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The Debt
He never expected to inherit his father's debt. He definitely didn't expect to become payment.
When Luca Costa's estranged father dies, he inherits more than just grief—he inherits a two-million-dollar debt to the Valentino crime family. With no way to pay and nowhere to run, Luca is given a work in one of their omega establishments for ten years, or provide "personal service" to Dante Valentino himself.
Dante has wanted Luca since he first saw him at a gallery opening two years ago. Brilliant, beautiful, and completely unaware of being watched, Luca was everything the ruthless alpha never knew he needed. When Luca's father's debt provided the perfect opportunity, Dante didn't hesitate to claim what he'd been craving.
But Dante doesn't want a terrified omega—he wants Luca's willing surrender. So he waits. Proves his patience. Shows restraint even when his alpha instincts scream to claim and possess. And slowly, impossibly, Luca begins to realize that his captor might be the only home he's ever wanted.
A debt brought them together. But it will be choice that binds them forever.
The Debt is a dark mafia omegaverse romance featuring a possessive alpha, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension, knotting, heats and ruts, and a bonding bite that makes everything permanent. HEA guaranteed.
When Luca Costa's estranged father dies, he inherits more than just grief—he inherits a two-million-dollar debt to the Valentino crime family. With no way to pay and nowhere to run, Luca is given a work in one of their omega establishments for ten years, or provide "personal service" to Dante Valentino himself.
Dante has wanted Luca since he first saw him at a gallery opening two years ago. Brilliant, beautiful, and completely unaware of being watched, Luca was everything the ruthless alpha never knew he needed. When Luca's father's debt provided the perfect opportunity, Dante didn't hesitate to claim what he'd been craving.
But Dante doesn't want a terrified omega—he wants Luca's willing surrender. So he waits. Proves his patience. Shows restraint even when his alpha instincts scream to claim and possess. And slowly, impossibly, Luca begins to realize that his captor might be the only home he's ever wanted.
A debt brought them together. But it will be choice that binds them forever.
The Debt is a dark mafia omegaverse romance featuring a possessive alpha, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension, knotting, heats and ruts, and a bonding bite that makes everything permanent. HEA guaranteed.
- GenresOmegaverseM M Romance
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2025
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January 26, 2026
**Edited to add that this book is AI so I've revised my rating down to one star. I'm a bit disappointed because I liked this book better than quite a few books by real authors that I've read recently, and I would've happily read more had I been unaware of how it was created**
Luca inherits his late father's debt of 2+ million to the Valentino crime family and is given the choice to pay it off servicing the head of the family or random men at a brothel. He chooses to become Dante's captive, safe and secure in his penthouse apartment- as long as he follows Dante's rules to pay off his debt.
So terrible yet so good - the Harlequin romance for MM readers! I loved how ridiculous and over the top this was. I'm going to ignore what it says about me that I loved reading this slop and instead focus on the author's craft. Luca is whisked away from his previous life of drudgery and given safety and luxury. His every need is seen to by Dante, as the reader is encouraged to commend Dante for not forcing himself on Luca sexually. A possessive man who wants me and chose me and isn't forcing me, clearly he's The One! Essentially, we are skillfully guided through most of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs (achieved in order, no less!) before the comforts Luca has been accustomed to at Dante's hand are ripped away. As a result of his kidnapping by a rival crime family, Luca learns that he trusts Dante with his life. Once rescued, he returns to his life as a mostly willing captive and continues his climb towards the top of Maslow's pyramid (self actualization and love, of course!). It's romantic gaslighting with some inherently problematic flaws, but I don't care. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Judge me if you want, I'll be back to read more from this author.
Omegaverse with mpreg.
Luca inherits his late father's debt of 2+ million to the Valentino crime family and is given the choice to pay it off servicing the head of the family or random men at a brothel. He chooses to become Dante's captive, safe and secure in his penthouse apartment- as long as he follows Dante's rules to pay off his debt.
So terrible yet so good - the Harlequin romance for MM readers! I loved how ridiculous and over the top this was. I'm going to ignore what it says about me that I loved reading this slop and instead focus on the author's craft. Luca is whisked away from his previous life of drudgery and given safety and luxury. His every need is seen to by Dante, as the reader is encouraged to commend Dante for not forcing himself on Luca sexually. A possessive man who wants me and chose me and isn't forcing me, clearly he's The One! Essentially, we are skillfully guided through most of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs (achieved in order, no less!) before the comforts Luca has been accustomed to at Dante's hand are ripped away. As a result of his kidnapping by a rival crime family, Luca learns that he trusts Dante with his life. Once rescued, he returns to his life as a mostly willing captive and continues his climb towards the top of Maslow's pyramid (self actualization and love, of course!). It's romantic gaslighting with some inherently problematic flaws, but I don't care. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Judge me if you want, I'll be back to read more from this author.
Omegaverse with mpreg.
dnf
November 20, 2025DNF 40% (11/19/25)
Repetitive. Weird formatting errors. Felt vaguely AI
And then I just looked at the catalogue for the author and dozens of books were published in just a few weeks. So, definitely comfortable DNFing
Repetitive. Weird formatting errors. Felt vaguely AI
And then I just looked at the catalogue for the author and dozens of books were published in just a few weeks. So, definitely comfortable DNFing
December 25, 2025
The author is AI, writing is repetitive trash.
When you start reading it, there's this brief moment where you get excited and think "wow it's decently written!"
Then you realize it's AI after the same repetitive garbage is said over and over again, the characters are one-dimensional, and then you find out the author has published like 40 books in the last 4 months.
Oh and all the art is AI too.
Clearly the whoever is posting this is doing so to farm engagement for free money. Amazon needs to remove this slop.
When you start reading it, there's this brief moment where you get excited and think "wow it's decently written!"
Then you realize it's AI after the same repetitive garbage is said over and over again, the characters are one-dimensional, and then you find out the author has published like 40 books in the last 4 months.
Oh and all the art is AI too.
Clearly the whoever is posting this is doing so to farm engagement for free money. Amazon needs to remove this slop.
December 19, 2025
AI covers, AI website and AI author photograph, all these books published in 2025, this is a joke, some readers clearly don't care.
Someone prove me wrong, the amount of the same names, same storyline, just different titles is astounding, hopefully someone will sort this AI mess out soon enough.
Someone prove me wrong, the amount of the same names, same storyline, just different titles is astounding, hopefully someone will sort this AI mess out soon enough.
did-not-finish
February 6, 2026Dnf at 65% (123/194 pages)
December 26, 2025
This was a forced proximity mm romance set in a mafia / omegaverse world. It all starts as a deal Luca is forced to take to work off his family's debt, but alpha Dante wants it to gain his omegas trust and show how much he adores him. Dante's obsession is caring and controlled, and Luca is smart and observant. Some areas felt repetitive but overall it was a sweet slow burn, with some drama and spice.
dnf
January 26, 2026Author uses ai
January 13, 2026
yeah they were cute or whatever but both times luca giving in after a traumatic experience BOOOOOO
the first time after being kidnapped like okay you really don’t need to give in bro take your time and why did he not have any friends???????????
second time after dante being shot…..in the hospital….have some decency people!!!!!!
they were fun to read about but he’s the type to give omegas a bad name! just because you can give in doesn’t mean you should, luca!
AND ANOTHER THING! Dante had no real reason on why he wanted luca….he kept bring up the gallery from when he saw him TWO YEARS AGO (the man is clinically insane) like that’s not enough for me. tell me you saw how hard i worked without my fathers help. tell me you saw me volunteering at the shelter, tell me my father used to actually say good things about me even though he didn’t. the gallery was a lame excuse and then to say the debt was just added fate…he needs to be in handcuffs.
TWO POINT THREE MILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT….thats not worth my safety or my bond, I would harm myself and others if i was Luca. Dante is not a changed man just because he settled down.
the first time after being kidnapped like okay you really don’t need to give in bro take your time and why did he not have any friends???????????
second time after dante being shot…..in the hospital….have some decency people!!!!!!
they were fun to read about but he’s the type to give omegas a bad name! just because you can give in doesn’t mean you should, luca!
AND ANOTHER THING! Dante had no real reason on why he wanted luca….he kept bring up the gallery from when he saw him TWO YEARS AGO (the man is clinically insane) like that’s not enough for me. tell me you saw how hard i worked without my fathers help. tell me you saw me volunteering at the shelter, tell me my father used to actually say good things about me even though he didn’t. the gallery was a lame excuse and then to say the debt was just added fate…he needs to be in handcuffs.
TWO POINT THREE MILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT….thats not worth my safety or my bond, I would harm myself and others if i was Luca. Dante is not a changed man just because he settled down.
January 7, 2026
3 Stars
This did have some very cute moments and some dramatic little scenes that were fun. I like the dynamic of these two a lot, which kept me reading....
But the sheer amount of repetition of specific dialogue was a bit ridiculous. I also wish there was a lot more relationship development in this book, but unfortunately it was a bit lacking in that department. Despite these things, this was still a fun and quick read.
This did have some very cute moments and some dramatic little scenes that were fun. I like the dynamic of these two a lot, which kept me reading....
But the sheer amount of repetition of specific dialogue was a bit ridiculous. I also wish there was a lot more relationship development in this book, but unfortunately it was a bit lacking in that department. Despite these things, this was still a fun and quick read.
December 10, 2025
MM/ omegaverse/ knotting/ forced proximity/ mafia/ touch him and die/ obsessed MMC/ morally gray MMC/ no third act breakup/ Mpreg/ HEA
Trigger warning: neglectful parenting/ death of a loved one/ dub on/ attempted SA/ abduction/ violence/ manipulation/ stalking
This was fine. It felt too Stockholm syndrome-y
Trigger warning: neglectful parenting/ death of a loved one/ dub on/ attempted SA/ abduction/ violence/ manipulation/ stalking
This was fine. It felt too Stockholm syndrome-y
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January 16, 2026
writing feels oddly artificial.
Clipped sentences, odd rhythms of language. It’s does read with much depth and feels artificial. I wanted to like this book but it felt repetitive and not very human.
Clipped sentences, odd rhythms of language. It’s does read with much depth and feels artificial. I wanted to like this book but it felt repetitive and not very human.
December 14, 2025
All books by this author are made with AI.
January 22, 2026
2.5. ⭐️
January 26, 2026
alright but incredibly repetitive!
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