But what was with all the exact time stamps? They didn’t add anything to the plot.
The part about the letters was also really predictable.
Chiller wanting to protect his daughter—I get that. She has a few scenes early on, but all she says is “Daddy!” and that’s it. There was one moment where she supposedly calms him down with this big emotional speech, and I’m sorry, but no child would ever say something like that. It just didn’t feel realistic.
All in all, this book just wasn’t for me.
Sorry, Luci. I loved meeting you, but I’m afraid your books just aren’t my thing.
I bought this book at an event where the author was signing. She was super sweet and friendly, and I was so excited to read this book. It had been a long time since I’d read a romance novel—especially a mafia romance.
But I was so disappointed...
The writing style just wasn’t for me. It was really repetitive, and many times I felt that the word choices used to describe certain scenes weren’t the best.
While reading, I often felt like there was a lot of background information missing. What exactly was the issue between Chiller and Trenton? I couldn’t find a single clear reason for why Chiller was so angry with him.
This is supposed to be a mafia romance, but I didn’t feel like the mafia aspects were well-developed at all. Sure, his parents were involved in the weapons trade, but that’s where the “mafia” part seemed to end. It felt like Luci was trying to make Chiller into this terrifying guy that everyone feared—I get the intention—but it just didn’t work for me. There was nothing truly scary about him. To me, he came across more like an overgrown manchild. He’d get angry and start fighting after someone said a single sentence to him. He killed people just because they were "loose ends," which felt completely over the top. And he cursed a lot. The constant swearing really got on my nerves—it felt unnecessary and didn’t add any emphasis or emotional depth.
Also, he acted more like a self-made detective than a feared mafia boss.
As for the romance: they meet, she saves him, and BAM—he’s in love. She was supposed to be this badass woman, but honestly, she just talked to people. That’s not badass, that’s basic human decency. And when she suggested he give all the evidence about Trenton to the media, he reacted like it was this groundbreaking idea he never would have come up with himself?? You're telling me this man has been in the mafia for years and never thought of that?
I know I didn’t finish the book, so maybe some things are explained later on. But what was with all the exact time stamps? They didn’t add anything to the plot.
The part about the letters was also really predictable.
Chiller wanting to protect his daughter—I get that. She has a few scenes early on, but all she says is “Daddy!” and that’s it. There was one moment where she supposedly calms him down with this big emotional speech, and I’m sorry, but no child would ever say something like that. It just didn’t feel realistic.
All in all, this book just wasn’t for me.
Sorry, Luci. I loved meeting you, but I’m afraid your books just aren’t my thing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2025
I just want to thank the author first for sending me an early copy of this book to read. I enjoyed this story and thought it had a good plot and really enjoyed the mmcs character. I also loved the level of action in this and how the plot kept me engaged. I do think it was a very good attempt for a debut novel and are really grateful to have been given the opportunity to read this book!
July 27, 2025
This is actually my very first Dark romance/maffia romance i’ve read.
I have met the author at a book signing event and she was super nice and sweet.
In the beginning the story was kind of slow but around 60% I was really invested in Chiller’s story.
The plot twist was also very surprising and I really was not expecting this ending.
Super excited that book 2 is coming in 2026😍
I have met the author at a book signing event and she was super nice and sweet.
In the beginning the story was kind of slow but around 60% I was really invested in Chiller’s story.
The plot twist was also very surprising and I really was not expecting this ending.
Super excited that book 2 is coming in 2026😍
July 3, 2025
First of all, a huge thank you to Luci Rayn for sending me the ARC copy of Chains of Rage – and for the absolutely amazing package that came with it! It truly made my day and got me even more excited to dive into the story.
And wow – what a ride! This book was intense, fast-paced, and full of suspense. The ending? I’m still recovering. I need book two – like, yesterday!
Although it was marketed as a dark romance, I didn’t really feel that romance was the main focus. It was quite short-lived, and the story focused more on the characters’ thirst for revenge – which I honestly really enjoyed.
If I had to mention one thing, it’s that the characters could have used a bit more depth. But overall, Chains of Rage was a gripping and thrilling read that I couldn’t put down.
Bring on book two!
And wow – what a ride! This book was intense, fast-paced, and full of suspense. The ending? I’m still recovering. I need book two – like, yesterday!
Although it was marketed as a dark romance, I didn’t really feel that romance was the main focus. It was quite short-lived, and the story focused more on the characters’ thirst for revenge – which I honestly really enjoyed.
If I had to mention one thing, it’s that the characters could have used a bit more depth. But overall, Chains of Rage was a gripping and thrilling read that I couldn’t put down.
Bring on book two!
June 27, 2025
4 🌟
Before I begin I want to thank the author, Luci Ryan, for giving me this ARC.
This was such a fast read, I’m not joking. The pacing is incredibly quick, and the story just keeps moving without slowing down.
One thing I really appreciated was that the characters weren’t perfect. They weren’t purely good or evil, but rather complex and morally grey, which made them feel more realistic. Although this is marketed as a dark romance, it didn’t feel overly romancy to me (in a good way! ). I especially liked that revenge was the central theme of the plot. While there was a bit of romance, it doesn’t overshadow the story, which I found refreshing.
That said, I did feel that the characters could've been more developed. it just felt flat at times. Some of the plot twists also felt like they could have been handled with a bit more subtlety. Not all of them, though, I was genuinely surprised by the ending ;).
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a story with more depth than the average dark romance novel. I'll absolutely be reading the next one!
Before I begin I want to thank the author, Luci Ryan, for giving me this ARC.
This was such a fast read, I’m not joking. The pacing is incredibly quick, and the story just keeps moving without slowing down.
One thing I really appreciated was that the characters weren’t perfect. They weren’t purely good or evil, but rather complex and morally grey, which made them feel more realistic. Although this is marketed as a dark romance, it didn’t feel overly romancy to me (in a good way! ). I especially liked that revenge was the central theme of the plot. While there was a bit of romance, it doesn’t overshadow the story, which I found refreshing.
That said, I did feel that the characters could've been more developed. it just felt flat at times. Some of the plot twists also felt like they could have been handled with a bit more subtlety. Not all of them, though, I was genuinely surprised by the ending ;).
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a story with more depth than the average dark romance novel. I'll absolutely be reading the next one!
July 22, 2025
First of all, a big thank you to the author for sending me an early copy of this book!
This was my first ever dark romance and I think it is a good book to start in the genre. It wasn’t too dark but it also wasn’t a fluffy romance.
What I really liked is that we mostly read in the MMC’s (Chiller) POV. This way a lot stayed mysterious, especially the FMC. Chiller is the perfect balance between being tough and dark, yet soft for his daughter. His character is also very well worked out. The only point of criticism I have is that I would have liked to see more of the FMC, her character stayed very superficial but I also understand that that was needed to keep the mystery alive.
If you think this will be full on romance, you’re wrong. There was actually a big plot going on and a large part of the story was maffia. In all honesty, I did like that. It made the story between the FMC and the MMC feel more like a slow burn.
You can also really feel that the book is setting up the next one(s) in the series.
I am looking forward to see how the story unfolds and what the motives are for certain actions that were taken.
The writing was very fast paced. I had to adjust a little since before this, I read a huge series where everything is written extremely detailed. However, I liked how the author did not write unnecessary scenes or descriptions.
So if you read all my yapping and are here, I would really recommend this book. Just keep in mind that it’s not only romance and there is a big story going on as well.
This was my first ever dark romance and I think it is a good book to start in the genre. It wasn’t too dark but it also wasn’t a fluffy romance.
What I really liked is that we mostly read in the MMC’s (Chiller) POV. This way a lot stayed mysterious, especially the FMC. Chiller is the perfect balance between being tough and dark, yet soft for his daughter. His character is also very well worked out. The only point of criticism I have is that I would have liked to see more of the FMC, her character stayed very superficial but I also understand that that was needed to keep the mystery alive.
If you think this will be full on romance, you’re wrong. There was actually a big plot going on and a large part of the story was maffia. In all honesty, I did like that. It made the story between the FMC and the MMC feel more like a slow burn.
You can also really feel that the book is setting up the next one(s) in the series.
I am looking forward to see how the story unfolds and what the motives are for certain actions that were taken.
The writing was very fast paced. I had to adjust a little since before this, I read a huge series where everything is written extremely detailed. However, I liked how the author did not write unnecessary scenes or descriptions.
So if you read all my yapping and are here, I would really recommend this book. Just keep in mind that it’s not only romance and there is a big story going on as well.
July 31, 2025
I was so curious about this book after hearing it was all about suspense and revenge — but not really a dark romance, since there’s not a ton of romance in it. And honestly? That’s exactly what it was. But oh my god, the tension?? Off the charts. 🔥
This book had twist after twist after twist, and by the end I was completely tangled up in the plot — in the best possible way. Everything was so cleverly done and tightly woven. And the fact that this is a debut? Absolutely wild. Lucy Ryan came in swinging. 😮💨
If you’re looking for something filled with dark secrets, revenge plots, and characters with layers upon layers (no cardboard cutouts here!), Chains of Rage is for you.
✅ Minimal romance, but max intensity
✅ Brilliant twists and addictive pacing
✅ A debut that reads like a seasoned pro
I’ll definitely be reading anything Lucy Ryan writes next. Bring on the chaos. 👀
This book had twist after twist after twist, and by the end I was completely tangled up in the plot — in the best possible way. Everything was so cleverly done and tightly woven. And the fact that this is a debut? Absolutely wild. Lucy Ryan came in swinging. 😮💨
If you’re looking for something filled with dark secrets, revenge plots, and characters with layers upon layers (no cardboard cutouts here!), Chains of Rage is for you.
✅ Minimal romance, but max intensity
✅ Brilliant twists and addictive pacing
✅ A debut that reads like a seasoned pro
I’ll definitely be reading anything Lucy Ryan writes next. Bring on the chaos. 👀
July 14, 2025
This was insane and I loved every second of it. There was so much action wich made this book such a page turner. (I read it in only 3 days as a slow reader) The characters are complex and morally grey. I loved reading from the mmc pov, I really liked Chiller as a character and his relationship with his daughter. This was my first dark romance, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into and it took me by suprise in a really good way. I think what helped was the thrilling/revenge part of the book wich not only made it a fun dark romance but also a good plot driven book!
Also I met the author and what a sweet and confident women, I can’t wait to read the next book when it comes out!
Also I met the author and what a sweet and confident women, I can’t wait to read the next book when it comes out!
July 6, 2025
4⭐️
Het boek leest super vlot, iets waar ik zelf van hou. Het is een van de eerste dark romance boeken die ik gelezen heb, maar ik zat mega hard in het verhaal.
Verrassend genoeg was ik meer invested in de wraakplan dan in de romance. Ik weet dus ook niet 100% zeker of ik dit een romance zou noemen, maar in dit verhaal vond ik dat iets positief.
Doorheen het verhaal ben ik altijd fan geweest van Chiller, wat ik wel miste was echt het romance gevoel tussen hem en Dee. Er werd wel gezegd hoe hij zich voelde, maar dat kwam niet helemaal over in het verhaal. Daarnaast vond ik de opbouw van de romance iets te abrupt.
Daarnaast hou ik van Connie-Rose. Iedere scène waar ze in zat voelde ik haar aanwezigheid.
Zelf ben ik vooral fan van boeken waarin ik vanuit het vrouwelijk POV lees, maar hier was ik helemaal mee in zijn verhaal/gedachten...
Wil je beginnen met het lezen van dark romance? Dan is deze zeker de moeite waard.
Kort samengevar:
-niet te moeilijke taal
-leest vlot
-niet veel spice
-romance is een element, maar speelt niet de hoofdrol in het verhaal
Ik kan niet wachten op het vervolg van dit boek. Al moet ik zeggen, dat mijn hard momenteel nog een beetje gebroken is door het einde en wat ik vrees dat er zal komen :'(
Het boek leest super vlot, iets waar ik zelf van hou. Het is een van de eerste dark romance boeken die ik gelezen heb, maar ik zat mega hard in het verhaal.
Verrassend genoeg was ik meer invested in de wraakplan dan in de romance. Ik weet dus ook niet 100% zeker of ik dit een romance zou noemen, maar in dit verhaal vond ik dat iets positief.
Doorheen het verhaal ben ik altijd fan geweest van Chiller, wat ik wel miste was echt het romance gevoel tussen hem en Dee. Er werd wel gezegd hoe hij zich voelde, maar dat kwam niet helemaal over in het verhaal. Daarnaast vond ik de opbouw van de romance iets te abrupt.
Daarnaast hou ik van Connie-Rose. Iedere scène waar ze in zat voelde ik haar aanwezigheid.
Zelf ben ik vooral fan van boeken waarin ik vanuit het vrouwelijk POV lees, maar hier was ik helemaal mee in zijn verhaal/gedachten...
Wil je beginnen met het lezen van dark romance? Dan is deze zeker de moeite waard.
Kort samengevar:
-niet te moeilijke taal
-leest vlot
-niet veel spice
-romance is een element, maar speelt niet de hoofdrol in het verhaal
Ik kan niet wachten op het vervolg van dit boek. Al moet ik zeggen, dat mijn hard momenteel nog een beetje gebroken is door het einde en wat ik vrees dat er zal komen :'(
July 4, 2025
review coming...
June 29, 2025
I gave this one 4 stars and honestly, it really surprised me, in a good way. Since it’s a dark romance, I was kind of bracing for a lot of spice, but it was actually really balanced. The focus stayed on the story, which I really appreciated.
It was my first time reading a dark romance, so it took me a bit to adjust. But once I got into it, I couldn’t stop. I kept needing to know what would happen next.
There were multiple plot twists that kept the pace moving and made it hard to put down. It’s also a super fluent read! I flew through it way faster than I expected.
If you’re new to dark romance and a little hesitant, you could start with this one. It’s intense, but not too *dark*. The twists definitely deliver.
It was my first time reading a dark romance, so it took me a bit to adjust. But once I got into it, I couldn’t stop. I kept needing to know what would happen next.
There were multiple plot twists that kept the pace moving and made it hard to put down. It’s also a super fluent read! I flew through it way faster than I expected.
If you’re new to dark romance and a little hesitant, you could start with this one. It’s intense, but not too *dark*. The twists definitely deliver.
July 29, 2025
DNF
I saw the author was Belgian. I wanted to support a local author, so I bought the book. I was hoping for an intense dark romance story. Sadly, it's not my thing. The story is too fast-paced for me, and I miss depth in the characters. The writing is very passive and descriptive. After 70 pages, she lost me. I did not feel like finishing it.
I saw the author was Belgian. I wanted to support a local author, so I bought the book. I was hoping for an intense dark romance story. Sadly, it's not my thing. The story is too fast-paced for me, and I miss depth in the characters. The writing is very passive and descriptive. After 70 pages, she lost me. I did not feel like finishing it.
July 9, 2025
Woah, this was a wild ride! First of all, I want to thank Luci Rayn for the ARC copy - so grateful! I fell in love with the cover, and the story did not disappoint.
Chains of Rage is a Dark Romance filled with betrayal, secrets, love, and - you guessed it - rage. I was immediately drawn into the story by the prologue, which also set the pace. The writing style is fast paced, which makes for a story that doesn't bore and keeps you interested. I did find some phrases sounding a bit unnatural here and there, and I'd prefer more clear description of characters and background, but I think Luci's style of writing is amazing as a Belgian writing in English. There's room to grow, which I think is a positive thing - and I can't wait to read her evolution in book two.
What I also loved was how realistic the characters felt. They all had their problems and oddities, and I loved the struggles Champion went through with both temper and booze. It made him feel real. This also counts for the other characters, including our so-called villain in the story. Everyone had a past, and their actions accommodated as such.
Chains of Rage is depicted as a Dark Romance, although the spice isn't too dark. In my eyes, the romance wasn't the main plot of the book right now, which was pretty refreshing. Everyone had their own agenda, and I'm curious to see how that works out in the future.
Luci, you did an amazing job! Loved it!
Chains of Rage is a Dark Romance filled with betrayal, secrets, love, and - you guessed it - rage. I was immediately drawn into the story by the prologue, which also set the pace. The writing style is fast paced, which makes for a story that doesn't bore and keeps you interested. I did find some phrases sounding a bit unnatural here and there, and I'd prefer more clear description of characters and background, but I think Luci's style of writing is amazing as a Belgian writing in English. There's room to grow, which I think is a positive thing - and I can't wait to read her evolution in book two.
What I also loved was how realistic the characters felt. They all had their problems and oddities, and I loved the struggles Champion went through with both temper and booze. It made him feel real. This also counts for the other characters, including our so-called villain in the story. Everyone had a past, and their actions accommodated as such.
Chains of Rage is depicted as a Dark Romance, although the spice isn't too dark. In my eyes, the romance wasn't the main plot of the book right now, which was pretty refreshing. Everyone had their own agenda, and I'm curious to see how that works out in the future.
Luci, you did an amazing job! Loved it!
July 9, 2025
🄰🅁🄲 🅁🄴🅅🄸🄴🅆
𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊
𝔹𝕪 𝕃𝕦𝕔𝕚 ℝ𝕒𝕪𝕟
⭐️⭐️⭐️
“𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏.”
First of all i want to thank the author @lucirayn_author for sending me this beautiful arc copy and stickers!
If you love a slow-burn mafia romance, this one should be added to your tbr! The story follows chiller who’s on the hunt for revenge after they burned down his bar..
Overall it was a fun read but as an “advanced” dark romance reader I wouldn’t quite label it as dark. It’s a perfect book if you want to start reading books with characters that have more of a criminal backgrounds and that aren’t your average golden retriever boys. The romance wasn’t the main focus of this book so keep that in mind.
It was a fun and quick read with a lot of twists and turns. I’m curious how the story will continue 🖤
“𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒆.”
⛓️💥Lovers to enemies
⛓️💥Single dad
⛓️💥He wants revenge but so does she
⛓️💥Mafia
⛓️💥Slow burn
⛓️💥He falls first
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆.”
@lucirayn_author
“𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚.”
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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊
𝔹𝕪 𝕃𝕦𝕔𝕚 ℝ𝕒𝕪𝕟
⭐️⭐️⭐️
“𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏.”
First of all i want to thank the author @lucirayn_author for sending me this beautiful arc copy and stickers!
If you love a slow-burn mafia romance, this one should be added to your tbr! The story follows chiller who’s on the hunt for revenge after they burned down his bar..
Overall it was a fun read but as an “advanced” dark romance reader I wouldn’t quite label it as dark. It’s a perfect book if you want to start reading books with characters that have more of a criminal backgrounds and that aren’t your average golden retriever boys. The romance wasn’t the main focus of this book so keep that in mind.
It was a fun and quick read with a lot of twists and turns. I’m curious how the story will continue 🖤
“𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒆.”
⛓️💥Lovers to enemies
⛓️💥Single dad
⛓️💥He wants revenge but so does she
⛓️💥Mafia
⛓️💥Slow burn
⛓️💥He falls first
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆.”
@lucirayn_author
“𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚.”
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August 7, 2025
The book starts strong in the opening pages and immediately pulled me into the premise. However, as I continued, I found the pacing a bit uneven at times, and certain scenes felt like they could be reordered for better narrative flow. Some scenes fell flat and there could be more depth in both plot and characters. The romance fell flat for me as well. I think the book is great for readers who enjoyed watching Sons of Anarchy. But if you’re looking for dark romance that makes your toes curl, for me this wasn’t it.
There’s a lot of promise here, great setup, an intriguing world, and a good foundation and political intrigue. I think with more development in the character arcs, emotional stakes, and scene transitions, this could become a compelling series.
There’s a lot of promise here, great setup, an intriguing world, and a good foundation and political intrigue. I think with more development in the character arcs, emotional stakes, and scene transitions, this could become a compelling series.
July 19, 2025
Chains of Rage pulled me in with its dark tone and emotional tension. I enjoyed the raw, intense moments and found parts of the story really compelling. Some sections felt a bit rushed for me, but overall, I’m glad I gave it a read and I’m curious to see what will happen in the next book.
July 17, 2025
I absolutely love the story. The way I got lost in the story while reading is immense I've never experienced that before. I can't wait for the 2nd book to come out next year.
August 15, 2025
I read Chains of Rage at the end of July, about three weeks ago, and even though I haven’t had time to sit down and write this until now, this book has been sitting at the front of my mind every single day since I finished it. That alone is why it gets five stars from me. Usually, when I finish a book, I move on. But Chains of Rage didn’t just stick with me, it made me feel. I was angry, confused, betrayed. And not just a little. This book had me counting the last pages thinking, “How are they going to resolve this in ten pages?” Spoiler: they didn’t. Now I have to wait until next year for the sequel, and that makes me rage.
The ending broke me. I was furious at Delilah for what she did to Chiller. People keep calling Chiller the villain, the killer, the monster, but does anyone stop to acknowledge that he gave up everything for his daughter? Yes, he killed Delilah’s father. Yes, he killed people. But that first kill wasn’t even a choice; it was an order, and Delilah knew that. Yet she still chose to side with the person who ordered her father’s death. That’s not revenge, it’s the opposite. And then she takes his little girl away from him? That’s the one line you don’t cross.
I read this book while on vacation in Spain, glued to the pages on the beach. I didn’t even bother going into the water because I needed to know what happened next. And what happened was betrayal. I don’t know what Delilah was thinking, but Chiller deserved better. I hope in the next book he doesn’t forgive her easily, if at all. She can claim it was for the girl’s safety, but the danger came from her actions. And knowing Chiller, he will follow her through hell to get his daughter back.
Luci Ryan, for a debut novel, you shook me. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this story. I’m someone who forgets books quickly, I’m basically a goldfish. But Chains of Rage is burned into my mind: the love, the lies, the betrayal. I even have a sticker with my favorite quote from the book on my laptop: “Kill me, Delilah. Kill me with everything you have.” I used to love Delilah as a character. Now, not so much. Maybe in the next book we’ll get her POV and see her reasoning. But as of now, she has a long way to go to earn my forgiveness, and Chiller’s.
All I know is the moment the next book is out, I’m running to get it.
The ending broke me. I was furious at Delilah for what she did to Chiller. People keep calling Chiller the villain, the killer, the monster, but does anyone stop to acknowledge that he gave up everything for his daughter? Yes, he killed Delilah’s father. Yes, he killed people. But that first kill wasn’t even a choice; it was an order, and Delilah knew that. Yet she still chose to side with the person who ordered her father’s death. That’s not revenge, it’s the opposite. And then she takes his little girl away from him? That’s the one line you don’t cross.
I read this book while on vacation in Spain, glued to the pages on the beach. I didn’t even bother going into the water because I needed to know what happened next. And what happened was betrayal. I don’t know what Delilah was thinking, but Chiller deserved better. I hope in the next book he doesn’t forgive her easily, if at all. She can claim it was for the girl’s safety, but the danger came from her actions. And knowing Chiller, he will follow her through hell to get his daughter back.
Luci Ryan, for a debut novel, you shook me. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this story. I’m someone who forgets books quickly, I’m basically a goldfish. But Chains of Rage is burned into my mind: the love, the lies, the betrayal. I even have a sticker with my favorite quote from the book on my laptop: “Kill me, Delilah. Kill me with everything you have.” I used to love Delilah as a character. Now, not so much. Maybe in the next book we’ll get her POV and see her reasoning. But as of now, she has a long way to go to earn my forgiveness, and Chiller’s.
All I know is the moment the next book is out, I’m running to get it.
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August 16, 2025
I liked the book but why’d it end on a cliffhanger😭 don’t leave me hanging
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August 27, 2025
A riveting YA debut by a promising young author. The continual suspense and psychological tension inside and between characters kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the novel. Can't wait to see what else Ms Rayn (and the Champions) have got in store for us!
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