Revenge Vows

by Demi Ryder

The mafia boss kidnapped me and took my v-card.
Now the savage beast is forcing me to be his bride.

Alyssa
I’m a pawn in a twisted game of revenge.
Viper slithered in, all dark eyes and dangerous promises.
His touch leaves an impression deeper than his ring on my finger—it’s a vow all its own.

As I plot for my freedom, Antonio's ruthless allure is coiling around me, stealing my breath away.

I feel his fangs thrust inside me and I want to say ‘I do’ forever.
But my loyalty isn’t so easily given…

Antonio
She’s my enemy’s girl.
I stole the pretty little thing. I’m going to make her my wife.

That’s why they call me Viper—my vengeance is deadly venom.
But her defiance has me unraveling. Her nerve is intoxicating.

I want us to go to war together.
I want her to say yes and mean it. Till death do us part.


Revenge Vows is a ruthless tale of kidnapping and being forced to marry the enemy. It’s a standalone dark romance with no cheating or cliffhangers. But it is chalked full of love, revenge, and secrets. Don’t be scared. It’s morally gray and twisty here, but there’s always a happy ending.

Genres: Audiobook

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2024

About the author

Demi Ryder creates sexy dark mafia worlds that will make you weak in the knees. Deliciously dangerous alphas and the fiery heroines who fall prey in their naughty games are calling you.

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Reviews

[Lisa Nizz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa works in club owned by Antonio Russo a mobster. She works there to support her mother and sister. One night at the club she and Antonio give in to passion and it’s her first time. Her father owes money to Giovanni another mobster and enemy to Antonio. Antonio takes her from Giovanni and marries her after hearing he planned to make a lot of money off of Alyssa by selling her to the highest bidder. He sends a video of the wedding to Giovanni. Although they have a physical attraction he is still cold to her. When she tries to escape Giovanni tells her she must spy on Antonio for him to pay off the debt. Antonio’s relationship with Alyssa causes friction with his brothers. Unknown to her Antonio helps her mother and sister. Deep down they know they love each other but at the same time don’t trust. Alyssa finds she’s pregnant but doesn’t tell Antonio. Betrayal comes from an unlikely source and things implode for everyone involved.

This book was gripping, exciting and had unexpected twists. Alyssa was a strong female lead. Enjoyed this book, read it in one sitting.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this book. It had a little bit of mystery and perfect amount of spice. I will definitely recommend to others.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amaal Khiri · Rating 1 out of 5]

No.

[Sammi Chev]

DNF 30%

These men seem more like the three stooges than mafia men. The premise is interesting but the writing is a joke

[Joanne Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mafia boss kidnapped me and took my v-card. Now the savage beast is forcing me to be his bride.



Alyssa

I’m a pawn in a twisted game of revenge. 
Viper slithered in, all dark eyes and dangerous promises. His touch leaves an impression deeper than his ring on my finger - it’s a vow all its own.



As I plot for my freedom, Antonio's ruthless allure is coiling around me, stealing my breath away. I feel his fangs thrust inside me and I want to say ‘I do’ forever. But my loyalty isn’t so easily given …



Antonio

She’s my enemy’s girl. I stole the pretty little thing. I’m going to make her my wife.

 That’s why they call me Viper - my vengeance is deadly venom. But her defiance has me unraveling. Her nerve is intoxicating. I want us to go to war together.


I want her to say yes and mean it. Till death do us part.


“Revenge Vows”, the first installment in the “Ruthless Mafia Sinners”, is a ruthless tale of kidnapping and being forced to marry the enemy. Antonio Russo, (aka The Viper) forces Alyssa to marry him against her will. He believes that she is his worst enemy’s, Giovanni, willing bride. Little does he know that she is just payment for her deceased father’s debt. They have a twisted but complex relationship based on assumptions. The physical chemistry between these two is off the page, but emotionally, will they ever trust each other? Is there a chance of this marriage even working? The story is full of passion, intrigue, betrayal, vengeance, power, control, twists and turns around every corner - most of all love ♥️ There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked!

You will fall in love with Antonia and Alyssa, hoping that everything with work out for them and if they have a future together. There is never a dull moment - you will be hooked! I know I was - just love these two! A thoroughly enjoyable read from page to page, one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊

[Suzana · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔪Contemporary
🔪Romantic suspense
🔪Dark romance
🔪Mafia romance
🔪Forced marriage
🔪Enemies to lovers
🔪Forbidden
🔪Age gap
🔪Off-limits
🔪Forced proximity
🔪Italian billionaire mafia boss
🔪Kidnapping
🔪Revenge
🔪Enough emotional baggage to fill a room
🔪Off – the- charts chemistry
🔪The secrets/ danger they are thrown into
🔪Engaging / riveting / gripping / gritty / addictive storyline
🔪Page turner / suspenseful / fast paced
🔪Fun cast of supporting characters

Revenge Vows is a standalone dark mafia romance by Demi Ryder. It is an outstanding book that weaves a story of revenge, obsession, secrets, and love. The fast-paced, gripping, action-packed plot, along with strong protagonists, make this a perfect story. It is clever, intricate, and witty at times, with lots of delicious chemistry and plenty of heart, soul, and touching, dangerous moments. Revenge Vows ticks all the boxes, hooking the reader from the first page and keeping them devouring it in one sitting. It showcases strong yet relatable characters and an addictive storyline.

Alyssa has been kidnapped by the mafia boss Antonio, also known as Viper, who sees Alyssa as a pawn in his revenge game. Despite feeling a strong attraction to Antonio, Alyssa is determined to escape. However, Alyssa's defiance, innocence, and strength are starting to affect him, and he wants them to join forces in a war together. Their chemistry is electric. With twisty and morally grey undertones, he actually saved her in some way, they grew closer and started to care about each other. Alyssa and Antonio's relationship is as complex as it is captivating. They were everything I could ever imagine and more. A well-deserved HEA with two very relatable characters that captivate and steal the reader's heart.

Very well-written and a great standalone.

[Simply Adventures · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars- DNFd at 24%.

So the FMC comes home to her sister & mother beaten up and are told her dad owes $300,000 to Giovanni who is the MMC rival but they use to be close until Giovanni kept trying to take over MMC organization. FMC workS at MMC clubs. Gio had his men tell FMC they were going to take her as a Smex Worker. FMC went to MMC club to quit then MMC saw her. Shes a V & he slept with her not realizing she was a V. MMC got word of Gio plan and decided to kidnap the Smex Worker, not realizing it was FMC until they took her. MMC thinks she is a spy. They stick her in his basement for like 4 days but during this time he decides he's going to marry the FMC film it and send it to Giovanni. Because the FMC was around the club and could potentially give that information to Gio because apparently the MMC doesn't know if or what the FMC may or may not know. Which sounds like bad business. The FMC proceeds to not eat anything and then she passes out. During this time the only thing I could really think about is the fact that the FMC does not really push back at all against the Spy allegations nor is she worried about her sister and mother at all during this time even though they were literally just beat up by Gios men. Nowhere in this did she say hold up what about my family they could potentially be kidnapped also because my late father owes $300,000 to Gio. There's not even any internal dialogue about that situation and you think that there would be. But nope I did DNF at this book at 24% but I did scroll ahead and Giovanni at some point does take the FMC and he wants to team up with her to try to kill the MMC. But all honesty there's nothing in the first 25% of the book that makes you actually care about the FMC or honestly the MMC either so I ended up dnfing.

[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge Vows is a forced marriage Mafia romance. Revenge Vows follows the journey of Alyssa and Antonio. Alyssa is a pawn in a twisted game of revenge. Alyssa is a fearless character who would do anything for her freedom or for the ones she loves. Alyssa gets caught in a bad situation in which that her dad created and as she tries to fix the problem, he mistakes her role. Alyssa plots to gain her freedom, Antonio’s ruthless allure is coiling around her, stealing her breath away. She feels his fangs thrust inside her and she want to say ‘I do’ forever. However, her loyalty isn’t so easily given. Antonio views Alyssa his enemy’s girl, and he steals the pretty little thing. Antonio plans on making her his wife. They call Antonio, The Viper, his vengeance is deadly venom. But Alyssa’s defiance has him unraveling, her nerve is intoxicating. This book is a great read. I was drawn in from the beginning trying to figure out what might happen next between Alyssa and Antonio. The sparks between these two characters in their war between love and hate is quite entertaining. It reveals a dark world of mob business and the danger of criminal enterprises. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mafia enemies to lovers romances, and damsels out for revenge. I thought author Demi Ryder did a phenomenal job of telling Alyssa and Antonio’s story. I can’t wait to see what is next from Demi Ryder.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Revenge Vows" by Demi Ryder is an intense and gripping dark romance that had me hooked from the very beginning. The story revolves around Alyssa, who finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of revenge orchestrated by the ruthless mafia boss, Antonio, also known as Viper.

Alyssa's struggle for freedom and her conflicting feelings towards Antonio create a tension-filled narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Ryder masterfully portrays Alyssa's defiance and Antonio's dangerous allure, making their twisted relationship both captivating and complex.

Antonio's ruthless vengeance and Alyssa's resilience make for a compelling read, and the chemistry between them is electric. Despite the dark and morally gray undertones, Ryder ensures a satisfying and happy ending, making this standalone novel a must-read for fans of dark romance.

"Revenge Vows" is a thrilling tale of love, revenge, and secrets that is impossible to put down. If you enjoy dark romances with strong characters and high stakes, this book is definitely for you.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revenge Vows is a dark mafia romance and is Antonio and Alyssa story. Antonio Russo is known as The Viper and is a dangerous Mafia boss. Antonio owns a club where Alyssa works as a waitress. She is a innocent beauty and attracts a lot of customers. Alyssa is working and taking care of her mother and sister. Alyssa's family is in debt to a man named Giovanni, because of her father. Giovanni is taking Alyssa to sell her to the highest bidder. Antonio and Giovanni have been enemies for a long time. Antonio finds out Giovanni's plan and he kidnaps Alyssa. Antonio and Alyssa have been attracted since she started working at the club.
This book has twists and turns, betrayal, secrets, danger and steamy scenes.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steamy mafia abduction – doubled!
After her father died leaving Alyssa, her mother and Laura in debt to Giovanni of the mob, they are scrimping to stay alive and pay what they can. Giovanni gets tired of waiting and wants Alyssa. The deal is she becomes his pawn and the debt is cleared. What Alyssa does not expect is to be abducted from Giovanni’s men! Now she is in the hands of another powerful mob family whose leader is Antonio Russo aka Viper. I loved that this story has so many twists and turns that I had a hard time keeping up for whom I was cheering.
The book is really not as long as it appears. The spacing is so broad that it takes up more room so the length is not 483 pages plus it includes a substantial preview of the next book which looks good too. If you like mafia romances where the abducted falls for the abductor, you will love this book. Lots of steam, compassion and action. This was a page-turner. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Booksprout. Love the cover too!

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Alyssa and Antonio. Antonio is the head of a mafia family and is rivals with Giovanni. Alyssa works in a club owned by Antonio and when he learns she is quitting, he goes to see her and she can't resist when he makes a move. Alyssa has to quit because her family owe Giovanni a lot of money and he wants her as payment for the debt. Antonio's brothers decided to kidnap one of Giovanni's girls. Antonio is shocked to see the girl they kidnapped is Alyssa. Antonio doesn't know if Alyssa was working at his club as a spy or if she really was innocent and her story about being sold to Giovanni is true. Antonio decides to keep Alyssa close to watch her, but when she escapes, Giovanni finds her and convinces her to kill Antonio. Now Alyssa has to wait and plan her revenge for being kidnapped and taken from her family. I really enjoyed this book. i liked Antonio and though he was actually a good guy, he just wasn't ready for his feelings for Alyssa. Great story

[Victoria Golby · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bride caught in the revenge plan

A stand-alone dark mafia romance, full of action, drama, enemies-to-lovers, kidnapping, forced marriage, steamy romance, secrets, suspense, danger and passion with some great twists.

Alyssa just wants to help clear her dead father's debts and offers to marry Giovanni, a Mafia boss, to do so. But before leaving her job she has a night of passion with the boss she's been attracted to for a long time. What she didn't realise was that he is the head of a rival Mafia family, until he kidnaps her before she can get to Giovanni.

Using Alyssa as a pawn against his rival, Antionio puts his own ring on her finger; but he didn't expect the feelings she would cause him to have. He wants her to be more, his queen instead of a pawn but Alyssa isn't keen on being dragged into their war.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[mydailyreads Rs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa
a fearless character who would do anything for her freedom or for the ones she loves i like how her character developed /grew here i think the Author did an amazong job

Antonio
Is a great guy one who always keeps his words and is too smsrt for his own good however the way how his character grows towards Alyssa’s character is good’

The rest
The rest of the characters are well misterious you wont get to know much about them

The book
Is well written it gets a 4 star from me! The betrayal the hurt the feelings are well shown in the book’ however i dont like how the book ended it feels it ended on a cliff Antonio is much more older than Alysse how could she end up pregnant then make it make sense?

The Author
Did well with this book i enjoyed i will be reading more of her books.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Jabour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demi Ryder’s newest novel, Revenge Vows, is hot, hot, hot! Antonio Russo, a/k/a the Viper, is a ruthless Mafia man who wants and takes the woman his enemy thinks belongs to him. She is Alyssa, the beautiful and curvy cocktail waitress and one of his best employees at one of his clubs who announced she cannot return to work for him. Antonio discovers that her father became indebted to Giovanni, Antonio’s bitterest enemy, and to pay off her father’s debt, Giovanni plans to auction off her innocence and then pimp her out. Antonio kidnaps her and then refuses to let her go. He forces her to marry him and then things get interesting dangerous, and totally unpredictable! This story was fabulous! I wish I had not read it yet, so I could read it all over again and be as pleasantly surprised and entertained as I was! You WANT this novel! Trust me!!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antonio and Alyssa. She returns home from her shift at the club to find her mother and little sister beaten and about to die because they owe money to the mob that was her fathers debt. Just as they are to take her the phone rings and the boss says she will be the payment. She returns to the club to do another shift and is told she's the waitress for Antonio and his guests. He has feelings for her and always has but never acted on them. Until now. Then something happens and he thinks she's a spy and makes her marry him for revenge. She's caught in the middle of two rival mob bosses. She promised to do something she doesn't want to do. WOW What a story. Loved it so many twists and turns and drama and danger and misunderstandings and revenge and steamy.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificently written story with characters that draw you into the story, a true page turner. As you read the story the drama, suspense, intrigue and action will pull you in as well as the steamy romance. The conclusion of this story will make your jaw drop but the happily ever after ending brings it all together.
A waitress and a mafia don come together due to the greed of two men but the two men never thought that the couple would fall in love with one another.
Throughout the story the couple has no clue that under their noses things are changing and soon there is more than one threat that will have to watch for even though the waitress is supposed to be a threat but she’s not. Towards the end betrayal will so the couple who they can trust. A beautiful ending makes everything come together.

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[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I absolutely loved reading this book it pulled you in from the start, this story was mesmerising and the characters were sensational. Alyssa worked for Antonio up until the day before being picked up by his enemy, the brother heard his enemy was having a female delivered to him so they kidnapped her. Antonio is Mafia he looked after his brothers, and they kidnapped the female that was when they found out who it was. There were a lot of twists and turns, action, danger, enemies, trauma, betrayal, lies, secrets and lots more throughout and the ending was one I never saw coming.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ruth R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alysa worked in a club her boss is a savage mafia,One day after work she went home and found her mother and sister beaten up from three men.
They came to take their mafia boss money from her family because her father had alot of debth with him.
She stopped them and told them she can pay the debt but one of them told her that isn’t enough.
Their boss wanted her to work for him like an escort.
Antonio went home and his two younger brothers told him that their ex family friend Giovanni is going to have a hot woman who is going to work for him, they came with an idea to snatch her from him.

This is a fantastic book to read
Believe me when I say when I started reading it,I can’t stop reading and in one day I finished it, and i don’t regret.

[Rikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book definitely draws you in quick. As I was reading this book I almost felt like I was watching it on the big screen and watching the story unfold before me. Antonio while he is every girls mafia boss heart throb. He is quick to anger and doesn’t listen well. On the other hand we get Alyssa, sharp witted but always submissive to a fault. While the duo seemed like an unlikely match, their differences make up for the hurt they’ve caused each other. Only part I didn’t like was how quickly the ending wrapped up, feel like there could have been a bit more but still yet it is a great read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Trina Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH my goddess. I just love this book. I was a steamy page turner and the suspense was intense and mind blowing of drama and chaos. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t even put it down. Antonio he wants to claim Alyssa so he was so intrigued with her he decided to kidnapped her instead. She work at a Mobster club and that was traumatic and action packed of drama and violence and territory and power struggle. Mafia and their arrange marriage was accidentally and hand fully pleasure and death. I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones

[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge Vows: A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance story of Alyssa and Antonio..A mafia boss,ruthless with a heart and a simple woman who have a financial trouble because of what her father owed from the mob that when her father died she became the Collateral for the debt and to save her family only to be kidnapped by the enemy, kept her against her will and become his new wife but things get messy when the secret,betrayal and trust from the people supposed to be supporting him not planning his demised..An engaging,intense,with twist and turn,steam,family drama,action and romance..

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic story! Alyssa finds herself caught up in saving her family when Giovanni claims her because of a debt owed by her family. She works for Antonio who is called the Viper for a reason. When his men get word about a woman Giovanni has claimed whom he will make a lot of money off of. She is taken before he can get to her. It turns out that Alyssa is that woman and Antonio has a new plan by making her his wife instead. This action-packed story kept me glued to the pages to see how it will all end.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyssa's family owes a debt because when her father passed he left a substantial debt. It falls on Alyssa to pay the debt. Antonio and Giovanni grew up together, but now they are rivals. Alyssa's father owed Giovanni the debt, but to screw Giovanni over Antonio uses Alyssa.
Action, and steamy. This story was amazing, Alyssa and Antonio might have had an unconventional beginning, but they are definitely made for each other. Love their love story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story with great characters who come together through circumstances. Alyssa's father has built up a large debt with a mafia boss and before he could pay it back he died, leaving Alyssa with that debt. And before she is forced to marry Giovanni because he wanted her for himself, it is Antonio who takes her away. They both have an agenda and a different reason for being together, but that doesn't change the fact that they grow closer and the romance and steamy moments arise between them.

I received an Advance Reader sample of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Frani Zumwalt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyssa gets home from work to find men threatening her mother and sister. They inform Alyssa that she has three days to get her affairs in order before they come back to take her to her there boss. She goes back to work for the last time. She has to serve her boss and there men who are having a meeting. Antonio likes what he sees.
The third day arrives and the men come to take her to their boss. She is kidnapped. Then she is kidnapped again by Antonio and his brothers.
This is a must read book.

[Pam M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antonio and Alyssa have an explosive relationship. They're both strong characters but lack communication skills. Antonio's brothers were a great addition to the story, as was her mom and sister. I enjoyed this book, primarily because it's different from most everything else I read and there were several plot twists that made me want to keep reading to find out what happens next. The only thing is, I think there should be an epilogue!! Let's finish their story! I'm voluntarily leaving my review

[Mindy Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a dark mafia romance between Alyssa and Antonio. These flawed but likeable characters and the unique plot make for an entertaining read. What starts out as a kidnapping evolves into a forced marriage that turns into something more. It is a love story with drama and steam, danger and suspense, sexual tension and chemistry, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters to keep the reader interested. An engaging page turner.

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[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa was being blackmailed to go to a mob boss in exchange for the $300,000 her father borrowed before he died. Antonio decided to take her and marry her instead knowing it would enrage Giovanni who wanted her for himself. Both Alyssa and Antonio started their relationship for different reasons but grew to care for each other.

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[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars for Revenge Vows by ( new for me author ) Demi Ryder

This is a very well written storyline in one of my favorite genres - Mafia ! A page turner as well …

Alyssa wants her freedom while Antonio wants vengeance however misguided it is … she isn’t at fault or the cause

If you enjoy mafia genre romance you will love this read !.

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