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# The Predator: A Dark Contemporary Mafia Romance (Dark Verse)

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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object in the field of death? In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all - his skills unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together. Hate, heat, and history clash together with unexpected sparks. But something bigger, something worse is happening in their world. And despite their animosity, only they can fight it down. The Predator is an enemies-to-lovers, dark, contemporary romance set in a fictional universe with mafia, passion and incredible storytelling.

Review: Slow-burn romance and delicious tension - This first entry in RuNyx's Dark Verse series is solid, especially for a first release. It is a bit of a slow-burn, but the writing overall is good (although like with any first-time release by an indie author, this could have used an extra pair of eyes in the editing department to make things a bit tighter and cleaner. But the story itself is where it's at for me, so the small amount of errors isn't enough to dock this book a star). RuNyx really knows how to tell a story, and while her heroines and heroes may not be for everyone, she has a way of writing them in such a way that makes it near impossible for me not to connect with them on some level, and the characters in this story are no exception. Morana, Tristan, Dante, and Amara - I love, am fascinated by, and am emotionally invested in each one of them. In a world of crime and unabashed evil, these four - with their varying shades of gray - fascinated and effortlessly drew me in. Morana Vitalio is our heroine, and her feelings of loneliness and isolation in the face of growing up under a tyrannical and emotionally neglectful (and straight-up abusive) father was especially poignant. You'd think after all she's endured, she'd be subdued or a doormat, but no. This woman - even if she has a tendency to let her hot headedness get her into trouble - she's got a mettle to her that I can't help but admire. She's stubborn, she's got a temper, and the girl just burns hot. Tristan Caine, on the other hand, is the ice to her fire. He's our dangerous, brooding, intense hero/anti-hero, and as is typical for the dark mafia romance genre, he is dominant, stubborn, unrelenting, and intimidating. But underneath all of those layers of frosty anger and a capacity for great violence, we get a good look towards the end at his damaged center: that of a broken boy with a lifetime of trauma that has never had the chance to properly heal. The chemistry between these enemies-turned-lovers is gradual, but the attraction and interest is there from the start, even if it's unwanted by both parties for much of the book. The way these two try to keep an emotional distance between themselves, even when they start to explore their mutual attraction - the romantic in me found that so frustrating, but the enemies-to-lovers trash that I am loved the agonizing tension and yearning. RuNyx captures the explosive heat and passion of their encounters, but also follows it up with a believable lack of satiation that leaves all parties involved (us readers included) wholly unsatisfied and desperate for another go round. The revelation of Tristan and Morana's connection at the climax made so much sense, though, and considering the nuggets of foreshadowing we've been getting, I think I can guess what's to come in The Reaper, but we'll see if I've interpreted RuNyx's hints correctly. Overall, this was a solid story. Definitely more of a slow-burn than anything else - even with the action scenes, the pacing wasn't as fast as I would have expected. Not necessarily a bad thing, just something to note. But I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the follow-up to see where all this leads.
Review: A spicy mafia romance that will consume you - This book had me hooked from the very beginning. Morana Vitalio is such an amazing, sarcastic, strong and brave character. She takes no prisoners and things from anybody. Tristan Caine (The Predator) is this cold, dangerous, mysterious, dark and sexy man that you just want to unwrap (in all of the senses of the word). He is so mysterious that you don’t know what he’s going to be doing next, which builds up the suspense. These two have to work together (alongside Dante of course) in order to find the thing that was stolen from Morana. Even though their families are enemies, they come together because if in the wrong hands, both families will be harmed. In this suspensful and mysterious journey, the plot twist and thickens, new revelations surface, and you’ll be biting your nails and turning the pages. Trust me. I loved the head to head interactions between Morana and Tristan. Their chemistry was so intense you’ll be hot and bothered. RuNyx has written this book in such a way that you’ll feel everything the characters are feeling and it will consume you in the best possible way. If you haven’t read this book, I totally recommend for you to do so! ❤️

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #192,443 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,212 in Organized Crime Thrillers #2,385 in Mafia Romance #3,051 in International Mystery & Crime (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,316 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slow-burn romance and delicious tension
*by T***M on June 20, 2022*

This first entry in RuNyx's Dark Verse series is solid, especially for a first release. It is a bit of a slow-burn, but the writing overall is good (although like with any first-time release by an indie author, this could have used an extra pair of eyes in the editing department to make things a bit tighter and cleaner. But the story itself is where it's at for me, so the small amount of errors isn't enough to dock this book a star). RuNyx really knows how to tell a story, and while her heroines and heroes may not be for everyone, she has a way of writing them in such a way that makes it near impossible for me not to connect with them on some level, and the characters in this story are no exception. Morana, Tristan, Dante, and Amara - I love, am fascinated by, and am emotionally invested in each one of them. In a world of crime and unabashed evil, these four - with their varying shades of gray - fascinated and effortlessly drew me in. Morana Vitalio is our heroine, and her feelings of loneliness and isolation in the face of growing up under a tyrannical and emotionally neglectful (and straight-up abusive) father was especially poignant. You'd think after all she's endured, she'd be subdued or a doormat, but no. This woman - even if she has a tendency to let her hot headedness get her into trouble - she's got a mettle to her that I can't help but admire. She's stubborn, she's got a temper, and the girl just burns hot. Tristan Caine, on the other hand, is the ice to her fire. He's our dangerous, brooding, intense hero/anti-hero, and as is typical for the dark mafia romance genre, he is dominant, stubborn, unrelenting, and intimidating. But underneath all of those layers of frosty anger and a capacity for great violence, we get a good look towards the end at his damaged center: that of a broken boy with a lifetime of trauma that has never had the chance to properly heal. The chemistry between these enemies-turned-lovers is gradual, but the attraction and interest is there from the start, even if it's unwanted by both parties for much of the book. The way these two try to keep an emotional distance between themselves, even when they start to explore their mutual attraction - the romantic in me found that so frustrating, but the enemies-to-lovers trash that I am loved the agonizing tension and yearning. RuNyx captures the explosive heat and passion of their encounters, but also follows it up with a believable lack of satiation that leaves all parties involved (us readers included) wholly unsatisfied and desperate for another go round. The revelation of Tristan and Morana's connection at the climax made so much sense, though, and considering the nuggets of foreshadowing we've been getting, I think I can guess what's to come in The Reaper, but we'll see if I've interpreted RuNyx's hints correctly. Overall, this was a solid story. Definitely more of a slow-burn than anything else - even with the action scenes, the pacing wasn't as fast as I would have expected. Not necessarily a bad thing, just something to note. But I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the follow-up to see where all this leads.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spicy mafia romance that will consume you
*by I***A on August 17, 2021*

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. Morana Vitalio is such an amazing, sarcastic, strong and brave character. She takes no prisoners and things from anybody. Tristan Caine (The Predator) is this cold, dangerous, mysterious, dark and sexy man that you just want to unwrap (in all of the senses of the word). He is so mysterious that you don’t know what he’s going to be doing next, which builds up the suspense. These two have to work together (alongside Dante of course) in order to find the thing that was stolen from Morana. Even though their families are enemies, they come together because if in the wrong hands, both families will be harmed. In this suspensful and mysterious journey, the plot twist and thickens, new revelations surface, and you’ll be biting your nails and turning the pages. Trust me. I loved the head to head interactions between Morana and Tristan. Their chemistry was so intense you’ll be hot and bothered. RuNyx has written this book in such a way that you’ll feel everything the characters are feeling and it will consume you in the best possible way. If you haven’t read this book, I totally recommend for you to do so! ❤️

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating😍
*by A***R on August 31, 2025*

OMG! Loved it so much! loved the story action and twist and will just leave you empty afterwards

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