This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

First Impressions
Now with this book, this is the one that I was super stoked for as it had much better reviews than the first book did. And it also had the type of set up that would have drawn me into the story way more. And unfortunately it didn’t quite meet up with my expectations. It just didn’t quite engage me into the story as much as the first book so it threw me off for a loop there and I really wanted to enjoy this book more. I mean I was hoping for a superb five star of a read and this only makes it to a four star but it was still a solid win for me. I am not sure if I was just expecting more of if it happened to be the writing itself, I was hoping that this book would be more. its still a solid mafia romance and I do think that this set up will appeal to readers more than the first book did as the set up of the romance is much more appealing and has less angst. Although there is plenty of angst, it just tends to be outside of the relationship (which granted normally would be my cup of tea haha) I don’t know maybe I was just in a weird mood when I read these, who knows haha But I can say that I am really liking the voice of this author and she has me intrigued to try more of her books.

“Because you make me feel.” Christ, do you make me feel. My hands frame her face, my eyes burning intensely into hers. “Because I can touch you.” I tilt my head. “I. Can. Touch. You. Kiara.”

Summary
In Owned by a Sinner we have a story about our heroine whose father has had a heart attack but she has been kept secret from the mafia because her father knows what the mafia is and as his daughter, she would be forced into that lifestyle and would have zero freedom and wants her free to live her own life separate from the world of the mafia and all the dangers that are connected to it. But then she gets a job at a firm and it pays really well but what her father doesn’t convey to her is that its run by the head of the Irish Mafia….Liam Byrne. Liam is the head of the mafia and is having issues with his brother. After a long trip he comes home to find that his stepbrother is being abusive towards one of his employees but as he has no proof, he takes her under his wing. Lima has always had an aversion to touching other but she is the first person that he doesn’t have an aversion with. He soon gets to have the sparkle and light return to Kiara but what will happen when the truth of Kiara’s heritage is revealed?

The princess I never knew existed and the only woman I want. She’s mine. Especially now that I have a right to claim her.

What I Loved
Owned by a Sinner was a fantastic addition to the series and I am so fascinated by what this author has created with these five different mafia’s and the brotherhood that seems to be forming between all of the heads. Their friendship is so endearing and I just love seeing male bonds of friendship happen especially in a romance series. The romance that builds between the two here is so captivating and I was so drawn into their romance once it actually started to happen. The villain of the story (the stepbrother) is a piece of work and my heart broke for Kiara and what he was doing to her —basically psychologically terrorism is happening to her and you just want to help her out but she is in a tough spot. I really admired her tenacity and how she fights back when it really matters. You really see how she has the will to fight when its needed but she does have a more gentle sweet nature and I adored how the hero just is so protective over her.

“I loved you long before you came into my life. When you bumped into me, my body recognized yours. When you looked for safety in my arms, my heart knew you were the one.” My heart. There’s so much emotion building between us, his eyes a color of blue I’ve never seen before. “Mine. Always have been. Always will be.”

What I Struggled With
I really struggled with the pacing at first, it just didn’t pull me into the story as book one had done and took some adjusting—but first-time readers shouldn’t struggle

Overall View
I found Owned by a Sinner to be a delectable mafia romance that possessed all the elements of a solid mafia romance that will work for dark romance fans. Its a story of emotional journeys, highly portrayed steam and a connecting love story that a most satisfying HEA.

“I promise, if I steal, it will be to steal her heart. If I cheat, it’s to cheat death so I can stay with her longer. If I fight, it will be to protect her.” Then I add my own twist, “If she cries, it will be tears of happiness. If she’s in pain, it will be because she’s giving birth to our children.”