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TROUBLE FOREVER

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The Jennings and Rockwell Mafia Families have been at war for six decades. Once a new leader takes the seat, he vows to end it, even if it means sacrificing the one thing he wanted to protect- his daughter. Storm is supposed to be the peace offering. Her soon-to-be husband? Jrue Jennings, a man so ruthless that they have no choice but to call him "Trouble."
The contract is No love, no loyalty, just business. But when the lines are blurred, not everyone is okay with a truce.

She was supposed to be his arrangement, will she be his forever?

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2025

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1,002 reviews27 followers
July 31, 2025
3.25 stars


D. Scott is a new author to me, but I can already tell I’ll be checking out more of her work. I like her writing style, and let’s be real—I’m always down ten toes for a mafia arranged marriage. But when it comes to mafia romance, the mafia has to mafia, okay?

Let’s talk about Trouble, the MMC. He was giving what he needed to give—about business only until that woman had him folding like a lawn chair. I love that kind of chaos. And Storm? Sis understood the assignment. She stepped into her role as the dutiful mafia wife with her eyes (mostly) open. But girl—why would you sign a contract without reading it? And why agree to having no niggas without making sure he agreed to having no bitches? Absolutely not. We going band for band, sir. Don’t piss me off.

That said, I really appreciated how Storm wasn’t just a mafia wife—she had goals. She was about her business and she went to school. That detail impressed me. I just wish the author had used it in a way that pushed the story forward instead of it being a throwaway detail.

Now, here’s where things started to fall apart for me. This book felt like it started in the middle of the story. With a storyline this layered, we needed way more backstory and development. Telling a story like this in just 190+ pages? That’s lazy writing. We need development and a proper character arc. A stream of well-placed, detailed flashbacks would’ve hit hard. But with the way this story was paced, and with so many extra storylines tossed in, guess what happens to the romance?

Yep. It suffers.

I live for a “he falls first and hard” MMC, but baby…after they were apart for months? How did we even get there? They barely spent time together on page, and the time they did spend was off-page. Again—lazy. If you want me to believe in their relationship, you have to show me their journey, not just tell me it happened.

The mafia vibes were solid, but they completely overshadowed the romance, which should’ve been the heart of the story. The mafia should’ve been secondary, and here, it took over. I also expected Trouble to be more gritty and unhinged—he’s supposed to be the boss—but his moves didn’t always give that energy. And when it comes to the secondary storyline, scenes were mentioned but not fleshed out on page. That’s a problem. If you’re going to tell us so much, why not just put those moments on the page?

The book moved at lightning speed and lacked structure. Key elements—development, backstory, and fully realized scenes—were missing. And that’s what’s holding this story back from being great.

That said, D. Scott definitely has talent. Her storytelling is entertaining, and I loved the family dynamics. I can’t wait to read the brothers’ stories. But going forward, I hope the author centers the primary romance and gives it the time and development it deserves—alongside the secondary mafia plot.

Overall, the book has great bones, but the execution needs work. I’ll be looking for more from this author because I believe she has the potential to blow us away.
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465 reviews4 followers
September 14, 2025
Definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read!

Storm is just a mafia princess who wants to be free. She wants to get her degree and open her business, date a little and live normal. None of that is possible when the Rockwell family had a 6-decade long war with the Jennings family.

After much blood has been spilt, the only way to end the war is a truce based on a union. Entering the chat is Jrue “Trouble” Jennings, the oldest son and next to take the throne of the Jennings family. He is his father’s most trusted soldier and right hand man. He has no problem entering a contract marriage. Until the contract seems less important and his desire to really deserve his wife is stronger.

Trouble really lives up to his name. D. Scott did an amazing job in weaving this beautiful, steamy and bloody story. Storm taught Trouble how to be human again. She taught him how to love her right.

I have fallen in love with these characters. I can’t wait for Jaxon and Judah’s stories. I am on pins and needles.
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484 reviews8 followers
October 1, 2025
New to me author but I am about to bust through this series. This is exactly what I want from my Mafia romances. Waa Trouble the good kind of Trouble they were talking about? 😉😉
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141 reviews
July 20, 2025
Where are my girlies that like to rap Jeezy with their whole chest like you pushing weight up I-10; all while doing the speed limit to your 9-5?

Yes, we love the duality!

Baby, a REAL good time was had.

Arranged marriage, need I say more?

Ummm, why not?!

Trouble, MMC and Storm, FMC are a couple for the books- like literally.

(Oh yeah, be prepared to "thumb wrestle" because that is indeed- "My Man. My Man")

Their chemistry was off the chart!

Let's just say- along with the ABC's, we get the BDE, and BBC 😏

The spice was (*gasp)🥵🥵🌶️🌶️🌶️ but the intimacy was 😍😍😍

If you haven't gathered by now, FIVE STAR READ


Chemistry was "on go" from jump.
Pacing was amazing
Plot was amazing with a very unique take and execution of "Arranged Marriage" trope.
Spice was was spicing.
HEA with a nice epilogue
Standalone

We are also introduced to Jrue's two younger brothers. I can tell you right now, l'ma tussle over them too!

I'm crossing my fingers and will be stalking the author's page to see if we get a series outta this - I love me some Jennings men!!!!🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

*Disclaimer- I received a free copy for my honest review.
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362 reviews5 followers
November 24, 2025
This was a good read although predictable, I enjoyed the writing. Trouble and his brothers had me cracking up and I can’t wait to read more about the other two brothers.
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470 reviews23 followers
July 26, 2025
I always love a good Mafia, arranged marriage, grumpy-ish/sunshine story. Trouble came into it saying business only but it didn’t take long for him to accept his attraction to his new wife and want to make it real. I’m still not quite sure how we got there because he literally avoided her for months after the wedding. But nonetheless I was glad we got there. And once we arrived….baby, Trouble said PLAY WITH SOMEBODY ELSE, NOT ME WHEN IT COMES TO MINE! I liked that Storm wasn’t the typical Mafia princess. Though a bit sheltered she still had ambitions and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. I loved the relationship between the Jennings brothers and can’t wait to read more about Jax and Judah. Especially Judah. This was an easy-ish love story, some mild drama, but generally felt low angst/tension.
205 reviews1 follower
July 22, 2025
I was barely 20% in and I knew I was hooked. The Quiet Storm and Forever Trouble were the cutest drink names.
Mr. Talk You Through it chillllleeee yes he was talking her through it on these pages.
Her rapping Jeezy took me out but it helped Jrue see Storm was way more than what meets the eye. I read this book on my flight and chileeeeee I had a great time lol. I love me a good arranged marriage book.
Jrue gave my man my man energy this entire book and is now a favorite book bae. I loved watching their love and chemistry bloom naturally. I loved watching a man be a real man and not cower. I loved Jrue but I also loved me some Judah. I want a book for Judah and a book for Jaxon lol I couldn’t get enough.
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1,873 reviews
October 17, 2025
🥹

Okay because I love me a good mafia romance and I was seated the whole book. I loved Jrue and Storm together.
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459 reviews8 followers
January 5, 2026
Omg!!

This was great. I can’t believe this was D. Scott’s debut book. The character growth and plot twists. I was locked in.
Profile Image for Mz_MELLO YELLO from the BAY.
442 reviews8 followers
January 11, 2026
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Blood doesn’t make you exempt. Generational curses/ rivals are real. Anything can happen when you least expect it. Jealous and greed will cause the biggest downfall. Any arrangement can be rearranged. Let’s chats!

These Jennings men are not to be played with especially Jrue aka Trouble. Ya boy was definitely the force to be reckoned with. He was that action now and questions later. That unapproachable type🫣. Oh but what he wasn’t expecting was a proposal to change the dynamic of it all - Storm🤭! From first site ya boy was gone🤭. That immediate obsession and procession of her told it all. Then it was the jealous moment 🤣🤣. His vulnerability was it for me🥰. The way he was a different person when it came to her. But that Farah! Yeah, he handled that wonderfully in my eyes🫣! That uncle though. Yeah, Trouble is the perfect name.

Storm was just a young woman who just wanted to live off to the fullest but due to family ties that wasn’t option or so she thought🫣. The end of a proposal to end a generational would change ya girl life - Jrue. She was no different than Jrue when they first met - smiiten🤭. What I love the most about her, she did not have an issue with voicing her concerns and feelings. My girl stood ten toes down on wanting her freedom and away from family ties🥰! She also didn’t take disrespect well at all and ya girl Farah found that out🤣. Oh but the icing on the cake was when she realize who Jrue was when he was with her. Not only that, the way she stepped in to her position🤏🏾🤏🏾!

Let me mention Jax and Judah. They are their brother keeper🥰. He rocking & they rolling. The brother’s relation is top tier and I’m here for it. Then the different personalities but the same in their own way. Can’t wait to learn more about them, especially Jax & Kennedy. They were pretty cozy in the read🥰. Now I will quickly mention this woman - Farah! Listen babygirl set herself up for failure🤭. She wasn’t such the big girl she said she was🤣!

I really enjoyed this read. So many told I would. One thing for sure, they better stop playing with Trouble. Can’t wait to see what book 2 is about. This author is a new to me author and I was not disappointed at all. Truly look forward to more from the author.
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394 reviews17 followers
September 21, 2025
Listen… his name says it all because this man was all kinds of Trouble — but in all the best ways, hahahaha. From the very first page, I was locked in, and I knew this was about to be a ride.

Let’s set the scene:
The Jennings and Rockwell families have been knee-deep in a mafia war for so long, nobody can even imagine peace...just power plays. And what better way to form an alliance and stack some coins than... marriage. Yep. Jrue “Trouble” Jennings is next in line to run the family biz, and the elders decide it’s time for him to show he can play the game by marrying the enemy’s daughter.

Trouble is not feeling it. Like, at all. He’s fully prepared to show up, do the bare minimum, and keep it pushing. That is... until he meets Storm.

👑 Mafia Princess Energy

Storm? She is that girl. Mafia royalty, sharp as a knife, and not one to be tamed. She’s not here to be some pawn or arm candy. Sis has plans and fully intends to use this marriage to build the life she wants...on her terms. The fire between her and Trouble is instant, but the feelings? Oh, those sneak up on both of them.

But when they hit? Babyyyyyy they hit hard. 🔥 The tension? Chef’s kiss. The dominance? Top tier. The chemistry? Whew. These two were meant to either burn each other down or set the world on fire together. And honestly? I was here for either outcome.
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172 reviews1 follower
October 10, 2025
3.5 ⭐️

Trouble Forever was a quick, cute, get-in-the-mood-for-BDE type of story. Jrue gave exactly what I was expecting from a boss man in charge of the Mafia—confident, cocky, and full of that untouchable swag. Storm was born and raised in a Mafia family that just happened to be feuding with Jrue’s, and of course, the “solution” was for them to marry to end it all.

Naturally, you’ve got haters who didn’t like how their fake marriage turned real and tried to stop it—and that’s when Trouble came out. Jrue’s “don’t f*ck around” energy was on full display as he stood ten toes behind his woman once he realized he wanted their marriage to work.

Storm had her innocent moments that irked me a bit—like, girl, you were raised in a Mafia family, don’t act brand new—but I did appreciate that she stood her ground and refused to be a caged bird again. The smut was great (love a good “talking through it” scene), and the ending wrapped things up nicely. Can’t wait for book two.
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1,209 reviews6 followers
August 8, 2025
Jrue and Storm mafia royalty

As mafia stores go, this one had drama, intrigue and a contract for marriage on paper between two families that have been out for the blood of the other for decades. Jrue Jennings and Storm Rockwell had never met, but in order to end a war and stop the bloodshed, these two are pledged to be married. And of course, when these two meet there’s instant attraction on both sides, making them both suspicious and like they are betraying their families. There marriage starts off very slowly, with no intimacy, no contact. But then, something changes!

Great story, that I recommend. I hope there’s more to come with stories for Jaxon and Judah!
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214 reviews60 followers
August 3, 2025
The good kind of Trouble

Talk about a man who really did fall in love with his wife when he first seen her and even though he didn’t know it and he didn’t show it maybe he knew that I was the game for him. This was an arranged marriage from one mafia boss to a mafia princess.Miss Strorm was looking for a sense of freedom with his arranged marriage, but instead she got locked down in the best way she, Trouble was looking at this situation as strictly business. But of course they started understanding each other more and spending time and this only made their love blossom.
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297 reviews
October 23, 2025
Trouble and Storm

First off, I like to say that Trouble is my kind of trouble and he can get it anytime…Lol, but I’m serious. Trouble didn’t come to play and once he got a feel and taste of Storm, he was locked in and he didn’t play about his wife. Trouble and Storm were ending wars and building family bridges. I pray that the brothers get their own story because I can see the uncle’s son being a problem. Either way, I am here for it. I’m also glad these that Trouble and Storm made it thru the ups and downs and now living happily ever after as a real married couple.
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142 reviews
July 22, 2025
10/10 I do recommend

When you read mafia stories it’s always the fmc who is against and fighting and just being plain rude. Not Storm, she took walked intro his role with Grace and stood on business. Jrue aka Trouble I doubted him for a second, but when I say he wasn’t playing no games behind Storm he meant that wholeheartedly family or not. I loved his growth and how they communicated with each other.
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275 reviews3 followers
July 28, 2025
mafia reads are my fav

The way to keep me interested is a good mafia read. An arranged marriage gone do it as well. I wasn’t expecting Storm to be a virgin. I guess because she wasn’t shy about kissing him and when they almost slept together in the kitchen she didn’t say it. Trouble didn’t play about her at all. Him taking over to be the head of the family he stood on business and didn’t play about his wife. Sad that people lost their life due to being jealous.
Profile Image for Terry Young.
573 reviews
July 31, 2025
Hooked from page 1

I loved loved loved this book. The storyline was very entertaining and I was hooked from start to finish. That darn Farrah and Evan deserved their fate along with everyone else that went against the family. Judah and Jax! I loved the relationship between them and Jrue as well Storm. Definitely a five star read. My first by this author but I’m willing to check out her catalog.
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2 reviews1 follower
September 2, 2025
Love!!! So glad I read it. Storm, aka "rainstorm" was such a sweet relief; eccentric, smart and soft. Mr. Jrue, oh he is a boss, no bullshit, loyal, and to me, a gentleman . I love how he stepped for Storm even before deep feelings were meet. Trouble's hard shell was NO match for Storm's light spirits. Honestly, if you just want a easy sexy love story, Mr & Mrs Jennings book is it. (10/10) If we can get Judah's book that'll be nice :)
288 reviews
September 17, 2025
Interesting Novel

The book had a regularly used mafia plot, but it was well written, and the flow was sound and not boring at all. I loved the strength of the heroine; in a lot of these mafia book plots, it takes forever for the heroine to adapt into their position as the wife of the Don/leader. Not so in this novel. Also the hero was a strong alpha male but not abusive and did not hesitate to show love. Very good book.
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161 reviews2 followers
September 20, 2025
This was the first book by this author I've read and I really enjoyed it. Arranged marriage/marriage of convenience are two of my favorite tropes and I thought it was done great. The side characters were also great without overpowering the story. Trouble was just enough "trouble" that it showed why he was the boss and not too much that I felt he needed to be committed. That claustrophobic thing was little concerning albeit funny and deserving. Off to book 2
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669 reviews13 followers
October 1, 2025
First off love the cover. This is an arranged marriage between two rival mafia families. Trouble said this is business and business only but one interaction had him coming outta pocket. I love a good “My Wife” trope. Once he finally admitted his feelings it was all has no breaks. That man did not play bout her no matter who stood in the way. This was an enjoyable read. I also like the side characters.
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81 reviews
October 7, 2025
It was good. I felt like something was missing between Jrue and Storm. I wanted more of a build up before they started feeling each other. It seemed rushed even though it was an arranged marriage. I love that Jrue did not play about his wife. It took a minute for him to adjust to her being in his life. I do think the work well together. Judah and Jax are hilarious. I can’t wait to read their books next
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40 reviews
November 6, 2025
Trouble Forever Truly.

Storm : Strong, Gentle and Authentic. She wasn’t flimsy and once she set her mind on making the best of her situation she was all in.

Trouble : Respected and Respectful, Authoritive and did not play about his.

As much as this was arranged, he respected her and treated her with respect at all times. I absolutely loved how he moved regarding her. Intentional in his pursuit and her being receptive of it, just beautiful.
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Author 2 books30 followers
November 14, 2025
Mr. Trouble himself? Yeah… he is everything. I’m not even big on Mafia romances, but this one had me hooked from page one. When I say I ate this book up?! Whew. In my book world, Capone Delgato has always been HIM — untouchable, unrivaled. I truly never thought another character would come close… but after reading this? Yeah, that throne is officially being shared.

Babyyy, Trouble lives up to that name! And the fact that it's not just one but three of them? The Delgato brothers understood the assignment and then some.

Quick, addictive, and absolutely a must-read. If you're looking for a book that grabs you and does not let go, this is the one.
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87 reviews8 followers
November 12, 2025
TEN OUTTA TEN NO NOTES.



I’m not a mafia girly, never have been (mostly because the family history is always so complicated and my brain isn’t big enough to keep up with it all) but this was muah muah chefs kiss.

The plot? Muah. The character? Muah. The plot twists? Muah muah. 🤌🏾

And I loveee a good “why you running?” scene. ON TO THE NEXT 💃🏾
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10 reviews
November 30, 2025
Who knew mafia drama and romance could be sooo good?! I loved this book. It was entertaining from beginning to end, a quick read and very easy to follow. I loved the intensity of Trouble mixed with the sensuality of Storm. They really complimented each other and turned into this power couple at the end of it all. I am excited to finish the other two books in this series to get more into the Jennings brothers, I thought they were pretty funny in this book.
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519 reviews7 followers
September 21, 2025
Not mad at this story one bit!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
The storyline was good and solid but predictable. I enjoyed the arranged marriage trope and how unhinged the MMC was. I curious to see if Jax and Kennedy story will have a little more conflict/drama because we did get to see their connection a lot already in this story. 💖
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