FORGIVE ME, LOVE

by Andra Vrabie

Genres: Dark Romance

555 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2026

Reviews

[Lou ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need Lev and Clara’s book, like now

[Vini Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made a comeback so massive it reminded me of the academic comeback I'm yet to achieve.

“You can build walls, Serena. I’ll learn every brick. And I will still find my way back to you.”

SHAKESPEARE WHO?

The grovel IS SO FUCKING GOOD. It's insane. The amount of redemption this story, the plot, the characters did from the previous book in my eyes is PROFOUND. I was so much more invested in this now more than ever.

And then she appears.
Serena steps into the room, and the world recalibrates around her.
She looks radiant. Powerful. Untouchable.
And mine.

The kidnapping arc was truly GODSEND because their relationship which only had sex to show for 'love' until now, couldn't ask for a better and stronger wave than what the aftermath of the Serena's kidnapping has brought them. Truly amazing to see this woman's spine and the groveling for more than half the book.

He studies me, expression unreadable. “You know she can survive one day without you, right?” he says. “Go home. Sleep.”
“She can,” I murmur, eyes already drifting toward the door. “I’m the problem. I don’t function when I’m not where she is.”

The hero who goes insane looking for her for over three months and even after finding and getting her, he still needs forgiveness that she doesn't give for more than HALF THE BOOK, almost half the year it took her to truly forgive him. RARE GEM.

some random moments of frustration:

Sienna is a better friend than me because I'd have slapped tf outta Serena ATLEAST once in life specifically when miss ma'am is whining about "murder is wrong" for a guy who assaulted her🙏🏼 As much as she started to grown on me, there are times like these when her bitch of a conscience comes into play and makes my head ache with frustration. You wanna be treated as an equal partner to a mafia guy? How about you learn the basics😀 - stop being squeamish around bloodshed.

I can tolerate that as well (barely but whatever) but Sienna (the best friend who is a fucking baddie in the truest sense of word btw) is where I draw the line. Do. Not. Shout. At. My. Girl. For doing something you don't have the balls to do.

Sienna is a boss bitch, ready to shoot anyone who touchs her undeserving bestfriend wrong, not to mention - the only other person aside from the hero who genuinely has proven to move heaven & earth for Serena is = Sienna.

So forgive me if I don't take Serena's side over Sienna. I'm so protective of Sienna like she is my own bestfriend istg.

To an extent, I can even understand why Serena is the way she is and why she preaches about how everyone should not resort to murder. Understanding why however doesn't mean I like it, specifically when I see the murder being justified. I also hate it when the criminal in a dark romance is expected to change for the better for the heroine. This isn't why I chose a dark romance in the first place, either join them or stfu and stop changing the villains, FFS :)

I'm so fucking excited for Sienna's story but I'm honestly not thrilled about the whole Knox drama. I just want Andres Sienna together and nothing else.

I need to do better for Serena.
And apparently, that means taking care of her friends too, because when they’re unhappy, she feels it. And when she feels it, I feel it ten times worse.

Make no mistake, any other story with this same heroine with a conscience fit for a romcom - I'd have rated it much lower. But when I talk about comeback. I mean it sincerely. Because even with that characteristic of the h, it didn't overpower the other amazing events, plotline and characters that occurred. Which again was astonishing for sure but a pleasant surprise. Not to mention towards the end of the book, Serena grew into the role of someone fit to be in the cosa nostra and I loved that gradual -albeit frustrating- progression.

“I don’t care if it takes years,” he whispers. “I’ll earn every inch of forgiveness until there’s nothing left between us but truth. And when that day comes, I’ll hold you the way I’ve held you in my dreams, only this time you won’t disappear.”

ONCE AGAIN THE GROVEL IS COMMENDABLE. Lorenzo became an obsessed feral puppy for her I NEVER thought he could be like this coming from the first book.

“Yeah,” I admit, swallowing hard. “But how else am I supposed to spend the new year with her if I leave right before midnight?”
My gaze drifts back to the house, to the place where she is, where she chose to be without me.
“Even if I’m outside,” I go on quietly. “Even if she doesn’t know I’m here.” My voice lowers. “I want to be here. I need to be here. With her.”
Even from a distance.
Even unseen.
Even unwanted, if that’s what she needs right now.
I stay.

The plot? I've never been this invested in a mafia plot and their business like I was in this. It is absolutely without a doubt a masterpiece. The twists and turns were so fucking thrilling, I forgot I was reading a romance for once. I LOVE IT when that happens specifically when I'm caught unprepared.

If she never makes me her priority again, I’ll live with it.
As long as she stays breathing, safe, and unharmed, I’ll crawl on glass before I let anything touch her.

MY BROTHER IS SO DOWN BAD I CANT PUT IT INTO WORDS-

I cant wait for the rest of the series to be written and get sucked in this universe again, all the side characters (specifically Lev my fav guy whose story is next) have my utmost curiosity and love.

[sofia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot tell you how happy the second book in this duet has made me! I love Lorenzo Moretti so bad.

The plot in this was amazing. It was gripping, so much so that I read over 3 quarters of the book in one go, and it’s currently 3am as I write this.

There were points where I was crying my eyes out, sometimes in sadness and frustration but other times in happiness and relief — A bit of a rollercoaster ride but all worth it in the end!

I can’t wait to read Lev & Clara’s book!!!

[ForeverBooked · Rating 3 out of 5]

“You can build walls, Serena. I’ll learn every brick. And I will still find my way back to you.”

The grovel IS SO FUCKING GOOD. It's insane.

And then she appears.
Serena steps into the room, and the world recalibrates around her.
She looks radiant. Powerful. Untouchable.
And mine.

The kidnapping arc was truly GODSEND because their relationship which only had sex to show for 'love' until now, couldn't ask for a better and stronger wave than what the aftermath of the Serena's kidnapping has brought them. Truly amazing to see this woman's spine and the groveling for more than half the book.

He studies me, expression unreadable. “You know she can survive one day without you, right?” he says. “Go home. Sleep.”
“She can,” I murmur, eyes already drifting toward the door. “I’m the problem. I don’t function when I’m not where she is.”

The hero who goes insane looking for her for over three months and even after finding and getting her, he still needs forgiveness that she doesn't give for more than HALF THE BOOK, almost half the year it took her to truly forgive him. And he finds her and she's not alone.

I need to do better for Serena.
And apparently, that means taking care of her friends too, because when they’re unhappy, she feels it. And when she feels it, I feel it ten times worse.

“I don’t care if it takes years,” he whispers. “I’ll earn every inch of forgiveness until there’s nothing left between us but truth. And when that day comes, I’ll hold you the way I’ve held you in my dreams, only this time you won’t disappear.”

Lorenzo became an obsessed feral puppy for her I NEVER thought he could be like this coming from the first book.

“Yeah,” I admit, swallowing hard. “But how else am I supposed to spend the new year with her if I leave right before midnight?”
My gaze drifts back to the house, to the place where she is, where she chose to be without me.
“Even if I’m outside,” I go on quietly. “Even if she doesn’t know I’m here.” My voice lowers. “I want to be here. I need to be here. With her.”
Even from a distance.
Even unseen.
Even unwanted, if that’s what she needs right now.
I stay.

The plot? I've never been this invested in a mafia plot and their business like I was in this. It is absolutely without a doubt a masterpiece. The twists and turns were so fucking thrilling, I forgot I was reading a romance for once. I LOVE IT when that happens specifically when I'm caught unprepared.

If she never makes me her priority again, I’ll live with it.
As long as she stays breathing, safe, and unharmed, I’ll crawl on glass before I let anything touch her.

[LiesbethCe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved being back in this world. It immediately pulled me back in like I never left, and I was fully invested in everything again within a few chapters.
The tension, the drama, the chaos… exactly what I want from a dark mafia romance 😌
Also… I’m definitely not ready to let this world go yet. There are way too many side characters that deserve their own story, so I’m really hoping (and lowkey expecting 👀) more books in this universe.
Overall, if you’re into dark mafia romance with intensity, drama, and characters that keep you hooked, this one delivers 🤸‍♀️

[Brittany Kitchens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE LORENZO

I can’t even put into words how much I love Lorenzo and how down bad he is for Serena! This author could use an editor, some of the grammar and flow is clunky, but amazing story telling regardless. She knows how to make you turn the page. I’ll say it again - I LOVE LORENZO

[Zoey Zacharski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stumbled upon the first book on tik tok and this duet was everything I needed and obsess over in a mafia book. The drama and spice I’m obsessed! I’m excited to see what happens with all the other characters. I really loved Lorenzo. ❤️I hope she writes more books!

[Brynna Shea · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much going on, idek what I’m supposed to be paying attention to.

[vanne 🫩 · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

the ending is so bittersweet

[Katie · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF 42%

She is such a doormat I am done I can't stand her all they do is shag all day long

[sammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

literally my babies 🥹🥹🥹