Mines Forever: a Vallea Mafia Romance Story

by Allyson Payne

766 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2026

Reviews

[J Chance · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like this book was very prolonged and confusing throughout the entire book. Having flashbacks is fine as long as you differentiate between present and past and this book did not do that. Between the structure of the book and all the supposed secrets between every character i just did not understand it. This book wasnt for me but it could be for you so don’t let this review decide if you read it or not.. Everyone’s opinions are different and this is my personal opinion.

[Jasmyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Black Mafia Romance Done RIGHT 🔥

This book gave everything a Black mafia romance is supposed to give. Power, loyalty, obsession, and that “you’re mine and I mean it” energy from start to finish. The male lead was dominant without being cartoonish, and the chemistry between them felt intense and earned.

What I loved most was the balance between danger and devotion. It wasn’t just guns and drama : it was family, legacy, protection, and love that runs deep. The stakes were real, the tension was high, and the romance hit hard.
If you love protective, possessive Black mafia men and strong heroines who can hold their own, this one is for you. Five stars, easily.

[Ashley - The Tattered Page]

Tropes & vibes:
-MMC is a mafia leader
-FMC is a pediatrician
- both characters are over the age of 30
- MMC kidnaps FMC
- FMC lives in hiding for five years
-MMC hides the fact he is a mafia leader from FMC
-MMC becomes mafia leader at 23 after his mother is murdered by a rival mafia family
-FMC grew up having a teenage mother who never told who her father is
-MMC will do anything to fix his marriage with FMC