" 'You can't marry a complete stranger just because Father wants an alliance,' "

Demented Devil is the first book I've read by Winter Sloane and I wasn't disappointed. 

I enjoyed reading about Maxim and Sofia's relationship grow and develop over time. From complete strangers in an arranged marriage to lovers, their relationship is falling headfirst deep in love and underestimating each other. 

I found at points that it skipped a lot of time in-between and we didn't get to see a lot more intimate moments between them. 

I loved that Maxim let Sophia be herself, something her father never let her be. 

Giving her her own studio/workspace?
Him being surprised she stayed overnight in the hospital with him?

AND she's a graphic designer?

*chef's kiss*

Overall, a great fast paced standalone mafia romance that you'll enjoy from start to finish.

"Maxim, of all people, understood the power of appearances."

" '…Besides, you unnerve me, Maxim. You unbalance my entire world. I find myself questioning who I really am when I'm with you,' "

tropes // arranged marriage, mafia, artist MC

tw // death, blood, gore, emeto, 

death of family member, red wedding scenario, pregnancy